Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Through It All ❯ Silver Lining ( Chapter 10 )

Through It All

Chapter 10: Silver Lining

 

“We should get out of here.” Kaiba stated, letting go of Serenity and taking a step back.

 

“They are still out there, searching for us… what happens if we are caught again!” Serenity look terrified at the thought.

 

“What else are we supposed to do?” Kaiba asked her, a little irritated. He could tell she could see the irritation, because she looked away from him, running her hands through her hair. She didn't answer him, but his question was a valid one. What else could they do?

 

“Sam, did you hear that?” Their eyes connected that very split second they heard someone else talking other than them.

 

Kaiba could see the color literally drain from Serenity's face. Shit, they had been heard. They had become careless and now they could be caught because of their stupidity. They had to find a way out, another way other than the way they came in.

 

“Search for another way out.” He whispered it ever so softly, but made sure she heard him. She went one way and he went the other. He hadn't really realized how big the cave really was. It was also still pretty dark because light didn't really come through the entrance.

 

He ran his hands along the wall, walking along the cave. What he was looking for- he didn't really know. When his hand wasn't in contact with the wall anymore he figured the cave was really deeper than what he had originally thought. He went forward into what resembled a passage, but it was still too dark to really see properly. That was until he was standing under a circle of light, he looked up and grinned. There was a shoot almost, there was another way out.

 

He turned back fully intending on getting Serenity and then getting the hell out of this cave. She was on the other side of the cave her hand trailing against the wall; she obviously had given up hope because she wasn't really searching for a way out anymore. He walked silently towards her and placed his hands on her shoulders comfortingly.

 

“I found another way out.” He whispered into her ear. He could feel the relief wash over her.

 

“I am sure I heard something.” They were getting closer and that wasn't a good thing. He grabbed Serenity's hand, giving her time to get her bag, before he pulled her over to the shoot.

 

He realized he would have to go up first, in order to pull her up after him. There was a ledge that he could climb up on so that it would be easier to pull himself out of the shoot.

 

He did just that, squinting against the sun as he reached the opening. He then pulled his body out of the shoot and the turned around balancing himself at the edge.

 

Serenity was already on the ledge holding out her bag to him. He grabbed it and put it down next to him before leaning down into the shoot and holding out his hand. He could tell by the look in her eye that they were just about to enter the cave. She grabbed onto his hand firmly with her one hand. He pulled with all his might and once she was out he moved back pulling her with him so that they were out of sight, if one of the kidnappers did look up the shoot. Kaiba placed his hand over her mouth. He could see by the way she was breathing and shivering that that had been a wise choice.

 

“I know I heard voices.” It was the same man that had talked earlier.

 

“I think it's just the voices in your head.” Another voice replied sarcastically, obviously the partner.

 

Kaiba only realized, as he looked down, that Serenity was in his arms yet again, but he didn't want to let her go just yet.

 

They waited, silently, for the men to leave and finally they did. Serenity sighed and then turned around in his arms. She smiled lightly up at him and he slowly let her go.

 

He picked up her backpack and put it on, she looked so tired and weak already, he didn't want to put any more strain on her.

 

“What do you think about just walking straight ahead?”

 

“We don't really have any other choice.” Serenity said degradingly.

 

She was right though; they had no idea where they were currently situated. The only thing they could do was walk forward and hope that they reached some kind of road or something…

 

He started walking and she followed. They tried to stay as alert as possible, but fatigue over took them and they were both consumed in their own thoughts. Serenity was thinking about Kaiba and the way he touched her and how it made her feel. Kaiba was thinking about Serenity and his feelings for her, which was really confusing him.

 

Kaiba had no idea how long they had been walking for, but it had been long. The sun was shining brightly in the middle of the sky, indicating it was late morning or afternoon already. Serenity had kept up the pace for most of the time, but she had been slowing down. Kaiba stopped and let her catch up. They hadn't talked once since they started walking.

 

“We can rest here.” Serenity immediately sat under the shade of a tree. She was breathing heavily.

 

“Kaiba, can I please have my bag.” He took it off without a word and watched in fascination as she skillfully prepared a syringe and then promptly stuck it into her thigh. At least that motion reassured him that he had after all stuck it into the right place. She then got up after putting all her medical apparatus back in her back. She made to put the bag on her back, but Kaiba stopped her by putting his hand on her shoulder.

 

“Let me carry it.” She obliged and he could see she was grateful.

 

“You ready to continue?” She just nodded his head. Kaiba continued walking, but this time he walked at her pace, right beside her. It was humid and that is what was tiring them even more. They also hadn't had food for quite some time. Kaiba knew she wouldn't be able to last long. Her cheeks were on fire and her breathing was heavy.

 

He just hoped they would find a road soon. That way they could look out for cars and maybe get a lift to the nearest phone. Kaiba was so wrapped up in his thought he didn't notice Serenity run ahead, it was only when she let out a cry of joy.

 

He looked up and grinned, they had found a road. Finally, they were getting some kind of break, now all that would be a cherry on the top was if a car came along.

 

“Lets just keep on walking along the road and wait for a car.” They did just that.

 

“What happens if the kidnappers are searching along the roads too in their car?”

 

“Do you know what their car looks like Serenity?” Kaiba was really serious all of a sudden.

 

“Yes, it's a brownish color and the number plate is 2387590.” He looked at her with upraised eyebrows.

 

“How do you know that?” Kaiba asked, they were still walking side by side.

 

“I saw it when they took us out of the trunk.” She shrugged.

 

“Maybe if we get to a gas station or something we can report them.”

 

“They deserve to be jailed.” She seemed to be thinking back on something as she said that, Kaiba had an idea of what it was. She was thinking about what happened when she was used for `entertainment'.

 

“When a car comes, I want you to hide, ok?” She seemed to get worried.

 

“But what will happen to you?” Concern clearly evident.

 

“I will check to see if everything is safe.”

 

Serenity saw a blue smudged object in the distance, and it was coming towards them. She immediately turned to Kaiba. He was looking at her already.

 

“Go.”

 

Serenity did as she was told and found a hiding place behind a big tree a little way into the forest. She was far, but not far enough not to be able to see and hear what would take place.

 

It was a blue truck that they had seen. It stopped when the man driving obviously saw Kaiba. Serenity was slightly relieved when the man driving didn't seem to look like one of their kidnappers. The man was old and seemed to be really friendly looking.

 

“Can you give me a lift?”

 

“Sure, I am just surprised to see someone so far out. Where are you heading?

 

“Domino.”

 

“Well then your were walking the wrong way cause, Domino is that way.” The driver pointed in front of him.

 

Kaiba motioned for Serenity to come out and she did.

 

“Oh, I didn't know you had a companion… what is going on here, why was she hiding?”

 

Serenity was by Kaiba's side now.

 

“Good day missy.” She just smiled back friendly, lightly gripping Kaiba's lower arm.

 

“We were kidnapped, but we escaped and we have no idea where we are.” Kaiba said bluntly, but honestly.

 

The driver gave a low, surprised whistle. He seemed to believe them though.

 

“Well one of you can sit in the front with me or you can both sit in the back, it will get quite cold though, but there are blankets. We have a long ride ahead of us and even then I cannot take you all the way back to Domino. There is a gas station with a motel and of course phones.”

 

“Thank you.” Serenity said genuinely.

 

“We will both sit in the back.” Kaiba stated, giving no room for argument.

 

“Fine by me.” The driver gave them a smile and waited until they got in before he started driving again.

 

Kaiba got in first by jumping over the side of the truck, he then helped Serenity get in. They had to sit up right by the window that separated the driver from the back of his truck, because he had fairly large crates stacked securely at the back of his truck. Serenity was sitting to the side in the corner.

 

There was just enough space for Serenity and Kaiba to sit together comfortably.

 

The driver slid open the dividing window and handed them two bottles of water and a packet of crisps, giving a simple reason.

 

“You two look like you really need it.”

 

“Thank you so much.” Serenity was so grateful that they had found such a kind person to help them. If they had come across their kidnappers again, she didn't really know if she would have been able to handle it.

 

Kaiba, having taken the crisps and water, handed her a bottle of water. She immediately opened it and started drinking, the cool water refreshing her parched mouth and throat. They shared the crisps between them.

 

It was slowly getting darker and they hadn't stopped driving once. The driver had left them alone after giving them the food and water.

 

Serenity was snuggled at Kaiba's side, but it was getting colder and they would have to use the blankets soon.

 

“Kaiba”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Would you mind not telling anyone the more serious issues of what happened once we get back… I don't want my brother to feel guilty over something that he could not control…”

 

“Are you sure you want to do that?”

 

“I think I will be fine…”

 

“I just don't want my friends knowing that…that…” Serenity couldn't say it; she couldn't say that she was used as a form of entertainment for some sick-minded men.

 

“I understand.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Without a word, Kaiba took one of the blankets and wrapped it around her; she hadn't noticed that she had started shivering.

 

“Thank you.” Serenity said once again.

 

“Go to sleep…Serenity, you are safe now.” She did just that, snuggling up to him even more and resting her head on his shoulder and unconsciously resting her hand on his chest. Kaiba's breath left his body at her actions, but she seemed oblivious to the effect she had on him. He glanced down at her after he was sure she was asleep. In that moment she was absolutely breathtaking, in every sense of the word, and he now realized she would always be that way in his eyes. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a more comfortable position, she just buried her face into his neck. Kaiba then looked to the sky, the sun was on the verge of setting, an orange hue colored the sky, strangely giving the clouds a silver lining…

 

 

I feel really disappointed with myself for not getting this chapter out sooner, this chapter is meant to be so much longer, but I decided to post it how it is. I fear that this is a boring chapter and I don't want to drag it out any further if it is.

 

Next time: They arrive at the gas station.