MythCreatorWriter: It's FINALLY here! Okay, so I was totally going to go and write a new chapter for Severance but I thought, 'no' I need to write one for Consequences. This is probably the most epic brother fluff scene in the history of mankind and I am not going to keep putting it off! And in the end I think it turned out quite nicely, I hope. But now I'm DOUBLE MORE EXCITED for the next chapter because it's going to be even MORE epic than the last chapter!!! Yeah, I know, that'll be hard to beat, but just you wait! It's going to be awesome! Thanks for the review!

WhiteAsukalover: Thanks buddy! You're not so bad yourself!;] Thanks for the review and enjoy the chapter!

Rena Redhead: It seems as though all my reviewers are dead to me now… is it because you started reviewing again? If I find out that's true, than you better stop reviewing because I miss those other guys' more! I'm just kiddin' Rena dearest, I heart your reviews the most:] And I'm very proud of you being up to date on my story! But you're still not up to date with Severance… I wonder why, could it be that *gasp* YOU LIKE CONSEQUENCES MORE THAN SEVERANCE?! Cause if that's true than someone will finally love the story that is my favorite more than-actually, Severance has kind of become my favorite in the last few chapters(which is funny since this is the epic brother fluff chapter, I can't believe I'm saying such slander) But Severance has more opportunities to be original than this one… makes it more fun!(and then I don't have to friggin reference every single second of every part of one effing episode!o it's SO annoying!) Mokuba's POV is probably my favorite to write. Not only does he not focus on the duel going on(THANK THE LORD) but also because he's so daydreamy and out of it that I can really go all out on random stuff. Like, if you've noticed, my stuff will always start out so randomly and cleverly with Mokuba's POV. It's awesome. And no, I don't know how amazing the last chapter is, but I know how amazing this one is! Thanks for the review, enjoy!

I wanted to say something emotional and in depth since this is one of my favorite episodes of all time, but I can't seem to think of anything so I shall leave you all with a couple lyrics I had in my head when I imagined/wrote this scene and chapter:

Are you gone and onto someone new?

I needed somewhere to hang my head, without your noose.

You gave me something that I didn't have, but had no use.

I was too weak to give in, too strong to lose.

My heart is under arrest again, but I break loose.

My head is giving me life or death, but I can't choose.

I swear I'll never give in…

I refuse.

Chapter 22: Wonderful Brotherhood

-S-

My energy was draining slowly and I found myself at a loss of words. My heart was in the right place, but having that wasn't going to win this duel for me. At this point, I knew I couldn't win relying on pure skill. I needed my brother, his support, to help me through and encourage me to keep fighting. Without him, the duel had already been lost.

I stood there, hopelessly looking on at my brother as he stared back at me with those emotionless, dark eyes. I was drawing a blank; I didn't know what to do. I couldn't keep defending myself; I didn't have enough life points. I had to fight back, but I couldn't without worrying for my brother's life.

From the look on Noah's face I had a feeling he could read my expression and knew just what I was thinking. This caused him to smirk in my direction, internally laughing at the predicament I was put in.

"Oh Seto, you're almost too pathetic to even look at. Maybe you should just end your turn now and let me give you the final blow," Noah turned towards Mokuba, "What do you think, Mokuba? Should I destroy him now?" I gritted my teeth, preparing to shout all sorts of vulgar things in Noah's direction, when I was interrupted by another voice calling out from the sidelines.

"Mokuba, don't listen to him! Noah is just trying to trick you; Seto is your real brother and he's never let you down!" It was Yugi that was the one yelling and I'm going to be honest, his voice is usually annoying to listen to. But it didn't matter this time because as I watched Mokuba from across the field, I saw him bring his hand to his head and close his eyes. Yugi seemed to have sparked a memory of some sort by saying such things which let me know that was how I was going to bring my brother's memories back.

"Look inside your heart and you'll remember him!" As much as I absolutely, with all my heart, hated to admit it, Yugi had the right idea and for once, I was going to take the advice he had given me earlier. This is was the only shot I had left. I understood that it was time to be honest with myself and the situation at hand; I was going to lose if this didn't work.

I took a deep breath. It was time to lay all my cards out on the table, something I wasn't use to and never taught. I was going against my own instinct to prove a point and get my brother back. I looked up.

"Mokuba… this is going to be my last turn. I can't fight you. The only way I can continue to fight is if you're by my side. Whether it's now or the future, this can never change," I pulled myself back up into a more straightened position, my body still shaking with weakness. But I continued on with what I had to say, "Don't let Noah lead you astray. You're the only family I have, and no one could ever change that. We've always been there to support one another and we always will be."

I couldn't stop myself from giving the honest truth and telling Mokuba exactly how I felt. Mokuba was the most honest person I knew, and honesty was going to be the only way to awaken his memory. Although the idea of spilling my heart in front of Noah and Yugi along with his friends didn't appeal to me, I couldn't care less. Because this was so much more important than pride, this was about family. I knew that if I let this chance slip by, I would be going back on everything I've ever believed in and the one person I truly loved.

"There's something I've never told you, Mokuba. Something I've been too proud to admit for my entire life. And that is… that you once saved me!" I saw my brother's eyes widen, his expression brighten. Even his emotionless eyes couldn't keep from the shock on his face. It was working, and there was still so much more to say. "When we were adopted by Gozaburo, he was merciless and forced me to study for hours and hours with no rest. There were so many times I was exhausted and ready to give up. I felt I had no strength to go on. But then you inspired me…"

I looked down and smiled fondly as the memory came to mind, my eyes noticing a glint of light that was reflected off of the locket I was wearing. I continued on, "When you made that card for me, you encouraged me to not give up, to keep living even in my darkest hour." I brought my hand forward and transformed it into a fist, "You gave me something to strive for! That day I decided I wanted to become a man worthy of possessing a real Blue-Eyes!"

For a split second, I saw a sparkle of light in Mokuba's eyes as he lost himself in reverie. I could sense that he was beginning to remember, that he was beginning to understand. His lower lip quivered just before a single tear rolled down the side of his face. He uttered one word.

"Nii-sama." He squeezed his eyes shut like he was in pain, his teeth clenched.

"That's right Mokuba… I knew you couldn't forget about me. You're strong, and I know you can break out of his control! Never give up!" The memories beginning to break through to him, now was the time to make my move. This was the only chance I had. I brought my hand forward and then back onto my deck. "We can do this… together!" I drew the final card and lifted it into the air.

'Please let this be the card I need…' I thought desperately to myself.

My eyes closed shut and I held my breath. Everything was relying on this one card now; the duel, the company, but most of all, my brother. Never in my life had I hoped for one card only to get me through. It all came down to this. Slowly, I brought the card down and opened one eye. I gasped when I saw what card it was; the exact card that I needed it.

It was time to kick Noah's ass.

"I'll place one card face down and activate my deck master's special ability. With the power of Kaiser Seahorse I am allowed to sacrifice only one monster in order to summon the all-powerful, Blue-Eyes White Dragon!" Winds began to gust all around me and the sky grew dark with grey clouds. Out of the lightning bolts that sparked from the sky, my dragon was born and rose into the air, bellowing its cry as it echoed in the distance.

I looked back down and over at Mokuba. He was looking up at the Blue-Eyes fondly and with recognition. I had done it! I had brought Mokuba's memory back!

-M-

Standing there, wide-eyed, I saw it. The Blue-Eyes White Dragon, in all its glory, flying above me. "The Blue-Eyes White Dragon," I found myself repeating without meaning to. It began to come back to me. All the memories I had stored in my mind all along, from different times with blank faces became known in my head. It was Seto all those times whom was there for me. It was the Blue-Eyes White Dragon that had stood strong as a symbol of our bond. It was love for each other that had kept us alive from our step father's wrath.

There was one particular memory that truly made me realize exactly what Seto was to me, what he meant to me. The daydream I always had as a kid. It was the one where I was flying in the air, away from Gozaburo, away from everyone, on the back of an almighty Blue-Eyes. Not only that, but Seto was by my side as well. We would be able to fly away to a place where we could be together forever and no one would tear us apart. Where I could be with my brother and he would be able to smile without fear or regret.

Brother… A smile…

In that instant, I remembered him. Seto Kaiba was my brother. I understood it fully and completely. Never in my life had a realization hit me so hard and fast. Seto was my older brother; he was my Nii-sama, and no one else. I blinked my eyes for a moment and found myself looking at the battle field I appeared to be standing on.

"Nii-sama…" Seto stepped forward, his eyes scanning my face to see if it was true that I was addressing him and no one else.

"Mokuba!" I felt my heart race as I began to try and recall the situation I was in. I was overcome by fear.

"Nii-sama!" I called back. I looked around. What was I doing over here? And why was Seto over there? What had been going on? "Why am I…" I didn't even get a chance to finish my sentence. I heard Joey call over to me.

"Get away from that guy, Mokuba! He's been controlling you this whole time in order to keep Kaiba from defeating him!" Although the matter was still a bit fuzzy in my mind; that was all the information I needed to get a move on. The fear had soon past and I shot a disgusted look in Noah's way before leaping off of the platform and away from Noah. My fear was replaced by my anger towards Noah and what he had used me for.

"Here's your chance!" I heard Yugi shout. Things were happening so fast, I couldn't even keep up with my thoughts or focus my concentration. I looked up and over at my brother.

"White Lightning Attack!" I heard Seto cry at the top of his lungs. A formation of white light appeared in the jaw of the dragon before it was shot out like a beam towards Noah's Gradius. The aircraft instantly blew up from impact and because one had been destroyed, the other Gradius hovering under it exploded as well. I smiled with pride and excitement. Now my heart was racing for the right reasons, Seto was going to win this.

"YEAH!" I called out with honor. This brought Noah's life points down to 4900. I couldn't have been more ecstatic. I could hear Yugi and his friends cheering for my brother's victory as well.

"Noah's out of monsters now!" Tea exclaimed. I turned towards my brother, smiling with pride, until I saw my brother's face. He was weak, and appeared to be growing weaker even with his Blue-Eyes on the field. Seto was hiding it well, but I could see through his act. That was when I realized my brother only had 400 life points, meaning Noah was still in the lead.

"I wouldn't celebrate just yet; I still have my deck master and its special ability. And with the fall of five monsters total, I get their attack points added to my life points." I was horrified and afraid. This meant Noah gained another 2500 life points, bringing him back up to 7400. How was my brother going to be able to bring Noah down now? Noah now had 7000 more life points than Seto.

"This isn't good," Duke said, stating the obvious. I hated the feeling of doubt, especially when it was doubt concerning my older brother, but I couldn't help it this time. The odds were against him. I couldn't see how he could make a comeback now.

"Now I believe it's my turn," Noah said, drawing one card.

"Wait just one second, Noah." Noah looked up at my brother and I did as well. He had a grin on his face wide enough that it couldn't possibly be considered a bluff. Seto had something planned, something Noah wouldn't see coming.

"What is it?" Noah snapped. Seto laughed in response.

"I've got you right where I want you now. There's no escaping the fate you are about to face. This will be the final battle that truly determines which one of us is the superior Kaiba."

"What do you mean?" Noah asked, he sounded like he was worried too. Who could blame him though? My brother sounded like he was being completely serious. I was left wondering the same thing as Noah; what did Seto have planned?

"There's only one turn left, and now I will activate the trap card, Last Turn!" The ground beneath us began to rumble. Winds began to pick up and swirl all around us, dirt and minerals began twisting in the air with the wind. I looked back at my brother with a worried face. I really hoped Seto knew what he was doing because my doubt wasn't going away.

"This card requires each of us to choose one monster to engage in one final battle. Whichever monster remains standing is the winner, determining the victor of the duel, no matter the life points. A one on one battle to the finish; may the strongest duelist win." Thos final words sent a chill down my spine for some reason. My brother was taking a making quite the gamble here, but it seemed like this was the only option he had left in winning the duel. "I choose my Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

I turned towards Noah.

"I choose my deck master, Shinato's Ark!" Noah's hovering ark floated over to the middle of the field. I was sure Seto would find this amusing, but he didn't appear to. No, he was determined. He was going to take Noah down and take him down good. I watched with anticipation as Seto ordered his Blue-Eyes to fire the first attack. I smiled as the blast collided head on with Noah's ship, blowing it to smithereens. This duel was done.

The ark burst into flames, pieces of wood started flying everywhere as the ship began to crumble in mid-air. I could hear Yugi's friends cheering with excitement. Seto was looking quite smug with his victory, until Noah revealed himself from behind his duel disk. He was smiling.

"This duel isn't over, Seto. For you see, now you have unleashed a power that you have never seen." The smoke that had formed in the air blew away; a small glowing ball had appeared in the center. And from that ball of light, another completely different monster had been born.

"What is it?" Seto asked, covering his eyes from the light.

"That is my REAL deck master. Shinato, King of a Higher Plane!" I couldn't believe it, it couldn't be possible. But it was, and worst yet, the monster had 3300 attack points. Enough to destroy… I gasped. "Shinato, attack Seto's Blue-Eyes!" I watched in terror as Shinato formed a glowing ball of energy and fired it right towards Seto's Blue-Eyes.

The blast struck Seto's Blue-Eyes as if it had burst right through the dragon's heart. Seto's monster was destroyed instantly. It created an even bigger explosion, flames bursting at a larger magnum with a blow that sent Seto off his feet and back onto the ground. I had covered my eyes for a moment to keep from the light blinding me, but I was able to see enough to realize that Seto was in trouble.

"Nii-sama!" I called out. Noah began talking about something, but I didn't care, I wasn't listening. I was off before I even had to think about it. Running seemed almost automatic as I sprinted across the field over to where my brother was. Seto had already begun to make his slow process back up and onto his knees. His head was hanging low; his face was darkened with defeat.

"Hey Nii-sama!" I called out to him as I ran over to where he was kneeling. He looked up, when he saw me; he gave a weak smile in my direction.

"Mokuba…" He said fondly, weakly holding out his hand towards me. I had leaped onto the platform on which he was kneeling and was running towards him; my own hand was reaching out towards my brother's. Just as our fingers were about to touch, a blast was fired towards us and blinded our vision. Everything began to turn white.

I felt my body begin to slow down and come to a complete stop. I couldn't hear my brother's yell, for I was yelling in pain myself. Something started to consume me and my body; it felt like every bone in my body was being crushed as my limbs grew heavy and froze in mid-air. The last thing I was able to see was my brother's outstretched hand before my body became completely immobile.

This had to be the end for my brother and me. We were finished. "Yes, I'll name it 'Wonderful Brotherhood'" I heard Noah's voice echo in the background as I slowly began to lose my sight and consciousness.

A single tear had managed to trickle down the side of my face before everything went white.

A/N: And that's the way the cookie crumbles! And it also happens to be how the story ends. 22 chapters is my limit if you haven't noticed, folks. Yep, it's over, all done-JUST KIDDING. Oh MAN, am I kidding! And do you want to know exactly why I'm kidding? Because I am JUST getting started people, this will most likely be my longest story yet! Now, you might be wondering, well, what happens next? Do you just skip to where Yugi wins the duel? Do you do it from Noah's point of view? NOPE. I'm doing something COMPLETELY original and different and let me tell you, I couldn't be more excited!(you have no idea how OBNOXIOUS referencing those damn episodes is for me, it's gets SO obnoxious trying to read every single emotion in an episode and have to re-type it all in an artistic way) Next chapter is going to be AWESOME. So stick around, if not for the hot chocolate, than the most original scene I've had in my head for this scene for many years! Thanks for reading, you guys rock!(as always)

P.S: 22 is my favorite number, so yay that my favorite scene is in this chapter!:D

P.S.P: Lol, that's a game system. Anyways, the lyrics at the beginning of this chapter came from the song "Best of You" by Foo Fighters