MysticalDreamer: Said everything I need to say before. Except that I don't
own Yu-gi-oh..or A Christman Carol for that matter. The only thing I own
from the story is Minako. Ok! On you go and don't forget to review!
Seto Kaiba walked along the streets. There were people around, children running and people singing carols. He didn't do anything except give a glare to anyone who looked at him.
"Deck the Halls with boughs of holly! Fa la la la la, la la la la!" sang the carolers. "Tis the season to be jolly! Fa la la la la, la la la la!"
"Can't you just shut up and give me some peace and quiet!" shouted Kaiba into the streets. The carolers stopped for a moment but began to sing again, ignoring Kaiba. They were used to his cold attitude by now.
He reached his house and shoved his key into the door, looking up at the sign above the door.
It said "Kaiba and Ryou". The "Ryou" and been crossed out and so had the "and". It read only
"Kaiba" now.
"Merry Christmas Kaiba!" said one of the passerbys.
"Bah Humbug!" shouted Kaiba, going inside his house and slamming the door shut. He walked down the small hallway and went into the main room and sat down at his desk.
"Hello Mr. Kaiba!" said his worker, Joey Wheeler, cheerfully.
"Yeah Yeah.." said Kaiba standing to remove his coat and hat. He sat down at his desk and the instant he got compfortable there was a knock at his door. He scowled.
"Would you like me to get it, Sir?" asked Joey.
"Nah, I got it." said Kaiba. He went over to get the door and opened it.
"Good Evening Mr. Kaiba." said Pegasus, the Poor Collector.
"Yes. What do you want Maxamillion." said Kaiba coldly.
"Well it is getting nearer to the holidays you know." said Croquet, the other collector.
"Obviously." replied Kaiba, glaring at the tree in the center of the town.
"Would you care to give us some money?" asked Pegasus. "To give to the poor. They could use the money..as it is near the holidays." he said calmy.
"Kindly Mr Seto?" asked Croquet.
"Now now now, boys." said Kaiba, shaking his head with a slight grin, but still not losing the coldness. "If I were to give money to the poor and the poor got richer, they wouldn't be poor anymore." he said.
"Sir, thats the point-" started Pegasus.
"And if they were poor, they wouldn't need people to collect money for them." said Kaiba. "Thats would mean you would be out of a job. On Christmas! I could not possibly do that to two nice people like you, now could I?" he asked.
"Well, it makes sense.." said Croquet, still thinking about it.
"But-" started Pegasus.
"Now boys. If you don't mind, I really should get back to work." said Kaiba. "Good Day." he said and closed the door in their face. "Stupid collectors." he said walking back through the hallway and to his desk.
Walking in, he saw Joey leaning over the stove.
"Mr. Wheeler?" asked Kaiba coldly.
Joey jumped and dropped the piece of coal he was holding. It clattered on the floor. "M-M-Mr Kaiba!" he shouted, nearly running into the stove. "I just thought the place c-could use a little warming u-up!" he said.
Kaiba merely glared. "You want to use another piece of coal in the fire?" he asked. "How long ago was the last time you used one?" he demanded.
"Th-three weeks, Sir." said Joey.
"Its every four weeks, Wheeler." said Kaiba, he walked over to his desk when someone knocked on the door again. "Now who is it?!" he shouted, he stomped over to the door but before he could reach it, it flew open and in came Tristan Taylor, his nephew.
"Hey there Uncle Kaiba!" he grinned cheerfully, swinging a wreath around his hand.
"Tsk." said Kaiba. "What may I ask are you doing here, Tristan?" he asked.
"Uncle!" replied Tristan. "Its Christmas Eve! I came to visit!" he said. He then spotted Joey standing near the stove. "Hello there Wheeler!" he said. He walked over and shook his hand. "How are you this fine December day?"
"Just great Tristan, great." replied Joey.
"Thats good to here!" said Tristan. He let go of Joey's hand and turned back to Kaiba. "Now Uncle, Christmas is a time to spend with family and friends. Why don't you come to dinner at my house tomarrow?" he asked. "Tea is preparing a wonderful meal and I'm sure you would enjoy it!"
"Bah!" said Kaiba coldy. "Thank you very much but, no." he said. He walked over to the door. Tristan followed eagerly.
"Come on Uncle!" he said, in a loud voice. "Just come!"
"I'm sorry but I must stay home." said Kaiba. "Got ot take care of, er, things, you know?"
"But uncle, its Christmas Eve!" said Tristan.
Kaiba was now getting mad. "Tristan. I cannot come! Now off you go!" he shouted. He opened the door and pushed hin out. He slammed it in his nephew's face.
Kaiba turned to walked back in when it flung open again. He turned, now very peeved.
"One last thing!" said Tristan. "Merry Christmas!" he said and put the wreath around the doorknob. He closed it again before Kaiba could chuck the back at him.
Kaiba sighed and headed back to the main room, finally. Joey was still standing near the stove, warming his hands.
"For goodnesss sakes, Wheeler!" shouted Kaiba. "Get to work! I'm not paying you two and a half gold coins a month to stand there and warm your hands!" he barked.
"Sorry Mr. Kaiba! Won't happen again!" said Joey and he leaped into his seat.
Kaiba sighed and finally sat down at his desk. All he wanted was a quiet Christmas with no one around except his money.
Every now and then, Joey would glance over at Kaiba, as if wanting to say something. After a while, and inbetween counting his money Kaiba exploded. "What? Do you want money for the poor or a big Christmas dinner?!" he shouted.
"No Sir!" said Joey, getting off his chair. "Sinse it is Christmas Eve today, I was wondering if, wondering if-if-" he started.
"You want the rest of the day off?" asked Kaiba with a sly grin on his face.
Joey nodded eagerly. "P-please, Mr. Kaiba?" he asked. "It would mean so much to my wife and kids!"
Kaiba sat down, as if saying 'no' but Joey refused to give up.
"Please Mr Kaiba! I would be thankful to you so much! I'll do anything! Please Mr. Kaiba, pl-" said Joey, even getting on his hands and knees.
"Fine then be off with you!" shouted Kaiba. "But don't you except full day's pay! You'll be getting half for half a day!"
Joey sighed. "Thank you so much, Mr Kaiba! Thank you so much!" he said. He ran into the hallway and grabbed his coat and hat. He swung his scarf around his neck and dashed back into the room. "Thanks Mr Kaiba..I really appriciate it!! And, uh- Merry Christmas!!" he said and practically danced out of the house.
Kaiba walked over and looked out his window. He saw Mr. Wheeler twirling around in the streets, looking happy as could be. He remembered, then, something similar that had happened to him a loooong time ago...
~*~*~*~
Seto was around nine or so. It was Christmas Eve and and was helping Old Lady Fezzywig put up some garland around her shop.
"You're such a nice lad, Seto." she had said to him. She tossed him a coin. "Thanks for your help, boy! Now go get yerself something good to eat!" she grinned.
"Thank you Ma'am!" said Seto cheerfully. He bounced off into the streets and twirled around in the snow, leaving footprints in the fresh snow on the ground. Then there was a giggle. Seto turned and saw a young girl standing there.
"You look pretty silly dancing in the snow like that." she said and then giggled again. She had long flowy black hair with a tint of blue. Her eyes were as blue and clear as the sky.
"Well maybe I like to have fun!" shouted Seto back at her.
She laughed. "I like to have fun too!" she grinned. She picked up her skirts and ran straight towards him. Seto took a few steps back and moved out of the way. The girl fell right into the snow pile. Seto bit his lip. He'd hear it from his mom when he got home, making a girl cry. But she didn't. She rolled over, sat up and laughed. "Try it!" she grinned. Her hat was halfway off her head and her scarf hung loosely around her neck. She had gloves, but they were hanging out of her coat pocket, which had come somewhat unbuttoned.
Seto smiled and ran right for her. She gave off a scream and rolled over deeper into the snow. She began to laugh again as she sat up with a mouthful of snow. She spit it on his face and jumped off the ground.
"Hey!" he shouted, wiping the snow off his cheeks. The girl merely laughed even more. She bent down and picked up a handfull of snow. She rolled it into a ball and threw it at him.
"Ha! I got ya!" she shouted and ran off.
Seto was a little mad but a little happy. He chased after the girl, picking up a handfull of snow along the way. Turning it into a snowball, he threw it at her retreating back. He heard a shrill laugh as she suddenly stopped and face him.
Seto stopped too and then saw white. She had thrown a giant snowball at his face. He then heard a thud as he wiped the snow off his face and saw the girl in the snow, laughing so hard that she couldn't stand up anymore. Seto walked over and sat next to her.
"So whats your name?" she asked him.
"Who, me?"
"Duh. You're the only one here stupid." she grinned.
"Seto Kaiba." he said.
"My name is Minako Hinah!" she said proudly. "I've never had that much fun in the snow before. Every other boy treats me like a lady and refuses to throw snowballs. That was fun!" she grinned. She layed down in the snow and started to make a snow angel. When she was finished she sat up. "Help me up, Seto. I don't want to mess her up."
Seto stood up and grabbed her hands. He pulled her up and they admired her angel. Then the clock chimed. "Oh no!" shrieked Minako. "Is that the time? I have to go!" she said and raced off. "See you soon, Kaiba!" she smiled and ran.
Seto stared at her as she ran down the street. He finally made a good friend.
~*~*~*~*~
"Stupid." said Kaiba coldy. "I was so foolish back then. I have more important things to worry about now." he said and stood up. He looked to the corner where Wheeler usually sat. "Bah! He forgot the laundry. I should take it to him." he grinned and went over to it. He picked it up and went into the hallway and put on his coat and hat and walked out the door.
He walked down the streets giving evil glares at the Christmas decorations and carolers, heaving a large sack of his dirty socks and undies over his shoulder. He was heading for Joey Wheeler's house. Afterall, he needed his whites to carry on during the day..
to be continued...
MD: how was it? kinda short but is it kind of like a Christmas Carol?? Next chapter is "Jacob Marley" or "Bakura Ryou" the dead partner dude. yeah...anyway please review even if its just a simple "great story" or "bad story" i just want reviews...even flames..I feel so sad when I don't get any reveiws, thats why whenever I read a story I review to make the author happy!!! Yay!! so please review?? PLEASE??
Seto Kaiba walked along the streets. There were people around, children running and people singing carols. He didn't do anything except give a glare to anyone who looked at him.
"Deck the Halls with boughs of holly! Fa la la la la, la la la la!" sang the carolers. "Tis the season to be jolly! Fa la la la la, la la la la!"
"Can't you just shut up and give me some peace and quiet!" shouted Kaiba into the streets. The carolers stopped for a moment but began to sing again, ignoring Kaiba. They were used to his cold attitude by now.
He reached his house and shoved his key into the door, looking up at the sign above the door.
It said "Kaiba and Ryou". The "Ryou" and been crossed out and so had the "and". It read only
"Kaiba" now.
"Merry Christmas Kaiba!" said one of the passerbys.
"Bah Humbug!" shouted Kaiba, going inside his house and slamming the door shut. He walked down the small hallway and went into the main room and sat down at his desk.
"Hello Mr. Kaiba!" said his worker, Joey Wheeler, cheerfully.
"Yeah Yeah.." said Kaiba standing to remove his coat and hat. He sat down at his desk and the instant he got compfortable there was a knock at his door. He scowled.
"Would you like me to get it, Sir?" asked Joey.
"Nah, I got it." said Kaiba. He went over to get the door and opened it.
"Good Evening Mr. Kaiba." said Pegasus, the Poor Collector.
"Yes. What do you want Maxamillion." said Kaiba coldly.
"Well it is getting nearer to the holidays you know." said Croquet, the other collector.
"Obviously." replied Kaiba, glaring at the tree in the center of the town.
"Would you care to give us some money?" asked Pegasus. "To give to the poor. They could use the money..as it is near the holidays." he said calmy.
"Kindly Mr Seto?" asked Croquet.
"Now now now, boys." said Kaiba, shaking his head with a slight grin, but still not losing the coldness. "If I were to give money to the poor and the poor got richer, they wouldn't be poor anymore." he said.
"Sir, thats the point-" started Pegasus.
"And if they were poor, they wouldn't need people to collect money for them." said Kaiba. "Thats would mean you would be out of a job. On Christmas! I could not possibly do that to two nice people like you, now could I?" he asked.
"Well, it makes sense.." said Croquet, still thinking about it.
"But-" started Pegasus.
"Now boys. If you don't mind, I really should get back to work." said Kaiba. "Good Day." he said and closed the door in their face. "Stupid collectors." he said walking back through the hallway and to his desk.
Walking in, he saw Joey leaning over the stove.
"Mr. Wheeler?" asked Kaiba coldly.
Joey jumped and dropped the piece of coal he was holding. It clattered on the floor. "M-M-Mr Kaiba!" he shouted, nearly running into the stove. "I just thought the place c-could use a little warming u-up!" he said.
Kaiba merely glared. "You want to use another piece of coal in the fire?" he asked. "How long ago was the last time you used one?" he demanded.
"Th-three weeks, Sir." said Joey.
"Its every four weeks, Wheeler." said Kaiba, he walked over to his desk when someone knocked on the door again. "Now who is it?!" he shouted, he stomped over to the door but before he could reach it, it flew open and in came Tristan Taylor, his nephew.
"Hey there Uncle Kaiba!" he grinned cheerfully, swinging a wreath around his hand.
"Tsk." said Kaiba. "What may I ask are you doing here, Tristan?" he asked.
"Uncle!" replied Tristan. "Its Christmas Eve! I came to visit!" he said. He then spotted Joey standing near the stove. "Hello there Wheeler!" he said. He walked over and shook his hand. "How are you this fine December day?"
"Just great Tristan, great." replied Joey.
"Thats good to here!" said Tristan. He let go of Joey's hand and turned back to Kaiba. "Now Uncle, Christmas is a time to spend with family and friends. Why don't you come to dinner at my house tomarrow?" he asked. "Tea is preparing a wonderful meal and I'm sure you would enjoy it!"
"Bah!" said Kaiba coldy. "Thank you very much but, no." he said. He walked over to the door. Tristan followed eagerly.
"Come on Uncle!" he said, in a loud voice. "Just come!"
"I'm sorry but I must stay home." said Kaiba. "Got ot take care of, er, things, you know?"
"But uncle, its Christmas Eve!" said Tristan.
Kaiba was now getting mad. "Tristan. I cannot come! Now off you go!" he shouted. He opened the door and pushed hin out. He slammed it in his nephew's face.
Kaiba turned to walked back in when it flung open again. He turned, now very peeved.
"One last thing!" said Tristan. "Merry Christmas!" he said and put the wreath around the doorknob. He closed it again before Kaiba could chuck the back at him.
Kaiba sighed and headed back to the main room, finally. Joey was still standing near the stove, warming his hands.
"For goodnesss sakes, Wheeler!" shouted Kaiba. "Get to work! I'm not paying you two and a half gold coins a month to stand there and warm your hands!" he barked.
"Sorry Mr. Kaiba! Won't happen again!" said Joey and he leaped into his seat.
Kaiba sighed and finally sat down at his desk. All he wanted was a quiet Christmas with no one around except his money.
Every now and then, Joey would glance over at Kaiba, as if wanting to say something. After a while, and inbetween counting his money Kaiba exploded. "What? Do you want money for the poor or a big Christmas dinner?!" he shouted.
"No Sir!" said Joey, getting off his chair. "Sinse it is Christmas Eve today, I was wondering if, wondering if-if-" he started.
"You want the rest of the day off?" asked Kaiba with a sly grin on his face.
Joey nodded eagerly. "P-please, Mr. Kaiba?" he asked. "It would mean so much to my wife and kids!"
Kaiba sat down, as if saying 'no' but Joey refused to give up.
"Please Mr Kaiba! I would be thankful to you so much! I'll do anything! Please Mr. Kaiba, pl-" said Joey, even getting on his hands and knees.
"Fine then be off with you!" shouted Kaiba. "But don't you except full day's pay! You'll be getting half for half a day!"
Joey sighed. "Thank you so much, Mr Kaiba! Thank you so much!" he said. He ran into the hallway and grabbed his coat and hat. He swung his scarf around his neck and dashed back into the room. "Thanks Mr Kaiba..I really appriciate it!! And, uh- Merry Christmas!!" he said and practically danced out of the house.
Kaiba walked over and looked out his window. He saw Mr. Wheeler twirling around in the streets, looking happy as could be. He remembered, then, something similar that had happened to him a loooong time ago...
~*~*~*~
Seto was around nine or so. It was Christmas Eve and and was helping Old Lady Fezzywig put up some garland around her shop.
"You're such a nice lad, Seto." she had said to him. She tossed him a coin. "Thanks for your help, boy! Now go get yerself something good to eat!" she grinned.
"Thank you Ma'am!" said Seto cheerfully. He bounced off into the streets and twirled around in the snow, leaving footprints in the fresh snow on the ground. Then there was a giggle. Seto turned and saw a young girl standing there.
"You look pretty silly dancing in the snow like that." she said and then giggled again. She had long flowy black hair with a tint of blue. Her eyes were as blue and clear as the sky.
"Well maybe I like to have fun!" shouted Seto back at her.
She laughed. "I like to have fun too!" she grinned. She picked up her skirts and ran straight towards him. Seto took a few steps back and moved out of the way. The girl fell right into the snow pile. Seto bit his lip. He'd hear it from his mom when he got home, making a girl cry. But she didn't. She rolled over, sat up and laughed. "Try it!" she grinned. Her hat was halfway off her head and her scarf hung loosely around her neck. She had gloves, but they were hanging out of her coat pocket, which had come somewhat unbuttoned.
Seto smiled and ran right for her. She gave off a scream and rolled over deeper into the snow. She began to laugh again as she sat up with a mouthful of snow. She spit it on his face and jumped off the ground.
"Hey!" he shouted, wiping the snow off his cheeks. The girl merely laughed even more. She bent down and picked up a handfull of snow. She rolled it into a ball and threw it at him.
"Ha! I got ya!" she shouted and ran off.
Seto was a little mad but a little happy. He chased after the girl, picking up a handfull of snow along the way. Turning it into a snowball, he threw it at her retreating back. He heard a shrill laugh as she suddenly stopped and face him.
Seto stopped too and then saw white. She had thrown a giant snowball at his face. He then heard a thud as he wiped the snow off his face and saw the girl in the snow, laughing so hard that she couldn't stand up anymore. Seto walked over and sat next to her.
"So whats your name?" she asked him.
"Who, me?"
"Duh. You're the only one here stupid." she grinned.
"Seto Kaiba." he said.
"My name is Minako Hinah!" she said proudly. "I've never had that much fun in the snow before. Every other boy treats me like a lady and refuses to throw snowballs. That was fun!" she grinned. She layed down in the snow and started to make a snow angel. When she was finished she sat up. "Help me up, Seto. I don't want to mess her up."
Seto stood up and grabbed her hands. He pulled her up and they admired her angel. Then the clock chimed. "Oh no!" shrieked Minako. "Is that the time? I have to go!" she said and raced off. "See you soon, Kaiba!" she smiled and ran.
Seto stared at her as she ran down the street. He finally made a good friend.
~*~*~*~*~
"Stupid." said Kaiba coldy. "I was so foolish back then. I have more important things to worry about now." he said and stood up. He looked to the corner where Wheeler usually sat. "Bah! He forgot the laundry. I should take it to him." he grinned and went over to it. He picked it up and went into the hallway and put on his coat and hat and walked out the door.
He walked down the streets giving evil glares at the Christmas decorations and carolers, heaving a large sack of his dirty socks and undies over his shoulder. He was heading for Joey Wheeler's house. Afterall, he needed his whites to carry on during the day..
to be continued...
MD: how was it? kinda short but is it kind of like a Christmas Carol?? Next chapter is "Jacob Marley" or "Bakura Ryou" the dead partner dude. yeah...anyway please review even if its just a simple "great story" or "bad story" i just want reviews...even flames..I feel so sad when I don't get any reveiws, thats why whenever I read a story I review to make the author happy!!! Yay!! so please review?? PLEASE??