Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Yugi's Little Secrets ❯ Thoughts of a Billionaire ( Chapter 9 )

Yugi: Shouldn't we be running for our lives?

Yami: O_O

Death Scythe: *sharpens her scythe*

Wingzero: *takes a few swings with her light saber* (think Jedi Knight)

Yami Bakura: *sharpens his knife collection*

Yami Malik: *arms his weapon* (dunno what he uses)

Malik: *arms his weapon (similar to his yami's)

Tristan: *loads bullets into his gun*

Joey: *pours gasoline into his very own flame thrower*

Mai: *cracks her whip against a helpless chair*

Serenity: *practices tying secure knots*

Wingzero: *hands over two frying pans to Yugi and Ryou* I think you can handle these.

Yugi & Ryou: O_o

Yami: *snaps out of his stupor to say the disclaimers* Wingzero does not own Yu-Gi-Oh.

Seto: They're not all after me? Are they?

Wingzero: Not unless your name is Tea Gardner.

Seto: *collapses with relief*

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Hi, my name is Seto Kaiba. I'm the current owner and head of Kaiba Corps. While rising to the top, I have made enemies. In my conquest for power, I had nearly lost my brother, who is my only family. Mokuba, we've been through so much together. I remember the day our parents died. My little brother isn't old enough to remember. They had placed us in an orphanage. I wouldn't allow anyone to adopt me without my brother. If you wanted me, you had to take my brother as well. In the end, I was old enough to adopt my brother and live on our own. Well, enough about history.

Work, it took up too much of my time, but if it will give my brother a better life, then so be it. During summer, I concentrated on my work, however. I took one or two classes in business at a community college, if I felt like it. This afternoon I had the strangest feelings. You know, the one where something is wrong but you can't put your finger on it. I had a major one, so I decided to walk around a bit. Maybe it would help me concentrate on the issue or enlighten me. Whatever the case, I needed fresh air. Being cooped up in an office wasn't exactly a picnic.

Suddenly, a small kid bumps into me. I snapped at him before recognizing the little guy. It was Yugi Motou, my former rival. In case you didn't know, I finally accepted him as one of my friends. He has this quality about him that makes you want to like him. I found this to be surprising, since I too, had felt it.

Looking deeply into those amethyst eyes of his, I can tell something is wrong. Why was he crying? Did someone do something to upset him? Whoever it was, they were going to pay big time, and I'm not talking about Yami. I will get them. I asked what was wrong with him. He answered me, stuttering. I instantly knew this wasn't a good sign. Yugi usually chatted with his friends fluently, not jittery.

What can I do? He won't tell me, and I don't want to pry into his business. So I did the next best thing I could think of. I told him he could come and talk to me whenever he needed to. Yugi thanked me before running back home. Poor kid. He hurts when he sees others in pain.

Later that night, I tucked Mokuba in bed. He needed to rest after recovering from his illness. He constantly pestered me to take him to the carnival. I promised I would take him this weekend, either Saturday or Sunday. He almost knocked me off the bed when he jumped on top of me to give me a hug. Just seeing him this happy made life bearable. He's the reason why I continue to live and run my business.

After slipping into my bed, I yawned. It was just another one of those days. Tomorrow was Saturday but I still had work to catch up on. Normally, I took the weekend off unless I have excess work, which I do. Mokuba blames himself, but I told him I knew I would eventually have to work overtime in order to finish the paper work.

Suddenly someone was pounding on my front door. Who could that be? No one ever visited us at this hour. I informed my clients that if they valued the partnership, they wouldn't come late at night. The door to door salesmen were also familiar with my wrath. Well the unlucky visitor will have the pleasure of me venting out all this week's frustration out on him. I hope that person has good health insurance.

Standing at the door, I flung it open ready to yell at the person, only to find a drenched and depressed Yugi. He stood there, soaked to the bone in his pajamas. Tears streamed down his eyes and mixed with the rain water. He asked me if he could come in.

Before we do anything, I think it would be best if the little one had a change in clothes. He could become sick. What was I thinking? Normally, I didn't care if someone outside my family became ill. I turned away from such things. Now, I didn't want to see Yugi like this. I had to do something. When I mentioned changing and the possibility of catching a disease, he responded totally differently. He wanted to end it. He wanted the pain to go away. I wish I could send away the pain.

Once he had changed into dry clothes, he informed me why he had run to my house in the middle of the night crying his eyes out. His other half had literally blown up at him over a secret. I thought those two didn't keep secrets, but if this was how Yami reacted, I can understand Yugi's decision to keep quiet. During the time I had become friends with Yugi, I have never known him to argue with his yami, just maybe squabble a little.

Before I knew him, I kept to myself with work or my brother. Outside family and work, I had very little friends. It could have to do with using people to get my way. In my second battle against Yugi, I forced him to call off his attack. He could have easily won, except he didn't want to risk my life for the sake of another. Afterwards, I thought he'd hate me, but I'm glad I was wrong. He, like me, had someone very special taken away. Yugi understood me. He didn't care what I had done in the past. All that mattered to him was the future. When all of his friends were against me, he stood up for me. He wouldn't let them talk badly behind my back. The little one held no grudge against me.

So, is this what friendship is? He cared about our feelings. I never thought I would feel this way. It's a good feeling. While I was contemplating, he asked for me to stop the pain. He wanted to end it all. He couldn't possibly mean he wanted to commit suicide… could he? I thought he wasn't capable of it. He seemed so full of life and energy. This can't be the Yugi I know. I was right. He did want to die. In death, he wouldn't feel any pain, but that's not the solution. I know, at times, I wanted to end it all too. Then I look at my little brother and wonder if it's worth losing him. No, it wasn't.

Yugi's friends and family would surely miss him. Ever since I've known them, they've hung out as often as possible. Most of the times I have seen Yugi, he is at least accompanied by one of his friends or his darker half. Scratch that. He is always with Yami. Yugi informed me his Grandfather will miss him, but his friends wouldn't notice. Some friends they turned out to be, if they don't even miss your presence. I tried to cheer him up by saying that his friends will miss him. But he said his friends were too wrapped up in each other to even notice his presence. I told him if he needed anything, just ask.

With his sorrow filled eyes and a sad voice, he pleaded with me to end his pain. Inwardly, I sighed and shook my head. He should not have to cope with this pain. I reminded him that life is not always easy. Some time or another, we will experience pain. When he does, he can always depend on me… unlike some ancient pharaoh.

Surprisingly, he hugged me. It caught me completely off guard. No one has ever hugged me outside my family before. I'm used to my little brother's hugs, but this was new to me. A second later, I returned the embrace. I said that Yami doesn't deserve him. This innocent, pure angel deserves better than him.

Yugi wanted to tell me why Yami was upset at him, but I told him I'd wait until he's ready. Then he told me he was half boy-half girl. WHAT?!? Yami couldn't have blown up over that! I've met people who were stranger than that, but they chose to be that way! The little one had no choice. It was given to him at birth. Yami truly doesn't deserve him.

My little angel didn't believe that I accepted him for who he was. Then, I informed him I didn't care about his physical appearance. What matters is what is on the inside. I knew that from experience. One time, a beautiful woman tried to seduce me in order to take over Kaiba Corp, but she failed. I immediately saw through her and had her removed.

My guest told me that he was getting tired, so I was carrying him up to one of the spare bedrooms, when my little brother popped out of his room. He wanted to know what all the yelling was about. Then he noticed that I carried Yugi in my arms. As a curious little brother, he wanted to know why Yugi was here at this hour. Instead of explaining it there, I told him I would explain it in the morning.

Out of nowhere, my cell phone rings. I picked it up, cursing whoever had the nerve to call me at this hour. It was Yami. He wanted to talk to his light. I told him off more than once. He still wouldn't accept it, so I hung up on him.

I felt I should apologize. Yugi assured me that I wasn't the one to blame. After all, I wasn't the one who broke his heart into a million pieces. We can all thank Yami for that.

The next day, Yugi appeared surprisingly cheerful, considering what had happened last night. Well, whatever it was, I'm glad he's almost back to his old self. I was kind of missing his cheery disposition. At least it hasn't ruined his appetite. He had eaten his breakfast faster than usual.

Afterward, we were going to play video games when visitors arrived. I thought I told Yami not to come here, but he can be stubborn at times. Before I opened my mouth to tell my servant to send the dark one away, I realized it should be Yugi who makes the decision. I can't be always making his decisions for him. He knew when he was ready to face his other half, not I.

Maybe I made the wrong choice, as it seemed Yugi was willing to see Yami. Confusion ran through my body. To my surprise, he informed me that they had a long chat last night, but how is that possible? I hung up on Yami. Plus, I knew no one had called last night so what other possibilities were there?

The millennium puzzle apparently connects them in more ways than one. I should have known that. Yugi had evidently forgotten to take it off, leaving Yami the ability to enter his soul room. Why didn't I remember it? I should have asked him to take the thing off. Oh well, there's no use crying over spilled milk.

I wanted to greet the former pharaoh before Yugi, but I couldn't help noticing him. He looked childish, the way he played with my little brother. They both laughed as they raced on the motorcycles. It's moments like these that makes life worthwhile, even mine.

The entire gang entered the room. I noticed how the little one greeted his darker half warmly, which was quite awkward for me. The others were worried when Yugi had run away. Apparently, Yami had called all of their friends asking if they had seen the little one. They wanted to know if Yugi was okay. Staying back, I watched them tease each other as usual. That was some sign of friendship.

One by one, they made their excuse to leave. I guess they just wanted to make sure Yugi was safe, but by the way Ryou whispered something into everyone's ear made me think he was up to something. Sure enough, Yami, Yugi, and myself were left alone with my little brother. They had all made up excuses to leave, but I must give them credit for conjuring up plausible ones.

Knowing where this conversation is headed, I told Mokuba to leave the room. He wasn't old enough to participate in or even hear this discussion. He pouted, saying that they had only played one game, but I told him he will be able to play with Yugi later.

I had to wait until Mokuba was out of hearing range, even yelling, since I know this was going to escalate to that level. Then I vented out my anger on him. I felt like a bomb ready to explode at any second.

Yami told me that it was none of my business. It is my business. I considered Yugi to be my friend and friends stick up for each other, right? He taught me the heart of the cards and fighting for the people we care about. I cared about Yugi and I don't want to see him hurt again. So, Yugi has accepted his apology. He must have forced it out. Then he countered saying that he had given his other half a choice. Then I retaliated saying that he needed Yugi's permission to enter his soul room. On the contrary, Yami enlightened me, saying that it was nothing new and that Yugi had been asleep. He must have woken up his light, but Yami said Yugi had woken up on his own.

We heard him crying. He pleaded with us not to fight. How could I not fulfill such a request from him? Both of us rushed to his side, trying to comfort him. If I wasn't doing that, I wouldn't be calm since Yami was also doing the same thing. If Yugi wanted me to tolerate his darker half, then so be it, but if Yami makes him upset, only God knows what I will do to the dark one.

Yugi looked up at me. He asked me if I had work. I told him it could wait, after all he needed me. Then he pouted. He didn't want me to fall behind because of him. So generous and cute. I wondered why did Yami ever yell at this sweet angel. He gives me those big eyes. They sparkled in the light. Yami informed me that Yugi was giving us the puppy dog eyes. I do agree with him. He does it very well.

Out of the blue, Yugi mentioned something about a promise. Yami had promised an entire day with him. They were going to the beach and the carnival. I don't like the sound of it at all. Pausing for a second, I wondered, why am I getting jealous? Could it be I'm falling in love with my rival or was it just a crush? I never felt this way about anybody before. Sure I protect and love my little brother, but this was different.

Knowing that they would need a ride, I ordered one of my limousine drivers to escort them back to their home. He would stay with them for the rest of the day, or until they have no further use of him. I wanted to make sure that they were safe, though I don't know what would be needed to keep Yugi safe from Yami.

Sitting behind my desk, I couldn't help but think of Yugi. My thoughts constantly strayed towards him. I pictured him in my arms smiling and cuddling into me. His warm body rubbing against my body. Mokuba kept pestering me about going to the carnival. Tonight would be the perfect time. Perhaps we will meet them there. No, I'll go directly to the shop and see if they had left. Hopefully, they hadn't.

Picking up Mokuba on the way to the game shop, we arrived on time. Yugi's grandfather was minding the store when we entered. I asked him where his grandson was. He informed me that Yugi was upstairs getting ready for the carnival. Deciding to pass the time, I talked to his grandfather about our latest invention. It was the portable duel station which allowed duelers to duel anywhere, as long as they had enough room to throw the disks without knocking their opponents out… although that would make the game a lot easier.

Yami entered the room growling at me, which I found to be quite amusing, but I hid it. I told him I was there to check up on Yugi. He argued adamantly about me not going to the canival with them. Yugi insisted that we go together, saying that we didn't have to be together the entire time. Finally, Yami gave in.

I was about to leave when Yugi intervened. He held out a small ring box and informed me that it was a thank you gift. I smiled inwardly. So generous, one of the qualities which I admired about him. Opening it, I discovered a beautiful pearl, well, not as beautiful as Yugi. Where did he obtain this pearl? He giggled as he answered my question. He didn't buy it, he found it. I thanked him, smiling.

Yami stood there glaring at me. I don't think his aibou giving me a present wasn't exactly….. well, I don't know how to describe it. Yugi pulled his darker half out of the store before he caused me bodily harm. I think his light was the only one he would allow to drag himself anywhere. I followed behind the two.

When we arrived, we split up into two groups. My brother and I headed towards the rides area. Actually, Mokuba pulled me the entire way through the crowds. Eager, isn't he? We fell in line for a few rides before he decided he wanted to go to the haunted house. I was wary about it. Wouldn't it give my little brother nightmares for weeks?

Caving in to his pouting, we fell in line. It was a long line. Mokuba could hardly contain his excitement as he heard the people screaming inside. Then, he spotted a couple of people coming out of the ride. He yelled for them to join us.

Yugi headed over towards us with an angry yami in tow. I was still angry at Yami for breaking Yugi's heart. The two of them talked while Yami and I glared at each other, as if daring the other one to make the first move.

After finishing that ride, we went around for awhile. All I could think of was the little angel that goes by the name of Yugi. Suddenly, Mokuba wanted to go on the ferris wheel, for some reason or another. We stepped in line.

When it was our turn, I saw them. Yami was way too close for my comfort. I glared at him. What does he think he's doing? He doesn't need to be that close. Something should be done about it. Several thoughts raced across my mind, one of them was beating up Yami into a bloody pulp with him screaming for mercy. Then, I thought Yugi would be upset if I severely hurt his darker half. I can dream, can't I? Of all the nerves, Yami pulled Yugi even closer to him. I thought he couldn't get any closer to his hikari.

Growling at the former pharaoh, I was about to storm over to him and pry him off of his light, when my brother pulled me into the empty seat. During the entire ride, I kept watching those two. How could he be that close with Yugi after what he had done? Why was Yugi even allowing it? What happened between those two? I couldn't help but wonder.

After we had gotten off the ride, we immediately headed towards the game area. I discovered Yami couldn't make the ball stay in the basket. Maybe he isn't the King of Games. I challenged his position. He just growled back at me. Then I asked what he was doing here. He was going to win a Celtic Guardian plushie for his aibou.

Yami had challenged me. On my last throw, I managed to bounce it off the rim before it settled back inside the basket. I told the booth person which one I wanted, then handed it over to a very happy Yugi.

We began to constantly challenge each other to games. Yami and I had a mini war going on. In the end, we ended up with armfuls of prizes. Arriving at the store, Yugi gave me a goodbye hug. I never knew he was so warm and gentle. I wanted to hold on longer, but the look Yami was giving me told me my health was at stake. Upon that discovery, I decided it would be better for my health if I went back to the limousine.

Mokuba wanted to hang out with Yugi and his friends again sometime. Yugi agreed to that and promised him that it would be soon. I hoped so, because then I would be able to see my little angel again. I wish a certain yami wouldn't be there, but that would be asking mountains to move. It wasn't possible. Oh well.

This night has been one of the best one's in a long time, despite Yami's closeness to Yugi. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I spent time with my little brother and even got a hug from the little one. I must be dreaming. Now that I think about it, one of his friends said they were going to spend tomorrow with him. I'll just have to take Sunday off and drop by there. Mokuba will be happy when he hears this. I looked at my little brother, who already had fallen asleep. Sweet dreams, Mokuba. I know I will have them.

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Seto: *stands up* Then just exactly what are you doing?

Wingzero: We're hunting down annoying dancers.

Death Scythe: *swings her scythe around before resting the end against the ground* Are you coming? Cause we're not going to wait.

Seto: Sure. *quickly runs to retrieve his double barrel shotgun and bullets*

Tristan: Nice weapon, Kaiba.

Seto: Um, thanks.

Joey: Do we have to bring her back alive?

Wingzero: Who cares?

Ryou: O_O

Yami Bakura: As if you can kill her with that weapon of yours.

Wingzero: And you trust him with one of ours?

Yami Bakura: Good point.

Yugi: What am I suppose to do with this?

Yami: Knock her unconscious?

Death Scythe: That sounds good to me.

Ryou: I'm not sure about this…

Yami Bakura: She just burned down a building!!!

Wingzero: Now that that's settled, Mai you're on.

Mai: What will happen between these dueling love struck idiots? Who will end up with Yugi on his arm? What will happen to the loser? Will Yami ever tell Tea that he's not interested? How will the others react to Yugi's secret? Stay tuned to find out.

Wingzero: And on with the hunt!