A/N: So, it's rained on both of the days I was suppose to be doing my second job, and instead of being outside, I got to babysit. My niece finally got me to watch Frozen, and all I could think about when I heard Do you Want to Build a Snowman was Kaiba and his brother, so I figured why not. I'm just editing another chapter of Aftermath, and that will be up shortly. Enjoy, and Frozen is obviously owned by Disney, along with the song Do you Want to Build a Snowman
2 Months after Adoption-We used to be best buddies
Mokuba stood outside Seto's door, determined to talk to his brother. It had been weeks since the two had played together, and Mokuba missed him with a fierceness. He just wanted Seto to come out and play for a little bit.
He missed his best friend, his only friend since they had been abandoned at the orphanage what seemed like a lifetime ago. It had been 2 months since Seto had convinced Gozaburo to adopt the brothers, and ever since they had moved in the elder had done everything in his power to keep them apart.
He had even locked Seto in a small room, pocketing the key while he made the boy read book after book. Mokuba didn't understand what the terms of the two boys being adopted were, all he knew was that he was determined to get Seto outside.
After all, it was snowing, and there was nothing the two boys loved more than going outside and playing in the white stuff that fell from the sky. Straightening himself out to his full height, he knocked on Seto's door, and waited for a reply. When none came he frowned, knocking again.
"Seto?" He called through the door, trying the handle in vain when he found it was locked. Stepping away from the door he called again.
"Hey Seto? I just wanted to see if you wanted to come outside and build a snowman with me? I miss you, I never get to see you anymore come out and play!" Hearing some small sounds from the other side of the door, Mokuba stood closer, hoping it was his brother getting some warm clothes on. Then the noises stopped, and Seto still didn't come out. Mokuba knocked yet again, hoping to keep his brothers attention.
"Hey Seto, we don't have to go outside and build anything, just come out so we can play together. Please? I miss you" "
Go away Mokuba, I don't have time for you right now."
Seto mumbled on the other side of the door. Mokuba's heart broke just a little, and he backed away from the door, sniffling slightly as he said "Ok. Bye." and walked away.
Seto backed away from the door as he heard his brother walking and sank back on the bed. These past few months living with Gozaburo had been a living nightmare, and Seto wasn't sure if he could take much of of it.
There were piles of text books everywhere, and Seto had already gone 2 days without food when he answered one question wrong. He had also hit Seto, pulling his belt off and flicking it across the young boys back without a second thought.
There was also the hand print across Seto's cheek, which had appeared when Seto didn't ridicule a maid for forgetting to wash the sheets the day before. That was the reason he didn't want Mokuba to see him, he didn't want to upset the younger boy.
After all, Mokuba was the reason he was doing all of this, to give his younger brother a better life. At least, he hoped.
4 years later- I think some company is overdue
"Seto? Come on out its snowing lets go play!" Mokuba pounded on the door, tryiing to get his brother's attention.
"You've been locked in there for weeks, I think it's time to come out for awhile. Please?" Mokuba leaned in close, listening for the slightest hint of his brother moving by the door. It had been 4 years since they had been adopted, and everyday it seemed Seto changed more and more.
He barely ever came out of the room, choosing to study and write computer codes over anything else. In the beginning, Mokuba use to at least be able sit with Seto while he did these things, but now Seto didn't even come near the door when Mokuba knocked.
Sighing, Mokuba turned away, looking out the window at the snow softly falling. He wandered back into his room and grabbed a plushie off the bed, and began to walk through the mansion. Even after living here for a few years, Mokuba still got lost sometimes as he walked around.
Turning a corner, he saw his adopted father and his eyes lit up. Gozaburo had become a real parent to his younger adopted son, often giving the boy treats and rough housing with him. At least, when he was home from working at Kaiba Corp. The best part was when he came home from business trips. He brought Mokuba back toys and candy from all over the world, often walking Mokuba up from a deep sleep just to give the boy a present.
The days when Gozaburo was gone were the longest of Mokuba's short life, but his father always made it up to him and today was no exception. When he saw Mokuba he gave the small boy a nod, pointing to a chair while he continued to talk on the phone to someone. Mokuba sat quietly, hands in his lap while he waited for the older man to finish his call. When Gozaburo was done, he smiled at Mokuba and reached into his pocket.
"Hello my son, let's see what I got for you this time." With that he produced 2 theme park tickets, watching as Mokuba bounced up and down in excitement.
"Tickets to Tokyo Disney? Really? Thank you father!" Gozaburo placed the tickets back into his pocket, tucking them in securely.
"Yes, I believe you deserve a treat for doing so well in school and your extra studies. We will go for a few days next month when you have your vacation."
"Is Seto going?" Mokuba asked, holding his breath in anticipation.
"I bought him a ticket, but your brother declined. He said he doesn't have time to spend on such activities. I guess you're stuck with just me." With that Gozaburo reached over and ruffled Mokuba's hair, then turned and left the room. Mokuba stood there, staring straight ahead at the painting on the wall.
"Well Elizabeth, I guess its just you and me."
Seto sighed as he leaned back from his textbook. This past week had been particularly hard on him, Gozaburo had piled on an unusually large amount of work while he was gone on this trip. Luckily, the brunet had gotten it all done, and with a little time to spare.
He was about to go and find Mokuba when his bedroom door opened and the bane of his existence walked in. Gozaburo barely acknowledged Seto before slamming a briefcase down on his desk.
"It's been four years Seto, it's time for you to prove my money isn't being wasted on you. This briefcase contains $10 million dollars. You have a year to bring me back 10 times that amount, or I throw you out on the streets and take Mokuba as my heir." Seto froze, Gozaburo's words bring out his worst nightmares.
Gozaburo turned away, walking out the door before his son could respond. Seto stared at the briefcase, mind whirling as he tried to figure out how he was going to complete Gozaburo's demands. He stood up, wanting to find Mokuba and reassure himself that his baby brother was ok.
He walked down the hall, hearing Gozaburo talking to someone. He appeared in the doorway, just as his father was telling Mokuba that Seto did not want to go to the park with them. He stood in the doorway frozen as his adopted father ruffled his little brothers hair and walked away, fixing Seto with a long stare as he walked out of the room. Seto fled, knowing that not only did he need to earn the money, but he needed to get Gozaburo out of the way to rescue his little brother.
2 years later
Mokuba walked right past his brothers room, not even looking at the door. His heart was breaking over the earlier fight he had with his brother, and he was looking for his father for comfort. He found the man packing for yet another business trip, and he couldn't help but allow the tears to flow. When Gozaburo turned to him, a questioning look on his face, Mokuba ran to him, crying as he told his father about Seto's plans, not noticing the smile that was covering his fathers face.
Seto had completed Gozaburo's mission with almost a month to spare. Unfortunately, the only way to do that was to almost bankrupt a smaller company, but Seto didn't even care. He would do anything to protect Mokuba, even if it meant hurting other people.
That's what made his next plan even harder. He had contacted the Big 5 behind his step fathers back, and gotten them to agree to back his power play to take over Kaiba Corp. Earlier in the day he had yelled at Mokuba, accusing him of telling Gozaburo about Seto's plan to take over the company. Mokuba, after years of being conditioned to trust their step-father and not Seto, had immediately ran to the man to tell him what happened.
Gozaburo was about to leave for a business trip, but he had called Seto into a meeting at the mansion. Seto walked in, the big 5 right behind him. In a blaze of glory, he informed Gozaburo that he now owned Kaiba Corp, and when Gozaburo informed him that he need Mokuba's shares to have true ownership.
With that, Seto opened his briefcase to show him the paperwork that rolled Mokuba's shares over to his brother. In a rage, Gozaburo ran from the room, shouting over his shoulder that he was going to kill Mokuba for revenge. Seto ran after him, knowing that he was not strong enough to take out his step-father.
Luckily, he didn't have to be. Gozaburo reached the stairs, and in his anger he tripped, falling quickly and breaking his neck. Seto watched the whole thing from the top, and calmly walked away, allowing someone else to call an ambulance.
3 days later- We only have each other
Mokuba stood outside his brothers door, dressed in all black for his adopted father's funeral. He hadn't seen Seto since Gozaburo had died. It was now time for the funeral, and Seto still wasn't coming out of his room.
"Seto? Everyone's wondering when you're coming out. We need to get going are you ready?" Tears appeared in his eyes, and he sat down outside his brothers door, crying huge tears. "It's only us now, what's going to happen now? I'm so tired of not having a brother, I want you back the way it used to be before this man adopted us. Please Seto."
Seto was working on his computer, attempting to get everything ready for his first board meeting. He knew he had to be ready for every question and motion that the board could put to him. He also knew that no one was going to take him seriously, and he needed to plan something big to get their attention.
He had dressed hours ago for the funeral, and had settled in to get some work down. He jumped when a knock sounded at his door, and he walked over only to hear his brother crying.
"Please Seto, I'm right here. I forgive you, I'm right here for you, please just let me in. Stop shutting me out." Seto clenched his fists, trying not to cry himself. He heard Mokuba sigh, and get up, walking away from the door. Seto looked back at his computer, at the pile of work he would have to get back to after funeral. He then grabbed the handle, opening the door quickly startling Mokuba. He placed a hand on his brother, looking at the smaller boy with a soft smile.
"Hey Mokie, when we get back, do you want to build a snow man when we get back?"
A/N: Obviously, I had to play with canon a little to get it to fit, but I tried to stay true to the original story as much as possible. If anyone feels a little bit sorry for Gozaburo don't- he was only nice to Mokuba to manipulate Seto into doing what he wanted, and if Seto hadn't gotten rid of him, Mokuba would have been hurt in the process. As for Mokuba, he's young and trusting, and he couldn't see past his adopted fathers attempts to buy him poor thing. Anyway read and review please!