IT'S RENOVATION TIME PEOPLE! In other words, I'm re-vamping this fic! though the whole plot will remain, you'll only find some… uh… quirks amuck the chapters!
Disclaimer on everything that I don't own!
Thinking Of You,
By Winterwing3000
"My gods. Are you okay Téa? You should've listened to Yugi and let him walk you home, and then this wouldn't have happened!" Mai chided.
Serenity, Chisa and Mai decided to drop by to check on the teenage mother since they were in the neighborhood. Mai was taking a break from her job, Chisa was living with her father since he was now working at a company here and Serenity was still off in their summer vacation till September. Téa sweat-dropped at Mai's 'sisterly scolding'. It was enough to hear it from the guys and her mother… now she had to go through it all over AGAIN? Boy, the world's harsh…
"I think Mai's right Téa. What if Youko hadn't shown up with Chisa? You could've been hurt really badly!" Serenity said, nibbling on a sugar cookie that Téa's mother had given them before she left for work.
Last week, after the incident, Youko and Chisa became fast friends with the group since they both saved her life.
"Ehe… I think Fate brought Youko and I to help Téa! I would've done the same for any girl. I don't like it when men pick on girls. It's just wrong… anyways… Youko told me something about that um… brunette boy that attacked you after I dealt with the other drunk guy. Are you hurt by either of them?" The aquamarine girl asked, cocking her head.
"Brunette?" Serenity and Mai said in unison.
"Um… no… not really…" The mother gave a weak smile before it turned down into a frown.
"You don't mean to say that it was HIM… do you?" Mai blurted out.
"Yeah… it was." The brunette sighed heavily, head hanging. The silence was prolonged… until Chisa asked for a clarification on the subject, leaving Serenity to explain as the eldest went to attend the teenager mother's emotional wounds.
"… Big brother?" The little boy with a shock of raven hair knocked hesitantly at the large oak door that lead to his brother's bedroom.
A week ago, right before the clock struck midnight to be precise, Mokuba Kaiba had woken up from a sugary nightmare when the front door of the empty mansion echoed a resounding slam. He had dared himself to stealthy creep to his own door and managed to crack a slit to squint out to the hall.
Mokuba had heard his bother dragging his feet up the stairs, hands holding onto the railing for support. His breathing was heavy panting and usually, a curse or moan would escape the sharp mouth.
Such lousy and lewd coordination was not of the Seto Kaiba of KaibaCorp., the multi-million-teen-phenomenal CEO. The Seto Kaiba he knew was arrogant and prideful, with a large ego mind you, holding himself up with a cold and superior air with a stoical mask upon his face when it comes to business. This was not his brother… his brother, though always cold and 'heartless', was a caring man… a model molded for him to follow and admire.
When his brother came close enough to the rooms, he caught… a whiff of… something rancid and spiking. Was it… alcohol? It smelled familiar to him, since the other kids at his school usually drink liquor after school, by the bleachers of the soccer field where he practiced soccer for the school team.
But that isn't like Seto. Why would Seto be drinking? Sure sometimes Mokuba saw his older sibling drink, but only during dinner parties with other corporate workers and such, however it would only be a few sips or half a glass. He knew that his brother couldn't handle alcohol, which is one of his weak points… and he knew well enough that Seto knew as well… but the question still remains… why was his brother drinking so late out?
And now… his brother practically never went to work, out of the building, or even his room. Seto was being a hermit, locking himself in his own room and shutting himself from reality. Thus, Mokuba took charge of KaibaCorp., with the help of Seto's trusted Vice President, since he couldn't be one until the ripe age of 18. He would go immediately to KaibaCorp. after school when he didn't have soccer practice and help out the best he can with contracts and such. Though as young as he may look, his mind was one of a pre-adult's. And he had a very good teacher, though half the time, he was neglected…
While his brother mopes, Mokuba also took hold of the household, telling them to send three trays of hearty meals for his brother and not to disturb him. Though, soon, Mokuba grew exhausted of the new arrangement and learnt how his brother felt, pressured by work and school and had no time for friends… no wonder people said that Seto was such an anti-people person. He just never had the time to do so…
But… didn't Téa say that she was their friend? Why had Seto treated her so… coldly last week? Was there something going on that he wasn't told of? He deserved to know… and how in the seven rings of heck was Téa pregnant?
… Was that the reason that his big brother kicked her out of the house?
"Enter." He heard from the inside, the voice tired and muffled.
Tentatively, Mokuba gripped the handle of the door and steeled himself for any outbursts that Seto had given to the maids (he had over heard them taking when they were working in the kitchen). Slipping through the door, Mokuba quietly went up to his brother, who was lounging on his leather couch.
The room was distorted. Articles of clothing were scattered about the room, some even hanging on furniture, papers from his study desk were either shredded or thrown amuck the floor, some of the thick volumes from the shelves were torn or laying messily open, the cover facing the ceiling, and his brother… the worst masterpiece painted the Fates themselves.
Seto was just… sitting there, staring into space… the laptop was discarded and nowhere to be found. His hair was hanging raggedly about his head, dark purple eye bags were visible through the curtain of brown hair, his face was sullen and paler than usual, and his clothes were wrinkled and unchanged.
"Big brother…?"
"What is it Mokuba?"
Well… at least that was a start, he didn't yell at him like he did the maids.
"Are okay? You haven't been to work this week and I can't sign all the contracts… so can you start going back?"
"… When I feel like it…"
HUH? Since when did this child behavior start?
"Why not…? You're the heir of KaibaCorp… so isn't it your responsibility than mine?"
"You can take my place. I don't want it."
"… Big brother…"
"… Just leave Mokuba…"
"But why? This isn't like you! Where did the real Seto Kaiba go! What did you do wit him!" Mokuba demanded, tugging at his brother's limp arm.
"He's dead… I killed him…" Seto replied sarcastically, trying to pull his arm back from his younger sibling's grasp.
"I bet I know who killed you… its Téa isn't it! You've been acting fine until we saw her last week! You kicked her out because something happened between the two of you! And now… you're all… like me! I want my big brother back! The one who cares for me, who works hard, who… who cares for Téa very much…" Mokuba trailed off sniffling as tears formed in his eyes.
The reminder of the woman instantly shocked Seto's body. "You don't understand Mokuba… she's… pregnant."
"So?" The boy was clearly still left in the dark, wiping his eyes off the tears.
"… With my kid…" And the world comes crashing down as he admitted the truth to his young sibling.
"TRICK-OR-TREAT!" Numerous shouts came from outside the door as Téa opened it to find little children no taller than her waist dressed up for the occasion.
There were girls dressed up as black witches (with a broomstick in tow), black cats, Disney female protagonists, fairies, and ghosts. Boys however, were in garbs of princes, dogs, soldiers, pirates, comic characters, and the old fashioned vampires. They were all bustling at her front door with large, bright orange plastic pumpkins with black faces on them or old pillow-cases.
"Here you go!" The swelling brunette said, giving them a big happy smile before digging her hands into a container brim-full with candy. As crowded around her, Téa remembered not to bend down or squat, not that it was possible now with her size, and gave each a fistful of the sugary-sweets and received a thank-you in return.
"HAPPY HALLOWEEN!" She shouted as she waved good-bye to the group of children as they headed towards another house.
Sighing, she went back inside to sit down on the couch as she continued to brood over nothing… him… the baby… nothing… herself… dad… nothing… nothing.
She had been doing a lot of thinking these months, and her mother said it was normal. Pregnant woman tend to get moody over the littlest things or the stupidest things due to the fact that well… they just were because of… everything.
DING DONG!
Straightening herself up, she picked up the casket of candies and headed to the door and opening it.
"Trick-or-treat Téa!"
"M-Mokuba?" She stuttered out in surprise. The young Kaiba was dressed in a small black business suit with a silver tie pinned to his collar. His shoes were polished till they shinned and in his hands was a large… is that metal? Large and heavy looking metal briefcase…
"Hi Téa! Trick-or-treat?" He said excitedly, snapping open his briefcase and held it out to her, showing her the contents. There were kit-kats, three musketeers fluffy chocolate, jolly ranchers, smarties, butterfingers, twisters, twixs and other varieties of candy. So he was using that to collect candy…
"Um… hey Mokuba, long time no see! And here." Téa said, recovering from her stunned state, giving him a handful of candy. "Do you want to come in…?"
She asked when she saw that no one was with the boy… at least she didn't think there was, the streetlights were out.
"Nah, but I wanna invite you to my house. Remember that you're supposed to be my tutor and stuff? Well, I have this really really really important test coming up next week and I was wondering if you could help me practice and study." The boy said, rocking on his heels.
"Um… I would love to… but well, you can see… that I'm not really in the condition to walk." She motioned to her large stomach; half lying… she just wasn't ready to face him… Mokuba's eyes were wider than saucers when he saw her midsection.
"Wow Téa! That's fast… so do you know when I getta see a little Se—Téa?" He covered himself up and his curiosity.
Chuckling, Téa gave a small smile. "Maybe during winter, but I don't think that the baby could wait that long…"
"Anyways, I could send a limo here everyday after school's out and pick you up. So please?" He gave her his conquering and undeniable lost-puppy-look.
"Ah… well…" She uttered, and gave in. "I guess so. Well, happy Halloween Mokuba and enjoy the candy!"
Mokuba nodded and replied with a smirk. "I will!" … Drive Seto crazy with a sugar-high Mokuba…
"The time is approaching… only three more months before Master's resurrection comes about."
"Be ready Téa… be prepared dear little Meimyaku… a haunting future awaits…"
AN: Ohohoho…. More angst! I can't seem to get enough of it! Bwhahahaha! The things are changing as the time slowly creeps closer! So wait for the next update to find out what would happen!
Mariks1andonly: -Squeals and glomps M1AO- thanks for Reviewing! And I hope you don't feel sad that there's not gonna be a sequel! It would really be a PAIN to write it because I'm really drawing a blank at it. Lol, and the epilogue… well, to tell you the truth… I've already written it. –sweat-drops- Ehehe… and it'll be dedicated to some special people! And thanks for loving this fic! I'm sure it loves you as well, if it doesn't, then I love you cuz you read it and review!
The lady winged Knight: -squeals and glomps TLWK and hands Seto plushie- I thank you thank you thank you thank you for sticking with me for sooo long! And its okay not to be superstitious, some people prefer reality! Lol… yeah, maybe they deserved it…–pouts- Lol, angst! Angst is my love and my life! I can't live without it! And maybe the angst-targets are gonna be enjoying some fluff later on, so I'll consider giving them some salvation!
Crystal Koneko: -glomps CK and squeals- You reviewed! Yaya! Lol, 'Seto! You moron! Go after them! –smacks him upside the head-' I was laughing every time I read your review! –snickers- And yup yup, instincts are the first priority to living a good and safe life! Thanks for the review!
Fanilia: I would really love to thank you. You've allowed me to write and post my chapters once more. If it weren't for you… I'm afraid that I might actually stop writing all together. So thank you very much Fanilia, I appreciated your help and I hope that in the future, you would continue helping in others in need, like I did. –hugs tightly-