Title: Virtually Perfect

Author: Wintersslayer

Rating: PG-13

Pairing: Seto/Yami

Spoilers: None that I know of.

Warnings: Some language maybe. AND THIS IS A STORY ON SETO/YAMI! SO DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS PAIRING!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh.

Summary: AU- Seto Kaiba's the greatest duelist ever- no one comes even close to besting him. So, Mokuba creates a hologram to challenge his big brother. However, no one ever expected the hologram to develop feelings…or for Seto to return those feelings.

Status: 7?

A/N: Whoo-hoo, 100 reviews! I never thought I'd reach that mark. Thanks to ALL my reviewers, you guys are the absolute best!

One of you guys asked about how Yami, a hologram made of light, could fall in love with Seto, a human of flesh and blood. Wasn't sure how to answer this really, so I asked my friend Pysche. (If you haven't already, you should really go and read her fics. They are FANTASTIC!) Anyways, she said that since Yami can think for himself and has his own personality, he can definitely fall in love with anyone. Also, who says that a hologram can't fall in love, can't have feelings? I don't see why it couldn't happen. You don't need to feel someone physically in order to love them. Anyways, I hope this kinda explains things.

Oh, I was watching Yugioh today (tape of Saturday's episodes), and I realized that I made a mistake in the last chapter. I said that Dartz had white hair, when it looks like he has more of a turquoise-ish colored hair. shrugs Sorry about that.

Well, on to the chapter now!

START OF CHAPTER

Chapter 7

The heavy oak door swung open as an angry CEO stormed through.

"Who does that asshole think he is, treating Yami as if he's some sort of object to be manipulated and toyed with. And to think, he's the head of a company that specializes in worldwide marketing. With his "marketing skills", I wonder how many people he's managed to tick off by now."

He sat down at his desk, closing his eyes and taking a few deep breaths in an effort to calm himself somewhat.

Mokuba stared at his big brother, mouth slightly open. He had never seen his brother this angry before. Always, he was so cool, calm and collected. Even with all the treacherous businessmen lurking about, trying to take his company, he still maintained a nearly-emotionless façade, rarely showing his true reactions. Oh, he had tried to hide his worries and fears from Mokuba before, but quickly realized that his little brother knew how to read him quite well. However, at the moment, Mokuba didn't need to read him. Seto's outrage at the meeting's incident was quite evident.

Several long, silent moments passed before the hologram finally spoke and broke the silence. "I apologize, to both of you, Seto and Mokuba."

Blue eyes snapped open. "Apologize? For what?"

A heavy sigh. "For causing so much trouble."

"Trouble? You mean that idiot Dartz? Yami, I should be the one apologizing to you, for agreeing to that stupid meeting in the first place and putting you through it all." A small smirk appeared on his lips. "Besides, we can handle whatever Dartz throws at us."

"Still, I-I don't want anything bad to happen to either of you, and we don't know what this Dartz is capable of. Maybe it'd be best if we just agree to his offer, even if…even if..." Yami suddenly fell silent and looked away, towards the ceiling-high windows and the city beneath.

Seto knew exactly what he was going to say next. Even if it means changing me. Yami was willing to give up himself, to make sure that Seto and Mokuba remained out of danger. The young CEO had never before in his life met someone that cared so much for him and his brother. People were always after them, for their money, for his smarts, just wanting to use them for their own selfish purposes. But here was someone who actually cared for their well-being. It entirely blew Seto away, such a foreign concept of another caring for the Kaiba brothers. And it didn't even matter that this person happened to be a hologram- you can't program feelings into something. Those come from…somewhere else, though Seto couldn't quite explain where. Another small smirk graced his lips. Now there's a thought. Seto Kaiba not being able to explain something that had to do with technology. Must mean that this hologram was something truly special then, and the CEO wasn't about to give him up without a fight.

"Yami." He spoke quietly, drawing the other's gaze from the windows towards him. "You have two choices. You can go with Dartz, and let him change you into the world's greatest personal tutor or whatever stupid promotional title he's using. Or," he paused, and took a short breath before continuing. "Or, you can stay here with us, just as you are. The choice is up to you. Though, for what it's worth… I wish you'd choose the latter." There was a slight hopefulness in his last sentence.

The younger Kaiba nodded. "Yeah Yami, please stay with us. I don't want you to change at all." He had finally found some companionship for his brother besides himself, and there's no way he was giving that up.

The hologram was silent, staring at the floor as he pondered the others' words. Yami did want to stay with the Kaiba brothers- he had already made that decision the night before. And they both wanted him to stay, and the look in Seto's eyes when he had said I wish you'd choose the latter…so he guessed the choice was clear. He looked back up at both of them, finally nodding his head. "Yes, I'll stay then," he said in a quiet voice. "And I'll do anything to help fight against whatever Dartz plans," he added in a more determined voice.

Relief spread across both Kaiba brothers, more so though for the elder. The younger grinned suddenly. "Heh, that creepy Dartz doesn't stand a chance against our combined forces!"

Both Yami and Seto smiled at that. "Now," Seto began as he flipped open his laptop and turned it on. "We'll need all the information on Dartz and Paradius we can get to make sure they never take Yami."

The hologram nodded. "Seto, what if I upload myself through your computer and into Paradius's main frame? We can get more information, and quicker too, that way."

"I don't know…" the CEO said slowly. "I don't like the idea of you going into their computer. Anything could happen. You could get attacked by the system's defenses, or worse, get trapped in there." He shook his head. "It's too risky."

"I'll be fine Seto. If something goes wrong, then I can just access their Internet and email myself back to you." At the other's raised eyebrow, he continued with a small smile. "I found out that I can do that while I was looking for that hacker yesterday."

Seto furrowed his eyebrows. It seemed like a fool-proof plan. Still, it didn't mean he'd have to like it. He turned towards his brother. "Mokuba, what do you think?"

The dark-haired boy sighed. "I don't like it either, Seto, but it is the only way we could get some really good stuff on Dartz in little time. Because for all we know, Dartz could already be implementing some plan. We need a counter-plan fast."

The brunette grimaced slightly, still not liking the idea. "Alright then, it's decided. But Yami, be extremely cautious. There's no telling what's waiting for you in the Paradius system."

The hologram nodded. "I understand."

Through the Internet, Seto opened the homepage of Paradius's official website. "You should be able to access the main frame through their website. From here, I'll shut down as many as their defenses as I can, to make it easier for you." He took a deep breath. "Are you sure about this, Yami?"

He nodded, then walked over to stand beside Seto's chair. He bent and gave the other a small kiss on the cheek. Straightening up again, he flashed a smile at the stunned brunette. "I'll be back soon." He reached out and touched the screen, closing his eyes as he disappeared into the Internet world.

Seto sat still as the computer beeped, and as before, a message appeared on the screen. UPLOADING FILE YAMI. He gently lifted a finger to brush against the spot where Yami had kissed him. It had felt like a gentle breeze had drifted across his cheek. What did that little kiss mean? Did it mean the other liked him? Or was it just a "friendly" kiss? Whatever it was, he found he rather liked it, strange as it sounded.

A loud beep from the computer brought Seto out from his daze. He shook his head to focus his attention. He had to start working on those defenses. He'd deal with these…feelings later.

Meanwhile, in the office of one of the Board of Directors, the CEO of Paradius sat at the desk, his own laptop opened before him. The Board of Directors had told him that Kaiba would most likely try to hack into his system, to get information on him. So, at their recommendation, he had set a little trap. There were many ways of making the young CEO submit to his wishes.

His computer beeped, and a small smug crept across the man's face. "And what do we have here? An intruder? Mr. Kaiba, you are too predictive." After typing in some commands, Dartz got a rather welcome surprise, his different-colored eyes lighting up in glee. "You've sent the hologram. Oh, this is too perfect. This shall be an easy capture, and I'll have my hologram in no time."

Inside the Paradius mainframe, Yami walked quickly along a path of circuits and wires, searching for anything that might be of use. He had already found some evidence about some rather shady dealings that Dartz had done in the past in order to propel his company to the international top. Yami had sent those directly to Seto's email account. They might come in handy later.

Suddenly, the ground beneath him started to shake and rumble, forcing him to stop. A loud, booming voice was heard, seeming to echo all around him. "Welcome to Paradius Yami. I do hope you are enjoying your visit here."

Crimson eyes narrowed. "Dartz."

The voice laughed. "So glad that you recognize me, seeing as how I will own you in a short amount of time."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Allow me to explain. You are now in my world, so we get to play by my rules. I have devised a program, that if you were to lose at my game, you would become permanently trapped in here, thus making you my property. Not even young Mr. Kaiba's programs will be able to get you out. Only the programs of Paradius will allow you to return to the real world. Oh, and don't think that you'll be able to email yourself out of here. I've prevented that from ever happening as well by shutting down your access to the Internet." He laughed manically.

Yami didn't even flinch. "And if I refuse to participate in your little game?"

The laughing stopped. "Then you will automatically forfeit and lose."

"Alright then. Seems that I have no choice. What's the game?"

"You should be quite familiar with it. We'll play a game of Duel Monsters. If you defeat me, then you are free to return to Mr. Kaiba. However, if I win, then you are mine forever." He continued with his maniacal laughter.

Back in his office, Seto was typing furiously on his computer. He had heard the entire conversation, via a headset that he had equipped Yami with, and wasn't about to let this madman take his Yami away from him. He spoke into the small microphone attached to his laptop. "Not so fast Dartz. Yami's not the only one you'll be dueling against. You'll have to take on both of us. That is, if you can." He smirked, and could feel Yami's returning smirk.

Beside him, Mokuba grinned as well. "Hah! You don't stand a chance against the both of them!"

However, Dartz just continued to laugh. "Very well then. Let us begin the duel!"

The duel lasted for what seemed like forever. Apparently, Dartz had added some new features to the game, using cards that Seto had never even heard of, Orichalcos something or another, giving him nearly impossible advantages. Nearly. Somehow, Yami had tapped into the system himself and created some new cards as well. He called them the Three Legendary Knights, Critias, Hermos and Timaeus. With their help, and the combined powers of their decks, Seto and Yami were finally able to drop that creep's life points down to zero. Dartz's anguished screams of defeat echoed off the walls.

As Yami was preparing to leave, the ground beneath him started to once again rumble. "What's going on?"

"I will NOT let you leave! You are my property now, you hear me? MINE!"

Thick black swirls started to arise from the ground, forming a rather large snake-like creature. "Great Leviathan! Destroy that hologram and trap him here forever in Paradius!"

Crimson eyes widened in shock as the snake-like beast rose, preparing to attack. He backed away a few steps. However, before the beast could attack, blinding white light filled the room. When it cleared, another beast stood in between the Great Leviathan and Yami. It resembled a Blue Eyes White Dragon.

"WHAT!" Dartz's startled cry rang out.

Seto's voice echoed throughout the room. "Like Yami had with his Legendary Knights, I also figured out how to create a new creature. Meet, Blue Eyes Shining Dragon! And with his all-powerful attack, he's going to defeat that snake of yours and free Yami once and for all."

"Impossible!" Dartz snarled. "The Great Leviathan cannot be defeated!"

"We'll see. Blue Eyes Shining Dragon, attack with Shining Nova!"

Blueish-white light crackled in the air as the dragon prepared its attack. With a mighty roar, it unleashed its attack, straight at the dark snake. The snake reared its head as it screamed and disappeared. When the light faded, the dragon was gone as well.

Yami lowered his arm, which he had used to shield his eyes from the blinding light. "What- what happened?" His heart was pounding madly in his chest.

Seto's calming voice spoke once again. "The Shining Nova puts the rage of a thousand Blue Eyes into a blast so strong that it destroys itself along with anything that I choose. And I chose Leviathan as its target." He sighed in relief. "It's over Yami. You can come home now."

Yami smiled. "Gladly." Closing his eyes, he accessed the Internet (which was now accessible to him now that Dartz was defeated) and sent himself to Seto's email account. Sent himself back to where he belonged, Seto's words echoing in his mind. You can come home now. Home indeed.

In Seto's office, the CEO hurriedly opened his email and downloaded Yami immediately. A few seconds later, he appeared next to his desk, a huge grin on his face. Mokuba jumped up and down enthusiastically as he shouted, "You guys did it! You definitely showed that creepy Dartz that we're not to be messed with! Yippee!"

Seto stood up and smiled as he watched his little brother bounce around the room in some sort of victory dance/celebration. As Mokuba bounced to the other side of the room, he turned now towards the hologram. "Yami," he said quietly.

He looked at him, then came around so that he was standing next to him. "Seto. Thank you for everything. You saved me from Dartz's trap, and I can't thank you enough for that. Thank you." With that, he reached up and embraced the other.

As he did so, wherever the light particles that made up Yami came into contact with Seto, there was a shimmery effect produced. Seto's own arms automatically came up around the hologram, returning the embrace though not quite touching the other. He leaned down and gently pressed his lips against the other's forehead briefly, pleased when that produced a shimmery effect as well. "Welcome home, Yami," he murmured quietly.

Suddenly, the heavy oak door swung open, cutting their reunion short. The two glanced up, Mokuba stopping his victory dance as well, and all three looked at the doorway, where a rather anger-crazed Dartz stood. He held something in one hand.

"If I cannot have that hologram, then I certainly won't let you, Mr. Kaiba, have it either!"

Before anyone could react, before anyone knew what was happening, Dartz raised the hand that held a gun.

A shot rang throughout the room.

END OF CHAPTER

Ooo….so evil am I! You guys are so gonna want to kill me for this cliffy. ;P Heh. Sorriez…

Some of you may be wondering, how the hell did Dartz get a gun into Kaiba Corp? What happened to the security? Well, the Board of Directors happened to have one (they had managed to sneak one in), and they gave it to Dartz to do their dirty work. (Remember, they are working together.)

Er…this chapter turned out weird. So I combined some stuff from the anime with some stuff from the movie. shrugs Hope you all liked it anyways.

Next chapter Yami will have to make a tough decision.

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