She knew he wasn't there anymore. She had sensed it. It was curiosity that brought her here. To read the letter he left behind.

Mokuba's room changed a lot. Rin was never, not even in the past life, in it. But she assumed death metal posters that covered the walls were not there three and a half years ago. Black sheets. Black curtain. Drawers full of heavy jewelry that he left behind. The room still had a scent of Mokuba's skin, though he has left an hour ago.

Mokuba, the forsaken child. If there was ever one who Rin considered to understand the feeling of being cast out of Atem's gang, it was surely Mokuba. She handled their rejection on her own, with rebirth to Rin, the cursed queen.

Mokuba, however, was another story. It must have hurt really bad when Atem's gang and his own brother didn't spare a thought that the whole situation that occurred years ago had any effect on Mokuba. He's a kid, they thought, he barely knows what's going on and he'll get over it. He doesn't understand the complicated feelings about this.

But he more than understood. And he kept it inside, let it grow … Did Kaiba never wonder why Mokuba turned out to be a troubled teenager? He didn't; he comforted himself it was just a phase. And more than anyone, Mokuba knew how it felt to be forsaken by people who claim to be friends.

Rin's thin long fingers slowly gripped the white letter on the table. Licking her lips, she read the words, written, surprisingly, by a feather and black ink. The boy clearly has a sense of being dramatic … unlike his brother.

Seto.

Would you be so kind and read this letter out loud to Atem and the others for me?

First off, I am terribly sorry over the loss of Anzu and Honda. I liked them a lot. But I can't lie and say I didn't expect that. Well, not that literally, but something similar. Ever since Amaya had vanished three and a half years ago, I had a terrible feeling. And I was sad. So sad. I liked Amy and Aya, and after she was lost …

I couldn't just move on like the rest of you. To you she was gone, swallowed by darkness, to me, she needed to be rescued, shown that no matter who or what you become, a choice of light and darkness is yours. It's not fangs that make you who you are; it's your actions. I understood that. I tried to tell it to Aya, who at the time, was the only one who didn't tell me my way of thinking is stupid. But she was too grief-stricken for my words to get through to her.

And then I knew, if I don't act quickly, Aya too will lost her way. But no one listened. Everyone hated them for no apparent reason. Their hearts weren't lost, only their sight of the dawn.

Aya left and I spend three years wondering what would happen if I'd have been more persistent. To force you all to see that this is our fault too, what happened to fight for the ones you care about?

Can we sit and blame our lost friends for what they became, when we were the ones who pushed them there in the first place?

There was one who listened to me. One who believed me. And she's with me now. Yes, Seto, I'm running away. To save my life? Perhaps. I have no illusions; Rin is capable to find me even if I hide at the bottom of the ocean. And when she comes, I'll be ready. I am no match for her and I will die. That's not why I'm running away. I'm going with Rebecca on a long journey. I'm not sure if I'll ever come back. I cannot stay here anymore. I need to find myself and learn how to forgive myself for not taking a stand for two friends, who were at that point to weak to stand up for themselves.

If by any chance or miracle we are both still alive and I come back in Domino, please welcome me with open arms.

If I return and you are dead, I'll take my life. I am not capable of living without you or mourning for you for the rest of my life; my heart would sooner or later explode from sadness.

Do me favour, Seto. For once in your life, drop your defenses and be honest with your emotions. There is a person who you once tried to protect by your defenses and it only cut her so deeply, she bleeds to this day, though she won't admit it. Your protective plans always backfire, Seto. Stop hurting people you STILL care about and yourself.

Farewell.

Mokuba.

Rin blinked her eyes and put letter back on the table. She could smell Mokuba and Rebecca. They were only at the Domino shore, waiting for a ship that will come in ten minutes and take them to Europe.

Rin turned. Her black hair with curls at the tips made a spiral. In five seconds, Mokuba and Rebecca's dead bodies could be staining the Domino sea. But not today … if ever. Rin opened the window and landed on the ground. Without a last look at Kaiba mansion behind her, she started walking away. Yes, she thought, Mokuba knows. He understands. Licking her lips again, she stopped. Her dark red eye, the one that was not covered by rich black hair, scanned the grinning girl before her. Poison Pink had a huge smile on her face. And no blood anywhere. Good girl, thought Rin, always does her job clean.

»Rin-sama, Otogi Ryuji has been taken care of. Can't say we didn't have any fun before I poisoned his drink, after all, he was really cute!«

Rin nodded. She didn't care if Poison Pink fucked the shit out of Otogi, as long as he's dead now. Quite a nice way to die, for him at least. Though she ordered the death to be painful … oh well, she won't make a fuss over Otogi.

»Did you take care of Kaiba?« happily asked Poison Pink, as Rin walked pass her and the pinkish girl hugged her arm.

»No. I want to save Kaiba for one of my last victims.«

»And younger Kaiba?«

»Let's go back to Boss mansion. I have to speak with Perky Blue and Sickly Green.«

»Yes, Rin-sama!«

On the other side of the Domino, Mokuba and Rebecca have just boarded the ship. His thoughts are black, full of death and suffering, while she tries her best to be a light for him. A light that will guide his heat to peace.

Unknown to Mokuba, who is now sitting in a chair, looking sadly at the city, and Rebecca, who is pretending to be reading a book, but is sending him worried glances every minute, death will never come to claim them. They will travel around Italy, France, Germany, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Canada. In ten years' time, they will get married. They will have two children. A son, who they will name Seto, and two years later a daughter, who they will name Aya. They will only once see Rin. She will nod in acknowledgment, and then disappear. Mokuba and Rebecca will have a happy life and they will never return to Domino.

But they don't know that now, as the ship is sailing away and they're holding hands sadly, giving one last long look at the city they will never see again.

*M & R*

Bakura lazily opened the door, but before he could utter a word, Atem barged pass him, saying he's sorry to disturb but they must talk. Bakura was getting so angry, his fangs seem to have grown bigger as he watched Jounouchi, Mai, Kaiba and Yuugi walking in behind Atem without his permission. Slamming the door he turned and growled: »This is MY house, Pharaoh, you have no right to come here unannounced! Rather, you have no reason to be here at all!«

»You're wrong,« spoke loudly Atem, feeling a little hurt Bakura had called him a pharaoh, instead of using his name … like he used to. »Another one … has been murdered …« his voice broke and trailed off. Bakura clenched hands in fists but showed no sorrow.

»O-Otogi …« whispered Jounouchi. The sudden disturbance of otherwise quiet night lured Yami Bakura, Yami Malik and Malik out of their rooms. The usual fight between them surfaced and went on for about an hour, before Kaiba finally yelled for silence, to read Mokuba's letter. He read everything except the last part. He couldn't bring himself to read Mokuba's wish for him to 'be honest with his emotions'.

Mai swallowed hard and slided down on the couch, staring in the distance. »I've heard something similar to Mokuba's letter before …« she whispered sadly, remembering Anzu's speech. Atem turned and looked at her sharply. »It's doesn't matter! It's Ayaka- I mean, Morana's job to kill the filth, and so far she has done nothing-«

»Nothing great heroic pharaoh would find worthy?« spoke quiet, sugary voice behind their backs. Mai looked up. The others turned.

There, balancing elegantly on the plasma TV, was Rin. Her shiny black leather strapped boots made no sound as she walked on the TV like a cat. Her fishnet stockings and gloves were black and elegant. Dark red corset reflected the light in the living room. Except Atem, the Yami's, Bakura, Malik and Kaiba, everyone else gasped at the sight of Rin's dark red eye. Behind her was a wide window. Full moon was directly over Rin; making her seem like an eerie dream.

»Is it not tiring for Morana to keep up with your- and your-« she looked at Kaiba for a second, »bitching and moaning about how unwanted and how useless she is? I would think so,« she concluded quietly, raising an eyebrow and smiling creepily. She made a few silent steps on the plasma before she continued.

»You two would go much further in life if you'd get rid of your ego. Morana has kept humanity safe for three years, while you two … were going in school and made a little money? Morana gave you a warning while you … chose not to listen? Morana wanted to help you while you … yelled and send her away? It seems to me you two are really useless, while she does all the work.«

Her eyes met Bakura's. She stopped. It was not the first time she looked at him since returning to Domino, but it was the first time she had actually see him. He looked like his Yami. His eyes … were the same as Yami Bakura's. His fangs were clearly visible. Something deep, deep, deep inside of her stirred. It was the first time she had faced him … since she turned him into a vampire.

Seconds of silence passed. It seemed Rin wanted to say something to Bakura. Then she blinked turned her gaze to Atem and continued with her poisonous sugary voice, while balancing herself on TV again.

»You two think your egos are going to shield you … from me?« she quietly sing the last word. Atem swallowed but said nothing. Kaiba didn't meet Rin's eyes and he didn't comment, which was unusual. He was just staring in Mokuba's letter.

Rin lifted her gaze and looked at Jounouchi. He stared back at her, broken, full of hatred.

»Jounouchi … why do you hate me? Weren't we once such good friends?« she said in mocking voice. Hot tears came down his face. Mai let out a whimper, but she didn't look at her.

»What a lovely night it has been. It's so sad, but I must go now. But don't worry, we'll see each other soon enough.«

In blink of an eye, Rin was gone. Heavy silence followed. Then Bakura snapped. »What the hell are you waiting for? Didn't I say to get out of my house? Go away! Go away!«

»Bakura no, we have to-«

»We don't have to do anything, because we don't exist. Have you understood nothing we told you the other day? We're not in alliance!« yelled Yami Bakura at Atem, furious.

Suddenly Kaiba turned so quickly, his long coat made a swish noise.

»I … have to … have things to do,« he said in grim voice. Only Jounouchi knew where Kaiba was going. He followed him silently. As they walked through the door, closing it, and with it screams of still fighting Yami Bakura (who was joined by Yami Malik, Malik and Bakura) and Atem, the blonde he stated matter-of-factly: »You're going to see Morana.«

Kaiba stopped and turned around, his bangs covered his eyes. »Are you going to stop me?« he whispered. Jounouchi shook his head. »I want to go with you.«

Kaiba nodded. For a moment, Jounouchi thought he saw a glimpse of Seto's eyes. They seemed full of tears.

Meanwhile, in Domino's tower, Scott was laughing while Morana was silent. They stared at a big, dark chocolate cake. It was waiting for them on the table when they came back. On top of it, in dark red decoration was written:

Don't worry, my darling Mora, I'll kill you last.

There was a red heart drawn by those words, together with Rin's signature. As Scott's laugh filled her ears, Morana wondered whose blood was that red decoration on the cake.