At This Moment
Seto x Serenity
By Charismatic Beauty and Falchionne
A/N: Thanks to Charismatic Beauty who has given me such a wonderful story request and has blessed me with outlines for what you are about to read. The plot and idea belong to her, and I am pleased to present it to you through my writing.
This will be a multi-chapter story, so please be patient as the chapters are released. For now I invite you, dear reader, to enjoy a telling of the romance between Seto Kaiba and Serenity Wheeler.
Chapter 1
Thoughts in the Sky
A strange murmur spread throughout the streets of Domino City, as if an underground battle was taking place. In the heart of the city large monitors buzzed along the tall buildings. The screens displayed a countdown to the next duel in the "Battle City Tournament" and the people below chattered about the events to come.
Despite the hum in the streets there wasn't much noise in the blimp high above. Yugi Moto and his close friends were worrying over the health of a comatose Bakura. Joey Wheeler was clenching his fists in anger as an announcement rang throughout the blimp. Even with the serious condition of the defeated finalist the tournament was to continue as if all was fine.
Tristan Taylor and Duke Devlin grumbled about the situation as they hovered near the younger sister of Joey. Serenity Wheeler was worried for the unconscious Bakura and wondered what else would happen as the tournament continued. Were the others, including her dear brother, unsafe in this blimp?
"That's it!" Joey yelled before taking off down the hall. Yugi rushed after him, closely followed by Tristan, Duke, and Serenity. They were determined to find Seto Kaiba and make him land the blimp.
It didn't take long before they found the private room belonging to him. Mokuba warned them not to disturb his brother, but Joey disregarded him and began to rap his fists against the door.
Kaiba finally opened the door and barely missed being hit. He stared down at Joey and grew even more annoyed at the presence of the rowdy group. As if on instinct he insulted the blonde boy before listening to their request.
Yugi pleaded for Kaiba's help, hoping he would be generous enough to land the blimp and help their friend. Serenity listened to her brother and the others while looking at the man who controlled the tournament. Seto Kaiba sat motionlessly and Serenity couldn't help but understand why her brother spoke so coldly towards him. Still, she was sure he had some compassion and wanted to encourage him to use it.
"Please, Kaiba!" she shivered, doing her best to stand up to the cold man.
Tristan and Duke quickly came to her aid, but Kaiba dismissed them. He didn't seem to care at all about the sick Bakura, going so far as to say it was the boy's own fault for getting into this situation.
Serenity wouldn't stop yet; she bowed and put all her effort into her words. Surely Kaiba could see that someone's life was more important than continuing the tournament! She hoped that deep down he would understand and do something.
Kaiba didn't say a word as the others continued to protest against him. Even more than not wanting to delay the tournament, he did not want to help that noisy Wheeler or those other idiots. However, he knew they would not leave him alone without doing something. He ordered the medical staff on board to take care of Bakura and left it at that.
Mokuba assured the others that the medical team was well trained and Serenity hoped he was right. Perhaps Kaiba did care at least a little bit about the health of their friend, though a part of her doubted this.
Tristan and Duke complemented Serenity for standing up to Kaiba, praising her as if she had performed a miracle. Joey had been surprised as well, but had felt proud for his sister's fighting spirit. He had been ready to attack Kaiba if he said anything bad to his sister.
Back in his room, Kaiba sat down and sighed. He pulled out his Duel Monsters deck and looked through his cards, wanting to waste no time in preparing for his duel.
"I'm glad you did something, Seto," Mokuba spoke suddenly.
Kaiba looked at his younger brother who he had forgotten was still in the room. He grunted in response.
"Did you like how Joey's sister stood up to you like that. I was surprised!" Mokuba laughed, hoping to ease the mood by lightly teasing his brother.
"Be quiet, Mokuba, I have to get ready for my duel," Kaiba hissed, too annoyed with the whole situation to think about what had happened. It was insulting how that silly girl had dared to talk to him.
Mokuba frowned and walked towards the door. "I worry about you, big brother," he whispered as he left the room.