Chapter Six:
The crowd step back. Yugi is still trying to get a look at what's going on. When some of the men were forced to return to work it lessened the crowd giving him a chance to slip thru an opening and take a look. To his complete shock it was none other than Seto Kaiba. He was unconscious and bleeding from the head and nose. When the ship doctor arrives he immediately gets to work on Seto's wounds. Yugi was quickly working himself into a panic.
Yugi: He's not moving!
Joey: Yug., calm down the doctor is working on him now.
Yugi: But look at him? Is he breathing? Is he alive!
Doctor: His heartbeat is slow and he's pale. He must have been out here for a while and the water is very cold. I need some help getting him into the infirmary
Yami: Partner, why is Seto here?
For once Yugi couldn't listen to a word Yami said. All he could think about was Kaiba. Yami takes control and takes the white stone sticking out of Kaiba's pocket. As Seto was finally lifted and taken below deck Yami gain Isis' attention.
Yami: Isis. This is what Kaiba had in his pocket. Could it be the white stone?
Isis: Oh my. Yes. But it looks broken in half. Why would Mr. Kaiba have it in his possession?
Yugi: Yami! Why did you do that? Why did you just take over like that you know I'm worried about Kaiba!
Yami: I apologize, partner. But I was trying to tell you to grab that stone but you were too jumbled and confused to respond.
Isis: Although this is only half a stone it is still useful.
Tea: How can we use it?
Isis: It can be used to find the Seer stone on Aaru.
Tea: So we no longer have to chase after the guys who took the Brown stone?
Honda: I have a feeling those guys are headed where we're going.
Isis: He's right, they are.
A few crew members come with a Gurney setting Seto's limp body on it and carrying him away. The gang all wait outside near the door to hear the news on his condition. After ten minutes the doctor steps out.
Doctor: He's going to be fine. I stitched up a few deep cuts. He will be out of it for a bit.
Isis: Set him up in a spare room.
Marik: Why would Kaiba have a piece of the stone on him and where was he going?
Isis: I don't know, but whatever it was it must have been very important.
After a while they all returned to their usual business. A few days have passed and the newfound joy and excitement of being on a ship such as this were wearing thin and life at sea began to turn into a bore. They woke up, ate, played card and chess games, and sang songs when the mood hit. Everyone seemed to split up and go their own way. Honda loved hanging out with a few of the young crewmen listening to their old family stories. Joey and Marik went off together a few times. On more than one occasion Joey would try to talk to Yugi alone but neither him nor Tea could get him away from Kaiba's room. Tea eventually gave up and spent more time with Honda or Isis.
Inside Seto's room Yugi was sitting in his usual seat near his bed reading the Duel Monsters Official rule book.Yami appeared standing beside him.
Yami: Yugi, you've been doing this for three days.
Yugi: What do you mean?
Yami: Holed up in this room with Kaiba isn't healthy. He'll be fine but you need fresh air.
Yugi: I can't. Kaiba is hurt. I don't mind being here, really.
Yami sighs.
Yami: I understand how you feel Yugi. I'm worried about him too.
Deep inside, Yami wondered if Yugi's feelings for Kaiba were separate from his own. And why wouldn't they be? The ancient pharaoh then thought to himself. After all Yugi was his own person before they connected only a few short years ago the night Yugi solved the Millennium puzzle. Yami has always been drawn to Seto for some reason but even he admits that it could be a passing thing, maybe even lust? Yet Yugi's feelings are stronger and more determined. There was once a part of him that felt guilty that a part of his own feelings toward Seto was transferring into Yugi, but now he's not so sure.
Meanwhile . . .
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Marik: I never expected you to be the rough type . . . Nah. I take that back. I did expect you to be the rough type.
He laughs as he grabs Joey's sheets to wipe himself clean. He then gets up and begins searching the messy room for his clothes. Joey just rolls on his back looking up at the plain white ceiling.
Marik: You know Joey whatever got you pissed like this you should straighten it out fast, it's not healthy to carry out such feelings although it makes you a great lover.
Joey: Whatever.
Marik finished adjusting his pants and walked out the door. Outside on deck Isis ordered her first mate to give the order to drop the anchor. By request of the crew concerning the heat wave they wanted to take a quick dip in the cool inviting water. Before the order was given.
Tea: Isis, come over here quickly!
Isis: What is it?
She rushes over and Tea hands her the telescope. Isis holds it to her eye as Tea guides her to the point. Up ahead in the distance is another ship near an Island.
Isis: It's them!
Isis sends out the change of plan and orders them to catch up to the ship. She orders a crewman to bring her a map. After reading it she was able to pinpoint her location.
Isis: We are near Majuro, Marshall Islands.
Down in Kaiba's room Yugi was once again by his bedside this time reading a borrowed book from one of the crewmen "Necroscope" by Brian Lumley, the tales of the horrorfying Wamphyri both frightened and intrigued him. He hoped Kaiba was enjoying it as well. Just then he heard a small groan. He popped his head up from the book. Kaiba furrows his brow before slowly opening his eyes.
Yugi: Kaiba! You're awake!