When Destinies Collide
By Ash Kaiba
DISCLAIMER! We don't own any of the characters/term(s) from the Yu-Gi-Oh show and games. We do own Ashley "Ash" Black, Kathryn Takemura, and Mae Black. Plus, we don't own Kaiba Corp.
Ash Kaiba: Welcome. Now, Katie Mae owns the Takemura family. Just felt like reminding you. Enjoy.
Previously in When Destinies Collide: Chapter 21: The Clue of the Millennium Items
Kaiba meets Shadi. He witnesses his 'new' ally's power. Kaiba also learns about his special power. That night he meets up with Yugi and the gang for some sort of meeting. The meeting is attacked. Kaiba uses his heka for the first time in five thousand years.
Chapter 22: The Blood of the McGrays and Takemuras
When Kaiba awakened, he found himself in a room that held shades of the past. He slowly sat up, wondering why it was so painful to do so; then he realized his chest was wrapped with bandages. He remembered that he had taken a big scratch, but everything else was a blur. Kaiba couldn't even recall how he had gotten to the room. Painfully, he stood up. His eyes scanned the room. Framed sketches caught his eye. Sketches of roses, nature, and family still glowed in black and white. A particular, unfinished sketch snared his attention. A boy and a girl played in a sandbox. Only their hair and eyes were complete. Kaiba gently stroked the frame, vividly remembering the event.
"Oh…" He heard.
Kaiba turned around. He stared at a girl with black hair and soft violet eyes. He took a step back because she reminded him of Mokuba.
"I didn't know you were up." She replied. "Are you hungry?"
Kaiba remained silent, but looked at her in a way that she could read his eyes. She left the room. Kaiba stood straight. His eyes shined in complete terror. Could this be a trick, or could he have stumbled into a family he hadn't seen since he was eight? That was ten years ago! He looked at the unfinished sketch. It was about ten years old.
"Who is she?" He whispered as he headed for the door. Then, he remembered that (even with bandages on) it was rude to have an uncovered chest. He looked at the dresser. On it was a different shirt. With it was a music box and teddy bear. Kaiba picked up the shirt and unfolded it. It was black. He slipped it over his head. Then, he shoved his arms in. It was tight across his chest. He went to the door again. He tidied up his hair. Kaiba inhaled and sighed. Then, he opened the door. The girl was with four men and a woman. Kaiba recognized Pegasus first.
"Good morning," he greeted. Everyone looked at him.
"Good morning," the girl tossed back. "Glad you could join us."
Kaiba gave her a small smile. He strolled into the kitchen. He approached the empty chair and sat down. The girl placed a plate in front of him. On it was bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, a pancake, and hash browns. Kaiba stared at it.
"Are you crazy! This can feed the Japanese Army!" He exclaimed.
"Well, you do look hungry," the girl replied. She looked at him. Kaiba had the fork in his mouth. He pulled it out and chewed the pancake. With a swallow, his face gained color. "Do you like it?"
"Are you kidding me? This is great! What is the recipe?"
"Ask Ash. She gave me the recipe."
"Ash? Do you mean Black?"
"Yes, wait a second. How do you know Ash?"
Kaiba froze. Surely the food was excellent. He hadn't tasted good food ever in his lifetime. What got him was the question. He swallowed.
"I work at the gaming place. Um, I think it is called Kaiba Corporation." Kaiba answered.
"Who is in charge of it?" The skinner man asked.
"Seto Kaiba," Kaiba answered, feeling awkward about talking about himself in third person.
"He's Ash's boss," the girl added.
"That reminds me. Who are you?" The woman asked.
Kaiba swallowed his food and wiped his face. "I…I am Seto Kaiba."
Their mouths dropped. Pegasus blurted out laughing.
"You… Seto Kaiba… That's impossible." He laughed.
The group looked at him. Kaiba's eyes were hard. The girl could see that he was angry. "Do you want to bet?"
Pegasus stopped. "Only Kaiba-boy can do a look like that."
"What did you call me? If you are still using that stupid Toon World card, then I can still beat you," he growled.
"You…"
"Please stop." The girl pleaded.
Kaiba froze again. The older male caught it.
"What is wrong?"
"She reminded me of someone I know."
The woman was about to put her hand on him. Kaiba pushed his hand away. His plate was empty. He rose out of his sit.
"Listen, I appreciate what you have done. Therefore, I have to go. I don't want to bring danger to your family." Kaiba replied. When he was about to open the door, the old man stopped him.
"Daniel, why are you sad?" He asked.
"I beg your pardon," Kaiba stuttered.
"Daniel, why are you sad?"
"Grandpa Tobias, you must be worried about finding my cousins."
"Your cousins?"
"My cousins were taken ten years ago by the British government. My older cousin was forced to leave behind all his sketches, teddy bear, and his mother's music…"
"Music box," Kaiba whispered. The melody of the box played in his head. He closed his eyes, remembering the times he listened to it and the day he lost it. A gentle touch forced him to leave the land of memories.
"Kaiba, how did you know?"
Kaiba looked away, ashamed of finishing the sentence. Daniel…that was my father's name. He reminded himself. He is dead. MY FATHER IS DEAD! With that thought, Kaiba fell to his knees. Tobias and Pegasus rushed to him. Tears rushed down his face.
"Kaiba, what is going on?"
Kaiba sniffed and wiped his face with his hand. His blue eyes were still watery. His delicate nose still sniffed and ran. For the first time, they saw something that was not as obvious before. Even Tobias saw it.
"He has Egyptian blood in him," the skinner man told the others.
"Makoto," the other growled.
"Haruko Takemura, stop," the other woman ordered as a knock sounded. "Kathryn, please check the door."
Kathryn went to the door. The woman once again put her hand on Kaiba's shoulder. She rubbed it gently, just like the way his mother did it. Instead of cheering him up, he cried even harder. Trauma of their deaths shook him harder than it did in the past. Oh how he missed them!
"Mom," he heard. Kaiba looked up and saw Kathryn with another man. It was Mr. Ali Mumnad, the man who sent him and Mokuba to Japan. He wore a beige business suit with a dark red tie. It was the same business suit that Kaiba had seen him in ten years ago.
"Tobias, Lily, Haruko," he addressed.
"Ali, what are you doing here," Tobias asked.
"I'm sorry. I couldn't find your grandchildren." Ali Mumnad answered.
"Mr. Mumnad, my nephews can't be dead. Can they?" Lily Takemura asked.
"They can be," he answered as they approached the door. Kaiba, still with tears in his eyes, followed.
"Seto and Mokuba are dead," Tobias sadly croaked.
"Lily, your brother married Elaine, right?" Pegasus asked.
"Why do you care?" Kaiba growled.
"Yes, he did," she answered, ignoring Kaiba.
"However, I would like you to meet Mr. Gozaburo Kaiba. He 'supposedly' adopted two boys that look like the McGrays."
"Where," Michael asked.
"Dragon Café. It's not far from here. Only about five…feet…"
"You're in our turf, old man."
"Please don't hurt us," Kathryn begged.
"Why?"
"They're with me, Saga."
Saga looked up. His strawberry hair brought out his lime eyes. His body was covered with muscles. He wore a ripped T-shirt with tight blue jeans. "Who said that?"
"Pick one someone your own size."
"There you are," a voice hissed.
Everyone looked behind them.
"Rare Hunters," Pegasus yelled in panic.
"Sh-t," Kaiba cursed.
Saga looked beside him as he walked up. Rare Hunters charged. Kaiba whipped out his Duel Disk. Saga pulled up his fists. His followers circled the group. Rare Hunters wrestled with them. Saga struggled one in front of him. Kaiba grabbed the one behind.
"Remember me, Saga?"
Saga looked behind him. "Sure do. You're Seto that defended that little child."
"Just see if I let you live after this," Kaiba growled. Saga grinned.
"You're Seto McGray all right."
"Doesn't mean that what you did is forgiven." Kaiba smirked as he threw one over his shoulder. The boys backed into each other. Kaiba was realizing that he was running out of options.
To be continued…
Next Chapter in the When Destinies Collide Saga: Chapter 23: Dragon of the McGrays
Kaiba summons his faithful servant for the second time. Yet, even fate has its twists when Gozaburo shows up…wanting to take his own stepson into the Shadow Realm. Can Kaiba hold him off or will our hero need help?
Ash Kaiba: Okay, please review. I have to wait for the other chapters now. And I will be gone most of next week. So don't feel bad if I don't reply to your reviews or update.
