Disclaimer: I kinda wish I owned Yu-Gi-Oh, but without all the hassle.
Random talk: If you don't know what Ramune Soda and Pocky are, go look on Wikipedia! Also, you must be one sad anime fan… Denied the wonder that is Pocky!
Saturday February 21
"Yuugi, wake up!" Anzu yelled. "Kaiba left me a gift to give Jonouchi for today!"
"Really?" Yuugi asked sleepily.
"Yeah. It's a really simple this time. You'll have to see it when Jonouchi opens it."
Yuugi looked over at his friend. Anzu had a red gift bag in her hands. Black tissue paper stuck out of the top. A small white piece of folded paper was taped on the side.
"Hey, can you wait for the others outside? By the sounds of it Jonouchi-kun and Honda-kun aren't here."
"Good idea. Hurry up!"
Yuugi laughed Anzu left his room. It was something that Anzu took to this crazy idea of getting the worst enemies in school together. After Honda and Jonouchi left the night before, Anzu asked him why he was helping Kaiba. He had to think about that for a while. Why was it that he was helping his rival hook up with his best friend? The answer was simple. Kaiba deserves to be happy.
Jonouchi and Honda were just coming when Yuugi joined up with Anzu. He waved to his two other friends. This made the guys to run to meet up with them.
"Hey! Is that a gift from Echo?" Jonouchi asked as soon as he reached them.
"Good morning to you as well," Anzu said, handing over the bag. Jonouchi unfolded the paper taped to said bag.
"I hope you this satisfy your sweet tooth," Jonouchi read out loud. He proceeded to remove the tissue paper. The first thing that he got out was a box of Pocky. Followed by another and another.
"Oh sweet! Ramune soda!" Jonouchi said. "Hey! There's enough for each of us to have one!"
"No wonder the bag was so heavy!" Anzu said. "I only saw one when I looked! Oh, did I say that out loud?"
There was a large crowded in front of the classroom next door to theirs. It was mostly girls. That usually meant one thing.
"I guess Otogi's back," Jonouchi groaned. "Grand…"
"He's not that bad once you get to know him," Honda said.
"Are you okay?" Anzu asked. "Aren't you both after Shizuka?"
"You didn't hear?" Jonouchi asked. "Shizu-chan has a boyfriend over where she lives. I haven't met him yet, but Okaa-san wouldn't let her date a sleazy guy. All I can hope she won't do anything stupid."
"Otogi and I gave up. We got to know each other and we're good friends."
"Yup!" Otogi said, pushing his way through the sea of girls. "Before you ask, I got back from California last night. Sorry I couldn't call. I was dead tired!"
"It's okay," Yuugi said. "Welcome back!"
"Hey, I never got to ask you something," Honda said. "Is it true you dated Angel from No Choice?"
"All true! Really nice guy. Too bad it really didn't work out."
"Ah…" Jonouchi said. "Hey, do you know anyone who would use the nickname Echo? Mainly looking for a guy."
"Secret admirer?" Jonouchi blushed. "Whoa, I was just joking! Well, since your serious, there is this one guy I could think of that would use a Greek mythology reference. I'll have to ask him. Get back to me Monday."
"Thanks! I owe you one!"
That night, Yuugi got to see No Choice practice for the concert at Kaiba manor. They were truly great when you watch them in person. If only Jonouchi could see what Kaiba was like in his free time. They were all dressed up like they were normal teens, even Kaiba. The only difference was that it really wasn't Kaiba but Angel.
If Yuugi didn't think of Angel as Kaiba, it didn't freak him out. Evidently the outfit he wore the other day was basically his practice and performing costume. Only difference is he had light blue, fingerless gloves and small, pure white wings.
Biyako gracefully played her keyboard. Her short orange hair shined in the light, just like her golden eyes. She still wore her tiger ears and tail. Her outfit was an orange T-shirt and a tan, knee-length skirt. Next to her was Kiba. His silver hair was matted to his head, ruby eyes concentrating on his base guitar. He had black slacks, black button up jacket, and a white button up shirt. It looked like something from a vampire movie.
Demona smiled, playing her drums. Her red and black hair bounced in her pigtails. Her outfit was in the style of Gothic Lolita. Her violet eyes stared at Siren. His voice was truly enchanting, just like the creature his nickname was based off of.
Before Yuugi knew it, the practice session was over. Both Yuugi and Mokuba clapped in approval. What they didn't expect was to hear a third pair of hands clapping.
"Wonderful job, Seto-chan!" Otogi said from the doorway.
"What are you doing here, Otogi," Angel spat.
"Settle down! I've given up on you. Ever since I found out who your little crush is…"
"Don't you dare tell anyone!"
"I won't. Oh, hey Yuugi! I didn't see you there."
"If you're done bothering us, leave!" Siren said, very annoyed. "After what you did to Seto, you have no right being here!"
"Look I said I was sorry a million times!"
"That doesn't change anything!" Demona yelled. "Just get out!"
"You can't tell me what to do! This isn't your house!"
"Yeah, it's mine," Angel said. "Get out! No one talks to anyone in my band like that!"
"Whatever you say, Seto-chan!" Otogi said slyly. He left the room, tension still in the air.
"I'm sorry about that, Yuugi-kun," Biyako said. "He kinda gets on all of our nerves."
"It's okay," Yuugi said. "Oh, Kaiba-kun. My question for today…"
"Right… Hey, just to be fair, why not ask two question today. You know, to count for today and tomorrow. I'm going to be swamped between Kaiba Corp and the recording studio."
"Okay! First question, it's obvious that you really did date Otogi-kun. The question is, why?"
"Let me answer that," Siren said. "It was my fault after all. You see, Otogi found out Seto's little secret of being Angel because of a little party I was invited to. I brought Seto to help loosen him up. He threaten to tell the press about it. Now, think about what would happen if the media found out that the most powerful teen is also in a J-pop band. Not that good considering Seto acts different when he's Angel. That about sums it up."
"How could Otogi-kun blackmail you?" Yuugi asked Angel, who was taking off his wig.
"Easy," Kiba said for Kaiba. "It's a thing called teen hormones. He has a crush on Seto, just as Seto has a crush on this Jonouchi boy."
"I swear, you would like him, Mona," Siren said, hugging Demona.
"Really?" Demona said. "That means I need to watch out for him. Can't let him steal you away. And what's with the Mona?"
"Felt like calling you that."
"Um, my second question," Yuugi said.
"Right," Kaiba said. "Go on."
"This is more of a question for the whole band. One of my friends was wondering what your preference is?"
"Let me guess, Honda right?" Mokuba asked, laughing.
"Well, yeah…"
"Oh, let me answer that!" Demona said, very excitedly. She then basically glompped Kaiba. "We're all bi, except for Seto-chan here! He's completely gay! Even little Moku-chan here is bi!"
"Hey! I'm not officially in the band!" Mokuba yelled.
"Yeah, you're our manager!" Biyako said.
Yuugi laughed to himself at the little disputes the band were making. They would all laugh when someone made a stupid remark and called each other stupid names. They were truly close to one another. They were basically family.
TBC
Random Talk: And the rest of the band enters! I just love drawing these guys in their costumes. Kiba's outfit is actually based off another of my characters. I just changed his hair and eye color.
Just a reminder, there will not be an update tomorrow! But there will be one Monday!
Ya know what? I am so taking a chance and answering reviews for this fic! I just love the fact you guys a reviewing that I just have to answer them!
Mika: Actually, as you can see from this chapter, Siren is actually the singer. Angel only sings one song, but his real part is guitarist. And I'm glad you like the fic!
Journey Maker: Glad you like the fic! You'll just have to wait and see Jonouchi's reaction...
PlAiN-ahsie-SiMpLe: ((smiles)) Well, I said you were kinda right. As you can see, little Mokuba is their manager. So, it's still a Kaiba that is manager. I try to come up with a reason for people's ooc-ness. I hate it when there is no reason for it! As for the band name, check out the author's note again from chapter 3.
Rubi-chan
