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WARNING!: This IS a yaoi, meaning boyxboy! If you don't like that kind of thing DO NOT READ THIS STORY!

Sorry for the brief all business talk! I'm tired and want to go to sleep!

Anyways! Hope you enjoy!

Chapter: 5: Fear, Loathing, and School Trips.

Seto's POV!

Domino city looked like it had been coated in a soft feather blanket of white. The full moon was shining down from behind the clouds cascading over the snowflakes and the now white ground of the Domino streets. There were few people out that night, due to the snow, but those who were out at this time of night were prostitutes and the homeless. The sleek black frame of a Jaguar xkr-s could be seen gliding through the streets at an impossible speed; almost dangerous in fact. However, the drive did not seem to care for the speed he was accelerating at all he cared for was finding the dumb blond mutt and dragging him back to the mansion so he could grill the boy about what was happening with his father. From what he had heard the blond mutter in his sleep he had come to the conclusion the boy was being abused. When he had realised that he had come to the conclusion that the boy was not getting into fights, but was being beaten by his father.

The brunet sped along the quickest route to the blonds house, since he knew the boy would undoubtable take the shortest route in order to get home quicker. With a stern and cold expression he sped past a park and several small buildings and homes, reaching his destination in mere seconds. Putting the car in park e jumped out and ran up to the blonde's apartment and practically broke the door down. (AN: let's just assume that kaiba is a big enough control and "need to know everything" freak, so he would know where Jou lives as well as the rest of the gang.) The young CEO's face grew into one of fury as he waited for the door to be answered. He was about to kick it open himself when a groggy, dingy looking old man answered the door and gazed up at him with half lidded eyes.

"Who da hell are ya and Whata ya want?" the man slurred his words.

Examining Jou's father he realized that he smelled strongly of booze and smoke. He had blond mopish hair and the relatively same build as the younger boy, but with wrinkles and bags under his eyes. In one word he looked like crap.

Narrowing his eyes an glaring at the shorter pathetic man before him he asked, "is Jounochi? Is he here?"

The man snorted, "Please, why would I let a useless piece a sit stay here? I kicked 'im out 'bout 20 minutes ago."

The brunet growled as his gaze hardened more, "How DARE you call the mutt useless. If anything you are the useless piece of shit, not him. How could you beat your own son? DO you not have any sense of dignity you old bastard."

The brunet quickly shifted to the side as the older Jounouchi swung his fist towards his face. The man hit the railing with a thud and a yell as he almost fell over it.

Grabbing the man's shirt he tossed him back into the apartment and stepped into it, silently shutting the door behind him.

"Now, are you going to test my patience again asshole, or are you quite finished?" the brunet walked up to the man, who was now on his feet. Gazing down at him the man was glaring up at the CEO.

Spitting in the taller boy's face he said, "Fuck you, ya stupid bitch. How dare you treat me like dis."

That's it; he couldn't control himself any longer. Grabbing the front of the man's shirt he lifted him up and drove him into a wall, lifting the man up to his height so he could look him in the eye.

"How dare I treat you like this. How about the way you treat your only son. How dare you beat and abuse him, when all he wanted was for you to love him. He has done everything he can to support you and you go and bring him to an inch of his life. If it was up to me I'd kill you right here and now, but I doubt your loving son would appreciate that, so I shall spare you. For now. But just know I will make sure you never see that boy again. Now. Where. Is. Katsuya?!."

Even though the elder Jounouchi was being lifted off the ground his face said that he was infuriated with the brunet boy.

"Tch, so that useless boy told you eh? Well I've done much worse than beat him."

Slamming the man against the wall he yelled at him, "What the fuck do you mean you've done worse?! Where is he!?"

"Oh, welletsay he acted as a source of tension relief. I showed that little whore what how to have a good time. Of course he wasn't exactly conscious at the time."

At this point the brunet had lost all of his shit. He punched the man in front of him in the gut, effectively winding the man. Letting go of his shirt the man leaned down to cradle his stomach as he tried to regain his breath. However, Seto brought his knee up to the man's face and he went tumbling over.

Stepping on his chest with a black leather boot he asked again, "Where. Is. Katsuya. You piece of shit."

"Tch, how should I know? He probably ran off to one of is precious parks where he can wallow in his own self-pity like he always does."

With that the brunet kicked the side of the older man's head and knocking him unconscious. He walked back out to the Jaguar and sped to the nearest park. Parking the car yet again, this time turning it off the engine, he jumped out of the car and stood at the entrance to the small park. Gazing around he found a small body slumped against a tree in one of the far corners of the park. Running over he kneeled in front of the body. Lifting a hand he brushed the snow out of the figures face and gasped.

It's the mutt. But he looks terrible. Tch, that useless excuse for a man must have done this to him. I swear after I'm done here I will destroy him, but I better get the mutt somewhere warm for now.

Lifting the boy he realized he was covered in frozen blood. His eyes widened and quickly went back to his car and laid the blond down in the passenger seat. Making sure the blond was still alive he found that the boy's breathing was shallow and strained. Quickly shutting the door he jumped in the driver's seat and raced off towards the Domino hospital in hopes of saving the boy's life.

Jou's POV!

Slowly drifting in to consciousness Jou heard a beeping coming from somewhere. Groaning he slowly opened his eyes, letting them adjust to the light.

"So you're awake I see." A stern and cold voice stated.

Looking around the room the blond spotted the tall CEO in a chair to the left of him. His hair was slightly mussed and dirty looking, probably form not showering for a while. Jou's eyes widened as something came to his mind.

Wait! Last thing I remember is looking up at the snow as it drifted down from the sky. Why am I here? And more importantly why am I here?!

Opening his mouth the tried to talk, but found his mouth was dry and his throat was groggy. Clearing his mouth he tried again, "K-Kaiba, w-where am I? What happened?"

"Tch, dumb mutt, who leaves in the middle of the night when it's snowing like crazy. You put a whole new definition to the word idiot. Anyway, we are in the Domino City Hospital. I brought you here after finding you unconscious in a par near your house. You had surgery to repair your broken arm, and your chest was bandaged, due to your broken ribs and the lacerations on your chest. He also did an exam on you while you were asleep. You showed signs of abuse and rape. When you feel up to it you may tell me if you wish, but for now I must go tell the doctor that you have awakened." And with that the brunet left the room.

The blond stared blankly at the wall across from him as he listened to the beeping coming from the heart monitor beside him. So Kaiba had found him and brought him here eh? He would have to ask him how he had found him later on, right now he was just too tired and in pain to care.

A few minutes later the brunet opened the door and strode in, the doctor quick to follow. Kaiba sat down in the same chair he was in before, while the doctor walked up to the blonde's bead, smiling warmly at him.

"Well Mr. Jounouchi you are one lucky man, Mr. Kaiba brought you here just in time. With the condition your body was in you would not have survived another hour."

Frowning the blond said, "Just Jou is fine."

"Ah yes, of course. Well looks like your vitals and body are in a stable condition. Now with the state you are in you shall have to stay here for a week or so. Also Mr. Kaiba has informed me that your father has been sent to jail under the crime of abuse, and that you will be staying with him after your discharge."

The boy's face twisted in confusion and looked towards the brunet who was glaring at him. "Okay," he let out a sigh of relief knowing that his father was somewhere safe and away from where he could hurt him, "But how long have I been here exactly?"

The doctor furrowed his eyebrows, "Well Mr. Kaiba brought you in around two days ago. We kept you asleep so you would miss the worse of the pain."

The blonde's eyes widened and his mouth parted a little.

I've been here for two days?! But what about school and yugi, Tristan, and the others. What will I tell them?! Well I guess that explains why Kaiba looks like crap.

Sensing the younger boys discomfort the doctor quickly bowed to Kaiba and left the room so they could talk.

"Do not worry mutt, I told your friends that you caught a cold and would be away from school for a few days." The blond looked up and gazed at the brunet who sat silently gazing at the boy with an icy glare set on his face.

"Oh, well thank ya I guess." The blond bowed his head and asked something, "Hey Kaiba, how did ya know where ta find me?"

"I went to your house after finding out you had left the mansion. Your father told me where I might find you. He also mentioned the state you would be in, and as I am telling you this now, I heard you talking in your sleep after I put you to bed. I know your father has been beating you, so there is no point in lying to me."

Sighing the blond laid back and shut his eyes.

Well, seems like Kaiba found out. But I am glad. I was so scared earlier. I was scared that father was going to put me to sleep once and for all. Maybe I shouldn'ta given up on life so easily, but I suppose I'll only cause problems for Kaiba now too. Realizing his father really didn't want or even care about him only made him feel all the more worse than he already was. If his father didn't want him in the apartment, there is no way Kaiba would want him in his mansion. Plus he was a useless good for nothing human being. He didn't want to impose. Opening his mouth he began to protest staying with Kaiba, but was cut off.

"I know what you're thinking mutt, and don't you dare try to get out of staying at the mansion. You will be no burden on me whatsoever. I have the money and room to spare, and despite what your father may have convinced you of, you are not useless," the brunet said in a "no arguing tone" that left no room for complaints.

"Bu- oh fine, whatever, rich boy. I'm tired lemme sleep for now, I'll argue with you later." The blond said slowly drifting off into a dreamless sleep.

Sighing the brunet got out of his seat and left a note on the boys table the was placed beside the bed. On the table it said that he went home to sleep since HE had to go to school the next day, but would be back afterwards before he went to work. The CEO strode out of the room and quietly closed the door behind him and exited the hospital.

Days later!

Jou was told that he would be able to walk around now, and after being stuck in a bed for three days he really needed to stretch his legs. Swinging his legs off the bed he winced as his broken ribs protested. His arm was still in a cast, and would be for several more weeks. Sighing the blond stood up slowly, testing his footing. When he gained his balance he went to the bathroom, then exited the room determined to get some sort of unhealthy food from the vending machines, hell maybe even some coffee from the cafeteria! He was very disheartened when the unhealthiest food he found was a bag of apple crisps. Although, not all was lost, he did get a nice steaming cup of coffee from the café. Making his way back to his room he sat down on the bed and turned his T.V on. He started watching some random talk show, sipping his hot beverage. Looking out the window he saw that it had snowed several more inches. However, it had also gotten about 15 degrees colder. Makin a face he shivered to himself and turned back towards the T.V. Just then the door was swung open and a very cold Seto Kaiba came strutting into the room with his signature briefcase.

The brunet handed the blond a piece of paper.

The boy set down his coffee and raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"What is this?"

"Can't you read mutt? It's a permission slip. The class is going on a trip two weeks from now to a ski resort."

Well I suppose I could go but It's not like I have the funds to go there, and hell even if I did I wouldn't be able to do anything in the shape I'm in.

"If you would like to go I can cover your expenses, I shall also be accompanying you; Mokuba has decided he wants to go as well."

Smiling to himself the blond decided it would be a good vacation. Deciding he would go he asked for a pen to fill out the form, and handed it back to Kaiba.

After a few days in the hospital he and Kaiba had gone over every detail of his life. From how long his father had been abusing him, to the night he was beaten, raped, and sent out into the street by his father, to how his future for the next few months would play out. He didn't want this vacation, he NEEDED it!

Well guys! Looks like the tough sad stuff is done! Now onto the romance and drama! This chapter covered a lot of ground, but I decided that was best! We needed to get this story on the roll!

The next chapter may not be up for quite some time since midterms are coming up! However, I shall do my best to try and update as soon as possible! Also it looks like there was no editing on this chapter as well! I really need to start doing that, so excues my spelling mistakes and weird sentences, but I really needed to get this done so I could move on!

Anyway! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! And as always RXR!

Next Chapter: Discharge and School Trip!

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