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Chapter Eight

Kaiba walked quickly up the stairs with the doctor close behind him. He nodded to Roland before disappearing into Mokuba's bedroom. "I'm sorry about this but right now Jounouchi is sleeping, and I don't trust very easily."

Doctor Tsuzuki nodded. "I was informed that you had an incident with another doctor, but refused the details. I like to form my own opinion. Do you want to tell me some information now or let me figure it out?"

Kaiba thought for a moment. "One question before I give you that answer. Do you object to me being in the same room as both of you?"

"Does he feel more comfortable with you around?" Kaiba nodded. "Unless he shows that he's looking for you for the answers then I don't mind you stay in the background."

Kaiba frown. "Let me tell you what is going on because he's probably going to look to me a lot. Jounouchi was kidnapped, or that's what I believe. Some people may think otherwise. He was held captive for two years, and they treated him like a dog. He only responds to certain dog commands and doesn't talk or do anything unless I tell him to. He sees me as his master now. They tortured and raped him the whole time. Doctor Shima refused to let me stay in the room, and we had an argument with harsh tones. That seemed to anger Jounouchi, and he lashed out at her, biting her hand but not breaking skin. She wanted to lock him away and have someone watching his movements telling him what he should and should not be doing. That would be like the past two years except he won't be physically abused."

Doctor Tsuzuki held up his hand. "Let me figure the rest out." The older man sighed. "I've had several patients transferred to me from Doctor Shima's office. I won't speculate more than that, but I will tell you that sometimes she judges quickly."

A quiet knock at the door stopped Kaiba from saying anything more. He turned and opened the door. "Mokuba informed me that Jounouchi woke. He said that he was having a nightmare."

"Thank you." Kaiba turned towards the grey haired doctor. "Right this way." Kaiba walked down the hallway and opened his door. He saw Jounouchi lying with his head in Mokuba's lap. He body still shook from the obvious nightmare. "Mokuba, please go downstairs to the living room." Mokuba ran his fingers through Jounouchi's hair and moved slowly out from under him.

Jounouchi glanced up at Kaiba and moved to sit back against the headrest. He stared at the new person who continued to stand by the door while Kaiba walked over to the blond. The CEO sat down next to Jounouchi and wrapped his arms around him. The blond shook in his arms, causing Kaiba to rethink his decision about letting the doctor examine him. He made sure Jounouchi was watching him before he started to speak. He pointed to Doctor Tsuzuki. "Doctor, wants to speak to you," he said pointing to the blond. Jounouchi nodded. "I want you to speak to Doctor," he said slowly. When the blond nodded, Kaiba left his side and sat down on the chair on the opposite side of the room.

The doctor smiled at Jounouchi and sat on the edge of the bed, making sure not to touch him. "Hello, Jounouchi. How are you feeling?" The blond tilted his head and pulled his legs against his chest. He sat in a position where he could see both Kaiba and the doctor without moving his head. The doctor tried a different approach when the blond didn't answer. "Can you understand me?"

"A little," Jounouchi finally answered.

"Do you know where you are?"

"With Master."

"Who is Master?" The blond pointed to Kaiba. The doctor shook his head. "No. That is Kaiba."

"Not Master?"

"No."

"Then who?"

The doctor pointed to him. "You are your master." The blond shook his head and pulled on his hair. The doctor placed his hand on Jounouchi's hands. "You are free."

"Free? No master?"

"No master."

Jounouchi smiled brightly but changed his face to something more serious. "Lie."

"No. It's the truth. Has he hurt you?" Jounouchi shook his head. "Told you not to do something." Again Jounouchi shook his head. "What does he do when you do something wrong?"

Jounouchi smiled softly and placed his hand on his cheek. "Says 'good boy.'"

"Do you feel safe?" When Jounouchi continued to stare at him, the doctor tried a different word. "Protected?" Jounouchi nodded rapidly and smiled at Kaiba. "What if I take you from him?" Jounouchi's eyes filled with fear. The doctor got up and moved over towards Kaiba and looked him right in the eye trying to silently tell him he was testing Jounouchi. He grabbed Kaiba's arm. "What if I hurt him," he said cruelly.

Jounouchi got on his knees and growled. "No hurt Master."

"He is not Master."

"No hurt him!" Jounouchi shouted, watching the doctor move his hand closer to Kaiba.

The doctor released his arm and moved away from Kaiba, walking back towards Jounouchi. "I won't hurt him." The blond sat back on his knees and stared at the doctor, ignoring the pain coming from his ankles. Jounouchi snorted like a dog and moved back to sit against the pillows. "I am going to help you."

"Lie."

The doctor smiled. "Promise."

"Help him."

"Why?" Jounouchi frowned and used his finger to trace the path of a tear. "Crying? Has he been crying?" Jounouchi nodded as the doctor looked back at Kaiba. The CEO turned his gaze away from them. "He cares for you."

"Cares?"

"Loves you." Jounouchi averted his eyes and placed his hands on his lap. Kaiba was about to object but the doctor continued. "He's your friend. You can trust him."

"He said that."

Doctor Tsuzuki smiled and stood up. "I would like to speak with you again. Will you let me speak to you again?" Jounouchi turned his eyes back towards Kaiba first and then over to the doctor. He had a confused expression on his face before he nodded. "Thank you, Jounouchi." The doctor got up and nodded to Kaiba before walking out the door.

Kaiba smiled at Jounouchi. "I'll be standing right outside." After Jounouchi nodded, Kaiba shut the door behind him and looked at the doctor. "Well?"

"I think he understands most of what we're saying, but he pretends not to know. There were some times that I used complicated words, but he understood. I don't think he's dangerous, but I would recommend him being institutionalized to help with his healing, but I know you are against that. By keeping him here, you run the risk of him clingy to you. It's difficult enough separating him from you right now. If you want me to, I'll come twice a week to talk to him, but that's only if you approve."

"I don't see any problem with it right now, but I warn you. I will not have him locked away in a hospital with people controlling him and other patients scaring him that could prevent him from healing. With him staying here, he can be seen personally and won't be afraid of other people."

"I agree. He doesn't have enough mental damage to warrant him a stay at the hospital. He's not a danger to society nor will his healing be prevented by staying here. Well, since I'm going to be his doctor here's the first thing that needs to happen. Talk to him like normal. Try to use as little dog commands as possible. I'll be back in a couple days. Oh, and if there is anything you need to talk about, I'll listen to you." The doctor gave him a firm look, making sure the CEO knew that if he was having trouble mentally with the situation that he was more than welcome to talk to him about it.

Kaiba ignored that for now. He didn't want to seem weak in front of the new person and couldn't believe that Jounouchi told him that he cried. "Thank you, Doctor. Let me lead you downstairs where Taka can take your information down and schedule you in." The doctor nodded and followed Kaiba quickly down the stairs. The CEO didn't like leaving Jounouchi's door, but he too had to start breaking away from the blond. He didn't want to seem like he was clinging to Jounouchi for his forgiveness. As Kaiba stepped into the foyer, Doctor Hiroshi moved out of the living room. He shook hands with the other doctor before Taka guided him towards Kaiba's study.

The CEO sighed and glanced up at the doctor he knew since he was adopted. "Are you okay," the doctor asked quickly.

"Fine," he answered, placing his usual emotionless face on. "Doctor Tsuzuki believes Jounouchi is not dangerous. He also believes that Jounouchi may understand what we are saying, and just pretending he only understands certain words. Are you here to check up on him?"

"Actually I was here to make sure you weren't going on a rampage against the press and Doctor Shima. Just so you know, the reporters are giving her a hard time. Maybe that would help you feel better about that situation. Is he showing any signs of pain? Are you using the creams?"

"He's not showing pain, but I gave him a pain reliever after he ate this morning. I put the ointment on his back, but after washing him they didn't seem irritated. The cream for his rectum is much harder to do. How much longer do I have to do that?"

The doctor frowned. "A few more days perhaps. I can examine him tomorrow and let you know a more defiant date unless you want me to do it today."

Kaiba shook his head. "I think his friends deserve a chance to see him. They are patiently waiting. Something I'm grateful for. Then I want him to eat again. I don't like seeing him that thin."

Doctor Hiroshi smiled. "They understand the pressure you're under. They won't push you. I've talked to them for a little bit." The doctor glanced at his watch. "Well, you have my number if you need anything. I think I should be getting back to the hospital." The doctor handed him the papers he printed. "Try to get some sleep, Kaiba-sama."

"Thank you, Doctor." Kaiba opened the door for the doctor and shut it slowly, letting his guard drop for a few moments. He was exhausted from the constant strain of making sure the blond wasn't overwhelmed. He moved into the living room and looked at the people still quietly sitting there. He nodded to Mokuba who frowned at him. He knew his younger brother was starting to worry, but he wasn't at his limit yet. "I think we can do two people at a time. He was okay having the new doctor come near him. Who wants to be first?"

Atemu glanced over at Yugi. "I think Yugi and Honda should go first. Honda knew him the longest, and he protected Yugi the most. I still want to watch these broadcasts. I'll go up with Anzu later. Is that okay, everyone?"

"I'm fine with that," Anzu answered, moving over to the couch with the remote she received from Honda.

Kaiba moved out of the room and walked up the stairs. "A few things. He's scared most of the time, but don't raise your voice around him. He gets angry when someone tries to threaten at least me for the moment. He can't walk. They broke his ankles and never set them right. He doesn't usually talk unless I let him, but I think we might have gotten over that. He was trying to talk to the doctor. The doctor believes he understands more than he lets on, but still use small words and watch his face. If he doesn't understand something he tilts his head to the side and looks like a confused puppy. Got it?" Everyone nodded and Kaiba opened the door to his room.

Jounouchi still sat on the bed. He glanced out at the door and watched the three people entering the room. Kaiba moved over to the bed and sat next to him. "Are you okay?" The blond nodded, still keeping his eyes on the new people. "Do you recognize them?" Jounouchi turned his gaze over towards Kaiba. "It's okay. Remember what the doctor said. You're free. Say and do whatever you want."

Jounouchi licked his lips and glanced back at Yugi and Honda. "I can't remember," he whispered, clearly speaking each word.

"They are your friends." Kaiba nodded to the two and they sat down on the bed. "Honda has been your friend for many years and you met Yugi in high school. You play a card game called Duel Monsters together." Jounouchi tilted his head. "What part are you having trouble understanding?"

The blond sighed. "Card game?"

Yugi smiled and reached into the pouch he had hanging off his belt. He pulled out his deck and set it in front of him. "These are Duel Monsters." Jounouchi didn't move at first. Fear flashed in his eyes at having to reach down and take the cards himself. He wasn't sure if it was a test, but the man he considered his master said to do what he wanted. He took deep breath and reached for the first card. He flipped it over when no one said anything. He stared at the wolf that appeared to be howling at the moon. He tried to read the words, but it seemed to be jumbled. "Silver Fang," Yugi said, looking down at the card.

"Mutt," Jounouchi whispered.

"What did you say?" Kaiba was shocked that Jounouchi would say his pet name that he gave him. Did seeing the wolf remind him of that?

The blond seemed to ignore him as he rapidly flipped through the cards, looking for something. He pulled out the dark magician and placed it in his other hand. When all the cards were spread messily over his legs, Jounouchi stared up at Yugi. "What are you looking for?"

"Dragon."

"Red Eyes Black Dragon?" Honda asked.

Jounouchi's eyes widened, remembering a dragon almost like that from his dreams. He looked down at the cards again, expecting that dragon to mysteriously appear. Yugi glanced up at Kaiba before answering. "I'm sorry, Jounouchi, but I wasn't able to get your deck. It was the only one to have the Red Eyes Black Dragon. You father said he sold it."

Jounouchi shook his head. "Not black. White."

Kaiba immediately rose and walked over to the safe he had installed into the wall. He put the long sequence of numbers along with his eye scan and fingerprint. The safe opened and sitting in the middle of it was a deck of cards encased in a clear box. He opened it and pulled out one of the Blue Eyes White Dragon cards. The brunet walked over to the blond and handed it to him. Jounouchi's eyes widened as he stared down at the dragon he would always see in his dreams. Jounouchi looked up at Kaiba and held the card close to his heart. He smiled softly. "My dragon champion."

Confused on what that could mean, he stared up at Yugi and Honda. Yugi moved his cards off Jounouchi's lap and looked at him. "That card is Kaiba's Blue Eyes. Who is the dragon champion?"

Jounouchi tilted his head before glancing back down at the card. He softly smiled. "Man commanding the dragon." Kaiba was in shock by what Jounouchi was saying. He was sure that the blond was dreaming of him with the dragon, but he couldn't be certain. Atemu commanded his dragon a few times.

Honda moved closer to Jounouchi. "What did he look like?"

Jounouchi tried to concentrate on the image of the man he would always see in his dreams, but it remained clouded. Who was he waiting for in that place? The blond shook his head. "Don't remember." Jounouchi glanced back up at Yugi before looking at Kaiba.

The brunet was confused by the expression on Jounouchi's face. It was like he had a question but was afraid to ask it. "What is it?"

"A dream. He was taller." The blond pointed to Yugi.

Yugi smiled. "You remember my other half."

Kaiba moved towards the door. Everything inside of him was telling him that he was pushing Jounouchi too far with his memory, but he couldn't stop himself from wanting to see the old Jounouchi. The CEO opened the door and glanced at Roland. "Bring the others in including my brother. I don't want him to feel left out."

"Yes, sir." Roland moved from his position and walked down the stairs.

Kaiba walked into the other room where Jounouchi was originally staying in and carried in the chair that was by the desk. The room was going to get crowded, and he wanted to make sure everyone was sitting. He didn't want Jounouchi to feel intimated by everyone looming over him. He moved the chair away from his own desk and set it on the other side of Honda. He sat back down on the bed next to Jounouchi who slid slightly over to give him more room. "Thank you," he softly said. Once he was situated in the bed a quiet knock came at the door before it was opened.

Jounouchi looked up at the new comers and gripped Kaiba's arm. The CEO made no notion that it hurt or was uncomfortable. The blond finally relaxed, seeing Mokuba coming in behind the two new people. Jounouchi reached out for Mokuba, who smiled and sat on the other side of him. "Did you miss me?" Jounouchi nodded rapidly and used his other arm to cling to Mokuba.

Anzu sat on the chair directly beside Honda while Atemu moved the other chair to sit between Kaiba and Yugi. Kaiba looked at Jounouchi and pointed to Anzu. "That is your other friend Anzu and this is Atemu," he explained.

Jounouchi stared at Atemu for the longest time. It was like he was familiar with him, but not. The blond reached up and gripped his hair. His head hurt like someone was trying to claw their way out. Kaiba moved his hands up and placed them over the blond's. He was concerned that he did push Jounouchi too far. "Jounouchi?" he whispered, trying to get the other duelist's attention.

"F…" Jounouchi tried to say.

Kaiba moved away from Jounouchi and was about to usher everyone out, but Atemu placed a hand on his shoulder. "Cousin, wait." He turned towards Jounouchi. "What are you trying to say?" Atemu asked Jounouchi softly. The blond looked up at him. "Take your time. I know it is on the tip of your tongue."

Jounouchi closed his eyes and tried to focus on the word he wanted to say. The words that remained trapped inside. He hated feeling like that. He knew these people, but how? What was he forgetting? He shook his head. No, he couldn't do this. He had to stop. He knew he was going to be punished later for talking so much. But, everything about his new master screamed that he would never hurt him. His confused mind moved back to the taller of the twins. What was it about him that seemed so familiar? He gasped as the word suddenly struck him. "Pharaoh."

Atemu smiled and glanced at the shocked Kaiba before looking back at Jounouchi. "That's right."

Kaiba couldn't believe how much Jounouchi was remembering so quickly. First it was his pet name that he gave him. Then it was the Blue Eyes. Now it was Atemu being a pharaoh. Everything seemed to be moving too quickly for him. He was petrified that this would have negative affects on the blond. He was about to object to having everyone in the room, but the smile on Jounouchi's face stopped him. It was like he finally remembered something important.

Jounouchi pointed to all of his friends starting with Atemu. "Pharaoh. Magician. Commander. Fate. Kiddo." Jounouchi ended with Mokuba before turning towards Kaiba and smirked. "Moneybags."

Kaiba laughed, feeling all the pressure relaxing inside of him. Jounouchi was remembering his friends slowly even though it was not by name, and he remembered the nickname that he gave him. Jounouchi stared at the brunet, wondering what was causing him to laugh. What could he have possibly said to make the taller man laugh? Kaiba finally settled down and ran his finger along Jounouchi's cheek. "You used to call me that all the time." Still seeing the confused look on Jounouchi's face. Kaiba continued to explain. "You gave me that nickname. You always called Atemu pharaoh because he didn't know his name. Yugi's favorite card is the Dark Magician. Honda's favorite was Cyber Commander. Anzu's was the Magician of Fate. And, you always called Mokuba kiddo or kid." Kaiba knew that most of what he said Jounouchi may not understand, but it made him feel like he was talking to the real Jounouchi even if he was buried deep inside. It gave him hope that the Jounouchi he used to care for was still there.

Yugi glanced up at his dark half and smiled. He was relieved to see Kaiba laughing and finally relaxing. Atemu patted his shoulder, silently telling Yugi that everything was okay. It was a good sign that Jounouchi was remembering things, but Atemu knew they were still far from seeing the normal Jounouchi. Until then, the closer they came to seeing him, the more relaxed his cousin was. He was happy for both Kaiba and Jounouchi. Maybe they still had a chance at happiness together. At first he couldn't believe what Yugi said about Kaiba and Jounouchi liking each other, but as the day went on, he was able to see that clearly Kaiba had strong feelings for the blond. Atemu was content watching everyone interact with Jounouchi. He withdrew himself slightly, feeling the darkness creep inside of his mind. Finally seeing the damaged done not only to Jounouchi's mind but his body made Atemu's blood boil. He wanted to pass judgment on those men Kaiba captured along with a certain doctor that tried to pull Jounouchi away from them. Atemu sat in the chair, contemplating a few strategies that he had constructed, but in order to put some of them into action, he needed a certain brunet to give him the last piece of the puzzle. He needed to know where the men that Kaiba captured upon finding Mokuba and Jounouchi were being held. Atemu took one last look at Kaiba's smiling face and relaxed shoulders before coming to his decision. The punishment could wait a few days. He didn't want to interrupt the happiness all of his friends were finally enjoying.

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There you have it. I hope none of that seemed fast pace. I wanted just a small hint of Jounouchi coming back. The next chapter will be uploaded on Monday as long as there isn't any problems getting into my account. Thank you all for reading. Please review

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