YUGIOH

Hopeless Collisions

Chapter 18.

Yugi and the others made it up to Kaiba Corp, just in time to see the guards bringing Ryou out of the building.

"Ryou!" Yugi called and came over.

Ryou looked even more deathly pale than usual as soon as he saw Yugi, worried he was going to find out about the bodies. "Oh, uh....hello. My, it's funny to see you here."

"Ryou....this is very important. Kaiba doesn't have the Millennium Eye, does he?" Yugi asked.

"What? The Eye?" Ryou asked. Now that he recalled, Kaiba was picking up a golden round object. "Yes, that was the Eye he picked up. Strange....where did that come from?"

"He got it, all ready??" Joey exclaimed, in a panic.

Ryou answered, "Oh, don't worry. Pegasus was there, too. He must simply be giving it back to him."

Now everyone stopped, and asked, "What??"

Yugi asked, "Pegasus is here?"

"Are you certain about that?" Tristan asked.

"Oh, yes....I distinctly remember seeing him behind Kaiba." Ryou replied.

Yugi glared at the doors. 'I don't know what's going on, spirit....but if Pegasus is involved, it's nothing good.'

'Agreed. Let's go!'

Instantly, Yugi changed to Yami and approached the guards. "We need to see Kaiba."

"No one is allowed into Kaiba Corp without an appointment." The guards explained.

After a flash of magic later, the guards were on the ground unconscious and the doors were thrusted forcefully open. "Let's go!" Yami said, and entered the building.

Joey looked down at the guards, saying, "Damn....don't get him mad."

"No shit." Tristan muttered, stepping over the guards.

Tea turned to Ryou, asking, "Are you coming, Ryou?"

"No, that's okay....I think I'll step out of this one." Ryou said, still worried about them finding out what the evil spirit did to those poor guards.

He was just about to duck into the limo, when Yami's words had stopped him. "Ryou....we could really use your help. You have all ready seen Kaiba....you know where he is in this building. We may not be able to find him in time without you."

"I, but....I...." Ryou stammered. Then with a sigh, he nodded, "Of course I'll help."

Together, they went inside.

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Kaiba glared down at the Eye in his hand, menacingly. It was this item that was used at one time to trap both he and Mokuba into cards. It was a terrible helpless feeling, knowing that he failed Mokuba and that he would be suffering alone in a 2 dimensional universe for all eternity. That didn't exactly happen....but it had to be one of the worst failures he ever experienced. That was the second time he failed Mokuba. Mokuba's death was his last.

But, now....the Eye was meant to be a beacon of hope. With it, he could revive his brother, and bring him back from the dead. He could make up for all those times he had failed him in the past. And all it would cost him is one good Eye. It was well worth the price.

Pegasus wrapped his hands lovingly around Kaiba's waste, and muttered in his ear, "I can't wait for us to be a family. Are you ready, Seto? I should warn you....it'll be painful."

"A little pain's never meant anything to me." Kaiba said, angling the Eye and preparing to plunge it in.

Pegasus forced the giddiness inside to remain suppressed, so he didn't seem 'overly' excited, anxiously awaiting for Kaiba to make use of the second Millennium Item. 'Soon, my dear Seto....all will be as it should. Everything will belong to you, just as you rightfully deserved.'

But the intercom clicked on suddenly, as a guard stated, "Mister Kaiba, a Yugi Motou and friends are here to see you. Should we let them up?"

"Yugi?" Kaiba asked out loud, not yet hitting the intercom.

Pegasus looked nervous, saying, "It must have been because of their friend Ryou. They must have followed him. Tell them not to let anyone up. Yugi's too good to do anything to them. He'll never be able to get up without them allowing it."

Kaiba glared at Pegasus. "You're saying I should be afraid of him? I never back down from a challenge. If Yugi wants to try and stop me, then go ahead and let him."

"No!" Pegasus cried. Then quickly calming, he added, "You're too close to being able to save Mokuba. Would you really be prepared to risk failure because of some stupid challenge towards Yugi you can't let go of??"

Kaiba's glare did not fade....if anything, it only increased. "Nice to know where your faith lies." He snapped.

Kaiba then turned away, part of him remembering one of the things he never liked about Pegasus. "You never were much of a duelist, were you? The only reason you could play your own game at all was because of this damn Eye of yours. If you had any dueling spirit within you, then you would understand why I refuse to stop Yugi from approaching."

He then pushed the intercom, answering, "It's fine....let them up. If Yugi has something to say to me, then he can come here and say it to my face."

Pegasus then moved his hand to Kaiba's face, saying, "I'm sorry, love. You know, I say these things only for you. You haven't gone this far, just to let Yugi stop you....have you? Use the Eye. Atleast then, it's guaranteed Yugi will never have a chance."

Pegasus then kissed Kaiba on the lips, slipping his tongue through. Kaiba accepted it, and kissed him back.

When Kaiba broke the kiss, he once again looked at the Eye. Mokuba was his prime importance....more than his warrior's pride against Yugi, more than these growing feelings he had been gaining towards Pegasus. He had to agree....it was time.

Kaiba nodded, saying, "I suppose you're right. It's time to get this over with."

Again, Kaiba angled the Eye correctly, ready to plunge it in, as Pegasus anxiously awaited.

"Kaiba, STOP!!"

Both Kaiba and Pegasus turned to see Yami, with his whole group of friends. Yami was in front and brought his hand out, saying, "You can't use that item!! You have no idea the danger if you do!"

"Hmph....trying to save the world again, Yugi?" Kaiba asked, sounding bored. "What I do with my time and anything I rightfully gained, is none of your business!"

As Yami spoke, the others were quite shocked over the difference in Kaiba from the time they had originally seen him. Kaiba looked like he was totally back to his normal self, before the death of his brother. But, what happened between now and when they saw him before to cause such drastic changes in him? Even Yugi had explained when he last saw him, he looked terrible. They found it a shame that their meeting with him had to be on such a controversial moment.

Tea especially felt bad about this whole thing. The idea of Kaiba trying to find a way to save his brother she felt was such a noble cause. And yet, this cause could supposedly create such devastation. Life seemed so unfair at times.

"But if you use both the Eye and the Rod together, you will create an unspeakable disaster! You cannot let this happen!" Yami cried.

Now Pegasus spoke up, as he casually moved in front of Kaiba, as if to keep Yugi's group from coming any closer. "Unspeakable disaster? Honestly, Yugi....and what kind of disaster would that be? Is the ground going to open up? Is the god of Ra going to come down and smite us all? Do you even know, or are you making this up?"

Yami looked suspiciously at Pegasus, stating, "I'm not sure....but it's nothing good."

"Oh, yes....that sounds impressive. Good job, Yugi-boy. Honestly, if that's all you came here for, maybe you should just leave and stop embarrassing yourself." Pegasus mocked.

Joey now jumped in front, snapping, "What the heck are you doing here, anyway?? Last I knew, you and Kaiba hated each other!"

Pegasus smiled, saying, "Things changed, as did our relationship. Me and Seto here are now a lot closer than you could ever imagine." And to emphasize that, he grabbed onto Kaiba's hand like a protective lover.

Kaiba glared down at Pegasus, but said nothing and didn't pull away.

Joey looked suddenly very sick, saying, "Ick....I did 'not' want to hear that!"

Yami looked passed Pegasus up at Kaiba, who did not keep eye-contact with anyone during this time. "You know what you're doing is not right, don't you? You have to know this. Kaiba....I know the reason your doing what you're doing. It has to do with Mokuba, doesn't it? This wont save him, Kaiba!"

"Oh, but you're wrong, Yugi-boy." Pegasus said, once again speaking for Kaiba. "With the power Kaiba will achieve, Mokuba will be back to the living soon enough. You underestimate the power of the Millennium Items. Perhaps everyone does. Well, it's time that a real power showed you their true extent!"

"And what of the consequences behind this achievement?? If Kaiba does this, he will destroy the world as we know it!" Yami snapped.

"Enough!" Kaiba snapped, and turning away. "I don't care, anymore. This world is all ready hell without him. It can't get much worst. Whatever comes after me when Mokuba's back, I'll be happy to battle against. But Mokuba's life comes first."

"This wont be something even 'you' can stop, Kaiba!" Yami said. "If you sacrifice everything for your brother's return, will Mokuba forgive you....forgive himself?"

Kaiba shook his head. "It's too late. I'll just have to find that out for myself."

Before anything else could be said, Kaiba plunged the Eye into his own, as he cried out in agony.

"Kaiba! NO!!" Yami cried, fearing perhaps Kaiba was right....it was too late, for everything.