Ichigo- welcome!
Kaiba- to the paradise of Ichigo!
Bakura- where the wonders in here are crap!
Ichigo- ^_^ yes yes! The wonders in here are- *stops* HEY!
Bakura- well it said here in the script
Ichigo- KAIBA!
Kaiba- *eating a sandwich* my fingers must have slipped
Ichigo- okay, whatever…I'll just pretend to ignore you…*drools* shinhwa
Kaiba- Ichigo…
Ichigo- Kaiba! You broke my concentration! *drools* shinhwa
Bakura- Ichigo
Ichigo- gah! What!
Kaiba and Bakura- *points at readers*
Readers- where's the story?
Ichigo- oh yea! *drools* shinhwa
Kaiba and Bakura- ICHIGO!
Ichigo- what!
Kaiba- the readers!
Ichigo- oh…oh yea! here's Chippie 8 of Drifting Away! Please *stops* *drools* shinhwa….
Bakura- ICHIGO!
Ichigo- huh?!
Bakura- the readers!
Ichigo- oh yea! Please review!
Drifting Away- Two-Sided Lie
"Miss Gardener, may I see you for a moment," the teacher said from the end of the large studio. Tea, who was stretching on the floor, stopped and turned her head to see the 20 young ballerinas look at her. Tea turned a deep red shade and hid her face. Did I do something wrong?
Tea met the dance instructor outside the studio.
"Yes ma'am," Tea asked. The lady folded her arms and looked at Tea.
"There's a competition down at Julliard, June 25," the teacher stated, "More like an audition actually."
"Why do you say that, Ms. Shina," Tea asked in curiosity.
"Julliard is looking for someone to play as the little girl in the Nutcracker," Ms. Shina said, smiling sweetly when she saw the girl's eyes widen in joy. It was always Tea's dream to play the main role in the Nutcracker. "I'm going to talk about this audition to the rest of the group, but I wanted to let you know privately. Believe it or not Tea, I believe that you have potential." Tea clasped her teacher's in thanks.
"Thank you so much! Of course I would do love to try out," Tea said.
"There is a slight problem though," the lady said carefully, "I am very sorry to hear the news of your parents. Are you sure you're up to it?" Tea paused for a second, her heart sinking down a bit. She shook it off.
"Yea of course," Tea said, nodding her head. Ms. Shina smiled proudly.
"Then it's all set." The instructor went of to speak to the rest of the ladies about the auditions. Tea looked and smiled until the instructor closed the door. Then Tea sighed and pressed her back against the wall, closing her eyes.
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"I don't care," Kaiba yelled into the speaker, "Get whoever is responsible for this little fiasco immediately." Mokuba was going up to his room with a cup of milk and some cookies. The conversation that took place in the car softened Mokuba's fears a bit, but he still didn't know anything about himself as much as he wanted to. It was frustrating a bit. Maybe a whole lot, seeing all these pictures of him and not know where that took place. It felt awkward.
He faced school today. The people he guessed as his friends greeted him, but it gave him no joy to see such strangers hugging him and slapping him on the back. The only response he could give them was a fake smile and laugh. They showed their remorse of what the news had given them. He felt the bond they had with him, but he wanted to know more. He wanted to know what he did before this whole situation was in play.
His brother, Kaiba, wasn't any different from the rest either. Of course he knew Kaiba cared for him. For goodness sake, Kaiba wouldn't even drive off until he saw his little brother walk into the school. But that was the only thing he knew. That Kaiba cared. He didn't know Kaiba's personality. He didn't even know his own personality. He was just this shell people called Mokuba. He didn't want to be a shell. He wanted to be Mokuba. He wanted to be the Mokuba who knew what was going on with his life. He wanted to be the Mokuba who knew exactly what was going on and not feel so awkward around people. But he wasn't Mokuba. Not anymore.
Mokuba stopped to hear yelling coming from his brother's office. Curious, he peaked in through the crack to see his big brother furious as ever. It frightened him anymore. What frightened him most was not the anger though…it was the distress. Mokuba raised an eyebrow, watching Kaiba's frustrated face.
"No no no! I don't want that," Kaiba groaned, "Our company's profit and savings have gone down more than 75 percent. We are almost bankrupt and you and the workers are taking this as a joke." Kaiba's voice rose higher and higher. Mokuba's heart beat went faster and faster. Why was his brother so angry? Was his brother angry often? His thoughts were soon interrupted again.
"No, never mind," Kaiba said in a defeated groan. "I'll just do it myself." Mokuba watched on as his brother hung up and sat on his chair. His elbows stood on the desk as Kaiba's face was covered by his hands. Mokuba cocked his head. His brother seemed so distressed. So out of place. Mokuba sighed and looked to the side. He wasn't the only one who needed some joy over here. Mokuba gently closed the door gently so that his brother would not notice him.
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Tea walked down the center of Domino City with a white sweater, a short black skirt, and black long boots. The cold breeze was still in play and Tea welcomed it. She sighed peacefully, smelling the aroma. She closed her eyes a bit, long enough to bump into somebody.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Tea said apologetically. She looked at the person and surprisingly, it was Don Don. The boy looked down, not noticing her at all. Don Don ran his hand through his hair.
"No, I'm sorry," he started, panicking, "I should watch my way." He looked up finally and looked relieved. "Oh, hey." He said, smiling slightly. Tea smiled warmly.
"Hey," Tea said happily, "How was lunch with Yugi and the gang?" Don Don smiled widely.
"They were great," he said easily, "Really fun." Tea nodded.
"That's good."
"Hey, can I ask you something?" Don Don said shyly. Tea looked on in curiosity.
"Is Kikyo," he started, "going out with anyone?" Tea laughed.
"Sadly yes," Tea said, "She's going out with Yami. Sorry." Don Don shrugged.
"It's okay," he said, "And I guess you're going out with Seto Kaiba?" There was a slightly different tone in his voice when he said Kaiba's name, but Tea didn't notice it.
"Yea," Tea said.
"Well, just to ask…is Bakura with someone?" Don Don joked, smiling. Tea laughed, tilting her head back. "I'm just joking."
"Sure," Tea said sarcastically. "Well I'll see ya at school then, eh?" Don Don nodded his head slowly.
"Yup," He waved at her before digging his hands into his pockets. He walked past her, hunched, and walked into a store, two blocks down.
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Kikyo was seating at her desk when Yami walked into her room, dancing awkwardly with his headphones on. Kikyo raised her eyebrow and burst out laughing at him. Yami stopped laughing and looked appalled. Kikyo covered her mouth and waved a hand as Yami took of his headphones.
"No no," Kikyo said, trying not to giggle, "Go on." Yami sighed and plopped onto her bed.
"If you might know," Yami said proudly, "I'm proud of my dancing." Kikyo laughed harder.
"I'm sure you are," Kikyo started. Yami strolled down to her desk, kneeling and resting his elbows on it. He then handed her his headphones to hear. The young girl gently put them on only to take it off a minute later.
"Yami, this is Korean," Kikyo laughed.
"So," Yami protested, "It's BoA. It's catchy huh?" Kikyo opened her mouth in disbelief and rolled her eyes.
"Yami, you don't even speak their language," Kikyo explained. Yami closed his eyes.
"But I understand their heart," Yami exaggerated, holding his right hand to his chest. "Plus, BoA is one of the cutest girls in the whole world." He took out a picture of BoA out of his wallet to show Kikyo.
"You have a picture of her in your wallet?" Kikyo said.
"It's priceless," Yami said deeply, stroking the picture once in a while. Kikyo laughed.
"You know," Kikyo said carefully, smiling to the side. "You and my sister are the same."
"Why is that?"
"You guys both like BoA," Kikyo started, "She has a poster of her in her bedroom and some music videos that she downloaded on her computer." Yami closed his eyes.
"I envy your sister so much right now," Yami said, leaning on the desk now. Kikyo laughed.
"So I guess," Kikyo said, wrapping her arms around him, "That I wouldn't have a chance against BoA, hm? Would you have me or BoA"
"Tough question, I really don't-," Kikyo broke his talking by kissing him. She then let go with Yami raising a finger.
"Definitely you," Yami said right after. Kikyo laughed and continued to smooch her boyfriend. She broke it off.
"Well that's too bad," she said, showing him her desktop on the computer. "Because it just so happens that I like Shinhwa." Yami's eyes widened, but then relaxed, pretending to not care.
"They're not as cute as me," he said. Kikyo laughed. Yami looked at her again, "And what happened to the "You don't even know their language!" scenario." Kikyo kissed him again.
"But I understand their heart," she said, mocking Yami.
"I think the only thing you understand about them is the hotness," Yami smiled, "That will never match up my level." They both laughed and continued talking.
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"Are you making any progress," a big broad man said, sitting in front of his desk with his feet on top of it. The young boy in front of him stood tall, wearing black slacks and a white decorated shirt. The boy's eyes were narrow and direct. Two men stood beside each end of the door behind the boy. One man, about 2 years older than the boy stared at him, showing a hint of worry in his eyes.
"Yes sir," the boy said immediately, a little quiver in his voice, "Yes I am." The man laughed menacingly, staring at the nervous lad.
"Don't look so worried," he said friendly, but distant. "It's not like…I'm going to kill you or anything. You've done your part…so far." The boy nodded quickly, his brown bangs falling over his eyes as he looked at the floor. He fumbled with his hands and slowly lifted his head. "Ruining Kaiba's little girlfriend's life, will surely put him such a wreck with his budget and his brother. It's only another problem that Kaiba just has to handle until he breaks down. Running him bankrupt is so pleasing to the eye."
"May I ask you something," he said quietly, but directly. The man jerked his head to stare at the boy.
"Make it quick. I'm on a busy schedule here," he said loudly.
"Why don't you just be done with Mr. Seto Kaiba," he said logically, "KaibaCorp will be rendered useless, with Mr. Kaiba gone and his younger brother suffering from amnesia. It would make it faster."
"Are you questioning my ways, son," he growled lowly.
"No," the boy said, denying, "No, I didn't. I didn't have any intentions to question you, master Kuwaba." Mr. Kuwaba set his feet on the ground with a large thud that made the boy shiver. The man set his clasped hands to set them down on the wooden desk
"You listen to me boy," he said lowly, but fiercely. "I'm the one you raised you after your poor pathetic parents abandoned you. I took you in." The boy's hands clenched into a ball, but he showed no sign of emotion. "My brother was weak. And I didn't do all of this just to make you just like your father. So don't question my authority and my ways. You'll see that it will only bring you misery. Yes, KaibaCorp will cut off quicker. But what fun would it be if you can't enjoy someone's distress?" A wicked smile was plastered onto Mr. Kuwaba's face. "To see the brat get what he deserves and more is more than a million to me. You get what I'm saying?"
"Yes sir," the boy said quickly.
"You must learn," he said again, "Only the ruthless survive in this world. Not the weak. That is why your father is where he is today. They say kill your enemies quickly. But with Kaiba, that is not always the case. To watch the helpless crawl is more appealing."
"Yes sir," the boy's eyes hardened, believing every word that came out of his uncle's mouth.
"Now go do your work," he ordered, "There's still much to do, Donichi Kuwaba."
Ichigo- *gasp* Never expected that huh?!?!?! Hahahahaha
Kaiba and Bakura- *raises hands slowly and carefully* ummm…we kinda did….
Ichigo- oh…well *throws a ball at them and runs away*
2 minutes later
Ichigo- good…I lost them
Kaiba- umm…behind you
Ichigo- *turns around*
Bakura- ^_^ *waves* hi!
Ichigo- what! *runs away*
2 minutes later
Ichigo- that should have done it
Kaiba- *taps Ichigo*
Ichigo- GAH! *falls over* how did you guys get here!
Bakura- you do know that you were just running around a room the whole time, right?
Ichigo- oh…well…*throws another ball and runs*
2 minutes later
Ichigo- GAH! You guys are still here!
Bakura- *rubs forehead* please review….