Author's Note: Yeah, I know that I haven't updated in ages. Sorry. Feel like shit. No really I do. I've had a bad time and I'm depressed. Nothing goes right. Feel free to Flame. No honestly. I think I deserve it.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own the YU-GI-OH! charecters. Nor the song "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias.
This is a Seto and Joey fic, so it will cotain yaoi.
Chapter 7: A Lovers' War.
Normal P.O.V
Joey lay on the bed, with his brunette Lover, fast asleep in his arms. It had been a couple of hours since the telephone call. That certain call, which had brought Joey and Seto, such grief and heartache. Seto especially, had been distraught, since it was his own brother, that was at risk and in danger.
Joey had tried his best, to calm his Lover down, and after a while of heartbreaking sobs he had finally fallen asleep.
Joey's P.O.V
I can't believe that any of this is happening. We were so happy...why doesn't anyone want us to be happy? After all the pain that we've been through, we just keep getting more and more.
I shift my position on the bed alittle, in an attempt to get Seto even closer to me. I don't ever want to let him go. Everything he had said about us living together before, had sounded perfect. It would be wonderful to have Serenity and Mokuba living with us, but Mokuba was in danger! We had to get him back. Seto would be heartbroken, if he ever lost Mokuba...and so would I. In the time that I've known him, I've come to love him, as I would Serenity. He's like a little brother to me.
We had to save him.
I knew Seto would do anything to save Mokuba, but I also knew that he wouldn't let me go to the place, where Gozuburo would be waiting for us. He didn't want me in any danger. He had told me this many times before, and he had also told me that he'd rather die, than have me in harms way. And that scares me so much.
I don't want him to die, especially for my sake. I don't care what he says, I'm going to go with him. I'm going to help me get Mokuba back. I will be there by his side, even in the worst of times. Isn't that what being in Love is all about? Being there, beside your Lover, through the good times and bad? Through pain and woe? Health and happiness?
(Would you dance? If I asked you to dance. Would you run? And never look back?)
Seto, you have to understand, that I can help you. I know you like to take charge and be in control of every situation...and I also know, that you do that for me, so I wouldn't be scared. So that I would feel that everything's taken care of, and that I wouldn't have to worry. Im so grateful for that, but you can't keep doing this. You have to let me take over. Im not as helpless as you think I am, Seto. Let me help you.
(Would you cry? If you saw me crying. Would you save my soul tonight?)
Together we can get Mokuba back, and finally live in peace and happiness. I don't want you to hurt. Ra knows how much pain you've already been through. You don't need anymore. You shouldn't have to go through anymore. I wish I could heal your pain, as easily as you heal mine. You've saved me in so many ways.
(Would you tremble? If I touched your lips. Or would you laugh? Oh please tell me this)
Every look, every caress, every kiss, from you, feels so sacred, so holy. It's as if you were the only one, who was ever meant to touch me. A touch from someone else would feel so empty. After everything that I have been through with my Father, all those beatings has given me, I felt that I was hollow, that I was dead, that I had nothing left to give...
(Or would you die now? For the one you love?)
...but Seto, with every kiss that you give me, it feels as if you are giving me life.With every soft caress of your lips, you give me a reason to live. Every breath I take, Seto? It's all for you. Without you, I wouldn't be able to live. I would die for you, Seto. As you would for me.
(Hold me in your arms tonight)
I wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life in your arms. To be side by side and hand in hand, not only through our time in this world together, but also in the life after. Together forever. That's how we should be. That's how we were meant to be.
(I can be your hero baby. I can kiss away your pain)
I can save you Seto. From all the terrible things that you've been through, I can still save you. I can heal you, and ease away all your pain and suffering. I can make you feel good.
(I will stand by you forever. You can take my breath away)
Seto, you're the angel in my life. I was living in darkness. In complete and utter dispair...and then you came. You came and lifted the dark veil of shadows I had, and you made my world bearable.Your love kept me whole. You have been by my side, even on my darkest of days. And I want you to know, Seto, that I will always be by yours, forever.
(Would you swear, that you'll always be mine?)
Your mine and I'm yours. And that's how it will always be. I remember the first time we made love. When we consumated our relantionship. It was then, that you had told me that I belonged to you. That I was yours to keep, and to love. You were so possesive, and yet so gentle at the same time. You wanted me so much, I could see it in your eyes. You knew I was scared, and you took things slowly, whilst being gentle with me as possible, despite your longing.
(Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?)
And I believe you, Seto. I used to think that nobody could ever love someone worthless, like me. But everytime you tell me that you love me, everytime that you give me a compliment, or tell me how much you need me...I believe you. I can see the truth, the sincerity in your eyes, when you say all those things, and I believe you.
(Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?)
I never thought that I'd feel so strongly for someone. I never thought, that I'd fall this much in love. And to be honest? I don't think I've ever stopped falling, from the moment I laid my eyes on you. Seto, I fall deeper in love with you, with each passing day, with each passing moment.
(I don't care...you're here tonight)
And you're here, Seto. You're with me. And I don't care what happens, I don't care how much heartache comes our way, because we will get through it together. I don't care, as long as you're with me, as long as you're by my side, there is nothing we can't do.
(I can be your Hero...)
I will do anything for you. I will help you save Mokuba. I don't care what you say. I will be your Hero.
Normal P.O.V
Thinking about all of this, the blonde fell asleep. He had made up his mind to help Seto, whether the brunette liked it or not.
It was such a pretty morning, the cloudless sky was a perfect blue, and the birds were singing merrily. But due to the events, that would unfold that day, it was too perfect a morning. At least in Seto's mind anyway. The brunette had woken up a while ago, and had gotten dressed as silently as possible. He didn't want to wake up Joey. He knew he had to get Mokuba back, from his step father as soon as possible, and he didn't want to take his Love with him.
Seto knew that Gozuburo was after something. After all, he had told Seto to bring the blonde with him. Who knew what the President of Kaiba Corp had planned. A thousand ideas ran through Seto's head, as he pulled on his navy blue trench coat. Gozuburo was capable of anything, and that was one of the reasons why Seto didn't want to take his Puppy with him. He wanted Joey to be safe, and he certainly wouldn't be, if he was anywhere near Gozuburo.
He would do this alone.
Leaving a quickly written note for Joey, Seto slipped out of the door, as quietly as possible. Seto didn't really have a plan in mind. All he really wanted to do was get Mokuba back. He didn't want to argue with Gozuburo, and he didn't want to fight. All he wanted was Mokuba, safe and sound. But he knew that it wouldn't be that easy. So, with a heavy heart, he made his way to the old warehouse.
Who knew what fate awaited him there.
Joey's P.O.V
I woke up to find Seto gone. Damnit, I must have overslept! I will not allow him to do this alone, he needs me. Damn him for not waking me up! Growling at my laziness, I hurridly got dressed. I had to get there before anything happened to him. I spotted a note, taped to the door, just as I was about to yank it open. It was in Seto's handwriting:
Pup, please, don't follow. Must get Mokuba back. You'll be safe here. Love you, Seto.
I run out of the door, as fast as I could. I knew where the warehouse was. It was situated in a desolate area, surrounded by smaller factories. I used to hang around that area alot, during my 'gang days'. I ran to the parking lot, to find that our car was gone. Seto had taken it. Not that I was suprised. I started running again. It wasn't too far away.
Hang on. Seto. I'm coming.
Normal P.O.V
Seto stopped the car and got out, looking around carefully as he did so. A huge, grey building stood looming, before him. Most of it's large windows were either cracked or broken, it looked as if it had been deserted for years. The alley in which he stood was empty, the floor littered with trash. He took a deep breath, and started walking towards the entrance. He was going to save Mokuab, no matter what.
Walking down a couple of steps, the brunette entered a large room. It had old, parts of machinary scattered around, a flight a stairs in a faraway corner, leading up to the floor above, old furniture and bit's of rubble. It was clear to see, that this place had been used by both, the homeless and street gangs.
The place seemed empty.
"Gozuburo!" Seto yelled. He wanted this done fast. He wanted to get Mokuba, and get out of here and back to his Puppy, as soon as he could. "Where the Hell are you?"
No answer. Seto was about to shout again, when he heard somebody laughing coldly. The sound was coming from the stairway.
Gozuburo desended down the stairs, slowly. "What's your rush, Seto?" He stopped halfway down and beckoned the brunette over. "Why don't you come on up? It's much more comfortable upstairs".
"Like Hell I will". Seto growled. "Give Mokuba back, right now!"
"If you want to see your bratty brother again, than you'll do as I say". Scowling, Gozuburo, turned back around and started climbing back up the narrow stairway. "Follow me".
Seto, began slowly moving towards the staircase, once having reached it, he looked up. Gozuburo had disapeared. Damn him. Cautiosly, he began climbing up, bracing himself for the worst. As he reached the top, he was suprised at what he saw. Gozuburo had been right. It was more comfortable.
The large room consisted of two old sofas, which sat facing each other, a small table, with two chairs that sat in one corner, there was even an old rug on the floor. It was trash free and suprisingly bright. The large, cracked windows let in a lot of light. The place seemed almost surreal. It was so different to the room downstairs. You would hardly expect something like this in an old warehouse. It kind of had almost a 'homely' feel to it.
Gozuburo sat on one of the sofas, amused at the look on Seto's face. "I take it, that you like this, Seto?" He asked, chuckling alittle.
"Hardly". Seto threw back. "Is this where you do all your wheelings and dealings? I must say, it's kind of cliqued".
"Well don't just stand there, sit down!" The elder man glared at Seto.
"I'm not planning on staying!" Seto shouted, taking a couple of steps into the room. "Now, where is Mokuba! You said he'd be here!"
"He's back at the mansion". Gozuburo replied, airly. "You can go collect him afterwards. First we have buisness to discuss".
Seto was quite suprised by this fact. Mokuba was safe? Than why would Gozuburo go through so much trouble to get him here? Why would he lie? Because he's a snake, that's why, Seto thought angrily. There has to be a catch.
Seto sat down, oppisite his step father. "Well?"
"From the time I adopted you, I set out to make you the best man for buisness, that I could. I trained you, educated you. I gave Mokuba all the toys, that he could want. I taught you to be the best you could be." Gozuburo smiled, coldly. "You'd make one Hell of a CEO, Seto. With you, Kaiba Corp could be on the top of the world."
Seto sat there, stunned. Was that a compliment?
"But what I won't have..." Gozuburo continued. "...Is someone who is gay, running my company, it's bad for buisness. If people ever found out, than it could harm Kaiba Corp. You understand that, Seto? I want you to drop that blonde, and never speak of him again".
"I don't want your company". Seto replied, through gritted teeth. "And there is no way in Hell, that I'm leaving Joey".
"It isn't acceptable, Seto!" Gozuburo said, raising his voice alittle. "Look around, you can't be in a relationship like that. People won't stand for it!"
"It isn't acceptable? It isn't acceptable! I'll make it acceptable, damn you!" Seto had bolted off the sofa, and was now clutching his step father's collar, tightly. He didn't think about what he was doing. He didn't notice the fact, that Gozuburo didn't seem at all disturbed, even though he was nearly being strangled.
"Who are you to tell me? Who are you to judge?" Seto tightened his grip, he was about to strangle the older man completely, untill he felt a blow to the side of his head, knocking him over sideways.
Seto shook his head, trying to get the throbbing pain, at the side of his face to cease. Who had hit him? Looking up, he was shocked at the sight of Mr. Wheeler, standing there, glaring down at him.
"Ya just like my good fer nothin' son". He spat. "So weak. All bark and no bite, eh?"
Gozuburo stood up, calmly adjusting his jacket. "If you won't listen to me, than I guess, I'll just have to beat some sense and respect into you, Seto".
Seto tried desperately to get back up on his feet, but Mr. Wheeler was holding him down, firmly by the shoulders. Gozuburo leaned forward, and dealt Seto a harsh slap. "You will do what I say, when I say." He ordered. "And if you don't listen to me, then I'll just have to...dispose of you, and start training your little brother instead".
Seto stared up in horror. No! He couldn't let them do that to Mokuba. His little brother was so young, so innocent. He wouldn't be able to survive everything, that Seto had to endure, over the years.
He could hear Joey's father, taunting him, claiming that he was dirty and unworthy. That he and Joey were just as weak as each other. Struggling to get back up, Seto struck out wildly, hearing a satisfying thud, as his fist hit Mr. Wheeler in the kidney.
"Ooof!" The man doubled over in pain, coughing and spluttering. Giving him a good kick, Seto turned around and grabbed a suprised Gozuburo by the throat, wrapping his long fingers around the elder man's neck.
"I'm going to say this once and only once." Seto growled, voice dangerously low. "You need to leave me alone. You need to let Mokuba go and leave me the fuck alone!"
Gozuburo began struggling helplessly, in Seto's vice like grip. Seto, however didn't let go. "I'm sick and tired of you. I don't want you in my life anymore. You got that? I don't want you, I don't want your stupid company and I don't want your money".
Gozuburo's face started to turn an inhuman shade, and arms waved about wildly, in a 'get this guy the fuck off of me' gesture. The brunette however, was merciless, and increased the pressure.
Seto couldn't think straight, couldn't hear his step father's gasps, couldn't see how close he came to almost killing Gozuburo. All he felt was his rage. Years and years of pain, anger, frustration and resentment.
Once more, Seto felt a blow to the side of his head. However, this one was much more sharper, than the last. Falling to the floor and clutching his head in pain, Seto looked up groggily, to see that Mr. Wheeler had struck him again...but this time, he had used the butt of a gun, and not his fist.
A gun? Seto was having problems even thinking straight. He watched Mr.Wheeler walk over to Gozuburo, who had recovered from his choking episode, and handed him the gun.
Smiling crudely, once more, Gozuburo pointed the weapon straight at Seto. "I tried...but you just won't listen. I'm afraid I have no choice".
Finger resting on the trigger, Gozuburo smirked. "Goodbye...Seto".
Seto watched in complete horror, as he saw the trigger, almost as if everything was in slow motion, being pulled.
"SETO!"
Gozuburo jumped and whirled around, facing the stairs, where the voice had come from. As did Mr. Wheeler. Momentarily forgetting, that he was about to shoot his stepson.
Seto was stunned. What just happened? He got saved that's what! Standing up shakily, he heard the sound of footsteps, coming up the stairway. And a few seconds later, he saw an out of breath blonde,
running towards him, his dark eyes filled with concern.
Seto's P.O.V
Puppy? Gods, is that really him?
He runs over to me, and wraps his arms around my waist in a tight, comforting hug. I gratefully return it, breathing in his scent. I had been so scared. I was afraid that, I'd never see him again. How did he find me? I gentley push him away, so that I can talk to him.
"Joey, what are you doing here?" I feel both horrified and happy, that my Puppy is with me. I've never been so glad to see him, and yet I fear for his safety. He should be far away as possible right now.
"I want to help, Seto". He replies. "It doesn't matter what happens, I will be by your side. Forever, no matter what".
"You shouldn't be here". I almost choke with emotion. I can't believe he actually came. He walked right into danger, just for...me.
I give him a quick kiss on the lips, and clutch him to my chest. "You shouldn't be here". I mumble, remembering the note, that I had left for him, telling him not to follow. Damn Pup, never did listen to me.
"Let me be you Hero". He whispers.
Normal P.O.V
Before Seto could ask him exactly what he meant, they were interuppted. Gozuburo and Mr. Wheeler had been standing there shocked at Joey's arrival, listening to the Lovers' conversation. Neither had said a word, until now.
"Shoulda known you'd come running over like a little bitch". Mr. Wheeler, sneered at his son.
Before Seto could object, Gozuburo stepped forward, still holding the gun. "I don't have anything against you". He said nochalantly, waving the gun at Joey. "Your Father can deal with you. He can beat the shit out of you, for all I care".
Gozuburo aimed the gun back at the brunette. "All I want is Seto".
"Wait! I'm not leaving! I don't care what you say". Joey shouted, grabbing Seto's arm, and clinging onto him, for all he was worth. "I Love him and I'm staying with him. No matter what happens."
Seto glared at his Pup. "What the Hell are you doing?" He hissed.
Joey smiled sweetly at him. "We're in this together, Seto."
Turning back to Gozuburo, Joey glared defiantly. "I'm not leaving. It doesn't matter what you say. I'm not leaving Seto."
"As you wish". Gozuburo smirked.
A single shot could be heard, echoing through the countless rooms and corridors of the old warehouse.
End of Chapter Seven.
Author's Note: Yeah, er, sorry for that! No matter what happens, one of those four dudes will die. It might take me a while to update, but I will do it. I have so much damned homework right now! This was a long chapter, and kinda hard to write, but I got there in the end. Oh, and in the meantime, if you want to read something else by me, then check out "Broken Angel". It's a Seto and Joey one shot, that I wrote a long time ago. Thanks for reading.
