Welcome, one and all, to my latest work of fiction! A bit more on the angsty side of things, really. Now, I've posted the Prologue and the first chapter, so here you have a choice!

Choice No. 1: If you want to know the global state of things in my fic, read the prologue.
Choice No. 2: If you just want to read the good plot-sy bits (with bishounens included!), skip right ahead! It's your move... (lol...)

Disclaimer: (this one is for the whole fic. I hate these things. also, read this and you'll find out the pairing of this story. so don't read it. as if you couldn't guess anyway...) The characters of Seto Kaiba, Yami Motou, Yugi Motou and Mokuba Kaiba do not belong to me. The Setting of "Domino City" and the company of "Kaiba Corporation" are also creations of Kazuki Takahashi. There, I said it.

Warnings: I'll do this the Aussie way! - Small things amuse small minds... anyway...
This fiction is rated MA for Mature audiences. It contains Violence, Sex Scenes, Nudity, Coarse Language, and Adult Themes (and possibly some Drug Abuse...)
Any complaints, I will take them into account if sent in an email, constructive criticism is good in reviews, but if you flame me I will nuke the hell outta you... heh.

Dedicated: to my bestest buds, who share many of my political views. Means they're s-m-a-t! Fic inspired by George W. Bush and my own darling Prime Minister, John Howard.

Fic revised 6th May, 2005


PROLOGUE: Iraq, the 21st Century Balkans...

In mid-2003 AD, the United States of America embarked on what its government claimed was a "liberating" war on a suffering Middle-Eastern country. Flanked by her British and Australian allies, it removed Iraq's dictator and replaced him with a forced democracy. Suspiscion of a more sinister objective to America's actions led the war to be condemned by the United Nations, and a subject of much debate.

As a result of the invasion, strong anti-coalition feeling built in Iraq and neighbouring countries. There was a surge in Al Qaeda activity. Suicide bombings were reported in record numbers in Europe and America. In November 2007, the allies retaliated, despite severe warnings from France and Russia. It was the beginning of a new holy war; Muslims once again fighting Christians.

After two months of steady bombing and a change of government in Britain, the Royal Army pulled out, leaving the US down an ally. Despite this "minor set-back", it was predicted the conflict would be resolved by 2009.

Meanwhile, Asia had not been idle. China's steadily rising economy had given her the capacity to challenge the States as the world superpower. The USA, realising too late China's power, declared war on China and her ally North Korea, another of her "Pre-emptive Strikes". This time, Japan was by her side. Her close proximity to China made her an important asset to the United States.

But the US did not have the resources to fight two wars simultaneously. While she had access to more sophisticated technology, Asian forces had her troops far outnumbered. In an effort to end the war in the Middle East, America dropped two atomic bombs in the Middle East; one in Afghanistan and one in Sudan.

China and America both had nuclear capability, leaving the rest of the world in fear of a nuclear war. The European Union, under pressure to "join sides", met for an emergency meeting on June 25th, 2009. To public surprise, the governments of France, Russia, Germany and Britain, decided to stand alone in the war; that is, fight the EU's own battle for world domination.

July 8th, 2009 AD. World War Three Begins...