Thirteen Years Later

Hello everybody! Here is the next chapter of this new story. A big thank you to everybody who reviewed my story so far! Hope you all enjoy this new chapter! I own nothing except my girl Aurora Moto!

True to Dartz's word, Mokuba grew up to be a handsome young boy. He was entirely devoted to his older brother Seto, always helping him, calming him down and hugging him whenever he needed it. Seto was always thankful for his baby brother- he was Seto's treasure, his whole life, his only family.

Mokuba was kind, not only to Seto but to many other people. One could often see young Mokuba, helping little children in the playground, helping his classmates with their work, whenever they needed it. He sometimes helped Yugi and his sister Rori, run their shop with their grandfather.

Seto Kaiba was very proud of his little brother Mokuba. And with his thirteenth birthday coming up soon, he was going to prove it. He would give Mokuba the best birthday ever.

On the day of Mokuba's thirteenth birthday, Seto told his brother, to go out to town and have a little bit of fun.

'But Seto, I was gonna help you with the designs for Kaibaland!' protested Mokuba. 'Oh Mokuba, it's alright. You've done enough for me today. Go on and have a bit of fun.' said Kaiba ruffling his hair. 'Okay, Seto. I'll see you later.' said Mokuba, heading out the door.

Seto watched Mokuba go until he disappeared around the corner. 'Alright you lot. The coast is clear!' he said. Yugi, Joey, Tristan, Duke, Rori and Rebecca emerged from their hiding places. 'Alright, let's get this show on the road!' said Joey.

'Wheeler and Tristan, you two get started on the cake. Rori and Rebecca, you go and get the presents sorted. Here's the list.' Rori looked at the list. 'We can do that no problem! Come on Becky!' she said. 'Remember - make sure Mokuba doesn't see you!' warned Kaiba. 'Thanks for the warning! Let's go Ro!' said Rebecca.

'Yugi, you and Duke and I will get started on the decorations. Let's get to work. We only have a few hours. I want this to be a special birthday for Mokuba.' said Kaiba. 'We all do Kaiba. You're very lucky to have a brother like Mokuba, Kaiba.' commented Yugi. Kaiba smiled softly to himself. 'Don't I know it?' he murmured, touching his locket.

Meanwhile...

Mokuba wandered around the woods, singing softly to himself, admiring the nature and the world around him. Mokuba liked to admire the world around him, marvelling at its beauty.

'I wonder, I wonder,

Why the skies are so blue.

And I wonder, and I wonder

Why the grass is green too.

I wonder, I wonder,

Why the world changes so

And I wonder, and I wonder

Why I love it so.' he sang happily.

Two people were listening to Mokuba's singing. They peeped out from behind a bush.

'Cute little kid ain't he?' said one of them. The other person, smiled. 'Yes he is. And he has a beautiful singing voice. I really don't want to do this to him.' he answered. 'Me neither Raphael. But we gotta do what the boss says. Should we do it now?' asked his companion. Raphael shook his head. 'No, not yet Valon. We should let him enjoy his birthday. He deserves to enjoy himself.' he answered.

The two men watched Mokuba wander over to a forked tree, where he sat down, looking over the city. He sighed softly.

'I wish I could more for my brother. I so want to make him proud of me. If only I could give him what he deserves. My brother deserves to be free. He deserves to fly through the clouds on a Blue Eyes White Dragon. That's what Seto deserves.' Mokuba said to himself.

Nearby, someone sighed softly. 'Sweet little Mokuba. You're always thinking of others. You need to think of yourself for once. After all it is your birthday. And I'm going to give you a wonderful birthday present.' said a white haired woman.

Kisara.

'Blue Eyes White Dragon! Please hear my call! Appear before this child and give him the happiness he deserves!' she called to the skies.

Mokuba was sitting by the tree, humming quietly and daydreaming when he heard a roar. He stood up and looked up at the sky. He gasped at what he saw.

'A Blue Eyes White Dragon?' he whispered. The Dragon landed in front of Mokuba and bowed its head to the young boy.

'Woah...' gasped Mokuba. He reached out a hand and stroked the dragon's head. 'Hello Blue Eyes.' he whispered. The Blue Eyes nuzzled its head into Mokuba's stomach. Mokuba giggled.

The Dragon used its head to point at its back. 'You want to get on?' asked Mokuba. The Dragon used its head to scoop Mokuba onto its back. 'Oh...you're a very soft dragon.' said the young boy. The Blue Eyes White Dragon flapped its wings once, twice then took off into the sky with Mokuba on its back.

Back at the Kaiba Mansion...

The boys were doing their best, but no matter what they did, everything went wrong.

Joey and Tristan were trying to make a birthday cake for Mokuba, but the mixture was too runny and the cake wouldn't stand up.

Kaiba, Yugi and Duke were trying to put up the decorations, but no matter what they used, they kept tumbling down.

'Okay, this is a disaster!' said Joey. 'No kidding. What the hell are we going to do?' cried Kaiba, his head in his hands.

'Hey guys! We're back!' called Rori. She and Rebecca were weighed down with shopping bags. 'Oh dear, looks like things are not going well for you guys!' teased Rebecca. 'Oh, don't get us started!' groaned Tristan.

Rori and Rebecca looked at each other, grinning. 'Don't worry guys, we can take it from here. Rebecca, I'll do the cake, you do the decorations. You guys can wrap the presents!' said Rori. 'Let's get this party started! Oh, and will one of you keep an eye out by the window, just in case Mokuba comes back?' asked Rebecca. 'I'll keep watch.' assured Joey.

Rebecca picked up the fallen decorations and smoothed them out. 'Let's get you up on the wall.' she said. Rebecca started pinning the banners up with thumbtacks. 'Why didn't we think of that?' murmured Yugi.

In the kitchen, Rori threw out the old cake and started mixing the ingredients. 'And now to make a lovely cake, for the wonderful birthday boy Mokuba.' she said.

Meanwhile...

The Blue Eyes White Dragon flew far above the clouds. Mokuba hung onto its back, gazing down at all the wonderful sights below him. 'Wow...I knew the world was a beautiful place, but I didn't know how beautiful it really was.' he said.

The Dragon swooped down low, allowing Mokuba to touch the ground below him. Mokuba's fingers brushed against cool grass, hot sand, salty water. He threw his head back happily.

'This is amazing.' he thought. 'I've always wanted to see the world.' 'Thank you Blue Eyes.' he said, hugging the dragon. The dragon roared in response. It was glad that it was able to make this special little boy so happy.

Mokuba looked down at his watch and gasped. 'Oh no! It's nearly five o' clock! I have to get back home!' he said sadly. The Blue Eyes White Dragon gently flew back down to the ground and bowed its head so Mokuba could slide down. 'Thank you Blue Eyes.' he said, stroking the dragon's head. The dragon let out an almighty roar before flying off out of sight.

Mokuba ran for home.

Meanwhile, Valon and Raphael were watching Mokuba rush off. 'I can't do this. I don't want to see this little boy suffer.' said Raphael. 'Neither do I. Let's just tell the boss that we don't wanna do it.' answered Valon. 'We're going to pay dearly for doing so, but I don't want to let this boy lose his life.' said Raphael. 'Alright, let's go.' said Valon.

Back at the Kaiba mansion...

Rori put the finishing touches on the birthday cake- a three-tier white cake with blue icing and decorated with little Blue-Eyes White Dragons. Kaiba came into the kitchen to see. 'The cake looks amazing Rori. Mokuba's going to love it.' he said.

They carried it into the sitting room and placed it on the table, just as Rebecca finished putting up the last of the decorations. She had put up white and blue balloons and white banners saying Happy Birthday Mokuba in blue writing. 'This place looks amazing!' said Tristan. Rori and Kaiba lit thirteen candles on the cake, very carefully.

'Yaaaaah!' yelled Joey suddenly. 'What is it?' asked Yugi. 'He's coming! Mokuba's coming!' shouted Joey. 'Quick! Everybody hide! Yugi, get the lights!' ordered Kaiba.

Everybody hid around the sitting room. Yugi flicked off the lights and they all waited for the birthday boy to come inside.

To Be Continued. Next chapter is Mokuba's birthday celebration...and Raphael and Valon break the news to Dartz...so Dartz takes matters into his own hands...and Raphael, Valon and Alister come up with a plan.

Until next time...R&R!