Hello all again! This is the next chapter to my fic and I hope I am not getting boring or annoying or anything so… here we go…
Oh and I don't own it…
Chapter 8: Where are we?
As three teens being Yami, Joey, and Seto made their way along through the forest the question finally came up into the open. And it was the ever curios puppy that asked, "So um… what are we gonna do? To get outta here I mean?" He sweatdropped when he didn't receive an answer. Seto sighed after a minute replying, "First off we need to figure out where we are, and then we can see how to get out…" Yami just nodded. Joey sighed as well. "Yeah but I hope it's soon… my arms hurt from carrying my own weight with these damn crutches." He grumbled. Seto chuckled. They eventually came into a clearing where a hill overlooked a grassy valley, and there stood Joey's various friends. They all turned to greet the other teens as they approached.
After a good ten minutes of trying to plan, some panicking more than helping, Kaiba decided to use his great leadership skills to take charge. He cleared his throat and smirked as everyone turned to him. "I think the first thing we should do is to find out if we are the only form of civilization here… then go from there." He stated and Joey nodded.
"Yeah… that sounds like a good idea. I guess being the CEO of a big company does have its perks." He giggled as Seto shook his head amused at the puppy's antics. Everyone talked amongst one another agreeing with the Brunet, until a voice broke through,
"Hold on a damn minute!" Tristan demanded. Joey frowned at his friends, or ex-friends, words. "What's the matter man? Ya' got an idea?" Seto scoffed at that and Joey gave him a look. "How can you all trust him.., it may even be his fault."
Kaiba sneered. "Yeah right Tristan… don't be such a moron. This is not my fault by any means. And don't even try to make it mine." Tristan stepped closer so that their faces are close together. "And what if I do?" Kaiba's blue eyes glittered dangerously.
"I wouldn't try me if I were you… this is your only warning." He threatened. Tristan was about to say something but Joey crutched between them. "Hey guys stop it." Tristan gave Joey a withering look. "And you still take his side, I was your friend before you even met him and you already go to his side." Joey gave Tristan a death glare that made even Kaiba flinch a little. Tristan expected a world class temper tantrum but Joey remained silent, his glare saying enough. Yami cleared his throat. "Now if you are done." He said as he turned around. "Let's go to see if we can find a village or town." He said and with that the group of 8 walked off. (Tristan, Yami, Yugi, Joey, Seto, Duke, Bakura, And Ryou in case you didn't know.). Joey grunted as his crutched kept getting caught up in the various vines that littered the forest ground, almost falling over but was caught by Kaiba. Joey tried to hide his blush as he was brought up to Kaiba's level.
"Um… thanks." He said with a small smile which turned into a frown as he saw Kaiba just sneered at him. "Whatever mutt, don't think it's anything special." He said as he walked off leaving a sad, hurt, and confused blond behind. He eventually caught up with the others and started to think about the brunet's new behavior. Maybe he really never liked me… no. He was so nice to me then? What did I do wrong? Meanwhile Kaiba was also having his own inner dialogue. I didn't want to hurt my puppy… but if I act soft, it'll ruin my reputation. His heart ached with guilt at Joey's hurt look. Joey continued to think but was too deep in thought to see the tree root sticking out of the ground. His crutched was caught on it and Joey gasped in surprise as he felt himself falling forward. He closed his eyes waiting for the impact. But it never came.
He cautiously opened his honey eyes as saw someone's arms around his midsection. He craned his neck around to see Kaiba as he was pulled back on his feet. Seto sighed and grabbed Joey's crutches. " Come on, get on my back." He said as he got on his knees his back facing Joey. " Um… thanks." He said as he slowly climbed on and wrapped his arms around Kaiba's neck. Kaiba straightened up and started to walk, ignoring the looks from the others. As they walked on Joey decided to see if Kaiba was mad at him.
" Hey Kaiba?" Kaiba sighed tiredly. " What is it wheeler?" Joey gulped." Did I do something that I am not aware of to piss you off?" Kaiba raised an eyebrow, lowered it, and then shook his head. " It's not you puppy, it's me. I didn't mean to sound so cruel to you but I have a reputation to keep. Can't go around acting soft." Joey frowned. " Oh." Kaiba frowned at the silence that came. " But does it really mean that much to you if I acted… normal. If you could call it that." Joey smiled, though the other didn't see it. " Yes… I would like that." Kaiba sighed. " Fine. But don't expect a lot at once." Joey laughed softly. " Don't worry, having you being nice to me means so much than you know." He said with a yawn. Kaiba chuckled. " Get some rest pup. I'll wake you later." Joey yawned again. " Right… night… Seto." He said as he drifted into slumber. Seto only smiled, thinking no one else saw. But out of the corner of his eye, Tristan's eyes burned with jealousy.
End chapter 8
YAY! I'm glad I got that over with. I hope people haven't gotten bored… sniff Oh well review…