Sorry it took so long. When Yugioh 5ds came, my interests on Yugioh GX went, but here's the next chapter.

Jaden: The fallen Angel of Destruction

Chapter 24

By KellyQ

A week past and no one had found Jaden. Jesse was still concealed in the hospital while Yubel was heavily guarded. When Marcel heard what happened, he met up with Seto Kaiba in his office.

"I want to know where Yubel is!"

Seto stared down at the prince, unfazed by Marcel's haunting eyes. "Yubel did a criminal act and as far as I know, you were involved."

The prince narrowed his eyes. "Yubel wanted to help Jaden become stronger and so did Cobra," Marcel said, defending himself. "I merely helped them, nothing more."

"Yubel told me that she used you and Cobra to get closer to Jaden, but her plan backfired and now Jaden is missing."

Marcel's right eyebrow rose. "Missing? How can he be missing? Isn't he always with that slut - Mr. Anderson?"

Now it was Kaiba's turn to raise his eye brow. "If I didn't know better, I'd say that you have a grudge against gays," the C.E.O. stated bluntly. "And if that's the real reason, you've got issues. Now get out. You're wasting my time."

Marcel's eyes darkened as he turned and walked out, closing the door behind him. Marcel stood there for a moment until he felt his subconscious pulling him to the back of his mind. His eyes grew distant and lifeless.

Yami walked into the conference room to meet up with Marik and Bakura. Yamii pulled up a chair and sat down. "What do you want to talk about?"

"It's about Jaden. What can you tell us about Haou?" Marik asked.

Yami sighed. "After Yugi and I adopted Jaden, the two of us tried to find out as much as we could about Jaden - but we got very little about him," the 5,000-year-old savior explained. Marik nodded his head. "After having him for a time Yugi noticed a dark aura around him, and it wasn't long before Jaden started to change," Yami added. "So I decided use my abilities and found out that Jaden's possessed by a spirit that happens to be Yubel's brother."

"And right now he's attracted by Jesse's energy," Bakura concluded.

Ill head to the hospital and talk to Jesse and cheek up on Yugi, Yami suggested. They both should be healed by now.

Jesse stared out the window in the hospital room. Jaden... Where are you? Do you not want us to find you? I have to find away to get out of here! I promised him that I would come back! Ruby, Jesse's pet, hopped off the bed and walked out to her master. She rubbed against his leg. Jesse looked down at his pet.

"I'm alright, sweetie," he reassured. He picked her and held her tightly. A worried sound came from the back of Ruby's throat. Jesse sighed, knowing that it was no use to lie to her. "I do miss Jaden," he admitted.

"We all do," came Yami's voice. Jesse turned with shock in his eyes. He let go of Ruby and dropped to his knees. "You don't need to bow to me." Jesse got to his feet. "I wanted to know if you're alright."

Jesse chewed on his lip. "I ... I'm really sorry that I haven't kept my promise to you and Pegasus!"

Yami placed his hand on Jesse's shoulder. "No one is blaming you, Jesse. When we find out where Jaden is, you can help us fighting against Haou."

"Yeah. Sure. But what if we find him and there's no shred of Jaden left and Haou has already taken over him completely, what then!"

Yami stared down at Jesse; his emerald green eyes held sorrow and grief. Yami sighed. "Marik and Bakura don't think that's a good idea at the moment. Your energy is what Haou wants."

Jesse's hand clutched his shirt, remembering how Haou tied him down onto the stone table. Jesse never felt so humiliated and scared. "I ... I know that. But I promised that I was going to come back and save him!"

Yami narrowed his eyes. "Do you know where you two were before you two separated?"

Jesse shook his head. "I didn't have time to figure it out. I barely escaped from Haou's grasp."

Yami sighed. He turned and headed to the door, but stopped. Get some rest. You're not fully healed from what happened, and then well figure out what to do next, alright?

Jesse nodded his head and sighed as he watched Yami walk out. Jesse turned and walked to the window. He stared out until the scar on his chest started to hurt and shine. Jesse turned when the door opened and Marcel walked in. The first thing Ruby did was leap at Marcel, but Jesse managed to grab her by the scruff of her neck and pulled her back, making sure that Ruby was held close.

"What do you want, Marcel?" Jesse asked, stepping back.

"Jesse … it's me …"

The voice got Jesse's attention and he narrowed his eyes with hate. "Yubel."

"We don't have time glaring at each other! We have to save Jaden before my brother takes over him completely!" Yubel groaned.

Ruby hissed in response. Jesse glanced down at his pet before he decided to hear her out. "I'm listening." Ruby looked her master and a disapproving sound came from the back of her throat.

"I might have a remote idea where Jaden is-"

"Where?" Jesse asked in an anxious demanding tone.

"If we combine our strength, we'll find Jaden together."

Jesse stepped back, knowing what she meant by combining. "Just tell me where Jaden is!"

Marcel's body sighed and his facial expression changed to disappointment. "Look. If we don't act now, there'll be no Jaden left."

"No! You're just going to use me to get Jaden, and I'm not going to let you do that!"

A growl came back from the back of Marcel's throat, and he quickly lunged at Jesse, before he knew it. Jesse was so startled that the scar on his chest glowed brightly, and the whole room was engulfed with light; when the light was gone, they were all unconscious.

To Be Continued …