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Chapter Four: Business Dealings
The weekend was over and it was back to school for everyone. Except for the break for the dance Serenity had been working her butt off for the past two weeks. She had several projects due for school; a web design layout for her computer class, a choreographed dance to a song of her choice, a traditional French dish for her French class and not to mention homework.
Serenity didn't really care though she liked having a lot to do. She liked to keep busy and always be on the go, though she didn't used to be like that. Before moving to New York Serenity didn't mind having time were there was nothing to do. Now it would drive her crazy.
Serenity's alarm clock went off at six o'clock on the dot Thursday morning waking her with a start. Serenity shot up and looked wildly around, then realizing it was only her alarm clock laid back down with a groan. She had been up till midnight finishing one of her many projects and really didn't feel like getting up.
Serenity hit the snooze button on her alarm and rolled onto her side then quick as lighting shot back up again. She had completely forgotten that she had to be at school early to talk to Sugawara Sensei about the last test. Why she had no idea, but he asked her to come in so what choice did she have?
Serenity jumped out of bed and ran to take a quick shower before heading off to school.
Across town Kaiba was awaken by the loud ringing of his office telephone. Groaning as he lifted his head off the pile of papers he had been working on the night before, he looked at the digital clock sitting on his desk.
"Damn it's almost seven." Kaiba shook his head and brushed a lock of brown hair out of his eyes
He had been staying at the office late every night and even well into the mornings. Kaiba hadn't been lying when he told Mokuba that there was too much work that needed to get done and now it had piled up on him.
"I need a secretary." Grabbing his briefcase Kaiba left his office and headed for his car.
Domino High
Serenity shook her head as she walked out of her math classroom for a bit a fresh air before class. The meeting with Sugawara Sensei had been to discuss the idea of Serenity becoming a tutor. Apparently her math grade and work in the class excided all expectations set by the school even for honor roll. Only two other people held such grades and they ran their own companies. They were Duke Devlin and Seto Kaiba.
Serenity, however flattered she was, had to turn down Sugawara Sensei's offer. Her schedule was already crazy enough and had no room for one more activity. That is unless she wanted to give up all time with family and friends, which was completely out of the question.
Serenity was running over last minute ideas for her dance presentation when she bumped into someone as she was going out the door. Serenity stumbled and fell backwards landing hard on her bottom. If that wasn't bad enough a cold laugh met her ears.
"No so graceful this morning are we Wheeler?"
"Good morning to you too Kaiba." Serenity said as she picked herself up of the ground and dusted herself off.
"So can I get by?"
"Oh sure don't mind me."
Kaiba smirked and walked passed Serenity, but she just stuck her foot out tripping him. Kaiba almost landed flat on his face but he was able to throw out his hands just in time. Serenity laughed at the site of Kaiba sprawled out on the floor and walked out the door.
"You'll pay for that one Wheeler."
Dance Class
"You know some how I think Tea is going to get and 'A' for this one. What do you think Seren?" Asked Mai as her and Serenity watched Tea finish her presentation.
"If she doesn't she should sue."
The class clapped enthusiastically as Tea finished up her dance to Jessica Simpson's 'A Little Bit'. Tea had truly been in her element and it showed. She had danced flawlessly and with ease making it look like there was nothing to it.
"Thank you Miss Garner that was simply beautiful."
"Thank you Suzumi Sensei." Tea joined Serenity and Mai on the bleachers
"Next up is Miss Wheeler." Suzumi Sensei announced
"Good luck girl"
"Thanks Mai."
Serenity took her place in front of the class
"What will you be performing for us today Miss Wheeler?"
"J-Lo's 'Play'"
"Alright, please begin when you're ready."
Serenity looked at Mai and nodded. Mai pressed the play button, the music began and Serenity started to dance.
The Sensei for the weight lifting class that went on at the same time as the dance class, had given up on trying to make the boys concentrate on their work instead of the girls dancing. With so many of the prettiest girls in school in that class it was just too much of a challenge for him.
At the moment more then half the class was gathered around the large window looking into the gym watching the girls. They all gave their opinion on each girl some good, some bad.
"Hey guys look! Serenity is up next!"
"You mean Joey sister?"
"Yeah."
"You know it is hard to tell who is better Tea or Serenity."
"Or cuter."
"Yeah but Tea's taken."
"Serenity's not."
"Yeah, but I wouldn't want to have to answer to Joey."
"Good point."
"I can't believe you guys are afraid of that puny mutt."
"So some one think they all tough do...." The boy trailed off when he realized it was Kaiba he was talking to "S-s-s-sorry K-Kai-Kaiba."
Kaiba smirked and looked out the window. It took everything Kaiba had not to let his mouth fall open. The boys had been right Serenity did look graceful as she danced, graceful and beautiful.
'Wait a minute! What the hell am I thinking!' Kaiba shook his head and went back to lifting weights 'That girl is messing with my head and I can't let that happen.'
The music ended and the class went wild again as they clapped. They, like the boys, found it hard to tell who was better Tea or Serenity. But one thing they did all agree on both had given 'A' performances.
"That was wonderful Miss Wheeler."
"Thank you Sensei."
"Class is over so the rest of you will give you presentations tomorrow. You're excused."
Lunch
Serenity had been the first to finish changing so she headed outside to wait for the others. When the weather allowed for it, the gang ate at the top of the hill over looking Sakura Court and even though it was November the weather was nice.
It was one of those rare days in late fall when you could be outside with just a light jacket on and still be warm. A light breeze was blowing and golden, red and orange leave mixed with sakura petals were dancing in the breeze as they floated to the ground.
Serenity sat at the picnic table talking to Mr. Thomson on her laptop while waiting for the others. Whenever possible Mr. Thomson and Serenity would Instant Message one another during their lunch hour to discus whatever project Serenity happened to be working on at the moment.
As Serenity typed she talked out loud not knowing that someone was listening to her.
"Okay...yeah I think I should have done with in a week and a half maybe two depending...but if you need it sooner just let me know...alright...yeah it is a tough one, but don't worry I can handle it...alright I will talk to you later...bye."
"I see they are still trusting you with their programs." Came a cool voice from behind her
Serenity quickly closed her laptop and turned around coming face to face with Kaiba for the second time that day.
"Were you reading my conversation?"
"Yes." "How dare you!" Serenity was now on her feet "Do you realize it is rude to do that? Not to mention that it was none of you business?"
"Actually it is my business because anything that has to do with Graphic Industries is my business."
"Well considering it had nothing to do with your business deal it wasn't."
"Well I made it my business."
"You know I am getting really sick of you butting in on my business."
"And I really don't care." Kaiba took a step forward pushing Serenity back, "You and your mutt of a brother have been nothing but pains in my ass."
"Like I feel sorry for you. And my brother is not a mutt so stop calling him that."
"He is whatever I say he is. He is both a disgrace as a human and as a duelist. Actually he doesn't even deserve to be called a duelist."
"He is a great duelist! Your just afraid that one day he will beat you!"
"The mutt beat me? That is highly unlikely, but believe whatever you want. As for you, you are nothing but a little girl who thinks she can work with computers and seems to have the people at Graphic Industries believing it as well."
"I see, you are afraid of a little competition. Your afraid someone just might be better then you and that that someone is a girl."
"I will have you know that there is no one better then me!" Kaiba was furious, he was getting in Serenity's face again forcing her to back up with little more then a few feet between her and a tree "Especially a girl and for that matter a Wheeler! And I..." Kaiba stopped as he heard people coming up the hill
"That would be my brother and the others so I suggest that you leave."
Kaiba just stood there and sure enough with in moments Joey came up the hill followed by Tristan, Yugi, Tea, Duke and Mai. Kaiba smiled, this would make his day, and this would be fun.
As Joey came up the hill he spotted Serenity with Kaiba in front of her and only a few inches between her and the tree. Her face was red and she was breathing heavily showing that she was extremely mad.
"KAIBA GET AWAY FROM MY SISTER!!!!"
"I'm sorry but your sister and I are having a privet conversation, now leave."
"I WILL DO NO SUCH THING!!! I TOLD YOU ONCE TO STAY AWAY FROM HER!!! NOW I WON'T ASK!!"
Joey started walking quickly towards Kaiba, rolling up his sleeves and clenching his fists. Kaiba smiled this is what he had hoped for and now to put the finishing touches on it.
In one swift motion Kaiba pushed Serenity up against the tree pinning her arms down so this time she couldn't slap him. Serenity barely had time to react to this because with in seconds Kaiba had made his final move.
Serenity tensed as she felt Kaiba's lips meet hers, she was shocked and so were the others. Only Mai's "Oh my god!" brought Serenity back to reality sending anger surging through her body. She could her Joey, Tristan and Duke yelling and cursing at Kaiba. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw the three boys running towards her, but she was the first to act.
Since her arms were pinned Serenity did the only other thing she could she kneed him. Kaiba stumbled back in pain almost falling over; Joey, Tristan and Duke came to a halt in complete shock.
"DON'T YOU EVER, EVER DO THAT AGAIN!" Serenity's fists were clenched and she was fuming
Kaiba straightened up and gave Serenity his you're-going-to-die glare
"Why you little bitch!"
Kaiba advanced on Serenity again and just like before she was quick to act. Serenity pulled back her right arm and when Kaiba got close enough she punched him square in the jaw. Once again Kaiba stumbled and almost fell to the ground, but managed not too.
Kaiba straightened up once again this time wiping a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth. Lost for words he stared at the girl in front of him who stared right back at him. She was proving to be an even bigger pain then the mutt. She had so much fire and spirit that he was finding it very irritating.
After Serenity had both kneed and punched Kaiba every one fell into an odd silence as if waiting for one of them to make another move. Joey was the first to break the silence when he could no longer contain his laughter. Joey finally burst out laughing and doubled over; he was shortly followed by Tristan and Duke then eventually the others.
Kaiba wiped another trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth and walked away without saying a word to Joey or any of the guys. The guys, however, could not resist.
"Look Kaiba got beat by a girl!" Yelled Duke
"Yeah my sister made him bleed!" Yelled Joey
"Would you two stop acting like children." Tea said, not that she didn't find it rather amusing that Serenity beat Kaiba but they were taking it too far.
Serenity didn't talk at all as they finished eating in fact she barely spoke the rest of the day and if anybody brought up what happened at lunch she gave them the death glare that could almost kill.
Kaiba Corp
"I have finished reviewing the list of Graphic Industries employees that Mr. Thomson gave me and I have selected the ten I believe are the best. Now those of you that have been chosen will work with me either until this deal is settled or until I say other wise. I have chosen different people for different departments here in Kaiba Corp. What I am hoping to find out is that the employees of Graphic Industries are as well train as my own employees because I will take nothing but the best."
Kaiba proceeded to read the names he had chose and when he was finished Mr. Thomson gave him a puzzled look.
"Mr. Kaiba I thought that you were going to chose ten of my employees."
"And I have."
"But you only read off nine names."
"That is because the tenth employee is not present."
"But Mr. Kaiba all the employees I brought with me are here today."
"All but one and you didn't bring her."
"Who are you talking about?"
"The tenth employee that I want is Serenity Wheeler."
"But Mr. Kaiba she is not an employee of Graphic Industries. She is simply doing favors for me that I pay her for."
"But she is on you pay roll, is she not?"
"Yes but..."
"Then technically that makes her an employee, does it not?"
"Yes but..."
"Then she will work for me."
"I am sorry Mr. Kaiba but I can not allow that."
"Then I am sorry too."
"Excuse me."
"I am sorry that you have wasted my time."
"What do you mean Mr. Kaiba?"
"That this business deal is over."
"Mr. Kaiba you can't do that."
"I just did."
"So let me get this straight either Serenity works for you or our negotiations end."
"Correct."
Mr. Thomson placed his head in his hands and shook his head. How could this be happening to him? How could he make such a decision? Serenity was like a daughter to him, the daughter he had never had but had always wanted. How could he just hand her over to this man? But if he did not his company would fall into ruins. There was no other choice.
"Very well Mr. Kaiba." Mr. Thomson didn't look at Kaiba nor did he look at his employees.
"Wise choice Mr. Thomson. I expect all of you back here at exactly 3:30pm tomorrow to receive your job assignments. I will personally inform Miss Wheeler about her new job."
Next Day-Computer Class
"Okay class settle down, settle down." Said Kato Sensei entering the classroom, "I have the grades from you website layouts and I was both impressed and surprised."
Kato Sensei pulled down the projection screen and turned his computer on.
"Normally, as most people who have taken my computer class before know, Mr. Kaiba receives the top grades on all class projects. This time, however, Mr. Kaiba received the second highest grade."
"Very funny Sensei."
"I am afraid I am not being funny Mr. Kaiba."
"Then who took the top grade?"
"Miss Wheeler did."
"I WHAT!?!?" Serenity was shocked and so was Kaiba
"I must say Miss Wheeler that I was very impressed with your work. Your work is equal to that of a professional. Mr. Kaiba I think you just might have some competition."
"I highly doubt that." Kaiba mumbled
"What was that Mr. Kaiba?"
"Nothing Kato Sensei."
"Very well then. Now I want all of you to examine Miss Wheelers layout closely and take notes and that includes you Mr. Kaiba."
Kaiba actually did pay attention as Kato Sensei pointed out different aspects of Serenity's web layout. Kato Sensei had been right Serenity's web layout was equal to that of a professionals. In fact it was about as good as his, but he would never admit that out loud. Frankly Kaiba had a hard time admitting it to himself, how on earth was this possible?
Finally the bell rang to signal the end of class, Kaiba was just thankful the humiliation was over. Through out the whole class period people had been whispering about how the great Seto Kaiba was losing his touch and how a girl beat him out for the top grade in the class.
Kaiba was fed up with Serenity Wheeler and all her antics. But that would all end later today, he was going to have his revenge.
Domino High parking lot
"Well all I can say is this has been one hell of a week." Serenity sighed leaning on the trunk of her car as her and Tea waited for the rest of the gang to meet them
"Yeah all those projects then you get kissed by Kaiba..."
"Which was only to get at Joey and it worked like a charm."
"Yeah well you got him back for that by beating him for the top grade on your guys projects."
"How do you know about that? I was just about to tell you."
"After the class was over it spread like a wildfire through the school."
"I have a really bad feeling that I am going to pay dearly for that one."
"Well I am not going to lie and say that..."
"Hey Sis!"
"Hey Joey!"
The rest of the gang joined Tea and Serenity by Serenity's car.
"So can you join us for games at the arcade and pizza tonight?"
"Yep, for once I don't have any homework."
"Wheeler!"
Everyone turned around to see Kaiba walking briskly towards them.
"What do you want rich boy?" Asked Joey
"I wasn't talking to you mutt. I was addressing your sister."
Joey, Tristan and Duke moved protectively in front of Serenity.
"What do you want with her?" Asked Tristan
"Just to give her this." Kaiba held a letter out to Serenity
"What's this? An apology letter?" Serenity asked taking the letter
"You wish. Actually it is a letter informing you that as of this moment you are an employee of Kaiba Corporation until I say otherwise."
"WHAT?!?!" Joey, Duke, Tristan, Tea, Yugi and Mai yelled in unison
"I see." Said Serenity handing the letter to Joey "I will be talking to Mr. Thomson about this." "It won't do you any good. I have already informed Mr. Thomson that if he tries to stop me that our negotiations will come to an end."
"Well I don't care what this letter says! My sister is not going to be working for you!"
"Sorry mutt, but you have no say in this."
"How about this then, I challenge you to a duel!"
Kaiba laughed, "You must be joking!"
"Stop laughing I am serious!"
"Fine then meet me at Kaiba Land in 15 minutes, we'll duel there."
"Fine. Lets go guys."
Kaiba Land
Serenity and the rest of the gang arrived at Kaiba Land 15 minutes later and were meet at the front door by Mokuba.
"Hello guys." Mokuba greeted everyone rather quietly "Listen Joey I'm really sorry I tried to talk Seto out of it, but he would listen."
"Mokuba it's not you fault." Said Serenity
"I know, but still..."
"Mokuba just take us to where Kaiba is.'
"Okay this way..." Mokuba trailed off
Mokuba lead them to the largest dueling arena where cameras were set up at everywhere and Kaiba was waiting for them at the entrance.
"Joey you don't need to do this. I'll be fine."
"Serenity I have to do this. I am not going to let him do this to you, not without a fight."
"Joey I'm a big girl now and I can take care of myself."
"Serenity you're my baby sister and it is my job to protect you."
"Come on mutt I don't have all day." "Fine let's do this."
"Just one more thing." Kaiba snapped his fingers and two guards came over, "Would you please escort Miss Wheeler over to the other side of the arena. You might want to keep your guns on her. She's a little feisty and we wouldn't want the prize to get away now would we?"
The two guards took their guns out and escorted Serenity to the opposite end of the arena.
"How dare you treat my sister like that! She is not an object and she most certainly is not a trophy!"
"We shall see about that. I hope your ready to lose mutt, because I guarantee you that by the end of this duel your sister will be mine."
Kaiba and Joey took the places at either end of the dueling ring and shuffled their cards. The life points were displayed on either side of the ring and on a scoreboard on either side of a giant TV screen. Each had 4000 life points. Joey finally noticed all the cameras set up around the arena.
"What are the cameras for Kaiba?"
"I thought that the people here would like a little entertainment."
"Yeah sure, let's just get on with the duel."
"Cameras start rolling!"
"Are you ready to be humiliated in front of thousands of people Kaiba?"
"You're the one who is going to lose mutt."
"You wish."
"Let's duel!"
The duel was fairly even matched to begin with. Although Kaiba would not admit it Joey had improved over the years and was holding his own against Kaiba even to the point of challenging Kaiba's strategies.
On the other hand all this 'holding his own' was going to Joey's head and every one could see his ego growing steadily larger. Joey was beginning to make foolish moves and not thinking before he played cards. Consequently this was causing Joey to lose his confidence and break what was ever left of his concentration.
"Is that the best you can do mutt?" Kaiba asked after Joey skipped his turn
"You're just scared!"
"Ha! How could I be scared of a cowering little puppy?"
"Shut up and make you move rich boy!"
"My pleasure." Kaiba said with an evil smirk "I sacrifice my Battle Ox an La Jinn to summon the all powerful Blue Eyes White Dragon! Blue Eyes attack his Flame Swordsman with White Lighting!"
Joey shielded himself from the blast as his life points fell from 2200 to 1000. Joey took a moment to recover from the attack then looked at his hand. He was in real trouble now; he didn't have any good monsters in his hand.
"Are you going to move mutt or give up now and leave with your tail between your legs?"
"Come on Joey! You can win this! Juts concentrate!" Serenity yelled
"She's right Joey! Just concentrate and trust in the Heart of the Cards!" Yugi yelled
"For now I will play my Panther Warrior in defense and I end my turn."
"I play my Hitotsu-Me Giant in attack mood."
Kaiba was toying with Joey attacking all his defense monsters so that he wouldn't have enough of them to summon a decent monster to beat his Blue Eyes. Yugi knew Kaiba was waiting for his second Blue Eyes and possibly a third, he just hoped that Joey would figure it out too.
Finally it was over. Kaiba had drawn the two cards that would seal Joey's fate, Lord of Dragons and Flute of Summoning Dragons. Kaiba played both those cards and called forth to the field his two remaining Blue Eyes White Dragons. Then using Polymerization he fused all three of his Blue Eyes together to form the Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon and Joey was wide open with no monster protecting his life points.
"Ready to accept your fate mutt?"
"Damn you Kaiba." Joey said through gritted teeth
"Your sister's mine! Now my Ultimate Blue Eyes attack his life directly."
As the blast hit Joey he fell to his knees his head hung. He had lost, lost once again to Kaiba and he had been so close. That wasn't even the worst part. The worst part was, was now his baby sister had to work for that cold and heartless CEO.
Serenity watched her brother fall as Kaiba made the final assault. She tried to go to him, but the guards would let her pass. So she watched helplessly as the rest of the gang rushed to his side, even Mokuba looked concerned, but did dare to go over.
"Well all that did was delay the inevitable, although I rather enjoyed myself."
Serenity turned around to see Kaiba standing behind her with a smug look on his face.
"You cold heartless son of a bi..."
"I would watch what I say Wheeler considering you are speaking to your 'boss'."
"You my be my boss at the office, but you don't own me and you have no right to tell me what to do outside of work."
"Oh but I do own you Wheeler. I won you or did you not see what just happened?"
"I am not a prize to be won!"
Kaiba placed his hand under Serenity's chin and lifted her head up forcing her to look him straight in the eyes.
"Such spirit, such fire, but I will soon take care of that. You will learn your place soon enough."
Serenity was outraged so she did the first thing that came to her mind she spit in his face. Kaiba withdrew his hand from Serenity's chin and wiped the spit from his face.
"I expect you to be in my office in half an hour and wear something more suitable." With that Kaiba left the arena.
"I will see you guys later." Serenity turned to leave
"Serenity I'm sorry!" Joey called after her
Serenity turned to face Joey and tried to smile "It wasn't your fault Joey so don't blame yourself. Even if you had beat him, Kaiba still would have found away to force me to work for him."
"But still..."
"Joey there was nothing you could do." With that Serenity left
Kaiba Corp
Thirty minutes later Serenity found herself standing in front of Kaiba's desk waiting for her fate to be decided. Kaiba, however, seemed to have taken no notice of her and continued looking through several files.
"You know I could just leave now because clearly this is an even bigger waste of my time them I thought."
Kaiba still said nothing he didn't even look at her he simple continued looking at his files. Finally after waiting a few more minutes Serenity turned on her heels and left. Serenity walked back out into the lobby for Kaiba's office and was just about to the door when Kaiba stopped her.
"And who exactly gave you permission to leave?"
"No one, but I am not about to stand around your office all day like some kind of live statue." Serenity turned to leave once again, but Kaiba grabbed her arm
"Your coming with me." With that Kaiba began pulling her across the lobby to another set of double doors.
Before opening the doors to what Serenity could only guess was another office Kaiba turned Serenity so that she was facing him and looked her up and down.
"Well at least it is better then your uniform."
Serenity was wearing a white short-sleeved blouse with a black blazer over it and a black mini-skirt. She was wearing black, open toed, strapped heels and her hair was pulled back into a ponytail; she was dressed professionally.
"And what is wrong with my outfit?"
Kaiba said nothing he simply opened one of the doors and gently pushed Serenity into the room. In truth there was nothing wrong with what Serenity was wearing. Kaiba had just found himself thinking how good she looked in the outfit and was now mentally slapping himself for it.
Upon entering or rather being pushed into the room Serenity found that it was not another office, but a meeting room. Looking around Serenity spotted several employees of Graphic Industries that she knew.
"Hello." She said politely to all of them
"Hi." Some said back with smile
"Hey Serenity!" Jake waved at Serenity and motioned for her to come sit by him. Serenity went to sit by him, but Kaiba one again grabbed her arm a dragged her over to a seat next to him. Serenity noticed that when she passed Mr. Thomson he did not meet her eyes.
"Now I assume most of you know Miss Wheeler, but just incase I will introduce her. This is Serenity Wheeler." Kaiba paused then continued; "Now here are all of your assignments."
Kaiba read down the list of names and told each person what he was going to be doing, where to go and who to talk to about their assignment. Finally he got to Serenity's name and when he did an evil smirk began to play on his face.
"As for Miss Serenity Wheeler she will be my personal secretary."
When those words hit Serenity's ears she wanted to kill Kaiba.
"I'M YOUR WHAT?!?"
"I will say it a little slower for you. You. Are. My. Personal. Secretary."
"This is an outrage! She is one of the best in the business! You can't do this to her!" Shouted Jake over all the other Graphic Industries employees who were voice their opinions.
"I can and just did." The others begin shouting, "SILENCE!" Kaiba waited until every one was quiet "This meeting is over. Every one will begin their assignments first thing Monday morning. Miss Wheeler you will come with me back to my office."
Kaiba walked out of the meeting room once again practically dragging Serenity.
"Mr. Kaiba I would like a word with you." Called Mr. Thomson
"Wait for me in my office." Ordered Kaiba causing Serenity to narrow her eyes at him before doing as she was told, "What can I do for you Mr. Thomson."
"Understand this Mr. Kaiba I don't like the underhanded tactics you used to get Serenity, and if I find out you have harmed her in anyway I will make you regret it."
"Are you threatening me Mr. Thomson?"
"No I am promising you. Serenity is like a daughter to me; she is also like a daughter, sister or, in Jake case, a love interest. So no of us will tolerate any mistreatment of her."
"Then you understand this, you do anything and our negotiations are done."
"If you do anything to her I won't care."
"We'll see about that." Kaiba walked into his office
"What do you want now?" Serenity asked as Kaiba walked into the office
Kaiba walked over to his desk and sat down "Here are some files I have just finished reviewing. I want you to take them and enter all the main information that I have marked into the computers then file them. When your done come back I will give you further instruction."
Serenity took the files then set them back down "Actually it is Friday and I have plans, but I will be happy to do it after school on Monday."
"You are to stay here until I tell you that you can leave."
"I thought you said we would be starting our jobs Monday."
"That was for them not you. You started the moment your brother lost."
"You know I could call Mr. Thomson right now and quit. Then I wouldn't have to work for you."
"That is true." Serenity pulled out her phone and was about to dial when Kaiba spoke again, "I wouldn't do that if I were you."
"And why not?"
"Do you know what business your Grandfather is in?"
"Yes. He makes computer parts, but I don't see what that has to do with any of this."
"It has everything to do with it. Do you know who he sells to?"
"Lots of people I would assume."
"Actually I am his only customer and if you try to quit I will no longer use your Grandfather's company. I am sure I can find another company willing to give me the supplies I need and for a much better price."
"Grandfather will find other customers."
"I will make sure he doesn't. Who would want to buy from a company that Kaiba Corporation stopped using?" Kaiba smirked then continued, "So if you want your Grandfather to stay in business I suggest you do as you are told."
"Damn you."
(The plot thickens MWAHAHAHAHA!!!.... Anyways I hope every one enjoyed this chapter. I don't know how soon I will be able to have the next one up, one b/c I am going to camp next week; 2 b/c I will be getting a job here soon and 3 b/c I have to work on my Spanish b/c if I don't my mom just might not let me write anything for a long time. So please bare with me, thanks! Don't forget to REVIEW!!!)
(Since every one liked my last blooper her is another one!)
[Director]: Okay lets take it from 'Are you going to move mutt...'
[Helper 1]: Act 4, scene 8, take 25
[Director]: And action!
"Are you going to move mutt or give up now and leave with your tail between your legs?"
"Come on Joey! You can win this! Juts concentrate!" Serenity yelled
"She's right Joey! Just concentrate and trust in the Heart of the Cards!" Yugi yelled
"For now I will play my Panther Warrior in defense and I end my turn."
"I play my Hitotsu-Me Gi...WTF!!!" Kaiba stopped because a Psyduck appeared right where his Giant was suppose to be
"Psy...Psy...Psy" /Psyduck walks around holding his head and bumping into things/
[Director]: CUT!! CUT!!! Okay who switched the Pokemon with our Duel Monsters again?
[Duke and Tristan]: Did you see the look on Kaiba's faces? That was so funny!
[Director]: Duke. Tristan. /Director turning very, very red/ what have I told you about messing with the Duel Monsters?!?! Director turns into scary monster
[Duke and Tristan]: Gotta Go! /Run out of building screaming like little girls/
[Director]: Now normal Well that should teach them. I love special effects
(Well I hope you enjoyed the blooper. I'm sorry if it was not to funny, but it was the only one I could come up with for this chapter. Don't forget to review! Later!)
Quick Thank Yous:
Han Futsu: Anti Normal: Yeah I love that part too! Thanks and enjoy the chapter!
BlackLighting: Yeah most of the S/S stories I have read all have Serenity either scared or totally head over heels for Kaiba or both. Then some have Kaiba head over heels for Serenity right away and totally out of character. So I decided that some one need to right one where Serenity has a backbone and Kaiba is still in character and that some one was me! As far as if she is on of the ten, well you will just have to read the chapter and find out won't you? Thanks
Neoelite: I am happy you found my story again too! Yeah she can totally kick Kaiba's butt. This is they way she should be in the show too, don't you think?
PsyGirl07: Yep Serenity is a badass and proud of it! Hey I was hoping you would catch on to that! Where do you think I got the idea? Of course I used some stuff from our school dances and the food is a little like the dinner at Butterfly Kisses. As for kicking Joey's butt in DDR all I can say is GO FOR IT!!! And we all know Ko-Chan can beat us all at DDR!!!! Anyways the readers are more then likely confused now so hope you enjoy this chapter!!!
Amber Rhoads: Thanks! I always love reviews like yours! As for Ryou Bakura and Marik Ishtar I might be able to work them in but I am not sure, I'll try though. Don't worry about the spelling thing b/c I suck at it too. If word didn't have spell check I would be in so much trouble.
Yamiko: Dartz's Girl: Thanks again! Hope you enjoy this chapter!
Sorceress Vanessa: Well here is the more you asked for times two! And there is another blooper at the end of the chapter! Thanks!
Jessica: Who doesn't like it when that stuff happens and he totally deserved it! Hope you enjoy this chapter!
SetoxSerenity-4ever: Girl power rocks!!!!! Hey look it isn't 3 months later!!!!!
Nkitty29: Thanks and there is another blooper!!!
CrissyKitty: Yugi was not that bad Serenity was just that good!! And he still won!!!! Yugi is now and forever the King of Games!!!!
Chapter Four: Business Dealings
The weekend was over and it was back to school for everyone. Except for the break for the dance Serenity had been working her butt off for the past two weeks. She had several projects due for school; a web design layout for her computer class, a choreographed dance to a song of her choice, a traditional French dish for her French class and not to mention homework.
Serenity didn't really care though she liked having a lot to do. She liked to keep busy and always be on the go, though she didn't used to be like that. Before moving to New York Serenity didn't mind having time were there was nothing to do. Now it would drive her crazy.
Serenity's alarm clock went off at six o'clock on the dot Thursday morning waking her with a start. Serenity shot up and looked wildly around, then realizing it was only her alarm clock laid back down with a groan. She had been up till midnight finishing one of her many projects and really didn't feel like getting up.
Serenity hit the snooze button on her alarm and rolled onto her side then quick as lighting shot back up again. She had completely forgotten that she had to be at school early to talk to Sugawara Sensei about the last test. Why she had no idea, but he asked her to come in so what choice did she have?
Serenity jumped out of bed and ran to take a quick shower before heading off to school.
Across town Kaiba was awaken by the loud ringing of his office telephone. Groaning as he lifted his head off the pile of papers he had been working on the night before, he looked at the digital clock sitting on his desk.
"Damn it's almost seven." Kaiba shook his head and brushed a lock of brown hair out of his eyes
He had been staying at the office late every night and even well into the mornings. Kaiba hadn't been lying when he told Mokuba that there was too much work that needed to get done and now it had piled up on him.
"I need a secretary." Grabbing his briefcase Kaiba left his office and headed for his car.
Domino High
Serenity shook her head as she walked out of her math classroom for a bit a fresh air before class. The meeting with Sugawara Sensei had been to discuss the idea of Serenity becoming a tutor. Apparently her math grade and work in the class excided all expectations set by the school even for honor roll. Only two other people held such grades and they ran their own companies. They were Duke Devlin and Seto Kaiba.
Serenity, however flattered she was, had to turn down Sugawara Sensei's offer. Her schedule was already crazy enough and had no room for one more activity. That is unless she wanted to give up all time with family and friends, which was completely out of the question.
Serenity was running over last minute ideas for her dance presentation when she bumped into someone as she was going out the door. Serenity stumbled and fell backwards landing hard on her bottom. If that wasn't bad enough a cold laugh met her ears.
"No so graceful this morning are we Wheeler?"
"Good morning to you too Kaiba." Serenity said as she picked herself up of the ground and dusted herself off.
"So can I get by?"
"Oh sure don't mind me."
Kaiba smirked and walked passed Serenity, but she just stuck her foot out tripping him. Kaiba almost landed flat on his face but he was able to throw out his hands just in time. Serenity laughed at the site of Kaiba sprawled out on the floor and walked out the door.
"You'll pay for that one Wheeler."
Dance Class
"You know some how I think Tea is going to get and 'A' for this one. What do you think Seren?" Asked Mai as her and Serenity watched Tea finish her presentation.
"If she doesn't she should sue."
The class clapped enthusiastically as Tea finished up her dance to Jessica Simpson's 'A Little Bit'. Tea had truly been in her element and it showed. She had danced flawlessly and with ease making it look like there was nothing to it.
"Thank you Miss Garner that was simply beautiful."
"Thank you Suzumi Sensei." Tea joined Serenity and Mai on the bleachers
"Next up is Miss Wheeler." Suzumi Sensei announced
"Good luck girl"
"Thanks Mai."
Serenity took her place in front of the class
"What will you be performing for us today Miss Wheeler?"
"J-Lo's 'Play'"
"Alright, please begin when you're ready."
Serenity looked at Mai and nodded. Mai pressed the play button, the music began and Serenity started to dance.
The Sensei for the weight lifting class that went on at the same time as the dance class, had given up on trying to make the boys concentrate on their work instead of the girls dancing. With so many of the prettiest girls in school in that class it was just too much of a challenge for him.
At the moment more then half the class was gathered around the large window looking into the gym watching the girls. They all gave their opinion on each girl some good, some bad.
"Hey guys look! Serenity is up next!"
"You mean Joey sister?"
"Yeah."
"You know it is hard to tell who is better Tea or Serenity."
"Or cuter."
"Yeah but Tea's taken."
"Serenity's not."
"Yeah, but I wouldn't want to have to answer to Joey."
"Good point."
"I can't believe you guys are afraid of that puny mutt."
"So some one think they all tough do...." The boy trailed off when he realized it was Kaiba he was talking to "S-s-s-sorry K-Kai-Kaiba."
Kaiba smirked and looked out the window. It took everything Kaiba had not to let his mouth fall open. The boys had been right Serenity did look graceful as she danced, graceful and beautiful.
'Wait a minute! What the hell am I thinking!' Kaiba shook his head and went back to lifting weights 'That girl is messing with my head and I can't let that happen.'
The music ended and the class went wild again as they clapped. They, like the boys, found it hard to tell who was better Tea or Serenity. But one thing they did all agree on both had given 'A' performances.
"That was wonderful Miss Wheeler."
"Thank you Sensei."
"Class is over so the rest of you will give you presentations tomorrow. You're excused."
Lunch
Serenity had been the first to finish changing so she headed outside to wait for the others. When the weather allowed for it, the gang ate at the top of the hill over looking Sakura Court and even though it was November the weather was nice.
It was one of those rare days in late fall when you could be outside with just a light jacket on and still be warm. A light breeze was blowing and golden, red and orange leave mixed with sakura petals were dancing in the breeze as they floated to the ground.
Serenity sat at the picnic table talking to Mr. Thomson on her laptop while waiting for the others. Whenever possible Mr. Thomson and Serenity would Instant Message one another during their lunch hour to discus whatever project Serenity happened to be working on at the moment.
As Serenity typed she talked out loud not knowing that someone was listening to her.
"Okay...yeah I think I should have done with in a week and a half maybe two depending...but if you need it sooner just let me know...alright...yeah it is a tough one, but don't worry I can handle it...alright I will talk to you later...bye."
"I see they are still trusting you with their programs." Came a cool voice from behind her
Serenity quickly closed her laptop and turned around coming face to face with Kaiba for the second time that day.
"Were you reading my conversation?"
"Yes." "How dare you!" Serenity was now on her feet "Do you realize it is rude to do that? Not to mention that it was none of you business?"
"Actually it is my business because anything that has to do with Graphic Industries is my business."
"Well considering it had nothing to do with your business deal it wasn't."
"Well I made it my business."
"You know I am getting really sick of you butting in on my business."
"And I really don't care." Kaiba took a step forward pushing Serenity back, "You and your mutt of a brother have been nothing but pains in my ass."
"Like I feel sorry for you. And my brother is not a mutt so stop calling him that."
"He is whatever I say he is. He is both a disgrace as a human and as a duelist. Actually he doesn't even deserve to be called a duelist."
"He is a great duelist! Your just afraid that one day he will beat you!"
"The mutt beat me? That is highly unlikely, but believe whatever you want. As for you, you are nothing but a little girl who thinks she can work with computers and seems to have the people at Graphic Industries believing it as well."
"I see, you are afraid of a little competition. Your afraid someone just might be better then you and that that someone is a girl."
"I will have you know that there is no one better then me!" Kaiba was furious, he was getting in Serenity's face again forcing her to back up with little more then a few feet between her and a tree "Especially a girl and for that matter a Wheeler! And I..." Kaiba stopped as he heard people coming up the hill
"That would be my brother and the others so I suggest that you leave."
Kaiba just stood there and sure enough with in moments Joey came up the hill followed by Tristan, Yugi, Tea, Duke and Mai. Kaiba smiled, this would make his day, and this would be fun.
As Joey came up the hill he spotted Serenity with Kaiba in front of her and only a few inches between her and the tree. Her face was red and she was breathing heavily showing that she was extremely mad.
"KAIBA GET AWAY FROM MY SISTER!!!!"
"I'm sorry but your sister and I are having a privet conversation, now leave."
"I WILL DO NO SUCH THING!!! I TOLD YOU ONCE TO STAY AWAY FROM HER!!! NOW I WON'T ASK!!"
Joey started walking quickly towards Kaiba, rolling up his sleeves and clenching his fists. Kaiba smiled this is what he had hoped for and now to put the finishing touches on it.
In one swift motion Kaiba pushed Serenity up against the tree pinning her arms down so this time she couldn't slap him. Serenity barely had time to react to this because with in seconds Kaiba had made his final move.
Serenity tensed as she felt Kaiba's lips meet hers, she was shocked and so were the others. Only Mai's "Oh my god!" brought Serenity back to reality sending anger surging through her body. She could her Joey, Tristan and Duke yelling and cursing at Kaiba. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw the three boys running towards her, but she was the first to act.
Since her arms were pinned Serenity did the only other thing she could she kneed him. Kaiba stumbled back in pain almost falling over; Joey, Tristan and Duke came to a halt in complete shock.
"DON'T YOU EVER, EVER DO THAT AGAIN!" Serenity's fists were clenched and she was fuming
Kaiba straightened up and gave Serenity his you're-going-to-die glare
"Why you little bitch!"
Kaiba advanced on Serenity again and just like before she was quick to act. Serenity pulled back her right arm and when Kaiba got close enough she punched him square in the jaw. Once again Kaiba stumbled and almost fell to the ground, but managed not too.
Kaiba straightened up once again this time wiping a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth. Lost for words he stared at the girl in front of him who stared right back at him. She was proving to be an even bigger pain then the mutt. She had so much fire and spirit that he was finding it very irritating.
After Serenity had both kneed and punched Kaiba every one fell into an odd silence as if waiting for one of them to make another move. Joey was the first to break the silence when he could no longer contain his laughter. Joey finally burst out laughing and doubled over; he was shortly followed by Tristan and Duke then eventually the others.
Kaiba wiped another trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth and walked away without saying a word to Joey or any of the guys. The guys, however, could not resist.
"Look Kaiba got beat by a girl!" Yelled Duke
"Yeah my sister made him bleed!" Yelled Joey
"Would you two stop acting like children." Tea said, not that she didn't find it rather amusing that Serenity beat Kaiba but they were taking it too far.
Serenity didn't talk at all as they finished eating in fact she barely spoke the rest of the day and if anybody brought up what happened at lunch she gave them the death glare that could almost kill.
Kaiba Corp
"I have finished reviewing the list of Graphic Industries employees that Mr. Thomson gave me and I have selected the ten I believe are the best. Now those of you that have been chosen will work with me either until this deal is settled or until I say other wise. I have chosen different people for different departments here in Kaiba Corp. What I am hoping to find out is that the employees of Graphic Industries are as well train as my own employees because I will take nothing but the best."
Kaiba proceeded to read the names he had chose and when he was finished Mr. Thomson gave him a puzzled look.
"Mr. Kaiba I thought that you were going to chose ten of my employees."
"And I have."
"But you only read off nine names."
"That is because the tenth employee is not present."
"But Mr. Kaiba all the employees I brought with me are here today."
"All but one and you didn't bring her."
"Who are you talking about?"
"The tenth employee that I want is Serenity Wheeler."
"But Mr. Kaiba she is not an employee of Graphic Industries. She is simply doing favors for me that I pay her for."
"But she is on you pay roll, is she not?"
"Yes but..."
"Then technically that makes her an employee, does it not?"
"Yes but..."
"Then she will work for me."
"I am sorry Mr. Kaiba but I can not allow that."
"Then I am sorry too."
"Excuse me."
"I am sorry that you have wasted my time."
"What do you mean Mr. Kaiba?"
"That this business deal is over."
"Mr. Kaiba you can't do that."
"I just did."
"So let me get this straight either Serenity works for you or our negotiations end."
"Correct."
Mr. Thomson placed his head in his hands and shook his head. How could this be happening to him? How could he make such a decision? Serenity was like a daughter to him, the daughter he had never had but had always wanted. How could he just hand her over to this man? But if he did not his company would fall into ruins. There was no other choice.
"Very well Mr. Kaiba." Mr. Thomson didn't look at Kaiba nor did he look at his employees.
"Wise choice Mr. Thomson. I expect all of you back here at exactly 3:30pm tomorrow to receive your job assignments. I will personally inform Miss Wheeler about her new job."
Next Day-Computer Class
"Okay class settle down, settle down." Said Kato Sensei entering the classroom, "I have the grades from you website layouts and I was both impressed and surprised."
Kato Sensei pulled down the projection screen and turned his computer on.
"Normally, as most people who have taken my computer class before know, Mr. Kaiba receives the top grades on all class projects. This time, however, Mr. Kaiba received the second highest grade."
"Very funny Sensei."
"I am afraid I am not being funny Mr. Kaiba."
"Then who took the top grade?"
"Miss Wheeler did."
"I WHAT!?!?" Serenity was shocked and so was Kaiba
"I must say Miss Wheeler that I was very impressed with your work. Your work is equal to that of a professional. Mr. Kaiba I think you just might have some competition."
"I highly doubt that." Kaiba mumbled
"What was that Mr. Kaiba?"
"Nothing Kato Sensei."
"Very well then. Now I want all of you to examine Miss Wheelers layout closely and take notes and that includes you Mr. Kaiba."
Kaiba actually did pay attention as Kato Sensei pointed out different aspects of Serenity's web layout. Kato Sensei had been right Serenity's web layout was equal to that of a professionals. In fact it was about as good as his, but he would never admit that out loud. Frankly Kaiba had a hard time admitting it to himself, how on earth was this possible?
Finally the bell rang to signal the end of class, Kaiba was just thankful the humiliation was over. Through out the whole class period people had been whispering about how the great Seto Kaiba was losing his touch and how a girl beat him out for the top grade in the class.
Kaiba was fed up with Serenity Wheeler and all her antics. But that would all end later today, he was going to have his revenge.
Domino High parking lot
"Well all I can say is this has been one hell of a week." Serenity sighed leaning on the trunk of her car as her and Tea waited for the rest of the gang to meet them
"Yeah all those projects then you get kissed by Kaiba..."
"Which was only to get at Joey and it worked like a charm."
"Yeah well you got him back for that by beating him for the top grade on your guys projects."
"How do you know about that? I was just about to tell you."
"After the class was over it spread like a wildfire through the school."
"I have a really bad feeling that I am going to pay dearly for that one."
"Well I am not going to lie and say that..."
"Hey Sis!"
"Hey Joey!"
The rest of the gang joined Tea and Serenity by Serenity's car.
"So can you join us for games at the arcade and pizza tonight?"
"Yep, for once I don't have any homework."
"Wheeler!"
Everyone turned around to see Kaiba walking briskly towards them.
"What do you want rich boy?" Asked Joey
"I wasn't talking to you mutt. I was addressing your sister."
Joey, Tristan and Duke moved protectively in front of Serenity.
"What do you want with her?" Asked Tristan
"Just to give her this." Kaiba held a letter out to Serenity
"What's this? An apology letter?" Serenity asked taking the letter
"You wish. Actually it is a letter informing you that as of this moment you are an employee of Kaiba Corporation until I say otherwise."
"WHAT?!?!" Joey, Duke, Tristan, Tea, Yugi and Mai yelled in unison
"I see." Said Serenity handing the letter to Joey "I will be talking to Mr. Thomson about this." "It won't do you any good. I have already informed Mr. Thomson that if he tries to stop me that our negotiations will come to an end."
"Well I don't care what this letter says! My sister is not going to be working for you!"
"Sorry mutt, but you have no say in this."
"How about this then, I challenge you to a duel!"
Kaiba laughed, "You must be joking!"
"Stop laughing I am serious!"
"Fine then meet me at Kaiba Land in 15 minutes, we'll duel there."
"Fine. Lets go guys."
Kaiba Land
Serenity and the rest of the gang arrived at Kaiba Land 15 minutes later and were meet at the front door by Mokuba.
"Hello guys." Mokuba greeted everyone rather quietly "Listen Joey I'm really sorry I tried to talk Seto out of it, but he would listen."
"Mokuba it's not you fault." Said Serenity
"I know, but still..."
"Mokuba just take us to where Kaiba is.'
"Okay this way..." Mokuba trailed off
Mokuba lead them to the largest dueling arena where cameras were set up at everywhere and Kaiba was waiting for them at the entrance.
"Joey you don't need to do this. I'll be fine."
"Serenity I have to do this. I am not going to let him do this to you, not without a fight."
"Joey I'm a big girl now and I can take care of myself."
"Serenity you're my baby sister and it is my job to protect you."
"Come on mutt I don't have all day." "Fine let's do this."
"Just one more thing." Kaiba snapped his fingers and two guards came over, "Would you please escort Miss Wheeler over to the other side of the arena. You might want to keep your guns on her. She's a little feisty and we wouldn't want the prize to get away now would we?"
The two guards took their guns out and escorted Serenity to the opposite end of the arena.
"How dare you treat my sister like that! She is not an object and she most certainly is not a trophy!"
"We shall see about that. I hope your ready to lose mutt, because I guarantee you that by the end of this duel your sister will be mine."
Kaiba and Joey took the places at either end of the dueling ring and shuffled their cards. The life points were displayed on either side of the ring and on a scoreboard on either side of a giant TV screen. Each had 4000 life points. Joey finally noticed all the cameras set up around the arena.
"What are the cameras for Kaiba?"
"I thought that the people here would like a little entertainment."
"Yeah sure, let's just get on with the duel."
"Cameras start rolling!"
"Are you ready to be humiliated in front of thousands of people Kaiba?"
"You're the one who is going to lose mutt."
"You wish."
"Let's duel!"
The duel was fairly even matched to begin with. Although Kaiba would not admit it Joey had improved over the years and was holding his own against Kaiba even to the point of challenging Kaiba's strategies.
On the other hand all this 'holding his own' was going to Joey's head and every one could see his ego growing steadily larger. Joey was beginning to make foolish moves and not thinking before he played cards. Consequently this was causing Joey to lose his confidence and break what was ever left of his concentration.
"Is that the best you can do mutt?" Kaiba asked after Joey skipped his turn
"You're just scared!"
"Ha! How could I be scared of a cowering little puppy?"
"Shut up and make you move rich boy!"
"My pleasure." Kaiba said with an evil smirk "I sacrifice my Battle Ox an La Jinn to summon the all powerful Blue Eyes White Dragon! Blue Eyes attack his Flame Swordsman with White Lighting!"
Joey shielded himself from the blast as his life points fell from 2200 to 1000. Joey took a moment to recover from the attack then looked at his hand. He was in real trouble now; he didn't have any good monsters in his hand.
"Are you going to move mutt or give up now and leave with your tail between your legs?"
"Come on Joey! You can win this! Juts concentrate!" Serenity yelled
"She's right Joey! Just concentrate and trust in the Heart of the Cards!" Yugi yelled
"For now I will play my Panther Warrior in defense and I end my turn."
"I play my Hitotsu-Me Giant in attack mood."
Kaiba was toying with Joey attacking all his defense monsters so that he wouldn't have enough of them to summon a decent monster to beat his Blue Eyes. Yugi knew Kaiba was waiting for his second Blue Eyes and possibly a third, he just hoped that Joey would figure it out too.
Finally it was over. Kaiba had drawn the two cards that would seal Joey's fate, Lord of Dragons and Flute of Summoning Dragons. Kaiba played both those cards and called forth to the field his two remaining Blue Eyes White Dragons. Then using Polymerization he fused all three of his Blue Eyes together to form the Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon and Joey was wide open with no monster protecting his life points.
"Ready to accept your fate mutt?"
"Damn you Kaiba." Joey said through gritted teeth
"Your sister's mine! Now my Ultimate Blue Eyes attack his life directly."
As the blast hit Joey he fell to his knees his head hung. He had lost, lost once again to Kaiba and he had been so close. That wasn't even the worst part. The worst part was, was now his baby sister had to work for that cold and heartless CEO.
Serenity watched her brother fall as Kaiba made the final assault. She tried to go to him, but the guards would let her pass. So she watched helplessly as the rest of the gang rushed to his side, even Mokuba looked concerned, but did dare to go over.
"Well all that did was delay the inevitable, although I rather enjoyed myself."
Serenity turned around to see Kaiba standing behind her with a smug look on his face.
"You cold heartless son of a bi..."
"I would watch what I say Wheeler considering you are speaking to your 'boss'."
"You my be my boss at the office, but you don't own me and you have no right to tell me what to do outside of work."
"Oh but I do own you Wheeler. I won you or did you not see what just happened?"
"I am not a prize to be won!"
Kaiba placed his hand under Serenity's chin and lifted her head up forcing her to look him straight in the eyes.
"Such spirit, such fire, but I will soon take care of that. You will learn your place soon enough."
Serenity was outraged so she did the first thing that came to her mind she spit in his face. Kaiba withdrew his hand from Serenity's chin and wiped the spit from his face.
"I expect you to be in my office in half an hour and wear something more suitable." With that Kaiba left the arena.
"I will see you guys later." Serenity turned to leave
"Serenity I'm sorry!" Joey called after her
Serenity turned to face Joey and tried to smile "It wasn't your fault Joey so don't blame yourself. Even if you had beat him, Kaiba still would have found away to force me to work for him."
"But still..."
"Joey there was nothing you could do." With that Serenity left
Kaiba Corp
Thirty minutes later Serenity found herself standing in front of Kaiba's desk waiting for her fate to be decided. Kaiba, however, seemed to have taken no notice of her and continued looking through several files.
"You know I could just leave now because clearly this is an even bigger waste of my time them I thought."
Kaiba still said nothing he didn't even look at her he simple continued looking at his files. Finally after waiting a few more minutes Serenity turned on her heels and left. Serenity walked back out into the lobby for Kaiba's office and was just about to the door when Kaiba stopped her.
"And who exactly gave you permission to leave?"
"No one, but I am not about to stand around your office all day like some kind of live statue." Serenity turned to leave once again, but Kaiba grabbed her arm
"Your coming with me." With that Kaiba began pulling her across the lobby to another set of double doors.
Before opening the doors to what Serenity could only guess was another office Kaiba turned Serenity so that she was facing him and looked her up and down.
"Well at least it is better then your uniform."
Serenity was wearing a white short-sleeved blouse with a black blazer over it and a black mini-skirt. She was wearing black, open toed, strapped heels and her hair was pulled back into a ponytail; she was dressed professionally.
"And what is wrong with my outfit?"
Kaiba said nothing he simply opened one of the doors and gently pushed Serenity into the room. In truth there was nothing wrong with what Serenity was wearing. Kaiba had just found himself thinking how good she looked in the outfit and was now mentally slapping himself for it.
Upon entering or rather being pushed into the room Serenity found that it was not another office, but a meeting room. Looking around Serenity spotted several employees of Graphic Industries that she knew.
"Hello." She said politely to all of them
"Hi." Some said back with smile
"Hey Serenity!" Jake waved at Serenity and motioned for her to come sit by him. Serenity went to sit by him, but Kaiba one again grabbed her arm a dragged her over to a seat next to him. Serenity noticed that when she passed Mr. Thomson he did not meet her eyes.
"Now I assume most of you know Miss Wheeler, but just incase I will introduce her. This is Serenity Wheeler." Kaiba paused then continued; "Now here are all of your assignments."
Kaiba read down the list of names and told each person what he was going to be doing, where to go and who to talk to about their assignment. Finally he got to Serenity's name and when he did an evil smirk began to play on his face.
"As for Miss Serenity Wheeler she will be my personal secretary."
When those words hit Serenity's ears she wanted to kill Kaiba.
"I'M YOUR WHAT?!?"
"I will say it a little slower for you. You. Are. My. Personal. Secretary."
"This is an outrage! She is one of the best in the business! You can't do this to her!" Shouted Jake over all the other Graphic Industries employees who were voice their opinions.
"I can and just did." The others begin shouting, "SILENCE!" Kaiba waited until every one was quiet "This meeting is over. Every one will begin their assignments first thing Monday morning. Miss Wheeler you will come with me back to my office."
Kaiba walked out of the meeting room once again practically dragging Serenity.
"Mr. Kaiba I would like a word with you." Called Mr. Thomson
"Wait for me in my office." Ordered Kaiba causing Serenity to narrow her eyes at him before doing as she was told, "What can I do for you Mr. Thomson."
"Understand this Mr. Kaiba I don't like the underhanded tactics you used to get Serenity, and if I find out you have harmed her in anyway I will make you regret it."
"Are you threatening me Mr. Thomson?"
"No I am promising you. Serenity is like a daughter to me; she is also like a daughter, sister or, in Jake case, a love interest. So no of us will tolerate any mistreatment of her."
"Then you understand this, you do anything and our negotiations are done."
"If you do anything to her I won't care."
"We'll see about that." Kaiba walked into his office
"What do you want now?" Serenity asked as Kaiba walked into the office
Kaiba walked over to his desk and sat down "Here are some files I have just finished reviewing. I want you to take them and enter all the main information that I have marked into the computers then file them. When your done come back I will give you further instruction."
Serenity took the files then set them back down "Actually it is Friday and I have plans, but I will be happy to do it after school on Monday."
"You are to stay here until I tell you that you can leave."
"I thought you said we would be starting our jobs Monday."
"That was for them not you. You started the moment your brother lost."
"You know I could call Mr. Thomson right now and quit. Then I wouldn't have to work for you."
"That is true." Serenity pulled out her phone and was about to dial when Kaiba spoke again, "I wouldn't do that if I were you."
"And why not?"
"Do you know what business your Grandfather is in?"
"Yes. He makes computer parts, but I don't see what that has to do with any of this."
"It has everything to do with it. Do you know who he sells to?"
"Lots of people I would assume."
"Actually I am his only customer and if you try to quit I will no longer use your Grandfather's company. I am sure I can find another company willing to give me the supplies I need and for a much better price."
"Grandfather will find other customers."
"I will make sure he doesn't. Who would want to buy from a company that Kaiba Corporation stopped using?" Kaiba smirked then continued, "So if you want your Grandfather to stay in business I suggest you do as you are told."
"Damn you."
(The plot thickens MWAHAHAHAHA!!!.... Anyways I hope every one enjoyed this chapter. I don't know how soon I will be able to have the next one up, one b/c I am going to camp next week; 2 b/c I will be getting a job here soon and 3 b/c I have to work on my Spanish b/c if I don't my mom just might not let me write anything for a long time. So please bare with me, thanks! Don't forget to REVIEW!!!)
(Since every one liked my last blooper her is another one!)
[Director]: Okay lets take it from 'Are you going to move mutt...'
[Helper 1]: Act 4, scene 8, take 25
[Director]: And action!
"Are you going to move mutt or give up now and leave with your tail between your legs?"
"Come on Joey! You can win this! Juts concentrate!" Serenity yelled
"She's right Joey! Just concentrate and trust in the Heart of the Cards!" Yugi yelled
"For now I will play my Panther Warrior in defense and I end my turn."
"I play my Hitotsu-Me Gi...WTF!!!" Kaiba stopped because a Psyduck appeared right where his Giant was suppose to be
"Psy...Psy...Psy" /Psyduck walks around holding his head and bumping into things/
[Director]: CUT!! CUT!!! Okay who switched the Pokemon with our Duel Monsters again?
[Duke and Tristan]: Did you see the look on Kaiba's faces? That was so funny!
[Director]: Duke. Tristan. /Director turning very, very red/ what have I told you about messing with the Duel Monsters?!?! Director turns into scary monster
[Duke and Tristan]: Gotta Go! /Run out of building screaming like little girls/
[Director]: Now normal Well that should teach them. I love special effects
(Well I hope you enjoyed the blooper. I'm sorry if it was not to funny, but it was the only one I could come up with for this chapter. Don't forget to review! Later!)
