Necropolis demon
Disclaimer: If you know what a fanfic is then you know that this is one of them…totally fiction!
Necro: Ok…people, I have good news. I know I said before that I think I can't do the 'Ryou moving in with Kaiba thing' but I've found a way to do it…so yeah… Pretty soon, Ryou's gonna be moving in with the Kaiba brothers.
Just a reminder: this chapter and the last chapter are connected coz they happened on the same day k?
Oh…and before I forget, in the last chap's reviews I noticed that some of you guys seem to think that Joey's hatred for Kaiba has a deeper and more romantic reason to it. I will just say to clarify things to everyone that any of Joey's antics are purely out of concern for his friend and purely out of his usual immense anger towards the CEO. No romantic reason, no jealousy…
So if I seem to make Joey too angry or something like that, just stop for a second and think; does the Joey we know on TV EVER cut Kaiba some slack? Coz…I don't think so…well, except if it was to help save the world or something like that.
'Sides…that last scene was just for a little more length for the chap.
The GameChapter 14 Introduction: check, Clothes: check
On that school day at KaibaCorp, Ryou was constantly being led to all sorts of different departments in the building to learn about each and every one of them. He got briefly acquainted with some of the employees, those diligent works who've been in KaibaCorp for years as well as the newbies who fresh graduates with fresh ideas to present to their boss.
Ryou and his tutor entered an office-furnished room filled wherein all sorts of working cubicles with computers and desks of the employees were at, some of the office workers were having a coffee break just to go back to work again, and some were lively gossiping about some article on the front page of a newspaper, more specifically an article titled 'CEO of KaibaCorp and Newbie Scandal'. The moment the employees noticed the two patient figures standing by the entrance they quickly straightened up and behaved, dropping whatever they were doing to respectfully address the visitors.
"Good day everyone." Ryou's strict tutor greeted the workers in a calm and composed manner. At this, the employees greeted the female formally altogether with a respectful bow.
"This is Mr. Ryou Bakura, a contestant of the KaibaCorp contest as most of you probably know and a casual acquaintance of Mr. Kaiba's so do greet him," the strict lady explained, gesturing towards the teen who was somewhat uncomfortable with everyone's attention on him.
"Good day Mr. Bakura." The employees courteously greeted Ryou, bowing in respect as they had done before the strict lady.
Feeling like a new transfer student standing in front of the class on his first day of school, Ryou timidly replied in a nervous manner one would expect from someone as soft-spoken as him, "G-Good day to all of you as well." He responded softly with an embarrassed blush, hesitantly and shakily bowing with respect to everyone in reply since all of the workers at KaibaCorp were much older than him.
The tutor noticed the young teen's lack of confidence and was about to speak up when as if out of nowhere, the CEO of KaibaCorp entered the room unannounced. "You don't have to bow to them in courtesy Ryou, you're in a higher rank than they are." The stoic millionaire spoke up about his underlings in a somewhat bitter and insulting tone, suddenly standing behind Ryou.
"Gah! K-Kaiba! N-No…MISTER Kaiba…I-I…that is to say…" Ryou faltered, jumping out of his skin the moment Kaiba spoke up and addressing Kaiba with a formal 'Mr.' since they were at work. "Y-You scared me." He added; for a moment, the employees were a bit confused with what their boss meant by 'you're in a higher rank than they are' but quickly set aside such thoughts as their employer spoke.
The taller teen smirked, "Perhaps it would be more appropriate if you don't call me 'Mr. Kaiba', 'Kaiba' will be fine. I simply don't feel comfortable having a classmate address me that way," he spoke, "and don't bow to them, it's simply not done by those in power." He spoke coldly.
After momentarily scanning the room full of workers who merely stood there, he spoke, "Well…aren't you lazy people gonna greet your superior who pays and employs you upon his arrival?" Kaiba glared and scowled menacingly at the inhabitants of the room who shrunk back in fear.
"G-good d-day Mr. Kaiba!" they quickly greeted, bowing then standing up straight once again.
"That's better…now then, since I'm already here I have an important announcement to make." He glanced momentarily at Ryou then returned his attention to the others, "Mr. Bakura here will be your superior from now on since I have chosen him to be my so-called apprentice seeing as his talents fit my standards." At this, the employees could do nothing but gape with open mouths or look at each other in utter confusion, I mean who wouldn't? Some of the employees had been working for KaibaCorp for years yet all they got were nasty eye-bags from working all night long and insomnia from all the caffeine they'd consumed for work…and this, this newbie who's inexperienced comes along and just gets the high-ranking position.
"Treat him as you would treat me, respect him as you would respect me, if you spite him, you spite me as well. As of today, Mr. Ryou Bakura is in a position equal to that of a 'Vice CEO' if there is such a thing." The brunette finished.
"But Mr. Kaiba! H-he can't possibly be your, your, assistant! He-he probably doesn't have any idea on how to be one! Probably doesn't have the skills for negotiation that one would need for business deals or-or…he's simply too…too…YOUNG!" One of the older and strangely quite stupid employees blurted out in rage, making offensive gestures all the while looking like an uneducated individual with his somewhat barbaric behavior towards the situation.
"Too YOUNG! And what would you call me then?" Kaiba bellowed as he walked towards the foolish man and icily glared at him, his anger-twisted face only a few inches from the idiotic employee's and his venomous voice making everyone draw back in fear, "If you want to keep your job I suggest you think before you speak." He said, making the questioning worker shut up, "I've been smoothly running this Corporation and I'm not even in my prime years yet, if I can accomplish such a feat I assure you that Ryou can be a capable assistant!"
The old worker merely cowered as he nodded shakily in agreement, petrified at his boss' sudden outburst, "I chose Mr. Bakura because he can assist me in more ways than anyone else; like if I'm at school, he can reorganize and reschedule meetings without having to trouble me by asking for my school week schedule since he's in the same class as I." The CEO explained, pointing out one of a few advantages of having someone of the same age group as him as an apprentice.
"Ryou here is also a duelist as many of you know, his views and comments on the quality of our products reflects the views of thousands of other duelists in Japan just like him. KaibaCorp can benefit from such ideas." The brunette added.
"Now then…" he sauntered back towards Ryou's side then glanced at everyone, "Ryou…will be your superior from now on, he works for me for a salary, he's simply a fresh youth with ideas for our Corporation, he is my assistant as well as a contestant of the KaibaCorp contest but he does not have an advantage upon the competition whatsoever…are we all clear?" Kaiba spoke, finalizing and clearing up any confusion that might be there.
Everyone was silent at this unexpected and shocking news…the 'scandal kid' their superior at work? The kid didn't even have any experience or background on business and commerce! But it wasn't like everyone was against or held any malice towards Ryou…still this news was a bit of a shock… Slowly recovering from the shock the workers started clapping one by one until the others clapped along in congratulating the young apprentice.
An expected ring from Ryou's tutor's cell phone was heard so she excused herself for her phone's random ringing then pulled out her mobile to converse with whoever was on the other end. "Mr. Kaiba, I've just been informed that Mr. Bakura's trench coat has just been finished." She informed her boss.
"I see, Ryou, let's go." With that simple reply and order from Kaiba the pale Ryou followed Kaiba like an obedient puppy as the CEO left the room while the tutor continued to observe the employees.
They rode Kaiba's sleek limo on their way to the boutique but they made a quick stop at Ryou's place so the teen could drop off his heavy schoolbag instead of having to drop it off later on.
Yugi Mutou, a young spiky haired teenager who could've been mistaken for a young boy had just been to his friend's apartment room to deliver some homework his friend missed and was now on his way downstairs to exit the apartment. As Yugi came closer to the apartment building's front entrance, the sight of a glossy limo made him pause for a second to observe. From inside the limo came out Ryou still in his matching blue school uniform from when he was in class earlier that day with a backpack in hand.
The young tri color haired teen waved at his silent friend who immediately looked up slightly surprised then waved back at him. Yugi walked over to his friend and managed to greet his other less-social classmate who had accompanied Ryou for the day, "Hi Kaiba," the boy-like adolescent greeted to the CEO inside the lustrous car who merely cast glance at him and muttered an incoherent, uncaring and grumpy reply. Yugi simply rolled his eyes in surrender at his rude classmate, knowing that Seto Kaiba will always be Seto Kaiba, the oh so very unfriendly individual.
Ryou made his way upstairs to drop off his school things while Yugi accompanied him so they could talk a bit on their way. "So Ryou, how's Kaiba?" the short teen asked as they opened Ryou's apartment room door.
"Eh? Oh, he's ok. A bit unpredictable but ok." Ryou smiled, setting down his schoolbag on a nearby table.
"And your job? Is it stressful?"
"Actually, I haven't officially started yet but I'm guessing it to be. I'm still being trained and stuff…and I'm getting the basic ideas of what I'm to do." The pale teen replied.
"Well, don't get too stressed ok? The guys really wouldn't want you to be too tired." Yugi spoke in a gentle tone.
"Yes, yes, I'll look after myself Yugi. Thank you for the concern." The pale teen gave out one of his grateful smiles.
"Your welcome," Yugi smiled as well, "you know, Joey got scolded today coz he accidentally called the sensei a…err, whatever he would call Kaiba, it was really funny." He giggled.
A sigh, "Poor Joey," Ryou giggled a bit as well.
"Joey's afraid that if you hang out with Kaiba too much you'll turn into a 'manipulative bastard' just like him…that's in Joey-talk." Explained the tri color haired teen.
"He's being paranoid." With that the two teens exited the room and made their way downstairs towards the waiting limo.
"I know Joey can be a little…rough around the edges, but he's only looking out for a friend like we all are, you can't blame us for that can you?"
"Yes, I know…though I wish he could trust Kaiba like the others do." Said Ryou, at this Yugi gave out a guilty look, "You guys DO trust Kaiba right?" he added.
"Well, the others are still getting the hang of it and I'm sure they're as…uncomfortable about this situation as Joey, Joey's just more…vocal about it."
"Well, thank you for at least supporting me in my decisions…though it's going to take Joey longer to do the same," smiled Ryou, "see you tomorrow then Yugi and thank you for dropping off my homework." The pale teen thanked his classmate, getting inside the limousine.
"It was nothing, see you tomorrow then." Waved the shorter teen, leaving and heading home.
Upon arriving once again at the 'Fait sur Mesure' boutique where Ryou and Kaiba had been to earlier, the two teens were asked to sit at the waiting lounge. Kaiba, being the more familiar face to the boutique receptionist was asked to fill in and clarify some paperwork regarding to the material and labor fees involved with Ryou's trench. After a few minutes of waiting and formalities, Ryou and Kaiba were led to the same room Ryou had been to before back when his measurements were taken.
"Ah, Monsieur Kaiba! We just finished your order. Now, come on Monsieur Bakura, come on." The same old and motherly woman from before greeted the two teens and beckoned Ryou.
The madam ushered Ryou through a changing curtain where his new coat was laid out for him to try on. Kaiba simply sat back on one of the chairs by the corner, waiting for his classmate to emerge from behind the curtain.
While waiting patiently for Ryou to come out, Kaiba contemplated on a few more things that had to be done. His paperwork back at KaibaCorp was done for the day, his schedule wasn't as tight as usual, his little project on Ryou was doing quite well too…it was about time he spent some quality time with his little brother, I mean, after all, poor Mokuba's been alone for some time.
That's right, he should probably head to the mansion and entertain Mokuba after they check and approve Ryou's trench… The trench coat…Kaiba actually let Ryou wear HIS style…that seems to be such a…drastic measure…
Wonder what Ryou would look like in a trench…
"K-Kaiba?" came Ryou's soft and somewhat unsure voice, breaking Kaiba away from his deep thinking.
The CEO tore his absent-minded gaze away from the floor and looked up to see a dressed up Ryou in a trench coat exactly like his famous gravity-defying one except for the fact the Ryou's reached only up to the thighs. Ryou was blushing and was bashfully hiding half of himself behind the black changing curtain like an adorable little boy.
"Come out." Kaiba spoke, getting up from his seat as Ryou slowly edged away from the curtain to show himself fully in his new outfit.
Stunning…or should we say HOT! Ryou looked absolutely stunning like a model on the catwalk in his new outfit. Kaiba was right; Ryou would and does look great in a not too long trench. Just as the CEO said, the flowing but shorter trench coat accentuated Ryou's somewhat delicate yet impressive form and made the teen look more business-like but at the same time making sure that the teen would not look dull or old or boring.
Ryou turned once and Kaiba saw how perfect his assistant looked in the new garment. Remarkably striking and eye-catching…the trench coat's somewhat flaring collar had a small metallic acronym KC embroidered onto it just like on Kaiba's trench. The teen's shoulders looked more prominent and proud…but not entirely stoic…and the trench didn't even look too big for Ryou as what one would think…it was simply perfect! The black pants which the teen wore traced his lower form, showing off his perfectly shaped lower half…plus the matching black shoes.
"D-do I look ok in this?" Ryou asked quietly, shy at having his boss' eyes all over him.
Suddenly snapping away from his trance and regaining his usual composure, Kaiba replied in his normal matter of speaking; flat and emotionless, "it's fine." He said blankly, turning his head away from the extremely ravishing sight of his timid and oh so innocent apprentice…
Ryou, accepting the blank approval of his employer approved of his new clothes as well; I mean, after all…everything must be to the boss' approval or liking correct? The teen went back through the curtain and undressed then put back on his ordinary school uniform while his new clothes were returned to storage so the store could make two or three more copies as extras; you can't expect Ryou to wear that very trench over and over again do you? It would wear out too easily.
After leaving the shop with a polite 'thank you', Ryou was dropped off at his apartment by the limo while Kaiba headed straight to the Kaiba mansion since he had promised to himself that he would spend the rest of his free time for that afternoon with his little brother Mokuba who may be feeling a little lonelier than usual that day considering the fact that Kaiba's been spending more time at work than usual, with the contest and grooming Ryou and all.
Necro: I apologize for this being short…err, I don't really have a good excuse for that but…you see…err…ok, ok…I've got the dreaded writer's block! AGAIN Agh! I've got it again /wails and cries/
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