Okay then here is the fifth chapter, enjoy ^_^
The Way We Used To Be
'Oh god, why are my muscles sore?' Joey groaned as he slowly turned onto his side, he felt like someone stretched him way too hard or something. Warm breath tickled the back of his neck and he blushed. Turning his head slightly he smiled, Seto always looked so relax when asleep, yet so tense and mostly serious during the day. It was a welcome change. He cringed and rubbed a sore spot on his hip.
"Feel like I've been hit by a damn truck." He muttered and carefully sat up. He felt Seto sit up and he leaned onto the brunette's chest as arms encircled his waist.
"How do you feel?" He shivered as the hot breath fanned against his ear.
"Sore, what the hell happened?"
"You don't remember?" He thought hard for a while, but he only gave himself a headache.
"Not really no. I remember going back into that room below. He wanted to see if I could transform, I remember being bitten. Then I remember the pain, but that's it."
"Hmm, you were poisoned by an experiment that Kasakabi had you fight. Isa was worried about you for a while at first, so was I."
"Well I fell better now, so don't worry." He put his face in the crook of Seto's neck, nuzzling him. Seto kissed the top of his head.
"I will never stop worrying about you."
"We need to get stronger pup, we will get out of here eventually." Joey's eyes widened and he lifted his head to look at Seto.
"Seto, I don't think we can get out of here. Do you even remember the kind of security we went through in the tunnels? Plus, what do you think he'd do to us if we failed and got caught? He could kill us Seto!"
"Keep your voice down! That's why we need to get strong ok? Don't you think it's worth a try?"
"I told you that kind of talk was dangerous Seto." Both turned their heads to look at Isa as she leaned against the door. Seto glared.
"If we stay, he's going to kill us." She shook her head.
"You two are very valuable to him, his first success stories with the particular gene he gave you. He won't kill you believe me."
"Yes that is such a relief you have changed my mind at the last second." The sarcasm was very noticeable and Isa snorted and frowned at him.
"Escaping wouldn't be enough to get away from him, he would find you and bring you back here. Threaten any loved ones or friends you might have. To fully escape this man, you would have to kill him." Her eyes shone with unshed tears and her fists were clenched as she spoke.
"Isa? You ok?" Joey hesitantly stood and reached out a hand and waved it in front of her face.
"No actually I am not, I told you I would explain why I was here. I plan to do that now so sit back down." Joey slowly sat next to Seto and watched as Isa dragged the chair by the desk over close to them so their knees were almost touching.
"Before all of this madness started, Kasakabi was a teacher at a university. Throughout the years he had taught all kinds of science classes, but he put the most effort into teaching his students about genetics. It was an obsession, he was doing illegal work in his study on campus and spent night and day on his experiments. Another teacher was a close friend of his and they shared the same interest, only his friend was not as obsessed. When Kasakabi brought up the idea that we could gain an animal like appearance and instinct from being injected with their DNA, everyone thought he was mad. They soon found out about his illegal experiments and were ready to arrest him."
"That didn't happen I'm assuming?"
"You assume correctly. He vanished and no one could find him. He never went into how this place was built or how he managed to recruit Akim or Zeke or anyone else here. I don't think he quite trusts me with that information. After this place was built he found me while I was attending classes."
"Let me guess genetics?"
"Actually I was training to be a doctor, for some reason Kasakabi saw potential in me. He wanted me to leave with him it was so sudden and I didn't even know who he was. I had to refuse, back then he was not as…under control as he is today in terms of his mood. He got angry and demanded that I leave, or he would harm my family. He threatened my parents and my younger brother. I..I had to go with him, when I arrived he taught me everything he knew."
"He keeps you here by threatening to hurt your family if you leave." Joey's voice was hushed with sadness and pity.
"Yes, he is a very vengeful man. I have no right to tell you what to do, I can only warn you what he is capable of." Not another word was spoken until Joey and Seto asked to take showers. Afterwards they had some brunch and contemplated their plan of action or non-action.
" I know your pride is saying you'd rather die than be treated like this Seto, but…I think the fact that we have each other while were here would be enough to make it through." Seto held his head in his hands and sighed.
"It's not like we have any family that he could threaten."
"He would find us Seto! Find us and bring us back and probably treat us worse! I don't know if it's worth it."
"Take more time to think pup, this needs to be thought out." He couldn't help but begin to feel hesitant about his own suggestion. If Kasakabi did manage to destroy the world, he and Joey would die. Certainly this man was not capable of such an action though, was he? Were they safer here? He shook his head and groaned.
"Well I certainly hope you are feeling better Joseph, Isa wishes to conduct a check up. We cannot bring all the necessary equipment up the stairs so she wishes for you to come with me to the infirmary." Seto growled and glared but Kasakabi smiled and began to open the cell door. Seto stood in front of Joey, but fell to his knees with a gasp of pain as an electric shock went through his body.
"You really do overreact Kaiba, remember what I told you before? It would be in Joey's best interest if you cooperated."
"Bastard." He gritted his teeth and attempted to stand, only to have Joey force him down by pushing on his shoulder. He looked up at the blonde in confusion.
"It's ok Seto." Too shocked to move Seto could only watch as Joey willingly left with Kasakabi, who smiled and put his hand on Joey's shoulder.
"A wise decision." In a show of complete confidence Kasakabi did not turn of the electric fence, disappearing with Joey down the stairs. Seto clenched his hands and still stared at the stairs in a mixture of shock, anger and defeat. He did not want to show any kind of submission to this man, give him any sign that they had accepted their fate. Hadn't Joey just decided that for them though? He sat in a defeated heap, back against the metal bars. He had always been used to being in charge, he ran a company for god's sake! He was used to being obeyed and being treated like royalty. He knew that sounded selfish but it was true. To so easily submit to this man's will, practically let him hurt Joey. Maybe they would be better off here.
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As they walked to the infirmary Joey couldn't believe what he had just done, he certainly didn't trust Kasakabi yet here he was. Willingly obeying him.
'As long as he doesn't hurt Seto I'll do whatever I can.' A determined look came upon his face and he stared straight ahead. Once the door to the infirmary opened, he looked around for Isa, not seeing her he faced Kasakabi with a confused expression. Confusion turned to horror and panic as he found himself being pushed onto the infirmary's bed. Kasakabi quickly straddled his waist and looked down at him with a smirk. Joey whimpered as his shirt was slowly lifted over his head. Kasakabi put his lips on Joey's ear and lightly nipped the earlobe.
"If you behave, I promise no harm will come to Kaiba." Realization sunk in and he squeezed his eyes shut in defeat, tears slowly forming and going down his cheeks.
"You know I have never been as attracted to an experiment before as I am to you. Beautiful golden hair, amber brown eyes." His hands went to Joey's belt and then undid the zipper, so slowly it was almost painful. He whimpered as he felt the jeans sliding off his hips.
"Don't worry, I will be gentle. Can't have Kaiba finding out now can we?" That did not offer any comfort at all, however, as Joey silently cried and submitted. He gasped in pain and bit his lip to keep from screaming as Kasakabi thrust into him all the way. He grasped the bed sheets and squeezed his eyes shut, trying to think of something else.
"I want to see your eyes Joseph." He sighed and opened them hesitantly, crying as he waited for it to be over.
'As long as Seto's safe.' He winced as he felt Kasakabi cum inside him, felt so dirty as he pulled out and smiled that fake smile at him.
"You're a good boy Joseph, I count on you behaving like this all the time. Get a towel and wash yourself." He didn't want to move, so subdued by what had just occurred. Seto would worry though, and he would only confirm any fears he had if he made him wait too long. Kasakabi got dressed and waited for Joey to clean up, watching him wince as he walked to the sink. The walk back was suspenseful, now that Seto's sense of smell was so much better would he be able to tell right away? He would have to lie, make an excuse. He was thinking too much of an excuse he hadn't even noticed that they were at the top of the stairs. To his surprise Seto looked to be sleeping against the cell bars.
"I knew he would overreact when we got back so I had Akim give him a low dose of tranquilizer. Take a shower, by the time you get out he will be awake." Joey could only nod as he walked into the cell and grabbed some new clothes before heading into the shower. He stripped and angrily threw the clothes in a corner and he waited for the water to become hot before stepping in. Determined to get the disgusting feeling off of him he scrubbed everywhere as hard as he could. He cried, sobbed and nearly screamed. Getting all of the distress out before he went back to Seto, lest he make him more suspicious than he probably already was. He pulled himself together, got out and wrapped the towel around his waist and got dressed in some sweatpants and a loose t-shirt. As soon as he was out Seto was in front of him.
"Are you alright?" He smiled lightly and nodded.
"Fine Seto, Isa gave me a shot and it made my muscles sore so I took a hot shower." It was a last second excuse but it seemed to work. Seto still looked unsure but after rolling up Joey's shirt and pant legs and finding nothing he sighed before pulling Joey into a hug.
"Seto?" He questioned as Seto kept him in that hug for a while.
"Do you think.." The hesitation in his voice made Joey a little nervous.
"We would be better off here?" Joey pulled away and looked at Seto with sad eyes, a small smile on his face with tears forming.
"I don't think we have a choice ya know?"
"We could try just once, to see what the security is like. Maybe we could bide our time and wait?"
"I dunno." Seto looked at the door to the cell and glared.
"I don't want to give up yet, I think we should at least try don't you?" Tears now falling freely down his face, Joey leaned into Seto and rested his forehead on his chest.
"Whatever you want to do, I'll be right next to ya." Seto could only hold Joey and continued to stare at the door a new look of determination on his face. A week had passed since that day and Kasakabi had taken Joey out everyday to continue to try and make him transform. With Seto being a little more compliant than usual the doctor went easy on Joey, but still managed to get him hurt. He was still convinced that he would only turn if he were desperate enough. He found that the injuries he got let him be rougher with Joey during their sensual one-sided acts, letting the excuse for his bruises be the exercise he had done. Though, Seto was starting to get suspicious. After being drugged every time Joey was to come back was one reason, whenever the blonde came back he looked subdued and nervous. He was pretty sure that one time he had caught a faint whiff of the doctor on Joey, but just thought that maybe it was from him walking Joey to the room he took him to.
"Joey." The two had just finished eating dinner a while ago and were now sitting together trying to relax. Trying being the keyword, Seto couldn't relax.
"Why do you smell like him?" He could feel Joey's body stiffen and his eyes narrowed at him.
"Seto I don't-"
"Please don't lie to me, I know what I smell. You're better off telling me the truth." Joey was crying now, his face buried in Seto's shirt.
"I can't." He mumbled.
"Bullshit." His voice wasn't raised but stern enough to let Joey know that he needed to be told, but that he also wouldn't be mad at him. He had learned to be patient with the blonde for he was still fragile and timid. Not as much as he was before but he didn't take any risks. Even before they were brought here Seto caught Joey flinching or jumping at sudden noises or movements. He definitely had improved and he just hoped that Joey wouldn't go back to being like that.
"It seems I've walked into a quarrel, I do hope everything is alright." Kasakabi approached the cell door and smiled at them. He unlocked the door and began to step inside as Seto stood in front of Joey.
"It wouldn't be very wise of you to come in here right now." He only closed the door behind him and continued to smile at them.
"Oh really now? What reason would there be for that?"
"You know very well why, if you ever lay another hand on him again-" He suddenly found himself on the floor being straddled by Kasakabi who had a very large grin on his face.
"I do believe I've heard you tell me that quite a few times Kaiba, however, I have always been able to somehow get my hands on him again. Do you know why?" Seto tried to lunge at Kasakabi's face but was immediately shoved back down.
"It is because I am in control here and what I say goes." It was at this point Akim walked in with syringe in hand.
"Don't you go near him!"
"No worries Kaiba, this is for you. Joey has another test today and I am tired of waiting, either he changes today or I will dispose of him." Seto growled and struggled to get out of Kasakabi's grasp as Akim came towards him.
"The hell you will, I won't let you!" Kasakabi's hand was close enough for just a second but he took it, he bit down on his hand and hard. The grip was loosened for just a moment but it was all he needed, he shoved him off and let his anger take over. He quickly changed to his wolf form and tried to lunge for Kasakabi, only to be blocked by Akim who tackled him to the ground.
"Seto!" Joey got up and tried to run to him but Kasakabi grabbed his arm with the hand that wasn't bleeding.
"It's time to go Joseph, we shall leave him to calm down." Joey struggled to get out of his grasp. He was a lot stronger than he looked apparently.
"No! I don't want to leave him!" A spark of annoyance showed on Kasakabi's face and his grip tightened. He took a deep breath then smiled sickly at Joey and raised a hand to Akim, signaling him to not give him the sedative.
"I have a solution, neither of you want to leave one another yet I have a test to do. Kaiba will watch this test. Zeke!" It took only a minute for Zeke to appear with an unhappy look on his face.
"Yes doctor?"
"Fetch some short chains we will be needing them soon." Zeke only nodded as he looked at them sadly before disappearing.
"So obedient that one is. He will no longer be needing the sedative Akim, I want him to watch this." Dread filled Seto's stomach as Zeke came back with three chains, Akim attached them all to his collar and gave him a slight tug.
"You take him down and restrain him first, I will follow you." The walk to the room was short and yet it felt so long, Joey felt like he was being lead to his execution. Kasakabi and Joey waited outside until Seto was chained to the wall securely. Kasakabi seemed to be looking behind him and he nodded at something in the corner of the hallway. Joey paled as four guards walked into the test room, each brandishing a katana but only one held a small pistol. Seto glared and growled at pretty much everyone in the room.
"Don't you fucking dare!"
"You are in no position to protest Kaiba, neither is Joseph. I have been patient and given you enough chances to transform. You do so today or you will be killed, I do not intend to keep a useless experiment. Especially a non-compliant one. You must kill them before they kill you Joseph, I know you can do it you just need to be pushed." Three of the guards stood around him and the one with the gun stood in the corner with Kasakabi. He nodded at the guards and they all came at him at once. He did a back flip and narrowly avoided having his stomach cut open, only to have his left side sliced when he landed. He rolled to the left then backwards, one of the guards came at him from behind while the other two came from the front. He dodged the katanas as he rolled to the side again but as he moved to the right one came up behind him again and brought the blade down on his shoulder. He yelped and grabbed his shoulder with one hand but had to swiftly duck to dodge yet another attack.
'They're too fast I can't dodge all of them!' Sweat rolled down his face and into his eyes but he had no time to wipe it.
"You'll never get anywhere if you just dodge them Joseph you must attack!" He gave no indication that he had heard them though.
'I can't kill them! They probably have families, maybe even kids. How can I kill them?'
"Joey look out!" He snapped out of it just in time to dodge a blow that could have taken his leg off, instead he just ended up with a huge gash on his hip.
'They don't seem to have a problem with killing me though, why should I hesitate to hurt them then?' He felt weird thinking something like that. He would never wish ill intent on someone unless they deserved it. He had to live, so they could get out of here one day. He spotted a guard waving the blade back, preparing for a strike. With speed he didn't even know he had he ran up to the guard and sank his fangs into his neck. Seto could only stare in shock and horror at seeing Joey do such a violent thing. Kasakabi, however, was clapping and laughing like he was at the movies. Blood dripped down from Joey's mouth and the guard lay motionless on the ground as blood poured out of the wound. The other three guards hesitated for only a moment before charging him again. This time the one with the gun participated and aimed a shot at Joey's chest. He only barely missed as Joey jumped out of the way to lunge at another guard. He didn't even flinch as the blade sank into his side in fact it only seemed to enrage him even more. As horrible as what was happening to the guards was, Seto was glad that Joey was holding him own. He could see the tell tale signs and the look in Joey's eyes told him he would indeed transform very soon. And he did, he didn't pay any of his wounds any mind as he started to breathe heavily. Seto watched as hands and feet became paws and the fascinating transformation played out before him. It was stunning, Joey had a dark brown coat with golden yellow eyes.
"At last! Bravo Joseph!" He didn't know why he thought Joey was supposed to magically snap out of it after he transformed, he sure didn't. He flew at the guard closest to him nearly ripping his arm off trying to get him to drop the katana before he ripped his neck open. Blood sprayed everywhere and on the walls as Joey continued to slaughter the last katana wielding guard before setting his sights on the one with the gun. The guard stood there shaking as he brought the gun up to shoot Joey in the head. Joey growled and starting running towards him with amazing speed, he was almost moving too quickly for anyone to follow. The guard screamed before firing a shot blindly just as Joey's face came flying at him, it managed to graze the side of his face before he met the same fate as the others. The combination of the massive blood loss and the first time transformation was finally taking its toll on him. Joey started panting heavily and his back legs gave out on him, blood flowed freely from his wounds. Kasakabi looked to Akim and gestured to him to check on Joey, when he got close enough he reached out to him. Big mistake on his part as Joey bit onto his hand and began shaking and tugging on it. For the first time Akim grimaced and tried to struggle out of his grasp.
"Release him Joseph." He either didn't hear him or just didn't want to listen as his grip tightened. He was forced to let go, however, as Kasakabi brought out his collar's controller and shocked him. Akim quickly pulled his hand put and stepped back. Seto's eyes widened as he watched the process of Joey turning back into his human form, he silently mused that it was more odd to watch him return to normal than it was to see him turn. He turned to Kasakabi who looked to be on cloud 9 beside himself with joy.
"Don't just stand there get him some help!" Snapping out of his reverie Kasakabi smiled at Akim.
"Carry him to the infirmary and have Isa patch him up." He eyed Zeke who stood in the corner, frowning at Joey.
"Please escort Kaiba back to the cell Zeke."
"I'm staying with him!"
"I'm afraid not." He handed Zeke the controller to Kaiba's collar and nodded at him. Zeke looked at Kaiba with a look that said 'Don't make this harder than it needs to be.' He glared but didn't move as Zeke undid the chains and asked him to follow him. He looked back at Joey one more time as they walked through the doorway.
"Why do you listen to him?" Zeke jumped as the silence was broken and looked at Seto with a sad smile.
"I think you already know why. It's a very bad idea to disobey the person that holds your life in his hands." Kaiba snorted and looked to the side as a guard walked by without giving either of them a glance.
"I know you don't like it, anyone with pride wouldn't like it. Still, if you're stuck here you might as well make it as painless as possible you know?" Seto stopped in his tracks and Zeke looked at him.
"Painless? Were you not paying attention to what just happened in there? Joey could have been killed!"
"Yes I saw, and I'm very sorry it happened but any thoughts of escaping should be abandoned now. Believe me I did try to get away, it wasn't pretty." Zeke lifted the hem of his shirt up and revealed a long scar that started at his right shoulder and looked like it continued to his left hip. Seto frowned and looked away.
"The security, it's pretty tight. Once you get outside though, man they act like the most precious government secret escaped. We would be too if Kasakabi had gotten clearance, unfortunately the rejection he received didn't stop him. I mean the whole deal too like cars and squads chasing you, the desert is a perfect location for this. There's nothing out there, it's easier to catch you when you're exhausted from dehydration and are overheated." Seto slowly walked up the stairs in deep thought and barely even noticed they had arrived at the cell. He walked in hesitantly and looked down towards the infirmary.
"Could you go to the infirmary? Tell Joey he's going to be ok for me?" Zeke nodded and began walking down the stairs. He didn't have a watch so he couldn't tell how much time had passed, but it didn't feel like too long that after Zeke's departure Kasakabi came walking up the stairs.
"Joseph is fine and Isa said that some of the wounds are already closing. He will be spending the night in the infirmary under Isa's watch. I will have a surprise for you after Joseph recovers, I cannot wait to show you." Seto held his tongue and all he could do was glare at this damned man, he had listened to Zeke's words and took them into careful consideration. He was completely right. Their lives were in the hands of this man. He could have them killed in a heartbeat if he wanted to and he had proven that today. The shame of obeying this man was great but the need to protect Joey surpassed it. He watched Kasakabi walk down the stairs and grinded his teeth. He jumped slightly as the cell door creaked open and Zeke came in with a tray in hand. It looked like soup and bread was for dinner.
"If you're not hungry then at least drink the water okay?" Zeke set the tray down and walked out and locked the door. Seto wasn't hungry, not in the least. How could he eat after what he had witnessed? Joey was a gentle person and the only time he had drawn blood was back when he got startled sometimes. He would never willingly hurt someone. He was thirsty though and he gulped the water down in three big gulps and panted heavily as he set the cup on the table. He narrowed his eyes as a lightheaded feeling came upon him, he slowly stood up only to have his knees buckle and he collapsed on the floor in an undignified position.
'That bastard drugged me.' Was the last thought to go through his head as sleep overcame him and everything went black.
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"Oiy Seto rise and shine." His eyes fluttered open and he winced as the light burned his eyes. He groaned and slowly sat up. His eyes snapped open to glare at Zeke as he stood by the door grinning nervously.
"You freaking drugged me!" He scratched the back of his head and laughed.
"Yea well I figured you needed the rest and you wouldn't have been able to get any without it, so yea I did."
"How long was I out?"
"Around four hours, Joey's injuries have all closed but he's still a little sore. I woke you up because Isa said Kasakabi had something to show you."
"Great…you don't know what it is?"
"Not a clue, come on I have to take you to a holding room."
"Holding room?"
"Like I said, I have no idea." Seto slowly stood up and grabbed onto the desk as the room spinned for a couple of seconds. The two walked down the stairs and headed towards the infirmary but followed the wall to the right until they came to a door where Zeke had to show a security ID badge and Seto had to show his tag. The guard let them through and pointed to one of the many doors down a hallway to their right. Zeke stopped and knocked before slowly opening the door and both of them stepped through. A lone light hung in the center of the ceiling giving the room an eerie shadowy look. Under that light was a metal cage with a blanket over it, Seto could hear some slight movement under it.
"Glad to see you're up Kaiba, as I'm sure Zeke has told you I have something important and exciting to show you. Zeke, you may leave for now but I will call you back soon."
"Yes doctor." Seto watched at Zeke left and closed the door behind him. Kasakabi walked in front of the cage and grinned.
"Seto I want you to remove this blanket please." Seto stared at the cage with a skeptical look on his face.
"I'm not going to find a dead body or anything under there am I?" Kasakabi brought a hand to his heart and a fake look of hurt came onto his face.
"Why Kaiba I'm wounded, for you to think I would play such a cruel joke!" Seto growled and approached the cage and ripped the blanket off. It was a body, but certainly not a dead one. Joey lay curled up asleep in the center of the cage, a line of drool making it's way down the side of his mouth.
"Why is he in there?" Kasakabi dug through a deep pocket in his coat and brought out a needle filled with a clear liquid.
"Joseph hesitated to defend himself for a while, he got quite injured for that. I was suggesting to Isa a possible way for him to defend himself, without the hesitation." Seto looked at the needle in Kasakabi's hands.
"This injection is supposed to spur quite a reaction in him, making him more…shall we say aggressive?"
"What's stopping him from being able to tell us apart from the enemy if it'll make him so violent?"
"That is what the tests are for, this will be the first injection he's been given. From the result I get today I will have Isa adjust it."
"If you really want to destroy the world, why do we need to learn to fight like this? Aren't there supposed to be no survivors?" Kasakabi grinned and waved a finger at Seto.
"I don't want to destroy the world. I just want to erase humanity, well most of it anyway. There shouldn't be many people left out there afterwards but you never know, we tend to be like cockroaches and can sometimes make our way through the toughest of trials. As for the fighting, this isn't the only lab I have you know. Some of my older experiments, lets say the failed ones are elsewhere. They will escape from the wreckage and roam free. I also need you to be able to pick up more people for me to work on." A sickened look came over Seto's face and he glared at Kasakabi.
"Why would we help you out with that?" Kasakabi smiled sadly and shook his head. He went around to the other side of the cage to Joey's left arm and crouched down.
"Dear Seto, I thought by now you would know." Before Seto had any chance to complain or even open his mouth Kasakabi injected the liquid into Joey's arm.
"People usually don't have good reactions to things they can't explain or seem out of the ordinary. Take homosexuality for example, a lot of people don't think it's right. I for one could care less, but we react violently. Do you really suppose you two could live normally looking like you do? What would happen if someone saw you? What would they do to you? To Joseph?" Seto's hand touched the Inu ear and his tongue flicked against a fang. He did have a point, it wasn't like they could wear hats all hours of the day. He flinched as his mind went back to a news report about someone who was beaten to death just because his or her eyes were purple. Someone had apparently thought the eyes were those of a demon. A groan made Seto turn his eyes to Joey, who was sitting up and breathing heavily. He moved closer to the cage and put his hand through the bars to comfort him. That turned out to be a big mistake on his part. As soon as his hand had made contact with Joey's shoulder a set of fangs were buried in his hand, he grunted in pain and stiffened.
"I thought you were smarter than that Kaiba you really should have known better." Joey's eyes held no indication that he recognized Seto as he began growling and promptly turned into his wolf form. Seto winced as the fangs grew in size and went deeper into his hand. Joey's hackles were up and his ears were straight back, he gave no indication that he would be letting go anytime soon as he slightly tugged on Seto's hand. Seto winced and glared at Kasakabi who was laughing lightly.
"Splendid it worked, needs to be modified though it looks like." He crouched next to Seto and smiled at Joey who let go of Seto's hand and began trying to chew the bars of the cage. Seto slid back quickly and watched as skin came back together and healed rather quickly.
"You're going to make him into a killing machine."
"On the contrary, I am going to make him more efficient. Something else to think about Seto, no doubt you have had plans or thoughts of escape as everyone here once had. Not one of my experiments was ever a challenge to catch and bring back, it was thrilling to try though." Seto scowled.
'He thinks it's a game.'
"I suggest you get rid of any of those thoughts. The desert is very harsh, there is hardly any shade out there and barely any water. One of my experiments even passed away out there once, poor thing was young too maybe younger than the two of you. I would rather you not try but if you ever do, try to make it as entertaining as possible it does get boring around here." The sound of metal being bent brought their attention back to Joey, who had managed to chew half way through one of the bars.
"Well I must get going, I must inform Isa of the result and help figure out how much of an adjustment the injection needs. Zeke will come to fetch you quickly." Without any other words at all Kasakabi walked out of the room, leaving Seto with a rabid Joey. He sighed and turned to look at his boyfriend, a growl rising through his throat. He knew they had nowhere to go, that they probably would not survive in the dessert for long. They couldn't stay here though. They would have to play along. Play along until Kasakabi trusted them enough, and when the time was right they would make their escape. He barely blinked as Zeke walked in and made a movement to follow him. He turned back to Joey once more before walking back to the cell.
"I'll give you a heads up before Joey will be returning." Seto just nodded and stared at the infirmary. He waited, and waited, and he waited some more. God it felt like forever to him, when in reality it had been three hours as Zeke had informed him.
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So here he was again, in the infirmary and his body feeling like it was run over by a truck…again. He slowly opened his eyes and carefully sat up, but was quick to lie back down as a wave of nausea came over him. Delicate hands rested on hi shoulders and gently pushed him down the rest of the way.
"Don't get up yet, the injection hasn't completely worn off yet." Wait, injection? His eyes widened as he flashed back to what he had done earlier. Those people, he had killed those people so easily. A hand came to his mouth and he jumped off the bed but landed on his rear, Isa quickly brought a garbage can to him right before he was violently ill. She rubbed his back in comfort and whispered re-assuring words to him. He sat back against the side of the bed breathing heavily, tears ran down his face and he closed his eyes against the harsh light the lamp was giving off.
"It's ok Joey, it's alright you're fine now." Joey shook his head slowly. Isa sighed and grabbed onto his arm and hauled him back onto the bed. She ran a small towel under some cold water, wrung it out and put it on his forehead.
"Just rest, you'll get better sooner and then you can see Seto again." Seto, oh god what would he think? He murdered four people for god's sake! She heard him mumble but hadn't heard him, she put her ear close to his face.
"What?" He opened his eyes and her heart nearly broke at the look in his eyes.
"I'm sorry." He sounded so small and so scared. She gently moved a piece of hair out of his eyes and smiled sadly at him.
"You have nothing to be sorry for, you would have died if you hadn't done it." He curled in on himself and whined.
"I know you already have enough on your mind, but I need to explain something to you alright?" His head slowly poked out from under his arms and he nodded at her.
"Kasakabi asked me to make an injection for you, he felt that your reaction time was off. That you should have transformed sooner right as you learned your life was in danger." He looked at her curiously and sniffled, the last of his tears drying up.
"An injection?"
"Yes, one that would make you able to transform to defend yourself without a second thought. It would make you aggressive, and I've been trying to find the perfect balance."
"Why can't I just learn on my own and practice? I don't need an injection." He said irritably. Isa smiled and shook her head.
"Kasakabi is not a patient man as I am sure you have noticed. He wants to send you two out on a sort of trial mission, to see how obedient you are." Joey snorted.
"You mean he wants to "test-drive" us."
"I guess you could say that. How do you feel now?"
"I'm nervous and irritated, but my stomach feels much better thank you." The sarcasm was easily detected and Isa shook her head and silently laughed.
"I feel like I've missed half the day but I was awake, a good chunk of it's gone. Does the injection-"
"It has made you black out yes, I am hoping I can get rid of that side effect soon. You're not really putting up as much of a fuss as I thought you would."
"Yea well, maybe I'm just coming to terms with the situation. Seto, he's strong and stubborn. He still thinks we can leave, but maybe he's right and I'm the one givin up too easily. I don't know, lately I've been to tired to even think." He sighed and closed his eyes.
"Hmm well I don't want to overwhelm your body, so how about I take you back to the cell for an hour or two? It is lunch after all."
"I'm not hungry." A loud rumbling noise came from Joey's stomach and he blushed.
"Well, maybe just a little bit."
"Alright then, let's go." Isa stood next to the bed as Joey slid off and she held his arm to steady him as he wobbled when he started to walk. It took him a couple steps but he was able to walk on his own and up the stairs. Seto sat against the metal bars of the cell next to the door, eagerly awaiting Joey's arrival. Joey smiled upon seeing Seto, instantly brightening his mood. He entered the cell and sat next to Seto, a small smile on his face as he rest his head on the brunette's lap. A content sigh escaped his lips as Seto's hand combed through his hair and playfully tugged on one of his ears.
"Setoooo that hurts." Seto smirked and leaned down, pressing his lips against Joey's. Joey whimpered as Seto's tongue ran along his lover lip before lightly biting it, asking for entry. It seemed like the kiss lasted forever and eventually the two came up for air, Joey smiled at Seto and he returned it. Suddenly everything felt ok at the moment. They sat and enjoyed the peace until lunch came, after Zeke disappeared down the stairs Joey sighed and leaned his head on Seto's shoulder.
"We'll get out of here Joey, I guarantee it." Joey lifted his head from Seto's shoulder and looked at him with a surprised look.
"Seto I don't-"
"We just have to wait, it will probably take a while until we can earn his trust." Joey looked down at the floor before looking back at Seto, a concerned look on his face.
"When the time is right, we will escape. It won't be fun pup, but we have to do as he says for now." Joey smiled sadly and nodded. He knew it was going to be hard, it would be a while before they would leave. Maybe they wouldn't even escape at all, but he had to hand it to Seto for being so hopeful and strong willed. He chuckled lightly and when Seto looked at him in confusion he grinned.
"It's gonna be kinda funny watchin ya try to keep your big mouth shut to make yourself look all obedient." Seto snorted and wrapped his arms around Joey's waist, breathing in the blonde's scent as he leaned into the embrace with the food currently forgotten.
"It will indeed. He's going to hurt us you know, he'll probably do it a lot. I'm going to protect you the best I can pup." Joey snuggled into Seto's chest and sighed.
"I trust ya Seto." He quickly leaned up and kissed the tip of his nose.
Joey had inhaled his food while Seto sweat dropped and ate at a more leisurely pace. Occasionally having to smack the blonde's back when he didn't chew properly.
"Why don't you ever chew?"
"I'm hungry, get off my back." Joey sighed contently and patted his extended belly as he sat back in the chair.
"Looks like you finished just in time, come on Joey its time to go back." Seto walked Joey to the door and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Be good pup." Joey waved back and grinned.
"Yea yea, I should be telling you that. You have a bigger attitude problem than I do." Seto chuckled and watched Joey and Isa go down the stairs. He knew Joey had been in pain, knew that he was still sad about the fact that he had killed those people. He chose to avoid it, and Seto didn't want to upset him by bringing it up. Whatever he could do to take his puppy's mind off of it, he would do it. The next few months would be difficult, but they would pull through.
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I wanted to go on longer but I thought this was a good place to stop for now. I'm not very good at writing action or fluff scenes so bear with me on that. Kasakabi and Isa's backgrounds sound horrible, I feel like I didn't make it very believable and I am so sorry! Poor Isa though. Will she ever see her family again? What about Zeke's and Akim's past? I have no idea about those two yet but I'll try to make their stories better if I can. Yes yes I know Seto has seemingly forgotten about what Kasakabi was doing to Joey. Believe me this will be brought up again…just not for a while ^^; It will be a while until they get their revenge and finally leave, it happens in the sequel actually which I will be revising as soon as this is done. So much to do, as always please review but no flames please, I have a delicate ego ^_^
