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The Forbidden Love
Chapter Sixteen: Save The Last Dance
Three months passed since Sakura and Kaiba parted ways and each returned to their normal lives. For Sakura, it was back to a life of daily routine within the small town of Reedington. For Kaiba, however, was nothing but normal. For the better, he did improve his relations with his brother and not only did he do this but accepted the friendship of Yugi and his friends. (He did this at his brother's request. At first he reluctantly denied this but then changed his mind.)
The company mergence did very well. Because of this many products were manufactured and once again Duel Monsters were in the spot light. Both Kaiba and Samantha credited their work and as a team they faired with the competition. Joey and Yugi used their powers regularly however did not tell the others about them. It was between them.
For a time, Kaiba and Sakura kept relations in forms of letters and e-mails. However it was both in their best interests that they would cut contacts with each other. For a time they were both hurt by this however time heals all wounds and they eventually got used to this. It was about near the day of the 3rd anniversary of the mergence when Kaiba made an important decision.
The night of the anniversary Kaiba invited those who were involved in the companies' projects and his friends. At his request, Mokuba invited Yugi and Joey and the rest of the gang. This celebration was being held at the Kaiba Mansion. At the front entrance, he waited for Yugi and company. Once he saw them, he gone to them.
"Hey guys!" Mokuba greeted them.
"Hey Mokuba," Yugi said while returning the greeting. "Sorry were late. It seems that Joey lost his way again."
"Don't blame me Yug! It was Tristan who gave the wrong direction."
Tristan came up and caught Joey in a headlock, "Who's blaming who!"
Tea went to them, "That's enough you guys. We're already here. Do you want to act like children in front of these people?"
"No…" they both answered simultaneously.
"By the way," Yugi started, "where's your brother?"
"Yeah, where's Rich Boy?" Joey asked.
"He would kindly ask that you would stop calling him that," Mokuba said calmly, "and he said that he had to greet someone very important."
"Why is this person important?" Tea asked.
"He said that he changed his life or something, I don't know."
"At any case, let's go in." Yugi said while heading in.
"Follow the leader," Joey exclaimed.
All the big shots and company personnel were there. Everyone, except for Kaiba himself.
"Where is he?" Mokuba wondered, "It's not like him." Suddenly he saw Seto walking out to the front entrance.
"Seto!" Mokuba exclaimed. "Wait up!"
"Oh, Mokuba," Seto sounded troubled. "What are you doing here? I want you to have a good time."
"I know…but this is your celebration too."
"I'll be there in a minute."
"Is it about your special guest."
"Yeah. I would really like you to meet her."
"Her?"
"Yes…Now go inside, it's cold outside."
"…okay. Don't take to long." Mokuba headed inside.
Seto wondered to himself, "What's taking her?" He then saw something fall from the sky and unto the terrace. "That's her," he thought happily.
He ran upstairs and into the staircase that was leading to the terrace. Once he arrived there, he met Sakura. She was smiling.
"Even at night your Ms. Sunshine."
"I'll take that as a complement, Seto."
"You look great. I hope this isn't short notice."
"Don't worry about it. My dad has some business in Domino City. He says that it's for important research. A hush-hush situation.
"Would you like to come down?"
"… …Why do you think I'm dressed like this?"
"Good point."
Seto escorted Sakura down to the main hall. Everyone saw this and were confused by this. Mokuba, Yugi and his friends were looking on.
"Who's that?" Tea asked.
"Probably Seto's special guest," Mokuba replied.
"She's beautiful," Joey added. "I hope she's got a younger sister."
"Joey! Be polite," she jabbed Joey on the arm
"Ouch!"
Seto went up to Mokuba, "This is Sakura. You know, the guest I was talking about."
"Hi," Sakura said blushingly.
"Hi," Mokuba replied. They both shook. "Oh, this is Yugi and his friends…and the mutt."
"Who you calling a mutt, rich boy!"
"Lighten up, Wheeler. I'm in too good of a mood to spoil everything. Besides, if it wasn't for Mokuba, you wouldn't be here."
"What!"
"Seto. You shouldn't be doing that," Sakura warned.
"Sorry. Force of habit."
Soon a song played that had gotten the group with their romantic mood. Yugi offered to dance with Tea (whom she graciously accepted) and Sakura dancing with Seto. The rest of them stood off from the sidelines. The two pairs could be seen clearly on the floor however the most noticeable was Sakura and Seto.
"He really looks happy," Tristan noted. "I'm happy for your brother."
"So am I," agreed Mokuba. "I'm really happy that he's changed."
On the dance floor Yugi and Tea watched as well while dancing.
"She must have been an inspiration to him…to change I mean."
"I know. I wish the Pharaoh could see this."
As the two danced on, Sakura noticed that everyone was watching them.
"Seto…" she said.
"I know. This must be really awkward. Don't worry…the song is almost over."
"I don't mean that…I mean…you've really made this evening very special…"
"Well…it is for a special person…"
A silence separated them. Then at last Sakura said to him, "Seto…thank you."
"I know kid…I should be the one to thank you…"
Both danced for the next song and the next. They were both having a great time. For a time they were separated. However when re-united, there was no amount of sadness that could ever separate them…ever…
And we are done. That's the end of it. I do hope that everyone enjoyed this story. (Although there was some awkward moments in there, I apologize for that) I thank for all the people who R&R my work and a special thank you to Autumn Wishes and Heavenly Days for the continued support. Anyways I hope to do another story which will be classified in the Gunslinger Girl category and I hope you'll read that too. Thanks again!