"Love is Sweet Salvation"
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Sorry about the long wait!!! I had severe writers blockage!!! I wont be able to update for about a week after this because I will be out of town...so just to warn you. Anyways, here is chapter 9! Enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the show Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its character. I do not own the song "Breathe a Sigh." The Song belongs to Def Leppard. I only own the plot of this story.
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Soon after Serenity was safe at Mai's house, Joey headed over to the Taylor residence to blow off some steam. He had to walk...he didn't have his car with him. But he didn't mind walking. The cool wind on his face cooled him down and lowered his temper a bit. Who was he kidding? That wind wasn't doing the least bit of good. He would calm down as soon as he throttled Seto Kaiba.
Why shouldn't Joey be ticked? Serenity was at Kaiba's house wearing Kaiba's shirt! Why wasn't she wearing her OWN clothes? Did she just change into something more comfortable or did she and Kaiba get it on??? Why the hell did she lie to her only brother? The brother that had saved her eyesight and was always there for her? Was this a sign of rebellion? A sign of hate?
The thoughts looped in Joey Wheeler's mind. Too many unanswered questions. He must have been in a daze. He was now standing at the door to Tristan's home. If he couldn't hurt Kaiba to bring his temper down, then he would just have to hurt Tristan.
Tristan Taylor opened the door to see a fist coming toward his face. Being the odd-minded fool he is, he watched it. The offending hand crashed into the brunettes face calling him to fall to the ground. Tristan held his nose and jumped to his feet.
"What was that for?!?!" Tristan's voice sounded nasal, for his nose was pinched between his index finger and his thumb.
Joey breathed a sigh, "Serenity stayed the night at Seto Kaiba's house da otha night. I tink she slept wit him."
Tristan forgot about is nose, "Are you serious? Joey, if you want her to go out with someone else, like, you know....me, just let me know. I won't mind."
Joey rolled his eyes. He knew that Tristan liked his sister. Just the thought made him cringe. Of course, Tristan was someone that he could trust. Tristan and Joey were the best of friends. He didn't like the thought of Serenity going out with Seto Kaiba, but he was the richest guy in the city! Why on Earth would he want to give up the chance to have a rich brother in-law! Then again...he cared about Serenity a heck of a lot more than he cared about money. After he saw Kaiba pull out the Millennium Rod dagger and nearly murder his own brother, who knows what he would do to Serenity. Joey had to do it. He had to tell Serenity to break up with the richest, most handsome guy in the city.
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Kaiba didn't bother to taunt the maids, although he would have liked to. Instead, he headed into his bedroom, making sure that he had closed the door behind him. It was a little bit dark, but Kaiba didn't mind. The dark was good...it was soothing. He collapsed on his blue, silk bed and his mind immediately flipped to Serenity. ***Lay me down slow and easy
Cause there ain't nothin' I can do
I hope and pray my faith won't leave me
When it comes down to me and you***
She was sacred to him now. Who would have thought that the great Seto Kaiba would fall in love so quickly. Would he be able to hold onto her forever? Or would he mess everything up. It was all a matter of fate...all a matter of destiny.
***Try a little Tenderness
I die a little
For a long lost sweet caress***
Yes, Kaiba always seemed to mess up anything that had something to do with caring. He messed up with Mokuba many times...especially when Gozaburo was in control. What would be any different about Serenity? He had hoped to "have a little fun" last night...but that wasn't so. Now that he thought back to that moment, he mentally slapped himself. What the hell had he been thinking?!
***You lyin' next to me
fulfilled some destiny
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh***
He had to loosen up around the sweet, innocent girl. Kaiba knew better than to harm young children...and Serenity was, technically, a child. If he had followed through with his intentions, he would have been sitting in a jail right now. He needed to treat Serenity like Mokuba...he needed to forget about his guy urges and be a good boyfriend for Serenity Wheeler.
***Just a little bit of letting go
I don't want you to know
I wanna cry
But I breath a sigh***
Kaiba pulled himself off the bed. This dating stuff was proving to be too much for the young CEO. He has handled worse, right? Or was love the toughest emotion of all?
***Overflow of emotion
And a hurt that'll never heal
If you close the door forever
The fate of pain is sealed***
He needed someone happy in his life...and who better to have than Serenity? She was quiet, gentle, sweet, funny, nice...everything that Kaiba adored could be found in that one girl. She reminded him so much of his brother. Could his heart soften like Serenty's?
***Try a little tenderness
I die a little
For a long lost sweet caress***
He had aimlessly wandered over to his oak desk and took a seat on the finely carved chair. He placed his hand on the desktop to touch a notebook. Ah yes, he knew what it was. He had written a poem in it about Serenity. He had called it "Love is a Battlefield" and indeed, love was.
***You lyin' next to me
Fulfilled some destiny
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh
Just a little bit of letting go
I don't want you to know
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh***
It was funny how loved worked. Opposites always came into couples. So strange. He and Serenity...yes, they were opposites. Serenity meant peace or quiet while Seto meant turmoil and confusion. He had actually liked Serenity ever since he had layed eyes on her in Battle City. Of course, there was no way that he was going to tell anyone! Now that he had confessed, she was finally his...forever, at least he hoped forever. He wouldn't leave her. He loved her.
***I more than long for your affection
(I want you day and night)
I tell you no, that ain't so
(I want you more than life)
Not even gentle persuasion
Is ever gonna let me go***
He would have to change...become a whole new person. Or would he? Maybe Serenity liked him for who he was. Maybe she would hate him if he changed...but how would he know unless he asked? Decisions, decisions...maybe he would have her over again, but not alone. She seemed nervous alone with him. A party! That's it! Kaiba would have a party and invite Serenity and all of her friends. They could swim in the pool and what not. He just wanted to be with her.
***You lyin' next to me
Fulfilled some destiny
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh
Just a little bit of letting go
I don't want you to know
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh***
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Tristan had eventually invited the gang over to hear all about Serenity and her date with the young millionaire. After Joey had explained the experience, wide eyes were upon him.
Te`a was looking upset, "How could Serenity do such a thing??? You're her brother Joey! A sibling is the closest friend that a kid can have! Betraying a brother is worse than betraying a friend! Her bond with you was strong Joey! When she broke that bond-"
"ALRIGHT ALREADY!!!" Joey cut her off. He was royally ticked about the situation and didn't need to hear another one of Te`a's lame friendship speeches, "Man Te`a! I can't believe d at Kaiba saved you from d at crate during Battle City**!"
Te`a was a bit upset and disturbed the blondes sudden outrage, but she knew that it was best to drop the subject and back off of the boy for now. The phone disturbed the lonesome silence. Tristan lazily hit the speaker-phone button for all to hear.
"Taylor residence." Tristan was obviously in routine now.
Kaiba knew that The gang was all there. He could hear them in the background when Tristan answered. In his most arrogant tone, Kaiba began his invite, "It's me, Seto Kaiba. I'm having a little...party at my house tomorrow at approximately 2pm. I was feeling rather nice and deciding to invite your little group."
Yugi's eyes brightened. He LOVED parties! He raced over to the phone, "Yeah Kaiba, we'd love to go!" His voice was that of an excited child's.
Kaiba chuckled, "Excellent. Oh yes, and be sure to bring Serenity...got that Joey?!" That last three words held a threatening tone as Seto Kaiba. Tristan hung up soon after.
Yami Bakura had somehow managed to retain Joey from attacking the phone and had covered his mouth. When the vicious Yami freed the angry blonde, Joey began to rant and rave.
Yugi's eyes pleaded with the tall boy, "Please Joey???"
Joey Wheeler smirked, "Sure Yuge. Let's go to dat party." Yeah, gave in pretty easy, but it was a chance to get at Kaiba.
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Was that long enough to make up for my absence? I hope so! Anyways, Rate and Review!
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Sorry about the long wait!!! I had severe writers blockage!!! I wont be able to update for about a week after this because I will be out of town...so just to warn you. Anyways, here is chapter 9! Enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the show Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its character. I do not own the song "Breathe a Sigh." The Song belongs to Def Leppard. I only own the plot of this story.
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Soon after Serenity was safe at Mai's house, Joey headed over to the Taylor residence to blow off some steam. He had to walk...he didn't have his car with him. But he didn't mind walking. The cool wind on his face cooled him down and lowered his temper a bit. Who was he kidding? That wind wasn't doing the least bit of good. He would calm down as soon as he throttled Seto Kaiba.
Why shouldn't Joey be ticked? Serenity was at Kaiba's house wearing Kaiba's shirt! Why wasn't she wearing her OWN clothes? Did she just change into something more comfortable or did she and Kaiba get it on??? Why the hell did she lie to her only brother? The brother that had saved her eyesight and was always there for her? Was this a sign of rebellion? A sign of hate?
The thoughts looped in Joey Wheeler's mind. Too many unanswered questions. He must have been in a daze. He was now standing at the door to Tristan's home. If he couldn't hurt Kaiba to bring his temper down, then he would just have to hurt Tristan.
Tristan Taylor opened the door to see a fist coming toward his face. Being the odd-minded fool he is, he watched it. The offending hand crashed into the brunettes face calling him to fall to the ground. Tristan held his nose and jumped to his feet.
"What was that for?!?!" Tristan's voice sounded nasal, for his nose was pinched between his index finger and his thumb.
Joey breathed a sigh, "Serenity stayed the night at Seto Kaiba's house da otha night. I tink she slept wit him."
Tristan forgot about is nose, "Are you serious? Joey, if you want her to go out with someone else, like, you know....me, just let me know. I won't mind."
Joey rolled his eyes. He knew that Tristan liked his sister. Just the thought made him cringe. Of course, Tristan was someone that he could trust. Tristan and Joey were the best of friends. He didn't like the thought of Serenity going out with Seto Kaiba, but he was the richest guy in the city! Why on Earth would he want to give up the chance to have a rich brother in-law! Then again...he cared about Serenity a heck of a lot more than he cared about money. After he saw Kaiba pull out the Millennium Rod dagger and nearly murder his own brother, who knows what he would do to Serenity. Joey had to do it. He had to tell Serenity to break up with the richest, most handsome guy in the city.
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Kaiba didn't bother to taunt the maids, although he would have liked to. Instead, he headed into his bedroom, making sure that he had closed the door behind him. It was a little bit dark, but Kaiba didn't mind. The dark was good...it was soothing. He collapsed on his blue, silk bed and his mind immediately flipped to Serenity. ***Lay me down slow and easy
Cause there ain't nothin' I can do
I hope and pray my faith won't leave me
When it comes down to me and you***
She was sacred to him now. Who would have thought that the great Seto Kaiba would fall in love so quickly. Would he be able to hold onto her forever? Or would he mess everything up. It was all a matter of fate...all a matter of destiny.
***Try a little Tenderness
I die a little
For a long lost sweet caress***
Yes, Kaiba always seemed to mess up anything that had something to do with caring. He messed up with Mokuba many times...especially when Gozaburo was in control. What would be any different about Serenity? He had hoped to "have a little fun" last night...but that wasn't so. Now that he thought back to that moment, he mentally slapped himself. What the hell had he been thinking?!
***You lyin' next to me
fulfilled some destiny
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh***
He had to loosen up around the sweet, innocent girl. Kaiba knew better than to harm young children...and Serenity was, technically, a child. If he had followed through with his intentions, he would have been sitting in a jail right now. He needed to treat Serenity like Mokuba...he needed to forget about his guy urges and be a good boyfriend for Serenity Wheeler.
***Just a little bit of letting go
I don't want you to know
I wanna cry
But I breath a sigh***
Kaiba pulled himself off the bed. This dating stuff was proving to be too much for the young CEO. He has handled worse, right? Or was love the toughest emotion of all?
***Overflow of emotion
And a hurt that'll never heal
If you close the door forever
The fate of pain is sealed***
He needed someone happy in his life...and who better to have than Serenity? She was quiet, gentle, sweet, funny, nice...everything that Kaiba adored could be found in that one girl. She reminded him so much of his brother. Could his heart soften like Serenty's?
***Try a little tenderness
I die a little
For a long lost sweet caress***
He had aimlessly wandered over to his oak desk and took a seat on the finely carved chair. He placed his hand on the desktop to touch a notebook. Ah yes, he knew what it was. He had written a poem in it about Serenity. He had called it "Love is a Battlefield" and indeed, love was.
***You lyin' next to me
Fulfilled some destiny
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh
Just a little bit of letting go
I don't want you to know
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh***
It was funny how loved worked. Opposites always came into couples. So strange. He and Serenity...yes, they were opposites. Serenity meant peace or quiet while Seto meant turmoil and confusion. He had actually liked Serenity ever since he had layed eyes on her in Battle City. Of course, there was no way that he was going to tell anyone! Now that he had confessed, she was finally his...forever, at least he hoped forever. He wouldn't leave her. He loved her.
***I more than long for your affection
(I want you day and night)
I tell you no, that ain't so
(I want you more than life)
Not even gentle persuasion
Is ever gonna let me go***
He would have to change...become a whole new person. Or would he? Maybe Serenity liked him for who he was. Maybe she would hate him if he changed...but how would he know unless he asked? Decisions, decisions...maybe he would have her over again, but not alone. She seemed nervous alone with him. A party! That's it! Kaiba would have a party and invite Serenity and all of her friends. They could swim in the pool and what not. He just wanted to be with her.
***You lyin' next to me
Fulfilled some destiny
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh
Just a little bit of letting go
I don't want you to know
I wanna cry
But I breathe a sigh***
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Tristan had eventually invited the gang over to hear all about Serenity and her date with the young millionaire. After Joey had explained the experience, wide eyes were upon him.
Te`a was looking upset, "How could Serenity do such a thing??? You're her brother Joey! A sibling is the closest friend that a kid can have! Betraying a brother is worse than betraying a friend! Her bond with you was strong Joey! When she broke that bond-"
"ALRIGHT ALREADY!!!" Joey cut her off. He was royally ticked about the situation and didn't need to hear another one of Te`a's lame friendship speeches, "Man Te`a! I can't believe d at Kaiba saved you from d at crate during Battle City**!"
Te`a was a bit upset and disturbed the blondes sudden outrage, but she knew that it was best to drop the subject and back off of the boy for now. The phone disturbed the lonesome silence. Tristan lazily hit the speaker-phone button for all to hear.
"Taylor residence." Tristan was obviously in routine now.
Kaiba knew that The gang was all there. He could hear them in the background when Tristan answered. In his most arrogant tone, Kaiba began his invite, "It's me, Seto Kaiba. I'm having a little...party at my house tomorrow at approximately 2pm. I was feeling rather nice and deciding to invite your little group."
Yugi's eyes brightened. He LOVED parties! He raced over to the phone, "Yeah Kaiba, we'd love to go!" His voice was that of an excited child's.
Kaiba chuckled, "Excellent. Oh yes, and be sure to bring Serenity...got that Joey?!" That last three words held a threatening tone as Seto Kaiba. Tristan hung up soon after.
Yami Bakura had somehow managed to retain Joey from attacking the phone and had covered his mouth. When the vicious Yami freed the angry blonde, Joey began to rant and rave.
Yugi's eyes pleaded with the tall boy, "Please Joey???"
Joey Wheeler smirked, "Sure Yuge. Let's go to dat party." Yeah, gave in pretty easy, but it was a chance to get at Kaiba.
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Was that long enough to make up for my absence? I hope so! Anyways, Rate and Review!