Seth: Next chapter will be longer.
Rewriting The Soul
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"I need no one in order to attain what it is that I truly desire. And once this was power, to be the best at every single thing that interested me but then I met Yugi Mutoh and his ragtag group of friends and everything I strived for crumbled into darkness. I lost a lot more than a title of ultimate duelist. I lost Mokuba several times, myself on a occasion and a lot of sanity what with the talk of magic and Millennium upbringing." Kaiba sighed and shook his head.
Typing in another code he continued to reminisce down the eventful road his life had taken on him and in so the results of all the dramatics the friends of his younger brother threw him in. "I visited the dark realm Yugi and the others called the Shadow Realm, I was taken through the 'past' and told repeatedly told of some Egyptian inheritance within me, and that I owned some mythical item of the time. And all that is left in the end, is finally something normal." He took a sip of coffee and continued his research.
"But while I have ended up in this place with company and reputation still in tact, with my little brother healthy and alive, and have become a bit calmer and understanding than before, it seems its effects on Mokuba's soul have driven him into the one thing he disliked about me." He paused his current program and considered the idea roaming in his mind.
"Perhaps it's time to enter the next phase in my plan a little sooner than I wanted to. If it'll keep him calm and somewhat at ease, then I suppose I will." He picked up his phone and dialed up the number to Pegasus' room.
"Good morning, Seto."
"There's something we need to discuss Pegasus. I'm dropping by the hotel tomorrow since it is of utmost importance."
"I see. Well if it's so important, would you like to assess the situation right now?"
"Can't be done. I have a lot of work to handle at the moment. I'll call you later in the day for time and more details." He said before hanging up. He exhaled deeply and stared at a picture of Mokuba sitting on his desk. "Mokuba I am going to get to the bottom of your anger."
"How can you not understand? What is it with everyone?" He asked folding his arms across his chest. "Why can't anyone see my side of this?"
Yami narrowed his brows but kept silent as Yugi patted their younger friend, "Mokuba you're taking this a little too far. I understand your anger about him being back but sometimes you just gotta let things go."
"He's right Mokuba. Although it seems unfair it really isn't. We've all been through a lot and bringing up old scars isn't the way to handle this. Everything will be all right." Anzu second.
He refused to listen to their advice and suggestions. "You all sound just like Seto. He tried to kill all of you, he imprisoned me and took away my soul. The guy got away with it all with no consequence or penalty of his actions. He deserves to be locked up."
"He has suffered I'm sure and I am certain that he feels regret for his actions. You shouldn't harbor such a deep resentment for him. There's nothing the man can do without the Millennium items and anything business related since your brother rules that world."
"Seto's not doing a damn thing to stop him. He's the reason the man is still in Domino in the first place."
"We heard about the merge of Kaiba Corp. and Industrial Illusions. But you see, your brother doesn't seem to find him as a threat so maybe-"
Mokuba threw his hands in the air, "None of you get it. It was a waste talking to you all."
"The waste is your hollering and immature attitude." Everyone turned to Yami who until that little statement had been standing in the background. "Tell me Mokuba have you even spoken to Pegasus, alone?"
The teenager shook his head. "So how can you be so open to judge him by the actions he performed several years ago? He's changed as well as all of us have. He came to help in the time with Dartz and I will not forget that just as I won't forget him hurting and subjecting you to the darkness of the shadow realm. But you have to learn to forgive even if forgetting isn't an option. Talk to the man yourself and then decide if this crusade and vendetta is really so important."
Mokuba clenched his fists but refrained from yelling back at Yami. "Fine. I will go see him and prove that he is still a threat. Good day to you all." He waved and swiftly left.
"Yami you sure it was a good idea to let him go and see Pegasus on his own?" Yugi asked concern dripping in his tone.
"Either way it wouldn't end right. Something is severely wrong with him. Anger or not there's something more going on than a simple resentment here. I'm leaving too, I need to go check something out. I'll be back in a little while."
Anzu and the others glanced at one another, "You want us to go with you?"
"No. Thanks but I want to go alone." He replied and went upstairs to grab his blue jacket. The others sighed hopelessly.
'Obviously everyone thinks that I'm still some child. Well, Pegasus you aren't gonna get away with what you've done to me. You will be paid back but first I'll show everyone that you haven't changed a bit. You betray Seto, you took advantage of me, and now these unusual murders in your company in America?' He closed the car door and started the engine. He tore out of the parking space and onto the road. "I'm gonna get you Pegasus."
Pegasus opened the door and nodded once. "Charles it's good to see you today."
"I doubt you'll still believe that after you hear what I have to say." His voice sounded none too cheery. "I have some bad news about your 'permission slip' to be here in Japan. I'm afraid you'll have to address the court next weekend for-"
"I see. How long will I have to be gone? I need to return back here and resume business with Mr. Kaiba."
The man sighed, "It's just for the weekend. You may return here after then but I really would rather you stay put in America, it sure would make my job a little more easier."
"I told you that I have to correct the wrongs I've done here in Japan. I won't have many days left to do so before I have to leave the outside world for a long time." He cited staring out towards the window.
"Is it really so important this crusade for forgiveness and right-doing?"
"Yes. It is everything I have left." 'If only there were some mistakes that I could take back- scars I could erase.'
Kaiba entered the boardroom and placed down the papers on the table. As employees and partners began filling in, his cell vibrated in his pocket. He left the room and stared at the name with a surprised stare. "This is Kaiba."
"Kaiba, this is Yami. We need to talk right now about Mokuba."
The brunet glanced over at the room of board members and sighed, "I don't have any time at the moment. Whatever it is will have to wait."
"I'm afraid not. I'm heading towards your building as we speak. It's very urgent that I talk to you."
"All right fine. If it's about Mokuba then I'll excuse myself from the meeting."
"Good."
Kaiba hung up the phone and shook his head. He still detested talking to the other but his tone was serious and he sounded concerned when he mentioned Mokuba's name. 'I wonder what has happened. After our argument yesterday, Mokuba didn't talk to me at all when he returned from Jin's and even this morning he was gone before I could see him.' The brunet walked into the boardroom and put his phone back in his pocket. "I'm sorry everyone but I need to attend to another matter. Please continue this meeting without me, Tazuki take notes and detail for me and place it on my desk."
