Youngbountygirl: And here is where the real show begins. This is where we get to see the VPA and, OH BOY, you're going to love the cast we're putting as the main VPA leaders. Enjoy!
Aqua Girl 007: Anyways, here's the next chapter; I hope you guys enjoy it.
Yugi hung onto Joey as the wind blew against his spiky hair, noticing the others from the corner of his eyes. Joey and his pack stuck together in a group, along with their human partners. The same went for Marik's pack and Rebecca's pack. They all stuck together in different groups per pack, the Alpha being at the very front. Seto, Yami, and all of their allies were in their own group as a separate pack.
There was a wide valley where all the rampaging vampires were being questioned or destroyed. The ones held in custody were Dartz and his men: Raphael, Valon and Alistar. The four of them stood in fear of the VPA leaders. The leader held long white hair, a part covering his eye, wearing a red jacket suit. His two other men on the right were twins with long teal hair. One wore a pink jacket with a white collar and the other one wore a black jacket. One of the two henchmen on the leader's left was a man in a black jacket and his hair, on the very front, dyed blond and pointed straight up. Sunglasses were worn upon his face. The second henchman was a woman with long curly blond hair with a dark purple jacket over a white sleeveless midriff, a purple mini skirt, long boots, and fingerless gloves. They all held crimson red eyes.
The VPA leaders all stared at a certain direction, smelling and feeling the presence of four different groups, three of them not being of their kind. The VPA twins glared even deeper; they eyed the leader if they should attack, but the leader held his arm in front of them to prevent attack. The leader held a simple smile as the four groups arrived, three of the groups being a pack of wolves and the fourth one being of vampires. Only one vampire was among one group of werewolves, which brought interest in the VPA leader.
The three groups stopped and stood their ground, circling the VPA as the leader stepped forward, walking toward them with his henchmen following him. Yugi sat down; holding onto Joey's fur nervously as the leader slowly came forward toward the four groups. He then stopped and looked over toward the group of vampires.
"Well, isn't this a splendid surprise, Kaiba-boy?" the leader said before almost all the wolves seemed to be chuckling, including the human partners. Yugi had to cover his mouth to prevent himself from showing his snickering reaction. This couldn't be the VPA leader, could it?
"It is. It took some time for you to arrive. We've been trying to fight these bastards for months," Seto replied, slightly complaining.
"I am terribly sorry, Kaiba-boy! If we would've known it would get out-of-control, we would've arrived a long time ago."
"I bet," Yami muttered under his breath.
"I also take it half of these new faces were also part of Dartz's little team?"
"Were. We left, because they made us drink human blood. Yeh!" Rex said, making a gagging sound. Marik's wolf form seemed to snicker.
"And why'd the rest of you leave?" The leader asked.
"Blood causes sickness and I hate getting these icky germs in my digestive system," Miho replied.
"I think it's wrong to kill humans. I mean... I think the shape-shifting wolves are humans too," Shougo replied, eying at the wolves.
"Hm..." the leader responded, rubbing his chin before turning his head toward Dartz. "You never said this was of any concern toward the other wolves. Tell me, what are your complaints?"
"They killed our families. They are a threat to our clans and families. Why should they deserve to live? I'm disappointed that these traitors even side with the likes of them," Dartz replied plainly.
"Is this true?" Pegasus asked the vampire allies.
"They only kill vampires that harm their families or trespass into their territory They don't exactly trust us due to their history. I've read their minds and they're only meant to protect humans and their own families. They were also friendly enough to have us as their allies and even saved me at one point. They also cared for me when I was wounded. I personally don't see them as a threat as much as they're... overprotective," Yami clarified as the leader nodded, seeing the dressed wound on Yami's neck.
"So you can read minds like me?"
"It's not as limited as yours, with it being touch. I can hear them, depending on their range. The closer a person is, the louder their voices in their minds are. I can only know what they're thinking presently, while you can know their whole lives by touch."
"Interesting, Yami-boy. Would you mind tagging along with me? I think I might need your gift as my help."
Yami showed a serious look, and then he looked back at Seto, who nodded in response. He walked to the leader's side before him and the leader, with his henchmen, walked to the three general wolf packs, the Alpha of each pack at the very front. The leader kept his sincere smile, then changed his expression when he saw Yugi, who sat on Joey with a firm look.
"Who might this young man be? He looks exactly like you, yet I smell human flesh," the leader asked, turning his head to Yami.
"He's my brother, Yugi. He lives with the werewolves, so he's a part of them. The werewolves have human partners they use to help protect other humans and their families. One thing they protect them from, other than death, is transformation. If their human partners are bitten, it will cause a war," Yami warned the leader, who showed a smile in response.
"How convenient you would coincidentally have your brother join these wolves, who would make war if they obey our laws," the twin with the pink jacket said.
"Now, now, now, they are obviously under a different organization from us, protecting their kind. If their laws require no biting, we must respect that," the leader said in a cheery voice as the twins shot a glare at Yugi, who shot one back. "Anyways..." the leader turned and continued to walk, then shopped in front of the general packs of wolves, clasping his hands. "My name is Maxamillion Pegasus, leader of the VPA. These are my colleagues; my adopted sons Yako and Gekko Tenma on the right and Kemo and Mai on the left."
"What do you want from us?" Odion asked, riding on Ishizu's wolf form.
"I just want to know your intake on the case against Dartz of course," Pegasus replied in a chirpy voice. "Not to mention I'm very fascinated with your little group. It's just so fabulous!" He grinned widely before he squealed, which even Ishizu nor Odion could take seriously.
"Um... right... For many years, the werewolves have always been threatened by your kind. They have killed our families and destroyed towns in the past. Though, we have grown to be less fearful of them recently, even believing that the reason for their cravings might be a health hazard. That being said, we still stand to protect our loved ones, because they have taken ours. Mr. Kaiba's group has been our allies, since they do not drink human blood and want to protect their loved ones and humans, in general, as much as we do."
"I see. I'm curious to also know about you. I find it fascinating that one of you is a vampire as well."
"I was changed by one of Dartz's men. Originally, I was part of the pack before I became like this."
"Fair enough. Yami-boy, mind if I take your hand?" Pegasus asked as Yami nervously, looking back at Seto, who nodded with an emotionless tone. Yami pulled out his hand and Pegasus touched it, all thoughts processing in his mind. Pegasus smiled, and then he started to giggle as if he was a little girl, which made everyone stare at him. "How fascinating! Such a unique culture we have here! I also must congratulate you on you and Serenity. Such a romantic twist! A vampire and a werewolf in love and imprinted! It's like the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet!" Almost all the wolves chuckled in response, while all the human partners clasped their mouths to prevent any laughter. Is this guy really for real? Rebecca's pack were the ones making their wolf versions of laughter, which sounded like low gruffs. "And to think, werewolves and vampires, who have been against each other for thousands of years, are finally coming together. It's so fabulous!"
Yugi could already imagine what the other wolves were thinking, because he was thinking the same thing, 'I think I'm going to barf.' He even saw Yami was feeling both awkward and thinking along the same lines. He cleared his throat, trying to focus on real matters at hand.
"Yes... about Dartz?" Yami asked.
"Oh right!" Pegasus remembered, making Yami, and the rest, feel like performing a group facepalm. He turned to Dartz. "It seems that your reasoning for revenge does not excuse breaking our laws. It is true that they have been a threat, but not without us being a threat to them. If you had any problems toward them, you should have come to us. It's also obvious that they are starting to comply with our kind, becoming less of a threat."
"What should we do?" Mai asked.
"Terminate them," Pegasus replied as Mai looked over at Dartz and his men.
In one mere second, they began crying out in pain, falling face on the grassy ground as Kemo looked straight at the men and their cries suddenly disappeared and they stood on the ground paralyzed. Pegasus and his men slowly walked toward the men as Yako and Gekko took two of the men's heads and ripped them off their bodies, blood gushing all over the ground.
Yugi flinched at the sight, fear almost overwhelming him. If this is what would happen to a vampire, who broke the laws of the VPA, what is to say the same couldn't be done to Yami for sparing his own brother? What about Mokuba? Did Pegasus know about him too? Could the same be done for Seto as well? Yugi prayed and hoped none of his nightmares would come true.
"They have met their fate," Pegasus said plainly.
"What about the human boy, Yugi? While he is part of the group, there is no doubt that Yami has broken our law in transforming his offspring before Yugi became part of the pack," Gekko questioned.
"True, true. You've been a naughty boy, Yami," Pegasus said, facing Yami, who held the face of a man, who was being prepared for the gallows, waiting to face his ultimate death.
"Yugi is at a wait!" Seto called out, stepping forward as Pegasus turned to him. "It is also against the law to transform a human during immature age. They must wait until they've hit the proper adult age. Yami never had that chance, since he was bitten by rogue vampires."
"Is that so? How old is Yami-boy?"
"Sixteen," he replied.
"Ah, why didn't you tell me Yugi-boy was too young?" Pegasus asked happily as Yami's eyes widened in both confusion and shock.
"The violence you displayed did give him a scare and you never asked before. I also assumed you would've known after reading his mind."
"Ah my... too much information of the mind can be overwhelming. I suppose it is my fault for not paying attention. Oh dear me!"
"We understand, Pegasus."
"I must know what the future holds for Yugi-boy. Mind showing me a display?" Pegasus asked. Seto nodded, and then gave out his hand as Pegasus focused only on the vision from everything else in Seto's mind. He nodded with such a pleasant smile. "How extraordinary! A bit young for Yugi's age, but given the circumstances, I suppose I can let that one slide. He will make a very fine vampire."
Yami gave Seto a look, seeing the vision, that spelled 'what the hell?' Seto raised two eyebrows, telling Yami that this was a vision of a possible happening that could be avoided. Seto had practiced on using his fortunetelling powers to find out different futures of different events. Sometimes they could happen and sometimes they couldn't. It depended on his and other people's decisions. The vision Seto saw was a possibility, if Yugi was to ever change into a vampire at some point.
"I will be visiting very soon, Kaiba-boy! I wish you all the best!" Pegasus cried out before him and the leaders zoomed, vanishing from sight.
Yugi immediately hopped off of Joey and ran to Yami, embracing his brother tightly in his arms. Yami returned the hug, letting in all the emotions he couldn't hold back. Yugi was more than happy that his brother was safe and sound, never losing him at this point. There was nothing that could be put into words as Yugi held onto Yami as tightly as he could, never letting go.
"What the hell was that all about?" Marik asked. Tea and half of the girls turned their eyes away, since he was in his boxers.
"It was a slim chance, but worth it to save Yami's hide. There is an age limit to when and if the human changes. He or she has to be of an adult age. I'm guessing that's probably why Pegasus never questioned about Mokuba, though I'm sure he knows I'm trying to prevent a possible change," Seto explained, glaring at the ground. "I sorta knew he would know someday."
"Don't vampires grow like humans do?"
"They do, but there have been problems with vampire children, mostly when they throw a temper tantrum."
"Gotcha, future boy. So, you can alternate futures?"
"Depending on the percentage it happens."
"Nice," Marik smirked as Seto gave one in reply. "S'pose the fun is over."
Marik changed back, letting Maria climb on him, then the packs returned back home, except for Joey and Serenity. Seto looked directly at the group, Yami and Yugi still holding their embrace while the two other wolves peered up. Weevil walked by Seto's side with his mischievous grin.
"So, what percentage of the vision you displayed happening?" Weevil asked.
"The specific vision is a 10 percent chance..." Seto replied, still watching the heartfelt moment as Yugi embraced Joey's wolf head around the neck. Weevil chuckled, then leaving, zooming from the group as Seto's eyes darkened. Yami was hearing three people to notice what Seto was thinking. "Yugi turning into a vampire however..." Yugi smiled over at Tea as the girl ran to him, being picked up and swung around before they fell and laughed. "is a 90 percent, most likely being from Yami's venom."