Author Note: I'm in a very good mood today because I bought the Yu-Gi-Oh: The Movie DVD. Yes, we all know that it sucks—but that's the point. (Insert anime happy-face) I'm going to manipulate the footage using my beautiful computer (which unfortunately, I share with my father (grumbles) and add a hilarious subtitled commentary to it—however, it will only be for MY use (as well as my close friends) because it is illegal to show it to others. In addition, the DVD has a Spanish AND French track (dubbed in Quebec). Anyway, I listened to them in French. My comments? Different. Pegasus's voice was a little strange—mainly because it was so different (if any of you are French—my apologies—this is just my opinion) although nowhere near as weird of the portrayed version of Takasugi J. Jirou in Japan. Kaiba sounded a little like an adolescent Kimo on tour of Quebec (I'm dead serious) and Yuugi sounded like Speedy Gonzales meets Japanese Shinji from Evangelion. Anyway, news on this fiction. I'm sorry this took too long. Writers block really SUCKS! Also, I was working on my other fictions a bit. (I still have that evil and sinister cast by the way) Or—I was just lazy… I don't know which. (stares at the evil, deadly glares from her fans) Uh… Ah-heh-heh-heh-heh… Anyway… Mokuba's grand debut! (Insert anime happy face) Now, let's get on with it, shall we. (Bats her eye-lashes at her reviewers) JK! Heh-heh-heh—just read, please.
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Are you going to read? Just making sure… Okay—I'll shut up now! (I'm serious this time)
Disclaimer: Okay, I don't own didley squat. We know this, ladies and gentleman… Why keep bothering me like this? What point is there to it? I'll shut up now. Okay, I'll shut up. Yessir, I'll shut up. I'm shutting up now. Is everyone clear on that? I'm shutting up!
Plot: After being defeated by Mutou Yuugi in the Magic and Wizards card game, Kaiba Seto will go at any lengths to get revenge on him and his friends. However, when Jounouchi's little sister Shizuka enters the picture, how will that work to Kaiba's advantage? Nonetheless, the abduction of Shizuka is merely an "upgrade" for his ultimate plan for vengeance. Or rather, the Ultimate Game.
Genre: Romance/Angst/Drama/Suspense
Pairing(s):
Seto/Shizuka
Warning: T (PG-13) (Parent Guidance Suggested) For Scary Scenes, Cursing and Mild Sensuality
-Imperfect Paradise (Yamiko)
To Freeze Her Heart
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By Imperfect Paradise
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-Chapter Five-
"Anxiety and Aggression"
The front doors of the lobby burst open as Kaiba Seto ran into the central room of Kaiba Corporation's medical facility. Upon hearing the glass doors slamming against the walls, all of the doctors turned towards the direction of the rather loud sound. The second they laid their eyes upon their adolescent superior, their faces paled to the point where it didn't look like they were alive at all. And with good reason. For Kaiba's eyes were blazing, looking as if someone had thrown gasoline into the middle of the ocean and had lit a match, lighting it to the point where danger circulated within his icy cold cobalt blue vortexes.
Looking around in all direction's for a moment, his eyes met with the nearest doctor, who looked as though he could have died right there. He grabbed the doctor by the jacket collar, (whose knees almost gave out in excessive fear of the young man), and pulled him so he was level with his eyes. As he stared into the frenzied eyes of the poor physician, Kaiba roared into his face, "WHERE'S MOKUBA?" (A/N 1)
The doctor squeaked out something, but did not say it loud enough, causing Kaiba to snarl. "SPEAK UP, YOU FOOL!" Kaiba roared, spit landing in the doctor's face. The doctor spoke with a little more than a whisper, pointing in one direction, "He's in medical quarters, room A-1, sir…"
Not even bothering to say anything—such as a thank you, or even a response (indeed, such actions were impossible for Kaiba to perform)—Kaiba threw the poor man on the ground and stormed off in that particular direction. As he stormed through the hallways, he bumped into a nurse, and in doing so, knocked her against the wall as he proceeded to the room where his little brother was being held. The nurse screamed in pain, but Kaiba couldn't care less. All that mattered was that he got to his little brother.
Mokuba was around the age of eleven. He was rather short for his age, but he made up for that with his—maturity. Like his brother, he also had a liking for games and electronics (although, he was nowhere near as obsessed as his older brother was) and was obsessed with being the best in his own particular field. Mokuba was a genius/expert at the game of Capsule Monster Chess. Although its rules were bland, even primitive compared to those of Duel Monsters—the game still proved to be very popular within Mokuba's age group.
Eventually, Kaiba reached the room where he was being held. Opening the doors with both hands (spreading them open), his eyes met up with some unwanted scenes.
There were three nurses and two doctors surrounding the poor little boy, who was screaming at the top of his lungs, hands out before him, as if he was pressing them up against an invisible wall.
Mokuba's long raven black hair, was tasseled and tattered (although, it was always like that) and his indigo, purple bluish eyes were wide and hysterical, looking as though he was on the verge of loosing his mind and soul to the dark bowels of insanity.
Shoving one of the nurses aside, (who gasped out as she was literally pushed away), Kaiba reached the bed and stared, eyes wide at the madness of his younger sibling.
Mokuba was bawling, screaming at the top of his lungs, "I can't see! I can't see! Where am I! I can't get out! It's dark! Big brother!—Help me! I want to get out! Someone let me out!"
Kaiba stared at him with a severe expression, watching with shock, confusion and even some form of amusement at the antics of Mokuba. With clouded eyes and with a stoned expression, he said calmly, "Mokuba…"
Mokuba suddenly looked towards the direction of his brother, with some form of rejoice and relief in his eyes. The funny thing was— he wasn't staring at his brother's face—more perhaps, his brother's 'direction.'
He said with happiness in his voice, and with relief in his eyes, "Nii-sama? Is that you? Help me! I can't get out of here!"
Kaiba narrowed his eyes and explained, "You can't leave the hospital that easily, Mokuba…"
Mokuba suddenly stopped smiling. He looked around him, confused and asked, "Hospital—I'm… I'm in a hospital?"
Kaiba hissed, "What did you think, dip-shit?"
Mokuba stared at his brother, shocked, appalled and not understanding the situation. He asked, "Then why am I only seeing darkness? I'm trapped in here, Seto! Help me!"
Kaiba snarled and snapped, "You will stop this nonsense right now—Mokuba! If you think this will help you ditch that homework of yours—think again. I thought you were in serious trouble! Listen, I came here all the way from the main office in concern for you! Instead, I meet up with this! I'm disgusted at you…"
Mokuba stared shocked towards the direction of his brother, and he cried out, "No! I'm not kidding! I'm trapped in a Capsule Monster's bubble! Can't you see that?"
Kaiba's eyes suddenly widened when he heard this. 'Capsule Monsters?' he thought. 'That's strange. Wasn't he always saying that one he day he was going to challenge Yuugi to a—'
When that name went through his mind, he stopped dead. He remained silent for several moments, understanding what had probably happened. He remembered his own awkward battle against the despised and hated tri-haired colored kid. (A/N 2)
Ah… My Blue Eyes White Dragon is… Disappearing!
To my grandfather, that card was more than a collectible. That dragon was torn between its fate to destroy and its loyalty to Grandpa's soul. It chose to destroy itself as the only way to fulfill its duty.
T-That's impossible…! There's no way cards can think!
Now it's my turn! As you can see, I've been hiding this spell card face down... I choose to ACTIVATE IT this turn!
W-When did he… What is that card?
RESSURECTION! And the monster I chose to revive is—(A/N 3)
W-What… How could you have that card…?
—THE BLUE EYES WHITE DRAGON! ATTACK! BURST STREAM OF DESTRUCTION!
AAAGH! I LOST!
And now your penalty game… MIND CARD! (A/N 4)
AAAGGHH!
Kaiba's teeth bared and his eyes narrowed. His shoulders shook violently and his hands clenched into tight fists. He looked bitterly up at his little brother, who looked slightly confused with the sudden silence coming from his older brother.
He spoke with a deadly whisper, his eyes flashing, "You… lost… to him… did you?"
Mokuba heard this and his face paled away. He then realized the extreme danger that his misuse of words had unleashed. He had spoken of his loss. After realizing this, Mokuba couldn't help but tremble in fear. All the doctors and nurses backed away from the two boys, while others just ran out of the door—not wanting to see what would happen— nevertheless be a part of it. Mokuba's hands gripped his head and he closed his eyes, as if trying to hide from the wrath of his virulent older sibling.
Kaiba, however, said, nor did anything. However—this made things only feel worse. For no words—meant that something—most likely evil, dark and twisted—was going through his brother's thoughts. This was indeed something to be afraid of.
Kaiba then turned around, and walked out of the room- not saying anything. Mokuba reached out for him but his hands stopped as if something was blocking them. He cried out, "WAIT! NII-SAMA! DON'T LEAVE ME LIKE THIS! PLEASE!"
Kaiba ignored him and continued to walk away from the room, leaving his little brother behind.
Vengeful thoughts were swimming through Kaiba's mind, not leaving him at peace. He smirked as he thought, 'So, Yuugi…' he thought bitterly. 'You think you can draw me into this further? No one messes with Seto Kaiba. Your triumph against my little brother hasn't hurt my pride—it has only encouraged me. Encouraged me to seal your fate and reclaim my honor! You will fall at the hands of my deck!'
With that, the smirk on his face morphed into a grin, one so diabolical and fearsome that anyone who would have laid eyes upon it would have succumbed to their fear and…
"WHERE THE HELL DID SHE GO, DAMNIT!"
Jounouchi was in hysterics at the disappearance of his sister and Honda and Anzu could do little to help him. And with good reason. He knew very well that Shizuka was lying about her current condition—he wasn't the complete and total jester/fool everyone made him out to be. Her eyesight was about the worst thing in the world next to rotten cheese.
Anzu hesitantly reached out for Jounouchi's shoulder, in hopes of comforting him, however he moved away from her, as if he was trying to escape her (false) encouragement. Jounouchi knew that no words could comfort him. Not right now they couldn't… His sister was missing! She couldn't have gone far in her condition—not by herself she couldn't. Not by herself. That meant only one thing! Someone had abducted her! Yes—had taken her away from him. Kidnapped her!
He pulled at his blonde hair and cried out, "DAMNIT! WHAT AM I GOING TO DO!"
Honda cried out, trying to be heard over Jounouchi's explosive words, "Get a grip, Jounouchi-kun! This isn't as bad as you think it is!"
Jounouchi turned towards him and cried out, thoroughly enraged after hearing Honda's words, "ARE YOU BULL-SHITT'N ME! WE SEARCHED EVERYWHERE! SHE WAS KIDNAPPED! THERE COULD BE NO OTHER EXPLANATION! I—I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'LL—" His voice finally cracked and broke at those words, tears beginning to fall from his eyes. His lips trembled and Anzu and Honda stared at him pitifully. Even with all his endurance, he couldn't contain his sobs as he broke into several of them. As he cried, his eyes shut tight as more tears fell from them. His shoulders shook violently and he trembled in both fear and melancholy. He grabbed his hair and screamed into the sky—showing the height of his insecurity.
Watching the sad and desperate scene, Anzu brought her hand up to her mouth and bit her lip, worried for the welfare of Jounouchi. Honda looked away form Jounouchi, as if trying to show hide the pathetic view of his friend in means of honoring and respecting him. Anzu touched Jounouchi's and said quietly and kindly, "Jounouchi—we'll get to the bottom of this—don't worry. Shizuka is going to be all—"
Jounouchi, however, ignored her and screamed again. Anzu backed away from him, almost in fear of her very own friend. God, she didn't know what to do. Honda, however, turned towards him and narrowed his eyes. He stood up straight and began to walk towards his friend. Once he stood before his sniveling companion, his eyebrows narrowed. "Jounouchi?" he asked.
Jounouchi stopped in his wailing and looked directly at his friend. His eyes were narrowed, but widened when they saw what was happening. Honda had brought his fist back, lunged it out and rammed his knuckles directly into the center of Jounouchi's face. Anzu gasped as Jounouchi fell to the ground, crying out, "Honda! What are you—"
Jounouchi fell to the ground, using his arms to break his fall. After moaning for a moment in pain, he looked up at Honda bitterly. Honda stared at him, with an expressionless face. After a moment or two, Honda held his hand out before the blonde and spoke, "Jounouchi?"
Jounouchi stared at him for a moment, not quite understanding the jist of what Honda had meant by all this. Suddenly, his eyes widened as he finally grasped the concept of his companion's words. He reached out for Honda's hand and Honda effortlessly pulled him up.
Once on his feet, he said, "Thank you, Honda…"
Honda smirked and explained, "You know very well that bawling won't get you anywhere—right, Jounouchi-kun?"
Jounouchi closed his eyes and nodded, understanding perfectly well. Honda continued, "Why worry about something when you can go out there and do something about it?"
Jounouchi grinned, "You're right…" Honda nodded once before a determined expression appeared on his face. He rubbed his hands together and declared, "Now… Let's go find Shizuka!"
Jounouchi nodded and said, "Yeah…"
Anzu pointed out, "Yuugi should be out of work by now—let's go ask him for help!"
Honda grinned and Jounouchi smiled. "I get this," he said. "We'll do this together…"
Anzu smiled, "That's right!"
With that, the trio walked away, heading off towards the Kame Turtle Shop…
As Shizuka sat in the room, quietly and alone, she suddenly jumped as she heard the door open.
Three men stepped in, and stared at the auburn haired teenager before them. They didn't' say anything. Shizuka stared in their direction, uneasily, fear coursing through her body. 'What are they going to do to me,' she thought.
Indeed, she was petrified of everything that had happened to her—and was even more so with the thought of the upcoming fate of her older brother. Then there was her own? What would become of her? What would happen to her once all was said and done?
For the length of time, no one said anything. The moment of silence passed by at a slow speed, increasing the tension. Until, at long last, one of them finally informed her, "We're here to pick you up… Missy. The young master is busy with something so he won't be here in person. We have been instructed to take you to your new residence for the time being…"
Shizuka's eyes widened. 'New residence?' she thought.
Before she could ask what they meant by that, the two other men grabbed her by her arms and began to forcefully escort her out the door. Shizuka didn't say or do anything—she was afraid to. Afraid of them. Afraid for herself—and for her brother. Afraid of what would become of this once all was said and done.
However, what she really feared the most—was that cold, ungodly, sinister voice, which would now haunt her in even her dreams…
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Author Note 1 – Yes, I know what some of you are thinking if you have read the manga. (For those who haven't read the manga—don't read this note!) Why is Kaiba concerned when he is the one who almost puts Mokuba to his death later? Well—at this point, he doesn't realize that Mokuba was beaten by none other than Motou Yuugi. I hope that clears up some misunderstandings.
Author Note 2 – I do not own any of the content. This is original text coming from the manga, written by Kazuki Takahashi.
Author Note 3 – "Resurrection" is "Monster Reborn" in the USA Dub. They also look very, very different. In Japan, the card has the Egyptian Symbol of "Revive" on it, rather than that metal, fluffy… thing in the USA version.
Author Note 4 – Yup, Pegasus isn't the only one who can trap souls in cards. Yuugi did it to Kaiba too in Manga Issue number 2.