Yu-Gi-Oh!

How the Mighty have Fallen

Chapter 11

Getting Through to You

After the girls went shopping they went their separate ways. Seto didn't know what kind dress Serenity picked out for their date but knowing her she'd probably pick pink. Seto knew he couldn't wear his torn trench coat on their date so he decided to pick something at the Mansion. He hoped Mokuba wasn't there, he would fell heart broken if he saw Mokuba upset at him again.

Walking through the door he saw the big house was empty. Where were the butlers and maids, did Mokuba give them a day off, who knew, he partly didn't care.

Walking to his room he began to wonder Were his clothes still there? He began to fear the idea Mokuba gave them to Joey but thought if that happened he would have seen the mutt wear them. "If that mutt ever wore any of my clothes I personally burn them and give Mokuba a talking to." Seto said mumbling to himself. Entering his room he saw that nothing had changed. His king sized bed was still there along with a picture of his mother on his night stand as well as his Duel Monsters deck in his secret compartment.

Seto began to wonder why his room wasn't cleaned out. "I guess Mokuba thought that removing anything would upset himself." Seto said to himself then went to his closet thinking which would be good for his date. His trench coats were certainly more like his battle clothes for dueling and went to his dressy clothes like he wore during some fancy parties and picked out his white suit then headed to his restroom. He didn't have to impress Serenity but if she really was looking forward to this then he didn't have to something stupid.

Later he excited the restroom and looked in the mirror. "Not bad, you handsome devil." he said to his reflection smirking.

That night Seto was sitting on the couch waiting for Serenity as well as Joey but the blonde wanted to make sure his little sister didn't wear anything to catch his nemesis's attention. As Serenity walked she saw the two boys getting up having their jaws drop to the floor when they her. She giggled knowing that would happen. As the boys observed her she wore a blue dress with straps having the dress hug her waist and went all the way down her legs. "Wow Ren, you look beautiful." Joey said as though tears came to his eyes. "Your no little girl anymore, your a young woman." Joey continued wiping his tears with his dress jacket. "Joey are you crying?" she asked him but the blonde shook his head then turned to Kaiba saying "You better be back with her by 11:00 or I'll personally make sure you don't come back to earth at all." Joey warned pointing his finger at him.

Seto crossed his arms having Serenity say "Joey, he's not going to run off with me, if he did I would personally slap him." she said then kissed her brother good bye and told him to have fun on his date. Exciting the apartment Seto began a conversation but this time out loud since no one was around. "I can understand the Mutt being over protective but apparently he has forgotten that it is job to protect you until the slim ball idiots get arrested." Seto said smirking with closed eyes. "About that how are we gonna stop them from their evil plan?" she asked curious.

Seto used his free arm to rub his neck. He haven't even think of that. "I don't know." he said surprised that for once he didn't know something. Serenity frowned having Seto answer again "But I'm sure we'll think of something when the time comes." hoping that would make her feel better. She smiled then watched where they were going.

It didn't take them long to reach the park but once they did Serenity picked a bench in front of the full moon and the ocean. Sitting down next to her he put one arm behind her resting on the bench and arm in his lap. Silence took over over for a few minutes until Serenity spoke "Kaiba, please tell me what made upset with Mokuba after break?" Seto looked at her seeing her hazel eyes twinkle in the moon light. He knew she wasn't gonna drop the subject. Sighing he said "I'm not upset at him it's more of a vise versa situation."

Serenity then reached for his hand in his lap making him tense. "What happened?" she asked clutching his hand. "After I told why I was back he wanted me to promise him something." he said looking at the moon as though he didn't want Serenity to look in his eyes for some reason.

Serenity was becoming curious and worried at the same time. "What was the promise?" she asked him again glad that she was getting somewhere. This was the moment of truth. Getting up Seto walked a few feet away from the bench hoping she would stay there. To his delight she did but he knew she was still watching him. " He new when my mission was over that I had to go back but he said this "Can you promise me you'll rest in peace forever?" After Serenity heard that she asked "Did you promise him?" Seto shook his head "I was gonna say something but the bell interrupted me." Seto said sadly looking at the ground having Mokuba's words echo in his head.

Getting up Serenity wrapped her hand around his then asked her final question "What were you gonna say to him?" To her surprise he clutched her hand saying "That I wouldn't be able to rest in peace until Mokuba was safe forever." Looking at him in the eyes she said "It's sweet that you wanna to look after him forever but If you don't rest in peace he won't rest either." she then hugged him having his one hand behind her head and the other on her back as well as his chin rest on top of her head.

He wasn't sure how to react to this. All his life he was taught to never love, be nice or anything else that was against his father's teachings. Embracing her he let the moment sink in for a few minutes then they sat down the bench again but this time Serenity was leaning against his chest. If he was really alive she hear his heart beating.

They sat there silently watching the night sky together until it was time to go. When that time did come Serenity was peacefully asleep on his chest. Deciding not to wake her he began to carry her bridal style all the way to the Wheeler apartment. As he carried her he saw the peaceful smile on her face making the heartless ghost smile back.

When he reached his destination he saw Mai sleeping on Joey's shoulder watching T.V. The blonde was to say something until he saw Serenity was asleep. Entering her room he laid her on the bed tucked her in then kissed her on the forehead smiling at the so called sleeping beauty. He then excited the room and sat on one of the chairs next to the couch. "How did it go?" Joey whispered to Seto making sure not to wake his date. "Yeah, like I'll tell you." Seto whispered back then asked "You want me to carry her home, I have to change at the Mansion." Joey shook his head then whispered "Na, I'll do it, you just keep an eye on Serenity."

The blonde then began to carry his date out leaving the ghost in charge until he got back. "If Gardner fell asleep on Yugi, I'd feel sorry for the shrimp." smirking to him self.

A/N:
Okay, that was the best romance chapter I ever written! What did you think? Please Review!