A/N: Hello! I really wanted to do a little writing about Seto and Kisara- well, not really Kisara her reincarnation to be exact! I thought it would be some fun to see how things would go and knowing how stubborn Seto can be I had to write it! It's hard to keep everyone in character but still try to ship the two ughhh! I hope you guys enjoy it!
Chapter 1: A Reality
"Domino City huh?" The female sighed putting one hand into her pocket looking over the town. The sidewalks were crowded completely and the roads were full of high speed cars. Domino City was certainly a booming town surrounded by people and markets all over the place. Children ran all over, most holding a deck of duel cards. Guessing from the many flyers advertising tournaments and challenges, dueling was really big in this part of town.
"Excuse me." A girl tugged on Kano's black jacket.
"Yes?" The white haired woman relies, a smug smile on her plump lips
As Kano looked down at the child she crocrouched down meeting the girls length. The girl appeared to be homeless wearing nothing but a dress with holes in it. Her face wearing bruises and dirt, she held her hand out and asked for some money to buy medicine for her brother who was sick. She pointed over to her sibling who looked to be a little older. Kano turned her head where the girl pointed, noticing the young boy. With the humble and warm heart Kano had she donated a 100 yen to the child and insisted the girl spend it wisely on food while Kano would buy the proper medication. Before she did so, the woman walked over to the coughing boy.
"Hi, your sister tells me you're sick and I want to help you."
"Hmn. ." He mumbled in response, coughing again. "How?"
"Well first, I want to check your temperature." Kano quickly squat down and pressed the palm of her hand underneath the boys bangs on his forehead. He was boiling hot and if not dealt with soon he could be in serious danger.
The little girl walked over still holding the money in her hand, "Is he okay?"
"He will be in just a minute. I'm going to get the medicine and a few other things. Wait here until I come back alright?" She tells the two kids before she rises and heads for the nearest pharmacy.
On the way to the store she carefully squeezed past everyone's shoulders, wanting to hurry and not waste a second. As she walked across the busy streets she noticed a tall man with brown hair on the large television in a store. It was an advertisement from Kaiba Corp, selling the new duel disks at such an expensive rate. Caught off guard she stares into the man's eyes on the screen.
"I've seen those eyes somewhere. ." Kano whispered to herself approaching the glass of the store, pressing her hand on it. Something screamed inside her telling her there was a red flag but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was. It bothered her not knowing the name of the familiar man on the screen; the only memory she had was his blue eyes.
A bell chime went off as the pharmacy door opened, a man walking out of the store. This brought Kano back to reality remembering she had to grab something for those kids. Before the door closed, Kano caught it pushing it open and walked in. She waved to the man behind the counter and roamed around the store looking for a specific medication for fevers and colds. Once she stumbled upon it she picked up the box reading the directions and ingredients inside it. From the corner of her eye she saw a man with multicolored spiky hair inside the store. He skimmed through the same isle as Kano was in. Occasionally, Kano would look at the stranger but kept quiet until she turned around and made eye contact.
Both Kano and the stranger stopped in their tracks, the male opens up to speak in shock, "Kisara?" He asked in a soft tone.
Awkwardly Kano rubbed her neck and shook her head, "Sorry, I think you have me mistaken for someone else, I'm Kano." She replied holding the box in her right hand.
"Kano?" He questioned, he furrowed his brows knowing that he'd seen her before and he told her that. "You look so familiar to someone I once knew. .are you sure you're not Kisara or related to her in any way?" He asked once more.
Before she could answer the door opened up setting off the bell. A blonde male walks in and approaches the spiky haired stranger Kano was talking to and say, "Hey Yug! I've been looking over for you."
"Sorry Joey, I was just getting some medicine for my grandpa and found myself talking to. ." He turns to look at the white haired woman, her illuminating blue eyes flickering as he focused into her orbs. "Kano was it?"
"Yep, Kano Asa."
"Woah Yugi, is that who I think it is? From the past in Egypt?" The blonde asked, blinking a few times.
"I thought the same but I guess not Joey, though she looks very very similar to her. I'm Yugi by the way but my friends call me Yug. Either or is fine." Yugi extended his arm out towards Kano.
"Sorry I'm not who you think I am." She reached out for his hand shaking it. "I must be a huge let down but I don't know who Kisara is. Since I'm new to town I wouldn't be able to help you find her"
"Oh don't worry about it." Yugi dropped her hand and smiled, "It's probably just me getting all dazed from the heat out there." He walked to the front counter purchasing his item along with Kano. "So you're new to Domino City huh?"
"Yeah, I moved here last week and I decided to check out the area. Maybe even make some friends since I came alone." The cashier scans the item making a loud beep noise before he puts it in the bag. They both walk out of the store continuing their conversation.
"Well you're more than welcome to hang out with Joey and I. We have a few more friends at the mall and we're headed there now if you'd like to come."
Joey grins and folds his arms, "Yeah! We could show ya' around town too. It's pretty big and we wouldn't want ya to get lost."
Kano lightly blushes, looking at her bag, "As much as I would like to go I have to decline your offer. You see, I bought some medicine for a couple of kids who really need it. They're still waiting for me and I promised I'd come back but, ummm, maybe next time?"
Yugi nods smiling, he felt a warm connection with Kano. He could tell she was a soft spirited woman with a caring heart. Much like Kisara five thousand years ago; they were just too similar. Could it be that Kano is the reincarnation of Kisara? A modern version of the Blue Eyes White Dragon? It's days like this Yugi wished Atem was somehow connected with him, to give him advice in his situations. Yugi sighs dwelling on the day where he battled Atem and won the duel, if only he had more time with the pharaoh. "Sure, I'm sure I'll see you around. Don't stay out too late, the streets can get dangerous."
The pale woman waved off as she rushed back to the children, smiling the whole way. Just in time, Kano arrives and opens the bottle of cold and flu, pressing the bottle to the child's mouth and tips it slowly; watching the liquid pour out. The sun was slowly setting and she didn't want the kids to stay out in the streets any longer than they needed to.
"Drink it and don't spit it out." Kano instructs the boy as he groans at the taste. "I know it's gross tasting but it's good for you." She hands the bottle to him and strokes the dirt off his cheeks. "Keep the bottle and drink it every 6 hours. .this will help your cold."
"Thank you so much. ." The boy gets up and forces a smile on his lips. "We always go around asking for change or help but usually no one ever does. .It's such a nice feeling to be cared for in some way. .Anyway, we have to go now." The child grabs his sister's hand and bows. "I won't forget you.- What is your name?"
"You're so very welcome, my name is Kano."
"Thank you so much Kano, we greatly appreciate it. We have to get back home before it get's dark. It can get a bit scary when the sun is down. Goodbye for now!" The two kids wave off and walk out of the streets, turning on the next corner.
It felt nice to help, a warm and blossoming feeling coursed through her veins. She would walk around the town a little longer admiring the lights that lit the roads and the sound of people laughing. Already a week in and she's making friends. Kano had truly thought it would have taken longer to even get someone to speak to her, considering her uncommon hair and light shade of skin. However, Kano was use to it, being known as the outcast and weirdo in high school. Still, one thing was troubling her, why did Yugi and his friend question if she was a girl name Kisara? It was one thing to be mistaken for someone that isn't you but to fully press on and strongly believe you're someone else is different. Could it be for her whole life she isn't who she thinks she is? Is Kano really Kano or is she who everyone thinks she is: the mysterious Kisara.
"Kisara. ." Kano said to herself. "Who are you?"
"Who ya' talkin' too babe?" A stranger asked, walking out of an alleyway, a grin growing on his lips as he walked out into the light.
Looks like trouble and too much of it as a matter of fact. Apparently, Kano had gotten herself into the bad part of the neighborhood, she must have walked too far into town. In defense Kano stopped walking and instantly turned around ready to make a run for it. However, she is cut off by another male who looks to be in the same gang as the man who approached her. Breathless, Kano balls her fists and grits her teeth, bullets of sweat streaming down her face to her chest.
"I don't want trouble. .please leave me alone." Kano spoke up digging in her purse to find a weapon. She shuffles through her purse and only finds bobby pins and coins.
"Aw, looks like she's scared. Come here, we'll protect you." The guy from behind Kano said closing in the space between them. "We just want to have some fun with a pretty girl like yourself." he grabs the woman by the wrist, causing Kano to flinch and kick the man right in between his legs.
In agony he falls to the ground cursing, "You little bitch! Get her!"
Without hesitation Kano makes her move and runs out of fear. Fear of getting caught and knowing the consequences if she did. Sad to say she didn't even know where to run to, Domino City was all too new and each turn was either a dead end of another alley. At this point she might as well give in and accept her fate.
It was a long day at Kaiba Corp and Seto was just ending his day at the company. He had one last phone call, looking over his computer, scrolling up and down. He was a busy man and everything he did was business. Seto had no time for foolery or childish games when it came to his company- no, scratch that out, when it came to everything. It was his way or nothing, he was known as a major control freak, good for getting what he wanted and whenever he wanted. Everyone knew who he was, he was a genius, a wealthy man, an alluring professional who bought the whole square of Domino City!
"I will not stand for this, if you're hoping to wake up with a job I suggest you fix this now!" Seto yelled into the phone and hung up.
It was one thing after another. In the eyes of Seto, no one could ever meet his expectations; if he wanted something done who better to do it than himself?
The door opens and a short black haired boy walked in his office. He wore a grey suit with a purple tie, smiling as he approached the CEO. "Hey big bro, how did the conference go today?"
Seto wore an aggravated expression but upon his brother that expression easily softened into a calm and cool one. This was Mokuba Kaiba, younger brother to Seto. He helped run the company and made sure to keep the rules that Seto made in force. Believe it or not, they made a perfect team. The two Kaiba's controlling anything they could get their hands on.
"It was fine until one of these pathetic people we call our employees decided to miscalculate the net sales of the new duel disks. I don't pay these idiotic buffoons to mess up basic math." Seto closed his laptop and stacked his papers up in an organized manner. His office was dark, the only light he had was the one on his desk. He turns around to close the curtains and grabs his suitcase from underneath him.
"Sorry to hear that Seto. Maybe next time they'll be more careful."
"Oh," He paused as he began to grin, "there won't be a next time."
Both Kaiba's walk out of Seto's office headed for the elevator and pushing the button 1 for the ground floor. Staring straight ahead until the door opens at their destination, they both walk out being either greeted or said goodbye to. A long limo arrives waiting for Seto and his brother; the chauffeur opening the door.
"Greetings Mr. Kaiba, it's a pleasure to escort you to whichever you please." The chauffeur bows holding the door open as Mokuba gets in, sliding all the way down. He looks out of the open door for his brother, happy to go home and finally rest. Seto follows the same pattern but stops as he nearly forgot something in his office. He pauses, deeply exhaling as he took a step back.
"Mokuba, take this." He lifts the suitcase and hands it over to his brother who wore a confused look.
"Is something the matter sir?"
"Take Mokuba home. I'll be there shortly."
"Yes sir." The door shuts and Seto turns his back before his brother can question him. This was just how Seto would handle things, and Mokuba hated it. However, over the years he'd grown to tolerate his older brothers behavior learning to still love him for who he was. The limo drives off and as Seto continues his path back to the building a woman bumps into his chest, falling on the ground. She was breathless, her snow white hair covering her face as she sat there on the ground. The woman's money falling out of her purse, she quickly collects her items before she readies herself to sprint again. She held her chest in pain as breathing became harder to do.
The couple of goons turn the corner to find the woman on the ground. "You're gonna get what you deserve now, rat!"
Before Kano could look up she turned her shoulder to notice the two men who still followed her. It was so dark out and it made Kano panic even more due to the collision with a total stranger. She only noticed the white coat from the light behind him. The man glared down at the woman on the ground and took a few steps standing in front of her.
"Hmn," Seto stood still folding his arms, his brows furrowing as the two men walk closer unaware of Kaiba's presence. He made himself known by using his voice. "If there's something I hate more than a bad day at work, it's bastards like you two." Kaiba retorted, shooting a deadly glare at the two men who were after Kano.
In shock one of the guys stop in their tracks "Oh shit! That's Kaiba! We better not mess with him. ."
"Who cares! He's some pathetic rich guy. I'll kick his ass too!"
Foolishly the male runs after Kaiba, readying his fists as he goes for his gut. Seto dodges, taking a step back pushing his hand and knocks the man off his feet to the ground. The goon falls skidding across the sidewalk but Seto isn't quite done. He had a long and stressful day, and he was going to use this human punching bag to his aid. Kaiba picks the thug up from his shirt and delivers another punch across his face; blood gushing out of his mouth and nose.
"Men like you, no- you're not a man. You're a pathetic excuse of life. . a life force that needs to be scraped off the face of the earth." Seto said as he throws the man against the wall, forcing his foot into his chest adding pressure until he heard a crack. "Now leave before I give you more than just a few cracked ribs!" The CEO kicks the injured man across his face then looks at the second goon.
Without another word both of them run off, scared of the big man himself, Kaiba. He knew business and how to defend himself if he ever needed to. Sure he could have dueled them but this time, he rather handle it in a more manly way. Almost forgetting the woman behind him he quickly snarled and made a comment.
"And you, you better watch out next time. There's not always gonna be a good guy to save you whenever you're in danger."
Kano finished collecting her things and stood up, she faced the man as he avoided looking at her. She was entirely thankful and in great debt to him. If it weren't for him she would have been taken advantage of and who knows what else. "Thank you so much." She said, "I really appreciate you helping me. .I don't know how I can repay you. I'm In your debt sir-. Here." The woman grabs her money holding it out.
Seto paused, her voice so soft and similar to the one he'd heard before. He slowly turns around and looks Kano straight in the eyes to confirm his thoughts. She had the same skin, eyes and voice. Maybe different in the face just a smidge but none the less the same girl he had seen in his dreams and in reality. Wait no, Seto would never believe in all that Egyptian bullshit. It was all a hoax, a big lie and he would never buy into any of that nonsense. But then again, the pharaoh was real and he'd seen it with his own eyes. He even traveled into time to battle Atem. All of that in which Yugi said was indeed real.
It gave Kaiba the chills, his blue and enchanting hues widening as he looked over the female finding it strange to see her in this world. It made no sense to how she could have gotten here anyways, only Seto himself had a machine to travel into time. On top of that he knew everything that went on in Domino City, why didn't he notice her? It was terribly frustrating not being able to explain or wrap his head around what was going on. The brunette swallowed the lump in his throat, gritting his teeth, no this was just a joke and it annoyed him even more.
"Are you going to take it or not?" Kano said as the street lights turn on, exposing the duo from the darkness.
"I don't want your money, I make more than that in a single second."
In surprise, Kano gasped noticing the man was from the TV earlier. The man who owned Kaiba Corp and if she was correct the building she was close to was that. Her stomach was tied into multiple knots as she stares into his cold gaze, his presence making the woman feel unsteady; as though she was the problem to everything.
"I have to go-" Kano spat out, embarrassed as she turns away only to be grabbed by Seto on her wrist.
"I'll ask you this once and one time only so if you're smart enough you'll give me the truth." he said in a strict tone. "Who are you?"
Kano frowned as she felt his tight grip on her wrist, what was up with men wanting to grab her all of a sudden?! She tugged her arm but because he didn't budge or struggle Kano replied, "I'm Kano Asa. .now please let go of me."
Wrong answer. He growled lowly under his breath wanting to hear something entirely different. Behind his thought process, he felt that the woman wanted to test his patience. There had to be a something going on, something that the pharaoh planned or maybe even Yugi. How did Kisara end up into another body and soul of Kano? It just didn't make sense and why now? Wouldn't something have happened early?
Kaiba said nothing he kept his hand on the girl and dragged her into the direction of the glass doors of his company. Hardly anyone was there but the one's who were there minded their own business and knew better than to question him. Kano herself was still trying to fee free herself his grip; yelling at him to let go. Once they get into the elevator he eases off her wrist and speaks, "Quiet."
"Quiet? Why?! You're basically kidnapping me!"
Seto gave his famous glare as one of his brows arched. "And? I thought you said you were in my debt? So once again, shut it."
Kano instantly sealed her lips, saying nothing as she stood beside the taller man, looking down at her feet. What trouble had she gotten herself into this time? It seems that no matter what trouble seemed to follow. She sighs and the doors open to the top floor, Kaiba's office.
"Follow me." He instructed walking out first and headed to his computer, he pointed at a chair that was right in front of his desk. "Sit and don't move."
Hesitantly, the woman follows and obeys his instructions taking a seat across from Seto. He flicked the lamp on giving light to the room and took his seat into his comfy chair. Kaiba turns his computer on and sets his elbows on the desk, bringing his hands together intertwining his fingers; bringing it to his face. Occasionally he would exchange glances with Kano, still trying to piece the puzzle that needed to be solved in his head. He wouldn't rest until it was all solved out and he planned on taking care of it tonight.
After minutes of silence Kano broke the ice and said, "Look if you think I'm some girl named Kisara, i'm not. I'm Kano, like I've told you before. Sorry to disappoint you but like I told the others I am-"
"What others?" He cut her off.
"Umm," Kano tapped her nail against the desk thinking, "I think his name was Yugi? It was Yugi and Joey."
Seto rolled his eyes, great now the freak show is already involved. This was the last thing he would want, to finally have a chance to piece together his past and be interrupted by Yugi and his friends. Seto worked best alone with the exception of his younger brother. Deeply exhaling he shifts his hues back on his monitor; endless emails pouring out on his screen.
"I don't want to see you associate with those fools." He spoke behind his hands.
Kano blinked, so first she was basically kidnapped and now taking orders from this dude? How much worse can today get? She gave a doubtful look and gazed over at his organized desk. There were papers, a photo of him and his brother and at the head of his desk was his name tag. She read it quietly reading: CEO, Seto Kaiba. Upon reading the name she gasped knowing she heard it before. Somewhere, anywhere, but when? Kano has never stepped foot into Domino City until last week. She began to question Kaiba in her head, is that why he was acting so hostile towards her?
"Why? You know, they seem way nicer than you."
Seto huffed, "That's not a choice you will stay away from Yugi and his friends. I do not need them ruining anything." He turned his attention back to the computer pulling up photos of the pharaoh and his millennium item. Seto turns the monitor to face the woman and asks her a few questions. "Do you recall any of this?"
Kano looks over the tanned male and shook her head, "No, but he looks fairly similar to Yugi. They both have similar hair and expressions." She leaned against the desk to look closer pulling her hair back behind her ear. "No I don't recall anything but in all honesty, the only thing that does spark a memory is you. I can't quite put my finger on how exactly but I feel as though we've met before."
Seto's orbs widened, pulling away from his desk and sulking into his chair. He folded his arms across his chest as his frowned deepened on his face. She was right, but Seto wouldn't tell her that or even want to shed light upon that topic. However, it was clear to see that he did indeed know her from the way he acted outside. If only he kept quiet and ignored the damsel in distress this wouldn't have happened.
"So you have no memory at all that consists of the pharaoh or anyone during that day and age?"
"No, am I supposed to?" Kano said, "But you seem to know more about me than I do myself. .I just can't imagine myself being alive 5 thousand years ago."
Seto chuckled, he once said that himself too when Yugi tried to convince that he was alive during that time. Funny how things work out he thought. He ignored her comment on asking if he'd known her from somewhere. Pressing the button in the bottom right corner he turned the power off from the monitor and stood up on his feet. He walked over to the large window behind his desk skimming over the city. Nothing ever made sense in this damn town and it pissed Seto off so much.
"Is everything okay?" Kano asks being easily drawn to the brunette. She rose from her seat and walked over to the male holding her hands behind her back. Viewing the scenery she said, "It is pretty. .the lights make everything look like the world is actually made of good people. As if we all live in harmony."
From the corner of his eye he beams down on Kano, "What a stupid thing to say, the world will never be at peace."
"Now I never said that did I?" She encountered bringing a finger to her lips. "I said it looks like it did. Never did I say it would be at peace." Kano smiled teasingly as the CEO turned his head to look in her frozen set of eyes; a twinkle of light shining out as he relives the flashbacks from his past. That moment that would haunt him from this day: Kisara laying still in his Priest Seto's arms; his egyptian self in love with a mere slave. And if history was right the woman carried the spirit of the Blue Eyes White Dragon. In some way it was like she was with him his whole life, using that card whenever he had the chance. The dragon always watching and protecting Seto Kaiba.
Snapping back into reality he shook his head and turns away from the woman beside him. "I'll take you home."
"M-Me?"
"Who else is in this room? Don't be stupid."
Kano laughed halfheartedly and declined his offer. "No, it's fine I can find my way back home. You've done enough and I would only be getting in the way."
"It wasn't a request."
He turned on his heels and closed the laptop before he would head to the elevator, pressing the large button that was engraved with a K and a C. Patiently he waits for Kano to follow as he reminded her it wasn't a choice. She follows the tall man into the elevator looking up at his familiar complexion. Despite just meeting she felt a close attachment to Kaiba. As though this wouldn't be the final time she would see
"So what do you know?" Kano hums
"What do you mean, what do I know? I know everything." the elevator door opens and both walk out to the empty lot. He pulls out his key and unlocks the door; a grey car with light blue headlights waiting for his arrival.
"I mean, what do you know that I don't know?" The door opens up automatically, lifting up into the air; inside the car were black leather seats fit for a king. She gets in carefully not wanting to make a mess or simply anger Seto with the slightest mistake. "Judging by our first encounter you were pretty sure I was someone else. You even went further to ask if I knew the man who looked fairly similar to Yugi. .So I know you know something either about my past or me in general."
Seto gets in the car and buckles his seatbelt, roaring the engine as he pressed on the gas; speeding out of the parking lot. He drove with his right hand and used his left hand to press against the side of his head. How would he reply without giving too much information? The male adjusted his position as he stopped at the red light. "It's of none of your concern. Once I truly understand what's going on I'll inform you, until then don't ask me again."
Kano folds her arms and tells the brunette to turn left. "None of my concern? It is my life after all. .I am pretty sure it's fully my concern."
"Quiet woman. Where do I go from here?"
Grumbling she pointed to the right where her apartment was. He pressed harder on the gas passing any car that was in his way, swerving from lane to lane. Kano held onto the latch above her seat tightening the belt around her torso. On the dashboard of the car was a Blue Eyes White Dragon bobble head, "I never knew you liked it." she points at the dragon.
"It's the best card to ever exist and luckily I have them all."
"So three of them?!"
His ego rising he nods, finally a topic he would enjoy speaking on. Surely, if anyone had the same likings as him when it came to his favorite card was worth a conversation. He pulls up to the front door of Kano's apartment, turning off the engine and sitting in silence.
The door opens and Kano refuses to step out of the vehicle, trying to gain the courage to ask Seto one last time about what he knew. She looked down at her legs balling her hands up into tiny fists, feeling lost and annoyed. Her day was going so good until the end of her night where things took a turn for the worse. Kaiba stays quiet waiting for her to leave; keeping his orbs on the road. Minutes go by and Kano was still set inside the car, easing her fists into open hands, looking over at Seto. Her hues grew soft and dreary, desperately wanting answers for why she was questioned to be Kisara multiple times but not only that why does she feel like she's seen Seto before?
"What?" He exchanges a deep stare into her light azure hues. It was that stare, her face and aroma she carried made Kaiba blush and look away. There was no way he was going to fall for that ridiculous puppy face, Mokuba used it one to many times and he was immune to it. "Don't you have someone else to annoy? Look, if you want to know what I know then I'll tell you but not tonight."
"Oh. ." her words drift off as she keeps her sight on the male, "but, how do I find you?"
"Don't worry about that. I'll find you."
