Runaway by Le Petit Chaperon Rouge
Disclaimer: I don't owe Yu-Gi-Oh. Never did, never will.
I'd like to thank: Darkhope, Vendred13, Chibi-Kari, Shizukaxseto and Court12 for reviewing.
To Shizukaxseto: hmmm, well...yeah....y'know...i thought about it, and you have a good point/idea. I think I'll use it. And you'll read when and how, k? Thanks anyway. I would never thought about it myself
Chap. 11: Light at the end of the tunnel.
"It's so hot....."Serenity kicked away all her sheets. Her hands were clam and sweaty. Summer came to Domino city. The days were beautiful and warm, but the night were horrible. They couldn't afford air-conditioning, which made it only worse. Joey and Mai were, like the most people, used to this kind of weather. Serenity cursed softly. She didn't remember summer being so annoying in Domino. Carefully she wiped her forehead. Her T-shirt was seemed soaked by her own sweat. She turned around a few times to catch sleep again. And soon it came.............
!?!??!?!?!?!?!
It was the afternoon break. Joey and Mia went the park to eat their packed lunches. They sat on a bench, and quietly ate. Mai chewed a few times before swallowing.
"Joey....." She started. "I have been thinking"
"Hmmm?"
"Well.." Mai swallowed. "can't we lend the money for Serenity's operation?"
Joey sighed. "We've discussed this earlier. What makes you think that the bank would lend us such a sum of money?"
"Well...I wasn't speaking about the bank...."
Joey pulled up an eyebrow. "What then?"
Mai lowered her head. "I meant like a rich somebody......"
"I have my pride two, Mai. I'm not going to beg for money!" He snapped.
"I never said you had to do it..."
"Mai...." "Look!" Mai yelled. "You and Serenity are the closest thing to family I have!! Serenity is like a sister to me!! And I'm prepared to do anything for her!!"
"And who were you planning to ask!? Seto Kaiba?! Joey yelled back.
"In a matter of fact, yes!! I'm not going to Duke Devilin!!"
"I wouldn't even let you!! But Seto Kaiba!?! What is it you are trying to reach?? You have no chance!!!"
"We'll see!!" Angrily Mai stormed off. Stupid Joey! Just you wait!
!?!?!?!?!
That evening, Mai came around to help Serenity. To Joey she didn't say a word. Serenity lay in her bed, while Mai bid her goodnight.
"Mai?" Serenity asked. "is there one more thing you could do for me?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"Could you get me a glass of water?"
"Sure, I'll be right back."
In the kitchen Mai filled a glass with cold water, and added a few ice cubes to keep it cool through the night.
"Hey Mai...." Mai turned around with an arrogant look on her face.
"What?" she asked uninterested.
Joey sighed. "Look, I'm sorry....about this afternoon"
Mai didn't pay any attention to Joey anymore and walked out of the kitchen. She refused to waste anymore words on Joey. When this girl is pissed, it's bad. Joey sighed miserably. This was so wrong. Mai seemed determined to get the money for Serenity. And as it looked now, she would go to extremes to get it.......
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Slightly nervous Mai walked to the elevator. For the last time she checked her make-up in her small hand mirror. She wore a short jeans skirt with a matching jacked and a red top and high heels. She had to make a good impression on that guy. But first...... The elevator "pinged" (A/N: said ping or whatever. You get the point) and a sign that she had arrived on the top floor. The top floor of KaibaCorp. Kaiba's floor. The open doors revealed a large hall, one wall existing out of windows, showing a magnificent panorama view of the city. On the other side of the hall was a big oak door. And in front of it a bodyguard. Casually she walked up to him. Her high heels clicked loudly against the white marble floor.
"Hi there" she said winking.
"Do you have an appointment?" the bodyguard asked un-charmed. Mai felt the sweat on her hands.
"I might..." she said teasingly as she let her jacket slip from her shoulder, revealing her bare skin. The bodyguard felt the heat rise
"I...I" he stuttered. Mai immediately noticed his weakness and decided this was the moment to push through.
"Now...." She said closing in on him. "why don't you just let me in?" teasingly she let her finger run across his face. He gulped.
"Y-you may g-go in...." he stuttered blushing madly. Mai's red lips formed into an irresistible smile. "Thank you". Being a gentleman, he opened the door for Mai. This made her smile only grow wider. And as she entered, she threw him a kiss. The bodyguard quickly closed the door and leaned against the wall. He worked only shortly for Mr. Kaiba. And he never knew it would be such exiting work. (A/N: ) As soon as Mai entered, she heard an ice-cold voice say:
"Go away. I said I don't want to get disturbed!"
Mai took a deep breath.
"I'm sorry" She said, not meaning one word she said. "but you and I, we need to talk."
"Is that so?" Kaiba suppressed an upcoming yawn. He hardly slept last night, and his only chance to get some, was now ruined.
"I bet you still remember me Kaiba" Mai said walking up to his desk, leaning her hands on her hips. "I do Valentine" unfortunately. He added whispering. "Why are you here?"
Mai bit her lip and gathered all her courage. "I need money" There. It was out. Kaiba pulled up an eyebrow and chuckled softly. Mai looked at him with narrowed eyes. "For what?" he scoffed. "I'm not going to finance your spending on Prada pumps!" (A/N: don't owe that) Mai closed her eyes to calm the rage that was building within her.
"It's for an operation....." she said with clenched teeth. Kaiba frowned. He put his hand under his chin and took a good look at her. What the...?! Mai thought. Is he checking me out?! "Neither am I going to give you money for plastic surgery." He said smirking. Mai slammed her hands on his desk.
"Now you listen here!!" she yelled. It's not for me and not for plastic surgery!!!!!
Kaiba, completely unfazed by her actions, leaned forward in his chair and hissed:
"Don't you yell at me, little girl" Mai just stared at him angrily. "How much is that joke going to cost me, if I would do it?"
"About 3 million" Mai answered simply. Kaiba's eyes widened.
"Who do you think I am!?! Santa Claus!?! And KaibaCorp?! A charity!?"
"No! I just hoped that you'd have a heart for old friends..." "Old friends??" he laughed. His laugh was cold and joyless and send shivers down Mai's spine.
"And even if would give you the money, what would my profit be of that?" Mai stared at the ground.
"You don't know do you? And you know why not?" Mai shook her head.
"Because there isn't any!!" he stood up from his chair and turned his back to Mai, staring out of the window. Mai kept staring at the ground. Maybe Joey was right. It was stupid to ask him. Maybe she should swallow the last piece left of her pride and go to Duke Devilin. The anger boiled right beneath her skin. Her mind was boggling. A plan was made. A risky one. It could blow her chance.
"But you have so much money, don't you?" Mai asked him tauntingly. "Or is KaibaCorp silently going bankrupt? That hit the sensitive spot. Abruptly Kaiba turned around. His eyes shot daggers at Mai.
"And what makes you think that?" he asked, poison dripping from every word.
Mai gulped. This guy was really scary when he is angry. But it had no use to stop now. "Maybe" she started. "Maybe, Duke Devilins company and Dungeon Dice are consuming the game market and KaibaCorp with it..." Kaiba grabbed Mai's collar tightly.
"And just exactly what are you trying to reach?!" He growled. Mai gasped for air.
"Just as I said. I need money." Kaiba's eyes narrowed and released her.
"Can it walk?"
"It!?" Mai nearly shrieked. "It's a she for your information! But don't you get any ideas..." she hissed.
"You believe everything you read in those cheap magazines, don't you?" "If it's about you, gladly."
"the more make-up the less brains..." Kaiba hissed. Mai narrowed her eyes and decided not argue about it further. She needed that money.
"You bring her here, tomorrow" He stated. Mai was speechless. Did he just say what she thought she heard?
"Why?" she still didn't trust him very much. And she wanted all the misery to end for Serenity, not give her more.
"I want to know what I'm spending my money on."
A/N: hey y'all!!!! Well, another chap up and my teeth hurt. Dentists should die. Especially mine. He sucks. I hope nobody was too OOC .Please R&R