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WARNING: THERE IS A LOT OF FOWL LANGUAGE SO DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT. IT WILL LOOSEN UP IN LATER CHAPTERS THOUGH I PROMISE!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 1: Baby-Sitting
Seto Kaiba is a prodigy, CEO of a multi-billion dollar company and also a student of Domino City High School with the highest grades out of his student peers. I guess you could say I'm fascinated with him. By the way, my name is Malik Ishtar. a tomb keeper from Eygpt. I have a sister named Ishizu Ishtar, a step brother named Odeon and a twin brother named Marik. You probably want to know a little bit about me and my family.
Ishizu works at the museum in Domino City and she loves working there. Seto Kaiba absolutely hates my family. She is also single and I'm still trying to get her a date, which still hasn't happened yet. Still trying though. Odeon works with my sister and cook a mean meal. He should be a chef with the way he cooks, but noooooooo. He wanted to work with my sister. Sometimes I wonder if there's something going on with those two. Anyways he's also single. Marik, my twin, is trying to get him a date like I'm trying to do for our sister.
Marik you'll find out about in a minute because right now he's staring with this weird, annoyed look on his face. "Yes?" I ask innocently as I turn to look at him. "You're in the middle of the street, idiot!" He yells angrily then shaking his head. I look around blinking and notice a car or limo coming towards me. When did this happen? Blinking at it a couple of times, I then rub my eyes and look up again to find the vehicle skidding to stop in front of me. Boy, am I observant. Please...note the sarcasm.
Wait! A limo? Seto Kaiba! Damn! Shit! Fuck! Rotten hell! This is embarassing. This is even worse than getting a broken leg from when Marik ran over it when he was trying to park his truck in the drive way, which hurt like a bitch by the way. Am I staring at the limo? Suddenly I see Kaiba getting out of the vehicle and when he does he isn't happy. He's glaring at me. This definantly isn't good. Now he probably hates me more. Life sucks dick! That reminds me of Marik..."What do you think you're doing, Ishtar? The nut house is down the street." He says coldly with his eyes glaring at me like ice daggers. Gives me the chills. Brrrrr.
"Watch it, Kaiba." Marik says after running over to where I am. We must be holding up traffic. There's horns honking from the cars behind Kaiba's. "Lets just go. I need to make it to class. Besides, Bakura and Ryou are waiting for us." I remind him, already getting tired of my humiliation and Marik's anger flowing at Kaiba. Besides, Bakura and Ryou are our new friends that we made from here and I prefer not to lose them though I doubt they'll stop being our friends for being late. They're pretty cool to hang out with though. They're like Marik and me though. Twins and nut jobs. I met Ryou in counciling class and Marik met Bakura in his anger management class.
Marik looks at me with dismay and anger then angrily grabs my hair then dragging me off by the hair to the building across the street. Man, this hurts. I hate it when he drags me by the hair like this. Sigh. Well, tomarrow we have school so we only have to go to our "special" classes. Ugh. Yuck. We finally enter the building and that's when he lets go of my hair. Thank Ra. I was getting a headache. I rub my head as soon as he lets go. "Ra! Malik, don't go suicidal on me! You do that everytime we have to go here! It's not that bad!" "Not bad my ass, Marik! This place is hell! and why would I go suicidal?!" Then our arguement continues right in the building we're insulting.
After about five minutes of loud yelling arguing we finally got trouble for yelling at each other again. Happens every time. Sigh. It's nothing unuasual. We were both dragged to our waiting room. I'm surprised we make it to any class with our body parts in check. Thank Ra. I need those body parts. I think..."Hey, Malik and Marik!" A boy with elbow length white snowy hair, pale white skin and chocolate brown eyes with a beige sweater, blue jeans and white tennis shoes. That's Ryou.
"It's about time. You two are slower than camels." Said another guy. He looked like Ryou except his hair was shoulder length wild, choppy hair and his eyes were crimson. He was wearing a t-shirt with an Elvis Presley logo on it with black as its background color, blue worn out and holey jeans, black tennis shoes and a blue jean vest with the sleeves torn off. Bakura. "Sorry, "pops". We ran into a cold CEO. He's such a Blue Eyes freak." Marik replies in a sarcastic and annoying tone. He is never going to get over the fact that Kaiba got Ishizu fired from her original job in Egypt. Plus, when he tried to get Kaiba in his pants he ended up waddling while leaning forward for a week. Kaiba kicked his ass. It was hilarious! Though, since then his tolerance of Seto Kaiba is very slim and that has caused some annoying little arguements. Sigh again.
We talked for a bit then decided to go to class. We went in pairs, Marik and Bakura to anger management, Ryou and I to counciling class. The only reason why Ryou is here because he attempted suicide once because he couldn't handle his life at the time. Now that I think about it...he still can't. Ever since his mom died he's been a wreck. It doesn't help that his dad is never home and barely calls and when his old man does call he only talks to him for a couple minutes then has to go. Sometimes even having Bakura as a twin causes him pain because of Bakura's little anger problem. I feel sorry for him. His problems are worse than mine. I'm only here because Ishizu and Odeon thought it would be good for me. Fuck that! That's a bunch of bullshit! It made me worse! Sometimes I think they did it to get rid of me...At least I have a couple of friends to keep me company.
Oh Ra. I have a feeling we're in trouble again. The teacher, Mrs. Keith, is glaring at us with her hands on her hips. That reminds me so much of Ishizu when she's mad at Marik and me. "Where have you two been? You're late again." Said Mrs. Keith angrily as she glared us down like we were little kids put in time out in the corner. Someone needs a hobby...and a new haircut. We don't answer her question. We take a seat next to each other and wait for her to continue with what she started before we came in. Its best to do that with her...especially if you know she won't like the answer you'll give. Now, if they're anything like Ishizu then you better give an answer no matter how much they won't like it. That way they can yell at you more.
Time dragged on and it felt like centuries have gone by when in reality it has only been a few minutes. Suddenly a note propped itself on my lap. I look at it. It was, obviously, from Ryou. I open the note and read it: Malik, do you want to go to the mall with me? Bakura said he'd get Marik to say yes. Ryou. I thought about it for a minute and replied saying sure then passed it back. When the note reached Ryou he read it, smiled and nods his head at me. I gave a small smile in return then turn back to the teacher. One of the reasons why I replied sure was because I needed more music sheets for my guitar. Yes, I play guitar and I'm pretty damn good at it. I've been playing it for five years now and also started writing lyrics and music for it three years ago. Writing music and singing the right pitch are the hardest thing to do. For me at least. The other reason was to stay from home longer.
When the hour long class finally ended Ryou and I head out to Bakura's car, waiting for our twins. It took them about ten minutes to get out of the building and when they did they had the biggest grins on their faces. "What made you two so happy?" Ryou asked as Bakura went to open his car door then unlock everyone elses door. We all got in and buckled on the seat belts. Bakura and Marik in the front seats and Ryou and I in the back seats. "So?" I said, urging them to begin. Marik began to laugh so Bakura decided to finally tell us, "We got into a fight with someone in the class so we had to stay after a few minutes. The teacher tried talking to us calmly, but ended up yelling and throwing chairs across the room because we were being such jackasses, acting like innocent little children from a playground. He has a shorter fuse than we do and he's teaching us how to "harness" our anger when he can't even control his own. It was funny." O...kay...all I have to say is that...that's ironic...
As Bakura drove to the mall we listened to his Van Halen CD and talked about random things until we got there. When we did we got out of the car and went straight for the music store in the mall. The store had any kind of music players, sheet music, old albums, CDs of all kinds and even posters. Bakura and Marik went straight for the CDs, Ryou went for the old albums (he's a collecter of old albums) and I went for the sheet music. Luckily we all have money in our pockets to spend. Music has always been a way to express ourselves. We don't know why, but music has a way with us. "Hi, you guys!" I turn to see who it was and found none other than Mokuba Kaiba now in front of me and when I look up I find the other Kaiba behind him. I gaze back down at the younger Kaiba and respond with a swiss of the hand.
The others glance in my direction and find the same thing I do. the Kaibas. Mokuba smiled at me then left to the CD aisle leaving me with Kaiba. "Ishtar, I need you to baby-sit Mokuba for me tonight. I have a meeting." Kaiba informed me. I gapped. What. The. Hell. Did he suddenly start sniffing the drugs? I wish. I can hear the snickering from Bakura and Marik's direction. Assholes. Ryou was just trying to ignore what was happening. "Why?" I ask. Me of all people? Tch. Please. There had to be reason because I know that he knows that there are people that work for him that can do it and also much more respondsible people to choose from. He simply just stares at me and says, "Mokuba wanted you to baby-sit him. He's getting tired of having my workers look after him so I agreed to let him choose who he wanted for a baby-sitter." I'm quiet. Like I know how to answer to that. Now here's another question...why?
"Of course, you'll be paid. I'll be paying you a hundred an hour so it won't be for nothing. Your family's poor so you need all the money you can get. So, your answer." Kaiba replied to my silence. A hundred an hour! Hell yeah! Let me at the job! Wait...he insulted me too. My eye twitches, "Fine, but keep treating me like that and then the money goes up." Kaiba only smirked at my response and said, "I'll treat you how I like and right now treating you as dirt is just fine. By the way, disrespect me like that and I'll lower it more to nothing." I glare at him and he just smirks at me. Ass.
Mokuba came running back with a CD in tow and a smile on his face. Telling his brother he was ready to go and had what he wanted, Kaiba paid for Mokuba's CD and as they left Mokuba looked back at me and winked then was gone. My jaw drops. Oh. Ra. That. Isn't. Right. Laughter sounded causing me to face the direction of the sound. Marik and Bakura. They were laughing so hard that they were holding their stomach and Ryou was hiding his face behind an album. I'm assuming they saw Mokuba did...towards...me...oh Ra...
I sigh. "Better get going. His place is on the other side of the city. It'll take you at least an hour or so to walk there." Bakura said inbetween laughs. My eye starts to twitch again. And my bike doesn't have brakes and is in the shop until tomarrow so I can't drive there. That sucks dick! Once again that reminds me of Marik sucking...um...I'll stop there. "Can you help me baby-sit, Ryou?" I ask, practically almost pleading. He came walking towards me and shakes his head, "Can't. Bakura and I have to study for that Biology test tomarrow." Biology test? Oh shit! I completely forget about it!
Saying goodbye to everyone I start to run home to get my guitar and school books. It took me thirty minutes to get to my house and get my stuff then it took me thirty minutes to get to the Kaiba mansion. Though I did steal a bike from some guy. That's why I got there faster than expected. When I reached the gate I pushed the buzzer on the bricks next to the gate. "State your name." The person over the buzzer demanded. "Malik Ishtar." I answer. There was silence until the person rang back through the buzzer, "Come through." The gates open and I stride right in gazing around at the scenary. The place definately shows the average rich person's lawn and mansion. When I reach the door I ring the door bell. Just a second later the door opened to reveal a very angry Kaiba. "You're late and you know what that means. I'm late." He glared at me so hard I thought his eyes would go black. I roll my eyes and say, "Well, don't give me thirty minutes. I had to get some of my things from my house so shove it up your ass."
He glares at me and I just stride right in, ignoring the glare as I go to the livingroom. Once in there I plop down on the couch, setting my feet on the coffee table and turn on the TV then start to flip through channels. Kaiba came into the room as I was just flipping through the channels. I can feel him staring at me then to my feet then back at me. I should be back at nine o' clock if not later. Don't mess up my house, Ishtar." He turned to leave, but stood there, "And get your feet off the table." I take them down so he leaves. When I heard the limo drive off I put my feet back on the table, sighing. This will be awhile. I have four hours with a kid, and I'll be trying to study and play guitar. All within four hours. Then to clean my room when I go home...maybe I'll clean my room tomarrow.
I look over to my left sensing a prescence of someone staring at me finding the raven haired Kaiba staring at me with a game console in hand. Oh...great..."You want to play a video game with me?" He asked happily, acting like he knew I would say yes to the kid. I've never been one to play video games. The last time I played a video game I destroyed the game console because I thought the game and console were a rip off. Marik and Bakura also do the same thing as I do. Ryou just stays away from them entirely. We all prefer either board games or card games. I decided to answer with that so I told him that. "You'd have to get some other person like Joey, or Tristan or someone to play with." He pouts and bites on his thumb nail. He's probably thinking of something else. Great. I hate baby-sitting. Okay, that's said. "Well then, we can duel!" He piped excitedly.
Sighing I shake my head, "Still can't. I have to study for a Biology test tomarrow and I want to be able to play my guitar. So no can do." He pouts, giving me little puppy eyes. He obviously doesn't know me. I killed a puppy one time with Marik and Bakura. Ryou was covering his eyes not able to watch. Though, I did feel sorry for doing that. Marik and Bakura still laugh about it to this day. "No." I said firmly. Mokuba sighs and says this, "How about we make a deal? You study for an hour, play your guitar while we wait for pizza and then you play with me." I was about to respond until he added something. "Or, I tell Seto that you were horrible, didn't feed me, and even tell him you kept hitting me. You would come out of this house black and blue, limping and dirt broke. Now what do you say, Malik Ishtar?" That little devious devil! He is A LOT like his brother! I officially hate Mokuba Kaiba. I am NOT baby-sitting him ever again. I sink down in my seat and mumble, "Fine."
"Good! You better get studying!" He piped, happily satisfied. He left for his room and I groaned as I opened my books and began looking through them. Why am I studying? I'm just going to fail anyway. It's only been five minutes and I'm already bored. How stupid is that? I shut my books and grab my guitar out of my case and begin playing it. Mokuba must have heard me playing because a few minutes after I began playing he came down and told me pizza was on it's way. I nod and continue playing. He sat on the coffee table and watched me play.
As soon as pizza got here we ate quietly. That is...until Mokuba said something. "Malik, do you have a boyfriend?" I ended up spitting out some of my pizza. What? Why would he want to know? That's a bit creepy..."What makes you assume I'm even gay?" I ask. Answer that kid! He shrugged, "I guess it's because...no...to be honest, I believe you have a thing for Seto. It's just the way you look at him when you think no one is looking. You may not show it, but your eyes do if you look close enough." Smart kid.
"Why do you want to know if I have a boyfriend then?"
"That's just curiousity. So...are you gay?"
This is not normal conversation. "Don't worry about it. My orientation is no one's business."
"I'll take that as a yes. Do you have a boyfriend then?"
I hate kids. Too inquisitive. "No..."
"Good." Then he continued eating.
That was not normal. Soon after we got done eating I ended up playing with him. He was being a cynical little demon. He was being a lot like his brother towards me. I hated it. When I finally heard a vehicle come up the drive way I hurriedly got my stuff together. Kaiba came in and saw this and raised an eyebrow. He looked at Mokuba and the little Kaiba just smiled broadly back at him. When I was done I walked up to Kaiba and held my hand out. He handed me the money and before I left I told him this, "Make me baby-sit again and I will kill you." Then I ran off.
Freedom!
End of the first chapter. It has been a year since I last touched this so the plot line is going in a little different direction. Anyways the cussing will loosen up later on. Review.
