Title: Lullaby Killer

By: Morgan Johnson

Disclaimer: In my profile

A/N: I am sorry for lack of updates but I feel like updating this story today since I have a few free hours. I have a new original vampire story but can't really post it here so check out my profile for the link to my live journal account where it is…'kay? Oh, and some small note: some reviewer didn't exactly get my whole "police being slightly dumb" thing, well the thing is that I watch a lot of crime shows where the bad guys get away because of police incompetence, so that's why they're that way…

Chapter Four: An unnoticedClue

The Kame Game Shop:

Yugi looked at the picture once more after calling the gang over, at least what was left of the gang. Joey, Mai, Serenity, and Tristan appeared to Yugi's little get-together. The once happy group was now composed of half-dead spirits as almost none knew how they could keep living with a murderer on the loose.

They were quiet and spaced out. Yugi looked towards the empty sofa which used to hold a place for Anzu, Duke and sometimes Rebecca.

He remembered the little fights that would break out over dumb things and the late night movies they would watch together. He tried to contain the tears that were threatening to spill from his eyes at least for the other's sake, but deep down he knew that no matter what they did, things would never be the same.

The only person missing there that was still alive was Kaiba, but he however, wasn't as easy to get there as the others. He would not answer Yugi's calls and when Yugi himself had shown up at his Corporation, he had been thrown out by security. They were hopeful that maybe he would show up later after work, but they weren't holding their breath.

Yugi sat quietly while everyone fidgeted around the shop's living room. Serenity was slightly peaceful, as she was being medicated, while Mai looked as though she wanted to be anywhere but there at that moment. Tristan looked as though he was confused and Joey, as usual, looked protective, never letting Serenity or Mai out of his sight. "Guys, I think I might know who it is"…

At Kaiba Corp:

The only light entering Kaiba's office was from a dimmed lamp on the left corner of his desk. Seto Kaiba remained vigilant of the clock on the right corner of his desk as though he dared it to move any slower.

It was half-past four and he was still waiting for a phone call, a very important phone call. He had been waiting since six in the morning and he could already feel the effects of not sleeping for almost a week. His raised his head in hopes that the phone would ring.

The private investigator he had hired to investigate his brother's murder said to have evidence as to who had dared to kill his brother and would call him before the day's end to confirm it.

He wouldn't say who over the phone until he was absolutely sure that he had the right person. And for the guy's sake, he hoped he did.

Outside of Kaiba Corp, in the city, the place was almost deserted. The only people in the KC building, besides Kaiba, were his few remaining security guards. Everyone else had fled as the other residents of Domino. The shops were closed, making it easier for the Police to do their job.

So far, except for the few prank calls they were used to getting, they still didn't have any leads. They were still in the law suit transition and were having difficulty keeping their staff intact. Seto Kaiba was still going forward on his threat to have them replaced with competent people and kept harassing them each day that went by.

What many couldn't understand was why Kaiba was still in Domino. His brother was dead, as apparently his business in the city would be soon, his home was completely empty as he fired every personnel in his staff after what had happened and he had neither relatives nor friends in Domino nor did he ever have.

The only thing that was really keeping him there was the desire to be left alone for five minutes with his brother's killer and his .38. That would just make his day.

As soon as the phone rang, he jumped up as though the killer himself had entered the room. After hearing what he had wanted to hear he set out for the Game Shop that Yugi's grandfather owned.

He might not have gotten all that he wanted to know but maybe with a little manipulation and a few threats he would. Mokuba's killer would not go unpunished.

Back at the game Shop:

"Guys…" Yugi looked around getting slightly impatient that everyone was ignoring him. They seemed to be in their own little world that was far, far away from Domino. "Guys, listen to me. I received this envelope this afternoon and I think that it might help us figure out who's the so-called Lullaby Killer." At that Mai jumped up at him and snatched it from his hands, but after seeing what was inside ran off towards the bathroom.

"Man, what's wrong with you? You should take this to the police; you're withholding evidence from them. You could go to jail" was Tristan's outburst. It had been the first time that anyone had heard him speak since the whole murders had begun.

"The police can't help us, they can't even find their way out of a paper bag, Yug' did the right thing by keeping it. Maybe ol' moneybags can help us out with this." "You were saying mutt?" came a reply from the front of the shop. A tall figure came closer and they saw it to be Kaiba. "I think I have something that you might find useful"

They all waited until Mai had returned from the bathroom to discuss what Kaiba had found, rather what his detective had. "It seems as though someone has been targeting Yugi and anyone near him" At everyone's confusion Kaiba elaborated. "First it was Rebecca, then Duke…" As Kaiba mentioned each individual, he placed their picture on the gang's usual dueling table. Now it was covered with dozens of pictures of mutilated corpses, the final installment was Ishizu's.

"As you can see," he said pointing to the pictures, "each person that has had some sort of connection to Yugi one time or another. Each person had either lived or visited Domino within the past three years and each person was killed within proximity of the town square which is where we are right now".

The gang took a few minutes to analyze what Kaiba had just said. Silence reigned until Serenity burst out laughing. "We're next, we're all going to die…" she continued to laugh as Joey tried to hold her while Mai looked for her medication.

Tristan looked like he was about to cry and Yugi looked very confused. "But why would anyone target me?" At his comment Kaiba made a very sour face. "Let's see shall we. First it was Pegasus, Bakura, then Devlin," at that Serenity shed a hardly visible tear, "then Marik, Dartz and his lackies and then Bakura again. " "You forgot to include yourself moneybags" barked Joey at Kaiba's little gap. "Quiet your mongrel Valentine" Mai simply dismissed Kaiba's comment.

"Okay Kaiba, then who do you think it is?" asked Yugi in a very quiet voice. "You have only two suspects…Bakura and Marik. Any other person was eliminated in theory by the detective. Those two are the only ones who have held a lasting grudge on you, besides myself" he included almost as a whisper. "Well then, let's go see 'em guys" said Yugi as everyone followed him not noticing the little glimmer in the back of the photograph Yugi had recieved.

Misery: So like it? Tell me but remember no flames. Just to tell you, this might not have a happy ending, I sort of like stories when the villain gets away with it but who knows…I might change the ending depending on the reviews but that's the only thing that is subject to change. Sorry but no murder in this chapter cause it just didn't fit but there are still many murders to come…many…This chapter was three pages just like the one before it and tings are starting to even out. More updates will come hopefully tomorrow since I have some free time but only if I get some feed back…later