Shadows of the Night

By: Setalina Muro

Chapter 7

optimistic girl94 hahaha so glad you liked it. Now here is the chapter you should really love (well the end of this and the next two).

Setine But I don't wanna ride the treadmill!!! You'll pay! You'll all pay! And by the last chapter, you'll be soooorry. Lol I go as fast as my poor whittle fingers can type.

kikoken yeah that probably would have sounded better. I love Mythology. I am the only person in my oblivious English class that can properly interpret "The Oddesy" (hate the book). lol

Seto'swhiterose88 thanks. Heehee. Yeah I decided that the flashbacks are gonna play an important role in the story. They have a specific purpose too I swear lol. Maya was like everyone else. She was scared of Seto Kaiba and thought he was a heartless bastard. Heh heh My friend had a heart attack when I read that to her.

Frosty Vermilion Petals Yeah lol I got more compliments on that line. Lol. Hey didn't you tell me that your patient ratio was good? You are so fired. Lol

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"Mr. Mouto, where is your witness?"

Yugi bowed his head, his violet eyes angrily glaring at the floor. "I don't know, Your Honor," he said quietly.

"Mr. Mouto, this trial will commence with or without your witness. Miss Boucher, your opening statement, please."

Jade stood up, her green eyes gleaming as a superior smirk spread over her face. "So sorry about the unreliable witnesses, Mr. Mouto," she said.

Yugi could tell what she really meant by the comment. 'Get ready to loose, Mouto, 'cause you've never dealt with anyone like me before.'

He nodded curtly in return. "They will come." A direct challenge.

Jade's eyes narrowed and she laughed softly before turning to the jury confidently. She was the best lawyer in Domino and she knew it. Jade Boucher had never lost a case. And this wasn't going to be any different.

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury," she began. "I'll make my point quickly. We are here to reinstate the just punishment laid on Mr. Wheeler's head. 'Why?' You ask. This man, this simple, oblivious fool, took the life of an innocent man, leaving those who loved him to suffer for the rest of their lives. And he did this out of spite, hatred, and jealousy. Once a killer, always a killer, and he cannot go free."

She returned to her seat smiling. The judge nodded to Yugi. "Mr. Mouto."

Yugi stood up. His eyes were slightly troubled as he looked around the courtroom before turning to the Jurors.

"Ladies and Gentle," he began. "I'm sure you've all heard of Joey Wheeler: a bloodthirsty killer; cold, cruel, ruthless." Some of the Jurors were nodding with furrowed brows. "Well, you're wrong. That's not Joey Wheeler. It's not who he is and not who he was five years ago. Joey's a duelist who always follows his heart. He's a good and loyal friend and a caring brother. He understands the fellowship that bonds friends and family together and he believes in its truth and purity with all his heart. And he would never take that away from anyone, even someone like Seto Kaiba." Yugi gave a polite bow. "Thank you." He walked back to his seat smiling.

Jade nodded slightly, then stood. "I would like to call my first witness."

"Proceed."

"I call Joey Wheeler to the stand."

Joey walked solemnly to the podium and sat.

"State your name for the court."

"Joey Wheeler."

"Mr. Wheeler," Jade said. "I have one question. Did you or did you not kill Seto Kaiba?"

"I did not kill him," Joey answered.

"Mr. Wheeler, we placed you in Mr. Kaiba's home the day of the murder."

"I was tellin' Moneybags to leave my sista alone."

"Or were you making sure he would?"

"I didn't kill him!" Joey yelled.

"Objection," Yugi stood. "Miss Boucher is harassing my client."

"Sustained," said the judge. "Make your point, Miss Boucher."

"Mr. Wheeler, we found your finger print on a piece of the shattered Blue-Eyes statue. Can you explain that?"

Joey's brow furrowed. "I touched it on my way outta his office."

"When were you in Mr. Kaiba's office?"

"Right afta' school got out." Joey said. "Kaiba had been buggin' my sista and I wanted him to leave 'er alone."

"So you went to his office?"

"To talk to him." Joey said firmly.

"So you were in the office early on, but Mr. Wheeler, you have no alibi for where you were all night. Your sister says that you left your residence at six o' clock."

"Then I went to dinner and a movie with a friend."

"Your alibi only goes to 9:30 when you and your 'friend' left the theater. Mr. Kaiba was killed at 11:16. Where did you go afterwards?"

Joey looked away. "I...uh..."

"Mr. Wheeler, answer the question."

Joey continued to stutter, a faint blush began to crawl over his adverted face. "I...I was...um...I was w-with...um..."

Suddenly the courtroom door thudded open.

"He was with me."

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A/N: And there it ends for now. Heehee. DON'T HURT ME!!! Gah so short...and cliffy...