When Destinies Collide
By Ash Kaiba
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 Kaiba: Oops...when I first posted this chapter, I forgot my "Author's Note." Here it is and enjoy.
Previously in When Destinies Collide: Chapter 22: The Blood of the McGrays and Takemuras
Kaiba finds himself with relatives that he has long forgotten that also came with a face that can't leave his mind…Maximillian Pegasus makes his "first" appearance. Ali Mumnad says that they can talk to Gozaburo Kaiba about the whereabouts of the McGray children.
Chapter 23: Dragon of the McGrays
Rare Hunters closed around them. Kaiba and Saga panted as sweat dripped off their chins. Kaiba's blood felt like it was burning. He knew now that he had definitely come across a family that he had lost contact with. There was no way he was going to lose them now.
"Kaiba," Pegasus whimpered.
"Well, dude," Saga added.
"Get away from me. And," he paused, "hold on tight."
Kaiba focused. His blood ran faster. A certain voice sounded. However, Kaiba didn't hear it. The commotion was Mokuba with Yugi and Roland.
"Pegasus," he faintly heard.
"Mokuba, Yugi," Pegasus' voice faded away.
The wind started and picked up speed. Kaiba felt his power grow. Plus, the Millennium Puzzle seemed to be encouraging him. He pictured his Guardian Beast, or ka.
"Blue-Eyes White Dragon, I summon you!"
Kathryn looked at him. Everyone around her gasped in shock. Out of nowhere, a dragon appeared. Mokuba held onto the man he came with. Yugi looked like he knew the 'supposedly' Seto Kaiba.
"Let's strike them hard, Blue-Eyes!" Kaiba yelled over his dragon's cry. "White Lightning!"
The dragon attacked its target at his command. Once fearless, the card hunters cowered away. It was like they knew that Kaiba was a priest five thousand years ago. Yet, what did they fear? Kaiba couldn't remember his past. So, why was he feared so much?
"Step aside," a dry voice ordered.
The Rare Hunters looked and obeyed. Kaiba watched for the voice. Then, he felt something on his leg. He looked down.
"Mokuba," he whispered.
"I don't want to lose you, big brother," Mokuba explained.
"You won't," Kaiba comforted him.
"I beg to differ, Seto," the voice responded. It was low toned and dark. Kaiba looked up. A man in a red suit stood before him. He had gray hair that was neatly combed back. "I should have known what you are on Halloween."
Mokuba held tighter on his brother's leg. Disbelief shined in his eyes. Yugi Mutou ran up to them. Determination made his purple eyes glow a warm violet.
"You won't take him without a fight.'
"Is that so," the man stated.
"Listen up," Kaiba paused, "Gozaburo."
Gozaburo Kaiba looked at him.
"There is one thing that we have in common. I don't care if you are my stepfather, but one thing is the same. I hate you and you hate me," Kaiba added. "I don't care if Heishin revived you. But, your master will have to take me dead!"
Gozaburo growled, "Why can't it be easy anymore?"
Then, he charged. Kaiba leapt into battle. Mokuba blew his fingers. Could his brother forget that he was holding onto the jeans? They watched the two fight it out. But, it was obvious that fighting the Rare Hunters have tired him before this one. Kaiba's punches were too slow. His skin bruised with the punches from his stepfather. Gozaburo knocked Kaiba to the ground. As he tried to get up, Gozaburo approached him.
"I expected you to be stronger than this," Gozaburo taunted.
"Then, fight me, you ba—ard!"
Gozaburo ignored the voice.
"Fire Chain Slash!"
A kusari-gama (a scythe on a chain) flew toward him. The blade hit Gozaburo in his left shoulder. Blood squirted out. Then, the flesh regenerated on the wound. The man in a tight red outfit gasped. His gray eyes shined in fright. Gozaburo looked at him. His arm swung towards him. The man tried to move, but was petrified with terror. His legs started to turn gray and stiff. Kaiba recognized him at the last moment.
"Alister," he gasped.
Alister looked at him. The gray was on his stomach. He opened his mouth as the dullness climbed onto his chest. Alister struggled to take a breath. "Kai…" Alister yelled as the gray reached his mouth. Then, it covered the rest of his head.
"Alister!" Kaiba yelled as tears started to form.
His stepfather stared at him. "So, you knew the Warrior of Anubis. What a shame."
Angered, Kaiba glared at him. "You ba—ard!" He cursed. "You treacherous snake!"
Gozaburo flinched. "You still have that sharp tongue."
"You bet I do," Kaiba panted.
Pegasus glanced at Yugi before his eyes shifted toward the brunette. "Kaiba, stop and get out of there."
"And what, Pegasus? Destroy the world! I would rather die fighting than having them take me alive!"
"Shades!" a voice yelled.
Everyone looked in the direction. A girl stood in shock. She wore a blue jean vest with a light blue sleeveless shirt under it and blue bellbottom pants. She had blue eyes and… Wait a second, black hair! Kaiba gasped.
"Ash Black!" Kaiba yelled.
"Seto Kaiba!" she yelled in reply.
They stared at each other for a few seconds. Ash scowled at him.
"Well, back to business," Gozaburo replied.
"You know nothing about business. You only want my brother!" Mokuba jumped in front of his brother.
"Mokuba, don't…" Kaiba muttered. "Don't do it."
Mokuba ignored him. Gozaburo crafted a weapon from his power and sent it flying toward them. Kaiba tried to focus on a barrier, but his heka was still low. The brothers panicked. Then, blade deflected the magic weapon. The blade had chain links attached to it. They looked at the links. Alister stood and yanked the chain. The kusari-gama came back. Then, he fell to the ground. His skin was broken in many places. Blood crawled out slowly. The unbroken skin was covered in rubble and dirt. Alister struggled to get air into his lungs. His eyes were dim and grew heavy. Kaiba crawled toward Alister.
"Alister," he whispered, "Alister, hang on."
Suddenly, Kaiba was blown up off the ground. Black wrappings materialized and wrapped around him. Kaiba fell by Alister. The bondage tightened, forcing its captive to scream.
Ash stared. Kathryn looked at her with terror in her eyes. Ash knew what she feared. She looked at her boss again. Fangs grew in his mouth. Human screams, however, were still dominant.
"I must," she whispered.
"Be careful," Kathryn whispered back to her.
Ash only nodded. Then, she charged into battle. Her hand reached under her vest. She pulled out a metal rod. Her necklace jumped out onto her shirt. Metal plates built onto her clothing.
"You're mine, Gozaburo!" She yelled.
The rod clicked as Ash sliced the air with it. A can opener-shaped blade reached for Gozaburo's neck.
"You challenge me, Black." He taunted.
"You will die," she growled at him. "Deal with Mr. Kaiba, you deal with me!"
Gozaburo grunted. He swung his arm, making a black ray fly toward her. Ash jumped and tumbled out of the way, but she still suffered minor injuries.
"Shades."
"Now, you will die!"
Ash looked up and saw a monster in dark red, the color of almost dried blood. Its dark eyes scared her in place.
"Ash… Run!"
She turned in that direction. Kaiba had managed to yell out to her before he had run out of strength. Then, a scream pierced the air. Gozaburo retaliated with a red dagger in his chest.
"No, you will die…Father."
To be continued…
Next Chapter in the When Destinies Collide Saga: Chapter 24: Knight of the Dead
Ash is saved by a stranger, who seems to have unfinished business with Gozaburo Kaiba. Kaiba witnesses her fight. At the end, the McGray family adopts in Kaiba's "rescuer" and is happy to be together. Yet, who saved Ash and Kaiba? (Hint: Look at the last piece of dialogue.)
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