Hey everybody! Ya! Momo updated again and it didn't take her like 2 months. Yeah, well heh-heh hopefully I don't do that again because I usually don't. Besides I really want to finish this fic, and I think I finally know how I'm gonna end it! One night I was sleeping and I got this epiphany (0 WhOa Momo used a big word). Then again I have this horribly bad memory and the dream also involved Yami dancing across a rainbow with the Carebears, so I don't know how much help that dream is actually gonna be in rappin this fic up.

Well anyways enough of my babblin I don't really got much to say besides thanks for all the great reviews and all your support. I hope you all will still like this fic despite how it will end and I guess I'll shut up now and get to working on the next chappie!

Disclaimer: Due to popular demand our friend Mike the coconut will be doing the following disclaimer.

Mike: …..

A 360-Degree Bermuda Love Triangle

Chp8 Not So Solitary Confinement

"Yugi…Yugi…Yugi?" Questioned the worried brunet. She then casually glanced at her watch and stared back at the bedroom door uneasily. "It's almost 3 in the afternoon…he can't still be sleeping…"

It was now the third time since Anzu had come knocking on Yugi's door. Usually she wasn't so persistent in waking anyone up, but Yugi had promised to attend a show with her earlier that afternoon, and it also didn't help her nerves that she hadn't seen her friend since last night.

"Oh Anzu, what's up?" questioned Ryou as he approached the slightly vexed girl.

"Well Ryou…to tell you the truth…I don't think Yugi ever came back to his room last night…" trailed Anzu as she stared at the doorknob that still had the welcome sign on it.

"Ohh…OHH!" Exclaimed Ryou as his eyes lit up. "So I see Yugi did take my advice." Chuckled Ryou softly.

"I'm sorry?" Blinked Anzu.

"Hmm, Anzu I think you might be looking for Yugi in the wrong room." smiled Ryou.

"Wrong room? Who's room should I be looking in?" questioned Anzu as confusion took over her normally confident azure eyes.

Ryou merely nodded his head in the direction of the room across from Yugi's and smirked. "Why would Yugi be in Jonouchi's room?" Anzu's eyes then widened twice their normal size as she realized what Ryou was getting at. "Wait a minute you don't think that…come on Ryou! Yugi isn't…well he can't be…okay well maybe Yugi could be but Jonouchi is as straight as an arrow! There is no reason why any guy would be in his room."

Then as if on cue Honda waltzed out of Jonouchi's room and stared at the two wide eye teens. "What!?!" Exclaimed Honda defensively.

"Uhh…Honda…why were you in Jono's room…" stammered Anzu weakly.

"Well I was lookin for him, that's why…I haven't seen the dude all day!" answered Honda before his voice began to dim. "But to tell you the truth I don't think he's been in his room at all since we got here."

"What would make you say that?" blinked Ryou questionably.

"Well the cleaning lady on this floor is kind of slow. She just got done with my room so she hasn't made it to Jonouchi's room yet." stated Honda.

"Sooo." drawled Anzu.

"So Jonouchi's bed is fixed." answered Honda flatly, as though the reason were so clear.

"…meaning?" questioned Ryou as he was still completely lost.

"Since I've known the guy, the dude's bed has never been fixed!" shouted Honda.

"I see your point…so then where could they both be?" smiled Ryou weakly.

Honda raised a brow to Ryou and tilted his head. "Both?"

"Well Yugi is missing too." Replied Anzu as she stared at his bedroom door worriedly.

"Really? Crap and I thought he knew where Jou was for sure. I mean after Jonouchi left last night, I was sure Yugi followed after him to see what was wrong." sighed Honda.

"Yeah…last night was crazy…what with that engine malfunctioning and then blowing up." Chuckled Ryou as a bit of sweat fell from his brow. "Shook the ship up real good."

"Jonouchi was out on the deck last night…" Trailed Honda just before all three teens stared at each other animatedly.

"You don't think that he might have fell overboard!" exclaimed Anzu. "And if Yugi was with him…"

"Whoa girl…calm down!" Laughed Honda nervously. "Now don't jump to such conclusions…I mean what are the chances of something like that happening? I'm sure those two are around here somewhere. So let's look around for them before we make any drastic assumptions."

"You're right…" whispered Anzu.

"Okay so how about we meet up here in a few hours or if we find anything?" suggested Ryou. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement, before they all headed off in different directions.

"Mokuba?" questioned Honda as a familiar mess of black hair caught his eyes.

"Oh Honda!" exclaimed the boy just before he ran straight towards him and about knocked the unsuspecting teen over. "Have you seen Seto anywhere? Please tell me you have!"

"Kaiba? Hell no! I haven't seen him anywhere…thankfully." exclaimed Honda a bit dryly.

He then began to regret his words as Mokuba's face immediately fell towards the ground sorrowfully. "Uhh look Mokuba…I didn't mean it like…well…umm why are you looking for him?"

"Well…ever since last night, I haven't seen my brother anywhere! He said he needed some fresh air during dinner last night and after that I never saw him again…he didn't even go to his room." murmured Mokuba solemnly.

"Hmm well maybe he spent the night in some gir…." Honda quickly caught himself as he realized that Seto hooking up with some girl and spending the night with her was the last thing he could have done. "Well to tell you the truth…we haven't been able to find Jou or Yugi either."

"…" Mokuba continued to stare at the ground in silence, as his worries for his brother consumed his attention.

"So while I'm lookin for them, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for him too…Hey as a matter a fact why don't we look together." Smiled Honda reassuringly.

Mokuba finally lifted his head and stared back into Honda's encouraging eyes. "…really? Gee Honda…thanks."

"Find anything?" Questioned Ryou.

"Nope…not even a sign." Sighed Anzu. "Oh hey there. Isn't that Honda…and Mokuba?"

"What's up guys did you guys find-"

"OH ANZU! RYOU! Have you seen Seto anywhere?" Exclaimed Mokuba as he rushed the two surprised teens.

"Uhh n-no, sorry…I haven't seen him." Stammered Ryou as Mokuba attacked him with his watery doe eyes.

"No, and I could only be so lucky if I don't ever see him again." Muttered Anzu sourly. However she quickly regretted her words as she noticed the miserable look on Mokuba's face. "Um I didn't mean…what I was…err."

"Don't worry about it Anzu…I know you don't really like my brother that much…he can be mean but…" Trailed Mokuba as he lowered his dismal gaze to the floor.

"Well that's not really true…I don't hate him…I mean he did save my life…it's just that he can…umm…so why are you looking for him again?" Questioned Anzu as she realized she really didn't have anything else nice to say about Kaiba.

"Well it's kind of ironic, but around the same time Yugi and Jou disappeared so did Kaiba. That's why I told Mokuba that we would help find his brother." Replied Honda.

"Yeah! Of course we would do that." Exclaimed Anzu as she knelt down beside Mokuba and set a hand to his shoulder. "And I'm sure your brother is alright."

"Thanks Anzu." Murmured Mokuba.

"So did you guys find anything, because I'm completely shot for ideas as to where they could be?" Frowned Honda as he scanned the area and realized neither of the boys were anywhere to be found.

"No…" Sighed Anzu.

"Me neither." Nodded Ryou. "I even visited every dining area here on the ship and no one has even seen Jonouchi!"

"Now I'm getting worried." Exclaimed Honda.

"The last place they went was the deck…" Trailed Anzu.

"Seto too…" Whispered Mokuba.

"And it was right before that engine incident that rocked the whole ship." Added Honda. He then stared at Ryou strangely as the boy let out a strangled breath and sweated.

"THOSE JERKS! How could they just disappear like this and leave us here to worry! If I find those guys on this ship somewhere their gonna wish they did fall overboard!" Growled Anzu as she slammed her fist into her hand. "I mean I expect this kind of thing from Jonouchi, but not Yugi, and especially not Yami!"

All the boys took a step back away from the fuming brunet as Anzu continued to mumble obscenities under her breath.

"Eh-heh…she's kind of scary…." Chuckled Mokuba nervously.

However, Anzu's heated glare began to die down as her eyes watered over. "What if they fell off the ship? We're miles away from them now! They could be anywhere or they could even be….Oh no! Poor Yugi and Yami…Jou…Kaiba…"

"Whoa calm down girl!" Laughed Honda as he waved his hands in front of Anzu. "Hold the water works now. I mean what are the chances of that happening."

"Not my big brother!" Wailed Mokuba.

"Oh this is just perfect." Mumbled Honda as he looked from the teary eyed Anzu to the dark eyed Mokuba.

"Please calm down…I think I know of one way I can solve this problem." Sighed Ryou as he lowered his head. "Yugi never takes the Sennen puzzle off so maybe if I use the Sennen ring to locate him-"

Ryou winced as everyone shot their angry faces at him. "You could have done that from the very beginning! What is wrong with you?"

"Wha..I…" Stammered Ryou as he raised his hands up in a defensive manner. "I know I could of, but I was kind of hoping I wouldn't have to."

"And why not?" Snapped Anzu.

"Well…it's just that Bakura…" Everyone's faces paled as the mention of one dark and demented spirit struck a nerve cord.

"Oh yeah…I forgot about him." Gulped Honda. "And he's still really pissed at me."

"Yeah. That's what I mean…lately he's been kind of quiet. I'm really not sure why, but he hasn't tried to come out of the ring or take over my body in a long time. Last time I heard from him he said something about a perfect plan for world domination…but…" Trailed Ryou with a perplexed look on his face. "So yeah…if I use the Sennen Ring's powers, I'm pretty sure it would disturb him, and he'll come out to see what's going on."

"I see your point." Gulped Honda. "Maybe we should try looking for them one more time…"

"Well that's just a risk that we have to be willing to take! We can't waste anymore time, because if they did fall over board it might already be too late." Thundered Anzu. "Besides for my friends I'll take on any evil spirit and even the devil if I have to. Right Honda…Honda?"

"Umm, I'm sorry, I just had to go to the bathroom…" Chuckled Honda as he realized he got caught sneaking away. Anzu glared at the boy as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Ryou just do it please, and I'll take the consequences for anything that happens." Sighed Anzu.

"Oh you will?" Chuckled a haughty voice.

"Ryou?" Blinked Anzu.

"I'm sorry but that little chicken shit has left the building." Laughed the dark eyed fiend. "So why have you little brats disturbed me?"

"Bakura…uhh well." Started Anzu as she felt her nerve begin to fade. Something about the way the dark spirit was now eyeing her made her blood freeze. "We didn't really want to see you…we just wanted to use the Sennen ring."

"No one uses the Sennen ring except me. Not even Ryou and especially not a bunch of snot nosed brats like you!" Barked the spirit viciously.

"Well then do you intend to help us find Yugi and everyone else?" Snapped Anzu back.

Bakura blinked back at Anzu incredulously, as he wasn't sure if he was more taken by Anzu's attitude or her request. No one talked to Bakura like that. No one! "What's so funny?" Hissed Anzu.

Bakura was now laughing uncontrollably as tears began to stream down his cheeks. "At first I just thought you were another stupid bimbo, but now I see just how wrong I really was! You're a complete nutcase!"

"What did you?" Thundered Anzu as she lunged at the spirit but was swiftly caught by Honda.

"Whoa girl. Take it easy!"

"Why in Ra's fuckin green earth would I help you?" Cackled Bakura. "For all I care that little midget and his dumb ass pharaoh can go to hell and back! And don't even get me started on the yappity chihuahua Jonouchi and Mr. 'I got something stuck up my ass' Seto Kaiba!"

Now even Mokuba was beyond rage as Honda struggled to hold both his friends back. "Wait a minute, you know where Kaiba is?" Questioned Honda.

"Well of course I do. After tampering around in the engine room, I saw them all fall overboard." Chuckled Bakura just before he choked on a laugh. "Kuso!"

"Oh my god! So they did fall overboard after the explosion…in the engine room…where you happened to be…" Honda quickly shrugged his head as he decided to disregard the coincidence that one of the engines happened to blow up right after Bakura had been there, as he turned towards the paling Anzu and Mokuba. "We got to turn this ship around fast."

"There's no way you guys are going to find them now…that is if they're still alive." Sniffed Bakura as he wiped away a stray tear of laughter.

"Yes we are!" Roared Anzu as she yanked the spirit by the ring around his neck and glared knifes through him. "We're going to turn this ship around and you're going to use that ring of yours to help us find them!"

Bakura's smile quickly faded as his eyes widened briefly. 'Damn this girl is scary.'

He then scowled at Anzu just before the ring lit up as she was sent flying into Honda. "Listen little girl! I don't take to threats very well, so perhaps it's time I school you on just what I do to the things I don't like."

"Wait." Shouted Mokuba as he jumped in front of the furious spirit. "If we don't find Yugi…then how are you ever going to get the Sennen puzzle? I mean even you have to admit that if you wait and do it later, it will be a near to an impossible task to do. I mean the ocean is a pretty big place."

Bakura glared at Mokuba and then looked back over at Anzu and Honda. He then cursed at the voice in the back of his head, which sound remarkably a lot like Ryou begging him to help his friends out. "Well…with the ring I would have no problem finding them…but I have to admit that even I would have trouble finding the resources to go excavating around the entire ocean…very well…I'll help you all, but only on one condition."

"What's that?" Questioned Mokuba uneasily.

"You guys are going to owe me something in return." Smirked Bakura back devilishly.

"Bakura we're not going to give you the sennen puzzle. It belongs to Yugi." Frowned Anzu.

"Oh I don't want that. I'll get that soon enough. What I want is something different, so just you be ready when I find those stupid little twerps." Snorted Bakura. "And don't worry…their still alive."

"Really? What makes you say that?" Blinked Honda.

"I can feel it…" Muttered Bakura as he clutched onto the ring around his neck.

Seto let out a pained groan, as he held his throbbing head. For some reason it felt like he had just run into a wall as the dizzy teen tried to sit up, but failed. "What in the hell?"

Finally after attempting to stand up about four times, Seto leaned on a nearby tree and wobbled to his feet. "I don't feel so good…maybe I caught whatever Yugi had…but I never get sick!"

"Speaking of which…" Blinked Seto as he examined the empty camp area. "Where is everyone?" Seto then made a disgusted face as a strange taste took over his mouth. "Coconut…but I hate coconuts!"

Finally Seto pushed the thought to the back of his head as he stumbled off to go find a place to take a leak. He also began to wonder why his fly was already unzipped, but after the dream he had the night before, Seto was beginning to question a lot of things.

'Why did I…I just don't understand. Having dreams about Yami is one thing, but dreams about the mutt!!' Seto felt his face grow hot as a small recollection began to return.

'It's like I couldn't control myself…I wanted him so bad…and the dreams was so much more intense then any I had with Yami in them. Oh gods it was so real. The way the puppy felt…and smelt…and he tasted so good…'

"ARRGHH!" Shouted Seto as he realized he was getting aroused by his dream. "NO-NO-NO! Of course I was enjoying myself! Only in my dreams or better said nightmares, would I ever find that idiot attractive!"

Seto paused as his own words hit him. 'Actually…Jonouchi isn't really bad looking…okay he's not bad looking at all…it's everything else about him that I find appalling…well not really… I mean when he manages to keep his mouth shut he's pretty tolerable, and he does have his moments…I mean even I have to admit he's not a bad duelist…he's right under me and Yami…I mean he would have to be if he could keep me on my toes…because even though I still beat him…he still put up one of the best fights I had in a long time…and he's got a pretty decent character about him, and even though I can always count on him to do or say something stupid…at least I can always count on him…and I have to admit teasing him is pretty fun…'

Seto slapped himself in the face as he realized a huge goofy grin had taken it over. 'What am I saying! I'm not actually admitting that I like Jonouchi! Am I? No, that couldn't be it! This whole ordeal is just getting to my head!'

Seto then gasped as he realized what he had just saw. "Yugi? What are you doing here?" Blinked Seto as he stared at the boy who was now snuggled by a bush and fast asleep. "Why on earth did he…hey Mutou!" Shouted Seto as he roughly shook the boy.

"Kaiba?" Yawned Yugi as he slowly blinked his eyes open.

"What are you doing sleeping here? Why didn't you go back to camp…and where the hell is everyone?" Yugi merely gave the boy a miserable look as he clutched onto the puzzle around his neck. His eyes then widened as he realized that Yami's jacket was draped around his shoulders. "I…I don't know…I don't even know where Yami is…"

"Just perfect…" groaned Seto. "Well why don't you just get back to camp and we'll worry about it later. Last night was kind of crazy, but I'm sure everyone is around here somewhere."

Yugi merely nodded as he and Seto made their way back. Seto was then surprised when he saw that Jonouchi had come back. "Oh well lookie. Lassie found her way home." Chuckled Seto, just before he roughly stopped. "Now why does that sound familiar?"

"K-Kaiba…Y-Yugi!" A strained silence filled the air, as Jonouchi stared at the last two people he wanted to see. He really wasn't sure what so say to either boy.

Yugi stared at the ground as he avoided all eye contact with Jonouchi. He also wasn't in the right mental state to speak to Jonouchi or Yami, even though he knew he really needed to. Seto however, remained completely oblivious as to why Jonouchi didn't want to see him, however he was also having a hard timing keeping his eye level with Jonouchi. 'Even though it was just a dream…I still assaulted Jonouchi, and now I feel guilty…'

"Umm…I have to go." Murmured Jonouchi as he got up to leave. Yugi brought out a hand to stop him, but then quickly retracted the idea.

Seto stared back at Yugi, and let out an irritated sigh. "I've had enough of this!"

"Where are you going Kaiba?" Exclaimed Yugi.

"Does it really matter?" Muttered Seto as he walked off in the opposite direction Jonouchi went.

"I knew this whole 'let's work together' truce of ours wouldn't work. There all just a bunch of morons who can't even get along with each other now!" Seto however was startled out of his tantrum as he noticed a familiar figure just a few feet in front of him.

"Yami?" Seto stopped walking as he took a moment to admire the dark spirit. However, something about Yami wasn't right. The normal strong and confident air he usually carried around with him had somehow been replaced with something much worse…desperation."

"Yami are you alright?" Questioned Seto as he momentarily forgot he wasn't suppose to be concerned about his 'rivals.' He then stopped dead in his tracks as he heard a sickening snapping sound.

"Kaiba?" Piped Yami just before the ground beneath him began to rumble. He then felt the floor disappear as he momentarily blacked out.

"Kaiba …" murmured Yami as he slowly came to. His entire body then stiffened as he realized just what position he was in. The wide eyed spirit was now lying on top of a not so happy looking Seto Kaiba.

"Yami…do you mind?" Frowned Seto, although Yami was almost certain the boys face had turned a very light pink.

"Oh! Sorry!" Blurted Yami as he hopped off of Kaiba and laughed.

"Man…I'm beginning to hate this island more and more." Grumbled Seto as he stood to his feet and rubbed his neck. He then stared up and began to inspect the hole they just fell through.

"It would seem that there was a hole here all this time, and it was just being covered up with some loose debris, and fauna." Sighed Yami. "It was stable enough to hold just my weight, but when you came along it was too much."

"Are you insinuating that I'm fat?" Scowled Seto.

"…I could have been implying that I'm too small." Spat Yami back. "Hell Kaiba, why does everything have to be an insult with you?"

"Tch. Well it doesn't seem as though we can climb out of here." Snorted Seto as he decided to ignore Yami's remark. He really didn't feel like or want to get in an argument with him. "Err, as much as I hate to ask, maybe you should call Yugi here with that little mind magic trick thing you do, and get us out of here?"

"…." Yami's eyes dimmed as he slowly dropped his face to the ground and replied lowly. "I can't do that…"

"What? And why not." Snapped Seto.

Yami's gaze remained permanently fixed towards the ground as his lighting streak bangs covered his dull eyes. "I can't face Yugi right now…not after what I did…"

"To hell you will." Chortled Seto.

"I'm sorry Kaiba, but we'll just have to wait until Jou finds us." Whispered Yami as he didn't even seem to hear Seto.

"What?!?! There is no way I'm going sit down here anticipating that fools rescue!" Exclaimed Seto.

"…." Yami continued to stare at the ground, as Seto felt his stress level rise.

Finally unable to contain himself, Seto grabbed the suddenly mute Yami by the front of his shirt and pushed him roughly into a nearby wall. "Look here Yami. I don't know what happened between you and Yugi and I really don't care. So you call him right now or else-"

Seto's voice caught painfully in his throat as he finally caught a glimpse of Yami's eyes. One thing Seto loved most about Yami was his eyes. So fiery and strong, they were a reflection to the spirit's vivacious soul. However, if that were true then at this point the spirit's soul was a twisted sea of pain and anguish. No longer were they their normal magnificent crimson color. Now they were a dull and lifeless hue.

"Yami?" Trailed Seto. However the boy wasn't sure what to say as he finally dropped the spirit and berated himself for his behavior. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt Yami, however after spending the last few days trapped on an island, even Seto had to admit his sanity was slipping.

"…what happened?" He finally asked. If it were any other person Seto probably wouldn't have cared, but then again not many people's eyes looked as completely miserable as Yami's did right now.

"…" Yami made no attempt to answer as he lowered his head back down away from Seto.

"Hey if your going to force me to rot down here, don't you think I at least have a right to know what's going on?" Frowned Seto as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"…I did a horrible thing Kaiba..." Whispered Yami lowly. "He was hurting so bad…I didn't know what to do…so I gave into my weakness."

Now Seto's attention was definitely caught, although he knew it had to be something bad. Yami and Yugi mine as well have been connected at the hip in Seto's opinion as he always figured (and hated the idea) that nothing could ever break them apart. "I took advantage of him…at that time it seemed like the right thing to do…he was feeling so vulnerable…and worthless…I had to make him see just how wrong he was…but when I realized what I was doing it was already too late…I had already went too far…and then before it could go any further I cut him off…I made him feel even more like a failure…and I couldn't do anything to comfort him…I failed him Kaiba…because of my weakness I failed him, and now I can never forgive myself."

Tears were now threatening to take over Yami's eyes as he closed his lids and willed them back. At this point Seto wanted nothing more then to take the spirit into his arms and comfort him, but he knew that was impossible for him to do. So instead the boy did the next best thing.

"Oh for crying out loud Yami. Suck it up!" Barked Seto.

"I knew there was no point in talking to you." Chuckled Yami bitterly as he kept his eyes closed.

Seto let out a growl of irritation as he poked Yami in the chest. "…listen to me Yami! I think one of Yugi's biggest problems right now is you!"

"Go to hell!" Snapped Yami as he slapped Seto's hand away.

"You're constantly shielding him! You're always sheltering him like some kind of a child!" Continued Seto as he ignored the spirit's rage. "Well I think it's time that you realize if you keep constantly holding Yugi's hand, he's never going to be able to walk on his own! Sure when it comes to strength of heart Yugi is a better person then anyone I ever met. He's just too damn selfless for his own good if you ask me…but when it comes to esteem issues the little twerp is at the bottom of the totem pole."

Yami slightly winced at Seto's words as the taller boy took a step closer to him. "And do you want to know why? Because of you! Sure it's okay to support him when he needs it…from what I see, that's what friends are suppose to do, however that doesn't mean you have to do everything for him. I mean how are you ever going to expect Yugi to become a stronger person if your always their constantly shadowing him?"

Yami clutched the sennen puzzle around his neck tightly as he bit his lower lip. Everything that Seto was telling him was the last thing the spirit wanted to hear right now, however they were the exact same thoughts that he had been already plaguing himself with. "That's where you're wrong Yami! Because there's no way someone with a heart as strong as Yugi can be a weak person…Yugi is a strong person…he just can't see that as long as your standing in his way"

Seto shook his head sympathetically as he watched Yami's eyes pop open with realization. It was a heart wrenching feeling to see someone that Seto cared about so much hurting, and suddenly he began to understand the spirit even more. Usually it was Seto on the other end, and Yami giving him the pep talk. However, Seto always figured that Yami enjoyed chewing out people, but now Seto knew just how wrong he was. Right now, talking to Yami, trying to convince the spirit was just as painful to Seto as it would be if he were then one being yelled at. Now he realized just how strong Yami had to force himself to be. How hard it was to see the ones you cared about suffering, and the only thing you could do about it was come down hard on them. Even if you wanted to just hold them, you had to resist your emotions and tell them all the mistakes they were making, even though it would probably only hurt them worse.

However despite his own feelings Seto continued on as he realized if he really wanted to help this was the only way to do it. No matter how painful. "And do you really think that you and Yugi will always be together? Sure you share the same soul, but you are still two different people…there will be a point in time when your lives split into two different directions, and Yugi will have to continue his life without you always being there for him…and I think he's strong enough to go on living the day that happens, and I think you know that too…the only person who doesn't is Yugi…"

"Kaiba…" Murmured Yami as a stray tear escaped his eyes.

"And also…I believe Yugi is standing in your way…" Whispered Seto. He then paused as he began to rethink his words carefully. "I think you depend on him just as much as he does you…and as long as you keep doing that you will never be able to go on with your life either."

Seto took another step closer to Yami, as his voice began to drop and his sincerity began to rise. "You've devoted your entire life to him, and I think you've come to a point in your life, where without him, you wouldn't know what to do."

Seto felt a slight tinge of guilt as he took in the meaning of his own words. "It's so easy to find strength when you're protecting someone else…it's easy to fight for something that has meaning to it, but when it comes to fighting for your own life you start to wonder if you lived a life worth protecting…"

"Don't you see Yami…there are other things in life besides Yugi…there are other paths you can take…" Now Seto was only a mere centimeters away from Yami as he continued to move in closer.

"Kaiba?" Blinked Yami as he raised his head up, and realized Seto was almost on him. The boy's breaths could be heard faintly as the spirit took in the soothing rhythm of Seto's heartbeats. Suddenly the numbing feeling in Yami's heart began to fade out, as he once again felt his own heartbeat in time with Seto's. It was an experience Yami had never felt while with Seto before…a feeling of complete liberation.

"You don't always have to pretend to be the strong one…" Whispered Seto as he leaned in closer to Yami. Their eyes then locked as Yami completely froze. Looking into Seto's eyes was like looking into the eyes of a charmer, and Yami was the helpless snake, and yet he didn't care. For once in his life Yami realized he didn't have to be the strong one. Seto was right…and now looking into the two azure depths that Seto called eyes Yami suddenly lost the desire to fight. With such powerful eyes, Yami knew it was okay to let go and still be completely safe.

"It's hard…believe me I know, but…there are other people you can depend on…" Mouthed Seto as his lips slowly reached out to Yami's. Yami then shut his eyes as Seto tilted his head and moved in.

"YO! Is anyone down there!?" Bellowed a familiar voice.

"JONOUCHI!" Cried Yami as he raised his head just in time miss Seto's lips.

'Damn mutt.'

"What are you guys doing down there?" yelled Jonouchi from some unknown position above them.

"Having a tea party!" Droned Seto sardonically just before he shouted. "What do you think were doing you idiot? We fell down here!"

"Well let me see what I can do." Hollered Jonouchi. The blonde could then be heard from above, as he began to fumble around frantically. Seto drummed his fingers impatiently against he crossed arms, as he avoided any kind of eye contact with Yami. Their moment had been thoroughly ruined, along with any chances Seto had of seducing the spirit. Now the only thing left was an awkward atmosphere between the two of them and for that Seto was pissed beyond rage.

"HURRY UP ALREADY!"

"I'm sorry but it's not exactly like I have many resources to work with. We don't even have a rope, and you guys did fall pretty far…I mean I can't even see you!" Retaliated Jonouchi. "Oh wait maybe this will work."

Yami sweated as he heard Jonouchi walk away followed by a large crashing sound and a colorful assortment of curse words. "Jou are you okay?"

"I'm just fine!" Squeaked Jonouchi in a pained tone. "I think I found a log that you guys can climb up on, but it's too heavy for me to move…I'm going to go get Yugi so he can help me. I'll be right back."

"Jonouchi wait!" Called out Yami, however the boy had already ran too far out of hearing range.

Yami felt his face grow hot as he continued to stare in the direction Jonouchi had just left. He then slowly brought his head back down, as he realized it was time to face Seto. "Kaiba…" Started Yami just before he noticed Seto had turned his back to the spirit and was now on the other side of the room.

'He's avoiding me and I can't blame him…I'm mean he did try to kiss me…right?'

"Look Yami…about before…" Seto's voice dimmed as he turned back around to face Yami. His dark bangs were now covering his eyes, as his face blended in with the shadows around them. "I meant everything I said…you see…I've been watching you for a very long time, and I want to say…if ever you feel like you don't have enough strength…there are other people who you can turn to."

"I just don't depend on my own strength Kaiba. I have my friends I can rely on." Replied Yami flatly.

"I know…but it's different, and you know it." Huffed Seto as he tried to contain his frustration due to an inability to express himself. "The kind of strength you're looking for you can't get from them…not as long as they need you to keep carrying them, but…"

Yami silently gasped as Seto moved in towards him. He then took a step back before he made contact with the wall behind him. On any normal occasion, Yami would have never retreated during an advance from Seto, however once their eyes met, for the first time in his life Yami felt completely dominated. The intensity in Seto's eyes was something Yami knew he couldn't battle with.

"If you came to me…I'd carry you instead." Whispered Seto just before he leaned in and captured Yami's lips.

Yami felt his blood burn as an intense heat flowed from Seto's mouth. The first kissed they had shared was intense, but it held nothing to the passion and fury Seto was pouring out now. Before it was all about lust, and a battle for supremacy or so Yami had thought, but now it was perfectly clear to him just how avidly Seto felt.

Yami felt his entire body melt as he nearly fell to the ground. Luckily for him, the wall made a perfect anchor as Yami pushed further against it for support. He then willed his mind back into action, as he realized Seto had made his way into his mouth, and was attempting to overcome him.

Another heated battle erupted between the two boys, as Yami and Seto's tongues danced across each other furiously. It was almost too much for Yami to take in, however he refused to lose to Seto, especially in a game as severe as this one.

However feeling completely drained and overwhelmed by Seto's passion Yami felt his body grow weak, as he lost his grip on the wall behind him and fell into Seto's chest.

Despite this, both lips never parted as Yami merely redirected his grip to the sides of Seto's sleeves. Now it was Seto's turn to give into the limits of his body as he felt himself lose balance. Between the war being waged in his mouth, the lack of air, and the fluttery feeling in the pit of his stomach, Seto could take no more. However he refused to show his weakness as Seto merely leaned towards Yami and pushed the spirit back into the wall. Seto then brought one free hand against the wall and used it as leverage to support both Yami's and his own weight.

Yami's hands began to drift back to the wall, until Seto used his other free hand to catch one of Yami's wrists and then placed both hands onto his waist. Yami slightly resisted, but gave up and decided to focus all his attention on their kiss. So preoccupied was the spirit that he hadn't even noticed that the hand that had been placed on Seto's hip was now slowly trailing up the boy's sides. Finally reaching the center of Seto's back Yami pulled Seto in closer as he let out a low moan when their hips ground together.

Seto felt something inside him tremble as he could hardly believe what was going on. Never before had Seto tasted something so completely fiery! The flavor that was Yami was completely searing as it stung the insides of Seto's bones and nearly caused him to shudder. It also didn't help that Yami was making distinctive patterns along the outline of his spine, a part of Seto's body that was teeming with sensitive nerves and sensors.

'Yami…should you really be doing this?' Beamed a faint voice.

'No…I don't think so…but I don't care…right now I'm just so tired…I don't feel like fighting anymore…why do I always have to be the strong one? Everyone depends on me…and sometimes the pressure is just too much…sometimes I wish that for once I can be the one who doesn't have to be strong…I love all my friends, but now I realize that their not the only one's who need some one to lean on…and the reason why I'm so tired is because I'm always the one who has to fight…but for once…finally…I found a person who's just as strong as me.'

'But Yami…is that really good enough? Is that all you're really looking for? Is that all you really need?'

Seto let out a sound of protest, as Yami pulled away from him. Both boys then began to pant heavily as Yami stared back at Seto fiercely. Seto almost shrank under the other's eyes, as he realized Yami was searching deeply within him.

"Kaiba…Seto." Whispered Yami as he continued to probe at Seto's soul. "Why? Why are you doing this?"

"Because Yami…I lo-" Seto's voice suddenly caught in his throat as he lowered his eyes away, promptly breaking Yami's soul interrogation, and then blushed. "I like you Yami…"

To be continued

Wow! Another chapter out! I'm so proud of myself! Ohh boy how does this fic keep going in so many off directions? I mean I have all these plans and then on a whim I change them. Hmm, oh well even though I didn't plan on having Yami and Seto trapped together in a tiny hole it suddenly seems like a good enough sidetrack to me! Those two are so hot!

Oh and I bet all you Yami and Seto fans are enjoying the cutesy scenes, then again don't get too excited. Momo is a very fickle person and you never know what she will do next. Then again the two of them are just so cute together.

Bakura: Oh bla di dah di dah. This crap story is so sweet I'm getting cavities! :P

Momo: Hey don't be mean. Besides your lucky that I even put you in this fic. You have nothing to do with what's going on I just added you in because I LUV you!

Bakura: Oh I feel so privileged to be a part of your GAY little fanfic!

Momo: Oh buddy you're askin for it

Bakura: Sweat Uhh you know the things I said before. Heh-heh I was just messin with you…ya know!

Momo: Smiles Evilly Yes! Wonderfully evil and kinky plans for you!

Bakura: Wait a minute!

Momo: Sorry but it's too late and I'm sure none of the fangirls here would have it otherwise

Bakura: Oh yeah! Well if you do anything to me then don't even think about sleeping again!

Momo: Is that a threat?

Bakura: It's a promise!

Momo: Ouuu purrs Does that mean your gonna get rough with me?

Bakura: You are one sick Otaku

Momo: OHOHOHOHOHO

Bakura: Yeah well I'm thoroughly freaked out so please review so I can get out of here…fast!