Fate Plays Cruel Tricks

By: Sakurascorpion19

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-gi-oh!

A/N: Hello, and first off...I'm sorry to all those who were enjoying this story...I know it's been about 8 months since I've updated this story! I just was busy with school and work! Now that I'm graduated and everything, I can get back to finishing up some 'forgotten' fics. I'm sorry again and I will try to finish typing the next chapter to update much sooner! Enjoy!

Chapter 5: The Meeting

Seto and Joey had finally reached their destination, the old warehouse where Mokuba was being held. Seto looked onward, intently staring at the building.

"Well, let's get this over with." Seto stated getting out of the car.

Joey slowly followed looking around to make sure no one was around to see him.

"Seto…"

"What?" He turned back toward Joey. Wheeler, you better stop calling me by my first name…

"I'll be right over here…" Joey said pointing at a concealed area of trees and bushes.

Seto just nodded slightly and turned his attention back to the warehouse. He took a deep breathe and began walking toward the entrance. As he got closer, the door of the building opened. A man dressed in all black stepped out of the warehouse and closed the door behind him. His face was covered by a matching mask. Seto stopped in his tracks as the individual made his way toward the CEO.

"Good evening, Mr. Kaiba…" The man stated with laughter in his tone.

"Good?" Seto questioned.

"But of course…now then, enough of this pleasant conversation. Let's just get to business shall we?" The man in black said.

"Just what I was about to say…" Seto smirked.

"Now then, the deed?" The man extended this arm.

"Where is my brother?" Seto asked the man with force.

"In due time, Mr. Kaiba…"

"I'm afraid that I won't be handing over the deed to Kaiba Corp. without seeing that my little brother is unharmed."

"Tsk tsk tsk…" The man waved his finger. "Who is giving the demands here, Kaiba?"

Seto hesitated. "Unfortunately, you…however, I need to see my brother before I give up my company."

"Mr. Kaiba, I am already getting very tiresome of your demands and this conversation. If you wish to see your little brother again, give me the deed!" The man yelled.

Seto hesitated again. He wouldn't give up this easily. He needed his brother and Kaiba Corp. They were the only things that kept him going. Seto slowly glanced back to where Joey was hidden. What could Joey do to help Seto now?

Come on, Mutt…you said you could help me. Now, I really need it.

"Well, Mr. Kaiba? What will it be? The deed to Kaiba Corp. or the life of your only family?" The man hissed.

Seto turned his attention back to the man. "I told you what I wanted. I want to see my brother!"

"I see. If that is the case, I'm afraid your brother's life is coming to a bitter close." The man laughed. He pulled out a phone from his pocket and quickly dialed a number.

Seto tried to listen to the man's conversation, but he didn't recognize the dialect. The language was unheard of to him.

Please…don't be telling them to kill Mokuba. Did I go too far? I can't lose him!

The man laughed and hung up the phone. Seto waited for him to speak.

"You are most unlucky, Mr. Kaiba."

"How so?" Seto was panicking on the inside.

"My boss said that he will let you see your brother first."

"How is that unlucky?" Seto questioned. I got what I wanted.

"I also expressed the fact that you brought someone with you."

"What?" Seto said in a state of shock. How could he know?

"I know someone is here with you…so they better come out…" The man yelled.

There was no movement. Silence all around Seto and the masked man.

The man then pulled out a gun and pointed it at Seto's chest. "I'll say this again. Whoever is out there, better come out!"

Seto could hear something approaching. Mutt, you should have stayed. You didn't listen. Bad dog.

Joey slowly came out of the shadows. His hands were up as he came closer to the scene.

"Is that all? Is this your back-up, Kaiba?" The man laughed.

Joey was silent. He glanced over at Seto, but then looked away.

What a great job you're doing helping me, Wheeler! Is this your plan? Get us both killed! Stupid mutt!

"Well, since the boss told you not to bring anyone…I think you deserve some punishment…" The man stated cocking the gun.

"Look…we didn't mean for this to go this far. If you just put the gun down, nobody has to know about this trade…Seto will just get his brother and your boss can have the deed." Joey said to the masked man.

"Who told you to speak?"

"He's right. You don't want to become a murderer. I'll just meet with your boss, get my brother back and you can have Kaiba Corp." Seto said. He looked over at Joey who was still staring down at the ground.

He looks like a dog that disobeyed his master. How sad. Its ok, Wheeler. You did an okay job, so far. Just sit and stay. Then I just might get you that dog biscuit.

The man sighed, "Kaiba, Kaiba, Kaiba…" He began to laugh. "You don't get it do you? You didn't follow the orders. Now, for your mistake." The man pointed the gun at Joey.

Joey's eyes began to widen. If I die, please keep Seto and his brother safe.

The man placed the weight of his finger on the trigger.

"Please, wait…" Seto stated.

"For what?" The man said taking his finger off of the trigger, slightly.

"I know I've made a mistake, but this isn't the way. I'll just take the deed to your boss now. Just tell me where to meet him."

"It doesn't work that way, Mr. Kaiba." The man said. "Now, if you'll excuse me…I have some orders to follow…" The man turned his attention back to Joey.

Seto looked in the same direction as the man. However, Joey wasn't there anymore. Seto looked around in confusion.

The masked man was also very confused at this revelation. "What the hell?"

Suddenly, Joey appeared behind the man. He grabbed the masked man and began to fight him for control of the gun.

"You piece of shit…get the fuck off of me…" The man yelled.

Joey kept punching and kicking in order to get him that much closer to the gun.

"Wheeler!" Seto yelled out.

Joey got a hit to the man's gut. The man screamed out in pain. As the man fell to his knees, the gun went off in his hand.

Joey's head cocked up to see Seto moan and slowly fall backwards.

"Seto!" Joey yelled. He got up from the ground and quickly kicked the gun out the masked man's hand.

Joey quickly made his way to Seto's side. "Seto…Seto…stay with me…I'll call for an ambulance." Joey dug into Seto's coat pocket for Seto's phone. He found it and quickly dialed: 911.

"It's going to be okay, Seto…they're coming for you." Joey said. Joey glanced back over where he had left the masked man. He had disappeared. Great!

"Ah, shit this hurts…" Seto moaned.

Joey placed his hand over the wound. He gently stuck his index and middle fingers inside the hole to prevent anymore bleeding.

"Ah, what the hell are you doing Wheeler?" Seto moaned. "That hurts!"

"I'm trying to stop your wound from bleeding. You don't want to bleed to death do you?" Joey stated.

"No…" Seto whispered.

"That's what I thought…now, just relax. You don't need to go into shock."

"What?" Seto began to laugh. "You're a doctor now?"

"No…I just know a few things in this department." Joey said.

"Ok…" Seto moaned.

"Just stop talking. Maybe when they get this bullet out of you, you can insult me, okay?"

"Sure…sounds good…" Seto stated. Good mutt…staying next to your master…protecting him, defending him…loving him…do you love me mutt? Do you? I'll give you all the dog biscuits and chew toys in the world. Love me. Love me.

Seto looked up at the blond's eyes. They were so caring, so warm. Seto smiled at the blond boy in front of him. He was content; Seto kept his smile as he slowly slipped into the inviting darkness.

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Luv, Sakurascorpion19