Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Assassinate the CEO ❯ Dead Brother ( Chapter 7 )

 

Terribly, terribly sorry for the very long wait guys! Been having lots of issues at home and with some friends and also school problems... but otherwise here I am with the second last chapter! And I promise I'll get the last one up really soon after I get a few reviews! Just giving a warning that this chapter has a character dead but it's not Mokuba if you're wondering by the title. Enjoy!

 

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We were both frozen, stock still as we stared into one another's eyes, silence all around us after he pulled the trigger...

 

I was starting to quiver. No! It can't be! NO! The damn barrel landed on the unloaded slot! But how could it be?! I even set that damn revolver so it wouldn't land on the empty slot but somehow it landed on it anyway!

 

Kaiba was relieved beyond words as he placed the gun on the deck beside him, far from my reach as he looked straight into my eyes and said with firmity yet a soft voice:

 

“I told you I love you and it seemed to have proven me right”.

 

Damnit! NO GODDAMNIT!!! I was beyond furious, beyond angry, beyond everything! Was fate trying to play some sick twisted game with me?! That this fucking bastard actually fucking well loves me?! No! I won't believe it! I WON'T!!!

 

“Please Asha... come back with me to the mansion and I will explain this further” the bastard said in a soft, kind voice though I could still sense the power and dominance behind those words.

 

“NO! You're lying! I won't come with you, EVER!!!” I screamed at him as I pressed the dagger against my throat hard, ready to slice off my jugular vein.

 

However Kaiba must have seen the panic and fear in my eyes for with speed I didn't know he had he darted forward, seizing me in his grasp and starting to wrench the dagger from my grasp.

 

“Damnit Asha! I'm not going to let you die!” he said angrily, still trying to tug it away.

 

“No! Let me die! I don't want to stay with you!” I shrieked, trying to pull it against his grip to cut me, however that's not what exactly happened. Oh a cut did appear... but not on me...

 

I stared with wide eyes at the long cut on his cheek, blood dribbling out of it and onto the blade and finally onto my hand. In my shock I dropped the dagger to the deck to which Kaiba swiped it far away when it did before raising the same hand to run it across the cut, looking at the blood on his fingers before smirking.

 

“Guess I deserve that after what I put you through” he said with a bemused voice before locking his azure eyes onto my gaze, smiling softly.

 

“It doesn't matter what you deserve! I don't want to be with you! I want you to leave me alone!!!” I yelled as I started thrashing and kicking to get away from him but he wouldn't allow it.

 

His arms snapped around me, holding me tight to him giving me no space to move or get away. He swung one of his legs over my two thrashing ones, somehow keeping them pinned to the deck as he used his right hand to cup my face in a hard way, forcing me to look into his angry eyes.

 

“I will never EVER let you go or leave you alone Asha, do you hear me?! Never!” he stated coldly as I shook within his arms. I could tell by the way he said it... well, he meant it... and it scared me as hell.

 

“No... please no...” I begged as tears brimmed my eyes. He continued giving me that angry stare and he shook his head firmly.

 

“Never Asha... never...”.

 

I looked at him with fear filled eyes before my emotions took control of me and the tears that I tried to hold back came out, pouring down my cheeks like rivers as I cried against his chest, my limbs going limp.

 

He held me closer to him, his arms wrapped around me tightly as he rested his chin atop my head. He made no noise, he made no other movements as he held me to him as I continued to cry.

 

Once again this monster has imprisoned me in his cage, never going to let me ever have my freedom again...

 

“Never Asha... never...”.

 

Oh how do I fear those words now...

 

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A week had passed since my failed attempt to get free from Kaiba. That day kept on replaying through my head during this long week... it haunted my dreams... it haunted me when I was awake... it haunted me when I was eating... it haunted me wherever I went.. it haunted me when he was around...

 

During the time Mokuba kept on apologising to me over and over, telling me he didn't mean to tell my location to his brother. But no... I wasn't mad at him. I reassured him this but yet he still believed I was angry at him. No... never at him...

 

As for the bastard himself, he actually respected my space. Everytime we did cross paths I felt like a deer caught in headlights, caught in his gaze, unwillingly letting it consume me till I was no more... and those words...

 

“Never Asha... never...”.

 

They always come into my mind everytime I see him... reminding me the turth of how his words came to be... reminding me that I'm a prisoner again...

 

The times when we have to be in the same room he'd talk to me in a fairly gentle voice but I can sense the power and dominating aura behind it... and the hurt...

 

I wasn't blind. Of all things I may not be, I am not blind to hidden feelings. And as much as I should feel happy by it, I hurt him and knowing this I feel... guilty... As much as I hate him, as much as I despise him... I pity him as well.

 

He told me he loves me and look how I reacted to him? And as much as I want to erase those words, there was truth in it as well. With those words he didn't kill me with the revolver. With those words he stopped me from killing myself with the dagger... with those words he kept me binded within his spell.

 

And, deep, deep down within my own agonized heart, I know, though I hate to admit it, I feel some form of slight, but only a slight form of love for him, and it tears me apart... piece by agonizing piece...

 

I sighed as I looked out of my bedroom window, the same bedroom where he raped me countless times again. I could see the sky turn into brilliant shades of purple, red and orange, stating that dusk was coming now... stating that night wasn't too far away...

 

Every night he'd come into my room. I could see him wince when I shrunk away from him, further into the bed covers, fear evident in my eyes. He knew how much damage he placed upon me... he knew it wouldn't go away anytime soon... he knew I was scared of him...

 

He'd slip into the covers beside me as I'd try to shift away yet he'd capture me within his arms, holding me close in a firm, yet at the same time gentle grip. I could hear him whisper words of love and kindliness to me... I couldn't shut them out. In a way I felt like I should hear what he'd have to say... hear what his heart was telling me... pretty pathetic huh?

 

And each morning he'd leave me, giving me a gentle kiss on the lips before exiting without another word or glance to me, though I knew he'd want to.

 

A knock sounded at my door, taking me away from my thoughts and the dusk filled sky as I turned my attention to it.

 

“Come in” I said softly.

 

The door opened and Mokuba stepped in, causing me to smile gently as I beckoned him to my side, which he did so.

 

“Hey little fella. What's up?” I asked.

 

“Seto wanted me to bring you downstairs... the cops are here and want a word with you” he said quietly.

 

I raised an eyebrow. The police was here? Whatever for? Kaiba told me he wasn't going to tell them of my failed escape attempt, that I knew... perhaps it is something with my trial, yes, that must be it.

 

“Alright Mokuba, lets not keeping them waiting huh?” I said to which he and I left the room, I casting one glance at the dusk filled sky before following the young boy downstairs.

 

As we entered the living room, Mokuba took a seat on the couch to which I joined him. Kaiba was sitting on an armchair to the left of the couch. He seemed somewhat... disturbed... On the armchair to the right of myself and Mokuba was a police officer, the chief of police to be more exact as I recognized him. I nodded politely to him, to which he returned, giving me a small smile.

 

“Ah Ms. Cirax. Good to see you're in good health” he said good naturedly. It took all my control to roll my eyes. Good health? Was he here two weeks ago when I was getting the guts raped out of me? I highly doubt it.

 

“Same as to you sir. To what do I owe such a visit?” I asked, keeping the politeness in my voice. Normally I'd pay no respect to these damn cops but seeing after all I went through I knew now would not be a good time to change attitude.

 

“Well Ms. Cirax, we're having a current problem with your gang, Shadow. It seems while you were in the hospital during those three weeks when you were in a coma and also during the time when you were here with Mr. Kaiba these past two weeks, Shadow had been causing chaos and criminal acts that are beyond anything that has ever happened. Many CEOs of various companies, many politicians from our govermental board and many innocent people too have been assassinated and murdered during all that time”.

 

My eyes widened at it. What the hell was Drake doing?! Killing all those people, even innocent ones! We never went that far before. I nodded for the officer to continue, finding myself too appalled to speak as of yet.

 

“Now the point I'm getting to is that Shadow must be stopped now. And you're the only one who knows where their headquarters are and we want you to take us to them so we can take them out and lock them away for good” he finished.

 

I sat very still when those words sunk into my head. I could tell all three males, the chief of police, Kaiba and Mokuba were staring at me expectantly, awaiting an answer.

 

So they wanted me to show where Shadow was and get all of them arrested? In a way Shadow was and still is a family to me... after all they've done for me... should I really do

this?

 

Then again after what they're doing now, no doubt thanks to Drake, it had to be done. We used to not be like this... we never were... sure we killed people but not numbers this vast... and especially not the innocent. I know most of Shadow, especially Alice and Davis are not liking this new killing action... but WHY is Drake doing this-

 

“I have no use for assassins who gain their hearts back”.

 

I froze as I could hear his words enter through my head again. Me... it was because of me that he's doing this... if I didn't betray him... if I had killed Kaiba and Mokuba then he wouldn't be doing this... this is all my fault...

 

And I know there was a hidden meaning behind those words. He was not only stating he didn't need assassins who got their hearts when they had a job to do... he was hurt... I now realise this... for he lost me... he lost the only one he truly accepted and cared for... me... I was his heart and when I got mine back he didn't have any use for me... though he wished he did... he wished he didn't let me go...

 

“Ms. Cirax?”

 

I raised my gaze to the chief of police's own gaze as he was the one who spoke. I could tell Kaiba and Mokuba were still staring at me expectantly, seeing what I'd say. I took in a a breath of air before speaking.

 

“Fine. I'll do it”.

 

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Moments later myself, the chief of police, Kaiba and many other officers were near the very large abandoned warehouse that was Shadow's HQ.

 

All the police officers were dressed as normal pedestrians, all sitting in their various different cars, which weren't police ones. Myself, the chief of police and Kaiba were standing against a rather large black van as we eyed the building.

 

Mokuba really wanted to come with us but Kaiba wouldn't allow it, saying it was far too dangerous, to which he was correct. I didn't want him to come either, fearing for his safety if he did.

 

Along the way here I told the chief of police who was head of Shadow. I explained all I knew about Drake Blamieuth with every last detail. I however insisted that it'd be best that I'd make sure Drake is in the building before the police ambush it or else it will be a failed mission. The officer agreed, thinking that'd be best but Kaiba, even though he didn't speak, didn't believe it was.

 

I could tell by the way he was acting that he didn't want me to go find Drake. It was clearly obvious the minute Drake would set his eyes one me I'd be killed for sure but I was going to take the risk, no matter what. Besides I know Drake would think I'd be more of a coward then ever if I didn't face him.

 

“Ok Cirax, here's a signaller” the cheif said, handing me a wrist like band with a red button on it. I took it and slipped it onto my wrist. “Once you have found Drake Blamieuth press the button and we'll get the signal back here and then we'll start the ambush”. I nodded.

 

“Alright. I don't think it'll take too long to find him. But if it does how long will you wait before you guys go in on your own?” I asked.

 

“Probably the max time we'll wait will be thirty to forty-five minutes max” he replied. I nodded.

 

“That sounds good though I'm sure I'll be able to find him before that time limit” I reassured him. The chief nodded.

 

“Good, well you better get in there. Oh, here, take this” he said and handed me a gun. I could tell he was kind of reluctant to do so yet seemed determined as well. “In case you get into any trouble”.

 

“Thank you sir. Well I best be off” I said as I pocketed it before I started making my way over to Shadow's HQ. I only stopped momentarily to look back at them, but more specifically Kaiba.

 

He had remained silent during the whole conversation between myself and the chief. I looked at him and he at me. He made no motion at all but in his eyes, even though they were cold I could tell he was worried about my well being. He gave me a hard stare to which I could see he was telling me to becareful. I gave a slight smile before I turned back and continued my treck towards the warehouse.

 

Night was now upon us as I approached the warehouse... home of the greatest assassinators of all... I scoffed at the thought. Assassination... feh. Damn that William Shakespeare for creating the word. But then again, what would we've been if he didn't? Just cold ruthless blood thirsty murderers, that's what. For either way, assassinator, murderer, it was all the same. Killers... that's what Shadow is... that's what I was too...

 

Once I passed the steel, crosswired gates into the warehouse area I carefully crept along, avoiding the various hidden cameras that I knew was hidden all over the place.

 

I soon had made my way to the back of the warehouse and came to a door I know would be safe to go through. Why was it safe? For with all the missions we had we didn't have much time to add security measures to this back door. The other ones were secure, just not this one. Heh, how useful things can be when they're unattended too.

 

I was in the storage room for all the weapons Shadow has as I closed the door behind me. I crept along the various rows, keeping my senses alert to not bump into my old comrades.

 

So far I met up with no one along my journey to Drak's office and I was glad. I didn't need any trouble right now. Though being as its nighttime most of Shadow will either be eating in the various mess halls or are already sleeping. Oh well, better for me.

 

“Asha? Is that you?” a familiar voice said behind me.

 

I whirled around, coming face to face with Alice and her boyfriend, Davis. Davis was a good few inches taller than Alice. He had ruffled light blue hair and green eyes, kinda like a cat's. He was wearing blue jeans, black sneakers, a black muscle shirt with a blue jean jacket over top. They were both staring at me in awe as I inwardly cursed. Guess my assassinator techniques are starting to slip.

 

“Yeah... one and only” I said quietly as I motioned them to come into an empty corridor with me just to be in on the safe side.

 

“What are you doing back here? And what happened to you? Drake said he killed you” Davis said. I sighed.

 

“He almost did kill me... but Kaiba saved my life” I replied. Alice gasped out in surprise.

 

“KAIBA saved you?! We're talking about this bastard you hate, right?!” she said, almost shrieking in surprise as Davis motioned for her to pipe down, glancing around quickly to make sure no one was coming.

 

“Yes Alice, I'm talking about that Kaiba. But as of now he's the least of my worries. Look, guys, the cops wanted me to lead them here so they can ambush and arrest all of the members of Shadow after all the killings you guys did...” I said, looking away to not see their ticked off or shocked faces. However that wasn't the case at all.

 

“Believe me Asha, we don't like it at all. Neither does the rest of Shadow. Drake's gone off the deep end after you were gone. He isn't himself anymore” Davis said, running a hand through his hair.

 

“Yeah, you should really see him Asha. He's terrible and he's becoming more colder then ever... even the last few times I spent with him having sex he wasn't himself” Alice added in, her eyes full of worry and sorrow.

 

I inwardly sighed. I had suspected as much from what they told me of his condition. Seems I'm ruining everything now. I glanced down at my watch. Already fifteen minutes had passed. I better not waste any more time.

 

“Look, guys, I have to find Drake before the cops bust this place in. I want you guys get out of her and get to safety. The cops are all around the front of the warehouse so take the back way out” I said quickly. Both nodded.

 

“Don't worry, we will. Besides, I don't think I want to be an assassin anymore” Davis admitted. Alice nodded as well.

 

“Me too. And I think I'm gonna give up the whole slut act as well”. I smiled at that.

 

“Smart move Alice. Oh yeah, is Drake still in his office?”

 

“Yes, he's been in there for most of the time now this past month. Though becareful Asha, he's really not himself” Davis warned again to which I nodded.

 

“Thanks for the info Davis, I'll keep it noted. Now you two get going!” I said. Both nodded but each gave me a hug in turn.

 

“Don't forget to visit us alright?” Alice said. I nodded and smiled.

 

“You betcha”.

 

The three of us looked at one another for one last time before the two of them gave me a smile before they headed off the way I came from, getting to safety and out of this building.

 

I gave one lingering look after them before I started to make my way towards Drake's office. Davis said he wasn't really himself... that doesn't really surprise me too much. After all that Drake has been through who wouldn't be themselves?

 

I didn't encounter anyone else on my way to the office. That I was glad. I didn't want to be delayed anymore.

 

Soon I arrived to where his office was, the doors being closed. I paused for a moment, gathering my thoughts, my senses, everything that was swarming through me before I slowly opened the doors and slipped inside.

 

I looked around. The whole room was dark except for the lamp upon Drake's desk that was on and the moonlight coming through the opened blinds from the vast windows to the right of the desk. The great chair that was at Drake's desk was turned around, the back facing me. As I started to walk cautiously towards it I was haulted by a voice.

 

“I've been expecting you Asha”.

 

The chair swivelled around and there was Drake. Gods Davis and Alice were right... he looked horrible!

 

There were bags under his eyes, I could see long scars upon his neck and hands... oh my god... he actually cut himself! This is so not like Drake! But what scared me the most was his eyes... those gold eyes were staring at me with so much fury that it made me shudder slightly.

 

“Don't like what you see Asha?” he asked coldly as he stood from his desk. I gulped slightly.

 

“Not particularly” I admitted quietly.

 

“I wouldn't blame you. I don't look my best do I? Heh, no matter, that should be the least of your concerns. I knew you were coming... sneaking through the back door where you thought no security was? Well while you were gone during this past month I've upgraded Shadow's base... and I know the cops are here as well...”

 

I felt like kicking myself. How could I've been so stupid? Drake is smarter then I thought... I should have KNOWN he'd do this...

 

“Have you informed Shadow of the cops being here?” I asked. He shook his head no to my surprise.

 

“No... I didn't. I knew they'd come one way or another and realise that Shadow is going to fall to the law... but it won't fall till I finish you off first!” he snarled as he rushed at me.

 

Before I could even react I was slammed into the wall by him. A crushing sound of metal could be heard after and my eyes widened as I looked down at my wrist, seeing the signaller was destroyed. Oh crap... now I can't let the chief know to start the ambush! Drake must have seen my look for he laughed coldly.

 

“Heh, I knew you'd bring in some time of signaller to alert those damn cops to start their attack so I decided to get rid of that first”.

 

Oh gods... now what do I do? I hesitantly gazed into Drake's cold, infuriated gold eyes and shuddered. He smirked.

 

“What's the matter Asha? Scared of your boss? Scared of the one who took you in when you were in trouble?” he demanded as he picked me up and threw me across the room with such strength that he must have gotten over the past month. I crashed against the objects on his desk, both them and me sliding off of the desk and falling to the floor, causing me to yell in pain due to the fact the damage I had from Kaiba is still healing.

 

I could hear Drake's footsteps as he stalked over to me. I pressed my hands against the hard floor, forcing myself to be pushed up so I could face him. However he grabbed me by the collar of my shirt and hoisted me up himself so I could face his angry gaze.

 

“Why the fucking hell did you betray me Asha?! Why did you have to turn your back on Shadow, on your friends, your family actually... and on ME! WHY?!” he roared as he punched me in the face before hurling me to the ground again as I skidded slightly on the cold floor.

 

I could feel blood come from my mouth as I spat it out before groaning in pain, pushing myself up in order to face him as he stalked over to me again angrily.

 

“I didn't mean to betray you!” I yelled at him, my fists clenching. “I just couldn't kill them alright?!”

 

“But why Asha?! WHY?! Kaiba ruined your life and you couldn't come to KILL him?!” he roared at me as he only stood a few mere inches away. I growled, feeling tears of anger well in my eyes but I didn't dare let them fall.

 

“YES! For I promised his little brother I wouldn't! I realised that Mokuba would end up just like I did when my whole family was killed and I wasn't planning to follow in the mofia's footsteps who ruined my life! I wasn't going to do that to him!” I snapped at him.

 

Drake froze, eyes wide as he let my words wash over him, realisation apparent in his infuriated eyes. He then growled and snatched out at me, holding me firmly in his grasp for a moment before hurling me down onto his desk before getting on top of me, keeping me pinned.

 

“I was willing to do anything for you Asha, anything to help with your revenge and you just gave it up?!” he yelled at me.

 

“Drake, look, you don't understand-” I started but he spoke, interrupting me.

 

“I don't understand? I DON'T UNDERSTAND?! No Asha! You don't understand! You know why I took you in, why I helped you?! It was not only for I pitied you, it was also for the fact you reminded me of myself when I was younger, alone and frightened... you reminded me of the little sister I never had Asha! And you know what else? I fucking well love and care for you too!!!”

 

I froze at this, eyes wide as Drake panted heavily, obviously what he said was taking a toll on him. His eyes softened as he stared down upon me. Oh my god... he loves me? Just like Kaiba does... the same...though different as well...

 

Just then Drake's office doors burst open as Kaiba arrived in the room, glaring angrily at Drake.

 

“Get off of her you bastard!!!” he yelled at him. Drake's head snapped around to glare at him, his gold eyes becoming dark with anger.

 

“Well well, look who's arrived? Its Seto Fucking Kaiba, that's who! Its time for you to be put out of your misery boy!” Drake snarled as he leapt off of me and darted towards Kaiba swiftly.

 

“I think its the other way around Blamieuth!” the CEO snapped as he punched Drake in the face, sending him back. However Drake got right back up, as if unfased from the blow and charged at Kaiba, knocking him over.

 

I sat up on the desk, watching them both in fear as they were fighting one another non stop. Pieces of their clothing was getting shredded, bruises and cuts were being formed upon them, blood everywhere and yet they didn't stop. Their only intentions I could see was to kill the other.

 

Yet, I knew, Drake had the upper hand for he's been through far more serious physical training then Kaiba ever has. And Kaiba was soon proven this as Drake dealt him a good blow to the groin, making Kaiba keel over in pain. Drake then slammed a kick into his side, causing Kaiba to yell out as he was slammed against the wall.

 

“Time for you to die Kaiba!” Drake snapped as he pulled out a gun from his inner jacket pocket and pointed it at Kaiba, to which he glared back at Drake defiantly though was unable to get up and move.

 

“No! STOP!” I yelled and without even thinking I pulled out the gun the cop had given me and pointed it at Drake, pulling the trigger.

 

BANG!

 

Drake looked at me, shock evident in his eyes as I stared back, mouth opened and gaping. The gun from his hand dropped to the floor as he looked down to where I shot him...

 

His heart...

 

Blood was seeping out of the wound as he looked back up at me again before falling to the ground.

 

“No! Drake!” I cried as I rushed forward, getting down on my knees beside him as I looked at him frantically, my eyes going over his wound and all the blood that was now matting his clothes. One of his hands was bloody to where he touched the wound as well. He was gasping for air as he turned to look at me, blood also coming out of his mouth as he smiled weakly.

 

“W-Well... isn't t-this a predicament... a-another family member bites the dust” he joked though coughed after, his skin slowly going pale. Tears were streaming out of my eyes as I shook my head roughly, trying to will away the possibility that he might die.

 

“No Drake! No! I'm so sorry! Oh please don't die, please!” I begged as I held his hand that was closest to me, which was the non bloody one and gave it a tight squeeze.

 

He looked at me with his now soft eyes as he ran his bloody fingers across my face, wiping away my tears though getting blood on my face at the same time.

 

“Don't cry little sister... d-don't cry... I understand now... its alright... I will always love you... don't ever forget that...” he whispered to me, his voice going faint.

 

“I love you too big brother! Don't go, please don't go! I'm sorry!” I begged. He smiled at me softly.

 

“I have no choice Asha... but I don't blame you... never you... besides I think this world is better without me...” I shook my head roughly again.

 

“No! Don't say that!” I said shrilly as more tears poured out of my eyes. He smiled and pulled me closer to him, cupping my face with his bloodied hand as he smiled softly at me.

 

“Ssshh... don't cry... you're too beautiful and innocent to cry...” he said as he pulled me down and gently pressed his lips against mine for a good few seconds before he rested his head back to the floor and closed his eyes.

 

“Love you...” he whispered one last time and with the non bloody hand that was within mine, he gave my own hand one last squeeze before it went limp.

 

“L-Love y-you two...” I whimpered but got no response. He was dead... that I knew...

 

“I have no use for assassins who gain their hearts back”.

 

Once again those words rang through my mind and I knew the last meaning hidden behind them. Because I gained my heart back... because I got it back... Drake's dead... Drake's dead because of me... everything is screwed up because of me!

 

I rested my head against his chest as I cried hard, clutching onto his lifeless body as I did so. I could sense Kaiba getting up and standing behind me but made no move to touch me. I didn't care even if he was there... I didn't even care as the cops came in few minutes later and stared aghast at the dead Drake... I didn't care about anything anymore...

 

For I have lost the last person that was truly someone like a family to me... truly someone that loved and cared for me... and now that he's gone... I am truly alone and afraid... I have no one now... no one at all...