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ThievesShadow
Yu-Gi-Oh is the intellectual property of Kazuki Takahashi, and is being used in this fan fiction for fan purposes only. All situations, opinions and characters not belonging to Kazuki Takahashi are the intellectual property of ThievesShadow Me. Oh, and I do not own the song "All the Things She Said" by t.A.T.u. … In this version she was changed to he and her to him for purposes of the Jou/Seto pairing that will make itself known later.
Note: II Anything between a pair of II is Yami and Yuugi talking to one another. II
Note2: Xx Anything between a pair of xX is Ryou and Bakura talking. xX
Note3: Anything italisized is the computer talking.
Note4: Anything bold is Jonouchi's dream like sequence. More of a daydream really.
IMPORTANT!
( Read if you didn't understand previous chapter. )
Alright, before moving on I think I need to clarify what had happened in the previous chapter. Some of you understood where I was going dragon goddess04 and DarkShadowSprite , Congrats! Throws Confetti And some of you didn't, but that is understandable since it was pretty confusing.
The first thing that I'll explain which will ultimately lead up to what happened is the insects. They have one of two purposes, destroy information or relay information. I.e. In Mokuba the insects wanted to destroy the information, trying to seek out his mind and tear it apart bit by bit. In the case of Seto however, he was able to 're-write' they programming ... switching from destroy to relay. So when the insect was presented with a change in task it took Seto's mind and 'downloaded' it into itself and then went on its merry little way to the computer mainframe.
So technically speaking we've a bit of reversed rolls here. The computer is Seto, and Seto is the computer. Seems confusing when you read that but ... that's how it is. Computers 'mind' is in Seto, and Seto's mind is in the computer console. I hope that clarifies what happened and if not, feel free to e-mail me or whatever.Or just post another review and ask any more questions. Review responses will be at the end of the fic. n.n
Let me tell you this,
I feel totally lost.
If im asking for help
its only because…
Being with you has opened my eyes,
could i ever believe such a perfect surprise.
I keep asking myself,
wondering how.
I keep losing my eyes,
but i cannot get out.
I'm going to fly to a place where its just you and me,
and nobody else
so we can be free.
All the things he said
all the things he said
runnin through my head
runnin through my head
runnin through my head
all the things he said
all the things he said
runnin through my head
runnin through my head
all the things he said
This is not in mind, THIS IS NOT IN MIND!
(all the things you said...)
And I'm all mixed up, feeling cornered and rushed.
They say it's my fault but I want him so much.
I wanna fly him away,
with the sun and the rain commin over my face
wash away all the shame.
And when they stop and stare,
dont worrying me.
Cuz im feelin for him what hes feelin for me.
I can try to pretend i can try to forget,
but it's driving me mad goin' out of my head!
All the things he said
all the things he said
runnin through my head
runnin through my head
runnin through my head
all the things he said
all the things he said
runnin through my head
runnin through my head
all the things he said
(this is not in mind...)
(all the things he said..)
The group glanced around, quite confused as to why the lights had come on. The generators hadn't been working ... but maybe they were all back on line. Either that or all the backup generators were concentrating power on only one sect. of the company.
The cameras that sat stationed in each corner of the room now began moving. All focusing on one point within the hall. The center. Turning on, the familiar red flickering of small button was seen ... and soon the red turned to a faded blue. Beams of particles and lights began to dance in the center, arising from nowhere. Swirling around in a frenzy ... slowly beginning to take shape. That shape of one, Seto Kaiba.
Within only a few seconds there stood a semi-solid image of the CEO, his crystal blue eyes scanning the room. :-: Area: The main hall. Contents: ... Mokuba Kaiba, as well as three others. Lockdown still in effect. :-: Seto's mind was no longer the same, though all his memories and knowledge remained untouched ... he was solely a program. His mind consisted of only numbers.
Seto was presented with so many new things, it was almost overwhelming. He was now in control of Kaiba Corp. and all the functions that came with it. He controlled the shutters, the computers, the lockdown and security systems. Such power. But this wasn't the time to let his ego inflate. The image of himself turned, looking to his brother ... eyes going slightly wide. What had happened!
Mokuba stare in disbelief at the holographic image of his brother, his mind trying to distinguish if this was a reality or not. Was his brother standing there in the flesh? Or was this another sick joke by the computer? ... Mokuba could not tell. Still, mind fumbling with what had been presented ... it pushed aside all logic and gave the boy what he wanted to hear. :-: It's ... it's, it's Seto! He came back! I knew he would. :-:
Despite the pain that threatened to send Mokuba into an unconscious slumber, the raven-haired boy moved forward. Still in horrid shape the body was slow to react, the sudden movements that Mokuba wanted to do was all to much. There wasn't much more the body could handle ... Blood sputter from the incision that Mokuba had made across his stomach with each step ... but nothing would hinder the boy's advancement to Seto.
"Mokuba, no!" Jonouchi yelled to Mokuba, reaching out to grab the younger Kaiba's arm. Jonouchi wasn't buying this little charade at all. :-: That's not Kaiba, it can't be. Kaiba ... he's, he's dead. And this ... that image is only a trick. A distraction. :-: Jonouchi took a deep breath, getting ready to tell Mokuba the truth. What had really happened to Seto.
Ryou kept silent, understanding the intentions that Jonouchi had for stopping Mokuba ... as he too had seen the fallen CEO. :-: So then this image ... what does it mean? Why is it here:-:
Xx Probably one of Kaiba's little tricks. xX Bakura scoffed, his spirit appearing beside the white haired boy. The thief folded his arms across his chest glaring at the image.
Ryou's gaze fell upon the spirit. :-: But Kaiba is dead ... we both saw him. How could this be his work:-:
Xx Prick probably rigged this up or something, let us all hear the good word on how he's dead. xX Bakura chuckled softly. He had really never hated Kaiba ... well, up until this point. Never really payed much attention to him.
:-: Maybe. Like somehow the computers or machines can read the vitals ... and they know he's dead. Maybe that's why the projection came on, because the computers knows he's dead. :-: Ryou was really only beginning to confuse himself. He wasn't even sure he understood what he was saying.
Xx Stop thinking so hard. xX Bakura responded, watching his hikari closely. Gaze turning back to the hologram Bakura noticed something. Kaiba looked ... well different. And not in the sense that at once point he had been alive and in a body, and now he was only a bunch of lights. The expression ... his posture. They both look nothing like when we had encountered him before. Xx Ryou, look at the image. xX
Ryou nodded ever so slightly, turning to look at the image. :-: Yeah? It's Kaiba. Is there something I should be looking for:-: Ryou cocked his head to the side, the only thing he noticed was that Kaiba wasn't covered in blood and full of holes.
Xx Look at his expression. He looks ... more calm. And his posture is different. He doesn't seem like the one we've been chasing around with Jonouchi. xX Why Bakura had noticed this was beyond him. And why he even gave a damn, or said anything! Ugh.
Ryou did notice that Kaiba seemed less ... well less deranged looking. He had been looking psychotic when they were in the basement. Going all nuts with the lasers. When it got right down to it ... that didn't seem like Kaiba at all. Sure, Kaiba was a jerk ... but not a lunatic. :-: I think you're onto something. Maybe ... maybe who we were seeing before wasn't Kaiba. :-: "Wait, Jonouchi ... I thi--"
Before Ryou was able to finish Mokuba cut in, the younger Kaiba still fighting pitifully against Jonouchi. Tears were now streaming down Mokaba's already red face. :-: Why won't they let me get to Seto! I ... I just want to be near Seto. :-: Still the mind gave Mokuba the false hope, showing the image as completely solid as to give Mokuba the illusion that it was indeed his brother. "Lemme go! Seto make them let me go!" Stormy eyes gazed to the image of Seto. "Let me go!"
Emotions swelled deep within Jonouchi ad they were becoming harder and harder to supress. Watching Mokuba take the false image and say it was his brother ... No, it wasn't Seto! Shutting his eyes, Jonouchi tightened his grip upon Mokuba's wrist. "Mokuba that's not your brother!" He shouted, his voice echoing loudly within the confined space.
Mokuba paused and turned to look at Jonouchi. "If that's not him then who is it? And where is he? You said you were going to get him and you didn't! Where is he Jonouchi, huh! WHERE?" Mokuba yelled back, eyes narrowing to the blonde.
"HE'S DEAD!" Silence fell upon the room like the fog setting in. Jonouchi released Mokuba and stepped back, his gaze falling upon the stained tiles. His stomach twisted as images of Kaiba flashed before his eyes ... each reminding him or what had went on in the basements. But the finally image ... that had to be the worst ... the one his mind constructed.
Kaiba lay in the center of a large darkened room, a single lamp giving off minimal light above. The computer's sleek metallic body shimmered as it sat hunched over the CEO. Kaiba's body was already torn up, as it had been when Jonouchi last saw ... dozens of holes within the flesh. Each oozing with fresh blood. The once pearl white coat was still a charred brown, and the eyes ... those lively eyes were up to the whites, blood red viens thick, and hugging them. "H-h-heh-heehhhlp ... h-heeehhhlp meeee."
Then the robot chuckled softly, turning to face Jonouchi ... who could only stand and watch. Rows and rows or razor sharp teeth protruded from her mouth, like little knives. "Mmmmiiiiiinnnnneeeeee." She sputtered, voice raspy and high pitched. With that the robot turned back to the CEO and shoved her face into Seto's stomach. Stabbing all the teeth into the flesh.
Kaiba tried to scream but was unable to. Instead, with the last bits of his strength Kaiba arched his back ... trying to keep the blood that sat in his throat at bay. But he was unsuccessful; gagging painfully Kaiba's entire body began to tremble. The machine still feasting upon its love.
"Wwwee'lllll beee tooogetheeeer ... foooooreeeveeerr. Mee and myyy Seeetooo." Shrilling with laughter the machine pulled away, blood dripping down its slick body. A string of Kaiba's intestine sitting in her jaws. Cocking her head to the side she stabbed her hand into Kaiba's chest, bones cracking loudly and the muscle around tearing. The robot curled her fingers around Kaiba's faintly beating heart. Ba--------bum. Ba--------bum. Ba--------bum. And tore it from his chest, the organ still beating with her grip. "Hhhiiisss heeaart belongssss to meeee."
"N-n-no ... no my, my brother ... He can't, no. He, He ... he wouldn't leave me. He's not .. no!" Mokuba fumbled with what Jonouchi had said. It couldn't be true, it just couldn't. :-: Seto wouldn't just leave me ... he said he'd protect me, forever. :-: Tears swelled in Mokuba's eyes but he refused to let them fall as what Jonouchi spoke was lies. Seto was standing right in front of them. "You're ... you're wrong Jonouchi!"
"Silence!" The image of Seto spoke, electric blue eyes skimming the room and falling upon Mokuba. Seto knew that there was doubt to the true identity behind the image. It very well could have been the computer, but it wasn't. "Listen, don't speak. This means you Katsuya. Alright, there is reason to believe that this image is not what it seems. But there is no time to doubt me!" Folding his arms loosely across his chest Seto looked to the front doors, still sealed with the shutter. "You have to get out now ... she's coming."
Yami's eyes glances from Mokuba to the image flickering on and off before them. It looked like Seto Kaiba. Sounded like him ... but Yami was still unsure whether to take the image for the real. :-: If that is really Kaiba, then why wouldn't he come down here to tell us this? And Jonouchi seems to be pretty sure on whether Kaiba's dead or not. :-:
II Maybe Kaiba was unconscious or something, and Jonouchi took him for dead. Usually in those types of situations Jonouchi isn't one to think very hard ... just jump to the first conclusion that fits the situation. II Yuugi said, the younger boy's spirit appearing alongside the pharaoh's.
This was true. Maybe not one of the nicest things to say, but it was true. Jonouchi was short tempered and could sometimes be short-minded. :-: Perhaps. If that holds true then Kaiba is seriously injured. He must have pulled himself to one of the computers and projected this image ... :-: Yami looked to the camera's that were providing the image. The hypothesis he and his hikari produced seemed logical, but then again they could only be so sure.
"I'm going to open the front shutter for you ..." The image continued to speak, lifting an arm and pointing it in the direction of the front doors. The shutter still sitting over them, preventing any from leaving. Eyes blinking slowly, the image turned to Yami ... knowing very well he was probably the most responsible of them all. "Yuugi, I need you to keep Mokuba safe ... get him to the hospital and keep him away from here."
That was it, this had to be Kaiba. Before the computer had tried so very hard to kill both Mokuba and himself, why would the machine have a sudden change of heart. Yami nodded and moved towards Mokuba. :-: I'll keep Mokuba safe. I'll protect him until you, Kaiba can finally free yourself of this place. :-:
Xx This must be the real Kaiba ... but then who the hell was that imposter? xX It was obvious to Bakura that the two Kaiba's they had seen were very different. One had been bent on destroying and killing everyone ... and this one wanted everyone to leave, as well as have Yami help his brother. The spirit's eyes looked back to the stairwell, the door slightly ajar.
All thoughts were interrupted as the loud screech of metal filled the air. All eyes immediately fell upon the front door. The shutter that had once prevented them from leaving was now rising slowly, struggling with each movement.
Jonouchi's eyes narrowed at the image of Seto Kaiba. To him, all this was some sort of plan that the computer had been scheme-ing. Jonouchi failed to see the truth that stood right in front of him. His mind still clouded from the 'death' of the one he wanted to call his lover. :-: Seto Kaiba was dead and that thing, that image wants us to leave so the computer can have him all for itself. :-:
"The shutter will be on a timer ... as I cannot let the insects or the computer leave, so please ... go while you have the chance." As the shutter finally ceased to rise, the flickering image looked to Mokuba. "Mokuba go with Yami, and let him take you to the hospital. I'll be there as soon as I can ... I just have a few loosen ends to tie up." With that said the image vanished, fading in an array of sudden light.
Bakura would have loved to leave, but there were some things he needed to take care of as well. No one gets away with hurting him or his vessel. Nobody. In a quick flash of light Bakura took control of Ryou, gaze falling upon the stairwell once more. :-: Vengeance. Who ever the hell that imposter Kaiba is ... they're going to pay. :-:
Yami stepped up behind Mokuba, placing a hand gently upon the younger Kaiba's shoulder. "Come on Mokuba ... let's go. We need to get you to the hospital." Yami took a deep breath and lifted Mokuba up into his arms, finding it a bit painful, as the makeshift bandage upon his chest was probably not going to hold much longer. :-: When we arrive at the hospital, we'll get some help too Yuugi. :-: The ancient pharaoh began walking to the pathway that had been opened. The storm still hanging above Domino.
Jonouchi wasn't about to leave, like hell he would. There was no way he was taking some stupid talking picture's instructions. But somewhere deep within, he believed that image. :-: Why didn't you ask it something ... like if he was dead? May have sounded dumb but at least you would have known. :-: Jonouchi looked to the stairwell, he was going to find out exactly what the hell was going on. :-: Maybe ... maybe Kaiba isn't de-- :-:
The sound of a creaking door interrupted Jonouchi's thoughts, and frantic eyes scanned the entire hall trying to pinpoint exactly where the sound had come from. Eyes stopped on the stairwell, the door opening very slowly.
Blood red hands curled around the edge of the door, and a faint raspy sound was heard as if someone was having trouble breathing. The figure removed itself from the stairwell, now fully covered by the door. Soon, as the figure shuffled into view Jonouchi caught a glimpse of the attire ... the charred coat, blood spattered flesh ... "Where do you ... you think you're going?"
Alyssa: Alright ... I FINALLY wrote the next chapter. n.n yay for me. Sorry it took so long, I've been busy with work and school. Ugh. I hope everyone is still enjoying the story ... if not let me knwo what I can do to improve.
Review Responses:
ThunderStorm101: Thankfully the computer hasn't killed Seto's mind, she wouldn't do that because she loves him. Eeww. o.o; His body is pretty much destroyed, though it isn't technically dead ... its defiantly on its way. Heh heh heh. I'm already scheme-ing what's going to happen with that and I've many an idea.
Green Eggs and Ham: xD Yes, this cliff-hanger was especially evil ... makes you think. Glad you thought it was great, makes me happy. And ooh ... fight. I haven't been thinking way way in advance ... just maybe a chapter or two and I seriously never thought of how this would end. But maybe I'll use your idea ... sounds good. n.n
Almost is the key word there. Hee hee. He still doesn't even know why Kaiba was acting the way he did. Bakura thinks Kaiba was just being a jerk, he has no clue that the insects or computer had anything to do with it. I'm sure when he finds out he'll still give Kaiba a little something, but he won't kill him. o.o But I don't know yet seeing as I'm not that far.
Yeah Mokuba's had it really hard, probably second to Seto. Though it wasn't entirely clear in Chapter 13 I gave Mokuba a break, so he doesn't have the insects in him any longer. "But that was over, as the pieces of the mechanical monsters fell from the incision across the boy's belly."
Glad you liked the previous chapter, yes let's hope the Holographic Seto says something hopeful ... because everyone is probably feeling like shit. o.o'' And Seto is now in control of the cameras and basically anything electronic that the mainframe can reach ... he has the power!
fallen-angel-of-repression: I do like a few other couples, and I was thinking about writing a fic. based on them ... but I'd like to finish this story first. Well anyway if you give me a list of ones you like I'll see if they match to any of mine ... if so I may be able to write a story on one of them. n.n Ooooh, that's a new one, pukariffic. Hee hee, glad you like all the gore because there's always more to come. wh00ja!
rubisora18117: xD I love the way you put it, Hologram Dead Person. Hee hee. And yay! I'm scaring people. What scares me is thinking what I would do if all this actually happened ... and I really, really hope it NEVER happens.
dragon goddess04: Thanks for the review, and let's hope they get out. Heh heh. You're one of two people to understand what happened to Congrats!
daughterofanubis: Nope, Seto isn't dead ... he's in the computer. And I'm glad you love it! Thanks. n.n
yamiseto'sgrl: I hope you understand now, I explained it above if you didn't see it. If you still have questions feel free to e-mail me ... my address is on my profile page.
DarkShadowSprite: I've already begun to read over the first few chapters. I've gotten through four or five already ... though I haven't changed them in yet. I don't know how I didn't notice, oh probably because he's considered a minor character. But xD, there's more to come for him.
Seto's body is pretty much destroyed, but I don't think it's time for him to die. And yep, you are the second person to understand what happened with the bugs. Yay for you! Congrats! And I feel bad for Mokuba too, really bad. Poor kid is going through a living hell ... both he and his brother.
PEGASUS052087: I hope my above description helps you out, and you understand what's going on. If not e-mail me and I'll help to explain it more.
The Angel Of Writing: Will do. nn And I'm glad you like my writing, there is always more to come.