When Destinies Collide

By Ash Kaiba

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Previously in When Destines Collide: Chapter 5: Recommended

Ash registers for school and meets Seto Kaiba's doctor. When she returns to work, Mokuba Kaiba is there. Understanding how he is feeling, Ash decides to apply for the job as Kaiba's personal assistant.

Chapter 6: Another Dream

Bold Underline—Ra

Italics—Seto's dream

Italic Underline­—Seto's thoughts

Plain Text—Seto

Seto, awaken and rise. There is something I want to show you.

Seto rolled over onto his side and continued to sleep. The man bent down and nudged him. As stubborn as he could be, he remained asleep. The man sighed softly and pushed some of Seto's hair away from his eyes. Seto couldn't resist the sensation of the man's fingers in his hair; everything in his body stopped, except for one thing. He suddenly felt a darkness creep into his mind. The man felt it and pinched Seto. He snapped awake with his eyes a little darker than before. The man looked at him in shock.

Who did this to you? It would have to be someone who wants to control a demigod, like you.

What does he mean? What is a demigod? Seto wondered as the man wiped his forehead with a wet cloth. He watched the man with every ounce of energy he had. He seems very nice, but…how can I trust him? The man removed his hood to reveal a hawk head. His golden eyes looked like they came off a tomb's wall. He kneeled over Seto with his eyes scanning Seto's body.

Seto, you should conserve your energy. You will need it later.

"How do you know my name?" he whispered tiredly to his strange advisor.

I have watched over you for 5,000 years, Seto. You were the son of Priest Akhenaden and Nakia in Egypt. I am the sun god, Ra. And I have chosen you to walk the earth in my stead.

"A priest, my 'real' father? Priest Akhenaden…I thought my father's name was Daniel," Seto murmured. Then, he added. "You want me? Not Yugi, but me?"

Yes, your present father, who carried out some of the powers and characteristics that you possessed in the past. Your blue eyes and brown hair were some characteristics that I had to magically choose for your destiny, both times, Ra answered, ignoring his last question.

What does he know about destiny? How does he know about my past? He wondered. Then, he suddenly recalled his previous dream. Seto looked into the bowl of water beside the bed. His reflection showed him ocean blue eyes that tossed in anger. In front of his eyes, bangs of dirt impeded his view. Finally, he remembered Yami's spiked red hair with blond bangs, streaking his hair and hanging in his face. Siamun's soft blue eyes locked onto his. The tan turban rested on his head. He stood to be a couple inches shorter than Yami. Beside Yami, the warrior towered over him. She was just a few inches shorter than Seto. Her dirty blond hair shined a strange black radiance. Her frosty blue eyes were hard and difficult to read. Seto looked into them and saw his reflection. Who is she? Suddenly, he felt drained.

Ra hovered around his body. Sweat poured down from his forehead. Seto gasped for breath as Ra wiped his skin. The shadows inside him stirred as they fed on his anger, hatred, and sadness. Suddenly, an image of Mokuba flashed through his mind and they stopped. For once in his life, Seto felt afraid. The more fear he felt; the more his uncertainty grew. Then, he looked up at Ra. The supreme Egyptian god stood at Seto's height. As Seto studied him, he realized that he and Ra had a lot in common. Both of them were muscular and intelligent. Still, something was bothering him. If he was Ra's chosen, then what was Mokuba? Seto and Mokuba were Daniel's sons, but what were they in the past? He couldn't imagine them being separate in the past after spending all of Mokuba's life together in the present.

You and Mokuba were brothers in the past. However, Mokuba and your sister were born from your mother's second husband. He explained to Seto, raising Seto's head. But something happened that I didn't expect. The three of you didn't care about the powers you possessed, and will again soon. You all loved each other very much. Then one day, you were separated from them, which hurt you all. I know what happened to you. I know the pain you went through: your rough times as a student for the man that left you at your birth. I sent a monster that you know quite well to protect you.

"What about Heishin? I heard that name in my dream," Seto questioned. "What monster?"

Stay silent and listen so you might understand. What you saw earlier was a memory, not a dream. When you started training to become a priest, it was your father that took you in. When you were older, you got accepted into the Dark Shrine. Heishin was the high mage at the time. However, Heishin had different plans for you. While coaching you, he discovered your destiny and power. He learned that you are able to summon any dragon-type monster.

"Like my Blue-Eyes White Dragon?" he asked with Ra nodding.

That was when he decided to give you the Millennium Rod, as your father had the Millennium Eye. He waited until the night you allowed your sister to escape from the Rod. Then, he took you over. Your sister fled to a commoner's home. It ended up being the same place where you and Heishin stayed for the week. Everyone in the village waited for your counsel, but when they addressed you, you ignored them. That told your sister that something bad had happened to you. As Heishin was eating dinner, she took the Rod and gave it to you. You regained your mind, but Heishin found out and forced you to give the Rod back to him. He was so fed up with you that he sent part of your mind to the Shadow Realm.

Seto gasped in disbelief. How can one man do all that to me? Then, a question struck his young mind. "Who was Yami's trusted warrior?"

Do you mean the mage warrior of Pharaoh Atemu? She was your woman, Kanika. You two were together after you met Kisara and left the Dark Shrine. She also attended Heishin's classes at the Dark Shrine. Unlike you, she learned to fight at the Pharaoh's palace as well. The two of you fell in love when you were young. Like you, Kanika was able to summon any dragon-type monster and transfer its attack power into her weapon. Her most preferred weapons are the sword and the bow.

"How do you know all of this? Do you know the meanings of my name?"

Do you remember what I said, Seto? I watched over you. And yes, I do know the meanings of your name. Your name, Seto, means 'Dragon's Keeper' and also means 'Turmoil.' However, I must warn you that 'Dragon's Keeper' is your divine name. If anyone with magic says it, you will automatically be entranced or fall to ground (A/N: think Kagome and Inuyasha from the aníme series Inuyasha). Now, Mokuba means 'Dear Brother' and 'Dragon's Brother.' Your sister's name means 'pure.' Ra explained to him. His amber eyes locked onto Seto's. They showed the love he had been receiving from and giving to Mokuba. However, they also gave the love he had been missing for years. I have a job for you, my Chosen. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking about what you are supposed to do now. I want you to find Yami's Paladin of the Blue-Eyes.

"All of this is real. I never believed any of it until now," Seto whispered as Ra lightly 'pecked' Seto's forehead. "Why?"

I must go now, my chosen. Rest… Ra gently whispered into Seto's ear. Sleep started to claim him once more. Just before he was completely asleep, Seto Kaiba watched the Egyptian god transform into a falcon and disappear into the dark mist.

At the Kaiba Mansion…

Seto stirred in his soft bed. The snow white sheets covered his pale body. A fluffy white pillow cushioned his weary head. His chest rose and fell in a perfect rhythm. Wine colored velvet curtains hung from three sides of his bed. A blanket rested at the end of the bed. The closed window blocked the night wind from blowing in. A tank of sleeping gas stood by the bed with the mask on the nightstand. Beside his nightstand, a brown leather chair stood at the bedside. A boy, who only stood to Seto's stomach, sat in the chair with his hand holding Seto's. The boy's raven hair was untamed. Soft, violet irises watched his brother.

"Come on, big bro. Please…wake up."

"You should go to bed, Master Mokuba," one of the many maids told him. "I promise, sir, I will let you know if he awakes."

"Thank you," Mokuba replied as he left Seto's room.

The maid watched her young master leave. Then, she turned her attention toward the elder Kaiba brother. He was still sleeping, though not peacefully; her master's face showed signs of restlessness. She sat down in the leather chair. Gently, she pushed some of his bangs out of his face. Her boss seemed to relax, which was unusual. Under her bonnet, her red hair flared to life by the light of the oil lamp on the nightstand. Seto yawned and rubbed his head on the pillow. His eyelids slowly fluttered open and closed. "Master Seto. You're in your room, sir."

"Miss Rane…where is…Mokuba? Where is…" He moaned as he gradually woke up. Seto had memorized every servant's voice in the mansion; that was how he knew it was Miss Rane.

"Just sleep, sir," Ms. Rane answered as Kaiba struggled to fall back asleep. "Master Mokuba is in bed."

"Good… Very…" He sighed back to sleep. Kaiba had dark circles under his eyes. Sweat seeped down his face as Ms. Rane wiped his forehead. Every servant in the mansion knew his diagnosis. They were as determined as Mokuba to make sure that Seto pulled through his condition.

To be continued…

Next Chapter in the When Destinies Collide Saga: Chapter 7: To the Museum

Ash seeks help from Yugi, but is sent to meet Ishizu Ishtar at the Domino Museum. She learns more about Ancient Egypt, and a 'missing artifact' is mentioned to her. Ash learns that she is the Paladin of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Ishizu tells her that she must save the Keeper of the Blue-Eyes. Who is the Keeper of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon? Where is the 'missing artifact?'