This chapter was a pain in the ass. No matter what I did I just couldn't get it right then I just said screw it I'm doing this and I ended up with over 7,000 words. No idea when the next update will be. I do hope y'all enjoy!
Endlessly:
I could love you endlessly, I could fall in love with you and we could keep a miracle alive. Every time I look in your eyes, I get lost inside of your soul. What are you doing to me? Don't you know that I hate you? Don't you want my blood on your hands? Don't you want me to scream? Don't you realize that it's too late to bring me back life? I'm already further than death. I'm drowning in my desire for you and my need to kill you. I want my hands covered in your blood, I want your skin underneath my fingertips I want you to reach out and touch me, I want you to burn me alive with your beautiful eyes. I want to hear your voice when I go to bed at night, I want to lie next to you and watch the world go by. I want to end you for good, I want to make you suffer, I want to see the look in your eyes when you look up at me when I hold the knife above your heart. I want you to know that any claims of hope you had of us is nothing but fantasy we'll never have. I want you to be the one that kills me, I want my blood on your hands.. I want you to end me I want to feel your passion. I want to feel your soul wrapping around mine. I want to know if you feel this too. I want to know if I can kill you now. I want to feel you underneath me I want to feel something besides this loneliness I feel inside. I want to bring the demon out of you.
I want to know if it hurts when I cut you up inside. I want to know if you really hate me or if I really hate you. I want to make me scream, I want to feel the power within me grow. I want you to knock me out, I want you to defeat me. I want something so much more from you than I could ever get. I want you to bleed, I want you to scream. I need you to know you're driving me crazy. I need you to know my soul burns passionately for you every time you give me that look I think I'm going to lose my mind. I want you dead, I want your soul to scream, to earn itself to me. I need you to know this isn't a game anymore. And what would you think if I told you that loved you this whole time? What would you say if I told you I never wanted to hate you, that I never loved you at all? What if I was playing with your mind?
What if I was lying right now? What if I told it was too personal to tell you how I felt about you? What if I told you that everything you've done to me was nothing more than just a wicked fantasies you dreamt of? What if I can't take it back? What if I don't want to? What if everything I said wasn't a lie? What if I tried to bring you back? What if I really did love you? Would you love me back, even though you think of me as a fool? Am I fool to fall in love with you? What if I told you that loving you is so impossible, it's not reality. I couldn't take it anymore. You burn me alive, I'd give myself to you if I could.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh. If I did, then Yugioh would have ended with Bakura and Yami admitting their undying love for one another and Seto would have pulled Joey into a kiss to shut him up because Puppy and Darkshipping rock!
Warnings: My usual, y'all know what that means, but for those of you who happen to be new to my awesomeness, it means there's lemony goodness!
Summary:
Moments away from destroying Zorc, Yami hesitates, asking Horakhty if she can set Bakura free. She agrees, telling Yami that in order for him to pass into the afterlife, he must break his enemy of the darkness, and he only as a year to do so.
Chapter Thirty-two: Thwart
[Yami's POV]:
I slowly open my eyes to see Bakura sound asleep next to me. His back is facing me. I wrap my arms around his waist, pulling our bodies closer together. I took Bakura last night. Usually, I'd feel complete about such a thing, but I don't.
It felt different than the last time I took him. I haven't take Bakura in quite a while. I was shocked he wanted me to in the first place, but he wasn't into it. It hurt. I knew he was enjoying it, but I felt no connection with him. It was like I was fucking him, not making love to him. I feel disgusting.
I let my hand travel down Bakura's side. Even after all this time, I still find my lover to be exotic and enchanting. Bakura has always been beautiful in my eyes even when he was trying to kill me. I miss him. I miss his jokes, I miss his constant teasing. I miss being able to truly make love with him. I run my fingers through Bakura's hair. I kiss his shoulder burying my face between his shoulder blades, breathing him in.
Bakura turns around to face me. He strokes my cheek. "Good morning, gorgeous," he says.
"Good morning," I say. "How do you feel?"
"Sore," he chuckles.
I blush.
Bakura laughs. "It's alright. I rather enjoyed it."
"Do you want to talk now?" I ask.
"I don't see what there is to talk about." Bakura says. "I just needed to get fucked. I feel better."
I sit up, sighing heavily.
"What's wrong?" he asks moving closer to me.
"I'm not stupid enough to believe that you're okay, Bakura." I say turning to face him. "I know you're still upset."
Bakura sighs in aggravation. "You worry about stupid shit, Atem." he spits.
"You suffering is not stupid shit, Bakura!" I exclaim.
Bakura gets off the bed, getting dressed. "If I say I'm fine, I'm fine. I don't need you babying me." he says going through the closet to get some clean clothes. "I'm going to go take a shower. You need to get out of this room and stop sulking. We can go out if you'd like. It's Saturday."
Before I have time to react, he leaves. I hate that he won't open up to me. What is he so scared of? He's been doing so good, but now things are getting out of hand. I fear the worst. I have to figure out what's going on with my lover. I won't let him suffer.
I walk downstairs. No one's up except Ryou. Joey and Serenity are in the process of moving in with Kaiba. I'm sure they'll be getting their things today.
"Good morning, Yami." Ryou says.
"Hey, Ryou." I say taking a seat on the couch.
"You seem quite upset," he comments.
I sigh.
"We'll figure this out-"
"We don't have time to wait around, Ryou!" I exclaim. "We're nearing the end of this month!"
"Getting worked up isn't going to help anything, Yami." Ryou says. "You're getting stressed out and it's causing you not to think clearly. We will figure this out about Bakura. We already know it has something to do with Zorc."
"He's only getting worse…" I trail off.
"I'm not surprised." Marik says from the stairs.
"When did you get back?" Ryou asks.
"Last night when all of you were asleep." Marik replies sitting down beside me on the couch. "I met up with Mai."
"Is she still alive?" Ryou asks narrowing his eyes.
"Yes she's still alive!" Marik snaps. "We talked."
This perks my interests, "About?" I press.
"Ms. Wheeler." Marik reveals.
"There is way too much stuff going on." Ryou sighs rubbing his eyes with his fingers.
"No shit," Marik says leaning back against the couch. "Bakura's depressed and Ms. Wheeler wants to take her kids back and 'de-gay' Joey. Luckily, she won't be a problem to deal with. It's Bakura who I'm mainly worried about."
"Do you and Mai have a plan in place?" I ask.
"Of course," Marik smirks holding up a device, shaking it in front of my line of vision. "I'm going to find the bitch and see what she's up to."
"I want to help," Ryou says.
"Whatever," Marik says. "Just don't get in my way."
"Now, now children we don't need to fight." Bakura says with a laugh. We look up to see my lover walking into the living room. He between Marik and me, wrapping his arm around my waist, pulling me close to him.
"You're in a chipper mood," Marik says. "Did someone get laid last night?"
Bakura laughs. "I sure did. Didn't you hear me screaming?"
I blush.
"Anyways, we need to get out of the house," Bakura says. "I'm bored."
"Then let's call everyone up." Marik says. "We've got a bitch to take down."
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[Joey's POV]:
Yuge called and said for all of us to meet him at the park. Seto didn't come because he never does. So here we are at the park. Bakura and I are dueling. Yuge and Yams are talking 'bout somethin' not sure what exactly.
"Must you always use Graceful Dice?" Bakura groans.
"Hey! Dat card is good! It's gotten me out of plenty of jams!" I exclaim.
"Hmm," Bakura grunts placing two cards face down on the table. We're not bothering with holograms today those duel disks are quite heavy. "That luck of yours is going to run out one day, you know." the thief points out.
"Well, it hasn't so far, so I'm just gonna go wit the flow and let lady luck be good to me." I say.
"Lucky you," Bakura mutters.
"And what's dat supposed to me?" I ask.
"Let's just get back to the duel." Bakura mumbles. "It's my turn."
"No, I want to know whatcha meant by dat, Bakura!" I exclaim.
"Shouldn't it be obvious?" Marik says rolling his eyes.
"And where the hell have ya been?" I ask.
"Out," Marik yawns. "So can I join the fun?" he asks sitting beside Bakura.
"What fun?" Bakura snarls.
"What, ya don't like dueling with me?" I ask.
"No, I don't like you asking stupid questions." Bakura snaps.
"Hey I'm just tryna-"
"Joey," Marik says. "Just let it go."
"But-"
Marik shakes his head.
"Fine," I sigh getting up. "But remember, 'Kura, if you need to talk I'm here for ya, man. I love ya like a brother."
I walk away. T and Duke are on the playground. I walk up to it.
"Ain't y'all a bit too old for dat?" I ask, hands on my hips.
"Nope!" T says sliding down the slide.
"I've never been able to cross the monkey bars until now!" Duke laughs.
"Dat's because ya can reach the damn ground, dumb ass!" I scoff.
"You're just jealous because you can't do the monkey bars!" Duke shouts.
"I'll show ya I can do the monkey bars!" I shout walking over to where Duke was. T walked in front of me, climbing the blue stairs.
"Awesome people, first." T smirks.
"Whateva!" I scowl.
T gets on the Monkey Bars climbing across them easily.
"Impressed?" T smirks.
"Sure, whateva." I say I cross them easily too. I have no idea what these two knuckleheads are up to, but hell if they wanna play on some playground for two year olds, more power to them. With all the shit that's been going on with 'Kura, we need to take a break.
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[Marik's POV]:
Instead of going straight to the park like everyone else, I went out in search for Ms. Wheeler. Mai had told me what she looked like and I was ready to get all the information I could from her. I had more important things to worry about and that bitch was preventing everyone from being on board with helping my best friend.
I walk through the streets of Domino. I hate this city. It brings nothing but bad memories for me. Not that Egypt's any better. I sit at the coffee shop that Bakura and I had gone to what seems like ages ago. I order some coffee. I need to think of how I'm going to take Ms. Wheeler down. I don't have time to be playing around with this stupid shit. My best friend's very existence is on the line and I'll be damned if a stupid bitch that can't accept her son likes dick will get in my way!
Taking this bitch down shouldn't be an issue. After all if Kaiba is on her case then there's no way anything she's planning will work. I'm sure Mai is working on finding Rex and Weevil, tricking them into thinking she's on her side. She has that way about her. Despite the fact I can't stand her, I need her. I need her because she and Bakura have a bond. She agreed to help Bakura as long as I helped her take down Joey's loser parents. I'm fine with that.
Suddenly, two people come in. I recognize one as Ms. Wheeler. Mai had shown me a picture of her before we parted ways the other day. The man, I don't recognize, but if I had to guess I'd assume it was the dad. Drunk bastard. They sit a table in front of me. Reaching in my pocket, I press the record button. I have to get all the information I can on them.
"You fools are going down." I whisper venomously to myself.
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[Yami's POV]:
I sit at a picnic table. Yugi is sitting across from me. Bakura and Joey were dueling for a while, but now I can see Joey, Tristan, and Duke playing on the playground. Marik and Bakura are talking. I'll have to ask Marik if he's found any information about Ms. Wheeler's plot. I can't believe someone would be so cruel as to disown their own child because of their sexual orientation. I never understood what was wrong with being homosexual. Love is love in my eyes.
"It's been crazy, hasn't it?" Yugi says.
"Hmm…."
"Yami, you can't keep blaming yourself for what Bakura's going through." Yugi says.
I sigh. 'I know that, Aibou."
"Then stop moping about." Yugi says. "Bakura will never get better if you're acting like that."
"Last night he said he's been thinking about his family." I say.
"Well that can explain a lot actually." Yugi says.
I raise a brow. 'How so?"
"Think about it, Yami. Why would Bakura want to talk to you about something like that?" Yugi asks.
"Bakura should know that I love him and would never judge him." I say.
'That's true," Yugi concurs. "But remember Bakura blamed you and your family for their deaths for years. Yes, he knows that you didn't do it, but at the same time your uncle did and the fact that you don't understand his pain, how can you possibly help him?"
By gods. Yugi's right! How can I help Bakura when I don't understand? He can talk to me until he's blue in the fact about how he feels and it'll never make a difference because I'll never be able to truly help him like he needs. I can only be here for him, guiding him in the right direction.
Bakura, despite how he feels about me, still has hatred towards me. He's not trying to kill me anymore, but the anger and jealousy he's always had of me is still there. He has always tried to outdo me in everything. When he does, he feels proud of himself. It could be the most simple thing and as long as he's defeated me he's the happiest man alive.
I want to understand. I want to help. Bakura knows I'm always here for him. He knows I love him with all of my heart. And he knows that he loves me. I think he's scared to love me. It must be confusing being in love with someone that you've hated all of your life.
"Bakura wants to duel you." Yugi says breaking me out of my thoughs.
"Huh?"
"I said Bakura wants to duel you." Yugi repeats.
I start to get up, but Yugi grabs my arm pulling me down. "Not now, silly." Yugi says with a laugh. "Bakura wants to take you down in style."
I sit back down. "I should have known." I chuckle. "So what does my thief want?"
"He wants to get a place in KaibaLand and duel you in front of fans." Yugi responses. "He said he wants to defeat the infamous 'King of Games'."
"Alright, we can do that." I say. "It might help him."
"He thinks so too." Yugi says. 'You know Bakura's a man of action."
"Boy don't I know it." I mutter under my breath.
"He must really be action packed with you." Yugi winks.
I blush.
Yugi laughs. "But you like it though."
I smile. I can't deny that. Making love with Bakura is the most amazing thing I've ever experienced. It's something I've dreamt of since the day we met. The dreams can't compare to the actual act. The raw emotion and intensity I feel when our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls are joined as one.
"Bakura's not into it anymore." I say.
"I figured as much. I'm sorry, Yami." Yugi says.
"It's not your fault, Yugi." I say. 'Let's just hope this duel of ours can help him."
I hope it does because I don't want to think of my lover's fate if he can't break free from the darkness.
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[Mai's POV]:
"Charlotte, have you got any word from Greg where Weevil and Rex are?" I call from my bathroom applying my make-up. After talking with Marik, I feel more confident about taking this bitch down. The more people we have involved behind the scenes, the better of our chances of taking that faggot down once and for all. No one messes with Joey and Serenity and gets away with it.
Nobody.
"Yes, Miss. Valentine, they have been spotted near Domino Station," Charlotte replies. I look up to see her standing in the entrance of my bathroom.
"Excellent," I say turning towards the mirror to powder my face. Just because I'm going to get dirty doesn't mean I shouldn't look good, right?
We head out to the limo. It doesn't take long to find those two fools. They're sitting on the bench. Preston parks and I step out of the limo.
"Well hello there, fellas." I say swaying my hips as I walk towards them. They stare at me. Good, they better. I wouldn't give either of them the time of day though.
"M-Mai?" Rex's raspy disgusting voice gasps in disbelief.
They look horrible. It's their own fault though. If they'd treat people right then they wouldn't have such problems, now would they?
I stand about three feet in front of them. "What are you two doing here?" I ask crossing my arms over my chest.
"None of your business!" Weevil hisses.
"Drop the attitude, boy." I say. "I'm not here to pick a fight."
"Then what are you here for?" Rex asks.
"I've heard about your newest project," I say examining my nails. "Do you really think you can take down Joey?"
"Of course," Weevil scoffs. "Where do you think we're going?"
"Hmm," I say looking at them. "You won't win."
"Whatever," Weevil spits.
"Well prove it," I say.
"Prove what?" Rex asks.
"Prove that you can defeat the Wheeler kids." I repeat. "And if you do, I'll duel both of you."
Rex and Weevil whisper something to each other. I know they're planning something, not that I really care. My plan will work out much better than theirs will. I don't know what Ms. Wheeler was thinking by hiring these two idiots, but then again she is an idiot herself.
"Fine," Rex says. "I've been wanting to duel you ever since you humiliated me on the boat at Duelist Kingdom."
I laugh. "Oh please, the only embarrassment around here is you two buffoons." I turn around. "I'm sure Ms. Wheeler told you the dueling location? We'll have the duel this weekend. I'll tell Joey and Serenity you're looking for them."
And with that, I walk away, smirking to myself. Those fools don't have a chance.
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[Bakura's POV]:
I woke up feeling weak. I hate being in this mind prison. The longer I stay in here the weaker I become. Zorc's using my body like it's going out of style. I hate him. I hate that I worshiped him all these years. I hate that I didn't realize the truth until it was too late. Now, I'm trapped and there's no way to get out.
I want to get out. I want to defeat Zorc, but I don't know if I can. The longer I stay in here the more hopeless I feel. I'm being surrounded by the thoughts that have made me miserable for years. I'm afraid that I'll start hating Atem again. I can't go back to that. I can't let Zorc win. I have to keep fighting. Joey and I dueled a bit. He's gotten much better, perhaps one day he'll be able to take down his lover. He'll never take me down and he definitely won't take down my lover.
Zorc has the Millennium Item cards. I know he's planning on taking Atem down, but I'm not going to let him. I'll do whatever I have to do to stop Zorc, but as long as I'm in here, I'm not going to be saving anyone. I smile to myself. Just ten months ago I would have been trying to help Zorc destroy Atem and the others. Hell, I'd beg to have a shot at blasting them, but now, now that's not the case at all.
What happened? What happened to cause me to fall in love with them so hard? Each of them has something to offer me. Whether it be Anzu's love for dancing, Yugi's kindness, or Joey's absentmindedness they each hold a very special place in my heart.
I never wanted this to happen. I never wanted to love anyone. Ever since my family and friends were taken away from me I didn't want to get close to anyone, but it happened and now they're in danger and I'm stuck in my own mind while I watch Zorc trick them into believing I'm only depressed! I have to stop him! The only question is: how?
"Must you always use Graceful Dice?" I groan.
"Hey! Dat card is good! It's gotten me out of plenty of jams!" Joey
"Hmm," I grunt placing two cards face down on the table. "That luck of yours is going to run out one day, you know."
"Well, it hasn't so far, so I'm just gonna go wit the flow and let lady luck be good to me." he say.
"Lucky you," I mutter under my breath.
I hate that Zorc knows me so well. I hate that he's so good at it because no one really sees what's going on. Atem knows that there's something wrong with me, but he thinks it has something to do with my past and Zorc manipulating me. Maybe this duel of ours will show him the truth.
"And what's dat supposed to me?" Joey asks.
"Let's just get back to the duel." I mumble. "It's my turn."
"No, I want to know whatcha meant by dat, Bakura!" Joey exclaims.
"Shouldn't it be obvious?" Marik says rolling his eyes.
Joey and I look up to see my best friend standing next to the table.
"And where the hell have ya been?" Joey asks.
"Out," Marik yawns. "So can I join the fun?" he asks sitting beside me.
"What fun?" I snarl.
There is no fun in anything anymore because I'm forced to watch myself act like a sick fool.
"What, ya don't like dueling with me?" Joey asks, hurt.
"No, I don't like you asking stupid questions." I snap.
Of course I like dueling him!
'You would,' Zorc sneers.
'Why are you bothering them?' I ask.
'Because you need to be taught you're not allowed to have friends.' Zorc snaps.
'They've done nothing to you!' I shout.
'They're fucking your mind up and I won't have that!' Zorc hisses.
'You'll pay! Mark my words, I'll take you down!' I hiss.
'Whatever.' Zorc cackles.
"Hey I'm just tryna-"
"Joey," Marik says. "Just let it go."
"But-"
Marik shakes his head.
"Fine," Joey sighs getting up. "But remember, 'Kura, if you need to talk I'm here for ya, man. I love ya like a brother."
"I know Joey." I say to myself. "I know."
"Bakura, I'm getting really sick and tired of this attitude of yours." Marik snaps.
"Then you should leave," Zorc forces me to say.
"I'm not leaving until you're better." Marik says. "I love you. You're my best friend. Why would I leave when you need help?"
"I don't understand why you think I need help. I'm perfectly fine." I spit.
"Oh? So then why are you so miserable?" Marik challenges. "Why can't you enjoy being around any of us anymore? Even me!"
"Because all of you are driving me crazy! If there was something wrong I'd let you know!" I exclaim.
Marik studies me for what seems like forever.
"Bakura, tell me the truth. What does Zorc have on you?" Marik asks.
"Nothing!" I exclaim.
Everything!
Marik narrows his eyes. "I will find out." he says. "I will save you."
"I don't care about being saved, Marik." I hiss.
Hurt flashes in my friend's eyes. "What?"
"You heard me," I spit turning away from him.
"Bakura, you don't mean that do you?" Marik asks.
"Of course I mean it!" I hiss. "Wouldn't things be so much better without me?"
Zorc gets up, never giving Marik a chance to respond. I hear my friend calling for me, but as long as I'm stuck in my own mind I'll never be able to tell him the truth.
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[A week later…]:
[Serenity's POV]:
Joey and I got a call from Mai telling us to meet her downtown. We haven't heard from Mai in quite a while. I was eager to see her. Ask her what she's been up to. Perhaps she could help us with Bakura after all, she does understand him more than any of us. She and he became best friends a few months back. Joey and I find Mai just outside of Domino High. Her limo is parked on the curb. The blonde gets out of the car.
"Oh Serenity, Joey!" Mai exclaims half running to us. She pulls us both in a hug and we return the gesture. "How are you guys?" she asks as we pull away.
"Fine," I smile. "And you?"
"Just great!" Mai says. "Can't complain."
"Wit the money ya make, why would cha?" Joey asks.
Mai looks at my brother. "You, of all people, should know money doesn't make you happy." Mai chatises.
"Yes I know." Joey sighs.
"Unless it's Kaiba's money." Mai says with a wink.
I giggle.
"So what's up Mai?" Joey asks.
"A lot," Mai says. "I ran into Rex and Weevil the other day."
"Oh?" I ask.
"They want to duel you." Mai replies. "Both of you." she says looking at Joey and me.
"Both?" I inquire.
"Yup," Mai says. "They're talking about revenge."
"Now just hold on a second!" Joey exclaims. 'Serenity's done nothing to them!"
"We know that, Joey." Mai says. "They, however, don't care about such things. You ought to know that. Or did you forget what those two fools have pulled before?"
"Joey, I'll be fine." I say. "Besides, if we work together we can take them both down, together."
"Ya have a point sis." Joey says. "So, where do they wanna duel at?"
"Just follow me," Mai says.
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[Joey's POV]:
Mai leads us down to some creepy building. I'm not sure why Rex and Weevil would want to duel us here, but I'll take 'em on and kick their asses 1-2-3. They should know they'd neva beat me! And wit Serenity by my side, there's no way in hell I'll lose. Especially to punks like 'em!
"Well, I was wondering if you were going to show up, Wheeler." Weevil's disgusting voice says.
"You fools have no idea who you're messing with," Mai smirks.
The place we're in is some sort of arena isolated from the rest of the world. I'd think dat Rex and Weevil would want to 'take us down' in style, somethin' aint' right here.
"Why are we down here?" I ask.
"What better way to take you down where your lover can't save you?" Rex asks.
"Hey how did ya know about-"
"Kaiba?" Weevil asks. "The world knows about that."
"They do?!" I gasp.
"Of course," Rex scoffs. "It's all over the news! Why do you think KaibaCorp is losing profit?"
"What?!" I exclaim.
"You know damn well that's not true!" Serenity hisses. "Kaiba has the right to be with whoever he wants!"
"If you say so," Rex says. "We have the numbers, we know what's going on."
"I don't believe ya!" I snarl. "Ya two betta tell me what the hell is going on right now!'
"Joey," Mai says. I look over my shoulder at my once love interests. "Don't listen to a word those two idiots say. You know Kaiba is happy because of you."
"Kaiba is happy?" Weevil laughs. Rex joins in. "Please, that idiot doesn't even know what happiness is!"
"Oh and like you two do?" Serenity asks. Rex and Weevil go silent. "All you care about is humiliating my brother!"
"He shouldn't have humiliated us," Rex shrugs.
"You only humiliate yourself!" Mai hisses.
"I don't know why you're getting so worked up, Mai." Rex says. "After all, wasn't it you that came to me during Duelist Kingdom and wanted my help in taking Wheeler down?"
"And wasn't it you, Mai, that joined Dartz's clan to take Wheeler down?" Weevil points out.
"I learnt my lesson." Mai says. "I know I made mistakes, but I learnt from them. Unlike the two of you. Even after all of this time you idiots still want to be the best. You still want to be the best-"
"And who doesn't want to be the best?" Rex scoffs. "Kaiba's been trying for years to defeat Yugi!"
"That's different," Serenity says. "Kaiba's not doing it for money or fame."
"It doesn't matter," Weevil says. "We're going to take both of you down in style!"
"Bring it on!" I exclaim.
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[Seto's POV]:
I watch through my TV screen in my office Joey's and Serenity's duel. Last week, I had hooked up hidden video cameras to catch the duel on camera. So far, so good. Joey and Serenity are winning, but they can't get too cocky, especially Joey. That's always been his downfall. He starts winning and then he loses. He can't do that in this duel. Otherwise, he'll be gone forever. I won't let that happen though. I'll make sure of that.
My phone rings. I keep my eye on the screen, picking up the receiver blindly.
"Yeah," I say not really paying attention to the other person on the line. "Bring him up."
Mai and I had a meeting last week. She informed me that Marik Ishtar had joined in our plot to take down Ms. Wheeler. I'm not sure why he'd want to do such a thing, Marik's never been one for charity and Mai didn't give the details. He must have something important if he's coming up to see me.
He enters the room without knocking. He has got to be the gayest man I have ever met in my life. You'd have to be a complete moron not to see that. He walks over to the chair sitting across from me. He doesn't care about sitting properly whatsoever. Sitting like he's in some fancy suite and he's getting served.
"Sit right or we're not talking." I snap.
"I will sit how I damn well please." Marik spits.
"You won't in my office. Cut the bullshit." I demand.
Marik growls, but sits upright. He must really want my help if he's obeying my commands.
"Now, what did you need to see me for?" I ask.
"I'm sure Mai's told you all about how I'm part of your precious scheme for taking down your lover's parents." Marik says.
I nod.
"Well," he says reaching in his pocket and pulling out the device I had given Mai a few weeks ago. "I've got some information on here you might want to hear."
I take the device from him, plugging it in my laptop. I watch the video. Both of Joey's parents are at the coffee table. Marik did a great job of recording this without anyone noticing.
"You should have know that Kaiba brat was a faggot, Pam." the man says.
"I know, and now he's corrupted our son." Ms. Wheeler sighs dramatically. "Whatever shall we do, John?"
"He's probably giving him money," Mr. Wheeler says. "I've been beating dat boy into shape. He knows not to be a faggot in my presence. Dat's why he ran. He scared chicken."
"Letting him be around those idiot friends of his has fucked him up big time." Ms. Wheeler hisses.
"Dat boy is supposed to be working and goin' to school not lying around getting fucked." Mr. Wheeler spits.
"And Serenity's in it too!' Ms. Wheeler exclaims.
'Serenity? I thought you only allowed to see them each other in the summer." Mr. Wheeler says raising a brow.
"Well, apparently Serenity thinks her brother is the most amazing thing in the world and she snuck off while I had a meeting a work." Ms. Wheeler spits.
"I hope dat ya got her back, Pam." Mr. Wheeler says. "We can't afford another one of our children to act stupid and ruin their lives."
"Oh I plan on getting her back. Both of them." she says.
"Oh so ya takin' my son away from me?" Mr. Wheeler hisses.
"Please," Ms. Wheeler scoffs. "You know damn well that you're incapable of getting the gay out of Joey."
"So what's this brilliant scheme of yours this time?" Mr. Wheeler asks.
"I told Serenity that she can stay with Joey." She replies.
"And I'm assuming that's only because you have something else planned, right?" Mr. Wheeler asks.
"Exactly." she smirks. "I've paid Rex Raptor and Weevil Underwood to duel them. If our kids lose, they'll have to live with me."
"And if they win?" the man inquires.
"We'll charge Kaiba with kidnapping." she shrugs.
"Oh? And how the hell do ya think dat will work, Pam?" Mr. Wheeler scoffs. "Or did you forget who are son is being fucked by?"
"I know he has power," Ms. Wheeler says. "But Mai Valentine's help, we'll get our kids back."
Anger boils in my veins. I don't need to hear the rest. I've heard all I need to hear.
"You boyfriend better step it up," Marik says. "He's down to his last hundred life points.
I turn to the screen and sure enough my lover is on the brink of losing. Serenity only has fifty more life points than he does. Weevil somehow has 4000 life points while Rex has about 1700.
"He'll take them down." I say typing on my laptop.
"I should hope so. I'd be embarrassed if I lost to those fools." Marik scoffs.
After sending my lawyer an email about the situation, I turn back to screen.
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[Serenity's POV]:
We're losing. How can that be? Joey is a great duelist! I thought for sure we'd win. Wait, what am I saying? We having lost yet. There's still time. I look at Mai. She gives me a smile. I know she believes in Joey and me. I have to make her proud. Turning back to the duel, I draw the card I need taking down half of Weevil's life points. He won't win. He's trying to convince my brother that Kaiba is losing profit because of him.
"Nice goin' sis!" Joey cheers.
I smile. 'Thanks Joey."
"There's no cause for celebration." Weevil sneers. "You're still going to lose and we're going to prove to you that being gay is pathetic!"
"I don't know what you two fools are talking about everyone knows the two of you are in a relationship." Mai scoffs rolling her eyes.
"What?!" the boys exclaim in unison.
"We are not!" Rex spits.
"I am definitely not gay!" Weevil adds.
"Could have fooled me." Mai smirks.
A few more rounds, Joey and I finally win. It took a lot of hard work and teamwork, but we managed to win.
"I wanna see those figures," Joey says walking up Rex and Weevil. I do the same.
"Oh so you wanna see the figures, do you?" Weevil smirks. He pulls out a piece of paper. "I can't just show you them. You'll have to sign here on the dotted line…"
"Joey, Serenity, don't sign anything!" Mokuba pants.
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[Mokuba's POV]:
I had been at Yugi's house watching the duel between Rex and Weevil and Joey and Serenity. We were all gathered around, watching it.
"Joey's not doing so good out there, guys." Tristan points out.
"He'll win," Anzu says. "You know with Serenity by his side, he'll always win."
"He relies on luck too much," Bakura scoffs. "He'll never improve his skills with his stupid deck."
"You shouldn't make fun of another's deck, Bakura." Yami chatises. "It tells a lot about the person."
"Perhaps," Bakura concurs, "But lady luck won't always be on his side. He should try and improve his skills."
"Joey's always been one to slide into home plate at the last minute." Tristan says. "He gets dirty along the way, but he always makes it."
"Unlike some of us," Marik mutters.
"We're just have to deal with the cards we're dealt." Anzu says. "We just have to have faith things will get better."
Marik and Bakura give her a look, but don't say anything. I know both of them are pretty upset. Marik because he's worried about Bakura, and Bakura because he's in a lot of pain. He's just like Nii-sama. Both of them have dealt with things they shouldn't have had to deal with, but like Anzu said we have to deal with the cards were dealt. I know Yami can find a way to save him.
"Oh Serenity got Weevil good!" Duke cheers.
Duke was pretty upset when we told him the news, but after a few days he seemed to be okay. I think he just wants Serenity to be happy. Duke and Tristan are great guys, both of them deserve someone in their lives.
I see Weevil pull out a piece of paper from his pocket. I jump up immediately.
"Where are you going, Mokuba?" Anzu asks.
"To stop Weevil and Rex!" I shout running towards the door.
"You'll never make it like that, kid." Bakura says.
He's right. I won't.
"I have to try," I say.
"I'll get you there." Bakura smirks.
I turn around. He's standing a pair of keys swinging between his fingers.
"Since when do you have a car, Bakura?" Yami asks.
"I'm the King of Thieves, I can get anything. Now let's go." Bakura snaps.
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[Joey's POV]:
"Don't sign anything!" Mokuba cries running towards us.
"What do you mean?" I ask. "Don't we have to-"
"No!" Mokuba exclaims. "No one even knows you're with Seto, Joey!' Mokuba shouts. "They're tricking you into signing an agreement for your mother to take you and Serenity back!"
Serenity and I give each other puzzled looks.
"What do you mean, Mokuba?" Serenity asks. 'I thought Mom said-"
"Well you thought wrong, boy." a familiar voice says.
I look over and see Ma and Dad walking towards us.
"What is the meaning of this?" Serenity asks.
"Serenity," Ma says. "I have told you time and time again that you'd be better off without your brother."
"But I thought you were going to let me stay with him!" Serenity exclaims, tears rushing down her face. I pull my little sister into my arms. She buries her face into my chest. I run my fingers through her hair.
"Ya got some explainin ta do!" I hiss.
"I only agreed for Serenity to live with you for a short while." Ma says. "She should realize by now that you'll never do anything with your life."
"Joey is a great person!" Mokuba shouts. "How dare you!'
"Stay out of this, little brat." Father hisses.
"Don't talk to my boyfriend like that!" Serenity warns looking over her shoulder at our father.
"Well I'm glad one of our children has some sense." Ma says.
"And what's dat supposed to mean? I thought ya were happy for me, Ma." I say.
"She just wanted you think that," Mokuba says.
"You need to be with a classy lady like Miss. Valentine over there. She's already in love with you, so you might as well marry her." Ma says.
"What?" I blink.
"Ya heard ya Ma, boy." Dad snaps.
"Mai, tell my son how much you love him." Ma commands.
We all turn to face Mai a smirk appears upon her face then she throws her head back in a fit of laughter.
What the heck?!
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[Mai's POV]:
Oh how delicious this plan is going! Stupid bitch is trying to worm her way through, I won't let her. It's time to reveal the truth.
"I'm not in love with your son, Pam." I say. "I'm already married."
To prove that fact, I lift my left hand, rotating it. The diamond ring Richard proposed to me with sparkling.
"But you you said that-"
"Well you thought wrong." I smirk.
"Kaiba's still going down." Mr. Wheeler says. "He blocked Pam's calls and is keeping a minor without either of our permission-"
"Isn't that why we got a divorce, John? Because we wanted to teach our son a lesson."
Ms. Wheeler stops talking when she starts to hear her voice. She frantically looks around for the source that's producing her voice.
"Where is that coming from?!" she shrieks.
"Dat Kaiba kid has a lotta money. You ain't gonna win against him, Pam."
"We'll just see about that. I have the perfect plan in place. Weevil and Rex know exactly what to do."
I look over to see Joey and Serenity staring at their parents, wide eyed. They're trembling.
"Ya guys got a divorce because I'm bisexual?!" Joey exclaims.
"Well that's pretty fucked up," Marik says coming into the room.
"And who the hell are you?" Ms. Wheeler hisses. "One of my son's faggot friends?"
"Don't be jealous because I get more dick in two seconds than you ever have in your life." Marik smirks.
I can't help but laugh.
Ms. Wheeler scowls. "Disgusting." she spits.
"Don't be jealous because I feel better than you do, bitch." Marik says.
"I really don't understand your beef with homosexuals anyways," I hear Bakura says. The others are with him as well.
"I should have known you were gay," Ms. Wheeler spits.
"And damn proud of it too." Bakura smirks.
"You boys all look great," Ms. Wheeler says. "You can find a nice lady to settle down with."
"I wouldn't be caught dead with a female." Bakura gags. "I've already been down that road before."
"You just haven't met the right girl then. Just like my son over here ain't either." Mr. Wheeler says.
"What part of 'I like cock' are you two fools not getting?" Bakura snaps.
"Well you can like whatever you want," Ms. Wheeler spits. "But my children won't be faggots and they sure as hell won't be hanging out with any of you."
"You can't do dat!" Joey exclaims.
"Silence, Joey." Ms. Wheeler snaps. "We're leaving right this second!"
"Serenity and Joey aren't going anywhere." Kaiba snarls. "The two of you are."
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Haha! The Wheeler idiots are going down next chapter and we'll begin the REAL fun...review lovelies! :D