Chapter 6
Fiends of Forever: Parted Ways
Dang Wheeler. Always ruins everything; including every part of my day.
Seto walked disgruntled down the street, going nowhere in particular. I guess you could say that's why god gave people legs.
The blue-eyes of Seto Kaiba casually glanced sideways every once in a while to look for something that actually might look interesting. But who knows what might look motivating to a six foot man that is a CEO of million dollar making company? Your guess is as good as mine.
Kaiba finally noticed that he had being making his way down to the inner town of Domino City. The outdoor shops and mini malls were only little fascinating before he came upon a shop that looked out of place.
What is it, you might ask?
The brunette slowed down to face the outdoor shop. The smell was intoxicating from the outside. Imagine what it must be like on the inside . . . Even more compulsive than right now.
Seto's eyes fluttered slightly.
He was staring, and it was impolite to stare. But it was so enticing. The door seemed to have a "WELCOME" sign in the front where it could be seen by all. But being all meant for mostly meat eaters.
Vegetarians stay away!
MARVIN'S BUTCHER SHOP, was clearly readable on the sign of the store door.
The smell . . .
The smell of . . .
Blood.
Seemed to rush up his nostrils and make his throat suddenly become dry. He needed the crimson. For some odd reason he had this craving for blood. The craving for the sweet and mordacious substance that tasted so good with chicken.
Chicken?
Where did that come from?
((mordacious; I don't think I used that word right….sorry for all those who say I did))
It took a moment for the CEO to realize that he was still staring into the open window of the shop. Again. He finally noticed that he had a craving for the rarest stake that would have ever been made. Maybe he should go home and make one? Or bite into the living flesh of….
Kaiba's eyes widened. Never in his whole life had he thought of biting another human being. Or a living one at that. What could have made him act this way? Kaiba looked down at the ground in dissatisfaction. What was he going to do? He knew something was wrong with himself. And I think Mokuba is beginning to suspect something too.
Maybe just maybe, he could vanish. Vanish into thin air and never return. That way, he would be out of everyone's life. Everyone that hated him would by no means have to associate with him again. But what about Mokuba?
More questions seemed to pour out of the brunette's mind. Every time he seemed to come up with a solution to a problem, a million more questions arose. Never once will he be able to find a solution? – There's another one!
Kaiba shook he head slowly. He just had to get out of here!
He looked up and stared again into the shop window. The craving for the blood seemed to be more intoxicating by the second. He took a step back and tried to take his mind off the blood again; trying to rid of the sensation that seemed to be taking over his body.
In the back of his mind . . . It felt good. It felt like he was being freed of his inner-self. But it underwent like he was being held captive at the same time. No longer did it feel like he could make his own decisions. It was more of an emotion waiting to come out after being cooped up so long.
But his obstinate self was too unyielding to let it out!
His eyes betrayed him while still fixedly gazing at the window of the butcher shop.
"HEY!"
Kaiba turned sharply towards the voice. He realized it was a older male by the appearance of a fat belly and bald head.
"You gonna stand there all day, or come in?"
Sometimes it takes a moment for someone to register for what someone is or says. For other people, it goes in one ear and out the other and they don't pay attention at all. But for Seto, he knew right once the man had appeared at the side door who he was. The stained apron gave it away, along with the nametag: Marvin.
A cold glare was sent towards the overweight male known as Marvin. The old man should have stayed inside.
Kaiba's eyes narrowed before he took a step forward. "You should have kept quiet old man. And now . . . You defiantly won't speak another word." Seto's thin lips curved into a wicked smile before he started to advance towards Marvin.
The balding man stepped back in alarm, "Wha?" he took another step into his shop, ready to close the door at anytime before the brunette stopped himself. Marvin stared at the boy in wonder as the kid shook his head back and forth muttering, "No…no no nononono," While standing glued to the concrete.
From what Marvin could see, the male looked like he had blue-eyes. He watched the kid take a step backwards while glancing from side to side confused. It was like he had no self-control. Marvin considered, what is wrong with this kid? But he still watched with amusement while the tall brunette backed up step by step almost to the edge of the street before looking back up again. He met butcher's gaze for a split second. Marvin gasped.
The bald man backed up and slammed the door of the meat shop and quickly bolted the door locked. He stared out the window for a second and watched as the teen had taken off down an alleyway.
Never in his whole fifty-six years of living had he ever experienced horror as to what he had seen. It was nothing like he had ever felt before either.
For that split second the eyes clashed in a gaze, Marvin had chills go up and down his spine. But the thing was, it felt like the young kid knew every secret about him, every little habit, and every little detail in his life he had done wrong.
Never again did he want to feel what he had to endure while he stared into the eyes of his supposed customer. Never again did he want to look into the eyes of what seemed like he had slipped death itself.
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Kaiba took off.
Run. Was the only thing that came to mind when the door had slammed in his face. The echo and swift wind snapped him out of his quarry.
Before he knew it, he was in an ally filled with old newspaper and dumpsters. For the first time in his life, it sensed like he belonged here. That was the last and first time he had ever felt like he was something he wasn't. The movement that he had experienced wasn't even himself. Like some demonic aura had taken over his sense and was using it against him. He was almost helpless . . . hopeless….even vulnerable until the man had smashed the store door closed.
Vulnerable.
How pathetic.
Kaiba breathed in the air that seemed to be fresh at the moment. He slumped against the wall behind him as he started to slide down it. The light above his head started to aggravate his senses, but he was willing to let it slide this time.
Snap!
He stopped in mid decrease. He turned to the left and saw three giant figures advancing towards him. Why didn't he see them before?!
"Well lookie here…. I think we struck the jack-pot tonight."
"I agree boss….lets take him down and then see what he has to offer."
"I guess it's what I always say, 'Strike first, and ask questions later.'"
"Sounds like a good idea." The sound of flesh against flesh echoed in the emptiness. The "Boss" had smashed his fist into his palm in an aggressive way.
The brunette quickly found his balance and stood up at his full height. Fear struck his eyes as he saw the three thugs enter into the light. He tried to step back but the wall was obviously in his way. If it wasn't for the body that jumped right in front of him and defended him, he might have whimpered like a little dog.
Not that anyone should know –
"Stand BACK!"
"Oh look…we got ourselves the million dollar jack-pot!"
Kaiba squinted his eyes. If it wasn't for the stupid light hanging right over his head he might be able to see better! He saw a punch directed at the male in front of him. All he could see and hear was the swishing of the other's cape. Cape? Oh yes . . . It's still "Hallow's Eve".
Kaiba blinked.
All three men were on the ground completely un-conscious. How did that happen? Just a second ago they were throwing the first punch at –
"Wheeler." Kaiba growled. Joey had suddenly appeared in the overhanging light above them and smiled a quirky grin. Much to Kaiba's distaste, he wanted to wipe it right off his face. But because he had saved – no. Not saved, but merely came at the right time, he'll let him off the hook just this once.
"Go away Wheeler, I didn't ask for a watch dog." Sneered Kaiba.
The mutt snarled, if it wasn't for the ridiculous costume – which he was still wearing - Kaiba might have laughed. But he held it in. Kaiba decided to get down right to the point.
"How did you find me?" He was expecting the mutt to be whimpering now, but the smirk that the blond had cast towards him had caught him off guard.
"Ever heard of a tracking device?"
Kaiba narrowed his eyes. "What are you talking about?"
Joey smirked. He took a step towards the CEO to intimidate him, but it wasn't working with the brunette. "Nice try mutt, if you really were a vampire, then you might shock me. But for being a dog, it doesn't scare me and never will." Joey took another step forward, and stared into the teal eyes of Kaiba.
"No. But I think that you had gotten scared when the men almost attacked. I was pretty sure I saw some panic in your eyes."
Kaiba's eyes narrowed to almost slits. "How long have you been watching me?" It was his turn to start the coercion and watch as the mutt would run away with his tail between his legs. Seto smirked at that thought. He watched Joey intently.
Joey almost shuffled from one foot to the other, but resisted the urge under the heated gaze of Kaiba. The blond quickly looked to the side and then back at the CEO a few feet away. Their gaze met for a moment again before Joey smirked his own smile.
It was the battle of the "smirks" I guess you could say.
Joey wasn't a bit demoralized by the six foot male. To prove his point, he took a step forward. They were only a few inches away from each other. Joey could feel the rage and anger literally shooting flames in his direction. But he cast the feeling aside and decided –
"Ugh….my head…." A groan escaped one of the thug's mouths. Kaiba left Joey's gaze and glanced at the enemy. Well, that's not true. Joey was his rival.
Something grabbed his arm.
Kaiba narrowed his eyes again and found Joey's hand had grasped just above his elbow. "Let go," barely escaped between the brunettes gritted teeth.
Joey whispered audibly, "No." He tightened his grip and pushed the CEO against the wall for him to get out of the way. The blond cast one look towards the thugs before turning for the exit.
Kaiba followed his gaze closely and wondered what the mutt could possibly be doing. It wasn't until he had yanked him almost off his feet towards the entrance of the alleyway before he knew there was only one thing to do.
Run.
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The three figures barley knew what was happening. They shot off the ground willing to go after the two teens in order to capture them. But one thing was in their way.
Death.
A figure quickly pounced on the three figures never giving them a chance to scream for their life.
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Seto sprinted down the street with Joey at his feet. Right after the two had left the ally, the blond had bushed the brunette in front of him.
Kaiba blinked. Where did Joey go? He was with me a few seconds ago . . .
The brunette turned around.
"Don't! Just keep running down the street and turn a left!" Joey's voice was audible, but where the heck was he?
Kaiba did exactly what Joey had asked him. Not that anyone was going to find out about it. But it was his life, or their life. He'd choose his own life anytime. Seto slowed down and came to a stop right around the corner from Joey's directions. But the fact was, he was isolated from the rest of the shops and found himself in another park.
How convenient.
He looked at his surroundings. A park bench wasn't too far from where he was standing, but across the park he could see, yet another part of the city. The park was almost like a river in its own way. Separating two countries by one river, but the fact was . . . this was a city we are talking about.
Kaiba almost took a step towards the bench; it looked rather comfy at the moment. Besides . . . He needed a little rest from the running.
A hand shot out and grasped his shoulder.
He whirled around and faced the man of Joey Wheeler.
"Gosh dang-it Wheeler. You scared the living daylights out of me!" Kaiba swiped the mutt's hand off his shoulder.
"Really?!" His voice seemed happy. A little too happy if you know what I am saying. Kaiba did NOT like it.
"No." Kaiba hid the sarcasm and put it into real words.
"I almost believed you for a second. I guess I shouldn't give my hopes up." Joey grinned weakly. It was almost like he was hiding something . . .
Hm…What could it possibly be?
"Your right mutt," Joey almost smiled, "You shouldn't give your hopes up; you should give them away because they are no use to you." Kaiba inwardly smirked while Joey, yet again, growled. "I still think that werewolf costume could have suited you quite well."
The CEO laughed a crackling and cruel laugh that seemed to be cooped up for so long. It seemed like forever he had wanted to do that ever since he met Joey while aimlessly walking the pavement.
Joey just snarled.
Kaiba stopped suddenly.
But one thing took the brunette by surprise. It wasn't the fact that Joey was snarling….Although that thought almost made him want to express his amusement again, but Joey seemed to be taking all of it. All his insults were being taken like a dehydrated man that needed water.
He stared at the blond.
Joey unconsciously had been running his tongue over his canines over and over again. Almost like he wanted to eat something. Either that or Kaiba didn't know he was that really screwed up in the head.
Kaiba ground his teeth together, why isn't he speaking?
"Well Kaiba, I don't think that you should go home tonight."
Seto furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. "What are you talking about mutt?"
"I think that a CEO that almost got attacked shouldn't wonder alone with strangers looking for him."
"I don't know what you are getting at, but I am perfectly able to take care of myself."
"Oh really?"
"Yes."
"And the alleyway was nothing but a detour?"
Kaiba didn't know how to respond.
"Just as I thought." Joey took a step forward. For some reason, this didn't seem like the same Joey that he had tormented all these years. He seemed….
Different.
"Different is a very interesting word."
Kaiba's eyes widened. How did he know what I was thinking?
"It's quite easy, but the thing is, you won't remember anything in a couple of seconds…so why don't I speak the truth now?" The blond had paused for a second, waiting for the CEO to respond.
"What truth? What are you talking about?!" snapped Kaiba.
"Oh…but I think you know." Joey took another step forward.
"I-I." Great. Now I am reduced to stuttering to this dim-wit.
"Language Kaiba."
"What are you talking – " Kaiba stared blankly at Joey.
Everything that had happened . . . . did not.
Kaiba narrowed his eyes, "What do you want?" he scoffed.
"KAIBA LOOK OUT!" Joey yelled at the top of his lungs.
The brunette whirled around to only have something come in contact with his head. For a mere moment, it felt like sleeping was a whole better concept than taking a twelve o'clock stroll that very time of night.
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Joey didn't know what to do.
I thought we got rid of those thugs!
The blond swore under his breath before glancing down at the body lying in a heap on the cold ground. He looked back up in time to see a figure disappear around the corner. Joey was about to go after the form before he almost tripped over the corpse on the floor. He cursed again and decided to forget the shape and get the CEO into a safe place.
The blond knelt down and picked up the stiff brunette and tossed him over his shoulder. Joey huffed.
Jeez Kaiba, can you be any heavier?
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Blue-Eyes slowly opened. A groan escaped the young male's mouth before he tried to sit up.
A hand quickly pushed him back down.
"Ya need to be more careful moneybags."
Kaiba almost glared, but if it wasn't for the headache that he was having, he would have. Not only was his head on fire with pounding by a sledge hammer, but his whole body felt like it was a ball of inferno fames. It hurt to move.
He did just as Joey suggested. Wow . . . Something really must have happened for the CEO of Kaiba Corp to actually be listening to the mutt.
Kaiba blinked for a second. For some reason . . . this didn't feel like his silky sheets at home. The male's eyes twitched in irritation.
He was in the mutt's room.
He noticed the bed was right beside the wall with a small table desk on his left sitting next to the bed. Alongside that, was the window casting an eerie glow in the room. The sun was beginning to rise.
Kaiba squinted his eyes together in pain as he watched the blond leave the room in front of the bed. He came back a few seconds later with an ice-pack.
"Here. It will make the pain become numb."
Seto tried his best to glare while taking the frozen pack and putting it on his head. It was then he realized that the blond was watching the window intently.
"How did I get here?" His voice was raspy, but it still held the original and infamous frost laced around the edges.
"I brought you here after you were knocked out by a thug." Joey smirked while training his eyes back to the CEO lying in his bed. For a second he wanted to punch the living daylights out of him. Never did he want to be doing anything for his moral enemy, let alone rival. What has he done to make god angry?
Joey held the glazed-over look while he battled with himself. He hated the CEO and why he was helping him… really was beyond him.
Oh yeah . . . Now he remembers. He had plans.
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Kaiba glared. Well, it failed miserably, but it was still good to try to master his stare. The blonde still wasn't answering him like he wanted him to.
That's it.
Kaiba threw the ice pack down on the floor. His patience was running thin, or maybe it was already worn down to its capacity.
Or….It might have snapped already.
The mutt jumped. He wasn't expecting Kaiba to get this angry. Although, he should have seen it coming.
Seto stepped up to the blond and boasted in his face, he still ignored the constant ache in his head. "How did you find me? The last thing I remember was walking into an alleyway."
The blond mentally smirked. Perfect.
"I have my ways. Not only that but I am not the only one that can bring someone down to a low level."
Kaiba didn't know how to respond. That wasn't what he was expecting, but at least he got answer. Not the one he was looking for; he was searching along the lines of "Tracking device." Or even, "I followed you." Maybe then he could get on his case for stalking, and then sue him for trying to get into his personal space.
The brunette glared menacingly. "I don't have time for this." Kaiba turned on his heel and left the room.
Now, if he could just only find his way out of here…Aw…there's the door.
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Joey smirked inwardly towards the exit that Kaiba took. Not only had he fallen, but he had made himself a target.
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Kaiba growled. The sun was rising and he wasn't home all night. Mokuba must be worried. No. Not only worried, but probably worried to death.
A few miles and Kaiba would have smiled to see his front door a few steps away, but the fact that he left the house with a whole bunch a visitors and strangers in the middle of the night . . . on Halloween . . . It terrified him.
What will his house look like?
Trashed? Everything a complete mess with feathers from pillows everywhere? Punch stains all over the carpet? Or even some of his windows broken?
He shuttered at the thought of it. He built up the courage and put his hand on the doorknob. Not only will he face the century with his nightmare, but Mokuba will be on the other side. Hopefully OK and willing to forgive his older brother for his selflessness.
Kaiba turned the door knob and stepped inside. Before he could even look around the house something latched onto his waist and squeezed the living daylights out of him.
Oh yes…The wonderful thing called a headache is coming back.
Seto groaned.
"I was so worried! I sent everyone home right after you left! Then I had the maids clean up everything!" Kaiba could barely hear the muffled voice coming from his lower chest. But having a little brother, you can comprehend anything they say.
"I'm sorry Mokuba. I just got a little side-tracked and wasn't able to come home."
The little teenager nodded against his warm brother's body before letting go. "I forgive you. Just don't run off on me again, ya hear!"
Kaiba smiled silently while his thin lips ached to bit into something since he didn't have dinner. "Yes Mokuba. Hey – I thought I was the older brother!" Mokuba and Kaiba both chuckled with each other before Mokuba finally let go completely.
"I'll be up in my room, but if you need anything . . . You'll know where I am." Mokuba turned and headed towards the stairs before disappearing around the corner of a marble wall.
Kaiba nodded slightly before turning towards the kitchen. Right now is a good time to eat. Especially a cold…raw…Bloodied steak . . .
Well everyone….You can kick me and throw bananas at me for not updating for so long! I'M REALLY SORRY! And it had taken awhile to get this chapter written and then edited! ONCE AGAIN – I'm sorry! Bonus: the site went down and I couldn't update. Im really sorry!
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