Eli had just almost screwed off Kaiba. Will he win? This is a classic Yugioh problem in which the fundamental rule will kick in 'evil never wins.'
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The Forbidden Love
Chapter Fifteen: Duel Over and Goodbyes
It was the climax of the duel. It seemed that Eli was on the verge of winning. However an ever persistent Kaiba did not want that to happen. He then drew his last card that decided his fate; the fate of both him and Sakura.
"I play the magic Card Destruction. We must both discard all the cards in our hands and draw five new cards."
Each player then followed the rules of the cards. Kaiba gave a small smile.
"Sorry kid. It seems I've got you now. I activate my "Monster Reborn and I'm choosing to bring back my Blue-Eyes White Dragon." The blue dragon appeared again on Kaiba's side of the field. "Next I play Enemy Controller. This allows me to either change the battle position of one of your cards or take control of one of your monsters. However, to activate the latter option, I must first sacrifice one monster on my side of the field. Therefore I sacrifice my Blue-Eyes in order to take control of your Mistress of Clow."
"Why would you sacrifice your Blue-Eyes in order to take control of my mistress?" Eli asked.
"Because having your own monster attacking you is so much fun. Don't you agree you sick freak!"
"… … … Do as you wish, Kaiba."
"Now mistress…attack!" As the mistress came towards Eli, he mumbled to himself "hmm…Stop Attack…hmm." The attack hit and thus bring his life points down to zero. The duel was over. As the darkness started to disappear, so did Eli's body.
"Impressive. I never think that you would defeat me, Kaiba."
"Told you. May there be mercy on your next life. Or not. I don't really care."
"Why makes you think I've lost?"
"Pardon?"
"What makes you think everything didn't go according to plan?"
"Your full of bull."
"Maybe. However I have stripped you of the harsh, neglecting armour you once wore to protect yourself from everyone around you. You are now a different person…Your life will never be the same…"
"… … …"
A mysterious laugh echoed within the night. As the moonlit sky greeted them, Sakura and Kaiba were all that remained.
"Kid…kid, wake up kid!"
"… … …"
"Say something!"
"… … …"
"Damn it kid, come on! Open your eyes!"
"… …. …"
"Sakura!"
"Huh…wha?"
"Oh thank God…"
"What happened? Where's Eli?"
"He's gone now kid. Your safe…"
She broke away from Kaiba. "Don't…I'm…"
"Don't say a word."
"But…everything that happened…it's…"
"Forget it."
"What?"
"Forget it. What's done is done."
"I know…I just…"
"What?"
"I still have those feelings…you know…about you…"
"Listen…kid. Sakura. Those feelings. Those aren't your true feelings. You've must have felt this feeling for a different person."
"Yes."
"Those feelings are for your destined. Do you know who that is?"
"… … …"
"Other than me?"
"…I think I do. I'm now sure than ever."
"Good. Thank God that's over."
"Hey…"
"Hmm?"
"You called me 'Sakura' didn't you…"
"Uhhh…well…I…"
"Can I call you by your name then?"
"I guess…that would be…okay…then…"
"Okay. Is it okay I call you 'Seto?"
"…That would be fine."
"Let's watch the sunrise together. Let's not ruin the moment."
"Fine. Playing babysitter again. Just my luck. But…poor kid."
They both watched the sunrise together. Sakura used the fly card to get the both of them down. There Kaiba deliver Sakura to her relieved family. The guardians that Eli took capture returned by her side, not having any recollection on what had happened. Soon the deadline for the contract was at hand. Kaiba was back at the hotel, getting dressed, when the phone rang. He picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hello? Seto?"
His eyes perked, "Mokuba. Listen…about yesterday…"
"Don't worry about it. I'm just calling because…I've been thinking. I've been acting like an ass and I would like to say I'm sorry."
"Umm…I should be the one apologizing."
"Pardon?"
"I hate to admit to it but…I've been acting like a total jerk to you and not giving you any leisure. I'm sorry."
"… … …Are you okay, Seto? You? Apologizing to me?"
"Hey I'm apologizing, let's not spoil the moment."
"Yeah. So, you wanna do something when you get back?"
"Well there's a lot of stuff to do but I'll figure something out."
"Okay. See you at home then."
"Okay. Later." He hung up and again prepared himself. Suddenly the phone rang again.
"Hello?"
"Hello Kaiba. Surprised to hear from me?"
"What! Eli! Is this you?"
"You bet it is…"
"How did you get out!"
"I have my resources…and connections. Can you believe that the one in charge in the Shadow Realm is none other than my old friend Bakura? He's really useful. That answer your question?"
"Yeah. But I still say that you lost. Which by the way."
"Yes?"
"You had one card in your hand and you were smiling. When I attacked you with your Mistress you didn't do anything with that card. What was that?"
A long silence, then Eli says, "stop attack."
"STOP ATTACK! You've could have negated the attack! Why didn't you?"
"All part of my plan, Kaiba. You see, everything did go according to plan."
"Humph. At least I don't have to hear from you again."
"Fine, fine. But when you get back to your usual routine I'll be back. Oh by the way, I'm letting Yugi and Joey keep their powers." Eli then hung up.
"Shit. Wheeler having those powers…damn he's going to make my life a living hell." He thought this and then proceeded to the limo where the ceremony was going to be held.
Back at Domino City, Eli was sitting there on the sofa, watching the news. The black puff from his coat jacket came out.
"Good to see you to Spinner. Where's Ruby?"
"Back at England. She hated this place."
"Good. She can keep Layla company."
"You…"
"Pardon Spinner?"
"You are one sick, twisted person you know that?"
"Yeah. I know."
"And your letting those two keep their powers?"
"Yes I am letting them keep their powers, mother."
"Very amusing."
"I know."
"So…Do you think Kaiba really changed?"
"I do believe so, yes."
"So what happens if he goes back to his usual routine. Or even worse? Does something really stupid like staring a war? Or an international issue?"
Eli stood silent for a moment. Then he replied, "Then I would have to go 'fratello' on him."
"What?"
"Nothing."
The ceremony came and gone. The agreement was made. The two companies merged together however both Kaiba and Samantha agreed to go under the KaibaCorp name until a suitable name could be thought of. Kaiba made his way to the airport quickly. He didn't want to catch any attention. He was sitting there however he was met by Sakura who obviously running.
"Hello…"
"You didn't tell me that you were leaving."
"I left you a note."
"Not good enough, Seto."
"Right."
"So anyways…what are you going to do now?"
"I'm returning."
"I know. That's why your at the airport."
"The same breath of fresh air as always."
"I do my best."
The intercom blared out, "Attention. All passengers boarding flight 233 from Reedington to Domino City Airport please report to gate 3."
"I thought you had you own private jet." Sakura asked.
"Yeah. I decided to be a practical."
"Oh. By the way, I would like to give you something." She handed him a key, shaped like hers."
"This key."
"It doesn't go anyway. I made it myself."
"How?"
"Magic."
"Oh…Thanks."
"Thank you too Seto."
An awkward silence. Well, I'll be leaving."
The intercom blared out again, "Attention. All passengers boarding flight 233 from Reedington to Domino City Airport please report to gate 3, last call. Flight 677 from Hong Kong to Reedington now arriving at gate 23."
"That must be Li and Mei Lin. I better go meet them."
"Yeah. Can I contact you? You know, pen pals?"
"Sure. You have my address?"
"I'll get it from Samantha."
"And I'll get yours from Madison."
They quickly gave each other a short hug. "Goodbye," Sakura said sadly.
"Later kid…I mean, Sakura."
They both walked in separate directions. Both of them looked back only once and then continued on their separate destinations.
This is not the last chapter, I repeat, not the last chapter. … … … Okay, the second last chapter. I know there's a lot of stuff going on so….please R&R.