Disclaimer: I own NOTHING… not even the apartment I live in –sob-
So I never mentioned I changed my name… hahah woops. Sorry about that. My reasoning was… kind of long and didn't make sense to anyone but me. Let's just say I wanted to make a fresh start with some of my social media outlets :D
What does it mean? My FIRST name is Amelia and when I was a little my brother (who is 16 months younger than me) couldn't pronounce it so he would call me Melya it kind of stuck in my family so they all call me that. In fact I think it kind of sounds funny when people call me Amelia sometimes. Anyway I thought it was a fitting name for me. Hope it didn't throw off too many people.
On to the chapter!
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"Uhhh brother I have a question."
Seto looked up from his work. His brother Mokuba stood in the door way looking down at his shoes clearly embarrassed about something.
"What?"
"Well uhhhh… Whatdoyoudowhenyoulikeagirl?"
"What?" Seto wasn't sure he had heard what he thought he had heard. "Are you asking me about a girl?"
"Yeah, I figured since you're getting married and everything…"
"Just tell her; whoever it is she would be lucky to have your interest."
"WHAT NO! What if she doesn't feel the same way? What if I totally ruin our friendship?"
"Do you want to be friends?"
"I want us to stay friends yes."
"Then don't tell her."
"But…"
"Look," Seto said shutting his laptop, "If you are interested in this girl let her know. If you're not don't."
"Is that what you did with Emi?"
"Well, she's different. She was forced on me."
"But you didn't have to marry her."
"You heard me ask her to marry me so why are you asking me how I did it?"
"Yeah I guess…"
Seto sighed, Mokuba looked more upset then he did when he came in. "Look, maybe you should talk to Emi about it. She's better at all that feeling stuff."
"NO!"
Seto blinked, slightly shocked at his brother's quick reply. Normally his brother had not problem talking to Emi. In fact the younger Kaiba told Emi pretty much everything that was on his mind. "Ok, well I can only help you if you help yourself. Remember a Kaiba should never be scared of rejection because we never get it. Just let this woman know you are interested in her."
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The science project is done. Satra is free. So she turns and runs away from Duke. She starts obviously avoiding him to the point it's pretty obvious to everyone.
Finely Mir confronts Satra about it. Why she's been avoiding Duke. Satra finely opens up that she's scared of relationships and getting hurt. It was hard enough becoming friends with Mir but Duke possible likening her is much too much for her to handle.
She was scared of it all and so she was hiding from him.
Honestly, her story isn't as flushed out as the others in this story. I had planned on doing A LOT with her and Duke but I just wasn't inspired. My dream was to one day write a story about her. Maybe it'll make it into the novel version. Anyway as it may they do end up together in the end. How? Not totally sure. If I think of something I will add it in.
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A few days before the wedding Mokuba goes and talks to Emi. He asks Emi about how she feels about his brother and when did she know it was love.
"You're in love with my sister aren't you?"
"What? N-" Emi's eye brow raised cutting Mokuba mid word "yes" he mumbled looking down at his shoes.
"Did you tell Seto about it?"
"Yeah, he told me a Kaiba should never be scared of rejection because we never get it and to just let this woman know I was interested in her."
Emi stared at him for a moment then burst out laughing, "he said… oh my GOSH you have to be kidding me!"
"No that was what he said."Mokuba mumbled looking down at his feet, totally mortified.
Emi took a deep breath trying to compose herself, "well he's right about one thing, I think you should tell her how you feel."
"But what if…" Emi held up her hand cutting him off.
"What? Gwyn will tell you your ugly and not worth her time then snub you?" Mokuba frowned at the idea, yes that was what he was afraid of but now that she said it…
"Well if you put it that way…"
"Trust me Mokuba, I've known Gwyn her whole life, -I practically raised her- if she didn't like you she wouldn't let that ruin your friendship with her. "
"Ok thanks" he leaves still unsure of how to tell her. If he was going to do it he was going to have to have it be epic. No silly love confession. She was going to swoon at his total awesomeness. Seto was right about one thing, he was a Kaiba and they never did anything half way.
"That was cruel, especially when you know she is head over heels in love with him." Mir said walking in from the other room.
"Eavesdropping is a sin Mir."
"Not when it is about my sister, you would do the same."
"True."
"But still, that was really cruel."
"If he likes her enough he should squirm for her."
"Wow harsh. I have never seen this side of you."
Emi laughed lightly, her arms folded over her chest, "yeah well, Gwyn is very precious. I want to make sure he knows that."
"Hey I'm not disagreeing with you, I think he should do MORE to get Gwyn. She's going to make it easy for him and that's not just because he's a Kaiba and never gets rejection."
"Oh you heard that too?"
"You are marrying one hell of a man Emi, I hope you know that."
"I do."
"And yet you are still going through with this."
"Yeah…" the eldest mumbled trying to hide that stupid goofy grin that kept popping up all week. Ok she had to admit it; she was excited about marring Seto. Defiantly nervous, but also very excited, and she just couldn't keep that smile off her face.
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There should be some super cute stuff here about how Emi is walking down the aisle and how Seto is like "haha I win again!"
I also have their vows with flashbacks to the last two stories. Skip it if you don't like that kind of stuff.
"I, Seto Kaiba,
Seto stared at her like she was crazy, "I'm Seto Kaiba" was the simple response he gave her. What else needed to be said?
Take you, Emiko Hienka,
"Uh, hi, I'm Emiko Hidenka. I'm Gayle Hidenka's daughter…"
For my lawful wife,
"Yet you insist on being part of my life"
"Seto Kaiba, I HATE being part of your life."
To have and to hold,
"I just don't want to be alone anymore…." she whispered to herself as she played with her lukewarm cup of coffee.
"You don't have to be. I thought I told you I would never leave you, you'll never have to be alone," Seto's voice said from behind her. Emi turned, spilling the remains of her coffee on herself. This made her yelp, jumping up, her face flushed from embarrassment.
From this day forward,
"YOU HAVE! GAH! That's it! I quit!"
Seto's eyes flashed for a moment, but his face remained calm. "You can't quit."
"I quit anyway!"
"So, what? You plan to break your promises? Disgrace your father?"
For better, for worse,
"It's late and you should get some sleep, you never know when the hospital is going to call you," Seto said, gathering up the books and papers and placing in them in a stack by her bed. He then turned to leave, but Emi grabbed his sleeve, stopping him.
"Could… could you stay for a while, please?"
For richer, for poorer,
Seto allowed himself a small smirk, taking the dress from the blonde's hands."I never back down from a challenge." Turning to the cashier, he handed her the dress. "I'll be paying for this."
Emi blinked in surprise then narrowed her eyes. "Buying my dress and flaunting your money around isn't what I called charming."
"And almost knocking over that stand of jewelry back there isn't what I call graceful."
Oh, the game was on.
In sickness and health,
"Uh, maybe we should get you to the limo."
"That's where I was headed. Where did you think I was going? To the bus stop?"
"No, I…"
He stumbled slightly; Emi was at this side in an instant. "Seto… S—" That was all he remembered before blacking out.
Until death do us part."
A small smile was playing on Emi's lips. She had been doing that a lot lately—fighting back the urge to laugh at him. It drove him crazy. "Oh, well, you got really sick, so I got you home and the maids helped me put you to bed. I guess it's partly my fault that you got sick, since I was sick first, so I thought I better help you out."
I, Emiko Hienka,
"Ok, room 666…. 666? Sheesh, what is this guy, the Devil?"
Take you, Seto Kaiba,
Or as far as I know, he's the coldest… I mean, who purposely has their office numbered 666?
For my lawful husband,
"Well if I have to marry him then, Emi you have to marry Kiaba"
Emi blinked "Mokuba's too young for me"
Mir rolled her eyes "You knew who I meant"
Emi laughed shaking her head "but I don't like him, in fact I hate him,"
To have and to hold,
"I just want to be safe." Gosh she was talking a lot. Maybe it was the brandy.
"I could keep you safe."
Startled, she noticed he had been leaning forward as Emi explained her past actions. It had almost been like her words were pulling him in. Seto wasn't sure what had made him say that; he had just been so into her story he had stopped thinking about everything else. It happened a lot when she talked like that, so honest as if she didn't care that she was showing all of herself and her feelings. Right now, as she explained herself to him, she looked so small, so scared, so… so alone. She was looking at him now. Big crystal eyes sparkling from unshed tears. He wasn't even sure what he was doing as he learned closer.
"I'll always keep you safe," he whispered again as his lips gently met hers.
From this day forward,
"She doesn't have much of a chose since her contract says she has to do everything I ask her to."
For better, for worse,
"I'll tell you what I think of Seto Kaiba" Seto got up and leaning against the door as he heard Emi clear her throat
"LOATHING! Unadulterated LOATHING! For his face, his voice, his clothing"
For richer, for poorer,
"I want to get you something as a thank you."
Emi chuckled. "I told you, I don't like getting gifts. And there was only one thing I ever wanted, and when I finally asked for it, it slipped away."
Seto frowned slightly. "I can't bring him back. But I can give you this." Slowly, he stood and walked toward her, holding a white jewelry box.
In sickness and health,
Seto's footsteps throbbed in her head as he walked over to her. She winced as he spoke again.
"What's the matter with you?"
"I'm sick" came the muffled reply. "Just go home to Mokuba and leave me to die."
Until death do us part.
"I think if I get any worse I'll die," Emi moaned. The nurse had coaxed her out of her cocoon of blankets so she could inspect the sickly woman; Emi, who had always been rather pale, looked as white as a sheet. The nurse laughed lightly, than left, telling Emi and Seto to call her if they needed anything else. Once the bubbly nurse was gone, Seto went back to his seat.
"Do you have to sit there? It's kind of creepy…"
"Yes, deal with it."
"You may now kiss the bride"
Seto looked down at his wife. His wife, the term was going to take some getting use to. If anyone had told him 5 years ago that he was going to marry that skinny pale blonde haired girl whose father had lost her in a bet. He would have laughed at you while sending you on your way to the nearest insane asylum. Emi looked back up at him, her big blue eyes shining. He vaguely wondered what she was thinking behind those big crystal orbs. It didn't take long to find out.
"Are you going to just stare at me all day or kiss me?"
Seto smirked brushing that strand of lose hair away from her face, "I don't know, maybe I'll just let you stand here for a moment, you do look lovely when you don't talk." To his pleasure, Emi blushed slightly while trying to act nonchalant.
Emi:1 Seto: 2
His blonde bride was about to say something in response to that but Seto decided he couldn't wait anymore. His only warning was a slightly mischievous glint in his dark blue eyes as he learned over and captured Emi's lips in his own. The moment his lips touched hers all thoughts left him. All competition, all playful banter, all…all… everything, it all flew away. Suddenly nothing else mattered; it was just him and her. Nothing was expected, nothing else mattered, nothing else…
The effect was cut off by the sound of clapping. Letting out a almost silent growl Seto, reluctantly, pulled away from Emi only to find her looking as dazed and happy as he felt.
He knew he loved her.
He had known it for a while but it was at times like these that it all came washing back. All those nervous feelings he had before where long gone. He knew this was the woman he was going to spend the rest of his life with. He would die for her; he was her willing and loyal slave. Not that he would ever let her know that.
The whisper of his wife's voice brought him back. His wife, she was all his.
"Seto, we have to go now."
Taking her arm in his he turned and started to lead her down the aisle toward the photographers, "on to the slaughter… I mean party" Emi's giggle made him smile slightly as they got ready to pose for some pictures. As they walked down the steps of the church Emi's foot caught on the hem of her dress causing her to fall forward. Seto grabbed her by the waist pulling her back. Her back hit his chest as he held securely onto her.
"Why did I marry you again?"
Emi giggled nervously, her heart still racing from her almost fall, "so I don't kill myself falling down the stairs." Seto snorted then let her go. People crowded around them taking pictures and asking questions. "Whoever said the wedding was for the bride and groom was wrong. From here on out it's all for the ratings and publicity isn't it." The blonde mumbled glancing up at her husband.
"It won't last long, I promise"
"I wonder if we can get Bakura and Mir to dress up as us and then we sneak off"
"Humm, Sound's like a plan to me."
Emi laughed brightly her blue eyes twinkling in the bright daylight. Seto, who was trying hard to keep his cold exterior for the public, was having a hard time trying to not kiss her senseless. Emi's joyful attitude definitely wasn't helping. He believed the term was called blushing bride?
-After the wedding-
Emi sighed as Seto held the door of the Limo open for her. "Why do I feel like I was just feed to a hungry pack of wolfs?"
"Probably because you were."
Emi sighed pushing away a few loose strands of hair from her face, "I'm not very good at this publicity thing."
"I'll make sure you don't have to be too exposed to it."
Emi looked up at Seto taking his hand, grateful. "Well my dear Mr. Kaiba would you like to lead me inside?" Seto nodded leading her into their home.
The servants had the day off they the place was unusually quite. It was probably the only time it ever would be this quite ever again. Mir and Gwyn would be moving in tomorrow morning. Of course Seto and Emi would be on their way to the Bahamas just as her sisters were moving in so she wouldn't know what this place would be like with everyone in it until a few weeks later when they got back. While the honeymoon sounded like so much fun, Emi was almost more excited about living in a Marnon free home. Just her and her sisters -with the exception of the Kiba brothers of course- finely free to just be themselves.
They go into the bedroom and are about to go to bed when Seto get's a call. His office has an emergency.
"It's ok" Emi whispered, "I'll have to get use to it at one point or another." Seto just stood there, unsure of what to say, "I'll be back in an hour." Emi nodded snuggling into the large fluffy blankets, seriously it was like they were made out of a cloud.
"Ok"
Seto walked slowly out turning at the door way. Emi looked up at him from her now cocoon of blankets and pillow. She looked so comfortable he wished he could join her. Just lay there and pretend he was just a normal man and not the great Seto Kaiba.
"Hurry up, the fast you leave the sooner you will be back. I'll be awake when you get back I promise."
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It kind of goes on like that for a while and the problem keeps cropping up. Zigfried von Schroeder has been attacking the company and its stock holders so Seto has to stay and work it all out. They put off their vacation. And while Emi doesn't say much about it she was kind of disappointed. Not so much about the trip, but more the lack of time she has gotten to see Seto.
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Emi looked down at the card, "What's this?" Mir gave out a sequel jumping up and down. Seto closing his eyes for a moment. He was still unused to Mir's... energy level.
"I thought..."
"You mean we, I suggested it."
Seto shot the brunette sister a glare wishing he has told Emi in private. In fact he wished they had more private time all together. Emi's warm had slipped into his. His eyes met hers and he suddenly felt as if nothing else mattered.
"You were saying?"
"Since we didn't get our honeymoon, I... Mir mentioned that you loved the beach. So I bought you a beach side cottage and we are going there next week." Emi studies the picture the house was a beautiful island cottage. Grass roof with seaside walk way and bamboo walls. It was set with a back drop of lush green trees and a crystal blue sky the reminded Emi of Seto's eyes. Speaking of those big blue eyes they were watching her hopefully with that look that they had whenever he got her a gift. It reminded Emi of a puppy dog or maybe a small child hoping they had done the right thing.
Emi smiled up at Seto nodding.
"I love it, you spoil me."
"You don't let me"
"Well I'm taking this gift thanks"
Seto gave her one of those rare smiles that Emi loved so much. Damn, it was a good think too she could hardly think when he did.
-At the Beach-
Emi walked into the into the bed room where Seto was working. Gently she wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Pausing Seto glanced at her.
"Take a walk with me." Emi whispered nuzzling Setos' cheek. Slightly surprised he studied her, eyes searching trying to figure her out. Emi faced just reviled joy and excitement. She reminded him of Mokuba when they were about to play a game of Duel Monsters together. Chuckling he stood up. Emi slipped her arms around his waist pressing her body against his looking up at him her eyes twinkling with excitement.
It was beautiful outside, breath taking really. Because there was no light pollution they sky it was filled with stars. So many that they light up the sea and sand with tiny glimmers of light. Emi ran across the sandy beach laughing as she spun around arms out stretched wide. Throwing back her head she screamed. Seto just stood there watching her as if nothing in the world mattered. As if it was only him and her. Reaching out he took her hand. She paused her eyes meeting his. Time stood still; slowly she took a step closer eyes locked on his. Seto smiled closing in gently he ran his fingers through her hair. "I love you" he whispered. Emi's eyes grew wide.
"What?"
He didn't let her finish, leaning over he kissed her. Emi leaned forward accepting his embrace. She admitted it, sometimes, ok most of the time; it was hard to be married to Seto Kaiba. Besides him always being busy he has an even harder time showing affection than finding the time to give it. But it was moments like these that she remembered why she loved him. Why she has promised her whole life to him.
Even though his kisses were still a little awkward he did it with so much passion, so much love, so much devotion it would make her head spin. She wanted nothing more than to have him hold her telling her with his actions that he was always there for her no matter what.
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This chapter is fluffier than Seto's blankets. Like seriously I want to sleep in his bed! I bet he has the most comfortable blankets and sheets! Like sleeping on an fluffy bunny. –Has no foundation for these accusations but is getting way into the idea of Seto's blankets being soft and fluffy-
So I just found out that you can upload covers to your stories now! O_o guess I have a project this weekend :D This is exciting!
And now onto the reviewers! I can't tell you guys how amazing you are! You ROCK!
Mirai Reiko:
I personally loved writing the conversations between Seto and Mokuba, the one in this episode is my TOTAL fav. Maybe I just enjoy the awkward conversations I can get Seto in. As for him saving his mother's ring, I figured he would save a few items from his parents when they died.
I'm happy you liked the SatraxDuke stuff! I really wish there was more I could have written more. Oh well maybe someday. I do love Satra and have so many ideas for her that I wish I could have written.
I'm glad you liked the proposal! It's one of my favorite parts of the story! I wrote it almost a YEAR ago and was so excited to post it. And I totally understand about school! What a life sucker!
Xx Elemental Angel xX:
Well I'm so happy you reviewed it! It means a lot to get new fans. Thank you so much for all the praise! I feel so honored :D But I'm really sorry about the lack of story in these last few chapters. It hurts me too that I just don't have the time to write it. Hopefully someday it can be made into a real story… but for now all we have is this… poor excuse.
Well peace out till next time!
Liz!
