Dear readers, Just as a heads up, when I finish this story, I may re- write my story called "The past before the past" this is the story that began my journey in writing fanfiction. It is very poorly written and I think deserves a second chance. But that in NO WAY means that this story is near over. I still have much more planned, so stay tuned ;)

Seto reluctantly opened the door to his mansion, he felt horrible for missing dinner after promising Mokuba he'd be there.

He walked in to find the two sitting at the dining room table playing Uno, and laughing hysterically.

He set his things by the door and hung his jacket up on a coat hanger.

"He- hey guys, im really sorry im late. I lost track of time, I know I messed up." Seto said with remorse.

"Oh hey big brother!" Mokuba greeted him giddily, "Its okay, I know you've been kind of behind lately, so I figured you might not make it."

"Im sorry Tea." Seto said to her.

"Its okay Seto, todays been a crazy day, so I understand how you'd lose track of time." Tea smiled, planting a small kiss on his cheek.

"And anyways, Ever since Teas been here with us, its not has booorrriiinnnggg waiting on you to get home." Mokuba cheered.

This made both Seto and Tea very happy. He was very appreciative of Tea, and Tea felt as if she was needed, which was a wonderfully settling feeling for her.

Taking a seat beside Mokuba, he laid an arm along the back of his little brothers chair.

"So can I get in on this game or what?" Seto asked

"But you haven't eaten yet big brother. Why don't we go out somewhere? Me and Tea haven't eaten either." Mokuba asked.

"Well then I guess we should get some dinner huh? What exactly did you have in mind?" Seto asked his little brother.

"Ummm, oh oh sushi!" Mokuba yelled.

"NOOOO, No way, just the thought of disgusting raw fish, ugh it just turns my stomach!" Tea objected.

"And I don't think that would be too good for the baby either Mokuba." Seto explained.

"Okay, well Tea, what about you?" Asked Mokuba.

"Some place with, chocolate, chocolate ice cream, oh and pickles! And oranges! Is there a place where we can go that has all of those things?" Tea asked, not realizing how much her cravings were effecting her thoughts.

"If there is a place like that, I will not ever go to it, That just sounds awful." Seto teased "How about we make dinner ourselves tonight?" He offered.

"Sounds great big brother, what're we going to make?" Mokuba asked.

"Well lets go see what we have." Seto said, getting up from his chair and walking to the kitchen, Tea and Mokuba following behind.

After about an hour of looking through the pantries and throwing together different things, they managed to get some sort of dinner made.

And with the mixture of Setos great cooking and Teas weird cravings they actually managed to make something pretty darned good.

"Mmm chicken and Broccoli Alfredo. My mouth is in heaven." Mokuba said as he relaxed back into his chair and savored the moment.

"Yeah this is awesome babe, you are the best cook." Tea complimented.

As everyone ate their dinner a knock could be heard at the door. Slightly confused considering he had not invited anyone over, he walked to the door and looked through the peep hole. It was Joey, drenched from rain and bleeding.

Quickly he opened the door and let him in. "Joey, what the hell happened to you?" Seto asked.

Dazed and Disoriented he did not answer, but rather blacked out, and had it not been for Seto catching him, he would've fallen to the ground face first.

At this point Tea had run in there due to all the commotion and tried to help get Joey on the couch.

"Tea, go into the kitchen and get me a wet rag and the first aid kit in the drawer by the sink." Seto told her.

Quickly she did as she was told, for time may be of the essence.

"Mokuba, can you call 911?" Seto asked.

"Yeah bro, im on it." Mokuba worriedly looked to his friend Joey once more before darting for the phone.

Now that Tea was back, Seto placed the wet rag onto Joeys forehead and lifted his shirt up to see the damages.

"His stomach was bruised horribly, ribs were most definitely broken. The only cuts that were on him were on his face which Seto bandaged up. Both eyes were black and swelled.

"Do you know who would've done this?" Seto asked Tea.

"No, I mean it is Joey. For all I know he could've started everything. Joey thinks he can take on the entire world." Tea explained becoming teary eyed as she looked at her mangled friend.

Tea sat beside him on the couch, and began to rub the side of Joey face, smoothing his hair back that had been matted to his cheek.

"Its going to be okay Joey, the ambulance will be here soon." She whispered to her bestfriend.