YUGIOH

Blast in the Past

Chapter 19.

Yami appeared at the Kaiba's mansion, and knocked on the door. A butler opened the door, asking, "Can I help you, sir?"

"Yes. I am here to see Seto Kaiba. Tell him it's...."

"Excuse me, did you say Seto Kaiba??" The man asked.

"Er....that is correct." Yami said.

"Sir, there is no Seto Kaiba here." The man said.

"But....I was told...."

"I don't know what you were told, sir. This 'is' the Kaiba estate, but no Seto lives here." The man explained.

"Wait....let the child in." Said a higher-toned voice.

The door opened, and Yami entered....surprised to see Noah Kaiba.

"Noah??" Yugi asked.

"Oh, I see....so you know me. I guess my reputation is famous even among the nobodies like you." Noah laughed.

"Where is Seto Kaiba!" Yami demanded.

"You're a real fruit-loop, aren't you? So who is this Seto Kaiba anyway, hmmm???" Noah asked.

"You know who I'm talking about!" Yami said, yet Yami then read it in Noah's eyes. This kid really didn't know. "You....you don't know. But...." 'Of course! Kaiba isn't his last name in this world. How could I forget that?' "You're right, I have been mistaken. I'm sorry I wasted your time." Yami said, and turned to leave. But as he tried, Noah snapped his fingers and a big metal wall closed down in front of him. Noah laughed, as Yami turned, saying, "Noah....what is the meaning of this??"

"I've heard you pathetic nobodies have been getting into some 'game', lately. I simply thought I'd show you a game of my own, that's all." Noah said, playfully.

"There is no time for this. There is too much at stake....my time is limited." Yami rambled.

"Well, then you better solve my little maze quickly then, huh?" Noah smirked. "You will enter through that door, there. If you can make it through my maze alive, you can leave. If you can't make it....I'm afraid you'll be staying forever! Hahahahaha!!"

Yami had no choice but to enter the maze.

While....the others had arrived, and Yugi was nowhere to be seen. "Why would Yugi go in this place? The fool must be insane!" Seto stated, feeling a slight sensation of fear from a past he now barely remembered.

Joey pounded on the door, saying, "Hey, let us in! Our friend's in there!"

But no one answered, no matter who pounded.

"What are we going to do?" Tea asked, feeling helpless.

"Stay here, and watch for Yugi....I'll look around the building and see if I can see any sign of him, or another way in." Seto said.

"I'll come with ya!" Joey said, but Seto stopped him, saying, "Joey, no....you don't understand the danger here."

"I do understand. That's why I'm going with ya!" Joey insisted.

Seto pulled him, close, saying quietly, "Joey....you're the only other decent fighter among us. I need you here to protect the others." It was a lie, but he knew it was enough to make Joey stay.

"Oh. Well, why didn't you say so? I'll keep 'em honest." Joey smiled, and went back with the others.

Seto quickly moved to the other side of the mansion. He felt around, and quickly found the secret trap door, entering. It ended at another door, which was waiting for a verbal password. Thinking carefully, he was pretty sure he remembered the old passwords when he was a kid under Gozaburo's careful watch, and hoped it worked. He brought his mouth close, and said, "Checkmate." And like magic, the door opened, letting Seto inside.

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Yami had gotten passed some deadly pit traps, and a combination of the ceiling and floor pieces coming up and down to crush him, if he didn't move just right. But he slipped through, successfully. The next area ended at a door. Beside the door was something that looked like some kind of laser gun. He picked it up, and carefully entered the room. On the other side, he could hear people coming to undoubtedly attack him with a similar device. 'I remember this game....this happened in my past. The key was my gun wasn't really functional, and the guards guns were. If I don't do something fast, I'm done for!'

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Yugi sat on the chair, eating popcorn, drinking pop and watching TV, with the unconscious Kaiba laying in the VR chair....which was not connected. "Thanks for staying with me, guys." Yugi said to the others.

"No problem, Yug....I can stay with ya all night." Joey said.

Tea checked the time, saying, "I'm afraid I can't....it's getting late, and I gotta get going."

"Yeah, me too. Sorry, Yugi." Tristan said.

"No problem, do what you have to....I'll seeya later." Yugi said, feeling a bit tired, himself. "Gee, how long has it been?"

"6 hours." Tea said. "By, guys...."

"Don't worry, Yugi....I'm here, too." Mokuba said. "I know you're puzzle will somehow find my brother....I just know it!"