I don't own YuGiOh. I own the Don Lacey and the Graham family along with the Spider Mafia. Steal them and die.

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Chapter 9

Seto's POV

"I still say Graham doesn't have it," I said checking one of the rooms' closets. As of now, I didn't care if I was making a mess. The sooner I get the Emerald Heart the sooner I get back home and I can go to work.

"Would you shut up, you incompetent fool! All you have been doing is bitching about how he doesn't have it. We haven't even search the whole damn place," she hissed at me while looking under the bed.

"Funny, didn't I help you not to trigger the alarms?" I said giving up on searching the closet.

She looked at me with fists on each of her side, "listen here. You know that I'm fully capable of getting past on all of those lasers."

"If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have gotten inside the house to begin with!" His voice started rising from the whisper.

"Let's not raise our voices. We can't give ourselves away now," she sighed. As much as I didn't want to admit it, she was right. If we kept on arguing whoever is inside would find out we're here. "The first floor doesn't have the emerald. We got to check the rest of the four other floors." She said as she went back to the main hall going to, what I'm guessing, was the main stairs.

My watch caught my attention, and to my amazement it was already two in the morning. We were about to go upstairs when the lights turned on. She was the first to turn around, and I followed her suit. A bald man, which I presumed was Graham, that had a thin white beard, and dressed in his pajamas and a robe. "Oh! We have visitors, how delighted I am to meet you… I believe you're looking for this," his British accent rang while holding up a big emerald that was shaped like a heart. Quickly taking a glance at the hag as she had her eyes widened. "Is that you, Lucy? I can tell, your green eyes are radiant even with all those black clothing..." He let a little silence to bring anticipation in the room. "... It has been long since you've graced your presence here. I see that your father still has you doing his dirty work," he smirked and started to play with the emerald with both hands. His voice was quite annoying, it reminded me too much of Pegasus… Too snobby and arrogant for his own good.

"Graham, you have something that belongs to the Spider Mafia, I think you should give back nicely… Before anything inconvenient happens," Onyx snarled. The look in her eyes were more dangerous than what she gives me. But that didn't mean anything.

The man laugh echoed around the halls as he started tossing the emerald. My eyes were on it, trying to calculate how I can get it. So I can get out of this hell hole. "Lucy, you grew a temper since Adam died," a voice came out of the shadows. "And you got yourself a boyfriend. Are you going to let him die, as well?" The voice added, my eyes shifted to a lean figure that looked a little like the man in the robe. He stood by the old man.

"You act as if I wanted him dead, Michelangelo. How could-" Onyx said. The two men were feeding off her weak side, making her into pudding. "- I had enough of this nonsense!" I yelled, diving for the emerald while it was airborne.

Success! The emerald was in my hand! But soon a gun was in my face as I collided with the floor. "Drop it!" The younger man said, standing over me. A smirk reached my face. "If you know what's good for you, you would wipe that smile off your face," he threatened me as he saw my features change in my mask. As he took the safety off and I took that as my chance kick his leg making him fall. Quickly getting up and kicking his gun across the marble floor.

Onyx soon grabbed her gun and pointed it at the old man's head. The emerald was still in my hand. She looked at him, smiling. "You can think what you want, I did not kill Adam. I know you want your revenge, but stealing the only thing I have left of my mother is a new low for you," she continued. I saw the younger man reaching for the gun, but I wouldn't let that happen. Stomping on his hand until I heard some crunch noises. His other arm reached my leg giving it a good punch. A wave a pain shot through my leg, but I wasn't going to show it... Not by a long run. He just made me apply more pressure to his hand. Something came over me. I was enjoying seeing this man struggle against my hand. It gave me a sense of power, more than at work.

"I think we'll leave, now. But just to show that there was no hard feelings…" she trailed off and shot his leg. The man toppled in pain. However his son had different plans as he slipped out of my foot, went for a decorative sword on the wall and started to try to hit Onyx. She was too quick for him and did a few back hand springs. Soon I remember the gun that she put on one of my holsters. Knowing her gymnastic moves couldn't save her from the blade, I just had to save her. The gun was heavy but I held it up and started to shoot at him. Surprisingly, I had good aim when I shot him on the shoulder, after the third attempt. I turned to Onyx, who had a familiar smirk on her face hidden underneath her mask. "You almost hit me, but didn't do so… I'm almost proud. Almost." Taking that as a cue to leave, I started going back to the room we entered in. The ropes were still there. Good, at least those numbskulls were stupid enough for us to still have a means of getting out. I heard Onyx's footsteps behind me. "You got the emerald?"

"Who do you think I am? Joey?" I asked showing her the emerald as she gave a chuckle. We climbed out of the house to be greeted with the cool wind. She soon went and grabbed the grapple and set the rope so we could climb down the house. Approaching my motorcycle, that wasn't scratched, much to my relief. She started to get on the bike, but I had to stop her. Pulling her slender waist and threw her off. Almost making me laugh as she hit the ground. "I'm driving," I said as I went to the driver's seat and put on the helmet.

She started to take off her mask, her hair falling and matching the dark night. Somehow, her eyes glowed with the blackness around. Once again her hair was concealed by the helmet. "Might as well, you know the way home," she said as she got on and put her arms around my waist. With that, I roared the bike to life and drove home. The streets once again started to go to a blue as I reached my house.

Everything was so silent in the garage. She got off the bike and went to the door, that let you in the house. Her green eyes looked at me, expecting something. I took out the heart shaped emerald. How can such a foolish thing like a green rock cause so much trouble? Her hand snatched it away from me and put it in her leather bag. "Mission complete," I heard her faint voice say as she was examining it.I got off the bike, feeling drowsy. Tonight and all the other nights I stayed awake to finish work seemed to be catching up to me. Looking down on my watch, it was almost five in the morning. The next thing I knew it, I was in the living room before I slipped into blackness.

Lucy's POV

The morning light seemed to wake me up. But I didn't feel like it, the warmth was still inviting me to continue sleeping. However, something on top of me stirred. Horror seemed to overwhelm me as I noticed what… Or shall I say whom was on top of me… Between my legs? There he was, Seto Kaiba, the egotistical bastard that I was married to. I couldn't help but look at his face. It seemed very peaceful, positively not the face that I see everyday. His sleeping form was on top of me. I narrowed it down to two options. Wake him up and let him be pissed off at me. Or play that I'm asleep and let him wake up on his own. I didn't have time to make my decision as I saw Mokuba coming down the stairs. "Hey guys, what are you doing sleeping on the couch?"

Kaiba stirred and saw me under him. A nervous laugh escaped my lips. He quickly got off of me while he was rubbing his temples. "Morning, sunshine!" I said with faux enthusiasm.

"What happened?" He asked.

"That's what I like to know. And why are you guys all dressed in black?" Mokuba said as he crossed his arms. I silently felt grateful that he didn't noticed the guns and holsters. I guess he's too innocent for that kind of stuff.

It finally dawned to Kaiba what happened last night as he looked at one of the bags the coffee table. He looked at Mokuba, "go get your stuff for school, Mokuba." His little brother nodded and headed for his room, he then looked at me.

"By the way, Kaiba. This morning never happened."

"Hmm, most girls would die to be in the position you were in," he said smugly putting a hand on his chin.

My eyes brows furrowed, this guy never gives up with his over inflated ego. "Well this girl has to be in this kind of position because she practically at gun point."

He moved closer to me, strategically putting a hand on my waist. I concluded that I didn't like the feeling as he pulled me closer . Putting his lips over my ear, "I know you want me."

His hot breath tickled my ear, which reminded me of all the sweet whispers of Adam. I cleared my head and glared at him. "You were misinformed."

"Does the words 'I'm going to stay faithful' mean anything to you?" He enjoyed the look in my eyes as shock swam in them. I also felt uncomfortable in this kind of situation. His face near mine as he put a smug smirk. "Yes, I wasn't expecting you to do what you did. Looks like the pickpocket has a conscience."

I looked into his sapphire orbs trying to search for an answer. "You were watching?"

"Yes, you almost gain my respect… Almost…" The lingering silence stayed between us. I felt his even breaths on my lips. I moved back to gain some space as he changed the subject. "Your father wants that piece of shit in the morning," he stated.

"Thanks Captain Obvious, but I already knew that. I'm guessing Daddy dearest is going to meet us over at school. I mean, where else do we go in the mornings?" I wondered out loud, heading to my room. His warm hands got to my arm, his long fingers coiled tightening the grip. I looked at him and perceived his demanding eyes.

"Let this be the last time I go on some kind of wild goose chase for your father," he said to me pointing his finger in my face.

I looked at him, not knowing what to say. Anger seemed to dwell in my chest, it had to be released. "You think I wanted you coming with me? You slowed me down! I work alone!" My voice started yelling. I made him release his hold from my arm and grunted.

"If it weren't for me, the guy's son would of shot you down!" His voice started to rise.

"Like you care!" I yelled back sarcastically.

"If you would of showed up dead, your father would make sure I would follow the suit." Those blue eyes narrowed at me.

"You forget that I am trained, I can practically dodge bullets," I shot back. How dare he question my abilities! Doesn't he know that out of all the people in the mafia, Daddy trusts me the most? And not because of our blood relations.

He smirked and crossed his arm. If I didn't know any better I would of thought he started to chuckle. "If it weren't for me, you would of let your emotions get in the way."

I didn't know what he was talking about. Funny, I don't remember going to an emotional frenzy except when I entered Adam's room. "What do you mean?" I asked him. Honestly not knowing what he was talking about.

"When the old man saw us? Perhaps you forgot, the two men talking about Adam. If it weren't for me, you would of never gotten the emerald. Some thief you are," he said going into his room. I did the same in deep thought.

While putting my uniform on, my thoughts went to the night before. I remembered that Kaiba was the one responsible for getting the emerald. So maybe he wasn't slowing me down, but I would of gotten it either way. I shook my head and vowed that I would never let emotions get the best of me when I'm on a mission. "Good thing I had the human ice cube with me," I thought to myself. Putting the pink jacket on, I then went to my door and got out. I made my way to the bathroom and did the morning routine, while thoughts of last night crept inside my head again. At first, I tried to dismiss it but that didn't stop. Then I just focused more on getting on school on time.

My muscles were a bit sore. "Probably from climbing the rope," I thought to myself once again as I entered the kitchen. Mokuba and Kaiba were seated at the table. "Morning, everyone." I received a greeting from a happy Mokuba and a grunt from his older brother. I sat down in a chair across from Mokuba and started to talk to him. It was so cute on how he would animatedly talk about his upcoming tests or a new experience he had encountered in his school. Soon it was time for school and we all piled up in the limo. I decided to check if I had the emerald in my bag and saw the heart shaped rock was still there. "Mission complete," I thought to myself closing the bag.

Seto's POV

Sleep was one thing that I wanted to do more than anything in the world right now. Unfortunately, that wasn't an option. As the limo stopped all of us got our bags and got out. "Mokuba, you go ahead and get to class," I ordered as he had a confused look on his face.

"Why? You always walk me to class, Seto."

I thought about something reasonable to say, "you need to learn how to get along without me." It almost sounded like a question than an actual reason.

He crossed his arms and looked at me. "I already know how to get along without you. I just like your company." His eyes looked at us… Studying us. "You guys have been acting weird since the morning."

I felt a tug on my sleeve and saw Onyx. "What do you want?" She subtly pointed to some gentlemen that were standing near her father. I turned to my little brother, trying to think of something believable for him.

"He'll make it up to you," Onyx quickly said. At least she was good for making excuses. Mokuba looked doubtful but soon went on to class without me. She put slipped her hand in mine and laced our fingers with one another. I already got used to it whenever we were around her father. It was like a communication that no one knew except for us. Giving us an unknown advantage. We approached Don Lacey and his men around a nearby tree. "Daddy," she said and acknowledged the others' existence with a curt nod. She was angry at them, I could tell as how she tightened her grip while approaching them.

"Hello, Onyx. Do you have the bounty?" Her eyes narrowed to slits as she got it from her bag. I saw the emerald was bigger and brighter than I remember when she gave it to Don Lacey. "Good, I see you two made a great team."

His smile was smug. I squeezed her hand to tell her that I didn't like his crap. "I'm not going through this again. I have a company to run, and I'm not going to stand for your foolishness."

Don Lacey started to chuckle and shake his head. "I'll see you in the Christmas party. And you better be there," he said as he pulled a knife and walked away with the rest of the men following him.

For a while, we just stood there. I think it was fatigue that was still in us. She took her hand back, looking as if she might cry. "Daddy is such a jerk."

"And yet you still work for him," I mentioned while looking at her. She was so stupid. Why can't she just walk away? She said she was a sniper, why doesn't she kill him?

"Kaiba, I don't expect you to understand," she shook her head.

"Of course I understand, you fool! He uses you," the truth hurts. But it had to be said. I almost felt pity for her. Almost. Don Lacey was blindly leading her. Deceiving her. And she only believed him because he was her father. She went ahead and started to go to class without me.

Lucy's POV

The whole entire time I was in school, all I thought was what happened the night before. It seemed… Useless. What Kaiba had said played in my head over and over. Daddy does use me. I only allow that because I don't want to get killed. For some reason, I kept receiving looks from Bakura. Suddenly, I remembered the rehearsal… An unsuspected thought came floating in my head, his lips were soft. And the kiss felt as if it was laced with evilness. I always had a thing for the darker things in life. Judging from his quiet attitude, glares, and split personality changes... He would make a great thief. The fact of him being a thief sort of turned me on. "No, that's cheating. I can't do that… I wish I wasn't married," I thought wistfully. Lunch came slowly, it was some time to eat and some time to sleep. Last night didn't offer me any kind of sleep. Maybe just an hour or two, but Kaiba was on top of me and that was really… Weird. I started thinking about getting some sleep while we were in the lunch line. "Hey Onyx. Are you feeling alright?" A happy voice came from behind me. I looked down, thinking that there was only one person who would have a voice that annoying.

"Hey Yugi, I'm good. Just a bit sleepy," I couldn't be rude. I mean, he was only trying to look out for me after all. Hardly anyone does that for me.

That comment automatically sent the boy blushing and stuttering. "Well…"

"… I was doing homework. And I dreamt of numbers were attacking me." Lying would be the only way of getting us both out of this embarrassing situation.

He laughed, much to both our relief. "I remember Joey having a dream about that when he fell asleep on top of a math book."

"Listen, thanks for caring," I said with sincerity while getting my lunch.

He smiled saying, "your welcome. Anytime you and Kaiba want to hang out with me and my friends you guys are more than welcome to."

"I'll keep that in mind," I said to him and went to the usual table. Kaiba was eating, barely keeping his eyes open. Setting my tray next to him kept him from making his sandwich his new pillow. "I see your mind is set on sleeping." He did nothing more than finish his sandwich, grunt and putting his head down on his crossed arms. Soon he was asleep and leaning on me. I wished I could of done what he did to me saying that I was his wife not a leaning post. But sleep came over me as my eyes started to close.

Seto's POV

The bell ringing tore me from the sleep that I really needed. Also black hair was something I saw. "Mokuba, get your hair off me," I mumbled as I started getting up.

The black thing started stirring. "I'm not Mokuba," Onyx's voice rang. She started getting up with me. "And I think we should be getting into class," she said as she pulled my sleeve and going to our next class. I hated the fact that she had the same advanced classes as me. I saw her fall asleep in some of the lectures. Thankfully, classes seemed to pass by quickly. Before I knew it, I was in my room. Probably must of staggered in there. Finally I collapsed on my bed, giving in to my body's needs.

After a while of sleeping, I went to see my mail. A bright red letter stuck out, it has been in my inbox for days but I didn't bother checking it. Curiosity seemed to get the best of me as I opened the letter. Soon irritation seemed to plague my mood as I read the following:

Kaiba boy, it's been a long time since we last seen each other. Since Industrial Illusions has some business ties with Kaiba Corp. you must come to a ball that is being held in my castle. It's a small celebration of the some what merge that our companies has done. You know, since your dueling disks bring my children to life. You should come, there is a lot of business opportunities that you could take advantage of. We could probably duel, not for souls. Just for some fun and you could probably earn your dignity back. Maybe you could bring a girlfriend… That is, if you have a social life outside your office.

Yours Truly, Pegasus.

Information about when and where (which was obvious where.) the party was being held were at the bottom of the letter. I crumbled the paper, compensating if I should go or not. Buisness opportunities? Please, I have everything I want. I already got one of the biggest out of the way. The thought of beating Pegasus was very tempting. That was what makes me want to go even more. I know that it wouldn't be a problem getting there, even if it is this weekend. It is Giving some more thought to it, I decided to go. I'll erase that smirk that he usually has on his face. Getting up and giving a look at the clock. There was still time so I can work a little.