Sad Moments

Author: canten

Disclaimer: I do not own the anime .Oh it is owned by Kazuki Takahashi. I only own a couple of the characters that have appeared and will appear in later chapters.

Author's Note: Alright….. After almost three years of the lovely authoresses disappearance. I have decided to attempt to make a comeback. I know I have probably lost all of the, little that it was, support of my fans. I don't know how quickly I shall be posting my chapters but I am thinking of redoing the first 13 chapters. I kind of want to change the plot. To me right now it seems that this is dragging on a lot longer than it should… Anyway on to the chapter

Chapter 14

Seto looks around the mansion, Mokuba had just gone to bed and he felt he was in for a long night. He sighs slightly standing from the chair he claimed and starts making his way up towards his room. He opens the door slowly and walks towards his desk. Opening his laptop he begins some of the work he neglected while taking care of Mokuba. Not sure on where to begin he looks around the room seeing the coldness of it that he knows he himself had placed into the room. No decorations are on the walls just a cold dark blue color that he seems to love so much. He knows how much Mokuba doesn't appreciate the coldness of his room. He says that it doesn't show the real Seto but the business act that he places on for all people to see. He shakes that feeling off and moves on to his neglected work.

After a couple of hours of work Seto starts feeling the pull of sleep. He begins saving all of his work and packs up all materials he has scattered around his desk. He shuts down his computer and places them all in his briefcase knowing that in just a short amount of time he'll be working again. His eyes start sagging slightly knowing no matter how hard he tried he wouldn't make it to his bed. He lays his head down on his desk knowing he'll only be able to rest for a few minutes.

Seto's Dream

A young Seto stands in a grand room with many extraordinary guests standing around him. He looks around nervously not quite sure what to think. He knows he's supposed to make conversation with the guests but isn't sure who he should speak with first. The guests look at him and turn to each other making comments about the way he was just standing there. Gozaburo stands at the front of the room talking to all the guests Gozaburo looks over at Seto and excuses himself from the group of guests he's speaking too. He starts making his way towards Seto.

Seto looks over towards him trying not to show the fear that starts to come over him. He knows that he needs to find someone to talk to and quick before Gozaburo makes his way over to him. He looks around and finally sees a slightly familiar face that he has seen at other conventions such as these. He turns and starts walking over towards him. He taps him on the shoulder lightly. The boy turns towards him and sneers slightly implying 'what do you want freak.'

Seto looks at him and says "I'm Seto Kaiba, would you like to talk with me about business?" The boy not saying anything just turns and walks away. Seto feels a hand touch his shoulder and he jumps slightly. Without even looking up he knows who it is. The one person that he fears the most, the one person who could possibly be fear itself. "Seto you know what I talked to you about earlier right, you can't stand around and be unsociable you need to learn how to converse with others, cause if you don't you'll never be able to run this company properly. Do you understand?" Seto nods slightly not sure what he was going to do. His worst fear was upsetting the man in front of him and causing himself even more pain than he knew he was already going to feel because he hadn't found out any useful information yet.

Seto looks around for another person his age to talk to hoping that if he did he'd get by without being beat for the night or wouldn't have to study as hard tomorrow. He stands there walking around looking at guests all of them turning their heads as he walks past none wanting anything to do with him. He starts to get nervous as he sees a young man as well standing there with no one to talk to.

End Dream

Seto sits up quickly hearing his cell phone ringing. He places his hand on the back of his neck, it being stiff from the position he was sleeping in. "Kaiba." He answers quickly. He sighs hearing the voice on the other end of the line. "Yes I understand. I'll be there shortly." He growls hanging up the phone, 'Why do those idiotic employees of mine always screw something up.'

Seto stands stretching, his hands placed on the small of his back trying to get rid of the pain. 'I never should have laid there.' He starts walking towards the adjoined bathroom to get a glimpse of what he looked like. He looks up into the mirror, seeing the dark circles underneath his eyes.

Seto sighs and turns the water on cold, needing something to wake him up, cupping his hands he splashes the water on his face. He shakes his head trying to get the excess water off his hair and face. After his dog like action he dries off and leaves the room grabbing his briefcase on the way out. He walks to Mokuba's room, seeing him still asleep, Seto walks inside and up to Mokuba.

A rare smile makes its way across Seto's features. He places a hand on Mokuba's shoulders. He falters slightly not sure if he really wanted to disturb the peaceful sleep. Knowing he needed to inform his baby brother where he was going, he shakes his brothers shoulder calling his name. "Mokuba, wake up." Mokuba rolls over clutching the blankets to him. Seto shakes him again, "Mokuba wake up for a minute." Mokuba yawns and slowly opens his eyes. "Big brother." Seto sits on the bed looking at him. "I have to go into work for a little while."

Seto watches as Mokuba sits up. "But Seto I don't want you to go. I'm scared. I don't want to be by myself." Seto's eyes soften slighting hearing his exclamation. "Would you feel better if you came with me?" Seto asks. Mokuba's eyes widen slightly excited, "Yes Seto it would, can I?" Not waiting for an answer, Mokuba jumps up and runs to his closet getting dressed.

Seto shakes his head slightly standing. "Mokuba, you might want to bring something to do, I don't want you to get bored while I work." Mokuba nods turning around after he walked out of his closet. Mokuba looks around his room to find something to bring with. He walks over to his backpack. 'I guess I can get my schoolwork done while Seto has to work.' Mokuba picks it up and turns to Seto. "I'm ready to go when you are."

Seto nods walking to the door, Mokuba runs behind him. As they descend the stairs Seto pulls his phone out and calls the driver. They both reach the door grabbing their coats and putting their shoes on before opening the door to walk into the limo. Seto's expression quickly changes not wanting to go deal with the incompetency of his workers. Mokuba sits in the seat next to him excited to actually be able to go to work with his big brother and spend time with him.

Finally reaching the Kaiba Corp building, Seto and Mokuba climb out of the limo, Seto already ready for the day to be over. Seto wanted to just spend a normal Sunday at home and not go into work. He is greeted at the door with a quick 'Hello Mister Kaiba' by the employees leaving. As Mokuba and he reach the elevator they are greeted by some more of the employees. Once the elevator doors open, Seto quickly walks in Mokuba following behind him. When the door closes, Seto sighs reaching his hands up and rubs his temples lightly feeling a headache coming on. Mokuba looks up at Seto a worried expression on his face. "Big brother, are you feeling ok?" Seto nods continuing to massage his temples. "I'm fine Mokuba, just have a small headache."

Mokuba nods, "Ok big brother. How long do you plan on being here today?" he asks looking at Seto. "Long enough to fix a problem with some of the new equipment and then go over some of the new applications put in. Then I plan on going home." Seto replies looking down at Mokuba. They finally reach the floor of Seto's office. The doors open and they both exit, Seto's secretary greeting him as he walks into his office. Mokuba looks around the office not really remembering what the inside looked like.

Seto quickly walks to his desk and places his briefcase on his desk. He sits in his chair picking up the phone and calling the source of the problem. He didn't even need to know what was going on he already knew the source. The phone call ended quickly. Seto stands and makes his way out of the office.

Mokuba sits down on the couch and turns his head watching as Seto leaves. He sighs, pulling his schoolwork out and starts working on it. Sighing slightly, he stared at the difficulty of his work. He sometimes wished he didn't follow after Seto. Everyone thinks his just as smart. 'I am smart, but Seto definitely surpasses me on the skill of work and problem solving. I am after all a Kaiba. I will get over this.'

~A few hours later~

Mokuba's curled up on the couch sleeping, his schoolwork scattered on the floor in front of him. Seto's sitting in his chair finishing going through the applications. He sighs leaning back in his chair, pulling his glasses off. He closes his eyes and rubs his temples again. Seto then opens his eyes and looks down at his desk. He gathers up all the paperwork putting it back in his briefcase. He looks over at Mokuba and smiles lightly seeing him asleep. "Now is probably a good time to go home." He says quietly standing up. He stretches as he walks over to Mokuba and the mess surrounding him. He kneels on the ground picking up papers and organizing them the best he can.

As he starts putting them away a note falls out of one of the notebooks. Seto reaches down and picks it up his eyes scanning the paper quickly. He stands putting the note in his pocket determined to ask Mokuba about it later. He quickly walks to his desk calling his driver telling him to be ready. Grabbing his briefcase he walks back over to Mokuba. Seto picks up the backpack and then kneels to pick up his baby brother.

Mokuba shifts slightly feeling himself be lifted up. He then settles into his brothers shoulder not wanting to wake up just yet. Feeling Mokuba shift, he knew he was comfortable. Seto then left his office making his way to the elevator. He turns his head hearing "Leaving so soon Mister Kaiba." He nods quickly before continuing his way to the elevator.

As the door opens he steps inside and growls quietly. "That secretary really annoys me." he growls out. "She always wants to be in my business." Mokuba's eyes open slightly as he feels Seto's growl reverberate through his chest. "Seto?" Mokuba says quietly looking up at him. "Everything's ok Mokuba just go back to sleep." Seto responds quietly. Mokuba soon realizes they are both in the elevator. He looks around slightly. "Seto? Where are we going?" Mokuba says head tilted slightly in confusion.

"Home Mokuba. My work here is done." Kaiba responds quickly his mind drawn to the note in his pocket. "Seto, before we go home can we stop and grab a bite to eat?" Mokuba says giving his brother his best puppy dog face. Seto sighs not being able to argue with that. "Of course Mokuba ,anywhere in particular that you would like to go?" Seto asks quickly as they elevator doors ding and slowly open. Seto steps out of the elevator and quickly makes his way to the front of Kaiba Corp. He looks over at Mokuba and sees him thinking of a place to go. "Seto, what's the restaurant that we usually go to called." Mokuba says quietly knowing that's what he wanted. Seto nods, "Rigatoni's. Is that where you wish to go?" Mokuba nods his head quickly seeing the limo door open and waiting for them.

Seto places Mokuba inside the limo and then gets in behind him telling his driver to head towards Rigatoni's.

Scene Change

Mouto Residence

Joey looks around Yugi's room. He looks at what little belongings he had here. He sighs. "I need to return home, even if it's only just to get a few of my things. My clothes, my deck, my picture of Serenity, and a few other things I don't want destroyed." He places the pillow over his head letting out a cry of frustration. He slowly remembers the day that Kaiba saved him that day from his father at school. He didn't know why his dad was even at school that day. It frustrated him to no end knowing his dad wasn't scared of showing what he did to Joey at school.

Joey sighs quietly. He had always thought that Seto Kaiba was an Adonis. He didn't know why exactly. After all Joey Wheeler is straight right? He had always thought he was but now he was starting to question his own sexuality. Was he falling for Seto Kaiba the ice prince? Joey shakes his head trying to rid himself of these thoughts. "Maybe I should've gone downstairs to eat. I don't want to think about this right now." Joey quickly sits up and climbs off the bed flinging the door open only to be met by Grandpa.

Joey jumps back, falling backwards, not expecting to see someone on the other side of the door. "Joey, are you alright my boy?" Solomon asks looking down at Joey worriedly. "Yeah Gramps. I'm fine. You just startled me is all." Joey says standing up slowly rubbing at his backside. "Well then Joey I came upstairs to escort you downstairs for dinner." Joey laughs hearing what Grandpa had just said. "I was actually just getting ready to come downstairs and join you." Joey says putting on one of his fake smiles. His mind still wasn't off Seto Kaiba yet.

Grandpa smiles glad to hear that Joey was going to join them. Joey soon turns and starts walking down the stairs not hearing the next words to come out of Grandpas mouth. "Joey. What are we going to do with you? I know that smile is fake. Will someone ever be able to make your smile true again?" Solomon sighs before slowly following Joey down the stairs. Joey turns and looks at Grandpa. "You coming Gramps, you're lagging behind." He says tilting his head slightly. Seeing a nod from Grandpa, Joey turns and continues his journey down the stairs.

Skipping the last step, Joey quickly lands on the ground and walks to the kitchen. His stomach was now growling. He winces suddenly as a sharp shooting pain runs up his side. He tries to ignore it as he keeps walking to the kitchen. "Joey! Did you decide to join us?" Yugi says quickly jumping up from his chair and running over to Joey. Joey tries to be his normal happy go lucky self, but his demeanor was failing. He was in pain. There wasn't much acting he could do. "Yeah Yug, I decided to join." He smiles lightly wondering when the episode was going to pass. He hoped soon.

He walks over and sits down in a chair quickly reaching his hand to grab at his side. Yugi looks over to him and asks quietly "Hungry Joey?" Joey nods his head slowly not trusting his voice right now. Knowing that if he spoke it would most likely betray him. He looks over towards where Grandpa is and sees him dishing out food onto plates for both himself and Yugi. He smiles as brightly as he could at the sight of food. He was awfully hungry but wasn't sure what all to do.

He watched as the plates slid in front of his view. He looks down at it waiting for the other two get have their plates in front of them. He looks up to see both Yugi and his Grandfather staring at him. He blushes slightly wondering why they were possibly staring at him. He looks down at the food again and slowly picks up the fork and scoops the food up slowly beginning to eat.

Joey sighs quietly as his mind slowly starts to wander. He started thinking about his life before his mother and sister left. He wanted it to go back to the way it used to be. Maybe he wouldn't be in this situation he was in now. Scars adorning his body, the awful psychological problems he'd have for the rest of his life. Flinching whenever someone got to close.

Shaking his head slightly he had to get rid of those thoughts. Grandpa would surely soon be asking what was up. Picking the fork back up, he takes a few more bites, not even making it through half of the plate of food. Done. His stomach was already starting to protest. "Joey, are you finished." He nods slightly hearing Grandpa ask him. "Yea gramps, I'm done." He responds slowly standing up. "I'm going to go back and lay down. My head is starting to hurt." He says not wanting to say what it was that truly hurt.

He turns and climbs the stairs slowly and then when he knows out of their view runs up the stairs quickly towards the bathroom. He shuts the door and leans against it after locking it. Nausea slowly overtook his senses. He slid down the door groaning. It wasn't good. He knew once the nausea hit he'd slowly lose the battle. He slowly moved over towards the toilet, lying down beside it. He had to keep calm. He just had to.

He needed to keep food in his system. If he couldn't Gramps would never let him go back to school tomorrow. He wanted to go back. Not only knowing that he needed to. And at the end of the day he had to sneak away from his friends and go to his apartment. He had to get his belongings. He knew he needed to get them. Suddenly he shot up throwing the lid to the seat up and his stomach emptied itself into the toilet.

He groans. This was the worst part about the whole situation. He knew it was inevitable. He'd eaten too much. His stomach wasn't used to eating anymore. He flushed the toilet and slowly pushed himself off the floor moving to the sink. He rinses the taste from his mouth before he unlocks the door coming face to face with Yugi. "Joey? You okay bud?" He asks seeing his pale looking friend. "Yea I'm fine Yug, just had to use the bathroom." He says walking around him to the bedroom.

He closes the door behind him before he walks over to the bed. He sits down on the bed running his hand through his hair. Why did Yugi have to be on the other side of the door. Had he heard everything? This wasn't good. Knowing Yug' he'd run to Gramps and tell him everything. He didn't need that right now. He had to go to school. Lying back on the bed he closes his eyes slightly. He just wanted to rest for a bit. Nothing wrong with that. It doesn't take long after his eyes closed that he drifts off to sleep.

Dream

It felt so surreal. Joey was floating above the ground watching everything happening. Almost like when he was watching his body when he was dying on the hospital bed. What was going on? This made no sense. He was re-experiencing everything that had happened to him in an out of body experience. It made no sense whatsoever. Why was this happening? He could see and fell every blow landing on his body. Every emotion he felt with the punches and kicks.

He knew instantly what would happen next but there was nothing he could do to wake his real body up. He didn't want to watch this. It was awful. Suddenly the dream shifts to when he was younger. It was right before Serenity left. What was going on? Why were his dreams suddenly almost like reality? He didn't understand. "What's going on?" He says out loud. He could see everything. Feel everything. The burning sun upon his skin, the smell of the water in front of his younger self. The feel of the hot sand on his bare feet. What was happening?

The dream just kept shifting like reliving awful memories to the good ones. His first ever duel. The day his sister left. When he got the money to pay for her operation. Everything just kept playing over and over. Shifting every so often almost like watching the television screen.

Suddenly everything went black. "What now." He says loudly annoyed. What could possibly happen now. He cringes slightly when he feels something wrap itself around his waist, a head laying down on his shoulder. "Pup come back to bed. You've been standing at the window for hours." He knew that voice, but whose was it. He felt the arms pull him backwards. A kiss land itself on the side of his neck. What could possibly be going on? A light flickers through the darkness and he sees the face of the one person who he cared for yet knew hated him. Seto Kaiba.

End Dream

He sits up quickly eyes wide. What was that about? That part of the dream had felt so real. He could still feel the arms around his waist. The kiss still lingering on his skin. Why had that ended up in there? He sighs as he looks over to the clock that sat on the side of the bed. He saw the bright red numbers reading 6:25 a.m. He pushes the covers off of him and walks over to the dresser that he knew held one of his school uniforms.

Pulling it out he walks out of the room looking down at the floor in the process and sees Yugi still sleeping on the makeshift bed that Grandpa had made for him. Joey's eyes soften when he realizes that he'd passed out on Yugi's bed last night. He walks across the hall into the bathroom and locks the door. Time to get ready for school. He'd force Grandpa to let him go even if it killed him.

After awhile Joey steps out of the bathroom fully dressed and ready to go to school. He walks down the stairs to the kitchen smelling the food. His stomach growled again. He knew he'd have to eat a little something, but not too upset his stomach. He didn't wish for a repeat of last night.

He saw Grandpa standing at the stove and smiled lightly "Morning." He says before looking at the table already seeing Yugi sitting there. "Morning Joey. How're feeling this morning?" Grandpa asks not turning around from the stove. "Much better than yesterday." He says smiling sitting in one of the chairs by Yugi.

Grandpa had no complaints about Joey going back to school as long as he felt capable. Joey was grateful for that. Since breakfast was done he was sitting at the table waiting for Yugi to get done with getting ready. Hearing someone come running down the stairs he turns his head and sees Yugi. "Let's go Joey! We don't want to be late!" Yugi yells with a bright smile on his face. Grabbing his bag, Joey follows him out of the house. On to school.

End Chapter

Authors Note: Finally! I finished it! With a renewed interest in finishing this story! Cause I have an awesome idea for the next chapter! I cannot wait to begin writing it. So I apologize for how long this took me to get out but I'm glad I was able to finish it. I believe I rewrote this chapter multiple times to try and get it right. I still don't think it's perfect but I do like it! So I hope you all enjoy it as well. Thanks for reading and don't forget, please review!

Canten