Disclaimer: Please do not sue me…I have no more money. Therefore, I don't own any Yu-Gi-Oh characters. Blah…
So here's another chapter. Yes Joey being in a government is frightening and it could possibly be the end of the world, however, you'll see where I'm going. Thanks to my two wonderful reviewers, you've definitely made my day. So let's keep going with this wonderful story that I have so very many ideas for now. Let's see if anyone can get my plot already.
Thanks, na do da! Ryu-chan . '.'
Chapter Three: Common Courtesy at its BestSo in that entire car ride I found out Joey works for the government, Teá and that really bitchy blond chick are married and are very activist for their rights. That's actually the thing that most interests me. Good for them I guess. And the tag along who followed Wheeler around a lot is with Pegasus' equal in game making. Duke and Tristan I believe. Not that I really wanted up dates, but it's amusing to see how far the dork squad got in life. And actually, I really don't think they're all that dorky anymore. Oh well, I'm not doing this to socialize, I'm doing this for business aka, my life.
As we walk past my secretary, I tell her to still hold my calls. This will take long. In fact, I have a felling this won't even be solved today.
I open the door allowing Yugi in first. "Make yourself comfortable." I need a drink…something strong, ah. "Would you like something to drink?" crap, here I go again with casualty.
"Err, sure. May I have an orange cream soda."
I blink at him. Ok…it is something very Yugi-ish but…whatever. If it's what he wants then he'll get it.
I press the button on my phone that connects me to my personal…butler I guess you would say in common terms, but it's pretty much another secretary that gets more personalized items, such as food and drinks. "Get me a white suisse mocha, and my guest would like a…orange cream soda." That bothers me slightly. It's as if I have a thirteen-year-old in my office.
"Right away sir."
And now…I'll just wait. I need a drink before I go any further in this chaos.
About two minuets later they walk in with our drinks. What took them so long? It's so very hard to find good, fast service.
I pick up my mocha and take a long sip. Fuck this is bitter. Oh well, it's strong and that's exactly what I need.
I watch Yugi gulp down about half the cup's worth and then look over at me.
"So what's this about Seto?"
"Well," I put down my mug and look at him seriously. "I know that the shop is important to you, and I'm not asking for you to leave or stop working there, however, I would like to ask you to hand over the ownership rights to Kaiba Corp. You'd still technically be in control, it'd just be under the company's name and it'd get some of the prophets." Which leads me back to why it's be so useful to have them. …other than it just would and the whole city would practically be mine and my brother's.
"You want the shop? Why? What use is it to you?"
"I don't know if you understand business Yugi." I pick up my mug and take a sip, turning on my laptop. "I hope you do know that the whole city is eating out of the palm of my hand. It's pretty much mine and my brother's, once we finish taking over the useful businesses, we'll be unstoppable. My brother has a few more assignments however, and your shop is my second to last project." I decide looking busy will help lower the casualty, but I just don't have the patients right now to work on the damn reports for the other one. So…solitaire.
"That is impressive…I see you've been extremely busy these past few years."
You have no idea… "Yes, my job is important to me." It's my life. What else do I have?
"But I don't understand then why you need my shop."
I sigh. I knew this would mean absolutely nothing to him. "My business is like a puzzle Yugi. I need all the pieces. Your place would complete my half of the puzzle. Well, mostly. I have the other company wrapped around my finger. They just need to sign the contract and give me some reports." I study the screen and see there is just nothing else I can do. "Damnit…fucking game." I deal and start to work on a new one.
"Seto?"
I look over at him. He's staring at me with a bit of concern. "Err…it's just these damned reports for this other business. It's like a game in a way. I find mistakes and they fix it, only they don't listen and now I have to fire their asses out of town." Fun game. It's what life is so everything else in it is just the mini-games.
"I see…"
"So anyway…" I deal again and start another game. This computer is about to find itself in the trash. Let's see…king to the open space…jack there. Ace of hearts followed with the two…
"Um…Seto?"
"Hmm?" let's see one last card. "Ham take that. Sixty-nine seconds." A new record, grand.
"What are you talking about?"
Shit, I'm completely ignoring my work. I sigh and turn back to Yugi. "So, will you join me or not?"
"…I'm sorry Seto but…" fuck…how did I know he was going to be a little shit? "I just don't see why you need me. You're already powerful enough to take over Japan. I just don't see it necessary."
I put on one of my best intimidating business face. "It may not seem necessary to you Mr. Motto, but-"
"You know Seto, you don't have to call me that. Just call me Yugi."
"What?" Ok…how dare he interrupt. Fine, I'll play the game. "Alright then Yugi, however, as I was saying, it is necessary to me, Kaiba Corp, and my brother's company."
"What exactly do I have that you two already don't?"
"Good question…" I still don't know the fools who planned this one out. Whoever did though is getting canned. This is too much trouble for me. "Listen, whether you know it or not, I don't make all the shots. The people below me make the plans for the next take over because they know what this company needs." Or at least they did until now.
"Well, it seems to me you don't agree with them so maybe you should follow your instincts."
…he is not telling me how to run my business. "Thank you for the suggestion Yugi, however, I will say what is good and what is not. You and your shop are not completely useless and could actually play a key role." Maybe a bit too much flattery, but mostly true.
"I'm flattered Seto, but this is something I won't do."
Oh he does not! He better not think this is a favor! "I hope you know this is not asking for a favor Yugi, this is professional, and you may tell me no, but I will not give up."
"Then I'm afraid we have no more to discuss right now." He looks irritated. Not pissed, but annoyed. If he dare thinks this is fun for me, I'll ring him dry.
"I'm afraid we do. This is far from over."
"Then I'll be leaving now." I watch him get up. I should just let him go and be back tomorrow…but I will not allow him to think he has the upper hand over me.
I get up and easily reach him just before he walks out the door. If this ends, I'm ending it.
I shut the door and make sure to keep him from moving another inch. "I won't allow this Yugi. I've come way too far to give up. And just because you are one of the most stubborn people I've ever met doesn't mean I'm not even more stubborn myself. I said before this conversation wasn't over. Don't you dare think you can walk away."
He just looks at me with the same look he had just two minuets ago. Though, I know he sees now just how much this means to me. He knows now that I'm willing to do whatever it takes. It's a little funny how Yugi has always brought that out in me.
I smirk and lift up his chin. Such a small action, yet I can see how anxious he is from just one move. "I hope you know, that if you walk away from me right now, I'll surely be back again and again till I get what I want."
I watch as his cheeks color slightly. Is he embarrassed or angry? Oh well, what does it matter really?
"Besides Yugi, do you really want me following you around?"
He doesn't answer, just continues to gaze into my eyes. Wow…his eyes are very detailed. I never noticed before…
He sighs and softly pushes my hand away. "Whatever will make you feel better Seto, then do it. But I will not give you my shop."
Then I guess today is pointless. I've already pushed everything as much as I can. "Fine. You may leave." I straighten, fixing my coat a bit then go back over to my desk. "I shall see you tomorrow Yugi." I go back to my laptop and hear the door open then close, alone in my cold, dark world once more.
Chapter Three: Common Courtesy at its Best- FinishedOk, so that's that chapter…ooh…pondery. Anyway, OH! This is going to be the pathetic writer talking but…I have a favor for those of you interested. Umm…see Ryu-chan(me), so wants to become the producer/director/manger/writer/voice actor of her very own anime. I have been writing on the script since…middle of seventh grade? Yeah, and it's changed so much but now it's perfect(after losing the friend I wrote it with…tee-hee. Sorry). So favor, I would like to ask if anyone would be interested to sit down and read the first episode for each version(there being two different ones). Let's see…the very first one(the one I worked on the longest), is called Without A Mind, and the main character, Brigs, is a freshman in high school. Brigs in Without A Mind is sweet, innocent, caring, self-loathing, and shy little 14 year old. In me other version(the offset of Without A Mind, just a few differences), is Predilection Malevolence. Brigs, still being the main character, in this one, is cocky, loves fights, masks his own voice, still self-loathing, and is not all that innocent. There are going to be four seasons in both. The differences are minor, they just start off different. One starts off innocent and ends up less innocent. The other ends up being more innocent. One believed in love all along and the other ends up believing in love. Warnings…it's in script form. Plus, it's sooooo very, very liberal! There are very few straight couples, let alone straight people, more bi, even more lesbians, and even more gay guys. It is very sexual, hello it's high school, and it's very pro-rights for everyone, more on the fact of rights for gays and lesbians. So there are the warnings. It is sarcastic, some foul humor, sick twisted plots, and so on. So if anyone's wanting to see, tell me which one you want or I'll give you both, just send me name and e-mail. I really want more feedback on this since this is my future. Oh, I'll give you the first episodes of each one and more if you want. So, just tell me if you want to or not. Thanks so much, sorry this was so long and I'll see you next chapter folks!
Ryu-chan .