Noa rested under a tree, feeling the bright sunlight on his face for the first time in a great while. He sighed, watching people go by, none of them very interesting. The day was warm and clear, and he was bored.

Pegasus had finally decided to stop moping about the house and go for a walk. He hoped no one he knew would be there, because he wasn't really in the mood to talk. And if they were? Well he'd have to put on the happy act. Secretly he wished Seto might be there, if nothing more than to talk about things. He was looking for a Kaiba, he just didn't expect it to be the one he encountered. As he approached a bench, he noticed someone under the tree nearby.

Noa looked up. This was an odd-looking man. Silver hair... well, probably no odder than his own green. But the man didn't look old enough to have his hair that color... he smirked, and looked away.

Pegasus noticed the young man look up and smirk. He was a bit irritated, there was something all too familiar about that smirk. He merely glared in his direction then walked over, standing tall in front of the boy. "Well hello there. Never seen you around here. And I thnk you'd be a bit hard to miss."

"I might be." Noa smiled slowly. "Who are you, then?"

"Why I'm Pegasus J. Crawford." Pegasus smiled in return and flipped his hair casually. "Just who am I having the plasure of meeting here?" He extended a hand delicately in the boy's direction.

He extended his own hand, and shook Pegasus'. "Kaiba Noa." Here it comes... He thought. He was the unknown one... well, with good reason.

Pegasus raised an eyebrow and shook Noa's hand. Another Kaiba? Why had he never seen this one before? Why hadn't Seto or Mokuba ever said anything. He'd just have to find out. "My my! I have the honor of meeting yet another Kaiba...I happen to know Mokuba and Seto. Quite well really. In Seto's case, a bit too well."
Noa raised an eyebrow. "Interesting. However, none of my business, I'm sure."

"Not the response I was hoping for,"thought Pegasus. He cleared his throat and smiled all the more. "Well if you're related then it is isnt it? I mean you two ARE related correct? Kaiba's not really a common name these days."

"In a way." He rolled his eyes. "Though I'd really rather not talk about it."

"Hm. Well forgive my bringing up of the subject...it's not nice to pry." So much for trying to find that out...."Well I don't suppose you come here often?"

"No, actually, this is my first visit here in a long time..." The boy sighed, running his fingers through his hair.

Pegasus stared at his fingers, moving their way silkily through the shock of turquoise hair. Quite graceful. There was something about this boy that he really liked, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. "A long time? Do you live here? I myself live in America, I simply have a home and friends out here as well."

Noa closed his eyes and smiled. "You might say that I live here, yes. You could also say that I was... confined for a very long time.

"That's too horrible, confining such a wonderful person as yourself...unless it was self-confinement? I'm sure many people were upset...I know I'd be." He was quite cute when he smiled.

"No... it doesn't matter anymore now, though. I'm free..." He opened his eyes, watching a butterfly flutter past.

Pegasus sat down next to Noa and sighed, watching the same butterfly. "Lovely little things aren't they? A bit too delicate I'm afraid."

Noa nodded. How long had it been since he had someone to talk to this frankly? Absentmindedly, his head rested against Pegasus' shoulder.

Pegasus was startled that Noa was so close like this, he was sure Noa would have pushed him away, like Seto always had. it was a rather nice feeling actually, to have someone just next you and talk. No fancy airs, insults, double entendres....He ran a hand through the younger boy's silken hair, hoping that wouldn't upset him.

The boy sighed, closing his eyes once more. He blushed, very slightly.

Pegasus heard him sigh and saw him close his eyes. The slight blush that tinted his cheeks made him look all the more angelic. He lightly ran his fingers along Noa's neck, and massaged his shoulder gently.

Noa moaned softly. That felt so good... touch... it was still just becoming familiar to him again...

Pegasus smiled hen he heard Noa moan...he certainly didn't mind being touched. Maybe it didn’t always run in the family. "Would you care to have some tea at my place?" he whispered in Noa's ear.

"S... sure." The boy muttered. "That sounds... fine..."

"Well away we go then I suppose!" He was starting to feel like himself again, which was always good. He offered a hand to Noa so they could be on their way.

Noa nodded, and took his hand gently.

Pegasus smiled and walked nonchalantly towards his mansion. He hoped he wouldn't regret bringing a Kaiba into his household like last time. Finally they stood in front of the massive front gate.

Noa looked up at the man, smiling gently.

The gates opened and Pegasus looked at Noa smiling as well. "Well my dear, what sort of tea do you like? I'd offer some wine spritzers...but I've given up on those. After an unfortunate incident. Quite unfortunate." His face was dark as he said the last part then he thought better and looked away.

"...Are you all right?" Noa asked, curiously.

"Oh yes...it's getting better really. I haven't spoken to anyone much since then. You're the first actually! Thank you. Right this way..." Pegasus did not really want to get into the specifics, and he was sure Noa would probably already know anyway. Everyone probably knew what happened with Seto by now.

Noa nodded, and followed Pegasus. "You seem very lonely... no one but you lives in this large house?"

Pegasus was touched really, that he cared and actually noticed. Everyone else simply had written him off as "the insane pedophile", which wasn't really true. "Well...I..." his voice faltered for a moment. "Yes I do get lonely actually...it's just me and a few trusted helpers around here." He bit his lip. "I threw a party but that didn't go how I was expecting really."

"I see..." Noa smiled softly. "I know what it's like to be lonely... and to have things not go as planned."

"Really? I'm sorry I didn't realize..." he sighed. "Well even the best-laid plans can go astray...."

"It's quite all right." The teen blinked. "Now, about that tea..."

"Yes yes of course! What was your preference?"

"Green tea is fine."

"It'll be ready in a moment." Pegasus pushed a button on the intercom and spoke. "Croquet? Yes one green tea and one of my usual right away. Merci." He smiled at Noa. "Have a seat then." He clapped his hands almost child-like. Oh it's been a while since I've had a formal guest actually...."

"You don't have to be so formal." Noa sat down, placing his elbow on his knee and resting his chin in his hand.

"Oh I'm sorry....just trying to make up for last time...." Pegasus lowered his head and stared at the carpeting. He didn't look up until the tea had arrived.

Noa blinked. "Last time? But I've only just met you."

This was getting into territory he really didn't want to talk about, but something made him want to actually talk about it for once. "Oh well....last time Seto was here I mean..." his voice was soft, like if he said it softly it wouldn't make it so terrible.

Noa fixed Pegasus with a piercing blue-eyed gaze, very much like Seto. "I see..." He murmured, looking away. "I don't know what happened, but you seem very uncomfortable about it."

Pegasus couldn't get over the resemblance, the same smirk, the same gaze, even the same eyes to some extent. He fiddled nervously with his hands and kept making furtive glances out the window. He stopped when he heard what Noa said. "You mean you don't know? About Seto? But aren't you...."

"I am his brother. That does not mean I am noticed. I was dead, and have only been brought back recently due to... an accident of fate, I suppose you could call it."

What? Had he heard right? "Dead? Oh my goodness....well....fate is quite strange. You obviously weren't meant to stay that way then, if you've been freed.....so that's what you meant." He looked him straight in the eyes. "Just how old are you anyway? How long were you dead?"

"I was ten when I died. I've been trapped in a computer for six years." The boy sighed. "It was... not pleasant."

"You're 16? I never would have guessed....how horrible." He paused. "I'm so very sorry. I must say, it's good to have you back then." He stopped again then wondered aloud, "Did Seto have something to do with it?"

“My father…adopted him after I died.”

Pegasus really didn't know what to say. What do you say to someone who's been dead for such a period of time and just comes back? I'm sorry certainly doesn't cover it. He crossed his legs and took a sip of tea, not sure how to continue.

"It's really not... that... it's really not that much of a big deal for me anymore." He murmured, taking a sip of tea as well. He stared at the carpet, unsure of what else to say.

Pegasus set down his tea with a clink on the table. Noa was taking this quite well, Pegasus knew if something like that happened to him he'd be a maniac. "Well, I suppose that's a good thing, eh? Well now that you're back what are you planning on doing? Catching up? Or something else?"

"I'm really not sure. It's hard... I'm staying with the Motous for a while."

"Oh how hospitable of them. I'm sure it must be hard. You're not staying with Seto and Mokuba?" Pegasus was a bit perplexed, after all isn't family supposed to help you out? "Well, I'm glad you're back again. It's always fun to meet new people." He smiled.

"No, I'm not staying with them. I'm going to give them a bit of time to adjust..." He smiled nervously.
"Oh I understand! It's not everyday a relative comes back from the dead!" Do you know if they know yet?

"No, they don't know yet. I would appreciate it if you don't tell them."

"Of course!" He put a hand to his heart dramatically. "You have my word." He looked away for a moment. "Seto and I still aren't exactly on speaking terms either, so...."
"I understand. Or rather, I don't, but it's none of my business." He smiled softly at the man. "Thank you, though."

Pegasus smiled as well. Noa was quite easy to get along with. Easier than Seto anyway. "If you'd like to know what happened....well I need to talk about it sooner or later..."

"If... if you'd like. I'm not forcing you to."

Pegasus froze for a moment not sure if he really wanted to get into this...but why not? Almost everyone knew anyway, and it would be better to get eveything out finally. He took another sip of tea then started, "A few days ago...Seto and I had a bit of an argument....and well he was just...so...I thought he really hated me. And I didn't know what I really did...."

Noa nodded. "I understand... then again, I know he hates me. With his reasons, I'm sure. But I don't really care. If people don't like you for you, then do you really want to be around them?"

Pegasus sighed. "I can't help it...I've always had a, a soft spot for him I guess. So I went and got drunk. I can tolerate some spritzers here and there, but I mean I got absolutely smashed. And when I'm drunk, I'm sorry to say I can be very violent..."

Noa nodded. "Everyone can be violent sometimes. Though we will regret it later... sometimes anger and other things make us blind... which was partly my problem..." The boy sighed, biting his lip.

"You don't seem like the type to me, but I suppose no one ever seems like they'll do something so horribly out of character do they?" He paused for some time before continuing. "Well....I know i regret what I did, I always will, he started insulting me full well KNOWING I was drunk. I ended up grabbing him and then later when no one was around he struggled but I managed to get him here and I...I raped him."

Noa's eyes widened slightly, and he looked away for a moment. "We all have our faults..."

"I think that was more than a fault. If he didn't hate me before I'm sure he does now...." An awkward silence ensued. Pegasus wasn't sure how to continue after such a conversation-killing topic was thrown out in the open. He finished his tea. "Care for some more?"

"No, I'm all right." He blushed slightly. Sex... it was a touchy subject, made even more so by the fact that OOC!Yami had grabbed his dick in the shower.

Pegasus noticed the blush and coughed. "Alright then....hm well....anything else you'd like?"

"No, I'm... fine." He ran his fingers through his hair again. "I'm just sorry you had to go through that."

"Oh? Well thank you.....I must say you're one of the only ones besides another dear friend who doesn't see me as the villain....I never meant to hurt him I just went to far...I didn't know what to do....He never even knew how I felt....not that he would have cared but..." his voice cracked and he knew he had to stop before he broke down.

Noa looked pained, and went over to Pegasus, giving him a gentle hug.

Pegasus was so startled, and so touched, that he could nothing else but return the hug. Noa was so adorable really, Pegasus couldn't help but let his fingers run through the mass of turquoise hair once more.

"I just... can't help it... you're just... people will think that it's just Seto who needs someone... but you feel so horrible right now..."

"You're so sweet...it's really nice to know that you do care, even if we've only just met, but I really appreciate it, I appreciate you being so kind..."

"It's not a problem." He broke away, looking up at Pegasus.

Pegasus brought a hand up to his cheek, letting it linger for a moment before begininng to softly caress the smooth skin.

Noa closed his eyes, shuddering slightly under the touch.

Pegasus suddenly pulled away and leaned back. "Oh I'm sorry I shouldn't....I just...what did I do? Oh not again...."

"No... no, it's all right. I don't mind..."

"Are you sure? I don't want to do something like that again...."

Noa laughed softly. "Not much hurts anymore. Try getting run over by a car. But I'm sure that you wouldn't."

"That was how you died then? How utterly horrible....I'm so sorry...." He hesitated then lightly kissed Noa's forehead.

Noa smiled softly under the kiss, nuzzling into Pegasus' chest. It felt good to have someone who understood him...

Pegasus let his hand tilt Noa's chin so that their lips met.

Noa blushed, accepting the kiss gently, confused and excited at the same time.

He let his tongue slip inside deepening the kiss. Meanwhile his hands where busy massaging Noa's neck once more.

He gasped slightly, and moaned... touch... his body was so sensitive to it...

When their lips parted Pegasus whispered silkily in Noa's ear "Do you want this?"

"Y... yes..." What was he answering to? What did he want? His head spun as it was overwhelmed with emotions he had never felt before.

Pegasus let his hands creep under Noa's shirt and trace around on his abdomen. His tongue was busy licking at Noa's sensitive alabaster neck.

Noa moaned, the touch on a sensitive area shooting an odd tingling sensation through his body. He closed his eyes, and tilted his head back.

All the reservations Pegasus had melted away. He removed the shirt and let his tongue wander along until they rested on one of Noa's pink nipples. He let his tongue run in circles, soft and delicate.

Noa gasped, plunging his fingers into the other's silvery hair, startled.

Pegasus felt Noa's fingers clutching at his hair and moved over to the other side, giving him the same treatment. He looked up with misty eyes and asked, "So is this your first?"

He nodded, slightly frightened, and moaned again.

Pega Sama: "I won't hurt you. I promise...." he whispered. "Just let me do the work alright?" He smiled once and let his hand rest on the area between Noa's legs. He waited for a reaction.

Noa moaned, shaking a little, overwhelmed.

Pegasus kissed Noa once more to reassure him and continued to stroke, letting a finger slip inside his pants.

He panted softly, moaning again.

Pegasus pulled away once more, then began to remove Noa's pants slowly.

Noa blushed slightly as Pegasus finished taking down his pants. He shivered slightly.

Pegasus looked up at the boy, both scared and excited. He wondered aloud, "Do you want to do this here? Do you really want to do this?" He paused. "It's been a long time since you've been in contact with others hasn't it?"

"Yes... it has..." He murmured, resting his head on the man's chest again.

He hugged him gently, letting his fingers caress Noa's back, then letting his other hand continue it's work bewtween his legs.

Noa gasped slightly, and moaned a little. He nuzzled into Pegasus' chest, blushing.

Pegasus lifted his chin and stared at him straight in the eyes, then asked him very seriously, "So what do you think of this kind of contact?" His voice became low and husky. "Is it as good as you remember?"

"It's... better..." He whispered. "And you're not as scary as Yami... he tried to jump me..."

Pegasus was slightly surprised with this response. "Oh....did he now? Pegasus licked at his ear seductively. "How far did he get?"

"Well, I kicked him and ran away." Noa smirked, and then shuddered.

Pegasus smirked back at him. "Are you going to kick me if I get too far?"

"No, I don't think so."

"That's good to hear..." he moved down and gently spread Noa's legs apart, then gave a small lick at the tip of his hardness.

"Gh..." Noa closed his eyes tightly, feeling an almost-tingle run up his spine.

Pegasus let his tongue run up and down the length, each time loving the little noises Noa would make. "How's this for contact?"

He groaned, the contact driving him crazy. His breath caught in his throat, and he moaned again.

Pegasus let his tongue trace up and down lazily, not missing a spot. He knew Noa was only moments away from his first orgasm. He quickened his pace.

Noa moaned loudly. "P... P... Pegasus!" He felt himself release onto the other.

"Mmm did you like that?" He kissed Noa full on the lips, letting him taste his own essence. When he pulled away Noa was panting, and Pegasus started to pull of his own clothes.

Noa leaned against a chair, confused as to what he had just done. He had never... never even considered anything like this before... not really.

When Pegasus was done undressing he neatly set his clothes on the floor by
Noa's. "This might...hurt just trust me alright?"

“Alright...I...I...trust you.”

Pegasus licked his lips and smiled a bit intimidatingly then inserted a finger into Noa’s bottom. He waited then inserted another, slowly stretching him apart and preparing him for what was to come.

Noa gasped and closed his eyes.

Pegasus moved his fingers in and out, using the boy’s own liquids to lubricate him. When he was ready, he positioned himself at the entrance. “Are you ready?” he asked

“Y..yes.”

Pegasus pushed in gently at first so as not to hurt the boy, then set a rhythm, pumping in and out.

Noa closed his eyes, scared and excited and clutched at the fabric on the sides of the couch.

Pegasus felt himself nearing a climax, and quickened his pace. He wrapped his arms around the boy and pushed him farther in. Suddenly he was at his peak and felt himself release, Noa’s name escaping his lips.

Noa groaned in pain, and a thin trickle of blood made it’s way down his leg. He heard Pegasus call his name and release into him, but it hurt.

Pegasus was panting heavily before he noticed. “Oh my god I’m sorry I didn’t...I ugh...”

“No it’s alright..” a tear slid down his cheek.

Pegasus wiped it away with his finger and hugged the boy tightly. “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to...”

“It’s okay...” He sighed and leaned against Pegasus.

Pegasus just hugged him and stroked his hair softly for a few moments. “Why can’t I get it right…I keep hurting people…” he pulled away and put his face in his hands. He didn’t even realize the tears where coming.

The green haired boy went over to him and wiped away the tears. “You didn’t mean to hurt anyone...”

“I’m sorry...please don’t leave me…I don’t know what I keep doing...” he took Noa’s hand and kissed it lightly.

“It’s alright really...” he bit his lip. “Pegasus?”

“Yes?”

“Would you…would you please let me stay the night? I really don’t want to face Yami…”

Pegasus let out a sigh of relief, grateful that he didn’t want to leave. “Yes! Yes of course!”

“Thank you.” The strain in his voice was noticeable, as if he’d been holding back pain and stress.

Pegasus was alarmed at the tone of voice and asked, “Noa? Are you holding back about me? Or Yami?”

Noa shook his head and picked up his clothes from the floor, being careful not to damage them.

Pegasus sighed and looked at the clock on the mantel. It read 6:15. “Well, right this way then.” Pegasus walked over to the doors and led him upstairs.

Noa remained silent and followed.

Once they reached a room, Pegasus opened the double doors and revealed a room on a scale of grand proportions. There was a canopy bed in the middle with a tent like covering above that reached the ceiling. Pegasus gestured towards it. “I hope this is alright….my room is down the hall if you need anything.”

“Thank you Pegasus.” Noa got into bed and smiled.

Pegasus nodded, and was a bit hurt that the boy didn’t ask him to stay with him, but he really didn’t have the energy or the will to stay and talk about anything right now anyway. He headed for the door. “You’re welcome...well, good night then?”

“Good night Pegasus,” Noa answered.