A Bloody Path

S. Hawk: Chapter 6 has arrived. It's about time too.

Y. Hawk: I wonder what Kaiba is doing at this point?

(At secret Kaiba base)

Seto: It is about time to gather my comrades.

Mokuba: There is only four of us here, Seto.

Malik: Why the hell am I here?

Tristan: I have the same question.

Seto: We are here to stop S. Hawk and AznRyoOhki from continuing their stories. Tristan followed me because he thought I was a girl. Chaos will pay for putting me in a dress!

(Back to our authors)

S. Hawk: So, what are we going to do now?

Shizuka: Wanna play a game?

Miroku: Let's play strip poker!

Everyone: No!

Miroku: Fine!

Sango: S. Hawk doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh or Inuyasha. He does own several boxes of tasty cookies.


To the reviewers: Thank you all so much for your kind words. I definitely appreciate it and I will keep writing this story. I know that I made have created some situations that seemed uncomfortable but I try to do it not to offend anyone. If you are offended, I like to remind everyone that we all have our unique taste and I respect your opinions. I might as well warn everyone that this chapter has a lemon in it.

Lezz: Thank you for enjoying my story and my cookie. I thought it was obvious to everyone who the doctor was similar to. Here is the table for all the cookies. Everyone help themselves. (Dodges out of the way of the stampede) Whoa! That was a close one.

Shadow Kitsune: (Gasp in amazement) A real Evanescence fan read my story? I hope that I was helpful and that you found the Origins CD.

Sakura: Kaiba has wondering eyes. He just needs a cold shower really bad at this point. I like to remind everyone that Tea and Tristan are two of my least favorite characters if you cannot already tell. Tristan is going to getting a lot of lectures and Tea is still unconscious.

Solidchristian-88: I'm sorry if I offended you with the cross-dressing and the nudity. I like to say that I try to do it as tactfully as I could. Cross-dressing isn't a big deal for me since some of my acquaintances (who shall remain nameless) are into that. The nudity parts are not a big deal for me. I have a lot of classes that involves human anatomy and it kinda made me use to the human body. I'm sorry if you think less of the story for it but this story was supposed to be humorous and not taken seriously. I also like to mention that they get arrested every time that they are nude. I like to think this is a good deterrent from walking around naked.

Kaiba-Angel: Kaiba and Kitty are going to remain in denial for a while. Everyone knows that they love or at least like each other. The problem is that the dragon is too afraid of being hurt to allow anyone in and the kitten is too afraid of betraying her loyalty to her brother. On a personal note, I haven't gotten a "luv ya" before. Thanks for being the first.


Chapter 6: Cruel Fate

Downtown Domino

As we last saw Dr. Suzuki, she was escaping through the bathroom window. She had enough of the men at the hospital. They have treated her like she was their personal eye candy. She had all these credentials and she still was thought of as a pretty face. She decided to calm down a bit by taking a walk. The hospital wouldn't miss her. She has done nothing except some basics while she was there and anyone could have done that. Reika was so deep in thought that she failed to notice a blonde woman that was in front of her. They ran into each other and a few choice words left each of their lips. Reika recognized this woman as Mai Valentine. Mai was at the police station when they went to bail out the boys. "Miss Valentine, what are you doing here?"

"I'm on my way to bail out the idiots from jail again." Mai didn't look too thrilled by this. Mai was quite upset when Joey was dragged away by the cops. She also heard that Yami was arrested for stalking Isis. Mai felt that she needed new friends and she needed them before she before she became attached to this group. So, Mai asked Reika if she like to hang out with her after Reika's shift was done. Reika didn't have any plans so she agreed. "Well, I'll see you later then. I still have other chores to do before I bail the baka out of jail." Dr. Suzuki asked what the chores were. Mai related her entire chore list for Reika.

Chore List:

1. Go buy new clothes at the mall

2. Go shoe shopping

3. Call priest to sanctify Joey's house from Kaiba's presence

4. Stock up on garlic and holy water in case Kaiba shows up again

5. Go grocery shopping

6. Buy more makeup

7. Get her car fix

8. Save Serenity from Kaiba before Serenity's soul is devoured

9. Go to bookstore to buy magazines

10. Bail the idiots out of jail

Reika couldn't help but smile at the chore list. Reika knew that Kaiba had a reputation of being cold-hearted and evil but he didn't seem too bad in her opinion. She only assumed this since she saw how worried he was about his little Kitty. Kaiba has a soft spot for the girl and Reika was secretly rooting for them to get together. In her opinion, Serenity could do a lot worse than Kaiba. That guy Tristan was far worse than Kaiba. Tristan has not looked her in the face when he talks to Reika. He also has a habit of letting his hand wander. Reika bid Mai goodbye and she went back to the hospital.

Kaiba Corp

Kaiba and Serenity just finished up dinner. Kaiba still can't take his eyes off of Serenity. He wanted so bad to have her but he knew that she was his Kitten. She needed him to protect her from people like himself. He told himself that being with her isn't what fate has planned for him. Kaiba believed that he would die alone. He cursed his fate and wished for somebody to end his suffering now. Kaiba was really close to going to the bathroom and slitting his wrists again. The only thing that stopped him was his Kitten. He saw her look innocently at him. He couldn't bring himself to allow her to witness his death. It would be too dramatic for her. Kaiba would do anything to spare her that misery; even live a little bit longer of this cursed life.

Serenity couldn't stand the silent looks of Kaiba. She thought she would jump him if he kept looking at her with those longing eyes. She wanted him to be with her and that made her feel a ping of guilt. I can't be with Kaiba! Why must fate be so cruel? It made me fall in love with my enemy. I hate my cursed life. The part of me that loves him is at a constant war with my sense of loyalty. Do I hurt Joey to satisfy my desire or do I deny my heart? Already the sins of my past haunt me. I left Joey before when he needed me. I saw the hurt in his eyes. I know that I didn't have a choice that my mom was leaving my father. I just wish that I could have saved Joey. Serenity decided to put on some music to ease the tension.

My Immortal

I'm so tired of being here
Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone

These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase

CHORUS:
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me

You used to captivate me
By your resonating life
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts
My once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away
All the sanity in me

These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase

Chorus

I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me
I've been alone all along

Chorus

Evanescence

Kaiba felt that he was going to lose it. He needs Serenity in his life before she decides to leave. The pain would be far worse than anything his stepfather could have done. The memory of his stepfather still haunts Kaiba to this day. Kaiba thought he had suppressed all his childish fears of that man but Kaiba could feel his presence in Kaiba's dreams. Kaiba didn't feel that he deserve his loving Kitty. She was a fragile flower that the dragon of his being will destroy.

Serenity knows the pain that time cannot erase. She had held Joey's hand before she left. They thought that they would never see each other again. She had to fight her tears and watch as Joey fought his. Now she will have to leave him again. She knows that a part of him will always be with her but the pain of separation will be too much for her. If she leaves Kaiba, the pain of the heart will devour her soul. She has so much too lose and nothing to gain. Fate is a cruel mistress to all that felt her cold hand upon their lives.

Kaiba had to feel Serenity once more. He denied himself of her and now he must embrace her. Kaiba jumped from the chair he was sitting in. He went to Serenity and he just hugged her. She was quite surprised but she didn't resist his touch. Neither one wanted this moment to end but fate stepped in again. A knock on the door caused both of them to separate. Mokuba walked in at that moment. "Seto, what is Serenity doing here?" Kaiba described the duel and the bet with Mokuba. Mokuba noticed that Serenity and Seto were avoiding each other. They didn't look at each other directly. They took small side-glances at one another. This was an uncomfortable situation for all three of them.

Kaiba then said that it was time to go home. He offered to drive Serenity home and she agreed. Both of them still felt that longing for one another but fate would not allow it. Fate will keep these two apart forever it appears. Hitsuzen (1) brought these two together as it was meant to be but the world will keep them apart. How can these two endure anymore of this torment?

Serenity's Home

Kaiba drove Serenity home along with Mokuba. Nobody talked in the car. The silence was getting to everyone. Mokuba could tell that something happened between Seto and Serenity but he didn't know what it was. Seto wasn't usually talkative but he wasn't ever this silent. Mokuba couldn't stand it so he turned on the radio.

Take me over

You don't remember me, but I remember you.
I lie awake and try so hard not to think of you.
But who can decide what they dream?
And dream I do.

CHORUS:
I believe in you.
I'll give up everything just to find you.
I have to be with you to live, to breath...
You're taking over me.

Can you know what I know and all we have.
You saw me mourning my love for you and touched my hand.
I knew you loved me then.

CHORUS

I look in the mirror and see your face, if I look deep enough.
So many things inside that just frighten you are taking over.

CHORUS 2x

(taking over me)
You're taking over me
(taking over me)
Taking over me

Evanescence (2)

Kaiba could not believe his luck. Of all the songs the radio could have played, it played that song. Kaiba felt the pain in his heart again after hearing that song. He really wanted Serenity now. He had to have her but he still denies himself. He couldn't do that to his Kitty. The price of love is putting your lover's needs before your ownHe had to get Serenity home immediately before he regrets what he might do.

They eventually arrived at Serenity's home. It didn't take that long but it felt like forever to Serenity and Kaiba. "Mokuba, stay in the car while I walk Kitty upstairs." Mokuba agreed and he smirked at Seto using his pet name for Serenity. It was cute in Mokuba's opinion and he wondered if Seto had deeper feeling for this Wheeler than he is admitting to. Mokuba hope this was the case. He wanted Seto to have a girlfriend for the longest time now. Mokuba loved his brother and he wanted Seto to be happy with another person beside himself. Mokuba prayed that Serenity would free the warm heart of the ice dragon. He really did pray for this.

As Kaiba and Serenity approached her door, they noticed the sacred wards on the door. Serenity gave a cute girly giggle at Kaiba's face as he realized the wards were aimed at him. Kaiba couldn't believe the mutt actually sanctified the house. It was insulting to Kaiba. He knew he was on the mean side but he never considered himself that evil. Serenity couldn't help herself at this point. Kaiba was just too cute with his mouth open in disbelief. She drew him closer and placed a kiss on his lips. Kaiba kissed back immediately and forced her to the wall. He kissed hungrily on her lips. His tongue licked Kitty's bottom lip for permission for entrance. She allowed it and the two tongues fought for dominance. Kaiba broke the kiss as both people gasp for air. He went to her neck and began to lightly bite her. The bites weren't painful but it will leave a mark tomorrow. Serenity was feeling the warmth flow through her. She felt as his lips went lower and lower on her neck. Kaiba was near the neckline of Serenity's shirt when fate decided to toy with them.

Kaiba felt hot burning liquid enter his eyes as Mai splashed him with holy water. Kaiba screamed in pain at the deranged woman. "What the (censored) was in that bottle? It burns like a (censored) fire! Damn you Mai! I will see that you pay for this!"

"Kaiba, I knew you were evil but I never thought that holy water would actually hurt you." Mai was still in shock at finding Serenity and Kaiba making out in the hallway. She didn't know what to do so Mai decided to test out the holy water. It appeared the holy water works.

"Mai! That's not holy water! It's vodka!" Serenity screamed as she read the label. Serenity went to help Kaiba with his alcohol filled eyes. Serenity dragged Kaiba inside to treat his injury.

"If this is the vodka, then what the hell have I been drinking? No wonder I wasn't getting a buzz. Someone needs to label these bottles better. Serenity! I just got the house sanctified and now you tainted the house again. Where is that priest's number? By the way, Joey was arrested for prostitution. He was wearing a dress when some guy tried to pick him up. A policeman saw it and arrested the two. Joey said something about killing Malik and they had to sedate Joey. He will be allowed visitors tomorrow."

Fate has shown her face and everyone cringes. Nobody is safe from Hitsuzen, as Kaiba, Serenity, Joey, and Yami have realized. The priest is going to be very busy if this keeps up.

A/N

1 Hitsuzen: A naturally fore-ordained event. A state in which other outcomes are impossible. A result which can only be obtained by a single causality, and other causalities would necessarily create different results. (the Kodansha Japanese desk dictionary, 2nd edition)

2 The song is from Evanescence but I'm not sure what album its on. If anyone knows, please e-mail it to me. Thank you in advance.

S. Hawk: Chapter 6 has come and gone.

Sango: Who has their hand on my ass?

S. Hawk and Miroku: Not us!

Tristan: I do. It feels nice too. (Dust cloud appears as the two fights)

S. Hawk: Twenty bucks says Sango kicks Tristan's ass.

Pegasus: You're on bird-boy!

Miroku: Gambling is not a monk thing but fifty dollars on Sango.

Chaos: Ten dollars on my girl! Please read and review.