Disclaimer: Marik: Sariah doesn't own Yu- Gi- Oh!!!

Sariah: *doesn't look up from seventeen magazine* Good boy. Here's a spiced peach. *tosses spiced peach*

Marik: Yummy!!! *gobbles up spiced peach*

SIDE NOTE: Sariah: I'm sorry to all you people who were waiting. Writer's block was attacking me again. ^_^' But I'm back!!!! And somebody said they found it funny when they pictured Yugi sitting on a dragon. ^_^ It's a funny thing to picture, isn't it? And this fic can be serious, funny, or anything anybody wants, so that's a good thing!!! Thanks for reviewing!!!

The sun was rising. Seto Kaiba was trying to muster up the courage to walk inside the stall of the Blue Eyes White Dragon, but every time he looked inside, there was the living, breathing monster that could blow him to bits with its White Lightning.

'Sure, Wheeler did say that it would trust you, but... oh, who am I kidding? It's going to rip you to shreds!'

"You'll take my word for it, huh?" Seto Kaiba involuntarily jumped when he heard the voice. He was even more alert this morning than usual. He gave a sigh of relief when he saw Joey standing there, a smirk on his face.

"I'm a businessman, Wheeler," he snapped. "I'm not one to be afraid of something."

"It's a living dragon," Joey pointed out.

"Yes, but... still, you DID say it would trust me."

"And since when do you decide to listen to me?"

Kaiba growled in response. "Curse you, Joey! Why do you have start being smart today?!"

"Hey, watch it, Kaiba; I could have your head chopped off. I am the prince here, ya know."

"Why are you out here, anyway?" Kaiba decided to change the subject, as the current one was putting him in an uncomfortable spot.

"To tell ya the truth, I found some others from Domino."

"Oh? Why don't you come inside; I believe I've found where everything is in there."

Joey agreed to come inside. As soon as they found the sitting room, which took much less time than the last, Joey began to explain. Kaiba listened closely.

"I'm afraid I haven't found Mokuba," Joey began. "I wish I could say that I have."

Kaiba's eye twitched slightly, but he said: "Fine. Go on."

"But I did fid Yugi, Bakura, Tristan, and Tea. They're all in the palace."

"And how many have come across a dragon?"

"Just Yugi, I think," Joey covered his next sentence in sarcasm. "And, oh what a surprise, it didn't rip him to pieces! How shockin'."

Kaiba muttered something about strangling him. "So you're sure these dragons only trust their masters?"

"Yes, Kaiba. Sheesh; why're ya bein' such a worry- wart? You always said you were the only true master of the Blue Eyes White Dragon. What're ya so afraid of?"

"I am NOT afraid of anything, Wheeler," the brunette snapped. "If it satisfies you, I'll go out there and confront the dragon!"

"Do it, then," Joey said flatly. "I'll even come wit' ya."

Kaiba, against all his wishes, found himself inside the stall of the Blue Eyes White Dragon. He wouldn't have been so afraid if this dragon had been a hologram or something. He'd always been good with technology. But confronting something so large and real and powerful was definitely something that he couldn't handle well.

Joey, on the other hand, didn't trust something that he couldn't feel or touch as well as something he could. He couldn't understand why Kaiba couldn't even look at the dragon without becoming scared stiff.

Kaiba moved as close as possible to the Blue Eyes, and was fully prepared to be ripped to shreds. But, just as the Red Eyes had done with Joey, the Blue Eyes nuzzled against Kaiba's cheek and fully welcomed him. Kaiba got the courage to even pet the dragon... just a little. But he was quite happy to get out of the stall.

Joey was smirking at him. "See, Kaiba? It ain't so bad, is it?"

"I admit it wasn't as bad as I'd thought," Kaiba said through clenched teeth. He hated admitting he was wrong, especially if he had to admit it to Joey.

"Ya might even try ridin' it. It's actually fun."

Kaiba looked at Joey disbelievingly. "I draw the line at that, Joey. I am NOT going to ride that thing."

Joey shrugged. "Suit yourself," he began to walk off. "Keep me posted if you find anything, alright? Now I've gotta mornin' ride to get to."

Kaiba muttered darkly as he watched the blonde head off for the palace. Why was everything becoming so opposite with them? It was as if all of a sudden they'd switched roles... Joey becoming a rich and powerful figure that was afraid of nothing and actually had the wit to push Kaiba's buttons. And Kaiba the lesser being that he'd once considered Joey to be.

'I am so confused,' he thought with a sigh. He returned to the house, contemplating these thoughts.

SIDE NOTE: Sariah: See that one paragraph up there? The one before Kaiba says, 'I am so confused'? I only just realized that now. Really, I did. How many people realized that before I did? I'll bet a lot of you. Wow... that certainly wasn't intended, but it's really cool!!!! For those of you who were wondering where Marik and Mai are; well, they're coming. And did I mention that Yami and Serenity are going to be involved? I don't think anyone can guess where Serenity comes in, but can you guess where Yami comes in? I'll give you a hint: Take a look at Yugi's conversation with the other knights in the last chapter. This fic is coming along nicely. Please review A.S.A.P.!!!!!!!!