Ok, to my new readers, I hope you enjoy this story. I put a lot of thought and soul into it. Luckily for you guys, the updates will be quick.
For the disclaimers, I don't own YuGiOh. If I did, Rebecca and little Yugi would of ended up together. HOWEVER, I own the Don Lacey and Graham family, along with the Spider Mafia. And if I find them being used without my permission then I'll be on you like white on rice.
Chapter 1
"Seto, are we still going to have our video game war tonight?" Mokuba Kaiba asked his older brother. Who was now looking himself in the mirror, getting ready. Obviously, dressed to impress with his black suit with a blue shirt and black tie.
Seto Kaiba, CEO of Kaiba Corp., was getting ready for a dinner meeting with a very important man. His cold and ruthless demeanor vanished at the sound of the little boy's voice. He looked at his little brother, and gave him one of his rare smiles. "Yeah, Mokuba. But first, I'm going to buy a company."
"Didn't you buy one like a month ago?" His curious brother asked, looking up from his homework.
"Yes, but none like the others. If I am able to buy this one, Kaiba Corp. will have no strong competition when it comes to our advanced technology," he answered. "But unfortunately," he added, "I have to play it by ear and make the guy a deal that he won't be able to refuse."
"It sounds complicated, Big Brother," Mokuba admitted looking down. However, he had faith that his brother would accomplish whatever he wanted. Even if he had to be unpleasant to other people's standards to get it. After all, he was a Kaiba. He looked back up to his brother and saw that he was getting ready to leave. "Good bye, Seto," he said giving him a hug.
Seto Kaiba hugged him back, "finish your homework and be good. I'm going to kick your ass in the video game war." He released his brother from the embrace.
"Don't count on it, Seto!" Mokuba said, smugly.
Chuckling at Mokuba's antics, Seto stepped out of his house. Ice King Seto was back in charge and it wasn't going to change anytime soon. "Take me to 'Eccentric'," he barked as he stepped inside. Closing the door, realizing that the name of the restaurant seems just what it is... Eccentric. The city night lights and buildings passed him by, but it was all the same thing. He's seen this before. And somehow, he always seemed to look out the window, probably hoping deep down inside that something out of the ordinary might happen. But no, that hasn't happened since the Battle City Tournament.
Seto felt the limo slow down as they approached the restaurant. Without thanking his driver, he got out and went inside. An attractive hostess recognized, greeted, and lead him to a somewhat secluded table. Sitting down, not even bothering to look what's around him. His mind was set on one thing, and that's getting the company he needed so he won't have anymore competition.
Soon a man surrounded by a couple of gentlemen came by and seated himself across from Seto, while the rest stood by him. He didn't look like much, just a little bit on the over weight side. Almost seemed like he was European. The man gave him a friendly smile, "ah, Kaiba. I had a feeling you wouldn't pass up this offer." It would take more than a friendly smile to warm the Ice King up. "I see you're not in the mood to make light conversation."
"Get right to the point, Don Lacey, I have other arrangements," the young CEO said coldly. His patience was running thin like usual. However, he reminded himself that there could be worse... Like Pegasus.
"I understand," his heavy accent rolled out while making his terms. "I want at least three million dollars..." he trailed off. Don Lacey let that sink information sink in on Seto's mind.
His thoughts seemed to be going left and right with all this. "He's crazy, his company makes more than that a year. But something doesn't seem right," thought Seto without showing any emotions on his face. His cold eyes leered Don Lacey's gray ones. Trying to see any signs of... Anything. Anything that would give him insight to what possessed him to make this kind of deal. "... And," the man continued, "you must marry my daughter." Just as Seto thought, he knew there was a catch.
"Why do you make such a bizarre deal?" Seto remained calm. Trying to figure something out in his mind on how to get his way.
"Because, my daughter is a little stubborn. Obviously doesn't know what's good for her. She has this silly idea about never getting married, and I need a suitor for her that will be able to provide for her. And she is picky, and I did catch her mention that you were... How shall I say? Fitting to her standards," Don Lacey babbled.
"So this isn't about business, this is about your daughter," Seto crossed his arms and smirked. "How do you know that she will agree with this suitor nonsense?" There was no way that someone could marry another without consent.
"Well, I made her sign the papers, however, she thought she was signing something else. It's quite elementary... I'm not taking any other offer," Don Lacey said as he reached into his jacket and pulled out a cigar.
"He shouldn't celebrate just yet," thought Seto sensing the smugness of Don Lacey's attitude, "I haven't agreed to anything yet."
Don Lacey lighted his cigar and started to puff. He looked at the young but certainly not naïve CEO and smiled. "You know, my lad..." He started once more. "... I know that I'm your company's biggest competition. With me out of the way, just think about what you can accomplish. Besides, you won't just gain more profit, you'll gain a wife.
"Besides the fact that my daughter can cook delicious meals. I should know. She's trained to deal with... Situations. Plus, you'll have powerful connections... Isn't that what you always say? Power is a lot of things. Why, a wife by your side could be an influence to those that don't like your cold as ice disposition. I know you have heard of the whole 'good cop, bad cop thing'," he continued with his prattle without knowing that he was being ignored by Seto.
Seto's thought were floating around his new conflict. He could get rid of his competition, but he would be stuck with a hag. He weighed the pros and cons of the whole situation. Never has he done something that made his company look inferior, it wasn't acceptable. "I see that you have conflict in your head, maybe you want to think about it more while we eat?" Don Lacey offered.
Simply, the young CEO was having doubts. Maybe he was way in over his head about this opportunity... Then the word rang in him... Opportunity. An opportunity to get ahead. "I've made my decision, Don Lacey," Seto said. "I'll accept your preposterous bargain. Where do I sign?"A contract and a pen was set in front of Seto by one of the men surrounding Don Lacey. His fingers around the pen didn't shake, but however was full of uncertainty as he signed his name. And felt for a minute that he signed his soul to the Devil. Letting go of the pen was some what of a relief, knowing that the hard part was over.
"Welcome to the family, Kaiba," he simply said with ease. Then he turned to one of his cronies and uttered something in a language that I couldn't identify. The man left his side... Soon returning with a young woman. "Meet your wife, Kaiba."
Lucy "Onyx" Don Lacey was presented to Kaiba, as if she was a trophy. She looked at her new husband with no emotion on her face. Her green eyes contrasted with his own. Seto could tell by the bags around her shoulders, that Don Lacey didn't expect Kaiba to turn down his offer. "I give you my daughter, Lucy "Onyx" Kaiba. Number one female duelist in the world last year... Now there is something you guys have in common."
The young CEO eyed her frigidly. Her black hair, death pale skin, her eyes that were rimmed with black. Probably to match her black dress kept her modesty, but her boots seemed to say that she was a tough cookie. But to Seto Kaiba, that didn't mean anything to him. Suddenly, he realized... She was the Demon Duelist. "Onyx, this is Seto Kaiba, you new husband," her father introduced. She didn't say a word, just got her bags and looked at her husband. They seemed to share an icy staring contest.
Seto couldn't take anymore of this nonsense. "Well, if there isn't anything else that I need to know, then I'll take what's mine and leave." I said to Don Lacey and turned to the Lucy and motioned for her to follow me. She did just that. We approached the limo while the driver held the door for us. I let myself in first. Soon being followed by the girl, who seemed uncomfortable with the whole situation, but didn't show it. Although, she reminded Seto a little bit of himself. Knowing people like himself, he was able to see that she didn't like this arrangement one bit. She looked out the window and sighed. Kaiba couldn't help but feel just a little bit of sympathy for this girl that was deceived by her own father. "Probably treated like my stepfather treated me," Kaiba found himself thinking.
The two seemed to welcome the silence, but it was inevitable... "Did you just get out of a funeral?" Seto asked the girl sarcastically. Obviously, not liking the way she dressed. The girl looked at him as if he was beneath her.
"No, I was just forced to marry some stranger against my own free will," she said with venom laced in her sentence. It was sarcastic, but true.
Kaiba decided it was best not to get into a verbal argument. It wasn't going to change anything. One thing all of a sudden crossed his mind once he saw his house approaching... How was he going to tell Mokuba? The only person that he cared. He almost felt like he betrayed him by having an "addition" the family. "What have I done?" He pondered. The door suddenly opened revealing the driver.
He got out and started walking to his mansion, not waiting for his new wife. "Help her with her bags." He said opening the door as she got out of the limo. The driver got one of her bags and lead her inside. One thing Seto noticed, was that Onyx was not marveling at the house like everyone else has done before. "The bedrooms are on the 3rd floor, knock yourself out."