Written by: Chika of the high Mts
written 6/5/05 – revised 6/21/05 – Updated 6/21/05

Happy SUMMER everyone!

Chapter 8
Fiends of Forever: Murder

He seemed to stand with dignity. It almost made Kaiba want to throw-up on the spot. But he held the urge in. If it wasn't for Mokuba standing right next to him, he would have already hounded the male standing in the place of the shattered mirror. The anger that was once built up in him for so long boiled on the top layer. The man standing before him was suddenly walking on thin ice. Very thin ice. Much to his liking, Kaiba wished the ice would break and send the very man to his death of drowning.

Ah…but there could be something even worse. Much worse. It is said to be the most terrifying and horrible way of dying. It was death by fire. Burning to death by licking flames disperse, but wants more every second that is survives.

Before the brunette could do anything against the older male, Mokuba burst, "He called you Kaiba." Seto was taken aback for a second. His little brother was correct. He did call him "Kaiba." But why? It was always "Seto" when he was growing up. It was his way of showing possession over the boy at his younger age. That was of course before he was killed…

Gozaburo stepped forward, "Seto Kaiba. My, have you grown."

The young male wanted to sneer at the man. But he knew his place. Even after so many years, the man was still ahead of him. It didn't matter what happened in the past. What was done was done and yet, Kaiba still had the anger and vigor to swipe at the Gozaburo for destroying Seto. The kind and gentle older brother that could make friends with anyone if he wanted to. But all that was gone. Because of him.

Mokuba stared at Gozaburo. He hardly knew the guy. He barely had any emotions that were against the guy. But it now came to the surface like a boulder smashing into your shoulders. For the first time in years, he had pure hatred for this man. Sure he did dislike him, but when he was younger, most of the time he despised him with a passion so strong, Mother Nature would stay away. But now? All there was… was pure hatred. Something similar to Seto's. He almost didn't want to decipher what he was feeling. As they say, there is a thin line between love and hate. But for sure…he knew he didn't love this man. How could anyone?

"What do you want with Seto?" once again the silence was broken by the youngest Kaiba.

"It's very simple if you ask me." Gozaburo seemed to smirk and then hold his hand out to examine his nails. "His eternal suffering. But then again, it has already started. And the show is only getting better with each passing second."

"You mean…" Mokuba stopped.

Seto ground his teeth together, "You bas-"

"Uh ah uh, there are little kids in the room Seto. Besides, I taught you to be more polite around people. What happened?" He looked up to gaze as his stepson.

One word escaped Kaiba's mouth, "You."

Gozaburo seemed to be waiting for that answer from his mouth, "what about me?"

Kaiba had to bite his tongue. Not in front of Mokuba…he blinked back his thoughts and stared at the stepfather. "You ruined my life."

"And who's to say I won't do it twice…or if I had already done it."

Both Kaiba and Mokuba's eyes widened.

Kaiba burst, "You mean you did this!"

Laughter filled the air.

"No, you moron. Your best friend did."

Kaiba was confused for a second. He didn't have any friends, especially a best friend. What was he talking about?

It took a moment for Kaiba to realize that Gozaburo was no longer standing alone in the room. As Seto looked closer he could see a figure standing next to him. But it didn't have a mortal body. It was a misty black aura in the shape he could tell was a male. Kaiba had to keep in the strangled gasp. It was him. The one from the park...the one that was in his room. ….in the mirror….in the corner….always watching him. He didn't have to look to believe, but the familiar aura was all he needed to know that it was him.

Kaiba took his eyes away from the mist and looked down at his side where a scared Mokuba glared at their stepfather. He could see the anger evident in his eyes. But the fury that was radiating off of his little brother was mistakable. It wasn't Mokuba. It was some crazed kid that seemed like he wanted to kill Kaiba Gozaburo (1).

A slight movement brought Kaiba to look at the child's hands. They were clenched. Tightly. Like none other.

Drops hit the floor.

Seto's eyes widened.

Crimson pierced the floor directly underneath Mokuba's fists.

Before seconds, he was captivated.

Each one fell. One after the other. It took minutes to reach the carpet in Kaiba's eyes.

It was seconds in reality.

He stared at the spots on the carpet. They sunk. Deep.

Seto knew he wouldn't be able to get them out of his carpet for a while.

Then… what happened was completely unexpected.

The smell.

Oh! The smell…it was excellent. Pungent.

The brunette had to resist rolling his eyes whilst closing, and bending down to the drops on the floor. They were almost irresistible. And Completely unlike him. It would have been disturbing to know that he had done that. He had to focus. Or try two.

It was not working.

Instead. He breathed in deeply. Closing his eyes he sucked in the radiant aroma. Letting it fill his senses. It awoke something in his mind. His eyelids snapped open as his gaze befell on the figure before him.

Mokuba.

His little brother was now staring at him. His eyes wide.

And scared.

He seemed to be frozen as he stared at Mokuba. What was wrong? He couldn't have….did it himself? Could he? If he did…

What did he do?

"Seto…." His voice trembled.

It echoed in his head.

Seto closed his eyes. He had scared Mokuba again.

And it terrified him. It was one too many times. And it had to stop.

But the thought was pushed into the back of his mind. It was automatic and he couldn't stop it.

Then the feeling washed over Kaiba like a wave. Or a huge squall. Violent and Thunderous.

He had a craving.

Kaiba's eyes looked up and stared at Gozaburo out of the corner of his eyes. He was still standing smug in the corner. Out of sight.

How could this happen? Where's the time? And how long has it been since we have been in the mirror from the time when we went in, and then came out?

It was all a mystery.

But none of it mattered because it was almost midnight as Seto stared at his stepfather.

He planned this.

The brunette had to blink away the tear that almost found its way down his cheek. Seto turned towards Mokuba. He was staring at him. His eyes wide with confusion. But Kaiba couldn't hide it any longer. It was a part of him now.

"Do it."

He was commanding him. Just like he did in the past. But his body had a mind of its own. And it seemed like his mind wasn't even his anymore. But the craving for something thick and sweet as the crimson sea was bitter against Seto's tongue.

And the craving couldn't go unanswered.

Following the scent with his eyes, Kaiba stared at Mokuba's hand.

Blood.

It was almost dry against his skin. And he didn't like it that way.

Taking a step closer to his younger brother, Seto breathed, "Let's get that cleaned up, Mokuba."

The teen didn't need to be told that this wasn't his brother. It was in his eyes. He knew that this was…

He couldn't find any words to put into sentences as he brother commenced ascending on him. Before he could do anything, along with take a step backward, he was already in his brother's hard grip. And it didn't seem like he was going to let go any time soon.

"Seto! Stop! It's me: Mokuba!"

He squirmed from side to side. The moonlight shined through the windows and Kaiba tightened his grip.

"I know dear brother."

His voice…It's mocking me. Mokuba thought's lessened. Along with his movement. He almost stopped in Kaiba's grasp.

Kaiba couldn't contain himself. He went in for the kill. He had grabbed Mokuba by the shoulders and watched as his eyes widened.

Yes! Show me the fear little brother.

He started to struggle, "Seto! Stop! It's me: Mokuba!"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You really expect me to stop what I have started just because you are my younger sibling?

"I know dear brother."

His eyes. They were helpless. Vulnerable. Hopeless. Betrayed. Heartbroken.

He stopped. He almost stopped struggling. Kaiba's grip tightened. He was planning something. I can feel it.

Kaiba stared into Mokuba's eyes.

Mokuba couldn't believe this. And this soon? He was expecting it to be in the future. He figured it would be later instead of sooner… just not …now.

"Seto…"

His eyes narrowed into Mokuba's stormy ones.

"Do it now!"

DON'T!

Kaiba did as he was told. He lunged.

Mokuba's cries and screams echoed through-out the room.

Mokuba could have sworn he saw Seto inside Kaiba. He'll always remember the sweet and loving brother that he grew up with. He won't look upon the troubles his older brother had, but the qualities. He'll remember the kind Seto forever and leave the cold demeanor of Kaiba behind.

When he lunged, it left Seto open. Struggling to get his arms free, Mokuba felt the sudden pain in his neck and screamed.

All the while sliding his arms around his brother's waist and whispering, "I love you ….Big Brother…Seto…"

He went limp.

The brunette's head pulled, and any other contact with the body, back as the corpse fell to the floor.

The hunger….It was filled.

"Well done. My son."

Kaiba's mind cracked. Noooooooooooooo!

DON'T – echoed over and over again.

Kaiba wiped his mouth with his bare arm as he stared at the lifeless body before him. The corpse lay bloodless before him. He had done it. He'd become a murder. And there was no stopping him. Kaiba fell to his knees. Picking up the body in front of him he pulled the lifeless body into his arms. Burying his face into the wild hair he cried. It was the first time in almost six years that he gave his tears for someone he loved. Salted tears flowed down he cheeks of the eldest Kaiba. Each one hit the paled lips of his younger brother: Mokuba.

Seto Kaiba had killed his own flesh and blood out of blood-thirsty attempts.

I am sorry Seto. . .

(1) – I don't know why I did that – Kaiba Gozaburo – really. I just wanted to add something Japanese to this chapter, do I did.

A/N: sorry it was WAY short. But I think the chapter makes up for it and not to mention the delay.

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