Disclaimer: I don't own anything, except Erika, Ray, Uncle Jin(the bastard, old geezer) and their shabby old house which is about to break down thanks to Kaiba's help!

Kaiba: I didn't help anyone. I had to bring down that old house so that that Uncle Jin of Erika would not have a home to come back to and just rot in jail.

Me: O.O… Kaiba's in love with—

Kaiba: SHUT UP!

Me: Eeep! Here goes Chapter 5! AHHHH!

Chapter 5: The First Ray of Hope

"Sister, why does Uncle Jin always hurt us?" Ray asked, his big black, innocent eyes turning to his sister. Erika breathed in as she tried to find an answer to Ray's question.

"I don't know Ray. I don't know." Erika replied sadly. She had no answer to this because she also was searching for the answer. Their Uncle's alcoholism might be a tentative answer, but Ray wouldn't understand it yet.

"I wish he would stop."

Erika looked at Ray, tears filling her brown eyes. That one statement released by her younger brother connected with Erika's own wishes—her own false hopes. Erika couldn't help but wrap her arms around Ray and cry quietly.

"Sister?"

"I'm sorry Ray… I'm really sorry. I didn't want all of this to happen. I want the best for you… But look at us now… I'm the worst sister in the world." She blamed herself. She blamed herself for what was happening right now. All the sadness and pain that they felt was all due to her stupidity; that was what she thought.

"No sister. Don't be sorry. I'll live… As long as I have you."

Erika tightened her embrace as her tears flowed like the rivers. Ray had been her source of strength and she didn't know what would happen if she lost him. Nothing was more important than Ray right now, which is why she had to be strong.

"Sister, wake up…" Ray said as he shook his sister's hand. Ray wanted to see her brown eyes open again; he wanted to see her kind smile another time.

Erika heard a soft, gentle voice call her from her slumber. Slowly but surely, her brown eyes opened to look at the one who called her. Ray's black eyes lit up with joy the moment Erika opened her eyes.

"SISTER!" Ray practically jumped on Erika and snuggled into her warm, caressing arms. Erika placed a loving arm on Ray's head and smiled. Happiness resonated throughout the room at the reunion of the two. Ray was thankful that his sister was saved and Erika was, well, just happy at the sight of Ray smiling.

However, their happiness was short lived because a brunette rudely interrupted them. (A/N: duh… Kaiba doesn't like dramas!) Erika looked up and saw Kaiba with an annoyed look on his face.

"K-Kaiba?"

"What? Has your concussion affected your eyesight Sakiyano?"

"N-No, but what—"

"He saved you sister! He helped you!" Ray said cheerfully. Erika was even more confused. How had he known her address? Why would he be there in the first place?

Just then, her consciousness kicked in—hard.

'You APPLIED for a JOB remember? You got ACCEPTED by KAIBA as a BABYSITTER and you were SUPPOSED to start at 6:00 and end at 9:00!' Erika's eyes widened at that recall. She hasn't even started yet and now she's SURELY fired!

"Kaiba, I'm sorry, I really am. Please, please give me another chance—" Erika began to beg but was quickly cut off by the arrogant CEO.

"Two things Sakiyano. First, I don't like people who BEG. Second, instead of me paying you for your job, you will work to pay for your debts. Get out of here as soon as you can, or else." The tone of Kaiba's voice made Erika freeze in action.

"Thanks—"

"Hmph. Let's go Mokuba." Kaiba opened the door and slammed it behind him, rolling his eyes in the process. He hated weak people; he hated people like Erika Sakiyano. If it weren't for Mokuba, he wouldn't have reconsidered her in the first place.

'Tch, I really should learn how to ignore my brother. I can't stay like this.' He thought as he walked down the hallway towards the exit.

"Bye Ray, bye Erika. I hope you get well soon Erika." Mokuba said with a big smile on his adorable face. He was definitely the opposite of Kaiba—only God knows why.

"Bye Mokuba. Please thank your brother for me." Erika smiled back at the small, raven-haired kid.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow." Mokuba waved them goodbye and ran after his older brother.

"Big brother! Wait!" Mokuba yelled at the top of his lungs. Kaiba heard and waited for his brother to reach his side and calm down.

"Come on. I have appointments to keep." Kaiba's face was void of emotion as he and Mokuba walked towards their limousine.

"Thanks big brother." The younger one said to Kaiba during the ride home.

"That will be the last time. You can't just trust anybody Mokuba." Kaiba knew what he was saying. Trusting someone may not be a burden at first, but it will show its true colors sometime. It will soon become a liability for you and there will be no turning back once the damage has been done.

"I know they're good people. Ray was very kind to me." Mokuba though, was not one to give up. He strongly believed in the need to trust people. He knew that his big brother only needed someone he could trust… a friend, in other words.

But no, Kaiba didn't need any friends nor had he any time for them. He was a CEO and he had LOTS of appointments to attend to. Mokuba was sick of this excuse, even though he didn't really show it. He wanted to see Kaiba smile sincerely for once; even just for once.

Mokuba slumped in his seat and sighed. His brother was hopeless. Nothing could ever change his brother's doubt in friendship and all that stuff. Kaiba noticed the sad look in his younger brother's eyes, but ignored it nonetheless.

"See you later big brother." Mokuba said before entering their house. Kaiba merely nodded and went back in the limo again. Mokuba sadly entered the house with tears brimming in his eyes.

'You're so lucky Ray… I won't let harm befall you and you sister again. Promise.' Mokuba said to himself as he slumped his way up to his room.

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"Ray… How did you get Kaiba to help you?" Erika inquired.

"Well… I don't know. I just screamed and screamed for his help. He actually was a nice guy sis." Erika smiled at Ray's sentence.

"He is. I know."

Somewhere in Erika's heart, she knew that Kaiba had a sensitive side to him; he was just not ready to show it yet. In her opinion, everyone had a heart, there was no such thing as a heartless person—that was what made her so exceptional amongst all girls.

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'Erika Sakiyano… Don't get all comfy with me… Or else you'll regret it… GREATLY.' Kaiba's eyes were colder than ever as he passed by Domino Hospital on his way to KaibaCorp.

A/N: Okay! There goes Chapter 5! Here's the deal, 'kay? I won't put up the next chapter unless… five people review! Cause I feel so darn tired with school and if no one reviews, what's the use of writing this, right? Oh yeah, thanks to Silver Fantasy for reminding me of my 'responsibility'. Teehee…

Kaiba: You're always so irresponsible.

Me: Well, sorry Mr. Perfect! I'm just an average student trying to cope with high school and its burdens!

Kaiba: I own a company and go to school. What about you? You only GO to school.

Me: (rolls eyes) Where's Mokuba when you need him?

Kaiba: You will NEVER get your hands on Mokuba.

Me: Come on Seto, it's just a friendly hug… (puppy pout)

Kaiba: Argh! Fine! I'll send Asano over. Just… STOP!

Me: Yipee! (does victory dance) Please review!