Angels and Dragons
Chapter 4: The banquet and the choice that follows
Hello everyone I am back once more with chapter 4, I finally had the urge to write another chapter and this inspiration came from long on thinking of something to spice up the story and get the romance started so I can focus on the plots of romance intervention. I do not own any of the yugioh franchise but I do own my OCs and the actual story so word to your monsters! (do not ask)
It was the 1st consecutive week she had been working at Kaiba corp must to the disdain of her brother and her want to be suitors, she has been increasingly devoted and spends most of her free time at either the game shop or her job. This day would be different however with one surprise that no one could see coming.
Serenity was just outside the building after receiving a short dueling lesson from yugi and enters seeing the usual distress of the office and heads up to her desk in the top floor but as soon as she arrives one of her co workers approaches her
Julie: "hey Serenity, Kaiba told me to let you know you need to see him as soon as I saw you. Might wanna go see what the boss man wants."
Serenity: "Thanks Julie, I'll go see him now" she then pockets her mp3 and walks into the office of one Seto Kaiba
Kaiba: "Sit down, I have a proposition for you that will entitle you to a bit of a bonus or raise however you figure"
Serenity: "What is it sir?"
Kaiba: "I am begrudgingly forced to attend a banquet hosted by my recent business acquisition CerTech Industries, my presence is required and I am offering you the chance to earn a little more by joining me to this banquet of which I'll be your escort"
Serenity: she feels her cheeks heat up as she listens to what he is asking, she can't help but feel a bit disappointed he made it sound so official to be a date "I would love to be your date for the evening Seto"
Kaiba: shifts uncomfortably in his seat from hearing that word "Don't get the wrong idea wheeler, I would rather pay an employee to go with me then suffer alone. Don't flatter yourself thinking I want to single you out for a date" he finishes with a scoff.
Serenity: giggles lightly "Oh really? I think the person who forgot to get mad at me calling him Seto would be a little curious as to what my company could mean for him" her statement finishes with a knowing wink
Kaiba: feeling flustered but rather then show his coming blush replaces it with annoyed anger "Don't get the wrong idea and don't call me Seto, it's Kaiba to you Serenity"
Serenity: "Look what you just called me, isn't it Wheeler or mutt?" can't help but laugh a little more
Kaiba: "Shut it, and will you join me or not?" fidgets nervously from the conversation tone
Serenity: "I would love you, for the chance to have a beautiful evening with the Seto Kaiba and a bonus I can't pass that up" smiles with a sly look
Kaiba: "Then we are at an agreement, I will pick you up at 7 pm tomorrow. You will accompany my former secretary to a store tomorrow to get clothes for the occasion. She has the what I am lead to understand is fashion sense to pick out something good for you."
Serenity: "Good, I've been meaning to get a new dress thank you Seto" pats his hand and stands up "See you tomorrow, Seto" she says again just to annoy him before finally leaving the room
Kaiba: sighs leaning back in his comfortable chair "That woman, is something else. Most of them back down from my bark, she just barked louder." Drums his fingers on the desk and growing increasingly annoyed "I hope, I don't make a fool of myself."
The rest of the day goes seemingly un-interesting as all go about their usual business but as was arranged Amy comes up to the top floor and knocks lightly on Serenity's desk
Amy: "hello there little girl, ready to go fantasy shopping for your ball with prince charming?" can't help but giggle at the last statement sounding so pompous
Serenity: "And a paid ball to boot, I have to play the candy girl more often with him" smiles
Amy: "Careful there deary, don't bite off more than you can chew with him. He may be tolerant but that can wear away faster than you can imagine, no come on I know the best place to pick out your dress." Grabs Serenity's hand and pulls her from her chair and takes her to her small sports car in the garage being actually quite flashy for her position.
Serenity: "Pretty nice car Amy" looks in awe
Amy: "Not nearly as amazing as the boss man's car, but he helped me get this one it was a gift you can say." Hops in the car and brings the engine to life
Serenity: jumps in after putting on her seatbelt and sitting quietly "So, fashion is your forte he says. Have any amazing ideas of how to make me look gorgeous?"
Amy: "I doubt I could add to your already prevalent beauty but, I can give you a makeover tomorrow before the banquet and with the dress I have in mind you will be the bell of the ball" smirks as she quickly exits the parking building driving a bit recklessly but not too daring.
After about a 10 minute drive they arrive at a custom dress design store and Amy walks in with Serenity in tow, as they arrive at the counter.
Amy: puts down a card "I'm here for an order under the name of Kaiba"
Clerk: looks up and takes the card scanning it and pushing a few buttons nodding heads off to pick up the dress
A few minutes later the lady returns with a red silk dress with ornate designs etched in gold colors and trimmed to match, the sleeves being reasonably short only covering her shoulders the clerk lays it on the counter
Clerk: "I hope you find great joy in this dress dear, it is one of our most well made dresses"
Serenity: can't help but let out a gasp as she holds it up to herself "it's…it's"
Amy: "I think the word you're looking for is stunning" smiles "I am glad you like it, I spent all night on the design before I sent it to them to be made"
Serenity: embraces Amy in a hug "Thank you thank you thank you!"
Amy: "Your welcome deary, now let's get you home. I will show up at 5 pm sharp to get you ready. Don't come into work tomorrow you have to get ready for your date and or business proposition" chuckles
Serenity: nods and smiles holding the dress "It is amazing, I hope the night it is for proves equally so"
Amy: "We will only find out for sure after won't we, now come on let's get you home"
They drive in happy silence only talking for mild conversation and directions as soon they arrive at her home, Serenity thanks Amy once more before rushing inside.
Serenity: she rushes up to her mom holding her dress and shows her "Mom look at this dress my friend Amy got for me!"
Serenity's mom: "it looks amazing it must have cost a fortune! What is the occasion?"
After a brief duration Serenity explains the whole situation with the banquet and the date and unfortunately Joey happens to catch it.
Joey: "No, you can't go to it not on a date with that low life!"
Serenity: "Shut up Joey, I don't need your permission to go I am getting a little bonus for helping him and I get a beautiful dress and evening don't tell me how to live my life!" yells back at Joey in a huff
Joey: "he is just gonna hurt you Ren, don't blame me when you come home crying from what he tried to do!" walks up to his room and slams the door
Serenity: falls to her knees and starts to cry a little "Why does he ruin, everything."
Serenity's mom: "It's ok dear, don't cry. If it makes you feel better I am happy your going, I know you'll have a wonderful night. Now get cleaned up and go have a nice night and a good sleep before your big night, I love you dear." Kisses her forehead
Serenity: hugs her mom close "I love you mom, thank you"
Serenity rushes up to her room after that and starts to play simple games on her laptop before finally sleeping.
Meanwhile at Kaiba Corp
Kaiba: sits at his desk and enters the finally bit of information into his new program and emails it to engineering and leans back taking a chug of his coffee "let's go home"
He goes to his car and on his trek home familiar thoughts start to arise, thoughts of the fiery red head in the dress Amy showed him fill his mind and he can't get them away
"Every thought when my mind is occupied or not always goes to her, is this truly love or am I just a fool seeking less than that? I wish things could go back to the way they were before they became complicated. Only one way to find out I suppose"
The ride back home is quiet and he walks inside to see Mokuba asleep on the couch, he had fallen asleep watching TV waiting for his big brother
Kaiba: picks up his sleeping brother and puts him back in bed before going to his own room changing into his sleeping wear goes to bed his dreams filled with a red headed vixen.
And there is chapter 4, I tried a new writing style I hope it was easier to follow if not tell me. I was personally not sure what I wanted to do with this chapter I hope it ended up well, I intend to write more soon but I needed to put one chapter out so you all know I still live xD. I hope you enjoy this chapter and I look forward to gracing the files with chapter 5 soon.