"Love is Sweet Salvation"

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Okay, I need to clear some things up. I have seen up to episode 158 because of a certain website. Yes, I'm pretty sure that Noa is younger (well, if he were alive, then he would be the same age as Seto). He LOOKS childish! I has black socks that go up to his knees, brown shoes, white shorts, and a long-sleeved white shirt with a collar. Plus his eyes look childish...I think he is a little bit older than Mokuba.

As for the spoiler, I just figured that I would give you a little fact that stunned the heck out of me when I read the manga! But yes, Seto and Yami actually WERE cousins in ancient Egypt! It is NOT a joke. Seto's father, Akunadin, was the brother of the Pharaoh. Seto was also older than Yami.

ANYWAYS, I'm sorry about taking so long to update. Fourth of July and stuff...enough of that, on with the fic!!! Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own the show Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters. I only own the plot of this story.

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(A/N: I'm going to be switching back and forth between Seto and Kaiba for obvious reasons)

Kaiba couldn't move. Right before him stood his step brother, Noa, who had died before Kaiba and Mokuba were adopted by Gozaburo Kaiba. Noa and Seto Kaiba held an uncanny resemblance. The main differences were Noa's extra bangs, there hair coloring, and the fact that Noa looked so much younger than the tall brunette.

Kaiba searched his mind for ways that this could be possible, but to no avail. Noa stood in front of his replacement, looking smug. Noa was pleased with Seto Kaiba's look of fear. Seto watched his step brother's taunting smile. He couldn't let that little punk spook him! He was a Kaiba, and Kaiba's NEVER got scared!

Seto Kaiba smirked his trademark smirk and laughed a haughty laugh, "So, you're Noa? I thought that you were a teen...not some tacky child." He mad the last statement while studying his green-haired look-alike.

Noa was dressed in white shorts, a white long-sleeved shirt with a collar, black knee-high socks, and brown shoes. Not exactly the trend setter of the family.

The adopted Kaiba watched as Noa's facial expression became angry. It was slightly disoriented. Seto Kaiba could tell that the comment had gotten to the younger boy. Noa clenched his fists and let out a sort of growl. The green-haired Kaiba swung one of those balled up fists at the taller boy but ended up slamming it right into one of the metal plates around Seto Kaiba's lower arm. It didn't hurt Noa, but it frustrated him and confused Seto. Noa could touch stuff...then again, some ghosts could do that...unless it was another hologram.

Noa's fist rose in the air to take another swing, but it stopped when the top stair creaked. The four turned around to find Mokuba. He was home from his little sleep over and it was clear on his face that the mess upstairs shocked him.

Mokuba's eyes met with Noa's, "Seto? What is HE doing here?" The anger showed in his violet eyes.

Serenity and Joey were still silent. Serenity was now by her brother, hugging him tightly to get away from the ghost.

Noa's eerie smile turned to a frown, "Listen, all that I ask is that no one goes into my room." He lifted his hand toward the recently discovered door.

Kaiba's eyes shot open as Noa melted through the door and into the room. When the brunette saw Serenity hugging her brother, his shocked expression turned into his famous glare. Joey saw this and glared right back at him. It was almost like a staring contest and neither one was winning. Mokuba giggled as he looked back and forth between the two older boys.

Serenity stared into the eyes of Kaiba, but she actually blinked...Joey didn't bat an eye. The young girl watched as Kaiba's eyes appeared to go into a daze. Almost like he was in a hypnotic state. The golden eye (the one on all of the millennium items) appeared on his forehead. It glowed with a fierce yellow light that threatened the blonde opponent. Stunned, Joey's eyes went wide and he reached over to hold onto Serenity.

Serenity was afraid for her new boyfriend. She remembered how Yami Marik acted in Battle City. He had that same golden eye glowing on his forehead. She had later been told that it wasn't because of the Millennium Rod. It was because Marik had an evil side that eventually took over*.

Seto Kaiba now owned that rod. It belonged to him**, but Serenity knew that no good could come from the spirit that thrived within.

Serenity struggled and broke free from her brother's grasp and ran to the brunette. He turned to her with a deadly grin, as he pulled the Millennium Rod out from behind him (if Marik could put it in HIS back pocket, then why can't Kaiba? lol!). Serenity gasped and backed away. Her brother stepped quickly in front of her.

"Listen ya ancient...ancient...um...whateva ya are! Ya ain't gonna be hurtin' my sista!" Joey was quite defensive.

Kaiba, or Seto really, giggled slightly and turned to face Mokuba. Mokuba's violet eyes met with raging pools of blue. The ancient Seto was in control. Kaiba had a Yami, and that Yami wasn't very nice.

Seto pulled off the lower half of the rod, revealing a gleaming dagger. As he approached the shivering, raven-haired boy, he rose the golden dagger high above his head. Mokuba tried to flee down the stairs, but the crazed Yami grabbed him with his free hand. Seto laughed, a psychotic grin danced upon his face, his navy eyes grew even darker.

Mokuba wailed in fear. What was his brother thinking? Was he really going to kill the one bit of family that he had left? Wasn't he going to fight?

The dagger raced toward Mokuba's neck...it stopped when it had barely nicked the skin. Mokuba's heart pounded in his chest. Joey and Serenity were frozen where they stood, their faces struck with horror and unvoiced pleas for the younger Kaiba's safety.

Seto Kaiba pulled the dagger away and dropped to his knees, gripping at his head frantically, "GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!!" His voice was shaken and cracked at the great volume in which it was yelled. Kaiba wasn't going to give in without a good fight. He glanced at the rod that he held in his sweaty hand. He grinned and threw it at the wall. It made contact and fell to the floor.

Serenity ran the millionaire, "Oh Seto! I was so worried about you and Mokuba! You nearly murdered your own brother!" She cried heavily into Kaiba's chest.

Mokuba glared at Serenity. HE was supposed to be the one hug his brother, not some stupid girl! He watched her as she cried on his big brother. She was pathetic...and still, she was starting to bug Mokuba. There was no way that he was going to let some wimp hog his big brother!

Kaiba could see the jealousy in Mokuba's eyes, but decided to just ignore it. Instead, he shifted his sights over to the rod that lay on the dusty floor. Then it hit him. The room was still completely covered in white powder. The maids would have a fit, but they would have to deal with it.

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An hour later, Joey and Serenity had left without another word and the maids were fussing with the carpet upstairs. The two brothers were seated on the couch in the living room.

"Seto?" Mokuba began, his violet eyes wide and innocent, "I don't like Serenity hogging you all the time. She cries to much and she keeps on hanging on you. She isn't the only one in your life. I probably love you more than she does!"

Seto sighed. He knew that this would happen sooner or later, "Listen Mokuba. I know that it is hard for you, but you need to realize that I also love her. You aren't the only one anymore."

Tears filled the younger Kaiba's eyes, "But...you still love ME right?" His mouth trembled at he waited eagerly for his older brother's answer.

Kaiba's tone softened as he glomped his brother, "Of COURSE I still love you! You're the reason that I'm still alive! You're the one that get's me through tough times! You're my baby brother, and I could NEVER stop loving you!"

Mokuba giggled. He didn't like being called a BABY brother, but he liked big hugs from his big brother. He felt safe in his brother's arms. He frowned when the brunette pulled away and went back upstairs to taunt the maids.

Mokuba slumped on the leather couch and flipped on the T.V.

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*Marik's evil side took over when he and Isis saw their father whipping their servant. The evil Malik came out BEFORE he went over to get the Millennium Rod and proceed to murder his father. Marik's father was Seto's father in ancient Egypt! lol!

**Yeah the Millenium Rod belonged to Seto in ancient Egypt. In episode...94, the Millennium Rod will help Seto in a duel against Isis. America is on episode 77, so you're gonna have to wait! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Yay! Mokuba jealousness! Annoyed Noa, and much more! Rate and review and wait for the next chapter!