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Chapter Four

The Governor's Ball

Kaiba escorted Serenity back to their house and guided her into the living room. He sat her down on the sofa and left. Serenity watched him leave and then return with a cup of tea which he handed to her.

She accepted it and sipped some of the liquid. She was tired, her crying had drained her energy and she wanted nothing more than to get some sleep. She finished her tea and handed her cup to Kaiba who placed it down on a end table.

" Are you going to be okay," Kaiba asked. Serenity nodded to him and slowly laid down on the sofa.

" I just need some sleep," she said shutting her eyes. She then felt herself being picked up and opened her eyes to find herself in Kaiba's arms. He carried her out of the living room and up the stairs.

" Where are you taking me," Serenity asked.

" I'am taking you to your bedroom, to sleep on a real bed," Kaiba replied. When he arrived at the room he nudged it open with his foot and entered. He walked over to the bed and gently placed Serenity on it.

He then turned around to leave." Please, don't leave me," came Serenity's soft voice. Kaiba turned to face her and saw her laying up with tears almost in her eyes.

Kaiba nodded and shut the door. He then removed his coat and carrying cases from his upper body. He then sat on the edge of the bed and removed his leather boots. He then laid down in his white under shirt and white pants.

Serenity moved closer to him and wrapped her arms around him. Kaiba took his arm and wrapped it around her shoulders bringing her closer.'' Joey use to do this to me when we were older, it would make me feel safe and I wouldn't be scared anymore," Serenity said.

She then placed her head on Kaiba's chest and closed her eyes to fall asleep. Kaiba sat there and genlty stroked her hair to make her feel comfortable.' This girl, she inrtigues me more and more each day' Kaiba thought.

He soon became bored and decided to hit the sack too. He slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Kaiba stirred in his sleep from the dream he was having. The sound of cannons and muskets could be heard and the moaning and groaning of men held heavy in the air. Kaiba found himself in a battlefield where many men in red and blue laid on the ground blood spilling from their bodies.

Kaiba then heard the sound of a girl screaming and turned to find Serenity running to him." No get away," he yelled, but she didn't listen and continued towards him. As she neared him she was pushed forward by some unseen force into his arms.

Kaiba grabbed her and reached around her body to find a small hole in her body where blood was coming out." Kaiba," she said weakly and then shut her eyes. Kaiba's eyes widen and hen he felt a strong force hit him. He was knocked down and he could feel liquid draining from his body.

Kaiba jolted upward from his resting spot. His face held heavy with sweat as did his body. Kaiba wiped it away and looked to see Serenity laying right next to him sound asleep." Ah it was just a dream," Kaiba said to himself.

He exited the bed and placed his boots and coat on. The sun was just raising as Kaiba proceed downstairs into the kitchen. Kaiba poured himself a glass of tea and was about to sit down when he heard a knock at the door.

Kaiba approached it and answered it to find Tristan outside." What do you want, its not exactly the best time to be to be hitting on Serenity, shes not exactly happy," Kaiba shot coldly leaning up against the door frame sipping his tea.

" I know that you jerk, I just brought over some flowers to make Serenity better," Tristan said back revealing a bouquet of white flowers.

" Well shes sleeping at the moment so why don't you get lost,'' Kaiba said.

Tristan sneered at Kaiba and pushed the flowers to him." Make sure she gets these," he grunted to Kaiba and walked away down the street. Kaiba closed the door and turned to head back to the kitchen when another knock came.

Kaiba turned and opened it again to find Duke outside holding a bouguet of red roses." Is Serenity here," Duke said with a sly smile.

" Yes, but shes sleeping and not in the mood for someone like you to talk to her," Kaiba answered quickly. Duke smiled and tried going past Kaiba who placed a hand infront of him.

" You goin somewhere," Kaiba said glaring at the Governor's brat son. Duke backed away with a look of disgust on his face and handed his flowers to Kaiba.

" Make sure Serenity gets those, or else," Duke said walking away.

" I'am shaking in my boots, Devilin," Kaiba yelled after Duke. Kaiba shut the door again and turned around with two bouquets of flowers in his hands.

" Oh Kaiba you shouldn't have," came the voice of Serenity. Kaiba watched her descend the stairs and walk up to him.

" You didn't have to go and buy me flowers to make me happy," she said to Kaiba. Kaiba looked around confused and dazed.

" Excuse me," he said. Serenity hugged him and took both bougeuts.

" I'll put them in some water so they won't die," Serenity said taking the flowers into the kitchen. Kaiba scratched the top of his head, trying to figure out what happen when a third knock came at the door.

Kaiba turned this time irritated by so many intruders. Kaiba grabbed a nearby pocker from the fireplace and opened the door." Stop coming here you damn lover-boys," Kaiba yelled raising the pocker in the air.

" No, Kaiba its me," squeled Pegasus. Kaiba stopped the pocker just in time right above Pegasus's head.

" Pegasus, what are you doing here," Kaiba asked.

" I was going to give you your paycheck for the month, but maybe I shouldn't due to you almost hitting your surperior officer," Pegasus answered. Kaiba looked at the pocker and quickly discarded it.

" Sorry, I was just having some problems with a couple of boys," Kaiba laughed. Pegasus nodded and handed Kaiba a envelope which held his money.

Pegasus wave goodbye and waked away while Kaiba closed the door. He opened the envelope and read the amount of money he had recieved." Who was that Kaiba," Serenity asked exiting the kitchen.

Kaiba looked up and smiled at her." Get dressed we're going shopping," Kaiba said.

MarketPlace

Kaiba walked down the crowded street with Serenity beside him." Kaiba where are we going," she asked for the third time.

" Your see, its a surprise," Kaiba answered. Serenity smiled and looked ahead to find themselves infront of a dress shop. Kaiba pushed open the door for them and walked in.

" Hello there hoe may we help you," said a young girl behind the counter. Kaiba approached the girl and slapped down a wad of money.

" Bring this girl the best dresses you have," Kaiba ordered. The girl nodded and headed into the back to retrive a few dresses.

" Kaiba you don'd have to buy me new clothes, I've already got some," Serenity said . Kaiba looked at her and then the brown rags she wore tht she called a dress. Just then the girl returned with several dresses.

" Here you go sir," she said to Kaiba. Kaiba smiled and leaned over to the young girl.

" Listen, theres a ball tonight at the Governor's mansion, and I would like this young girl here to be the prettiest one there, understand," Kaiba said. The young girl nodded and walked over to Serenity and pushed her to the back.

" Don't worry sir, she will return a bautiful flower," the girl said. Kaiba smiled and waved to Serenity as she was pushed to the back.

Twenty Minutes Later

Kaiba stood infront of the counter tapping his fingers on the counter top." How long can it take for a woman to get a makeover," Kaiba groaned. Just then the young counter gir returned and faced Kaiba.

" May I introduce, the new Serenity Wheeler," she announced. Kaiba's eyes widen when Serenity appeared infront of him.

Her arburn hair was tied up into a bun with a few bangs falling down in front of her hazle eyes. She wore a long pink dress that complimented the blush makeup she had on her cheeks." Oh my King," was all Kaiba was able to say.

Serenity laughed at his speechless state." Its me Kaiba," she said.

" I know, but you never looked so beautiful," Kaiba replied. His comment made Serenity blush alittle. Kaiba held out his arm for her to come to.

" Shall we head to the ball," Kaiba asked. Serenity nodded and locked arms with Kaiba.

" Yes, shall we," she answered.

Governor's Mansion

The double doors to the mansion opened and Kaiba and Serenity entered arm in arm. As soon as they entered every man inside turned heads to get a glimps of Serenity. The two entered the giant ballroom and watched as couples danced and held conversations with eachother.

" Well looked who showed up," came the voice of Duke. Kaiba turned to see him dressed up nicely with a smile on his face.

" And look at Miss Wheeler, you look very stunning tonight," Duke said. He reached for Serenity's hand to kiss it, but Kaiba stopped him.

" Don't you have a father to be with,'' Kaiba shot. Duke glared at Kaiba.

" I'll see you later, Miss Wheeler," Duke said bowing to Serenity. Kaiba watched as the snake left.

" Something wrong," Serenity asked. Kaiba shook his head and took Serenity's hand.

" May I have this dance," Kaiba asked. Serenity giggled.

" Yes you may Lieutenant," she replied. Kaiba guided Serenity out onto the dance floor and took her hands in his. After about an hour of dancing, Kaiba and Serenity made their way to a outside balcony.

Serenity ran to the edge and looked out over the Boston street. The moon was out and the gravel road shown deep in tis silver glow.

" Beautiful, isn't it," Serenity said looking at Kaiba.

" Not as Beautiful as you," Kaiba replied. Serenity turned to Kaiba and threw her arms around Kaiba.

" Thank you for all you've done for me, over the past days," she said. Kaiba hugged her back.

" Your welcome," he said. Serenity brought her head back and then stood on her toes. She brought her lips near Kaiba's and pushed them lightly on them.

This caught Kaiba offguard, but he returned the affection. The two stood there in the glow of the moon, in a loving embrace.

In the shadows of the street stodd a figure that watched the two." Damn you Seto Kaiba, you shall pay for stealing my woman," cursed the shadow as it ran towards the blacksmith's house.

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