Chapter 7

It seemed like hours as Yami flew after the other two yamis who were enjoying themselves by leading their pharaoh on a wild goose chase. Yami was so upset that he almost flew into a tree causing the other two to laugh their heads off. If only there were more days like this where they could cause more pain and anguish upon the ruler of Egypt. Mist surrounded the forest as the cool droplets fell upon Yami's eyes causing him to blink and actually hit a tree. Luckily since he was an ancient spirit and could not feel any pain at the moment like he would if he chose to remain in his own body, he didn't feel any pain shoot through his stomach that would have normally made someone throw up after a few minutes of contact. Nothing was going to prevent him from catching the demented spirits and wring their necks until fatigue took its tow on him.

"I must find some other way to outsmart them. This is what they expect from me, but I won't play into their little game like they want me to do." Yami vanished into thin air and reappeared in front of Yami Malik and Yami Bakura who were quite amazed to say in the least.

"Hello guys. I believe I caught you; he snatched Yami Bakura's neck allowing more force from his fingers to constrict his airway. "Don't worry Yami Malik, you have not been forgotten. I have plenty of hatred to go around."

"Let go of him!" Yami Malik screamed and fought back like a furious animal.

"Not on your life. I'll teach you to show your blade at Kaiba's neck, Yami being the evil spirit he was sunk his fangs into Yami Bakura's neck while the thief screamed at the top of his lungs and snarled under his breath.

"I said let go of my dark love!" Yami Malik threw Ymai off his lover and protected him with his arms.

"Yami Malik, Yami Bakura winced "I'm fine. The pharaoh can not get me rid of me that easily," he crawled over to his ruler and pinned him on his back while he drew his mouth closer to Yami's neck and started to suck his blood.

"You should have never followed us Pharaoh! Yami Malik cackled "you fell right into our trap! You took the bait you fool!"

"What are you talking about? " Yami scooted back holding his neck with his right hand.

"We know you have the hots for Yugi and even Kaiba. We caused that deep ditch with a blast from our powers. Joey and Kaiba were supposed to fall in that very ditch," the thief made fun of the pharaoh as he shook the blood droplets from his hand.

"You planned this then. You were probably spying on all of us when we were having a picnic." Yami cursed himself for being so naïve and not aware of the yamis' actions.

"Now you're catching on! Who knew the Pharaoh would be so naïve. I never thought that Kaiba would actually deck Joey though. That was so cool," the psycho kneeled before his ruler and dragged his tongue across his neck.

"Get away from me!" Yami kicked them both in the face and ran off through the woods.

"That was too much fun. The pharaoh is running away like a baby!"

"Let him run. We'll follow him in our spirit forms. He will never expect it was." Yami Bakura grinned while they both dematerialized and vanished into the darkness.

             Yami sprinted as if the forest behind him was an enraging inferno ready to swallow him up. He hated to flee and not fight, but he was weakened by Yami Bakura's bite and the loss of blood did not help to the matter either. Neither the case, Yami knew he had been tricked and it ashamed him deeply. A ruler was not supposed to run away from battle. He was supposed to fight through any situation, but Yami did not have a choice in the matter. As he raced throughout the night, Kaiba and Joey had their hands full of calming Yugi down.

"Yami is gone! He shouldn't have chased after them. Why didn't you guys stop him," Yugi pounded on Joey's midriff, before he pounded on Kaiba's stomach because of the height difference.

"Yuge, Joey consoled him," Yami is kicking some serious butt now! It will be okay."

"Speak for yourself! I have no idea where Mokuba is ever since I fell into that hell hole and its night now. Not to mention, that I had a knife to my throat and I was completely helpless in the situation. Yugioh had to save me and I despise anyone's help," Kaiba rubbed his long fingers through his chest nut locks feeling for any cuts or scrapes.

"He held the knife by your throat, not your hair Kaiba" Joey shook his head and rubbed Yugi's back to keep him warm since the little light was freezing his butt off.

"I don't care, Kaiba snapped, "all I know is that my name is tarnished all because you Wheeler and your stupid friends had to provoke me to no end. You guys are as annoying as finger nails scraped on a chalk board."

"Well you're the one who punched me!" Joey rebutled

"Because you wouldn't shut up!"

"That's it, Joey stormed over towards the taller teen who was not amused, You! Me! Right here! Right now!"

"Please you're not worth my time; Kaiba smirked; "besides I'd crush you."

"Want to make a bet Rich boy!"

"What kind of bet puppy," Kaiba teased as Joey gritted his teeth.

"Who can last the longest while I pulverize you into next week?"

"What kind of lame bet is that Wheeler?" Kaiba scoffed and turned his head.

"What? Now you're insulting my ideas? You really are a jerk."

"Joey, Kaiba, don't fight please. It won't accomplish anything," Yugi attempted to hold Joey's arms back, but was failing because of his weak stature.

"Yuge, Kaiba is asking for it!" Joey tried to pull Yugi off him.  

"You couldn't hit me with your eyes closed. Besides, he added with a conniving gleam in his eyes, "What would your sister think?"

"She wouldn't have to see me mop the floor with ya!"

"You know what, you really are starting to get on my nerves Wheeler," Kaiba clenched his fist repeatedly in order to intimidate Joey before snatching him by his shirt.

"Then stop chatting and take some action already!"

"Don't mind if I do." Kaiba grinned while he raised his fist into the air and was about to bring Joey into a world of pain when he stopped abruptly and thought about his actions.

It was more like Yami's dramatic entrance from the bushes and loud ominous tone that froze him in his tracks.

"Kaiba! Don't you dare hurt Joey. What's wrong with you today?"

"Nothing what happened to you? " Kaiba answered with disdain as he dropped Joey to his feet.

"I was attacked by Yami Malik and Yami Bakura the ones who made that hole and planned this whole disaster," Yami limped towards Kaiba and fell at his feet.

"Yami!" Yugi screamed running over to his darker half who was lying on Kaiba's feet.

"Yugioh" Kaiba mouthed the words as he picked him up and sat him in his lap.

"Kaiba… I'm fine. I 'll heal myself with my ancient magic." Yami managed to do as he was looked over by his very friends.

"This is all my fault. If I hadn't been so stubborn and cruel Yugioh wouldn't be in this mess, he thought, forcing himself not to show any signs of emotion.

"It's not your fault Kaiba." Yami surprised him by reading his own thoughts while Yugi cried into his shirt.

"Yes it is," he mentally said facing his back towards him.

"Umm Kaiba, Joey rubbed the nape of his neck, I'm sorry about pissing you off again. I wasn't thinking as usual," he chuckled.

"What ever Wheeler, Kaiba answered without the slightest feel of emotion, "You're still going to help me clear my name. Right?"

"Yeah I said I would, but now we got to find the others."

"Before those two killers come back," Yugi helped his yami to his feet.

"Remember Yugi, I 'am one of those killers now, so don't insult yamis." Yami scolded him.

"Whatever, Kaiba interrupted, "we're wasting time. I got to find my brother before something happens to him."

"We will Kaiba. I would like to talk to you in private later though." Yami's remark struck an emotional cord wihin Kaiba's tough interior.

"What about? What did I do this time?" he asked roughly as he quickened his pace.

"You'll find out and you might actually like what I have to say about you, Yami hinted as he swung Yugi up on his shoulders and looked at Joey who had a confused expression.

"I highly doubt it," Kaiba outwardly replied even though within him his curiosity was starting to get the best of him.

I hope you guys liked this chapter. Sorry about the delay. What is Yami's secret and will Kaiba be able to control his temper once again? Guess you'll have to find out in the next chapter. More reviews and the faster the chapters will be come.

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