LazerWulf: I'm BAAA-ack! Thanks to all of you who wished me a good time in Canada. I did. Anyways, I'm bored, so you get another chapter. Be happy.

Joey: I dought you had anudda OneShot you was gonna do first.

LazerWulf: Well, I started it, but I'm putting it on the back burner for now. It's not a YGO fic, and the research is taking longer than expected. Now, for the reviewers.

thefutureMrs.Kaiba – Wait no longer. Kaiba's date will be in this chapter.

ChaosMagicianGirl – Hey, Hey! Long time no see! Yes, Kaiba is all those things, and he's just the Hikari. Yes. DM is over in Japan, but GX is just starting. Janime's site has info, so go check it out! I've seen the first 5 episodes online. It's in Japanese, so I can't really understand what their saying, but it's like watching a foreign soap opera: You can sorta tell what's going on. Janime's summaries help, too.

Red Rose Yuki – Well, it's not himself he has to control. Erm… you'll see. And I thought Yuki meant "game fortress" or something. That's what Janime says, anyway.

Amme Moto – I wasn't trying to steal your chapter title! Honest! LOLz, I just thought it was a fitting title, since Lyn "confessed" to Seto about her past. I was gonna have Seto confess to Lyn, too, but I realized that he wouldn't do that in a public place, and then I got a killer idea.

WakingUpEmpty – You can't fool me, thefutureMrs.Kaiba. I'm glad you like Lyn, though. I worked very hard on her.

AllDayIDreamAboutFics – Well, don't beat yourself up about it. No one else got it either. It's from Field of Dreams, in the Fenway Park scene where Ray and Terrance Mann are walking the concourse. In my, opinion, that's the best baseball movie ever made. I've got it on DVD. No, I haven't read a fic like this, either. I've seen others where Seto gets the Rod, but they always portray Seth as evil, when he wasn't. I wanted to portray him as he really was, loyal to the Pharaoh, even to a fault. As for the SBTB thing, it was bugging me, so I did some research on the internet. It was tough because you spelled his name differently than they did, but I found it nonetheless.

li – Eye Spy was the one that Lady Shinigami recommended, and if you read the A/Ns for chapter 9 and 10, you'll realize why I stopped reading it.

Minor Arcana – Yes, he's sneaky, but there's someone sneakier.

Secluded Sapphire – First, I have no doubt that "The Lie That I Lived" is good, I just don't read R rated stuff. Sorry. Anyway, thanks for reviewing as you went along. It helps me to see what you're thinking as you read it, and it boosts my review count, too. (Not that I care about that kind of thing...)

Evil StormSister – Kaiba is truly an interesting character to write. And what's so corny about candlelit tables and a dozen roses? I was already planning on the candles, but I've got a different flower in mind, and you'll see why.

Arianna Blancmanche – Well, if it wasn't strange, then The Parent Trap wouldn't have become as big of a hit as it did. And I'm glad to see that advertising on Janime's boards has paid off in at least ONE new reviewer...

Katrina Kaiba – Well, the wait is over. Enjoy the chapter.

BEWDKisara – Another new reviewer! Yay! Wow, C2 is actually good for something? Who knew? Thanks for reviewing! I'm glad you're enjoying it.

LazerWulf: Oh, that reminds me! Congratulations to all who got the "BaKa" joke. Ba is Life Force, Ka is Soul Beast, and "baka" means "dummy".

Joey: Hey, what's dis you keep sayin' 'bout "Someone Else"?

LazerWulf: Well, it's no one new, but... well, you'll see. Start the fic!

Disclaimer: I don't own Kisara, but I own Lyn. I don't own Mokuba, but I own Abukom. I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, but I own this AU. I also own Max and Sam.

'Yami to Hikari'

'Hikari to Yami'

The Return of the Priest

Chapter 11: The Date


Seto's POV

"I have to get going," she said. "It's almost 8:00, and I told my mom we'd be back for dinner."

We finished our coffee and got up to head toward the Arcade. And by "we", I don't mean Lyn and me. I don't even mean "me".

'WHAT THE DUCK ARE YOU DOING!'

'Calm down. I'm just taking control of your body for a while. I was the only way I could think of to stop you from saying too much in public.'

One minute I was complimenting her courage, the next I was in my Soul Room, watching the events unfold on my "Computer Screen". It was lucky that the Rod was hidden in my trench coat. It hid the golden flash from the Rod when we switched places.

'Stop me? You were the one who told me to tell her.'

'And you should. But there wasn't the place. You do have an image to maintain.'

I stopped. He was right. I was about to spill the beans, so to speak, about my past to Lyn, without even considering who could be listening.

'But a date?'

'Call it that if you want, but I figured it would be the best place. Just you and her, no one to eavesdrop.'

'And you called her cute! What's with that?'

'I'm sorry. She just reminds me so much of Kisara. It just slipped.'

'Great, now she's going to think that I like her.'

'Well, don't you?'

'Yes, but I don't want her to know, not yet, anyway.'

'Why not?'

'I just don't, okay? Now, can I have my body back?'

'Are you going to cause a scene?'

Ugh. I felt like I was in second grade.

'No.'

'And are you going to break the date?'

Again! He's patronizing me, and he knows it.

'No. I gave, or, rather, you gave, my word, and I always keep my word.'

Another flash from the Rod, again, hidden by the trench coat, and I was back in control. At the Arcade, Mokuba said his farewells to Max and Sam, and we all headed our separate directions.


Lyn's POV

I was practically in a daze on the way home. I was still a little upset that I had told him about my dad and not gotten anything in return.

Except a date.

The Seto Kaiba had asked me on a date. The thought was overwhelming.


The next few days, he practically ignored me. On Thursday, I pulled Anzu aside and told her about the situation.

"Kaiba asked you on a date!" she said, incredulously.

"Shhh! Not so loud! Yes, he asked me on a date, but he's been ignoring me ever since."

"That sounds like Kaiba, alright. Don't worry about it. He's probably thinking up something really romantic."

"That reminds me, I don't have a thing to wear tomorrow!"

"No problem. I'll call a specialist. Meet me at the mall after school."


"Lyn, meet Mai Valentine. Mai, this is Lynae Stromberg, she's got a date with Kaiba, and doesn't have anything to wear."

Anzu was introducing me to a vivacious blonde in a white brazier and purple miniskirt.

"Kaiba? You're kidding me!"

"Anzu," I groaned, "you didn't have to tell her who I had a date with."

"Sure she did," the blonde defended. "Now, since it's Kaiba we're talking about, we're going to have to find something classy."

She dragged me toward the most expensive store in the mall.

"Mai," I pleaded, once I saw where we were. "I can't afford that place!"

"Don't worry, hon! It's on me."

I blinked.

"Really?"

"Sure! Any friend of Anzu's is a friend of mine."

"Gee, thanks Mai!"

"Don't mention it! Now, we're going to want something that brings out your eyes..."


Two and a half hours later, we emerged from the store with, not only a dress, but new shoes, earrings, a necklace, and a handbag.

I don't even want to think about how much all this cost.


Seto's POV

It was the day before my date with Lyn, and something hit me.

I didn't know where she lived.

I mentally bereted myself for not thinking of it sooner. Now I'm glad I had memorized her number. I pulled out my cell phone and quickly dialed the number. After two rings, someone answered.

"Stromberg residence."

"Is Lyn, there?"

"No, she's out with friends. This is her mother."

I felt like a giddy teenager. Well, I guess I was, but it was a new feeling.

"Mrs. Stromberg, this is Seto Kaiba. I'm picking your daughter up for a date tomorrow, and I'd like to know where you live."

"Oh? Lyn didn't mention any date..."

"Yes, well..."

"Where are you coming from?"


"That's far enough, Roland."

The referee for the Battle City Finals, who just happened to be my chauffer, parked the limo in front of a two-story house, and rushed around to open my door. He stood there while I walked up the path and rang the doorbell.

"Just a second!" Someone called from inside. The door opened to reveal Lyn's mother.

"Ah, you must be Seto. Come on in!" She called up the stairs, "Lyn, your date's here!"

"OH MY GOSH! IT'S SETO KAIBA!" I heard the squeal long before two blurs dashed in front of me.

"Man, we knew you were Mokuba's brother, but we never thought we'd actually meet you!"

"Now, now, boys, you don't want to scare your sister's date away, do you?"

"No," came the unified response. Kids.

"Seto? You're early!" I heard her voice coming from the top of the stairs. When I turned to look, I wasn't prepared for the vision of beauty that I saw.

Lyn was in a baby blue silk dress, with matching shoes and handbag. The turquoise stones in her earrings and necklace accentuated her blue eyes and light blue hair.

"You look... beautiful," I finally said.

"You like it? Anzu and Mai helped me pick it out," she said as she came down the stairs.

I produced a bouquet of flowers from behind my back and gave them to her.

"Violets! My favorites! How did you know?"

"I didn't. Your name, Lynae, it means 'small blue flower', right? I thought it would be fitting."

"Well, I love them. Thank you." She gave me a peck on the cheek, like she did the night we met, and then handed the flowers to her mom to put in some water.

"Shall we be heading out?" I inquired.

"Yes, let's."

"Have fun, you two," her mom said as we headed out the door. "Be sure to have her back before 12!"

We made our way to the Limo, and Roland helped her inside, while I found my seat next to her.

"To the restaurant, Roland."

"Yes, sir, Mr. Kaiba."

I turn to see Lyn wide-eyed at her surroundings.

"First time in a limousine?" I ask, stating the obvious.

"Yes, it's so... luxurious."

I chuckle. Not one of my sinister chuckles, but a genuine, "that made me laugh" chuckle.

"Yes, I guess it is. After a while, the novelty wears off."

Silence...

Long, awkward, silence...

The limo stops, and Roland comes around again to open the door.

"Sir, we have arrived at the restaurant."

"Thank you, Roland, you may wait here."

"Very good, sir."

"Where are we?" I heard Lyn ask.

"At la Madeleine. I hope you like French cuisine."

As we enter, the maitre D' greets us.

"Ah, Monsieur Kaiba, we've been expecting you! Come this way, your table is ready."

He leads us to a sectioned off area, devoid of any tables, save for the one in the middle. It appears they went through a lot of trouble, but I expected no less. After all, I paid for privacy.

I pull out Lyn's chair for her as the maitre D' lights the candles on the table. Lyn takes a look at the menu as I sit down in my own chair.

"The waiter will be with you shortly," the maitre D' said, and with that, he took his leave.

I turn to look at Lyn, who was still studying the menu.

"May I make a suggestion?" I venture.

"Yes, please."

"Try the filet mignon; it's probably the safest thing on the menu."

"Safest?" She looked alarmed. I had to let out another chuckle. For some reason, I'm able to loosen up around this girl.

"Oh, don't worry, it's all edible, it's just, well, French cuisine is full of stuff you wouldn't normally see on the menu."

"Like what?"

"Well, escargot, for example, is snail."

"Snail?"

"Yes. They're actually quite good. I was planning on having some," I saw her turn a bit green, "but I think I can do without, for tonight."

She was visibly relieved. Maybe I won't tell her what I'm really having for dinner.

The waiter arrived and took our drink orders, as well as the order for Lyn's filet mignon and my foie gras. We filled the 20 minute wait with idle chit-chat, as I didn't want to share any personal details when a waiter could interrupt us at any moment.

Finally, the waiter came back with our food and quickly left, giving us the much-awaited privacy I had paid for.

"Lyn," I started, "I don't know why I'm telling you this. I've never told anyone before, but for some reason, I'm able to open up to you."

She nodded. I continued.

"Before I start, though, I must warn you. My past is a complicated one, and the most recent events are, well, strange, to say the least. Are you sure you still want to know?"


Lyn's POV

Did I want to know? I thought I did, but now I'm not so sure. However, I know he needs to let this out, and if he feels he can trust me, like I trusted him with my past, then I'll sit, listen, and try my best to understand.

I tried to hide my hard swallow as I nodded, giving him the go-ahead to start. He starts talking about his past, from his parent's deaths to life under his adoptive father, from his first meeting with Yugi to having his soul trapped in an endless void after failing to rescue his brother to being told he was the reincarnation of a High Priest, which all led up to this past weekend...

Battle City.

He mentioned a guy named Marik and the 3 Egyptian God Cards, how Marik used something called the Millennium Rod to brainwash other people's minds into doing his bidding and create Shadow Games, He briefly mentioned having a vision on top of his blimp during the finals, and how he was able to read the Egyptian hieroglyphs on the Winged Dragon of Ra card.

He also talked about how his adoptive father's dead son and his Board of Directors trapped him, his brother, Yugi, and Yugi's friends in a virtual world, where his past was dug up and thrown in his face. He talked about losing to his greatest rival and then lost to "that mediocre duelist" because his "game was off".

I just sat there, captivated by his story, and by how he was fighting back his emotions as he told it.

"...somehow, I ended up in a karaoke bar, where we met. To say that you caught me at a bad time would be the understatement of the year. After you left, I had every intention of going home and letting the past stay in the past, but my night wasn't over...

"As I got in my car, I found myself next to a guy called Shadi, who gave me Marik's Millennium Rod, saying that it was mine, since I was the reincarnation of Seth, the High Priest to the "Nameless Pharaoh". I was still skeptical, until I actually met Seth. The next day, when I saw you in class, I was reminded that you looked just like the girl in my vision from the blimp. Seth told me that the girl in the vision was Kisara, the girl who controlled the Blue Eyes White Dragon."

Blue Eyes White Dragon... I thought, now, why does that sound familiar?

Before I could ponder any further, my attention was drawn back to his story.

"I didn't believe in destiny, Lyn, I still don't, but meeting you has to be more than a coincidence."


Seto's POV

She was just sitting there, taking it all in. Maybe I shouldn't have told her about Seth or Kisara.

"You don't believe me, do you," I stated flatly.

"No... I mean... it's not that... it's just... well... it's a lot to take in."

"I understand. I'm having a tough time comprehending it all, myself." I look at my watch. "It's almost midnight, I should be getting you home."


Lyn's POV

After an uneventful ride back to my house, we stood on the porch, saying good-night.

"Thank you for this evening, Seto, I had a wonderful time." I turn to head inside, but he quickly grabs my hand to stop me.

"Lyn, wait." I turn around to see his blue eyes staring straight in to mine. "Don't... don't tell anyone, alright?" His eyes were soft and full of emotion.

"Don't worry. I won't. Who'd believe me, anyway?" He seemed to calm down a bit. "Thank you, though," I add, "for telling me this. I know how it must feel to get it all out."

"Good-night, Lyn. I hope to see you again, soon."

"Good-night, Seto. I hope so, too."

With that, he walks back to his limo, and I make my way upstairs, collapsing on my bed.


Seto's POV

You know, it did feel good to just talk about all that stuff. And tonight was great, calm and peaceful, with no interruptions. I'm glad I left the Rod at home...


Joey: Dun dun DUN!

LazerWulf: Could you not do that, please?

Joey: Sorry.

LazerWulf: So there you have it: Kaiba's date. I think it went rather well, don't you?

Joey: No.

LazerWulf: ((Smacks Joey upside the head))

Joey: What!

LazerWulf: Be nice. I worked hard on this chapter.

Joey: Did Kaiba really say "what the duck"?

LazerWulf: Yup! Mokuba's trying to get him to cut down on his cussing.

Joey: RIIIiiight...

LazerWulf: Well, that and the fact that I don't curse, and I refuse to make my characters do it, however, I felt that an expletive was needed, so I used a substitute one.

Joey: So... what next?

LazerWulf: Not sure, but I'll think of something. Until then, review! (And put me on your AA list if you haven't already. ;-P )

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