A/N: Don't own Yu-gi-oh…
Chapter 2
"I think we're moving Tea," Serenity whispered nervously.
"Of course we aren't moving. Kaiba isn't on board yet. Do you honestly think his ship would set sail without him onboard?" Tea replied nervously. She could feel the tell-tale hum of the engines changing.
"What if he's on this ship somewhere, maybe he's hiding and now he'll come out because we've left the dock." Serenity attempted to stand and look out the window. Tea grabbed the back of her shirt and pulled her back down.
"Are you crazy! What if someone sees you look out?" Tea growled.
"If we are moving we have to tell them we have to be let off. I'm not going on some crazy boat ride with Seto Kaiba!" She slapped Tea's hand away and attempted to stand again.
"Think about it Serenity, if we're found out we're stow-aways we're in trouble. We'll just remain hidden until we dock and then we'll sneak off the boat." Tea suggested, her hand firmly gripping Serenity's shirt once again.
"Don't you think we'll be in less trouble if we simply come out of hiding?"
"They'll call the police and we'll be arrested for trespassing. I, for one, don't want to be arrested." Tea sat at the edge of the bed.
"Fine!" Serenity spat through clenched teeth, "But once we stop we get off this stupid boat and get the hell away from Kaiba."
"No problem, once we stop." And I get my story…
The girls sat in the room for over an hour, looking out the porthole there was no land to be seen. They had no idea where they were headed or how long it would take. Serenity continued to pace the floor while Tea watched out the window, hoping to see a landmass…somewhere.
"Where do you think we're heading?" Serenity finally broke the silence.
"I have no idea, but my guess is somewhere that won't extradite a certain CEO."
"How do we even know he's on the ship? I haven't heard him yelling, isn't that his trademark? We are seriously screwed!" Serenity was now hysterical. Tea grabbed her shoulders and shook her violently trying to gain her attention.
"Keep your voice down," she hissed. "They don't even know we're on the ship, but your ranting will gain us unwanted attention for sure!"
Just then the door swung open. The two girls were caught in the proverbial 'headlights'. Their eyes immediately went to the figure standing in the doorway, then back to each other.
"I said you were too loud." Tea griped as they were led from the room up the stairs to the living room.
"Have a seat," the man in the suit instructed the girls. They sat, not wanting to get in any more trouble than they already were.
They sat there in silence for a while, until Tea finally worked up the courage to ask what was going on.
"Are you taking us back to Domino?" She asked tentatively.
"Hardly, we aren't even near Domino anymore." The man answered her with an evil chuckle. He then left the two in the room, alone.
"Well, look at the bright side, at least we aren't stuck in that room anymore." Tea tried to sound positive.
"Yeah, this is sooo much better," Serenity answered with noted sarcasm.
Tea got up and walked over to the doorway that the man had left through. She took a few small steps into the adjoining room. Maybe she could ask the guy where they were headed. She took a few more steps then nearly jumped out of her skin when Serenity laid her hand on Tea's arm. Serenity jumped because Tea jumped and the two girls exchanged dirty looks. Tea walked forward with Serenity close behind, she was determined to find the man again.
They made their way through the ship but weren't sure where they were going. Funny thing was, there really was no way of escaping. They were trapped at sea with a crew of unknown men. Tea felt a bit guilty because she had led Serenity on this stupid chase. Yes, she needed to jump start her career, but what price would that now cost?
"Just where do you two think you're heading?" They recognized the voice immediately, but didn't run…where would they run?
"I demand to know where we're being taken," Tea stated with authority. "This is kidnapping you know!" She tried to sound sure of herself, but the man saw right through her and just smirked at her efforts.
"A kidnapping occurs when a person is taken against their will, I do believe that you entered this vessel of your own free will. Am I incorrect with that? Did someone forcibly drag you on this ship?" His voice was stern, but there was amusement there too.
"Not exactly, but we should be let off the ship as soon as we hit land." Tea's voice was firm with her demand.
"That's for my boss to decide, I have no problem with releasing you when we hit land." He gave a small laugh as if he knew something she didn't. Tea caught the meaning, but thankfully, Serenity didn't. She wondered if they were going to be abandoned on the first desert island they came across.
"Where is your boss?"
"He's due to arrive at any time now." The man started to walk away from them, but then turned. "Stay in the living room, I'm sure Mr. Kaiba will want to speak with you both when he arrives."
They sat on the couch. Tea couldn't imagine how Kaiba would 'arrive' on the ship. Was there another ship that was bringing him? She knew he wasn't onboard. What was going on? Just then she heard the sound of a helicopter, her heart lurched, she finally got it. He was arriving by helicopter. Great, he was now here. Suddenly she didn't want the interview, she just wanted to be home with her friends. Least of all she wanted Serenity away from this. It had been her own stupidity that got her into this mess it was so unfair that she had dragged Serenity along.
"I'm so sorry Serenity," she whispered as they sat and waited for Kaiba to storm in.
"Don't be," she smiled and grasped Tea's hand. "I could have said no at any point and I didn't. I wanted the picture as much as you wanted your story."
They looked at each other for a brief instant, right before the door slammed open and hurricane Kaiba blew in.
"So to what do I owe a visit from half the geek squad? I knew your antics were ridiculous all along, but I never thought you would resort to illegal entry." His eyes were glowing with fury even though his tone was just frigid. Both girls knew he was dangerous and that he was hiding something else.
"I'm sorry this happened Kaiba," Tea stood up. "If you would just let us off we'll go without a fuss."
"I make the demands now Gardner," his eyes narrowed on her, his hand balling into fists. "Why the hell would you sneak aboard my ship? How the hell did you know about it and how did you know I would be on it?"
"Is this an interrogation Seto Kaiba? Because I have a few questions for you as well." Her blues eyes blazed back at his. Serenity sank back into the chair she was in. It was like clash of the egos and she wanted no part of their tempers.
"I ask the question-this is MY ship!"
"I'm being held captive so I think I have the right…"
"Captive!" He bellowed, not allowing her to finish her thoughts. "You snuck onto this ship, no one lured you here or pulled you aboard against your will. I could have you arrested for breaking and entering. In fact, give me one good reason why I shouldn't."
"Because if you alert the cops to us then you lead them to you! You're running from the law I'm sure you won't invite them to your doorstep, no matter how arrogant you are I know you aren't stupid." She folded her arms across her chest. She had won in her book.
"Very well," he knew she had him. "However, now that you know where I am I can't let either of you go." He sneered at her.
"We have no idea where you're going!" Serenity cried out, she had no intention of staying with the man.
"You know I'm on this ship, if I let you go you'll run straight to the authorities and tell them my whereabouts, you know a bit too much to let you leave." His voice was cold. He had an evil glint in his eyes. Serenity sank back into the couch.
"We don't know your destination Kaiba, besides we can be discreet."
"I know you're a reporter Gardner, since when has the press been awarded for 'discreetness'?" He turned away from them and started to leave the room.
"Is that it Kaiba? End of discussion?" Tea spat at his back. She wanted to smack him really hard but didn't relish a cold swim at the moment.
"It is," he turned and gave her a smirk. "Try not to break anything."
With that he was gone. Tea had no idea what to do now. It didn't look like they were going anywhere soon. No, correction, they were going somewhere, but that somewhere wasn't home. She looked at Serenity, who was very near tears, and sighed. The poor girl had followed again and was in trouble again too. Tea had finally started to not feel so bad about the 'Weevil incident' now she had the 'Kaiba incident' to take its place.
She wondered, idly, if she would get a story from him. Maybe she should take notes on all of their conversations. Then again, Kaiba was a man of very few words.
Great now you're being taken to heaven knows where with that demon. You did all of this for a story that was doomed, at best, why did you think Kaiba would grant you an interview! He detests everyone in his so-called 'geek squad'. Poor Serenity, I feel the worst about that. I should have done this alone now she gets to suffer along with me.
A/N: So what do you think? Who should Kaiba end up with? Hmmm… I'm quite curious to know what you're all thinking so please read and review…please…thanks!
