A/N: A big thank you to guest C-ster for your review to release 12!

Up ahead, we have a sweet and spah-cy chapter! I hope y'all enjoy the sex scene ahead. Just a reminder, I DID mark where it starts and ends in the event y'all don't want to read that part.

I also did get emotional writing the part about one of Misty's surprises. It was a little tough to write considering how emotional it was, but I pushed through. (It will be a bit more emotional in the next chapter, and even more so in 14.)

Enjoy!


Later, when Mokuba came to work, he noticed that Misty was still angry with Seto, but was extremely nice to him.

"You did it Mokuba! All that information saved the company!" Misty gushed excitedly and hugged Mokuba.

"Thank God!" Mokuba said relieved.

"Amen!" Misty agreed.

"Are you still mad at Seto?" Mokuba asked sensing the tension between them still.

"Yeah," Misty nodded. Mokuba sighed heavily.

"Misty, I hope you can forgive him for his stubbornness soon… it feels very tense around you too, and I'm sure he's sorry," Mokuba pleaded.

"Yeah, I bet he is, but the fact of the matter is, he refused to trust me or listen, and we made it to the wire in saving him, and everyone else," Misty replied. Mokuba sighed again.

"I really don't like this tension… what does he have to do to get back on your good side?" Mokuba asked. True, he just wanted the peace to be restored, and he wanted to know how he could do so, but it irked Misty a little.

"Well, right now I don't know, and HE'S the one who should be asking. I know you just want to try and restore peace and all, but this is something HE has to do," Misty pointed out gently.

"Alright…" Mokuba relented.

"Thanks kiddo," Misty told him.

"You're welcome. Say, what do you want to do for your birthday?" Mokuba asked.

"Hmm… that's a good question. I suppose going out to dinner and maybe to a movie, or maybe… another painting and wine class. That was fun," Misty suggested.

"And I'll make sure we get the day off," Mokuba assured her with a thumbs up and a smile. She deserved at least that day off. "Oh, and we'll make sure to get you something amazing!" Mokuba added.

"You're so sweet, Mokuba!" Misty gushed with a hug. "Thank you, but you really don't have to go all out; 29 isn't that big a deal."

"You're very welcome, and we want to. It's your first birthday with us, and you're family to us and want to make it special," Mokuba assured her.

"Well in that case, thank you very much. It will be special," Misty replied and hugged him once more before letting go to get back to work. Seto had been watching and listening to their exchange and definitely had an idea in mind. He was also surprised that she was turning 29. She definitely looked more like 23, or even his age of 24. He was also looking for a romantic way to propose, but first, he had to tell Mokuba. He pulled Mokuba aside.

"Hey Seto, what's up?" Mokuba asked.

"I have a plan on what I want to do for Misty for her birthday," Seto announced in a quiet tone. He didn't want her hearing. He checked and saw that she had resumed playing her music on her iPod and was jamming out to some old 1950s music this time. He sighed in relief that she couldn't hear.

"What is it?" Mokuba asked eagerly, his grey eyes growing wide with excitement.

"I was thinking of getting a husky puppy from the shelter, and surprising her with the puppy when she wakes up, then having Rosa prepare her some chocolate chip pancakes, and just relax with her. We could take her and Sophia to the spa for a full day of pampering. Then, it will be like Valentine's Day again. I'll take her to the restaurant we went to for Valentine's Day, then another special painting class, this time it will be a private affair. You and Sophia can come to this painting class too. For the painting, I was thinking of an engagement ring like mom's on a chain around the neck of a Blue Eyes White Dragon. It would be a two-canvas painting, and she would paint the ring. Then after we finished, I would propose to her, and offer mom's ring, and her locket," Seto described.

"Are you serious right now?! You're going to propose?!" Mokuba asked incredulously happy. "What made you decide?!" Mokuba demanded eagerly.

"Everything. She saved our lives, she made a huge difference, she's already family to us, she acts very maternal and protective of you and Sophia, and the fact that she cares so much for us enough to go to the lengths she did today to save our company, and our lives once again, and many more to come. Not talking to her has been unbearable, and I think a proposal will show her how much she means to me and to us. I can't bear to lose her, even if she's just in the other room ignoring me for refusing to listen to her. I love her. She's the first person to genuinely care about and love us since… mom and dad were alive.

"And speaking of mom and dad, the most incredible thing happened earlier today. I was trying to figure things out, and an idea came to me to propose to her and give her mom's ring and her locket for her birthday, and MOM seriously came to me and invaded my thoughts and HUGGED me! I know it wasn't a literal hug, but it felt like it!" Seto told him.

"MOM came to you?!" Mokuba asked incredulously.

"Yeah!" Seto exclaimed.

"Details, bro!" Mokuba demanded, hanging on every word, his grey eyes wide with eagerness.

"When I had been thinking about giving her locket and ring to Misty, I felt a warm, familiar presence in the air envelope me in what felt like a hug. Then, she said she approved, and she and dad miss us and love us, they're proud of us, she's happy and at peace, and Misty was like my guardian angel, and I should NEVER let her go and definitely marry her. She also said that she wanted the same thing for you and Sophia," Seto detailed.

"WOW!" Mokuba gasped still feeling incredulous that their mother had visited Seto to tell him all that. "Now I can't wait for Misty's birthday! This is going to be amazing!" Mokuba exclaimed gleefully.

"…Do you think she'll say yes?" Seto asked, letting his brother glimpse his anxiety. Aside from Misty, Mokuba was THE ONLY person he would allow to see his true self, especially his anxiety. He looked her way and noticed she was still listening to her music and working and looked up when she felt him staring. She gave him a look that said "Well? What are you staring at?" Seto gave her a smile and she gave a puzzled half smile back and went back to work. Seto sighed heavily. Mokuba had watched the exchange.

"Seto, I'm sure she'll be stunned and excited about the proposal," Mokuba assured him. "I don't see why she wouldn't say yes."

"I hope so," Seto replied and they resumed working. He also took advantage of the fact that Misty was working in a separate area and ignoring him to plan her birthday. He made arrangements with their local painting and wine class and paid for it to be private and described the painting he wanted to do. The manager was a bit surprised at the amount he paid to ensure he got exactly what he wanted, but was happy nonetheless. The manager got everything arranged and got one of her instructors to get started on the image Seto wanted in order to teach them how to paint it, based on the pictures he emailed the manager, and his directions. Since they had a full class already booked for the day, the painting and wine party Seto wanted was to be at the mansion, in their studio, which was fine with him because it ensured their privacy, and they would be fully able to enjoy themselves.

The next step he did was make reservations for the restaurant, which was easy, and then he was doing his research on the local animal shelters to see if there were any husky puppies available, or to see what kind of dogs they had that he felt like Misty would like. There weren't any huskies available in the shelter, but there was a dog that captivated him. She had just turned a year old a couple days ago on March 21st, and she was a Catahoula leopard-lab mix. She was black and speckled silver, with big brown eyes and a loving smile. He remembered seeing a picture of a dog just like her on Misty's home screen on her phone, and decided that he would get her for Misty.

He called the shelter and made arrangements to get that speckled black and silver dog, but he would send a proxy in his place to pick her up because she was a surprise for Misty. He had them email the paperwork he needed to fill out and paid the adoption fee for her when he sent the filled out papers back. He then sent a servant to pick her up from the shelter, and take care of her until Misty's birthday.

He had Roland take the jewelry to a jewelry store to get cleaned up and shined, and then resumed his work until 6:00 when he and Mokuba started shutting things down and getting everything locked up for tomorrow. Misty had taken out her headphones and put her iPod away and walked with them down to the limo. She still wasn't in a chatty mood, so she stayed quiet. In the meantime, she occupied herself with thinking about what she wanted to do for her birthday and made a mental note to call her brother tomorrow to wish him a happy birthday.

Seto was feeling anxious about his plans for her birthday and if she would accept his proposal. She talked to Mokuba freely on the ride, and Seto listened in. It was the same throughout dinner and Misty continued to avoid him.

"Misty, what can I do to make it up to you?" Seto begged, his sapphire eyes were deep with sincerity.

"Show me that you respect me enough to listen to what I have to say when I try to help you," Misty replied in a deadpan tone.

"I do! And I'm sorry for not listening before!" Seto protested.

"Prove it," Misty retorted.

"How?!" Seto demanded exasperated.

"Next time I tell you something that I feel is important, I want you to listen and follow through without arguing with me that you know better! There is a reason I do the things I do and say the things I say! I haven't once been dishonest with you, have I? So don't treat me like that! Please try to connect to my experiences and instincts and remember that I've never lied to you; why would I have a reason to?" Misty exclaimed.

"If I promise that, will you get back to how we were before this fight?" Seto asked.

"Maybe, but you have to actually mean it," Misty said sternly as she put her hand out to shake on their deal.

"I do," Seto promised and shook her hand and pulled her close, to her surprise, for a bear hug. Misty hugged back after a moment, and then they were joined by Mokuba in the embrace. Mokuba and Seto were so relieved they could start patching things up and start getting back to how they were before. Misty sat flush against Seto and rested her head on his shoulder. He stroked her silky, dark chocolate, feathery short hair, and Misty practically purred in pleasure. Mokuba chuckled.

"This is more like it!" Seto's inner self exclaimed sighing contently with relief.

"It's so nice to have you two made up!" Mokuba gushed happily. Misty smiled a little, and Seto was clearly relieved.

"I missed you," Seto whispered in her ear.

"I missed you too," Misty agreed and was a little surprised when Seto kissed her, but relaxed and kissed back. They spent some time relaxing together and did another duel just for fun and to get out any other stress, and later went to bed. They slept much better that night since there was no anger between them.


Saturday, March 26, -

Seto and Mokuba were up early making arrangements for everything, making sure everything was perfect. Rosa was already at work making plates of chocolate chip pancakes, bacon and eggs,some fresh fruit and yogurt, along with some chocolate milk for them to drink, except for Seto, who was going to drink black coffee.

Seto and Mokuba had gone to pick the dog up from his servant, Lola, and she was cautious at first, but sniffed them and was happy.

"That's daddy!" Lola told the dog and pet her, earning a robust tail wagging. Seto wasn't sure if he liked how Lola called him "daddy."

"Why did you call me that?" Seto asked with a bit of a scowl. Lola knew he loved Misty, and she sounded creepy.

"Oh lighten up! She was talking to the dog! Dummy!" Seto's inner self scolded him.

"You're a pet parent now, ergo, you are now this beautiful girl's daddy," Lola explained in a tone that said "Duh! Seriously? You didn't know that?" That made more sense to Seto the way Lola explained it.

"Oh right…" Seto thought.

"Told you!" his inner self retorted.

Lola gave her good petting and scratching, which caused the dog's back legs to scratch the air wildly, along with licking the air. "She's a silly girl!" she cooed over the dog. Seto chuckled a bit. He had to admit it was pretty amusing. This dog was certainly happy.

"What are you going to name her?" Lola asked as she gathered the dog's bed, bowl, toys, and everything else she picked up with the dog from the shelter.

"I'll let Misty come up with the name; she is her birthday surprise," Seto answered. Lola nodded.

"She is a smart little girl; she has been known to have fun playing by herself; she loves walks; is quite energetic; loves cuddling and kisses; is known to follow her caretakers around like a shadow; she's friendly, but easily gets jealous and will nudge her way into your arms to get attention; she is spayed; she knows basic commands; she is an indoor dog and only goes outside to go potty; she loves apples, carrots, peanut butter, cheese, watermelon as treats; she was born March 21, 2015; she likes to sleep outside the door of the room her people are in, if they're closed; she likes baths; she has a funny thing where she will put her butt up in the air and growl and burrow into the floor, but it's how she likes to play; she will try and herd you; she doesn't like when people mess with her paws; she gets anxious in car rides; she doesn't like going to the vet; she is microchipped and up to date on the shots; she eats 1 cup of food in the morning, and 1 cup of food in the evenings; she sheds A LOT; she does get a bit wheezy, especially when she's excited; and she is a LOT stronger than she looks," Lola instructed.

"Wow, that's a lot of information," Seto remarked.

"Yeah, but it will help you and Misty," Lola countered gently. Seto nodded. She did have a point. "And the clerk at the rescue shelter recommended we order a tag from Tags For Hope to get a driver's license type tag, and the tag sales support other shelter dogs. They looked pretty cool. I really hope Misty loves her," Lola added.

"I hope so too. This looks just like her dog on her phone from back home," Seto remarked and had Mokuba come and help get the stuff. Lola showed him how to put the turquoise harness on, and the dog was so excited. He also was surprised by her strength when she started pulling when he put the turquoise leash on her.

"Whoa!" Seto remarked and pulled the leash back.

"Sweetie, sit," Lola commanded. The dog obeyed and was panting excitedly, and her big, brown eyes were filled with bright joy. Lola rewarded her with a head scratch. "See? She's stronger than she looks. Use a firm but not too tight grip on the leash and make sure she follows your command. You must demonstrate you are her pack leader. You have her sit until you are ready to walk and enter a doorway. She must also walk at your side. Anytime she does something right, reward her," Lola instructed.

"Alright," Seto agreed. Seto then practiced what Lola was saying as he left her house, and liked how this dog was so smart and responsive, and she loved being rewarded. Mokuba and Seto were both amazed as they walked her across their enormous backyard back to the mansion. She was definitely excited and curious about everything, and pulled a bit a few times, but Seto got her under control. She stopped to relieve herself. Seto called a servant to clean it up, and then they resumed walking. Once back inside the mansion, the dog was curious and excited about her new surroundings, and even did the funny, playful thing where she would growl, burrow, and have her butt up in the air with her tail wagging wildly, while her face was on the floor. Seto chuckled and allowed her to look around while keeping an eye on her, while Mokuba slipped away with her things to Misty's room.

"I think Misty is going to be over the moon about her," Seto's inner self predicted with a smile.

"I hope so," Seto agreed.

Mokuba had silently crept into Misty's room, and saw she was still sleeping peacefully halfway between her left side and her stomach, slightly curled into the fetal position. Mokuba watched her carefully as he set up the dog bed, put the dog toys on the bed silently, and placed everything else the dog needed in a logical place that wasn't in Misty's way. The dog bed was near the foot of the bed on the side she was closest to. Thankfully, she hadn't woken up, and he crept out. He helped tie a bow to the dog's turquoise collar and chuckled silently as she licked his face happily. Mokuba chuckled and hugged her, not caring that she was leaving dog hair on his clothes.

"Ready to meet your mama?" Mokuba asked the dog softly, to which she wagged her tail. Seto then silently crept into Misty's room with the dog, and Mokuba right behind him. Seto came to the bed and gently helped the dog onto the bed who then went and went and licked Misty's face and wagged her tail. Misty instantly woke up feeling the kisses on her face and looked to see a speckled black and silver Catahoula-lab dog no older than a year old.

"Lulu?" Misty asked slightly disoriented and confused, not fully awake, and then realized Lulu was back home. She stirred and pet the dog.

"If that's what you want to name her," Seto replied. Misty turned and saw him and Mokuba standing over her bed with a smile.

"Hey, good morning," Misty greeted with a smile. She was so excited.

"Hey Misty! Happy Birthday!" Mokuba greeted and hugged her. Misty hugged back and then he let go.

"Happy birthday sweetheart," Seto greeted and kissed her.

"Thank you," Misty smiled as she kissed back and hugged him too. The dog nudged into Misty's arms and was so happy. "She's so beautiful!" Misty exclaimed as she hugged her new puppy. "She looks just like my Lulu at home," she remarked and started tearing up as she held her.

"Oh my Lulu… It still hurts that she's dying… why did her kidneys have to fail her?" Misty thought sadly. She was dreading the thought of actually losing her. She wasn't sure if she could take that heartbreak so well. Lulu was her baby… she stayed home from school that day 10 years ago to ensure Lulu and her brothers and sisters were born ok, and she had fallen in love at first sight when she cleaned and held Lulu for the first time. She had picked her to keep, and they had some great years together, and she wished Lulu could have more years. Having this puppy here was like a magic button that made her Lulu young again so she could have her wish.

"I know… I know…" Misty's inner self remarked and offered a comforting embrace as Misty cuddled the dog.

"Thank you," Misty told her inner self gratefully.

Meanwhile, in Seto's head…

"I wasn't expecting that much of an emotional reaction from her…" Seto remarked surprised, and his heart ached for her.

"Misty? Honey? What's wrong?" Seto asked alarmed seeing her tears.

"Lulu back home is 10 years old and isn't doing too well… she's dying…" Misty replied. Saying those words felt like a knife to the heart. She still had a hard time believing that. When she had moved here, to Domino, it had been hard to adjust to her baby Lulu not being there, and knowing that she was about to head to heaven soon made the wounds feel fresh again, this time 10 fold.

"Oh Misty… I'm sorry," Seto replied and hugged her and the dog. The dog licked Misty's face as if to lick away her tears. Mokuba joined in on the hug too.

"It's alright… it's almost like having a time machine that brings me back to when Lulu was this young, and I get to have another 10+ years with her," Misty explained.

"I picked her from the shelter because I saw your picture of your dog back home and figured you would love this one like you love the one back home," Seto explained.

"I do love her," Misty assured him. She really did.

"Do you want to name this one Lulu #2?" Seto asked her.

"No… this one is different. I want Lulu to be the only Lulu. Otherwise it would feel like I'm replacing her. I did have a nickname for her back home. She was like my little shadow because she would follow me everywhere, so I think I will call this beauty Shadow," Misty replied.

"That's a suiting name. My servant Lola had told me a laundry list of things about her, and Shadow seems perfect for her. She likes to follow her caretakers around, and will sit outside the door and wait for them to come out of the room," Seto told her.

"Oh my lord, she acts like her too," Misty remarked and hugged her more. Shadow was only too happy to be having all this affection. "My silly baby girl," Misty remarked as she held her.

"Oh and her birthday was March 21st, 2015, so she's a year old." Misty held Shadow tighter and felt a few more tears.

"Lulu's birthday is also March 21st, but she was born 2006. I brought her into the world…" Misty explained. The fateful coincidences were starting to baffle her.

"Wow…" Seto and Mokuba remarked incredulously and asked if Lulu did the same things Lola said Shadow did. Misty's chocolate eyes widened.

"Oh…my… God… that's EXACTLY what Lulu does!" Misty remarked incredulously. "It's an act of God that brought a Lulu copy to me!" Misty exclaimed. "I can't wait to tell my family about this!" This was too incredible. She especially couldn't wait to see her mom's reaction, but she hoped it wouldn't make her too emotional; mom was taking Lulu's slow decline as hard as she was and was desperate to try anything to slow it.

"Misty, are you hungry by chance?" Mokuba asked changing the subject, which was a bit of a relief to Misty.

"Now that you mention it, I am," Misty replied. "Just give me a few minutes and I'll be downstairs." She got out of bed, put her kimono and slippers on, and went into the bathroom, with Shadow following her and sat outside the door patiently. Seto and Mokuba were amazed how Shadow seemed to suit her perfectly. Misty used the restroom and got washed up and came out and joined them as they went downstairs to the kitchen. Shadow was behind them on the stairs and nudged them gently with her nose.

"She's herding us…" Misty observed and smiled as she remembered how Lulu did the same thing, and she would play with her by teasingly going back up the stairs and Lulu would try to herd her back down the stairs. They then sat down at their table and Shadow immediately lay down under the table at Misty's feet. Misty slipped her foot out of her slipper and used her foot to rub Shadow's back and side. Shadow wagged her tail happily. Misty almost felt like she was back home and Lulu would be lying under the table, eager to catch scraps as they fell, while warming Misty's feet. She was feeling happy.

"Good morning Misty! Happy Birthday!" Rosa greeted and put their breakfast plates down in front of them, along with the chocolate milk and black coffee.

"Thank you Rosa!" Misty smiled widely and dug into her food. The chocolate chip pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit and yogurt, and chocolate milk certainly hit the spot. "As delicious as always, Rosa," Misty complimented her.

"Thank you Misty. I'm so glad you're enjoying it. By the way, the staff signed a card for you," Rosa told her and handed her a birthday card. Misty smiled as she opened it and saw all the signatures and sweet messages, and a gift card to one of her favorite stores.

"Tell everyone I said thank you very much! This was so sweet of y'all! I feel so blessed to have all of y'all think of me today!" Misty exclaimed happily. Seto was happy she seemed so happy.

"The fun doesn't stop here. We have a big day in store for you," Seto assured her.

"There's more?" Misty asked surprised.

"Oh yes, we have a full day of special surprises for you," Mokuba piped up.

"Thank you guys. I'm so blessed to have such amazing guys like y'all," she complimented them. Seto and Mokuba blushed.

"It's nothing," Seto said as modestly and coolly as he could.

"It's not nothing!" Misty protested. "I feel so special and loved," she told them.

"We're happy to hear that," Mokuba told her.

"Yeah," Seto agreed. They enjoyed their breakfast and Seto and Mokuba encouraged her to get showered and dressed into something sorta nice.


Misty went up to her room and found her turquoise blue rockabilly dress and a white bolero sweater, and her Mary Jane shoes. She went to her bathroom, and of course Shadow lay right by the door when she closed it. Misty got showered and beautified, put some perfume and coconut oil on, and then got dressed and put a jeweled hairband in her short hair, and then added the replacement Blue Eyes White Dragon pendant Mokuba and Seto had picked up for her not too long after she moved in. She felt pretty and amazing and wondered where they were going. She opened the door and Shadow sat up and looked at her happily and wagged her tail. "There's my happy girl!" Misty cooed and kissed her head. Shadow licked her face and followed her as she finished getting ready. "Okay my beautiful girl, we'll be back later, ok?" Shadow stared up at her human mama with a doggie grin and a wagging tail. Misty pet her and led her down the stairs and asked the servants to keep an eye on her, which they agreed. Misty thanked them for taking care of Shadow, and for the card and gift card. The servants were so happy to know that she liked the card and gift card.


Seto meanwhile, got dressed in a blue shirt and black slacks, and Mokuba wore a similar outfit. They were all going to match today. They knew she would pick a blue outfit today, since it was her absolute favorite color. Mokuba had also encouraged Sophia to wear the blue dress she wore on Valentine's Day, to which she readily agreed. Mokuba texted her that they would be there shortly to come pick her up.

"Wow! Look at you!" Mokuba remarked with a playful wolf whistle as she came in the room where they had been waiting for her. Misty giggled.

"Oh stop you!" she retorted playfully.

"You look beautiful," Seto complimented her and kissed her. Misty kissed back happily.

"Thank you guys. You look so handsome and like twins," she complimented them.

"Glad you like it," Seto replied and offered his arm. Misty smiled and took his arm and was led to the limo.

"Hey Misty! Happy Birthday! You look lovely," Edward complimented her.

"Thank you Edward," Misty beamed and got into the limo first, as usual, then Seto, and finally Mokuba. Seto and Mokuba sat on either side of her and Seto pulled her close. Misty smiled as she rested her head on his shoulder and savored his masculine scent.

"Where are we going?" Misty asked curiously.

"It's a surprise, but we're going to get Sophia first," Mokuba informed her.

"Oh nice, she's able to join us," Misty smiled. Mokuba mirrored her smile.

"Yeah, I'm glad she was able to get off today," he agreed and they went to Sophia's apartment. When they got there, Mokuba bounded out of the limo and then went and knocked at the door. Sophia answered with a grin, wearing the same blue and white striped dress she wore on Valentine's Day, and hugged and kissed Mokuba.

"Hey baby, ready to go?" Mokuba asked.

"You bet, baby," Sophia agreed and got her purse, a small gift bag and card, and her overnight bag since she was going to stay tonight, and locked up her apartment. She took Mokuba's offered arm and he helped her into the limo.

"Hey Sophia," Misty and Seto greeted.

"Hi Seto! Hi Misty! Happy Birthday!" Sophia greeted and hugged Misty, and then Seto.

"Thank you sweetie," Misty replied with a smile. Sophia then handed her the small gift bag and the card. "Aww! Sweetie! Thank you!" Misty gushed and hugged her again and read the card and smiled. It was a funny and beautiful card. Then Misty opened the small gift bag, sifting through the turquoise tissue paper and saw a beautiful silver bracelet with cerulean blue, swirled, marble-like charms. "Wow! This is beautiful!" Misty said as she admired the bracelet. Sophia beamed with pride.

"Thank you!" Misty told her and gave her another hug.

"You're welcome," Sophia replied.

"Want some help, honey?" Seto offered.

"Yes please," Misty nodded and offered her left wrist. Seto gingerly opened the clasp, put it around her wrist, and closed the clasp around the loop.

"Thanks babe!" Misty told him cheerfully and admired the bracelet on her wrist.

"The ring is going to make a beautiful combination with that bracelet," Seto's inner self remarked confidently and excitedly. Seto mentally nodded in agreement and smiled, but was still nervous. "It's going to be ok. She's going to say yes."

"Thank you," Seto replied and went back to enjoying the ride. He grabbed her left hand and squeezed it. Misty smiled and kissed his cheek.


Soon, they had arrived at the front of a luxe spa, The Golden Lotus. It looked like a small mansion, with its covered driveway supported by ornately decorated, almost Egyptian-style columns, with metallic mosaic golden lotus flowers at the top of each column; a light cream colored stucco surface on the outside, with a three-foot wide border of stone on the bottom edge of the building; long windows with bamboo blinds; bright golden lights at the doorway and in the driveway, powered by solar panels; from the covered driveway, there was a two-lane road shaded by flowering trees that led into a hidden, private parking lot; between the road and the driveway, there was a gurgling, large fountain with an ornate, swirl mosaic on the bottom well of the fountain, and it was surrounded by lush tropical plants; on the other side of the road, there was a wide expanse of space, approximately 5 acres of lush green, perfectly trimmed grass and a sporadic arrangement of trees.

"Wow!" Misty and Sophia gasped stunned at the beauty of the place.

"Ladies, you two will be enjoying a spa day today. Mokuba and I have some things to do," Seto informed them.

"Wow! Thank you honey!" Misty exclaimed and was excited. She hugged him and kissed him a little before parting.

"You're welcome. Let's get you two checked in," Seto suggested and Edward opened the door for them and helped Misty and Sophia out. Seto and Mokuba stepped out and linked arms with their ladies, escorting them inside, into the brightly lit sunshine yellow and gold lobby, which was decorated with plush evergreen and turquoise chairs and couches with an acacia wood coffee table covered with magazines; black iron brazier wall sconces; a tessellated Moroccan tile with mint green squares edged in ivory, turquoise, and then pine green rounded edged borders, golden lotus blossoms in the center of each square, and between each square were even turquoise crosses adorned with ivory swirls and golden teardrop shapes on each end of the crosses. The reception desk Seto led them to was a wavy with one rounded end acacia desk with a bright turquoise and jade glass panel that looked like water was embedded into the front of the desk. Behind the desk was a woman with mocha skin, satin-like black hair, and bright hazel eyes wearing a mint green tunic and matching pants embellished with turquoise swirls. Her brass nametag was in the shape of a lotus blossom, and it read Pasha.

"Hi, how can I help you?" Pasha asked with a warm smile as she saw Seto, Misty, Mokuba, and Sophia approaching the desk.

"These lovely ladies have a reservation today for a day of pampering, under the name Kaiba," Seto answered. Pasha looked in the reservation book and found the name Kaiba.

"Ah yes, Misty and Sophia. Allow me to escort you to the locker room and give you your robes and towels," Pasha told them and locked her computer and closed the book as she got up.

"Alright ladies, We'll come get you around 4:45, Enjoy," Seto told them and kissed Misty.

"See you at 4:45, babe," Mokuba echoed to Sophia and gave her a quick kiss before leaving with Seto.

Misty and Sophia then returned their attention to Pasha who was leading them to the locker room, but first got some silk, mint green robes and plush turquoise Egyptian cotton towels, and some flip flops for them. She told them where they could change and put their clothes and purses and gave them a few minutes to change. Before she left, Pasha wished Misty a happy birthday. Misty and Sophia got undressed and put the robes and flip flops on, put their purses and clothes in lockers next to each other, grabbed their towels, and allowed Pasha to lead them to their first treatment, a hot stone massage.

They enjoyed a good hour-long hot stone massage, then they were taken to a bath room where lotus blossoms and petals sat on top of the water, which was mixed with a mix of essential oils for aromatherapy, and 2 jars of mango sugar scrubs sat on the edge of the sunken tub, and two female aestheticians were waiting for them. Misty and Sophia got into the bath and the aestheticians started applying a mango, seaweed, and sugar poultice scrub on their face, and then put seaweed leaves on top of the poultice, leaving openings for them to see and to breathe. They instructed Misty and Sophia to just relax and soak in the tub, and in 20 minutes they would come and help them remove the masks and help apply the scrub to their bodies.

Misty and Sophia chatted happily as they waited about it being Misty's birthday and what they figured Seto and Mokuba were planning for later; Shadow, and how Sophia wished so badly she could have a pet but her landlady wouldn't allow it; and the fact that since the bullies were expelled, things have gotten a lot better at school, and she was no longer messed with. Misty was happy to hear that. The aestheticians came back in and helped remove the masks off Misty and Sophia's faces and helped them with the scrub on their body, in a professional way. They rinsed off and the aestheticians helped them out and gave them fresh towels to dry off with and their robes.

Misty and Sophia were then led to a lunch room where they ate a healthy meal of Middle Eastern food and some chocolate cake and ice cream with a candle Misty blew out after the staff sang Happy Birthday to her, before resuming the treatments. They then went and got manicures, pedicures, makeup, and their hair done before they were finished with their treatments for today. (Since Misty had short hair, hers didn't take as long.) When they saw themselves in the mirror after getting dressed again, they were glowing radiantly.

"Wow! I hardly recognize myself!" Sophia remarked stunned.

"Same here! Wow! I bet Seto and Mokuba won't even recognize us too," Misty predicted and they waited for Seto and Mokuba to come in the lobby. Seto and Mokuba arrived on time and walked right past them to the reception desk to ask Pasha where their ladies were.

"Excuse me, Pasha? Where are Sophia and Misty?" Mokuba asked.

"You walked right past them. They're over there," Pasha told them and gestured to Sophia and Misty in the lobby. Seto and Mokuba turned around and smiled and admired how radiantly refreshed they look.

"Is that… really you two?" Seto asked surprised.

"Nice of you to notice us," Misty teased.

"Wow! You two look great!" Mokuba exclaimed. Seto pulled Misty close, admiring her too.

"You look so radiant," Seto complimented her.

"Thanks honey," Misty smiled and gave him a quick kiss. Sophia also gave Mokuba a kiss.

"Ready to go?" Seto asked them.

"Yep, let's go," Misty answered and they got in the limo and headed back to the same restaurant Seto had taken Misty for Valentine's Day. Seto ordered some Moscato wine and allowed Mokuba and Sophia to have a sip.

"Wow! That's a sweet wine!" Mokuba exclaimed quietly so just Sophia, Seto, and Misty could hear.

"Yeah, it's really good. I see why you like this kind of wine, Misty," Sophia told Misty.

"Yeah," Misty agreed.

"So, did you like your spa day, ladies?" Seto asked.

"Yeah! It was so relaxing and rejuvenating! Would you believe that was the first time I'd ever been to a spa and had a day like that?" Misty asked.

"Yeah, it was amazing, and a first time for me too," Sophia agreed.

"Really?" Seto and Mokuba asked.

"Yep," Misty and Sophia nodded.

"Well, I'm glad it was relaxing and that you enjoyed it," Seto replied. He was pleased that their first visit to a spa went well and they were so rejuvenated.

"Yeah. We should send you two more often, right Seto?" Mokuba piped up.

"Yeah, that would be a good idea. We could get you two some spa memberships so you can go more often," Seto agreed.

"Wow," Misty and Sophia remarked. They weren't expecting that.

"You don't have to," Sophia said humbly.

"We want to," Mokuba assured her.

"Well, thank you guys. In the meantime, let's enjoy our dinner," Misty suggested.

"Alright, sure," Seto agreed and then they flagged the waiter down and ordered their food and Seto informed him that it was Misty's birthday. The waiter promised that they would make a special dessert for her, and disappeared with their order. Sophia was a little stunned by the prices, but Mokuba and Seto told her not to worry about it.

"Thank you," Sophia replied humbly and meekly.

"Thank you guys," Misty echoed with a smile.

"Our pleasure," Seto and Mokuba responded. They continued to chat for a while and enjoyed the food as it came out. Then, they brought dessert- a rich tiramisu big enough to be shared with the four of them, lit with a candle. There were a few waiters who encouraged everyone to sing Happy Birthday with them. Misty blushed a little as they sang to her and she blew out the candle. She wasn't sure what to wish for, really. Life was sweet right now, and she was blessed.

"What'd you wish for?" Seto asked her.

"Uh-uh… if I tell you, it won't come true," Misty teased.

"I can make it come true," Seto coaxed.

"Nope," Misty insisted with a teasing grin. "Now let's eat this tiramisu," she suggested.

"It's your birthday treat," Mokuba declined.

"Aw come on, I insist! Share with me! I can't eat this all by myself!" Misty coaxed and gestured them closer to grab a fork. Seto, Sophia, and Mokuba each grabbed a fork and split it with her and found it to be rich and amazing.

"That's good!" Sophia said between bites. Seto, Misty, and Mokuba all agreed, and then they finished it off, and the check came, and Seto immediately grabbed it, looked it over, and put his credit card in, and waited for the waiter to come back, which he did a few minutes later with a pen and his card and receipts. Seto signed the receipts, left an appropriate tip, and then headed back to the limo.

"Thanks honey," Misty thanked him with a quick kiss.

"Thank you Seto," Mokuba and Sophia echoed.

"You're welcome, now for the rest of your surprise today," Seto spoke up with a cool smirk.

"There's more?!" Misty remarked stunned.

"Yep. Two more," Seto replied with a smirk, hiding his growing anticipation and anxiety.

"Will you stop worrying?! I told you she's going to say yes!" his inner self snapped at him. Seto ignored him.

"Wow!" Misty remarked slightly floored. She couldn't believe all the surprises in store today. Seto was glad she was so excited. "This has been one of the best birthdays I've had so far. Thank y'all," she told them and gave them each a hug.

"It's our pleasure, Misty. You deserve it," Mokuba assured her. Misty smiled.

"Y'all bless me so much," she complimented them as they got inside the limo and thanked Edward. Misty resumed cuddling with Seto as she had before, and Sophia cuddled with Mokuba. It wasn't long before they pulled up back at the mansion.

"…The surprises are here at home?" Misty asked a little confused.

"Yep! Come on!" Mokuba encouraged as he and Seto followed Sophia and Misty out of the limo, and eagerly led them to the studio, where everything was set up as a private painting and wine class for them, with Moscato wine, and plenty of snacks. Misty's face cracked into a wide grin. They were going to do another class, almost like on Valentine's Day, but better! It was just her, Seto, Mokuba, and Sophia partaking in the class. Sure, she didn't mind other people, but it was nice to just have a painting and wine class with the people she cared about most right now.

"Hi, I'm Melanie, and I'll be your instructor for this evening's class," the instructor introduced herself. She had wild curly, dark cherry red hair, brown eyes, freckles, glasses, and wore a green paisley button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up, blue jeans, and relaxed turquoise slip on shoes.

"Hi Melanie, I'm sure you already know that I'm Misty," Misty introduced herself and shook her hand.

"Indeed. Mr. Kaiba talked about you quite a lot while we got everything set up in here," Melanie replied with a smile.

"Really? What about?" Misty asked curiously.

"Just how much he loves you and is lucky to have you in his life," Melanie answered. Misty smiled and kissed Seto's cheek. "That's so sweet babe, thank you," Misty thanked him and returned her attention to Melanie.

"Alright Melanie, now that we got the introductions out of the way, what are we going to be painting this evening?" Misty asked eagerly as she sat down beside Seto after putting her purse on the counter, and grabbed her apron.

"Ah, that's a surprise," Melanie countered. "You'll just have to follow along," she added with an impish smile, which Misty found kinda odd, but dismissed it. She looked at Seto to see if he would leave a clue, but he was even more mysterious than usual.

They got ready to start the lesson, and then Melanie carefully gave instructions to Misty, Seto, Mokuba and Sophia about how to paint the Blue Eyes White Dragon on their two canvas halves. Misty was into the lesson and started noticing that they were painting a Blue Eyes White Dragon on their canvases, along with a fiery red angel petting it lovingly, that was on her canvas, and was modeled after her. Even Seto and Mokuba were surprised with this twist, but they actually loved it. Misty and Sophia were really liking this painting too.

They took a break to enjoy their snacks and the wine while they waited for the paint to dry a little bit. (Mokuba and Sophia enjoyed other drinks instead of the wine.)

They hadn't painted the ring yet, and the closer it got to that time, the more excited and anxious Seto grew. Sure, his inner self kept encouraging that she would say yes, and that he was being an idiot to worry. He also had a plan on presenting the ring; instead of just having him on one knee holding an open ring box with the ring inside, he decided to include Shadow. He had Lola come in earlier, while Misty and Sophia were at the spa, and they had tied the ring to the ring on Shadow's collar using a smaller turquoise ribbon. Seto arranged to have her look after Shadow for a while and he would call her to give her signal to bring Shadow into the studio. Lola agreed to take care of her and bring her in.

After 20 minutes of enjoying their snacks and wine, they resumed painting. Melanie instructed them on how to paint the ring around the Blue Eyes White Dragon's neck, based on the image of the ring that Seto had produced for them when he made arrangements. Misty was puzzled seeing the ring around the Blue Eyes White Dragon neck.

"That looks like a wedding or engagement ring… Why is it around the neck of the Blue Eyes White Dragon?" Misty asked herself aloud.

"Come on Misty, get the hint," Seto thought. The words engagement ring kept ringing in her head, and she was focused on it now, trying to understand it.

"Oh my gosh! He's proposing!" Misty's inner self exclaimed. Misty's chocolate eyes widened and her jaw went slack as she gasped.

"Oh my lord! You're right! That makes so much more sense now!" Misty exclaimed in response.

"Send her in," Seto had said into his phone, to give Lola the signal to send Shadow in. He had called her while Misty was busy contemplating why the ring was there. Lola opened the door and Shadow came bounding in. Thankfully, the ring was secure on the ribbon. Shadow was panting happily and immediately ran to Misty and Seto. Mokuba immediately got out his phone and started recording video of what was about to happen.

"Hey baby girl!" Misty greeted while hugging her. Shadow licked her face and wagged her tail happily. "Were you a good girl?" Misty then saw the ring hanging by a ribbon, that was on her turquoise bow ribbon, near her tags, and she looked back at Seto, who had started to remove the ring and then sat down back on his seat and then squeezed her hand. His sapphire eyes locked onto her surprised, wide, chocolate eyes. His hand was trembling. For once in a long time, the sapphire-eyed brunet was anxious, his palms were starting to sweat, and his hands shook a little.

"Misty, I know I was a jerk, and sometimes I still am, but ever since I met you, I believe that I am a better person with you by my side, and I want to continue that way for now and evermore. Misty, will you please marry me?" Seto proposed. His heart was pounding wildly, and it felt like the world hung in the balance of her saying yes or no, and time felt like it had slowed to crawl for the agonizing seconds that followed.

"Yes I will marry you Seto," Misty answered. Seto let out a relieved gasp and he slipped the ring on Misty's finger and held her close in a stunned, relieved embrace.

"I just proposed… and she said yes…" he thought still stunned. It felt so surreal, but he felt an overwhelming sense of elation wash over him like a tidal wave.

"Of course she did. I told you she would," his inner self replied. Misty gave him a kiss, to which he eagerly kissed back. When they parted to breathe, Misty admired her beautiful 18k white gold band with an art deco, floral filigree setting, with bright blue topaz and small diamonds embedded within the filigree swirls on top of the band, and a large princess cut diamond set in the center.

"Holy cow! This is stunning!" Misty exclaimed in admiration. Seto smiled happily.

"This goes with it," Seto said as he produced another box with the locket. Misty opened the box and gasped.

"Wow!" she exclaimed as she admired the heart shaped, 18k white gold locket with matching art deco, floral filigree as the ring, with a blue topaz stone set in the center.

"Open it," Seto instructed. Misty gingerly took the locket out of the box, opened it and saw three panels. In one panel, she saw Seto when he was about 5, with a huge grin on his face. In the second panel, there was a baby picture of Mokuba. Finally, in the third panel, there were two people, that Misty assumed were their parents. The lady looked beautiful with swirling, ribbon-like black hair and violet eyes, and the man had chestnut brown hair and bright azure eyes; he looked just like Seto, but a little broader. They all had bright smiles.

"Aww! Such a happy family! You and Mokuba look sooo cute as little children!" Misty gushed and showed Sophia. Seto was happy she really liked it.

"Aww! Mokuba! You look so adorable!" Sophia exclaimed and gave him a hug and a kiss. Mokuba chuckled and kissed back as he held her.

"Thanks baby," Mokuba replied with a smile.

"The locket and ring were our mother's," Seto explained. "She died when Mokuba was born, and our father died two years later, then we were dumped at the orphanage, but luckily we were able to keep these. I also have my father's wedding ring too," Seto added.

"Really? Oh Seto… I'm sorry you had to endure all that, and I'm honored you chose me to wear your mother's ring and locket. I will treasure them always," Misty promised and kissed him.

"I know you will," Seto replied as he caressed her face and held her. "By the way, my mom and dad approve of both you and Sophia. My mom came and visited me and told me herself. She also said you're like my guardian angel and I should take good care of you, and Mokuba should take good care of Sophia.

"She really came and told you that?!" Misty and Sophia exclaimed surprised. They were stunned that his mother, who passed away 18 years ago, thought so much of them from Heaven, she presumed, to come and tell him that.

"Yep. I was just as stunned as you are, but I'm so happy she approves of you, both of you," Seto replied.

"Me too!" Mokuba agreed. Misty and Sophia hugged Seto and Mokuba happily. A little later, they took pictures with their paintings, and Misty was so excited to show off her ring and locket to Melanie and the staff, especially Roland, Rosa, Edward, and Hari, while Shadow bounded behind her happily. The staff was happy she was going to be marrying Seto; she was like the ray of sunshine he needed. They all congratulated her and then Melanie went home. Soon, Seto caught Misty and instructed Mokuba and Sophia to look after Shadow for tonight. Seto swept Misty off her feet and carried her to his bedroom.

"What are you up to?" Misty asked surprised to be in his room. Seto locked the door and smirked, and Misty understood. She wasn't going to stop him. Seto smiled and kissed her passionately, to which Misty reciprocated.

"Are you sure you're ready for this?" Misty asked between kisses.

"Yes," Seto declared without hesitation. "I want you to feel every bit of how much you mean to me. I want to have that bond with you," he added as he started to kiss her neck, making her moan and tilt her head to give him better access. He carried her to the sapphire, silk-sheeted bed and sat her down. He pulled away and smiled at her, his sapphire eyes gazing into her chocolate eyes. He caressed her face tenderly.

"Do you feel ready?" Seto asked her. He was already feeling electrified, but he wasn't going to force her if she wasn't ready. He wanted this to be special.

"Yes," Misty assured him. She wasn't going to lie… she HAD fantasized about it, but didn't want to push it with him, but since he was ready, she had no qualms; she was going to let him carry her away on a torrential river current of love and passion. Seto smiled and kissed her gently, and then started to intensify it. Their tongues were doing a wild, Argentine tango against each other, parting only to breathe.

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Seto resumed kissing down her neck towards her collarbone, and the tops of her soft, exposed cleavage, making Misty arch up and moan. Seto was starting to get excited, and could feel his pants getting a little tighter as his penis was just starting to get hard from the excitement of him starting to turn Misty on. He slipped off her white bolero sweater and tossed it to the floor, kissing her collarbone and her shoulders as he started to slip off the straps of her turquoise blue rockabilly dress from her shoulders.

"Let me help you," Misty told him with a seductive smirk as she reached behind her back with both hands and started to unzip the dress, making it looser and easier to remove. Seto smiled and kissed her lips once more.

"Thank you," Seto replied as he started to slide the dress off her body, leaving her in only her underwear. She was beautiful, and so soft. She had curves galore; her hips, thighs, and butt were ample; and she had fierce tiger-stripe stretchmarks along with the faded scars from her burns. Seto was utterly fascinated by her soft curves.

"Wow," his inner self remarked as he also admired her body from her shiny, short, dark chocolate hair feathered on his pillow covered by the sapphire silk sheets; her beautiful face with those wild chocolate eyes smirking up at him, matching the smirk playing at her full, red lips; her lightly heaving breasts caged by that infernal bra; down the soft curves of her belly; her soft and ample hips and thighs; and down her strong calves to her beautifully pedicured feet. Every part he admired, he got just a little harder and more excited, especially when she invited him to explore her body with his hands. She closed her eyes and moaned softly as his hands kneaded, caressed and squeezed every inch of her body that was not covered by her underwear.

"Oh Seto, that feels so nice," Misty told him.

"Yeah it does," her inner self agreed and purred in pleasure. Seto took delight and continued to excitedly explore her body, this time leaving kisses where he touched. She arched up a bit more in response to him kissing down her body.

"Wow! This is so hot!" Seto's inner self exclaimed and felt a little overwhelmed by the sensations flooding Seto's body. Seto's pants meanwhile started to feel too tight, so he had to pull away and pause.

"Babe? You alright?" Misty asked gently as she squeezed his hand.

"Yeah… I… I…just need a minute," Seto replied as he squeezed back, trembling a little from the overwhelming tidal waves of erotic pleasure crashing over him. He didn't want to explode too soon.

"Okay," Misty agreed as she relaxed a little, but she was just feeling warmed up and aroused. He still had a lot more to do, and she wanted him to be able to handle it all. "Why don't you get comfortable now?" Misty suggested with a flirtatious smile as she sat up. "Want me to help you?" she offered.

"Yes," Seto accepted. He knew his hands would fumble too much right now with the anticipation, excitement, and slight nervousness and inexperience, and he was feeling too uncomfortable with his clothes on, especially in his groin. His penis was throbbing so much right now. Misty kissed him as she removed his jacket, tie, and then started unbuttoning his shirt, exposing his pale, strong, and taught torso.

"Please! They're…so constricting!" Seto begged.

"Alright, take it easy," Misty replied gently as she kissed him, which only made his penis throb more. He kissed back with an intense hunger. She got the shirt off and gasped shocked at the scars on his back.

"Seto! What happened to your back?!" Misty asked alarmed.

"Talk about them later!" Seto demanded and tried to take deep breaths.

"Alright," Misty agreed and went to the belt at his pants, and unbuckled it. Seto was trembling as she was so close to his throbbing and aching penis, and more so when she unbuttoned his pants and unzipped the zipper. Seto then immediately yanked his pants, sapphire silk Versace boxers, and dressy socks down and off his long, lean, pale legs, letting his engorged 7 in. long, circumcised, penis spring free. He took a sharp breath at the relief he felt now that he was free and naked, but the throbbing was still there as he sat on the bed.

"Please hang on," his inner self encouraged him.

"I'm trying!" Seto snapped back and was taking deep breaths. Misty then took a turn caressing his lean, pale body, starting with his neck, broad shoulders, down his toned, long arms to his fingers. She intertwined his fingers with hers and gave him a kiss, before resuming her hands' journey down his body. She squeezed his pectorals and let her fingers tease his nipples. Seto arched and moaned at her touch and continued to try and calm down, but with every caress, he felt his resolve chipping away. He also felt slightly self-conscious and wondered what she was thinking about his body.

"I think she's enjoying your body and thinks you're handsome," his inner self assured him. Seto nodded satisfied.

"Wow! He has such an amazing, and lean body! I'm loving how his lean muscles feel, I love how he responds to me, and that length on his penis looks good too," Misty thought.

"Indeed!" her inner self agreed. Misty caressed his abdominals and he moaned, groaned and bucked up; she was so close to his throbbing penis. Misty decided to tease him and then caressed his thighs, which earned an exasperated and frustrated growl.

"Stop teasing me!" Seto commanded.

"Teasing you is fun," Misty countered and continued to caress down his legs to his feet, and started to work her way back up his legs. Seto was all the more excited. He bucked upwards, closer to her, desperate for her to rub his penis and testicles. He was panting heavily and desperately.

"Why does she have to torture me?!" Seto exclaimed in his head. "I can't take much more!"

"But you like this kind of torture… and you'll be rewarded soon enough," his inner self reassured him.

"Not soon enough!" Seto snapped back. Misty got up to his viciously throbbing penis and started to do a joystick grasp to help him relax a little. Seto was surprised, but was thankful for the slight relief. Misty smirked a little as she started to rub and squeeze his penis and testicles, which made Seto gasp and buck up in pleasure. He was really enjoying how she was rubbing and squeezing him, but soon he wanted more. He gripped his sapphire silk sheets tightly as he bucked up.

"Oh Misty!" Seto exclaimed and was panting desperately.

"Do you want to drive me crazy?" Misty offered, whispering seductively into his ear.

"Yes!" Seto exclaimed with a guttural, primal growl. He immediately flipped her so he was on top of her. Seto then fumbled with her bra, growling to himself.

"Hang on," Misty said as she sat up. He waited impatiently and was trembling with anticipation and excitement. Misty then unhooked her bra and slid the straps down her arms and tossed it down, leaving herself bare-breasted. Seto let out a guttural moan as his sapphire eyes took in her round breasts. He immediately squeezed them and shuddered and moaned. They were so firm but so soft, and fit in his hands perfectly. Misty moaned with him and arched her chest up. Seto continued to squeeze and knead her breasts and thumbed her dusky rose nipples. Misty moaned in pleasure.

"Oh Seto!" Misty exclaimed and was enjoying his fondling. Seto then gently pushed her back onto the bed. He kissed her sweet lips and then down her neck. Misty moaned and gripped his hair and tilted her head to give him better access. He kissed down her collarbone to the tops of her breasts, and then all over them. Misty continued to grip his hair and arched up, moaning. Seto was so thrilled to be causing such a reaction from her, and he decided he wanted to try something. He then put his lips to her nipple and let his tongue and teeth caress it, and then started to suck on it. Misty moaned arching up and gripped his chestnut hair more, which only caused Seto to get harder, earning a groan and a growl. Seto continued sucking and teasing, and found he really liked it, and she seemed to enjoy it too. He shifted his attention to her other nipple, and earned a similar response.

"Oh Misty," Seto moaned.

"Oh Seto," Misty responded. Seto smiled and continued suckling and teasing for a while before kissing down her soft belly down her hips. Misty relaxed her grip on his hair, and he decided to rub and kiss her legs, and then came back up. He paused as he reached her panties, and with trembling hands from excitement, he grabbed the edge and slipped them down her legs, leaving her naked underneath him. She blushed a little, especially as his sapphire eyes drank in the sight of his beautiful sweetheart beneath him. She was so natural, soft, and beautiful. He shuddered in excitement and joy; it felt like looking at the holy grail. He had seen pictures of what a vulva looked like, particularly when they got educated about the reproductive system at the clinic, but it was utterly fascinating to see it in real life, on his sweetheart.

"M-may I touch?" Seto asked a little nervously and excitedly. Misty gazed up at him with her chocolate eyes and then smiled and nodded. Seto let out an involuntary excited gasp and then slowly traced his hands over her shaggy mons pubis, down to her labia, and started to rub. Misty moaned louder as his fingers traced over her slick folds, and she bucked up to his hand when he rubbed her clitoris.

"Oh Seto!" Misty exclaimed panting excitedly as her hands gripped the silk, sapphire sheets tightly. Seto smirked as he found a weak spot that would have her begging him to take her shortly. He took a moment to calm down, because he wanted to see her writhe in pleasure, and it was hard to concentrate on that when his penis was throbbing so hard, begging to be inside her. After a moment of collecting himself, Seto decided to continue exploring her slick folds and continued to rub her clitoris, eager to see more of her reaction. She moaned and bucked into his hand, and closed her eyes in pleasure. She gripped the sheets tighter and was going crazier the more vigorously he rubbed her clitoris.

"Oh Seto!" Misty exclaimed and was panting. Seto smirked in delight and then found the entrance to her vagina, so he decided to try and rub her on the inside and find that G-spot, based on what he remembered during the lesson on the reproductive systems. He inserted his long middle finger inside of her moist vagina and started to caress the top walls, looking for the spot, while his thumb rubbed her clitoris on the outside. Misty was moaning and bucking wildly and gripped the sheets in an almost white death grip.

"Oh Misty!" Seto exclaimed as he marveled at her wild response to his internal caresses. He couldn't hang on much longer! Misty was already feeling like she was floating up to space, being only lightly tethered to her body. "Please! Misty! I need you now!" Seto exclaimed desperately.

"Fill me!" Misty commanded. Seto let out a guttural moan of relief when he heard that, and eagerly but gently spread her thighs so he would have room to take her and thrust. He lifted a spare pillow with a decorative pillowcase on it and propped her hips up, and held on as the tip of his penis found her vagina and slowly pushed into her slick vaginal canal, and they both let out loud moans of ecstatic pleasure, and they were just getting started. Seto stared into her wild, chocolate eyes with his now brighter sapphire eyes and was panting excitedly and kissed her passionately and laced fingers with hers and started gently thrusting at first, making both of them moan together.

"Oh Misty! You feel so good!" Seto exclaimed.

"So do you! You feel so strong and thick, my sexy dragon!" she complimented him. Seto smirked pleased to hear that, and then started to go a little faster and harder, and finally settling into a rhythm he and Misty both liked. The more he thrusted wildly into her, the more Misty felt like she was floating away into space. Seto growled a bit in pleasure and was getting so close to exploding.

"Misty! I'm so close!" he exclaimed desperately.

"Me too!" Misty replied honestly. Seto was relieved that she was close, but was determined to make her orgasm first. He growled and pumped harder and faster, giving it all he had. After about a minute of doing that, Misty gasped sharply and orgasmed, earning an animalistic growl from Seto as he exploded into her. After filling her with his seed, Seto was panting exhaustedly and he felt like a jellyfish. Misty was also panting and had a starry glaze over her chocolate eyes.

We shall now resume our regular reading.


Seto smiled happily and kissed her softly and tenderly, to which she responded, and slowly started coming back to earth. They parted from the kiss only to breathe, and then resumed for a little longer. Seto lay beside her on his mussed silk sheets and gazed at her tenderly and oh so happily; he was now forever bonded to this fiery angel lying beside him, and he couldn't wait for her officially be his wife. He caressed her face tenderly and kissed her head, then pulled her close against him so she was resting on his chest, listening to his heart. He caressed her back and arm. Misty smiled at him, still reeling from the trip to space she just experienced with him. He was hers, and she was his. She could hardly wait for their wedding and their life together.

"What are you thinking about?" Misty asked him.

"How I can't wait for you to officially be my wife and our life together," Seto replied.

"Me too. This has been the most INCREDIBLE day and night. One of my absolute best birthdays ever. Thank you," Misty replied with a kiss. Seto smiled and kissed back wrapping his arms around her tight.

"I love you," Seto whispered in her ear. Misty smiled.

"I love you too," Misty whispered back. She caressed his back in the embrace and felt the scars. "Seto? Now will you tell me about the scars?"

"…Alright," Seto agreed and took a breath. He could still feel the fresh, sharpness of the pain, even though it was forever ago. "When Gozaburo adopted us, he essentially treated me worse than an animal. I was a slave. I was ALWAYS studying and working. I hardly got ANY sleep, and he would have his horrible servant Hobson and the teachers whip, beat, and torture me if I 'slacked off.' I was also not allowed to see Mokuba for too long. I worked so hard to make good on the promise I made Mokuba to give him the good life he always deserved, by coming into power and overthrowing Gozaburo, and eventually I did, and then some. The way he groomed me, kinda shaped me into the asshole I had been… but then I was given a second chance… I got you.

"You taught me how to be human again... and love. Before you miraculously appeared, I was essentially a cold, heartless machine… always working, and never given a real opportunity to rest. I had to learn the hard way that I needed to change, but I'm glad I did. I'm forever thankful you came to me, and I can't lose you, ever. I would fall apart without you. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you. That time when you weren't speaking to me tore me apart. I didn't know what to do," Seto told her and held her close.

"Oh Seto," Misty replied and hugged back feeling sad that he was treated that way, and then touched when he said how much she meant to him. They stayed in their embrace for a while, and then pulled apart just a little to get more comfortable, but then found themselves back in their embrace. Everything just felt so right and perfect now. Eventually, they drifted off into sleep and into the fantastical dream realm, where they wandered happily, together.


A/N: I hope y'all enjoyed the sweetness and spiciness of ch. 12.

Remember to leave a review! New, Fresh Reviews bring new chapters! (I am currently working on 13 presently. It's just taking a while because it's LONG and I have been held up with a school/externship prep blitz, along with work, but I am making progress little by little.)