(little side note yugi has own body and is off with Rebecca on a trip with her grandfather in Egypt so that is why he won't show up until later if ya'll care)

Kindred Spirits in the Dark

Chapter 1 The Invitation

Kaiba sat scowling in the back corner of the classroom, paying little if no attention to Yami and the rest of the group. He was always put off by the way that Tea and Yami hung all over each other. It was all they did anymore since they told each other how they really felt. In a way Kiaba was actually jealous of all of them. It seemed as though everyone had paired off. Hell Joey had Mai; Tristan had started dating Serenity with a lot of pleading with Joey. Then of course there was Yami and Tea and even Bakura had started seeing Ishizu, long distance that is until she transfers to there. Hell everyone had someone that cared about them except him.

Kaiba thought to himself what was so wrong with him hell he was good lookin and had everything anyone would ever want, and even with that no one even pretended to care in hopes of getting something in return.

(Meanwhile setting in their group before the bell)

Tea said Hey guys I am having a party this weekend, NO PARENTS, Saturday to be exact to introduce to everyone my cousin that is coming to live with us!

Hey Tea, what's her name Joey asked stumbling all over himself as Tristan slapped him in the back of the head and as everyone else yelled, WHAT ABOUT MAI YOU IDIOT!!!!

Oh yea, still can't get used to that, Joey said smiling and rubbing the back of his head.

Well her name is Akima; she is 17 a little taller than I am and a great body. Pretty much what any HORNEY guy would like saying this while glaring over at Joey. Umm…she has long light brown hair and the darkest brown eyes you've ever seen. Oh yea, she is real tan, you know living by the beach tends to do that to ya.

Hey look guys, she is… I mean don't get me wrong she is my favorite cousin and I love her to death but she is a "trust fund baby." Her late parents left her quite a bit well, A LOT of money, enough that she'll never have to work no matter what she spends.

Just don't treat her any differently than you would treat me OK Joey, she said as she glared in his direction.

What… what makes you think I would do that to a female version of Kaiba? Joey said laughing as he gave a high-five to Tristan.

Everyone else in the group just scowled at them for their stupid comment!

Seeing the way everyone was looking at them they said, sorry guys just kidding nothing wrong with a little laugh right.

Anyways, she is arriving here tonight and I will get her settled in and get her ready for tomorrow, Tea said exactly!!!

Kaiba had over heard some of what they had said and it mildly sparked his interest but he wasn't going to let any one know like normal. All that did was show weakness in his icy eyes.

Well it was finally the end of the day and Tea was so excited that she kissed Yami and said, I will call you later there is something I have to do, OK, waving to everyone as she ran off!

She caught sight of Kaiba in the distance. She hoped she could get to him before he left. She got to his car just as he shut the door; tapping timidly on the window she mouthed to him she had a question to ask him.

Kaiba, with a scowl on his face as he rolled down the window on his new cobalt blue colored Aston Martin and barked at her, What do you want Tea?

Hey look Kaiba, she said, I know that you not much of a people person, but I wanted to invite you to my party tomorrow to introduce you to my cousin that is moving here to live with us.

With a sneer Kaiba said, why would you want me to come… as a matter of fact why would I want to go to some stupid kiddy party anyway?!?!

Surprised at herself Tea jumped back at him and said, Kaiba there is no call for the attitude I just thought…

Thought what Tea? Kaiba grumbled.

Well I thought that she might like to meet someone who has been through some of the same things that she has, Tea stated.

You know nothing of me and don't bother trying, Kaiba said as he rolled up the window and drove away.

Tea just stood there looking shocked. Being determined to introduce Akima to Kaiba she decided to go to his house. When she arrived there she rang the door bell and waited.

Tea started to get scared and walk off when Mokuba answered the door and said. Hey there Tea what brings you here?

Well Mokuba I am here to invite Kaiba to a party that I am throwing for my cousin.

That sounds like fun Tea… can I come also, asked Mokuba?

I don't see why not. That is if Kaiba comes also… OK. See he is who I want Akima to meet; they may have a lot in common. So whatch ya think Mokuba, think we can get him there, asked Tea with a smile?

Mokuba, who's at the door, yelled Kaiba from his office on the second floor.

Seto… come down here it's for you, he hollered back.

Shit, Kaiba said under his breath when he saw who it was.

Tea I thought we'd discussed this… Kaiba started.

Tea interrupted before he said anymore, Kaiba wait I wanted to invite Mokuba also, but you drove away before I had a chance to ask.

Come on Seto, I don't get to go anywhere PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Mokuba said while bouncing all around.

With a small smile and while ruffling the youngster's hair Kaiba said, I think we need to cut some of the sugar out of your diet Mokuba.

If it will make you this happy kiddo, Kaiba added I will take you for a little while OK.

What time Tea, the small one asked?

Well we are going to start at 6:00pm. How's that sound, she said with a wink to the little one?

Winking back Mokuba said, Sounds Great C-ya then Tea!!!

Breathing a sigh of relief with that accomplished Tea said her good byes and left. She arrived at her house with just enough time to get the car and head out to the airport.