Disclaimer: Don't own YGO. Only the plot.

Chapter Seven: Right Side of Wrong

Seto got home promptly, the chauffeur stopping the car as Croquet opened the door for the two brothers. Mokuba had been talking animatedly all the way home about his new friends and the cards they had. Seto had half-listened, mulling over Noa in his mind. How easily such a confident mask was shattered to reveal the frightened child inside...

Noa was remarkably like Mokuba in the way of masks. Once they were shattered, there was only a frightened, weak child underneath. And like Mokuba, Noa needed protection from those who would hurt him.

Carefully climbing out the limo and towards the doors, Seto decided to ask Pegasus his advice. After all, Pegasus was clearly intelligent, and...he wasn't sure, but if Pegasus agreed him, then he knew it would make him feel better.

Maybe he was adjusting to the idea of seeing Pegasus as a father figure. He was still uncertain about the older man, he seemed so genuinely caring and loving, and then, when he was with that woman, Mai, he changed into someone completely different.

Aside from tat, his home life was perfectly comfortable, and his grades were improving thanks to the wonderful schooling he was now receiving. He also had the use of a tutor to educate him on the weekends. The fact that Pegasus ever forced him to work, only encouraged him to do things for himself was also an endearing part of his father. Unlike Gouzaburo Kaiba, he didn't need threats to make him work; it came naturally with a thirst for knowledge.

He had promised Mokuba long ago that when he became older he would build theme parks for children all around the world so that they were happy, and be it by some strange twist of fate, he would soon be in a position to do so. Just as Pegasus had saved him and Mokuba, he would do the same for those all around the world. But first, he needed KaibaCorp. And he knew exactly how to do it.

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Pegasus was, as always, in his study, completing the final pats of his daily work. It wasn't that he couldn't do them at work, merely he wished to be at home for when Seto and Mokuba returned.

In his mail he had received Seto's termly report. Top of the class, despite joining late. Excellent level of work constantly, as well as actively taking part in class. A model student. And Mokuba's behind it. Of course hi grades were not perfect, but a great deal of effort was noted, as well as a pleasant personality and respect for all.

Despite these glowing reports, Pegasus was distracted greatly by the card Mai had given him. The plan he had for Cynthia's revival was halfway there, but did he have the nerve to carry it out? The charade with Mai was difficult. Trying to convince someone he was something he was not was painful.

There was a knock on the door, and Seto walked in, still dressed in his uniform. Pegasus looked up, and smiled. Seto bowed respectfully and approached the desk, looking at his father passively.

"Father, I was wondering if I could ask you a question?"

Pegasus leant back in the chair, a small smile on his face. He tried to refrain from using the Eye around the children, preferring to try to understand them honestly. Though he had very little experience with children, they seemed now to at least tolerate each other.

"Of course, Seto. What is it you want to ask?" Seto turned those unnaturally cold eyes upon Pegasus, as if searching his soul. For such a small boy, he could seriously intimate many people. He would make a good heir to I2.

"I want to know your opinion of something. You're older than me, and I feel you can give me a more accurate idea than anyone else." His vice said simply in its pre-broken tones.

"Yes?" Pegasus waited patiently for Seto to ask him. This frank introduction was typical of Seto.

"Is it right to do a wrong thing for a good reason? There is only one way for me to sort out something, but if I so it, I will be giving several people better lives and getting rid of a terrible thing."

He felt his heartbeat increase. How could Seto ask the very question he too had been thinking? Those piercing eyes of his adopted sons fixed on his own...It were as if he himself possessed mind reading abilities.

"Well...if it helps a great many people, then...I suppose you could be excused to do it." He looked closely at Seto. "What are you doing that's so secretive?" Seto shook his head.

"Nothing. I just wondered, that's all." Seto smiled spookily. "I've just remembered I need to pick up something from a friends house."

"Have the limo take you then." Pegasus said, turning back to the pile of work he had to peruse. "Be back for dinner, won' you?"

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"Excuse me, Mr. Kaiba but there's a young man who wishes to see you." Gouzaburo looked up at the one who would dare enter the room whilst he was 'educating' Noa. His report was not satisfactory, and so his son was being punished. Carefully concealing the belt, Noa was ordered to stand up and stop his snivelling.

Seto Crawford was led in, no longer dressed in his uniform but smartly dressed in a suit. Quietly confident, he bowed to Gouzaburo.

"I am here to ask Kaiba Gouzaburo to stop his abuse of his son, and as a form of compensation to give him KaibaCorp."

Gouzaburo laughed at him. Seto remained composed, glancing at Noa.

"You are merely a child. What makes you think I would ever do as you say? Besides Noa acknowledges he's done wrong before he's punished. You have no evidence."

Seto smiled calmly.

"We'll see, Kaiba, we'll see. If you're so confident then have me removed. If not, let me stay so you may at least hear my proposal." The elder man's eyes narrowed, but nevertheless indicated for Seto to follow him over to the desk and chairs.

Noa looked on nervously, afraid for Seto and his father. Neither knew the other, and both could win.

"Noa, leave us."

He obeyed, closing the door to his father and his old life quietly behind him.

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Okay, many comments to make on reviews:

Rya Starling: Yeah, I was trying to go for original for a change. I'm glad you like it, and you find a solution to your plot soon sugar.

Myotismon13: Pegasus holds Gouzaburo with a certain degree of respect, but dislikes his methods. KC did fund WMD research or something like that. But he has to be nice to the big scary business men how could takeover his company. And Noa's arrogant enough to think he can defeat Seto. No one knows yet about his BEWDs, and so maybe Noa thought he'd be a bit pants...

Taskemus: I'm glad everyone likes my characterisation of Noa. I've seen very little with the little squirt in, so a lot of it was guess work and down to my insight into the minds of arrogant misguided people. And you think its weird calling Seto Kaiba Crawford instead?! Its odd writing it as well. Yes, I know Mokie couldn't play violin at all, which is why I made him, if you get me. It's something he can be bad at, but still have attention. Would you tell Mokuba he was bad at violin? He's too cute.

Sakura-chou: Oh yes, Pegasus has the Millennium eye, as you can see from this chappie.

I also want reader's opinions; how do you want this to end? I have several ideas, but they will only take this fanfiction to eleven chapters. Do you want that? It's also a happy ending, well, reasonably...but I need thoughts, opinions and ideas from you all please. PWEASE?