Author's note: Because I'm in such a good mood right now, I decided to post the 4th chapter. I have like...less than 5 days left of school I think. This week is MCAS testing so we don't have to come into school until 10:45 (yay) and then next week is senior finals (but I'm not totally sure what finals I have to take. I'm hoping just my Spanish final) and then I'm free. High school is over June 1st. So that's the reason I'm posting this chapter. I'm so happy.
Okay, now a little bit about this chapter. Kaiba is OOC, and I know this, but it's essential for the story. Let's just say that over the years he's slowly become friendlier with Yugi's groupand he's mellowed out his temper. He's still the same Kaiba just not as cruel and cold. He cares about his employees now. I mean, who's to say what Kaiba would really be like as an adult? So I used my artistic license with him. I like Leon and Sieg's little fight in this chapter also. ANYWAY, most of you probably just want me to shut up so that you can go ahead and read the story.
Disclaimer: I own this story and my character Isana Hainsworth. I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh in any way, shape, or form. Please R&R...oh, and please no flames.
All Roses Have Their Thorns
Chapter 4
Upon arriving in Domino City, Japan the next day, Isana realized just how homesick she was. It was nothing like Germany. She had booked a hotel to stay at early in advance, using most of her paycheck from Schroeder Corp to pay for it. She didn't like admitting it, but Siegfried made some good cash. She had a taxi drive her to her hotel where she could unpack and look over her application for Kaiba Corp.
She knew Siegfried would be beyond angry by now. But the idea excited her. It made her giggle. She had bested him. There was no possible way he would be able to reach her here and bother her. He wasn't that much of an idiot to just leave his home and go scouring the country for her. Satisfied with that thought, she dressed into a nice outfit and made her way to the lobby. She was able to call another taxi to take her straight to Kaiba Corp.
She had never imagined the place could be so big. When she stepped into the lobby, she realized how different Schroeder Corp was. Kaiba Corp's color scheme seemed to be purely different shades of blue, whereas Schroeder Corp was mostly bright colors that didn't include blue at all. The receptionist at the front desk gave her a cold look.
"Hallo...um...I am Isana Hainsvorth. I am here for an interview vith Herr Kaiba," Isana said smiling.
"You're a foreign applicant?" the woman mumbled. Isana nodded. "Mr. Kaiba is on the top floor, first door on the left."
"Zank you."
Isana was eager to meet Seto Kaiba, not only because he was the man that had obviously made Siegfried's life hell in earlier years, but because he was such a successful man at such an early age. The elevator stopped at the top floor and she walked down the hall until she came to his office door. She noticed immediately the difference in Kaiba Corp's top floor. There were large windows everywhere. It added a lot more light to the place. She knocked on the door to his office and waited patiently.
"Come in," came the gruff reply. Isana nervously pushed the door open. Kaiba was sitting at his desk, dark blue eyes watching her closely. "You must be applying for the secretary job. You're the 14th person that's come in here today."
Her face fell for a moment. "So I shouldn't even try?" she said softly.
"I didn't say that. Sit down and relax, Miss...?"
"Hainsvorth. Isana Hainsvorth." She handed him her application and he looked it over carefully.
"You're from Germany?"
"Yes."
"Previous work...Schroeder Corp! You know the von Schroeders?"
"I have close ties vith Leon, but not Siegfried."
Kaiba smirked. "What a coincidence. Neither do I. So you were his secretary before, were you?"
"Yes, unfortunately."
"Well, you seem qualified. I don't like admitting it, but Siegfried wouldn't hire just anyone to work for him. You must be good."
"I like to zink so."
"Hmm...what hours would you be able to work?"
"It doesn't matter."
"Well Miss Hainsworth, I believe I've found my secretary."
"Really, sir? You're hiring me?"
"Your background is excellent and the fact that you know and dislike Siegfried von Schroeder is an added bonus. Welcome to Kaiba Corp." He stood up and shook her hand. "Be here tomorrow morning at 7:30. No later than that."
"Understood, sir. Und zank you." She left the office, feeling much happier than she'd ever felt in her life. She was away from Siegfried and had a new job at Kaiba Corp. Nothing could possibly go wrong now.
"Siegfried, you can't just take a jet to Japan and force her to come back with you!" Leon was arguing. "She'll hate you forever."
"I don't care! I need a secretary!"
"So hire a new one!"
"But...she..."
Leon smirked. "You miss her."
"No!"
"Brother, please reconsider. At least give it two months. Maybe she'll come back." I doubt it, Leon thought secretly. If he knew Isana well enough, she wouldn't be coming back anytime soon.
Siegfried frowned. "Fine. Two months. But if she isn't back here by that time, I am flying to Japan and dragging her back whether she likes it or not."
"I believe that's called kidnapping."
"Don't be a smartass with me, Leon."
Two months later...
"It's been two months!" Siegfried cried. "And where is she? Still in Japan...doing who knows what with Seto Kaiba!"
"Brother, Isana isn't like that!" Leon growled from the computer. "Besides, I just got an e-mail from her. She says she's doing fine and that she loves working at Kaiba Corp."
"She writes to you?"
"Yeah...she is my friend, Siegfried."
The pink-haired man fisted his hands into his hair. "I can't wait any longer. I have to bring her back."
"You don't have to," Leon muttered. "She's happy."
"I don't care! I'm not happy!"
His brother's eyes narrowed. "So her happiness doesn't mean anything to you? You only care about yourself?"
"Leon, I am not in the mood for a lecture. I am calling for a jet and heading straight to Domino."
"Whatever, Sieg. I hope she blows up in your face for what you're doing."
Siegfried wouldn't admit how angry he was that his brother wasn't supporting him. He wanted his secretary back so that he could properly yell at her and fire her. Nobody quit on him. It just didn't happen. But Leon didn't understand this because of the fact that he was friends with Isana. Well, he was going to show his little brother just how right he was. Isana would be brought back and would be punished for the way she had acted.
Already two months had gone by, but Isana was loving her new job. Her colleagues were kind to her, her boss didn't annoy her to the point where she wanted to stick pencils in her eyes, and she got paid very well. Kaiba Corp was a dream for her. She had met Kaiba's younger brother, who was the same age as Leon, and had immediately taken a liking to him. Her life couldn't possibly have gotten any better than it was.
Germany and Siegfried von Schroeder were all in the past. Japan and Seto Kaiba was her future. "Isana, I'm going to need those papers I sent you to file on my desk by this afternoon," Kaiba said as he walked past her.
"I'm on it, sir."
Her boss wasn't anything like how he was portrayed in Siegfried's mind. She had heard the pink-haired man complain about Seto Kaiba constantly, saying how stuck up and arrogant he was. Perhaps he had been in the past, but he had obviously changed over time and Isana was glad. She wasn't sure if she could have handled a tyrant for a boss. Suddenly, the phone rang on her desk and she quickly answered it.
"Hallo, zis is—"
"Isana, there's a man in the lobby demanding to come see Mr. Kaiba!" the receptionist, Michiru, cried into the phone. "He just took the elevator to the top floor!"
"Um...all right. I'll try to hold him off up here."
"Thanks. Good luck."
Isana hoped it wasn't anyone too dangerous. She heard the familiar ding of the elevator as it stopped at the front of the hall and the pounding footsteps of the mysterious man. Isana braced herself, even when she heard Kaiba's office door open.
"What's going?" he growled.
"Zere is a man demanding to see you, sir," the blonde replied. "He should be rounding ze corner any moment now."
Sure enough, a man with long pink hair and aqua green eyes stomped into view, his face red with fury. Isana felt herself pale. Her heart started to pound. No...not here...not now. Kaiba knew who it was instantly and clenched his fists.
"YOU!" Isana spat.
Siegfried von Schroeder glared at her through his bangs, wanting to wrap a noose around her neck to drag her away. He made a move to advance on her, but Kaiba stepped in his way.
"I don't know why you've come here, Siegfried, but don't you lay a finger on my secretary."
The ultimate face off began as the two arch rivals stared each other down.
Author's note: The next chapter WILL contain a lemon. I'm warning you all now. I'll have to tone it down a bit to agree with fanfiction DOT net rules, but it will still be pretty...well...you get the picture. Please R&R. Feedback ismuch appreciated.
