Darkhope: I am so sorry for that extremely long wait! What has it been like, 3 months? Or more? It's because I lost interest in fanfiction. Not Yu-Gi-Oh! but fanfiction in general. And also my most popular stories were removed so I was really depressed. However, I have the sudden urge to write, right now! And also, September 11th just passed by once again. But anyway, thank you for the reviews, I really appreciate them. I don't own YGO and I'll start this chapter now! I hope it was well worth the wait.... which it probably won't be (sighs)

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Chapter 5: Day 1 Of Hell

It was night time, about 11:30 to be exact. Serenity was in bed thinking. She was really tired and needed rest, but it was hard for her to fall asleep. All She was thinking about was the job Kaiba gave her.

::Flashback::

"I'll give you the money if you work for it, Wheeler."

"Thank you, Kaiba. I really appreciate this."

"Hmph. What ever."


::End Flashback::

She then smiled. 'I can finally earn some money... Helping Mokuba around the Kaiba Mansion shouldn't be THAT hard. And it's only for a week!'

Serenity was so glad that Mai would drive her to and from the Kaiba mansion so she didn't have to walk, and have Joey catch her. That was her biggest fear. 'How the heck am I going to explain all of this to Joey!? He'll ask me where I got all the money from, and a lot of other stuff too! Oh why does this have to happen to me?!'

She decided to call it a night, and get some sleep. Tomorrow would be a big day for her.

--------------The following Morning. 7:00 A.M.----------------

Serenity was sleeping peacefully, until a gentle ringing sound awoke her. The sound was the phone. She woke up with a start and almost fell out of bed. 'Who could be calling this early?' She was a little mad at first, because she was having a wonderful dream.

::Serenity's Dream::

Serenity was at her first day of work at the Kaiba Mansion. She was helping Mokuba get around the Mansion, when she spotted a certain CEO leaning against the kitchen wall.

"So are we gunna play some video games, Serenity?" Mokuba asked her very excited.

"Oh of course!" She replied, but didn't look at him. All she stared at was Seto Kabia. "Um, Mokuba? I'll meet you in the living room, alright?"

Mokuba agreed and ran into the living room to set up the PS2.(Play Station 2)

She watched him leave, then turned back to Kaiba. Kaiba smiled at her and pointed a finger at her, telling her to follow him into his room. She blushed, as she followed. In his room they both sat on his bed, just staring into each other's eyes. She loved his eyes. However, most of the time they just look as cold as ice. She decided they needed some warmth in them.

"I love you, Serenity."

She blushed again, and repeated the words he said. "I love you too, Seto."

With that they both leaned in and-

::End Serenity's Dream::

-And then she woke up.

'Damn.... Who would have the nerve to interrupt my dream!?!?'

Serenity sighed and decided the phone wouldn't answer itself. She got up from her bed, and went over to answer the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hey Serenity. It's Me, Mai."

'Mai? Why would she call this early? Maybe something happened?!' Serenity thought, very worried.

"Hey Mai! Umm, why are you calling so early? Did something happen?"

Mai could tell Serenity was very concerned. "Well Matthew came down with a fever last night, so he's staying home from school. I have to take him to the doctor, so I just called to tell you I'll be a little late picking you up to take you to Kaiba's."

Serenity thought for a moment. Matthew sick? That wasn't good. She couldn't chance being late on the first day! But she was pretty sure Kaiba would understand. I mean, he knows more then anyone that Joey would be super pissed if he found out about the job. Serenity wondered why Mai couldn't just bring her to Kaiba's and THEN take Matthew to the doctors. However, she knew that Mai's kid would have to come first. Maybe his fever is to high. "Aww... I hope he feels better. I'm sure Kaiba would understand why I'm late. It's no big deal. Even if he yells at me, I know Mokuba will stick up for me."

Mai chuckled on the other line. "Yeah, Mokuba will ALWAYS stick up for you. Listen, I want you to know that I wanted to take you to Kaiba's first. But, Matthew's fever is way to high, and he's complaining. So I have to take him to the doctors first."

"Really? How high?"

"103.4..."

Serenity gasped. "That's high! Alright Mai, I understand. Like I said, I'm sure Kaiba would understand. I mean my mother passed away, and my nephew is sick!"

"Hmm, well do you really think that cold-hearted bastard would understand, Serenity? I mean really... The guy is as cold as ice. He's so distant."

"Yes I do. People can change. He deserves a chance. Everyone does. Just like you did, Mai."
"What do you mean?"

"Joey told me that you were once distant from everyone. You were a loner and didn't care for anyone but yourself, and never wanted any friends. Sounded like you were cold-hearted too."

Mai was surprised Serenity knew about all of that. She was pretty angry Joey thought about her that way. As in cold, mean, and distant. 'I'll kill him.'

"I guess you have a point there, Seren."

"Yeah. So I'm going to give Kaiba a chance to chance, too."

"Okay then. Listen, I better go now because it's really early and Matthew is complaining for more tissues."

Serenity could hear Matt in the backround screaming from the other room. 'Mom!!!! I need more tissues!!!!'

'Same old Matt.' She thought and giggled at the same time. "Alright, Mai. I'll see you later."

"Okay, hun. And thanks for understanding."

"No problem. You didn't even have to drive me everyday. Thank you, Mai. I owe you big time."

"Nah, it's fine. I'm glad to help. I mean, we ARE family."

Serenity smiled at that comment. "Yeah... We are."

"Alright, bye Serenity."

"Bye, Mai."

With that, she hung up the phone.

'Okay, I guess I have some time to get ready.' She sighed and got dressed. Serenity changed from her pink P.Js into the Kaiba Corp. uniform she had received yesterday. She thought for a moment. 'I wonder if today will be like what happened in my dream?' She blushed furiously at the thought.

---------At The Wheeler's----------

Mai was feeding Kenji at the dining room table, and Kenji was pretty much spitting the food all out.

"Kenji. How many times do I have to tell you. You have to eat!" Mai told her youngest son.

"I'm na hungry!" He replied.

"I don't care if your not hungry! You have to eat! End of discussion! Now, open you mouth and swallow the food." Mai picked up a spoonful of oatmeal and tried to stuff it in his mouth, but Kenji simply refused.

"I dun wanna!"

"Stop it right now."

"Hmph.."

'Jeez, this is one thing he DIDN'T get from Joey. The ablity to not want to eat.' Mai sighed. "That's it." She stuffed the spoon full in his mouth.

Kenji made a disgusted face, but swallowed the oatmeal anyway.

Mai sighed, just as Matt came into the dining room. "Mom.... Are we going yet?" He asked with a stuffy nose.

"Yes, dear. Just as soon as I'm done feeding Kenji, we will go." She replied, stuffing another spoonfull into Kenji's mouth.

He sniffed. "Okay..."

"I'M DONE!" Kenji screamed in a squeaky voice. A/N: You know how little 2-year-olds scream?

She sighed again. "Alright, but when you're hungry later, don't complain you want a snack!"

"Kay!" he smiled sweetly.

Mai just shook her head. "Matthew, I have to take Kenji to Yugi and Tea's house so they can watch him while we're at the doctor's-"

"Ya dun' hafta, Mai." Joey stood right beside doorway to the dining room. "I'll stay home today."

"What do you mean, Joey? You have work."

"Well I'm taking off today. My boss I get a day off dis' week."

Mai looked nervous. 'Oh god. I hope I don't blab to him about Serenity! I hope he doesn't catch her...'

"So go. Take Matt ta da' docta's. I'll watch Kenji." With that, Joey walked over to Kenji and picked him up. Joey spotted the unfinished oatmeal. "He ain't finishin' dis?"

"No." Mai replied.

"Sweet." Joey grabbed a spoonful and stuffed it in his mouth.

"After I take Matt, I have to go pick up your sister and take her somewhere, okay? So I won't be home right away."

Joey looked up at her. "Where?"

"The Kaiba Mansion." Mai soon realized what she just said and covered her mouth.

Joey started to choke on the oatmeal. "THE WHAT?!?!"

Mai gave a nervous laugh. "Did I say that? I meant, The Fire Mansion! Yeah that's it! Fire Mansion!"

"Fire Mansion?" Joey raised an eyebrow. "What da hell is dat?"

"It's a place where you learn all about how dangerous a fire could be!"

"I dink my sista' knows about all dat already, Mai."

Mai just rolled her eyes, and walked out the door with Matt. A/N: Yeah, Mai just took Matt to the doctor and so on...

--------Outside Serenity's Apartment---------

A beep was heard from outside, Serenity rushed out the door to meet Mai.

She got in the car and quickly shut the door so Mai could take off fast. "I thought you would never come!"

"I'm so sorry, hun. I tried to get here as soon as I could!" Mai replied.

"No, no! It's fine! So how was the doctor's?" Serenity asked turning back to see Matt in the back seat of the car.

"Crowed." Mai said dryly.

Serenity let out a small giggle. "Well Matt? What kind of medicine do you have to take?"

"I dunno. Some gross stuff." He made a disgusted face.

Serenity, once again, let out a giggle. "Well that's the price you pay for being sick, even if it's not your fault. Hey Mai? Kenji isn't home alone, is he?"

"Of course not! Joey's watching him. I WAS going to leave him with Yugi and Tea, but Joey decided to take a day off from work today. I still say he should have went."

"Well, his kid does have a really high fever, Mai."

"That's true, but he knows that I'm gunna be home all day."

Serenity was just afraid that Joey would catch her if he was home. Now she had to be extra careful. She sighed. 'This was going to be a long day.'

----------At The Kaiba Mansion-----------

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T LIKE HER?!" The youngest Kaiba brother screamed at his older one in shock. "SETO!"

"Please Mokuba. Like I told you, she is a Wheeler. I hate all-"

"You hate all Wheelers." Mokuba replied disgustedly and rolled his eyes.

"Are you giving me an attitude?"

"Are you giving me an attitude." Mokuba mocked him.

"CUT IT OUT!"

"CUT IT OUT!"

"I mean it, Mokuba." Kaiba was serious, but Mokuba couldn't care less.

"I mean it, Mokuba." Mokuba stuck his tounge out at his older brother.

"THAT'S IT-"

"Excuse me, Mr. Kaiba?" One of Kaiba's secretaries interrupted him.

"What is it!?"

"Miss. Serenity Wheeler is here."

Kaiba smirked. "Well why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Well here she is." The secretary bowed and left, as Serenity entered the room.

"Wheeler." He said as coldly as ever.

"Hi Kaiba." She glared at him. "Hey Mokuba!"

"Serenity!!!" Mokuba yelled in excitement. "We are going to have so much fun today!"

"I sure hope so." She laughed and smiled.

"You're late, Wheeler."

"Well if you must know, there is a good reason why I'm late."

"What might that be?" He grinned. "Your dog brother didn't catch you, did he?"

Serenity fumed. "MY BROTHER IS NOT A DOG! AND IT'S REALLY NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS WHY I WAS LATE!"

"You amuse me, Wheeler."

"STOP CALLING ME THAT! I HAVE A NAME! USE IT FOR ONCE!"

"Maybe I don't want to."

"WHY ARE YOU SO-"

"So- what?"

"SO ANNOYING!"

"Cause it's fun."

"I hate you."

"Thank you."

Serenity was about to slap him when little Mokuba interrupted the fight. "Hey Serenity? Could we go get some ice ream?"

"Sure. Let's get out of this mansion."

Kaiba just gave a "hn" and walked away. But before he left, he muttered something. "Take care of my brother, Wheeler. If any harm comes to him, you're dead. Got that?"

Serenity nodded.

"Good." He took one good last glace at the beautiful women that was standing in front of him. 'Maybe this won't be a bad week after all. I might even fall in love with her. But, wait! SHE'S A WHEELER!'

"Okay, Mokuba. Now that he's gone, we can leave and get some ice cream now."

Mokuba nodded.

Serenity and Mokuba then left the Kaiba mansion. They spent most of the day out. A couple of times, Mokuba was on the verge of falling, but luckily Serenity was there to help him and hold him up. It was clear he was not use to the crutches yet.

After spending the whole day out having fun, Serenity and Mokuba returned to the Mansion. However, there was a crowd around the Mansion, and smoke surrounded the whole area.

"What's going on Serenity!?" Mokuba asked her very worried.

She observed the crowd. She listened to the conversations people were having, and looked at all the smoke. It was suddenly very hot. Smoke, a big crowd, the area being extremely hot, that could only mean one thing.

"THE MANSION IS ON FIRE!!!!!!"

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Darkhope: OH NO A FIRE! Yeah so was that worth the wait? Probably not since I ended it in a cliffie... --' But it won't be long until the next update if you review! (wink) Cause I have everything planned out for the next chapter. It won't take 3 months to update... Hopefully that will never happen again... Anyway, Next Chapter: Fire In The Kaiba Mansion!

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Oh and also, if you guys want to see Kenji, I drew a pic of him, Joey, and Mai. My friend Michelle (Starwolf4) colored it for me and did a GREAT job. And go read her story! It's a Joey/Mai! (great for any Joey/Mai fan trust me, you guys should know I'm obsessed with that pairing.) Here's the link for the drawing:

h t t p : w w w . m e d i a m i n e r . o r g / f a n a r t / v i e w . p h p / 1 6 8 5 6 9

Without spaces of course!!!! Make sure to get of those. This link is also on my BIO, so if you have trouble here, then look for it on my BIO. On the website, you can click on the drawing and it will be a bigger size. Duh. Lol.