Tea was helping her mother prepare breakfast in the kitchen when her cellphone went off. Her father picked it up and Tea nodded for him to answer, "Tea's cellphone, oh hello son are you and Seto heading over? Sure we have plenty come on down we'll have seats set out for you." Tea and Maya shared smiles while listening to the one side of the conversation. Mokuba seemed really excited for today. "Have a fun day with them today Tea. Enjoy the freedom while you're young!" Tea just rolled her eyes, "I'm not marrying Seto, Mom." Her mother pouted before hopping up with a grin, "Oh how about Yugi's Egyptian brother…Atem I think his name was you said."

Tea just shook her head, "Yes his name is Atem but, our friends call him Yami. As for marriage I am too young to be worrying about that now." Tobi chuckled as he set the table and glasses of juice and coffee out. "You know your mother dear; she's a bit like a dog with a bone when it comes to relationships." Tea smiled and dished out the pancakes she had prepared onto one of the serving plates. Maya just scoffed in false offense as she loaded another two plates with omelets of ham and cheese. Tobi unloaded the pan filled with the meats and a plate was filled with sausage links, bacon, and some added diced ham. Tea rounded to the stove and finished off the hash browns as Maya rushed to the door. "Welcome home my precious boys come on in!"

Mokuba ran into the dining area and gave an eager hug to Tobi who chuckled warmly ruffling his hair. Seto came in arms full of the over affectionate Maya causing Tea to snort at the sink as she quickly scrapped out the left over bits to prevent them from sticking. She then removed the apron and happily washed her hands to join everyone at the table sitting in between Seto and Mokuba. Maya sat at on table end next to Seto and Mokuba eagerly sat next to Tobi who was more than happy to entertain the boy.

Tea smiled thoughtfully at her parents and the brothers, 'Maybe I should have brought everyone along sooner…I know after having me Mom couldn't have any more children but, they always wanted boys.' She then saw Seto smile and heard him refer to her mother as Mom. Maya's smile was radiant and made Tea very happy to enjoy her breakfast. As she finished her breakfast with everyone else Mokuba asked for a stool to help Tobi do the dishes. Maya was giggling but, more than happy to comply and allowed the young boy to dry the dishes as Tobi cleaned them.

Soon enough all the dishes were clean and the three were stepping outside to head to the limo which had just returned for them. Seto held open the door and motioned for Tea to slide in first. Easily she situated herself before Mokuba climbed in her lap speaking quickly about how much different it was to have breakfast with them. Seto merely sat across from them closing his eyes enjoying the warmth of the atmosphere. Suddenly a thought popped into his head with dread, 'Damn, I let Mokuba invite Wheeler didn't I…just remember no killing the mutt.'

Tea snickered and fake whispered to Mokuba, "I think he just realized he's going to be stuck hanging out with Joey all day with us." Mokuba laughed and just agreed, "Yeah but, Joey is our friend and like it or not Seto's gotta get used to him sometime!" Seto playfully glared at Mokuba who just remained with his cheeky grin. Tea snickered into her hand and gasped as she saw the expansive space of the Kaiba home. "Guys what in the world do you do with all this space?"

Mokuba saw that Yugi and the others had arrived just behind them in Joey and Mai's cars. "I'll give you a tour once everyone's settled in for the day." Tea gave a smile while agreeing, "Sure, looking forward to it." Seto just sighed before climbing out of the limo and moving to open the door. He and Mokuba had arranged for the maid staff to set up the party snacks and such in the entertainment areas where the game was going to be tested.

As Seto let everyone in and Tea was pulled along by the excited Mokuba he noted Atem stopped beside him. "Kaiba, can I talk with you in private when you have a moment?" Seto remained curious his dark blue eyes meeting the intense amethyst of the slightly shorter man. "I don't see why I couldn't spare a few minutes…just let's make sure everyone is settled." It didn't take long for the first volunteers to begin the beta testing of the first two stages of the game. Joey and Tristen teamed up to solve the puzzles which they weren't very good at much to the amusement of everyone around them. Noticing Mokuba had already begun giving Tea the promised tour he motioned for Atem to follow him.

They passed by Mokuba and Tea heading back from his office and he cocked an eyebrow at them, "Showing her from top to bottom?" Mokuba grinned as Tea shrugged, "Just following the mini house lord." Mokuba pouted as Tea winked causing Atem and Seto to chuckle at the two interacting. Once Tea and Mokuba left to the lower level Seto guided Atem into his office and locked the door. He included soundproofing in all his office walls and doors for security purposes. "You wanted to talk Mutou?"

Atem looked at Kaiba seriously, "I may need your assistance…it's about Tea." Seto had been about to scoff until her name was mentioned. He narrowed his eyes, "What about her?" Atem took a deep breath, "I know you don't put much if any stock in magic but," Atem again explained everything about how he went to the afterlife, watched over them all.

Seto dropped heavily into his office chair, "The Gardener's die…and your saying after Tea will be diagnosed with a disease." Atem nodded sadly, "I don't know the circumstances of the Gardeners' deaths but, I do know that if caught early enough closer to her parents' passing we can save Tea." Kaiba looked skeptical but asked, "Why tell me this?" Atem simply stated, "I don't know how it developed but, you and Mokuba were close to Tea after I left…you seemed close like family almost." Seto closed his eyes and thought of a plausible excuse to try and protect both the Gardener's and Tea.

"I'll help…if you can use your magic to discover how the Gardener's passed and when. Mokuba and I, we're quite attached to them now." Atem looked curious so Seto explained, "We walked Tea home after we all got back from Egypt. Her parents basically adopted us on first meeting…they are," he stopped as Atem finished for him, "They are the parents you never had since you were young. Gozaburo was a monster and these are good people." He nodded in understanding before retreating from the office, "I will find out what I can. I don't know if the gods will allow it though."

Seto closed his eyes, "All I'm asking is for you to try." Thus the deal was made for one to save the woman he loves and for the other to save his new family.