Lessons in Friendship

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Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh © Kazuki Takahashi

Chapter 2: Lesson 1 - Trust p.1

Mokuba peeked out his bedroom door and looked down the hallway both ways. Just like when he had escaped Pegasus, his hair was hidden beneath his hat and he had his bandana over his face.

"What are we doing?" He asked the small fairy that had flown in front in front of him.

"Well you refused to jump." She shrugged a little.

"I'm on the top floor! There's no way I was gonna jump!" He hissed angrily through the fabric.

She shrugged again and headed off, motioning to him to follow. He sighed and followed, stopping when he reached an opened door. He almost cursed himself for forgetting that was Seto's office.

He looked into the room and saw his big brother working, icy blue eyes focused on his computer monitor. Mokuba bit back a sigh of sadness. His brother had been staying up till all hours of the night working. On what Mokuba wasn't sure, but nonetheless he probably hadn't gotten much sleep. Maybe that was why Seto was so cold towards people. When he was younger Mokuba would always blame Seto's lack of compassion on his job. Though he realized, as he grew up, that didn't seem to be the cause. That was why Mokuba had started praying. When he noticed that Seto's icy attitude wasn't work related he became determined to fix it. His stubbornness for not stopping his prayers even after months of no response, lead to where he was now. Somehow he had a feeling that he would live to regret his stubbornness.

Mokuba was pulled out of his thoughts by Aki who was hissing in his ear. She pinched his ear and kicked him in the side of the head, desperately trying to wordlessly tell him that this could be his only chance to get out of there.

Then another thought popped into Mokuba's head. A thought that he should have come up with the moment that Aki suggested that they go out that night. Why hadn't they waited till morning? Why go out in the middle of the night, risking getting caught? It made absolutely no sense. Aki herself made no sense but he had this feeling that he probably shouldn't say that out loud. He looked that small fairy dead in the eye and shook his head, turning back to return to his room.

He walked slowly, being sure to make no sound. However no matter how careful he tried to be there was one floorboard that creaked when he was only a few steps away from his room.

In his office, Seto looked up upon hearing the noise. He had been so focused on his work that he probably wouldn't have noticed someone slip passed the open door. But he did however hear the distinguishable sound of a creaking floorboard. He stood, his crisp white suit shining in the low lamp light. Slowly he walked to the door and looked out into the hallway, looking in both directions.

Out in the hallway, Mokuba stayed flat against the wall, refusing to move or breathe. He waited and waited and it seemed like he was standing there for an eternity. Finally after what seemed like hours, Seto went back into his office, closing the door behind him. Mokuba sighed in relief and crept back into his room. He didn't give Aki a second glance and quickly went to bed.

Early the next morning, just as the sun rose, Mokuba was already moving around his room, getting ready. Aki sat on his dresser watching him move around. She sighed a little and shook her head, unable to believe how busy humans could be. Not very long later, about five minutes, they were downstairs getting ready to leave, Aki hidden in Mokuba's hair. Both Kaiba brothers had gotten quite used to the early morning routine. By the time Mokuba got downstairs Seto would be reading the newspaper and drinking his coffee. Mokuba would say a quick hello, grab a piece of toast and head out for a walk. Just like every other morning that's what occurred that day.

Mokuba didn't take any long routes. He made a b-line through the park, heading directly for the game shop run by Yugi's grandpa. As he approached, he heard the sounds of dueling. He peeked through a bush with Aki sitting on his head and saw Jounouchi and Honda dueling. He grinned and watched, waiting till the duel ended before finally coming out and going to them.

"Hey guys!" He said happily.

"Hey Mokuba!" Everyone replied in unison.

Aki meanwhile was floating above Mokuba's head eyes wide in awe. "Whoa!" She quickly flew around Yami's head, buzzing like an annoying fly. "Nice hair!" She giggled, poking his tri-coloured spikes.

"Mokuba..." The Pharaoh began, calmly swatting Aki away. "What is it?"

Mokuba sighed and waited till everyone was looking at him. "She's a fairy. She was sent here to help me teach Seto..."

"Five lessons in friendship!" Aki screeched, cutting him off. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Akimeru; however you can call me Aki! I am an angel-in-training fairy sent by the FPAA, the Fairy Prayer Answering Agency! If we accomplish this, Seto will change forever and I'll get my wings. If not my rank will be lowered and who knows what will happen to Seto! A pleasure to meet you all!" She said it all very quickly, barely stopping for a breath.

"Talk about a motor mouth." Muttered Jounouchi. "And what does this have to do with us?" He asked.

"Lesson 1: Trust. If you haven't noticed, he doesn't trust very easily. What he needs is to experience trust. That's why we need your help." Aki smiled, holding her hands in front of her.

Everyone looked at each other. "And what do you suggest?" Yami asked. "A nature hike where we learn to trust each other?"

Aki grinned. "That works. We'll plan it and let you know. Let's go Mokuba." She poked him in the forehead and flew off. Mokuba took the hint and followed after saying goodbye.

They went straight to the Kaiba Corp building and headed straight for Seto's office. Mokuba peeked in for a split-second before hiding again. He looked at Aki and sighed, shaking his head.

"This is never going to work!" He mumbled.

"Never say die!" Aki assured him with a smile.

Mokuba blinked. "I never said die in the first place." He said.

"Okay. Then never say never." She shrugged.

Mokuba rolled his eyes. "He'll never go for this!" He hissed as Aki started making weird gestures with her arms, flapping them around.

"Go for what?" Seto asked from behind him.

Mokuba froze on the spot and laughed as Aki smacked her forehead with a heavy sigh. "Uh well... You see, I was wondering if you were too busy to go out for a hike?"

Seto frowned. "Right now isn't the best time Mokuba."

"But you really need a break." He replied.

"No Mokuba. I'm way too jammed up with deadlines to think about breaks right now. I'd love to, I really would." He knelt down near him, looking his younger brother in the eyes. "But I can't and I'm sorry."

Mokuba sighed and nodded. "Okay Seto." He mumbled. He turned and walked away as Aki looked at Seto through Mokuba's hair, watching the CEO go back into his office.

He returned to the game shop with a sigh. He told them that the hike idea wouldn't work and they agreed to help him think of something. Mokuba was thankful that Seto didn't know where he was.

A/N: Dude this is long! Holy crap! And the suit that Kaiba is wearing is not invented. He wears that suit in the KC Grand Championship season. Well, hope you like it! Read & Review!