YUGIOH

Hopeless Collisions

Chapter 15.

"Get up, you bum!"

Pegasus opened his eye, to see Kaiba smirking down at him. "Do you plan on sleeping all morning? We do have to go to work today...."

"Work? Oh, what time is it? How did you get dressed so fast?" Pegasus asked.

Kaiba replied, "I've all ready been up for awhile. You're the one sleeping until almost noon."

"Well, I normally get up a lot earlier. But, someone tired me out." Pegasus smiled at him.

Kaiba walked away, muttering, "Old people...."

"Hey! I'm not that old! I resent that!" Pegasus protested, pulling himself up. He paused, watching Kaiba walk away, then smiled. He had to admit....Kaiba did seem to be in a much lighter mood. His smile widened, as he thought, 'Oh, yes....he's mine, now.'

Pegasus got showered and dressed, then made it to the breakfast table. This time he sat next to him, instead of across from him. Kaiba gave a calm glance his way, before returning to his paper.

Pegasus was first to speak. "Well, since you were up first, I'm assuming you have the work agenda all figured out."

"I want to check on their progress for the VR system." Kaiba stated.

Pegasus nodded. "I'm sure you do. But you also need to focus on finding Ryou Bakura."

"Hmph....he's not difficult to find. He goes to Domino High, and he hangs out with Yugi's cheer leading groupies." Kaiba muttered.

Pegasus blinked. "Yugi hangs out with a person that's trying to kill him? Does he know the evil spirit wants him dead?"

"Probably. Yugi doesn't seem to care who's trying to kill him....he'll befriend them, anyway." Kaiba calmly replied.

Pegasus chuckled. "That's true....look at you. You've been trying to crush him ever since you met him, and the kid still wants to cling to you." At that point, he noticed Kaiba glaring daggers at him. "What??"

Kaiba turned back to his paper, not sure if he should be pissed for the reminder of losing to Yugi so many times, or relief that he's actually feeling that competitive desire again. "Keep in mind that so-called 'kid' is my age. He might act like a two year-old, but legally he's an adult."

"Fine....I'll try to tone down on the Yugi-boy comments, and you don't call me old again." Pegasus retorted.

Kaiba smirked at him, then put the paper down. "We're going to check on the VR system first, while my men will be keeping track of Bakura. They'll get him when they find the right time."

"Are you insane?" Pegasus asked. "You do realize that you're sending your 'men' after an evil spirit holding a powerful Millennium item, right? They're not going to survive if you send them."

Kaiba looked strangely at Pegasus. "You think he's 'that' dangerous? Fine, then I'll arrange a better invite for him."

"Oh?" Pegasus asked, curious.

Kaiba added. "Since he stole your Eye, obviously he collects these things. So, I'll simply let him be aware that I have one in possession that's for sale, allowing him to take claim of it for the right price."

Pegasus considered that. "That might work. Seeing how much you protested against these items in the beginning, I can imagine he overheard how against you were of them in the past. He'll probably assume you want some juicy info on Yugi, or you want him to use magic to bring your brother back."

"I personally don't care what he thinks....as long as I get him over here alone." Kaiba answered.

They both stood after finishing breakfast. Pegasus then approached, touching his arm. "We'll get him back soon, Seto."

Kaiba turned, and pulled Pegasus close to him. "You do understand that what we're doing can't get out."

Pegasus paused. "Are you referring to the VR project, or our times in bed?"

"Both."

"Oh. Well, heavens no!" Pegasus said. "Obviously, if either got out, that would hurt both my and your business. I can imagine the papers, now." Pegasus shuddered from the thought. "Nevermind....I don't want to imagine what the papers would say."

Kaiba gave a slight smile, then pressed his lips to Pegasus. After the kiss, he muttered, "You know, perhaps I was being a bit....rash in not letting you assist so much. Kaiba Corporation would actually be very beneficial to have the assistance of Industrial Illusions back in full force with them."

"Ooooh....are we talking about a merger?" Pegasus asked. He then breathed, "How I'd love to join with you, right now...."

"Later." Kaiba mused. "It's important to keep our priorities in line. Our main objective is to get Mokuba back. But if I'm going to be wandering around doing all the dirty work, then....I suppose I'm going to have to trust someone to handle the more major parts of my company." He looked down at Pegasus. "Can I trust you....??"

Pegasus smiled up at him. "Only you can make the first move, Seto. You know I'm offering."

"Then let's get to work." Kaiba answered.

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"Yugi, a letter came in the mail for you." Mr. Motou said, delivering the mail to his grandson.

Yugi took the letter, not used to getting very much.

"Who's it from?" Joey asked.

"Hmm....it's from the museum. I wonder what this is about." Yugi said, opening it.

"Yugi, have you heard anything more from Kaiba?" Tea asked.

Yugi looked sad and shook his head. "Afraid not. I was hoping he'd accept my invitation."

"Wow....if he doesn't do something soon, I'm afraid the poor guy will wither to nothing." Ryou said.

Tristan nodded. "Yeah, he wasn't looking good, even at the funeral. I can imagine what he probably looks like, now."

"Hey! This letter's from Ishizu!" Yugi said. "She wants us to meet her over at the museum, as soon as possible!"