By: Twilight Feather
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or anything else for that matter.
Rated: K+
Summary: Seto is snatched away by Gozaburo at the orphanage, leaving Mokuba all alone. After about 5 years alone at the orphanage, Mokuba is a part of someone's family.
Pairings: Téa/Seto, Serenity/Tristan/Duke, Serenity/Tristan (I think they belong together because they spent so much time together, while Duke humiliated Joey and all. I still like Duke, but I think Tristan belongs with Serenity.), Joey/Mai
Author's Notes: Sorry it's been at least three months since the last update, I've been busy and other stuff. So here you go!
Chapter 9: Happy Birthday Téa!
It was three o' clock, the exact time Téa was supposed to go to the Game Shop and see Yugi and the others. She was still totally oblivious to what today was. She'd know sooner or later.
She got dressed for a normal sunny day and left the mansion, cell phone in her pocket just in case of emergencies.
When she reached the Kame Game Shop, she was surprised to find it totally quiet and empty. Dark, as well. She hadn't entered the store yet, and it was a good thing she hadn't.
Inside:
"Guys, she's here!"Yugi Muto whispered. "Everybody hide!"
Yugi, Joey, Tristan, Ryou, Mai, Serenity, Duke and Mokuba were planning a surprise party for Téa. Why? Today was her birthday of course. Everyone was trying to find a good place to hide.
The place was decorated with streamers and balloons, and in the living room there was a big sign that read "Happy Birthday!" in big, bold, red letters.
The door creaked open, and everyone was hiding in good places as to not get caught.
"Guys?"Téa whispered. "Uh…anyone here?"
When she walked in the living room, the lights turned on and everyone jumped out. "SURPRISE! Happy birthday, Téa!"
Téa could've screamed in joy. She had only just realized what today was. Her birthday. Everyone remembered as well. For that she was grateful. As she would be forever.
"Happy birthday, Téa!"Mokuba exclaimed, hugging her.
"Hey, kiddo,"Téa greeted. "I thought you were out with Kaiba."
"I was,"Mokuba replied. "He was helping us with the party supplies."
"Not willingly,"Joey remarked.
"Since when can you call Kaiba 'willingly'?"Tristan asked.
Everyone rolled their eyes.
"Thanks so much, you guys,"Téa said. "It really means alot to me…especially after what happened a few days ago."
"Don't mention it, Téa,"Yugi said.
"Yeah, sorry about your mother, Téa,"Serenity piped up.
"Thanks, Serenity."
"Are you going to be all right, Téa?"Mai asked.
Yugi looked over at Téa with a look that clearly said 'Tell them, they'll understand.'
"I'm okay,"Téa said. "I'm living with Kaiba."
"WHAT!"Joey yelled. "When?"
"It's been a few days now, not a week, but close to it,"Téa said.
"How's he treating you?"Serenity asked, slapping her brother for being so rude.
"Fairly, though we hardly talk to each other, the only way we aknowledge the other's presence is if he grunts or I say hi."
Mokuba laughed. "My brother's not one for talking much, Téa. Except when it comes to Duel Monsters."
"Your brother?"Mai and Serenity asked together. They weren't informed that Mokuba was Seto's biological brother yet, so they were shocked.
"Yeah, did we forget to tell you?"Yugi asked. "Mokuba is Kaiba's biological brother."
"So, you're both living with Kaiba now?"Serenity asked. Mokuba and Téa nodded.
"Hey, uh…Téa?"Yugi piped up.
"Yeah?"
"When is your mother's funeral? We'll all go,"Yugi said and they all nodded.
"It should be two days from now. Thanks, guys,"Téa said, tears in her eyes.
"Yeah,"Joey said. "NOW LET'S GET THIS PARTY ON! I WANT MY CAKE AND ICE CREAM!"
"You dork, it's not your birthday,"Mai teased.
"Hey, I'll get you for that!"Joey exclaimed, and started chasing Mai around the living room. Both of them were laughing their heads off.
The rest of them shook their heads. They were head over heals for each other, yet nobody had the guts to admit their feelings for one another.
Suddenly, a light bulb flashed at the top of their heads. This party...Joey and Mai together...Idea!
HELLO! Oh, am I ever sooooooo sorry! I hope this chapter makes it up to you. I realize I haven't updated in three months! (sweatdrop) I've decided to keep this account as well as my other one, ok? How's that sound? My other account name is DracoPotter12. Half of it's Yu-Gi-Oh while the other half is Harry Potter. Please review anyway! I still have to hook up Seto and Tea and Joey and Mai!
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