To Keep A Katsu

LadyVirgo919656: Don’t worry hon, I’m a fan of happy endings. I don’t intend to let things go undone. It may seem frustrating as hell but trust me, it’ll be worth it. I’ll put so much fluff in the end that you’ll get diabetes. You’ll see. Just stay strong! *huggies*

Velvetina: *snuggles back* yep love is still here! Take your time sweetie; in the meantime you can just enjoy what I write!

*grins* this chapter definitely contains a climax but it’s not over! Like I said I have more to add to this story. Stay tune because the second part of this plot will blow you away! (at least I hope so!)

SilverYaoiHellion: Sorry about not having this chapter out sooner! But school did indeed start today and I got called into work on my day off. GRRR! Anyway, hell definitely breaks loose in this chapter. But I can’t tell ya anything! Just read and you’ll see.

Hell_lot23: And more you shall have! Please enjoy!

Samantha Kaiba: Thanks for your praises! I really appreciate them. You’ll get your answers and then some in this chapter. Keep in mind…it’s not over yet!

O.O: *kisses and hugs* Don’t feel down! I know this story packs a lot of emotion but please don’t let it ruin your day! Lol My goodness…I really owe you guys a serious lemon for this!

Shadow2007: LMAO the emotions that I elicit from my dear readers! Thanks for your support.

Shanghanjin: *smoochies* then wait no more sweetie. Here’s you a new chappie!

Paranoidcharlotte: lol, I’ll do an mpeg but it might now fit into my series. I’m planning on doing other projects. You know to take a break from the series from time to time. So watch out for those when they do come out.

Its ok…I love rants and raves…especially when I agree with every word! ;p Actually the story is not coming to a close just yet. I have one more thing to do with this story before I call it the end. I hope that’s a good thing for you!

To tell you the truth, I don’t even know why I had Tea to be afraid of Ryou. Matter of fact I have her mention that in this chapter! Look for it! Lol

Millie Istar Motou: *trembles in fear* …..Well its nice to see that you’re alive and well Miss Millie…I think. P-please enjoy this chapter….OH GOD PLEASE DON’T HURT ME! *runs away to hide*

Drachenaugen: Its ok! Technology can be a bitch! I’m glad you were able to read the story though. Lol about Otogi and Yugi. They are cool! Another emotional packed chapter coming your way!

Anon: OMG! Are you serious?! Lol that is jus crazy. LMAO I had to read that twice!


*Enjoy*


The sun had finally given in to the darkness of the night. Small hands gently turn on the nearby table lamp to re-enlighten the darken room. Mokuba then walks over to the window curtains; he briefly looks out to the Domino night life and marvels on how beautiful it was from the 12th floor of the hospital building.

“Katsu...”

Gasping, the smaller Kaiba quickly closes the window curtains and makes his way to his brother’s bedside.

“Niisan?” the grey-eyed youth inquires hesitantly.

Blue eyes slowly open but as soon as the light clashes with the orbs, they immediately slam shut.

Grunting, Seto rubs his aching eyes as he sits up.

“Are you alright? Is your throat bothering you again?” Mokuba asks quietly as he sits on the side of the bed.

Swallowing, the brunet winces slightly but was relieved that the pain wasn’t as mind-blowing as before.

“I think I’ll be fine. The swelling has gone down a lot.”

“That’s great news, Niisan and you sound a lot better. I’ve talked to Mura-sensei and he told me that you should be able to leave tomorrow morning.”

However the last sentence had gone above Seto’s head as he looks around for his blond puppy that he was hoping to see when he wakes up.

“Where’s Katsu?” he then said looking straight at his ototo.

Mokuba run his hands through his bushy hair as he tries to find a reasonable explanation but he only came up with the vague answer of, “He stepped out.”

“Oh? Heh, silly pup. I swear I get jealous of his stomach sometimes, he always gives it attention.” Seto groans as he moves his stiff muscles to get out of bed. As his bare feet touch the floor, he then asks. “Well I guess I’ll have to go and fetch him. Is he down in the cafeteria?”

Mokuba gives a wobbly sigh; he was too damn young for this. “I don’t know where he is, to tell you the truth, Niisan…” He fidgets uncomfortably as blue eyes fixate themselves upon him.

“It seems that my ototo is hiding something from me…” Seto replies in a sing song voice. “I wonder what it could be.”

The little Kaiba gives a stiff shrug as he kicks at some paper that lies casually on the floor.

“Mokuba, what happened to Jou?” the serious tone added more tension to the room.

Grey eyes look wearily at the brunet that’s now standing a few inches away from him.

“He knows.”

“About what?” the blue-eyed CEO plops back on the bed, he had a grave feeling that he shouldn’t be standing up.

“About Shizuka. He knows now.”Mokuba answers sternly. He looks away as he saw the pain that begins to well up in the azure eyes.

“Y-You told him?” Seto rasps out in disbelief.

Turning back, “No…you did, Niisan. You were talking in your sleep and he was sitting right beside you…”

Silence prevailed for a few minutes before the brunet manages to choke out.

“S-so is he mad? Does he hate me? What? Tell me!”
Mokuba sighs once again as he walks towards the bed to sit beside his troubled brother. His tiny hand nestles between a larger one, which grasps almost painfully.

“I think he still feels the same about you…its just…he finding it hard to believe, assuming if he believes you at all. It…was hard to tell.”

Just then the door swings open and two individuals stumble in. One brunette and the other, albino.

“Why did Yugi and Otogi get arrested?!” Tea shrieks out as worry and fear overcomes her. “They didn’t do anything wrong to you so why are they going to jail?!”

The Kaiba brothers look to her in confusion. What the hell is this girl’s problem now?

“What are you talking about? This is the first time we’ve heard anything about it!” Mokuba exclaims getting off the bed, his brother’s hand still in his.

“Ryou, what’s going on?” Seto asks with a little irritation in his voice. He figures he would get more out of the saner of the two.

“I can’t say exactly. Tea and I arrived here just as the police car pulled off with them inside. Shizuka and Jou…”

“Shizuka and Jou are together?! Where are they?!” the brunet demands heatedly. He desperately ignores the hurt in his heart at the possibility of his Katsu now resenting him.

“They look like they were going to the parking lot, even though Jou looked a lot more reluctant. We saw them right after the police incident. ”

“Niisan! I bet Shizuka had something to do with Otogi and Yugi getting arrested!” Mokuba exclaims as he tugs at the brunet’s hospital gown.

“Hell, I KNOW she had something to do with it and she probably had my poor Jou in the middle of it!” Blue eyes suddenly sharpen back to their usual prowness.

“Well that’s sort of why we’re here.” Ryou begins looking at Tea. The brunette who was once brash suddenly twitches like a shy girl at her first day of school.

“Tea has been hanging around Shizuka from almost the time she arrived here. I figured she could shed some light on a few things.” The albino explains.

“Oh really, I did recall such closeness last night at the skating rink.” Kaiba said with a smirk. “So tell me, Gardner, does Shizuka really sees you as her little butt buddy?”

Tea frowns a bit at the words being used but answers anyway. “Well, sort of.”

“I see. Did she and Jou see you guys on your way up here by any chance?” Kaiba asks, thoughtfully.

“Um, no. I thought it would’ve been better if they didn’t see us. So I took the side entrance as they made their way towards the front.” Ryou confirms, somehow knowing that it was the answer that the CEO most likely wanted to hear.

“Good. As for Ryuuji and Mouto, Mokuba get Ichiro-sensei on the phone and have him take their case. I’m very confident that he can get them out on bail within the hour.” Kaiba instructs as he paces the floor.

“Sure thing, Niisan! But bailing them out is one thing, what about ultimately proving their innocence?” the curious little Kaiba asks.

“I figure in some...random way, innocence will prove itself.”

Mokuba smirks as he witnesses his brother’s brilliant mind working overtime.

***

“So I have the whole day tomorrow figured out! We could go to the mall and do lot’s and lot’s of shopping. I saw this one store with some very nice clothes that I think you will look just darlin’in. I know, I know you hate orange but this shirt I’m telling you is just gorgeous! You have to see it! Oh and we could go to the park. Gosh it’s been a long time since we’ve been there together, Kat-chan. Let’s ride on the merri-go round! Remember when we use to do that! Oh you got so sick that one time and barfed when it was going really, really fast and it sort of made this colorful spiral and got onto everybody. It was so gross! Hahahahahah! Oh and then there’s that nice little ice cream place…” Shizuka continues to ramble on excitedly as they near a black Mercedes Benz with a guard and a chauffeur were waiting.

Jou occasionally nods even though he really wasn’t paying attention. His boyfriend is in the hospital and his friends are in jail! Yet here his sister is talking cheerfully about…whatever the hell she’s talking about! He sure as hell knows it doesn’t have anything to do with what happened today.
For someone who just been attacked she sure is acting a little too jolly! Jou’s breath hitched at the thought. It sort of made him feel low about thinking of his sister such a way but he could even somehow imagine Shizuka strangling somebody…maybe even Seto…

Sneakered feet suddenly halts.

“…then we could get that new duel disk you’ve been wanting! How about that, Kat-chan…Kat-chan?” The green-eyed girl suddenly realizes that she was the only one that made it at the car. She whisks around to see her brother standing a few yards behind, eyes hidden under unruly bangs.

“Kat-chan…what’s…”

“I can’t do dis.” Jou firmly interjects.

“Can’t do what? Kat-chan, I…” Shizuka makes a move to grab a brawny arm.
SMACK!

The deranged sibling yelps as she jerks her wounded hand back.

“Kat-chan!” comes the chocked sob.

“I’m going back ta Seto” With that the blond turns to leave.

Quickly recovering, the strawberry blond starts to go after her departing brother.
“Kami, what have they said to you? Why do you believe them? Why are you turning your back on me? Why are you choosing HIM?”

“SHUT UUUUUUP!!” Jou screeches to the point that a nearby car alarm goes off and his little sister to jump as she quickly stops in her tracks.

“Why is mah boyfriend in da hospital? Why is everyone sayin’ dat YOU is da reason why he’s dere? Why are ya so damn happy when ya have scratches all ovah ya damn face? Why are Otogi and Yugi even GOING ta fuckin’ jail? Why are you even HERE?!”

Jou stops to force air back in his lungs. He sees the water collecting in emarld gems but for some strange reason, they no longer moved him.

“Why is it dat ever since YOU got here mah life has been fallin apart? Why am I feeling dis way about mah own flesh and blood? Why?” Jou croaks out, trying his hardest not to break down again.

After seeing that Shizuka wasn’t even going to make a move to explain he continues.

“Shit, I don’t know what da hell is going on. I STILL don’t know what or who da fuck to believe but I’m not dat big of an idiot ta not notice dat something doesn’t fuckin’ add up. But one thing is for damn certain…mah heart is back dere and I’m going back for it” with that a suddenly determined blond makes his move back to the hospital.

Wisps of red hair sways around a drooped head as Jou moves farther and farther from view. Slowly the head lifts and the hair moves back to show not a sad, disappointed face but one that shows hell had indeed come upon earth. Lips pulled back into a snarl as green pupiless eyes are unfocused to anything but vengeance…on a certain brunet.

Shizuka turns immediately around to retrieve her purse out the car and as soon as the door shuts, she then grabs the gun from her unexpectant guard’s holster.

“Mi-Mistress! Now hold on just a second!” Wayne stammers.

“STAY BACK! NO ONE IS TAKING MY BROTHER AWAY FROM ME AGAIN! DAT FUCKING CEO IS GOING DOWN!”

The psychotic red-head stalks quickly back to the hospital entrance. When the glass doors slide open for her entrance, she gives a smirk as she eyes the gift shop. Maybe Kaiba will appreciate a beautiful bouquet of flowers…it’ll end up on his grave anyway…

The elevator from across the shop gives a ding as a brunette walks off it. She takes out her phone to dial some now familiar numbers. A shaky sigh escapes her lips as her finger pushes the first number. Shizuka had used her and had never even really cared about her OR her feelings for Yugi! The fact that she had most likely been the one to put her dear friend in jail had said it all! Her real friends, not matter how much she hated their ways, were her TRUE friends.

Feeling rather silly now, Tea puts the phone to her ear. Blue eyes searches randomly in directions as she waits for an answer, it was then her breath suddenly catches in her throat.

She witnesses Shizuka walking out of the store with a huge bouquet of blue and white flowers. Snapping her phone shut, Tea makes her way over there. Well this was certainly an unexpected turn of events.

Brown eyes watchs with just as much surprise as he fumbles with the smaller Kaiba’s phone in his pocket. Taking it out, he dials another cell phone and waits for its owner to pick up.

Hearing a smooth yet terse reply, Ryou speaks lowly into the receiver. “We have a slight change in plans…” The albino then walks back into the storage closet from whence he had originally came just as the two girls walk past him.

However he never noticed the muffled flush of a toilet and the emergence of a certain blond from next door.

“I can’t fuckin’ believe I had forgetten to use da damn bathroom.” Jou mutters to himself angrily as he walks to the elevators. However he stops before pushing the button as realization hit him. What the fuck was he going to say when he got up there? Surely Mokuba had already said SOMETHING to his angel by now…

Cursing under his breath, the blond decides to take the twenty-four flights of stairs up. He had a lot of reflecting to do.

***

“So what’s your little scheme for Kaiba this time?” Tea asks, as she and her companion waits to get off on the twelveth floor. “Oh and the genius thing you did to him at his business luncheon. A little gory for my taste but hey, he’s a fag. So I guess its ok!”

Shizuka giggles in glee. “So you figured out it was me! I’m impressed, Tea. Maybe you finally developed some guts to show Ryou whose boss eh?”

“Yea, I’m tired of him thinking he can push me around. Now that I think about it, why am I letting him push me around? It’s not like he’s a heavy weight. Getting me to see some digusting gay in the hospital…yuck! Yugi deserves so much better.” The brunette rants on as she crosses her arms.

A wicked smile crosses over a fair face. “I hope you’ll forgive me. I had poor Yugi go to jail. He and Otogi had me trapped in a corner. But I PROMISE I’ll have him out right after I give Kaiba his…parting gift.”

Tea’s blood runs cold. Parting gift?!

“About that…what are you planning to do? You’re not going to try and…and…”

“Off the fag? I definitely have no choice now. Kat-chan is too far gone and I have to free him before it’s too late.” After seeing the ghastly shock on her sidekick’ face, Shizuka presses on. “Tea, I’m losing him! He turned his back on me just to come back here and see that blue-eyed bastard!”

“J-Jou is on his way to see Kaiba?” the brunette croaks out.

“Yes, he is.”

“So what? You’re going to kill his boyfriend in front of him?!” Tea shrieks in disbelief. Fear starts to attack every nerve within the feminine body. Shizuka really is insane!

“Don’t be silly! That won’t help me with Kat-chan! I was hoping you can help me with that. Lure my brother out of the room for a minute, use Mokuba…I don’t care how you do it” the red-head girl takes a quick whiff of the flowers as she fluffs them.

Tea stays silent just as the elevator made its sound of arrival and the doors slide open.
She silently hopes that Kaiba can handle whats about to be dished out at him. Whatever it is, she doubts that the crafty CEO had planned on risking his life…again.

They are now standing at the door. Shizuka looks to the nervous figure standing beside her.

Taking the hint, Tea knocks on the door.

There was no reply. Giving a blank stare to the strawberry blonde, she tries again.

Still no reply.

“Oh for goodness sake!” sighs Shizuka in annoyance as she grabs the door knob and swings it open.

The room was dimly lit and the only occupant that was in the room was a certain brunet lying upon the bed. He appears to be sleeping.

Shizuka chuckles darkly, perfect. This will be easier than she thought. No one here but the ill-fated CEO. No bratty lil brother, nor her own Kat-chan. It was just him.

“Well I guess I’ll put these lovely flowers on the nightstand” the green-eyed maid exclaims softly as she indeed places them there.

Tea gives out a loud gasp as she saw a small hand quickly thrusting itself in the flowers and pulling out a handgun.

A gun?! Now, the brunette knew for certain that Kaiba had not plan at all for the insane girl to have a weapon. Things were spiraling out of control and down a dangerous path.

Hearing the gun cock, two sets of blue eyes widen in fear.

Kaiba tries to sit up, but the gun holds his head firmly against the pillow as it is placed hard against his forehead.

“Say goodnite, you miserable bastard…” Shizuka growls as she tenses her hand around the trigger.

“NOOOOOOO! YOU CAN’T!” squeals Tea as she runs up and grabs the aiming arm.

The two girls wrestle brutally, knocking things over that were in their path, including the porcelain vase of flowers.

Squeals and screeches rips from throats as fingernails scratches at delicate skin. They make their way out the door, leaving a shocked and frozen, blue-eyed brunet behind.

“T-Tea what the hell!? You suppose to be my friend!” Shizuka growls out as she tries desperately to firm her hold on the gun.

“That would’ve been true if you didn’t turn out to be an insane bitch” Tea spats out as she was finally able to knock the gun out of the others hand.

The gun skids for a long time until it halts at the double doors of the private ward.

Quickly sending the strawberry blond to sprawl unceremoniously on the cold, hard floor, the brunette races down the hall to get the gun for herself.

Unfortunately, sometime during the scuffle, Tea’s shoes had become untied and just as she reaches low to grab the gun, she trips hard.

The sudden force causes the gun to skid forward out of the now open double doors and across the walkway. It stops right at the edge of the first set of stairs leading down.

Grunting in pain, the blue-eyed girl stands up and limps to pick up the gun. However, blue eyes turn into ones of fear when Tea feels herself tip over more than necessary. A sharp scream was the only thing she was able to let out before her body that resembled a rag doll, tumbles down the stairs with a smirking red-head watching.

The mangled body finally settles into a heap at the bottom of the long set of stairs, right in front of sneakers, ones that belong to a certain blond.

Hazel-eyes look up in fear and shock at the monster that he had called sister for so long.

The said girl stands rigid, suddenly realizing what the act had caused her.

“Sh-Shizu!” Jou croaks out, “W-what have you done.” He abruptly kneels down to his hurt friend, hoping to find a pulse. Which he does…but it was very weak. Tears begin to well up in golden eyes. This is his fault. His entire fault, he let this happen. He didn’t have time for self-pity however, he hears a gun cock.

The blond’s heart leaps to his throat as he sees the barrel of a handgun placed firmly against a temple of red hair. He was torn again. His injured friend or his suicidal sister. It was a good thing he had other friends.

“Handle her, we make sure Tea gets to the emergency room.” Honda replies from behind. Ryou, Otogi, and Yugi were there as well.

“What-“ Jou begins as he turns around.

“We’ll explain everything later.” Honda quickly said.

The little Mouto stoops down to his first best friend as tears begin to fall. “It’s ok, Tea. Stay with us. We’re all here for you…just like friends are supposed to be.”

Tea smiles weakly and sighs as the she feels Honda and Otogi picking her up. Friends, that’s right. Friends, who she wouldn’t trade for the world.

As the Yugi-tachi minus Jou disappears down the stairs, with Yugi and Ryou screaming for help, the blond himself turns to face the demon in front of him.

He moves a step forward.

“D-DON’T MOVE!” Shizuka screeches, pressing the gun harder against her head.

“Shizu, listen ta me. Put da gun down. You need help…I’ll be dere wit ya to make sure ya get it. Maybe Se—“

“DON’T SAY HIS NAME! YOU CARE ABOUT HIM MORE THAN ME! WHAT’S THE POINT OF LIVING A LIFE WITHOUT YOU?!” Shizuka continues to scream, tears falling freely.

The commotion causes a few onlookers to appear.

“I’s care about ya both. Please put da gun down. Dere’s plenty of sufferin’ ta go around as it is!” Jou tries to speak calmly, but he is visibly trembling.

“It doesn’t work like that, Kat-chan. It’s either him or me…”

“FUCK WHY ARE YA DOING DIS! WHERE IS MAH BABY SISTAH WHO I USE TA GROW UP WITH? SHE WOULD NEVER TRY TO HURT PEOPLE!” Jou screams as tanned hands flies up to grab locks of golden hair.

“And where is my brother who promised me that we would be together…you promised Kat-chan.” The strawberry blonde whispers, “Make your choice.”

The blond screams in agony. He looks up with tears blinding his vision but gasps at the sight that now presents itself on top of the stairs.

“Seto…”

“HIM!? YOU CHOOSE HIM?!” Shizuka sobs heavily for a minute before looking up with determination. “SO BE IT!”

The gun cocks once more but a firm larger pale hand grabs the trembling fingers.

“I think you’ve hurt my pup enough…”

To be continued…

Next Chapter: Jou makes a difficult decision.