Chapter 4

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Summary: After Seto was adopted by Gozaburo, Mokuba was left behind at the orphanage. It had taken years for Mokuba to find a home...someone that would care for him, until he finally found one.

It was a little while after Téa had explained everything to the gang about what has been happening the past little while. Joey was still confused, which wasn't surprising to Téa at all. She explained the story yet again and then everyone was ok with it.

"So, I wonder how Kaiba is gonna claim Mokuba?"Joey asked, sitting on the bench.

"Yea,"Yugi said. "Téa, do you know how long those two were seperated?"

"Um...my guess is five or six years,"she replied, looking at the two brothers on the bench, talking happily and Mokuba in Kaiba's arms the whole time. 'Mokuba and I never did that together before...he just looks so peacful, so happy, so...'she couldn't finish her thought. She knew Kaiba would claim Mokuba. She knew she would be heart-broken without a brother. And from the rumors of Seto Kaiba's personality, Téa also knew that she might not get the chance to see him much.

"Téa, are you all right?"Yugi asked her, confused.

She looked at him and shook her head, smiling. "I'm all right, Yugi."

"You're sad that Mokuba found his brother and now he's going to live with him instead of you, is that it?"Yami asked, appearing beside Yugi in spirit form.

Téa nodded, sadly. Téa loved Mokuba with all her heart. He was picked on by bullies often at school, but Joey and Tristan usually got him out of those jams. Now, it was Kaiba's turn.

With Kaiba and Mokuba

"Seto...how am I gonna..."Mokuba started, but Seto shushed him. "Don't you worry about things like that. You can stay at my place for the night; tomorrow I will claim you as my own,"he said, rocking him back and forth.

Claim him? So...this is it? Mokuba is going to live with Seto...and not see Téa anymore? This was all so confusing to him. Mokuba knew that it would be extremly difficult for Seto to claim him. He would have to go to court and all of that(AN: I think,I am not sure) and do all paper work and stuff. Mokuba really wasn't sure on how that was done. But he didn't worry, because, Seto told him not to.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine,"Seto said, running a hand through Mokuba's raven black hair. He had gotten so big since Seto had last seen him. Which was......well......at the orphanage. He was glad that they would never have to go to that horrible hell-hole ever again. They would be together from now on.

A Few Hours Later

Mokuba and Seto were at Seto's mansion. Seto was working and Mokuba was in the guest room, watching T.V. He decided to call Téa to let her know where he was. He dialed her cell number.

At The Park

Téa and her friends were still chatting at the park when her cell-phone rang. She picked it up. She looked at the display. Seto Kaiba, calling her? She thought she would just hang up, but she pressed the talk button, anyways.

"...Hello?"a voice on the other line asked quietly.

"Hi, Mokuba,"Téa said silently.

"I...Is it ok if I stay with Seto tonight?"he asked, after moments of hesitation.

"Sure, it's ok,"she replied.

"Thanks, Téa, you're the best,"Mokuba said as he hang up.

"Hey, who was dat?"Joey asked Téa as she put her cell-phone away.

"Mokuba,"she replied simply.

"Where is he, anyway?"Ryou asked.

"He's with Kaiba at his mansion,"Téa replied.

The others eyes widened. "MANSION?!"

"Didn't you hear? Seto Kaiba is a multi-billionare,"she explained.

"That explains the weird trenchcoats,"Tristan said.

"And cocky attitude,"Joey stated.

"But guys..."Yugi started. "I looked over and watched those two while they were here. Kaiba looks like he really cares for Mokuba."

Téa nodded. She held back a sob. It would be so quiet at her house without Mokuba bouncing off the walls.

"Téa, are you all right?"Yugi asked, holding her hand, looking at her.

Téa nodded sighing. "I think I'am gonna go home, guys. It has been a long day."

The others nodded.

Tristan and Joey looked at each other and their eyes widened. "WE FORGOT HOMEWORK!!"they cried as they ran to their houses.

The others laughed and went their seperate ways.

At Téa's House

When Téa got home, she noticed a note from her mother in cursive writing. She took it from it's resting place and it read:

Dear Téa and Mokuba,



I have gone out to the cemetary for a while. I will be back tomorrow. I plan on staying at a hotel tonight. Téa, look after Mokuba.

Mrs. Kima Gardener

Téa then remembered. Her father had died a few years ago and her mother had always went to the orphanage around the time of his death. She usually stayed at a hotel too. So, Téa hoped her mom would not find out about Mokuba being at Kaiba's for the night; she would probably flip.

Téa walked to her bedroom. Since it was night, she got on her pajamas, got ready for bed and cried herself to sleep. She didn't want Mokuba to leave her. It was...like a two hour drive to Kaiba's house, so if she wanted to visit Mokuba, it would take a long time to get there. Plus, her mother may not let her.

In The Morning

Téa woke up to hear knocking on her door. She walked over to the door and opened it, only to find a cop standing in the doorway.

"Are you Téa Nozomi Gardner?"the cop asked.

Téa nodded slowly. "I...Is something wrong?"

"Well...your mother was on her way to the hotel last night...and she well...had an accident. She is dying."

Téa gasped. "Is she at the hospital?!"she asked.

The police officer nodded. "Is your brother home?"he asked.

Téa shook her head. "...He is at a friends house for the night."She didn't want to tell him he was at Kaiba's.

"All right, will you inform him?"he asked her. Téa nodded and the cop drove off to the hospital.

At The Hospital

Téa walked into the hospital room her mother was in and sat beside her bed. She looked pale and sad and in pain.

"Téa, honey, is that you?"Kima asked her daughter.

Téa nodded. "Yes."

"Is Mokuba with you?"she asked.

"N...No...he is at Kaiba's house for the night, mom...Seto Kaiba is his...brother,"Téa replied.

Kima gasped, shocked. "...I never knew...that low-life bast..."she started.

"Mom, calm down,"Téa pleaded. "They love each other. I saw them at the park with my friends today. They looked really happy, too." Téa was soon in tears.

Kima put a shaking hand on Téa's head, ruffling her hair as best she could. "It is all right, Téa. I know you are sad that Mokuba will be living with Kaiba...I am too..."her breathing became faster and more raspy and her eyes were closing.

"Mom?"Téa asked.

"Téa...please...do me this one favor. When Kaiba is not with him, protect Mokuba. Goodbye, Téa,"her hand fell to the sheets. Her head fell to the side and she died.

"Mom!! Mom!! No!!!!!"Téa sobbed, running out of the hospital, but not after taking the flower out of her mother's hair and placing it in her own. She ran to the one place she could think of: Kame Game Shop.

Kame Game Shop

Téa knocked frantically on the door and Yugi opened it to find an in tears Téa. He guided her towards the couch and sat her down.

"Téa, what's wrong...?"Yugi asked, holding her hand, squeezing it.

"Yugi,"Téa sobbed, hugging him tightly, crying on his shoulder. "My...My mother died..."she sobbed.

Yugi's eyes widened. Kima Nozomi Gardener? Die?

"When, Téa?"he noticed the flower in her hair and placed it in a better position, not wanting it to fall out.

"J...Just a few m...minutes ago,"Téa sobbed.

Yugi rubbed her back. "Don't worry; you can stay with me and Yami tonight,"he said softly, remembering the memories he had with his own parents.

Téa nodded and squeezed tighter on Yugi's hand as they walked up to his room. The two got in bed together, Téa hugging Yugi and sobbing.

S.D: Poor Téa! ;; For those of you who hate Téa, you MUST read this!! This is for ALL TEA HATERS!! Even though I like both versions: Anzu and Téa. I like Téa better...but if it was not for her friendship speeches, I would like her alot better! I like Anzu because she always sticks up for her friends in tight situations and I like Téa for her dancing and attitude! - And her fashion! The yellow shirt she wore at Battle City was awesome! Well...please review!

Kohaku Sakura Ishtar

Nozomi means Hope in Japanese and since Téa's mother died and Seto is claiming Mokuba, lots of twists and turns...she'll need all the hope she can get!