The Draconian Sapphire

Title: Draconic Sapphire


Author: TatianaSaphira


Rating: NC-17


Genre(s): Yaoi


Pairing(s):Seto/Joey Marik/Malik Atemu/Yugi


Spoilers: End of Series


Disclaimer: Don't own this...otherwise the duels would have been shorter and we would have seen more of Seto without his shirt


Summary: sequel to Draconic Ruby. This one takes place about 6 months later, before Christmas. Things have settled into a groove, but things are not always what they seem...

Sorry I didn't get this out...been enjoying my days off. As for the story, going in a slight hold until a major plot line has gone through beta's. It is not as if I am uncomfortable with it, but more like, if it is appropriate and not too far out there for everyone.


Have been thinking though of a couple of new stories in the interim, like one with Joey at a dance club, and Seto sneaking behind him...another I had...in all places, the bathtub, of Joey as a Spa worker, and Seto visits the spa for relaxation, and finds a blond puppy...that one I might work on today

Reviews will be in Chapter 11. It will be Chapter 12 that I am going to be holding off on, as that is where the divergence is though, I might split it up as that Chapter has Jono's story, which I had been planning on writing since Chapter 3 of Draconic Ruby, after writing the other boy's story


Chapter 10

As Johfrit and Bors got reacquainted, Seto and the others headed briefly to the mansion to allow Joey and Seto to get a change of clothing. Joey was still in his pyjama's from the morning, and they wanted to get a change of clothing for a few days. Seto had agreed to stay at the mansion for a few days more, to get Yugi and Atemu settled before returning to their home. As they entered, Isono greeted them at the door, being alerted that Alen's distinctive limo had arrived


"Sir, the bio is ready for your perusal." Isono said to Seto as he followed him into the home office, as Alen and Joey headed upstairs to get dressed. Atem and Yugi went into the living room and settled down into the sofa and turned on the television, awaiting the residents of the home.


"Very good. So you made him a Security expert." Seto said, looking at the profile. They made Bors, Chisato Kaiba, a cousin of Noa, at Noa's approval. With their help, they had created records of his deeds, and placed him directly under Isono for security.


"Yes, though I am still not sure of what he can do. I did some historical research on Bors, but there wasn't much. Other then he was French and was the son of a king. And that his son did rule Constantinople." Isono said


"Well I imagine that you will find that Johfrit will be taking over his acclimatizing, and we will find a nitch for him. In the meantime, what about my sisters? Did you create anything for them? Asetha when she returns is only going to be about 12, same age as Mokuba, so we need to set this up." Seto said giving more information for Isono


"Twelve? She did die young, didn't she?" Isono said not understanding the bond they all had. Granted after witnessing the love his boss had for the blond, and the many times he had accidentally walked in on Seth and Jono, he was beginning to get it, but still.


"She committed suicide when Zeus told her that Jorrin was dead." Seto said quietly


"She was that young? And he didn't find her?" Isono said as Seto sat down and opened his laptop that connected him to the Kaiba Corp database, to make sure that everything had been taken care of. Seth and Jono had decided to wait in the limo, wanting some alone time, as they had been busy for the last two days, and in the morning they had the Winter Solstice ceremony to attend.


"Yeah. Jorrin and Jorma both were not completely in tune with their powers, so they were not looking for the girls. Joh did know, and Katsu had his complete knowledge. It was only me being a complete bastard to him is the reason that we have not been together for the last four years. Remind me if I am that stupid again, to kick my ass. You have complete permission to." Seto said to his trusted aid.


"No worries sir. I think that if you were that stupid again, you would have more then me to worry about. Your family is scary." Isono said with a smirk.


"Yes we are. And never worry. Your boss has learned his lesson well. Now, as for you. I expect you at 7am sharp. I can't allow my son's pseudo mother to be living in sin any longer." Alen said coming into the room, with a suitcase in hand. One that he handed over to Isono without a by-your-leave.


"Alen, you know that this is temporary. I am not moving in with you." Seto said reminding his father in law about his high handedness


"And you know that my family is not complete without the three of you. I have told you time and time again, that I want you three to live with me. In ancient times, children lived with their parents and having a multi-tiered home was normal." Alen said to him, once again opening the discussion


"But I will remind you again, that this is not ancient times. The four boys may have been raised like that, but I have not. I value my independence and I have been raising Mokuba since he was born. I like the quiet that my house gives me, and as much as I love the others, I don't want to be around them." Seto said sitting down in his chair and looking at Isono and Alen. Alen's eyes softened in understanding.


"If I made you two a wing for yourselves, would you reconsider?" Alen asked, knowing that his son wanted to be with him, as well Mokuba had hinted that he liked having the amount of people around.


"I would have to talk it over with Mokuba. Katsu, I already know his stance on it. It mostly rests on Mokuba’s decision, as I have stated many time, his happiness, is my happiness." Seto said not saying no. And he meant it. Mokuba meant the world to him, and if his brother wanted to be with his new family, then he would not stop it.


"Then I will start the work after the Solstice. Your brother has already stated that he liked having lots of people around. Besides, what we discussed earlier today, this is the change you need Seto. If you want to shed the hardships and memories of that monster, the first thing to do is to shed the weight holding you back. This house has it's own ghosts and demons, and you do not need them anymore. You need to be in a home where you are loved, and what better home then surround by your soul mates and your previous souls. Those that understand you and love you unconditionally." Alen said, as his youngest son came back down with his own suitcase in hand.


"Katsu, I have decided that you are right. So here is your early Christmas present. We will move into your father's home." Seto said in his no-nonsense voice. But Alen and Isono both caught the slight pain behind his eyes. One that disappeared as they watched a blond streak run across the room and then be engulfed by the brunet


"IloveyouIloveyouIloveyouIloveyou!!" Joey screamed, wrapping his arms around him, and his legs as well. Alen looked at his youngest son and smiled at his exuberance.


"Shall I get started with the packing then, as well as listing?" Isono said and Seto nodded to him, as he was currently holding a handful of puppy


"Well then, let's get some dinner and we can plan out your wing tonight at the hotel. I assume that we all got separate rooms?" Alen said to Seto


"Can we have it in gold coloured?!" Joey asked finally letting go of his husband, but bouncing in one spot.


"We can have it any colour you want. Only thing I need there is you, Mokuba, and my office." Seto said but caught Alen frowning


"That won't do. We will discuss it further." Alen said not liking that Seto would not insert his own desires into his home wing


"Very well, come. I arranged for dinner at Ma Cherie, that new restaurant you had mentioned a few days ago Katsu." Seto said as Joey's eyes lit up even brighter


"You spoil me. You give me my hearts desire and spoil me with good food. How luckier could a guy get?" Joey said in appreciation for Seto's thoughtfulness


"CoughGivemegrandkidsCough" Alen said and at that Seto looked at him sharply as Joey looked at his father in shock.


"And I think that is my cue to leave. Sir, I will get started on this now." Isono said but Seto stopped him.


"No, go home. You and Hanna have a big day tomorrow. Take the next few days off and celebrate. I am certain that she will be at the temple for tomorrow, so we can do a mini celebration then for you two. The house issue can wait a few days. Come back on the 27th." Seto said at his most loyal servant


"Thank you sir." Isono said looking at his boss in shock


"You are welcome. As well, expect to see a surprise in your next pay check." Seto added remembering that he had decided to increase his pay, exponentially as he was getting closer to being family, with his relationship to Hanna. As well, Isono had been with him and Mokuba since the beginning and had been one of the few male adults in his life, besides Alen, that he trusted wholeheartedly.


"I love you Seto." Joey said and gave him a kiss on his cheek


"I love you too pup, now...shall we get going? I think we have given Jono enough time in the limo, though I hope they had the forethought to open a window" Seto said dryly as Isono had a smile on his face and Alen had a huge grin on his. As they walked out of the office, they passed the living room and let the Pharaoh know that it was time to go. As they left the house, they could see that the limo was still slightly moving, of which Joey started giggling. They saw their limo driver just a bit down from the car, with newspaper in hand, attempting to read. Though at 11pm at night it was a bit hard to do.


"How long have they been going at it for?" Seto asked his employee


"Since about 30 seconds that you left inside." the man said with a slight smirk on his face. Working for Seto with his husband, he had gotten used to their sexual behaviours, though had never admitted that while he could never see anything, he could hear just fine. And looking at the man in front of him, he admired his sexual prowess greatly for melting the iceberg known as Seto Kaiba.


"And you called us sexual deviants Father." Joey said with a smirk as he walked over to the limo and opened the door


"Hey ya bunnies! It's time ta go!" he shouted inside the limo and then slammed it shut


"Hey Dragon, I think ya might wanna take the other limo. That one looks like it's gonna have to be cleaned..." Joey added coming back over to the group sporting a smirk


"I will let them do it in the morning. They have to learn that if they are going to dirty my belongings, they can clean up the mess." Seto said as they headed towards the car garage that held all of Seto's cars. The Maybech had been returned already, and inside was Joey's prized wedding gift from Seto. His black and red Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggra. He had it specially built for him, being a standard bullet proof and bomb proof, but made the outside of it with the wings of the Red Eyes Black Dragon


As they entered, they could hear the running of a pair of feet, as the two former Priests ran up to them, their clothing barely straightened.


"Did you two have fun in my car?" Seto said sneering at them


"Yeah Seto, I got up to 15. Beat THAT!" Jono crowed as Joey started laughing and Seth had the grace to blush


"No thanks, I would rather have some feeling in my dick, but thanks for sharing." Seto said as Alen grinned at his eldest son


"I'm so proud of you, I could burst." Alen said as their driver began snickering along with Atem and Yugi.


"Shall we get going? They are waiting..." Seto said as the driver got the keys for the other limo and started up the car. They all piled in and headed to the restaurant.

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As they arrived, they could see that there were not a lot of cars outside. Exiting the limo, the driver pulled away and parked just behind the restaurant. Walking through the doorway, they were astounded to see that the opulence that was showing outside, paled in comparison to the restaurant inside. Along one of the walls, was a water pond replete with ivy artistically growing along it, and trailing against the crack of the ceiling of the wall. Inside the pond was water lilies that could be seen growing from the entranceway. Each of the seats all seemed to have their own curved corner edges, so that they all looked like semi circles, and no sharp corners. This created a feeling of togetherness as you could always sit beside the other.


As they walked in, they were approached by a beautiful woman.


"Bon soir Monsieur’s. We received your call from your secretary Monsieur Kaiba. We have your table ready for your party, and we hope that you will enjoy your first visit to Ma Cherie." the woman said as she led them further inside. Inside the walls all seemed to be covered with a rich cream coloured drapery that had scallops at the top of the ceiling, creating depth to the room. Within each of the scallops was a basket containing fresh flowers that seemed to flow. All the flowers were of a light white or cream decor that meshed with the honey and brown tones of the rest of the room. Even though Christmas was coming in the following week, the room did not seem to cater to the need to make it a 'Winter Wonderland' and the decor seemed to invite a warmth all on its own. As they sat down on what looked like a customized table for them, they all settled in with Seto in the middle, facing where the servers would be. Joey was on the side of him with Alen on the left side. Seth and Jono were beside the God and Atem and Yugi were beside Joey, making it completely snug, but comfortable at the same time.


As they settled, a younger man came to their table. They could tell he was Japanese, but his eyes gave away that he was not native as he had beautiful emerald eyes.


"Bon soir Gentlemen. My name is Francois and I am your server for today. I am told that it is your first visit here and for a few of you your first taste at French cuisine. If I may be so bold to allow you to be placed into my hands, I would like the honour of introducing you to some of our specialities." the man said


"That would be lovely Francois. I know that my son in law does not normally do this, but I think we can trust your judgement. Though I should warn you that my sons have very healthy appetites." Alen said, sensing that Seto was going to gainsay the man, but he had stopped him


"I can assure you that our chef would be delighted to hear that. Rest assured that you will not be disappointed. Now even though we at Ma Cherie have decided not to decorate for Christmas, we have created a drink specially designed for Christmas. And as it is your first visit, it is our treat to you." Francois said as Alen slightly narrowed his eyes


"Is it alcoholic?" he asked the server


"Yes it is." he answered


"Then please make two of them non alcoholic please. One non for my son and one for the young one there please." Alen said pointing at Joey and Yugi. Joey because of his father, and his vow to never drink and Yugi because of his condition. To the server, it appeared because of their ages. Of course he did not know that the other four were 20 as well and under age as well.


"Of course monsieur. I will return momentarily with water as well and a sample of our breads, to begin the meal." he said as he slightly bowed and left their presence


"Thank you father." Joey said to his father, happy that he remembered his vow. One that Seto had no issue with ever pressing.


"This still hasn't settled in yet." Yugi said as his husband brought his hand to the side of his face and looked at his wife and smiled.


"It will." Alen said looking at him with a smile.


Inside the kitchens, the server came back in and walked over to the chef


"So who are our patrons." he said about the people that came inside


"Two are Japanese, two appear to be Greek, at least one definitely is, the other, I can't figure out what his accent is. One looks like he is part American or something, and the last two are dark. Might be Arabic or maybe Egyptian? Not too sure. They said that the one that looks American and the little Japanese guy can't have alcohol. Which is strange because the Japanese and the Arabic guy are twins. Other then their skin colouring they are exact duplicates. So is the quasi Greek and the American." Francois said to the chef. The chef liked to know the possible heritage of his patrons in order to customise the tastes to them. Especially since they had assigned Francois to them.


"So we have the Kaiba brothers and their husbands in the house. Interesting. They rarely make public appearances with them. And the other man, the one you said was Greek?" the chef said guessing correctly who they had


"He said that Kaiba-sama was his son in law" Francois said


At that the chef's eyes bugged out. "We have Alen Polo in our Restaurant!!"


"Is THAT who it is!?" Francois said, hearing about the legendary man. His word assured many restaurants their business. Though it was rare for him to be in other restaurants, as he usually only frequented Greek restaurants when in Athens, as his reputation said. Having him here was beyond special and the chef had to think quickly. While he had been digesting his guests, he had made up the first course for them, almost on instinct. Always planning on such things, he began to slice up some of his famous basil bread, now grateful for deciding to make a fresh batch a few hours before the call from the secretary. She had not said who it was, but had told them that the party was for 7 and that they would be arriving very late. Seto did not like posturing, and paid for discretion.


As his assistants arranged the plate for the slight Tapas that they were going to create, they added some of the black Kalamata olives that he always had stored and some of the different French soft and hard cheeses that they had, including Fromage Blanc with Herbs which was a special blend of cheese. Sending Francois out with it, he then began to make up the drinks for his guests. Guessing that with the exception of Alen that they were all underage, he did not add as much of the Christmas beer as he normally would, and added more cranberry juice mix that he made. It was made with cranberry and cinnamon that was boiled together and then cooled, which he added to the Christmas Night Cocktail that he made. For the two boys that had stated that they could not drink alcohol, and for his other patrons of the same persuasion, he had made a punch for those of his clients called Persimmon Punch served with ice cubes made from Hibiscus Granita that had been made with Hibiscus iced tea in cubes, then crushed, then placed within the cubes again, giving it a granular texture that blended with the punch when melted. He also included the Christmas Star Cookies with Fruits and Nuts that were not overly sweet, but would blend with the drink. And with this sent Francois out with this.


With the Tapas in hand, he now had to settle down to the meals. Now knowing his patrons, he had to scrap some of the normal dishes he made, wanting to make them a bit more tailored to their heritages, something that he knew that Kaiba-sama would approve of. Which was very rare to get his approval of anything, and so far no restaurant in the entire city had achieved. Tonight, he wanted to be the first. For the Greeks, and he knew that while Joseph Kaiba looked American, he was part Greek like his twin and father, he made the three of them two dishes of Mediterranean origins. The first was Mediterranean Tuna Snack which was a small sampling of the dish, and a quasi appetizer. For the Kaiba-sama's which people referred to them as, he made up a dish called Little Stuffed Vegetables, Nice-Style which was a vegetarian dish, however he added chunks of the tuna with it. and for the other two, which he suspected who they were, though had not heard the key term to them, keeping with the tuna theme for them, made up a dish called Pan-Seared Tuna, Basque-Style. For all of them, he made Braised Chicken with Apples and Calvados and Thin Green Beans with Caviar Cream, Chives and Shallot, which he knew would take some time to make, so he got started on some other food items. Making Flank Steak on Rosemary sticks, grateful for the building allowing him to grow his own herbs in the back as well as Escargots with Ceps and Reuilly Wine which he always had prepared and was grateful that the wine he used was non-alcoholic. Also his assistants began the making of their desserts, which he had decided to not make it individual to one person, but for all of them. For the grand finale of his desserts he had chosen Coffee and Chicory Charlotte Flambéed with Holland Gin, with Brown Sugar , and as it was a flambé dish, the alcohol would burn off, leaving it perfect for the two that could not drink. This would take nearly the entire time that he had with his guests, but fortunately he had much of it prepared in case of things like this. He also made up Chocolate Marbré and Warm Chocolate Soufflé Cakes along with Myrtle Ice Cream Pops and Caramel Custard Mousse with Grapes and a Chocolate Vine Leaf which he had and he knew that Mr. Polo would love the last touch.


Time in the kitchen flew as he prepared all the dishes. Finally the chicken was prepared and served to them. At that, he began to decorate the finale dessert, he heard Francois come back into the kitchen. The server knew better then to interrupt him while he worked, so he could see out of the corner of his eye that he was patiently waiting for his boss to finish. As he finished the last touch of the cream florets along the circular edges. Normally the refrigeration was two hours, but he had sped that up with his fridge that sometimes worked as a partial freezer, making things cool down faster then normal, so instead of two hours, it had only taken one hour to cool. Now looking back at his handiwork, he then turned to the server


"Yes Francois, what is it?" the chef said to him


"Kaiba-sama has requested your presence outside." Francois said to him, bowing slightly


"Impressions?" the chef asked as he carried the final dessert, with Francois behind him with the plates and the lighter


"He seems happy, at least as much as he can." he said to his boss


"Very well." the chef said and with that came to the table with his most important patrons. Now seeing his guests, he smiled that he had guessed right as he could see the three World champions at the table, surrounded by their husbands, and Alen.


"Greetings Kaiba-sama and Kaiba-san's, Motou-san's, and Polo-san. I bid you welcome to my restaurant. My name is Chef Arsène Aurèle." the chef said, bowing to the boys.


"I wanted to meet the genius behind the excellent work you have placed before us. Never in my time have I seen someone that took the time and care to ensure that the needs of his clients was met and exceeded." Seto said eloquently


"Ya, the food was awesome, we are DEFINITELY coming back here." Joey said, his topaz eyes glowing in happiness. Of which the chef looked up and saw the other two blonds smiling at the mannerisms of the other.


"Diction Joey..." the soft spoken blond said with a smile at his younger brother.


"Sorry Jo. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal here, and if you would like, we are having a party next month. Would your restaurant be willing to be the caterer to it?" Joey asked the chef, surprising the man to hear the American's accent change so drastically from being someone from New York to a soft spoken and melodic tone.


"I would be honored. Tell me what the party is?" Arsène said to them


"It's our birthday party. The five of us are gonna be 19." Joey said.


"I see, well such a special event warrants a special meal plan. I would be most honoured to assist you. I will be in contact with your secretary in the morning Kaiba-sama." Arsène said to them, but saw Seto hold up a hand.


"You may call the Temple of the Holy Light downtown. There speak to a woman named Hanna. She will be taking care of all the details of the party, and it is with her that you will be co-ordinating everything." Seto said with a nod from his soul- incarnate


"I have heard of this Temple. It is a beautiful work of art." he said to them, as Francois had cleared their dinner dishes and began to lay down their plates for the dessert.


"Hanna is the one that designed it for my Priests." Jono said to the man


"Your Priests?" he said not realizing that the man was a religious figure, nor had he ever seen one that was married


"Yes, I am the High Priest there as is my husband. You are welcome there any time you would like. In fact, tomorrow afternoon is one of our ceremonies for the Winter Solstice. You should come." Jono said inviting the chef.


"What is this temple?" he asked knowing no Christian temples would ever celebrate the Solstice


"It is the first temple in 2,000 years for the God Osiris." Atemu said to the man, speaking for the first time bringing his attention to the pair.


"And it is going to be an all day festival there, so you can come when you can." Yugi said as Jono and Seth had been discussing their plans for the holiday with their king while they had been eating. Joey himself was going to be Avatar for Osiris tomorrow so that the group could partake in his presence, and Seto was going to be joining them in the evening for his part. For the first time, he was going to attempt taking Set into his body, as Set had asked him when he had taken possession of Seth on Halloween night, when they had the first of the Osiris ceremonies, which of course was the Day of the Dead, and was a kind of birthday for the Egyptian God, and considered his most holy day.


"Then I would be honored. We are closed between 4-6pm tomorrow so I can come then." Arsène said to them. "Now for the finale of the night." Arsène said and then set the cake on fire, as Joey looked in awe at the flames that flew up from the alcohol. Then seeing it put out and the beautiful smell of the Holland Gin permeate out, he then grinned as the chef pulled out the last touch. A swirl of Caramel and Vanilla syrup which he artistically placed all along the edges of the cake.


Alen had watched the boys, proud of their interactions with others, and glad for everything that had happened. As well, the atmosphere that had been created this night had given him such a wonderful feeling all night. This is what life should be like. Surrounded by loved ones, and partaking in mental merriment with wonderful conversations. Now that he would be able to experience this more, now that Seto had finally given in, he glowed inside. Now if he could get his daughter in laws all home, he would be complete.


Serving them personally, he watched the younger blond eat the cake with great enthusiasm. Which made him smile. He loved a man that appreciated food, and seeing him so happy it felt contagious. He then caught the tell-tale look from his husband, as Seto was eyeing him. Noting that his look may be mistaken for interest in the blond, he smiled at him and stepped back. As he was about to turn from the table, he heard his server's voice raised. Pardoning himself from the others with a bow, he walked to the front. Wondering why she had not closed the doors by now, as they were closed but had remained open for Seto and his party, he entered into the entrance way and shuttered.


'Today was definitely a day of firsts.' Arsène thought to himself as he went to help his server with his new guests


"Welcome to Ma Cherie gentlemen. Unfortunately we are now closed. You would be more then welcome tomorrow evening when we reopen." he said to the man that was the leader


"I do not intend to come for tonight's dinner tomorrow. I am here now. You will feed myself and my guests. Or you will find tomorrow that you do not have a restaurant." the man subtlety threatened


"I do apologize, but my kitchen is now closed, and my staff has begun the cleanup." Arsène said hoping that he would not see that he still had guests.


"Then you will reopen it and serve me." he said as he pushed him aside and moved inside the restaurant along with his guests. As they entered, they could see the small party still at the table, where he saw three straw coloured blonds at the table. As that colour of hair had been in his dreams for over 6 years, he walked over to the table, standing on the side of the group


"Hello Joey." he said in a whisper and a promise


At that, the group spun around and saw Yoshi Ishikawa with his goons at the side of their table.


"You hurt my DRAGON..." Joey growled, as Seto placed a hand on his fiery wife.


"Obviously not well enough if he can be walking after only a day. And who is THIS lovely blond." Yoshi said looking at Jono, not even bothering to disguise his lust


"Not yours." Seth growled as he pulled Jono closer


"This isn't the other one. There is no mistaking their bodies." he said looking as Seth closer. Unlike the other one, Seth was showing a fierce protection of this blond, and Seto was growling at being so close to Joey, which he could now tell he was looking at.


"No, it isn't. Did we not remind your faulty brain about Joey's brothers. Now get out. You aren't wanted." Seth growled, his hand on the Rod that was always at the side of his hip.


"Now now Kaiba-sama, we had this discussion. And you are not returning my phone calls. I told you that if you want the wharf, you have to take me with it." Yoshi said, as Atemu moved away from the side. Because of where Yoshi was positioned, Atemu and Yugi's backs were to him and they could not see anything. As well, if something were to happen, he couldn't mind crush from this position. Moving beside his High Priest, and settling Yugi onto his lap, he now faced the man that shot Seto. He then glanced at Alen, curious to see what his reactions were. And for the first time felt a shadow, or a feathering of something ominous.


"Is this the one that shot Seto?" Alen said casually


"Yes Father." Joey said as Yoshi's eyebrow perched. He had not suspected that there was a glimmer of truth to the lie, and it had to be a lie as he had seen Wheeler Sr and knew that Joey looked like him, but now seeing the man in front of him, he was a 20yr older then the pair of blonds in front of him


"Father? This isn't Joe. Your dad and I had many discussions about you Joey." Yoshi said, a bit unwisely. He hadn't been looking at Alen, but had been gazing on the feast that was Joey.


"I would bet you did have many discussion with that monster. Monsters tend to stick together that way. Now, I am going to say this once, and only once. We like this restaurant. We don't like you. If you value your life you will leave now and never return. This restaurant is under MY protection." Alen said as he turned his head and looked at the Yakuza boss


"And just who the hell are you to be so presumptuous. I OWN this town, and YOU are not going to sway me." Yoshi said to him, sneering at him but missing the swirl of gold behind his eyes. His children however did not miss it, and Jono very quickly grabbed the rod from his husband, and slightly levitated the table so that he could swing around Seth, as Joey moved of the rounded chair as well.


"My apologies, we have not been introduced. I am Alen Polo." Alen said, still amused slightly. But not by much. He could see his son's had already prepared to fight, as they were in possession of their Millennium Items, ready to use them if needed.


"And this is supposed to mean something?" Yoshi sneered at him, as he had caught the two blonds moving and now had seen them standing. And was in awe. Joey was shorter then the other, but the two of them standing beside each other were glorious. Jono's hair was down and it was curling along his shoulders and Joey's hair now was at his shoulders but both shining brightly. It was then that he spotted the two items from before, when he had shot Seto and his eyes narrowed.


"Why yes Mr. stupid mob boss, it means that you are at an end. So Seto, don't you worry about those wharfs. They are all yours now." Alen said patting Seto's cheek, which Seto allowed and even smiled a bit at. Though he was smiling at how evil his father in law was and how much fun it was going to be to see Yoshi squirm.


"How DARE you!! Boys, show these gentlemen how we deal with people that think that they can interfere. But leave the blond boys. I have Special plans for them." Yoshi said as the men brought out their guns and pointed them at Seth and Seto.


"Non Non Non! Not in my restaurant" Arsène said coming up to them, but then caught the look of amusement on Alen's face. Which he thought was rather strange. He did not look like he was frightened or afraid, and it was very strange. He then caught the look that said 'come closer' which he grabbed his hostess and moved closer to the elusive Greek, not understanding why, but after meeting him, he trusted him.


"Now now, how would your boss like it, if I was to place a call to him, right now. He would be most distressed to find out that you were degrading his organization like this. Shall I call him and let him know just how much of a bad boy you are being right now?" Alen said smoothly, his face showing such glee on his face that only Jono had ever witnessed it. It did not bode well for Yoshi, which made Jono smile as well. His father was a very scary god when he wanted to be, as he read some of the things he had done during the Trojan war.


"Our great Oyabun (a/n - Yakuza name for the Family Head, which there are currently three organizations) would not take a call from a Gaijin like you." Yoshi said now not caring. He WAS going to show this Greek that he was the one in charge, not him.

"Gaijin...gaijin...Seto does this mean foreigner?" Alen said pretending ignorance. He was having so much fun toying with this man.


"Yes it does Alen. He has insulted you greatly." Seto said as Alen grinned a bit at his son in law. His beautiful son in law then grinned back, enjoying the game that he was playing with the man.


"Well then, shall we see how he handles his subordinate. The local Oyabun does not appreciate idiots, and quite frankly Yoshi, you are an idiot." Alen said as he made a move to his cell phone from his double breasted cream coloured silk suit that he was wearing. Flipping it open he made a phone call and within seconds it was answered


"Hello Toshi-san, it's Alen Polo.....Yes it is wonderful to hear from you as well....Toshi dear, I want to put you on speakerphone if you would allow me....Thank you ever so much my dearest man." Alen said from his one sided conversation with the cell phone. As he placed his cell down, he hit a button and the room could hear the voice of a person named Toshi


"Toshi, you are now on speakerphone, and I have one of your WONDERFUL employee's here. However he doesn't seem to understand a few things. Perhaps you can enlighten him on who I am." Alen said, schmoozing to the man through the cellphone.


"Who is it Alen-kun?" the man named Toshi said as he heard a gasp from the man


"It is your wonderful Yoshi Ishikawa. Somehow he thinks that shooting my son in law, and taking my son's for his harem is a good business sense. Perhaps you could enlighten him on Yakuza honour?" Alen said to the man but did notice how his face began to pale considerably


"Son...in...law......sons.....?" Yoshi stuttered as he just completely realized what he had done


"Rest assured Alen-kun I will take care of everything for you, in the meantime is there any kind of recompense that I can do for you?" he asked, using the same kind of nonchalant tone that Alen had been using


"Well my son in law's, the Kaiba brothers have been wanting to expand into shipping. Takahashi-san downtown has decided to sell his shares to the wharf area, but for some strange reason Yoshi thinks that my boys should be his compensation. As you know, my son here Joey is the Golden Seraphim and was always respected. His husband is Seto Kaiba. And of course with the boy's birthday coming up...." Alen said hedging what he wanted from the man


"The Golden Seraphim is your boy? And his birthday is coming up? Well then consider his early birthday present from the Yakuza. The wharf for all time will be under your juristidiction Alen-kun. And once again thank you for your wisdom with that venture that you helped me with. Your prophesy was dead on. Thank you again Alen-kun, and I look forward to talking to you again." Toshi said and at that the cell phone connection died and the cell was silent


"Now then Yoshi, you had better get going...oh wait! You pissed off the leader of the largest group of the Yakuza...there is nowhere to hide. So as the lovely Japanese say, Sayonara!" Alen said with a deep steel core in his voice as he turned to the man, shooting glacial spikes to him.


"Just who the hell are you?" Yoshi said as he narrowed his eyes at him


"Why am your bosses friend. I give him some wonderful advise about how to expand into more lucrative, and of course LEGAL means. He is now enjoying the fruits of those labours as they led him to his wife. So you might say I am responsible for him finding his beloved wife, who is his soul mate. He was ever so grateful to me for that." Alen said with a grin. Joey and Jono now seeing that their very smart and evil minded father had everything in hand, relaxed and sat back down.


"So Yoshi, since your boss has given my husband a wonderful birthday gift, I expect those papers on my desk in the morning." Seto said taking a drink from the remaining Christmas drink that he had left.


"This isn't over yet." he hissed as he snapped his fingers and his group followed behind him as he left the restaurant. As he left a dark figure emerged from the shadows and followed him, though not very covertly.


As they headed down the street, Yoshi could tell that he had a new visitor with him and with a glance, motioned for one of his own to move aside, so that he could get behind the stranger that was making the mistake of following him. Moving further down the dark street, he then stopped, as the stranger continued walking. Coming to Yoshi the man murmured, "If you want revenge, follow me" as the man continued down the street. As they walked they entered a dark building that seemed worn down but still standing. Inside the men gathered around the tall stranger, whose russet features seemed to obscure him.


"State your business if you value your life." Yoshi said as his men surrounded him


"If you want to destroy Alen and his bunch, kill Joey." the man said and with that, threw a smoke bomb onto the floor and this obscured his escape from the very upset leader of the Domino Yakuza

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