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 Kaiba (author): Finally, I can update! Enjoy this chapter!
Previously in When Destinies Collide: Chapter 25: "Wisdom" of Pegasus
Joey is visited by an Egyptian god and adopted, but he can't cough up enough courage to tell his mom or Serenity. Kaiba is in a terrible mood…especially when he is own cousin comes over to pick him up. Joey cleaned up the cemetery and learns the reason of Kaiba's sour mood. His parents died on that day years ago…on the same day to make matters worse. Goofball Pegasus joins Kathryn and Bakura to find him, but find out that he is with Joey…and he is fast asleep (Zzz…).
Chapter 26: Witnesses to Ra's Servant
"Alister, come to Egypt."
I remember. After I left the hospital, I moved to Italy. One night, a voice called out to me. It told me to go to Egypt and into the desert. I obeyed. During the first night in the desert, I found an empty tomb. I saw refuge and spent the night. The next morning, I saw Anubis, the god of embalming. He had called me and took me in. I became his warrior. Then, I went to the United States to return to Japan. My mission was to protect Ra's Chosen.
As was mine, mate. I roamed the streets of Domino. For days, I saw this old, hungry man. One day, I offered him a slice of bread. He refused it. He gave nothing, but I next found myself in my apartment. I discovered that when I threw my hands out that linen appeared. I thought I would never see you again until you came to Domino.
That too was my mission. I searched the world for my family. Ra found me and gave me a feather of Ma'at. He told me to come here and provide guidance for his Chosen. We witnessed each other's power. What was once we learned we are to do the same thing, it became "our" mission.
Alister and Valon nodded. They watched Joey and his friends from the bushes.
"I sense a power from Wheeler," Valon whispered. "I don't know why, but it feels like…he is in service."
"What about Kaiba," Alister asked, pointing to the brown spot on the grass.
"I sense heka from him too. It's low; I believe he is of no importance."
Rafael hummed. "Alister, you said that Gozaburo Kaiba wanted him. Did Kaiba say anything before you intervened?"
"Kaiba said that Gozaburo would have to take him to Heishin…dead."
They fell silent, pondering Alister's words. Their eyes stayed on Kaiba, whom was still asleep on the grass.
"He summoned a Blue-Eyes Tuesday night," Alister pointed out.
"True," Rafael answered.
"He could just be a priest, not in service."
They pondered again. Alister watched Kaiba as he pulled up a pair of binoculars. He focused the device until the brunette was crystal clear. He was able to see Kaiba breathe. Salt from sweat glittered in the small amount of sunlight. Alister watched to see if his rival would wake up.
"If Joseph Wheeler is in service to a god, then who," Rafael asked.
"Maybe he's Ra's Chosen. Then again, there is Horus, Bast, and tons more."
"You guys…Kai…" Alister couldn't finish.
Alister saw his friends holding his body. He was then drawn towards his rival.
"Ha ha…See what he sees, Warrior of Anubis."
Alister turned around to find the source of the comment. Flames surrounded him as did rumble. He looked down at the ground. Bodies were littered. Survivors were chained and became slaves. A screech pierced his ears. Clutching his ears, he turned to find the source. To his left, a throne floated in midair. An old man in Egyptian linen sat in it. His long, thin fingers cupped the ends of the armrests. He had no pupil for he was consumed by evil itself. His cape was ragged around the edges. The man's skin disgusted him the most. It was gray and looked as if it was peeling off his flesh. Then, Alister noticed something very different. Beside him was a ghoul. He knew ghouls tended to once short people, but this one towered the rest. The ghoul had dark blue eyes, instead of yellow. Plus, the black wings had membrane in between bones. This one was recently "turned." Alister knew because the body structure still required two legs and arms…unless it was meant to be that way. All he knew from Anubis was that if Ra's Chosen was to fall into darkness, his "appearance" would always resemble a human.
That must be Heishin. Then, what happened? Who did this? He thought. Wait Valon! Rafael! Where are you? Where are you, Kaiba?
"Kaiba!" A deep voice yelled.
Alister looked for him until he heard a growl. The shadow ghoul glared at the earth. Its eyes darkened as if it regarded the yell as an insult to its master. Heishin raised his left hand. The ghoul went silent. Alister observed the ghoul and mention something that even darkness cannot mask. On the ghoul's upper left arm, the mark of Ra stood.
"Now, now, Seto. You'll have your fun. But, wait for 'guests' to arrive."
Alister flinched in shock. Kaiba! Kaiba is the Chosen One of Ra! Then, why is he a ghoul? Did he do all this at Heishin's command? He panicked as Heishin sneered in dark pleasure as his "guests" showed themselves. Yami Yugi stood as the head of the pack. It was his voice that cried Kaiba's name to a ghoul who had already forgotten his human life, friends, and family. In armor of a dark green was a knight. He had a techno helmet, a feature Alister immediately recognized. I don't believe it! Valon…has made it to Knight status! He gasped, as he looked at the other two. Rafael was cad in his white mantle. Another blonde stood beside him. He had two black horns that grew from the side of his head. Black wings and black dragon tail were also among his leather/metal straps. Is that…Joey Wheeler?
"Yes, Pharaoh? And you bring the last of the gods' servants. The poor pharaoh, he knows he knows he will lose this fight…for the umpteenth time."
"We are here for Kaiba and Kaiba alone. I believe we still have a chance to reach him."
"How? Once a ghoul, stay a ghoul."
"The Paladin is still alive."
"Get out! Get out or end up with a fate like that of the Warrior of Anubis."
Alister watched in horror as Heishin…revealed his head. No…It can't be. I'm to die. And then, is Kaiba the one who spills my blood?
"Stay strong! Joey, let us combine our power!"
"No prob!"
"Heh…heh…Seto, KILL THEM!"
Alister's body was shaking. The gray eyes couldn't leave the ghoul Kaiba as it charged into combat. Kaiba's claws were ready to tear open their flesh. His fangs were bared. Alister's breathing started to become irregular as his heart raced. "Lord Anubis, help me!"
He jumped as real air flooded his lungs. His eyes shrunk and struggled to get back to normal size.
"Easy, mate," Valon replied.
Alister stared at him in shock. He's alive. Thank the gods, he is alive. Thank the gods, they're alive. And alleluia I'm not dead!
"You must've had a premonition," Rafael tried to calm him.
"You know that isn't my power." He answered as he regained his sanity. If what he saw was in deed a premonition, Alister wanted to know if Kaiba had it as well.
"Let's just go them," Valon moaned.
"Fine," Rafael growled as they packed up. "Alister."
Alister raised his hand in refusal. "No thanks, I'll be fine."
He got up onto his feet. Rafael nodded, signaling to Valon to lead the way.
"Hey, Wheeler! Remember me?"
"How ya doin', Valon?"
Rafael and Alister walked up in silence. Alister looked at Kaiba. He was lying on his side, almost curled up. Sweat slipped down as his eyebrows twitched. Kaiba quietly whimpered. It was obvious that he wasn't at peace. Joey looked at Alister; then he turned his attention to Kaiba.
"You have seen what he has foretold."
"I'm Kathryn Takemura and this is Bakura Ryou."
"Hello," Valon smiled.
Rafael got on his knee. He took her hand and kissed it. "Good morning, miss."
"Well, someone has manners," Pegasus replied. Then, he looked at them. "You want my soul again, do you?"
"No, mate. Gave up that business a long time again."
"Beg your pardon?" Bakura asked with his brown eyes wide.
"Ah, not the Seal of Orichalcos!"
Valon stared at him. Joey tackled Pegasus down. "Shaddup! You'll wake him up!"
"Uh…"
"Kai…please don't kill me."
Kaiba sat up. He shook his head. His dark eyes looked at Joey. "No, I won't," he replied in a soft voice.
"Another vision, Mr. Kaiba?"
Kaiba continued to stare ahead. He knew that voice off the bat. "Why do you trouble me now, Gansley?"
Gansley laughed. "What did you see: destruction or saving?"
"Why do you care?"
"You are the 'one' Heishin wants. He can get rid of your sufferings."
"Then, kill me," Kaiba spat. "Or leave me."
"Then, answer my question," he yelled.
The group gasped as a fat man held Kaiba in the air. His hand had managed to go around Kaiba's throat. Kaiba winced in his grasp.
"Almost time," Gansley whispered.
"No…put…argh!"
Kaiba gagged as blood sprayed out of his mouth. The fangs grew as his eyes grew darker. Kaiba breathed in deep.
"No, you don't."
Gansley's hand flew from Kaiba's neck to his mouth. Kaiba's eyes glowed in fear. Kathryn ran to him.
"Stop it!"
"Silence!" Gansley yelled as he used his other arm to toss Kathryn to the side.
"Kathryn," Bakura and Pegasus yelled.
"How dare you do that to a lady! Osiris; Squire's Crest!"
"Ma'at; Priest's Crest!"
Alister inhaled. "For the Chosen One of Ra; Anubis, Warrior's Crest!"
Gansley turned to look at those that oppose him. Joey had observed their actions.
"Stay back!"
Valon tried to charge. "Raf, Al, I can't move!"
Gansley laughed. Kaiba's eyes reflected more fear. He tried to punch Gansley's arm, but the old hide was tough. It actually made Gansley glad that he was doing it.
"Why?" Rafael pondered.
Gansley heard him and reduced his laugh to a chuckle. "I'm sorry, Priest of Ma'at. I forgot to explain my power. Anyone who poses a threat to my master's plan cannot save Seth, or should I say Seto Kaiba!" He yelled as he turned his attention back to Kaiba. "Which do you prefer?" Kaiba only whimpered in fright.
Pegasus flinched. Seth! Seth…the mummy we found in Egypt. Kaiba…is his reincarnation! The one I must find before revealing my power.
"Your heka can free them, Maximillian." Thoth whispered in his head.
Pegasus looked up. "Are you sure, Gansley?"
Gansley looked at him. "Are you teasing me, Pegasus?"
"No, but I can say this. You don't hold a royal flush."
"I hold the ace, Pegasus! I have Ra's Chosen in my possession!"
Ra's Chosen? What is he talking about? What is Uncle Max trying to do? Why do the Rare Hunters want you, cousin Seto?
Kathryn…I'm sorry.
SETO!
I can hear you. I can hear your thoughts. I am the Chosen One of Ra. That prophecy that no archaeologist can translate…I can. Kaiba answered as his presence left her mind.
"Ah! You brat! How dare you bite me!"
Gansley threw Kaiba. His body his the ground. Kaiba tried to raise himself up. However, his muscles gave out. Kathryn tried harder to move.
"SETO! SETO!"
"Come on, Seto Kaiba," Pegasus yelled. Kaiba had managed to turn his head. "You stronger than this. Get up! Get up and fight back!"
Kaiba didn't respond.
"Fine, now that I know who you are."
Kaiba's eyes widened.
"Lord Thoth, grant me the strength for this fight. Thoth; Priest's Crest!"
The wind blew stronger than before. His platinum blonde bangs flew back to reveal his whole face. The black pirate patch eroded away as something that looked like reading glasses materialized. Under the patch was another mahogany iris eye. Pegasus was clothed in a light shale robes. "Spell Removal!"
Alister jumped.
"Wait!"
"Valon? Valon, what is wrong?"
"Something isn't right about him."
Kathryn gasped as Gansley approached Kaiba. His hand picked Seto up by the head. The victim's eyes were half-open as if he was barely conscious. Gansley only grinned in delight.
"Come on, Chosen. Who has the spirit of the Red-Eyes Black Dragon?"
Kaiba didn't answer.
"Low on heka, eh? You've been fighting against your fate for a while. Give up."
"Ne…v…er."
"Then, your mind will tell me."
His hand melded with Kaiba's head. His body gave birth to living bonds that tied Kaiba onto him. The hand disconnected, leaving a small print on Kaiba's forehead. Gansley touched the print with his right index finger. Kaiba winced as he felt his enemy's presence flooding into his mind. Soft screams escaped his lips. He wanted Gansley out…now. Both of his hands curled into fists, but the bonds restricted his defensive blows. Kaiba struggled, refusing to give in, as Gansley closed his eyes, searching.
Someone…anyone…please…help me…
Only you enter people's minds and communicate. But now, you can't because of me.
Get out…get out…He ordered as his mental voice grew weaker.
You are not in the position to be making demands. You will tell me who has the Red-Eyes.
I…don't…know…what… you're… talking… about…
You had that premonition. He was in it. You know. You can't lie to me.
What…are…you…talking…about…?
Alister's head snapped up.
"Alister, what is it?"
"My lord, I can hear them…I can hear Ra's Chosen."
"The connection hasn't broke yet."
"Kaiba knows…doesn't he?"
"No."
"Only I know! How! Why!"
"He did see what was going to happen. Yet, the faces of the Knight of Horus, Rafael, and Valon were…not visible to him."
"You're right. The ghouls show an interest in him," Rafael whispered.
Valon watched Gansley with Kaiba. Kaiba's skin started to grow pale. His breathing got slower. His heka fought Gansley out, but each clash had cost Kaiba a chance of living after the encounter. He started to fall into Gansley. With his eyes partly opened, Kaiba started to drool, a sign that Gansley had succeeded and Kaiba was close to death.
"Where is it, Mr. Kaiba!"
Gansley dove into Kaiba's mind even more. Kaiba made a short groan before coughing up some more blood. The dark blue irises started to shrink as Kaiba drooled more. Gansley's face twisted into frustration. Finally, he had enough. He launched the ties with Kaiba still inside. The dark magic wrapped itself around a tree. Kaiba bounced inside it and softly moaned. Then, his head hung limp. Kathryn's eyes widened in fear.
"Seto? Seto, answer me," she pleaded.
The old man approached him. He reached out and gripped Kaiba's head. He forced it up in order for Seto to look at him. Gansley was still questioning him.
"Who is it?"
"I…don…'t…kn…ow…"
Raf, he's dying. Kaiba's dying. Valon hinted at the priest.
After this, I will care for him. Kaiba must be a priest waiting for a lord.
Alister saw the look on Rafael's face. He's Ra's Chosen, idiot!
Then, Gansley backed away from him. His eyes shined in fear. They looked at his victim, but had the overwhelmed become the overwhelmer?
"What? A different sign…glowing. What…what are you?"
The bonds were ripped apart. Kaiba wobbled, but remained standing. His arms climbed up until extended in the air. The heavens opened. Gansley, realizing what was happening, ran to Kaiba. When his hand was about to touch Kaiba, Kaiba screamed. Bands of light pushed back Gansley. He took his true form. The screams continued. Kaiba's eyes snapped open. The once dark irises were white and fading away. Gansley screeched in pain as another band hit him.
"Gansley, retreat!"
"I almost have him."
"That is Ra's power, idiot! You will die!"
Gansley screamed as another band hit him. He evaporated away. Kaiba's knees gave out to his weight. Joey broke into a run, but the light kept him from reaching Kaiba. Kaiba gripped his head as his screams continued. His irises were becoming harder to see. Alister also joined the dash toward him.
"Kaiba!" He yelled, praying to reach his ears. "Kaiba, it's over now! You can stop!"
"Come on, Kai! Let us help you!"
Seto Kaiba doubled over in pain. His screams went higher as the air was forced out of his lungs. Then, they heard a voice that reached him.
"Seto," a young voice cried.
Joey winced at it. He knew its source and he didn't want the source to get hurt. "Mokuba, don't!"
A small boy ran toward the toppled Kaiba. He ran while jumping over and ducking under the bands. Finally, he reached his destination. His arms wrapped around Seto. Kathryn instinctively ran to her cousin. The wind and power also fought against her. Kathryn dodged the attacks. She too made it to Seto. Seto's head touched the ground with his hands still holding it. His back was hunched as if he was ready for a tornado drill.
"Scr…ea…ms…in…" He tried to say, but pain overcame him.
"Seto, I love you," she whispered as she embraced him.
Kathryn gasped with Mokuba. A pendant with a phoenix materialized around Seto's neck. His screams started to get softer as they both zoned out. Mokuba and Kathryn then saw each other in an unknown realm. A falcon headed man was approaching them. He knelt down and reached out. They looked down. Seto was with them. His head rested on Kathryn's lap. He only stared into space. The blue eyes were gone and only the pupil was there. The man's hand touched Seto's forehead.
"A family reunited. The eldest unconscious," he replied as he looked at them. "I am sorry for causing him so much pain."
"I don't understand," Mokuba stated.
"Your brother used my power, when he wasn't ready. He will go into the care of the Priest of Ma'at, Rafael. So, he can heal Light for Gansley's poison."
"Poison," they gasped.
"Gansley was one of the ghouls who can search their victim's mind. When a ghoul searches a mind, a poison is injected as well."
His hand ran on top of Kaiba's skin. Mokuba growled softly, not realizing it was his brother's lord whom they were talking to. The man closed Seto's eyes. Then, he lifted the pendant that hung around Kaiba's neck.
"Your power created this. A seal on my power that can only be unlocked with permission."
Seto moaned and stirred in Kathryn's lap. The man looked up. "Take care of him. Heishin must never get him. Farewell."
"Kathryn!"
She opened her eyes. Bakura was above her.
"Are you all right?"
"Bakura, where's Seto?"
His mouth dropped in shock. Pegasus leaned over. He tapped her and pointed. Kathryn's eyes followed his finger. Rafael was sitting on his lower legs. He had a small chemistry set in front of him. Seto was beside him. He was covered by Rafael's cloak. Yet, he was not at peace. They could hear him whimper.
"Well, mate," Valon asked.
"The poison is eating him alive." Rafael answered as Kaiba moaned. "I can't isolate it at one spot. He needs an antidote and fast." He added as he ran his hand through Seto's bangs.
Sweat peeked through his skin. The whimpers started up immediately as the moan ended. Rafael withdrew his hand and went back to the chemistry set. Seto shook nonstop. Valon approached Kaiba with care. He picked up Seto's head and placed it in his lap. "You need to show more love and care, Raf. It would help if someone would just care about him, provide courage for him to keep fighting!" He yelled as his turquoise eyes shined in fury. "Show some concern for once!"
"You said he's not that important."
"He has to be if the ghouls want him so bad!"
The white eyes stared at Valon with no recognition. Kathryn noticed the partial opening. She looked to the side. Mokuba groaned as he sat up. Alister hovered around the boy. He also occasionally looked at Kaiba. Does he know Seto? How if he does? She pondered. Then, she looked back at her cousin. Valon and Rafael continued to argue as Seto blankly stared up. His whimpers were gone. Kathryn's eyes widened as Seto grew in her mind.
"Screams…noise…too much…too loud…Can't see…only hear…noise…Heishin…don't…come…near me…Stay… away… from… me…"
Seto…Seto, is that you?
"Noise…too much…what is…wrong…with…me?"
"Kathryn," Bakura whispered in her ear. His brown eyes glowed in concern. His white hand rested on her shoulder. "Kathryn, are you okay? Did 'he' hurt you in anyway?"
"I heard Seto…in my head. He sounded as if…he's hurting."
Bakura gasped as Pegasus looked over. "That's impossible. How can you hear Kaiba in your head?"
Rafael was slowly heated a solution. The potion bubbled and started to turn silver. He took out a feather and added it to the solution. While brewing, Valon and Rafael kept at it.
"Noise…too much…"
"Stop! Stop it, both of you!"
The solution turned gold and boiled back to silver. Both of them looked at her. Valon had a questioning look. Rafael was…well, annoyed. Kathryn listened for her cousin's voice. Bakura looked at her as if she went crazy. Joey stood in the distance.
I heard you, Kai. It's my fault that you're like this. Kai, what am I to do? What am I to do? You're hurt…no…you're dying. And I didn't do anything to prevent it! He wept. Joey pulled back his fist. Then, he let his fist fly into the tree. You're suffering…because I failed. I am a failure. What Yugi said is true…and I failed to help you.
"Silence…better…"
Kai, you're still here. I don't believe it. You're still alive!
"Less…noise…more…quiet…still…feel…sick…"
"You two arguing isn't helping him," Kathryn yelled.
Rafael looked at Valon. Valon nodded. He lifted Kaiba's shaking body. Alister and Mokuba went up to help. Alister held Kaiba's head, trying to keep it steady. Kathryn joined Mokuba. Cousin and brother held his hand. Joey walked up. He decided his action and joined Valon supporting Kaiba. As Rafael poured the antidote down Kaiba's throat, they heard one last thing.
"Tired…so…"
The partially opened eyes closed. Kaiba's chest struggled to hold in air, but was more than willing to let it out. Kathryn ran her hand through Seto's hair. Joey let Valon lay Kaiba down. Small moans escaped his lips. Alister looked up. Joey looked up as well. At that moment, they both had the same gut feeling.
"He's living on his life energy. Another fight can easily kill him. If the ghouls still want him, he is in an easy situation to get captured." Valon muttered.
"Something…is watching us, guys," Alister whispered.
Alister pulled up his kusari-gama. Joey looked at it. Man, what a deadly weapon. That has to hurt. Joey thought with a gulp down his throat. Then, a screech pierced the air.
"Give Ra's Chosen to me!"
Alister jumped into the air with his weapon in hand. "Oh yeah!" He yelled as he aimed. "Over my dead body! Come forth…Gorlag, my spirit and the fire beast!"
The ghoul hissed.
"A minor! Heishin sent a minor to get Ra's Chosen!"
"Whoever that is…" Rafael muttered. "What are you planning to do, Alister?"
"I plan…on killing this one." He answered with Joey doing his "Huh?" look.
The ghoul dove at them. Its claws were ready to snatch Seto. Alister stepped into its path. Pegasus, thinking he was crazy, was willing to cast a barrier spell to protect him. It surrounded all of them. The ghoul crashed into it and fumbled in the air. It kept crashing into the barrier.
"Hurry up! I can't hold this up any longer," Pegasus yelled as Gorlag moved closer by its master.
"Wild Fire…Strike!"
Gorlag melded into the kusari-gama. Fire swallowed the blade. Alister pulled his weapon back. Then, he hurdled it like a discus. The tri-blade spun and struck the minor. Kathryn and Joey watched with amazement. Bakura and Pegasus watched in fear as the fire spread onto the ghoul's body. With a cry of defeat, it vanished, leaving Alister standing in his spot.
"I'm telling you…The Chosen One of Ra is Seto Kaiba," he growled.
"Alister, we must consider all aspects. Joey Wheeler could be him," Rafael muttered.
"Wheeler…Just because Valon can sense heka in him doesn't make him Ra's Chosen! He's the Knight of Horus, for goodness sake."
"How would you know, mate?" Valon growled back.
"That premonition I had."
"You said that it was not your power!"
"It isn't! It was…his! Kaiba saw it with me, but a different view!"
"He's lost it…"
This assignment has definitely got to his head. Rafael sighed.
That guy was…Horus! Joey gasped.
"Someone…please tell me what is going on. Who is Heishin? What are ghouls? Who is Gansley? Why do the 'ghouls' want Seto?"
Everyone looked at her. Joey walked up. His brown eyes were radiant in concern as he gazed at the sleeping Kaiba. He slowly reached for Kaiba. His hand trembled even though Kaiba wouldn't hurt him. It trembled by Joey's blame. Tears started to form in his eyes.
"Joey…"
"What's eatin' you, Wheeler?" Valon asked.
"It's my fault. This is all my fault. I…I failed. I failed to do what Yugi has been doing so good at." Joey growled. "If I stepped in the way, Kai wouldn't be like this. He wouldn't… Sniff…Mokuba would be able to see him smile, if he ever does. What happened to him! Why did Gansley go 'into his mind' and not mine!"
They stared at him in shock. Joey Wheeler was blaming himself for Seto Kaiba's condition. Valon's mind rolled. Could Alister be right…about both Kaiba and Joey? Could Kaiba be the one who has the power to destroy, but also save the world? He couldn't make up his mind. He felt heka, magic, from both of them. Joey's was a lot higher than Kaiba's. At the time, it made perfect sense, but now…the tables have turned. The turquoise eyes watched Joey cry in anguish.
"Wheeler?"
Kathryn closed her eyes with her left hand on Seto's forehead. "It's not your fault, Joey." She said as her eyes opened.
"Huh?"
"It would have happened anyway," a young voice replied.
Pegasus looked up and gasped. Kathryn followed his eyes with Joey and Bakura. Alister, Rafael, and Valon turned to look. A young boy stood a few feet in front of them. He wore black pants with a blue slip-on vest. Under it, the boy had a light yellow, long sleeve shirt. But, what got them was the boy's physical appearance. His brown hair shined. His light tan skin glistened in the sunlight. His blue eyes looked at Joey. They were sad.
"It would have happened anyway. Gansley didn't care. He was going to take me to him after he was finished." The young boy cried as tears formed. He felled to his knees in despair. "I DON'T WANT TO DESTROY THIS WORLD! I DON'T TOSS THIS LIFE AWAY…especially when I finally made new friends."
Joey got onto his feet. He reached for the little boy. When he finally reached him, Joey wrapped his arms around him. "I won't let that happen…I won't let what happened to you today happen again…I promise. Just get better okay."
"Joey, why do I feel sick?"
"Kaiba, just get better."
With that, the boy smiled. "Thanks, Joey. I thought you were stupid until now. I...I wish we could friends…" The boy whispered as his eyes closed. Then, his body vanished from Joey's arms. Joey stood back up and turned to looked at Kaiba.
"Of course, Kai. A friend of Yugi's is a friend of mine."
To be continued…
Next Chapter in the When Destinies Collide Saga: Chapter 27: Determination of Two Blue-Eyes
Seto Kaiba is in the care of Rafael. Ash's aunt, Natalie Dale-San, comes to Domino to tell her brother in law that she found Excalibur, the sword of King Arthur. The moment of archaeological discovery is short lived as Ash's photo is taken…pulling the sword out of its stone. Now, she's stuck with a sword that refuses to go back in. Kaiba falls deeper into the poison side effects. Will he be the same Seto Kaiba everyone knows?
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