Escape!
Hey guys! Next chapter is finito! Last time: Noah was caught out and Mokuba was finally reunited with his real brother. I think you all know now what part of the Virtual World I hated! Now the reappearance of someone that Kaiba hoped never to see again. I don't own anything (except Rori!) though I wish I did!
What in the name of God is this? He's been missing without a trace for five years. So what the hell is Gozaburo Kaiba doing here?
'Father please! Just give me some more time!' begs Noah. 'You've had plenty of time! It's time for me to finish things off myself!' growls Gozaburo.
'After Seto disgraced me by taking over my company, I had my own mind digitized. I wanted revenge.' he tells us. 'So you were behind this.' says Seto. 'Yes and now Father can give Kaiba Corp. to me.' agrees Noah. Gozaburo looks down at Noah. 'You had your chance Noah and you failed!' he growls. 'You had your chance Gozaburo and you failed and lost Kaiba Corp. to someone for fit for the job!' says Seto. 'I taught you everything I knew you fool! It's time you learned the truth about why I adopted you!' answers Gozaburo.
'When Seto beat me at chess, I decided to adopt him to motivate Noah. But then Noah suffered his accident and his body was rendered useless!' 'In other words, Noah's really dead! What not speak plain English?' I yell. 'Why don't you keep your mouth shut, you tattooed slut?' he glares. What. Did. He. SAY?
(Seto's POV)
'Why don't you keep your mouth shut, you tattooed slut?' shouts Gozaburo. Did he just call my girl a slut? That bastard of a stepfather. He can call me any name he wants, he can even threaten to kill me- but no one calls my girl a slut!
(Rori's POV)
'I tried to preserve my son's mind in cyberspace but I soon realised that Noah would always be the same spoiled brat, unworthy of inheriting Kaiba Corp. So I turned my attention to Seto, thinking that he could be the heir to his fortune and so I pushed him to his limit!' Gozaburo continues. 'You gave up on your own son and left me all alone in this cyberspace!' cries Noah. Ouch. As much as a jerk Noah's been, I have to admit, being left all alone in a virtual nightmare for six years is kinda harsh.
'At first, I thought I could still use Seto.' says Gozaburo. 'What did you plan on to do with me?' asks Seto. 'Even if Noah could learn to run a major corporation, he still lacked one thing- a body. That's where Seto comes in!' laughs Gozaburo.
WHAT?!
You cannot be serious! Gozaburo planned to transfer Noah's mind into Seto's body?! That is just sick!
'But that plan only lasted a short time. Why should I give Seto, Noah's mind when Seto's mind was perfectly fine? So I set my sights on training Seto to inherit my empire but then he stole it from me! So I used the same technology I used to download Noah's mind and digitized my own mind, retreating to cyberspace to plot my revenge. Then I built this place for my final plan- to take over Seto's body myself!' Say what!?
(Seto's POV)
So he brought us here just so he could take over my body?! That tears it! I take a few steps forward towards the face in the virtual sky- but something pulls me back. What the? I look down. Mokuba has his arms tight around my waist, pulling me back. He looks up at Gozaburo, his eyes filled with hatred. 'No one is taking over my brother's body! Not while I'm here beside him!' he yells.
I have to smile at this. I can't help it. My baby brother is trying to protect me from Gozaburo. Mokuba looks up at me. 'You've protected me. It's my turn to protect you.' he says. I pick up my baby and hold him tight, looking up at Gozaburo.
(Rori's POV)
'So you only used me to trap Seto and the others here.' says Noah quietly. 'It's the only thing you've ever done right!' yells Gozaburo. 'But that plan has changed. My new plan is to make the whole world virtual! And I will be cyber-ruler!' And then he's gone.
'Okay, we've gotta get out of here and fast!' I say to the others. 'No kiddin'. Let's find the way out!' agrees Joey.
Noah leads us all through tunnels. 'You have to escape quickly and I know the way out!' he says. Hmmm...really Noah? Or are you just leading us to another trap? 'Why should we believe ya?' asks Joey. 'We have no choice.' answers Duke.
There's a control panel up ahead. 'This is the only way out.' says Noah. 'When my father showed up after six years, my father promised he would help me. But he was lying. He was just using me.'
'Are you sure there are no other exits?' asks Joey. 'I just wanna wake up in my own body! Hoo-hoo-hoo!' says poor Tristan. Noah says nothing, his head bowed over the control panel. Then he laughs-a cruel sickening laugh. 'Every virtual reality has more than one emergency exit so you should think harder Noah!' says Seto.
'What's wrong Seto? Don't you want to stay in the virtual world a while? We won't be alone for much longer!' says Noah. Then he turns round to us. He looks crazy, moving like a puppet on strings, his eyes dark and mental. Noah laughs a sick and crazy laugh and-
POW!
Noah tumbles to the ground, clutching his nose. 'Nice punch Rori!' cheers Duke. I rub my fist, then glare down at Noah. 'Tell us where the exit is Noah or I will tear your eyes out and cut off your tongue.' I growl.
'I-I've just remembered another exit I created that leads directly to the real world. Follow me.' he says.
We walk down to a canyon and then we see a door. 'This is it. This door leads back to the real world.' says Noah. I don't know. I've got a bad feeling about this. The door opens and...
'Babycakes I was go hoping to see you!' says a voice. Oh for goodness sake! I turn around. 'What do you want Winters?' I growl. 'I want you babycakes' he sneers.
Wait a second-didn't I already do this before?
Then I blink and I'm back in the plaza. 'Rori!' calls a voice and suddenly, I'm nearly knocked over as Mokuba clings to me. 'Rori, I can't find Seto! I want my brother! Where is he?' he sobs. 'Don't worry Mokuba. We'll find him. Don't worry.' I console him.
'Rori! Mokuba!' calls a voice. We see Yugi, Joey, Duke, Serenity and poor monkey-Tristan rush towards us. 'Noah's tricked us-again! We'd better find him!' growls Yugi. 'Will we find Seto too?' asks Mokuba, wiping his eyes. I look around for a second. 'Guys, where's Tea?' I ask.
Meanwhile...
(Noah's POV)
I emerge from the virtual pod in poor Tea Gardner's body. Not the body I wanted but it'll do. Now I go to the Central Command where I can destroy this virtual world once and for all!
I sit down at the computer and send a missle to destroy this base in thirty minutes. Then I can go out to the real world for the first time in six years!
As I sit waiting, I think of my father Gozaburo. I was so happy to see in him after six years...only to be told I let him down. Then I think of Seto and Mokuba, during our duel...
Flashback
I watch as Seto and Mokuba embrace each other happily, singing a song. I look over at the others. They're all crying with joy and happiness at seeing them reunited. I look at Seto as he hugs Mokuba. His face is softened with love for his brother...Something I've never had...
End Flashback
'Oh no...what have I done?' I cry in shock. I can't do this! I can't leave them trapped in the virtual world. They deserve to live in the real world, not be isolated in cyberspace like I've been! I have to get them out of there!
Back in the virtual world...
(Rori's POV)
Well this stinks! How the hell are we gonna get out of here? We have lives to live- I don't want to be trapped here forever!
Suddenly we hear a growl around us and we turn in shock. Duel Monsters! Mokuba clutches my hand tight in fear. 'Rori, Joey, we know what to do!' says Yugi, activating his Duel Disk. Joey and I do the same. 'I summon Dark Magician!' 'Flame Swordsman!' 'Come forth Guardian Angel Joan!' 'Monsters attack!' we order.
We've been fighting the monsters for a while now when suddenly we hear Noah's voice. 'Everyone, the virtual world is about to be destroyed!' he says. 'Noah! Get down here and I'll give ya the virtual butt-kicking of a lifetime!' yells Joey.
'I'm really and truly sorry for the way I've treated you all. I really am. A satellite is set to destroy the main computer! If you don't escape, all of your minds will be lost forever!' he says.
Uh-oh.
'The only way out is in the Domino Arcade.' he tells us. 'Yeah right. Tell the truth Noah!' I shout. 'We have no choice!' says Tristan. Oh fine!
We make a run for it. We're almost at the arcade when more monsters appear. 'Go on ahead' orders Yugi. 'Go on! We'll catch up!' I add.
Yugi, Joey and I keep fighting the monsters, all the while getting to the arcade. 'Proceed to the stage immediately!' orders Noah. Yugi and Joey rush on but I stay back. 'Rori come on!' calls Yugi. 'No. I have to get Kaiba.' I tell them. 'But Rori!' says Joey. 'Kaiba saved me once. And now it's my turn to save him.' I say.
Flashback
'Where's Rori?' asks Mai. 'Her key! Rori never freed her ankle!' says Mokuba. 'Hurry and get Rori's key! I'll dive down and get her out!' orders Tristan. But as Mokuba turns-
'Kaiba!' yells Tristan as Kaiba dives into the water. 'No way!' says Mai. 'He's got the key!' cries Tea.
Kaiba swims down until he sees Rori. Quickly he uses the key to unchain her ankle, then taking her in his arms, he quickly pulls her up to the surface.
End Flashback
Yugi and Joey nod then make their way to the stage. In a flash they're gone. Now...
'Noah? Tell me where Kaiba is!' I shout. 'He's at the virtual Kaiba Corp. You have to hurry!' he says.
Meanwhile...
(Seto's POV)
I glare at my stepfather with cold hatred in my eyes. 'There's something I can't forgive. You called Aurora Moto a slut.' I say. 'She's nothing but a slut and a whore.' laughs Gozaburo. 'Why would you care about a whore like her?' 'Because she's the most beautiful girl in the world and I love her.' I say. Gozaburo looks shocked-he told me love was nothing but a waste of time. But I never listened to him. I love Aurora Moto. Since the first day I saw her, I've loved her. And over through the years, my love for her has made me stronger.
Meanwhile...
(Rori's POV)
I rush to the Kaiba Corp. building and dash to the elevator. I hope to God that I'm not too late.
At last, the elevator doors open and I rush through. Oh my God! Gozaburo's turned into a monster! And he's going to attack Seto! Not if I can help it. I rush to the Duel Arena control panel and Seto's standing podium launches back. He looks down. 'Rori?' he gasps. 'Jump Seto!' I scream. He leaps down just in time. 'Come on sweetheart!' he says, grabbing my hand.
We run through the corridor, monster-Gozaburo chasing after us. 'You've got to escape! Head to the Domino Arcade immediately!' says Noah.
Seto and I run up to the roof. Oh no we're trapped! Monster-Gozaburo laughs behind us. 'Jump now!' orders Noah. 'Forget it!' says Seto. I cup his cheek. 'It's either that or face the monster.' I tell him. Seto nods at me and whispers 'Okay baby.' So we jump.
'NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!' yells Gozaburo behind us. Below us is a vortex of light. 'Look another exit!' I say. Seto grasps my hand and we head through the light.
I open my eyes as my VR pod opens and I sit up. Seto sits up beside me. 'It's about time.' he says. 'Back in the real world. Is everyone else gone?' I wonder. I look around. All the other VR pods are empty. At least everyone else is safe. 'Let's go sweetheart.' says Seto. As we make a run for it, I look back at the computer. 'Goodbye Noah.' I whisper.
We run through the corridors and at last we see the blimp- but it's about to take off! Everyone else is at the entrance waiting for us. 'Hurry guys!' calls Tea. Seto and I run with all our strength. 'Ready to make a jump for it?' he asks. 'Let's do this!' I say. Seto makes a power jump, grabbing my hand and we make it into the blimp. 'Seto!' cries Mokuba, grabbing his brother's hand. 'It's alright Mokuba. I'm here now.' whispers Seto, holding him tight.
There's a huge explosion behind us. The virtual world is destroyed with Noah and Gozaburo still inside. 'Everybody down!' I shriek. We all drop to the ground. Only Seto stays standing, rushing to the control panel.
For one terrifying moment, the blimp is engulfed in flames. I swear my heart stops. But then we burst out of the flames, safe and leaving Gozaburo Kaiba behind.
'Goodbye everyone.' says a voice.
Noah.
It's over.
We're free.
Slowly we all get up to our knees. Tristan-who I'm happy to say is back in his own body- says 'Glad that's over.' 'Goodbye Noah.' says Tea.
I look at the raven-haired boy lying beside me. 'It's alright Mokuba. It's over.' I say. But Mokuba doesn't move. 'Mokuba?' I ask.
Seto comes rushing over, kneeling down. 'Mokuba?' he whispers. Then we hear soft snores underneath the mass of black hair.
Aw...he's sleeping.
'I guess all that excitement wore him out.' Joey whispers. I look at Seto. His face is soft and smiling. He picks up Mokuba and cradles him close to his heart.
Now that that's over with, it's time to move. It's back to Battle City!
To Be Continued! I'm really sorry about the delay! As you can see I made a few changes to the show! And if you find the ending of this chapter stupid, I'm sorry but it just came into my mind! R&R!