Title: Destiny As We Make It
Summary: Shounen-ai/yaoi so for those who don't like this, please don't read and don't waste your time. Ryou Bakura is in love with his Yami but his other half just won't show his true emotions. Hurt and confused, Ryou becomes a sight for another's eyes… and when the unexpected happens, Bakura has to decide if he will let his hikari live and give him up… or risk losing him but let him stay? And when Bakura makes the biggest mistake ever, who will Ryou chose: Bakura or Seto? And who is this mystery guy and what is he planning? Pairings: BxR, SxMG, a little bit of YxYY and of course some SxR…
Chapter18: Stories of the Past Part4
Edited Version
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FLASHBACK
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Seto's POV
The events, having been so fast, and having been so long ago (well, not too long ago) are now unclear, but I do recall Bakura lunging for Ryou and myself trying my best to protect him. I felt it was my duty to keep him safe for the feelings I held for the boy, forgetting that I was a bound man – and what a very big mistake that was.
Over the corner, if I just turned my head, I would have seen Jou – and the anger and pain in his eyes, promising a very dreadful revenge.
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I stopped once again to pause a bit, but my oh- so- great cousin didn't let me get my deserved rest. He began to verbally assault me with questions and question me thoroughly he did.
"Why? Why Seto? If you knew you were a bound man – heck, you were planning on marrying my best friend, then why? Why did you let yourself fall in love with… with Ryou?" He looked at me agonizingly; I turned to his glittering violet orbs, half full of disappointment, half filled with animosity. I held back a deep- throated growl when I realized that he actually believed all the lies – that no doubt were fed to him by Honda (1) and perhaps that dumb mutt...
I turned to him, our eyes finally clashing head on, after so many months of not seeing each other because of what I was going to reveal to him right now. I didn't want to continue this anymore; I felt like being sick again… the memories were too much for me; I didn't want to remember anything anymore…
"Cousin (2), what is going on? Why do you look so forlorn?"
I snort at what he called me: 'cousin.' He didn't even think that I've actually been counting on him to get to the bottom of this long before; I just didn't say a word, silently… foolishly hoping that someone would understand without my telling… making them do so. If he truly considered me to be one of his blood, then why hadn't he helped me before? But of course, he would have believed the puppy first… after all; the blond was his most faithful and trustworthy friend… Why trust Seto, the traitor, when you can conveniently deem Hiroto and his bitch? Why would he have conviction the snob CEO, his own flesh, over his own dependable and honest 'pals?'
"Because I didn't betray him, Yami. He betrayed me…"
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It was a few days after that incident; Bakura had gotten his way again, when Ryou admittedly (with regret, no doubt) got off the couch and out of my protection, just to stop his sadistic other half from ripping my head off my shoulders (where I prefer them other than anywhere else, thank you very much…). Before Ryou was completely gone though, he managed to slip a few words of thanks to me behind the Tomb Robber's back. That was the last I saw of Ryou without him having bruises or limping. I tried to help him- heck we all did, but whenever we do, his dreadful other half would suddenly pop out of thin air and stop us, or he would just refuse my – our help.
… But that didn't stop me. I tried everything I can to be able to get close to that white haired angel; and soon enough, I had his trust. But in doing so, I lost the most precious thing I ever had:
My sweet puppy Jou
It seemed that every time I try to help Ryou, Jou would make some awful comment, or tell a very rude and cruel joke about Ryou having to depend on the strong ones every single moment that he can. Now, at first, I just didn't mind Jou as his comments weren't very offensive; they were just the occasional puppy- like quips he so fondly quirks when in danger and there is a need to lighten up the mood. But as the time went, his jokes became nasty… and nasty evolved into vicious. I know you may not believe me, but it's the truth, though he never did say anything in front of you guys; puppy may be a blond, but he isn't a dumb blond, that's for sure.
Soon enough, I couldn't ignore his spiteful remarks against Ryou and me any longer; so naturally, I confronted him about it…
"Look pup, just tell me what the hell is wrong with you! You were the one who wanted to help Ryou, and now that I'm helping him, you decide that you want to be a hypocrite and be malicious about all this! What the heck is happening, Jou?" I half- yell, half- ground out to him as I followed him through the many hallways of the Kaiba mansion. I was running hot on his heels, but it was as if he didn't really care.
"Look Kaib', I may be blon' but 'em not stupid, okay? I now you've been givin' 'im the looks; hell, I've seen ya an' your eyes… don't ya think I know wha's happenin'! You're gonna dump me for pretty-boy-Bakura ain'tcha!" He all but snapped in my face when I forced him to look at me. I just gaped at him in surprise; how did he know my thoughts? Surely, he was just jesting…
"Pup," I try to hug him, try to comfort him… but he wouldn't budge. "Jou, puppy, please… you are being ridiculous! I would never abandon you… kami Jou, we're getting married! Why are you suddenly like this? You mean more than that to me; I wouldn't just drop you for another one! I love you hon, and no one's going to change that, not you, Bakura, Ryou, Kami, or whoever nutcase!" I soothe my distressed puppy, and he finally relaxes into my embrace. I smile softly through his wonderful hair, as I finally realize that my love for this beautiful boy in my arms surpassed anything I have felt for anyone; even Ryou or my cute little brother. There and then, I knew that he was the right one for me, and that I was finally going to be happy with him…
How very mistaken I was…
He hugged me back, and I was ecstatic that we finally have put all those pre- wedding jitters behind us. I drove him home that night, for he told me he was expecting Shizuka and their mother (and obviously my future mom, as well) over. I wanted to meet them formally and tell them of our wedding, so I decided to stay there and cuddle with my puppy a bit. Unfortunately, I was called over to Kaiba Corp. for those idiots did something without my consent (3), and thus landing them flat out on their butts. Once I have dropped Katsuya to his apartment, I hurriedly got over Kaiba Corp., fixed the problem, and found myself on the way to Jou's apartment once again. As I was driving down the street of the Kame Game Shop (4), Jou called me up to say that the meeting was cancelled. Apparently, his mother had become sick, so Shizuka had to take care of their mother. He told me not to come anymore, and I agreed. I was about to go back to the mansion, when it hit me that I left my bag (actually, it was a suitcase) and my trench coat at Jou's. Assuring myself that my puppy wouldn't mind, I drove over there as fast as I could… and got the surprise of my life that made me wish I hadn't gone back…
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Gale: and because I'm such an evil person, I'm gonna leave it hanging there! Mwuahahahahahahaha!
Aya: no fair hikari, it was getting fun already!
Yume: don't worry, she's only kidding…
Gale: (smirks)
Yume: you are only kidding, ne Gale- chan?
Yako: oh, the hell with you freaks, you've been getting these so called "readers" (if there's any) on the edge of their seat for a very long time now! Just finish the damn chapter!
Gale: alright! Okay! I'm gonna write it, geez…
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As I parked my car (5) at the back parking lot, a slight drizzle started, and I was forced to hurry my ass inside the apartment complex. Wanting to surprise my betrothed, I took my time on climbing the stairs while thinking of the various ways we can break the news out to our self- imposed friends and our relatives: Mokuba in my case, and Mr. And Mrs. Jounouchi, plus Shizuka (6) for my Jou.
My thoughts broke as I reached my puppy's apartment door with the name Jounouchi Katsuya on it. I smile suddenly as it dawned on me that Jou's name would soon be: Katsuya Jounouchi Kaiba…
Hmm… Not bad…
… Not bad at all, unless Jou wants me to take his surname of course…
Seto Kaiba Jounouchi…?
EEEEEEP!
NO WAY!
… But what I saw when I opened the door made me forget of that silly name; heck, it made me forget everything else…
"UGH! HONDA, FASTER! HARDER!"
"JOU! GOD… SO TIGHT! JOU!"
I froze at the sight of my affianced coming as his best friend thrust into him as he too released his seed, screaming my puppy's beautiful name...
… my puppy…?
… and … Honda…?
… together…?
… MY PUPPY AND HONDA TOGETHER…!
I must have made some noise because the next second I was the object of their piercing stares… one shocked and one very pleased, but I didn't pay their reactions any attention; I was still stuck on the idea that my puppy was… he was…
Kami, Jou was fucking Honda!
"J- Jou? Wh- what's go- going on?" I asked him, silently wishing that I was only having a nightmare, that I was going to be waken up soon…
"SETO! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE! JOU, WHAT'S GOING ON HERE! YOUR BOYTOY ISN'T SUPPOSED TO BE WATCHING US! CAN'T YOU DO ANYTHING RIGHT!" Honda screeched at Jou, blaming him for my sudden appearance. Jou just loked confused, his gaze darting back and forth from me to Honda and back. He looked like he swallowed something very fowl; the expression on his face clearly told he was totally out of it… that he was… that he was…
But I didn't pay his facial expressions, or anything else there at that time. I was still busy processing the fact that… that…
"SETO! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!
JOU WAS ONLY USING ME!
"YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE! "
HE DIDN'T LOVE ME…
"YOUR BOYTOY ISN'T SUPPOSED TO BE WATCHING US! CAN'T YOU DO ANYTHING RIGHT!"
I WAS ONLY HIS BOYTOY…
BOYTOY
NO…
HE DIDN'T LOVE ME…
NO…
JOU WAS ONLY USING ME…
NO…
BOYTOY
NO!
HE DIDN'T LOVE ME…
NO!
JOU WAS ONLY USING ME…
NO!
"SETO WAIT! I CAN EXPLAIN!" but I didn't want him to explain; I didn't want to see him, I didn't want anything to do with him!
I ran away from his apartment, and into the cold and now full- blown rain, got into my car, and drove into the night… still with the images and sounds of my former engaged and his supposedly best friend…
Oh, Jou… how can you do this to me?
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"… and that's what really happened," I finish lamely as I rested my head back down onto my table top, not wanting to see Yami's intense gaze anymore; not wanting anything else to do with him and his sick little friends…
"Is th- that what re- really hap- happened…? Cousin?" Yami stuttered uncharacteristically, forcing me to fix my eyes upon him… and as I saw the look upon his face, I felt a rush of gratitude course through upon my veins… for the first time, as far as I can remember (and more), I was glad that Yami or Atemu (or whatever) was and still is my cousin… I couldn't explain what I felt, or why I felt it, but I was glad…
I didn't have any more strength or the words to speak, so I just nodded at him and stared, awaiting his verdict.
Finally, after waiting for a few minutes, he spoke…
"I… Kami, Seto, I'm so sorry," he started looking at everywhere but my eyes. I think he was feeling uncomfortable, for he knew that he took Jou's side without any explanation, or hesitation.
"I shouldn't have taken his side without hearing yours first. I… I'm so sorry… I'm… I just… ra, I don't know what I could do to help you," he choked out; tears flowing down his tanned cheeks. I smiled ruefully at him, now knowing that he was on my side.
"Don't worry Yami, it's all okay now… Ryou's helped me so much to ease the pain… wouldn't be long now… wouldn't be long until I finally will have my beautiful fallen angel…" I assure my cousin as I let one of my personal security guards escort him off the premises.
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1 – meh, felt like using their Japanese names… btw, Honda Hiroto is Tristan Taylor if you guys didn't know… and I might revert back and forth between the two names… sorry!
2 – for those people who still don't know that Seto was Yami's cousin from some millennia ago, sorry for the spoiler… eh, there's not bound to be more spoilers than this… gomen to those who didn't know…
3 – … I have no originality/imagination whatsoever…
4 – I don't know the exact location, so bare with me, okay?
5 – Seto wasn't driving the limo, but I don't know what other kind of car he'd be interested in, or actually drive in that matter, so… yeah, I just wrote car… be imaginative people…
6 – that's Serenity
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Gale: have I ever mentioned to you guys that I hate OC's?
Aya: well, now you have
Yume: review please guys?
Yako: we'll be gone for a week 'coz we gotta visit some old folks at the province where there is no computer…
Gale: (sigh) thanks for the reviewers, specially the new ones… sorry, but I'm feeling too lazy to find out your names… hehehehehe…
Yume: see you guys in seven days!