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: I don't care if there is only to be 4 BEWDs in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world. Think of Ash's as our promo cards. Besides, I think I'm finished with the duels anyway. Enjoy this chapter.

Previously in When Destinies Collide: Chapter 23: Dragon of the McGrays

Kaiba fights his own stepfather, but that doesn't go to well. Alister jumps in to tango with the former Kaiba Corp. president, but is turned to stone. Not willing to lose his brother, Mokuba stands by Kaiba for the 'take both situation.' Gozaburo was only interested in taking Seto, so he tries to kill Mokuba. Alister saves them after using his heka to heat up his prison. He blacks out and Kaiba is imprisoned by black magic. Ash joins the dance, but is saved by a mystery man.

Chapter 24: Knight of the Dead

A man stood in black. Ash ran to her boss. Seto Kaiba was half-conscious in his bonds. Ash carefully pushed the blade into the magic. Once she was positive it wouldn't hurt him, she pulled. The magic was balanced and released. She allowed the spear to absorb the heka before she knelt down and set aside her weapon. Ash gently picked up Kaiba. His eyes had changed to a deeper shade of blue. He noticed her holding him and weakly stared at her. He was gasping for air. Ash couldn't believe it.

"Mr. Kaiba," she thought.

"Yes, Ms. Black?" her boss answered, surprising her.

"What? Wait a minute… You have to be joking. There is no way that we could be having this conversation."

"You started it."

"Ash!"

Ash looked up, shocked. The man's mask was torn as well as his turban. Blue eyes glared at her.

"Summon your ka," he ordered.

Ash blinked in confusion.

"Your spirit," he growled.

"Oh…" she replied as she picked up her spear. "Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

Her dragon appeared. A surge of energy passed through her body. Kathryn now knelt by Alister and Kaiba. Kaiba felt his strength return to him. He tried to raise himself up. Kathryn saw him and helped him sit up. Kaiba saw the man in black armor pull out a red bladed sword. A seven-headed dragon appeared behind him.

"Kathryn, Kaiba!" Yugi yelled.

"What…what is…that?" Kaiba asked slowly.

Yugi looked at the dragon and replied, "Yamata."

"Yamata?" Kathryn repeated.

"It is a spirit dragon that I fought against. The only person that used it, as far as I know, was Noah."

The man turned as if his name had been called. He saw Kaiba and gasped. "Seto! Mokuba!" he yelled.

"Noah!" the brothers yelled in unison.

"What? Mr. Noah!" Ash added.

"Noah," the father's voice echoed.

Kaiba looked at Ash. "No way."

"Whatever," Ash muttered. She looked back at Gozaburo. "Lightning Strike!"

The BEWD roared as its attack swirled around the point. Ash twirled it and sent it to Gozaburo. Noah used his sword and grabbed Ash's attack. The metal absorbed it and started to glow blood red. The blue irises shifted to the same color. His mouth curled into a sneer.

"Ghoulish father, you have tempted me. Now, it will be you who dies." Noah growled with glee.

"What?" His father hissed.

"'How' is more like it. The 'how' is with this sword. The Soul Blade."

"Noah! How can you wield it?"

"That's simple. By betraying your master, Heishin."

"What? Why?"

Noah chuckled in a very dark tone. "Father, you ask some of the stupidest questions. I know that you fear this blade…and I know why. The Soul Blade is a sword of souls. Only an immortal can wield it. The gods revived me. I am, and will remain, the knight of the dead."

Gozaburo flinched. Noah closed his eyes. Then, they flashed up.

"Now, Soul Breaker!"

A red slash flew toward Gozaburo. He was too scared to move. With a high pitched screech, the shadows dissolved. Noah stood in the spot where his father once was. His red eyes stared at the sky.

"Noah," Kaiba whispered.

"Gozaburo deserved to die," he answered coldly.

"It's not that," Ash commented.

"Then what?" Noah asked, looking at them through the corner of his eyes, red irises blazing.

Ash and Kaiba looked at each other. Kaiba suddenly looked away. The borrowed shirt and bandages underneath were ripped up, exposing his chest. His birthmark was covered with dirt. Tobias knelt down and reached for Kaiba's arm. Kaiba felt the man's fingers brush his skin; he pulled back his arm.

"Please. I had a grandson with a birthmark."

"Really?" Mokuba asked. Tobias nodded. "Seto, you have a birthmark."

Kaiba kept his hand covering it. Mokuba's statement seemed to have alerted Noah.

"Come on, Seto."

"I… I've been lying to you."

"What?" Yugi and Mokuba gasped.

"You're right, I do have a birthmark. We still have…relatives." His voice caught on the last word.

"How long have you known?"

"Since we were sent to the orphanage. Over the years, I began to believe they were dead…until now." Kaiba looked at Kathryn. "Mokuba, this is our cousin, Kathryn."

"What do you mean?" Kathryn asked.

"The sketches, music box, and teddy bear in your room…they were mine."

Kathryn started to hum the tune of the music box. Kaiba closed his eyes, remembering the words.

Go to sleep

I will stay by your side tonight.

Go to sleep

The moon rises and the sun waits for you.

It is time

Time for you to lay your head down.

It is time

When you see the sun rise in the morning.

Now rest, my love

Rest until the morning comes to greet you.

It is sleep

That knocks on your door at night.

I love you; I love you.

Go to sleep

The sun will rise when you wake up to a new day.

Go to sleep

The moon will watch over you tonight.

I will be here in the morning

When you wake up.

I will be with you as long as I can.

Go to sleep,

Now it is time to rest your body.

I will never leave you alone

Because you have my love.

I love you; I love you.

You are my child that I will not leave.

I will not abandon you.

You are my child, whom I love

And wish to see grow up.

Into a man, into a man.

Go to sleep

Let the land of dreams take you in.

Let your eyes close

And your chest rise and fall in peace.

Rest my child

As my song comes to an end.

Morning will come.

So good night.

"My mother used to sing me that song," Kathryn whispered.

"As did mine."

The two looked at each other. Kathryn saw that Seto had nearly put himself to sleep with the lullaby. Kaiba struggled to keep his eyes open as she leaned over and hugged him. Then, she introduced him to Tobias. Tobias hugged his grandsons. He looked over at Noah, meeting his now blue eyes, and silently invited him over. As he joined the hug, no one noticed Ash running away in the direction of the museum.

At Domino Museum…

"Ishizu! Ishizu, I know you're here!" Ash called as she ran through the museum. However, she never received an answer. Upon reaching the Egyptian exhibit, Ash slowed down. It was empty. She stopped by a mummy. Seeing its shrunken body made her stomach knot up.

"So…apparently, I am supposed to fall in love with my boss. Just great," she said sarcastically to herself. "This is all wrong! My boss…is the Keeper of the Blue-Eyes!"

To be continued…

Next Chapter in the When Destinies Collide Saga: Chapter 25: Wisdom of Pegasus

The god of the kings, Horus, adopts Joey. Scared, he calls Kaiba to talk, but learns he is restricted to a bed and is planning to be with Kathryn all day. Maximillian Pegasus decides to become…the one and only, Sherlock Holmes, but with a humorous twist. He wants to know if Kaiba is Ra's Chosen. Plus, a touchy cousin moment and a visit to the cemetery occur (what a place to go on a "date" with your cousin).

Kaiba: Ash Kaiba is a little busy with a cat at the moment. So, I apprepicate you reading this and please review. Maybe I'll give the author a box of chocolates.

Ash Kaiba: Chocolate!