Chapter 2
A small boy of about eleven follows an older boy of about sixteen to their hotel room. The Kaibas entered the room after placing the key in the electronic lock. The elder Kaiba placed their luggage on the ground and began rummaging through the bags to find his laptop. The younger Kaiba just rolled his eyes at his brother's actions and began to explore the apartment. It consisted of two bedrooms, one for each brother, two bathrooms, a living space, a kitchen and a grand balcony overseeing the city. The hotel was located on top of a hill above the bustling city of Seville revealing what a glorious site the city contained.
"Mokuba! Where are you?" the elder Kaiba yells.
"I'm coming Seto!"
Mokuba runs into the hallway to find his brother; only to find that he is no longer there and neither is their luggage. Listening for signs of his brother, Mokuba manages to locate him in his bedroom. He casually walks in and catches site of his older brother.
Seto Kaiba is a tall, sixteen year old who has auburn locks and the most startling eyes ever seen, they were glistening sapphires which hid secrets from the world. So far, only his brother had the patience and the knowledge to unlock these secrets from within; others just assumed that he was exactly what he acted: a cold, arrogant jerk. No one had taken the time to find the true him.
Sapphires paused for a moment in their unpacking to catch a glimpse of his baby brother staring at him with a question look in his wide innocent eyes. Mokuba was tall for the age of eleven and had his own unique appearance just as his brother had. Seto stuck with trench coats, normally white in colour with the KC logo on it and black leather; whereas Mokuba stuck with bright colours with stripes on his top half. Mokuba had a long mane of black hair reaching just past his shoulders. He had blue eyes just like his brother; but Mokuba's were darker in shade and more innocent than Seto's.
"Is your accommodation satisfactory?"
"Yes, its fine Seto."
"Good. Now what do you want for dinner?"
"Will you be joining me?"
Hands paused over the laptop which was about to be opened. Sapphires gazed upwards briefly but regretted it immediately. Staring at him were a big set of puppy dog eyes that Mokuba knew Seto could never say no to.
Seto relented and gave Mokuba a brief nod to show that he had won this battle. "I think we should stay in tonight after all you need all the rest you can get due to the time difference between Spain and Japan," said Seto.
"No. I want to go out tonight, and besides, I'm not tired," replied Mokuba.
He looked wide awake and ready for adventure. A wide grin was spread across his features proving his point. Seto had to admire his determination, he even managed to see little bit of himself in Mokuba; his love for gaming and his stubbornness. Once again Seto agreed with Mokuba.
"Just give me five minutes to send these instructions to Kaibacorp and then we can go," the elder Kaiba replied. Even while he was saying this, he booted up his computer and began typing at top speed until his fingers became a blur.
Exactly five minutes later, Seto put is laptop to the side and stood up. Mokuba took this as a sign that they were leaving. Together they left; unaware of another presence nearby, watching and waiting for the correct moment to strike.
A small boy aged fifteen wandered down the streets of Seville looking for the hotel he would be staying in with his friends during the Duel Monsters tournament. What he lacked in height, he made up for in heart as this wasn't just any boy, he was Yugi Muto - King of Games. He wore dark blue leather trousers and a black leather tank top with bracelets adorning his wrists. The most unusual aspect of Yugi's appearance (besides his tri-coloured hair which as black, purple and had yellow bangs which made his hair look like a starfish) was the 'necklace' that he wore around his neck besides his choker. Around his neck hung the Millennium Puzzle where an ancient Egyptian spirit resides who was once believed to be Pharaoh. The spirit was named Yami and he only left the Puzzle and took over Yugi's body when he was in danger or in the middle of a duel. Yami would do anything for Yugi if it was within his power to do so. But right at the moment, Yugi was lost.
"Joey! How the hell did manage to lose the map!" screamed Tea. She was a tall brunette the same age as Yugi. At the moment, she was yelling at a tall blonde teenager with brown eyes who was cowering in fear.
"I'm sorry Tea! I'm sorry! It was an accident! Please don't hurt me!" quivers Joey.
FLASHBACK
All four teenagers were walking down the main street while talking about the upcoming tournament.
"Yes! I'm so gonna kick Kaiba's butt in this tournament! He has beaten me too many times before, its time for a change and to put that rich punk in his place!" exclaims Joey in the middle of the street; suddenly stopping to strike a pose.
His three companions sweatdropped at the randomness of this comment and also the fact that they were embarrassed to know this person.
"Sure you are Joey. Just like all the other times you've said you'll kick his ass." inserted Tristan. Tristan had a grin on his face knowing that his comment would make Joey livid. He was slightly taller than Joey and had brown hair that was gelled up at the front.
"TRISTAN!" Joey leapt at Tristan but Tristan easily dodged out of the way and Joey fell face first into the pavement. For some strange reason beyond anyone's comprehension; Joey had the map that contained the directions to the hotel. Wile chasing after Tristan, he did not realise that he had dropped it but once he had stopped running he realised his error and was currently being yelled at by Tea.
END FLASHBACK
"What the hell are we gonna do?! We have no idea where the hotel is!" Tea continued to rant and rave while Joey hid behind Tristan for his own protection.
"Let's calm down guys and think about this logically," suggested Yugi. But he was ignored; everyone else was too preoccupied with trying to hide from Tea. Yugi just sighed.
/What do you think we should do Yami?/ he asked the spirit in his mind.
//I suggest you get Tea to calm down then ask for directions. You do know the name of the hotel don't you?//
Yugi sweatdropped at the comment realising his own stupidity. While he continued the conversation in his head he didn't notice he was about to collide with someone until it was too late.
THUD
Both teens fell to the ground and the arguing stopped at once. Yugi's friends rushed to help him and the other teen's friends did the same. Yugi looked up and saw the teen he collided with was a boy about the same age as him who was Chinese with long black hair held back in a white wrap and by a red bandana.
"I'm so sorry. I really should look where I'm going next time," apologised Yugi, helping the other to his feet.
"It's no problem. The same applies to me. I'm Ray by the way," replied Ray.
"I'm Yugi and these are my friends Tea, Joey and Tristan," pointing to each one in turn.
"Well these are---"
"I'm Tyson. Pleased to meet you," rushed forward Tyson, interrupting Ray.
"Tyson! Have some manners!" yelled Hilary. "I must apologies for my friend's behaviour. I'm Hilary, you already know Tyson and Ray; and this is Max and Kenny."
"Well it's a pleasure meeting you all. You wouldn't happen to know where this hotel is?" Tea asked, while holding up a picture of the hotel.
"Sure we do. That's where we are staying also. Would you like us to escort you?" answered Kenny.
"If you wouldn't mind; seeing as how someone managed to lose the map!" Tea said giving Joey a dirty look.
The Bladebreakers sweatdropped at the obvious accusation. "Shall we go then?" suggested Max.
"Lets."
The Bladebreakers and Yugi, Tea, Joey and Tristan began to make their way to the hotel, talking all the way and finding out more about each other. Yugi and co found out that the Bladebreakers were the beyblade World Champions and they had another member who they had yet to meet; and the Bladebreakers found out that Yugi was the King of Games and that Joey was the runner-up at the Duelist Kingdom and one of the finalists in Battle City. By the time they had arrived back at the hotel, each felt that they had known the other for years. Each bade the other goodnight and left to their rooms. When the Bladebreakers made it to their room they found that Kai had not yet returned so Ray decided to stay with the other guys and wait for Kai to return since he and Kai shared a room while Hilary had her own and the three other boys shared with each other.
By the time Kai eventually returned it was early morning and he found the others lying in the living room fast asleep on the couches and floor. He carried each one to their appropriate bed and went to bed himself.
Kaiba and Mokuba moved about the streets with style and grace, never stopping to talk to anyone although many attempts were made by others. They had just had their evening meal and decided to head back to the hotel as it was getting late. They had just entered reception when they saw Yugi and co there. Seto mentally groaned when Mokuba rushed forward to greet them.
"Yugi!"
A blur threw itself at the older boy who he was able to identify as Mokuba after he had retreated from the hug.
"Hey Mokuba. We haven't seen you in a while. How have you been doing?" Yugi said after untangling himself from the younger boy. "Is your brother here with you?" He scanned the reception area until he located the elder Kaiba. "Kaiba, over here," yelled Yugi while waving his arm frantically.
Kaiba groaned when he realised he would have to go over to see them since ignoring them wasn't working. He took deliberate slow footsteps which Joey took the time to groan mentally also.
"Yugi," he acknowledged with a nod of the head. He then turned towards Joey. "What are you doing here mutt? This tournament is for winners not chumps." A smirk began to appear on his face when he saw Joey was reacting to his words.
"Kaiba! I'm gonna bring you down and put you back in your place! No one calls me a dog and gets away with it!"
"You'd better run along now little doggie before I find a rolled up newspaper," Kaiba stated simply. He turned to Yugi, "I will defeat you sooner or later Yugi, you can count on it."
With these last words he departed leaving Mokuba to rush an apology before running after his brother. "Seto! That wasn't very nice. I don't see why you can't just get along with them. They are nice enough people." Seto just continued walking not answering Mokuba. Mokuba just sighed in defeat and entered the room that his brother had unlocked and threw himself on his bed.
"Night Seto."
"Goodnight."
"I'm so gonna get him one of these days!"
Joey was still rambling on about Kaiba. The others had blocked him out ages ago. Tea had her own room and the other three had to share though no one really minded. Tea left the boys to try and make Joey shut up as she was about to kill him because of his non-stop talking.
"Night guys."
"Night Tea."
"Good luck. Looks like you'll need it."
"Thanks. Night."
With those parting words she closed the door and the others went to their beds; leaving Joey to continue his rambling.
