A/N: Konnichiwa! Arigato to those who reviewed! I'm glad you liked the first chapter. Anyway, sorry for the long update. School started already and I've been kind of busy. By the way, I know there have been people reading my fanfics but did not leave any reviews, even if it could be a bit negative. I would really appreciate it if you could leave at least one review or else it will take me longer to update unless I am really sure that there are those who are interested in my fanfic. So, here is the next chapter! Hope you all enjoy!


Summary: Seto and Mokuba go through a harsh life after having lost their real parents and ended up in the orphanage. After winning a chess match they were adopted. Unfortunately their father was of the cruel type.

One day, he meets a little girl in his gardens. He seemed to be calm with her and he wanted to be with her. But then she left and he never got to know her name! Till this day he wonders who she was. The only clue he has is a necklace and that her passion was dancing. Then one day a man introduces his daughter to Seto. Could she be the girl from his past?

Flashback: During his childhood, Seto met a girl in the gardens of his home. At first, he didn't want to be with her. But then, after seeing her dance he wanted to know about her. They started to get along and share each other's dreams. Sadly, she left him without giving him her name except for a necklace.

With the necklace and her passion for dancing as his clue. He continues to search of for her as he manages the Kaiba corporation. Then someone shows up in an airplane with her brother. Who is she?

Disclaimer: I do not own the show.


Chapter 2: Back Home


In the airport

"What? Our father can't come and see us here?"

Turning to her brother she looked at him curiously. Their plane had already landed, they got their bags and now they were waiting for their father to come and see them. Kuro had decided to call since they have been waiting for almost an hour.

"I see...alright...I'll tell her..." He said to the person he was talking to and hung up. Putting the phone in his pocket, he sighed and walked back to Rose who was watching their bags.

Seeing that he was done with the call she stood up and asked him "So...what's wrong? Isn't he coming to greet us?" She looked at him sadly, and then she looked away thinking that she knew the answer. "It's about work isn't?"

Putting a hand on her shoulder he said in a soothing voice "No, it's nothing like that...it's just that father isn't feeling to well today." He then embraced her gently. "Don't worry; we can see him later when we get home."

She looked up at him who just smiled back at her. "Um...Kuro...I think you should let go of me now..." Then she tried to pull away from him but he held her back.

"What's wrong with hugging my little sister?" He laughed as Rose tried to separate. Then he stopped when he saw that she was giving him an angry look. "What?"

"Look" She pointed at the people around them." That's why."

Sure enough, some people staring at them. Probably because they looked like a couple hugging each other. Immediately, he understood and let go of her. Rose glared at him in a funny way and then sat back down.

Sighing he said to himself. "This is going to be a long day..." So, he sat down Rose and just looked around. Thinking to himself he wondered what had happened to their father while they were away. "I hope he's already decided..."

As he continued to think, Rose however was busy reading a book. But what he couldn't see is that she wasn't really reading. Using the book to hide it from him, she was looking at a picture that was taken a few years back before she left Japan. It was a picture of her and someone who was very special to her.

She had been treasuring the photo ever since she received it. Every single day she would stare at it and wonder. "Has anything changed?" Her brother knew nothing about it and she wasn't ready to tell him yet. Of course, she knew who the person is in the picture with her.

"Oh, I guess our ride is here..." Kuro said breaking into her thoughts. Standing up, he stretched first and took his bag. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

"Yeah, you don't have to be so fussy about it!" She said in an annoyed voice as she closed her book and placed it back in her bag. Taking her bag, she walked past him. Then she stopped, turned around and stuck her tongue out at him. "BAKA!"

A vein bulged out on his forehead, and he tightened his grip on his bag trying not to lose control. "Why...you..." He tried to say through his clenched teeth.

Then she gave him a naughty smile and ran off giggling. "Hurry up! Father is waiting for us!" Not waiting for him she ran off to their chauffeur.

Then he smiled, he was glad that his sister was happy and that was what was important to him right now. Taking a deep breath and went after her. "Hey! You won't be the first one this time!"


In the mall

"So, big brother...what should we get?" Mokuba asked as he observed the shops around them. Then he saw that Seto was busy thinking again. "Big brother?"

"Huh? I don't know..." He replied and then he crossed his arms across his chest. "Up until know, I didn't know he had a daughter at all. All he told me was about his son."

"So what did he tell you about his son?"

"Nothing much, just that he went abroad to do some research." Seto replied and then he began to walk to some shops. Mokuba walked beside him waiting for him to continue. "He left here when he was still young with one of his relatives. At first Mr. Tenshi didn't approve but his son somehow persuaded him to let him go."

"So, all this time Mr. Tenshi's children were abroad?" Mokuba asked looking up at his brother. "But why?"

"I don't know exactly, I think he said something about him wanting to study there or something like that." Seto replied keeping his eyes on the stores although he wasn't really interested. "I don't know what he looks like either. I don't remember seeing any pictures of him in their mansion or Mr. Tenshi showing me one."

As they were walking, Seto had his eyes on the things on display in the shops. Mokuba was looking the other way. When they turned a corner, they didn't hear the footsteps of someone running nearby.

"Come on! We ha-" a voice shouted as the person turned at the corner and then bumped into Seto.

At that moment As they turned the corner Seto and the person bumped into each other and fell to the ground.

"Ouch…" The girl moaned, rubbing her head and she sat up. She looked at the person she was on top on and then realized what had just happened. "Oh! I am so sorry!"

Sitting up and not knowing who the person was on top of him he shouted, "Watch where you're going!"

"Big brother! Are you okay?" Mokuba asked worried that his brother might be hurt.

"Huh? Big brother?" The girl wondered and then she looked at the guy who was glaring at her right now.


Seto's POV

"Why won't this woman get off of me?" He thought angrily to himself. "I don't have time for this…"

The girl who was on top of him right now was busying observing him and his brother. She was wearing a long-sleeved blouse which was also off-shoulder. And she had on a long skirt and seems to have two slits on each side going from her below her thighs down to the hem but she seemed to be wearing boots underneath.

He saw that she had long brown hair tied in a single braid. Her eyes were brown as well. Just when he looked at her eyes, he felt something familiar.

"Her eyes…where have I seen them before?" Thinking this he realized that he saw these eyes a long time ago. "No, it can't be this woman…"

He closed his eyes and opened them, "Will you get off of me now?"


Normal POV

"Oh! Right…" She said and then she slowly got off him. Holding a hand to him she said kindly. "Here, let me help you. It was my fault."

"Hmph!" He grunted and got up by himself, ignoring the offered help by a stranger. Turning to Mokuba he said briefly. "Let's go."

And so they walked past her who just looked at them with a blank look .After they were out of hearing range she whispered to herself. "That was rude of him…"

"Rose! What happened to you?" Kuro shouted running to her with their chauffeur with him. "I told you to wait for us!"

"It's not my fault that you're so slow!" She shouted back at him and then she turned around. "Let's go! We have to go there first!"

"Hmph! The nerve of that man leaving without at least saying sorry!" As she was walking ahead of Kuro and their chauffeur. She started to think to herself and ignore her brother's yapping. "Anyway, I don't have time for men like him…I really need to go to my most favorite shop in Japan!"

"What's so special about this place anyway?" Kuro asked catching up with Rose.

"For you information," She began keeping her eyes on the shops. "This is the only place where I can find my favorite things."

"Which is?" He raised an eyebrow, not sure what she was talking about. "Food?"

"No you idiot!" A vein bulged out slightly but she didn't hit him. "The thing that I love the most." She touched her earrings which were in the shape of blue roses. "And my passion…"

"Oh." He said out loud and looked at the shops too. "That's right…another reason why she came to live with me in America…"

"Mr. Kuro, I really think this isn't such a good idea." Their chauffeur said walking behind him. "Your father is waiting to see the two of you."

"No, it's okay…" Kuro said softly. "She really needs to go to this place and anyway, I'm sure father would understand…Leo…"

"Very well…" Leo replied and then kept silent.

"We're here! And look!" She exclaimed and pointed the shop she was standing in front of. "Nothing has changed!"

Kuro took a good look at the shop. It was a simple shop with some decorations. There were some flowers decorated at the display window. He could see through the window that there some flowers as well used as decorations.

As soon as they entered the shop, their noses were filled with the fragrant scents surrounding the shop. Rose took a deep breath and rushed to see the things they had in store.

There were all kinds of things that she loved. Beautifully carved boxes, lovely figurines, some books, bags with nice designs and many more.

"Why hello there young lady." The shopkeeper said to Rose who was examining some bags. "It's been a long time since you came."

Kuro turned to see who it was. And he saw that it was a middle-aged woman wearing a floral dress. She had blonde hair tied in a neat bun.

Rose looked up, recognizing the voice and she gave a bright smile. "Ah! It's you! Ms. Lily!" Immediately she went up and hugged her. "I missed you sooooo much!"

Hugging her back and chuckling. "Yes, I missed you too dear." Stepping back a bit, she took a good look at Rose who was still smiling. "My, you have grown into a fine young lady."

Giggling, she replied, "I am turning 15 tomorrow."

"Yeah, finally…" Kuro muttered, unfortunately Rose heard this and glared at him.

Hearing this, Lily was surprised. "That's right! This means that I'm able to give you my gift after all these years." Then she went behind the counter and began to look for the present.

"Wow! You really have a present for me?" Rose asked happily. "But, I usually buy from your store a lot. And since I came back, I'm going to buy everything I see!" She gave herself a twirl, when she stopped she smiled while blushing.

Lily laughed and finally stood up with a wrapped box in her hands. "I know, but you are my no. 1 customer and you deserve this gift." She looked at the box with a soft smile. "I've been waiting for the day to use this…" Then she held out the box to Rose. "But I think you should have it."

Taking the gift in her hands she looked at Lily. "Are you sure? This seems so special to you…I think you should keep…" Rose tried to give back the box but Lily pushed it gently back to her.

Nodding her head slowly, "No, I want you to have it…and besides a woman like me have already found someone without using it…" Lily winked at Rose.

Not exactly understanding this, she just looked at Lily. Then she saw something glimmer on Lily's finger. Then she suddenly understood what it meant.

"Lily? You're married?" exclaimed Rose stepping back. Then she shoved the gift to Kuro and hugged Lily. "I'm sooooo happy for you!"

Patting Rose gently on the back. "Yes, I'm married and thank you." Then she placed her hands on Rose's shoulders. "Unfortunately, he's not here right now."

"Where is he?" Kuro asked still holding the box in his hands.

"He's working right now and he won't be back until tonight." Replied Lily and then she took a picture frame in her hands which was sitting on the counter. "He's a really hard-working person and he is because he wants a family."

"Oh, so what does he do then?" Rose asked taking a seat on one of the chairs. Kuro then hit her on the head. "Ouch! What did you do that for?" She asked Kuro angrily.

"You don't get it do you?" Kuro asked sharply. The he turned to Lily. "I'm sorry, sometimes she doesn't know how to keep her mouth shut."

"No, it's not a problem at all." Lily nodded her head and smiled. "Actually, he's the owner of a five-star restaurant."

"WHAT?" Rose and Kuro exclaimed. Then Rose glared at Kuro. "What was it didn't I get brother dearest?"

Kuro laughed nervously with his hand behind his head. "I guess I misunderstood how she said it…oh well everybody makes mistakes."

Grabbing the gift from his hands, "Hmph!" Then she went back to looking at the merchandises in the store.

"She hasn't changed has she?" Lily asked kindly. Then she turned to Kuro. "So, you're her brother am I right?"

Kuro nodded then sat down on the chair propping his head on his hand. "Yeah, but sometimes I can't believe that she's my little sister…"

"You know, before she left here." Lily began as she placed down the picture frame. "She would always talk how one day she would go and see you in America."

Hearing this, his face softened and looked at her. "Really? Well, while we were together there were times when we would fight…" His voice trailed off and he looked at Rose who was looking at some figurines. "But she is still my sister…"

Then Lily saw the man beside the front door. "And who is this man may I ask?"

"Oh, he's our chauffeur." Replied Kuro taking his eyes off Rose. "Our father couldn't come and meets us so Leo came instead.

"I see...by the way, I'm sorry to hear about your father's condition." Lily said sadly as she restocked some shelves. "The poor man isn't feeling too well am I right?"

"Yeah, that was why we decided to come here." Checking some figurines he continued, "Besides he missed Rose a lot…"

Stopping what she was doing she looked at Kuro who seemed to be smiling sadly. She was about to say something when…

"I'm done!" Rose announced carrying a basket filled with merchandise that she wanted. "Sorry, but I really liked the things you sell here. "She gave Lily an embarrassed smile.

"I understand, and anyway you really seemed to appreciate my works." Lily said as she started the cash register.

"Your works?" Kuro blurted out making Rose glare at him.

"That's right; all the things you see here are designed by me." Lily replied concentrating on her work. "From time to time, I make a new design and then I have it made."

"Yup and her designs are the best!" Rose complimented. "When I first entered this shop, I fell in love with all the things in here. And I've been her customer ever since."

"Okay then, I better gets started on these then…" Lily took a look at the things Rose had picked out.


After several minutes…

"Are you seriously going to buy all of these?" Kuro asked who was carrying about 20 shopping bags.

"Well, I just bought them didn't I?" Rose turned to her brother who was sulking again. "Besides...I'm just making up for the time lost". She said, waving her hand in a way like it didn't matter.

And so they got inside the limo and are finally on their way to their mansion where their father was waiting for them. Along the way, Kuro and Rose started to talk about their father's condition.

"So how long has he been sick?" Rose asked, looking out the window. "When we were young, he seemed to be healthy, so what is wrong with him?"

"Actually, he's been sick even before you were born..." Kuro replied, taking a sip from his drink. "Mother wanted him to stop working and hire someone to do the work for him so he could rest...but..."

"He was too stubborn and wouldn't want anyone else to take the glory..." She finished his sentence, still keeping her gaze on the world outside the window.

Astounded by what she had just said, he said, "Yes, but how did you know that?"

"I may be young the last time I was with him but I wasn't stupid not to notice..." She said with ease and her expression blank. Then she turned her head, closed her eyes and sighed. "Really, you don't have to hide anything from me anymore...I am growing up and besides you are my brother right?" She winked at him and giggled.

He smiled and took another sip, "So what do you think father would say once he sees all those shopping bags?" Pointing at all the shopping bags around their feet.

She gave him a peace sign, "No problem!" She gave him a big smile then she took out a magazine which she had also purchased then started to skim through it as they neared their home.

"So what do you plan to do now that we're here for good?" Kuro asked setting down his drink. She looked at him then he said, "Okay, we don't yet if we're going to live here from now on, but what are your plans?"

"I'm not sure yet..." She replied, scanning the pages of the magazine then she placed some strands of hair behind her ear. "But first of all, I'm going to go around the city to see if anything else has changed and I'm going to check out some Duel Monster cards".

A sweatdrop appeared on top of Kuro's head. It was his fault for his sister's new addiction to Duel Monsters. He wasn't exactly sure just how good she is since he was to only one she ever dueled with. And for now, she was just trying to find some good cards for her deck but he still had no idea what kind of deck she has since she wanted to keep it a secret.

"Are you sure you want to go to a card shop like that?" He raised his eyebrow, looking at her current outfit. "People are going to stare at you, especially those who are duelists themselves".

"So what? It's not like I'm going to wear this again when I go out..." She said then she stopped at one page. "Ah! This outfit looks so adorable!" She began to observe the outfit featured on the page.

"What about school?"

"I'm sure we can find one, knowing Father..." Her voice trailed off as she stops by another page. "He would definitely want us to continue our studies..." She continued, turning the pages once again and then she looked at Kuro. "By the way, are we there yet?"

Kuro pressed the intercom button to which is usually used to talk to the driver. "Hey Leo, where are we now?"

"We're almost there Mr. Kuro." Leo replied.

"Really?" Rose exclaimed and immediately placed the magazine aside and looked out the window to see where they are. "Ah! I remember this place now! We're almost home!" She squealed and she tries to see if everything was still the same as it was before she left.

"Hey...calm down a little...or else you might break something..." Kuro said, used to Rose's behaviour but not used to her being so hyper.

But she ignored him as usual but she did calm down a bit as they drove past the gates and Leo parked the limo in front of the mansion. He got out first and opened the door for them. "Welcome home." He said formally.

"Father! We're home now!" Rose said loudly, pushing Kuro aside so she could get out first. After getting out, she looked around and saw that eveything looked fine. Then she turned to the door and called out again, "Father! Where are you?" Excited, she went right inside, not bothering to wait for Kuro.

"That girl..." He grumbled as he got out of the limo, also rubbing a part of his arm where she bumped in to get out. He looked up at the mansion which seemed to be different to him after how many years? "Well...to me it looks different..." He thought to himself as he onserved the huge mansion. Taking a deep breath, he walked inside to meet their father.


"Father! I'm so glad to see you!" Rose ran to the old man sitting in his favorite armchair near the fireplace. She ran up to him and gave him a big hug. "I missed you soooooooooooooo much!"

The old man laughs and hugs her back. "I'm the one who is really glad to see you my daughter" He stood up and placed his chin under her face to look at her. "My, you look just like your mother...but what on earth did you do to your hair?" He asked frowning a bit but she could see his eyes smiling.

"Father! I can do whatever I want to do with my hair!" She pouted, an angry expression on her face but she couldn't help but smile. "It's good to hear you fussing over me again". Giggling, she hugged him again.

"You're glad that he's fussing over you but you complain that I make a fuss over whatever you do" Kuro said entering the living room where the two were standing in. "Hello there father".

"Kuro! My only son!" Gaika said in his hapy voice then he let go of Rose and went over to hug Kuro. Kuro felt crushed and Rose couldn't help but try to stifle her giggles behind the old man's back. "How are you? It's been quite a while! How about your aunt there? Is she alright?"

While Kuro was busy being interviewed, Rose turned to have a good look at their living room. Nothing much has changed: the paintings were still there, some of their trophies, cozy armchairs, a coffee table, the fireplace, the big window and its curtains opened, and other pieces of furniture which she was familiar with. Then she saw some letters on the small table beside the armchair. Curious, she picked one of the letters and read it.

After reading it, her widened and she started to squeal in delight then she turned to the two. "You're going to give me a party?"

Seeing that his secret was out earlier than he expected he sighed, "I was supposed to take the liberty of being th eone to say it but yes" He smiled, "I am going to give you a party tomorrow night and you can invite anyone you wish"

"Thank you!" She hugged him and turned to Kuro who was smiing as well. "Looks like I get to go out today then!" She let go of her father and started to make her way to her room. "I'm going to go out later!" Then she said in a threatning voice, "And Kuro! Don't you dare follow me!"

"I will fulfill my dream...and find you again..."

Phew! There you have it, chapter2 of Rose Petals, I hope all of you enjoyed that! Please don't forget to review!