Hey everybody, you must hate me for leaving you for what? Five months! I'm so sorry it took so long! Exams and study were terrible! All finished thankfully and I have more time now, just hope you didn't abandon me due to delays, because I have new ideas to come after this story which I hope you like. Check my profile to see my upcoming stories once I've done the ones I have up already. Thanks for all the support you've given me; you are all great, so many reviews, very shocking! Thanks a lot to you all, now for replies! Hope I remembered everyone, if not I apologise cause there were so many!
Dark mage of sea 13: I know it was pretty heated, and it has nothing to do with Torru, I'm glad you like the fun between them. Thanks a lot for the support!
DJ Rodriguez: I have to agree, it was one of my favourites to write, sweet and very loving! You can bet there will be more sweetness to come, and don't worry about length, the fact you made the effort to review is great enough, thanks a million for your kindness! Thanks for support of my one shot as well! I hope she liked it too, and happy it was interesting as well as fluffy!
yugikid3: I'm happy you liked the sweetness, so do I. Sorry for the time I take in updating but I'll do my best to work on hard! I'm flattered you actually put in three reviews for last chapter. Yugi is very comforting to Kitty, as it will show in this chapter as well, pleased you liked the tickling, fun isn't it! Also good they stayed in bed a bit longer, cute I know. Thanks for your words!
SukiLovesAnime14: So happy you like the story, as well as the relationship those two share; you can't help but be happy for them really. Thanks for your enthusiasm! I will continue!
Cartoon-Projector: I love romance too, I had to write this, just a great compelling thing! True, things will have a bad side, but be hopeful things will work out in the end. Thanks, nice to known I'm not being a pain with long waits for chapters, just difficult between school and 4 stories at once! I'll do my bets though, thanks for the encouragement!
Pamster: Thanks for that, I was worried the chapter was pointless, but I did think they deserved to show how they really felt and be together. Yugi will support Kitty in her hopes to be legally free, but it won't be easy. More to come on that soon; thanks a lot for everything! Glad you appreciated the sweetness with the one shot too, thought it would add on nicely.
You/Kai fic fan: I knew you would review, and you aren't the only one who's a sucker for romance, I can assure you I am too! Glad you liked the fluff, and read on to find out what happens, thanks for all your words! Hope you enjoyed your holiday. Thanks for the one shot approval, I was crying too, but I just thought it was pointless.
michelaski: I know, you have to adore fluff! It is a break off for them to have fun and relax with each other before serious matters take place. Thanks for the support, glad you like it!
Dante D: No worry, no need to beg. I'm going as quickly as I can, I only hope you enjoy it as much as you do now once it continues. Thanks for the enthusiasm!
Secluded Sapphire: Pleased you enjoyed the heart felt moments, nice to see it's not just me who appreciates the care of their relationship being shown. Thanks for all the encouragement! Appreciate words on one shot, and shame real guys aren't like that, I know. Oh well, just have to keep adoring anime characters then.
WaterGoddessMizu: I know, he is so wonderful to her isn't he? No offence taken, I know what you mean, if only there were real guys like that! Happy you liked the sweetness, thanks a lot!
Dragon Sword Master: I'm happy you liked the fluffiness, and I know what you mean, both chapters were so sweet, I do hope this one is just as good. Thanks for the compliments, there is a lot more loveliness to come, glad you like the interactions, I try my best! Thanks so much!
samuraiduck27: Thanks so much for the words, happy you liked how sweet I made it!
Hikashi Suzuki: No worries about the review time, I appreciate it anyway! School and stuff at home can really interfere with your writing! Yugi will get after them, I promise, and I'm pleased you like Kitty, owe a thanks to the1koolkitty for that, since the characters is based on her ideas after all. Thanks a million!
Una 1: Don't worry about the wait, I don't hold grudges. Glad you like the way he's grown, but of course is still the same lovely Yugi we know and adore. Thanks for liking the story so much!
yami, yugiwannab: Yes, I do believe that love can overcome all obstacles. Sorry for the wait, but don't kick my butt, please, otherwise you may never find out what happens in the end of the story! Hope you keep enjoying this, I will be careful not to upset you though. Thanks a lot!
Younglink87: Don't fret over it, I know how you feel, it's happened to me before, although my school computers block fanfiction saying it's an inappropriate site so I can't access it, so unfair! Glad you enjoyed the fluff, and I'm relieved the length offended no one. Hope you had fun at Christmas, and hope you like the rest of this too. Thanks for your words!
Jon Williams: Thanks so much, and you will see more on what happens to Kitty this chapter.
Bblackcat15200: Glad you thought it was cute. I do like that line myself, and you're right, it fits well. I do have interest in your idea; I'll see where I can fit that in. Thanks for supporting the one shot as well, saying it was sweet! I appreciate your kind words!
kari: Wow, you're favourite, that's surprising, but I just hope it was worth waiting for more, thanks so much!
darkmageliz: Glad you could review, I hope you enjoyed the sweetness, thanks for everything!
Tikytikytavvi101: Thanks the encouragement, and well, luck if it's anything concerning German.
ZeldaAlly: Don't worry about being held up in reviewing, took me forever to update anyway! Yeah, it is based in cute stuff; glad you like it and followed it up so well. Birthday greetings to your brother and enjoy cake!
ghostshock00: As I said, love Finding Nemo! Thanks for your support in all my stories; it is so nice of you. Ah, lucky! I didn't get a card when I went, but when I got the DVD I got the Pyramid of Light, but I was nice and gave it to my brother. He had all the sphinxes since he traded his God cards for them. I'm sure you're friends couldn't beat you, and Yugi does rock! Good luck with your ideas, hope you like the new parts of my fics, and I also hope my lame email was of some use in helping you write, thanks!
Also wish to thank and kidishcaresh if you are reading for kind words on my YugixKitty one-shot 'Cherished'. Glad it was thought of as cute and sweet! I appreciate it!
More thanks to storylover03, I'm glad you enjoyed Magic of the Heart, and as for a sequel, I'll see about trying to come up with a plot for that in the future. I don't know how long it will be till I write it since I have other ideas, but the interest has been sparked, so I'll see when I can write something for it.
Thanks to the original Kitty, thekoolkitty, glad you like the work I do with you and Yugi! You're great inspiration! Only hope you like what I have done! Wish I had more to say, but I hope you know what I mean.
I just hope no one hates me for the wait on the update. Also hope you all know to expect updates for my other stories soon as well.
Chapter 14: Revelation Desperation
It was thought extremely lucky it was a Sunday morning, for the young couple in the game store were very hesitant in getting out of bed or leaving the joy of being alone together. It was both a relaxing and an enjoyable time. Good thing no one heard else was in the house, and the spirit of the Pharaoh couldn't hear them inside the puzzle, as the thumping noises when both elder teens fell out of the bed during tickle fights would have probably allured a lot of suspicion.
Finally around midday, the games had to end and the pair reluctantly struggled out of each other's arms. Dressing and cleaning themselves up after making the bed they walked downstairs joyfully close together.
Though this seems a happy time, they both secretly hated the fact things may take a bad turn and a toll would have to be faced. If Kitty were ever to live a calm normal life, she would have to face the past. It certainly would be very trying for her to face the authorities, since she had already been discriminated by them for associating with criminals, even if it wasn't her choice. Still, with her boyfriend to support her, she knew she had nothing to fear.
On settling down to breakfast, they made up a large stack of pancakes, since they had to eat as much as possible before Joey came back, no doubt complaining the motels meals were barely eatable, thus giving an excuse to consume the contents of every cupboard in the kitchen. Setting the food down with all assorted necessities, it wasn't long before both of them were eating contentedly.
"Mmm, these are great," Kitty mumbled between mouthfuls, as Yugi continued to sip his orange juice. "I was starving, I never ate anything last night…"
"Hey what about me? I thought I satisfied your appetite Kitten!" Yugi teased, enjoying how she tried to cover up embarrassment with rolling her eyes and sweet smile. Getting off her seat she walked to the other side of the table, leaned over and kissed her boyfriends cheek playfully.
"Oh you were satisfying, only my brain is having trouble convincing my stomach." she grinned, casting a glance at the table. "But I'm full now, besides, if I eat too much, it'll just go to my hips."
Missing the glint in amethyst orbs, the young woman went to put her dishes in the sink. Unfortunately as she passed the table to head for the door, she felt a pair of hands around her waist and was suddenly pulled down, only to land with a bump in Yugi's lap. She would have protested, if not for squirming and biting her lip at the gentle feeling of the young mans teeth nipping her ear.
"Just saying love," he mumbled in between nuzzling Kitty's neck and letting auburn hair tickle his skin. "If that breakfast goes to your hips, it might just have some company." he grinned, taking the chance to lower his hand to his lovers waist, gently grasping her thigh in a teasing manner. She gasped a bit in surprise before turning to him.
"Oh, Yugi behave, you just…"she started, before being cut off by her boyfriends lips over hers. It didn't take long for her to shrug off the argument and melt into the embrace. Soon her fingers were coiled in wild spikes of hair, huddling closer and closer to her boyfriend as soon a small battle with tongues ignited.
More and more passion built up, and even when separating for breath, the pair kept their faces close, closing the distance between their lips over and over again to express desire. It can be said that they might have stayed like that for longer, even all day, until….
"There are a few customers waiting outside for the shop to open. I suggest you save that for the coffee break."
In shock, the teenagers sprang apart, Kitty nearly tumbling out of her boyfriend's lap if her hands hadn't been wound around his neck. They turned towards the doorway wide eyed only to glare at a now chuckling spirit hovering in the doorway, trying but failing to restrain his hysterics.
"Sorry," Yami spluttered in laughter "Didn't mean to interrupt…"
"Very funny Pharaoh, I can see you're pleased with yourself…"Yugi sighed in annoyance.
"Very Young one, I'm sorry…just…you're faces were priceless." he sniggered, clutching his side as his hysterics increased. Rolling her eyes, Kitty got off her boyfriend to let him up, still glaring in mock frustration at the spirit.
"I swear Yami, if I could hit you without my fist going through you, believe me, I would." she threatened. "I just don't get your little pranks, first Kaiba and now us?"
"Ignore him Kitten, he's just trying to amuse himself. The almighty Pharaoh gets bored easily, so pulling stunts like that is just his way of entertaining himself. You'll get used to it."
Looking back at the young man who was now scrubbing the dishes quickly so they could tend to the customers outside, auburn hair swept through the air as she turned sharply to clean up the remaining remains of breakfast from the table. Watching them intently, the spirit went to the other side of the kitchen to talk to the youths while they washed and dried the dishes.
"Sorry you two, I couldn't resist…"
Sighing, the young woman turned to him. "Fair enough, just don't do it again, at least not this early in the morning." With that recollection, it brought another question to the teen's mind. "How long have you been up anyway Yami?"
"Maybe a few hours, I've just been wandering around the house," he muttered innocently, before crimson eyes gave a mischievous gleam. "I certainly didn't want to interrupt anything…intimate."
At the mention of this, both Yugi and Kitty turned bright red with embarrassment with the thoughts of the morning in mind. Still, it was to be expected since the Pharaoh was always perceptive and took great satisfaction on seeing their reaction, knowing he had guessed right about their actions that morning. Though he was teasing them about it, he was also overjoyed that his other half had finally found true love. His partner was content, happy, and seemed in place to settle down with the girl of his dreams, once they had taken care of the problems that haunted Kitty from past to present.
"Don't be so flustered you two, I'm glad that you both are finally open about your relationship and it seems that after everything is taken care of, nothing will be able to intervene with your life together."
"Thanks Yami, but we're still a long way off from everything being perfect." Kitty sighed, stacking the dishes in the cupboard. "We still need a plan to bring Drake down, it's the only way I can be cleared."
"We'll find a way Kitten, together," Yugi soothed, huddling her close to his body and kissing the top of her head. "Nothing is going to stop us. Not even the Death Riders will be able to save Drake from getting just what he deserves. He's going down, right Pharaoh?"
"Right Young one. I'd be glad to help you in any way I can." the spirit offered, smiling in hope, which in turn helped Kitty to grin back, hazel eyes glittering in joy as she hugged the young man tighter.
On separating, they thought it best to finish up cleaning before going to see the customers. Once everything was in place, quite quickly thanks to the spirits little use of magic to help them along, they prepared to get ready for the day.
"Just remember you two, behave in front of the customers…"
"For the last time, cut that out Yami!"
"What? Just a little advice, I'd be wary if I were you Kitty. Yugi does have a tendency to let his imagination wander, so who knows were his lips and hands may go." he grinned cheekily at his friends expression.
"You take great pleasure in this don't you?" the young man asked, seeing the Pharaoh nod in a gleeful way.
"I suppose in his time he was used to getting what he wanted and having anything at his disposal to have fun with." the young woman spoke as she arched a brow at the spirits new found interest in what she was saying. "What's next? Tossing us into the Nile and laughing at us trying to swim away from crocodiles?"
"You know, that's not a bad idea." Yami mused, causing the teenagers to shake their heads.
"You need more control over your activities…"
"Hey, I happen to be very controlled Kitty. I had to be, I was ruler of Egypt and saved mankind…"
"Too bad you don't have as much luck in this time Pharaoh," the young man teased, seeing Yami's slight frustration. "Remember when you got curious about the 'cooking machinery' as you called it, then you ended up fiddling with the only one that had been left on from that morning…"
"That was not my fault!"
"Oh really? Grandpa still thinks I threw the waffle iron out because it fell off the counter and got broken." Yugi smirked at how irked Yami still was about the matter, noticing Kitty's confusion as well, though she was beginning to giggle at the story.
"I still say that think was evil, it must have been possessed by Seth or something, I saved you all by sending it to the Shadow Realm!"
"A possessed waffle iron?" Kitty teased.
"It kept blinking with its evil red eye flashing!" the spirit exasperated. "And it was hissing at me angrily, it was alive!"
"That's because I left it on by accident, of course the light was flashing on and off. It wasn't hissing Yami, just sizzling the batter was left on the grill."
The Pharaoh still huffed, convinced still that he had protected everyone from the wicked waffle iron by banishing it to the shadows. Smiling, the couple decided best to leave him to cool down for a bit, and in point, Kitty wasn't sure she wanted to find out what other mischief he had done with his powers. As they went downstairs to the shop, there was once last shout aimed at the spirit by his other half.
"All of the kitchen appliances better be there when we come back, or else!"
Business was slow for the most part that morning, which meant less pressure for the two people tending to customers. It was also good since one of those people, namely the girl with sweeping auburn hair and hazel eyes, was very tense and deep in thought. Though she smiled for the buyers coming and going, it was only a mask to hide her real concerns, ones that had been plaguing her since she had opened the truth to her companions. The memories still stung greatly, and at that point, all she wanted was comfort.
"Yugi?" Kitty questioned, making her boyfriend turn away from the shop counter. "You know what…we talked about…When, about that…"
Sighing, the young man already knew what she was trying to speak of. It was a natural worry for her right now, and he couldn't blame her. He was afraid too; the whole situation concerned him. It was as bad as his and Yami's fight against Pegasus, Marik, Dartz and all their enemies combined. To say he was nervous would be an understatement, a vast one at that. All he knew for certain at the moment was of the struggle they would face, but they would at least being doing it together.
"It's okay," he motioned as he opened his arms to her in comfort, letting the girl be pulled close to him in comfort. "I'll be there with you; nothing will go wrong I swear. Don't think about the talk with the police now, save it for tomorrow. There's no sense in getting upset, just relax today. Plus I hate to see you so stressed Kitten…"
"I can't help it, I really don't know if they'll believe me, and they'll still need a testimony from…him." she whimpered slightly, trying not to let trickle from her hazel eyes. She hated crying, and had been doing so much of it lately she just felt weak. Luckily Yugi just held her tighter, rubbing her back to soothe the emotional strife.
"You're strong, you can do this, I know you can."
"Promise you'll be there, just to hold my hand, I don't want to be alone with the police, please…"
"I know, I'll be there I promise I won't leave your side." he stated, only to turn when the bell above the shop door jangled to reveal Joey returning dragging several suitcases with him.
"I got them back, bout time too, those bum flight security chumps ended up sending my stuff to Jamaica instead of Japan, talk about…Am I interrupting something here?" he asked, seeing the pair in a tight embrace, Kitty still with small tears glistening on her cheeks.
"No, we're okay, just…little concerned…" Yugi muttered as the young woman dried her eyes, and managed to speak.
"I've decided to go…to the police tomorrow about Drake Joey." she explained, not letting her old fears get the better of her anymore and was brightening a bit in the hopes she would soon have her freedom. The blonde man who grinned back at them encouraged this.
"Well, I'm with you every step of the way. I'll handle things here tomorrow so Yug can go with you and give moral support. You're gonna get that ass locked up forever, then you won't have to worry about him ever again!"
Grinning back at the man, Yugi and Kitty both felt uplifted by his optimism. They needed all the support they could get at the moment to calm down for the daunting incident ahead. The worry that Drake and the rest of his gang were still out there planning a way to take Kitty away again and cause more chaos was cause for concern.
However to the young male, as he held his girlfriend's wrist with one hand and the other over his Millennium Puzzle, had to hope. He prayed that with the assistance of his friends and good intentions he would be able to protect his Kitten from all danger no matter what the cost to himself. After all, he refused to break his promise to her.
"Listen you two, I'm going upstairs for a bit. I'll be back down once I get us something to eat and drink." Kitty said.
"Good thinking, I'm starving! That motel food was lousy…"
"We get the point Joey." Yugi chuckled as his friend's face lit up at the mention of nourishment. Shaking his head he looked over to the hazel eyed girl he adored, managing to steal a brief but sweet kiss before she walked up the staircase to the apartment above. Both of their happiness was clear from those actions, and they didn't go unnoticed…
"Okay, what's with that grin Joey?" the young man asked, only to raise an eyebrow when his friends smile turned into a sly smirk.
"Just thinking…good thing I wasn't here last night, I might never have got any sleep due to you two going…"
"Don't…Even…Say it!"
Watching the hustle and bustle of the street below, then glancing to the birds chirping the tree next to the window, Kitty perched herself on the sill, legs stretched out across the smooth pane. With her notebook sitting on her lap, she twirled the pen between her fingers in thought.
Would it all be so peaceful like this in a while? Surely they were no where near out of danger yet. Razor's appearance had just been a warning, though his name implied sharpness, really he was duller than a butter knife. She just wondered though whether his disappearance would trigger off arrival of other unwanted guests, namely those who would find it especially upsetting that his mind had been banished to the shadows…
Shaking it off for now, the girl decided for once that she wasn't going to bring her head down from the clouds with pessimistic worries. A positive outlook would help her a lot more tomorrow, and due to the events that had occurred recently, she had little other emotion to combat her joys. With that, she opened the book and began to scribble hastily, while the feeling was still fresh in her mind.
Diary/Autobiography of Kitty Carson
Friday 11th June 2004
Well, I haven't made a proper entry in a good while and for good reasons as well. What can I say, I don't know whether to cry with my fears of what will happen, or be ecstatic at how recently my life has meaning again.
With Joey, Yugi (and Yami, when he's allowed to appear) I feel like I'm loved again, like when my parents were around. I don't know if I still fully understand how my life ended in a rut with that bastard Drake, but still, I don't care. Right now, my confidence is back, I know that everything he said was a lie, and that I'm not unlovable.
Joey and Yami are great friends, and they do really care. I spoke to Mai a few times on the phone when Joey calls her, she seems like someone worthwhile, just hope I survive if she pulls me to go on a shopping trip. Mokuba is truly a great kid, a ray of sunshine on the gloomiest day. Even his brother Kaiba, though I have not seen him recently, is okay I guess. Sure he's arrogant and a bit stuck up, but deep down, I bet he's an actual softie, he just wants to keep his reputation intact.
As for Yugi…well, I can't find the words for him. He's just been a great companion, friend, a shoulder to cry on, but mostly now I realise…how much I love him. I mean I'm head over heels in love with Yugi Mutou, King of Games and the sweetest most wonderful guy in the world! It feels so perfect! But what's more perfect…is that he loves me back!
I never dreamed in all my years on the streets with those oversized pigs I could ever find the courage to get close to someone like that again. Now that I have, I hold no regrets. I never want to let go to how this feels; it's simply indescribable! To feel wanted, needed and loved again, I had almost forgotten what that feeling means to me, and it's more glorious than I could have imagined.
Everything about the situation when I found out he loved me was so perfect. I didn't want to believe it at first, thinking I was only hearing his answer in my head, only hearing the answer I wanted in my heart for him to say. Even through my own reply I felt numb, but it still felt right, everything about it felt so right. The touches, the kisses, holding each other close. I was in a daze throughout everything, only responding to what I wanted to express for these past couple of months.
I still thought it was all a dream, that I would find myself back in a stinking alleyway behind some deserted house where I slept that night, only to wake to sirens and shots ringing through the air. Some home! But no, when I did open my eyes, I was still in paradise. I was lying so close to Yugi I memorised the rhythm of his breathing. When I thought about what happened, I felt complete. We had made love, and were now a part of each other.
Neither of us have any regret, it was just right; we both needed to be close that way. I still can't help remembering…he was so sweet to me, so gentle, all through it did his best not to hurt me, and made sure this was what I wanted. I know for certain, the only thing that could make me happier is to see Drake gone forever. I just hope that will come to light soon…
A loud bang stopped her hand writing in shock, recognising a gunshot echoing outside in the street. Putting the book and pen down, she peered out of the window. From what could be see, two motorcycles were tearing up the paved street, one on each side of a long black limousine that could not escape. Attacking the sides of the vehicle, the riders managed to cause the car to stop just down the street, metres away from the shop.
Looking carefully, one was firing shots into the air to scare away anyone who could interfere. The other man was now swinging a chain in one hand above his head. Suddenly, he swerved round in a skid further back in the street, before speeding towards the limousine and managing to get his bike on top of the roof of the vehicle. Smugly he smacked t the chain so the sunroof shattered, and from that, Kitty heard screaming from the backseat.
Eyeing the riders again, instantly she felt a chill up her spine. She was positive she could make out their features since they were not wearing helmets. Horror took over on realising that they were simply older versions of Razor…and a lot more deadly.
"It's them…" she quivered. "The other two…of the three Suicide Brothers."