Sorry it took so long, I'm having trouble working on the later points of the plot. I won't give anything away, but let's just say that this story is my first attempt at various plot twists that I enjoy reading. So, I present ch. three of this vamp slash fic.
Chapter Three- Second Encounter
"Good morning Joey," Yugi's cheerful voice called the next morning at school.
Joey looked at Yugi with glazed eyes, before focusing on his friend. "Morning Yug."
Yugi smiled before noticing something peculiar. "Joey, what's with your uniform?"
Joey's uniform collar was upturned as usual, but the outer jacket was buttoned all the way up to the top. Joey glanced down at his clothes. "Uh, I just felt like wearing my uniform like this."
"Oh, okay."
Joey sat at his desk, his thoughts on the frightening encounter last night. The bite mark hadn't faded, naturally. That was why his jacket was fastened all the way up. It kept the collar from being turned down and exposing the mark. He didn't want to answer any questions about his meeting with a vampire. In the light of day, Joey had thought hard about Seto Kaiba. Separated from the encounter, he was able to analyze the situation.
'He probably hypnotized me into thinking I was gay. It made me easier to feed off of. When I see him again, I'm going to kick his ass. I'll make him regret choosing me as his victim!'
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It was close to midnight, but Joey felt as if it was the middle of the day. He was back at the site of the first encounter. He hoped that he would meet up with Kaiba so that he could make good on his vow. A small breeze blew past and Joey shivered, despite the fact that his jacket was zipped up (He changed clothes after school. He's in his Battle City outfit with a navy blue jacket). His eyes surveyed the area. It looked the same as it did when he got there, yet there seemed to be an ominous feeling in the air. It was silent, save for the leaves rustling in the wind. It was spooky and Joey decided that maybe he should just head home and forget about his revenge.
"Well, well. We meet again Joey."
The blonde stiffened upon hearing that voice. Whirling around, he saw his attacker. He looked even more handsome than last night. Joey took a step back. 'He's trying to hypontize me again. I won't let him feed off me again!' As Kaiba drew closer, Joey drew back a fist and punched Kaiba on the cheek as hard as he could. The blow sent the vampire reeling and he took a few steps back, rubbing his cheek with the back of his hand.
"What was that for? I come to say hello and you punch me?"
"That was for makin' me think I was gay. You hypnotized me last night just so you could drink my blood. I know it!"
"I can't hypontize humans. I don't possess that kind of power."
"Save your lies. You're goin' down!" Running forward, Joey threw another punch toward the brunette. To his surprise, Kaiba stopped the punch with his hand.
Looking into Joey's brown eyes, Kaiba said, "I settle problems like this in a much more sophisticated way."
"Oh, yeah? Then how about we duel?" Joey reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out his Duel Monsters deck.
"Heh. Don't bother. You won't win."
"You're afraid you'll lose."
"Kid, I've been dueling for five thousand years. I can't lose."
"Five thousand years?" Joey couldn't believe it. Kaiba claimed that he was over five thousand years old. 'He looks good for being so long-lived. Gah, there I go again! Why am I having these screwed-uped thoughts? If he's not hypontizing me, then I must be gay! Oh, man.'
"Why don't I show you where I live? I could introduce you to the other vampires I live with."
"Why? So they can feed on me, too?"
"They won't. They understand that you're mine. And I'm not talking about drinking from you."
Joey stared at Kaiba, mouth hanging open. 'Is he sayin' that he loves me? This can't be happen'!' Joey felt dizzy and he passed out in Kaiba's arms. The vampire smirked as he headed home with what he hoped would be his mate.
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Bakura looked up when he heard the doors open and close. He went to the main hall and saw the former priest holding a blonde boy in his arms. Tilting his head, the thief said, "So, this is the human you're infatuated with."
"Back off tombrobber. You and Yami promised not to lay a finger on him."
"Don't worry, Seto. He doesn't look interesting to me anyway."
"Good." Sweeping past the white-haired boy, the priest headed up the stairs and headed for his room located in the east wing turret. Seto chose this particular room because of the view of the city it had. He could also watch out for sunrise with this vantage point. The room was spacious with peeling navy blue paint and a threadbare black carpet. Blood red velvet curtains that were not moth-eaten would block out the sun quite effectively. Seto laid Joey on his four-poster bed that had velvet curtain drapes on a rod surrounding it (like a hospital room with two beds). Black satin sheets covered the mattress. Kaiba licked his lips as he examined his catch more closely. When he was sleeping, the human looked so peaceful. His hair framed his face perfectly and his body was completely relaxed. 'He looks just like an angel. How ironic. A vampire like me falling for an angel of a human. Maybe I can play with him once he lets his guard down and we feel more comfortable with each other.'
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Joey's eyes fluttered open to see Seto leaning over him. Gasping, he sat up and backed up until his back met the headboard of the bed. He glanced about the room, his eyes holding the look of a cornered animal.
"Relax mutt. I won't hurt you. You do know that, right?"
"I-I'm no mutt. Got it?"
"Sure Joey. If you say so."
"Why'd ya bring me here?"
"Like I said. So you can see where I live and meet my fellow vampires."
"I don't know..."
Seto pouted (Aww. He's pouting!). "Don't you trust me?"
"Why should I? You haven't done anythin' to earn it."
"Then, what do I have to do to earn your trust?"
"Lettin' me go would be a start."
"I'm not holding you against your will. You're perfectly welcome to leave. I had hoped you would stay and perhaps be my friend."
"Your friend?" Joey couldn't believe what he was hearing. This vampire, despite his attack from last night and his hints of love earlier tonight, wanted to be friends? If so, should he accept this offer of friendship?
"If I were to accept that," Joey said slowly. "what woud we talk about? I mean, what common ground could we possibly have?"
"You duel. I duel. There's our common ground."
"You've been duelin' for a long time. Da rules probably changed."
"You're right. They are different from before. But, I've learned your modern rules and I am proud to say that I almost never lose."
"Hold on! Earlier you said you couldn't lose."
"I lied. Only one being continues to defeat me."
"Yeah? Who's that?"
"Me." A voice spoke up from the doorway. Kaiba whirled around and saw Yami leaning in the doorway, arms crossed over his chest, and a smirk on his face.
"Who is that? He looks like Yugi, only paler."
"That is Yami, former pharaoh of Egypt five thousand years ago. By the way, Yami, what are you doing here?"
"Bakura mentioned that you had brought home the human you met last night and I decided to see him for myself." While the pharaoh talked, he thought back to Joey's observation. There was a human that looked similiar to himself? Perhaps, Joey might eventually introduce him to this Yugi person one night.
"Well, you've seen him. Could you leave now?"
"Very well. I hope you enjoy your stay, Joey. Maybe we'll meet again." With those parting words, the tri-color haired vampire left.
There was a brief silence before Joey remarked, "He seems like a nice guy."
"Most of the time. Other times he's a pain in the ass."
"If he was a pharaoh, how did you meet him?"
"I was one of his priests."
"Wow! Was this Bakura a priest, too?"
"No. He was a tombrrobber and a thief. I turned him because Yami believed we would need someone with those type of skills. And he turned out to be right. Bakura is an invaluable asset as well as a partner."
"Soooo, you're all friends, right?"
"I prefer the term 'partners'."
"Oh. I guess living together for thousands of years can put a stress on friendship."
"Something like that." Seto was surprised that he was able to talk about his past and his relationship with the others so freely. Joey was easy to talk to and the blonde's blunt questions was so refreshing. Yami and Bakura had a tendency to beat around the bush. Seto found Joey's bluntness very refreshing, indeed.
Kaiba came out of his musings and turned his gaze to the human and got a shock. Joey had leaned back against the pillow and had fallen asleep! The vampire grinned. Here was his chance to let the blonde know what he thought of him. Pulling the sheets back, Kaiba climbed in beside Joey, drew the curtains, and fell asleep, with one of his arms draped possessively around Joey's waist.
Awww! Isn't that cute? I'm going to be a little busy what with college starting up on Monday. But, I'll try my best to work on this story. I'll talk to Ruby Moon-Snape and see what ideas she can come up with. Ja ne!
