Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or it's characters
Harmony Blues
By: Novalee Phoenix
(I really don't know the age differences b/w Seto and the gang, these ages are made up.)
Seto: 25 years old
Mokuba: 20 years
Rebecca: 19 years old
Yugi, Triston, Joey, Tea: 25 years old
Mai: 26 years old
Pairings: Mokuba x Rebecca, Joey and Mai are married.
(Present day, April 12th)
"You look fine Mokuba." Seto's agitated voice rang clearly through the room as he adjusted his brother's tie.
"Thanks Seto, I'm just so nervous you know. This is a big day for me," Mokuba hesitated for a second before adding, "and for you as well."
"Yes, you're right but you're still my little brother Mokuba and no matter what happens, just know that you will always have a home."
Wiping a small tear from the corner of his eye, Mokuba gave a nervous smile as he looked at himself in the mirror. Today was the big day and he was so nervous, he felt like turning around and running to hide in his room. But he didn't think his bride would greatly appreciate that. Yes, that's right, he, Mokuba Kaiba, was finally getting married to his sweetheart, Rebecca Hawkins. It had taken them awhile but they finally convinced Seto that they were old enough to start their own life together. He could remember that conversation just as if it was yesterday, even though it had been at least 6 months ago.
(Flashback)
Seto's Home Office, November 9th
A knock sounded on the door protruding into the room and interrupting the thoughts of the man sitting at his laptop. He was typing furiously away, the keys not stopping their rhythm as he called out, "Come in."
The door slowly creaked open revealing two young adults, one with long black hair that was tied back at the nap of his neck and gray eyes, the other with green eyes and long, straight blonde hair. "Seto," Mokuba spoke out first, "We would like to have a word with you."
The rhythm stopped as the figure sitting behind the desk looked up, ice blue eyes staring ahead. "What is it? I'm very busy at the moment Mokuba." Glancing over to the girl standing next to his brother, Seto continued. "I'm sure this can wait."
"No it can't Seto. This is very important." Seto raised an eyebrow as he noticed Mokuba's hand holding the girl's hand. "Seto, Rebecca and I have finally come to a decision and we want your approval." Seto looked at his brother as if saying continue. "As you know, Rebecca's grandpa died last winter and she really doesn't have any family. Well, I mean any family that she is close too or wants to even claim. Ugh." Mokuba smiled apologetically as Rebecca elbowed him and gave him her special 'don't you even dare' glare.
"Get to the point Mokuba." Seto was now getting very impatient with his little brother. He waited in silence for them to continue and took a sip of his coffee that was awaiting him at his side.
"Seto, Rebecca and I are getting married."
"What!" coffee flew all over his desk and computer as he stood up, cursing under his breath as he searched frantically for a rag or towel to wipe up the mess.
"Well, well, you see, what it is….."
"Stop stuttering Mokuba!" Seto neared to scream as he tried hopelessly to clean the coffee off of his laptop.
"We decided to get married. You accept this or not?" Seto looked up as the undeniable and impatient voice of Rebecca Hawkins spoke, replacing Mokuba's nervous one.
"No I don't accept this. Aren't you two a little too young to be getting married." Seto stated as a matter-of-fact.
"I'm 19 years old and I believe Mokuba's old enough himself to decide what he wants as well."
"Well, I think you two are both too young for such a commitment."
"So you don't give us your blessing?" this time Mokuba spoke up, finally getting his baring back.
"Well, of course not, what did you expect from a man who will probably never get married."
"Becky." Mokuba warned, watching as his brother's eyes got very cold and distant. He knew that there was a good time and a bad time to pull Seto's strings, and right now was not a good time.
"I'll have you know that I'm perfectly happy with the way things are now, not that it's any of your business."
"Well, listen here brother-in-law of mine, Mokuba and I are going to get married whether you approve of this or not. Of course, we both would much prefer if you would give us your blessing so that you can be at the wedding."
Seto looked at the both of them, taking a steadying breath he continued. "So, there's no talking you two out of this, is there?"
"No there's not." Mokuba spoke up. Looking over at Rebecca, he moved forward and put a small black box down on Seto's desk near his hand. "I was hoping you would be my best man. I can't think of anyone better to stand at my side." Mokuba then moved back to stand by Rebecca, placing an arm absentmindly around her shoulder. He prayed that this would change Seto's mind.
Looking down at the small black box, Seto seemed to space out. He grabbed the box and brought it up to his eyes. Opening it carefully, he looked down as he saw an expensive looking ring. But not just any ring. Seto thought to himself. This ring will bring Rebecca into the Kaiba family and seal her as Mokuba's wife. God, I hope he's making the right choice. Such a big step for any man to take. Seto just kept staring at the ring and thinking these thoughts through his head. When he looked up, he found Mokuba and Rebecca staring at him expectantly. "Well, I suppose I can't change your minds." He put the box back down gently on the desk. Mokuba and Rebecca looked hopeful. "And I will not try to deter you any longer. Like…..Becky said, you both are old enough to make your own decisions. I will then give you my blessing…" he put his hand up to stop the happy glee that was about to erupt. "but you must first at least give this engagement some time and see what it brings. Give it at least another year."
"No, 6 months." Mokuba answer came, albeit unsteadily.
"Fine then, six months. But that's all. I hope you both understand the complexity of this situation. And I also hope that you both will realize the responsibility of becoming a couple. There will by many questions to answer about this as well. But till you find those answers, I'm sure you both will enjoy living here…"
"We will not be living at the Kaiba Mansion, Seto." Rebecca spoke as she looked over to Mokuba. Seto looked at them both expectantly.
"Why not?"
"We just want something of our own big brother. You understand. I mean, all of this is really yours anyway. You worked hard for all of this. I want something of my own too, but I want to work for it, earn it."
"Fine then, if you really feel that way." Seto closed his eyes as a migraine started to come forth. "But you must promise me that you will at least live here till after your married."
"Fine. Thanks Seto, this means a lot to us." Grunting an okay in reply, Mokuba and Rebecca exited the office room as Seto sat down in his chair, blankly staring at the closed door.
(End Flashback) Present
"Seto."
"Yes, what is it Mokuba."
"Thanks for helping me and Rebecca get that house. She loves it you know." Seto silently nodded his head as if he knew that she would.
"Well, of course she does. I'm glad you got over your pride and asked me to help you get it." Mokuba just smiled at that little memory and when he was about to elaborate more on it with Seto and just what he meant when they had bought it, a knock came from the outside bedroom door. Mokuba took a shaking breath.
"Well, kid it's time." Seto said putting a hand on his little brother's shoulder. "Sorry, you're not much of a kid anymore. Just some things are hard to kill."
"It's okay Seto, I love you too." Both men looked at each other, Seto giving Mokuba a hug and then walked toward the door, Mokuba shaking and Seto silently cursing himself as his eyes started to suddenly become misty.
This story was a spur of the moment thing, but I promise you it gets better. This was just the small beginning that starts the story off. Chapter 1 is up next.
Summary of Ch. 1: Things start to get a little hectic as problems are produced and more fun flashbacks about Seto and 'his test of love.' Well, what did you expect, like Kaiba was honestly going to let them off the hook that easily without first seeing if they could handle being married. hehe