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Warning: Language.
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude
Chapter Six: A Moment's Respite
By WookieeBeta
The blades spun in a never-ending pattern, and Kaiba leaned his head against the back of the seat for a moment. Might as well enjoy the peace while it lasts, he thought darkly. The fact that there was peace at all bothered him; it meant they weren't being pursued. And that meant that the Big Five were busy elsewhere.
There was a muffled thud as Jou banged his head against the window again.
"Cut it out, mutt," the pilot snapped through gritted teeth.
Thud.
Kaiba growled. "Katsuya..."
Thud.
"Jou, please stop," Shizuka pleaded. "You're going to hurt yourself."
The blonde seemed to collapse into himself. "It's all I deserve," he muttered under his breath.
Blue eyes snapped open. "God damn it, Jounouchi, stop beating yourself up over it!" Kaiba snapped. "That's in the past - there's nothing anyone can do. It's not your fault. He made the decision to stay, not you. He chose to sacrifice himself; don't waste his life by giving yourself a concussion now, dammit! We don't have time - I don't have time - to deal with your emotions!"
"What in hell would you know about it?" the blonde snapped back.
There was a stony silence during which Mokuba took the opportunity to steal a glance at his older brother. He jumped; Seto's eyes were glistening.
"Nii-sama...?" he asked softly.
The brunette's face was suddenly emotionless, all feelings hidden behind an impenetrable mask. "Just know this, chihuahua," he said coldly. "The next time you do that, I will personally throw you out of this chopper."
The blonde looked like he was about to retort, but Shizuka put her hand on his shoulder and he kept his mouth shut. There was no point arguing, anyway. Kaiba was right on one account: There was nothing he could do about it now. He sighed, and turned his head so Shizuka couldn't see the single tear coursing its way down his face.
A/N 1: Agh…this isn't moving like I'd hoped… I meant to upload another section yesterday, but never got around to it. Oh well ;;
A/N 2: Minor edits; title change. – WB 08Nórui2006
