Mokuba's pov

I need to get Seto used to being around people, but the question is how? Where could we go that has people but wouldn't overwhelm him? We need to do this one step at a time.

"Seto?"

"Yes?"

"I was wondering if maybe we could go to the park"

"I don't know…I have a lot of work to do"

"Please?"

I'm not giving up on you Seto, you deserve to be happy. I can see the guilt in your eyes for saying no to me, but I won't give up…I'm going to help you pull through.

"Please Seto? We barely spend time together anymore"

As soon as I saw your sad smile I knew you had changed your mind, you shouldn't have to smile sadly…I want you to be happy. Today I'll help you take your first step to change.

The Park

As we were walking through the park I couldn't help but notice how uncomfortable Seto looked, he usually avoided places with lots of people. Maybe if I start a conversation it would be easier for him.

"It's beautiful ne?"

"I guess"

I couldn't help but frown a bit at Seto's response, but I suppose it can't be helped. But when I looked up I saw a very familiar looking star fish shaped hair, oh no…I have nothing against Yugi and his friends but Seto isn't ready to deal with them yet. Apparently Seto noticed them too seeing how he was glaring in their direction.

"…Come on Mokuba, let's go"

I didn't want to go, but I didn't want Seto to get in a fight either…maybe I'll be able to bring Seto back another day. When I turned to look back I saw Jou and everyone running towards us apparently we've been spotted.

"Hey Kaiba, how's it going?"

When I saw Seto turn around I did as well…well at least Seto is acknowledging their existence. I just hope Jou doesn't start something…I don't want Seto to get hurt…again.

"Can't even answer a simple question with out being rude?"

I guess I should've seen that one coming, I wish everyone would just leave Seto alone. I know the argument isn't all Jou's fault it's Seto's fault too but…I wish they would stop.

"Actually I am quite capable of answering a question. I was only rude because the question was from you"

"No wonder you have no friends who would want to be with a rich snob who can only concentrate on his company because it's the only thing that actually needs him"

I couldn't believe Jou said that! Even though he's not showing it I know that probably really hurt Seto. Jou obviously wasn't listening to Yugi was pleading for him to stop.

"Joey stop it!"

"It alright, let him run his mouth. Because I already know that you think the same as him"

I felt my eyes widened, they didn't all think that…did they? I thought it was just Jou who held a grudge.

"That's not true! You don't think that do you?"

As soon as I said that they all looked down at the ground as if it were remotely interesting. Now I knew Seto was right…they just didn't want me to know.

"Well the way he treats everybody who wouldn't?"

I can't take this they have no clue what he's been through! They don't know why he acts the way he does, they don't know…he was forced to be this way. Even if they don't understand…I'm going to stick up for Seto.

"I don't think that"

"Of course you don't you're his brother"

Now I was angry, not just at them but at the whole world. It's all everyone does, they just sit there and judge others without even bothering to look deeper.

"No I don't think that because I know why he acts the way he does!!!"

"Oh? What there's actually a reason…I thought it came naturally to him"

I'm actually surprised Seto hasn't done anything besides glare at Jou, I think everyone was focused on Jou because he was the one talking though the others weren't saying anything I know they're using Jou to speak their silent thoughts.

"Yes, there is a reason!! You don't understand!! You never have but you decide to go say means things to people even though they probably have a reason for acting the way they do!"

"Hmm I never thought of it that way. But I think the only Kaiba acts that way because he has a poll stuck up his ass"

I can't believe he just said that, why does everyone make assumptions even though the know nothing about the person they're insulting? No wonder there's so much war…everyone speaks before they think.

"Jou, Seto has been through more than you would imagine. He'll always be more of a man than you"

I could tell Jou was angry at me, by the way he was glaring at me. Must've taken a blow to his pride.

"Oh yeah and why is that? Have you brain washed your little brother Kaiba?"

"Jou, I think you should stop"

I couldn't help it the tears started running down my face; Anzu obviously told Jou to stop because of my tears…she probably wouldn't care if Seto cried.

"No, not until I find out this "reason" as Mokuba states for why his robot of a brother is such an ass"

"Jou you're an insensitive jerk!! Hasn't it sunk through your thick skull that Seto's life hasn't been easy?"

I didn't want to be mean, and I didn't want to yell…but Jou was taking this too far. I just couldn't hold my anger in anymore.

"Why wouldn't it be easy he's smart, rich and owns a company what could be so hard about it?"

"There's a lot more behind it! Seto didn't just get the company in fact he didn't want it!! But he had no choice"

"Why? Did someone beat it in to him?"

Though no one else did I saw the pain the flickered in Seto's eyes when Jou said that. Seto turned a bit indicating for me that he was leaving. I looked at Jou again he doesn't understand…he never will.

"Mokuba…let's go"

"…alright"

"What's wrong Kaiba? Are you going to run away?"

Why couldn't Jou just leave Seto alone…he wasn't doing anything wrong so can't Jou just let it go? This was suppose to help Seto…not hurt him.

"My brother doesn't run away…he went through a lot of pain for me Joey and he didn't run away!!!"

"Mokuba that's enough!"

I could tell Seto wasn't happy when I said that, I knew I was telling them more than Seto wanted them to know…but I just want them to understand and stop hurting him.

"W-what do you mean by a lot of pain?"

I wanted to tell them…I wanted to so bad, but the words just wouldn't come out. The only thing coming out were tears and sobs.

"Jou, I don't think Mokuba can talk now"

Everyone looked at Anzu, happy that maybe that would make Jou stop…but somehow I had a feeling that Jou wasn't going to stop.

"Fine then I'll ask money bags"

Seto was glaring at Jou; this wasn't going to turn out well. I wish Jou would stop.

"I don't have to tell you anything about my past"

"Yes, you do"

"No, I don't have to tell you anything. So mind your own business"

"Seto, why won't you tell us?"

I looked over at Yugi; it was the first time he said something the whole time. But it wasn't what I wanted to hear. Apparently it's not what Seto wanted to hear either"

"Because I don't want and I don't need your pity"

I'm sorry Seto…I really am. All I wanted to do was help you…but you just ended up getting hurt again.