Woo finally into the teens! It's been really hard writing these chapters involving Seto's kidnapping, so I'm glad to be nearly out of it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh or any of the characters.

Chapter 13

Vincent Merino

His eyes adjust to the darkness around him, the room looks to be an abandoned drawing room. Seto slowly unfolds his knees and gets to his feet, shuffling towards the doors he stretches, gripping hold of the door knob and with all his strength he twists the door handle to the left, and then to the right, but it doesn't budge. Kicking the door in frustration Seto steps back and looks around the room, there is light peeking through the gap in the curtains beaming down on to a large dressing table. He runs towards the light and on tiptoes peers through the large window. He finds himself stretching further to see more, with his nose just brushing over the top of the window ledge.

On the other side of the window is a cliff edge with the ocean waves lapping ferociously against the rocks below. There's no escape and he feels the hope of a rescue leave him. He doesn't know where he is, he's alone and frightened.

"Téa?" Seto calls desperately trying to hold back the tears threatening to fall. All he wants right now is Téa to walk through those doors and take him home with her but with another glance to the door he knows it's useless but he doesn't stop. "Téa help me, Téa…" he yells not able to hold back the tears anymore, they stream down his face and he slides down the wall clutching his knees "Téa… T-éa," he sobs repeatedly as his entire body shakes.

His sobs echo around the room increasing in volume with every tear that drips down his cheeks.

"You promised! You promised no-thing bad w-would hap-pen to me, where are you?" Seto cries angrily. Téa isn't coming and if Téa isn't coming then neither will Joey or Mokuba, he was for the first time in his life truly alone.

Looking at the door he curls further into himself, skinny arms wrapped tightly around his knees he lowers his head to rest on them before whispering "someone help me please," to no one but himself.

XXX

In another room far away from Seto, Vincent Merino stood at the window, his eyes fixated on the grey clouds forming in the sky. A storm was brewing, the wind was picking up around the coastal line and the air was muggy.

Heavy rain will be falling in a few hours he mused. "Israel have you finished with the link yet!"

"Almost Sir," Israel was crouched at the head of the table, fiddling with the wires woven into the switch board hidden in a secret compartment under the table.

"Well get to it!" Shaking his head at the poor excuse of his henchman, Merino moved away from the window towards the bar. Pouring himself a glass of scotch he leaned against the bar and looked up at the clock. In a matter of minutes he will finally be addressing Mokuba Kaiba, revealing himself for the first time to the public and announcing to the world that Seto Kaiba was a 3 year old boy. He would demand the company be turned over to him if Mokuba ever wanted to see his little brother again.

"Sir," Merino was broken out of his thoughts by Israel's voice. "It's ready." Nodding his head Merino walked over to his table, shooing Israel out of the way he sits himself down comfortably. His hands slip under the table and he presses the first button on the right and a large TV screen lowers from the ceiling and hangs several feet in front of him.

Israel took a step towards the door, he drops his sunglasses to conceal his eyes and watches silently.

Merino's fingers stroke the other few switches until they stop on the switch that has just been installed. With a wicked grin he flicks the button and from the centre of the table a black screen appears in front of him. This new screen will disguise his face and body presenting just a black silhouette of a person.

Once again his hand slips under the table and his finger finds the final switch, he pushes the button and begins to speak.

"Mokuba Kaiba I am addressing this to you." he begins. "Listen closely if you ever want to see your elder brother, or should I say little brother again." A cruel laugh escapes him and he leans back in his chair.

"For all of you who don't know about Seto Kaiba's current condition let me inform you of it. After all the young Mokuba Kaiba has done his upmost best to hide the truth from all of you. Seto Kaiba has been converted back into a 3 year old and Mokuba... if you ever want to see him again you will do as I tell you. You have 24 hours to sign over your company to me or you'll never see the boy again. You will receive an email informing you on how to sign over your company. You have 24 hours boy! I hope to hear from you soon." His finger flicks the previous switch and the television screen cuts off. Leaning back in his chair he grins smugly and clasps his fingers together.

"It'll only be so long until the boy caves and hands over his company. He'll not risk his precious elder brother life…"

The door to the boardroom opened and Merino looked up to see who had interrupted him "Sir, a plane has just landed on the island" Marshal said rapidly. Upon hearing the news Merino tapped his finger on the table in deep frustration. His plan was perfect, kidnap the boy, his younger brother would hand over the company and everything would be just fine.

He flicked several switches and the TV screen reappeared. The television showed the planes engine cutting off and he watches as the doors opened. Anger surged through his veins as Téa Gardner steps through the doors followed quickly by the yellow haired boy with the funny accent and Mokuba Kaiba behind him.

His plan had been perfect but the girl had gotten in the way.

"Israel," the henchman stepped forward, bowed and stood straight waiting for his instruction. "Get the boy and bring him to me."

"Yes sir," Israel slipped out of the room and Merino leant back in his chair.

"Marshal bring me the serum for the boy."

"Yes sir," Marshal nodded and followed Israel out of the room.

Merino continues to stare at Téa as she stepped on to the ground. "Be careful girl, be very careful,"

XXX

Seto looked up when he heard a noise from outside the door. Slowly getting to his feet, his hands pressed to the wall his blue eyes fixed sternly on the door. The door creaked open and his eyes widened as Israel appeared.

"You're coming with me boy!" Seto gulped and pushed his tiny body further into the wall and closed his eyes fighting back the tears.

Next chapter will be a lot longer late I promise and it'll involve Téa, Joey and Mokuba! Constructive criticism is always welcome, please review though guys it makes my day! :)

See you all soon, Lottielue1