Disclaimer: Takahashi and 1996 the year a God was born. You are the best. I don't own any of the rights to YUGIOH. I just don't know why but I enjoy the disclaimer. I know freaky much.

Sorry about the wait, I got so evolved in one shot stories. Lame. Just don't fire me. Well let's see. Joey has been hurt in an earthquake and all hell has broken lose in Seto's heart. Joey is in the hospital and here we go. Mokuba has issues with Pegasus and we have an angel in the mist.

Recap. 'This can't be real. I'm in Seto's bed?' he thought.

'Seto, Seto, is this hell or am I dreaming . . . . .?' He called silently to the darken light.

'Wh. . . . Where am I,' he thought. 'Ahh. . . my back,' A dull ache, a throbbing came from his lower back or more embarrassing his ass and he remembered . . .

Chapter Nine: Decision, Life and Death

"Seto," Joey tried to open his eyes but they burned with fire and ice. He felt a weight not only across his face but around his head. It was better to stay still and let the pain pass. A presence warm and comforting generated peace, but the pain throughout his body was real and strong. Again he repeated the only words he could remember with any sense. "Seto, help me." Only his finger moved and he continued to reach for the warm touch he so desperately needed, but the dream state induced with life sustaining drugs started to overpower his thoughts.

"Joey, Joey!" Mokuba wiped the tears from his wet hand, and studied the movement of his friend's fingers. He felt a small tightening and his heart beat faster. The nurse standing outside the door came in to investigate and explained patients in a lot of pain sometimes had muscle spasms. Her skin was dry and yellow; an expression of 'don't bother me' was written all over her face.

"Just get out, get out!" Mokuba mumbled through more tears, while he clutched the boys hand again. 'You moved I know it Joey, it was you I know it.' The nurse just adjusted the I.V. filled with pain killers to flow continuously. Joey would become an addict if he didn't wake up soon.

Hot and burning liquid coursed through his left arm, just like the snake of his nightmares it burned and numbed his body. Soon he could not feel anything below his chest except a steady stream of thick liquid running through his veins. Yes the snake called pain had stopped but this was all wrong. Drugs, drugs, alcohol, he was floating in a sea of nothing a fake high. Deadly, but somehow it offered a temporary comfort. Tears burned his cheeks as he thought about his father and the drunken state alcohol produced and he cried. He felt the weight of darkness taking him back under. Joey left the warm presence almost reaching the surface only to return to the dreams of his heart. It was not time to return to the living, not yet.

Dream

It was almost like reading a book and then going back to the chapter you enjoyed the most because you did not want it to end. So Joey opened the book to the page that started with the dull ache, and continued to dream. 'A throbbing came from his lower back or more embarrassing his ass and he remembered . . . .'

"Mm . . . tachi" dare he say that precious word out loud. A huge smile spread across his face. He had spent the morning in bed with Seto and his heart swelled remembering the day before.

"Seto just one more pose and I will be done, Ok." Joey was a young painter and somehow he had talked Seto into posing for him, with a lot of whining and help from Mokuba. "You promised I could finish this painting for my first exhibit."



Of course many restrictions surrounded the painting. The speech went something like this and still rang in Joey's ear. 'No nude parts, I wear shirts, and pants, or changes in poses that would suggest changes in personality; specifically no smiles, only a smirk. I will not be a comic relief for your groupies, who obviously have no taste in art if they view your works. I don't do flowers, pink, or any rainbow colors; this is not some damn yaoi manga shoot.' Joey just whined and ignored the restrictions happy to paint his boyfriend of one year.

"Seto, what . . . ." Joey lost in thought didn't realize Seto had started to leave.

"I don't have time for this," Seto was leaving. "I've wasted enough time here. My business will not run without me."

"Ok, it's almost done. Joey was going over the same lines for the last half hour, thinking Seto was unaware of his game.

Seto lurked behind the blond and ruffled his fingers through the soft blond waves. He ghosted his hand around Joey's neck and nipped at the baby fine curls that rested neatly against his nape.

The teen jumped out of his skin and stiffen at the unexpected closeness of the CEO. "Seto what are you doing?" Joey wanted Seto's touch, but froze whenever he was to near. He was afraid of losing this duel to the CEO. Lately Seto's desires had become more insistent and Joey was actually finding it hard to resist. 'Well it's not like I don't want to, but will he still care for me after I do,' those were his inner feelings.

"I'm collecting my reward." his voice was low and husky."You finished this painting one hour ago. I expect you owe me for overtime too."

"What the hell, is overtime?!" The boy shivered, he was cornered, in a most delicious way.

"Now it's my time to play." Seto arched an eyebrow and smiled. His chestnut locks now fell over both eyes and this drove the boy insane. Joey lowered his eyebrow in an attempt to hide his desires; but he knew he was trapped.

"Seto, that's not a fair bet or game. You can't gamble that away. You tricked me and that just ain't fair." Slowly he started to put his paints away, hoping to distract the CEO. But Seto had other things on his mind.

Seto replaced his hands around Joey's neck and with his tongue he continued to trace the long pulsating vain that ran down to his collar bone. He'd always knew his tongue would fit just nicely along the fine bones along Joey's neck. Who would have thought the boy was silly enough to gamble his virtue away. For just a moment he released his hold on the boy and allows the full scope of the situation to penetrate his mind.

"Thanks Seto, I knew you were a man of honor," Joey could feel the effects of Seto's tongue on his neck and wondered if he really wanted to leave. Everything was so confusing and his body just didn't want to cooperate with his brain. Well first he buttoned up his shirt; his neck still wet from Seto's caresses and placed the paints under his arm. 'I gotta go, now,' He thought.

However that was not going to be the turn of events today. Seto was no man of honor and Joey had a debt to pay. The older teen allowed him to take three steps before his long arm reached out and reclaimed his prize. Hands snaked underneath the boy's collar and with a death grip he dragged a wide –eyed Joey down to the floor. Paints, canvas, and props flew everywhere creating their own masterpiece on a distant wall.



This wasn't the first time the boys landed in this position. They were always fighting and this gave them contact without committing. Yeah, they were boyfriends, but not lovers; the time was not right. Or at least that is what Joey kept telling his mind. Over and over they rolled legs intertwining and grabbing and biting for control. The dragons in their spirit battled for control. Joey hoped for a first victory although he never gave in easily to Seto. The most they had ventured was a blow job and that had sent Joey over the edge. Seto's hands below his belt made breathing difficult.

His intelligent mind devised a plan and he decided to be a little generous to his determine pup;" I'll throw him a bone. After all I am his master and he's my boyfriend, soon to be lover. Yes I'll play a little.' Seto loosened his grip and allowed his body to relax as Joey took control.

"Yes, if you think I'm giving in this time, think again, Jerk." Joey pushed back on Seto's chest with all his strength and pinned his rival and boyfriend down. "Yeah, I got you now lover boy."

Not much changed in the relationship because fighting and baiting each other still existed on a regular basis in their lives. Yet instead of walking away angry, they usually started kissing and necking. Joey usually forgot the reason for the fight and allows Seto a small sample of the delights his body had to offer. He held his virtue as a secret weapon, to be used in emergencies.

Seto continued to relax and Joey much to his surprise found he was on top of one CEO. His long lean legs uncased on either side of Seto's slender hips gripped him gently. Both Joey's hands were positioned on Seto's shoulders holding him in place.

"WOW, I got you now money bags. I'm on top. The glee on his face generated from cheek to cheek and turned into a smile of huge proportions. It warmed Seto's heart to see Joey so happy. 'If only he could keep his ass still,' thought Kaiba.

"So, what are you going to do now?" Whispered Seto. "Seduce me, if you can." Seto libido needed stroking and in all honesty if that mutt didn't stop twisting he would not be responsible for his actions.

"Why should I waste my time on you," Joey liked having the upper hand.

'Why didn't I think of this before,' though Seto. 'Joey's legs surround his legs, muscles squeezing; a warm cocoon. Ok let him play.' By far he didn't realize just how attractive he could be, especially when confused.

"Yeah you think you got all the moves Seto. I can make you beg for mercy." Challenged Joey.

"Scared you still might lose, puppy?" Seto shot back, as he prepared to make his move.

"Screw you Kaiba, I'm on top now." Smiling Joey relaxed and smiled down at the trapped brunet.

"So it appears you've won, interesting."

Victory new found and sweet Joey wondered should he kiss this jerk maybe give him a little bit. 'Well up to now I've only let Seto feel and a blow but with my clothes on. I ain't getting' naked, no way.' Yet in his heart he'd give Seto his all and it frightens the boy immensely to realize if Seto really tried he would not stop him. Slowly Joey leaned down and brushed his lips against Seto mouth.

Ooooolemon/limeOoooooo

"Yes, he's mine," muttered Seto deep in his throat. The brush of lips escalated into a war of dominance with Joey fading fast. Seto reached up and stroked his neck and started to caress every area on his bottom, through the linen of his jean. Joey's muscles contracted and he relaxed his hold 

on Seto's hips. Both hands snaked down underneath his belt buckle and he began to tickle the little dimple just above his ass. Expert fingers dance over the sensitive area and Joey lost control.

'How the hell did he know about that,' groaned Joey.

Seto now in control of hips and lips easily rolled his weaken beauty over and underneath his own boy. "This is where you belong" Seto smirked with victory.

Breathless, pissed, and overheated Joey grumbled his defeat between kisses. "You bastard, yeah cheated and. . . ."

Seto continued his assault running fingers along the rim of his shorts and eased them slowly down pass the boys hips.

The cool air brushed up against Joey's butt cheek and he opened his eyes. "Seto I don't know . . . "

"Hush, I'll be gentle. It's what we both want, isn't it baby." The words were spoken only for Joey's ears.

'Baby, Baby, he'd never called me that before. No one has, thought Joey. Those words broke the final barrier stimulating and dazzling Joey at the same time.

'If I don't take him now, he'll run.' thought Seto. 'But even I won't rape him.' Seto looked down into the daze Joey has slipped into. 'I've got to be sure. Damn I want him so bad.' Seto slipped two fingers into Joey's swollen lips motioning his intentions and desires. "I want you Baby; I want you to want me too."

Joey rubbed his tongue against Seto's slender fingers and moistens them eagerly. As he spoke Seto removed his fingers from Joey month and slipped them into his anus, which caused his hips to raise and grind against him. Seto removed the remaining clothes of his boyfriend and quickly pushed his pants down releasing his erection. He lubricated his fingers and prepared Joey for his body. Seto pushed his fingers gently in and waited. Seto could smell the scent of blood and pulled Joey closer to his body. His koi was biting his lips and refused to cry. He was to tense.

"Koi, my koi, trust me to care for you, your heart, and your body." He covered Joey's mouth with his lips, tasting the blood and massaging the pain away. Seto wanted Joey to remember this and think of the pleasure they would have together.

Deeper his fingers probed and Joey's breathing became labored. He was so close to completely losing control turning back was not an option. Regardless of the pain or fear this next step in his life would change him forever. He would belong to Seto body and soul. Seto eased the head of his penis inside and growled deep in his throat. Joey moaned in delight and arched wanting to take more of his lover inside. He completely submitted his lower body to the lustful desires of his lover. The next thrust caused Seto to moan and Joey screamed. His next memories were waking up next to Seto in his bed and the throbbing sensation in his lower body. He was happy, and very embarrassed.

OoooooLemon/limeOoooo

Seto returned the kiss with one of his own and Joey's eyes began to flutter in the darkness fighting to see the light. But each step magnified the pain and he wanted to return to his dreams or . . . . .

End of Dream



The monitor started to jump as the blond floated back to the living. Was it a dream? The drugs were taking a strong affect on his mind and he drifted to another light. A hand reached out and Joey saw his mother's family or more specifically his grandmother who died last year. She was smiling, but appeared to be in a distant place. Joey tried to speak to her; he loved his grandmother and there was so much he had not gotten a change to tell her. But she couldn't speak only smile.

Tears coursed down his face "Mama, Mama, help me." All around Grandmamma, Joey could see lanterns and paper flowers. Yet they were made of silver and gold and the lights around her had a brilliance he could never imagine.

Standing next to Mama was a small baby girl; Joey never had the chance to meet his little sister. Serenity explained mother had lost her baby because of the abuse suffered from father. It was so sad and she cried for days. It was good to know the baby was safe in the light with Grandmamma.

Many other people looked at the boy with affection and Joey wanted to walk towards his grandmother, and the little girl. But there was no ground for him to walk on. All around Joey could feel hands or was it feathers surround him. Loved flowed all around and over his body and he drifted on a cloud to a place of peace and no pain. It was over. His eyes closed.

Ooooo

Mokuba looked at the monitor and the line went flat. "Doctor, Doctor, please somebody." Moments later a team was in the room working on Joey, he had stopped breathing.

Ooooo

"Pegasus, please it's entirely my fault!" Mokuba could hardly see the numbers on the cell phone because of the tears in his eyes.

"Mokuba, calm down, my little kitten, I can't understand you," spoke the toon master. As if on cue Seto started to wake up.

This time Mokuba responded to the endearment, he needed to be handed. "Mokuba, damn it, I'm on my way to you. Just don't move. Do you hear me?" Pegasus could hear the fear in his voice. "Now is Joey still alive?" Seto's eyes opened at the horrible words he heard spoken and against the odds he pulled his body to an upright position.

"I don't know, I don't know." Mokuba fell to the floor and almost dropped the monitor. "It's Joey I was just holding his hand, and. . . . . His fingers. . . . Cold . . . . . warm. Nii-sama. I want Nii-sama."

"Mokie, Mokie, I'm here." Pegasus helped Seto out of the bed and quickly the boys started down the hallway to Katsuya and Mokuba.

"Seto, he looked so happy." Mokuba dropped the cell phone to the floor.

Oooooo



The boy's pain was completely gone, his legs and arms were healed and Joey was so happy. All he had to do was reach out. But the closer he drifted to his Grandmother the further back she drifted. The little girl looked up at Mama in confusion.

"Why can't he come, Mama," cried the girl. "I think he is nice. Isn't he my brother? That's what Serenity said. I see her through the clouds and she holds his picture. Sometimes she cries, because she worries about him so much. I could let her know he's safe with me."

"I know child of God, it's not a decision for us to make," Spoke Grandmother with her mind to the child.

"But" she fluttered around the gentle woman and Joey felt the brush of wings all around him. Everything was so soft.

"Why can't I reach them, why?" Tears of gold and silver dropped down from his eyes and softly touch the cloud he floated on. The tears disappeared and soft scents filled the empty space.

Joey looked down and through the feathers visions appeared before his eyes. Mokuba was on his knees crying. He couldn't understand why or who he cried for, but he was broken. Yugi and Yami were at. . . The school. Yugi had a bandage on his head and Yami was holding him in his arms. Yugi was smiling at Yami as if they had a great secret. It was so beautiful. He could see beds instead of desks everywhere. 'Mokuba, Mokuba where was Kaiba? Something isn't right. '

The golden tears continued to fall and Joey felt a gentle hand on his shoulder. He raised his head and gasp in wonder. She was beautiful and small, but her smile lit up the heavens with a radiant light. The little girl's eyes were deeper than the blue in Seto's and it was dazzling, yet frightening him at the same time.

"Why can't I be with Mama?" he whimpered.

"Would you leave your friends? Is that your wish?" Her voice was so melodic.

"The pain, the drugs, the hurt, my father," whispered Joey. "I can't bare it any more. I want to rest and be loved."

"I will not give in to the despair that appears in my life, I will survive, no matter what, or how much it hurts. Are those not your words, spoken every day of your life? There is joy and love for you still. There is life." The words rang like a song to his ears and he listened.

Joey looked to the light and his family; he looked at the dark tunnel he had to go down. He looked at the feathers that only floated among the clouds. Then he looked at the little girl, so small but full of wisdom in front of him.

Oooooo

"Pegasus can't we go any faster?!" The CEO was breathing in gasps."Mokuba are they still in the room?"



"Yes, two more white coats have gone in. Please hurry Nii-sama, hurry!" Mokuba had somehow managed to retrieve the phone and to stand up as he watched the hallway and the door to Joey's room. Please God."

"Just around the corner, over there, Kaiba –boy. Kaiba let them do their job." Pegasus half carried and dragged Seto the rest of the way to the room. Mokuba's raven hair was the first thing he saw.

Oooooo

"It's time Joey, for you to except his will. Are you ready?" the little girl smiled and folded Joey in her little arms. . . . . . . . . . .

Oooooo

Well, my dears remember the treatment and scenes are not based on fact, but we all have a little picture of heaven somewhere in our mind. Review. . . . .