Attara: Well, finals are coming up and everything, so don't expect a fast update to happen until summer starts, but I have to go to a school during the summer, too. And, no, I did not fail anything... In fact, I'm an honor roll student, so don't you dare think that I'm stupid! Well, enough of this, let's start the fic!
Lately, I had been encouraged to take a lot of tests in school, most of which concerning computer programming. Soon, it became my favorite subject, and the wardens of the orphanage seemed to be excited that I had achieved intelligence higher than normal in a subject that seemed to be destined to grow extremely popular in the future.
Several times, I even hacked into their database without them knowing. At first, it seemed to be a challenge, but soon, I mastered the ability to penetrate electronic defense systems and crack security codes in record time. Of course, I never was caught by anyone.
I had just come out of the computer room, doing some…"research."
"Seto, there's someone here to see you." Ms. Emi approached me with a broad smile one day.
Since she was smiling, I knew that I was not in any trouble. I nodded and followed her, expecting to find something incredible awaiting Mokuba and I. The twists and turns in the building led us to the main office, the one where a lot of kids entered and never returned to the orphanage ever again. Maybe they were adopted? I felt my heart lighten at the thought of freedom for Mokuba and me. We might be able to escape from this wretched place!
Ms. Emi opened the door to let me through. I was brought to a couple. I would estimate that they were middle-aged and happily married from the way they held each other's hands. I turned away. They reminded me of a fading memory of my parents.
"Seto, these nice people would like to adopt you." Ms. Emi introduced them in her calm tone.
"And Mokuba?" I asked immediately, not believing what my ears had just heard.
She looked uncomfortable.
"Seto, is it?" The female of the couple spoke up and waited for me to nod. When I didn't, she continued. "You are an exceptionally brilliant child, a genius, in fact. I'm sure you can understand if your br-"
"I'm not going anywhere without Mokuba!" I interrupted her.
In my peripheral vision, I saw Ms. Emi frown.
"I-I apologize, Mr. and Mrs. Mizumi. We can not force the orphans to go with families who have not been 'approved' by them." Ms. Emi stammered. "Seto, you may leave."
I strode out of the room as fast as I could. I then heard Ms. Emi refer to another boy. He was the smartest kid in the orphanage, next to me. I didn't care if he could regain his freedom while I had to remain in this prison. I had Mokuba, and that was all that I needed.
"Come now, children, let's all wave good-bye to Nanashi." Ms. Emi announced to the playground.
Nobody bothered to stir. Her mouth closed tightly. I could tell that she was glad Nanashi was to be adopted. She realized that he was a social outcast and should have been the first choice for the Mizumi couple, but they had asked for the smartest kid here…
"Ms. Emi, can Seto and I go?" Mokuba offered quietly.
I glanced at him, surprised at the gesture. No one had ever bothered to socialize with Nanashi, and now Mokuba wanted to be the one to give him a farewell? I shrugged. What harm could come of this? We ran out to the front and watched Nanashi step into the car. I grabbed Mokuba's hand.
"I heard about it. That could have been you, Seto." He whispered to me.
"Nothing is going to separate us, Mokuba." I replied confidently.
We headed back in. I could feel the renewed faith Mokuba had in me now, but I hoped that one day, we would be able to escape from this place and live a life of love and happiness. Although we were just a little contented then, all we had to do was wait a little while longer…
Attara: Yes, another extremely short chapter. I'm really sorry, but I didn't know what happened when Gozaburo Kaiba decided to come and adopt Seto, except for the fact that they played a game of chess, and sort of bet their lives on it. Oh, and KarribuHater59, thanks so much for the quotes! But can anyone tell me when Mokuba said in those last few quotes in the review? I know it was after the chess game, but what exactly happened? Thanks so much if you can answer it! Oh, and I've decided to try to update every Friday from now and on, so I'll be seeing you next week!