The Soulmate Principle
The Kaibas are a rich and powerful family. They are also shapeshifters.
Each member can shapeshift into a bird.
Currently, the only members are Seto and Mokuba.
Seto is 14. Mokuba is 7. Their parents recently were killed by a bomb.
No one is sure who was behind it.
Seto can transform into an eagle. In his half-and-half state, he looks like an angel.
Mokuba can transform into an owl.
When their dad died, Seto took his seat on the Night World Council.
Vampires, not liking that a child has so much power, send an assassin after him.
Seto is on his way home in his limo when the assassin attacks.
The vampire kills his driver, then comes after him.
When Seto sees the vampire, he shrieks like an eagle that's seen prey.
He transforms into his half-and-half state and starts fighting the vampire.
Suddenly, a young wolf with blonde fur appears and lunges at the vampire.
The wolf clamps its jaws on the vampire's neck.
Seto uses a piece of wood in his talons to stake the vampire..
The wolf lets go, then, slowly, changes into a human.
The boy has long blonde hair and brown eyes.
Seto transforms back and throws his coat at him. The boy covers himself with it.
The wolf, turned boy, asks, "What is he?"
Seto says, "Vampire. Why did you help me?"
The boy says, "I saw you transform. What's your name? How old are you?"
Seto says, "Seto Kaiba. I'm 14. And you?"
The boy says, "Joey Wheeler. 12."
Seto says, "Fang, you should go home."
Joey asks, "Why did you call me Fang?"
Seto says, "I think it fits you better than Joey."
Joey asks, "How about I call you Talon?"
Seto says, "Not bad. Want to come to my house for a meal?
Consider it a thank you."
Joey says, "I'd love to!"
Seto says, "I'll have to call for a new driver."
Seto pulls out his cell phone and calls Roland.
Roland is Seto's and Mokuba's adoptive dad and head of security.
He's human, which is why he couldn't take their dad's seat on the council.
Seto tells Roland his driver was killed and he needs a new one.
He also tells Roland about Joey.
Roland arrives at the scene with James.
Roland drives the limo the rest of the way home.
James drives the car Roland brought.
On the way, Joey asks questions.
Joey-"Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
Seto-"1 younger brother, Mokuba."
Joey-"What about your parents?"
Seto-"They both were killed recently."
Joey- "So were mine, but a while back."
The rest of the ride is silent.
When they arrive at Seto's house, Joey is amazed by how huge it is!
Joey thinks, 'Less than an hour ago, I was dumpster diving.
Now I'm entering this huge house!'
Seto says, "Stay behind me, unless you want to get run over."
They enter the mansion. A small boy with black hair runs into Seto's legs.
The small boy says, "Big brother! You're home!"
Seto says, "Mokuba, this is Joey. He will be eating dinner with us."
Mokuba says, "You brought a friend! Nice to meet you, Joey!"
Joey says, "My pleasure! You're a bundle of energy!"
While they eat, Mokuba asks Joey lots of questions.
Mokuba- "Where are your parents?"
Joey- "They're gone, like yours."
Mokuba- "What happened?"
Joey- "My mom died when I was born. My dad died when I was 10."
Seto- "You shouldn't be asking personal questions."
Mokuba- "Who are you living with?"
Joey- "No one. I've been living as a wolf.
I haven't taken human form in months."
Mokuba- "So you're a shapeshifter like us!"
Seto- "Would you like to live with us?"
Joey- "I'd love to!"
Joey becomes a bodyguard for Seto.
