WARNING: This chapter mentions a bit of sexual stuff so if you don't like that kind of stuff then don't read it! -Kaibasblueeyes

Chapter 4

He moved, slightly uncomfortable. Seto opened an eye, something was pressing against his injury. Slowly sitting up in his bed, he realized he had all of his clothing on, except for his coat and accessories. It's probably just my belt. He took it off and tossed it onto the floor, throwing his sweater off along with it. I still have an awkward feeling. He decided to get up and look for some medication.

"Where is it?" He asked himself quietly, continuing to rummage through the cabinets in the bathroom.

Pain reliever... Why can I never find pain reliever? All the stuff in here is junk! Wait... Don't I have some medication in my bedroom? He stalked back to his room, growling lowly from the soreness in his side.

Seto searched the dresser, then the nightstand, finding some Advil in the top drawer. Aha! Found it! Now I need some water! He strolled quickly to the kitchen and back, returning with a glass of the cold liquid. Taking the medication with the water, he climbed back into bed, lying face up.

He turned on his side 30 minutes later. It didn't help. He sat up, hitting himself in the forehead. Great! I forgot to take the night time version! I won't be able to sleep... Falling back on his pillow, he noted that his side wasn't hurting much anymore. Maybe if he pulled his pants down just enough (or even took them off), it might not hurt him at all, because they were covering up the wound. Swiftly, he undid them just enough that his gash was showing, leaving the fabric unzipped. It felt better.

Kaiba brushed himself affectionately. He was going to do it again, a bit harder, but stopped. I shouldn't be doing this. It's wrong. And it's going to make a mess anyway! So why should I? He observed himself for a minute. It was already erect, so why not finish the job? This time he took a hold of it, caressing the sensitive skin gently. From the feelings he was getting, he could just sink into the mattress. He ran a finger over the tip and inhaled sharply, moving back and forth unhurriedly. Soon, the pressure was building in his lower abdomen and he gripped his length firmly.

"Mmm... Ah!" Seto attempted to keep his groaning to a minimum, spilling all over himself.

Fortunately, it didn't get on the bed. He let go and it fell back to its limp state. The CEO ambled to the bathroom and wiped himself off. Then he jumped back into bed, trying desperately to sleep.

"Seto?" A voice came from the doorway.

"Yeah? It that you, Set?" He replied, gazing in that direction.

"Yep. Who else would I be? I'm the only one that sounds like you." The figure walked over to the edge of his bed.

"What's up? Is something wrong?"

Set sat on his bed. "I was about to ask you the same question. You know... I can sense your emotions even when I'm sleeping. I felt discomfort coming from you. And when you can't sleep, I can't sleep."

Kaiba moved to an upright position. "Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to have that sort of effect on you. I guess I am uncomfortable."

"It's your side, isn't it?" The priest touched his cheek.

"Yes... It hurts, even with the medication." He heaved a sigh.

Set adjusted so he was on the mattress directly next to him. "Medicine doesn't soothe away all the pain. Sometimes you have to get people to do it for you."

Seto rested his chin on his shoulder. "I like your presence near me."

"Oh? Is that an invitation?" Set smirked.

"If it's an invitation to sleep with me, then yes." He grinned back.

The Egyptian mischievously pushed him back onto his pillow, immediately leaning over him. Kaiba reached around him and yanked the blankets up, covering them both. Right before doing so, he realized that his Yami was clad only in boxers. He swiftly pulled Set down on top of him with an arm, using the other one to rub his back. Set used one hand to tenderly caress the CEO's neck and let the other travel down his chest.

Seto desperately wanted him to notice how aroused he was. He hated how easily he could become that way. That's the reason he kept most of his thoughts away from that topic.

Set noted to himself that his pants were open, leaving him exposed there. He nuzzled Kaiba's face while touching him lightly and lovingly there. Seto thought he should return the favor, placing his hand on Set's waistband. Set slipped the hand that wasn't doing anything into Seto's, eyes telling him to wait. He nodded in agreement, before groaning at the feeling of the hand on him.

Set worked him until he released, semen on his hand. It was less than when Seto had did it himself. His actions left him gasping for a minute, soon giving Set the same attentions. He slid the priest's shorts over his hips, making his manhood visible. He glided the back of his hand along the underside of his length, nudging his balls. Set tumbled off of him, moaning softly. In response, Seto turned to be facing him and kept his hand in motion. It wasn't long before he made his Yami cum, spilling in between them both.

Set felt sleepiness overcoming him. His light cuddled against him and they both fell into slumber.

He felt a sharp pain in his side, gritting his teeth. Seto's eyes fluttered open and he tried to settle back into the dark's shoulder. He tightly shut his eyes as a wave of even worse pain came over his injury. He had never felt such intense soreness in his entire life. Gripping Set's arm, tears rolled down his face while he attempted to bury his head further into his shoulder. It felt like someone was plunging a knife deeper and deeper into his wound.

Set heard a person sobbing, sensing hurt from him. But he could only sense... That has to be Seto! Set's eyes rapidly flew open, realizing the situation. He looked over at the head on his shoulder. Kaiba had to be crying, Set felt wetness there. And he was trying to soothe himself by caressing his face on his shoulder.

The Egyptian rested his hand on Seto's back, the arm he was holding on to, and rubbed gently. It made his form relax a bit. He reached his other hand up and pulled some of the hair back behind the CEO's ear, running his fingers through it.

Seto cautiously withdrew off of him, sitting on his heels, rubbing his eyes roughly. Set sat up as well, gazing sadly at his light. Kaiba relentlessly moved off of the bed and stood, but fell back onto the mattress. He attempted again, but was unsuccessful. He rubbed his eyes for a second time, water still dripping from them. He was about to have another go at it, however the priest grabbed him.

"What are you trying to do?" Set asked.

"I'm trying to get a glass of water, but I keep falling when I try to get off this darn bed!" Seto replied angrily.

"Here. Why don't I just do it for you." He jumped off of the bed and left the room.

Just as quick as he went, he came back, handing Seto a glass of the liquid he asked for.

"What time is it?" the brunette inquired, grabbing two of his pain reliever tablets.

"Around 6 AM." Set sounded ineffectually, striding off into the bathroom. He returned with the first aid box. "Might as well do this now."

Seto's wound was already exposed, so Set just cleaned it and changed the bandages. He leaned on the priest from drowsiness.

Keke gently awoke and looked at the digital clock. It read 7:15 AM, the guys must already be up because they're usually up by 7 AM. Was someone moving around last night? She swore she had heard somebody rummaging around... It was probably nothing.

She got out of bed and dressed halfway, leaving basically her upper body exposed except for a bra. Then she left her room and made her way around the house, looking for any signs of life. Being unsuccessful, she checked Set's room and finally went to Seto's room.

She lightly knocked on the door. "Can I come in?"

"Wait a minute!" Came Set's deep voice in response. He opened the door a moment later.

"The house is dead without you two up." Keke commented.

"Huh? You actually noticed..."

"And you don't even look Egyptian with those shorts on."

"Not even I can sleep with a robe on. Don't mock my heritage." He crossed his arms firmly.

"Oh, Set. I'm just playing with you." Keke folded her hands and leaned closer to him.

She heard Seto's lighter voice chuckle in the background. She couldn't help but giggle at the gaze Set gave her.

The Egyptian rolled his eyes and stuck his nose in the air. "Peh! Teenagers." He mumbled to himself, then added so everyone could hear, "I'll be in my room." He walked off.

Keke came over to the mattress Seto was sitting on. "So... How's Mr. Kaiba doing today?"

Kaiba stared down. "I'm afraid I feel worse than yesterday. I don't even think I can get off this bed without falling on my face."

She stroked the front of his brown hair. "Do you want me to help?"

"If you think you can support my weight..." He gazed up underneath his bangs.

"I can try." She held out her arms.

Seto took her wrists and pulled himself up. He immediately lost his balance and fell forward, but she caught him and pushed him back up. He moved his hands to her shoulders (She's only 5'5") and supported himself, while she held his waist.

"Well, you succeeded in getting me to stand." He commented.

"Now I just have to dress you." Keke stated, detaching herself from him.

Seto almost fell, but balanced himself on the bed post. "Excuse me, but when did I give you permission to do that?"

She stood in front of his closet and turned around. "You didn't. So I guess I'll just let you fall on your face trying to get over here."

"I didn't mean-"

She cut him off. "To be cruel about it. Would you just let me help?"

"All right."

So she worked at getting his clothes on him for a while, until Mokuba walked in.

Keke put his necklace over his head. "Yo. What's up Mokuba?"

"Is Seto okay? I heard from Set that he felt worse than ever." Asked Mokuba.

"No, not really, I feel very weak." Seto replied for her.

I feel like I got hit by a truck, he thought, just like last night. He felt depressed all of a sudden.

Set strolled in. "Yugi and Wheeler are here. They came to see what was up."

"Ly down and get some rest. You'll feel better." Keke instructed Kaiba. She turned to the priest. "I'll go talk to them. You can stay up here." She came downstairs to the door, grabbing her shirt on the way and pulled it on.

"What's wrong with Kaiba?" asked Joey, stepping into the house.

Yugi did so also.

"He isn't feeling well," Keke explained, "He's upstairs resting."

"Figures. He's using that as an excuse."

"What exactly is wrong with him?" Yugi inquired.

"His side... And he doesn't have barely any coordination today." Keke enlightened.

"You think it has something to do with Malik putting that gash in Seto's side?"

"It might... I should ask Set. He'll know."

What if Malik put that gash in his side for a reason? Set looked at Seto lying on the other side of the bed. He must be weakening Seto for some reason... Wait! He must know Seto's weaker than normal and Seto's always been hard to control. So by weakening him, he must be planning to control him! Set stood up and ran out into the hall.

Keke was standing there, with Yugi and Joey. "We're thinking the same thing, aren't we?"

"I don't know. I can't read your thoughts. But I have a feeling you're right." Set agreed.

"Is Seto alright?" Yugi asked.

"He's sleeping peacefully. I don't sense any problem with him." The high priest stated.

Keke came closer to Set. "Oh Set! I hope Malik doesn't do anything bad to him."

"You needn't to worry so much. I won't let him be harmed. Ever."

Joey yawned. "I'll be in Kaiba's office on the couch." He left for Seto's workplace.

"Joey must think he can do whatever he wants." Set commented.

"Well, that's Joey for ya..." Yugi trailed off, "Kaiba's going to be pissed once he finds out Joey was in his office..."

Set realized Seto's mood had changed and whirled around to face the his door. "Seto's not sleeping anymore."

"How can you tell?" Yugi inquired.

"His mood was calm a moment ago, now he's tired. Which tells me he woke up for some reason."

Both boys in the hallway stared at the door to Kaiba's room, sensing an evil presence.

"Now I definitely can feel something evil." Yugi declared.

"You're telling me." Set replied. He held his hand in front of Keke. "You're staying out here."

"What makes you think that?" Keke responded.

"I don't want you in my way or you might get hurt. Understand?"

"Fine. I'll be with Joey then." Keke sneered and walked off.

Set swallowed before turning the knob on the door. Yugi was close behind him. They both strolled in, Yugi shutting the door behind him. Seto was on the bed, sitting up and had his eyes tightly closed.

"Can one of you please help me?" Seto pleaded softly, opening an eye and griping his hair.

He could hear Malik in the back of his mind, trying to control him. "Why don't I have you kill the one who cares for you the most? Like the High Priest!" Seto resisted him. I won't hurt him! You can't make me hurt anyone! Get out of my head you psychotic idiot!

"You will become my mind slave! Whether you like it or not." Malik replied mentally.

Set instantly ran over to the bed and placed his hands under Seto's hair, near his temples. "Don't worry! I'll always look out of you! Seto!" The Egyptian chanted something and Seto could feel Malik being pushed further to the back of his mind.

Set's spell was making Malik weaker, but not to the point were he was kicked out of Kaiba's head. He somehow gained control of The CEO's arm and threw it at the priest's chest, sinking his nails into him.

Set growled painfully, still concentrating on getting the psychotic lunatic out of his light's head.

"Set, you have to get away from me! I'm hurting you!" Seto begged.

"I'm aware of that. If I let go, you'll end up killing me! And nobody wants to be killed by someone they care about!" Set yelled truthfully.

Yugi's hand automatically shot in and grabbed Seto's wrist. The golden eye appeared on his forehead and magic flowed through his hand into his arm. Under the combination of the others' skill with magic, Malik was blasted right out of Kaiba's head. Seto fell back on the bed and Set collapsed on the floor, panting heavily. Yugi landed on the Egyptian's shoulder, coping his breathing. Seto was just lying dazed on the mattress.

Set struggled to stand, but Yugi clutched onto him. "Set... You're exhausted... and you'll hurt yourself..." Yugi managed, panting still.

Set was in the same state he was. "I have to... make sure... Seto's okay..."

Aiding each other, Yugi and Set got over to the bed, Yugi resting his head on it.

Set leaned over his light. "Seto? Can you hear me?"

"I can hear you Set..." Seto opened his eyes slowly.

"How are you?" Inquired Set curiously.

"Tired... But with the two best guys in the world around me, I'm alright."

The priest caressed his cheek. "That's nice of you to say that."

Kaiba reached a hand up, but Set caught it. "You don't have to return this one, you're more tired than I am. Yami's about in the same state you are."

"Can I please take a nap now?" Yami complained from sleepiness.

The Egyptian took him in his arms and ended up falling on the bed next to the brunette. Seto thought nothing of it.

"You're going to be my pillow whether you like it or not." Yami reacted to Set's actions and snuggled into him.

Set wrapped his arms around him. "Just be glad I don't mind these things."

The tricolor haired boy soon fell into slumber. Seto put his arms around Set's neck and buried his face in his chocolate hair, drifting to sleep as well. Set was the last to close his eyes from exhaustion.