The carriage pulled up outside a huge house. It was more of a mansion than a house with a golden gates and a long drive way leading up. As soon as the carriage stopped, the gates opened automatically and Seto Kaiba jumped out. Mai was still sitting inside, her head still wobbling and her eyes still going round in circles. She was still dizzy from that airplane spin that Kaiba gave her earlier.

Kaiba looked at the house with a smile on his face and then turned his attention back to Mai. He walked up to the carriage and stroked her hair, but got little reaction, just a few murmurings.

"We're home, sweetie pie," said Kaiba. "Come on now, this is so exciting. Don't you want to have a look around?"

Kaiba opened the carriage door and took Mai gently by the hand. He pulled her to her feet and led her out of the carriage. She was a bit wobbly on her feet though and Kaiba kept an arm round her waist to make sure she didn't fall over. Mai looked completely disorientated and was staggering around as if she was drunk.

"W-Where are we?" she said, in almost a breathless whisper.

"We're at our new home for our honeymoon."

"H-Honeymoon, what on earth are you talking about?"

"Don't you remember, Mai? We're married now."

Mai couldn't really remember. Everything in her mind seemed so foggy and her world was still spinning. She put her hand to her head and then looked back at Kaiba. Now she remembered, she remembered everything. The attack, the abduction, the auction: it was all so clear now.

Mai didn't really have the energy to struggle or fight as Kaiba led her down the long drive way but she knew she had to get away from this guy and had to get away fast. When they reached the doorway, Mai found the energy to draw her hand back and she swung it at Kaiba's face. But Kaiba had lightning fast reactions and caught her tiny wrist with ease.

"Now, now, my darling, let's have less hating and more loving."

Kaiba's arrogance infuriated Mai and she turned her face away and yanked her arm out of his grip. Kaiba then opened the door.

"Now," he said. "I do believe it is my duty."

Mai was a little confused. Then Kaiba reached down under Mai's legs before she could react and he scooped her up into his strong arms. Kaiba held Mai in his arms and admired his new wife. She felt so soft and light.

"As my bride, I do believe it is my duty to carry you over the threshold."

"What? No! Put me down! Put me down!"

Mai screamed and yelled. She pounded her fists against his sturdy chest and flailed her legs wildly. She struggled and squirmed all she could to get out of his grasp but it had little effect. Kaiba simply smiled and laughed at Mai's pathetic attempts to escape.

Kaiba carried Mai inside the house and shut the door behind him. She was still kicking her legs and pounding on his chest as he entered the living room. Mai had now though started biting his head and Kaiba did find that somewhat annoying.

He threw Mai down onto the couch and sat down next to her. Mai tried to get up, but Kaiba pulled her back down again. Mai struggled for a good five minutes to no avail and then suddenly she stopped. She looked around at her surroundings, at the luxurious living room that she was in. It was massive and had a large television screen on the wall, three sofas and chairs, and beautiful artwork on the walls. The room itself was a dazzling white; everything was white. Mai thought she had been brought to some kind of palace. Perhaps Kaiba was a king.

"What is this place?" Mai asked. "What do you want with me?"

"Simply to be my wife. That is what I paid for after all."

"Paid for? Excuse me, but I can't be bought and you can't buy love, not with anyone and especially not with me."

"Please, I think you misunderstand the situation. You are in no position to argue with me. You are my wife by law now and you have no power over me."

"What are you talking about? What world do you live in? Since when has this happened?"

"For quite some time now there has been a secret organisation selling off wives. They've made quite a profit, I hear. Myself, Malik and Bakura have been good friends for a long time. We often go to these events, they are good fun and always provide a chuckle. Plus some of the ladies are really cute. We hadn't been successful before but when we saw you three standing up there we knew we had to get you."

"What? You mean Anzu and Serenity? You know where they are?"

"Yes they are with my friends Malik and Bakura."

"So you've kidnapped us?"

"It's not kidnapping, my darling. This is more of a blind date although it's actually a blind marriage. But it could be fun. Look, you're too stubborn. If you loosen up a bit, I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I will."

"No way, I've gotta get my friends back."

"They'll be fine, they'll be well taken care of. Now let's enjoy the time we have together."

Kaiba brought Mai's face close to his and kissed her on the lips. Mai then slapped him in the face.

"Look," said Kaiba. "If things turn out really bad I'm sure we'll be able to get a divorce, but let's just give things a shot."

"No chance. You're just a pathetic loser. I want nothing to do with you!"

Mai shoved Kaiba back down on the couch and started running. She ran through the hallway and into the kitchen. There were so many doors and so many rooms and it all seemed like a maze. But Mai was determined to find the way out. Kaiba began chasing after her and Mai picked up the pace.

She tried to open a door but it was locked and she quickly darted back in the opposite direction before Kaiba could catch her. Mai kept looking back to check where Kaiba was. Mai wasn't really looking where she was going at all, but rather feeling her way through. She checked behind her again, Kaiba wasn't there. Mai then turned the handle and opened a door.

Unfortunately she wasn't looking where she was going and didn't notice the huge brick wall built behind the door. Mai ran headfirst straight into and collapsed to the ground. Her vision began to blur as she saw the dark, shadowy figure of Seto Kaiba standing over her. Mai was so afraid, but her eyelids started to feel heavy as they slowly flickered closed and she passed out.

Kaiba looked over at the brick wall.

"I knew I had that brick wall installed behind that door for a reason. I think I did a good job there. I told you before Mai that you're mine and there's nothing you can do about it."

Kaiba bent down, putting one arm behind Mai's back and then other underneath her knees. He picked her up off the floor and carried her to the bedroom. Kaiba admired her sleeping face as he carried her up the stairs and into the bedroom. There he laid Mai down gently on the bed.

Kaiba took off her boots and put a duvet over her.

He stroked her cheek and kissed her on the forehead.

"Sweet dreams, honey. We'll talk more tomorrow."

Kaiba took one last look at Mai sleeping and then left the room, closing the door behind him.