P a r a n o i a Chapter One, a yu-gi-oh fanfic

Author's Note: Welcome to the next chapter everyone! Although I did not get as much as reviews as I had anticipated, I'm still pleased. I'm hoping to get more reviews and readers as the fic progresses. Well, go read, review, and enjoy! Please!

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Plot: -AU- (Alternate Universe) - Seto Kaiba is haunted by his past, plagued by his future, and now his mind torments him in the present, as paranoia slowly starts to overwhelm him.

Genre: Mystery/Angst/Drama/Horror/Suspense/Action/Adventure/Romance (Slight)

Info: Italics – Thought, Bold/Italics – Flashback

Pairings: Mokuba/Rebecca, Jounouchi/Mai, Yami no Yuugi/Anzu, Seto/Shizuka (Slight)

Warning: This fic is freaky, creepy, and spooky. Read at your own risk or if you would like to be spooked. (Sinister grin) Oh and Kaiba may be acting a bit OOC (Out of character)

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! All I own is this story's plot.

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Chapter One

Domino City, Japan
Kaiba Corporations
2:42 p.m.

Light poured into the white room, as a figure lay in bed, sleeping peacefully. Another figure was huddled in the corner, sleeping in a chair, his face pale with worry. Light blared into the sleeping figure's eyes, who lay sleeping in bed. He groaned, as he groggily opened his eyes, to only meet the sight of a white ceiling. He blinked in confusion.

Wasn't I in my office…?

He sat up eyeing his surroundings, that's when he noticed an IV attached to his arm. He narrowed his eyes, as he pulled it out. Why was he in a hospital? Wasn't he in his office?

That is when something black caught his attention, he quickly turned his head—a small boy with long ebony hair was curled up. It was his little brother, huddled into a chair sleeping rather peacefully—although he was in such an uncomfortable position, that he was in. Now he was definitely confused—why was his little brother here? What was he doing here in the firs place? He wanted answers—now.

Just then a nurse walked in, carrying a clipboard in hand. She froze in her tracks and she looked up, only to be met with icy cobalt eyes. She bowed respectfully, "Kaiba-sama (1), so glad you're awake," she said. He blinked in confusion," Why am I here?" he asked, monotone.

"You don't remember?" she asked, as she placed the clipboard into the tray, which was on the door. Kaiba growled in anger, "If I remembered, I would not be asking would I?"

Suddenly Mokuba stirred in his chair—being awoken from the sudden loud outburst. Although he was about to grumble bitterly, he froze when he saw his older brother awake. He got up and ran to him, "Nii-sama (2)! You're awake!" he exclaimed, throwing his arms around his older brother. Kaiba ruffled in response, smiling slightly. He looked up at the nurse, who was watching them, and made a shoo-motion with his hand—she saw and left.

"Hey kiddo, why are you here?" he asked allowing his brother to lie against his chest (3). Mokuba looked up at his older brother, "You don't remember?" he asked. Kaiba shook his head no, in response.

Mokuba pulled away from his brother's chest and sat down next to him, in bed, "I dunno, you didn't come home last night, so I talked Roland into going to Kaiba Corporation, and checking on you. He found you unconscious on the stairwell. Your forehead was bleeding," Mokuba stated, pointing at Kaiba's forehead. Kaiba put his hand to his head—indeed there was a bandage there. He guessed the gash was under it. Kaiba winced, feeling slight pain rush through him suddenly.

"Are you okay?" Mokuba asked, looking at his brother in concern. "I'm…I'm fine," Kaiba lied, putting his hand to his forehead. His head throbbed repeatedly, as if someone was stabbing him endlessly. Kaiba gritted his teeth. Mokuba looked concerned, seeing the discomfort in his brother's face. "Are you su—"

"I'M FINE!" Kaiba yelled, causing Mokuba to stumble back a few steps. He had never, ever been yelled at by such a tone, and this scared him quite a bit. Kaiba quickly softened, seeing his younger brother's facial expression, "I-I'm sorry…" Kaiba said, resting his forehead against the palm of his hand, "I don't know what cam over me."

Mokuba just nodded numbly. He reassured himself, this was all due to his brother's condition and was sure, things would be back to normal, once he got out of the hospital.

Kaiba flinched, as last night's incident flashed into his head.

F L A S H B A C K

He knew someone else was in this room, but the question was: Who could it be? Or perhaps he was just imagining this—no; he could not, could he? The lights flickered on all of a sudden, but off again just as quick. His eyes dilated, when he heard the click coming from behind him, he quickly turned his head around. There was no one, except for the rain that was drizzling outside. His turned his head around once more when he heard a soft chuckle behind him. He was toying with him and Kaiba was getting very pissed off. He narrowed his eyes and smirked.

Kaiba snarled, as he curled up, cradling his head in his hands. Mokuba's eyes widened, as he took a step back again, "S-Seto?" Mokuba stuttered. Kaiba said nothing, staring absentmindedly at the white sheets around him. He could feel his heart beat rapidly against his chest and the blow through his ears. He tightened the grip on his head, his body trembled, looking as if it was about to explode. Mokuba panicked and ran out of the room, to call for help. Kaiba continued to shake.

F L A S H B A C K

He missed a step and ended up stumbling forward onto his palms. He cursed under his breathe, as he hoisted himself up again. Gunfire trailed behind him, as another bullet went flying past him.

Kaiba removed his hands from his head and lifted his head, staring up in front of him, at the white wall. The wall suddenly, seemed to move farther and farther away, starting to crumble away. The white room soon began to fade into nothing, but darkness. Kaiba's eyes dilated, as he soon found himself in his own building. He gulped, as he felt his neck hairs stand on end. A chill crept up his spine, hearing a chuckle echo about. His eyes darted about, spotting a moving shadow. His breathing hastened, as his bangs stuck to his forehead in sweat.

"Is the big bad CEO afraid?" a voice chuckled, sounding familiar. Kaiba's eyes widened, as he searched for the figure who was speaking, but nothing was found. "W-Wher—"

"I'm every where Seto Kaiba…I won't leave you alone…ever…" the voice whispered darkly into his ear. Kaiba whipped his head to the side, to see nothing; however, he felt goose bumps begin to prickle his skin.

Kaiba screamed, clutching his head, as he fell to his knees. The darkness soon faded and he found himself again in the white room, but he did not stop screaming. Mokuba ran in, followed by a handful of nurses and a doctor, to see Seto Kaiba, curled up, tangled in the hospital's bed sheets, with his knees drawn against his chest screaming.

"He's lost his mind…" a doctor muttered. Mokuba gazed at his brother, his eyes dilated in fear. What in the world was happening with older brother was the only thing that ran in his mind. Outside a flock of crows flew off at the loud scream, which shook half of Domino.

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(1) "Sama" is an add on to show respect to someone.

(2) "Nii-sama" is Japanese for big brother.

(3) It's not an incest fic, you sick minded people!

Author's Comments: Well, nothing really much to say, except the fic throughout the whole thing, is most likely like this. So read, if you can handle it, I'm not held responsible for any nightmares. Heehee…

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