Sorry for not updating sooner! I was very busy with work and I barely had enough time to sleep. I'm sorry to keep everyone waiting. I have to keep adding intimate scenes because it's a love story and Yui and Kaiba haven't seen each other again. Anyway, I won't go discuss the details. Here's an additional chapter!
ThePinkMartini: I am kinda torn too! Ahahahahaha! ;p
LeeRaRa: Yeah, a love triangle seems appropriate to add conflict to the story. Heehee. Let's see who wins. ;P Right now, Boshin is in the lead.
Disclaimer: FY and YGO are not mine.
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A Heart that Trusts
By Slavedriver2008
Seto moved away from the girl and she followed his mouth, hands leaning on his chest. No, it was not Yui. She was just another copy. How many girls bore Yui's face in this world? He stilled as the girl moved her lips on his. It would be better if he goes with the flow. He was still weak and unaware of their location. If he was indeed in another country, then he was thousands of miles away from the real Yui. How did he end up in the book to begin with?
The girl slowly pushed him to the bed and crawled on top of him, straddling his waist as he lied on his back. She was heaving heavily from the kiss and Seto does not know how to stop her from moving further. The robe fell slightly from her shoulders and Seto realized she was naked underneath. What a perfect time to be weak, he thought. If she continued, he will be raped.
"Yui…" he called just as she planted kisses on his neck. "I had no idea you are…experienced in these things…" he noted. The girl moved away and giggled, covering her mouth. If the real Yui reacted this way, he would have killed himself by now. "But I am too weak to respond," he told her, not wanting to give her the idea that he knew she was a copycat.
"I can always do the servicing…Kaiba-kun…" she smiled naughtily. "I am quite good at this."
"But at least give me time to sleep," Seto asked, moving his hand up her legs and underneath the robe, earning a heavy sigh from the girl. "I perform better when I'm well." The girl laughed lightly and planted a kiss on his mouth.
"I always knew you're a natural playboy." Yui stood up and walked toward the door. "Sleep well, then. Tonight you're mine." She closed the door behind her and Seto made a face. He hastily stood up from the bed and a card fell from his robe. He slowly picked it up and turned it over. The Blue Eyes White Dragon.
Seto moved his hands around his body and realized his deck was gone. She probably took it and accidentally left one card. At least his favorite card was around. It somehow made him think that luck was still on his side. He stood up and pulled the door open. It didn't bulge, locked from the outside. He moved toward the window and it produced a creaking sound as it opened very slowly. He looked out and he cursed when realized he was more than 20 feet from the ground. Escape was unthinkable but he has to find a way.
The young man from another world looked around the room for a way to escape but found none. The window was the only option but to survive the fall, he should either know how to fly or to have very strong legs. Time was running out. An hour or so would make the girl reappear again and he does not like the thought of being pushed to the bed.
Yugi swallowed hard as he read the passages on the book. He couldn't believe a boy like Kaiba knew how to well… tease a girl. He was cold as steel—but he was smart, too smart to get his way. He'll probably get out of the place if he thought hard enough. Yugi remembered the communication chip and he put it on.
"Kaiba… do you hear me?" Yugi asked and the machine buzzed. Kaiba still wore the earring but he was having a hard time contacting him. Yugi was losing hope that he can talk to the older boy when the machine buzzed.
"Yugi…?" Kaiba's voice came out chapped but it was better than nothing.
"You finally came through." Yugi was relieved. The events were getting weirder and weirder but he would be damned if he leave Kaiba and the two girls alone.
"How's Yui?" Kaiba asked and Yugi's brow creased. Now, Kaiba was acting strange. Since when did he start to care for someone? A thought fleeted in the boy's head but he pushed it away. No, it was probably a top of mind thing. Kaiba was in the same world Yui and Miaka got sucked in—It was automatic to look for them.
"Nakago attacked her previously. Attempted to kill her, actually. Boshin saved her." Kaiba made a sound at the mention of the name. "What do you plan to do? You're in the enemy's camp, ne."
"Is she well?" Silence filled them again. What was he supposed to tell him? Kaiba was becoming a different person and Yugi did not know if it was a good sign.
"The book said they…ahm…kissed," Yugi told the older boy hesitantly. Silence came from the other side and Yugi panicked. "It didn't say that Yui wanted to be kissed—"
"What happened afterwards?" Seto asked, jaws clenched.
"Well, it shifted to your side of the story. I'm sorry I have to read your… well… you know." Silence filled them again. Kaiba was probably thinking of what happened. It was unlike him to flirt.
"Yugi. Do not tell anyone about this. Do you hear me?" he said sternly and Yugi nodded.
"Hai! I won't. But Kaiba, save Yui and Miaka," he asked the older boy.
"I do not need to be told twice. Once you know where they are, send word."
"Hai. How are you going to get out of that place?" Yugi asked and Kaiba didn't answer. A surprised sound came from the other end and Kaiba panicked. The blank page immediately started to draw an image of Kaiba looking down on a bowl of water. A mark formed on his forehead. Shin. "What's wrong? Kaiba?" Kaiba didn't respond immediately and Yugi wanted to panic. What was written on his forehead?
"I understand now why I'm here." Kaiba told him. "I am… Nakago…"
Everything became clear once the young man saw his reflection on the water. It was the mark that sealed his destiny, his power. Without another word, the man walked toward the window and jumped. The air around him shifted and instead of falling hard, he landed in a swift movement on the ground below. A guard saw his mark and gasped, immediately kneeling to show respect for him. For the man with the blue eyes had returned.
Get me a horse, he told the soldier. In less than a minute, he was running away from the palace, whipping his horse to gallop at full speed. The mark on his forehead shone brightly and people moved out of his way. The mark was all too familiar; and they knew better than to cross the man who bore it. Even the guards at the gates made way for him. And the bearer of the cursed mark left the capital with one goal: To find his priestess.
In Konan, the commotion caused by the shogun's visit has pacified but emotions were stirred by the incident. The young Priestess of Seiryuu still could not believe that the shogun breached his loyalty for her. But another thing intrigued her to no end. The Prince had been especially caring, always visiting her room and making sure she was safe. The attention caused gossips within the palace, earning raised eyebrows from the ladies in the harem. She was Seiryuu no miko. And she does not belong to Konan.
"I can't believe he kissed you, Yui." Miaka giggled beside the girl. They were sitting on the threshold across Yui's room, eating bun and tea while watching the cherry blossoms. Her wounds were healing but Nakago's brief visit was still fresh in her thoughts.
"I can't believe I kissed him back." Yui frowned and Miaka smiled wider. "Now he'll probably think I'm interested in him—"
"You mean you don't find Boshin interesting?" Miaka eyed her bestfriend with disbelief and Yui frowned. "Everyone's running after him, you know. It's not just because he's royalty but because he's handsome. I think he's even more handsome than Hotohori."
"But that's the thing—he's royalty. I didn't come here to look for a boyfriend, Miaka." She drank her tea and sighed. "I wish we could get a lead why we're here…" she said softly, changing the topic. Yui briefly wondered if any of her seishis were alive. Maybe they were even in her world. An image flashed in her head. Seto Kaiba. She made a face and finished her tea, letting the bitter taste wash away the thoughts of the boy in her head. It was weird thinking of three boys all at the same time.
"You're blushing, Yui. Who's on your mind: Nakago or Boshin?" Miaka teased and Yui blushed more. "I'd choose Boshin if I were you. Nakago's too dangerous."
"They both belong to this world, Miaka. We belong in ours. It would be better if I choose none," Yui clarified. If the Crowned Prince of Japan asked for her hand in marriage, she would probably say yes. But Boshin was different. He was not of her world. They'll never be in the same boat.
"Do you have someone in mind who belongs to our world, then?" Miaka asked. "I'm not sure why you keep on putting your emotions aside, Yui. Wherever you are, if you love someone, time, space, all those life issues don't matter."
"I want a relationship I can keep, Miaka. I want someone I can hold, in any world," Yui told her friend in a sad voice. Everything was overwhelming, too overwhelming for her. "How are you and Tamahome?" she asked and Miaka flushed. "The servants said you were not in your room last night…"
"Let's just say we're catching up on lost time, that's all." Miaka covered her face and Yui laughed loud. "I'm very happy to see him again. It's been a year for me but probably more than a decade for him and it's amazing that we still feel the same way."
Yui didn't respond but was slightly envious of her friend. Miaka found love and love found her at the right time. It might not be the right place but it was perfect, nonetheless. Maybe she could indeed love someone from this world? A smile graced her lips. She'll just cross the bridge when she reaches it. For now, she'll solve whatever problem they had to do in this world. She'll save Nakago too, she thought. The time seemed ripe for such acts of courage. She won't let his soul be damned in this lifetime.
"Hey, ready to leave fer that hag?" Tasuki's gruff voice ruined the quiet mood and the two girls turned.
"Tasuki!" Miaka called, running toward the bandit. "What are you doing here?" Yui stood up and smiled at him. Miaka flung herself to the redhead and they hugged for awhile.
"Chichiri said yer going to Taiitsukun's mountain. This bandit's joining ya." Tasuki gave Yui a thumb's up sign and Yui nodded. "We should go now. I wanna be out of Konan before night." The two girls nodded and they followed the bandit. They were to journey Taiitsukun's mountain today. Chichiri and Tamahome were of course joining them—and Tasuki.
The fanged bandit, now obviously older than the last time, smiled uneasily at her and Yui was slightly uncomfortable traveling with the Suzaku seishis. They walked toward the further back of the palace, willing to leave without causing any commotion. A stable boy with long brown hair was already waiting for them, brushing the horse. Tamahome was talking to the boy. He turned toward them and Yui's breath caught. She'd recognize that handsome face anywhere.
"Boshin-sama…" she said, cheeks flaming from seeing the future Emperor wearing simple Chinese clothes. It still suited him, he still looked dashing. He smiled at her.
"Hey! Why are yeh comin' with us?!" Tasuki
"The Empress allowed me. Well, of course, Chichiri-san agreed to take over while I'm gone," he said, smiling. He walked toward Yui and smiled wider, cheeks pink. "Will you ride with me, Yui-san?" Yui slowly nodded, still looking down.
"Eh?" Tasuki frowned, noticing the two. He turned toward the other warrior and the former priestess. They both shook their shoulders. "Did I miss anythin'?" Miaka and Tamahome nodded at the same time and the warrior rode his horse and pulled the priestess into his arms. Tasuki frowned at the couple. "Hey, do we really need to ride?"
"Of course, Tasuki. Now, come on and let's get out of here," Tamahome said in a voice that tried to hide his laughter. The bandit didn't know how to ride a horse and he knew that in all those years, he still didn't know how to do it.
"We should go now." The three turned and found the future Emperor and the blonde girl on the horse, both slightly pink. "I was told that we need to journey for three days to reach the mountain. I'm afraid I need to be back soon for my coronation. And to choose a wife," he whispered the last line out and Yui flushed.
"Yeah, yeah. Let's hurry up now," Tasuki said, trying to gain control of his horse. The animal bolted out of the palace and the others were forced to run after the bandit. "YAAAAHHHH HELPPPP!"
The group left the capital to seek an audience with the Creator. They only have a few days to reach the sacred mountain and time was not in their favor. The Crowned Prince was happy ride with the priestess of Seiryuu while the warrior Tamahome was ecstatic to have the love of his life back. They crossed the border by twilight and camped at the low part of the mountain for the night. As the priestess of Suzaku bathe in the nearby lake, the priestess of Seiryuu was watching the stars, thinking of her former warrior.
"Nakago…" Yui called in the night, watching his constellation blink repeatedly. "Where are you…?" she whispered in the cold wind, hoping it would reach him. All thoughts of Seto Kaiba left her thoughts and only one man filled her head. Miaka was right, once she opened herself to this world, everything becomes real. She was beginning to feel that the she belonged here—like Miaka. The thought was scary; she loved Tokyo, she loved her world. But then, could she forget about it for awhile?
The sound of footsteps emanated from her right and she turned to find the Prince walking towards her, smiling. He demands attention even in the meager clothes he wore and she realized, as she watched his long brown hair flow tediously with the wind, that he was indeed a man any woman would want beside them. Could she want him as well? Was she allowed to want him?
"Yui-sama, can I watch the stars with you?" Boshin asked and Yui nodded, slightly blushing at the mere presence of the Prince. The young man sat beside her and leaned back, looking up at the thousand glimmering stars. "It is a good night to be beside a beautiful woman."
"The ladies in the harem would not like that," Yui quipped and he turned to her with the softest expression Yui could imagine. She pulled her knees closer and instead of meeting his gaze, looked down at the cold grass.
"The ladies in the harem does not make me want to sit down and watch the stars," he noted, making Yui flush more. "It is only Yui-sama who can make me appreciate the littlest things."
"Boshin-sama should not forget that I am the Seiryuu no miko," she said gloomily. "It would be disastrous for Konan if he fancies an infamous girl…" Yui smiled sadly and extended her legs, still looking down. "Please stop treating me this way. I am becoming more and more guilty…"
"When I first heard of Yui-sama in the legends, I loathed her for bringing war to Konan," the Prince stated. "I grew up without a father and in a country that was poor from the war. My mother cried countless times for his death, was forced to rule with steel just to assert my position. She never taught me to hate Kutou and the priestess but I could not help but feel…anger. The Seiryuu no miko has taken a peaceful and happy life from me. She has taken away my childhood."
Tears stained Yui cheeks and she looked away from the Prince. He leaned down to look at her intently and she turned away, ashamed. "I'm sorry—" The Prince cupped her face and wiped the tears on her cheeks.
"When I saw Yui-sama, I saw a woman who wanted to move on from the scars of the past, a woman who wanted to live happily, who realized her mistakes and who is trying to live a better life. I want to be like Yui-sama, I want to throw away the pain and live for today. I want to protect her… I want to keep her in my heart…" Boshin smiled as Yui sobbed. He slowly pulled her into his arms and she leaned on his chest, hearing the beats of his heart.
"Thank you for taking care of me…"
"Yui…" Her heart palpitated when he dropped the formality. She looked up and he smiled warmly. "When your heart has healed completely, would you open it and let me in?"
"Boshin…" She cupped his face and he leaned down to capture her lips for a kiss. She turned away, avoiding his lips. "Please don't... I cannot commit myself to anyone at the moment." She moved away and looked intently at his warm hazel eyes. Hurt was evident in his irises and a part of her wanted to take back what she said.
"I am sorry for being too forward, Yui-sama… If you don't want me—"
"It's not that!" she told him and she flushed after she realized she said it out too loud. "Boshin is a likeable person but Yui is not…" she let her words trail. "I am proud that you're giving me your attention. But please give me time to evaluate what I feel. I like being with you but I'm not sure if my feelings…"
Boshin smiled softly, pushing some stray hair behind her ear. "Are you torn because of the shogun?"
"He is a part of me. He might not remember but… Until I find out, can you give me space? I cannot offer you anything but my trust… And you deserve more than that…" Yui looked down, a little guilty.
"Boshin doesn't mind waiting…" he said softly and Yui looked up to find him smiling, this time it reached his eyes. "I'm happy that Yui likes being with me. And that she trusts me. That is more than I can ask for…"
A smile graced Yui's lips and she leaned down on his chest. The Prince wrapped an arm around her shoulder, pulling her closer. "Thank you for understanding." Yui closed her eyes and reveled in the warmth of his body. If she can fall in love, she wished to fall in love with him. Maybe when everything was over she could. She opened her eyes and smiled. She never knew what was on his mind at that time but she knew he understood.
In the quiet of the night, they continued to watch the stars and the heavens quietly, oblivious to the world.
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A/N: I changed the last part. Ahahahaha, was never comfortable with the initial idea. Well, let's see. The reason Soi kept on attacking Kaiba is because he needs to be spiritually weak to do the transferring ritual. It's a made up ritual to give Nakago back the mark. Haha. Hope I didn't give too much information away. Yui and Boshin seemed to be getting cozy. No worries though, Seto will arrive in the next chapter!
