Finally after slow travel in the snow Ryo and the others finally arrived back at the castle. Other than being a lot colder there were still no signs of a storm approaching.

Seeing Seto waiting by the door for them made Ryo nervous. He would have to explain to Seto what happened to Mokuba. Even though he blamed his mother it was his responsibility to make sure that nothing happened to him. That was the promise he made to Seto, when he agreed to let him take him. Now he was certain that he'd be lucky to ever see the boy again.

Seto could just tell something was wrong. It was just something about the way Ryo and Bakura were acting. They didn't exactly look happy, but it was almost as if he could sense something else he just couldn't put his finger on it.

Ryo sighed as he climbed off the horse. He motioned to his parents. "King Seto Kaiba. I'd like you to meet our parents, Zoey and Jake Gwydion."

Zoey curtsied and said, "It's an honor my king."

Jake bowed and said, "Yes, it is a great honor. I thank you for allowing us to stay in your home till the storm passes."

"No trouble at all." Seto said. Then turned to Ryo who still looked distressed about something. "You did remember to stop for supplies, didn't you?"

Bakura spoke up for him. "No, we came straight here. The snow was a bit deeper than we expected and we wanted to get here as soon as possible."

Okay now Seto knew something was wrong. "I see." For the moment letting his worry about what's wrong slide. Especially since he hadn't even seen Mokuba yet, worrying him even more. "Well you all will be staying in the East wing. Once you're settled, I'm sure Bakura can find some volunteers to go into town with you to get some supplies."

Bakura wasn't happy about it, but then Seto didn't say he had to go himself, just stick them with other people. He mumbled an okay.

Ryo really didn't want to discuss Mokuba but knew by now that Seto was getting worried. He hadn't wanted to tell him, but if he didn't then how else would he explain why the boy was so upset. So with a great deal of reluctance he turned and walked to the back of the wagon. He reached in and shook the boy awake. Mokuba jumped, startled and a little frightened. Then he saw Ryo and held out his arms. Ryo picked the boy up and much to his disappointment set him down on the ground. Then without a word he turned the boy around and pointed. Seeing Seto he started crying and instantly ran and jumped into his arms.

Seto was confused but when he saw the boy start to cry seeing him he held out his arms and was surprised when the kid jumped into his arms. "Shh…it's alright. It's okay, calm down. Ryo just what the hell happened? And why are his clothes damp?"

Ryo sighed and walked over. "Well…"

"Well what?" Seto demanded and the boy continued to cling to him tightly.

Ryo mumbled something inaudible.

"Ryo, don't mumble at me! I asked you a question!"

Quietly he said, "He had a bad run-in with Noah."

"He WHAT?!" Seto yelled! "You were supposed to be keeping him close and not let him wander off to get hurt! What the hell did he do?"

Ryo gulped. "I did my best and he was at my house when it happened."

"What exactly happened?" Seto demanded.

Ryo glanced around and said, "Perhaps we should go inside and discuss this privately, Seto."

Seto glared at him. "No, I want you to tell me what happened here and now!"

Ryo whispered, "But Seto, look around. People are staring. Do you really want them to know more about Mokuba than they should? More than what they know already?"

At that Seto glanced around and he saw what Ryo was talking about. The moment he locked eyes with anyone watching though they turned away instantly. Seto growled. He wanted to know what happened now! But he also realized Ryo was right. There were enough rumors about what Noah did to Mokuba as it was; he really didn't need to add to them.

"Fine, follow me." Seto said.

Just as they entered the house Bakura spoke up. "My king, if I might, I don't think the boy should be there while we discuss this. After all, in a way he'd have to relive what happened. I'd also advise that our parents not take care of him. In fact I'd prefer it if they were in the room with us."

This surprised Seto. Their parents were outraged by it.

"All right. Yami's feeling better but I've told him not to do much. He's still tired but I'm sure he'd have no trouble taking care of Mokuba. Ryo, Bakura do see to it that your parent's things are put in the east wing. The two of you may stay where you please. Whether it be with your parents in the east wing or your own rooms. It makes no difference to me; after that, go to conference room E and wait for me. I'll be there as soon as Mokuba is safely with Yami." Seto said and left to take Mokuba upstairs.

Ryo and Bakura were both happy that Seto wasn't going to force them to stay with their parents. After what happened they had no desire to stay with them. They had a couple of guards escort their parents to the conference room while they helped in moving their parents' things. The bigger stuff that they still couldn't believe their parents insisted on bringing, like the sarcophaguses they had the guards to store them in the south side barn. It wasn't used for much of anything other than storage.