--Yami to Hiakri—
-Hikari to Yami-
'Thoughts'
Chapter 8- America!
Rwet watched eagerly as the plane descended onto the airport runway. Seeing the red belt signs light up, he reached over and grabbed his. Bucking them, he looked out the window again.
'Almost…I am almost there…' he thought happily. He looked over at Kisara and Seto.
"Kisara…Seto…" the looked over at him. "Thank you…for taking me here to America." They smiled.
"Sorry Rwet…but we can't accept it…" Kisara said softly. Seto came in.
"It's our fault that this all happened…we should have never dealt in matters that didn't concern us…" Rwet smiled though.
"But…if you and Kisara hadn't found us…we would still be out there…confused…" he looked out the window. "We were lost…not knowing who we are…where we even came from. Still, we don't know, but…" he looked back to the couple. "You two said you knew us in the past…before we lost something…and I thank you for that too. For telling us that we did have a past." Kisara opened her mouth to oppose Rwet's thanks but he held up his hand.
"Accept it…please," he said, eyes closed in tiredness. The woman smiled.
"Alright Rwet, alright." Seto smiled at that, then his grin widened.
"We're almost there." He leaned back in his seats. "Fasten you seat belts…landing is more bumpy than taking off!" Rwet smiled happily, and looked out the window yet again.
'I know they feel guilty…but they really did save Shwt and me…we were like animals out there…when around others, not ourselves. Strange, how different we could act when around others…anyway, were just above the airport…and finally here. In America!'
Rwet ran out of the large airport into the busy streets of New York City. He was looking around in all directions. It was raining slightly, like regular New York weather. He spun in circles.
"Oh wow! Look at this place!" He looked up at the tall buildings. "There so big!" Kisara and Seto walked up behind him.
"Yup!" Seto said. "This is good o'll New York City! Though…" he glanced up at the large buildings. "It was bigger over 20 years ago. Then, there were even taller buildings. Common," he grabbed his bags. "We got to go downtown to get to me and Kisara's apartment anyway." Rwet grabbed his bags and looked up at Seto.
"Do you have a jeep?" he asked, considering that's what they rode in to get to the airport in Egypt. Seto shook his head.
"No, a taxi. We didn't want to take the time bringing out car here," he said, waving his hand in the air, ushering Taxis to come. Rwet cocked his head to the side.
"Hmm…what's a taxi…?" he asked Kisara. She smiled and walked over next to Seto.
"You'll see," she stated simply. Rwet frowned at this and then just shrugged. Standing on the curb, he waited for this 'Taxi' to come. He watched as all the cars went by. He saw much similar yellow ones go by, then suddenly, on came out of the flow of traffic and in front of them. Seto grinned.
"Finally, get in!" He said, bringing his bags to the trunk of the car. Rwet frowned, bottom lip sickening out in a confused pout.
"But…Seto? Wait, what are we doing?" Rwet asked. Seto grabbed his bag and threw it in the trunk.
"This is a Taxi. Other's drive it for you. Just get in the back with Kisara ok," Seto said, sitting down in the front seat. Rwet cautiously crawled into the seat, Kisara coming in after him and closing the door. Rwet looked up at the driver to see he was a little dirtier looking then other people he's seen so far.
"Where to?" the man asked, his voice having a heavy Spanish accent in it. He had dirty black hair and it looked like shaving was not in this mans schedule either.
"To Fuller Street," Seto said bluntly. (A/N-Not real street in NYC…though I've been there so many times…I never looked at the street signs XD) The man nodded, and hit the acceleration, swerving into the traffic. Rwet eyes the driver carefully, trust not coming up very well towards him. Getting bored of looking at him, Rwet turned his eyes to the window. Rain was pouring more so now that they were going faster, but all the large New York buildings were coming up fast. Rwet looked up in awe as the came past one and entered downtown.
"Kisara…is where you live up on one of the high buildings?" he asked. She turned to him and smiled
"Yeah, not as high, but pretty far up there." Rwet smiled and grinned. Leaning back against the seat, he let his eyes close for a second.
'Man…why do I feel so tiered…well…just shut my eyes for…a second…' his eyes slowly closed, as he fell into a peaceful slumber.
Rwet slowly awoke to small calling and a hand shaking his shoulder.
"et…rw…rwet…Rwet…RWET!" The violet-eyed man jumped up to see a smiling Kisara.
"Rwet!? Ok, finally! Common, were here. Get up," she chirped, smiling. Rwet sat up and looked out the window. They were under a drop-off area right in front of a more expensive lobby area. Rwet crawled out of the cab and stood ran out to in front of the building into the rain to stare up at the building.
"Wow…" he whispered in awe as he looked up into the rain. Kisara smiled as she saw happiness written all over his young face.
"Rwet!" she yelled. He turned his head down towards her. "Common, or your going to be soaked!" Rwet laughed to himself and ran back over to her. Kisara looked down at the boys wet matted hair and completely soaked clothing. Well…at least you could tell he was a boy now Kisara thought as she stared at his cloths. Seto came up behind Kisara and groaned.
"Rwet! Man, you soaked!" he said loudly. The other just giggled happily. Seto sighed again and turned towards the entrance. "Common, lets get inside before you get sick"
They all walked into the large elevator, Seto placing his coat around Rwet's shoulders. Rwet, finally feeling the effect of the cold rain, pulled the material tighter around his body and coughed. Kisara looked down at him.
"You really shouldn't had ran out in the rain like that. Your body isn't used to these cold temperatures yet either Rwet. There's a high chance you can get sick," she said sternly. Rwet sighed and nodded.
"I know, I know! Sorry…" he muttered the last part, looking at the wall. The couple exchanged glances and sighed. The elevator dinged, and the door opened. Seto and Kisara grabbed the large rolling suitcases, while Rwet snatched his duffel bag. Walking out of the elevator, Seto immediately turned left. Kisara and Rwet followed. Walking down the hallway, the soon came upon a wooden, polished door. Seto flipped out his keys and unlocked it. He sighed as entering the room.
"Ahh, it's good to be home!" he said, going straight to his and Kisara's room. Kisara followed as well. As on entering the room, Seto took his suitcase and threw it on the floor then plopped onto the bed. Kisara placed her suitcase on the bed and began to unpack it. Seto opened one eye to look at her.
"Kisara!! Common, just rest for now!" he said loudly. The woman sighed and placed her things back in then bag.
"Fine, fine Seto," she breathed, falling onto the bed as well. Rwet slowly walked into the room and glanced around.
"Um…where do you want me to put my stuff…" he asked quietly. Kisara sat up immediately.
"Oh, out in the living room. We have a futon too, so you can sleep there. It's just like a bed," she stood up and walked over to him. "Here, let me show you." Rwet shrugged and followed her out to where the couch was. Kisara was pulling off the cushions and throwing them on the floor. Then, grabbing a piece of cloth that was attached to it. She pulled. Dragging it out of it's resting spot; she folded out the futon. Rwet starred.
"There's a bed there…?" he asked. Kisara grinned.
"Yup! That's the wonders of a futon! Common, I'll get you a pillow. Sit down and see if your conformable," she told him will walking to the closet. Rwet placed his bag on a chair and sat down on it. Bouncing he grinned.
"It's bouncy!" he squeaked happily. Seto walked out on hearing that.
"Yes it is, but don't bounce to much or you might break it. Then where would you sleep!" he exclaimed, poking Rwet on the nose. The violet-eyed man slapped at his hand.
"Hands off!" he sneered. Seto patted his head.
"Sorry. Never again!" Rwet pouted and glared at Seto. The older one just laughed. Kisara came back with some pillows and blankets.
"Move, so I can get this all on!" she said loudly to the two. Both immediately stood up and moved out of the way. Kisara set the bed and turned to Rwet.
"Well, there you go!" she bellowed happily. "Now, I'm going to take a shower. You can take a nap if you want. Jetlag must be settling in soon." And at that, she turned around and walked into the bedroom. Rwet looked around.
"What time is it Seto?" he asked the taller man. Seto looked up at the clock on the coffee table.
"Bout 1 in the morning. You should sleep. Get on this time schedule here. I'm going to bed. G'night!" and at that, Seto walked over to his room. Right before he closed the door, he turned to Rwet.
"If you need anything, just call ok?" Rwet nodded. Seto grinned and gave him a thumb up sign and closed the door behind him. Rwet sighed.
'No matter how much I like them…they can take a while to just leave…' the boy thought, sitting on the bed.
"Well…now…I'm here in New York City…" he looked out the window that overlooked some of the bright buildings. "Where now…" he whispered to himself. Sighing, he kicked off his shoes, he lay back in the bed and closed his eyes. But then soon opened them again.
"Damn…I can't sleep…" Rwet sighed. He looked over out the window again.
'Shwt…' he thought. 'Where are you…you could be so close, but I don't even know it…' the boy sighed, and rolled to lie on his back. Closing his eyes again, he tried to go to sleep. Couldn't. He tried lying on his stomach. Still no good. Flopping on his back he stared at the ceiling. Why couldn't he fall asleep!? Rwet automatically rolled to his side and reached out along the sheets, his hands wanting to grasp something…but all they got was empty air. Rwet opened his eyes to see him staring at nothing. Tears forming in his eyes, Rwet grabbed on of the neglected pillows and hugged it tight, letting his tears fall, soaking the material.
"S-Shwt…" he whimpered, burring his face into the pillow. "W-where are you…" The young lover shut his eyes tight and clutched the pillow tighter. His eyes slowly opened again to be staring at still, empty space. Rwet, trying to calm down, slowly lessened his grip on the fluffy material. Slowly, he began to hum and slowly sing that one song.
'I dream of rai-ain…I dream of gardens in the desert sand. I wake in vai-ain, as love and time run through my hand!' Rwet shot off as singing out loud, to that song. It's melody calming his heart and harmony relaxing his soul. Slowly Rwet laid back onto the bed, falling into a peaceful slumber, and in his mind, he could hear his dark take up where he left off on their song sweet desert song.
"Sweet desert rose, this memory of hidden hearts and souls. This desert flower, this rare perfume is the sweet intoxication of love…sweet desert rose…"
(Next morning)
Kisara slowly walked out of her room. She looked over to see Rwet, hugging a pillow tight, signs that he was crying left all over the pillow and his cheeks. Kisara walked over quietly and placed the blanket over his shivering form.
"S-Shwt…" she faintly heard him whisper, clutching the material more; burring his face in it. Kisara felt her heart ace for this boy. He lost so very much…and now left alone. She sighed sadly. She turned on the broken one and walked into the kitchen. Turning on the coffee machine, she started pouring herself some cereal. Walking back into the living room, she saw that Rwet was actually awake. Sitting up and still hugging that pillow tightly. Kisara walked over to him and sad down on the edge of the fold out bed.
"Hey you…felling alright?" she asked. Rwet nodded, eyes dropping in sleepiness. Kisara smiled. "Well, I can tell you one thing. What you feeling now…that's jetlag!" Rwet moaned.
"How long…" he said tiredly. Kisara took a bit of her cereal.
"Last? For you maybe a couple of days. I'm already fine, because I travel so much." She patted his back. "Oh, it's fine Rwet, you just need some more sleep. Guess you got barley any last night huh?" The other nodded again and slowly fell to the side like a rock, still holding the pillow. Kisara chuckled at that. Then, she stood up and walked over to flip the TV on and watch the news. Seto walked in, hearing the TV on.
"Hey, good morning everyone!" he said. Kisara waved and Rwet just stared at the TV, dozing off. Seto chuckled.
"Looks like someone had a hard night," he said, laughing. Rwet grumbled, and placed the pillow over his head. Seto just laughed at this. The phone then started to ring, making him stop and go pick it up.
"Hello! Seto Kaiba speaking!" he chirped.
"Hi there Seto!" a woman chirped back. Seto grinned.
"Oh, hey Elan, whazup?" he asked, leaning on the couch. The other giggled.
"Not much, just was wondering when you were coming back to work! It seems there's a big project coming down!" Seto's smile faltered.
"…A project…?" The other said 'yes' at that.
"Yeah! The rumors around here are that it'll revive everything that was destroyed! Isn't this great!? They also say they found out who destroyed everything 20 years ago! God, I can't wait to get this all done! Everything might finally go back to normal!" Seto felt his heart start to sink.
"Nisa…this 'project'…please take no part in it." He heard the other gasp.
"But…Seto, why? What's wrong?" The other sighed. Kisara and Rwet were now looked at the man and the phone, wondering what was going on.
"Nisa…the government…this 'project' involves a actual person. There…we know what it is. The project." He could hear Elan gasp.
"But…a person? Seto, how could a person be involved in this!?" Seto sighed again.
"Not one…two, please listen-" but Seto was cut off and Rwet ran over and yanked the phone out of his hand.
"Stay away from him!!!" the boy screamed into the phone. "Don't you dare harm Shwt!!!" Kisara ran up and pulled Rwet back as Seto grabbed the phone again. Rwet was still screaming in the background in his olden language.
"Seto…what? Seto…who was that?" Seto sighed.
"The other part of the 'project' this little government has come up with. This man and the one the government hold hostage are them. They're the ones who created the shadows 20 years ago. But…" he trailed off, not really knowing how to explain it. Nisa gasped.
"There using a human…" she whispered. Seto coughed in confusion.
"What!? What are they doing!?" He asked loudly.
"They were making the chemical specialists make special insulin. No one knew why…they thought that the tops were just trying to do something with materials…but a human!?" Seto sighed.
"No…they're not human. Partly…but not fully. Elan, what did they make?" he asked quickly. The girl sighed.
"Well…I can't say exactly. But some were toxic…and others…oh man. Damn Seto…I didn't know…a man. The experiment is a man. How can this be? Seto, they were really taking a lot of stuff with this. Like…stuff they would use for animals!? Ya know what? I'm out! The project, I'm out!" Seto grinned.
"Thanks Elan…hey, do you think you can help us?" He asked hopefully. He could hear a shout from the other side of the line.
"Sure thing! This may cost me my job, but if there's lives at stake if their project works…I'm in Seto! You want me to come over?" Seto nodded and said yes.
"Yeah…we need to introduce you to a new friend of ours."
"Hmm…who?" She asked. Seto grinned again.
"The other piece of the project."
DMYY- Haha! Strange twist again eh? XD heh, I have a snow day today starts to laugh HAHA! XD anywho, please review! Please! :)