Chapter 3: Dark Secrets

(Mokuba POV)

2 months is finally over. I'm finally glad that the punishment is over this has been the longest two months of my life but I gotten to know Kisara some more and that has been the best thing ever. I've seen her start to smile more and the wounds are finally starting to heal on her.

"Kisara! I'm home from school. What subject do you want to start on today?" I asked walking into the study and sitting on the couch.

"Actually." Kisara said walking in with a tray of food. "I figure we skip the studying today and just talk to each other. Get to know each other a little better."

"Sure! You can ask me anything!"

"Okay. And you can ask me anything as well."

"You first."

"Since you live here with your brother what does your parents do? Are they always gone on trips?"

"….." I couldn't speak. She really thought our parents were still alive. "They…..they are actually dead."

"Oh my gosh. Mokuba….I'm so sorry. I had no idea. We can stop if you like. Just go back to studying."

"No its fine. I've kind of gotten use to talking about them now. It's just been awhile since I've had to."

"You can always talk to me."

"My mother died giving birth to me so I never saw her and Seto won't talk to me about her. I think he is afraid that I may cry and he doesn't want to see that. The death of my mother though took a toll on my father and he ended up shooting himself. Nobody in our family wanted us because they blamed us for what happen so we were dropped off at an orphanage. The months and years went by and everybody wanted to adopt Seto but he wouldn't go anywhere unless they agreed to take me along as well."

"That was very sweet of your brother. Instead of having a family that would love him he choose to stay with his true family."

"Yep then Gozarburo came along and Seto challenged him to a chess match. If he won he would have to adopt both of us. Well, Seto won and we finally had a new home. Although it didn't turn out to be as happy as we thought it would be. They made Seto work night and day studying the hardest subjects you could ever find. He said they did more to him than that but to this day he refuses to tell me about it. Not much happen to me as I was only 6. I got abused a lot by them but I wasn't having to study anything."

"You were abuse? A sweet innocent kid like you?"

"I know hard to believe but it's true. Then Seto became smarter and more ruthless. He bought out Gozarburo and took control of Kaiba Corp. Our step father was so ashamed of this that he disappeared and we never saw him again until last year when he tried to take back Kaiba Corp. We even learned that we had a step brother the whole time and never knew about him."

"Wow. So that means all your studies, the way you treat people, your manners, what you eat, what you wear, what you do….all of it is because of your brother. He pretty much raised you his whole life."

"Yep. That's why we are closer than ever. This locket that I wear everyday has a picture of him inside and he has a picture of me in his locket. But that's pretty much my life story. Aint much to tell. Seto has way more because he was older. What about your parents? Are they still alive?"

"No they aren't. They were burnt down in a terribly fire. They sold me to a slave master when I was about 5. They said I was not a normal child since I had blue hair and blue eyes."

"They sold you?!"

"Yes. Its custom back in Egypt, it's a common thing. That was the first master I had and he was pretty nice. Even though I was still his slave since I was so young he had me study everything he could think of and I even learned some music. Try learning something every day with no stop."

"I couldn't do it. That's pretty much how they treated Seto though but he still got to be a kid as well. How did you manage to get way over here in Japan though?"

"After I turned 13 my first master sent me to Japan to Mr. Tutzemia who lived here in Japan. Over in Egypt once you turn 13 you're sold off to a guy to get married and start having kids on your own."

"I'm 15 and I can't imagine myself being a dad at this age."

"That's why he sent me over here. Mr. Tutzemia was the worst master I have ever had though. He was drunk every night and would do a lot of things to me. That's how I got all of these scars."

"What kind of things?"

"I would tell you but I don't want to over step boundaries of your brother. I was then sold to Gerald once Mr. Tutzemia died and that's when I met you."

"Oh….I hate that you had such a ruff life growing up. I don't know how you made it this far."

"The music. I learned so much through my first master. I like to write songs and play the violin."

"Really? Can I hear some songs?"

"Maybe another time. Do you have any hobbies?"

"I like playing video games, I listen to music and I like watching my brother play duel monsters. You?"

"Music and I like duel monsters too. My favorite is the Blue Eyes White Dragon."

"No way! Really? That's mine and my brother's favorite too. We even have a jet that looks like it."

"Really? That's cool."

"Yep. It's too bad my brother hasn't had a girlfriend though. I think it would be pretty cool to take a date up there in the sky. It's a two seater."

"Your brother isn't married?"

"Are you kidding? Have you seen any other woman around here? He too busy with work to think about love."

"Wow. I really thought he would have been married. Why has he not had a girlfriend?"

"My love life isn't something for you two to be discussing." A voice came from the door.

"Seto! When you get home?"

"I took off early to take you out since your punishment is over but you're not even studying. Your backpack isn't even opened. What have yall been doing for the past 2 hours?"

"I'm very sorry sir. It's all my fault." Kisara said as she got on her knees in front of Seto with her head bowed down. "Punish me sir not him."

"Mokuba get your stuff and go to your room. I need to talk to Miss Strife alone."

"Seto. Please it was just as much as my fault. I was the one who brought up your love life. Please don't…."

"Now."

Seto had that look in his eyes like he was in a battle or a meeting. That cold, hard, fierce stare. I knew I had better listen before I made things even worse. I grabbed my stuff and rushed out the room. I closed the door behind me but I couldn't just walk off. I was scared for Kisara. We have really gotten close to each other. Seto can't become one of those guys. It just can't happen. I ran off to the remote room so that I could watch on film and audio of what was about to go down. Seto should have never told me the password. I promised him I wouldn't listen in on his conversations but this is a must.

(Seto POV)

"Stand up." I said as I reached down and helped Kisara up. "I'm not mad at either one of yall."

"Sir? You seem mad though. You yelled at poor Mokuba."

"I just needed him out of the room because what we need to talk about is for our ears only. He isn't old enough to hear. Plus I don't want to get his hopes up."

"Hopes up for what?"

"I am an honest guy and I have to be honest with you. You have been here for almost 2 full months now and I've grown to like you."

"Thank you sir. I'm just trying to do my job."

"No. I like you as in more than an employee…Your pretty, smart, have gorgeous eyes and Mokuba seems to like you a lot."

"Oh….I see….I can help." Kisara said as she started to untie her shirt and was about to take it off until I stopped her.

"Stop. Not like that."

"But you said you liked me more than an employee? I'm confused."

"Look I never done this before but…I think I like you like….maybe we could go on a date?"

"…."

"Is everything okay? I knew it. I couldn't get a date even I tried. I was honest and that's….."

"Yes."

"What?"

"I said yes. I have never been on an actual date though. But I've grown to like you as well. You're very handsome and very smart. Plus you're good at parenting even though you may not see it."

"So….we actually have a date. Tomorrow at 8?"

"Yes."

"Ok…um…I'll see you then. Good night."

I walked out of the room and leaned up against the door once I shut it. What have I done? Did I really just ask one of my employees out on a date? Let alone admit to her that I thought she was pretty. What is happening to me? I'm Seto Kaiba. I'm known for being ruthless and cold hearted. Now all of the sudden I have a date with a girl….a date….tomorrow…..

(Mokuba POV)

Oh my gosh! I can't believe this just happened! Seto really just asked Kisara out! Are you serious? I thought I was going to have to do the work on getting them together but they actually came together on their own! I can't believe my brother has a date. This is going to be so awesome. This is going to be….

"What did you hear?" a voice came as the lights came on. "I thought I said go to your room?"

"Oh hi there big brother. I guess I just got lost."

"Really? What did you hear?"

"…Everything….."

"And how do you feel about this? I wanted to talk to you about this before you found out."

"I think it's great. She is perfect for you. And guess what? Her favorite duel monster card is Blue Eyes!"

"How do you know that?"

"We talked a lot today. I learned a lot about her."

"And what did you tell her about us?"

"Just the basic. Our parents, the orphanage, Gozarburo and the virtual world."

"Our whole life story pretty much."

"It's easy to talk to her. I'm not sure why it just is."

"Look, I don't want you to get your hopes up or anything about this. This could go good or it could go bad."

"I know. I think it will go good though."

"Well, since you have been talking to her what does she like?"

"Music and blue eyes. That's really all I know. And that she is from Egypt. She wouldn't tell me how she got the scars. She said I was too young and she didn't want to cross your boundaries."

"Well. I'm glad that she respects my wishes. Now tomorrow, you're going to stay here with Roland while I'm out. Also, ask Kiki to help Kisara with an outfit tomorrow. Now, truly go to your room please and get some sleep."

"Yes sir good night."

"Good night."