Kurama's Oni: Is now okay?
Misura: I'm sure he will. And of course more flashbacks to come! Glad you're liking them so much.
Zelia Theb: I can never imagine Yugi to be taken serious while mad, well, new update and more Yugi.
Well, new part, enjoy!
Jonouchi dropped into the love seat of the sitting room exhausted. It was only so long before the others knew. He glanced down to see Mokuba sitting in front of the fireplace playing with the little puppy.
"Come here Joey!" Mokuba called as he patted his lap and the little bundle of fur waddled towards him. "Seto, are you feeling okay?" Mokuba asked as he looked at Jonouchi curiously.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I think I'll just head to bed," he said just because he figured the phone would be ringing soon. Jonouchi dragged to his feet and headed towards the room he had once shared with his lover and right on time the phone rang. Jonouchi collapsed onto the bed, hoping they would just go away. No such luck.
Jonouchi sighed as he reached over and picked up the phone. "Kaiba residence," he muttered and then he heard the voice on the other end. It was the mocking voice of Ryuuji Otogi. He didn't understand how Honda could stand the voice.
"I was looking for the master of the house, not the guard dog," Otogi's voice drawled.
"I am Seto Kaiba," Jonouchi snarled.
"No, you're nothing but his pet and I suggest you listen up and listen good Katsuya Jonouchi. You will do whatever I tell you or I will turn you in, capice?"
"You'd never get away with it!" Jonouchi clenched the phone tightly in his fist as he sat on the edge of his bed.
"Really, how do you think Mokuba will deal with loosing you, Seto?" The threat was obvious to Jonouchi and after three months as Seto Kaiba he was starting to think of it as his family and absolutely no one threatened them.
"Otogi, I'm warning you." Jonouchi growled.
"Meet me at my game shop in one hour. Got that Seto, one hour!" The phone buzzed as Otogi hung up and Jonouchi hit his fist on the bedside table.
Jonouchi scowled at the clock on the table as he pushed himself up and headed towards the small closet. He opened the door and rifled through the outfits, finally finding exactly the one he wanted.
Jonouchi changed into the tight black pants and shirt, fitting the metal cuffs onto his arms and buckling the belt with the large clasp that shone with the emblem of Kaiba Corp around his waist. He finished it by grabbing the white and purple lined duster and putting it on along with putting on and buckling three straps around each arm. Finally he reached for the boots and easily slid into them. Thank Ra they had always worn the same size shoes and Jonouchi had finally caught up to Seto in height.
Jonouchi headed down the steps, briefcase in hand, walking silently past the home office where Noa was hard at work. 'Thank you Noa. I owe you more than I could ever repay.' Jonouchi headed past it, towards the door and past the kitchen.
"Seto?" The innocent voice froze Jonouchi. He turned towards the kitchen where Mokuba was standing. "Where are you going, Seto?"
"I have some errands to run kid," Jonouchi said in a stiff voice.
Mokuba just nodded his head as Jonouchi stepped forward and messed up his hair slightly. He leaned down and kissed the top of the head, raven hair tickling his face. Mokuba looked up and smiled at him, a smile Jonouchi hadn't seen for so long, so much like Shizuka's. It was a smile of a kid who adored his big brother. "Okay Seto! Will you be long?"
Jonouchi shook his head as he kneeled down in front of Mokuba. "I shouldn't be long Mokie."
The smile brightened over Mokuba's innocent face as the joy radiated off of him. "You called me Mokie!" Mokuba yelled, tears of joy streaming down his face.
Jonouchi reached out and hugged the boy tightly, holding him closely. There had been one time when he had thought Mokuba would soon turn into a good looking teen and had he been older Jonouchi would have considered dating him. Now it was different. It had changed to the unconditional love between brothers. "I'll be back to tuck you in bed, Mokie." Jonouchi stood up, pulling away from the boy.
"Okay! Bye Seto!"
Jonouchi smiled as he opened the door. "Good-bye, I love you Mokuba."
"Love you too Seto!"
Otogi smirked as he saw the shape heading towards his game shop. He had to admit that Katsuya Jonouchi had perfected his act to the tee. Even the way he walked and the air with which he held himself were perfect.
Otogi continued to smirk as Jonouchi headed inside, his white duster swirling around him. Otogi headed down the steps to meet his guest.
"Make this quick Otogi. I have a business to run, a tournament to run, and a family to raise." Jonouchi snarled as he glared at the Dice Master.
"Are you quite done?" Otogi said with a sincere smile.
"Oh, yes, one more thing." Jonouchi's look turned to death. "I have your ass to kick for dragging me out here."
Duke's glare turned dangerous as he looked at Jonouchi. "You may think you're something big Jonouchi but without Kaiba you're just a little boy playing house."
"I may be a little boy Otogi, but at least I don't need a bitch to be anything." Jonouchi said calmly.
Otogi raised an eyebrow. He definitely had changed in such short time from the short fused ass he had been. "You're pretty good at acting Jonouchi. I knew there was something going on but I figured Kaiba wasn't thinking clearly. Who taught you?"
Jonouchi's expression turned bored. "Is there some point you're trying to get too?"
"Just curious," Otogi held up his hands defensively. "But I guess if you spend that much time sucking his dick you should be able to pull it off."
That was enough for Jonouchi. He took a step forward and grabbed Otogi's arm, twisting it back and forcing him down to the ground. He was glad that Noa gave him some martial arts training to fit the part.
Jonouchi lifted him up and smashed the other man into the wall several times. "Had enough yet Otogi or should I make it more?"
"Man Jonouchi, you've freaked." Otogi struggled against the taller man's grip but to no avail.
"I don't like you insinuating what you are. Seto's and my relationship was far more than purely sexual." Jonouchi released him and let Otogi slide down to the ground as he straightened out his coat. "You better clean up Otogi or Honda will start suspecting." Jonouchi said as he began walking away.
"You'll always be a bitch Jonouchi. That's all you'll ever amount to. You'll never be important. You'll never be in charge of anything. All you can ever do is follow at your master's heels. Be a good dog Jonouchi. Sit and beg at your master's feet."
Jonouchi shut the door as he continued outside.
"Kai-I mean Jou!" Yugi exclaimed as Jonouchi knocked on the door of the game shop. The short boy looked up at him a little shocked.
"Hello Yugi," Jonouchi said from where he was standing outside.
"Come in," Yugi said as he opened the door further. "Gramps went on vacation for the week."
"Thanks Yugi," Jonouchi said as he stepped in, following his friend up the steps and into the sitting room. Jonouchi set the briefcase down as he sat down on the sagging couch.
Yugi was blushing as he sat down across from his friend. "Even though I know the truth now it's hard to not call you Kaiba." Yugi watched his friend as a brief look of sorrow crossed the taller man's face. "Sorry," Yugi whispered. "I didn't mean to make you sad."
Jonouchi straightened up as he forced a smile. "It's alright Yugi. I just really need to talk and Noa isn't much for conversation."
Yugi nodded his head but he was scared. I just really need to talk...
In all the time he had known Jonouchi he had never used those words. He had never wanted to talk about his life or his problems. "I can imagine he wouldn't be." Yugi grinned broadly. "Noa talks a lot but only if the topic is him."
That coaxed a small laugh and a genuine smile from Jonouchi's lips. He knew it was true. Noa thought he was perfect in every way but of course that just caused Jonouchi to egg him on.
"What did you want to talk about?" Yugi coaxed him.
"I don't like Otogi much," Jonouchi said and he relayed back to Yugi what had happened just a few hours before.
"I'll tell Yami to send him to the shadow realm!" Yugi yelled after he had listened quietly. "How dare he threaten to turn you in just to mock you?"
Yugi's face was turning red. Jonouchi knew he shouldn't but he laughed anyways. Yugi just looked so funny when he was furious.
"Don't laugh! I'm serious!" Yugi yelled as he crossed his arms and pouted.
"Sorry Yugi, you just look funny," Jonouchi grinned widely and Yugi's pout turned to an expression of joy.
Yugi soon began laughing with his friend as he sat in the big, overstuffed chair.
/Is there something wrong Aibou?/
No Yami, everything's fine. Yugi said and he felt the reassurance through his mind link with Yami.
"Do you want a coke, Jou?"
Jonouchi glanced up at Yugi's earnest eyes. He had so much work to do back at the mansion and he had promised Mokuba that he'd be back in time to tuck him into bed. There were just so many things to do. Jonouchi dismissed the thoughts. There would be time for that later. Now he had time to spend with Yugi. He couldn't remember the last time he had spent time alone with the kid.
"Sure Yugi, I'd love one."
It was about three in the morning when Jonouchi finally decided to head back to the mansion. He headed in, opening and shutting the huge doors only to be greeted by a dark silent mansion.
Jonouchi headed through several rooms, towards the kitchen, flicking on the light as he proceeded inside. Jonouchi opened the fridge and dug into it, pulling out a few things to make a sandwich. He was starving so he might as well raid the fridge or he'd never get any work done.
Jonouchi finished with making his food and put everything away before heading to the home office. He still didn't feel comfortable thinking of it as his. It was Seto's and would always be as far as he was concerned.
Jonouchi set the plate down on the desk as he opened his laptop. Jonouchi sighed as he glanced longingly at the couch. He couldn't sleep with so much work to do.
Seto Kaiba sighed as he turned his gaze away from his computer screen. His boyfriend looked so innocent and beautiful as he lay there, on the couch, sound asleep. Almost exactly like a puppy as Seto always called him. His puppy was content to lie there as he worked. Seto didn't mind as long as he was nearby. He had always been cold but now was the time to forget about that. Seeing Jonouchi like that made his blood melt.
Jonouchi continued to snore as he rolled over again, his blanket tugged down and tangled around his legs. "Tell me again Set," he murmured.
Seto stood up and untangled the blanket and pulled it up, resting it on his puppy. He leaned down and kissed Jonouchi's cheek before whispering in his ear.
"I love you puppy."
"Seto!" Jonouchi looked up as he saw Mokuba with his arms crossed. "You promised Seto! You promised to tuck me in!"
Jonouchi got to his feet and approached Mokuba. "I'm so sorry Mokie."
"You say you're sorry but you never change!" Mokuba yelled at him. "You never have time for me and you never eat with us anymore!" Mokuba turned around and ran out of the office and Jonouchi sighed as he dropped into the chair.
"Boy, I sure screwed that up."