Hey to all readers again! I promised a speedy update, and here I am again! I did leave it at a crucial moment, so I better pick up quickly in case you guys get upset and try to hunt me down for the suspense. Anyway, I hope you like the new chapter, and I was overwhelmed by reviews! Thanks to everyone, and here are the replies!

DJ Rodriguez: Yes there is a lot more to Kitty that it seems, and Yugi is always there for her, so sweet. There will be some revelation on that this chapter, and more on Seto too. More on his mystery woman, and her purpose. Oh, not to worry, Tea is all yours. Thanks for the compliments and support I appreciate it!

Secluded Sapphire: Calm down, I promise I'll give more info in this chapter. I can say it is an OC, and I hope you like what I've done with her and Kaiba's relationship. Kitty is a victim to Drake, and she did realise what was going on the whole time, but as I'll show in this chap, she didn't have much choice but to go along with it. Yugi's there to help and Kaiba's lover is put up in more detail, maybe she will be revealed, just wait and see. Thanks a lot for the nice words, and to let you know ISDE has also been updated, and will be again at the weekend if you take interest.

samuraiduck27: Glad you liked the chapter and hope you continue to enjoy the story. Thanks!

Dark mage of sea 13: Yes, I love sweetness, so I had to put the romance in. Glad you approve, more to come, and no matter how much Torru complains, I will continue to make it nice and sweet.

Cartoon-Projector: I'm happy you like it so much just after starting to read it. I am a terrible romantic, so it will be fluffy, and thanks a million of the nice words.

michelaski: Sorry if it confused you a bit, I was hoping to put mystery there to elude people. Anyway, thanks for the support hope you continue to like it.

Curtis Zidane Ziraa: Things are not what they seem though, so I hope you will be pleasantly surprised in the chapter. Some nice stuff with Kaiba and the girl, and as for Kitty telling Yugi, something will come into the open, but read to find out! Thanks so much for the encouragement!

The Six of Hearts: Take it easy, her identity will come out more in the chapter, I promise. Thanks so much for the enthusiasm!

Here's the chapter, and read to your hearts content! Love SGCred xxx P.S. R&R!

Chapter 11: Hidden Identities

The entire mansion was covered in the blanket of darkness in the night. Staff had retreated for the evening, and would stay in the shadows till dawn's light, since they didn't wish to be fired for tardiness. These nights were usually quiet, secluded and isolated for the owner of the estate, a certain CEO with a heart of ice, known only with love to his younger brother, but that had all changed a while ago. Now someone else occupied his heart, and it was that very lost soul that was also awake, and enduring the nightly toils, then running into him.

Kaiba looked down on the frail form that had collapsed next to his bedroom door, realising this was not right at all. She was supposed to stay in bed, though it was some relief she had woken up, being unconscious for a few days since he found her. Squeezing her limp hand, she was indeed awake, though terribly shaken, having worn out the little energy she had beforehand. She looked terribly peaked, and he couldn't help but growl, she was far too weak to be moving around yet. No doubt she had come looking for him and exhausted herself in the search. Feeling her forehead, he realised she was contracting a slight fever, one which had plagued her when the doctors first examined her when he brought her home after the shooting when the gang had rampaged in the city.

Sighing, he gently put his arms under her and carefully hoisted her up bridal style. It was too long to trek her all the way back to her own room in the private wing of the medical facility in the house. Besides he didn't like the idea of leaving her alone again if she was coming round. He had to be there for her. Quietly, he went back inside his own room, with the figure him his arms.

Mumbling a bit, the girl shook herself to try and straighten the spinning thoughts in her head. It was all so confusing, she kept blanking out due to her frail state, and constantly had to wonder what was going on when she came around, missing some pieces of what was occurring. She could feel warmth at the moment. It was the same feeling as the day of the shooting when she was rescued from bleeding to death. That warm, loving touch that surrounded her, making her relax and forget the pain.

Stirring in the grasp, she tried to force her crystalline eyes open. She didn't have much idea how long she had been sleeping, but it was too long, that was for sure. The poor girl could instantly register who was carrying her, knowing all to well that sensuous feeling creeping through her skin as it embraced the comfort given. That fresh masculine scent made her snuggle closer than before, gripping his shirt in need of the soothing touch provided. Still she struggled to come to full consciousness. She desperately needed to see him for a few minutes in case she feel back into slumber, for who knows how long. Just to tell him what happened.

Sensing movement, Kaiba gazed down to see her twitching in his hold, obviously trying to awaken fully. Determined as ever, that was something to be admired. Relaxing at the thought she was at least somewhat active, he looked down with hidden affection. She had certainly changed things in his life drastically, but for the better. It had been over time he had began to appreciate things a lot more, especially the value of emotion all thanks to her.

As she huddled even closer into his chest, a secret smile played on the young mans face. At one point this sort of contact would have irritated him, but a good while ago that had all changed. Many things had been altered, and for once he didn't feel sour over it. He put her down on his own bed easily, covering her up to make sure she was comfortable. It was evident she would have to stay in bed for a few more days, as that bullet the doctors removed had been lodged quite deeply. Noting she seemed more at ease, he was about to turn away and continue with his paperwork, when he heard murmuring. Looking back, she was groaning lightly, limbs tense as she attempted to speak. Taking a kneeling position beside her, Kaiba looked at her as she choked out a few words.

"Se-to," she uttered breathlessly, words caught in her throat. "I'm sorry." she stammered. The air was catching in her lungs, rasping a little. In concern, he gripped her shaking hand to show he was there. She returned his touch with a tense movement of her fingers. Stroking the side of her face, Kaiba hushed her.

"You still need a lot of rest. Try not to wear yourself out by speaking." he reassured.

"How long...was I out for..."

"You were asleep for a few days. Thankfully no serious damage when it came to your injuries. Lucky you managed to avoid anything really bad with that gang riding around." he stated, checking over her, his blue eyes scanning for anything that had inflicted damage upon her.

"I'm sorry...shouldn't have been there...when those punks came..."she stuttered, but was silenced by Kaiba putting a finger to her lips, and for a rare moment, giving a small but pleasurable grin.

"Nonsense, I should be sorry. If I hadn't told you to meet me...you wouldn't have been caught in the crossfire of them ransacking the whole city."

"You couldn't know...they were coming, or heading...my way...it's not your fault..." the voice comforted, resting her head into the touch of his fingers on her face.

"You had me worried. When I couldn't find you I though something really awful might have happened." he whispered, though turning away, and the girl could see his other fist was clenched in anger. He didn't want to consider what could have happened, it was too awful to think of. The fact remained that the crimes of the gang didn't halt at attacking people, some deaths had been reported and who knew what else they would stoop so low to. It made them both tense, and in seeing how badly the thoughts were effecting him, she shifted in the bed propping herself to sit up leaning on the headboard.

"Lie back down, you're in no fit state to be moving at all." he exasperated, standing again before positioning himself as sitting on the edge of the bed, trying to persuade her to not strain herself.

"I'm fine, no need to fuss. Before you can into my life Seto, I had things rough and I still survived through it, remember?" she pried, making him nod at her.

They both could recall what went out some time ago, when things were different for them, just meeting and it had all been so strange. Eventually she had to explain her problems at home, which Kaiba had helped her with, now resulting in her coming with him to Domino to live. She wanted to start a new existence, especially with Seto, as in the process of helping one another, their relationship developed. The CEO decided then it was the best time to tell her of the news, of their exposure.

"Look, the papers found out, the story is now posted everywhere now, so we're going have to sort some matters out." he explained.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I want to try and calm things down, hopefully take it to some foolish scandal level, that way we can still have privacy, at least until we have to speak out to the press of the truth." he said. While saying that he moved a bit closer so he could lie back with her, holding her around her waist.

"But... you will tell Mokuba now I take it?"

"He's too intrigued to be kept in the dark. He would find out in his own manner even if I didn't tell him," he chuckled a bit, but on seeing her far out expression. He cupped her face so she had to look at him showing trust. "Don't worry, he'll be happy to know there will be someone else in the family. You know he likes you, I just didn't say you were coming back with us cause I needed to make sure we could live properly and privately before telling him he would have a new sister."

"That will be a while off yet though..."she grieved.

"But you agreed didn't you? Or don't you want to be Mrs Seto Kaiba?" he teased a bit, making her perk up slightly.

"I won't be the only new one here though...Oh, there are okay aren't they?" she flustered, realising if she had been asleep the last few days, she had left something important out.

"Relax, one of the staff nurses and carers went to the apartment to look after your siblings. I'll call tomorrow so they can come see you. They might as well get used to living here anyway. Now with the paparazzi around this is the safest place for them."

"Good," she uttered though slipped a bit to the side. Luckily Kaiba held her close, seeing how tired she really was.

"Go back to sleep. It'll be better in the morning." he whispered, laying her down on the pillow and getting off the bed to she could drift off. He stroked her face and kissed her forehead, though he did bend down and claim her lips lightly as she began to slip into slumber again.

"Night, love you Seto." she sighed finally letting her breath even out as she slept.

"I love you too Melisanne." he replied, walking back to his desk to finish off some work before going to sleep himself, relieved things would work out now.

The day was a lot brighter, as the town had finally began to unwind after the raid of the bike gang. Everything was slowly going back to being peaceful and tranquil. People discussed the matter that the police had failed to discover where they had fled to, if they were hiding in the city. Mostly though, everyone was hoping they had just left and wouldn't come back.

The wind rustled around the town giving a kind breeze in the early summer warmth. It caught up everywhere and spread the forgotten fragrance of the season, a time were most would simply relax. It even drifted into the back alley behind the Games Store, where it ruffled the auburn hair of Kitty, who was just taking the trash out and checking on the shipments from the back entrance of the storage room.

Her hazel eyes were a lot more settled now behind her silver glasses, having the chance to recover. Though the nightmare was still reasonably fresh in her mind, but the horrid images had been subdued for now. She had been settled by and unknown source, and was unaware of anything till the next morning.

After falling asleep, she had awoken that morning in an enclosing comfort, snuggling into her pillow, which had been surprisingly warm. It was then she had realised it couldn't be a cushion; it was far too structured and firm, and had a lingering small of sweet innocent spice, ginger and cinnamon. The other problem was that the pillow seemed to be cuddling her back! Her orbs had fluttered open, only to cause her to blush incredibly brightly. It had felt so nice having Yugi so close, looking incredibly peaceful as his blonde bangs fell over his closed eyes.

She had managed to get up, make breakfast for him and Joey when they got up and the day had been peaceful so far. When her boyfriend did wake though, there was a tint of pink dusting his face, obviously having the same reaction to the thought of what happened as her. Not that she would mind if it could happen again though. It had felt right being so close and it was sweet of him the way he looked after her interest. Kitty only hoped, though was slightly embarrassed by the idea, yet excited too, that there would be a point when she could always wake up next to Yugi, in more ways than one. That really made her flush!

'Things are developing now. It may be utterly strange, but it doesn't feel that way. Yugi is so good to me, hard to believe I could ever like him more than when I first met him. These emotions are changing, the liking into something stronger. I can't help it! I know soon I'll have to explain everything if I want to expand things between us. I was worried before...but now I think it will be worth it, Yugi and I can be even better off together. Our whole relationship is changing, is it possible that...I may be...'

Her thoughts ceased on hearing a crash from the alleyway. At first, the girl assumed it was just the trashcan being tipped over by stray cats, but something told her it was much more. Quickly, the soothing wind turned to an icy breeze, the feeling of eyes on her. Kitty tensed, seeing shadows lurk miserably in the gloom of the back way to the busy main streets.

"Who's there? This isn't funny, so if you're just playing pranks, leave before I go to the police on you all for trespassing..."

"Yeah right Kitty cat, we know you would be to afraid to snitch to the cops." a sniggering voice hissed, though the girl began to shake recognising it, though not wanting to believe it.

'It can't be, it just can't be! How did they find me?'

From the shadows, a dark figure loomed out of the gloom. He was a tall punk, very bulky with muscled limbs. His ragged denim shirt had the sleeves torn off, his jeans ripped in many places with big stomping boots, all decorated with several skull bands on his arms, and a matching earring, as well as his eyebrow, nose and tongue being pierced. His chestnut hair with black streaks was deadly spiked and straggling, a smirk on his face as he cracked his knuckle, dangerous maroon eyes flashing.

"What's wrong pretty Kitty? You don't look that happy to see me. I'm hurt." he mocked, seeing the poor girl back up into a corner.

"No...can't be...what the Hell are you doing here Razor!" she spat, angry as well as afraid.

"Why looking for you of course. Took us a while once you ran for it, but thankfully some of the other gangs saw where you were heading. I take it you must have heard of our arrival a few days ago."

"I know, how did you find me?"

"It wasn't that hard. You know better than anyone Drake has a lot of allies everywhere. We got one of them reporting they spotted you outside the warehouses around here, said you were with someone as well. The boys matched up you were with this Mutou guy, famous for his duelling skill, and the resources said he owned a little shop selling game crap. Not too hard to find you, now why don't we make this easy, okay"

"I don't know what you're..."

"Don't play with me Kitty cat! You're coming back with me. The boys missed you, especially Drake, he wants a kiss when I come back..."

"The you can kiss him, I'm not going anywhere Razor! This is my home, I won't go back to the gang."

"You're a very ungrateful little bitch! Drake's looked out for you your whole stinking life, and you repay him by running away!" he hissed, moving in closer, though Kitty backed off.

"You bunch never cared about me! I was only a tool to be used to help you in your schemes. I would have let a long time ago, I knew the truth, but I didn't have the resources to find a safe haven. I'm free now and you can't take me back!"

"Well see about that!"

"Just stay away from me! Don't come any closer." she panicked, back hitting the wall, as the ogre towering above her got ready to strike. She screamed, worried it would all be over for her there and then.

"Leave her alone!"

They both turned to see Yugi standing near the back, for the first time looking completely outraged!