A/N: Hi! This is my second story! I just wanted to say that here Gozaboro wasn't that big of a jerk and that he was actually a half-decent stepfather. Seto and Mokuba's dad was Aknadin and Yuna's (Fem!Yami/Atem) was Aknamkanon, but they died and all that. You'll see in the story. The characters don't belong to me, except a few people who know Seto and Yuna from when they were little kids. The songs that Seto and Yuna sing are Remember When (Push Rewind) and Oath respectively and they don't belong to me!
Please enjoy and r&r!
The group stared as the limo stopped in front of a normal restaurant and Yuna eagerly dragged Seto inside. The place was a normal little eatery with low prices for the most tasteful food. It was a casual restaurant and a place they never thought the proud CEO of Kaiba Corp would even look at let alone eat in it.
''Actually, Nii-sama really likes this place, but he only took us here. I don't know why he's taking her here if this place reminds him of mom and dad.'' Mokuba siad. He felt sorry to have never met their mother, nor did he remember their father. Seto always told him not to feel bad about it and had described their parents as the best in the whole world, but their aunt always called their mother stupid and many other names he couldn't remember now. His Nii-sama had refused to ever take anyone here except Noah and himself. So, even if this girl was his childhood friend, why did he bring her here?
''I never thought he would like a place like this, but I don't actually care. This place. although informal, is so popular that you need to make a reservation three moths ahead so you can even step in here! I heard that their food is the best!'' Bakura said and was for once the first to follow because of food. Joey and Tristan were fast to follow him and slowly did the rest of the group.
The interior really wasn't fancy but it was classy and had a pleasant atmosphere to it. It was packed and there was a long line of people waiting to get to their tables. They couldn't see the CEO anywhere, and that's saying something since he was the tallest man in the country!
''Hey, mates! What're you guys doing 'ere?'' The group turn to see Valon standing next to Rafael, Amelda's cousins, and their boss and his familly, Dartz, Iona (his wife), Chris (their daughter on whom Noah had a crush on) and Ironheart (Dartz's father). Dartz was the CEO of Paradias Inc., one of the many companies that tried taking over KC over the years, but he has failed and he gave up on it. Seto didn't engage in ant business dealings with the man, not trusting him, therefore Dartz was always annoyed when he saw the brunet smirking, anywhere, be it live or on a screen.
''Hey! Out for dinner?'' Amelda asked as she hugged her cousins.
''Yes. Dartz-sama asked us to join him so we can celebrate the new deal our team ensured.'' Rafael answered. He was a tall, bulky man with corn colored hair and a square, strong chin, with light blue eyes. He and Seto, although very alike, almost hated each other. Valon, who was also muscular and had spiked brunet hair and light blue eyes, a bit darker than Rafael's, liked to annoy the brunet and therefore was once thrown out of one of the finest restaurants in the city.
''Oh. That's cool. Congrats! We're here because Seto and some old friend of his decided to go out for dinner and she invited us to come.'' Amelda frowned at the mention of the beautiful girl and it didn't escape her cousins' notice.
''She? He has a friend that is a girl and doesn't annoy him?'' Valon asks.
''Yeah, imagine our shock that just as we were talking about her, she came to the mansion and tackled him to the floor! They wrestled, tickled each other, laughed and joked like old friends, so I am beginning to doubt that they were just acting. I don't know what to think.''
Rafael just said that time will show it all. ''So, how do you plan to get in? We've had the reservations and we're still waiting for a table.''
''I'm guessin' that Kaiba's gonna pull somethin'.'' Joey said from behind the red-head.
Dartz snorted. ''Even with his influence over everything in Domino, he will have to wait at the very least half an hour!'' Just then, they heard hearthy laughter.
''Yuna-chan! Seto-kun!'' A male voice almost sang as the owner drew the pair into a big hug. The man was tall, but shorter than Seto, and seemed to be in his early fifties. He had dark blue hair and violet eyes. Everyone recognized him as the manager of the restaurant, Shikio Matseru.
''Shikio-kun! We can't breathe!'' Was the muffled reply of the crimson-eyed girl.
''Ops. Sorry.'' He let go of Seto and then fully hugged the girl. ''Oh, Yuna-chan! How you have been missed here!'' The girl sighed and hugged the older man.
''I'm not going anywhere, so why don't you let me breathe before I am forced to go somewhere from where I can't come back!''
''Right!'' Shikio stepped back and looked at the girl. ''Ooh! Look how cute you have gotten!'' At this, people really looked at the girl and many guys almost died from how hot they were feeling. Seto growled at them, and they were instantly as cold as the Antarctic, not daring to look up from their food.
''Thanks, Shikio-kun. Wow, this place is really really popular! Congrats!''
''Thanks, although it's all thanks to you two! People barely paid any attention to this place until you guys became regulars here! And you were what, seven months and four months old? I see that popularity is something that stuck with you.'' He winked at the two and they grumbled at him. ''Well, how many are in your party? Let me get you a table!''
''WHAT!? You can't get a table before us! We've been waiting here for almost an hour!'' Dartz yelled when he heard that.
''Dartz. What a pleasure to see you! Now why must you throw a fit everywhere I go?'' Seto asked in a pleasant voice. Yuna jabbed him in the ribs with her elbow. ''Ow! What was that for!?''
Yuna glared at him. ''Don't be like that!'' She turned to the aquamarine haired man's group. ''Would you like to join us?''
The whole place gawked at her while Shikio amusedly wrote down the number of people that will have to sit at the same table.
''Alright boys! Bring out the banquet table and place it in the corner and I want three waiters assigned there! Move, move, move!'' In just seventeen seconds, everything was set up and Yuna and Seto led the gawking group to the table.
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''Seriously!? You're not kidding?'' Mokuba screeched as they all ate the appetizers.
''Uh-huh!'' Yuna answered. ''We were the reason people started coming here. ''People seemed to think us too cute to not meet us, so they started coming here for small meals and to see the two, as our parents liked to tell us, 'cutest little babies they had ever seen'. Shikio-kun was even often asked at what times and days we come here so people could cuddle us.'' Yuna answered with a quiet giggle.
''That is one of the most embarrassing stories of my life! Just shut up!'' Seto grumbled. He was blushing and was very uncomfortable. He didn't like to be described as cute, no mater what age he had been.
''Anyway, once they tried the food, they decided to stick around and even recommended this place to their friends. The popularity grew with each year until it became what it is! I missed thins place so much! I haven't eaten something as simple but as tasty as this for five years!'' Yuna moaned slightly at the taste of some finger foods.
''Why did you even leave?'' Noah asked. The girl was very interesting and had many stories to tell. He hadn't known, to this day, that Seto disliked cheese. He had found it strange how Seto and Yuna had started dividing their food the second it was placed before them. He had watched in shock, along with everyone else, when the two started trading, filling each other's plate with things they liked. Seto took all of Yuna's garlic and olives, while Yuna took his cheese and mushrooms. They both liked green salad, so that was the only thing they hadn't traded. And that's how he learned that his Seto-nii didn't like cheese. This seems to be a practiced routine for the two.
''My dad died here, but his wish was to be buried in Egypt, so I flew there for his funeral and my grandfather, Shimon, had gotten sick. I was the only one left to overlook the family business, so I had to take over. Besides, I still needed a legal guardian. I was 15 at the time! Shimo died half a year ago, and it was only now decided that I can come back here to meet my grandfather's twin brother and stay with him until I turn 22.''
''Oh. Well, how did you even meet Kaiba-kun?'' Yugi asked. He really hadn't heard anything nice happening to his cousin up to now, and he wondered if she had a nice life at all.
''I don't really know.''
''Huh?'' The whole table, save Seto, chorused.
''We met in the hospital. I was far too young to even know I exist back then!'' This earned Yuna some really strange looks, so Seto decided to clear it all up.
''I've known her since she took her first breath.''
''What do you mean, Nii-sama?'' Mokuba couldn't help but ask. There was no way that this girl had been around that long and that he had never met her. Seto seems to care far too much for her for him to be ashamed of her.
''Our parents and her parents, Mokuba, had grown up together. Our dad, Aknadin Yamiri, was accepted into the Sennen family as their own when grandfather died in the war. Aknamkanon's father took in our dad when they were four and uncle Aknamkanon accepted our father as a brother. That's how they grew up, as brothers. Alexia, Yuna's mom and our mom, Sakura, were college friends and the four met one night at a bar and things went from there. They were really close, even lived one across from another. Alexia and uncle fell in love just as out mom and dad did and they held a double wedding! You should really see the pictures!'' Seto laughed at the memory of seeing Alexia and Aknamkanon tripping Aknadin and Sakura as they danced. It was a picture his mother had never wanted them to see, but Alexia's dad, Shimon, loved to embarrass their parents. Both Alexia and Sakura had been beautiful in their wedding dresses. He felt his heart give a painful pang at the memory of his mother.
Yuna's hand didn't shock him as she gave and took silent support. ''As they lived across from each other, mom moved in with dad and uncle Aknadin moved in with aunt Sakura. As my grandpa told us, they were 'crazy kids' and they stayed that way even as both of our mothers got pregnant. Sakura was three months ahead with Seto, therefore Seto was present when I was born.'' Yuna smiled at all the craziness that they brought with every new year.
''We grew up even closer than our fathers could ever hope to get. Yuna was there for me in every hardship I had.'' Seto said as he gazed fondly at his friend and Yuna smiled at him. ''No matter what stood between us, we stayed best friends. Even today!''
The group could not believe the story they have been told and the look of warmth on the usually cold CEO's face. Just then, the lights dimmed and a woman cleared her voice. They all turned to look towards the little stage where there was an old karaoke machine set up and a grinning elderly woman stood. She spoke, inviting everyone to welcome the old karaoke champions as they show them what they know!
Yuna and Seto groaned even before their names were called out!
''Nii-sama? You sing!?''
Yuna snickered as the CEO avoided eye contact with everyone, but Seto glared at her.
''Fine then, Seto. Ready for a challenge? I bet I can still kick your ass at this!'' There was a challenging gleam in those red eyes that had everyone at the edges of their seats. Seto's eyes flashed as he accepted the challenge.
''You're on!'' With that, both young adults stood. Seto was the first one to go as the owner's wife stopped Yuna to greet her.
''Did you know he could sing?'' Joey asked the two stepbrothers as they watched Seto going over the songs.
Noah could only shake his head and Mokuba was far too speechless to even consider answering. Just how much does this girl know about his brother that he didn't!?
''Ah! Here it is! My favorite. I can't believe that you didn't take it out since the last time we sang!''
Kuriche smiled. ''It was your favorite. We just couldn't!''
''Ready, Seto?'' Yuna smiled up at him and he smirked at her.
''Hit it!''
A catchy beat started playing, surprising everyone that he would choose such a song. First it was slow, yet it grew in speed soon enough.
I'm sitting with an empty glass and a broken heart,
Thinking to myself what have I done,
Seto closed his eyes. He knew the lyrics by heart. It was his favorite song ever since his father died and he and Yuna separated for the first time.
Cause as my future got bright we started losing light,
And I couldn't see that you were the one,
He really regretted not acting o his feelings when he first felt something more than friendship towards his only friend over the years. He'd had plenty of opportunities. He ahd just been scared that he would ruin what they had.
So can we push push push rewind,
Go go back in time,
When we were kids sneaking bottles of wine,
He winked at Yuna and she laughed.
Take take take me back, I wanna go back,
Back to what we had! Do you remember when we started this mess,
My heart was beating out of my chest!,
It was true. When he thought that he had forever lost Yuna when Gozaboro wouldn't let her onto the mansion grounds, he had feared that he had lost her forever. But YUna was stubborn and they stayed friends, Gozaboro even starting to like her.
Remember when we stole your dad's car,
I never thought we'd take it that far,
They had been grounded for a month because of that! He still remembered her father's worried and shocked face as he saw Seto practicing for his driving license!
Oh we were flying so high, yeah partners in crime,
So why'd we ever say good bye?,
He wondered that, even today. He knew that her family had needed her, yet he wanted her to always be there, beside him.
Remember when we, when we, had it all
Do you remember when...
He remembered everything that they ever did and he treasured each memory.
Wish I was still the only one running cross your mind,
He still wanted to be the only guy on Yuna's mind, but maybe he wasn't anymore. When they were kids, Yuna really only talked to him and that had made him feel special.
I guess I just wanted you to know
Oh from your ruby lips to your fingertips,
I can't believe I let you go,
Seto really couldn't. As he gazed at her now, he wondered if all of this shit with Kisara would have happened had Yuna been here.
So can we push push push rewind,
Go go back in time,
When we were kids sneaking bottles of wine,
Take take take me back, I wanna go back,
Back to what we had! Do you remember when we started this mess,
My heart was beating out of my chest!,
''Damn, he's good!'' Joey said as he stared at the CEO in shock.
''You got that right, hun'. He should go for a singer!'' Mai said. the group couldn't look away from the young business tycoon, no matter ho much they wanted to. Seto's baritone voice went nicely with the song and he was flawlessly correct.
Remember when we stole your dad's car,
I never thought we'd take it that far,
Oh we were flying so high, yeah partners in crime,
So why'd we ever say good bye?,
He let his eyes ask the question and he wondered if Yuna got it. By the looks of her sad smile, she understood and answered just like she had all those years ago. She'd had to.
Remember when we, when we, had it all
Do you remember when...
Seto let his emotions seep into his words as he sang the next part. He couldn't help it. He just ... wanted to let Yuna know just how much he had really missed her and what she meant to him.
I'm hanging by a thread,
I'm tearing at the seams,
Holding on to what we used to be! and I should let you go...
But I just won't give up up up up up up up!
And he wouldn't. No, never again. Yuna was home now, and he was going to make sure she never leaves again.
Because Seto Yamiri Kaiba loved Yuna Athena Yami YuGiOh Atem Sennen from the first time he had seen those ruby eyes open.
Push push push rewind,
Go go back in time,
When we were kids sneaking bottles of wine,
Take take take me back, I wanna go back,
Back to what we had! Do you remember when we started this mess,
My heart was beating out of my chest (my heart was beating out of my chest!)
Yuna and Seto willed themselves to remember everything that they have between them as their eyes stay locked.
Remember when we stole your dad's car,
I never thought we'd take it that far,
And we were flying so high, yeah partners in crime,
So why'd we ever say good bye?,
Remember when we, when we, had it all!
''I remember.'' Yuna whispered.
Do you remember when?
As Seto finished, he finally realized that he was singing in front of everyone and that he had just shown them a side of himself that only Yuna used to know. Not even his mother had known, and he had always told her everything ... And Yuna ...
Yuna was smiling widely at him, that fond look they only had for each other present in her eyes. And Seto smiled back at her with the same warmth and love.
''99.9%'' A computerized voice said and the crowd snapped out of their stupor and clapped with everything they had to show just how much they had liked the performance. Seto saw that their group was gawking at him but he forgot about them as Yuna hugged him.
''And that was out very own Seto Kaiba!'' The guests went even wilder at the name of the singer. Kuriche smiled as she raised her hand for silence. ''And now, his oldest friend. Yuna A. Yami Y. A. Sennen will compete with his score! Give it up for Yuna-chan!'' The crow saluted the girl with an applause and Yuna extracted herself from Seto's arms as she climbed up. She found her own favorite song, smiling at how the song fit her and Seto.
As her gentle soprano voice started singing, the restaurant nearly fainted at how pretty she was while smiling widely for her friend. Seto had never glared so hard in his entire life!
Yo, my best friend, best friend 'til the very end
Cause best friends, best friends don't have to pretend
Yuna smiled as Seto's eyes widened. This was for their lifelong friendship and the song was perfect for all their crazy adventures that Seto's didn't mention.
You need a hand, and I'm right there right beside you
You in the dark, I'll be the bright light to guide you
Seto smiled. Yuna was his light in the darkness. Yuna in Yami. The Light of Hope in the Darkness. It fit her quite well.
'Member the time, time, times sneaking out the house
All of the time, time, times that you had your doubts
True, they always used to sneak out and go to the arcade to play for hours or the park and just gaze up at the stars and the moon. And whenever he doubted himself before Gozaboro had became a decent stepfather, it was Yuna who had been there for him.
And don't forget all the trouble we got into
We got something you can't undo, do
Seto actually laughed to himself at that. They'd always been troublemakers and it drove everyone who looked after them crazy!
Yuna was inwardly laughing as well. The memories of the angry or irritated faces was far to tempting for her to just have a laughing fit, right there on the stage but she held back.
Laughing so damn hard
Crashed your dad's new car
Seto glared at her. It had happened when they'd turned 15 and he took one of Gozaboro's keys so he could start learning to drive. However, the keys were from the car that needed it's brakes tuned up and he had crashed the expensive car straight into a tree! And Yuna was there with him. Gozaboro had been livid and Yuna never let him live it down!
All the scars we share
Yuna raised her right elbow, where she had fallen when she and Seto had almost died. Seto raised it as well, remembering how on a school field trip one boy accidentally bumped into Yuna and she slipped, falling off of the cliff and into the river bellow. Seto had immediately jumped after her, and although they were both fine in the end, they both got twin scars from there they hit the rather shallow part of the riverbank. They both cherish the scar, as it is the symbol of how strong their friendship actually is.
I promise, I swear
They swore that day that they will always be there for the other and they kept that promise to this day.
Wherever you go, just always remember
That you got a home for now and forever
When Aknadin had died, Yuna's family tried taking him and Mokuba in, since they were almost family, but Sakura's sister insisted that she wanted her late sister's kids. Since she was their closest family member, she got custody of the two brothers. Aknamkanon had blamed himself for not being able to allow Seto to stay in his second home instead of with that woman who had never cared for Sakura.
And if you get low, just call me whenever
This is my oath to you
Yuna always was there when Seto needed her. Like after Sakura's death. The young boy had been so distressed that he refused to eat until Yuna one day took his hand and bought him lunch, saying that he has to eat because of is new younger brother.
Wherever you go, just always remember
You're never alone, we're birds of a feather
And we'll never change, no matter the weather
This is my oath to you
That was also true. Seto had never thought of Mokuba as more important than Yuna and he loved them equally, only in different ways. He and Yuna never changed in how they treated the other, and both hoped that that's how it's going to stay as long as they live.
I know I drive you crazy, hmm, sometimes
Seto smirked ironically. Yeah, Yuna was far too good at annoying people.
I know I call you lazy, and that's most times
He snorted at that. He never liked to study much, since he didn't really need to, hence Yuna, who enjoyed learning new things, loved to call him lazy. They were both exceptional students and had had to share the title of the Honorary Student in their Middle and Primary School.
But you complete me, and that's no lie
You are my tuxedo, and I'm your bow tie
Yuna winked at her 'other side' and Seto shook his head. Yuna love all those cheesy expressions!
We in the car, sing, sing, singing our song
Rocking the building, tear it down, like we king kong
Yuna remembered when they'd played music so hard that both houses shook! Sakura had been very angry and only Shimo saved them from a week's worth of lawn duty!
And in my eyes, you can do, do no wrong
You got a best friend sing, sing along
They both always saw who the other was and they never judged each other. Yuna loved Seto as he was and Seto would rather die than let Yuna change.
Laughing so damn hard
Crashed your dad's new car
All the scars we share
I promise, I swear
Wherever you go, just always remember
That you got a home for now and forever
And if you get low, just call me whenever
This is my oath to you
Wherever you go, just always remember
You're never alone, we're birds of a feather
And we'll never change, no matter the weather
This is my oath to you
Oh ohh, I'll never let you go
Oh ohh, whoa, this is my oath to you
And just like Seto, Yuna would never again let go of her friend. They'd been apart far too long and it was time to fix that! To make up for the lost time!
Oh ohh, just thought that you should know
Oh ohh, whoa, this is my oath to you
Yeah...
Wherever you go, just always remember
That you got a home for now and forever
And if you get low, just call me whenever
This is my oath to you
Wherever you go, just always remember
You're never alone, we're birds of a feather
And we'll never change, no matter the weather
This is my oath to you
Oh ohh
You should know, you should know, you should know, you should know, yeah
Oh ohh, whoa, this is my oath to you
Oh ohh
Wherever you go, just always remember
You're never alone, we're birds of a feather
And we'll never change, no matter the weather
Oh ohh, this is my oath to you
When Yuna finished, the result 100% flashed and everyone cheered for her. Seto went over to her and took her into his arms, kissing her forehead as he spun her a little.
''Thank you, Yuna.'' He whispered. ''Thank you for being my friend for all these years, for coming back. For being you!'' He buried hi face into her hair.
''Thank you, Seto.'' She whispered back. ''Thank you for being my friend, for welcoming me back and for forgiving me for leaving, Thank you fro being who you really are!''
They shared a look and both knew that something has changed over the years. However, they couldn't find out as their group came to congratulate them.
