Since he had the day off and he did promise Shizuka that they'd spend time together. Ryo went to the toy store to see if she had some free time.

"Hi Shizuka." Ryo said.

"Oh, Ryo hi, what are you doing here?"

"You said if I had the day off sometime we could do something."

"Really how did you manage that?"

"Well some creep upset Mokuba and he pleaded with Seto and Master Yami to stay with them."

"Is he okay?"

"Yeah, I guess whatever this guy said upset him just enough that being near them calmed him. They told me I could have the day off, that they'd look after him. So I came to see if you had some time off?"

"Really? That's great. Well I have some things I still have to put out for sale and other things to put on the shelves in the storage room. But after that, I'm free. By the time I'm finish grandpa should be up from his nap. He had an upset stomach last night and was still suffering a little today."

"Are you sure it'd be okay to leave him?"

"Sure if he's not feeling well we'll stay close but he said he should be okay."

"Great so if he doesn't mind our leaving what do you want to do?"

"I thought I'd make us a picnic basket and we could go for a walk in the park." Shizuka said.

"That sounds like a good idea. I'll help you and you'll get done sooner." Ryo said.

"That'd be really great thanks."

"Sure no problem. Happy to help."

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Back at the castle, Seto and Yami finished up for the day and were heading to the royal chamber with Mokuba hanging off Seto's arm.

"Yami what did you do with the rod?" Seto asked.

"There's an underground chamber that used to hold political prisoners. It was converted to more of a storage unit and it has a safe down there. I transported it there." Yami said, then he lowered his voice so that no one especially Mokuba could hear. "Seto I was wondering why haven't you seen if Mokuba could hold the millennium rod? It'd prove if he was our brother."

"You know what happens when someone outside the royal family touches it. I saw someone once touch it when he stole it from my father and it shocked him to the point of unconsciousness. I wasn't going to risk Mokuba being shocked. What if all the facts are coincidence? Do you really want to risk hurting him if we're wrong?" Seto whispered back.

"No, I guess not. You're right; we wouldn't want him to get hurt. Plus if he were to ever find out that only members of the royal family can hold it and that our asking him to hold it was a test to see if he was our real brother it might upset him if he can't hold it." Yami whispered.

"Exactly! That's why I refuse to try." Seto whispered back.

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At the same time in the royal chamber where Mokuba's old family was waiting, they were confused as to why they were chosen to meet the king in person.

"Why do you think the king has chosen to meet us?" Noah asked.

"Especially, since I've never seen anyone chosen to meet the king personally like that before." Asana said.

"I can't imagine why he would have chosen us though." Ivera said.

"You know this is going sound weird but as we were being led into this room I could have sworn I saw JJ near the thrown." Noah said.

"Noah, that's impossible. Why would the king have that little brat?" Asana said.

"Yeah last count we had the brat was already being taken in. Why would the king of all people want that little demon?" Ivera said.

Then the door to the room opened and a guard entered.

"Announcing his royal highness King Kaiba and top Royal Advisor Master Yami." The guard said bowing.

Instantly everyone bows as Seto, Yami and Mokuba still hanging onto Seto's arm enter the room. They happened to hear the last part of their conversation.

"For you information he's not a brat or a demon. He's a very sweet and loving kid had you given him half the chance." Seto said.

"Instead you chose not to let yourselves be his family. You chose to beat him instead." Yami said.

"Not to mention all the things Noah did and tried to do to him."

Suddenly Noah recognized the voice, he could never forget it cause it was the voice of the person he had a showdown with in town over JJ, he was looking forward to the day they had a rematch.

Noah looked up and growled. Everyone could literally see the daggers being thrown at each other as they made eye contact. "You!" Noah said standing up but never loosing eye contact with Seto.

Seto smirked. "Do you have a problem?"

Then the other members of the family looked up and were also surprised to see Seto and Yami standing where they had been told the king and advisor were said to be. They all stood totally shocked and surprised that it was the king that had JJ.

"I-I don't understand. How and why would you kidnap my kid your highness?" Ivera asked.

Seto nodded and then all but their personal guards left the room. When Seto broke eye contact with him, Noah happened to look down and glared at Mokuba.

Mokuba then made eye contact with Noah and yelped. Then he turned and ran between Seto and Yami grabbing hold of both their hands. They both squeezed his hand to reassure him.

"I didn't kidnap him I saved him from danger. The danger caused by Noah! I told you that Noah tried to rape him and he's admitted it to me." Seto said then held up his hand, as Ivera was about to say something. "Whether you believe me or not is besides the point. The point is I'm requesting you agree to give up all rights to this kid. Yami do you have the papers?"

"Yeah, I sent for them from our lawyer." Yami said handing him some papers.

"Though according to my lawyers it seems you have no legal custody over him. However, my lawyer recommended that I get you to sign a waver relinquishing any claim you say you have to him. This will allow us to adopt him." Seto said handing her the papers. "Nevertheless this is optional. You may if you wish reject my proposition. In which case, we shall go to the next town, were like our own little town few people know what I look like. They know who I am but not by sight as you didn't. We shall talk to the judge in that town and let them see the marks on the kid's back which despite treatment still looks bad." Seto said.

"I don't know Seto, I'm sure if they simply explain to the judge that all the whip marks on his back were through discipline. I'm sure that once they see she treated him no different than her own kid's the judge would bend over backwards to force us to give him back." Yami said with a smirk similar to Seto's.

Ivera knew that if anyone of her friends ever found out she'd be done for. She'd be shunned from society. A few have found out already about JJ's disappearance and questioned her. She continues to tell them what Noah told her. He was kidnapped. But if the king made a big production of it a big show then it'd be harder to explain. She'd have to find a new cover story cause she wasn't about to fight him for custody!

"Fine, I'll sign your precious papers." Ivera said.

Noah glared at Mokuba. 'Mother may be signing away rights to you, but your still mine! I will be back for you one-day kid, mark my words I will come for you.'

Mokuba gulped he knew that look in Noah's eyes. He knew Noah would try again; he would come back for him one way or another!

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Yami took Mokuba outside to wait on Seto. They decided being a nice day out they'd have dinner outside on the patio downstairs. As they were waiting, Noah appeared.

Yami saw him and quickly picked up Mokuba.

"What do you want Noah!"

"I'm just here to tell you that it's not over yet. My mother may have given up but I haven't!" Noah said.

"So what you decided to be stupid and just tell me this?" Yami asked.

Noah smirked. "No, actually it was more like a challenge. I've been looking forward to the day when your brother and I have our little rematch and showdown! Now that it appears, he's not using that cane as much anymore. I figured it'd be the perfect time. Do be sure to let him know." Noah smirked and walked off.

"Now I know he's crazy." Yami said shaking his head.

Mokuba sat up, lifted Yami's dark magician necklace up and connected it to his own. Yami was surprised to see the green glow that appeared.

"What was that?" Yami asked.

"Y-Yugi said it was a p-protec-tection spell that I'm supposed to share w-with you and S-Seto."

"Thank you Mokuba. That means a lot." Yami said.

Needless to say when Yami told Seto about the challenge he was all for it. Even though Yami felt it was a bad idea. Seto promised not to do anything till Noah started it. Yami still didn't like it but there wasn't much he could do but wait and hope Noah didn't try something.

That night Seto and Yami both took him to treatments. Then took him to bed where Seto held him while Yami told them a story. Then they tucked him in and kissed him goodnight. Later that night Mokuba tossed and turned in bed. His back was hurting a lot more than normal. Not to mention after seeing Noah again it brought about more nightmares! He hadn't had any really horrible nightmares since he was given his new bed. It made him feel safe. Now with Noah returning and his believing he'd come for him again it triggered more nightmares. He got up and looked out the window. He could have sworn he saw Noah standing down there but he shook his head and backed away in fear. Then he carefully looked back down and there was no one there. He was now totally spooked and raced across the hall to Seto's room. He carefully opened the door and walked over to him. He smiled seeing he was wearing his blue eyes white dragon necklace. He then took his own off remembering Yugi's protection spell would spread and protect them as long as they wore the necklace. He placed the two halves together and a faint green glow appeared then faded. He then put his necklace back on as Seto woke up from the light. He turned and looked up at Mokuba and smiled.

"Hey kiddo, have a nightmare?" Seto asked.

Mokuba nodded.

Seto then looked at the side of his bed and pulled the covers down. Then he looked at Mokuba and patted the side of the bed. "Climb in."

Mokuba quickly did as he was told carrying his baby dragon. The only one he sleeps with at night. The others he leaves on his nightstand to watch and guard him. He then crawled over and hugged Seto tightly. Seto hugged back just as tight.

"It's all right kiddo, you're safe now. You never have to worry about them again and don't worry about Noah. I'll take care of him if he shows up again!"

Mokuba snuggled in. 'I hope so, I never want to lose you or Yami and I never want Noah to return!'

Little did Mokuba know that a letter would soon arrive that would turn his world upside down!