This chapter is filled with fluff, for the most part.
To dangerousgirl: um, most of your questions will be answered in this chapter. About the whole tragedy thing- something 'tragic' happens, but don't worry yet!
Sorry bout takin so long to update. Just remember- I will ALWAYS update between 1-2 weeks after a chapter is posted. Thanks for the reviews Ü
Chapter 6
Kaiba stared out at the sky tranquilly. His russet bangs wavered slightly in the calm wind that flowed blissfully into the Castle.
For the first time in his life he could finally say--- he was truly happy.
His eyes went to the sleeping form on the bed, who stirred slightly and searched unconsciously for the sheets.
A tender smile came to Kaiba's lips as he saw this. He walked over to the bed and sat down while grasping onto the sheets and pulling them around Yami's body. Yami eyes slowly opened revealing stunning crimson orbs.
"Kaiba?" he said, obviously dazed. One of his hands drifted to Kaiba's and laced their fingers together.
"I'm sorry love. I didn't mean to wake you," Kaiba said and kissed Yami's hand.
Yami smiled, "That's okay. What are we going to do today?"
"Whatever you want to do."
"I want to spend time with you. I have plans for the Castle."
Kaiba laughed unbelievingly while saying, "Plans? What kinds of 'plans' do you have in mind?"
"Well, nothing too extravagant. Just little things here and there."
"Oooh, decorating," he said, with a teasing grin.
Yami playfully tapped Kaiba's hand, "No, nothing like that. It's just that, this place--- it could use a little embellishment. I think this room is the nicest I've seen so far--- and even *that* is stretching it." He looked over at the old desk covered in dusty sheets. "When was the last time you cleaned the place?"
Kaiba gave him a puzzling look, "I don't. Water Omotics usually does--- when she has time." His eyes seemed to light up, "Speaking of her, she'll be in here any moment with a proposal for breakfast! You need to get dressed."
Yami looked at him like he was insane. "I don't think I can right now."
"Oh." He smirked, "I see."
Yami blushed almost the same color as his eyes, if not darker. "Kaiba, this is no time for joking. Where are my clothes?" He looked around.
"Uh, heh, I couldn't even find mine this morning. Luckily I had an extra outfit by the chest. You didn't throw them out the window last night, did you?"
Yami bit his lip, "I don't know. Kaiba, how am I supposed to get dressed?"
Kaiba smirked, "You could go like that. I wouldn't mind---"
"Kaiba! I need my clothes."
Kaiba finally gave in. "Fine, fine, don't be a baby about it." He removed his long azure cape from his back. "Here you go."
Yami gawked, "I am *not* wearing that."
"Well then, I don't know what to tell you."
--
Outside, Water Omotics made her way up the stairs to Yami's room. Where were those two? She pushed open his door, but he was not inside. She growled and walked to Kaiba's room, but he was not there either.
She was about to give up hope when he eyes spotted the only closed door on the bottom floor-the Study.
A small smirk came to her face as she walked down the stairs in slight anticipation. 'They had better be in there, or they're both in trouble.' She skipped over to the door, sighed, and without knocking opened it.
"Oh my goodness," her jaw almost dropped to the floor. "Uh, Yami? I don't think that's how you're supposed to wear that."
Yami crossed his arms and glared at Kaiba. "I know."
Kaiba's blue cape had been swathed around Yami in the oddest sort of fashion. It wrapped around his shoulders, then chest, exposing much of his fine muscles, and then the rest just sort of- hung off his waist like a short cobalt skirt.
Water Omotics was *very* confused for a moment, then everything sort of came into perspective. "Yami, what happened to *your* clothes?"
"Um," Yami blushed again, "I don't know."
Kaiba smirked, then turned to Water Omotics, "He lost them somewhere. Who knows where he threw them."
"Hey, it wasn't *my* fault you were wearing so much clothing."
Kaiba gasped, "Yami! She's right there!" he said, pointing to Water Omotics.
Water Omotics only giggled.
Yami shrugged, "So? If I have to wear this, then she gets to know that we're now a couple as of last night."
Kaiba still hadn't recovered. "Water Omotics, please don't listen to anything he says. He's a little--- insane."
Water Omotics raised an eyebrow, "But you're still 'a couple' right?"
Kaiba turned slightly toward Yami, who looked as if he expected Kaiba to answer. A small smile played on his lips as he said, "Yes, yes we are."
Dragoness rushed into the room throwing her hands about, "It's about time, Lord Kaiba!"
Water Omotics nodded, "That's precisely what I was thinking."
Yami looked at everyone as if they were crazy, "Do you guys mind?" he asked, referring to his lack of clothing.
Kaiba drew an arm around Yami and pulled him closer. "No, I don't. Now, I believe breakfast is ready?" he looked to Water Omotics who nodded with a smile, "So, you and I are going to have breakfast now. I rather like how you look," he said shamelessly. "Please, let's have breakfast as we are, then you may change and we can go do as *you* wish. Alright?"
Yami sighed, but smiled, "Alright."
--
Breakfast was great, despite Yami's trouble getting there, but everything was delicious and went thankfully well.
After that, Yami changed his clothes thankfully and they headed outside to walk.
"Kaiba, this place could really be something greater if you let it," Yami said.
Kaiba sighed, "I know. When you're someone like me though, you're always busy doing things like planning this, or deciding that. It gets to be a pain really."
"I know how you feel. That's how my life used to be."
"Until when?"
Yami smiled, "Until I came here." He stared out into the distance, "Kaiba, I'd like you to come with me to my Palace sometime. I think you'd like it there."
"I'd be grateful." He stopped dead in his tracks. "Yami, look."
Yami jerked to a stop and followed Kaiba's gaze to the ground where a small flower had broken up through the rocky ground and bloomed. "Oh, that's not the only one---"
They both looked up and scanned the once barren and desolate land that now gave rise to various vegetation and foliage. Even though many of them were new and had just sprouted, it was still a truly astonishing thing.
Kaiba's face still seemed to hold a hint of sadness. "Yami, nothing has ever grown on this land. Not even a pesky weed or simple blade of grass. It's always been nothing but rubble and stone."
Yami took ahold of Kaiba's hand, "From now on, nothing will have to be like it was; no one will make *your* choices; YOU will live your life as you wish, and not as someone else wants you to."
Kaiba grinned sadly, "Has anyone ever told you how wonderful you are?"
"Other than you, no, not really," he took a step forward, "Now come on," he tugged at Kaiba's hand, "Let's go walk some more-" he paused. He barely spotted a swift flash of silver off in the distance that made him slightly uneasy. There were not many things throughout the land that were naturally silver. Sure, one might stumble upon a random piece of jewelry here and there; otherwise, that was mostly it. Other than that, the only thing that was also silver was a very specific dragon---
"You know Yami, as much 'trouble' as you were having earlier with walking, and of course last night with standing," he smirked, "You sure don't seem to be having much difficulty now."
Yami simpered, "Last night was a different story. How could I possibly remain on my feet with your passion-filled assault?"
An all-too-familiar grin came to Kaiba's face. "Would you like a second attempt?"
"Later, now come on, let's walk."
Kaiba gave up and followed Yami. They weaved in and out of the land, stopping every once in a while to examine a newly formed creek, or elegantly grown flower. It was like the lands were just now choosing to show their true self.
They found themselves back in the Castle, and in Yami's room no less, talking about how much the dragons had seemed to change in the past few days. They almost seemed--- nicer. Usually, the merciless and bloodthirsty beings were off tormenting each other and trying to kill one another. Now, they almost peacefully existed together.
"You know, Kaiba, I really like how much you take care of the dragons. This place you've set up for them is really nice."
"I didn't set this up," Kaiba said, "My father did."
"He did?" he asked. That seemed sort of strange. Why would Kaiba's heartless father make a place where dragons could freely roam? Oh well, he really didn't want to upset Kaiba by speaking of his father any more than they had to. "Kaiba-" he paused, "Are you happy here?"
Kaiba smiled sadly before saying, "I am now."
That was all he needed to say.
--
The following days were spent as each wished: together.
A lot of things changed around the Castle. Dull stone was cleaned revealing stylish black marble, and dirty sheets covered in dusts were thrown out exposing beautiful wood fixtures.
The place seemed to go through an immense transformation. Even the exterior looked improved.
The land seemed to be blossoming with aesthetic flowers and undergrowth.
((AN: Plants and such would take a while to grow but since the Castle reflects how Kaiba's feeling, it is showing it with 'blissful' objects.))
Troublesome events that were to take place were quickly forgotten. Who needed major wars when you were with the one you loved? It was as if time seemed to stop for them, or at least around them. Nothing else mattered to them anymore. Their lives revolved around each other, no one else.
--
"Kaiba, do you remember that time when we first spoke to one another?" Yami asked suddenly. They were taking a leisurely stroll by one of the lucid rivers that had formed adjacent to the Castle.
Kaiba stopped walking and gave Yami a questioning look. "Of course. Why?"
Yami smiled, "You and I acted like fools. I wonder why we didn't see it then."
"See what?"
"How we felt about one another."
"Oh, well, there were a lot of things going on at that time."
Yami shrugged. "Yes, I guess so."
"-Which reminds me, I never got to ask you how you destroyed that Mega Thunderball after it attacked us. Water Omotics told me you were the one who defeated it."
Yami sighed. "Yes, that's true."
"But how-" he stopped and watched as Yami kneeled down by the water outstretching one hand above it.
The water under his hand rose up slightly, coiling into a sort of snake- like object and then raising even higher. It seemed to double over itself as if struggling to make something. The whole 'show' was quite interesting to see. Finally, a form was visible. It was a dragon.
Kaiba stepped closer to the water. "How did you do that?"
Yami looked at him and removed his hand, letting the water fall back into the river. This time he ran his hand threw the warm water and Kaiba could only watch as it changed from bright blue to deep red, almost the color of blood. "It's magic."
Kaiba scoffed, "Magic? You know magic?"
"Of course, I was born with it." He removed his hand allowing the water to return to it's natural color.
Kaiba was still reeling. How could Yami know magic? There were only a chosen few who were born with the gift, even though Kaiba considered it a curse. He had good reason too, his enemy was a master of magic, hell, he was the Master of Magicians.
That brought up another subject. Where exactly was his enemy? He had expected the fight to have been and done *long* ago.
"Are you alright Kaiba?" Yami asked, placing a hand on Kaiba's cheek.
"Of course." He smiled and placed a hand over his.
A faint sound was then heard coming closer and closer. Kaiba turned slightly to see the Little Swordsman of Aile once again on his alligator. "Hmm--- another message I see."
"What?" Yami asked.
"Nothing. I'll be right back, you head on back to the castle."
"Ok," he said and watched as Kaiba made his way towards the Swordsman.
The young boy stopped and hopped off the alligator with a scroll tucked under one arm. "Lord Kaiba, I have a message for you."
Kaiba took a deep breath. "What is it?"
"Here you are Sir." He handed him the scroll.
Kaiba took the rolled up piece of paper, unrolled it, and read.
When he was finished, he thanked the boy and walked to the castle with one thought on his mind: 'He's missing.'
As soon as he stepped through the door, Water Omotics came to his side. "Is everything alright Lord Kaiba?"
"No. The Master of Magicians is missing. Just up and left. No one has seen him for days, no weeks! Where on earth could he be? It is imperative that our battle take place."
Water Omotics frowned. They didn't have much longer. This time of serenity and peace would soon come to an end.
--
The next day started with a loud knocking at the front door of the Castle. Everyone rushed down to see who it was, except Yami, and waited for Kaiba to open the door. As soon as it was pulled open, a small figure tumbled through the entrance and onto the floor.
Kaiba stood back and inspected the being. Purple hair, blue hat and clothes, magician staff---. "Who are you?" he said turning the magician over with his foot.
The small being had tears in its blue eyes and it was plain to see it was hurt. "I- I got lost and- and I w-was hoping to f-find a place to stay f- for the night."
Kaiba glowered. "Can't you see it's day?" he didn't have any tolerance for a friend of his enemy. "What is your name?"
"M-Mighty Mage."
"You don't look that 'mighty' to me. Water Omotics, take him away and put him in the dungeon or something. I don't want to deal with him now."
Water Omotics bowed hiding her worried face, "Y-yes Sir." She helped the small figure to his feet and led him away.
"Kaiba?"
Kaiba turned toward the steps to see Yami, dressed in his night robes, rubbing his eyes. A mischievous smirk came to his face. "Yami, you never cease to amaze me, let alone punish me."
Yami only smiled. "What's for breakfast?"
"Let's go find out."
--
Breakfast was nice with polite conversation. Yami did have something important though that he needed to say.
"Kaiba?"
Kaiba looked up from his plate. "Yes?"
"I-" he frowned, "I can walk fine now."
Kaiba sat his napkin down. "And?"
"Kaiba, you know I have to go back- to my home."
Kaiba laced his finger together and sighed. "Yami, you know how much I want you to stay here. Remind me again why you can't?"
"There's people who need my help. They're worried about me."
"I'm worried about you."
"Kaiba, you're making this harder on me. Please."
"Do you think this is any easier on me?" he asked in an angered tone. He sat back and crossed his arms. "Fine, tomorrow you can go. Leave, just leave it all behind you. Never mind those who love you."
"Kaiba-"
"Forget it Yami. I didn't mean it. I'm sorry." He got up from the table and left.
Yami immediately followed him, finding him leaned up against the wall by the large, covered up portrait.
"Maybe I was wrong. I don't want to be like my father, Yami. I don't want to cage you up like a bird. I don't want to make -him- happy. I really wish I could thank you Yami. I never thought-," he smirked, "I could sound any more sappier." Sighing, he said, "Thank you for showing me what true love is."
Yami smiled as his lip quivered, "I'm- victorious." He walked over and hugged Kaiba. "You truly have changed."
Kaiba leaned his chin on Yami's head. "Promise me something."
"Anything."
He pulled back and tilted Yami's face up towards his. "Come back."
"I will."
--
The next morning, Yami was the first to awaken. He stretched, careful not to wake the sleeping form next to him, slipped on a robe and headed downstairs.
He really didn't have a particular destination in mind, he just wanted to walk. He made it down all of the flights of stairs, finding it strange when he found another door. It almost looked hidden. He walked over to the door, and opened it.
The was a long, dark hallway that went on for a little ways, and Yami, feeling curious, walked through it. It seemed to go downwards, and it was. These had to be the dungeons.
At the end of the hall, was another door. He pushed it opened, almost afraid of what he might find, but, there was only a long line of cells. He entered slowly, finding it almost hard to breathe in the musty room and would've turned back--- had not he heard a faint sobbing sound.
He walked until he had found the cell and peered into the dark space.
"Mighty Mage," he said in an almost audible whisper.
The small form leapt to its feet and scrambled to where Yami stood. "Master! It's you! Master Y-Yami, what are you doing here?"
"I should ask the same to you. How long have you been here?"
"Since y-yesterday. I came to find you. Everyone is s-so worried."
"I'm coming home today, not to worry."
"Why--- are you with him?"
"With who?"
Mighty Mage stifled a sob, "You don't know?"
"Know what?"
At that moment, a strange roar was heard coming from outside.
Yami turned in that direction with the strangest look on his face. "It can't be. That roar." He destroyed the lock on the cell in a simple flick of the wrist. "Mighty Mage, crawl through that window and go back home as quickly as you can. Tell everyone, I'll be home soon."
"Alright Master Yami."
Yami spared no time. He dashed out the door, sped through the hall and slammed through the next door. The large front door of the Castle was open allowing a nice breeze to flow into the building. Yami tried to walk, but he couldn't. 'Just breathe.' He slowly took each step toward the entrance feeling his heart race. 'It can't be.' He took a deep breath and walked out into the sunlight.
"Oh," Kaiba said, "Good morning Yami. I was wondering where you were." He patted the large dragon that towered above him on the head.
Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Yami froze. "No."
Suddenly, he remembered:
He had fallen, and was falling fast, rocks were hitting him, jabbing him, cutting him. There was pain. Then he was hanging. Rain. Stinging rain. A cry for help that no one heard. He was going to die. He let go-
He didn't hit the ground. Something dove down from the sky and saved him. He remembered silver. Wings that beat furiously. Hands that held him close. Someone who had saved him. Blue Eyes.
~*~
"Yami, if you ever see a dragon with blue eyes, you have met your enemy. The Blue-Eyes White Dragon is the most formidable opponent that the Lord of Dragons possess, just as yours is the Dark Magician. Remember that my son."
"Blue Eyes."
~*~
Yami stepped back from Kaiba. "Blue Eyes."
Kaiba was puzzled. "Yami, what's wrong?"
Yami brought a hand up to his mouth. "How could you?"
"How could I what?"
"Let me love you? Why didn't I see it? The clues were there all along."
"What clues? Yami, what are you talking about?" he was getting worried.
"You are the Lord of Dragons."
"Of course I am." He took a step towards Yami. "Yami?"
"I- I am the Master of Magicians."
Kaiba froze. It all registered. The magic, the fortune reading, even the letter from the unknown person. "You-" he paused, "You are my enemy."
~*~
Our family has succeeded every time in defeating every single past Magician Master! That is exactly what you are going to do!
~*~
"Defeat my enemy---" his stare turned to ice. "Yami, or Master of Magicians, it seems like a battle is long overdue."
Yami's expression was grave, "Indeed it is."
"I'll give you one day to prepare for the battle. I expect to see you here tomorrow as soon as the sun rises. Can you meet these terms?"
Yami smirked, "Of course."
"Dragoness, could you please send the Master of Magicians back to his home?"
Dragoness rushed outside. "As you wish Lord." She extended her arm toward Yami.
A bright blue light immersed from above engulfing Yami's body. He looked at his hand and noticed that it was suddenly translucent, as well as the rest if his body. He was finally going home- so then- why did he feel so awful?
Kaiba watched as Yami slowly disappeared. Inside, a piece of him hurt bad, but he easily pushed that down and away. He needed no distraction- even if it was Yami- his love and his enemy.
Tomorrow they would fight.
Everything would be over.
They'd finally complete their most important task.
So then, why were they so miserable?
---TBC---
um, sorry. End of chapter.
===Next Chapter: Kaiba and Yami reel over their memories, but that is cut short when the next morning, the fight begins.
Don't worry, not too much dying or anything. One thing you have to remember is I like happy endings.
Thanks for Reading
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To dangerousgirl: um, most of your questions will be answered in this chapter. About the whole tragedy thing- something 'tragic' happens, but don't worry yet!
Sorry bout takin so long to update. Just remember- I will ALWAYS update between 1-2 weeks after a chapter is posted. Thanks for the reviews Ü
Chapter 6
Kaiba stared out at the sky tranquilly. His russet bangs wavered slightly in the calm wind that flowed blissfully into the Castle.
For the first time in his life he could finally say--- he was truly happy.
His eyes went to the sleeping form on the bed, who stirred slightly and searched unconsciously for the sheets.
A tender smile came to Kaiba's lips as he saw this. He walked over to the bed and sat down while grasping onto the sheets and pulling them around Yami's body. Yami eyes slowly opened revealing stunning crimson orbs.
"Kaiba?" he said, obviously dazed. One of his hands drifted to Kaiba's and laced their fingers together.
"I'm sorry love. I didn't mean to wake you," Kaiba said and kissed Yami's hand.
Yami smiled, "That's okay. What are we going to do today?"
"Whatever you want to do."
"I want to spend time with you. I have plans for the Castle."
Kaiba laughed unbelievingly while saying, "Plans? What kinds of 'plans' do you have in mind?"
"Well, nothing too extravagant. Just little things here and there."
"Oooh, decorating," he said, with a teasing grin.
Yami playfully tapped Kaiba's hand, "No, nothing like that. It's just that, this place--- it could use a little embellishment. I think this room is the nicest I've seen so far--- and even *that* is stretching it." He looked over at the old desk covered in dusty sheets. "When was the last time you cleaned the place?"
Kaiba gave him a puzzling look, "I don't. Water Omotics usually does--- when she has time." His eyes seemed to light up, "Speaking of her, she'll be in here any moment with a proposal for breakfast! You need to get dressed."
Yami looked at him like he was insane. "I don't think I can right now."
"Oh." He smirked, "I see."
Yami blushed almost the same color as his eyes, if not darker. "Kaiba, this is no time for joking. Where are my clothes?" He looked around.
"Uh, heh, I couldn't even find mine this morning. Luckily I had an extra outfit by the chest. You didn't throw them out the window last night, did you?"
Yami bit his lip, "I don't know. Kaiba, how am I supposed to get dressed?"
Kaiba smirked, "You could go like that. I wouldn't mind---"
"Kaiba! I need my clothes."
Kaiba finally gave in. "Fine, fine, don't be a baby about it." He removed his long azure cape from his back. "Here you go."
Yami gawked, "I am *not* wearing that."
"Well then, I don't know what to tell you."
--
Outside, Water Omotics made her way up the stairs to Yami's room. Where were those two? She pushed open his door, but he was not inside. She growled and walked to Kaiba's room, but he was not there either.
She was about to give up hope when he eyes spotted the only closed door on the bottom floor-the Study.
A small smirk came to her face as she walked down the stairs in slight anticipation. 'They had better be in there, or they're both in trouble.' She skipped over to the door, sighed, and without knocking opened it.
"Oh my goodness," her jaw almost dropped to the floor. "Uh, Yami? I don't think that's how you're supposed to wear that."
Yami crossed his arms and glared at Kaiba. "I know."
Kaiba's blue cape had been swathed around Yami in the oddest sort of fashion. It wrapped around his shoulders, then chest, exposing much of his fine muscles, and then the rest just sort of- hung off his waist like a short cobalt skirt.
Water Omotics was *very* confused for a moment, then everything sort of came into perspective. "Yami, what happened to *your* clothes?"
"Um," Yami blushed again, "I don't know."
Kaiba smirked, then turned to Water Omotics, "He lost them somewhere. Who knows where he threw them."
"Hey, it wasn't *my* fault you were wearing so much clothing."
Kaiba gasped, "Yami! She's right there!" he said, pointing to Water Omotics.
Water Omotics only giggled.
Yami shrugged, "So? If I have to wear this, then she gets to know that we're now a couple as of last night."
Kaiba still hadn't recovered. "Water Omotics, please don't listen to anything he says. He's a little--- insane."
Water Omotics raised an eyebrow, "But you're still 'a couple' right?"
Kaiba turned slightly toward Yami, who looked as if he expected Kaiba to answer. A small smile played on his lips as he said, "Yes, yes we are."
Dragoness rushed into the room throwing her hands about, "It's about time, Lord Kaiba!"
Water Omotics nodded, "That's precisely what I was thinking."
Yami looked at everyone as if they were crazy, "Do you guys mind?" he asked, referring to his lack of clothing.
Kaiba drew an arm around Yami and pulled him closer. "No, I don't. Now, I believe breakfast is ready?" he looked to Water Omotics who nodded with a smile, "So, you and I are going to have breakfast now. I rather like how you look," he said shamelessly. "Please, let's have breakfast as we are, then you may change and we can go do as *you* wish. Alright?"
Yami sighed, but smiled, "Alright."
--
Breakfast was great, despite Yami's trouble getting there, but everything was delicious and went thankfully well.
After that, Yami changed his clothes thankfully and they headed outside to walk.
"Kaiba, this place could really be something greater if you let it," Yami said.
Kaiba sighed, "I know. When you're someone like me though, you're always busy doing things like planning this, or deciding that. It gets to be a pain really."
"I know how you feel. That's how my life used to be."
"Until when?"
Yami smiled, "Until I came here." He stared out into the distance, "Kaiba, I'd like you to come with me to my Palace sometime. I think you'd like it there."
"I'd be grateful." He stopped dead in his tracks. "Yami, look."
Yami jerked to a stop and followed Kaiba's gaze to the ground where a small flower had broken up through the rocky ground and bloomed. "Oh, that's not the only one---"
They both looked up and scanned the once barren and desolate land that now gave rise to various vegetation and foliage. Even though many of them were new and had just sprouted, it was still a truly astonishing thing.
Kaiba's face still seemed to hold a hint of sadness. "Yami, nothing has ever grown on this land. Not even a pesky weed or simple blade of grass. It's always been nothing but rubble and stone."
Yami took ahold of Kaiba's hand, "From now on, nothing will have to be like it was; no one will make *your* choices; YOU will live your life as you wish, and not as someone else wants you to."
Kaiba grinned sadly, "Has anyone ever told you how wonderful you are?"
"Other than you, no, not really," he took a step forward, "Now come on," he tugged at Kaiba's hand, "Let's go walk some more-" he paused. He barely spotted a swift flash of silver off in the distance that made him slightly uneasy. There were not many things throughout the land that were naturally silver. Sure, one might stumble upon a random piece of jewelry here and there; otherwise, that was mostly it. Other than that, the only thing that was also silver was a very specific dragon---
"You know Yami, as much 'trouble' as you were having earlier with walking, and of course last night with standing," he smirked, "You sure don't seem to be having much difficulty now."
Yami simpered, "Last night was a different story. How could I possibly remain on my feet with your passion-filled assault?"
An all-too-familiar grin came to Kaiba's face. "Would you like a second attempt?"
"Later, now come on, let's walk."
Kaiba gave up and followed Yami. They weaved in and out of the land, stopping every once in a while to examine a newly formed creek, or elegantly grown flower. It was like the lands were just now choosing to show their true self.
They found themselves back in the Castle, and in Yami's room no less, talking about how much the dragons had seemed to change in the past few days. They almost seemed--- nicer. Usually, the merciless and bloodthirsty beings were off tormenting each other and trying to kill one another. Now, they almost peacefully existed together.
"You know, Kaiba, I really like how much you take care of the dragons. This place you've set up for them is really nice."
"I didn't set this up," Kaiba said, "My father did."
"He did?" he asked. That seemed sort of strange. Why would Kaiba's heartless father make a place where dragons could freely roam? Oh well, he really didn't want to upset Kaiba by speaking of his father any more than they had to. "Kaiba-" he paused, "Are you happy here?"
Kaiba smiled sadly before saying, "I am now."
That was all he needed to say.
--
The following days were spent as each wished: together.
A lot of things changed around the Castle. Dull stone was cleaned revealing stylish black marble, and dirty sheets covered in dusts were thrown out exposing beautiful wood fixtures.
The place seemed to go through an immense transformation. Even the exterior looked improved.
The land seemed to be blossoming with aesthetic flowers and undergrowth.
((AN: Plants and such would take a while to grow but since the Castle reflects how Kaiba's feeling, it is showing it with 'blissful' objects.))
Troublesome events that were to take place were quickly forgotten. Who needed major wars when you were with the one you loved? It was as if time seemed to stop for them, or at least around them. Nothing else mattered to them anymore. Their lives revolved around each other, no one else.
--
"Kaiba, do you remember that time when we first spoke to one another?" Yami asked suddenly. They were taking a leisurely stroll by one of the lucid rivers that had formed adjacent to the Castle.
Kaiba stopped walking and gave Yami a questioning look. "Of course. Why?"
Yami smiled, "You and I acted like fools. I wonder why we didn't see it then."
"See what?"
"How we felt about one another."
"Oh, well, there were a lot of things going on at that time."
Yami shrugged. "Yes, I guess so."
"-Which reminds me, I never got to ask you how you destroyed that Mega Thunderball after it attacked us. Water Omotics told me you were the one who defeated it."
Yami sighed. "Yes, that's true."
"But how-" he stopped and watched as Yami kneeled down by the water outstretching one hand above it.
The water under his hand rose up slightly, coiling into a sort of snake- like object and then raising even higher. It seemed to double over itself as if struggling to make something. The whole 'show' was quite interesting to see. Finally, a form was visible. It was a dragon.
Kaiba stepped closer to the water. "How did you do that?"
Yami looked at him and removed his hand, letting the water fall back into the river. This time he ran his hand threw the warm water and Kaiba could only watch as it changed from bright blue to deep red, almost the color of blood. "It's magic."
Kaiba scoffed, "Magic? You know magic?"
"Of course, I was born with it." He removed his hand allowing the water to return to it's natural color.
Kaiba was still reeling. How could Yami know magic? There were only a chosen few who were born with the gift, even though Kaiba considered it a curse. He had good reason too, his enemy was a master of magic, hell, he was the Master of Magicians.
That brought up another subject. Where exactly was his enemy? He had expected the fight to have been and done *long* ago.
"Are you alright Kaiba?" Yami asked, placing a hand on Kaiba's cheek.
"Of course." He smiled and placed a hand over his.
A faint sound was then heard coming closer and closer. Kaiba turned slightly to see the Little Swordsman of Aile once again on his alligator. "Hmm--- another message I see."
"What?" Yami asked.
"Nothing. I'll be right back, you head on back to the castle."
"Ok," he said and watched as Kaiba made his way towards the Swordsman.
The young boy stopped and hopped off the alligator with a scroll tucked under one arm. "Lord Kaiba, I have a message for you."
Kaiba took a deep breath. "What is it?"
"Here you are Sir." He handed him the scroll.
Kaiba took the rolled up piece of paper, unrolled it, and read.
When he was finished, he thanked the boy and walked to the castle with one thought on his mind: 'He's missing.'
As soon as he stepped through the door, Water Omotics came to his side. "Is everything alright Lord Kaiba?"
"No. The Master of Magicians is missing. Just up and left. No one has seen him for days, no weeks! Where on earth could he be? It is imperative that our battle take place."
Water Omotics frowned. They didn't have much longer. This time of serenity and peace would soon come to an end.
--
The next day started with a loud knocking at the front door of the Castle. Everyone rushed down to see who it was, except Yami, and waited for Kaiba to open the door. As soon as it was pulled open, a small figure tumbled through the entrance and onto the floor.
Kaiba stood back and inspected the being. Purple hair, blue hat and clothes, magician staff---. "Who are you?" he said turning the magician over with his foot.
The small being had tears in its blue eyes and it was plain to see it was hurt. "I- I got lost and- and I w-was hoping to f-find a place to stay f- for the night."
Kaiba glowered. "Can't you see it's day?" he didn't have any tolerance for a friend of his enemy. "What is your name?"
"M-Mighty Mage."
"You don't look that 'mighty' to me. Water Omotics, take him away and put him in the dungeon or something. I don't want to deal with him now."
Water Omotics bowed hiding her worried face, "Y-yes Sir." She helped the small figure to his feet and led him away.
"Kaiba?"
Kaiba turned toward the steps to see Yami, dressed in his night robes, rubbing his eyes. A mischievous smirk came to his face. "Yami, you never cease to amaze me, let alone punish me."
Yami only smiled. "What's for breakfast?"
"Let's go find out."
--
Breakfast was nice with polite conversation. Yami did have something important though that he needed to say.
"Kaiba?"
Kaiba looked up from his plate. "Yes?"
"I-" he frowned, "I can walk fine now."
Kaiba sat his napkin down. "And?"
"Kaiba, you know I have to go back- to my home."
Kaiba laced his finger together and sighed. "Yami, you know how much I want you to stay here. Remind me again why you can't?"
"There's people who need my help. They're worried about me."
"I'm worried about you."
"Kaiba, you're making this harder on me. Please."
"Do you think this is any easier on me?" he asked in an angered tone. He sat back and crossed his arms. "Fine, tomorrow you can go. Leave, just leave it all behind you. Never mind those who love you."
"Kaiba-"
"Forget it Yami. I didn't mean it. I'm sorry." He got up from the table and left.
Yami immediately followed him, finding him leaned up against the wall by the large, covered up portrait.
"Maybe I was wrong. I don't want to be like my father, Yami. I don't want to cage you up like a bird. I don't want to make -him- happy. I really wish I could thank you Yami. I never thought-," he smirked, "I could sound any more sappier." Sighing, he said, "Thank you for showing me what true love is."
Yami smiled as his lip quivered, "I'm- victorious." He walked over and hugged Kaiba. "You truly have changed."
Kaiba leaned his chin on Yami's head. "Promise me something."
"Anything."
He pulled back and tilted Yami's face up towards his. "Come back."
"I will."
--
The next morning, Yami was the first to awaken. He stretched, careful not to wake the sleeping form next to him, slipped on a robe and headed downstairs.
He really didn't have a particular destination in mind, he just wanted to walk. He made it down all of the flights of stairs, finding it strange when he found another door. It almost looked hidden. He walked over to the door, and opened it.
The was a long, dark hallway that went on for a little ways, and Yami, feeling curious, walked through it. It seemed to go downwards, and it was. These had to be the dungeons.
At the end of the hall, was another door. He pushed it opened, almost afraid of what he might find, but, there was only a long line of cells. He entered slowly, finding it almost hard to breathe in the musty room and would've turned back--- had not he heard a faint sobbing sound.
He walked until he had found the cell and peered into the dark space.
"Mighty Mage," he said in an almost audible whisper.
The small form leapt to its feet and scrambled to where Yami stood. "Master! It's you! Master Y-Yami, what are you doing here?"
"I should ask the same to you. How long have you been here?"
"Since y-yesterday. I came to find you. Everyone is s-so worried."
"I'm coming home today, not to worry."
"Why--- are you with him?"
"With who?"
Mighty Mage stifled a sob, "You don't know?"
"Know what?"
At that moment, a strange roar was heard coming from outside.
Yami turned in that direction with the strangest look on his face. "It can't be. That roar." He destroyed the lock on the cell in a simple flick of the wrist. "Mighty Mage, crawl through that window and go back home as quickly as you can. Tell everyone, I'll be home soon."
"Alright Master Yami."
Yami spared no time. He dashed out the door, sped through the hall and slammed through the next door. The large front door of the Castle was open allowing a nice breeze to flow into the building. Yami tried to walk, but he couldn't. 'Just breathe.' He slowly took each step toward the entrance feeling his heart race. 'It can't be.' He took a deep breath and walked out into the sunlight.
"Oh," Kaiba said, "Good morning Yami. I was wondering where you were." He patted the large dragon that towered above him on the head.
Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Yami froze. "No."
Suddenly, he remembered:
He had fallen, and was falling fast, rocks were hitting him, jabbing him, cutting him. There was pain. Then he was hanging. Rain. Stinging rain. A cry for help that no one heard. He was going to die. He let go-
He didn't hit the ground. Something dove down from the sky and saved him. He remembered silver. Wings that beat furiously. Hands that held him close. Someone who had saved him. Blue Eyes.
~*~
"Yami, if you ever see a dragon with blue eyes, you have met your enemy. The Blue-Eyes White Dragon is the most formidable opponent that the Lord of Dragons possess, just as yours is the Dark Magician. Remember that my son."
"Blue Eyes."
~*~
Yami stepped back from Kaiba. "Blue Eyes."
Kaiba was puzzled. "Yami, what's wrong?"
Yami brought a hand up to his mouth. "How could you?"
"How could I what?"
"Let me love you? Why didn't I see it? The clues were there all along."
"What clues? Yami, what are you talking about?" he was getting worried.
"You are the Lord of Dragons."
"Of course I am." He took a step towards Yami. "Yami?"
"I- I am the Master of Magicians."
Kaiba froze. It all registered. The magic, the fortune reading, even the letter from the unknown person. "You-" he paused, "You are my enemy."
~*~
Our family has succeeded every time in defeating every single past Magician Master! That is exactly what you are going to do!
~*~
"Defeat my enemy---" his stare turned to ice. "Yami, or Master of Magicians, it seems like a battle is long overdue."
Yami's expression was grave, "Indeed it is."
"I'll give you one day to prepare for the battle. I expect to see you here tomorrow as soon as the sun rises. Can you meet these terms?"
Yami smirked, "Of course."
"Dragoness, could you please send the Master of Magicians back to his home?"
Dragoness rushed outside. "As you wish Lord." She extended her arm toward Yami.
A bright blue light immersed from above engulfing Yami's body. He looked at his hand and noticed that it was suddenly translucent, as well as the rest if his body. He was finally going home- so then- why did he feel so awful?
Kaiba watched as Yami slowly disappeared. Inside, a piece of him hurt bad, but he easily pushed that down and away. He needed no distraction- even if it was Yami- his love and his enemy.
Tomorrow they would fight.
Everything would be over.
They'd finally complete their most important task.
So then, why were they so miserable?
---TBC---
um, sorry. End of chapter.
===Next Chapter: Kaiba and Yami reel over their memories, but that is cut short when the next morning, the fight begins.
Don't worry, not too much dying or anything. One thing you have to remember is I like happy endings.
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