AnimeAddict99- Yes, the time has come. Flight 12 has come to an end. This is the last….yes, the last…chapter.
Yami Bakura- AnimeAddict99 does not own YGO or Only Hope.
AnimeAddict99- Thanks for ruining the moment!
Yami Bakura- You're very welcome.
AnimeAddict99- ANYWAY. This chapter is UBER long, so don't get mad at me for taking so long. (hides from angry peeps) Read the note at the bottom when you're done. DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW.
I also want to congratulate Cuthelenjames for being the winner of the wedding dress contest! In your review, tell me what yu-gi-oh one-shot you want dedicated to you.
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Previously on Flight 12? Yep, sure is.
This nightmare will be over, Tea thought, half-asleep.
It'll be over.
Thoughts raced through her mind. Memories of Mar tortured her so.
Or has it just begun?
Begin!
Well…after the two little 'x's.'
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A small giggle aroused as the dark limo drove down the narrow street. Tea, the source of the giggle, became quiet and placed her head down on her husband's chest. Her snowy wedding dress lay beautifully around her body. The straps fit around her arms, leaving her shoulders bear. The neck was heart-shaped and didn't reveal much, but it looked very attractive. On tea's neck was a locket, unopened. Seto had yet to ask his wife of its source. The tux-clad man wrapped his arm around Tea and smiled. They were finally together.
"Seto," Tea chuckled softly, "Am I dreaming?"
A moment of silence occurred. "I sure hope not," Kaiba responded. "I'm not sure I could do that again." They both laughed as Seto gave Tea a loving, yet kiss. They had been through so much.
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/Flashback/
As the bride walked down the aisle, Grandpa Mouto held her hand. The veil that hid her face blew softly in the wind, revealing her face, which was full of tears of happiness. The priest began to talk, and when he said the final question, they were both ready.
"Do you, Tea Marie Gardner, take Seto Kaiba to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do."
"And do you, Seto Kaiba, take Tea Marie Gardner to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do."
There was a moment before the priest spoke again.
"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
A chorus of claps began to occur as Tea wrapped her arms around Seto's neck. He planted his mouth on hers, and they both felt so connected. They embraced as Seto placed his hand on Tea's cheek and smiled.
They were married.
/End Flashback/
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As the limo came to a halt, the driver opened the door. Seto Kaiba got out first and then extended his hand to Tea, who got out as well.
"Are you ready to go…wife?" Seto coed.
"Only if you are…husband," Tea replied slyly as the banquet door opened and they arrived in the reception room.
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The reception room was perhaps the most gorgeous room Tea had seen in her whole life. The large ballroom was carpeted in a royal blue, and the dance floor seemed to call out to her. Small blue flowers wrapped around the lights and hung from the ceiling.
Once their presence was noticed, the DJ started to hush the crowd.
"Alright, alright," the young man stated. The DJ was a man in his twenties. He had flaming red hair which came our under his black top hat. "I would like to take this time to welcome the bride and groom." He paused. "Here's Mr. Seto Kaiba and Mrs. Tea Kaiba!" Cheering aroused once more as the cheerful pair took their seats in-between Mokuba and Mai in the front of the room. "Before our dancing and dinner begins, some people would like to say some words."
Mai smiled and stood up. Her baby blue dress shimmered in the light.
"As you might know," Mai began, "my name is Mai Valentine (she kept her maiden name), and I am Tea's matron of honor. I met Tea at a dueling tournament called Duelist Kingdom quite awhile ago. I first felt sorry for her because she was hanging out with a bunch of incredibly stupid guys. Well, one of those guys ended up becoming my husband, so I can now see how wrong I was. Anyway, after talking to her for awhile, I knew she was going to be big someday. She'd become a dancer just like she dreamed. She'd find this hot guy who was sweet and kind and get married to him. Well, I was half right." The crowd laughed. "I then saw her again and again as years went by. I remember watching her as she flew off to America. I thought I would never see her again. She came back to us though…and with a fiancée might I add. Mr. Seto Kaiba, CEO of Kaiba Corp…the arrogant jerk I meet years ago." Kaiba snorted. "But when I saw the look in that couple's eyes when they saw each other…well…I could to tell it wasn't just puppy love. Congratulations guys. I'm glad you found each other."
"To true love!" Mai raised her glass high.
"To true love!" Everyone repeated. She took her seat as Mokuba stood.
His hair was tied back neatly, showing off his handsome face. He began to speak.
"Growing up in an orphanage was really tough for Seto and me. I can remember all the people that wanted to adopt Seto; however, he refused, only wishing for us to be adopted together. When we were finally adopted, Seto was treated harshly. I have a seen a tortured side of my brother others have not seen. And as years went by, he continued to work and work. I remembered the day Seto came back from New York with Tea. He smiled when he rang out door bell. I hadn't seen one of those smiles in a long time. She had melted his heart. Thank you Tea, thank you."
He too raised his glass. "To ditching work!"
"To ditching work!"
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Everyone began to talk and laugh again, but the DJ shushed them once more.
"I was told to skip the traditional Father and Daughter dance, because Mrs. Kaiba's father is not present today. So we'll go right ahead then." He paused and looked over towards the couple.
"Will our lovely couple please approach the dance floor?" The two smiled. As Tea got up, she had to hold up her dress so she didn't trip,. As they reached the center of the room, music began to play.
There's a song that's inside of my soul
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But You sing to me over and over and over again
Tea wrapped her arms around Seto and he placed his arms possessively around her waist. As they dance, Tea's heart seemed to jump as she came back to reality. This was the day she had been dreaming about for her whole life.
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands
and pray to be only Yours
I pray to be only Yours
I know now you're my only hope
She began to think about her whole life up to this point. She remembered her life as a young child. Her life changed the day her mother died. Her father began attacking her and abusing her. The scars faded, but the pain inside was everlasting. She lived with her foster father a few years later.
Her first encounter with Seto in New York rang throughout her brain.
Sing to me the song of the stars
Of Your galaxy dancing and laughing
and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that You have for me over again
Walking through the club, Tea found her seat at the bar. She smiled at the bartender when he stated, "The usual, Miss Gardner?" She nodded. Her drinks were usually paid for by men who wanted to get together with her, but she always started off buying a drink for herself. Then HE sat down. "Sir," the bartender stated, handing the man his drink. He thanked him and took a sip of his drink. Tea watched the man for awhile, only seeing his outline in the dim light. A man wrapped his arms around her from behind. His drunken stench filled the air.
"Hey babe," he cooed, "what's a lovely lady like you doing here all alone?"
Tea gave a disgusted look as she pulled his arms off her and quietly returned to her drink. However, he had other plans. "What do you think you're doing? No one ever turns me down!"
Tea turned around and looked him in the eyes. "I believe I just did," she replied sternly.
"You little-," the man began.
He was interrupted by the guy Tea had been looking at moments before.
"Leave her alone, freak," he sneered. The drunk snorted and staggered away. An awkward silence overcame them both.
Finally, Tea spoke up. "Uh…arigatou. Thanks."
"Japanese, huh?" the man laughed as his face appeared in the light. "No problem."
She stared for a second, and then her face lit up. "I know you!" she exclaimed. "You're Seto Kaiba, aren't you!" She brushed her fingers through her long, brown, crimped hair as he nodded slowly. "Oh! How rude of me!" she added, "I guess I changed a lot in a little time. You probably don't recognize me…of course I don't think you want to anyway. Tea. Tea Gardner? Yugi's friend?" She smiled.
"I see…" Kaiba answered, "you were friends with the mutt and them." She tilted her eyebrows and slowly nodded. "You look…nice," he said, scratching his head.
She blushed. "So do you." She heard her cell phone ring and went to answer it. "Excuse me for a minute. Hello? Yes…no I don't. A shoot when? But..I…training then! Sir! Fine, fine, I'll reschedule the autograph send out and have training there. Why? I have a show in two weeks! Okay, okay, I'll be there. Ja-ne."
She pressed "end" on her phone and clicked it shut. She grinned at Kaiba, whose mouth was wide open in shock.
"Hey Kaiba, it was great seeing you again! I have to talk to my advisor, so I guess this is a goodbye. Oh!" She pulled out a napkin and a pen, the pen which she scribbled a few circles to check the ink. Then she wrote. She handed it to Seto. "Here," Tea began, "this is my phone number and address if you want to get together sometime. I almost sometimes forget that my father works for you!" She laughed and smirked. Kaiba had no idea she was even living here. "Ja-ne!" she shouted as she left the bar.
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope
About one week later he called her up and asked her out. She said yes.
I give You my destiny
I'm giving You all of me
One year later Tea's career reached its all time high. Seto's business created a new product that was already sold out after the first day.
I want Your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back
Five months after, Seto Kaiba asked Tea Gardner to marry him. And she said yes.
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope
As the song ended, they embraced tightly and went back to their seats. People clapped and cheered. Music began to play again and the room became talkative once more.
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Food began to be served. Tea excused herself and went to chat with her friends. Sighting her friends, she ran over, holding the bottom of her dress a few inches off the ground. They talked, people danced, and everyone laughed and had a great time. Before it was time to depart, Tea hushed everyone with the microphone in her hand. She began to speak.
"Konban wa to friends, family, fellow businessmen, and, well, everyone. I'd like to thank you for joining Seto and me on your special day. Some of you have been there for forever, and I love all of you so much. So before you leave, I have a brief announcement to make." She turned to her husband who nodded. "I'm…." She gave a nervous laugh. "I'm sorry, I'm a bit nervous. What I want to say is…." She paused once more. "I'm now three weeks pregnant with a beautiful baby." Murmurs arose. She looked at her friends, whose eyes indicated Mar. "And yes," she quickly added, "Seto is indeed the father." Smiles from her friends- and a strange look from Joey- occurred. She continued. "thank you so much for spending this special day with me. Arigatou, and ja-ne!"
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A kiss was suddenly planted on Tea's cheek. "Hey beautiful," Seto whispered he wrapped his arms around Tea. Talking began and people began packing up. "How is everything?" Seto asked, looking into Tea's eyes deeply.
What could she say? Her life had changed so much in the past few years. She'd have a family…a loving and devoted husband…who was very handsome…But…nightmares would still haunt her—there was no doubt Mar would return for her. At the moment, however, she was surrounded by people she loved. People who would never leave her side.
Returning the kiss, Tea looked up into her husband's eyes and answered his question.
"Perfect. Just perfect."
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End. Fin. End.
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AnimeAddict99- Nine Pages. Wow. 'Tis the end. (sob)
Yami Bakura- Finally. Now write a story about me.
AnimeAddict99- No.
Yami Bakura-…..
AnimeAddict99- Sequel? Yes, no? If so, what should it be about? Tell me peeps, tell! Anyway, you guys are awesome! Thanks for sticking with Flight 12 until the end. If you're bored…checkout my one-shot…Only Hope. Until next time, this is AnimeAddict99….and that, my friend, is how the cookie crumbles.