Ieyre: Wowzer! I got some reviews!
Yami Ieyre: Yeah, I know it's amazing, but do you have to use the expression "wowzer"? You know it upsets me.
Ieyre: O_o Wowzer?
Yami Ieyre: *solemn face* Yes. "Wowzer".
Ieyre: Okay..................ANYWAY, I appreciate all the feedback an' stuff. Thanks to those who reviewed again (and those who posted their first reviews). To answer your question,?,(What was your name? I'm sorry, was it Lynn?) I really don't know if Yugi and co. knows the Kaiba brothers are orphans, if they do they've never mentioned it before (You would THINK they would ask about their past -_-), in my mind they don't know. If the real story is different, please inform. Now, to the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: Tristan: Hi, I'm Tristan Taylor, here to tell you about Vegemite! This delicious goo originates from the continent of Austra- *squints at cue card* Wait a second-I thought this was a disclaimer for Ieyre! Yugi, why is there junk about Vegemite on that thing?!
Yugi: Beats me.
Joey: *Whistles "innocently"*
Seto: Wheeler, did you switch the cue cards again???
Joey: Uhhhhhhhhh...no...*Eyes shift from side to side*
Seto: Why you little-* Runs after him, crashing into Tea and Bakura, who randomly fight*
Yami Ieyre: I love mayhem ^_^
Ieyre: Okay, here's the question- Does Ieyre own Yu-Gi-Oh! ? The answer- Who would want to own these insane characters?
Yami Ieyre: Um...can we get to the story???
Ieyre: Sorry, had to add a bit off random humor cause this story isn't that funny. To the fic!
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Seto Kaiba sat in the back of his limousine, cursing his own incompetence. At approximately 4 a.m. that morning he had fallen asleep at his computer...he had woken up in his little underground lab at about 10 a.m., screwing up his entire schedule! Mokuba had simply ordered the chauffeur to drive him to school at 8 o'clock ...it was remarkable how he could take charge when his elder brother was-er-incapacitated. Mokuba didn't want to wake his beloved big brotherm after all.
//Stupid, pathetic excuse for a learning establishment...why do I even have to go???//
He decided to skip, which really didn't matter anyway. Seto Kaiba had perfect attendance; one day wouldn't hurt his record.
Seto went directly to the office because he had PLANNED on getting in an hour of work and a meeting before school, which couldn't be avoided. He needed that partnership! It would push Kaiba corp. stock off the charts!
Now he was just annoyed in general...he needed someone to insult. What a shame Wheeler was nowhere in sight.
//Well...at least I got an extra meeting and 1 1/2 hours of work in. Maybe Mokuba and I can do something tonight...wonder what he'd want to do?//
Seto smiled slightly at the thought of his little brother's excitement after hearing the news...he could picture Mokuba now...innocent eyes wide with anticipation.
"What, Seto? You don't need to work tonight?" A smile would grow over his little face. "Can we go somewhere, Seto? Please? Canwecanwecanwepleasepleaseplease??"
Seto's smile slowly turned into a frown...Mokuba's admiration of him was for naught...
//If Mokuba could only see what I've become...it's almost as if he's blind to it. It's a good thing I work so much...perhaps my 'qualities' aren't rubbing off on him...//
Seto's mind jumped to when Mokuba had coldly ordered the chauffeur to take him to school, and of his recent blunt attitude toward the maids and cook in their home. Obvious imitations of the illustrious original.
//Then again...maybe not.//
At that thought, his face became expressionless once again.
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The limo pulled in front of the arcade, where Mokuba had called from 15 minutes before, asking for a ride home.
Seto stared out the dark windows at the front of the building [Ieyre: That weird spider one from the "Johnny Steps" episode.]
//Wait a second...is that Yugi?//
He muttered something under his breath with the distinct words "defeat", "duel", and "title". He shook his head and brushed away the thought.
//No...I do owe Yugi something. Even though he defeated me, he did teach me about the...the 'Heart of the Cards', I suppose. Luckily he'll never know I even believe in such a ridiculous thing. I've got my reputation the keep, after all...//
The long car pulled up onto the curb.
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All eyes were on the back door of the limo. The chauffeur stepped out of the driver's side and approached Mokuba.
"Sir, Mr. Kaiba's in the back seat," it was hard to tell because of the heavily tinted windows. "He's going back to the Kaiba corp. building, but he said if you need a ride to the mansion we'll drop you off."
Mokuba looked back at Yami, who nodded and turned back into Yugi.
"Tell...tell Seto that if he wants to take me home, he'll have to come out and get me."
The chauffeur started at Mokuba's dangerous voice, so like his elder brother's. It was almost...uncanny.
"Yes, Young Master Mokuba" [Ieyre: Sounds like something Crochet would say to Pegasus when he was like, 10 or something, I know. 'Young Master Pegasus']"...I'll tell him."
The chauffeur stepped back into the car, muttered something through the glass, nodded, and got out again.
The chauffeur [Okay, I'm naming him! How about...Bill!], who's name was BILL, walked toward the back door, elegantly, and opened it.
Seto Kaiba stepped out.
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Seto walked up to Mokuba, sternly.
//He probably wants me to say 'hi' to Yugi and his friends...THAT'S why he wanted me to step out.//
"Seto, I-" Mokuba started nervously.
"Mokuba, what is it?" Seto snapped, irritably. "I have a meeting in a half hour-" He glanced behind Yugi and co, as if he had just noticed them. Adele was behind Joey, concealing her.
"Hello Yugi." He said emotionlessly. He turned back to Mokuba. "Now why did you-" Seto glanced back at Yugi and stopped short.
Yugi Muto was staring at him.
Seto's eyes traveled from face to face. Bakura, Tea, Tristan, and Joey were all staring at him.
"What???? What are you all staring at???" He demanded. No one responded.
//What the hell...what are they looking at?//
He turned top face Joey.
//Well, I know one way to get a reaction...//
"What are you looking at, Wheeler?" He put on his famous 'I love to taunt Joey' smirk. No response. Seto was amazed. "What's wrong with you? You got worms or something? Did you play fetch in the park with Taylor to long?" Seto was sure he would get poorly assaulted or insulted at any second.
Joey stared. Not moving, not speaking. He simply shook his head at Seto, silently.
//I recognize that look...Wheeler's showing me...me..." Seto was in a delirious state of disbelief.
//Pity...//
#FLASHBACK#
Two old women were whispering to each other in the long hall, unaware of the small boy eavesdropping.
"Oh yes...those two boys' father just passed away in a car accident...what a pity..."
#FLASHBACK#
"Oh Seto...you and Mokuba are my best friends in the whole world...I never want to leave you two!" The little girl with bright brown eyes began to cry. "Especially...especially not you, Seto..." She looked up into his sad blue eyes "I wish they would take some pity on me!"
#FLASHBACK#
The man held his hand back, carefully aiming the blow.
"Remember boy...show no weakness!"
He struck with all his might.
As the room began to spin and darken, the cruel voice washed over him once again.
"And expect no pity from anyone...those who need pity are weak...that is your first lesson...never forget that!"
#END FLASHBACK#
"Pity..." he said aloud, softly.
That same little girl who asked for pity pushed her way past Joey and to her best friend, once, always, and forever.
"Seto...it's me."
He lowered his eyes to meet her brown ones, unchanged by 6 years...still innocent, yet wise...charming, yet...sorrowful. No, not sorrowful. Not when she laid eyes on him.
"Yes, Adele...I know. I've finally found you." He stepped closer and they embraced in all sincerity and care. It was not the first time.
Nor would it be the last.
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Ieyre: *cries* That was sooooooo sweet...sorry it kinda took longer to post than the rest of the chappies, but it was longer and had more depth.
Yami Ieyre: I'm sorry, but that was a bit TOO tidy. I thought Kaiba was like a power-hungry freak...but suddenly he gets all sentimental! What's up with that???
Ieyre: This story isn't over yet...all will be reveled next chapter! Well, not ALL, but some. Every chapter more is reveled, as you might have noticed...well, gotta post, so I'll say bye!
Yami Ieyre: Yeah, I know it's amazing, but do you have to use the expression "wowzer"? You know it upsets me.
Ieyre: O_o Wowzer?
Yami Ieyre: *solemn face* Yes. "Wowzer".
Ieyre: Okay..................ANYWAY, I appreciate all the feedback an' stuff. Thanks to those who reviewed again (and those who posted their first reviews). To answer your question,?,(What was your name? I'm sorry, was it Lynn?) I really don't know if Yugi and co. knows the Kaiba brothers are orphans, if they do they've never mentioned it before (You would THINK they would ask about their past -_-), in my mind they don't know. If the real story is different, please inform. Now, to the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: Tristan: Hi, I'm Tristan Taylor, here to tell you about Vegemite! This delicious goo originates from the continent of Austra- *squints at cue card* Wait a second-I thought this was a disclaimer for Ieyre! Yugi, why is there junk about Vegemite on that thing?!
Yugi: Beats me.
Joey: *Whistles "innocently"*
Seto: Wheeler, did you switch the cue cards again???
Joey: Uhhhhhhhhh...no...*Eyes shift from side to side*
Seto: Why you little-* Runs after him, crashing into Tea and Bakura, who randomly fight*
Yami Ieyre: I love mayhem ^_^
Ieyre: Okay, here's the question- Does Ieyre own Yu-Gi-Oh! ? The answer- Who would want to own these insane characters?
Yami Ieyre: Um...can we get to the story???
Ieyre: Sorry, had to add a bit off random humor cause this story isn't that funny. To the fic!
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Seto Kaiba sat in the back of his limousine, cursing his own incompetence. At approximately 4 a.m. that morning he had fallen asleep at his computer...he had woken up in his little underground lab at about 10 a.m., screwing up his entire schedule! Mokuba had simply ordered the chauffeur to drive him to school at 8 o'clock ...it was remarkable how he could take charge when his elder brother was-er-incapacitated. Mokuba didn't want to wake his beloved big brotherm after all.
//Stupid, pathetic excuse for a learning establishment...why do I even have to go???//
He decided to skip, which really didn't matter anyway. Seto Kaiba had perfect attendance; one day wouldn't hurt his record.
Seto went directly to the office because he had PLANNED on getting in an hour of work and a meeting before school, which couldn't be avoided. He needed that partnership! It would push Kaiba corp. stock off the charts!
Now he was just annoyed in general...he needed someone to insult. What a shame Wheeler was nowhere in sight.
//Well...at least I got an extra meeting and 1 1/2 hours of work in. Maybe Mokuba and I can do something tonight...wonder what he'd want to do?//
Seto smiled slightly at the thought of his little brother's excitement after hearing the news...he could picture Mokuba now...innocent eyes wide with anticipation.
"What, Seto? You don't need to work tonight?" A smile would grow over his little face. "Can we go somewhere, Seto? Please? Canwecanwecanwepleasepleaseplease??"
Seto's smile slowly turned into a frown...Mokuba's admiration of him was for naught...
//If Mokuba could only see what I've become...it's almost as if he's blind to it. It's a good thing I work so much...perhaps my 'qualities' aren't rubbing off on him...//
Seto's mind jumped to when Mokuba had coldly ordered the chauffeur to take him to school, and of his recent blunt attitude toward the maids and cook in their home. Obvious imitations of the illustrious original.
//Then again...maybe not.//
At that thought, his face became expressionless once again.
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The limo pulled in front of the arcade, where Mokuba had called from 15 minutes before, asking for a ride home.
Seto stared out the dark windows at the front of the building [Ieyre: That weird spider one from the "Johnny Steps" episode.]
//Wait a second...is that Yugi?//
He muttered something under his breath with the distinct words "defeat", "duel", and "title". He shook his head and brushed away the thought.
//No...I do owe Yugi something. Even though he defeated me, he did teach me about the...the 'Heart of the Cards', I suppose. Luckily he'll never know I even believe in such a ridiculous thing. I've got my reputation the keep, after all...//
The long car pulled up onto the curb.
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All eyes were on the back door of the limo. The chauffeur stepped out of the driver's side and approached Mokuba.
"Sir, Mr. Kaiba's in the back seat," it was hard to tell because of the heavily tinted windows. "He's going back to the Kaiba corp. building, but he said if you need a ride to the mansion we'll drop you off."
Mokuba looked back at Yami, who nodded and turned back into Yugi.
"Tell...tell Seto that if he wants to take me home, he'll have to come out and get me."
The chauffeur started at Mokuba's dangerous voice, so like his elder brother's. It was almost...uncanny.
"Yes, Young Master Mokuba" [Ieyre: Sounds like something Crochet would say to Pegasus when he was like, 10 or something, I know. 'Young Master Pegasus']"...I'll tell him."
The chauffeur stepped back into the car, muttered something through the glass, nodded, and got out again.
The chauffeur [Okay, I'm naming him! How about...Bill!], who's name was BILL, walked toward the back door, elegantly, and opened it.
Seto Kaiba stepped out.
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Seto walked up to Mokuba, sternly.
//He probably wants me to say 'hi' to Yugi and his friends...THAT'S why he wanted me to step out.//
"Seto, I-" Mokuba started nervously.
"Mokuba, what is it?" Seto snapped, irritably. "I have a meeting in a half hour-" He glanced behind Yugi and co, as if he had just noticed them. Adele was behind Joey, concealing her.
"Hello Yugi." He said emotionlessly. He turned back to Mokuba. "Now why did you-" Seto glanced back at Yugi and stopped short.
Yugi Muto was staring at him.
Seto's eyes traveled from face to face. Bakura, Tea, Tristan, and Joey were all staring at him.
"What???? What are you all staring at???" He demanded. No one responded.
//What the hell...what are they looking at?//
He turned top face Joey.
//Well, I know one way to get a reaction...//
"What are you looking at, Wheeler?" He put on his famous 'I love to taunt Joey' smirk. No response. Seto was amazed. "What's wrong with you? You got worms or something? Did you play fetch in the park with Taylor to long?" Seto was sure he would get poorly assaulted or insulted at any second.
Joey stared. Not moving, not speaking. He simply shook his head at Seto, silently.
//I recognize that look...Wheeler's showing me...me..." Seto was in a delirious state of disbelief.
//Pity...//
#FLASHBACK#
Two old women were whispering to each other in the long hall, unaware of the small boy eavesdropping.
"Oh yes...those two boys' father just passed away in a car accident...what a pity..."
#FLASHBACK#
"Oh Seto...you and Mokuba are my best friends in the whole world...I never want to leave you two!" The little girl with bright brown eyes began to cry. "Especially...especially not you, Seto..." She looked up into his sad blue eyes "I wish they would take some pity on me!"
#FLASHBACK#
The man held his hand back, carefully aiming the blow.
"Remember boy...show no weakness!"
He struck with all his might.
As the room began to spin and darken, the cruel voice washed over him once again.
"And expect no pity from anyone...those who need pity are weak...that is your first lesson...never forget that!"
#END FLASHBACK#
"Pity..." he said aloud, softly.
That same little girl who asked for pity pushed her way past Joey and to her best friend, once, always, and forever.
"Seto...it's me."
He lowered his eyes to meet her brown ones, unchanged by 6 years...still innocent, yet wise...charming, yet...sorrowful. No, not sorrowful. Not when she laid eyes on him.
"Yes, Adele...I know. I've finally found you." He stepped closer and they embraced in all sincerity and care. It was not the first time.
Nor would it be the last.
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Ieyre: *cries* That was sooooooo sweet...sorry it kinda took longer to post than the rest of the chappies, but it was longer and had more depth.
Yami Ieyre: I'm sorry, but that was a bit TOO tidy. I thought Kaiba was like a power-hungry freak...but suddenly he gets all sentimental! What's up with that???
Ieyre: This story isn't over yet...all will be reveled next chapter! Well, not ALL, but some. Every chapter more is reveled, as you might have noticed...well, gotta post, so I'll say bye!