Hey all! So here it is chapter 2!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT HAVE ANY RIGHTS TO YUGIOH
In his chapter, It starts out with a dream that Serenity is having about the future.
To let all readers who are reading this story, I will explain now that each night Serenity will have dreams. It doesn't necessarily have to contain the future; it could contain the past or the present.
Then Seto confronts Serenity about what she had said to Mokuba the day before. Sparks begins to fly!
Where am I…?
What is this place…?
As I look around the place I stood clueless in, I felt the feeling of familiarity.
Glancing around more, I realize where I was. The bright green leaves on the trees and bushes, the aged but still in good condition jungle gym, the sand box, and the swings… This was the park that my brother and I used to go to when we were children. The only difference is that there weren't any children even in the clear bright day.
Stupidly, I started to wander around the area, trying to find someone. The sun was shining and the day was clear, where are the children that usually bring the extra joy to places like this?
Almost immediately, I remember all the fun times I had with my brother. The best moment was when we were flying a kite. It went to so high and free that I wanted to be like a kite and fly to the endless skies… What good times…?
"Mommy!" I searched for the little voice shouted. It certainly belonged to a child, and little girl perhaps.
Finally, I turned around to see a little girl about four or five running cheerfully towards me. She's such a cute girl! Her smile was adorable and I couldn't help but smile too. Her hair was an auburn color and it a high ponytail. Her eyes were blue, very deep but full of life. The light blue summer dress she had on was a cute compliment as well.
"Mommy, where did you go? I came back and didn't see you!" The little girl exclaimed as she held her arms up for me to pick her up.
I glanced down quizzically at the sweetheart and knelt down to her level, "Mommy?"
She then looked at me like I was crazy, which I probably am, and said, "What's wrong mommy, you act like you don't know me."
I'm her mommy…? I'm her mother…?
"Where are your parents, sweetie?"
Her eyebrow lifted questionably at my sanity, "What are you talking about mommy? You're my mother and dad is on his way, remember?"
She put her small hand on my face and I shuttered at the fact that I could feel her touch. My gasped made her ask, "Mommy, are you feeling you okay?"
No I don't remember or I think I'm just going crazy. When did I ever agree to get married and have a child?
I never thought of getting married. I mean with my almost blindness, I never thought that a decent man would ever wed me and then have to bear the responsibility of having to take care of a blind wife so I decided to push that out of my mind. Now that I can evermore see, I still haven't even thought of dating as much as any other teenage girl.
Curiously, I asked, "Who is your father…? What is your name darling...?"
Again with the same weird out look she answered, "Mommy I'm Evermore Athena Kaiba. Everyone calls me Ever though. You named me shouldn't you remember? Daddy's name is Seto Kaiba."
I blinked my wide spread eyes twice, COMPLETELY SHOCKED AT HER WORDS.
SETO KAIBA?!
"Are you sure sweetheart?" It was ridiculous of me to ask Ever a redundant question but I had to be sure.
"Of course, Seto Kaiba is my daddy and your husband, unless he magically turns into some other man." Well she sure has her father's fire and sarcastic choice of words. Wait! What am I saying?
Her beautiful blue eyes looked to behind me and her face lit up, "Daddy!!"
Instantly, I turned and stood to see if this unbelievable phenomenon was true.
Seto…?
XXX
Whoa… That was some dream…
Breathlessly, I thought back at the very last moment of the dream before I woke up with a terrible need for air and cold sweat.
A daughter…? Really…? W-With Seto Kaiba…?
How can that be? Out of all people why must I dream of starting a family with Seto Kaiba, surely I must be hallucinating.
Although… The little girl does look like me… Only her eyes differ that, they look liked S-Seto Kaiba's…
Oh my goodness… I can't believe I would ever say a thing like that out loud, even if it is true. That dream was so intense, clear, and almost believable. I felt her touch on my face…
The lightning and thunder broke and lashed out across the night sky, frightening me out of my dazed thinking. It was cold in my bedroom and dark. I reached over to my nightstand to turn on my lamp.
A small light came into the room and I hugged my legs to rest my chin on my knees. Thinking further into this dream, I really wonder….
Seto Kaiba… and me…?
XXX
Yawning for the fifth time this morning, I came out of the bathroom and went into the living room of our small apartment.
It is nine in the morning so thank goodness it was the weekend and I don't have to go to school or surely, I would be late.
The apartment was quiet, not a sound nor a person in sight. Sighing at the sight of the empty living room, I walked to the kitchen to check the refrigerator door. It's usually where Joey leaves his notes.
Sure it is, a note written in his hand.
At work sis, didn't want to wake you.
Bro
It's his chicken scratch all right but even though I could hardly make it out or of any of his past notes, I smiled at the fact he even remembered to leave me a note.
Sighing again, I begin to think of what to do today. I don't have any chores I haven't already completed and I do not have homework. So what to do…
I guess I can always call Tea and the others to ask if I can accompany them in whatever they are doing but that didn't seem so appealing to me.
It's not that I don't like being with my brother's friend but once more I must say that it's a circle I don't feel included in emotionally.
Staying at home seem to be the only reasonable option but I know I will soon drive myself crazy in boredom and my own thoughts. Maybe just a simple walk in the city would do me just fine..
XXX
Even though there are dark clouds outside and it appears that it will rain soon, people busied the streets. Hustling and bustling, they all have some where to go.
Where am I to go…? Shall I wander aimlessly…?
Letting out a breath tiredly, I continue to stroll the streets. My thoughts soon crept into my mind. Against my will, I thought of the little girl who I call daughter and she calls me her mother.
Of course he soon came quietly to my thoughts too. The man I call my husband…. Sure enough, the dream will not come true. I would shocked out of my wits if it did but despite the fact that we hardly know each other and will not see each other frequently, he only sees me as the mutt's sister which deems me unworthy.
His brother's girlfriend; Rebecca, even though she isn't as wealthy as their family, she has a lot of money. At least her wealth is way more than mine and Seto Kaiba still looks down on her and sees her not worthy to be with Mokuba. He will not have a problem to see me that way.
I soon reached a stop light at a busy intersection. Many people come to this intersection to get across to the Domino Mall Station which is behind where I'm standing. I thought about going in but I don't need to purchase anything.
"Serenity!"
I looked up across the intersection to see Mokuba waving joyfully but my eyes were on him for only a few seconds before I spotted his brother standing behind him.
His mood seem to coincide well with the weather; dark. I don't seem to care about that at all. All I can think of is how he was looking at me and I was watching me, also because of Ever; the little girl from my dream. They have the same eyes. No matter how forceful his eyes were, I don't want to break it.
"Serenity, stay there! We'll come to you instead!" Mokuba shouted with hands cupped at the sides of his mouth and I finally snapped out of the unknowing trance.
I nodded to show him that I will. When it was all right to cross, the Kaiba brothers and others did so. I anxiously grew nervous inside and I'm pretty sure that it somehow shows on the outside.
When they reached me, I greeted them hesitantly, "Hi Mokuba. Hello Seto..."
Mokuba grinned and then asked, "Serenity what are you doing here?"
"Uh, j-just walking around." Oh goodness, I better stop stuttering like a fool or at least try to before he finds me incompetent to talk normally.
A thought must have clicked in Mokuba's mind; I could tell when his face lit up, "Serenity, hey would you like to tag along with us?"
His brother and I were taken back by what he asked with eyes spread a little wide. It was unexpected for me but its obvious that Seto doesn't want me company.
Mokuba explained before Seto and I stopped breathing, "We're meeting Rebecca inside for lunch, you know to make up for what happened yesterday. Would you like to come with? It wouldn't be as awkward for her, please?"
That is true, it wouldn't be awkward for Rebecca but it would be awkward for me especially if I have to sit next to Seto himself. Then again, how would it be for Rebecca if I wasn't there at all, another girl to make it less strange…? This is tearing me apart.
"Please Serenity, it would mean a lot to Rebecca and I." The small teenager pleaded again and it was making it hard for me.
"I wouldn't want to intrude." I stated lightly and cautiously glanced at Seto again.
Mokuba caught me looking, "Oh Seto doesn't mind. Do you big brother?" He looked up at his brother who was making daggers with his eyes in return.
"Of course I mind little brother, but what choice do I have." Seto said darkly.
I quickly cut in before Mokuba could do some more of his pleading, "Mokuba I-"
"Serenity please, Rebecca would feel so relieved to know someone else is there. Please." His face resembled that of a puppy.
"All right Mokuba."
