Bakura had finished packing and fixing up the wagon. He went inside to start gathering all of the luggage. "Mom, I know there's no way to know how long we're going to be there, but did you have to pack everything you own?"
"Now, Bakura. It's not everything. Besides, once the storm has passed your father and I can be on our way."
"Where are you headed to this time?"
"You know your father, always so full of surprises. He won't tell me. He says I'll find out when we get there."
Bakura nodded only half listening. Truth was, he didn't care where they were going or even when. But then his mother would be suspicious, believing he doesn't care about her, if he shows no interest. Even though he isn't interested, he cares about her and doesn't want to hurt her feelings.
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"Are you sure you got everything, kiddo?" Ryo asked.
"I didn't unp-pack much, big brother."
Ryo sighed. "I'm sorry about this weekend kiddo. I know you were looking forward to it."
Mokuba walked over and hugged him. "I-it's okay. M-maybe we can do it again. B-besides, you did s-say Seto was letting us in a w-wing b-by our s-selves."
"True. Come on." Ryo said, grabbing their bags.
Mokuba followed, carrying his bag and holding his baby dragon.
They went and got into their winter clothes, then went outside and Ryo grabbed Mokuba's bag and left Mokuba by the door to go help Bakura with the luggage.
Zoey came out and looked at their luggage. "Tsk, I guess I didn't realize just how much luggage I had. Come along little one, I want to check something out in the barn." Zoey said, holding her hand out to Mokuba.
Mokuba took her hand and followed.
"Now let's see. Where did I put that, again?" Zoey asked herself.
"Now little one. You see my anniversary is coming up soon and I didn't want Jake to see what I got him. So I knew he'd never think to look in here. This would be the last place he'd ever think I'd hide anything."
"W-what's an an-anivers-sary?"
"Oh, I'm sorry, sweetheart. I forgot. Well you see when two people get married, every year on the day you are married you celebrate. Do you know what getting married means?"
Mokuba nodded. "Yeah, Seto told me all ab-bout it and h-honeym-moons and s-soul m-mates."
"Really, he told you everything?" Zoey asked unsure if the boy meant he explained everything that happened on honeymoons.
"W-why?" Mokuba asked worried that his brother had been wrong in telling him.
"Oh, um well…it's nothing. Never mind." Zoey said laughing.
Mokuba was confused and decided he'd think to ask someone later.
Zoey turned back to her task of finding her present. "Now, let's see where did I put that?" She sighed, "Oh, I am such a scatterbrain!"
Mokuba looked up at her 'Scatterbrain?"
Catching Mokuba's odd look she smiled. "It means, I keep forgetting where I put things I'm supposed to remember."
Mokuba understood that.
"Now as for what I'm looking for, it's about the size of a small suitcase. Jake often teases me that I'm a prima donna when it comes to my hair, but he spends more time on his and trying to make sure there aren't any gray hairs than I do. So I got him this special kit, it's said to keep away the gray. But even if this new stuff doesn't work it comes with a nice set of combs and brushes and scissors and things for your hair and beard needs. It's perfect and it's sterling silver. We've been married 20 years." Then she started looking at different places.
Mokuba made a mental note to ask someone later what a prima donna is. Since she freaked out so much on the honeymoon issue and didn't really act like she wanted to explain these weird words and phrases, decided he'd ask Ryo, Seto or Mai and Isis about it and why she freaked out about his knowing about honeymoons, when he got back to the castle. At least he was positive they didn't seem to mind answering his questions.
He looked around and saw a bin to store tools and things and went to check it out. There it was just like she said a small suitcase. He took it over to her. "I-is t-this it?"
"Oh, it is! Thank you so much little one!"
She took it and hugged it to her chest. Then they walked out of the barn. After securing it they started to walk again when they heard, "Excuse me, Mrs. Gwydion?"
Zoey turned around and smiled. "Oh, You must be Noah, Ivera Yamaki's little one."
Noah smiled sweetly, "Yes, I am."
Mokuba hid behind Zoey hoping Noah wouldn't see him.