AN: this ish my first fanfic....hope you'd r/r

Note: I'll be revising Chapters 1 through 7 soon ^_^;;; I just wanna make sure that I have everything flow...like a river! don't mind me...too much soda.....not gonna do it now...but soon!! -08.04.03

disclaimer: me no own characters in Yugioh...boo-hoo...wish i owned seto kaiba...

====I'll Go On and On====

Chapter One:

It was just another usual day at Kaiba Corps. Paper works, meetings, more paper works, some more meetings, appointments, and did we mention the paper works?

"Mr. Kaiba, your appointment has arrive." The secretary announced through the intercom.

"Send her in."

"Yes sir." The secretary turned to the young lady and replied, "Follow me, Miss." Quietly, the dark hair beauty followed the secretary through the double doors and into a large office where Kaiba reside.

"I'll be with you in a minute." Kaiba said without looking up from his laptop and continued to type away.

The secretary exited quietly closing the door behind her leaving the two alone. As soon the door was shut behind, Kaiba looked up and found the young girl smiling at him.

"You find something amusing?" He pushed his laptop aside and focused his attention on this businesswoman.

"No, love. I'm just admiring how handsome you've become."

"Don't flatter me with words. What is it you want? Your CEO said on the phone that she had a proposition for Kaiba Corp. Now what is it?" Kaiba demanded impatiently.

"Maybe there was a proposition but I can't seem to remember right now." she answered cheerfully.

"I'm not in a mood for games. State your business or leave! I have a corporation to run!" Kaiba was getting annoyed by this individual. Normally he would have thrown her out of the office by now, but something inside of him was holding him back.

"Where are your manners, Seto? I would think you would at least offer a lady a seat." She said walking towards him to his desk. There were no chairs for guests so she sat at the edge of his desk. She crossed her leg exposing more of her long tanned slim legs.

"Don't address me so casually. I demand some respect."

"But love, we do know each other." She insisted.

"Who are you?"

"You don't remember me, love? My name is Malka Ishtar. We met a few years back at one of the business banquets."

"Ishtar, huh? The CEO herself. I don't recall meeting you before. I seriously didn't expect a kid like you to run a company."

"You're pretty young yourself managing a corporation as large as Kaiba Corps."

Kaiba looked at the young girl sitting at the edge of the desk. Her tall but thin frame was dressed up in an ivory business suit. Her long ebony hair was pulled back from her face with barrettes. Most young girls eyes were big and round but not this one. Hers amethyst eyes were sharp and angular; not suggesting any hints of innocence. Yet her face claimed she was still a young lady glowing a soft honey color. She looked as young as sixteen and perhaps as old as twenty.

"So what sort of proposition do you have in mind?"

"A merge."

"Couldn't handle the pressure anymore eh, little girl?"

"I am well capable of managing my own company!" She retorted back "and I'll have you know, I'm much older than what I look." 'Breathe Malka, breathe.' She told herself. 'You're not suppose to lose your temper.'

"So are your stocks are down, aren't they?"

"If you've done your homework you would know that my stocks are a dollar more than Kaiba Corps'."

"Than why do you want a merge? You're one of our top competitors when it comes to technology. By merging, you'll ruin its image of being independent."

"This isn't the typical company merge. To seal the deal, I'm requesting a special type of bond between the two companies to become one. It of course involves you and I."

"What sort of bond?"

"The one that engages in holy matrimony."

"You want a marriage?!"

"Bingo."

"You're out of your mind!"

"Imaginably I am, but wouldn't expanding your company sound a bit tempting especially with the successful company like mines?"

"It is tempting but we have no deal."

"And may I ask why not?" She got off his desk and started inspecting the room around her.

"I'm not interested in a marriage let alone a relationship. You women are nothing but a distraction."

"But I'm very much interested in a marriage with you, love." 'A life long dream' she added silently. "How would I be a distraction? I know how to manage a company. I know I wouldn't be a distraction or a burden on you."

"Y-you just are!" 'Oh that's smart Kaiba. You sound really intelligent there. And why should I care how I sound to her? It's not like I care what she thinks of me.....do I?'

"I need a answer from you, love. If I walk out of this room, I'll make you regret this decision for the rest of your life."

"I would like to see you try."

"Don't challenge me, Seto Kaiba." She slammed both hands on his desk. "You don't know who you're dealing with."

"Empty threats, Ishtar."

"An answer, Kaiba. Tell me you don't want my company and its assets. Tell me you don't want me. Tell me and I'll go away."

"I...I...d-do...." Kaiba hesitantly started. 'I do want it. I want the company.....and I want her....but what I don't want is a marriage. Now that I have that down, I have to voice it out. Why am I struggling on something as simple as this?' Kaiba wondered to himself.

"Would you need some help making this decision?" She was now behind his chair twirling her finger in his chestnut brown hair. "I can be quite helpful."

Without waiting for a reply she swung his chair and drew in closer to claim his lips. And soon enough, Kaiba return her kiss. Images of them together ran through their minds. Everything seem right. Everything was in place. He was the first to break off from their shared kiss and at this time, she was sitting in his lap as she rested in his arms nuzzled into his shoulder.

Moments passed by as they sat silently together. Neither wanted to speak. Everything just felt right until Kaiba recalled the images that ran through his head. He had pictured them together but it was in ancient times. It was like the time when Isis used her Millennium item to see the past

"Tell me Ishtar, are you related to a Isis or Marik

"Would it make a difference to you if I did? But if you really want to know, they're related to me as much as they are to you."

"What is that suppose to mean?"

"It's not important. What is important is your answer. Will I be lucky and become your bride or are you out of my reach?" 'as fate intended us to be'

"Your offer is tempting. Hell, you're even more tempting. I'd be a fool for letting this opportunity go by." A smile started to form on Malka's face. Everything was going according to what she had plan.

"So do you accept?"

"I will if you pass one simple test."

Malka sat straight up and looked into his deep blue eyes. She raised her eyebrow as she asked, "What sort of a test?"

"Well, in order for me to consider you, naturally my brother would have to approve of you."

"And when do I meet him?"

"Tonight. We'll have dinner at my place."

"Pick me up at seven." She placed a light kiss on his cheek and stood up. "And don't be late." She straighten up her outfit and than tossed him her card. "I'll be waiting, love." She blew him a kiss and walked out of the office smiling.

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AN: I'm starting to think Kaiba's a lil OOC. ::sighs:: and btw, Malka is my character!! ^^; I'm not great with details but you get what's going on right? blah...maybe I should just stick to reading fics instead of writing 'em.

posted: 7.24.03

note: updated/revised on 7.27, 8.04