A Bloody Path

S. Hawk: (Rise from the grave) I have finally resurfaced and I bring with me ch. 8!

Y. Hawk: This is what we get for not taking Kaiba's threats seriously.

Ichigo Neko: Just continue and all is forgiven. S. Hawk owns nothing.


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The Lord of Bloody Hand: Thanks for the input!

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ShadowVixen90: Not sure about Mokuba and Serenity but thanks for the input!

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Luna Princess of the Shadows: Thanks for the comments and Chaos feels the same way so it's expected.

Tatsumaki Aphrodite: Glad you like the story.

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GoldenStar: I'm planning on some Kaiba/Serenity moments. Be a little patient and things will happen.

Anano, anana, (oh forget it) robs: Joey getting hurt was suppose to be somewhat funny. It could have been suspenseful about him possibly being blown up but that wasn't really my intention. Aspirin is going to be passed around a lot if this story stays true to its title. As for the duels, it's Kaiba. The guy jumps off buildings on a regular basis. Do you think he's scared of getting hurt? Seeing someone else injured would make him happy too. Kaiba and Serenity have one violent relationship even if they didn't mean to. Fate just doesn't like them. I'm trying to make light of fate by using a lot of slapstick humor but it seems to work so far.


Chapter 8: Bargaining

Kaiba was in the hospital when he awoke from the events of his birthday party. Apparently, he wasn't alone. As Kaiba looked around, he saw the majority of the people at the party lying in their respective hospital beds. The events of what happened to them were a little unclear. The only person who knows what happened happens to be the only person not in a bed. That person was Serenity.

Back at the party

After the ill-fated wall kiss was put to an end, Serenity was in shock as what to do now. It was difficult the first time to drag Seto here and that was with Mokuba's help. Serenity wondered if she should call an ambulance since Kaiba was unconscious. She decided to go ask the gang if that was the right thing to do.

Mokuba was the first person. Mokuba wasn't drunk but he was high on sugar. Unfortunately, he was near the sugar crash range of the sugar high was he was momentarily in a coma. She would have asked Yami, Tristan, or Tea but they fell out of the window. Her brother was unconscious since his drunk self trying to grope Mai. Mai retaliated by smashing a bottle of holy water over Joey's head. Unfortunately, she still can't tell the difference between the vodka bottle and the holy water bottle. "Ahh! My eyes!" was the last thing Mai said before she ran face-first into the closed bathroom door.

Serenity decided that it was down to Yugi, Ryou, Isis, and Yami Bakura. If anyone is wondering what happened to Malik, he upset Isis and she nailed his butt to the wall… literally. Yami Bakura was beating up Ryou for being a complete nitwit when he got too violent and knocked Ryou out the window. "Oh (censored)! I'm glad that's not me!" Bakura said that too soon since Hitsuzen is still around. At that very moment, the two hour time limit was up. Bakura went back into Ryou. "Oh (censored)! I hate fate!" It appears that if Serenity was going to call for an ambulance, it needed to carry a lot of people to the hospital. Serenity was still indecisive so she asked the last two remaining people.

Isis was plastered…literally. Joey's temper was seen throughout his apartment with all the plastered parts of the walls. Isis was really drunk when she tripped over her own feet and landed in the corner where everyone placed Joey's plaster. She would need medical attention too. So, Yugi was now the deciding vote. Serenity walked to the bathroom and asked if she should call an ambulance. Yugi said weakly through the wall, "Call for help!" Apparently, throwing up everything you ever ate was a bad idea. Well, Serenity called the hospital and told them that ten people needed medical attention. Apparently, having that many people in trouble really rushed the ambulances. If anyone is wondering why it's ten and not twelve people, it's because Yami and Bakura were sent back to their respective hosts.

Back to the present

Well, Serenity is now standing watch as the doctors and nurses buzzed around the room where her friends were. She hoped that they all were okay and that they would be able to go home soon. After what seemed like forever, Dr. Reika appeared and told her the gang was okay. They would be able to go home tomorrow except for Kaiba who was conscious and unharmed. He could go home immediately.

Kaiba was already dressed and out the door when Serenity spotted him. "Seto, where the hell are you going in such a hurry?" Kaiba practically ran down the hall after hearing Serenity's voice. He didn't want to face her after what he did before.

Flashback

Kaiba went around a few more times kissing people before he stopped in front of Serenity. He looked her in the eyes and said, "Serenity, you are the most beautiful person I have ever known. I love you more than life itself. I would give up everything for you, including the Millennium Rod. I want you to remember this always." With that said, Kaiba placed a gentle, deep kiss on Serenity's tender lips. He was gentler with this kiss than he had been earlier with everyone else. It was a kiss that lasted only a few seconds but it felt like eternity for Kaiba and Serenity. They didn't want to break it off but they did. They glazed into each other's eyes and saw the beauty of themselves in each other eyes. They felt the completeness that they both were lacking in their lives. They couldn't deny the passion any longer. They went for another deep kiss and Kaiba slowly lead her towards the nearest wall. They hit the wall but it did not interrupt the kiss. They continued their kiss until Hitsuzen stepped in. It appears the two of them banging against the wall loosened the crucifix on the wall. It fell and landed on Kaiba's head and knocked him unconscious.

Present

He told her his true feelings! He said she was the most beautiful person he had ever known. Kaiba couldn't believe that he said that to her. Serenity must have thought him a psycho after that statement. How can he look at her the same again? He said that he would have given up everything for her. He meant it but he didn't think she believed him. He wasn't supposed to feel things like that. He was the ice dragon; forever cold and alone in life with the respect of the little people. He could have lived that life. He was taught by Gozaburo Kaiba that life was about using every advantage to win in life. Love wasn't a part of that equation. If Seto was to be married, he was going to marry for financial gain or for a business deal. Marrying for love was a fool's reason. Kaiba believed this until Serenity showed up. She made an indentation in his life… literally. Since the day he met her, it appeared as if everyone around here was getting more injured than normal. He, in particular, had suffered a few headaches and bruises. What did Mokuba say to him that one time?

Flashback

"Seto! Are you dating Serenity?"

That question caused Seto to spill coffee all over himself in his kitchen. Seto asked what gave Mokuba that idea. He said that Seto was unusually less evil to her. Seto scoffed at that idea. "Mokuba, I am not dating that…that mutt's sister. I just like to keep her around to annoy the mutt."

"Joey… his name is Joey." Seto gave Mokuba a glare that told him not to mention that name ever again. Mokuba couldn't understand Seto at times. Mokuba likes Serenity as his friend. She is really nice and when Seto wasn't looking, Serenity told him where Seto kept the key to the dessert pantry. Mokuba fantasized about Serenity and Seto getting married. It would be great to have Serenity as a sister-in-law and he couldn't wait to be an uncle. He could imagine all those little children that Seto and Serenity will have together. He will be a great uncle since Seto raised him. On second thought, it might be better if Seto never had kids. I don't think the world would be ready for it.

Mokuba sighed. "Gee Seto, if you're not dating her, then what are you doing with her? You don't treat her like your usual secretary. In fact, it looks like you chose the bloody path to love, with all the injuries and all." Seto told him to be quiet and that was the end of that.

Present

A bloody path to love? I would choose that path, wouldn't I? I always have to do things the hard way. To be honest, I rather be hurt by her than anyone else. I just don't want her to know about it!

Unfortunately, Kaiba should have watched where he was going. While he was so deep in thought, he failed to notice the closed hospital door. Thud! Well, Kaiba might want to go see Dr. Reika now. His nose doesn't look too good. "Kaiba! Are you all right?" WTF? Of all the people to see me look stupid, why does it always have to be her? Damn, I might want to get this injury checked out. It's (censored) killing me! "Yes, I'm fine. Just get me to that woman doctor and we'll be fine."

After Kaiba was re-examined by Reika, Serenity walked Kaiba home. Kaiba was still thinking about what Mokuba said. Could he be right? Could it be that he was in love with this… Serenity? He didn't want to think about it right now. It couldn't be possible for the Mighty Seto Kaiba to fall in love with a mongrel like her. Eventually, they arrived at Kaiba's mansion. When Serenity leaned towards him, Kaiba backed up and fell down the stairs. Kaiba was so mad at himself for letting her affect him like this. He couldn't yell at himself so he yelled at Serenity instead.

Serenity was on the verge of crying her eyes out. Instead of crying, she kicked Kaiba in the one spot no man wants to be kicked in. While Kaiba was lying on the front steps in agony, Serenity took that as her cue to run for her life. That ends the eventful day of Seto Kaiba's birthday party…heaven help us.

The next day

Everyone is still in the hospital since broken bones, being stuck in plaster, and pumping nutrients into a person takes some time. Luckily, it was the weekend so no one was in trouble…except for Tristan since his bill just skyrocketed again. The guy is going to be paying off that bill until the day he dies it appears. Of course, he might not live long if he keeps getting so many injuries. The spleen and the kidneys in him aren't exactly the ones he was born with so he definitely needs to be careful.

Serenity was still thinking about Seto's birthday party. Despite all the bad things that happened, she was happy that her gift was the best gift there. She was also confused by her feelings. She didn't know how to feel about what Kaiba said. She would have loved it if what he said was his heartfelt feelings for her. The only problem was that Kaiba was kissing everybody so it was hard to believe what he said. She wanted so badly to brush it all aside but a part of her wanted that feeling to stay. She craved it from him. Serenity wondered if he would really give up everything for her. I wonder what he is thinking this exact moment.

Why the (censored) did she kick me in the (censored) gonads! I could (censored) kill that (female dog)! Oh, my mother-(censored) nuts!

I wonder what he was thinking last night.

Mother of God! It hurts so (censored) bad! I am going to (censored) kill that (female dog) and (censored) her over so (censored) hard that she'll need a walker!

I wonder what he is doing now.

Kaiba is currently contemplating suicide. He couldn't handle this feeling any longer. He hasn't bargained for this feeling. He couldn't be in love. Love was for other people, not him. He couldn't be allowed this feeling. He had his stepfather to thank for this. He wanted to end this for once. Kaiba decided that jumping off a bridge is the only way. Pills and cutting is too easy and very cowardly. He needs to do something big and very painful. With that thought in mind, he headed for the bridge.

Luckily, Kaiba left a nice suicide note on the kitchen table: Gone to jump off bridge. Serenity almost had a heart attack when she went to check up on him and she saw that note. She rushed towards the bridge at full pace. While she was running to the bridge, Kaiba reached his final destination. Unfortunately, he was stopped by a local vendor. "Aren't ya that rich bastard, Seto Kaiba? Well, you have to check out my inventory! I have everything that you will ever need! Look at this watch! It's solid gold! I can sell it for-" Kaiba had enough with this guy. With a minor flick of his wrist, the other guy was thrown clear across the street. Kaiba took a deep breath and climbed onto the railing of the bridge. He let go of all his worries and leaned forward. He was falling forward until something snagged his infamous trench coat. It happened to be Serenity.

"Kaiba! You are not going to get out of this that easily, money bags! I'm not letting you die! If you jump, then I jump!" Kaiba gave a death glare that didn't faze her. She was too preoccupied with keeping him alive to notice what he was doing. Kaiba grunted and said, "Didn't that come from that retarded movie, Titanic? I can't believe anyone in their right mind would quote that piece of (censored)."

"Hey money bags! I like that movie! If we make it out of this alive, then I'm forcing you to watch it with me! I have a deal for you, rich boy. If you don't kill yourself, I am willing to forget everything that has happened and we can call it a new beginning."

Kaiba thought it over and he climbed back over the railing. He consented to her agreement and the bargain was achieved…for better or for worse. "Hey money bags! Come back here! I can't believe you just pushed me in front of that car!"


A/N

S. Hawk: Chapter 8 is done.

Y. Hawk: Let's run before Kaiba finds us again.

S. Hawk: Good idea. As for the polls, almost no one voted!

Ichigo Neko: Please R&R. Don't worry honey, people will review this chapter.