The last chapter . . .
(Consider this a late Hannukah/Christmas, on time Kwanzaa, or early New Years present)
This story has been a joy to write and I thank every single one of you that have read, enjoyed, and or commented on it. I've learned a lot and I hope to apply it to all my future stories on this site as well as elsewhere.
Anyways, enough of that!
Disclaimer: Kazuki Takahashi-sensei owns YuGiOh!, I only own the one part, in the first part of Episode 134, (you know, that building behind Kaiba . . . just kidding, I only lease it.)
Warning: If the blatant deception of younger siblings bothers you . . . Then you obviously don't have younger siblings. That's practically what they're there for.
I now humbly present to you all, the last chapter of Nothing Ever Changes!
CHAPTER 10 - The FINAL Reveal
In the heart of Domino City, the street lights of the downtown area outline tall skyscrapers and create a pattern of lights that rival the stars above. Cold breezes blow by, reminding the pedestrians of the current fall season as they make their way down the streets.
A lone black limo pulls up to the curb of the Cityscape Ballroom, the spot for many evening galas and events of Domino city's upper class. The rear door opens and out steps seven teenagers dressed in tuxedos and other black tie attire. Tristan and Joey joke around as Yugi and Bakura stare at the opulent building before them. Unfortunately Marik and Mokuba aren't having as much fun as they try to convince a very suspicious Seto Kaiba to even enter the building.
"C'mon Seto," -pleads the younger Kaiba. "It's not going to be that bad, I promise!"
"Mokuba, were you the one to inform Marik of my birthday?"-inquires the CEO, earning a confused look from his brother.
"Yeah, why?"
"I just want to know exactly who is to blame for whatever events transpire tonight."
The statement combined with the completely serious glare in his brother's cobalt eyes unsettles Mokuba for a moment. Luckily, Marik catches this and pushes Kaiba towards the elevators as he finishes a quick call on his cellphone.
"Let's go you two, I don't want to spend all night in the lobby. The party's upstairs!"
"And what exactly is this party for Marik?"-asks the businessman, already knowing the answer.
"Seto, if we told you it would take all the fun out of it!" -exclaims Yugi with a mischievous grin.
"Yeah,"-chimes in Joey. "Tonight is just about us having fun. Who knows, even you might have some by accident 'Money bags'!"
"So, it's safe to assume I'll be humiliating you in another duel then, Wheeler?"
At the insinuation, Joey glares at Kaiba as the group awaits the arrival of the elevator.
"You're lucky it's your birthday" -grumbles the blonde under his breath.
"That is yet to be decided."
The doors of the elevator slide open when Seto finishes his comment. All seven teens step onto the conveyance and make their way to the top floor of the skyscraper. Once the elevator stops, the doors open to reveal the foyer of an ornate ballroom that leads to a set of large, wooden double doors. Outside, a man in a tuxedo with a list and a headset is waiting for the party to approach.
" and party, we've been expecting you. Please go right in!"
Rolling his eyes in dismissal, Seto strides past the man and steps through the doors. Once he opens the door, the young CEO is startled when everyone in the large ballroom turns around and shouts-
"SURPRISE!!"
At that moment an orchestra on the far side of the room strikes up and plays a rendition of "Happy Birthday To You!". As the music reaches Kaiba's ears, he takes a look around the elaborate ballroom that has been decorated in his favorite dark blue and silver colors and the teeming mass of guests that are now smiling at him awaiting a reaction.
"Happy birthday, big brother!"
Turning around, Seto stares at Mokuba, Marik, and the others with a mixture of shock, anger, and confusion. The champion duelist had known about this surprise party for some time, but the shock of having 200 people shout at you, all at once, is enough to startle anyone. Taking advantage of this, Joey and Tristan throw an arm over the tall teenager with huge Cheshire cat-like grins on their faces.
"Man, we got you good!"-Joey announces.
"Happy birthday man, who knew you were only 17!"
Once the shock wears off, icy blue eyes narrow into dangerous slits.
"So, you were all in on this?" -questions the CEO in a low voice.
"Sorry Seto, I couldn't resist when Marik and Mokuba asked for my help!"-Yugi tries to explain through laughter.
"I hope you aren't too upset with our ruse."-offers Ryou with a small smirk.
"Like I said earlier, I know exactly who is to blame for this."
Noticing that his brother's icy stare is transfixed on him, Mokuba gets an offended look on his face.
"I was only trying to help big brother!"
Before Kaiba can respond, the young businessman is quickly approached by his fellow businessmen and other well-wishers that drag him further into the party. With his anger only growing, the tall brunette disappears into the crowd.
"Seto did not look happy."-states Mokuba with a look of dread on his young features.
"Don't worry about it. By the end of the night he'll be smiling like a love-sick fool . . . you know, like Joey."
At the Egyptian's joke, Mokuba cracks a smile as the aforementioned blonde looks over confused by their laughing.
In another part of the ballroom, Mai, Tea, Serenity, and Rebecca watch the boys with interest across the room. Each girl has their hair in an up fashion and are wearing one of the many couture fashions provided by Mai's modeling agency.
The tall. blonde is wearing an off-the-shoulder sapphire blue dress with long sleeves that end at her fingertips. The sheath of the dress clings to Mai's body, revealing her curves yet still leaving something to the imagination, and slightly flares out at the bottom. Tea opted to wear a golden-yellow strapless dress that has a slight shimmer to it as she moves. Since the material is clingy, it shows off the brunette's slight curves but her black embroidered shawl maintains an air of elegance.
To contrast long red hair, Serenity is wearing an emerald green dress that has a conservative boat neck collar. However, when she turns around the dress reveals an enticing part of her upper back that is covered by criss-crossing bands of emerald green cloth. Rebecca has put on a white, empire-waist dress that has thin straps to hold the flowing silk-chiffon gown on her small shoulders. The group of girls have earned a myriad of stares ranging from awe to jealousy since they arrived, though most have gone unnoticed. Upon seeing Kaiba's departure, they make their way to their group of co -conspirators, eager to check the progress of the plan.
"Hey guys,"-greets Tea. "Did Kaiba suspect anything?"
"He knew something was up, but his face was still priceless when he walked in here." - Marik replies with a huge grin. "Where's Ishizu?"
For the first time, the rest of the guys realize the Egyptian woman is indeed missing from the group. Multiple pairs of eyes search the room for the woman in question.
"She probably went to wish the birthday boy a 'Happy Birthday' or something." -offers Mai as she threads her arm into Joey's.
"That's good, if Seto is around anymore of these people, he might kill one of them."
"If you know that Mokuba, then shouldn't you NOT invite people that annoy your brother?" -questions Tristan with an arched eyebrow.
"That wouldn't be very much fun, now would it?" -answers Mokuba with a look very similar to the one his brother gives an opponent when he crushes them in a duel.
For a moment, the gang is unsettled by the growing similarities between the Kaiba brothers. Noticing this, the younger Kaiba changes his expression to the child-like smile the gang is more comfortable with.
"I figured that Seto deserves an hour of discomfort for all the weeks he's had me and Marik running around planning all this."
"You don't have to explain anything to me, Mokuba," -Joey states. "I love seeing your brother squirm!"
As the group of teens talk, the topic of their conversation is in the center of the room as his irritation rolls off him in waves. Seto Kaiba stands there, roped in a boring conversation, silently cursing his younger brother, Marik, Yugi and his friends, the people around him, the idiot that invented surprise parties . . . in short, he was cursing a lot of people. When he finally meanders his way out of the well-wishing mob, Kaiba snatches a champagne glass from a passing waiter's tray and downs it. Quick fingers remove the bow tie from his neck and unfastens the top button of his shirt. As he puts the empty glass down on a nearby table, a familiar chuckle reaches his ears.
"I suppose that glass is to be the first of many consumed tonight."
Turning around at familiar voice, Seto is rewarded with the sight of Ishizu Ishtar wearing a dress that was practically made for her. The high-collared gown is the color of a deep-red wine and is covered completely by hand-woven, black lace inspired by the styles of the Victorian-gothic era. The look is complete with black gloves that start at the middle of her upper arms and extend to her fingertips. Such a detailed ensemble would normally outshine the wearer, however on the Egyptian they only add to her natural beauty. The blood red color brings out the slight red hues otherwise difficult to see in her dark skin tone and the fabric emphasizes Ishizu's hourglass figure. Dark, ebony hair has been styled into a loose bun that rests on the nape of the curator's long neck. After taking a moment to admire the woman before him, Kaiba leans in to whisper in her ear, careful to keep up their platonic ruse.
"Well, I need something to get me through the night, Dr. Ishtar."
"I was under the impression that was my reason for being here, Mr. Kaiba."
At her statement, the businessman moves himself close enough to her so she can feel the warmth radiating off him.
"Did you happen to have anything to do with this?" -inquires the master duelist.
"No, but part of me wishes I had."
Pulling out of his intoxicating presence, Ishizu looks to see a predatory grin on the young CEO's face. Clearly, he's having fun toying with her, and the former tomb-keeper knows it.
"I suppose this was attempt by our brothers to get us in a romantic relationship. Too bad you and I are pretending to be friends, Ishtar."
"You're enjoying this, aren't you?"
"Enjoying what?" -responds Kaiba with a feigned look of confusion.
"You don't wear ignorance as well as your tuxedo, Seto."
"Or as well as you wear this dress, Ishizu" -replies the brunette.
To emphasize his point, one of his long fingers idly trace the lacy patterns of her dress. A smirk tugs at the Egyptian's lips as she locks eyes with the man next to her.
"You are playing a dangerous game, Seto Kaiba."
"They prove to be the only ones that keep my interest."
As the two talk, Marik watches them from across the ballroom, his frustration rising. At his vantage point, he can't hear what the couple is talking about so Kaiba and Ishizu appear to be chatting like a pair of old friends. Having had enough, the young Egyptian storms off in the direction of the rest of his cohorts who are sitting at a table. Upon his return, the group of teens perk up, anxious to hear Marik's report.
"So, what's going on?" -inquires Mokuba.
"Nothing, they're just talking."
"Well, that's a let-down. . . It looks like we're going to have to go with Plan B."
"You have a Plan B?"- questions Rebecca.
"Of course," - replies the younger Kaiba. "Basically, we have to 'force their hand' and get them to reveal their feelings for each other."
"And how're we going to do that, exactly?" - asks Ryou with a raised eyebrow.
"Well, the last time either of them showed their true feelings for each other was when that guy at the festival was hitting on Ishizu, right?"
"Forget it Kaiba!" -Marik interjects. "I'm not gonna let some slime ball hit on my sister and do nothing about it. That guy before was lucky Kaiba got to him before I did . . ."
"Don't worry, you won't have to beat anyone up. This time I think we should make your sister jealous instead of Seto. All we need is a pretty girl to go along with our plan."
"Slight problem, Mokuba."- states Joey. "Where are we going to find a girl that's willing to flirt shamelessly with Kaiba?"
All the teens turn to the blonde to stare at him like the idiot he occasionally proves himself to be. Getting nervous by all the stares fixed on him, he starts to look from face to face for an explanation.
"Joey, take a look around the room." -advises Tea as she massages her temple.
Looking around, brown eyes widen as Joey notices that a large percentage of the female guests are either openly staring at Seto Kaiba or jealously glaring at Ishizu Ishtar. The realization of his stupidity causes the blonde to blush out of embarrassment.
"Ohh . . . ."
"The hard part will be finding a girl that's pretty enough to compete with my sister and a good enough actress to fool Kaiba and Ishizu." -observes Marik as he scans the sea of women.
Joining him in his search, the gang crane their necks as they try to spot a girl that they think will go along with their plans. After a little while, Mai spots a woman with long, wavy brown hair and amber eyes across the room wearing a lavender halter gown. She's average height and has a slight curvy figure, her face is pretty but that is due mostly to some well-chosen make-up. Seeing her face, Mai recognizes her as a fellow model at her agency.
"She's perfect! Why didn't I think of Emi before?!"
"Who's Emi, Mai?"-Serenity asks, intrigued by the blonde model's exclamation.
"She works at the agency with me - Emi is an amateur actress but she models to pay the bills. If I'm not mistaken, she still owes me for giving her a lift to that casting call a few weeks back. . ."
Getting up, Mai makes her way over to her friend. The groups watches as she approaches and the two exchange pleasantries. When Mai appears to be explaining the plan, the brunette model smiles and nods when the blonde is finished. Emi puts her drink down and makes her way over to the tall CEO and the museum curator, casually flipping her hair as she walks. Upon her arrival Emi clears her throat to acknowledge the couple to her presence.
"I'm sorry to interupt you , but I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. My name is Endo Emiko by the way."
"Thank you,"-replies Kaiba in a mock-interested tone. "This is Dr. Ishizu Ishtar, she is the curator of the Domino City Museum."
"It's nice to meet you." -Ishizu offers with a small smile.
"You as well, . I couldn't help but notice that the two of you have been quite inseparable all night, are you two seeing each other?" -inquires Emi with an all-knowing look in her eyes.
"I don't see why our personal lives are of interest to you."
"Forgive me Mr. Kaiba. I ask only out of curiosity, the buzz around the room is that the two of you are an item. I'd rather hear the truth from the source rather than socialite gossip, don't you agree?"
"I'd rather not discuss my private matters in public."
"I see. Well, if you aren't attached , I'd be very careful with that information. There are many women here that would love to get their hands on a catch like yourself."
"I doubt any one of them have the tools or intellect necessary to 'catch' me."
"I would imagine."
As she speaks, Emi rests a hand on Seto's arm as she smiles at the young businessman's sharp wit and social acumen. The action causes a wave of territorial jealousy to surge through the proud Egyptian for the first time in her life. Thrown off by the encompassing feeling, Ishizu quickly makes an excuse to clear her head.
"E-Excuse me, I need some air."
Hastily leaving the two to continue their conversation, the archaeologist makes her way towards the open balcony that overlooks the Domino cityscape. Intense blue eyes watch as Ishizu meanders through the crowd of well-dressed guests.
"You two make a very attractive couple," -observes Emi with a smile on her face. "I wish you two all the best!"
With that, the brunette model turns and walks away, leaving Kaiba to stare after her with a raised eyebrow. Deciding to let it go, he heads in the direction Ishizu went as the very woman is stopped by her younger brother.
"Hey big sister, enjoying the party?"
"It's lovely, Marik."
"Where's Seto?" - asks Mokuba as he and Rebecca join the two Egyptian siblings.
"He's talking with one of the guests. A Miss Emiko Endo if I remember correctly."
For a second, Marik swears he hears an icy tone at the mention of the woman's name and decides to investigate.
"Ishizu, are you okay? You sound a little jealous."
"I'm not jealous. Seto can talk to whomever he wishes, even a woman who doesn't know the meaning of subtlety."
"That sounds like jealousy to me." -comments Rebecca, earning a frown from the curator.
"I know what you four are doing, but like I said before, Seto and I are just good friends."
With that, Ishizu leaves the teens and makes her way to the open, and surprisingly empty, balcony. Marik, Mokuba, and Rebecca stare after her with varied looks of shock and bewilderment.
"Well, this calls for Plan C." -states Marik, breaking the silence.
"How many backup plans do you have, Ishtar?"
"Enough, Rebecca. Now you and Mokuba go round up Yugi and everyone else and tell them to meet me on the balcony. I'll go get Kaiba!"
As if on cue, the CEO comes up to behind him, just as Mokuba and Rebecca leave, looking for where Ishizu went.
"Marik, have you seen-" Kaiba stops mid-sentence as he notices the sinister look on the Egyptian teen's face. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"No reason . . ."
On the balcony of the skyscraper, Ishizu sits on one of the stone benches. Before her, the entire city of Domino is spread out, almost as if someone had put in on a silver platter and set it before the former desert-dweller. Looking at the skyline, she can even make out the silhouette of the imposing Kaiba Corporation building. Tanned hands rest in her lap as she takes a deep breath to relieve her of the jealous thoughts swirling around in her head. The former prophetess is pulled out of her reverie, when she sees Marik leading Kaiba onto the terrace followed by Mokuba, Rebecca, Yugi, Tea, Joey, Mai, Tristan, Serenity, and Ryou who shut the doors behind them to ensure privacy. Ishizu has a confused look on her face as she looks from Marik, to Seto, and to the rest of their friends.
"Alright," begins Mokuba. "You two have forced us to do this."
"What are you talking about, Mokuba? And Marik, why are you dragging Seto around?"
"That's what I'd like to know . . ." -begins the CEO through gritted teeth.
"Look, NO ONE is leaving this balcony until the two of you admit that you like each other!"-shouts Marik, finally fed-up with the act between Ishizu and Kaiba.
The couple in question look to each other, secretly entertained by the torture they're putting their younger siblings through, and clear their throats.
"I like you, Ishizu."
"I like you as well, Seto."
"There, we said it, can we leave now?" -Kaiba asks impatiently.
"YOU TWO KNOW THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!" -yells the Egyptian teen as an angry vein pulsates.
"Then what DO you mean? -inquires his sister.
"Look," -begins Mokuba. "Marik and I, refuse to believe that you two are 'just friends' when we know you like each other- ROMANTICALLY. And everyone here knows that the two of you are perfect for one another."
"I agree." - states Ishizu.
"Completely." - adds the elder Kaiba.
"Then why are you two not dating?!" -Marik whines comically.
"Because neither Ishizu nor I like being manipulated. We've known all about your little plan to get us together for awhile now."
"Why didn't you say anything?"- asks Mokuba, a little disappointed.
"Well, you and Marik seemed to be having fun scheming together . . ."-Ishizu trails off with a smirk.
"Okay, I can understand tricking them, but why would you trick all of us?" -asks Joey.
"Why not?" -states the CEO.
At their reveal, Marik and Mokuba have been rendered dumbstruck by how obvious their schemes were. Seto takes the opportunity to walk over and stand closer to Ishizu, facing the group of matchmaking teens.
"So, you two only pretended to like each other, then stop, to simply teach us all a lesson?"- asks Yugi, a look of disbelief etched on his face.
"No, Ishizu and I never pretended to like each other-"
"So you two NEVER liked each other?!" -exclaims Tea.
"I think what Seto is trying to say, is that he and I have respected one another for some time; there was very little 'pretending' involved. The two of us just amplified the feelings that were already there. However, we have to admit that your endeavors have opened our eyes to a romantic relationship."
"Are you saying that, in a roundabout way, the plan actually worked?" Mai asks with a quizzical gleam in her eyes.
Seto rolls his eyes, refusing to answer, as Ishizu nods.
"To be honest, Seto and I have been dating for about three weeks now."
At the reveal of their relationship, Mokuba and Marik eyes practically bug out of their heads and their mouths fall open - each too shocked to actually say anything. Meanwhile, Yugi and his friends congratulate the couple after they get over their own initial shock of the news.
"Hey guys,"-Yugi states to get his friends attention. "I think we should leave Seto, Ishizu, and their siblings alone for awhile."
Silently agreeing, the gang walks off the balcony and back into the ballroom to enjoy the rest of the lavish party. As they leave, Mokuba and Marik turn to face their older siblings.
"You two are unbelievable," -begins Marik, shaking his head. "I should've known that you two would've pulled something like this. Although, I had no idea my big sister could be so . . . underhanded."
"Where did you think you learned it from?"
As the former tomb-keeping siblings talk, Mokuba approaches his brother with a smirk.
"You know, I was just trying to help you out, Seto."
"I know. However you should remember that I know just about everything you do."
"Well, that was the point of getting you a girlfriend. Hopefully, Ishizu will take some of your attention off of me." -jokes the younger Kaiba.
"Same here"-chimes in Marik. "It's hard to get into 'mischief' with a clairvoyant sister."
Sharing a laugh, the two conspirators miss the couple sharing a look of dread. Both older siblings pale as they imagine the future schemes that are sure to be brewing in the two teenagers' minds.
"Anyway, Happy Birthday Nii-sama!" -offers Mokuba, snapping the CEO and the curator out of their thoughts.
"Yeah, I hope you like our 'present'!"- adds Marik with a mischievous glint.
"I don't recall either of you giving me anything."
"That's not very nice, Kaiba, especially since I'm letting you date my sister. I'm warning you now though, if you don't take good care of her, it's a one way trip to the shadow realm for you!"
Laughing maniacally at Seto's confused face, Marik walks back into the ballroom followed by the younger Kaiba who is trying to hide his smirk. Realizing that they are now alone, Ishizu stands and walks over to the edge of the balcony.
"That went well."- states Seto, staring after Marik and Mokuba.
"As well as expected."
Noticing, the unusual tone lining Ishizu's voice, Kaiba turns to look at her. The Egyptian woman is facing away from him, once again staring at the vast skyline of Domino City. Within a few strides, the tall brunette is standing beside her, his eyes studying hers that refuse to look at him. After a moment, an understanding smirk appears on his face.
"Ishizu, are you angry with me?"
"Why would you think that?"
"Well, whenever you are angry, your voice acquires an icy tone to it, very similar to the one your voice is tinged with now."
"My apologies."-replies Ishizu as a sigh escapes her lips.
"You don't have to apologize, I happen to like it. Although, if you are upset with me because of Miss Endo, your anger is unjustified. I fail to see any reason for you to be jealous of her, or any other woman, for that matter."
Seto's simple observations cause a small smile to appear on the Egyptian woman's face. The CEO isn't a sappy romantic but his rationality and logic somehow manage to express his feelings just fine to anyone willing to take notice. The method fits the man's nature, since showing too emotion much would seem out of character. Realizing this, Ishizu turns to face the Japanese teen before her, her cerulean eyes staring into ice blue ones.
"Always a charmer, Seto . . . "
"You seem to be the only one who thinks so."-replies the champion duelist.
"I prefer it that way."
As she finishes her comment, gloved hands encircle Kaiba's neck and bring his head down before Ishizu places a kiss on his lips. A large hand travels to the small of her back, keeping her close so he can deepen the lip contact. Seto is surprised when a small moan escapes the Egyptian's throat and a hand trails down his chest and slips under his jacket. Ending the kiss with a teasing nip to his bottom lip, Ishizu moves a few millimeters from the man before her. Her voice is just above a whisper as she moves her lips to his ear.
"Just so you know Mr. Kaiba, I wasn't angry with you."
Her comment earns a disbelieving sound from the tall CEO, but the Egyptologist ignores it and continues.
"I left because I was concerned about what I would've done if I had to pretend to be just your 'friend' for one moment longer."
The admission causes a deep chuckle to emanate from Kaiba's throat, the sound has been known to unnerve many people by it's dark undertone.
"If things had gone how I planned, you wouldn't have had to worry about pretending to be my friend."
"Well, I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed that I couldn't keep the birthday boy all to myself."-the curator replies as she drapes her arms around his neck, her head resting on a broad shoulder.
The archaeologist presses her body closer to his, partly to emphasize her comment and partly to take advantage of the CEO's the warm body. To her surprise, a unexpectedly strong arm sneaks around her waist drawing her even closer. Kaiba's other hand takes one of Ishizu's gloved arms and begins to remove the material, revealing her bronzed skin. Watching the strange behavior with a raised eyebrow, the Egyptian raises her head searching for an answer.
"What are you doing?" -questions Ishizu with slight amusement in her voice.
"I thought it was obvious," - begins Seto in an unsettling, non-chalant tone. "I'm unwrapping my present."
The words cause the woman in his arms to slightly tense up and her face to heat up awkwardly.
"Why do you enjoy making me uncomfortable?"
"I'm simply returning the favor. Before I met you, no one ever made me question myself."
"I'm honored."
"As well you should be."
Smirking at the retort, the curator's mind travels back to when the two first met in the Domino City Museum. Their initial disdain for one another and their beliefs somehow developed into a strange mutual respect between them after the tumultuous events of the Battle City Tournament. And now, due to their brothers' manipulation, their respect has turned into a romance that could possibly lead to an entirely foreign area that the former prophetess could never have predicted.
"It's so strange,"-Ishizu wonders to herself. "Nothing has really changed between us, yet things are completely different now . . . how is it possible for our relationship to completely contradict itself?"
"Let's go."
The simple statement brings the curator out of her reverie.
"Where are we going?"
"Anywhere but this party. If I have to deal with Wheeler's smug face or our brothers hovering over us-"
"Well," -interrupts Ishizu, a seductive look in her eyes. " I happen to know a few places in Domino city that are available and far from our brothers and Joey Wheeler."
Surprised by her forwardness, Kaiba looks down to see Ishizu tracing circles on his chest, anxiously awaiting a response. A smirk forms on the CEO's face as he takes her hand and leads her off of the balcony. However instead of heading back into the ballroom, the brunette leads the Egyptian to an emergency staircase leading to one of the lower floors.
"I'd like to avoid having to explain where my girlfriend and I are going to a room of strangers." -states Seto, answering the question forming in the curator's mind.
With a smile tugging at her lips, Ishizu continues to allow Kaiba to lead them out of the building and away from his unwanted birthday party. For the first time in years, both elder siblings forgo their responsible natures and leave their younger siblings to wonder where the "guest of honor" and his female companion have gone . . .
-OWARI!(THE END)
NINJA-RENKA: Wow, it's over! My first chaptered story(at least my first published on this website). Thanks again to everyone for reading, reviewing and putting up with OOC YuGiOh! Characters and slow updates.
MARIK: Personally, I'm just glad the plan worked.
MOKUBA: Yeah, after two months of planning Nii-sama and Ishizu are finally dating.
MARIK: And without our help, it would've been years before Kaiba asked my sister on a date.
SETO: Are you implying I need help getting a date?
MARIK: Not at all, but my sister isn't one of your fan girls, she's-
SETO: "A mature, beautiful, and intelligent woman, that I'm lucky enough to get," right?
MARIK: Just make sure you don't forget it!
ISHIZU: Trust me, he won't. Besides, I've been told that Seto is quite a "catch" himself. Now if you two are finished, let's go home.
MARIK AND MOKUBA: Home?!
SETO: Yes, this is the end of this tale, assuming someone doesn't write an epilogue or some other hackneyed attempt to further this story instead of just writing a sequel.
NINJA-RENKA: Kaiba . . . is that your way of asking for a sequel?
ISHIZU: Most likely.
MOKUBA: Wow, Nee-san, you understand Seto a lot better than his other girlfriends.
MARIK: Hey Kaiba, can I start calling you Nii-san?!
SETO: NO, but feel free to call to call me Kaiba-sama if you want.
MARIK: Tch!, not unless you pay me.
ISHIZU: Mokuba, I think you and I need to have a little talk about Seto's "other girlfriends" . . .
NINJA-RENKA: That's it guys! And if you want a sequel, let me know, I haven't decided yet. I could write a million stories with these characters, but a sign of a good writer is knowing when to end the story. Later days!
NINJA-RENKA OUT!