Author's note: This chapter is dedicated to a fan of mine (yup, I have a fan! :) ) so that is why I'll post lyrics of her favorite song from her native country and that (as she says) fits our couple. So, my fan, this is for you!

"Moj Bog ima plave oci

moj Bog je protiv kraljeva noci

da letim ko drugi trazim pravo

sklopicu ruke i misliti plavo"

Sanja Ilić & Balkanika - Plava ptica

Disclaimer: Let me check... yep, still no money. I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh.

Chapter 10

"Wow, that is really messed up, Kisara. I'm so sorry..." Tea said quietly.

She and Kisara were sitting in a cafe in front of their favorite mall. Kisara had told her everything about her arranged marriage with Kaiba, she couldn't keep it in anymore. Yugi and his friends did know that the marriage was arranged, as it was all over the papers, but what they didn't know were the details of the agreement, especially the fact that Kaiba's company was at stake.

The past several weeks she had spent with Mokuba and her fiance seemed like a great improvement in the relationship she had with her future husband. Plus, the pressure she had felt whenever she would play the game with her uncle had completely gone when she had been around Kaiba who, to her amazement, had been so calm and patient during his explanations. She could say that they had been having a good time together. Until last night.

"It's ok, it's not like I had a boyfriend or something. I've known about Seto my whole life except that I haven't known about him, if you know what I mean. I really didn't expect him to be this..." she trailed off bitterly. "Besides, my uncle thinks that that's for the best and I know that he wouldn't let anything bad happen to me."

"I know, Kis, but still..." Tea trailed off when she noticed something in Kisara's eyes. "Oh my God!" she exclaimed suddenly. "Do you actually like Kaiba?"

Kisara's eyes widened and she turned completely red. "NO! No way! I mean..." She looked at Tea desperately and by the smug look on her face she realised that she was busted. She sighed. "Yes..." She couldn't believe it too, but it was the undeniable truth. However, how come that she fell for him in such a short time was a mystery to her.

"And, of course, he doesn't feel the same? Sure, because he is Kaiba, for crying out loud..." there was bitterness in Tea's voice. She knew a bit too well about unrequited love. "Kis, listen to me. Kaiba may seem like he has a heart of stone, but inside... really, really deep inside... he isn't as bad as he presents to be. He must pretend to be tough in order to chase away all the predators who want to take over his company or to hurt Mokuba. He loves his brother very much and he would do anything for him, and if you ask me if he is capable of loving one person I'm sure that there is room for one more."

Kisara looked at her, eyes full of hope. "You think so? But it's different, I'm not his family..."

"But you will be! You will be his wife, whether he likes it or not. The problem is that he is used to people moving out of his way, he needs to scare them off in order to keep his brother and company safe. What you need to do is show teeth! You are really smart, funny and beautiful." Kisara blushed and Tea continued: "But you need to show more confidence! Next time he tells you something horrible fight back, don't just back away. I'm sure he'll like it better."

"You're right. I'll see what I can do." Kisara said, feeling a little bit better.

"Excellent! Now let's cheer up with a little bit of shopping!" Tea stood up and grabbed protesting Kisara by the hand.

"The duel disks that you asked for are ready, sir." Roland informed Kaiba.

"Good. Take them to the game room, Mokuba and I will test them there."

The past several months Kaiba had been working on a new, improved version of duel disks, which could project more realistic holograms of Monsters, so realistic that one would have a feeling that Monsters were alive and that they could touch them. That was a prototype, however, and it needed to be tested before the mass production started. Kaiba liked to test all the new products of the company by himself, of course, and he thought Mokuba would be happy to be his opponent; he knew Mokuba had been waiting for the new duel disks impatiently for a year, constantly asking whether they were finished. He went straight to Mokuba's room only to see him talking to Kisara, who was carrying several shopping bags. "Just my luck…" he thought.

"Mokuba," he said, interrupting the conversation between the two, "The disks are finished. They're in the game room. You coming?"

"Hooray, finally!" exclaimed Mokuba happily, "Come, Kisara, you want to watch?"

Kisara glanced at Kaiba, who was ignoring her completely. "No, thanks, Mokuba, I'd better take these to my room." she said quietly.

"But come ooon, it'll be fun! It's the most advanced technology ever when it comes to Duel Monsters!"

"I don't think you brother would like me to… Well, I'd better get going now!" Kisara said, trying to sound as positive as possible and not hurt by Kaiba's behavior, and started walking towards her room. Mokuba stood there, confused, looked at Kisara walking away and then at his brother standing with his arms folded.

Now Mokuba knew what he had to do. He had been waiting for this moment for so long, to be the first one who would try the upgraded duels disks. He remembered, however, how his brother and Kisara had acted when they had played chess. Then he could see his brother smiling, and that was something that didn't have a price. So, the decision was very easy: "I'm sorry brother, I cannot play with you!" said Mokuba, making sure Kisara heard him too.

"What? Why the hell not? I thought you would..."

"Yes, but I just remembered I have to go to school. We have this...project... and I will be busy all day. Sorry, bro."

"But..." Kaiba said a bit irritated. "We have to test it now, so that tomorrow it will be ready for mass production. I cannot wait for you all day. I'll find someone..."

"Kisara can play with you, right Kisara?" Mokuba interrupted.

Kisara stood in her place confused: "Oh, no, I wouldn't... I mean, if your brother wants me to..."

"No, I don't."

"But brother!" Mokuba whined, "Why? It's obvious that she wants to play with you. Why are you acting like such a kid?"

"I simply don't want to waste my time on a second class duellist like her." he said coldly, "If the albino girl is so keen on playing the game then she can play with her best friend and sensei Yugi, right? Besides, testing the equipment is a serious job, not just a game; it's not for rookies or wanna-be duellists." He was about to leave when Kisara spoke.

"You know what? I'm sick and tired of you calling me names!" she said angrily, which made Kaiba raise his eye-brow and smile sarcastically.

"Oh really, and what are you going to do about it?"he sneered.

"Well, first of all, I will challenge you to a duel!" she said, trying to sound confident. "You must admit that playing chess with me wasn't easy, I saw you..." she stopped abruptly and blushed. "I mean, yes, I'm good at chess and I guarantee that I can win even against you in Duel Monsters!" that was all confidence she could muster and still she knew she didn't sound as confident as she wanted to. Chess was one thing, but Duel Monsters...

Kaiba stared at her a couple of seconds and then started laughing maniacally. "Well, well, if it isn't something else! I've already put you into place in a game that even you think is your only strong side and now you want to play Duel Monsters against me?" he quickly strode towards her, now his face a few inches away from hers, which made her turn as red as a pepper. "Very well then," he said still sneering evilly, "I'll show Yugi's apprentice her place one more time. Let's duel!"