I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I KNEW IT!!! I knew that my account would get deleted, if I posted back up, "The Dark Side Of The Moon". Uh-huh, and that's why, I posted it up, using ANOTHER account! So, if it did get deleted, then "Two Stand Alone" would be safe! And guess what? "The Dark Side Of The Moon" got deleted! And this fic is safe! And Im sooo glad, because re-posting is SUCH a pain in the ass!
Now, Im NOT giving up on "The Dark Side Of The Moon". Yep, If you still wanna read it, just let me know, either by e-mail, or just tell me so, on your review. And I will send it to you via e-mail. "Why does she keep yapping on about that fic?" you might ask. Well let me just say that, Im really proud of that fic....in a secretly sick sort of way! Yeah, I loved the way I conveyed poor Seto's messed up mind!
Now, enough ranting! I want to thank the people who reviewed! Thanks guys :- )
Kumori Sakusha formerly Saelbu and Macbeth's Mistress: It's really nice to know, that you guys have stuck by this fic, since Day 1. Thanks, it really means alot.
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This is a Seto and Joey fic, so it will contain yaoi.
Chapter Five: Unbroken Friendships.
Normal P.O.V
The brunette stood in the doorway, staring at the visitor, completely speechless. The tri-coloured haired boy, who stood before him, smiled uncertainly.
"Hi Kaiba, I thought that we could - " the smaller boy began, however he was interrupted, by the sound of a door being opened and closed.
Joey, who was now dressed in a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, walked over to stand behind Seto, curious to see who the visitor was. The blonde's dark eyes widened at the sight, that greeted him.
"Yugi?" Joey was stunned, delighted and cautious, all at the same time. Yugi's visit was definitely a surprise - and a good surprise! He was overjoyed to see his best friend, who he hadn't seen in a while, but he was also scared of what Yugi's reaction might be. The blonde still didn't know, how Yugi felt about his relationship with Seto.
"Joey, it's sooo good to finally see you again!" Yugi exclaimed, his large amethyst eyes, shining. The small boy, rushed past Seto and embraced Joey, in a big bear hug. Joey gratefully returned the hug, relieved, that Yugi wasn't acting any differently towards him.
Seto stood at the doorway, watching the two best friends. He wasn't too keen on Yugi, after all they were rivals, but he figured, that if Yugi made Joey so happy, then he'd be okay with it....but that still didn't mean that he, himself, should have to be chummy with Yugi. Seto smiled, at the sight before him, the blonde was turning a bright shade of red, due to the shortage of air. The smaller boy, had his arms wrapped tightly, around the blonde's waist.
"Ahhh, get off me, Yug. You're cuttin' of my air" Joey panted.
Yugi finally let go, and turned his attention towards the tall brunette, who was still standing at the doorway. "You have one smart brother". Yugi smiled.
Seto shut the front door. "Mokuba? What has he got do with - " Seto broke off, and is mind flashed back to the conversation, between Mokuba and himself.
"We're staying at the Redway Motel. It's on the outskirts of Domino, and it's really - WAIT! You're not planning on visiting me are you?" Seto asked, very sharply. "Mokuba, it's too dangerous, you could get in a lot of - "
"No, Seto" Mokuba interuppted. He smirked mischievously, something Seto couldn't see over the phone, before innocently adding "Im not planning on visiting you".
Seto sighed, a little relieved, that he didn't have to convince the over excitable and oh so hyper boy, to change his mind. But the brunette had failed to notice one thing - the fact that Mokuba had emphasized, the words "Im not".
"Mokuba? Did he - " Seto began.
"Yup!" Yugi replied cheerfully, cutting him off. "It was all Mokuba's idea! He thought that we all needed to talk. Mokuba told me, that you think the reason why we have been avoiding you, is because....well because you're both gay and....involved with each other. But you have to know, that's not the reason!"
"Oh? Then what is it?" Seto replied, through gritted teeth, he could feel his anger rising, at the thought of Yugi, turning his back on Joey, and just for being gay!
"Please, just give us a chance to explain!" Yugi cried.
"Er....us?" Joey asked, placing his hand on Yugi's shoulder, trying to comfort the smaller boy.
"Yeah" Yugi turned towards his best friend. "The others are just parking the car, they'll be here in a minute or so. We can all talk then".
Seto's P.O.V
I groaned inwardly, at that piece of information. The others? Having Yugi here was bad enough.... Now I have to deal with them too. And Tea....she was Yugi's friend. She'd be here too. Oh, Ra, help me....
I look towards my Puppy, he was sitting on the bed, with Yugi, talking about the latest Duel Monsters cards. He looks so happy. I know, that he's probably thinking that there is a good reason, for Yugi and the others, avoiding him....but what could that be? I doubt there is a good reason. So why is Yugi here?
I was about to sit down, when I heard a knock on the door. I sigh, opening the door. There before me, are the rest of the 'gang'. They nod and say a quick 'Hi'. I force myself to smile, and let them in. Tristan and Ryou and.... Wait a minute, where's Tea?
Joey jumps up, at the visitors, hugging and greeting them, excitedly. I shut the door, and curiosity gets the better of me.
"Where's er, Tea?" I ask.
"She's at home....she broke her ankle." Tristan answered, sitting himself down on the chair, near the table.
I tried to suppress a smile. It was NOT funny! "How?" I asked. To be honest, I didn't really care. She wasn't exactly my favourite person.
"Have you told them yet, Yugi?" Ryou asked. He was sitting on the floor, leaning his back on the side of the bed.
"No" Yugi replied. "I though that we should all be here, first".
"Tell us what?" I ask, getting slightly irritated.
"The reason, that we didn't contact you, was because we couldn't...." Ryou started off.
"Yeah, er, Joey's Dad, and Mr. Kaiba, they told us we couldn't see you. Either of you...." Tristan carried on.
"What?! Gozuburo said that?" I nearly shouted. So THAT was the reason! They must had been threatened, in some way.
"Mr. Kaiba, said that he'd have my Grand Pa's store destroyed, if I was to go near Joey" Yugi was almost in tears. "Joey's my best friend, Kaiba, my best friend! Don't you think, that I wanted to see him? I wanted to be there for him, I really did but...."
"It's okay". Joey whispers, giving the smaller boy another hug.
I may not like Yugi, and he bugs the Hell out of me sometimes, but just then, I felt sorry for the boy. He really did look miserable.
"Yeah, it's okay" I tell him, keeping my voice soft. "You had no choice, Yugi. It's not your fault".
He nodds, and gives me a weak smile. Joey smiles too, probably glad, that I didn't blow up at Yugi, or something. I turn towards Tristan. "And what's your story?" I ask him wearily.
"Mr. Kaiba said that he'd have my Dad fired, from his job, even though he doesn't even work at Kaiba Corp....and then he told me, that he'd get Joey's Dad, to set our house on fire.... and we don't have much money...."
I was speechless. I may not like these guys, but they didn't deserve to be threatened like this, and all because of their friendship! I was angry, not at Joey's friends anymore, but at Joey's Father....and of course, Gozuburo! I saw the look, in my Pup's eyes. He was mad too.
"Ryou, what about you, man?" Joey asks, trying to keep his voice calm.
"He threatened my Father, you know, with business stuff". The white haired boy answered softly, in his British accent. "Im sorry, Joey".
Joey nodded and smiled. "It's okay, wasn't your fault, Ryou".
"And what about Tea?" I ask, dreading the answer.
As soon as the question leaves my mouth, Yugi bursts out crying. Joey tries his best to comfort him, and Ryou shakes his head sadly.
"Mr. Kaiba threatened her too. He told her, that he'd make sure, she wasn't going to be excepted into any of the dance schools, that she's been dying to get into. She wouldn't listen to him....so he got....he got, Mr. Wheeler to....take care of her...."Tristan said quietly.
Joey shot up from the bed. "Take care of her? Take care of her? What do you mean by that, Tristan? What did he do?"
"He assaulted her....that's how she broke her ankle, he must have pushed her...." Ryou nearly whispered. He got up from the floor, and walked over towards Joey, and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Joey, I - "
But Joey wouldn't listen. "I can't believe he did that....that monster! I can't believe that he would...." He stopped, breaking down into sobs.
I quickly walk over, and put my arms around him, trying to comfort him. "Poor Tea", I hear him whisper. Yes, poor Tea. I never really liked her, but no one deserved that. All those friendship speeches....she must have really valued her friends. After a few minutes of running my hand, up and down his back, I give my Pup, a quick kiss on the forehead, before I sit him down, back onto the bed.
Yugi, immediately puts his arm, around Joey's shoulders. I smile, Yugi must really care for him. They all must care for him. Why else would they risk it? Why else would they come to see him? I offer the company, drinks and snacks. They decline. I think it's really strange for them, to see me be so nice, for a change. They took the time, and the risk, to see Joey, it's the least I could do.
"It must have been a long ride. You should all eat something". I look at Yugi. "You look really pale Yugi, people might mistake you for a ghost or something".
Yugi stares at me, then bursts into a fit of giggles, soon he's joined in by Ryou and Tristan. I don't think anyone of them, expected me, to make a joke....especially a silly joke. I see my Pup, smiling at me, obviously glad, that I was getting along with his friends.
Yugi nodds. "Thanks, Kaiba".
Tristan says the same, and Ryou offers to help me in the kitchen.
Yugi's P.O.V
I sit next to Joey, as we wait for Kaiba and Ryou, to finish in the kitchen. He's trembling a little, and Im trying my best to make him laugh. It's all been sooo horrible. I care about him alot, he's my best friend. If Joey's happy with Kaiba, then Im happy for him. I've never seen this side to Kaiba before. He seems to be very open and gentle with Joey. It's clear, that he Loves him. And he's trying his best, to be civil to us. I almost had a heat attack, when he made that joke! Yes, I think they make a very good couple. Im happy for him. Im happy for both of them.
Ryou's P.O.V
Im helping Kaiba, make the sandwiches. He makes polite conversation, and Im actually enjoying his company. He seems so different. He's changed....and I think it's for the better. It was a shock, when I first heard that they were together, because they're total opposites....but they fit together. I think Joey's made him more open, he's been a good influence on Kaiba. Im happy for them. When we finished, making the sandwiches, we poured the drinks out, into the glasses, and took the whole lot back, into the main room.
Tristan's P.O.V
Wow, this is new! We're all in the same room, including Kaiba! Talking and eating, we've not hung out with Joey for....ages! It's good to see him again. I must admit, that I was pretty pissed off, when I heard about Joey and Kaiba getting together. I don't like that guy....but seeing them together....I don't know, they seem happy together. And if my pal's happy, then Im happy....and I suppose, Kaiba's not that bad!
Joey's P.O.V
I can't believe, all the things I've heard! How can anyone do, such awful things? Poor Tea, poor everybody. Im sooo glad to see them again, especially Yugi! Im so glad that Seto's being nice to them. It's so good, to be hanging out like this. I've missed it alot! Im content for now, I guess....I've got my friends, and my boyfriend with me, and it feels wonderful to be all together, in peace, without any arguments and fights. I can't seem to forget that awful nightmare I had, though. Was it a warning? Could I have seen this coming? Could I have stopped it?
Seto's P.O.V
This is surprisingly nice. I never realized how nice these people actually were. Tristan's okay, Yugi's sweet, especially when it comes to Joey, and Ryou's pretty cool. He's into the same Literature, as I am. My Pup looks happy, and really, that's all that matters.
Normal P.O.V
After a couple of hours, of eating, talking and generally hanging out, and enjoying each other's company, Tristan rose up from his seat.
"We better get going guys, I promised my Dad, that I'd have his car back by 4:30". He said.
Ryou nodded, and walked over to Joey. "It was really nice, seeing you again, Joe". He said, whilst hugging the blonde.
Joey smiled, returning the hug. "You too, Ryou. I had an awesome time".
Ryou nodded, and made his way over to Seto, and shook his hand. "Take care, Kaiba". He said, politely. Seto smiled at him. "Thanks."
Tristan too, gave Joey a hug. "Thanks for coming, Tris' " The blonde smiled.
Tristan gave Joey, a playful punch on the shoulder, and made his way to the door, whilst giving Kaiba a nod. "Hey, Yugi, are you coming?" He asked the tri-coloured haired boy.
Yugi nodded. "Yeah, Tristan, I'll be right there. Why don't you go and start the car?"
Tristan nodded, and walked out of the room, with Ryou.
When they had gone, Yugi turned towards Joey. Suddenly a strange glow, was visible, all around Yugi's millennium puzzle. There was a flash of gold light. And Yugi, he was not who he seemed. The ancient spirit of the millennium puzzle had taken over. Yugi's once amethyst eyes, were now crimson. He had gained height, and his voice was was deeper, and commanded obedience.
"Joey, I want you to know, that Yugi cares about you....and so do I. We will always be there for you. Don't ever forget that". Yammi said, solemnly. He then turned towards Seto. "And Kaiba, I want you to know, that I'll be there....should you need my help".
Seto nodded. He didn't really like Yammi, but since the spirit was being civil....well, he could, at least, act the same way. "I'll remember that, Yammi". He said. After a moment, he added, "Thanks".
Yammi nodded, and gave them a rare smile. Then there was another flash....and Yugi was back. He grabbed Joey, in another big hug. "I'll miss you, Joey. Take care, and promise me, that you'll keep in touch?" He begged. "You're my best friend....and I Love you....you're like my brother".
The blonde smiled, at the emotion in his smaller friend's voice. "Of course, Yug. I'll keep in touch....somehow. You mean the world to me, and we're the best of friends. I Love ya too, man".
Yugi nodded, letting go of the blonde. He turned towards Seto, with tears in his eyes. The tri-coloured haired boy, stood facing the brunette for a couple of moments.
Then in a flash, the smaller boy had his arms wrapped tightly, around Seto's waist. Seto gasped at the sudden contact. He'd only ever, been hugged by either Mokuba, and Joey, in his entire life. So having, Yugi, of all people, give him a massive big hug, was definitely uncomfortable, not to mention awkward.
Seto stood there, staring helplessly at Joey, with a "What the Hell do I do?" look, upon his face, while Joey stood there, trying desperately, not to laugh at the situation that his Lover was in.
Seto awkwardly patted Yugi's back several times, feeling a little embarrassed. Yugi pulled away, and smiled at Seto. "Bye Kaiba". He whispered. "Take care".
"You too, Yugi". Seto grudgingly smiled at his small rival.
Yugi nodded, after giving both the Lovers a quick, goofy grin, he slipped out of the door - and unbeknown to Seto and Joey - out of their lives, forever.
After the door had closed shut, Seto turned around to face Joey. "Well". The brunette smirked. "How about that?"
End Of Chapter Five.
Author's Note: Well, how about that? Yeah, I know that I didn't have a "theme song" for this chapter....but I couldn't find one, that would fit! I kinda wanted to get the whole "Joey's friends thing" out of the way! See? They still Love him. They're not that mean! And wasn't it cute, when Yugi hugged Seto?! I think Seto almost had a heart attack or something! Anyway, the next chappie, has a little bit of Mokie in it! Until next time, folks!
See ya, later! :-)
