Chapter Three

Attack On Osaka

Kaiba walked through his castle at Osaka in a not so good mood. His forces had just arrived back yesterday and no one had yet to talk to their young lord. No even Serenity had dared spek to him, his anger was at its highest due to his recent injury.

Kaiba walked into his small bath house and walked up to a bowl of water placed near his hot spring. He lifted the eye patch up and carefully rinsed water over the hole where his eyeball once was. After that he cleaned out the mucus and blood and fastened his patch where it was supposed to be.

He then turned and entered his room where he found Serenity sitting on the futon talking to a short boy around ten. He had a mess of black hair and wore a brown and black kimono. When the boy spotted Kaiba he ran to him and hugged him." Big brother" he said.

" Mokuba how was your trip from Nagasaki" Kaiba asked." It was boring, but now I'am happy because I'am here with you" Mokuba laughed. Kaiba nodded and looked at Serenity." I see you've already introduced yourself to my little brother" he said.

Serenity nodded and stood up fixing her wrinkled kimono. Just then a shoji door was pulled back and Rapheal stood there in full armor." Kaiba the council is waiting" he said. Kaiba nodded and turned to the two people from before." Serenity take Mokuba down to the dinning chamber and fix some tea" Kaiba ordered.

Serenity bowed and grabbed Mokuba's hand and led him out. Kaiba then joined Rapheal and the two headed towards the council.

War Council

" What do you mean I'am to stay here" Kaiba yelled. He had just gotten word that Yugi would be attacking Mino and that they were to go and defend, but that he was the only one to stay behind." It would be best for you, after your injury you haven't been the same and we worry you might let you guard down is all Kaiba-boy" Said Pegasus.

" It has been made final, for the safety of you and this land you are to stay here for this battle" Dartz said rising from his spot. As did the rest of the council and they left Kaiba there alone. Kaiba raised his fist and slammed it onto the table causing a loud bang." Damn those ignorant fools" he cursed.

He then rose from his chair and headed into the dinning chamber where Mokuba and Serenity were sitting talking and drinking green tea. Kaiba took his place at the head of the table and placed his head in his hands. He then looked up and saw Serenity placing a cup of green tea in front of him.

Kaiba snactched it up and chuged it down." We heard what the council said" came her soft voice." Its not fair my brother is the best fighter this side of Japan" Mokuba complained. Kaiba rose from his spot and headed outside onto the seventh story balcony.

As he walked out the cool breeze blew his bangs into his face. He looked down at his forces as they exited the castle and down the streets to Mino." I'am sorry you didn't get to lead them" came a soft voice. Kaiba turned to see Serenity standing next to him." But if it makes you feel better, I'am glad you stayed" she said sliding her arm around Kaiba's.

" Well it dosen't" he said coldly and turned around entering his castle. Serenity sighed and followed him in too.

Osaka castle sat there in the night. Several guards stood outside making sure of no assassins. In the shadows a few figures moved swiftly by the guards and into the castle.

Kaiba sat there in his futon thinking with Serenity next to him sleeping.' I can't believe my forces are taking part in a battle without me' Kaiba thought. Kaiba was then brought out of his thoughts when he heard his shoji door opening and the patter of feet walking in towards his futon.

He gripped a kodachi hidden under his bed and waited for the figure to get closer. He then heard the drawing of a sword and he sprung into action quickly drawing his kodachi and slaming it through the bottom of the assassin's mouth causing blood to spill out and onto the futon.

Kaiba then quickly shook Serenity awake. She awoke with a start." Get up assassins are attacking" Kaiba said. he then quickly ran to his chest and pulled his armor on and grabbing his swords,' forget the damn helmet' he thought. He drew one of his katana's and grabbed Serenity's hand.

They ran out of the room and down the hallway. Suddenly smoke began to raise through the wooden floor boards." They've set the castle on fire" Serenity yelled. Kaiba grunted and pushed Serenity down the hall." Get out of here, I've got to get to Mokuba" he yelled and ran down the hall in the opposite direction.

Serenity stared for a second and ran down the stairs. Kaiba ran down the hallway, several servants ran past him in fright. He looked out a shoji window and started seeing flames rising outside.' Its starting to get up here' Kaiba thought. He then turned and saw two men dressed in black shinobi outfits in front of him with swords drawn.

Kaiba ran towards them and drew his second katana to block both of their attacks. He then parried the left one and drove his sword through his thoart getting a gurgling sound and then a waterfall of blood. He then turned to the right man and parried his sword.

Kaiba then withdrew his sword from the other man and brought it around decapitating the last shinobi. His head spun off and then his neck spurted blood out. The two bodies fell and Kaiba continued down the hall.

Serenity stood outside in fear watching the flames envelope the castle." Please be safe Kaiba" she prayed silently as several soldiers ran by with bukets of water trying to extinguish the fire.

" Mokuba" Kaiba yelled. The inside of the castle was now in flames and it was getting hot and hard to breath." Mokuba" he yelled again." Seto" came a weak voice. Kaiba turned and looked over and saw Mokuba underneath and wooden support beam. Kaiba ran towards him, but before he could get to him rubble fell infront of him blocking his path.

" Help me Seto" called Mokuba. Kaiba seathed his swords and started grabbing rubble blocking his way." I'am coming Mokuba" he called back. Kaiba was worried, there was too much rubble here for him to move. Just then several arms grabbed him and he turned to see four guards behind him.

"Lord we have to get you out of here" one of the guards said." No yet my brother's still in here" Kaiba yelled and struggled with the men, but he was to overpowered. The four men drug him away from the rubble where his little brother was hidden behind." Mokuba" kaiba yelled.

Outside Serenity stood there watching the flames reach the top of the castle. She then turned and saw four guards dragging out a struggling Kaiba." Let me go you fools" he yelled drawing one of his swords and impaling one of the men in the stomach. The man fell but was replaced with another who grabbed Kaiba's swords from him.

Just then there was a loud cracking sound and everyone turned to see the castle beginning to fall." Mokuba" Kaiba yelled as the castle came tumbling down to earth. Kaiba fell to his knees and slammed his fist on the ground. Serenity ran up to him and hugged him." Your alright" she said.

She was then suddenly pushed away and looked at Kaiba who had tears coming from his right eye." Don't touch me you wench" he spat. Serenity looked at him and then around." wheres Mokuba" she asked.

Kaiba lowered his head and more tears fell." He was still in the castle" Kaiba yelled.

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