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Note: I'm having problems fitting the complete chapter titles in…so whenever there is ":::" after a title, it means there's more to the name…just so you all know. (It was bugging me to no end ^_^)

Chapter Four – Meet Kaiba: Arrogant, Self-Dependant Man

"Me?" Serena asked as if she didn't understand what was going on. Acting came in handy when she knew things she shouldn't.

"Yes, you; how did you get accepted into my Battle City Tournament?" Kaiba asked; his voice cold and demanding.

"Well, I sent in my application and I assume I was accepted because I received a packet a week and a half later Mr. Kaiba," Serena said innocently and truthfully.

Mr. Kaiba? "Who accepted you? It wasn't me," he continued, annoyed at the innocence this girl was portraying. It's just a face; she's here to take over my company.

"I assure you Mr. Kaiba that I am not here to take over your company. I'm not sure who accepted me; the return label had 'KaibaCorp' written on it. As for calling you 'Mr. Kaiba,' I learned it was the proper term to call someone you do not know," Serena shot back at him, her voice unfaltering.

Kaiba was astounded at how she did not waver and how she knew his thoughts. That must mean she really is here to take over my company. You can never trust anyone who spends their time with a ruthless man like Pegasus.

"Mr. Kaiba," Serena said, interrupting his thoughts, "my uncle is not a ruthless man; over the years, he has changed. Losing my mother and his wife was hard on him, but everyone deserves a second chance. And I assure you once again that I do not wish to take over your business but that I am here simply to duel. If it would make you more comfortable, I will turn in my duel disk and locater cards and leave Domino City."

"Serena," Yugi said, astounded at how easily she seemed to give up, yet she didn't look like someone who was giving up. She looked like she was fighting due to the fire in her eyes.

I want to know how she knows my thoughts, Kaiba's mind angrily yelled. "That will not be necessary Miss. Pegasus," he said semi-mockingly. I need more information from her, but I can't get it with Yugi around. "Miss. Pegasus," he began, trying to keep his voice cool and calm.

"Yes Mr. Kaiba?" Serena said, awaiting the question she expected to fall from his lips. She found it hard to not taunt this self-dependant jerk.

"I must apologize for my rude behavior, perhaps I can make it up to you over dinner."

"That would be nice Mr. Kaiba; I accept," Serena said, light dancing around her eyes as she held in her laughter.

"Tonight as six," he said, and continued down the street, his mission accomplished.

"Mr. Kaiba," Serena called after him, a small grin playing on her lips. She persisted as soon as she saw him turn around. "Is this formal or casual?"

"Formal, Miss. Pegasus," he called back smugly and sauntered down the street.

As soon as he was out of sight, Serena burst into laughter as if she had just been told the funniest joke in her life. "I take it he is always that cold?"

"Unfortunately," was Yugi's grim reply as he opened the door and they entered the coolness of the air conditioned game shop.

I'll see you tonight Mr. Kaiba. I'm sure you know exactly where I'll be. You wish to learn information because you think I am a spy for my uncle. You will learn alright, Mr. Kaiba. You will learn that the world does not revolve around you, Seto Kaiba.