You don´t care about me anymore

When Seto Kaiba took over Kaiba Corp three months ago, Mokuba had thought things would become like they were before Gozaburo adopted them four years ago. He had thought, his brother would change back to the person he was , before they meet their stepfather. Mokuba had thought with Gozaburo gone, Seto would love him again.

The boy had asumed that things would change as fastly, as they did four years ago, when they were adopted and left their life as two poor orphans behind and became rich and respected. He had thought, that if Seto would make his dream true and get a hold of their stepfather´s company, he would be the old Seto again. The brother, who Mokuba missed for the past four years.

But it soon appeared that things would hardly change for young Mokuba. Even with Gozaburo now gone and his brother as the president of Kaiba Corp, everything stayed like it was. Living in a gold cage, with no affection and love. A empty home, which he had never learned to call home.

Even the orphanage back then, had been a more comfortable home as the huge Kaiba mansion. Although, Mokuba had only been five years old when they got adopted, he could still remember the time as orphans clearly. They had dreamed of a family, who would give them care and love, but they had gotten a monster of a stepfather and even now, Mokuba didn´t know whether Seto had been aware of the fact, how things truly were.

The boy asked himself if things were really worth it. Sure, his brother had fulfilled his dream, but for which price? He knew very well that their relationship wasn´t the same anymore, he had hoped and prayed that things would go back to normal, as soon they would get rid of their stepfather, but nothing had changed. Nothing at all.

Was his brother before busy with his studying and education, was he now only focused in his new role as the Kaiba corp president. Like before, Mokuba took no part in Seto´s busy life. Seto hadn´t paid attention to him those past years. He even went so far an accused Mokuba, that he had selled his brother out at their stepfather. This accusation had deeply hurt him and it had ruined a part of his trust for his big brother.

Since Gozaburo was gone, Mokuba had not much interaction with Seto and although he was angry and hurt, at the same time he could understand that running a company at age fifteen could not be easy. That was, why the younger boy tried to show understanding for him. Maybe Seto had just so much to do, that he had not much spare time left.

But the feeling that his brother didn´t care about him became more and more present. And no matter how much he wished, things could become like they were before they got adopted, deep in his heart, he already knew that this wouldn´t happen.

No wonder he was nervous when he stood before his brother´s new office. There was a high possibillity that he was unwelcome and Mokuba was afraid that Seto would just reject him again. He always rejected him lately. But he was missing his Niisama, and being only nine years old yet, made the situation hardly better for him. Mokuba needed someone who would look out for him and with whom he could talk about his day and problems and all the things which are bothering him.

Today he had gotten a straight A in math, something what never happened before. Mokuba had learned very much for this test, since he wanted to prove that he could be smart and successful too, just like Seto was. Of course he was diligent in school too, because he inwardly hoped, that his brother would pay attention to him, if he would get great grades at school. He was just a child after all. Still so young and naive.

Mokuba missed his big brother terrible and he was lonely. He felt alone and deserted. His hope to win Seto´s attention and love back blended with the fear that the elder didn´t care for him anymore. The dark haired child was sick of being alone, that was why he headed after school directly to the company, where Seto spent all his time now, instead of going home.

And now he was afraid that Seto didn´t want him here and so he hesitated a long moment before he finally could bring himself to knock at the office door. A second later, a tall and suited man with short brown hair opened the door and looked firmly down at Mokuba.

"I want to visit my brother." He said.

"Mr Kaiba is in a conference right now. I´ve orders to not let anyone disturb him for the coming hours."

"I´m not anyone. I´m his brother." Mokuba said angrily. "Go and tell him!"

"I´m afraid, I´ve strict orders. " The man stated firmly.

He felt his heart drop. Surely, Seto would make a expection for him, would he? He was still his little brother after all and the only family left. He had ran the whole way here, and it was a far way from his school to the Kaiba Corp company headquarters. The boy wanted to see his brother, even if it would just be for five minutes.

Perhaps it was a mixture of only being nine years old and the ongoing disappointment he received, that Mokuba became stubborn. He came all the way here and now Seto was busy again.

"Tell him that I´m here! Now!" The dark haired child demanded.

"I told you. Mr Kaiba wishes no disturbance."

It was stupid and it was pathetic, but Mokuba felt tears well up his eyes. He used all his willpower not to shed a single one. Crying was a sign of weakness, his brother had taught him that a long time ago. However, he wanted to see Seto now, he came extra here.

"Niisama!" He called. "Can I talk to you?"

"Be quiet!" The man snapped. "Do you know in how much trouble you´ll get me?!"

"Than go and tell my brother that I´m here for him!"

The man sighed annoyed. "I´ll see what I can do..." The adult said before he stepped inside the room again and closed the door behind. It was not more than a minute later, that the door opened again, but instead of his big brother, the same guy from before appeared.

"Mr Kaiba instructed me urgently that he is very busy at the moment and that he don´t wish any more interruptions. Furthermore, he instucted me to organize that someone drives you back to the Kaiba mansion." The man explained and tapped Mokuba´s shoulder. "Come little sir, I´ll arrange a limousine for you."

This time, Mokuba swallowed hard. He couldn´t believe that his Niisama wouldn´t even have five minutes to greet him and ask him what he wants. It hurt so much that once again, he had to fought the urge to cry. He was probably too young to understand how the business was working but for him this was inexcusable. So when the man began to lead him away, he simple slapped the hand away and stormed back to the office. The guy couldn´t even react as quickly Mokuba had swung the door open and entered Seto´s office.

At first he entered the anteroom but the next door leaded to his brother´s real office. But before he could make contact with the door clog, the man grabbed him around the waist and pulled him back. He began screaming and kicking and even tried to bite the guy, when he carried him out. But apparently his little temper tantrum had exactly the effect Mokuba wanted, than a second later, a fancy dressed Seto stepped out of his meeting.

"What is the meaning of this?" Seto Kaiba snapped.

"I apologize, but the young man here consists to talk to you sir." The man, who realised Mokuba yet, bowed down.

"Niisama, I came here to visit you!" Mokuba explained nervously. His brother´s face was darken and he lowered his eyes when the elder glared down at him. It hit him by absolute surprise, when Seto suddenly grabbed him firmly by the upper arm and dragged him into the hallway.

"What are you doing here?!" Seto asked angrily. "And you better give me a good reason."

The younger brother glanced nervously up at him. "I just wanted to see you. You´re never home and I ju..."

"For that reason you came here and make a fool of yourself in front of my employees?! I´m running a company here and have no time for such nonsense to deal!" The older Kaiba barked.

Once again, the boy was almost crying. "I miss you, you´re never at home and we don´t see eachother anymore... I´m... I feel..." This time a sob escaped his lips and a single tear rolled down his cheek.

"Don´t start crying yet! It´s ridiculous." His brother finally realised his arm. "When will you finally begin to grow up Mokuba?! Stop acting like some idiotic crybaby!"

"I just wants to spend more time with you, like we did back then!"

"Get it into your head, this times are over!" Seto yelled. "I´ve far better things to do now and you should begin to realize now, that you aren´t some poor orphan anymore. You´re a Kaiba and you should begin to act like one! And now get out of my sight!"
With that said, Seto turned around and strolled back towards his office. He didn´t even turn around.

Mokuba was stunned for a moment. The fact that his beloved brother apparently really hated him, hit him hard. He couldn´t prevent his tears from falling anymore. He didn´t care anyway. Without thinking, he ran through the building until he could finally pass through the exit.

It was cool outside today and a bit rainy too, but the dark haired boy needed the cool air in order to take deep breathes. He could not help, but felt confused by his own feelings. He was hurt but angry too. How could his brother dare to humilitate him over and over again. Without him, Seto wouldn´t even be the president of Kaiba Corb now. Mokuba was the one, who gave him his two percent company shares. He had trusted his big brother but maybe this had been stupid.

Gozaburo had warned him, that Seto was only using him for his own purposes. Mokuba had not want to believe it, not even when his brother had accused him of being a traitor and treated him like scum. He had believed in his brother, had trusted him so much. Because he was always remembering those days back in the orphanage, where Seto had been always there for him and his big brother had protected him from every harm.

For the first time, Mokuba wondered whether their stepfather had been right. Seto had only needed him for taking over the company. When he finally got what he wanted, he didn´t need him anymore. It was probably time, he realizes that he was alone now.

Niisama don´t need me anymore...

And then, the tears just fell. Concurrently, it began to rain.

TBC

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