Disclamier: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters. I only own Sakura and any other OCs that show up but alas, the actual show or card game is not mine.
Chapter 5
Yami ran around school looking for Sakura. Where was she? Yami sent a distress signal through the mind link between him and Yugi.
/Aibou! Do you have any idea where your sister is?/ He knew Yugi wasn't happy to hear this because Yugi got mad.
Why should I care? She probably left. Go look at her house. Or better yet Kaiba's mansion. Yami almost yelled through the link.
/Yugi! It wasn't her fault! If you don't believe me then go look back at my memories! Please, it's the only way you'll understand!/ Yami then ran towards Sakura's house, ditching the last two periods of the day. Yugi disappeared into the soul room to do just what Yami wanted. He sat in Yami's soul room and watched the memories go by just like watching T.V.
---Memory---
Sakura just looked into the mirror at her reflection. She looked just like how she did in the drawing she drew not so long ago. But it did felt like ages had already passed. A tear fell and she was ready to fire. Her front door burst open and soon the bathroom door opened too. She turned to see Yami. He quickly pulled the gun out of her hands and held her to his chest. Sakura clung to his shirt and cried silently. Yami started to whisper sweet things into her ear as she wept. When she stopped she looked up and saw his worried eyes.
"Yami, when will it all be over? What would have happened? Who would care? Why did this start? How long till it ends?" Yami looked into her eyes which were full of pain.
"It'll all be over soon. Me and Yugi would care very much. How it all started you have to tell me." Sakura blinked.
"What do you mean?" Yami held her tighter.
"You have to tell me what happened that day when your father took you away from him." Sakura buried her face into his chest.
"When I was thrown into his van, I was knocked out. He brought me to an alley way and woke me up. He started to hit me... I was scared and I couldn't fight back. Then... Then he... forced himself into me. He wouldn't sop! It hurt... I was scared... Then he left me there. I was found by the police, who were called by a neighbor from where I was at. They took me to the hospital and I was treated. They started to question me but I wouldn't speak. I was still scared. I was supposed to go back to the house but the cops took me to a foster home. I was adopted then taken to America and I couldn't come back till recently." Sakura hid her face. Yami held her chin up to look into her eyes. Those eyes that were so full of tears and pain still looked so beautiful to him. He started to realize her beauty and grace. Why hadn't I noticed this before? He leaned in and placed a kiss on her lips. She looked surprised and looked down. He took her up into his arms and set her on the counter. He searched around for a first aid kit and pulled it out. Yami started to clean up all the blood and wrap up her arms in bandages. When he was finished he laid her in her bed and let her sleep. Yami looked at her face and walked out of her apartment closing the door behind him.
---End Memory---
Yugi sat watching with sad eyes. I can't believe I've blamed her for something she couldn't do. He started to cry in his soul room and stayed there alone. I'm sorry Sakura. I wish it didn't end up like this.
Yami walked up the apartment stairs hurriedly. Is she trying to kill herself again? Please Ra! Don't take her away from me just yet... He opened the doors slowly and looked in. It was dark and dreary. Is she in her room again or in the bathroom? He looked in the bathroom first but it was empty. He looked up and saw the broken mirror. That's strange. Yami walked into the bedroom and saw Sakura curled up into a corner clutching a note. He rushed to her side worriedly.
"Sakura! Sakura! What's happened?" She cried piteously and gave him the note. He read it and almost looked down sadly. Is this really true? Sakura just sat with her head in her arms and her hair covering most of her body and her face. She looked up with tears in her eyes and looked like she was about ready to break down again. She smiled like nothing happened and got up.
"Sakura, are you ok?" She laughed like a madwoman. No, she needs help.
"I'm fine. It's just a fine day, I might have a walk!" She walked out the door and slipped on some boots. Yami hurried on after her, shoving the note in his back pocket.
"Sakura, are you sure your alright? You need some help..." She twirled around and hissed her words into his ear with lightning speed.
"I'm FINE. Just great. I just need to walk." She then continued out the front door and towards the Kaiba mansion. Yami locked the door and followed yet again.
"Sakura! You're not fine! I know you're trying to hold in all the tears but it won't help! Don't you get it? Please just tell me how you're feeling..." Sakura laughed at his feeble attempts to try and get her to open up. Just why is it so important for him to know? He doesn't understand. How could he if he's never been in love before?
"I told you how I was feeling. I'm fine. See? Well, except for my arms and my hand, but other than that, I'm ok!" She laughed like she really was happy. Is she really that happy to see Kaiba go? Or is she really that good at hiding her pain? A bright light shined, which blinded Yami and Sakura. Sakura tried to hide behind her arms. When the light disappeared, she lowered her arms and saw Yugi staring up at her with sad eyes. Is he here to leave me too? Yugi started to cry and ran up to Sakura. He wrapped his arms around her. Sakura looked down at Yugi surprised, laying a hand onto his head uncertainly. She looked up to see Yami smile and hug her too. He kissed her lips and held her. Yugi let go and saw Sakura stare up at the sky blankly. Tears streamed down profusely and onto Yami's shoulder.
"Sister, don't cry. The world becomes sad when you do." He smiled, looking up at her. She looked down at him. Yugi saw the emptiness in her eyes and the tears slightly stained with blood.
"If that were true then the world would have been in despair for a long while now." Yami finally let her go and stepped back besides Yugi. They both looked at her smiling warm smiles and held out their hand to her.
"Come with us. We're here for you. Don't cry." Sakura's tears dropped more and she ran away from them. She felt so out of place with them now. They can't accept her. She was to overly dramatic and she knew they'd hate her for it eventually. Sakura stopped running, out of breath and realized she was at the mansion. It was nearly dark and thick black clouds blocked the stars and the moon. Why did I go here? Do I really miss him that much? Sakura jumped when thunder started to fill the air. She huddled closely to the gates as rain started to pour down from the sky. The sky is weeping. Maybe this is the environment I deserve to be thrown and abandoned in. She stood there and the rain got thicker and started to fall harder. Sakura shivered from cold. She squeezed in between the bars and ran towards the mansion. All the windows were lit up with electricity but when she got close, it all went black. Yelling was heard and she hid in some bushes. I don't think the guards would like me here. Sakura slipped into the door after the guard came out to look for the fuse box. She stood there for a minute till her eyes adjusted and then she went up the stairs stealthily. She froze and flattened herself against the wall when the door opened and then closed. The guard from earlier didn't notice her when he looked around and walked towards the living room. She let out her breath all at once when the guard was out of sight and continued up the stairs. Just what was she doing? Sakura kept walking down the halls till she approached a door with a 'KEEP OUT' sign on the door. She opened it and closed it behind her. She walked towards the bed seeing a form in it and cold steal was held up against her head.
"Who are you and what do you want?" Sakura almost yelled at the sound of Kaiba's voice but she just turned around and smirked. He probably couldn't see her, but she didn't care.
"I'm seeking shelter and I wanted to at least tell you, I'd be here till the storm ended but I guess you beat me to it." Kaiba recognized the voice and put the gun down.
"I know you better than that. Why are you here?" Sakura just let out a frustrated sigh. Why is his voice so cold?
"I don't know. Really, I don't." She looked at his shadowy form and smiled. He may not see me but I can't help but try and impress him. Kaiba nodded his head side to side like Sakura did something wrong. What'd I do to make him upset? Kaiba walked towards a door and opened it. He went inside and closed the door. What is he doing? She went to go sit in a chair in front of his computer and he came back in. His form seemed like he wrapped his lower body in something.
"Kaiba, are you wearing a skirt? You don't have to dress up for me, I'm ok with how you look already." She snickered.
"No, it's called a towel. For your information, you screwed up my sleep. I decided to sleep nude tonight for once but obviously you don't know how to knock." Kaiba didn't sound mad. That surprised Sakura a lot. Kaiba walked over to what looked shaped as a dresser and slipped on something under his towel. He then took off the towel and turned his head around towards Sakura's direction.
"No, please. Go right ahead." Kaiba smiled.
"Are you really that interested in seeing my body? If you wanted me to show you, then you could've asked." Sakura turned around with her back towards him, blushing. Kaiba slipped on some pants and a shirt. He then put his hands on Sakura's shoulders and made her face him. Through the moonlight of his room, Sakura could see his blue eyes. They were sparkling and looked so amazing. Why can't he look at me like that more often instead of a cold blank stare?
"Sakura, I'm sorry." His voice was actually nice and calming. When did this side exist?
"I know, Seto. I'm sorry too." She smiled. Just being around Seto made her forget all her problems. When did I develop these kinds of feeling for him exactly? Kaiba went on his knees and laid his head in her lap. He closed his eyes and was suddenly reminded of his mother. Why did I think of her? Sakura smoothed out Kaiba's hair and moved away strands from his eyes.
"Seto, are you sure you really love me? I still don't know what to think of it." She picked up his head to look into her eyes and saw the serious look in them. He laid his head back down and closed his eyes again.
"I really do and always will." Those words felt so familiar to him. Just being around Sakura felt so right to begin with. Kaiba then pulled her down with him and held her across his lap. He supported her head and saw the look of want in her eyes. He leaned in and kissed her. Seto wanted to deepen the kiss. When she let him, he gladly obliged. The kiss sent shivers down Sakura's spine. Kaiba ended the kiss and pulled up and looked down at Sakura. His Sakura and nobody else's. A bright light glowed and Sakura's eyes widened. Kaiba quickly tried to cover her. Why is my item activating now? Sakura opened her eyes and saw a high priest holding her. Why do I feel so sad? She tried to get up but she couldn't. She tried to scream but her throat wouldn't allow it. She couldn't even close her eyes. She felt so heartbroken. Why do I feel this way? Her eyes began to water and tears began to form. This man gasped and said something in a strange language while wiping away the tears. He yelled out something to the world and cried into her neck. Why is he so sad also? The man then tried to clean some red substance that was all over her body. Is that blood? A light shined which blinded her. Not again... Sakura opened her eyes to see Kaiba dampening her face with a warm cloth.
"Good, you're awake." She sat up in bed but collapsed back into it after pain shot to her head. It was extreme.
"Stay down and go to sleep. I'll wake you up in the mourning." Sakura looked over and smiled up at Kaiba.
"Thank you, Seto..." She drifted off into a dream and Kaiba lay down next to her. He pulled her close to him and fell asleep too.
Set sat at his Egyptian throne looking out at his servants who was reporting the events around town. He held up his head with his hand staring at the man blankly. Siris....
"Set! Please, this is important. Don't doze off." Set glared at the man who looked down at the ground with fear.
"Are you giving me orders?" The man shook his head hastily and apologized. I know I shouldn't gaze off but the pain is still fresh. Her blood was all over my hands... I'll kill the bastard who did this to her! The servant looked up after he finished his report. He saw Set looked on, uninterested, glaring at the wall.
"My lord, if you are that distracted, I suggest taking today off. But, that's just my opinion." Set refocused his eyes and gave it thought.
"Servants, cover me. I'll be out for today." Set looked at the man with cold eyes who just smiled happily back.
"Thank you." Set then turned around and exited his chambers. The man blinked. What made Set so nice? It must be that girl. But where is she now?
Set sat on a stone bench beside an oasis in the royal gardens. He stared into the water at his reflection. Siris, I'm sorry I didn't come in time. A cool hand laid itself on his shoulder. Set looked up to see Atem. Set quickly got up and bowed.
"Evening my pharaoh." Atem waved him aside.
"Please, right now I'm off. Don't treat me like superiority right now. I'm tired." Set sat back down and looked at the oasis again.
"Set, you seem distracted. Why don't you go with your lady friend? I know you two are very close." Set narrowed his eyes at the pool.
"She's dead." Atem gasped in horror. What could have happened? Atem sat beside him and looked into the oasis also.
Kaiba opened his eyes to see it was all a dream. He lifted up his head sleepily and saw Sakura wasn't there. He quickly got up in a frenzy and she walked into the room with a cup of green tea.
"What's wrong?" Kaiba calmed down and took the tea when she offered. He gulped it down gratefully as the liquid slid down his throat.
"Nothing. It was just a dream, nothing more." Siris gasped and pointed at the window. He turned and almost spit out his drink.