lil angel/devil: I am so sorry for not updating sooner!
Shizuka: Her computer got messed up...although she did get a new one soon after that.
LAD: True, but after getting my new computer, I had suddenly lost all inspiration and ideas, thus resulting in a writer's block which caused my lack of updates.
Shizuka: But she now has updated, and that's the main point.
LAD: *nods* Sorry again, and I hope you won't kill me!
Disclaimer: Even after these many months of no updates, I still do not own Yu-Gi-Oh.
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Seto Kaiba's Little Sis
Decisions, Decisions
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Shadi finished his story after 30 minutes.
Setra just stared at them with a wide-eyed expression before it turned into an understanding look.
"Do you believe us?" asked Isis.
Setra nodded. "Yup. But is that all? It seemed so short!"
The others sweatdropped.
"It is not short!" said Shadi hoarsely.
Setra just shrugged. "I wonder why Seto didn't tell me this."
"It took a long time for him to believe it," said Yugi.
Setra nodded in response. "Well, thanks for the info guys, but I need to be going now. And Isis, don't forget our meeting tomorrow." She left.
"What meeting?" asked Marik.
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Setra coughed. She groaned. Why do I have to get a relapse of my cold at a time like this?
She continued coughing as she walked down the street toward the Kaiba mansion. Hmm...it's getting worse, and the day is growing dark. I guess I'll call and have a limo pick me up. Setra groped around her backpack for her cell phone. She pressed the numbers, and waited for someone to pick up. "Hello? It's Setra Kaiba calling. I need transportation back home. I'm two blocks from the Domino Museum near the bus stop. It's the one with the weird vampire ad next to it. Ok then, bye." She hung up.
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A man in shadows followed the girl. Seto Kaiba's sister... he thought.
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A glint of golden light caught her eye. Setra turned around. No one was there. She scowled. Damn this cold. It's making me paranoid. I almost wish I didn't go out in the rain.
Setra rubbed her temples. Her head was starting to hurt. The limo better get here soon. She felt dizzy. Setra groaned. Her eyes closed. She swayed back and forth, and started to fall....
Someone caught her before she hit the ground. Setra opened her eyes. She couldn't see the person's face. All she could make out was something golden.
That person set her on a bench and quickly went off.
Setra blinked. She regained her focus. She looked around. There was no one around. Who was that?
Then the limo she had called for came and slowly stopped.
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Seto and Mokuba Kaiba sat on Setra's bed, watching her sleep.
"I wonder who that guy was," said Mokuba.
Kaiba said nothing.
"Well, whoever he was, I'm glad that he helped Setra. Although, I wish the chauffer had seen that person's face."
Kaiba remained silent. "Tomorrow is Saturday, so she could rest more and get better soon."
Mokuba smiled at his brother's vain attempt in trying to hide his feelings. "Seto, you're not in public. You can show your affection. She is our sister after all."
Kaiba gave Mokuba a rare smile.
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Setra woke up in the afternoon. She sat up in her bed groggily, and yawned.
Just then, a maid entered. "Miss!" she said. "You shouldn't get up yet!"
"Don't worry," Setra said. "I'm not getting up, just sitting."
The maid smiled. "Here, miss. I've brought you some food. You must be hungry."
A loud growl from Setra's stomach just proved that statement true. Setra took the food. The maid left after a few minutes, and Setra ate the food in silence.
"Oh! I forgot!" exclaimed Setra suddenly. "Today's the meeting with Isis, isn't it? But I'm in no condition to go...and I haven't told Seto yet...." Setra trailed off, looking uncertain....
But then an idea came to her. She smirked.
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"Please, big brother! Please!"
"No!"
"Come on! As a favor for me!"
"I've done enough favors for you! First, you made me go to that mutt Jounouchi's house to tutor his sister, and now this?"
"But-"
"No buts. I'm not going for you, and that's final. Just cancel the meeting."
Setra pouted. "Pleeeaaaaase!" she whined.
"No!"
"But just think about it, Seto. About the profit we could make with this. If my idea works, then we could be doubling our income!"
"And what if it doesn't work?"
"Well...it would still be worth a try, wouldn't it?"
Kaiba gave her one of his infamous glares.
"...Okay, maybe not.... But what if it does work, huh?"
Kaiba just glared on.
Setra wouldn't give up. "Besides...even if I wasn't sick, you'll still be coming with me. Well, that's what I told Isis, anyway. So if I was sick, which I am, you would still be able to go. And if you don't, people might think that you were getting weak and soft...if you get what I mean," Setra finished proudly; she had punctured Kaiba's weak spot: his pride and appearance to the outside world.
And then Setra added something that she was sure her brother will melt at: her puppy dog eyes.
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Seto Kaiba walked up the steps of the Domino Museum. According to Setra, the meeting was suppose to take place here. It was a very private meeting, too. Just him, Setra, and Isis. But since Setra had a cold, it was just going to be him and Isis.
He growled. Exactly why did I even let Setra come to visit? he thought.
Because she wanted to come, said a nagging little voice in his head.
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Setra sat in bed with a stuffy nose and red eyes. A small table by her bedside had a half-drunk cup of water, boxes of tissue, and a few bottles of medicine. A trash can was also placed by the bed containing numerous amounts of used tissue.
In her hands was a pencil and a piece of paper. But it was no ordinary paper...well, at least not to Setra anyway. On it were four pairs of names, including one crossed out. It was the same paper that she had used when she first started her matchmaking plan. (A/N: It's the one that she used at the end of chapter 2, for those who haven't figured it out yet)
Setra stared at the paper, her face scrunched up in thought. Who should I choose?
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"That's what the meeting is about?"
"Yes," responded Isis.
Seto Kaiba looked at her in thought. "That doesn't seem much. I do not understand why she thought this would increase our fortune."
Isis had just finished telling him what the meeting was about. Well, Setra had already told him what it was about, but she had left some big holes in it.
"Setra said that she had more to discuss with me about it," said Isis.
Kaiba raised an eyebrow. "But she's not here."
"No, she is not. I suppose we, or you, would have to think up of the additional features your Duel Disk will require."
"Not quite," Kaiba said. "Setra gave me this briefcase before I came." He looked down at his hand, which was carrying the briefcase. "She said that this would contain all the information I need."
"So you're agreeing to this partnership?" said Isis, quirking an eyebrow.
"Hmph," was Kaiba's reply.
Isis smiled secretively. I think I just saw him showing a softer side.
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Setra was still in bed, staring at the same piece of paper. Who should I choose to pair up with my brother?
She sighed, and closed her eyes. For my plan to work, I need to choose someone soon so I can have enough time until the Winter Formal...so I can make Seto go with the person I chose. And I need to choose today!
Setra opened her eyes and stared at the paper again.
Anzu.
Shizuka.
Isis.
I hope I make the right choice.
She slowly crossed out two names, leaving one behind....
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lil angel/devil: What do you think about this chapter? I think this is kind of boring and dry, but I need it to set up the foundation for the rest of the story.
Shizuka: I don't think it's that bad.
LAD: You're so nice, Shizuka! But you're always like that, so I don't suppose that counts.... Anyways.... As I said before, the person who ends up with Seto is based on the votes you put in! And I have counted up the votes and have decided upon a winner!
Shizuka: The sad thing is that some of the reviews don't count.
LAD: Please don't hurt me! It's just that some of them were really late.... I had the story already planned out at that time, and I don't feel like changing it. ^^; Read and Review!