The Draconian Ruby

Reviews:

Shadow - I haven't made the juice yet, but chances are fairly good that it would be fine. If you do make it, let me know how it tastes


Suicidal Skies - She is...isn't she. Gotta remember, I made her really mother-henish...so seeing her beloved boy being caught with his pants down...well...


melodyz07- I think you will like it. With Joey having his hormones back under control...slightly...I think they made it...least till THIS chapter...hehehe


S_R - Yeah that had me giggling too...I think that if I was told that I was eating my hot best friend that would make a bit of a flabbergast. I made them harsh because they are DRAGONS not kittens. And besides, she was interrupting the ACTION...I think you would be a bit put out too.


The other thing I want to let you all know, is that the story is now up to my normal standard novel length of 67,000 words...so enjoy the show. As well as the fact that the story is complete now, and I am working on its sequel. Pic for the headgear mentioned is at my website, url at the bottom

Massage 108

The weekend seemed to fly faster then they thought possible. After breakfast, they all had gotten into the limo and headed off to school. Hanna had prepared for Seto, the same juice that Joey had given him Thursday, in a thermos. The day flew as school finished, and everyone went their separate ways, Joey to his shop that Hanna had told him that she had opened for him, and Seto to Kaiba Corp. True to his word, Joey had returned just shortly after 8pm, and grabbing a banana, showered, and fell into a deep sleep in Seto's bed.

Sunday had followed the same thing, with Joey getting up at 7am and not returning until 8pm that night. The rest of the week seemed to fly as well, until it was Friday, and the two boys, other then seeing each other when they awoke, had barely talked to each other, both so exhausted when they returned home. The Ishtar's had already arrived and Ishizu and Hanna had taken over the Mansion, planning the wedding, in ways that only women, and acolytes could. Ishizu had worked on Seto's Pharaoh garbs, as they had decided that instead of dressing him as the High Priest, they would dress him, in the way it would have been, had Jono lived. Pharaoh with his consort the High Priest. Hanna on the other hand, had a harder time. Whereas Seto's garb as Pharaoh had been documented, there was no records of how Jono had dressed. She knew that with Joey's colouring, white was the best colour on him, with blue and gold, which were his signature colours, but she was still deciding on if he should wear the traditional headgear of Osiris, which consisted of a very tall headgear, much like what Seth used to wear. But Hanna loved Joey's hair, and did not want it hidden. So with Ishizu's help they constructed their own version of a headgear for him.

Malik, still barely talking, as he had still withdrawn, stayed with Joey most of the time, helping him, as he had begun to remember his healing training, from when he was Atemu's healer. Malik had booked appointments for him, and filled in for the preparation work that Joey had needed. Ryou had come back, though not sure why. The others had decided not to tell Marik and Ryou that Joey was going to bring their Yami's back, as they did not want a repeat performance of what Yugi had done in the dining room.

The second weekend approached, and passed, without incident. Joey had caught up on his schedule, and now had been returning to the mansion at 7pm each night, only have to be spending four hours at the shop, as most of his clients knew he was open only from 3pm until 7pm, and Saturdays 12 noon till 8pm and all day Sunday. By this time, preparations were nearly complete, with one fatal flaw. They still had no one to marry the boys. Unfortunately, as they had wanted an Egyptian marriage, there were no sects of Ra, and as much as they would have liked, Yugi had no training as a priest of Ra. It was not until two days before the wedding that they had finally caught a break.

During this time, Pegasus had been looking into his past histories when he had been studying the ancient texts. When he had been looking into Johfrit's history, he had stumbled across an entry with a name that he thought had sounded familiar. After cross referencing it with the current duellists, he had found what he had been looking for. When Johfrit had come to the Temple of Osiris, so long ago, there was a blond man with him, a Greek servant, that had seemed to help Johfrit. The priests had thought it strange but gave it no mind, but for posterity, they had recorded a name. Alen Polo. After he had found it, he had found the same name listed as one of the top Grecian duellists. The main reason that they had thought it strange was the man seemed to glow before them, and looked a lot like their High Priest. Pegasus not leaving anything to chance, and considering everything that had happened, contacted the gentleman in question, only to find that he was in Domino, and had been for over 3 years.

Fortunately for everyone, the media had not found out about the wedding, only thinking that Seto was having a very large party at the mansion. Which left them to talk to the gentleman that was in the city, and see if he knew anything about Johfrit. Pegasus had given Seto the name and address and had suggested talking to him with Joey. Pegasus may not have had the Millennium Eye any more, but it had left a trace within him, and he felt 'strongly' that this man might have the answers they seeked.

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"So Seto, what do you know about this guy?" Joey asked him as they were sitting in the limo. As school was now done, it was early Saturday morning, two days before their wedding. And one of the first times in two weeks that they had been alone

"What makes you think I know anything?" Seto asked, his lips curling. Two weeks ago, Joey would have mistaken that for a sneer and a slam at his intelligence, but now, being closer then ever to his dragon, he knew it was more of a question and an answer at the same time.

"Because you are a devious son of a bitch, and you don't let anything get past you. Now spill, what do you know?" Joey asked, snuggling against his dragon

"Believe it or not, nothing. If I didn't know any better, I would say this guy is a ghost. There are zero records of him." Seto said, softly stroking his lovers hair, a habit he had formed watching Joey as he slept.

"Well we are almost there." Joey said starting to move away from Seto. Until a firm arm held him against him

"Other then our morning and night kisses, we haven't been close. Let me at least enjoy a few more minutes." Seto said, holding him against him, as Joey released some of his pheromones, to allow him comfort.

"I missed that smell. Damn puppy." Seto said admonishingly, but loving at the same time.

"Sorry, Seto. I had been really tired lately, as I have been getting more clients, and I am the only masseuse." Joey said, allowing his dragon to breathe in his scent

"Well after the wedding, hire some more. I don't want you so exhausted that you don't have time for me." Seto said, nuzzling his hair, and loving the scent that he was releasing.

"Seto, I think that after the wedding I am not going to be able to stand for over a week." Joey said predicting what their wedding night was going to be like

"Very true puppy." Seto said and laid a kiss onto his head. As they sat stroking each other, the car stopped, and they finally broke apart. Joey, now getting used to the chauffeur opening the door, he waited for him to open it, and exited the car, with Seto right behind him.

As they looked up, they saw a tall home, complete with Doric columns running along the top of the roof of the home. But small, almost quaint. As they approached the door, it opened before Seto could knock and they were greeted with a man that could be Joey's double. Only older.

"Hello there. I have been expecting you. Come in boys." the man said, opening the door.

"Hi...uh..." Joey said, flabbergasted at the man.

"Who are you? Why do you look like my puppy?" Seto barked, looking harshly at the man. He knew this man wasn't his father, but the resemblance was startling.

"My name is Alen Polo, and I am the top Grecian Duellist in the world. And I know about you two. And I am very grateful to have the top two duellists in the world in my home. Though, you didn't come to see my duelling skills, you came for something else...hmmm?" the man said, his voice soft and honeyed. It also reminded Seto of a voice, one that he was sure that he knew, but could not place.

"Uh, yeah...this is gonna sound stupid but did your ancestors ever hear of a guy named Johfrit?" Joey said

"The Pure Celtic Knight? Of course! My...ancestor....was his servant and knew all about him. In fact, his body is interred in my family's tomb. Why did you want to know?" Alen said, to their shocked faces

"You have Johfrit?!" Joey said, his eyes glistening.

"Why yes, tell me, why should that matter? He did not have children and had no family that anyone was aware of." Alen said, a small smile on his face, one that Joey missed, but Seto caught it

"It matters to my puppy, we can't go into details, but Johfrit is very important to Joey." Seto said, his eyes narrowing. He still could not shake where he had heard that voice from, but the fact that he had Johfrit's body was getting disconcerting to him.

"My Puppy...wow, that is a pretty familiar term. I thought you two hated each other." Alen said now smirking at them

"Our personal business is none of your affair. And you did not answer his question. Why does your family have Johfrit's body, and what made your family so special that you would have a body interred in your family plot for nearly 1300 years." Seto said his voice becoming harsher, as he was not liking this man. There was something that he seemed to be teasing them with, and he could not place it.

"Oh, my family has a great deal of interest in Johfrit, but that is something that I will not discuss with you until Tuesday. Now, you both had something to ask me?" Alen said, his humour in his voice now coming through

"Yes, do you know anything about Ra?" Joey asked him

"He's a windbag that thinks he is all powerful. Anything else?" Alen said grinning

"...." Joey stared at him in shock.

"Who are you?" Seto said his voice dripping with menace.

"Now that would be telling, but I will on Tuesday. For now, you had another question for me. Fire away" Alen said gleefully

"Do you have the training required to perform Marriages under the influence of Ra?" Joey asked in a voice that finally clicked with Seto, as to WHOSE voice he remembered

"Hello my dear boy. And yes, I will be more then happy to marry you both. About time..." Alen said and with that he turned out of the foyer.

"Come along little dragon, we have much work to do." Alen said as he approached the back of the house

"Do not call me little." Seto said though following behind the man

"I wasn't referring to you Dragon, I was referring to your mate." Alen said, his voice harsh

"Uh...okay..." Joey said not understanding why someone he had never met before today was calling him pet names, and ones that he had never referenced himself with having. Yes, he considered himself the Red Eyes Master, but being called a little dragon was strange to him.

"Never fear little dragon, you are completely safe here. As is your Dragon. He is your mate after all." Alen said and then opened the back patio doors and they entered into an area that was open and spacious.

"Little Dragon, why don't you head towards the garden, there are some flowers and herbs I know you will like." Alen said, almost as if he knew Joey

"Okay..." Joey said perplexed, but looking at his Dragon, he could see that his dragon was going to take care of everything. Nodding at his mate, he headed down to the garden, grabbing a basket that was off to the side of the entrance way. As Joey got deeper into the garden, and now out of hearing range, Seto turned to the man, and using his perfected cold stare looked at the man

"Why do you sound like Jono" Seto sneered at him

"My my, I didn't know you were this smart. Humans usually only see what is their face, and usually do not use their brains." Alen said watching Joey move around the various herbs

"What are you...." Seto hissed at him

"Now that is a better answer...my little dragon is so lucky to have a hot mate and a brain to match his looks." Alen said smirking at him, while at the same time checking him out

"And you are being very obtuse about answering my questions. Are you, or are you not going to answer my question." Seto said, giving him his trademark look of 'You are beneath me'

"Not until Tuesday. If you can wait two weeks to fuck him into the ground, you can wait 3 days to get an answer." Alen said smiling, and not even flushing at his vulgar language.

"How did..." Seto said, startled that this man knew such intimate details. Only the house workers and their friends knew that him and Joey had not consummated their love yet.

"Ah ah ah...not until Tuesday. Then you are going to get a grand surprise, that is going to pale in comparison to your wedding gifts." Alen said, smiling as he saw Joey running to and fro in the garden in awe at the amount of flowers.

"How do you know about our wedding gifts" Seto asked

"There was an ancestor, long ago, that watched his son marry the most handsomest of men, and looked REALLY hot in a dress. His headdress was THE most ridiculous thing ever made, but his son glowed brighter then the sun he was named after, when they took their vows. The night of their wedding however, was the saddest day of his life, as he saw his son die, in his husbands arms, with the words on his lips 'We will meet again, and I will take you my Dragon'." Alen said, solemnly but before he could stop it, a tear fell. One that Seto caught.

"How did you know that phrase...who ARE you" Seto said

"I am the only man on this planet that can wed a pharaoh and a high priest under the laws of Egypt. So shut up and stop questioning." Alen said, his voice harsh, but broken from his memories of the ancestor's tragic tale

"How did you know I was Pharaoh." Seto said, though his voice was quiet

"A better question would be how do I know that all 50 of your lives have been virgins, waiting for their mate." Alen said with a smirk on his face

"How did...!" Seto said startled and shocked. Then looked at him sharply

"Tuesday. And get off the subject. My little dragon has returned." Alen said to him and began to walk down the small staircase that led to the garden.

"Did you find any plants of worthy?" he asked the boy, who was beaming

"Wow, you have nearly every plant that I have ever wanted in here. Seto, we have to get some of these!" Joey said, beaming in his delight. Seto looked at him stunned, as he had never seen him so happy

"What plant am I missing little dragon." Alen said, curious

"Ion...and Daphne. I wanted that for my wedding." Joey said, wistfully

"Interesting...tell me Joey, do you know what you just asked for?" Alen said

"Of course. I know my plants, Jorma was very good at that." Joey said and then slapped a hand onto his mouth, his eyes widened in shock.

"Yes......he was." Alen said in a tone that was just as wistful when he was talking about Jono to Seto. Seto peered into him, and made a note of the two things that Joey wanted, to be able to fulfill them for his husband to be, and to see if they added some clues as to what this man was, though he was starting to suspect. He didn't think he was talking to someone was human, and considering he called the great Ra a windbag, he was getting a bit nervous

"Don't be nervous Dragon, you're gonna love me after Tuesday. I guarantee it." Alen said, though Seto could see that for some reason, this man just read his mind

"You are such a worrywart Mr. Kaiba. Rest assured, I will inform you of EVERYTHING on Tuesday, as the ancient pact said. And no, you don't get to ask Jono about it. He is sworn to secrecy." Alen said, looking sharply at Joey

"Jono knows what you are talking about, is this right?" Seto said, his eye perking at that

"Yes he does, he was sworn to secrecy until the day after his wedding. At least that is what the history books say." Alen said, almost sounding as if he knew, but then shrugged it off

"Little Dragon, if you want those plants I will arrange for them for your wedding day. I know how important those plants are to you." Alen said, looking like he was resisting the urge to touch Joey. Seto narrowed his eyes at him, and brought his mate closer to him. He felt the blond melt into him, and he looked down to see the topaz eyes glitter.

"Thank you. And thank you for wedding us. It means so much to us to be able to do this. You have no idea how long we have waited for this day." Joey said solemnly

"I think the specific thing you have all been waiting for is your wedding night. But that is neither here nor there. I will see you Sunday night. I want you to bring your friends and family here so that I can meet them" Alen said, and at that they nodded mutely

"I think that can be arranged." Seto said, curious to see what he would think of the rest of the friends they had. Since they were his family as well, it would be the same.

"Very well. I shall see you all then." Alen said as they moved back towards the foyer

"Thank you, thank you again for making our dreams come true." Joey said in a uncharacteristic manner, then his normal bad-ass mode that he normally had

"It has been a very long time since I have seen this side, thank you Joey for giving me this." Alen said, now not resisting the urge, and cupped the boy's face. At his touch, Joey seemed to glow, and he gave a face of complete wonderment and adoration.

"Please excuse us, we have work today and tomorrow, so that we can take our two weeks off from work." Seto said, pulling his mate away and into the limo.

Inside the darkened car, Joey was still giving an aura of pure gold, and his eyes shone. "Joey....you okay? He didn't hurt you did he?" Seto said a bit put out from Joey's behaviour.

"I am fine Dragon, but needing Dragon fire...you think we can?" Joey said, his eyes taking on an impish quality as Seto was slammed into the backseat, as a blond very quickly got his own Dragon fire.

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Seto left the limo, dazed, while the blond bounced out of the limo. 'He could suck the paint of a bumper car' Seto thought commenting to himself how many times in the hour it took for them to return to the mansion, that Joey had sucked him raw. Looking at the blond, he looked like he still wanted to feast, and it was scaring him. Not because he was afraid of the blond, but what would have triggered his libido. It then occurred to him, that during the entire time in the limo, he hadn't smelled the Caramel or Vanilla.

"Joey, are you okay?" Seto said, holding the bouncing blond in his arms

"Just keyed up. Two weeks Seto...yure taking off two weeks...nothing but us and a bed for two weeks...." Joey said, as Seto finally clued in to what had keyed him up. The thought of fucking him to oblivion. And Joey wanted a head start.

"Joey, you need to calm down. We still have two days to get through." Seto said, pulling the blond in front of him and pulling his face in front of him

"But I NEED you." Joey whined, as he moved himself closer to Seto, and wrapped a leg around him, and then pulled down his head and gave him a scorching kiss.

"I know...two days...two days and I am going to drive so deep into you, that you will never forget the feeling." Seto said, rubbing his own awakened erection against his blond lover. "But you can't do that again. It slightly hurts right now, you were sucking me so good baby, but it hurts now." Seto added. With that, he took his blond lover's hand and interlaced their fingers and headed into the house.

Only to find what looked more like a zoo then a home, as there were several dozen people flitting around the house, as they were attempting to turn it into an Egyptian Pharaoh's home. Both Pegasus and Ishizu were working on that, with Professor Hawkins and Grandpa filling in what they missed. Hanna had been taking care of the bedrooms, and had been working on many different delicacies from around the world. From Caramel Mocha Cheesecake to Peach Napoleons, which were Joey's favourite as it consisted of his pheromones scent.

"Wow Hanna, you are amazing..." Joey said coming into the kitchen to grab his juice jug that he had prepared last night for today's clients.

"I know. I just wish we knew of some of the Egyptian dishes from your original wedding. But we have a collection of some fine dining and snacks. I guess the question is going to be, should we serve after the wedding, or after you two have had your appetizer." Hanna said, and the two boys smiled at each other, both on the same wavelength.

"After" they said simultaneously, and giggled as they were barely controlling their own libidos.

"So I guess the question is going to be how long after. Mokuba has been handling the business end and the inviting of the guests." Hanna asked, almost afraid of the answer. It was a good thing that they had planned an early morning wedding, because if they didn't separate them, come midnight, they were going to be riding each other. Even now Hanna could feel the sexual tension, as the boys were touching each other, almost stroking each other. She thanked her lord again that she was immune to Joey. Seto on the other hand....the sandalwood was driving her nuts.

"Boys, can you do me a huge favour?" Hanna asked, nearly going cross-eyed from Seto's pheromones

"Sure Hanna." Joey said

"Can you take that upstairs, I am trying not to jump your husband."


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They did head upstairs, but only to gather what they needed for the day. Seto had been involved in a large merger, that had been taking up most of his time, but arranged it to be completed tomorrow, so that his wedding day would be free from stress. Joey on the other hand, had back to back bookings that was going to take him until 9pm that night, and far into tomorrow. Though he had already told Malik to stop the bookings at 4pm, and those that usually got their massages later then that to reschedule, until he returned. A few of his clients had been invited to the wedding, and he had asked his mother. She flat out refused, calling his marriage unnatural. His dad was nowhere to be seen, as Hanna had told him that he had run off, and the house had been empty when they had gone to pick up his belongings. Serenity had said she would try, but could not make any promises. Her mom was determined to keep her away from his wedding, and her mother had gone so far as to threaten to tie her down until the wedding was over. Joey had cried over that, but had said nothing to Seto. He didn't want first impressions to be shattered, though Serenity knew Seto and Mokuba, his mother didn't. So, it looked like it was going to be his friends, Hanna, and his clients that would see him marry. And none of his real family.

So the day progressed smoothly. The house was completely turned into a Palace on the inside, and outside, by the bay that the house was at, was where they had planned the wedding. Also Mokuba had a special treat planned, something so close to the truth that if the gods were aware, they would have been killing themselves laughing. Seto's merger surprisingly finished sooner then they had expected, and they wrapped it up late Saturday night, leaving him free for tomorrow. He had intended to go down to Joey's shop to see him work, as he was curious to his future husband's business. As the day began, Seto had told him he wanted to come with him, and Joey's brilliant watt smile brightened even larger. Launching himself onto Seto, he dragged him down onto the bed, and began to kiss him silly. Which was how Hanna found them. She had been true to her word, and had not entered the bedroom until the door was open. And currently the door was open

"My lords?" she said, to alert them that she was present, and Seto was still pinned to the bed, under a bouncing blond

"Hanna! He's coming to the shop today!" Joey said, his voice giving the impression of a bouncing ball. But everyone had been getting used to this, as since they had met Alen, Joey had been completely hyper and happy.

"Excellent my lord. Before you go, I need to talk to you Joey, okay?" Hanna said, and turned towards the bathroom to prepare for their showers.

"Sure Hanna." Joey said, though still not making a move to get off of Seto.

"I know you love this position, and I am SOOO looking forward to it tomorrow, but if you want me to come with you, you need to get off of me." Seto said, smiling and cupping his hand against his love's face.

"Spoilsport." Joey said, with a grin, and at that he rolled off of Seto and allowed his love to get the shower first, so that he could talk to Hanna.

As Hanna was immune to Joey, they had worked it out that Seto would shower first and get groomed by Hanna while Joey showered, and then she would attend him, that was time wasn't wasted in worrying about Seto's modesty, as she was not immune to Seto, and he was gorgeous. As Seto began the shower, and Hanna closed the door to give him his privacy, she saw her lord sitting at the small desk, looking over his PDA that she had given him a few months back, to be able to organize his clients. And she didn’t tell him that it was a state of the art one, that worked as a phone as well, though that part he had discovered when she called him.

"So what is up Hanna?" he asked seeing her standing beside him

"I have a small problem. I need your assistance in talking to Jono. I wanted to make your wedding clothing to match what he wore, but between me, Ishizu, Pegasus and the Professor we can't figure out what that was. Seth was determined that his greatest tragedy be hidden from all history so we don't know what happened that day, other then Bakura killed him, when Jono stepped in front of Atemu." Hanna said

"You haven't made my dress yet?" Joey asked a bit stunned

"You want a dress?" Hanna said shocked that he just said that

"I'm sorry, not like that one. Jono said that what he wore to his wedding was considered a dress, of a sort. He wore a traditional clothing from his homeland, made by his father before he left. His father knew one day he would marry, so before he left his homeland, he had it with him. That was what he wore." Joey said, his eyes closed, as he was still talking to Jono

"Ask him if you could draw it from his memories" Hanna asked, as she hunted for a pad of paper and a pencil

"Jono said he would not. But he did say not to worry, and that everything will be fine." Joey said and opened his eyes

"How is it going to be fine...your getting married in less then 24hours and I don't have a dress for the bride!" Hanna said wringing her hands together

"If Joey said it was going to be okay, then it will be fine. Pup, go head into the shower" Seto said with his robe on as he was done in the shower

"My lords, how is this going to be okay! Seto, yours is complete, and you and Seth will be quite happy with it, but Katsuya won't have any of the finery except his headgear." Hanna said

"Hanna, if I am in nothing but a bed sheet marrying Seto, that is good enough for me. All I care about is getting the second chance to call him mine, and then pounding him into next Tuesday." Joey said with an impish grin, as he headed into the bathroom and began the shower. For the simple reason that he was surrounded by many scents, he kept his own scents light, so just opted for his green tea gels for cleaning. While Joey showered, Hanna tamed Seto's hair and gathered some casual clothing for him today. Knowing how busy they got, and that Joey wore slippers designed to not tire him out, Hanna looked for an extra pair that he had. Finding the pair she turned away and headed back into the bathroom, to catch Seto's head inside the shower, kissing Joey deeply.

She now understood what the scriptures had said about the shock of finding out that they were both virgins on their wedding night. They certainly didn't behave like virgins.


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The day progressed and Seto had treated Joey to lunch at one of the restaurants down the street. Seto now had a better idea as to what his puppy did and was completely impressed. From the different women that he catered to, to the back room where he had a storage of herbs and oils, and as well bottles of different lotions it looked like a well run business. One that surprisingly Malik had taken a liking to, and had asked if he could stay working with Joey. Which he had no objections to, and out of earshot of Malik they giggled, as they knew that their little worker in about 2 days wasn't going to be walking straight anyways. But after seeing some of the blends that Malik had come up with, Joey had agreed that he was just as good, if not fact better then him, and eagerly had agreed to allow him to stay. Besides, since Malik knew so much of the business now, he would be able to run things while away, with the others filling in. Mokuba was going to be taking over the Kaiba Corp day to day, while Seto had his two weeks off, with Hanna as his guide, so thanks to their friends, they did not need worry that when they returned from the blissful honeymoon their business's would be gone.

As 4pm approached, Joey and Malik closed up shop, and as they finished, a white and gold limo appeared. It stopped right in front of Joey, and the driver came out and walked over to him. Bowing to Joey, he had said that he was the driver of Alen, and that he had arrived to pick him up for their get together. Agreeing, the three of them entered the limo and they all headed to the duellist’s home. Arriving, they could see two limo's appear. As they stopped as well, the rest of the gang appeared, and seeing how many came, it was no wonder they needed two limos for them. Rebecca had returned from her assignment with Noa and had been eagerly waiting. She had given up on her affection for Yugi as her boyfriend, but was a complete and total staunch supporter of him. Also as they had all suspected, with time came wisdom and maturity, and at twelve, she was not as hyperactive as she had been. She was also the top hacker in the world, and that included Seto, hence why she was employed by him. With her arm wrapped around her grandfather and Yugi, they all headed up the small stairs that led to the entranceway of the door, where Seto and Joey were.

Before they could knock, Alen opened the door and saw them. And they all heard audible gasps as they all saw who he looked like.

"Welcome to my home" Alen said in his dulcet voice

Both Ishizu and Pegasus, previous holders of Millennium items looked at him, like they knew him. As they all moved inside, the two of them stopped and stared at him, trying to determine if they could make out what their hearts were telling them. Then Alen gave them a look of 'Not Yet'. This seemed to erase their previous hesitation and they too entered his home. Inside, they were all lead to a dining hall, that was open and round, with Doric columns all around, but glass between them, with ivy pots at the base of each window, with the ivy being coaxed up the columns, giving an impression of a flower garden. To say the least, they were all impressed by it, and in awe at the same time.

Sitting down, they all saw the amount of food that had been placed, much of it Greek food, which Joey wasted no time grabbing. Almost as if he was used to the spread and the food gathered. They all sat around the very large circular table and talked about the wedding and the plans. Then Hanna burst into tears as she admitted that she didn't have Joey's garments yet. But Alen just smiled.

"Do not worry my dear. Once I saw Joey yesterday, I knew what to get him. Oh and he is staying with me tonight." Alen announced as most of them gasped, no larger the Seto who began to growl

"My puppy is not staying here tonight." he said to the man that looked so much like his mate

"Firstly, the bride and groom always do not see each other the night before their wedding, and your circumstances make it even more important. Joey needs to be protected until the vows are said and your marriage is consummated. Try NOT to forget that there is a force out there that is trying to stop this from ever happening." Alen said harshly as they all looked at him strangely. Only Hanna and Pegasus knew of the curse on Joey and the others had been kept in the dark about it. Not even Seto had been told, but listening to the stories, he had begun to guess something like that

"What force, what are you talking about?" Yugi asked confused. as were the others

"Joey has tried 5 times to claim his dragon, and every time, he has died before his 20th birthday. Jono was the exception, but he was 20 at the time. His death was at his wedding night, mere hours before the time that they were to consummate. This is the closest they have ever come in 5,000 years, and tomorrow is very crucial to ensuring that nothing goes wrong." Alen said

"How do you know all this?" Tristan asked as Duke looked at him as well

"You were always this curious little one." Alen said in a hushed voice, but smiled. And at that they all had curious eyebrows lifted.

"Well this curious one is asking a question. How do you know what is going to be happening here if no one has been saying anything?" Tristan and then got a look from his best friend of 'Don't Ask'


"Fine, he can stay, but he had better be at the wedding or your ass is mine" Seto said to Alen. Which he just smirked at Seto, but did not say a word.



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So there we have it. Latest chapter and an introduction of an 'important' OC. Though I think you will all like it. The story is now complete and back from Betas. They all loved it.

I will personally say I am kinda...unhappy...with how I made Pegasus. I needed him in my story for his ancient knowledge, but I turned him into a really really OOC char. So please forgive me now.

And for the two desserts I mentioned here are the recipes...and Yes ...I will be making them.

Peach Napolean:

1 package puff pastry dough, thawed 20 minutes

3-4 sliced peaches

Custard:

4 egg yolks

2 cups milk

½ cup sugar

¾ cup flour

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup whipped cream

¼ cup finely sieved peach jam

Icing:


2 cups powdered sugar

2 tbls soft butter

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbls heavy cream


Roll, thawed dough into 1/8 inch-thick sheets. Cut in four even 6x12 sheets. Place on cookie sheet, prick with fork and bake in 400 degree oven for 12 minutes. Cool.
In double boiler, combine flour and sugar, gradually add milk, egg yolks and vanilla, stirring until smooth. Cook is double boiler until mixture comes to boil and thickens. Cool completely, add jam, mix ½ custard with 1 cup whipped cream. Combine all icing ingredients and mix well. Spread a layer of puff pastry, then custard, whipped cream mixture and peaches. Repeat layers, topping finally with icing. Optional: drizzle melted chocolate on top.


CARAMEL MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method


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11 Oreo cookies -- crushed

3 tb Butter or marg. -- melted

24 oz Cream cheese

1/3 c Dark brown sugar

5 ts Cornstarch

3 Eggs

1 Egg yolk

1/3 c Sour cream

1 1/4 ts Vanilla extract

2 1/2 ts Instant coffee

2 1/2 ts Hot water

2 1/2 tb Sugar
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1 3/4 c Milk choc. chips -- melted

1/4 c Dark corn syrup


To make crust; stir together crushed cookies & melted butter in a small bowl, until well-combined.
Press crumb mixture evenly into bottom of a 9" springform pan. In a large bowl, combine cream
cheese, brown sugar & cornstarch. Beat with mixer until smooth. Add eggs & egg yolk one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream & vanilla. Stir together instant coffee & hot water; set
aside. Place 3/4 c. cream cheese mixture in a small bowl. Add dissolved coffee. Stir in sugar. Stir choc.
chips & corn syrup into remaining cheese mixture.

Pour 1/2 of choc. mixture over crust. Spoon 1/2 of coffee mixture over choc. mixture. Pour remaining
choc. mixture over coffee mixture. Spoon on remaining coffee mixture. Swirl a knife handle through filling
to create a marbling effect.



Bake at 350d. 15 min. Lower temp. to 225d. & bake 1 hr & 10 min. longer or until center no longer looks
wet. Remove cake from the oven & run a knife around inside edge of the pan. Turn oven off. Return cake to
oven for 30 min. Chill uncovered overnight to cool.

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