A/N: This chapter is super long. . . like 19.8 pages long my dudes! But, I made it more exciting! Finally came up with some conflict to make the story a little more interesting. We can't have everything going all peaches and keen, can we? So I hope you all enjoy this long ass chapter. Let me know what you guys think - all words of advice are very appreciated. Cheers!


Chapter 4: Dilemma

"If you're still wanting to go you better hurry." Kaiba said as he grabbed his toothbrush and the toothpaste, squeezing out the white paste from the tube. He brought the brush into his mouth, brushing his teeth groaning.

Kano walked inside the bathroom and stood beside the taller man, she grabbed her own brush and started to clean her teeth. She stood there wearing wide eyes, fully awake while Kaiba looked to be extremely exhausted. Her azure hues gazed up to the man who tugged underneath his shirt to scratch his chest, with his abdominal core exposed through the mirror; foam boiling out of her mouth She leaned against the counter spitting out the toothpaste and grabbed a cup with a Kaiba Corp logo; pressing the mug to her lips and swishing the water around. Seconds away she spits it out her mouth and takes a look in the mirror. Kaiba does the same taking the same mug repeating Kano's actions splashing water in his face afterwards.

It's been a few months and Kano and Kaiba had gotten quite close. Once a week Kaiba would dedicate his night to Kano, falling asleep in her room; knowing she admired the time they spent together. They were more open in the slightest and Kano had fully accepted the mansion as her new home, the people inside it were her family. Kaiba gave her something she thought she could never have again, and that was family itself. Both her deceased from a car accident when Kano was only a child, since then she was being watched by her aunt. However, her aunt wasn't the best person to be around, she was always under the influence and way behind payments. She was entirely thankful to have build such a gracious bond between him and his brother Mokuba.

"You look so sleepy. .I hope me moving around didn't keep you up."

"Not at all, I slept fine actually."

"That's good." She said as she walked out of the her bathroom.

"I'll be waiting you for downstairs once your done." Kaiba told Kano as he left the room and walked to his own to switch into his daily clothing.

Before Kaiba left she told him she'd hurry and be downstairs as soon as she was done. She walked into her large sized closet looking over all her choices to wear, touching different types of fabrics. First she picked out another T-shirt then stumbled upon a dress but went with the trenchcoat. Kano grabs the hanger which held the white trenchcoat and a black sleeve shirt. She then grabbed a black skirt and a pair of black heels setting her choices on her bed and looked it over. What else what she missing? Oh! The straps that Kaiba would wear around his biceps in a drawer with accessories, she thought the belt he wore was a little much deciding to skip out on it; instead she wore a necklace with the letters KC engraved with diamonds.

The mysterious woman switched out of her sleepwear and dressed herself in the clothing on the bed. Once she finished she combed her hair out, slid her heels on and walked out of her room. Slightly nervous she did her best to avoid anyone around her domain, scared to hear what anyone would say. Walking down the stairs as promised Kaiba was waiting in his own white trench coat, his hands in his pocket looking down on his phone. Upon Kano's loud steps from her heels he turned around gasping at her physique. He slid his phone back into his pocket and gave a half witted grin, finding her utterly beautiful in his choice of clothing.

"You know, to tell you the truth I never thought you would actually wear it."

Kano kept her gaze low, blushing the whole way until she took her last step on the stairs. She approached him slowly and stood to his left playing with her fingers. "I thought it would be nice to try something new."

Seto's orbs land on her necklace and how it only enhanced her beauty. Harshly he swallowed the lump in his throat not entirely sure how he should compliment her, when he looked down on Kano he saw himself so of course he found her attractive. Her skin showed just the right amount, not too much or little but just enough to want to pin her against a wall and force her into submission. However, that would have to wait, Kaiba moved his hand over his mouth and shook the red paint from his face. The car arrived for both Kano and Kaiba, the chauffeur exiting the vehicle awaiting for his passengers. A servant walks to the front door calling for his master.

"Mr. Kaiba, your ride has arrived, shall I escort you?"

"That won't be necessary I know where to find the car, it's just outside the door." Kaiba picks up Kano and lifts him over his shoulder. Her skirt began to rise and without further ado Kaiba would tug her black skirt down to hide her undergarments from anyones peeping eyes. Before he left he looked around the room to see who was looking at her in the first place, finding a male servant holding his nose from blood that was gushing out.

"I better not see a single drop of blood on the floor or more than your nose will bleed out! Keep your eyes in your damn sockets!"

"Yes sir! Sorry sir!" The servant replied

"Where the hell is Mokuba? We're gonna be late!"

Running down the stairs was little Kaiba, he was dressed in a purple suit and tie with a white vest underneath. He was surprised to see Kano slung over his brothers shoulders wearing identical clothing as Seto.

"Morning big bro, morning Kano." Mokuba greeted them as he looked to the front door. "Sorry I was a little late, I didn't hear my alarm but, I'm here now and ready to get to work."

"We were just about to leave you Mokuba, it's a good thing you made it just in time."

"Good morning Mokuba." Kano said trying to turn around to face Kaiba's brother.

Mokuba walks behind his brother to find Kano's face. He smiles widely as gave her nose a quick poke and then looks down at her necklace that dangled from her neck. "Nice outfit Kano, now you and Seto are matching. .It looks good on you."

"Thanks Mokuba, now if only I could get your brother to put me down."

"I don't think that's going to happen any time soon. Seto always does what he wants and for some reason you on his back is something he wants."

Both Mokuba and Seto walk outside and approach the open door of the car. Kaiba places his hands around her hips, securing his grip tossing her inside the vehicle. She collapses on the soft cushioned seat scooting over taking a deep breath. The female began to grit her teeth at how Kaiba would always carry her like she was some doll or something, and no matter how many times she would object he just kept doing it.

"Greetings Sir, where might we be going to today?

Seto gets in after his brother, closing the door himself and adjusts his coat. "To Kaiba Corp you fool, where else?"

"My apologies sir, we'll be the right away."

As the car pulls away from the mansion Mokuba pulled out his hand held game device from his pocket, turning on the system. He presses the start button after he selected the level he wanted to play, smiling all the way.

"Mokuba, don't you have school this coming week?" Kaiba looked down at his brother, shifting his eyes but paying closer attention on the road.

"School? No!" He replied quickly

"Mokuba." He said again, "I'll ask you one more time, do you have school this week?"

He frowned and sat his device on his lap nodding, "I do have school but I don't want to go I rather go to work with you. Please don't make me go to school! Anything but that."

"You know better than to ask me that question little brother. You will go to school and you'll get high grades as well. Don't have me show up in your class like I did last time. Do you remember that?"

"How could I forget?" He groaned. "Of course I do! You sat in class and made me answer each and every question then whenever I started to fall asleep or daze off you slammed a ruler on my desk. My friends just laughed at me for the whole day, it was completely embarrassing."

Kaiba laughed upon his brothers story, remembering all that happened that day. It was funny he even taught the class because the teacher was terrible at teaching, who better teach the class than himself? So Kaiba took control and picked on Mokuba to answer his questions. For that whole week he taught Mokuba's class and on the last day of the week he created a test, and just like he thought his brother scored a solid 100%. Kaiba would do it again in a heartbeat if Mokuba began to slack so early in the year.

"Good, I'm glad you remembered. Now you'll have motivation to keep up with your grades. Come next Monday you'll be in class, don't worry about the Corporation it's in the good hands of your older brother, kiddo. Just stay focused on what's important and that's your books."

The car stops in front of Kaiba's large building, both of the doors opening and Kano dashing out before Seto can grab her. She keeps her distance from the powerful man, walking beside Mokuba. Just like any other day the people greet them upon their arrival. The men walk over wanting to shake his hand and the woman wanting to seduce Kaiba, all in which he declines finding them all utterly annoying.

"Get to work, just because it's a Sunday and I don't show up on the weekends doesn't give you an excuse to wander around freely." Kaiba walked across the call floor and to the elevator. "Mokuba, make sure they put in the work they need to be and if one of them dare or even seem to be slacking off, fire them."

"Sure thing Seto!" Mokuba said as he gave a quick salute to his brother, patrolling the room.

"Kano, you're coming up with me."

As Kano drifted behind she heard the negative comments and snarls people whispered concerning her attire. Most came from the women who worked at the corporation and the men only saw her as a snack; finding her attractive. She sped up wanting to hide behind the elevator doors, pressing the button to Kaiba's office before he could. He took note of her quickness, arching a brow.

"In a rush to be somewhere?"

"No." She replied, "I just. . .um. ." Pressing her index fingers together she would twist and turn her wrists, biting her tongue.

"What?"

"I'm just so nervous and embarrassed. People find it funny how we're wearing the same thing."

"What's to be uneasy about it? If they say anything and I don't approve of it they're unemployed. Easy as that and problem solved. I told you once Kano, if you have a problem you come to me, Seto Kaiba. Don't worry about those fools. They're only pawns for the corcorporation anyways, nothing special."

The elevator door opens and he walks to his desk, scorching down to where a silver suitcase that was underneath the table, pulling it out. He rests the case above the desk and opens it slowly, smiling down on what was inside. Kaiba instructs Kano to come closer, showing her what was inside: duel cards.

"I've collected these for a while, feel free to chose whatever you like."

"Wow, there's so many." Kano gasped as she ran her fingers across the cards, picking up a few and looking over them. She smiled as she did so reading the numbers and the descriptions on what each monster was capable of. "But, I don't know how to duel Kaiba."

"I'm fully aware of that" He closed the lids of his eyes, with a slight grin appearing over his lips. "Which is why I will be your mentor, you'd be learning from the best in the world. I will help you build a deck and you'll work your way up the rank of duel monsters." Kaiba paused opening up his deep and heavy gaze looking over the cards that were in her hand, "Mokuba wasn't lying when he said you should build a deck, sometimes a duel is all that can save you from danger."

She nodded pulling a few more monsters, all that were in her hands were dragons. The inexperienced dueler looked up to Kaiba waving her cards. "These are all very powerful, can I keep these and use them?"

"You could but you would lose every battle. You see, your deck can't just have attack monsters you need defensive, magic and trap cards as well. What good would it do if you only had one type of monster in your deck?"

"Oh, right. .sorry."

Kaiba rolled his eyes, "I have to remind myself that you've never held a single card in your life and to have more patience than I usually do. I will leave you to create your deck, so chose wisely. I have to take care of some things around here, I'll be back."

Kaiba left his office walking back towards the elevator, once the doors close Kano walks around his desk and takes a seat in his chair. She continued to look through the suitcase choosing magic and trap cards.

"Hmmn, so Pot of Greed, Monster Reborn, Raigeki, Mirror Force, Horn of Heaven, Full House, Mirror Wall." She named some of the cards she held tight in her hand. "These aren't so bad, I think at least. .my dragons are pretty powerful too. I got bright Star Dragon, Arkbrave Dragon, White Knight Dragon." The door opens and quickly Kano turned around with her in the chair, keeping quiet.

"Sir Kaiba?" A woman's voice called from behind, "Umm, I know I should have scheduled an appointment before I came up here but I came to ask for a raise."

Kano kept quiet not sure how to really handle the situation or what to say. She brought her elbow on the armrest of the chair, biting her nails as she chewed her frustration away. Kano stayed silent before she would do her best impression on Kaiba, keeping her chair faced away. All she needed was to think of some rude words and she would be just as good as Kaiba himself, maybe even more.

In a deep voice and raspy voice she said, "A raise? How dare you ask me such a foolish question." Kano retorted with a smile plastered on her lips. "And next time you better make sure to follow the rules and make an appointment, maybe after you learn to follow the rules then you can get a raise."

"Oh I'm so sorry, please forgive me." The woman replied, "Are you feeling okay sir? You sound sick?"

"Sick? You dare mock me?! I suggest you leave before I lower your payment."

"Yes sir."

Her footsteps walk out of the room and Kano swings the chair back, taking a deep breath. "Shesh, that was tough." she pressed her head against the desk, still looking at her cards at hand. The door opened again and Kano turns away once more; brushing her bangs away from her eyes. In her voice of Kaiba she said, "What now? You better have a good reason for bothering me. Can't you guys see I'm busy?"

"Is that how you think I sound?" Kaiba asked as he walked back over to his desk, forcing his chair to rotate at the front. "It sounded like I had a pipe stuck in my throat."

Kano chuckles lightly as she looked up to Kaiba still in his seat. "Did it? Someone came in earlier and I did the exact same. She asked for a raise and I told her," Kano switches back to her deep husky voice, "Don't you dare ask me for a raise! You did nothing to deserve such thing!"

"Hmn, sounds like something I would say. Guess you did good there, what deck did you create?" he took her cards she held and brought it up to his eyes looking it over. Reading over each and every card once he finished he returned it back into her possession. "Not bad, could use some improvements."

"How so?" Kano asked.

"You need more defensive points in your monsters. You're still thinking that powerful monsters will save you at the end of the day. It won't trust me, I learned first hand that you can't have that thought process." He leaned against the desk and kept his eyes on the woman who sat in front of him. Still his thoughts were always on Kano and how she looked amazing in her attire; trying to find out how he could tell her. This was still all to new to him, and he's still learning. How he wished he could just look it up online and get reasonable answers. Her small hands holding some of the most powerful cards known to man resting in an amateur's hand.

"Oh alright, I'll add more defensive monsters then." Shuffling through the suitcase she pulls out the card Kuriboh. "How about this? He's cute."

"Huh? How did that get in there?!" Kaiba snatched the card, beaming down onto it. He'd never had a card such as Kuriboh in his precious collection. "This furrball is the weakest one known to duel monsters." He tosses the card in the trash but Kano caught it before it made it inside with two fingers. Surprised to see her hold on it he arched his brow, turning away from her.

"I want to keep it, I think it would really come in handy. Something is telling me to put it towards my deck so I will."

"Hmn, who's your mentor again? Whatever, it's your deck after all."

Kano stood up and held a variety of her cards, adjusting her pose in a more dramatic one. She acts as though she's facing an opponent, drawing a card from her hand. The new duelist holds out her card eyeing it with a slight smirk, "I play White Knight Dragon in defense mode, and throw 2 cards face down."

Kaiba rolled his eyes as she spoke, finding it slightly amusing how she held her cards. If she wanted to become one of the best she would have to learn from the best and Kaiba would help her with that. However, he wouldn't want to teach her so much that she could be a possible threat to his career. His phone went off and he swipes the green button clearing his throat.

"Kaiba." He answered.

He took the call and paced around the room holding the phone to his ear. Judging by his words and tone of voice it looked to be something that involved with his business. Kaiba growled into the phone, turning away from Kano he cursed lowly underneath his breath.

"You did what? You useless pathetic fool! What gives you the nerve to call the shots of my corporate? You better be lucky you're not here or I'd rip your head off Pegasus. Don't think your actions will go unpunished because you will deeply suffer for what you have done! Keep your filthy hands off my brother and Kano or you'll pay for it with your life!" He brought the phone down from his ear and pressed the red button. Now he's in a foul mood and if he was tilted in the slightest touch he would burst.

Kano watched first hand how Kaiba went from calm and collective to a hot headed mess. She sat her cards down on his desk and walked over as her heels gave away her position. Softly she pressed her hand on his lower back and peeped just below his shoulder. "What's the matter?"

"It's of none of your concern. Leave me alone. Go back to playing with your cards, I have to take care of some business. . I'll leave the suitcase with you. Don't wait up for me." The proud CEO said in a low and vulgar tone, his words full of spite. "Continue playing Seto Kaiba until I return. .and if anyone has a problem send them to me. Mokuba will help you if anything comes up. I leave you two in charge." With a tight fist he slams the button to the elevator.

"Wait, you're leaving?" she asks.

"What does it look like? I don't have a choice. That snake Pegasus caught me off guard and I need to find my way out of it, without getting you or Mokuba involved." He stood inside the elevator, his hard and emotionless hues on Kano pressing the button to the ground floor, "Take care of my brother."

"Be careful. ." She whispered as the doors shut.


KANO'S - POV

It was strange how Kaiba left without specifically saying why, then again, he never answered to anyone but himself. I couldn't help but to wonder what he was so worked about and why he was so head over heels in doing it alone? On top of that he left me, I mean Mokuba and I in charge. I've only worked on the call floor and he expects me to hold the company together with my terrible impressions of him? Not to mention how most of the females who were hired problably hate my guts. Even if Kaiba does punish those who try to harass me, they're still going to be after my skin and I could do nothing about it.

I stood in the middle of Kaiba's office deep in thought, frowning. Today was going to be a long eventful day and I wasn't quite sure with how I would handle it. I walk over to Kaiba's desk, noticing some papers stacked on his end table. I grab a pen and the papers reading over the documents that proposed creating a new and more efficient softwares for the corporations. I signed my name on the line and continued on with the rest hoping my actions would make Kaiba proud. I knew being a CEO was hard, you make hard choices everyday and it was something I had to get use to.

"Greetings Ms. Asa, I see you are the substitute for my master Kaiba."

Surprised I looked around trying to find who spoke, I checked behind the chair seeing no one. "Who said that?"

"My apologies Ms. Asa." Multiple screens appear in front of me showing off the rooms in the building and the sales made for the day. I am the A.I Kaiba has created. I scanned over your physique once you first step foot in the building. You are a friend to my master and I am here at your aid to help you succeed in whatever you need."

The screens in front of me switch over from the cameras to the calls that were going through then on everything else Kaiba Corp owned.

"Oh okay, umm. ." I hummed, "It's a good thing you're here because I need all the help I can get."

"Perhaps you should start with greeting your employees. They have yet to know Kaiba is out of town for business and you and Master Mokuba are in charge. From there you can get acquainted with them and get a proper understanding on how Kaiba Corp works."

"Right, I'll start there." I grabbed a clipboard with the papers on the desk, walking out of the office taking the elevator. I made it to ground floor and saw Mokuba on the phone. He sounded like he was making a bet and his tone of voice sounded very confident that he would win."

"So what do you say? You don't think Kaiba Corp can handle it? We'll sell all the products you'll give us and if we sell each and every product, my big brother will out buy your company." Mokuba pauses looking up as he noticed me walk by. "Heh, it's a done deal! We'll see in a week." He hung up his phone and looked up towards me. "Hey Kano, whats up?"

I held the clipboard to my chest taking a deep breath, "Nothing much, Kaiba left upon a business call if you haven't heard. He said both you and I are in charge."

"He left?! Why?"

"He didn't specify, he only mentioned the name Pegasus."

"Pegasus?! That snake is always up to no good! My brother hates his guts just as much as I do. There came a time where he even kidnapped me! I hope Seto knows what he's doing. . I don't want to see him hurt."

An employee called Mokuba's name, he turned away and approached the man who called him. As he walked away I only thought more on the man Pegasus, who is he?! If he's as bad as Mokuba said he was then why would Kaiba go alone?

"Who do you think you are? You aren't Seto Kaiba, what are you some wanna be?!" A woman asked as she stared down my outfit. "I've worked for Kaiba for years and made it to my own way up the latter. Now, I'm the head manager of this department."

I tightened my grip on the clipboard, swallowing the lump in my throat. This is where all the drama would begin. "I beg your pardon?"

"You heard me, are you deaf? You must be some fangirl or something out for Kaiba. There's no way an amatuer like you is trying to act as Kaiba."

"Actually," I took a deep breath "My name is Kano Asa, I hate to disappoint you but I am not a fangirl. I'm actually your new boss. .and unless you want me to report to Kaiba about your insults I would return to your desk and get back to work." I smiled widely in a sarcastic tone. "And we wouldn't want to upset Kaiba would we? I'm sure we know what would happen if you did. Shall I remind you?"

I knew I was being a little uncalled for but she deserved everything that was coming to her. At this point, I wanted to continue toying with her but decided to resist the urge. Boy, who would have thought being near Kaiba could change you in the slightest ways.

"You've got to be kidding! You in charge?! Gah, please forgive me. My apologies Ms. Asa, I wasn't aware of that."

"That's what I thought, now please return to your desk before I change my mind."

The female cursed lowly under her breath as she stormed back to her post, frowning. She returned to a group of females who would occasionally looked over to my direction obviously gossiping. I walked around the call floor writing down names, notes and some possible ways to improve the call floor. Just as the A.I said to, I gave a quick speech on how Kaiba went out for business leaving me to fill in his footsteps. After I finished my speech I felt pretty prideful, even some of the employees thought I would do just perfect as the substitute CEO.

"Excuse me Ms. Asa, we have the chancellor on the line from Duel Academy. He needs to speak with you."

"Ms. Asa, the manager of KaibaLand would like to speak with you."

"Ms Asa I have-"

Listening in to all the numerous requests I got, I held a finger out. "One moment, forward the calls to my office and I'll speak with them from there."

"Yes ma'am."

Quickly I returned to Kaiba's office, grabbing the phone the moment it went off. The first call was from KaibaLand located in California. I took a seat on top of the desk, crossing my legs with the phone pressed against my shoulder and head. I held documents that went over KaibaLand and all the policies I had with them regarding the funds it had and the rides being added to expand the amusement park. Along with that, the amusement park had overly booked battle arena's which meant they needed more for both the one in California and in Domino City. Towards the end of the call I also promised to add a Blue Eyes White Dragon roller coaster. After that call was finished I went to the the second call and from there I went down the list. This would last the whole day, answering calls with top notch people, adding data manually into the computer then checking in with Mokuba ever so often.

At the end of the day I grabbed the suitcase Kaiba had wanted me to bring home, waiting for Mokuba on the main floor. "Just a sec Kano!"

"Take your time Mokuba, I'm not leaving without you."

Mokuba finished faxing a few papers to KaibaLand with the approval to build the old Blue Eyes White Dragon roller coaster and new duel arenas. He signed it before it all went through the faxing machine and began to walk over to my direction. His violet hues met my own innocent gaze, deeply exhaling.

"You okay Mokuba?" I asked as we walk towards the door, men in black opening it as we walked out and to the limo.

"Yeah, it's just you look so much like Seto. I mean, I know he's not a girl, he's never worn a skirt before or anything but he usually carries that suitcase everywhere. We leave together and it's the same routine everyday and every night. It's just so odd to know he isn't here." Mokuba got inside the car then I followed next.

I looked outside the window as I listened to the boy beside me. "He'll be back, you know he'd never leave you Mokuba. Kaiba loves you very much."

"I know he does. . I just don't want to see him hurt."

"If something happens then I'll go after him. I won't let anything happen to your brother but for now we have to have faith in him. Kaiba is a smart and powerful man, he can handle himself." I ruffled through his hair, and pinched his cheek afterwards to get a shy reaction.

"H-Hey!" Mokuba chuckled, pushing my hand away and wearing a playful grin. "You know, even though Seto isn't here it's nice to know you are. You want to play some games when we get back home? I got something new that I want to try."

"Oh yeah? What did you get?"

"Call of Duty World War 2."

"Wait, isn't that game not suppose to come out for another few months?!"

"Yeah, it's no big surprise I always get games way earlier than when it's released. Pretty cool right?! So what do you say? Wanna play a few rounds together?"

The car pulls up at the mansion and I give a quick nod. As soon as the vehicle stops moving Mokuba opens the door and darts out, "Last one there is a rotten egg."

"Hey, no fair Mokuba! You got a head start." I grabbed the suitcase and walked to the front doors of the house being greeted by all the servants. As soon as I step foot inside I could feel my muscles relaxing, taking my coat off and holding it behind my shoulder. It sure did feel good to be home and behind closed doors, this place was my sanctuary and I grown to love it entirely.

Mokuba was already in the room, his headset on over his ears and controller in his hands. Before I would meet Mokuba in the living room I went to my room resting the suitcase underneath my bed and hung the trenchcoat on the coat rack. I walked to the bathroom splashing water over my face to wake myself up. Now I know why Kaiba came home in a wretched mood wanting to smash someone's head in. In all honesty I felt the same, the people at the corporation giving me a headache that was so hard to get rid of. I just hoped that Kaiba was safe and well, I don't know what I would do if he ended up hurt.

Since I was already in the bathroom I decided to take a quick shower. I didn't want Mokuba to think I stood him up and decided to take a nap instead. After the shower I wrapped my hair up with a towel, grabbed a pair an oversized Kaiba Corp shirt and threw it over my frame. The shirt was long enough so it wouldn't show my undergarments, only the skin of my thighs and down. Quickly I made my way to the living room walking into a room with snacks and drinks. Mokuba was of course talking smack online and because Kaiba wasn't there it gave him more power to run his mouth. I sat beside him grabbing the plate of the snacks that were presented at the coffee table in front of us, resting it on my lap. The dish consisted of squares of cheese, poultry, crackers and some fruit.

"You guys all suck!"

"Mokuba." I called out, "Let's not get too overwhelmed okay?"

"Oh yeah, sorry, maybe we should trade instead?"

He handed over the controller as his round came to an end taking the plate on my lap. I dust my hands off and grab hold of the controller and headset, placing it over my ears; adjusting the microphone. I clear my throat before I spoke into the microphone. "Kano here in replace of Mokuba."

Over a few rounds I found out why Mokuba often raged while he played. Just when I started my lips would often slip free of a few curse words and whenever I did Mokuba would face me bursting out in laughter. I continued to slam the buttons on the controller picking up the terms the players used.

"I'm capturing the flag rondevu at my position!"

"Woah Kano, you're really good! Watch your backsides though!"

"Thanks Mokuba." I turned the camera angle to shoot the enemy behind me. "Gotcha!"

"Ahem," A servant walked in with a pleasant grin, I turned over my shoulder quickly to look at the woman. "Dinner is ready."

"Sweet, I'm starving!" Mokuba said as he sat the plate back on the counter then ran to the dining table.

I tossed the controller away and followed the amazing scent that lingered from the dining room. I sat in my usual spot and Mokuba sat across from me. Opening the covers to the reveal the treasure hidden I was rewarded with the scenery of Pasta. To the left was breadsticks and on the right was a bowl of salad. Both Mokuba and I served ourselves and enjoy our meals quietly, smiling towards one another. Although we never said it at the table, the same thoughts went through our head: Kaiba.

Mokuba broke the silence after he washed his mouth out with some water. "It's good huh?"

"Of course, it's amazing." I took another quick bite of my dish and pushed my plate away already so stuffed from dinner. "I still have yet to get use to all this fancy stuff."

"You're not use to it already? You've been here for months Kano."

"Yeah I know, but it still takes time getting use to."

"Are you finished ma'am?"

"Yes, thankyou." I watched as my plate was taken away, replaced with dessert. Tonight we were served with the treat of strawberry cheesecake. Things couldn't get any better than this, pasta and then strawberry cheese cake?


I laid there in bed facing the ceiling, my face expressionless as my mind would wander on Kaiba and what he was doing. I reached for my phone that resided on the nightstand, looking at my notification bar; 0 calls and 0 texts. I got up to charge my phone and in doing so my ringtone went off, it was Kaiba. I brought the phone to my ear as I answered it, surprised and scared to hear what he had to say.

"Kaiba?" I asked.

"Why hello! This must be Kano hmm? You see Kaiba boy couldn't make it to the phone right now and I thought I would give you a call to let you know he isn't feeling well. I'm afraid he's caught some bug." The man over the phone chuckled. "What ever shall we do?"

I tightened my grip on the phone, gritting my teeth as I surpass the vulgar words that were aching to come out. I looked down on my phone, and spoke in a serious tone. "Who is this?"

"Who am I? I am Maximillion Pegasus! I'm sure you've heard of me, yes?"

"Uh, no.-"

"No?" Wait pause, Pegasus cleared his throat. "You know the creator of Duel Monsters?"

"Nope."

"I paint the cards, I host tournaments?"

"Never heard."

"Specifically known to have the millennium eye."

"No." I snarled, "Now quick the small talk, what have you done to Kaiba? You are one sick fool Pegasus, start talking. What do you want?!"

"What do I want?" He chuckles, "That's a simple answer. You my dear, you harness a powerful force deep within you yes? A power far beyond your control, I'm sure you never even knew it existed until now. Or are you still so clueless? What I want is your energy, the great gift you hold deep within that soul of yours, I want the spirit of the Blue Eyes White Dragon!"

What was he talking about? It made no sense, I didn't have anything he spoke of, he must have the wrong person. How can someone have the power of a duel monster? Unless, it goes way past my time to ancient Egypt, like Yugi was explaining to me; Kisara! Bullets of sweat trailed down my face, then onto my chin loosening the grip on my phone. I stayed quiet, as Pegasus continued to rumble on through the phone. I had to snap out of it, right now wasn't the time to panic or try to find answers on behalf of myself.

"Kano honey, are you there hmm? Listen, how's about we meet up and you can come take Kaiba boy to a hospital? I'll have a car arrive at your specific destination in less than 2 minutes, all that you have to do is get in and I'll take care of the rest; but you better hurry for Kaiba's sake. From there we'll talk business. .until then, ciao!"

The line goes dead and I still hold the phone baffled by what just happened. I dropped my hand looking over at the mirror into my reflection. I had to think fast and make up my mind before it was too late but, I didn't want Mokuba to worry. If I brought Mokuba into all this I knew I would suffer the wrath of Kaiba, bringing his younger brother into all of this. That was the main reason why he left be himself anyways, to keep Mokuba and I safe but now Kaiba was the one in danger and I had to save him. Alright, I made up my mind, I'll play Pegasus's game and rescue Kaiba all in one go. I switched out of my pajamas then into the white trench coat I wore earlier.

I snuck outside the mansion, avoiding all of the servants not needing them to ask me questions. I wasn't sure what to bring but I brought my incomplete deck I created earlier in the day. Just as Pegasus said, a car arrived and I got in noticing the driver in an all black suit. As I slid inside and buckled myself up the door to the vehicle locks and I can sense my fate was sealed. Whatever I was being brought to I would have to fully accept it, both the good and the bad. I took one more glimpse at the manor hoping I made the right choice, flicking the necklace around my neck. I'm on my way Kaiba! I know you may be mad or even disappointed I took the bait Pegasus threw at me but I had to. Something deep within me tells me that I must protect you at all costs. Just stay strong and I'll bring you home...

The car arrives at my destination and stops at a place far inside the woods, hidden far from the city. Easily anyone would get lost trying to get here which made things more drastic. I definitely set myself up with this one it was clear to see this was all planned out and to my disadvantage. The driver walks around the car to open the door, I take one leg out and stand outside the car, pushing the lower half of my coat behind me. The sky crackles with thunder and lights up with the sight of lightning; clouds low and heavy with condensation. Pegasus walks down his steps outside his large manor standing only a couple feet away, he grins in my direction, his expression full of sarcasm. I stay still in my tracks, folding my arms as the wind catches my hair, the coat flowing gracefully in the air as the tension grew by the second.

Drops of rain began to fall from the sky, the first droplet falling on my face and rolling down my cheek. I kept my gaze deep on the silver haired man, very cautious on what he could or would do. The second drop of rain fell next and not long after the clouds pour out fully to the beat the of thunder; this is where all the fun would start and I would have to be ready. I purse my lips together, reading the roar deep within my throat to speak against the rain.

"So Pegasus, we finally meet. ."