Authors Notes: Hello there! This is my first fanfic. Hope you find it likable, be sure to leave a review at the end of the chapter.

On a side note: Serenity is 14 years old. While Kaiba, Joey, Yugi, Tea, Tristian, and Duke are all 17. They all attend the same High School. That should clear up any possible confusion.

Diclaimer: I don't own Yugioh.

Summary: When Serenity has a near death experience. It is Kaiba who comes to her rescue! Serenity then see's Kaiba as her hero. But the feeling isn't mutual as Seto desperately tries to protect his reputation.

Chapter one: A Damsel in Distress.

"Serenity.." The blonde boy spoke.

Today was an important day for the Wheelers. Because on this day it marked Serenity's three month anniversary living in Domino City. Serenity had to practically beg her Mother to let her stay with Joey her Freshmen year. But she eventually eased into the idea.

Joey was growing slightly impatient with waiting. They were suppose to meet their friends at the game shop in one hour. And Serenity would not answer him.

"Probably doing girly things...whatever that is." Joey was starting to confuse himself, he hadn't really attempted to understand the female mind before. "I should probably check on her." He then proceeded to his younger sisters room. When he reached the door, without even knocking he let himself in.

His excitment got the best of him. Without a second thought, he was jumping up and down on the foot of the girl's bed. "Haha. Come on, let's go already!" Joey said with clear enthusiasm. However, at what he saw. His eagerness soon disappeared, and his smiling face soon held a worried expression.

"S-Serenity," Obviously concerned. "You doing alright sis?"

Serenity layed peacefully on top of her mattress. She rested under the sheets of her bed. Her auburn hair fell across her face. Her skin was pailer than usual, and her breathing was deeper. But this did not take away from her beauty. The young girl stirred, then carefully opened her eyes.

"Big.. brother?" She said weakly.

Joey placed his hand over his sister's forehead. "This doesn't look good."

"Joey, what about our plans for today?" She asked hurriedly.

"Sorry Serenity, but there's just no way I'm letting you go like that."

Serenity's gaze fell to her bedroom floor. They were suppose to meet up with the gang today. Since Serenity was now an honorary member of their group, they had planned to visit each of their favorite places. They had been nice to her since day one. It made her feel guilty thinking that she might disappoint them.

So She wouldn't..

She quickly gained her balance, and stood on both of her feet. She was a little unstable, but stood up tall. Nobody was going to be disappointed today.

With her bangs shadowing her eyes she then proceeded to say her piece. "I'm fine Joey, really I am." She then looked up at her brother and gave him the sweetest, most irresistible face he'd had ever seen. He couldn't resist that face!

At the Kame game shop Yugi and company were waiting for their two missing friends.

"They're late." Duke said cooly.

"That's Joey for you, he really needs to learn how to control his stomach." Tristian replied.

Tea almost burst out laughing from hearing that. "Look who's talking. I swear, the both of you eat like there is no tomorrow sometimes."

"Very funny. At least I have a way with the ladies, speaking of, Serenity will be here any minute now." He said confidently.

With a remark like that, it was the beginning of yet another argument between the two guys competing over Serenity's affections. The fights usually consisted of who was more manly, and which one of them actually deserved to be with Serenity.

"Heh. Getting a little cocky there I see. Well forget it, no girl can resist Duke Devlin."

"Sure.. Except all those fangirls who've been rampaging Seto Kaiba. Face it Duke, you aren't the big man on campus."

"Well, neither are you! At least I have my own company, what do you have?"

The fighting lasted for a few more minutes until Yugi decided enough was enough.

"Guys, please. We shouldn't be fighting over these types of things. Besides, Joey and Serenity still haven't even arrived. We should go look for them."

Tea shook her head in agreement. "Yugi's right."

The two guys bowed their heads defeated. "Right." They both mumbled at the same time.

Joey had finally agreed to let Serenity out of the house. But not after Joey had asked Serenity for the millionth time if she was feeling ok. It did drain the little energy she had in trying to be as convincing as possible. But it was all worth it. All she cared about was making her friends happy.

"Serenity.. we should be there soon. Just try to stay at a good pace." Joey told her protectively.

"Alright Joey. And I'm fine, just incase you were going to ask."

They both shared a friendly smile toward each other. Joey really could be reckless at times. Which was their reason for walking. Joey had gotten his license taken away for driving into the neighbors mailbox. Still, it was evident that he really cared about his sister. She was everything to him, she was all that he had.

Of course.. Joey, being as reckless as he is. Can sometimes follow his stomach, instead of his heart..

There, just a few streets ahead he could see the biggest, juiciest, fattiest burger he had seen in a VERY long time. He fled toward it losing all of his senses.

Serenity stood there helpless. She couldn't keep up with him, especially feeling as bad as she did. She then decided to go to the game shop by herself.

"It's close by. I remember the way, I should be there soon." She then proceeded on track. She kept walking even though she felt immense pain.

It really was the perfect day to be out. She was happy knowing that she would make her friends happy. And that's what kept her going.

However, the pain proved to be too much after a block down. Serenity's eyes started to blur, and her body tempurature had risen. She didn't even know what direction she was going at this point.

She turned at random places. But Serenity was still determined to reach her destination.

Her legs began to give out, and her knees fell to the hard concrete underneath her. Her mind drew a blank.. and she tried to move. But all her efforts were useless. Until all motion had stopped completely. The sound of motor vehicles were fast approaching, but she could only lay there awaiting her fate.

Joey was busy munching on his delectable burger.

"Serenity. You have got to try this!" The blonde said with his mouth full.

There was no answer.

"Serenity?"

Joey then dropped everything he was doing. He had just ditched his baby sister! Still being as reckless as ever, he then ran as fast as he could back in the direction he had came from. He was running so fast that he hadn't even noticed the man walking ahead of him.

"Bam!" The two collided, and both were on the ground.

"Hey, what's the big deal! Didn't anybody ever tell you to move when someone is in a hurry!?"

"Joey?" Tristian said, obviously surprised.

"Tristian?" Joey said, even more surprised. "Well whaddaya know, the gangs all here."

"Joey, where's Serenity?" Tea asked curiously.

Joey, feeling uneasy began to explain. "Guys, I'm in big trouble. You see, Serenity wasn't feeling so well this morning. She might be in danger."

Both Duke and Tristian walked infront of the "supposed big brother".

"Really?" Duke said sternly. And you let MY Serenity out in this contaminated city. Better yet, you left her in this contaminated city?"

"..."

"Well?" The two lover boys said in a threatening tone.

"Um.." The dumbfounded look on his face said it all.

Tea then tugged both Duke and Tristian's ear away. "Stop this! If Serenity is really in danger. Then we should stop wasting time!"

Scared of Tea's sudden outburst the two boys did as they were told.

"Let's go then." Yugi said, already ahead of the pack.

The group didn't get far. They were stopped by a massive crowd of people. Yugi and company pushed through to get a better look at what they were seeing.

What they would see.. would go against the laws of nature.

There was Serenity.. in Seto Kaiba's arms.

Authors Notes: I now have a new found respect for writers. It takes a lot to write a good story. Well, that was the first chapter. Now please leave a review, I would like to hear what you think!

Sincerely,

girlytyphoon1