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Chapter 5: ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS
Just after 3:00 the next day, Mai walked up to the door for Joey's apartment with a fairly large shopping carrier in one hand. She rang the doorbell. A few minutes later, Vicki opened the door. "Oh, hello, Mai. It's nice to see you. Will you enter?"
"Hi, Vicki. I brought these for you. I hope you like them. I think they'll fit, and I tried to pick out things that will look good on you." Mai held out the shopping bag after Vicki closed the door. She looked around the room; to her surprise, it was very neat, if sparsely furnished. "Are you going to watch the duel between Duke and Kaiba? You can ride with me if you like."
"Thank you for these, Mai. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the bout. Joey said we should be leaving pretty soon. I think he's in the kitchen with the food."
*Uh-oh, here it comes...Vicki mentioned food, so Mai will pounce on that one.* Joey had heard the girls' conversation from the other room; he gritted his teeth, and waited for Mai's insult.
"Well, he does have a big appetite."
Joey blinked. He couldn't believe that Mai let that one pass. *So the next one's really gonna sting. Oh, well, S.S.D.D. ...Same Stuff Different Day.* Joey shrugged his shoulder and headed towards the living room.
"Hello, Mai. Thanks for helping Vicki out." He looked from the shopping carrier at Vicki's feet to the clock on the wall behind her. "Looks like we should be shovin' off now. You goin' to Duke's match, Mai?" Joey was holding the apartment door open, waiting for the girls to walk out so he could lock the door.
"Yes. I asked Vicki if she'd like to ride there with me. You, too, Joey...if you want."
Joey glanced at Mai with a puzzled look on his face. "Sure, Mai...if you don't mind. Thanks." He turned and headed for the stairway to hide his confusion.
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Joey followed Mai and Vicki into Kaibaland. He spotted Mokuba standing outside one of the dueling arenas, and went over to him. "Hi, Mokuba, how ya doin'? Are your brother and Duke Devlin using this arena today? Oh, and say hello to Vicki. She's an old friend of the family."
"Hi, Joey. Hello, Mai. And I'm pleased to meet you Vicki. Welcome to Kaibaland. Seto and Duke's match will begin in a few minutes. Go on in...Yugi, Tea and Tristan are already in there."
Vicki had no idea what to expect as she entered the arena. It seemed so large for two players who used very small cards to battle. *What they consider a battle, anyways.*
Duke and the other teens from the card shop were standing with a tall, dark- haired male in a long coat. She heard his arrogant, sneering words, "No one can stand up to the power of my deck. But I'm always willing to let them try--if they want to commit suicide, I'm more than happy to send them on their way! Are you ready to face me, Duke?" At that moment, Kaiba spied Joey and added, "Or will you tuck your tail between your legs and slink away like the mutt over there?"
Vicki saw Joey clench his fists, his face red with anger. "I ain't afraid of you, Kaiba. One of these days, someone's gonna get you good--and I hope it's me! Besides, ain't you forgettin' someth-"
"Silence, little dog! The only thing you're likely to get from me is a bowl of kibble. Now-Hmphhhf!" No one actually saw what happened, but Kaiba was flat on the ground. Vicki stood beside him, one foot raised above Kaiba's belly, ready to stomp his.... Everyone stared silently, frozen with shock at the swiftness and ease of Vicki's attack. The guys in the room started cringing, anticipating Vicki's next move.
From the ground, Kaiba observed the girl who had flung him there. He saw the glint of devilment in her green cat's eyes, and the desire to continue pummeling him in her elegant limbs and curves. His instincts told him she was just as arrogant and dangerous as he was. *I'd like to spar with her...she wouldn't be easy to topple, but it would definitely be worth it. Who knows, she might even take me.* Kaiba's body was getting all hot and bothered over that thought. *Who is she...and why would she defend...THE MUTT?*
Joey rushed to pull Vicki away from Kaiba. "Okay, Vicki, that's enough!"
"One so weak should not have such impudence! It won't be hard to teach him respect for-"
"Vicki! Stop!! Now!" Joey's grip on Vicki's shoulders tightened momentarily. Duke, Tristan, Yugi and Mokuba moved to form a ring around Joey and Vicki, hoping to head off more trouble. After a long moment, the tension left Vicki's body. "Yes, Joey, I will do as you say."
Kaiba stood up. Everyone eyed him warily, wondering what would happen next. Kaiba's eyes moved around the room, probing each face and reading: Yugi's surprise, Tea's concern, Duke's grin, Mai's approval, Tristan's smirk, Mokuba's indignation, Joey's glare, and lastly, Vicki's dare. He walked over to Vicki. Slowly, Kaiba's mouth curved upwards in a smile; with his arms at his sides and his feet together, he gave her a deep bow of respect while flashing his baby blue eyes at her. "I apologize for offending you. Am I forgiven?" Kaiba asked in a flirty manner.
Kaiba...flirting?!?!?! Now everyone was really worried. "Are you alright, Seto? Did you bang your head when she knocked you down?" Mokuba asked as he tugged on Kaiba's coat. "Should I send for a medic, or the guards and have her removed?"
"No, Mokuba, I'm fine." He turned back to Vicki, "Your techniques are impressive, and I AM impressed. You are Vicki? Well, I am Seto. Its' a pleasure to meet you."
"You should be impressed, after all, I AM a vixen."
Kaiba gave a wicked laugh, thinking Vicki was now flirting with him. "Will you have dinner with me?" Eyes are bugging out and jaws are dropping all around the room in total amazement.
*It figures...only Kaiba could develop a case of the hotts for a duel monster. I guess he goes for women who can whip his behind.* Joey burst out laughing at that thought. "Inside joke," he offered for all the puzzled glances he received from his friends.
[End chapter 5
Author's note: Oh, this is FUN!!! I hope you're enjoying this as much as I am! [O_x]
I'm no expert on the YGO TCG, but I'll do my best to come up with an interesting duel between Kaiba and Duke in the next chapter. This may take awhile. Your input is always welcome (hint, hint!). Don't razz me too much if I don't get it right!]
Chapter 5: ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS
Just after 3:00 the next day, Mai walked up to the door for Joey's apartment with a fairly large shopping carrier in one hand. She rang the doorbell. A few minutes later, Vicki opened the door. "Oh, hello, Mai. It's nice to see you. Will you enter?"
"Hi, Vicki. I brought these for you. I hope you like them. I think they'll fit, and I tried to pick out things that will look good on you." Mai held out the shopping bag after Vicki closed the door. She looked around the room; to her surprise, it was very neat, if sparsely furnished. "Are you going to watch the duel between Duke and Kaiba? You can ride with me if you like."
"Thank you for these, Mai. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the bout. Joey said we should be leaving pretty soon. I think he's in the kitchen with the food."
*Uh-oh, here it comes...Vicki mentioned food, so Mai will pounce on that one.* Joey had heard the girls' conversation from the other room; he gritted his teeth, and waited for Mai's insult.
"Well, he does have a big appetite."
Joey blinked. He couldn't believe that Mai let that one pass. *So the next one's really gonna sting. Oh, well, S.S.D.D. ...Same Stuff Different Day.* Joey shrugged his shoulder and headed towards the living room.
"Hello, Mai. Thanks for helping Vicki out." He looked from the shopping carrier at Vicki's feet to the clock on the wall behind her. "Looks like we should be shovin' off now. You goin' to Duke's match, Mai?" Joey was holding the apartment door open, waiting for the girls to walk out so he could lock the door.
"Yes. I asked Vicki if she'd like to ride there with me. You, too, Joey...if you want."
Joey glanced at Mai with a puzzled look on his face. "Sure, Mai...if you don't mind. Thanks." He turned and headed for the stairway to hide his confusion.
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Joey followed Mai and Vicki into Kaibaland. He spotted Mokuba standing outside one of the dueling arenas, and went over to him. "Hi, Mokuba, how ya doin'? Are your brother and Duke Devlin using this arena today? Oh, and say hello to Vicki. She's an old friend of the family."
"Hi, Joey. Hello, Mai. And I'm pleased to meet you Vicki. Welcome to Kaibaland. Seto and Duke's match will begin in a few minutes. Go on in...Yugi, Tea and Tristan are already in there."
Vicki had no idea what to expect as she entered the arena. It seemed so large for two players who used very small cards to battle. *What they consider a battle, anyways.*
Duke and the other teens from the card shop were standing with a tall, dark- haired male in a long coat. She heard his arrogant, sneering words, "No one can stand up to the power of my deck. But I'm always willing to let them try--if they want to commit suicide, I'm more than happy to send them on their way! Are you ready to face me, Duke?" At that moment, Kaiba spied Joey and added, "Or will you tuck your tail between your legs and slink away like the mutt over there?"
Vicki saw Joey clench his fists, his face red with anger. "I ain't afraid of you, Kaiba. One of these days, someone's gonna get you good--and I hope it's me! Besides, ain't you forgettin' someth-"
"Silence, little dog! The only thing you're likely to get from me is a bowl of kibble. Now-Hmphhhf!" No one actually saw what happened, but Kaiba was flat on the ground. Vicki stood beside him, one foot raised above Kaiba's belly, ready to stomp his.... Everyone stared silently, frozen with shock at the swiftness and ease of Vicki's attack. The guys in the room started cringing, anticipating Vicki's next move.
From the ground, Kaiba observed the girl who had flung him there. He saw the glint of devilment in her green cat's eyes, and the desire to continue pummeling him in her elegant limbs and curves. His instincts told him she was just as arrogant and dangerous as he was. *I'd like to spar with her...she wouldn't be easy to topple, but it would definitely be worth it. Who knows, she might even take me.* Kaiba's body was getting all hot and bothered over that thought. *Who is she...and why would she defend...THE MUTT?*
Joey rushed to pull Vicki away from Kaiba. "Okay, Vicki, that's enough!"
"One so weak should not have such impudence! It won't be hard to teach him respect for-"
"Vicki! Stop!! Now!" Joey's grip on Vicki's shoulders tightened momentarily. Duke, Tristan, Yugi and Mokuba moved to form a ring around Joey and Vicki, hoping to head off more trouble. After a long moment, the tension left Vicki's body. "Yes, Joey, I will do as you say."
Kaiba stood up. Everyone eyed him warily, wondering what would happen next. Kaiba's eyes moved around the room, probing each face and reading: Yugi's surprise, Tea's concern, Duke's grin, Mai's approval, Tristan's smirk, Mokuba's indignation, Joey's glare, and lastly, Vicki's dare. He walked over to Vicki. Slowly, Kaiba's mouth curved upwards in a smile; with his arms at his sides and his feet together, he gave her a deep bow of respect while flashing his baby blue eyes at her. "I apologize for offending you. Am I forgiven?" Kaiba asked in a flirty manner.
Kaiba...flirting?!?!?! Now everyone was really worried. "Are you alright, Seto? Did you bang your head when she knocked you down?" Mokuba asked as he tugged on Kaiba's coat. "Should I send for a medic, or the guards and have her removed?"
"No, Mokuba, I'm fine." He turned back to Vicki, "Your techniques are impressive, and I AM impressed. You are Vicki? Well, I am Seto. Its' a pleasure to meet you."
"You should be impressed, after all, I AM a vixen."
Kaiba gave a wicked laugh, thinking Vicki was now flirting with him. "Will you have dinner with me?" Eyes are bugging out and jaws are dropping all around the room in total amazement.
*It figures...only Kaiba could develop a case of the hotts for a duel monster. I guess he goes for women who can whip his behind.* Joey burst out laughing at that thought. "Inside joke," he offered for all the puzzled glances he received from his friends.
[End chapter 5
Author's note: Oh, this is FUN!!! I hope you're enjoying this as much as I am! [O_x]
I'm no expert on the YGO TCG, but I'll do my best to come up with an interesting duel between Kaiba and Duke in the next chapter. This may take awhile. Your input is always welcome (hint, hint!). Don't razz me too much if I don't get it right!]