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Chapter 39: Road Block
Kaiba Corp
In the darkness of the night, Kaiba sat at his newly built computer system and typed away on his keyboard relentless. His blue eyed were blue to his screen making all kinds of updates and adding on new enhanced programming. A thousand thoughts ran through his head unable to even sleep a wink. A yawn broke through the keyboard's echoed before Mokuba slowly walked over beside his older brother. "Ugh...Seto, you're STILL up? You really should get some sleep...it's like 1 AM in the morning big bro..." Mokuba yawned as he rubbed at his eyes from the bright light of the computer.
"I have no time for rest...I have to finish this before I leave tomorrow and I'm not going to stop until it's done..." Kaiba muttered. "...Suit yourself...but you're gonna be cranky come morning...there was something else I had to say...uh..." Mokuba paused as he tried to gather his thought process. "...Oh yeah...Bloom's crashed out on the couch...thought you should know..." the younger Kaiba brother murmured. "...I thought I heard the door open downstairs...thanks for informing me...now go to bed otherwise you'll end up sleep deprived." "...Heh, looks who's talkin...around...night Seto.." Mokuba yawned and wandered back to bed. Once Mokuba was out of his sight Kaiba removed himself from his chair and went downstairs only to see Bloom asleep on the couch. "Good grief..." the CEO muttered. He took a moment before he took off his jacket and placed it on her before he went back upstairs via his glass elevator.
Things just kept piling on. After he returned back to Kaiba Corp Roland came to him with rather less than pleasant news. Apparently, a rival CEO from America had made his way to Domino City. To make matters worse he too was building a company however they had yet to know exactly what their competition would be selling. Despite that Kaiba had a feeling there would be trouble none the less. Whatever their game there was no way in hell he was going to lose. With this new update, he'd be able to control Kaiba Corp with his new virtual assistant with his cell phone and computer with just the simple press of a button. Kaiba couldn't expect anyone to run his company but him. Still, Kaiba couldn't shake those visions of the snow covered town and the ruin he saw within them. The blue eyed male held his head as he recalled Froste's words to him. Just how was he supposed to find this Guild Master anyways? "Legacy of the Gods huh?" Kaiba scoffed. "Sounds like delusional nonsense!" the CEO spat before he returned to his computer.
The Game Shop
Yugi groaned as the sun shined on his face and slowly sat up. Last night almost seemed like a terrible nightmare compared to this morning. Like it never even happened. It was all so surreal. Even the dried blood on his sheets. The scarlet eyed male gently touched the tattoo on his neck and winced as it glowed for a brief moment. It was still slightly painful but it was easier to breathe and he didn't seem to be as feverish. It took only a moment before Atem's forehead pressed against him. Yugi squeaked as a slight blush came across his face in surprise.
"Hmm...it seems your fever's broken..." Atem spoke up as he pulled away from Yugi. "How are you feeling? Any better?" Yugi nodded softly. "Yeah, it doesn't hurt nearly as much as it did. I'll admit that was pretty scary...I wasn't expecting such a violent reaction from bonding my soul to yours..." Yugi murmured. "As long as you're alright. That's all that matters." the Pharoah told Yugi before he smiled in return. The color had returned to his face and he indeed did seem to be in much better condition.
"What about the others Atem? How are they doing?" Yugi asked curiously. He hadn't heard from them since yesterday. "Both Bloom and Kaiba had certain things they needed to take care of and you needed rest Yugi...however I believe that everyone will return today and we will finally set out upon the Sealed Worlds." the Pharoah told him. "I see." Yugi murmured as he dressed and put on the Millenium puzzle. Tightly he gripped in the chain which held it in place as he gazed deeply into the mirror before him. Atem paused as he walked over to Yugi as concerned lingered in his eyes.
"...Man, i'm hopeless..." Yugi muttered as he trembled like a leaf in a chilled winter's breeze. "I've faced all sorts of challenges and the thought of leaving Domino City all together frightens me...I couldn't even tell Gramps about it..." Yugi closed his eyes tightly as he held his puzzle. "...You shouldn't be so hard on yourself Yugi..." Atem told him softly as Yugi turned towards him. "...Inside his heart, i'm sure he already knows...and is proud of you..." "...I'M SCARED ATEM!" Yugi cried as tears filled his eyes.
"...I...I'm not like YOU...like Kaiba...or Bloom...this a new world...WORLDS! Where Duel Monsters...may not even exsist...and a darker evil does...even if I have your power...how can I possibly do? How do I even now that I'll be able to use your magic? My body could barely handle it...what if I...what if I fail...?" Yugi whispered as tears flowed down his cheeks as he fell to his knees. Atem slowly bent down to Yugi's level and gently grabbed Yugi by the chin and directed his tear-filled gaze towards him.
"Yugi..." Atem began. "Out of all odds... you solved the Millenium Puzzle and forged the bond between us...long ago I sent my soul into the darkness to punish myself for my own sins...and you brought me back into the light...Pegasus stole your grandfather's soul and together we defeated him and rescued your grandfather...we battled against Marik and his Rare Hunters despite the suffering and the despair. But Joey, Tae, Tristen ...your friends...all stood beside you and together even Kaiba...we won The Battle City Tournament and beat him at his own game and not only that but restored Marik to his former self-banishing the darkness that dwelled within his heart!" the Pharoah exclaimed loud enough so Yugi could hear it.
"Do you remember when Dartz and his servants of the Oricalcos stole souls in order to conquer and purify the world...and how you believed in me so heavily...that I had good inside my heart that you risked your own soul for mine...it was also you that helped me to defeat the darkness inside my heart...and Dartz...restoring him and the others...you even entered the world of my memories to help me defeat Zorc and Bakura...and in those final moments Yugi...you surpassed me...I've said it before...but you have the TRUE heart of a Pharoah...and now destiny has brought the two of us together once more to fight yet another foe which threatens not only ours...but ALL of the worlds...it may be even greater than the ones we've faced before...however...Yugi...YOU have a courage burning inside of you...it has always been there..." Atem reminded his other half as Yugi looked at him remaining silent.
"It is no wonder why The Dark Magician was fated to be in your deck...just as you and I...no...not only us...but Kaiba and you as well...all those tied by the red string of fate will gather among one another..." the Pharoah murmured softly as he placed his other hand on top of Yugi's. "There is a reason why you Yugi were granted the Emblem of The Great Magic, Artemis Moon...the everflowing light in a darkened world...think of this journey as not the end...but a new beginning...your friends are waiting..." Atem told Yugi as he rose to his feet and extended his hand out to Yugi. The scarlet eyed male sniffed as he took the Pharoah's hand and stood.
"M..MM...MHMM!" Yugi nodded as his the remnants of his tears fell from his eyes. "You're right...I can't quit...not after everything we've gone through...I owe that much to Kaiba, Joey and everyone else...I promise Atem...THAT I WON'T RUN AWAY!" Atem smiled in return."...So...Let's GO!" Yugi grinned before he opened the door. The Pharoah watched silently as Yugi rushed down the stairs and held his chest wincing slightly as he leaned against the wall trying to breathe. "You seem to be having a hard time..." Marik's voice came from the window as he sat on the roof top. "...I don't suppose that's from taking some of the burdens from the pact and instead inflicting its effects upon yourself..." the tomb keeper muttered. Atem struggled to the window and only looked at Marik huffing as he took deep yet shallow breath in a great deal of pain.
"Little Yugi must have no idea how he recovered so fast...I suppose I can bring myself to understand why you chose what you did...you're certainly good at concealing your pain..." Marik muttered. "Enough...do you have something to disscuss or did you just come here to taught me, Marik?..." Atem snarled. He was well aware Marik disliked his reckless behavior however to him it didn't matter what happened to him as long as Yugi was safe from harm. If he could take away Yugi's pain then that in itself was well worth the discomfort. "Perhaps you were too busy last night with little Yugi to noticed, however...I sensed a bizarre presence one which I have not sensed before...it causes some concern as to the task before us...there also is a disturbance here in Domino City...I imagine Kaiba will be seeing it for himself before too long..." Marik muttered to Atem.
Meanwhile...
As Marik had predicted Kaiba was stuck in traffic in his limo. The cars and work vehicles were back up. There didn't seem to be any room to take any short cuts either. The CEO narrowed his eyes in displeasure as he tapped his index finger on his crossed arms. Bloom had already left by the time he had and since his motorcycle was still in Gardenia he decided to take his limo. Big mistake. "Roland...just how much longer is this going to take? My patience is growing this and I have somewhere I need to be..." Kaiba hissed through his clenched teeth. "My apologies Mr. Kaiba but it seems like the traffic is backed up all the way out of the city..." Roland apologized. "You have got to be kidding me...I don't care how you do it but I suggest you find a way out of this mess Roland..." the CEO growled.
"Unfortunately Mr. Kaiba I don't see any possible scenario in which I can even move ...we're going to have to wait...so until further notice we're stuck Sir." Roland swallowed nervously. He knew more than anyone that Seto Kaiba didn't like anyone to tell him something couldn't be done. "...Fine then let ME out!" Kaiba spat. Before Roland could even stop him Kaiba removed himself from the limo and moved in between the cars until he got his feet on the sidewalk. "I'm going to find out EXACTLY what's causing this holdup and then get RID of it!" the CEO muttered as he continued to move towards the source. Looking around he could see almost right away that it was the construction for a new building.
"If that prick thinks he can run his business in MY city then he's got another thing coming..." Kaiba muttered as he narrowed his eyes. Suddenly he heard a man yell before another followed. Workers in blue jumpsuits were running around trying to catch something. Or at least that's how it appeared to be. No more like they were just making utter and complete fools of themselves. "I need to get closer..." the blue eyed male muttered before he walked into a nearby building and took it all the way up to the roof. It was then Kaiba heard a soft meow. Upon one of the steel bars of the building in progress, the CEO caught sight of a black cat with a green bow on its tail and what appeared to be wings of some sort. "GET AWAY FROM IT!" a familiar female voice called out the worker's attention turned towards a pink haired girl in jeans trying to climb up the building to reach the black kitten. "...Roxy...?" Kaiba questioned. What in the hell was she thinking!?
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