When Destinies Collide
A side story to How to Steal a Thief's Heart
By Ash Kaiba and Katie Mae
DISCLAIMER! We don't own any of the characters/term(s) from the Yu-Gi-Oh show and games. We do own Ashley "Ash" Black, Kathryn Takemura, and Mae Black. Plus, we don't own Kaiba Corp.
Ash Black: Ash Kaiba wishes to be here, but is a little tied up at the moment. Thanks for enjoying our troubles and here's the update.
Ash Kaiba: Black! (Ash Black running offstage)
Kaiba: Read on.
Previously in When Destinies Collide: Chapter 20: Truth of the Dragon
Kaiba goes to the bank. There, he finds trouble. Full of fear, Kaiba begins to run.
Chapter 21: The Clue of the Millennium Items
Kaiba ignored the rule. Why should he walk when his life was in danger? He kept running to stay ahead of his doom. A hand reached out and grabbed him. Kaiba felt his body lean. Then, the feeling of someone's body touched his back. A hand covered his mouth. He couldn't see who was behind him. However, he was in a fixed position. He looked at the arm. The arm was covered with a draping cloth. It felt like Egyptian linen. The hand was sun tanned.
"Easy, Chosen, I have come to help you," a voice answered. He let Kaiba go. Then, he reached into his tunic. He pulled out two pouches. "I believe you were after these."
Kaiba looked at the pouches. They were old, yet made of genuine leather. He felt power within. Kaiba looked up at the man. His eyes were the same tone of blue as Kaiba's. A turban sat on his head. A necklace hung from his neck. Kaiba felt its power. "Who are you?"
"My name is Shadi. I am the Guardian of the Millennium Items. I came to speak with the pharaoh, but not to run into you," Shadi answered. He was an Egyptian. Plus, he said 'pharaoh.' That would probably mean he was an ally. "Come, Chosen, it is time."
Kaiba looked at him. He gripped the pouches. With a sudden force, Kaiba pulled away. "All I know is I can't trust you. I don't know what you are planning, but," he kicked Shadi down, "I don't what to find out."
Shadi reached for him, but was too late. The Chosen was out of his reach. He ran toward the exit. Shadi looked away, ashamed that he had let the Chosen go. He stood up. An impulse filled his body. An impulse that told him that warriors, priests, and servants of the gods had to meet. Using the Millennium Key, he sent a magical message. Then, as a casual citizen, he left the bank.
At Mai's apartment…
"Ash Black, a duelist like me. One to be defeated," a blonde replied as she took a sip of orange soda. She looked down at her deck, which lay out in front of her. Harpies and warrior women looked back at her. Mai Valentine grinned at herself. She wore a tank top with a purple vest. A skirt hugged at her waist. Mai looked up. An amulet sat on her coffee table. The symbol of Nut glowed green as the wind attribute. "A meeting? Who knows that I am a warrior?"
Domino Museum…
"King me," Marik replied as Odion put his head in his hands. Ishizu sighed at her brothers. She looked at her picture of the Pharaoh's Tablet. Please succeed my Pharaoh. The world is counting on you, she prayed. Then, she felt a power in her amulet. The cat of Bast shined. Ishizu looked back at her brothers. Their Tomb Keeper insignia also glowed.
"Get ready to leave. We have a meeting to find," she ordered. Odion and Marik nodded.
On the street somewhere in Domino…
"Seto! Seto, where on Earth are you?" Noah Kaiba yelled over the crowd. He scanned the people around him. A chain tickled his flesh on his neck. A small sword dangled on the gold chain. Noah reached into his pocket. He pulled out an amulet that was black as death. The head of Anubis
glowed blood red. This is impossible. No one knows that a knight exists. Still, I better check it out. Maybe Ra's Chosen is drawn there as I am; he pondered as he pushed the amulet into his pocket. Noah looked up at the sky. His blue eyes gained a spark of hope. At least, I am not fighting alone.
"Aaah!"
Noah dashed to the call. A gang was attacking a girl with black hair and soft violet eyes. He bared his teeth in anger as he jumped on the biggest member.
"What the h-ll!" The gangster yelled.
"Never attack a lady!" Noah yelled as he pulled the man down. He let go of him. The man stood up in anger and charged at him. Noah stood in his place.
"You're going to die, punk!"
"Don't tempt me. If you do, I won't die, but you will."
Scared by the strange threat, the gang retreated. Noah watched them leave before turning his attention to the young woman. "Are you alright? My name is Noah Kaiba."
"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you. I am Kathryn Takemura."
Somewhere else in Domino…
"That's no fair, mate," Valon moaned. "I can't float yet!"
"Because you are not a warrior," Alister yelled back.
"Shut up, you two," Rafael groaned, "You are lucky that I have found a secret place for you to train your magic."
Valon looked disappointed. His aqua eyes locked onto Rafael. Alister started to come down. His tennis shoes touched the pavement lightly. Then, his heels landed. He looked Rafael with his gray eyes. The blonde watched over them with his dark blue irises. A T-shirt revealed his rippled muscles. Blue jeans covered his legs. Alister stood in his jeans and a sleeveless shirt. Valon was in about the same thing. Then, Alister reached into his pocket.
"Look," he pointed out. His red amulet rested in his white palm. The jackal head glowed grim reaper black. Valon pulled out his amulet. The ankh glowed. Rafael looked at his. A Ma'at feather glowed white.
"Let's go," Rafael stated as he jumped onto his motorcycle. Alister and Valon followed his lead. They put on their helmets and went off.
At Turtle Game shop…
Yugi Mutou sat with Bakura, Joey, Tristan, and Duke. The Millennium Puzzle and Ring glowed. The boys looked at them with curiosity. Even the Millennium Necklace and Rod glowed on the floor in front of them. Yugi was shocked as well as Bakura. Yami and Yami Bakura even shared the same amount of curiosity. Yami mentally asked Yugi to come out. Yami Bakura just took over. Yami grabbed the other two Millennium Items before Yami Bakura could swipe them.
"What are you doing?" Yami Bakura growled.
"I am just keeping the Millennium Items from your filthy hands, Bakura!"
Joey and Duke jumped between the two. Duke struggled with Bakura while Joey talked sense into Yami. Joey's brown eyes were warm and bright. His blonde hair stuck out over the left side of his face. Duke could hear Yami growl at Joey as they argued. It was the first time that Duke heard the two friends fight.
"Both of you are against the Rare Hunters," he heard Tristan reply.
"SO, WHAT! YUGI AND THE PHARAOH ARE HIDING SOMETHING FROM US. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, IT IS WITH KAIBA! YUGI WON'T CHOOSE DAT GUY OVER HIS FRIENDS!" Joey gasped for air. "WHAT IS UP WITH THIS? YOU'RE TELLING KAI EVERYTHING YOU WOULD TELL US! THAT'S IT! I'M OUT!"
"Joey!" Tristan and Duke yelled.
Joey froze and glared at them. "What do ya want?"
His friends were shaken. Yami looked at him as if he was about to cry.
"I TOLD KAIBA NOTHING! HE CAME TO ME AND ASKED ME TO KEEP A SECRET! YOU NEED TO THINK STRAIGHT, JOSEPH WHEELER! KAIBA IS IN GRAVE DANGER! HE TOLD ME HIMSELF! HEISHIN WILL NOT STOP UNTIL KAIBA IS IN HIS POSSESSION! I'M ONLY TRYING TO HELP HIM!" Yami cried as tears flew from his face. He fell onto his knees "If Kaiba falls into Heishin's hands, the world we know will be gone. You have to understand, Joey. I am not only trying to protect him. I am trying to free him from his bonds."
Joey Wheeler stood facing Yami in shock. His eyes showed that Yami had reached him. Joey smiled and walked up to Yami. "Then, let's save Kai."
With full agreement, all the boys left Turtle Game Shop to find the meaning of the glowing Millennium Items.
In Domino City park…
Juice splashed in his mouth as he bit the orange slice. His rear end was sore from the tree bark. His back was up against the trunk. The rest of the orange sat in his left hand with the peel still on. Children played on the playground. His blue eyes shifted over the swing set. Mokuba Kaiba sat on one swing. The blue eyes warmed quickly, full of love and concern. He knew he would have to tell Mokuba what was happening soon. He just didn't have the time. He decided he would do it now. He gripped the orange in his mouth as he jumped from the branch. Then, he ate another slice. Mokuba remained in his spot. The face of the boy appeared depressed. Calmly, he approached the boy.
"Mokuba," he whispered as he grew closer. Mokuba looked at him and smiled.
"I didn't know you were here, big bro."
"I…I need to tell you something," Seto Kaiba whispered.
Mokuba looked at him. His violet eyes swirled in confusion. Kaiba joined him by sitting on the swing next to Mokuba. Mokuba watched his every move. Kaiba looked at his little brother. Then, he offered some of his orange. Mokuba accepted as Kaiba peeled a slice. He handed it to Mokuba. Mokuba took it with a smile. I don't believe it. Seto, you did a complete turn around from what you were before, Mokuba thought.
"What is on your mind, Seto?"
"I haven't been fully honest with you, Mokuba."
Mokuba flinched. "What? Why?"
"You do remember the Rare Hunters, right?"
"Yeah."
"They now serve an 'evil' sorcerer. And they are on a wild goose chase…for me," Kaiba paused. "I…I am 'DK,' Mokuba. The homework I loosely translated was about me. I don't want to join the darkness and bring harm. Every time I think of it, I think I will hurt…"
"I understand," Mokuba whispered to his brother. Kaiba looked at him with teary eyes. With a small smile, he wiped his tears.
"Thank you."
"Now I know why you are hanging out with Yugi."
Kaiba nodded as he looked at the empty sidewalk. Then, a group of five walked by. Kaiba immediately recognized one as he jumped up. Mokuba stood up as well, following his brother to the group.
"Yami!" Kaiba yelled.
Yami Yugi turned around. He looked for the source as if he was praying it wasn't the wind. A black hair boy helped him. Kaiba could see the boy's green eyes. Then, he caught sight of a platinum blonde.
"Bakura! Yami! For crying out loud, wait up!" He yelled again.
"Yugi! Joey! Tristan! Duke!" Mokuba yelled to help his brother.
Yami heard Mokuba's voice and looked in that direction. "Mokuba!"
"Look. Kaiba's with him!" Tristan pointed out.
"Thank goodness, Kaiba. I was worried about you," Yami replied. Kaiba smiled and nodded.
"What's going on?"
"That is what we want to know, you priest," Bakura growled. Kaiba stared at Bakura. So did everyone else.
"Whoa, what did ya call Kai?" Joey gasped.
"I called him a priest."
"You say it as if you hate me," Kaiba hissed. "How do you know that I am…I should say was…a priest?"
"I remember the Pharaoh's days. You were in his court."
Kaiba glared at Bakura. Mokuba saw that the old behavior still existed, just inside Kaiba. Finally, he broke the tension.
"Should we be walking right now?"
Yami looked at the boy with a smile. "Yes, we should."
Kaiba looked at Yami. Then, back at Bakura. "Yami and Mokuba are right. You guys are acting like you were summoned. If…"
"Kaiba, I'd be honored if you and Mokuba came with us. This probably deals with you anyway."
"You have a point. Let's go."
At the riverside…
"They should be arriving soon," Shadi whispered to himself. A sound echoed. He turned around. A blue Corvette pulled up. A blonde woman climbed out. She then slid down.
"You did this!" She yelled. Her violet eyes flared in anger. Then, three motorcycles pulled up by her car. The riders jumped off and took off their helmets. One was a blonde with blue eyes. The one next to him had red hair and gray eyes. The third had turquoise eyes and light brown hair. "Uh, Mai. Why are you here?"
"That's my question, Valon!" Mai yelled at him.
"So, why are we here?" The red head asked. He looked at Mai with a confused look. Mai angrily glared at him.
"Die you!" She yelled as she jumped onto the red head. Her hands went for the throat. The red head struggled to free himself, but Mai's grip was too tight. Valon tried to calm her, even his efforts failed. Then, an outline of many heads approached them.
"How dare you attack Mai!" A deep voice yelled. A blonde ran up to her and attacked the red head. His brown eyes shined in anger. Then, a brunette pulled him off the red. His blue eyes flared in anger. He was angrier than the blonde was. Then, he yanked Mai off the red. The red head gasped for air. His gray eyes shined in shock.
"Were you trying to kill me?" He croaked.
"She was, but I only saved you." The brunette growled. The red posed to fight him.
"Please no arguing," Shadi pleaded.
The brunette looked at him and jumped into the blonde's arms.
"Yo, Scoob, this isn't funny." The blonde complained.
"YOU AGAIN!"
"Seto, please calm down." The black headed boy asked. Seto Kaiba looked at him and nodded his head. The boy smiled. "Who is he?"
"His name is Shadi." Yami answered. "Shadi, these are my friends."
"Yeah, name's Joey Wheeler. This is my pal, Tristan."
"I'm Duke Devlin."
"Mai Valentine and light head is Valon. The other two are Rafael and Alister."
"What about you three?"
"Shadi, this is Bakura Ryou. Right now, it is the Spirit of the Ring we are seeing." Yami answered. Shadi nodded at him. Then, his blue eyes pointed at the two brothers. "These two are my friends."
"I wasn't expecting to see you again. My name is Seto Kaiba and this is my little brother, Mokuba."
"He doesn't look like you."
"Shut it," Kaiba growled through his teeth. Then, a presence alerted him. "Mokuba, get by Shadi…Now." He ordered as he stepped forward.
"Seto…" Mokuba whimpered.
"Do it." His brother snapped. He turned his head again. "Someone else is here. I can feel it." He added. His blue eyes searched the area. Kaiba knew something was there, but what it was what he didn't know. Then, he heard it. A black creature swooped down at him. His face curled into a snarl as both of his knees bent slowly. It came at him. When it was close, it yelled.
"You're mine."
"Over my dead body!" Kaiba yelled back as he did a back flip. He landed on his feet. Kaiba looked back at it. The creature had crashed into the ground. However, it did what it wanted to do. Kaiba felt pain rise in his chest. He looked down at it. A big scratch covered his entire chest. The jump had injured him. "Alister, Valon, now!" He heard. Kaiba looked. Alister was in a tight suit with a shirt that revealed his abs. Valon was cover with loose fabric.
"Fire Chain Slash!" Alister hollered.
"Mummy Wrappings!"
The creature was bond by the two boys. Sweat seeped through their skin as the monster struggled. Mai came up and began to spin. "Tornado!" She yelled.
Ishizu and her brothers arrived. "Bast Cat Slash!"
"Tomb Twin Strike!"
"Purifying Feather!" Rafael added. Still, the monster stood. Yami then came up.
"Dark Magician, Dark Magic attack!"
Then, Kaiba had an idea. A small dagger had struck the monster in the chest. It screamed in pain. Kaiba looked in the direction it had come from. A man in black stood and disappeared. Apparently, he had done his job.
"Blue-Eyes White Dragon, come forth!" He yelled as his Guardian Beast appeared. The white dragon roared. "White Lightning!"
The creature screamed even more as it dematerialized. Kaiba stood alone, triumphant.
"The night has tortured us. Let us go home and rest." Shadi replied.
"Yes," Yami agreed. He and his friends left. Mai followed. Alister, Valon, and Rafael looked at each other as if they were pondering the same thought. After a shrug, they left. Mokuba looked at Shadi.
"I can take you home."
"Take Mokuba. I'll be fine." Kaiba answered.
"Are you sure, Kaiba?" Ishizu asked.
"Yes."
They left. Kaiba turned and walked on the same path that Yami had taken. As he walked, he felt his limbs go numb. He struggled to keep walking. He turned left. His eyelids fought to allow sleep to claim him. Finally, he stopped in front of a store. Exhausted, Kaiba leaned. His eyes were barely open. His hand pressed the doorbell. He faintly heard someone come to the door and open it. Hands guided his body in. They led him into a room with a bed. They forced him gently to sit down. The hands took off his shirt and cleaned his wound. Bandages then covered it. Kaiba was pushed down and covered by the sheets. Sleep finally claimed him.
To be continued…
Next Chapter in the When Destinies Collide Saga: Chapter 22: The Blood of the McGrays and Takemuras
Kaiba wakes up in a room that reminds him of his youth. He is reintroduced to his cousin, Kathryn, and her parents, Lily and Haruko Takemura. He meets his grandfather for the first time. Will it be a happy reunion?
Ash Kaiba: Thanks for reading. I now have Black all tied up. Please review. I like it when you do.
