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Pairings: Yami/Yugi, Kaiba/Jou, Ryou/Bakura, Honda/Anzu, Mokuba/Serenity

Yugi, Yami, Anzu, Honda, Jou, Ryou, and Bakura are all 20.

Kaiba is 22. Mokuba and Serenity are both 17.

/ Yugi to Yami /

//Yami to Yugi //

\ Ryou to Bakura \

\\ Bakura to Ryou \\

*internal conflict*

Yin and Yang

Chapter 15

By: Tiger_Serenity

*********************Mokuba's P.O.V.******************

Selo had landed when they arrived. He was walking behind them with his wings slightly raised in case of an emergency. If needed, his wings could almost instantly surround them for protection.

He was huge. Dueling fields did not do them justice. They had to shrink their size or they would not have fit on the field for battle. His scales shone like precious silver. Serenity (1) only comes up to his knee joint. She said his eyes look like blue topazes. She had hugged his neck to thank him for the ride. Never thought I would get to see a dragon blush. It was humorous actually.

She accidentally stumbled into me when she stepped into a hole in the ground. It felt so nice to hold her, even if it was only for a few seconds. She was so close that I barely contained my desire to kiss her.

I want to ask her to the prom, but I think she already has a date. It's no wonder that she is already taken, too. She is beautiful…

Her hair smelled like fresh oranges. Could my face get any redder? She is so tiny. I could pick her up easily. She can't be more than 105 lbs. Her hair has taken on a dark strawberry blonde color.

Her skin is so soft. It was slightly tanned from all the walking she does. Neither Jou nor Serenity owns a car, even though Seto and I have both offered to buy them one. They both refused. Jou had been quite adamant about not accepting any 'charity.'

I wonder if Seto is having as much fun as I am? He cares for Jou so much. Ever since Battle City. He tried to hide it from me, but I could see it. He has secretly done so much for them, now.

Their mother died two years ago from an inoperable tumor. Their father died from cirrhosis (2) of the liver caused by alcoholism about five months later. They became parentless in less than a year. They are the only remaining members of their family. Just like Seto and myself.

Jou had thought he would not be able to go to college. He was going to work in order to support Serenity. Seto, however, set up a fund for them under a false sponsor name. He had used his connections and power to make it work. Jou thought the sponsor was legitimate. It paid almost all of their school bills.

Seto and I also helped them find their first apartment. Yugi and Yami helped cover our tracks. They told Jou about the apartment for us. It would have been too obvious if we had shown it to them. They thought the apartment rented for only $100 a month. Little did they know that it was really $600. Seto had threatened the owner to never tell Jou the real cost of the rent. If he ever did, Seto would take him out of business for good.

Yugi accidentally let it slip to me that Jou likes Seto when he was telling me about his feelings for Yami. Yugi made me swear not to tell him. Now, it seems that everyone knows, except for Jou and Seto.

I think Seto is worried about being rejected by Jou. Maybe this adventure will help him loosen up a little. Whoever admits their feelings first is going to get a big surprise.

*******************Serenity's P.O.V.********************

It is so beautiful here. I could wander around here for days. The flowers are so different. I have never seen some of them before. I even saw on of my monsters. It would be even better if Mokuba was talking to me. He is being too quiet. I wonder what he is thinking about. Probably his brother. They are so close.

At least my heart rate has finally slowed back down to normal. I didn't mean to stumble into him. His arms were so warm. I know I was blushing. Our faces were so close together…it would have been so easy just to kiss him.

Everyone jokes about us being boyfriend and girlfriend. However, he has never asked me. I don't really know what we are. He has come so close to kissing me several times, but always stops. I have heard rumors that he wants to ask me to the prom. I have turned down several guys asking me with hope that he will. Maybe…I should find out.

" How are classes going Mokuba? Do you still get bored?" He jumped at the sound of her voice. He had been lost in his thoughts about her.

She was looking at the scenery around her again. Beautiful trees and flowers everywhere. Bright skies with shape-shifting high white clouds. Nothing looked out of the ordinary.

The Devil Monsters can't be on this level. Their evilness would stick out like a sore thumb here.

" Same ol'..same old. You know how it is. I already know most of the stuff that they are teaching. So, yea, I get bored."

" You are just as popular with the teachers as your brother was. Owning your own company has its perks and pitfalls, I guess. Yugi and Jou have told me about how the teachers sucked up to him. I am surprised that they are not trying to place you into a higher grade to help 'challenge' you."

" They actually offered to transfer me to a different school, but the closest suitable place was over 200 miles away. I didn't want to be that far away from Seto. I am his only family, you know. Someone has to keep him in line. So I will suffer through school. I'll make up for it in college."

" You really care about your brother, Mokuba. However, when have you ever had to keep him in line? Seto is as straight as a pin!"

"You'd be surprised."

" Really, now? If you say so. I could never leave Jou, either. He is the one that really needs someone to keep him under control. He is constantly getting himself into trouble that someone else has to dig him out of. Usually Yami.

" Now that I believe without question."

"Do you think our brothers will ever realize how much they care about each other. It is getting to the point where I just want to yell at them both."

" I feel the same way. Do we have to post signs or something to make them see?"

Selo is laughing? Why?

" Why are you laughing, Selo?"

" Because of the bonds that I have with my masters I can sense everything that they are feeling. Right now Master Seto is feeling a little...how should I say this...inconvenienced. The cause of this discomfort is also feeling uncomfortable."

" What do you mean?" Mokuba saw something in the distance that looked familiar.

" Because of Master Seto's emotions toward Jou, we Blue Eyes have formed a bond with him. Master Jou is also feeling…inconvenienced."

" You bonded with Jou?!"

" Yes, Master Mokuba."

" You are bonded to me as well?"

" Because of Master Seto, yes."

" Does that mean…"

" Yes, I can feel your emotions."

"Oh, look. It's Oscuro's house. He's outside. I wonder what he is doing. He looks so sad."

Selo looked right at her. " He is worried about his masters."

They were close enough to see his face. She was getting ready to greet him. "Hello, Oscu.."

Suddenly, they saw Oscuro jerk his head upwards with a look of shock on his face. With a flash, he was gone.

What? Why did he leave so quickly.

" Okay. That was strange. Selo, do you know why he left so quickly?"

" No, Master Mokuba. I do not. However, I have an idea."

" What."

" He either came up with an idea for finding Master Yugi, or he has sensed him. We will have to wait and find out."

I hope everything is all right.

Suddenly she stumbled again. Mokuba's arms again surrounded her stomach to stop her fall. I am getting too tired. I have no idea what time it is.

" Let's wait until he gets back. You are ready to fall over, Serenity. It has been a busy day. Rest."

" Are you sure?"

" Yes."

" Can I ask you a question?"

" Wasn't that a question?"

" Oh, stop being technical."

Selo again laughed at the banter between the two people he was protecting. He could sense that Master Mokuba cared deeply for the girl named Serenity.

" What would you like to know?"

" Since we are waiting here for Oscuro to return….Do you have a date to the prom?"

*********************Mokuba's P.O.V.******************

Why would she ask me that? " Why do you ask?"

Serenity shifted around on the rock she was sitting on. They had walked down to sit next to a beautiful waterfall. She looks so pretty with the water falling behind her. Like some goddess.

" I have heard some rumors, and I would like to know the truth."

Shit! What do I say? The truth I guess...she already has a date so why lie? "Actually, no, I don't."

" Oh."

" Oh?"

" I heard that you had a date."

" I don't."

" Would…would you go…with me?"

" What?!" This is not happening. I thought she had a date. She is asking me? This is too good to be true.

" You don't want to go with me…" She started to get up, but he stopped her.

" No! Wait! That came out wrong. I meant to say….yes."

" Are you sure?"

" Yes. I have sort of..um..been wanting to ask you for a while…but I never had a chance to." I am going to prom with her! I am going to prom with Serenity!

She stumbled again. Damn! She is ready to fall down in exhaustion. And she isn't even complaining!

" Serenity, it might be wise to sit down before you hurt yourself. My scales can become any texture that I wish them to be. You can lean against me if you wish."

" Thank you, Selo."

She just took my hand. She…she wants me to come with her. Oh, damn. The look in her eyes. I can't stop myself. I'm going to…

He leaned in to kiss her.

" Although I am glad to see that you have finally shared your desires about each other, we have more pressing business."

"AAAUGH!" Serenity jumped, throwing herself against Mokuba, causing him to fall against Selo, who just laughed. "Yami, don't do that!"

" What has happened, Master Yami?".

They picked themselves up off the ground to look at Yami. Master? They couldn't read his face. It's like looking at stone.

" Yugi is free. Oscuro has taken him back to his house where he is resting. He was greatly injured. Lily, the Mystic Elf, has healed him, but he is still drained. I am going to go find Honda and Anzu on the third level. Selo, please go back and help protect Yugi. Luco should be there waiting for you.

" Yes, Master Yami."

Yami warped away. Mokuba, Serenity, and Selo hurried back to Oscuro's house. He was waiting at the door for them.

Selo settled next to the door beside Luco and Oscuro, guarding the High Master's hikari as he had asked. The other two ran in the door to sit beside their resting friend.

Author's Note:

(1) I think Serenity is such a beautiful name. That is why I am using it instead of her Japanese name.

(2) Not sure if that is spelled right.