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Chapter Four: They Came with the Night: Part One
Duke and Keith slipped quietly down stairs and to their table where no one could see them, but they could see everyone else. Neither of talked they just ate their dinner in silence and watch the table at the head of the room.
Dinner at Yugi's table was pretty good; Mai and Serenity became fast friends with Ariel. Mai was mostly interested in the tournaments that Ariel had been in, they both compared what strategies they used, who they fought and what they won. Serenity who was interested in becoming a duelist listen with great enthusiasm to every word that Mai and Ariel said. The only thing that ever went wrong were the sudden outburst of name calling from Kaiba and Joey. Mai, Serenity and Yami did their best to calm Joey down, but Ariel Just laughed at how stupid the two boys were being. When the fighting finally stopped Joey went back to shoving food in his mouth making Ariel think that Seto was in the right by calling him a dog because he sure ate like one.
"Serenity, how on earth can you brother eat like?" Ariel said with a hint of discuss in her voice
"I have no idea he has just always eaten that way. Even Mai has tried to teach him to eat properly but nothing has worked."
"Yeah I even threatened never to kiss him again but even that doesn't help."
"Well from how Joey is eating I can see why Seto would sometimes call him a dog. I mean it is gross." Ariel whispered to Mai and Serenity
"I agree with you on that point. My brother eats like a dog, it is sad. You know maybe I should get him a doggie bowl for his birthday. What do you think Mai?"
"I think it would be a great idea. I love to be there to see the look on his face when he unwrapped it." All three girls begin to laugh
"Hey where did Tea go?" asked Ariel
"I have no idea she was here a minute ago." Replied Serenity
"Oh wait I see her. She is out on the dance floor with Yami." Said Mai
Sure enough Yami and Tea were slow dancing with some of the other couples that were on the dance floor. Duke and Keith saw the same thing and decided that it was a good time to go over and have a little chat.
"Listen I will go over first considering they hate you."
"Fine, but don't you dare ask Valentine for a dance."
"Don't worry Keith I won't. Now wait a few minutes and then come over."
Duke got up and walked over to the groups table acting like his normal self except for the fact that he kept looking at Serenity every few seconds. As Duke got closer to the table Joey was the first one to notice him.
"Hey look every one here comes dice boy!"
"Nice to see you too Wheeler." Duke looked around the table to see who all was there, "I believe there are a few people that I don't know. Would you mind introducing me to them Joey?"
"Not at all. This lovely girl on my right is my girlfriend Mai Valentine. Next To Tristen is my sister Serenity, next to her is Kaiba and next to Kaiba is his date Ariel Granger. That would be everybody, oh if you are looking for Yugi him and Tea are out on the dance floor."
"Nice to meet you guys. Miss Granger is it."
"Yes, but please call me Ariel."
"Thank you. Don't you own Magical Imagery in London, England?"
"Yes, but I am here on both business and compation. And if I am not mistaken you are the inventor of Dungeon Dice Monsters."
"That would be correct. Hey would you care to dance. I mean as long as it is okay with Kaiba."
"Oh he doesn't mind, do you Kaiba?"
"Not at all and besides I don't dance and Ariel does."
"Thanks Seto!" Ariel gave him a kiss on the check before leaving with Duke. Causing Kaiba to turn a little red.
"I think Kaiba has a crush on Ariel. How cute." Said Joey with a mocking voice
"Shut up mutt or I will shut you up myself."
"Come Tristen lets go dance and get away from all this fighting."
"With pleasure."
Tristen and Serenity left the table to go join Tea, Yami, Duke and Ariel on the dance floor.
"You know what I wonder Joey."
"What?"
"Why Duke asked Ariel to dance with him instead of Serenity."
"Why would dice boy ask my sister to dance with him? He doesn't even know her."
"Yes he does, remember they met during Battle City. He has had a crush on her ever since." (Alexia: Oooooooooo a spoiler. I read that Duke ends up liking Serenity later on in Battle City.)
"Well I don't want dice boy anywhere near my sister!"
"Just because you don't like him all that much doesn't mean Serenity has to stay away from him. She can decide who she wants and does not want to be friends with on her own."
"Fine!"
Just then Keith walked up behind Joey and Mai. Kaiba never saw him because he was to busy staring at Duke and Ariel with a look of jealousy in his eyes.
/Why on earth did I let her go and dance with that Devlin guy/ but Kaiba's thoughts were interrupted by the annoying voice of Bandit Keith trying to ask Mai to dance.
"Hey babe! Wanna dance?"
"No Keith I don't now leave!"
"Oh come on you know you want to."
"I believe my date said no now kindly leave before I introduce my fist to your face."
"Ooo I am so sacred Wheeler! Now come Valentine lets dance."
"For the last time you over grown pig, I don't want to dance with you! In fact I don't want to have anything to do with you!"
"Come on I am a great duelist with lots of money."
"And I could care less!"
"I said let's dance!!" Keith grabbed Mai's arm and tried to pull her towards the dance floor, but before even Joey could do anything Mai punched Keith square in the face.
Keith walked away with a bloody nose and lip well Mai, who was very pleased with herself, sat back down, but not for long. Mai notice Kaiba staring at Duke with and look of hate mixed with jealousy on his face. So she got up to talk to him.
"Hey Kaiba."
"What do you want Valentine?"
"I want to know why you are sitting here with that look on your face well Ariel is out there with Duke."
"Like I said before I don't dance."
"I am sure that is not true everyone can dance. Even Joey can."
"Yeah well I don't."
"Okay let me get straight to the point..."
"Please do."
"Yes well basically you obviously like and I mean like Ariel and she seems to feel the same way about you. The only problem is that you are both to stubborn to admit it, just like Joey and I were at first."
"And your point is?"
"Go out there and dance with her and just maybe you might be able to tell her how you feel."
"Fine, but if you tell anybody even Joey about this I will make you life living hell."
"I would expect nothing less."
Well Mai watched Kaiba got up and asked Ariel if he could cut in and with out hesitating she agreed. The rest of the night was smooth sailing after that, it was announced that the Tournament would start the very next day, which surprised almost every one. It was also announced that with the help of both Devlin's company and Kaiba Corp. that Industrial Illusions was hosting the event, but it had nothing to do with Pegasus. The Company just believed it was their duty to continue holding dueling competitions, considering that it was Industrial Illusions that started Duel Monsters in the first place.
The kick off banquet ended at about nine and everyone was deciding where they were going to go.
"Well both Tea and Serenity are coming over to my house for the night."
"And Joey and Tristen are coming to my house so I guess that settles where we are taking every one, except on thing."
"And what is that Yugi?" asked Joey (Alexia: They call him Yugi around people who don't know he is the Pharaoh)
"Duke would you like to join the guys and me over at my house?"
"I loved to Yugi, but I have other plans for tonight. Maybe next time though. See you guys later."
"Bye!" every one yelled this except Kaiba, who never liked Duke in the first place, and Joey, who didn't like the fact that 'Dice Boy' liked his baby sister.
"Well I think we better get going before we have to give the driver to much of our money" Said Yami
"I was great to see you again Ariel."
"Same here and lets try to see each other more often when this tournament is over."
"Agreed!"
Tea and Ariel gave each other a hug. Then Ariel gave both Serenity and Mai a hug to.
"I was great meeting both of you and Mai I hope I get to duel you during the tournament and maybe it the finals to."
"That would be wonderful and I sure it would be a great duel."
"One that no one will forget! Bye!" Ariel watched the others leave and then turned to talk to Kaiba, "Well I will just give my driver a call and see you tomorrow."
"Wait just a minute, I think I have a better idea."
"And what would that be?"
"Why don't you come stay with Mokuba and me? We have plenty of rooms and Mokuba would love it."
"That sounds great! But I still need to call my driver and tell him that I won't be needing his services tonight."
Well Ariel called her driver Kaiba called his and told him to be there in ten minutes. When the driver arrived Kaiba and Ariel went to her hotel to retrieve her belongings and take them to the Kaiba Mansion.
Mean while back upstairs
"Well I must say Keith you certainly did sweep Miss Valentine right off her feet." Said Bakura well every one else laugh so hard that they almost fell over.
"She is just needs a little more time to come to terms with how she feels about me." His pride was obviolys hurt and it didn't help that he had a black eye.
"That is enough!" Every one became silent at once, "We have work to do to night! I will not tolerate people messing around! Have I made myself clear?"
"Yes Master Marik." Every one said this with their heads down.
"Now then Duke what information did you get concerning the whereabouts of The Pharaoh and his friends?"
"All three girls will be going to Mai Valentines house and the boys to Yugi's house."
"What about Kaiba and Granger?"
"I don't know. I could not stay around long enough to find out with out drawing suspicion to myself."
"Very well, is there anyone else who knows?"
"I do." Said Jackson
"Then where are they?"
"Kaiba has taken Ariel back to her hotel to gather her things and check out. She will be spending the rest of her time at the Kaiba Mansion."
"And how do you know this?"
"I have inside help from Ariel's very own staff Master Marik."
"Wonderful! Now here is how tonight is going to work. Johnny, Duke, Keith and two of my Rare Hunters will go to Valentines house to retrieve the girls. Pegasus, myself, his men and the rest of mine will go to Yugi's. After the Jackson and our other Agent will join us in front of the Kaiba Mansion and we will get Kaiba, Mokuba and Ariel. Is every one clear on what they are supposed to do."
"Yes."
"Good. Now get going."
The Kaiba Mansion
"Oh my! Seto it is beautiful!"
Ariel could hardly believe how beautiful the mansion looked from the out side.
"Just wait till you see the inside." Kaiba was so over joyed at how happy Ariel was, "I'll go inside first and then you come in after me. That way you will be a big surprise to Mokuba."
"Alright. I can't wait to see him."
Kaiba opened the front door to the mansion and walked in, staying right next to the front door. Just as he had suspected Mokuba came running down the stairs to greet him.
"Seto! Your home!"
Mokuba ran right up to Kaiba and gave him a hug.
"Hey kiddo! How are?"
"Great!"
"Listen I have a surprise for you."
Mokuba thought that Kaiba was going to take something out of his briefcase, but instead he went outside for a minute and brought some one back in with him.
"Hi Mokuba!" "Ariel!!!" Mokuba ran up to her and gave her a hug, "You came back! I knew you would! And guess what?"
"What?"
"I still have your doll. I show you! Come on, follow me!"
"Go ahead I will just tell the butler where to take your things and join you guys ups stairs." Shouted Seto
"We'll take the elevator, because we have to go up to the fifth floor."
The inside of the elevator looked like one from a very fancy hotel, yet it had a modern look to it. The walls were made out of wood and outlined in gold; the handlebars were gold as well. The floor of the elevator was made of with marble and on the back wall of the elevator in bold golden letters was the logo for Kaiba Corp. K.C. When the elevator stopped little chimes sounded instead of the normal annoying beep that you would normally hear in an elevator.
"Here we are."
They got off the elevator an entered a small hallway lined with suites of armor, some were holding spears well other were holding swords and shield. The whole place fifth floor looked like the inside of a fairy tale castle.
"This is beautiful, Mokuba. I feel as if I have stepped right into a story book."
"The decoration was my idea. I always liked the idea of living in a castle so Seto had them make our living space into a castle."
There were three huge wooden double doors, one in the center, one on the right and another on the left. The center door had a coat-of-arms on it that was of the Ultimate Blue Eyes White Dragon wrapped around the letters S.K. That was obviously Seto's room. The doors on the left also had a coat- of-arms on it that had just the Blue Eyes White Dragon wrapped around the letters M.K. standing for Mokuba Kaiba. But it was the coat-of-arms on the door on the right that seemed strange to Ariel. It looked exactly like the other two except it didn't have a Duel Monster behind it and the letters on the it were A.G. Mokuba must have seen the confused look on Ariel face because he said
"We didn't know what your favorite Duel Monster was so yours isn't finished yet, but now that you are her we can finish it."
Ariel didn't respond she just walked up to the door and ran her fingers over the golden letters as if she was trying to make sure it wasn't a dream. Mokuba just watched her with a smile on his face, he was glad to have her back. Ariel was like a big sister to him and he had missed her a lot. The sound on the chimes from the elevator caused Ariel to jump a little and also to come out of her dream like state. The elevator doors opened and Seto walked out of it towards Mokuba and Ariel.
"Haven't you shown her, her room yet Mokuba?"
"No, we just got up here a minute ago and I was letting Ariel look around for a minute."
"Okay then, Ariel close your eyes."
"Why?"
"Because I want you to be surprised."
"Fine." Ariel laughed well she closed her eyes and put her hands over them
"No peeking." Said Mokuba
"I won't."
"Mokuba go into the room and turn on the lights." Mokuba opened the door and entered the room, "Take your hands off you eyes, but don't open them." Seto took Ariel's hands and lead her into the room. Then he let them go a walked away from her.
"How much longer do I have to keep my eyes closed?"
"Just a minute longer. Mokuba is putting something back in its place, one of the maids must have moved it when they were cleaning."
"Okay Seto it is all ready."
"Alright Ariel open your eyes."
When Ariel opened her eyes what she saw made her speechless. The room itself was huge and there were at least three other doors that opened to different parts of the room. The main room itself was twice as big a large family room and the walls were a faint baby blue. On the left side of the room, the side that they had entered, was a sitting area with a large couch, two chairs and a big screen TV (Alexia: Lucky Girl!! She gets my dream room. Life is so not fair.). To the right was a king size, a nightstand on each side and a dresser. Both nightstands had lamps on them and the bed had curtains on all three sides (Not on the head board).
"What do you Ariel?" asked Seto
"I-it-its wonderful, beyond even. It's the bedroom I designed when, when we were in the orphanage. I just can't believe you built it." She was all most crying "Well this isn't all and you know it. See over there on the left side of the room where those two French doors are?"
"Yes."
"Well that is your office/computer room. The French doors in the center of the room lead to your balcony and the French doors on the right side of the room lead to your bathroom. Now do you see why Mokuba wanted to make this part of the house look like a castle?"
"Yes and it is great." Ariel ran over to Seto and gave him a big hug
"Well kiss already." Yelled Mokuba, but they couldn't see him.
"Where are you Mokuba?" asked Ariel
"I am not telling! You're going to have to find me!"
"Fine! But I know where you are!"
Ariel ran over to her bed and pulled open the curtains and sure enough there was Mokuba sitting on the bed holding Ariel's old doll.
"Here's the last surprise, your dolly. I kept it in good condition for you."
"Thank you Mokuba. And thank you both for everything."
"Your welcome. Now it is time for Mokuba to go to bed."
"Oh come on big bro it is summer."
"I don't care if it is summer or not. It is 10:30 and you are going to bed."
"Fine. Ariel, will you come in and say goodnight like you used to?"
"I will be in to say goodnight in about ten minutes. I have to call my friend Nikki who is running Magical Imagery well I'm away."
"Okay kiddo, come on bedtime."
Seto chased Mokuba out of Ariel's room and across the hall to his room, Ariel could hear Mokuba yelling and laughing as they went. Ariel walked into the office part of her room and sat down at the desk. She turned on her computer and logged on to Magical Imagery's company members web page. Ariel went to the Internet phone call section on typed in Nikki's number.
Ring.Ring.Ring
"Hello"
"Hey Nikki how are?"
"Good. Hey you were supposed to call me an hour ago. What happened?"
"The banquet ran over and I got a little surprise."
"What was it?"
"I have my very own room at Seto's mansion."
"You're kidding!"
"Nope. Well, anyway how are things going? No problems?"
"Everything is running smoothly, but I did have an interesting visitor."
"Who?"
"A man from Industrial Illusion named Croquet. He said Industrial Illusion wants to buy us out. When I told him no he got rather angry and I had to have security escort him out. Do you know anything about this guy?"
"No I don't, but Seto might. I will ask him tomorrow. Well I have to go the tournament starts tomorrow and I need some sleep. I may not be able to get a hold of you for a few days but I will cal you as soon as I can. Later."
"Bye."
Ariel turned off her computer and walked out of her room to Mokuba's room.
"Hey Mokuba! I told you I come in."
"Are you happy to be back?"
"Trilled! Now gets some sleep because that is what I am going to do. Night."
"Night."
Ariel gave Mokuba a hug and left the room. As she turned from closing the door she saw that Seto was waiting for her.
"You know he is really happy to have you back and so am I." "Well I am glad to be back. See you in the morning."
Ariel turned to go into her room when Seto grabbed her arm and kissed her.
"I knew it!" Yelled Mokuba who had been watching the whole time
"Go to bed Mokuba!" they yelled back well laughing
"Goodnight to both of you." Said Ariel as she walked into her room
(Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Part two should be up shortly. Can you guess what is going to happen? Okay just a little heads up for every one. I might be going back and adding extra chapters in between the one I already have. The chapters would be about the characters past lives in Egypt, explaining who they were and what they did. It is not a for sure thing yet, but I am considering it. REVIEW PLEASE!!!!!)
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Chapter Four: They Came with the Night: Part One
Duke and Keith slipped quietly down stairs and to their table where no one could see them, but they could see everyone else. Neither of talked they just ate their dinner in silence and watch the table at the head of the room.
Dinner at Yugi's table was pretty good; Mai and Serenity became fast friends with Ariel. Mai was mostly interested in the tournaments that Ariel had been in, they both compared what strategies they used, who they fought and what they won. Serenity who was interested in becoming a duelist listen with great enthusiasm to every word that Mai and Ariel said. The only thing that ever went wrong were the sudden outburst of name calling from Kaiba and Joey. Mai, Serenity and Yami did their best to calm Joey down, but Ariel Just laughed at how stupid the two boys were being. When the fighting finally stopped Joey went back to shoving food in his mouth making Ariel think that Seto was in the right by calling him a dog because he sure ate like one.
"Serenity, how on earth can you brother eat like?" Ariel said with a hint of discuss in her voice
"I have no idea he has just always eaten that way. Even Mai has tried to teach him to eat properly but nothing has worked."
"Yeah I even threatened never to kiss him again but even that doesn't help."
"Well from how Joey is eating I can see why Seto would sometimes call him a dog. I mean it is gross." Ariel whispered to Mai and Serenity
"I agree with you on that point. My brother eats like a dog, it is sad. You know maybe I should get him a doggie bowl for his birthday. What do you think Mai?"
"I think it would be a great idea. I love to be there to see the look on his face when he unwrapped it." All three girls begin to laugh
"Hey where did Tea go?" asked Ariel
"I have no idea she was here a minute ago." Replied Serenity
"Oh wait I see her. She is out on the dance floor with Yami." Said Mai
Sure enough Yami and Tea were slow dancing with some of the other couples that were on the dance floor. Duke and Keith saw the same thing and decided that it was a good time to go over and have a little chat.
"Listen I will go over first considering they hate you."
"Fine, but don't you dare ask Valentine for a dance."
"Don't worry Keith I won't. Now wait a few minutes and then come over."
Duke got up and walked over to the groups table acting like his normal self except for the fact that he kept looking at Serenity every few seconds. As Duke got closer to the table Joey was the first one to notice him.
"Hey look every one here comes dice boy!"
"Nice to see you too Wheeler." Duke looked around the table to see who all was there, "I believe there are a few people that I don't know. Would you mind introducing me to them Joey?"
"Not at all. This lovely girl on my right is my girlfriend Mai Valentine. Next To Tristen is my sister Serenity, next to her is Kaiba and next to Kaiba is his date Ariel Granger. That would be everybody, oh if you are looking for Yugi him and Tea are out on the dance floor."
"Nice to meet you guys. Miss Granger is it."
"Yes, but please call me Ariel."
"Thank you. Don't you own Magical Imagery in London, England?"
"Yes, but I am here on both business and compation. And if I am not mistaken you are the inventor of Dungeon Dice Monsters."
"That would be correct. Hey would you care to dance. I mean as long as it is okay with Kaiba."
"Oh he doesn't mind, do you Kaiba?"
"Not at all and besides I don't dance and Ariel does."
"Thanks Seto!" Ariel gave him a kiss on the check before leaving with Duke. Causing Kaiba to turn a little red.
"I think Kaiba has a crush on Ariel. How cute." Said Joey with a mocking voice
"Shut up mutt or I will shut you up myself."
"Come Tristen lets go dance and get away from all this fighting."
"With pleasure."
Tristen and Serenity left the table to go join Tea, Yami, Duke and Ariel on the dance floor.
"You know what I wonder Joey."
"What?"
"Why Duke asked Ariel to dance with him instead of Serenity."
"Why would dice boy ask my sister to dance with him? He doesn't even know her."
"Yes he does, remember they met during Battle City. He has had a crush on her ever since." (Alexia: Oooooooooo a spoiler. I read that Duke ends up liking Serenity later on in Battle City.)
"Well I don't want dice boy anywhere near my sister!"
"Just because you don't like him all that much doesn't mean Serenity has to stay away from him. She can decide who she wants and does not want to be friends with on her own."
"Fine!"
Just then Keith walked up behind Joey and Mai. Kaiba never saw him because he was to busy staring at Duke and Ariel with a look of jealousy in his eyes.
/Why on earth did I let her go and dance with that Devlin guy/ but Kaiba's thoughts were interrupted by the annoying voice of Bandit Keith trying to ask Mai to dance.
"Hey babe! Wanna dance?"
"No Keith I don't now leave!"
"Oh come on you know you want to."
"I believe my date said no now kindly leave before I introduce my fist to your face."
"Ooo I am so sacred Wheeler! Now come Valentine lets dance."
"For the last time you over grown pig, I don't want to dance with you! In fact I don't want to have anything to do with you!"
"Come on I am a great duelist with lots of money."
"And I could care less!"
"I said let's dance!!" Keith grabbed Mai's arm and tried to pull her towards the dance floor, but before even Joey could do anything Mai punched Keith square in the face.
Keith walked away with a bloody nose and lip well Mai, who was very pleased with herself, sat back down, but not for long. Mai notice Kaiba staring at Duke with and look of hate mixed with jealousy on his face. So she got up to talk to him.
"Hey Kaiba."
"What do you want Valentine?"
"I want to know why you are sitting here with that look on your face well Ariel is out there with Duke."
"Like I said before I don't dance."
"I am sure that is not true everyone can dance. Even Joey can."
"Yeah well I don't."
"Okay let me get straight to the point..."
"Please do."
"Yes well basically you obviously like and I mean like Ariel and she seems to feel the same way about you. The only problem is that you are both to stubborn to admit it, just like Joey and I were at first."
"And your point is?"
"Go out there and dance with her and just maybe you might be able to tell her how you feel."
"Fine, but if you tell anybody even Joey about this I will make you life living hell."
"I would expect nothing less."
Well Mai watched Kaiba got up and asked Ariel if he could cut in and with out hesitating she agreed. The rest of the night was smooth sailing after that, it was announced that the Tournament would start the very next day, which surprised almost every one. It was also announced that with the help of both Devlin's company and Kaiba Corp. that Industrial Illusions was hosting the event, but it had nothing to do with Pegasus. The Company just believed it was their duty to continue holding dueling competitions, considering that it was Industrial Illusions that started Duel Monsters in the first place.
The kick off banquet ended at about nine and everyone was deciding where they were going to go.
"Well both Tea and Serenity are coming over to my house for the night."
"And Joey and Tristen are coming to my house so I guess that settles where we are taking every one, except on thing."
"And what is that Yugi?" asked Joey (Alexia: They call him Yugi around people who don't know he is the Pharaoh)
"Duke would you like to join the guys and me over at my house?"
"I loved to Yugi, but I have other plans for tonight. Maybe next time though. See you guys later."
"Bye!" every one yelled this except Kaiba, who never liked Duke in the first place, and Joey, who didn't like the fact that 'Dice Boy' liked his baby sister.
"Well I think we better get going before we have to give the driver to much of our money" Said Yami
"I was great to see you again Ariel."
"Same here and lets try to see each other more often when this tournament is over."
"Agreed!"
Tea and Ariel gave each other a hug. Then Ariel gave both Serenity and Mai a hug to.
"I was great meeting both of you and Mai I hope I get to duel you during the tournament and maybe it the finals to."
"That would be wonderful and I sure it would be a great duel."
"One that no one will forget! Bye!" Ariel watched the others leave and then turned to talk to Kaiba, "Well I will just give my driver a call and see you tomorrow."
"Wait just a minute, I think I have a better idea."
"And what would that be?"
"Why don't you come stay with Mokuba and me? We have plenty of rooms and Mokuba would love it."
"That sounds great! But I still need to call my driver and tell him that I won't be needing his services tonight."
Well Ariel called her driver Kaiba called his and told him to be there in ten minutes. When the driver arrived Kaiba and Ariel went to her hotel to retrieve her belongings and take them to the Kaiba Mansion.
Mean while back upstairs
"Well I must say Keith you certainly did sweep Miss Valentine right off her feet." Said Bakura well every one else laugh so hard that they almost fell over.
"She is just needs a little more time to come to terms with how she feels about me." His pride was obviolys hurt and it didn't help that he had a black eye.
"That is enough!" Every one became silent at once, "We have work to do to night! I will not tolerate people messing around! Have I made myself clear?"
"Yes Master Marik." Every one said this with their heads down.
"Now then Duke what information did you get concerning the whereabouts of The Pharaoh and his friends?"
"All three girls will be going to Mai Valentines house and the boys to Yugi's house."
"What about Kaiba and Granger?"
"I don't know. I could not stay around long enough to find out with out drawing suspicion to myself."
"Very well, is there anyone else who knows?"
"I do." Said Jackson
"Then where are they?"
"Kaiba has taken Ariel back to her hotel to gather her things and check out. She will be spending the rest of her time at the Kaiba Mansion."
"And how do you know this?"
"I have inside help from Ariel's very own staff Master Marik."
"Wonderful! Now here is how tonight is going to work. Johnny, Duke, Keith and two of my Rare Hunters will go to Valentines house to retrieve the girls. Pegasus, myself, his men and the rest of mine will go to Yugi's. After the Jackson and our other Agent will join us in front of the Kaiba Mansion and we will get Kaiba, Mokuba and Ariel. Is every one clear on what they are supposed to do."
"Yes."
"Good. Now get going."
The Kaiba Mansion
"Oh my! Seto it is beautiful!"
Ariel could hardly believe how beautiful the mansion looked from the out side.
"Just wait till you see the inside." Kaiba was so over joyed at how happy Ariel was, "I'll go inside first and then you come in after me. That way you will be a big surprise to Mokuba."
"Alright. I can't wait to see him."
Kaiba opened the front door to the mansion and walked in, staying right next to the front door. Just as he had suspected Mokuba came running down the stairs to greet him.
"Seto! Your home!"
Mokuba ran right up to Kaiba and gave him a hug.
"Hey kiddo! How are?"
"Great!"
"Listen I have a surprise for you."
Mokuba thought that Kaiba was going to take something out of his briefcase, but instead he went outside for a minute and brought some one back in with him.
"Hi Mokuba!" "Ariel!!!" Mokuba ran up to her and gave her a hug, "You came back! I knew you would! And guess what?"
"What?"
"I still have your doll. I show you! Come on, follow me!"
"Go ahead I will just tell the butler where to take your things and join you guys ups stairs." Shouted Seto
"We'll take the elevator, because we have to go up to the fifth floor."
The inside of the elevator looked like one from a very fancy hotel, yet it had a modern look to it. The walls were made out of wood and outlined in gold; the handlebars were gold as well. The floor of the elevator was made of with marble and on the back wall of the elevator in bold golden letters was the logo for Kaiba Corp. K.C. When the elevator stopped little chimes sounded instead of the normal annoying beep that you would normally hear in an elevator.
"Here we are."
They got off the elevator an entered a small hallway lined with suites of armor, some were holding spears well other were holding swords and shield. The whole place fifth floor looked like the inside of a fairy tale castle.
"This is beautiful, Mokuba. I feel as if I have stepped right into a story book."
"The decoration was my idea. I always liked the idea of living in a castle so Seto had them make our living space into a castle."
There were three huge wooden double doors, one in the center, one on the right and another on the left. The center door had a coat-of-arms on it that was of the Ultimate Blue Eyes White Dragon wrapped around the letters S.K. That was obviously Seto's room. The doors on the left also had a coat- of-arms on it that had just the Blue Eyes White Dragon wrapped around the letters M.K. standing for Mokuba Kaiba. But it was the coat-of-arms on the door on the right that seemed strange to Ariel. It looked exactly like the other two except it didn't have a Duel Monster behind it and the letters on the it were A.G. Mokuba must have seen the confused look on Ariel face because he said
"We didn't know what your favorite Duel Monster was so yours isn't finished yet, but now that you are her we can finish it."
Ariel didn't respond she just walked up to the door and ran her fingers over the golden letters as if she was trying to make sure it wasn't a dream. Mokuba just watched her with a smile on his face, he was glad to have her back. Ariel was like a big sister to him and he had missed her a lot. The sound on the chimes from the elevator caused Ariel to jump a little and also to come out of her dream like state. The elevator doors opened and Seto walked out of it towards Mokuba and Ariel.
"Haven't you shown her, her room yet Mokuba?"
"No, we just got up here a minute ago and I was letting Ariel look around for a minute."
"Okay then, Ariel close your eyes."
"Why?"
"Because I want you to be surprised."
"Fine." Ariel laughed well she closed her eyes and put her hands over them
"No peeking." Said Mokuba
"I won't."
"Mokuba go into the room and turn on the lights." Mokuba opened the door and entered the room, "Take your hands off you eyes, but don't open them." Seto took Ariel's hands and lead her into the room. Then he let them go a walked away from her.
"How much longer do I have to keep my eyes closed?"
"Just a minute longer. Mokuba is putting something back in its place, one of the maids must have moved it when they were cleaning."
"Okay Seto it is all ready."
"Alright Ariel open your eyes."
When Ariel opened her eyes what she saw made her speechless. The room itself was huge and there were at least three other doors that opened to different parts of the room. The main room itself was twice as big a large family room and the walls were a faint baby blue. On the left side of the room, the side that they had entered, was a sitting area with a large couch, two chairs and a big screen TV (Alexia: Lucky Girl!! She gets my dream room. Life is so not fair.). To the right was a king size, a nightstand on each side and a dresser. Both nightstands had lamps on them and the bed had curtains on all three sides (Not on the head board).
"What do you Ariel?" asked Seto
"I-it-its wonderful, beyond even. It's the bedroom I designed when, when we were in the orphanage. I just can't believe you built it." She was all most crying "Well this isn't all and you know it. See over there on the left side of the room where those two French doors are?"
"Yes."
"Well that is your office/computer room. The French doors in the center of the room lead to your balcony and the French doors on the right side of the room lead to your bathroom. Now do you see why Mokuba wanted to make this part of the house look like a castle?"
"Yes and it is great." Ariel ran over to Seto and gave him a big hug
"Well kiss already." Yelled Mokuba, but they couldn't see him.
"Where are you Mokuba?" asked Ariel
"I am not telling! You're going to have to find me!"
"Fine! But I know where you are!"
Ariel ran over to her bed and pulled open the curtains and sure enough there was Mokuba sitting on the bed holding Ariel's old doll.
"Here's the last surprise, your dolly. I kept it in good condition for you."
"Thank you Mokuba. And thank you both for everything."
"Your welcome. Now it is time for Mokuba to go to bed."
"Oh come on big bro it is summer."
"I don't care if it is summer or not. It is 10:30 and you are going to bed."
"Fine. Ariel, will you come in and say goodnight like you used to?"
"I will be in to say goodnight in about ten minutes. I have to call my friend Nikki who is running Magical Imagery well I'm away."
"Okay kiddo, come on bedtime."
Seto chased Mokuba out of Ariel's room and across the hall to his room, Ariel could hear Mokuba yelling and laughing as they went. Ariel walked into the office part of her room and sat down at the desk. She turned on her computer and logged on to Magical Imagery's company members web page. Ariel went to the Internet phone call section on typed in Nikki's number.
Ring.Ring.Ring
"Hello"
"Hey Nikki how are?"
"Good. Hey you were supposed to call me an hour ago. What happened?"
"The banquet ran over and I got a little surprise."
"What was it?"
"I have my very own room at Seto's mansion."
"You're kidding!"
"Nope. Well, anyway how are things going? No problems?"
"Everything is running smoothly, but I did have an interesting visitor."
"Who?"
"A man from Industrial Illusion named Croquet. He said Industrial Illusion wants to buy us out. When I told him no he got rather angry and I had to have security escort him out. Do you know anything about this guy?"
"No I don't, but Seto might. I will ask him tomorrow. Well I have to go the tournament starts tomorrow and I need some sleep. I may not be able to get a hold of you for a few days but I will cal you as soon as I can. Later."
"Bye."
Ariel turned off her computer and walked out of her room to Mokuba's room.
"Hey Mokuba! I told you I come in."
"Are you happy to be back?"
"Trilled! Now gets some sleep because that is what I am going to do. Night."
"Night."
Ariel gave Mokuba a hug and left the room. As she turned from closing the door she saw that Seto was waiting for her.
"You know he is really happy to have you back and so am I." "Well I am glad to be back. See you in the morning."
Ariel turned to go into her room when Seto grabbed her arm and kissed her.
"I knew it!" Yelled Mokuba who had been watching the whole time
"Go to bed Mokuba!" they yelled back well laughing
"Goodnight to both of you." Said Ariel as she walked into her room
(Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Part two should be up shortly. Can you guess what is going to happen? Okay just a little heads up for every one. I might be going back and adding extra chapters in between the one I already have. The chapters would be about the characters past lives in Egypt, explaining who they were and what they did. It is not a for sure thing yet, but I am considering it. REVIEW PLEASE!!!!!)