Chapter 18 – N.O.P.V.
"Good morning Sha," Mokuba greeted Kashadra warmly as she came down for breakfast; "To-day's the day Seto makes the announcement for the tournament."
"Where is Seto anyways? He should be down." Kashadra took a seat across from him.
"He took a cup of coffee into his study and hasn't been out. He's working on the last preparations for the Battle City tournament."
"Battle City? That's what he's calling the tournament? He has the strangest sense of humor."
"You can say that again. But we're supposed to be monitors of some sort. Seto should tell us after the announcement."
"Oh well. I should go now then."
"Where are you going?"
"Just out to but something. Don't tell your brother. He may get…uh…never mind about that. I'm getting him a gift."
"Gift? What another hard-drive?" Kashadra stood up.
"No. something…special. You want to come and help?" Mokuba jumped up and jotted down a note.
"You bet I'm coming! I'll the note for Seto." They walked out of the kitchen, and taping the note onto Kaiba's study when they passed it. They decided to borrow Kaiba's black Lexus. "Seto isn't going to be happy about this."
"I don't care. I like this one." She pulled out the keys and started the car. "Buckle up." Mokuba fastened his seatbelt, as did Kashadra. They took off and just drove around, looking at the shops. "Hey, how about that one?" Kashadra pointed towards a glass blowing shop, in a small shopping center. She pulled into the center's parking lot.
"You have a good eye. I didn't even see that one. Let's check it out." They got out and walked into the shop. "Whoa. This place is awesome!" Mokuba looked around while Kashadra approached the counter.
"Excuse me sir, but do you happen to do requests?"
"Yes I do miss. What did you have in mind?" the man who came up to her had a hard look in his eye, but Kashadra didn't mind.
"Do you create Duel Monster works?"
"Yes I do. They are quite a common request. I have many on that table over there if you wish to look," He pointed to the table Mokuba was ogling like a young boy, "There's quite a selection."
"No. I would like a special one. I do not believe you would have already made it."
"Ahh. I see. For someone special perhaps? I can engrave a plate on the base if you wish."
"That would be great."
"Now, whom would this be for?"
"Seto Kaiba."
"And from?"
"Kashadra . . ."
"Is there a last name that goes with that?"
"No, just Kashadra. He'll know it's from me."
"And what would you like it to say?"
"With love and a happy life together."
"Engaged are you two?"
"Indeed we are."
"I suppose this would be a wedding gift then?"
"Yes it is. Could you not speak of this to the media?"
"I never reveal what is spoken here. I value customer privacy."
"I appreciate that."
"Now, what would you like it to be?"
"I have a small sketch here. I would like the three Blue-Eyes to surround Seto. There should be one on each side of him, and the third in front. I wish for and angel to rest behind him."
"Do you wish the angel to have your face?"
"If you could do that I would appreciate it. It should be no bigger than a cubic foot though." The man took notes on everything that was said. He nodded when he was finished.
"It should take about two weeks to complete. I will accept no payment until then. And if you are not happy with it, then you needn't pay at all."
"Thank you very much." Mokuba came up and was holding a strange shaped object. "What is that?"
"Judge Man. I'm going to get this one. Seto likes this monster." He stepped up to the counter as Kashadra allowed him room. "How much?"
"That one is $26.59." Mokuba pulled out his wallet and handed him the money. The man wrapped the statue in paper to protect it. "Thank you. And miss, here's your ticket." He handed Mokuba the statue and Kashadra a slip of paper. "Remember, two weeks miss."
"I will be back then. But do you mind calling if it's done before then?"
"No, not at all, just write down the number and I'll make sure I do." The man handed her a pen and a piece of paper.
"'Kay. 197-5654-43. there you go." She handed the paper to back to the man. Kashadra and Mokuba left the small shop and went on to traverse more of Domino.
"What did you request Sha?"
"You'll see. But Seto is going to love it." She smiled to herself. "You want to check out the Egyptian exhibit?"
"Sure. That's the one Seto went to see tha Isis woman right?"
"Yes it is. I have to talk with Isis myself." They pulled in front of the museum. "You go and look around. I have to seek out Isis." They separated and Kashadra let the feeling of dread she's been having since Kaiba first came here overflow her. She knew Isis would feel it and come running.
"You still realize it will not happen. You and Seto Kaiba being happy. Shadi has warned you. And yet you refuse his guidance."
"Hello Isis. So good to see you," she turned around and saw Isis, Shadi was right behind her, "And I'd look behind you. Shadi's right there."
