Well I guess it's about that time again. Yes it's time for another lovely update (Heh. I kind of felt like a cheesy cartoon announcer…) !!! You know contrary to belief I look forward to these things just as much as you guys do! Sometimes it's kind of amusing when I realize that when I'm writing these fics I often find myself snickering or grinning to myself. I guess it's mostly because something goofy I wrote or also because I'm just having so much fun torturing all the characters, and then I can't wait for you guys to read it so you can snicker and grin or cry if your not like me and you actually have an ounce of compassion for the characters (I love being evil). Yeah so I guess that's what I my point is…not that I really had one…
Anyways as usual I would like to thank all of you for the great reviews. I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I love you guys! If I could I would hug you all because you guys are part of what made this fic such a success! You've all really encouraged me and for those of you who didn't know, this is actually my very first Yaoi! Now thanks to you guys I really want to write more! So thanks…
However on a darker noteI'd like to get something off my chest. Now as I've mentioned before everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, however the only thing that makes me feel otherwise is the way in which you do it! Don't insult my intelligence when you try to make a point. If you do that then suddenly I don't give a DAMN what you have to say. I don't care how right you are!
Oh yes you made it very clear Reviewer 'Er' that I spelled Shoddy wrong, but did you ever consider this? Most of the chapters I write are between 15 to 18 pages long. That's about 5,000 to 6,000 words! You think you could at least forgive me for a few grammatical errors. I don't know how experienced a writer you are, but spell check ain't the greatest tool and I don't have an editor. So what if I'm not such a great writer when it comes to a grammatical sense. I just write fanfics in my free time and for fun! I wish that I were an experienced enough writer to catch every misspelled word like the perfect flawless person that I am, but I'm not! Yeah so if you were trying to succeed in discouraging my writing you have succeeded. Thank you very much!
This also isn't the first love triangle like story that I've ever written before! I think I know a little something about writing one thank you very much. Had I just been writing this fic for me it would have been perfectly easy for me to pick a pairing. As a matter of fact I kind of had an idea of how I wanted this story to end up, however as time passed the reviewers started to make me have second thoughts. Everyone else's opinions, thoughts, feelings, and ideas moved me so much I decided that everyone deserved to get a least a little bit of what they wanted. That's why I gave everyone his or her moment before I made my final decision.
Also I think a good way to write a story is to never let your readers second-guess you. If your fic is too predictable, it's boring! With as many stories that are written every week, after a while some of them can get too cliché. So keeping everyone in suspense about what's going on is what I do to keep a readers interest and to be able to entertain them better. It's called a writing TEKKNIK (O.o, Ouu I spelled technique wrong. Now what)
Yeah so quite frankly I don't give a damn whether you stick around for the finale or not! Your opinions you can keep to yourself or at least have enough guts to review my story with your pen name rather then hide behind the pen name 'Er'. Otherwise I wouldn't have been forced to fume here for everyone to see which is really not my forte because I don't really like to bash anyone publicly. That's what you call common courtesy. Well anyways I'm done barking however I only have one last thing to say. My opinion on this matter….You can take my fanfic and shove it up you're A-
Momo's Subconscious: DOWN GIRL! Whoa calm down.
::Covers Momo's mouth::
Momochan: Grrr
Momo's Subconscious: If you yell at everyone who gives you a bad review then other people will be scared to do it and then you won't be able to improve your writing skills better.
Momochan: I know, but this is different. Positive criticism is one thing. I can handle that. I've had my fair share of bad reviews, but being an ass about it is a whole different thing.
Momo's Subconscious: ::Sighs:: Whatever
Sorry guys, I apologize for having to let you see my ugly side, but considering my stress level is substantially high due to school, my composure is a bit…lacking. Anyways let's move back to the bright side of things. So here it is, chapter 10! Hope you guys like!
Disclaimer: I own nothing, and even if I did do you think a poor broke student like me can afford the Yugioh cast? What with Jonouchi's eating habits, everyone's obsession with card collecting, and multiple property destruction, I would be bankrupt in no time!
A 360-Degree Bermuda Love Triangle
Chp10 Coming Out
"Yugi!" Yelled Yami as he forced his Hikari to look him straight in the eyes. "Please tell me the truth!"
"Yami…" Choked Yugi as he tried to force his eyes away but failed. "I am happy for you."
Yami narrowed his eyes in on the boy as his piercing crimson eyes struck into Yugi's heart. "Well then if that's so…why are you crying?"
"Crying?" Echoed Yugi back with pure confusion. He then brought a hand to his cheek and gasped when he came in contact with a warm wet substance. "I…" Started the boy as he finally broke contact with Yami by gently pulling his arm out of the other's grasp.
"Jonouchi just took off running without even explaining why and I don't know what to do. That's why I'm crying." Exclaimed Yugi just before he took off running in the direction Jonouchi had went.
"Yugi…" Trailed Yami as he clutched the puzzle around his neck. He then turned around and faced a dazed looking Seto, worry evident in his clear red eyes. "I'm going to find Jonouchi!"
"Kuso…" Hissed Seto under his breath as he watched the former pharaoh also take flight. He then waited for a few moments before he let out a deep sigh and trudged behind him, a trail of curse words following suite.
::Next Scene::
"Well then if that's so…why are you crying?"
"Crying…crying…how come I didn't notice I was crying." Sniffed Yugi as he continued to run in no particular direction. The boy had long since lost his trail on Jonouchi and was now running for the mere purpose of clearing his head.
"But I wasn't…I wasn't crying because of Jonouchi…I was crying because…" Yugi soon stopped in his tracks as leaned over and began to breath heavily. Even after several moments had passed Yugi continued to deeply gulp in air as for some reason he couldn't get his heartbeat to slow.
"I am happy. I'm happy that Yami finally found love…so then why…" Yugi fell to his knees as his head suddenly begin to spin. The air around him had become unbearably thin as the boy leaned on his hands and knees and coughed. He then let out another startled breath as a few drops of hot liquid hit the ground in front of him.
"No." Stammered Yugi as he sat up and backed into a nearby tree. "Why? Why am I crying again? I love Jonouchi…I really do so why do I keep thinking about…"
"Yami and I are a couple too now."
Yugi felt a shiver shake his heart as he ducked his head between his legs and attempted to stifle his tears. "But Yami is…mine."
::Next Scene::
Seto muttered something intangible under his breath as he begin to wonder what higher being above him was now laughing. "This is just great. Why of all people am I the one to find the mutt first?" Muttered Seto as he stared at the dismal looking blonde not too far ahead of him.
Jonouchi was now lying flat on his back with one arm draped over his face and appeared to be asleep. However the moment Seto stepped closer Jonouchi quickly sat up and stared at the brunet towering above him. At first glance Jonouchi's eyes widened brightly but then they immediately dimmed back down once the boy regained his senses. Jonouchi then promptly turned his back to Seto and remained completely silent.
Even Seto took this behavior to quite disturbing but soon decided to completely disregard it as he continued his advance. "So here you are puppy. Well I'm glad I found you so fast. Let's go."
"Leave me the hell alone." Growled Jonouchi as he leaned his chin on his knees and stared out defiantly. "I'm not bothering you."
"Oh that's where you're wrong." Snorted Seto. "When you go and run off to throw a hissy fit Yugi gets upset and chases after you, and when Yugi gets upset Yami gets upset, and when Yami's upset I'm upset. Get the drift?"
"Well sorry to rain on your parade." Muttered Jonouchi dryly. "I just live to please you don't I Kaiba."
"If you wanted to do that you would learn to keep your mouth shut and do what your told. Just like the good little puppy you should be." Smirked Seto wryly.
"Look Asshole I've had it up to here with you!" Barked Jonouchi as he jumped to his feet and stared Seto dead in the eyes. "I'm not in the mood for this so why can't you just leave me alone!"
"On any normal instanced I would, but quite frankly I'm just too tired to deal with this sissy crap you and Mutou like to pull all the time. So forgive me for my lack of tact, but your coming with me whether you like it or not." Hissed Seto as he grabbed Jonouchi roughly by the arm.
"Let go of me." Thundered Jonouchi as he swung at Seto with full force.
However Seto easily dodged the blow as he swiftly caught Jonouchi's hand and smiled. Furious Jonouchi tried to strike Seto with his other hand, but failed miserably when Seto caught that hand also.
"Now that's a low blow." Frowned Seto as his smirk quickly faded away. With no other offenses left at his disposal Jonouchi attempted to attack Seto with his knee, but soon found himself pinned firmly against a nearby tree.
"Now are we through yet." Glowered Seto as leaned in towards Jonouchi's face. With one last fated effort Jonouchi tried to push Seto off of him, but gave up once it failed. Seto merely let out an idle breath at this last attempt as he smiled at Jonouchi with triumph. However his victory was soon turned cold, as Seto was unprepared for what happened next.
"Why won't you leave me alone? Just leave me alone. I don't know what I did to ever make you hate me so much, but please…" Jonouchi's voice was soon lost in a torrent of tears as he leaned his head against Seto's chest and began to sob.
Now in a complete state of shock Seto immediately released Jonouchi from his hold and watched at the boy slumped to his knees and continued to cry. "I don't know what I did, but please just…"
Silence filled the air, save for a few quiet sobs, as Seto stared down at Jonouchi for what seemed like an eternity. He then shook head as he began to wonder if 3 days without proper food and water was getting to him. "I don't hate you."
Jonouchi's entire body froze as he slowly raised his face up and stared at Seto in complete disbelief. Seto let out an irritated sigh as he realized the boy was looking at him as though he hadn't heard him. Then again at this point Seto could hardly believe the words coming out of his own mouth also. "Like I said puppy…I don't hate you…so stop crying all ready."
"Kaiba…"
"Now I don't recall ever once saying that I hated you…" Muttered Seto as he reached his hand out towards Jonouchi. "So enough already."
"Liar." Snapped Jonouchi as he slapped Seto's hand away and stood to his feet. He then glared at Seto with heated rage and frowned. "I knew you wanted me to come with you, but I didn't think you would sink this low."
"Wha-" Started Seto just before he was rudely interrupted.
"Then again I suppose you'd do anything to get your way. Well fine moneybags, I'll come with you, but not because you want me to. I'm only doin this for Yugi."
"Oh for the love of Ra. This is what I get for trying to be nice!" Wailed Seto irritably. "See this is the reason why I-"
"Hate me!" Interjected Jonouchi quickly.
"No. I already told you I didn't, although it's not too late for me to start." Frowned Seto.
"You mean…" Trailed Jonouchi.
"Sure I hate all the stupid things you do and say, hell I wouldn't blame anyone else for feeling the same, but as sad as it is, I've met people a lot worse than you, and you don't see me hating them." Jonouchi remained silent as he finally turned his gaze and stared at the ground.
"Then why do you treat me so badly if you don't hate me?" Questioned Jonouchi well after the awkward moment had passed.
"Oh don't be so self-conceited puppy." Scoffed Seto as he held the bridge of his nose. "If you haven't noticed I'm like this to everyone!"
"No…you aren't." Whispered Jonouchi steadily.
"What?"
"You treat me worse." Exclaimed Jonouchi as his voice began to rise in intensity. "Every time you see me you always have something cruel and demeaning to say! Usually when you don't like someone you simply just ignore them, but not me! I'm the one you always come down on!"
"Well I don't think I really have a choice. It's kind of hard to ignore you when you and your friends are always getting into my business." Gritted Seto.
"Really!" Snapped Jonouchi, his voice bordering on a shout. "Well I don't see you calling Honda a puppy, or ridiculing Yugi every chance you get. When's the last time you tried to humiliate Anzu or brushed off Ryou!"
"Just admit it Kaiba! You won't hurt my feelings! I need to know how you feel!" Cried Jonouchi as he grabbed the front of Seto's shirt roughly. "I have to know…I can't move on until you do. It wouldn't be fair to Yugi…SO TELL ME! Just say that you hate me!"
Seto remained completely silent as he admired the ferocity in Jonouchi's eyes. It was something Seto saw all too often, and yet never got tired of gazing at. However rather then let Jonouchi off easy and tell the boy it was this look in his eyes that caused Seto to pick on him, Seto gave a simple counter. "Why?"
"…" The fire in Jonouchi's eyes quickly extinguished as he suddenly lost his voice.
"Why is it so important to you how I feel? Since when have you ever cared what I think?" Questioned Seto sternly.
"I…" Trailed Jonouchi as he all but chocked.
"Suddenly speechless I see…well then let me ask you another question Katsuya. Where did you get that mark on your neck?"
Jonouchi immediately felt his blood freeze as he brought his hand to his neck and gulped. The blonde had no idea any marks had been left on him during his and Seto's little 'scuffle' and was hoping the brunet never remembered or found out what happened. If Seto did, he might start to question why Jonouchi let him get away with what he did and more importantly why he never brought it up.
"I find it hard to believe that Yugi did something like that. He's much too timid." Continued Seto as he decided to ignore Jonouchi's sudden plague of silence.
"…" Jonouchi still remained quiet as he tried to figure out how to get out of the corner he was now being backed into.
"Katsuya." Hissed Seto impatiently.
"…"
"Tell me!" Barked Seto.
"I…" Whispered Jonouchi.
Now Seto's tolerance was completely lost as he all but slammed the boy into the same tree and growled. "You think you're the only one with things to resolve? Tell me Katsuya!"
"I can't!" Shouted Jonouchi back through tightly shuteyes. There was no way Jonouchi could look at Seto now. His shame and guilt was too much for him to bear and he was sure his eyes would reveal it all.
"…then I can't answer your question." Sighed Seto lowly.
"…" Jonouchi's eyes drifted open at this although he still managed to avoid all eye contact.
However Seto was never the type to give up as he finally decided on the best way to get his answers. "Fine! If you won't tell me then I'll just figure it out for myself!"
"WHAT THE HELL!" Thundered Jonouchi as he finally recovered from what just happened. Before he even had time to react Jonouchi was in a firm lip lock with the towering brunet before him and had almost got caught enough in the moment to kiss back. However once his senses kicked in Jonouchi finally managed to land a punch on the preoccupied Seto.
"…I see…." Smirked Seto as he rubbed the side of his face.
"Why did you do that?" Shouted Jonouchi.
Seto merely ignored the other's rage as he backed off of Jonouchi and sighed. He then finally turned towards Jonouchi and surprised the blonde completely. Seto's usual look of arrogance was now completely diminished as he gave Jonouchi a smile he had never seen. "…tell me…Jonouchi…do you…hate me?"
"…." Jonouchi wasn't sure what to say as he was so taken by the tired look in Seto's eyes. However after a few moments had passed Jonouchi finally shook his head no, too afraid to speak for fear of what might come out.
Seto's smile never once faltered as he merely shrugged off the silence and slowly approached the blonde. "Then why do you look at me with such eyes?" Jonouchi held his breath as Seto inched towards him, his low warm breaths were caressing as they gently touched his face. "Me and only me…"
"K-Kaiba…" Stammered Jonouchi as he attempted to back away but met resistance with the tree behind him. For some reason seeing Seto acting so sincere was almost frightening.
"Such eyes…" Chimed Seto in a soothing tone as he brushed the hair from Jonouchi's eyes, forcing the blonde to make contact with his dimming azures.
Jonouchi was now locked in a spell as the combination of Seto's voice and gaze clutched his heart. "It's because…because I…"
"Say it…""…" Jonouchi was now waging a war between his heart and his mind as he struggled against himself. Seto however was thoroughly tired of the silent treatment as he decided his tactics were not worth the trouble.
"Fine…don't come…Yugi will find you eventually I suppose." Huffed Seto as he pulled away from the blonde and begin to walk off.
All thoughts of reason were now completely overcome with panic as Jonouchi finally lost his wits and shouted. "Seto!" The brunet stopped in his tracks however he still made no move to turn around as he awaited Jonouchi's words… "It's because…I LOVE YOU!"
The words echoed loudly throughout the forest air, as a discomfited silence followed behind it. Now the only thing that could be heard was the sound of Jonouchi's heavy breaths as he awaited the brunets response.
"Heh. That's what I thought." Smirked Seto triumphantly as his eyes shine with complete domination. He then let out a haughty chuckle and continued to walk away.
Something in the pit of Jonouchi's heart snapped as he turned towards the tree behind him and hit it with full force. "DAMN YOU SETO KAIBA!" Thundered the blonde as he felt a new onslaught of tears resurface. "Damn you…"
::Next Scene::
"I can't believe this." Choked out Seto. "That is not what I thought!"
Seto was now in an utter state of shock as he leaned on a nearby tree and stared at his feet. It had taken every ounce of his composure to contain his surprise, and even more poise to blow Jonouchi completely off. There were so many questions Seto wanted to ask, however he knew he was in no kind of mental or physical state to handle those answers.
'I can't believe this. I thought when I cornered Jonouchi I had him all figured out! I thought throwing him off with my strange behavior would lead him to believe I knew what he was up to and that he had no choice but to admit it! But I never thought…'
Seto felt a queasy feeling in the middle of his stomach as he grabbed onto a tree branch for leverage in order to support his suddenly weakened knees.
'I thought Jonouchi had devised some kind of plan to get back at me. Damn I knew I shouldn't have given that simple mind so much credit, but what other explanation did I have?'
Seto finally released his hold on the tree branch as he subconsciously began to walk in any aimless direction. His mind was too preoccupied with Jonouchi to pay attention to bodily functions.
'His strange behavior. The look of intensity in his eyes...the one I only seen him give to me…'
Seto let out a soft breath as the recollection of Jonouchi's eyes slightly distracted his thoughts.
'How could I have not realized it! I was so sure that Jonouchi hated me! Why wouldn't he? The way that I mock and ridicule him…how could he actually love someone like me!?! I did everything in my power to try to make him hate because as long as he hated me I wouldn't…'
Something within Seto faltered as he nearly stumbled on his own feet. He then stopped in his tracks before he shook his head defiantly.
"No…I don't believe it. This is all some kind of trick…it has to be!" Cried out Seto. He then brushed his fingers through his chestnut hair furiously before he stopped and leaned his forehead against his palm.
'But if that were so then what about that night…it really wasn't a dream…was it?'Seto had been almost certain that the night that he and Jonouchi had shared was merely a fantasy. Why else would something like that happen? Sure Seto could blame his absurd behavior on a mushroom high, but what about Jonouchi? In the end the blonde had resisted, but before that they had shared more then just a kiss. That was why Seto had kissed Jonouchi just moments ago. He had to verify whether that night was just a dream, but now Seto knew the truth. There was no mistaking a kiss like that. Jonouchi's lips felt exactly the same now as they did before. So was that all just part of Jonouchi's deception as well?
'Could someone who was trying to deceive me kiss me with such…'Seto blinked as he realized he had at some point brought his fingers to his lips.
'Sure my head wasn't working right back then…I wasn't in control…so then why is that every time I recall that moment my heart aches like this…'
Seto was now completely lost in thought, as he didn't even seem to notice that he was now sitting down. He then griped the front of his shirt tightly as he felt the rhythm of his heartbeat skip.
"It's like nothing I ever felt before…its different then the way I feel about Yami…Yami…" Seto's thoughts began to trail along with his voice before he suddenly snapped up! "No! Yami is the only one for me! To think that even for a second I would consider!"His eyes then widened as he was hit with another thought.
"Then why do you treat me so badly if you don't hate me?"
"You treat me worse."
"…I'm the one you always come down on!"
Jonouchi's words stabbed at Seto like a knife as he found himself clutching his chest again. "I don't hate him. I really don't, but he's right…I do always single him out and the reason why is…"
"Okay then Kaiba. Kiss or Tell. Why is it you are so damn hard on Jonouchi?""I…because he's a damn idiot."
"Try again."
The words echoed in and out of Seto's thoughts as he began to murmur under his breath. "It's because he…I…"
However just as Seto was about to grasp full enlightenment as soft voice behind him cut woke him up "Kaiba. We need to talk."
"Yugi?"
::Next Scene::
Yami let out a heavy sigh as he slowly trudged along the forest floor. It had been several moments since he had lost Jonouchi's trail, however at this point he wasn't sure if Jonouchi was the one he was chasing.
"Yugi…" Whispered Yami.
'You say you were crying because of Jonouchi so then why did I see tears even before he ran away. What is it that you are hiding from me? Why won't you be honest with me?' Yami let out a discontent laugh at this remark as he realized how fickle his own thoughts were.
"I have no right to think such things. What about me?" Questioned Yami. However he was soon pulled from his acquisitions as he spotted two distinct figures through the corner of his eye.
"Jonouchi! Seto!" Smiled Yami as he began to approach the two boys. However just before he reached them Yami stopped dead in his tracks as he witnessed the last thing he expected to see. In a blink of the eye Seto had Jonouchi pinned to a nearby tree and was now ravishing the other's lips.
A small flame lit up inside the former pharaoh as Yami felt his fist begin to tremble. Yet rather then act upon his raging emotions Yami took a moment register in his mind what was going on. It was at that point her heard Jonouchi's confession loud and clear.
"I LOVE YOU!"
Now the flame was lit a blaze as it took ever inch of Yami's resolve to force him to duck behind a nearby tree in order to calm down.
"I can't believe this!" Murmured the spirit quietly. "Jonouchi…loves Seto?"
It was at these words that Yami finally lost control of his temper and rushed out from his place of hiding. The only thing on his mind now was Yugi and the affect this profession would have on him.
"JONOUCHI!" Thundered Yami.
"Y-Yami!" Stammered Jonouchi as he turned towards the not so happy friend. Then before Jonouchi had time to react, he was met with a hard punch to the face.
The blonde nearly toppled over backwards at this, but luckily regained his balance before he fell. It was pretty clear to Jonouchi Yami had intentionally held back some of the force, however he wasn't completely sure why. One thing he was certain of was the reason why he had been struck.
"Yami…" Trailed Jonouchi as he held the side of his bruised face. The spirit was now standing before him, trembling with rage, eyes burning with anger. Jonouchi couldn't bear to look at Yami any longer as an overwhelming feeling of shame and regret overtook him.
"I trusted you." Gritted Yami as he finally regained enough composure to speak. "I gave up the one I loved to you and for what?"
"The one you love?" Echoed Jonouchi as he realized there was more to this then he had imagined.
"How could you do this to Yugi?" Continued Yami as he didn't seem to hear the other.
"How could me? HOW COULD ME? What about you!" Exclaimed Jonouchi as he suddenly forgot that he was the one being admonished. Now it was Jonouchi's turn to be angry as he realized that he wasn't the only one who had been holding back his feelings. To think that for so long Yami had been hiding an affection for Yugi was almost devastating. Jonouchi had never thought someone like Yami, someone who always preached on the importance of a person's heart would do something like that. Sure Jonouchi had done the same, but at least he had finally decided to be honest with himself. Then again now he wished he had done so long before he had got his best friend involved. "I'm sorry Yami. I didn't mean for it to happen this way, but I just couldn't do it any longer! I couldn't lie to my heart anymore…It just wasn't fair. Not to Yugi…and not to myself."
"…Jou." Trailed Yami as he realized these words were also being targeted at him.
"But now I see where I was wrong…no matter how painful you know it might be…if you love someone you should tell them. Even if you know they don't love you back…you should tell them. If your not honest with your feelings how could you ever say you truly love someone? Your heart will never be able to truly move on until you do…"
"I…" Chocked Yami as he made no move or resistance when Jonouchi approached him. Suddenly being angry with Jonouchi seemed like a totally misguided cause. Sure he had a right to be mad that Jonouchi admitted his love to another despite his relationship with Yugi, and the hurt it would cause Yugi pained him, but at least Jonouchi had enough courage to be honest with himself and the person that he loved.
"Don't you agree?" Smiled Jonouchi as he gently set a hand on Yami's shoulder.
"Jonouchi." Whispered Yami as he stared deeply into his friends clear amber eyes. They were a complete reflection of the other's heart as Yami realized everything Jonouchi was trying to tell him. Yami then smiled as he recognized that it was now he who was being enlightened.
Jonouchi's eyes widened briefly as Yami suddenly embraced him. He then let out a breath of relief and returned the hug. The heated ora that Yami was emitting had completely dissipated now and Jonouchi was glad that Yami was able to understand him so easily. Then again he wasn't surprised. Yami understood what he was going through in more ways then one. "Yami…"
::Next Scene::
"What do you want?" Snorted Seto as he decided to take his previous frustrations out on Yugi. Then again Yugi was to blame for the unwanted interruption.
"I wanted to…I…uhh…"
"Spit it out already!" Shouted Seto, his patience long since gone.
"Well you and Yami…you are…you…" Stammered Yugi as he kept his head ducked towards the ground. Seto let out a loud breath of impatience before he was suddenly startled by Yugi.
"DO YOU REALLY LIKE YAMI?" Blurted Yugi. "Because if this is just some kind of scheme to use Yami to get to me then I-"
"Then you'll what?" Snapped Seto.
"I uh…"
"Oh for Ra's sake! You have got to be kidding me? Isn't it Yami who's suppose to be protecting you?" Laughed Seto in a tone dripping with cynicism. Yugi recoiled a bit at this as he suddenly became silent again. "Look Yugi even if I was devising some kind of plot to use Yami, I'm pretty sure he can handle it. Yami is a big boy I think he can take care of himself."
"…"
The complete look of mortification on Yugi's face was a bit disheartening as Seto slightly regretted his forceful words. Whatever the reason, Yugi had gone completely out of his character to defend Yami and for that Seto was somewhat moved.
"Well if it's any consolation, I'm not up to anything. Well in the past there was a part of me that would have done anything deceitful to get my way, but Yami banished away that part of me and for that I am grateful. Now I don't have to depend on anyone or anything to get what I want. I've got enough strength to do that on my own. So if I wanted to get back at you for something I certainly wouldn't us Yami to do it. I'd take you out on my own, so please don't insult my abilities.
"I…I'm sorry Seto…I didn't mean to…I actually really do trust you it's just that…I really care about Yami and I couldn't bare it if anything happened to him." Answered Yugi weakly.
"Tch," Scoffed Seto. " Whatever… Yami is mine now and I don't want anything more from him and I especially don't want anything from you so you have nothing to worry about in that department. Besides what does it matter to you? You have Jonouchi."
"You're right…I…I'm sorry…if you'll excuse me I got to find Jonouchi now…"
Seto watched as Yugi slowly turned and walked away. He then raised a brow curiously as he watched Yugi suddenly stop in his tracks. The smaller boy they stood completely still as though he were thinking something over in his head before he quickly turned back around.
A silent gasp escaped from Seto's lips as his eyes met with Yugi's. There was a fire burning in them that Seto had never seen before, in Yami perhaps but never from Yugi. "Yugi?"
"No this is all wrong!" Exclaimed Yugi. "That is not what I really came here to say. What I meant to say was…Yami belongs to me!"
To be continued…You know as I was reading over this chapter I began to realize something. We are now approaching (Sniff) the last chapter and my fic's resolution is still looking pretty bleak. So basically I've really dug myself into quite a hole! A really deep hole…a really deep hole that…hmm would interestingly be a pretty good spot for a grave plot…
Seto: Yeah considering we're all about ready to kill you!
Jonouchi: Why do you torture us so!?!
Momochan: I don't know how many times I have to tell you guys that it's because I'm evil!
Jonouchi: No, Seto is evil. Your just down right cruel!
Seto: Oh cry to someone who cares
Jonouchi: ::Sticks tongue at Seto:: Which is definitely not you, meany!
Seto: ::Raises eyebrow:: Meany? Wonderful use of higher vocabulary pup! And it only took you about 10 years of schooling to reach the epitome of your language height?
Jonouchi: That is it! I've had about enough of you!
Momochan: Oh please calm yourself boys! Save if for the last chapter! Believe me I'm going to need all the fire I can get to finish this bad boy up.
Yes sadly the time I hate most about writing fics has finally come…the final chapter! I mean I'm always relieved to say "Wow I actually finished something," but then I realize it's all over! I had so much fun writing this story and I hope you all have enjoyed it about as much as me…look at me…talking like it's already over.
::Starts coughing in order to hide water eyes::
Anyways as for how this all will end…one word of advice…everything I write isn't really what it always seems. I'm a very unpredictable person, but I guess you guys have already figured it out. I mean I got you guys still guessing on how this will all end and there is only one chapter left!
I guess I can say that I do that because I love to keep you all in suspense and what not, and it is true, I want to make this story the best that I can for all of you, however this is also for all of you readers out there who considered not sticking around for the end if things didn't go your way. Ha! Now you don't have much of a choice, because it still isn't clear what I'm up to. HOHOHOHOHO!
Jonouchi: ::Cough::Evil ::Hack::!
So I must admit I've already started on the next chapter and at this point I'm sure I know how I want to end this. I came under this realization after reading all your reviews and actually halfway through writing the last chapter it all finally hit me. So thanks for all the great incite, and I promise you guys that you're really going to like the finale!
So anyways thanks for sticking it through with me and I guess I don't have anything else to say besides I hope you like this chapter and I hope you look forward to the last one!
Heh…then again before I close I've suddenly remembered something funny that has nothing to do with my fic. You see I was reading the paper (yes Momo reads the paper. I'm not completely culturally challenged. Maybe a little emotionally and mentally unstable but at least I'm cultured!) Anyways I came across this interesting article titled: "Things to think about when watching the Yugioh movie."
At first I was kind of mad by the review because the guy who wrote it obviously isn't a fan of Yugioh, hell I don't think he even watched a single episode until the movie, but anyways the more I thought about the more I realized that his article was actually pretty hilarious!
Now I can't remember the reviewer's exact words, and I want to kick myself for not saving the article, but the things that really stuck out I still remember, and I thought I would share them with you.
1) "Should parents be a little more then wary that many of the cards have names such as Sorcerer of Dark Magic or the god cards?"
Momochan: Hey that's just what makes them cool!
2) "Why do all the characters sound as though they're grown adults?"
Momochan: Well it's not exactly like this is pokemon! The characters are much older here and I think that in the chronology of this movie Yugi and everyone are Juniors in High school so forgive them for reaching puberty!
3) "How many self respecting voice actors can actually bear saying something lik: and now I will attack you with my clown!"
Momochan: Hey now. I happen to love voice actor Dan Green! Not only does he voice Yami and Yugi but he also voices two of my favorite bishos Kyo and Kyoshiro from the Samurai Deeper Kyo series. I for one think he's a pretty talented guy having to continuously voice people with alter egos! Besides…clown are pretty scary people ::Shudders::
Oh and now for may all time favorite question!
4) Why is it that the main character of the series has such freakish hair? He's got a gold tarantula for bangs and a purple marijuana leaf growing out the back end!?!
Momochan: Come on if Canada can get away with waving a marijuana leaf on their flag Yugi can sport one on his head. Yeah…uh huh Suuurree, it's a maple leaf wink-wink!
Yeah so there it is, a bunch of reckless nonsense, hope you enjoyed and see ya next chapter!!!
