Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Love's Game ❯ Chapter Three ( Chapter 3 )

Love's Game (Ai no Yugi)

"Mr. Kaiba." Mokuba looked up from his textbook when someone had called him.

"Professor Jacobs?" The raven-haired adolescent stopped writing and paid full attention to his frowning professor.

"It seems like you have already taken the exams." He spoke gruffly.

"Yes sir." Mokuba said wondering why his professor came into the library to talk to him.

"Have you gotten the results yet?" Jacobs asked.

"No sir, the results would be out in another day or two." Mokuba said before placing down his pencil. "Is something the matter?"

"Yes..." Mokuba worried a little. He swore, he had done very well on the exam. The elderly professor allowed a genuine smile reach his lips. "You've gotten the highest scores out of the nine classes. Congratulations." Mokuba released the breath he had unknowingly held in.

"You scared me for a moment professor." Mokuba said truthfully. His professor laughed softly.

"Mr. Kaiba, you've worked hard and earned top grades through out the short semester. I'm surprised that you're actually worried over you grades." Jacobs folded his hands behind his back. Mokuba only laughed sheepishly.

"I have no doubts on my efforts, but your expressions are unreadable, it's very unnerving." Mokuba said. Jacobs only laughed again.

"I almost forgot why I have come." Jacobs said.

"So you weren't here to give me a fright?" Mokuba grinned while the elder one laughed again.

"You are very interesting Mr. Kaiba, but no. As amusing as it is to give you a fright, I was looking for you to see if you're interested in taking a continuation course." Jacobs said.

"When is it starting?" Mokuba asked.

"The class starts in another day or two." Jacobs said. Mokuba smiled faintly.

"I'm afraid I'll have to decline. Maybe the next semester?" Mokuba said. Jacobs seemed surprised and curious.

"Why next semester?" Jacobs asked curiously. Mokuba continued to smile.

"I'm afraid I'm a bit occupied with Kaiba Corporations for a while, but thanks for suggesting." Mokuba said gratefully.

Chapter Three: Troubles at Kaiba Corp

"Oh Kaiba, where are you?" Amelda sang as he walked through the decks. "Hmm... If I was Seto Kaiba, where oh where would I be?" He said before leaning against the entrance of the internet café.

"Go away." Seto was sitting at one of the computers with a cup of coffee at his side. "I'm still on the cruise." Amelda strides over before landing a hand on the monitor. He glanced at the site before dropping his head and sighing.

"Wall street stock market... You're on vacation!" Amelda said before grabbing Seto's chair and wheeled him away from the screen.

"AMELDA!" Seto protested as the redhead pushed him out to the halls. The brunette didn't even have a chance to get off. Just as Amelda turned around the corner, Katsuya had walked down to that deck.

"Okashi... I thought I heard Kaiba." He blinked before shrugging and walking towards the internet café. "Ma, I must be hearing things." He reasoned before walking into the café and noticed the computer without a chair. There was a credit card stuck at the slot. Striding over he glanced at the webpage and noticed it was the stocks for Kaiba Corp.

"Sir? Do you need a seat?" The woman seemed slightly baffled at the missing chair.

"No, it's alright." He said before swiping the card from the slot and pocketing it before walking out of the room. [I can check my mails later...] He said before walking a good distance away from the café. Once he was at least three decks away from the café, he pulled out the card between his index and middle finger. He was about to look at the name before a voice called out.

"Onni-chan! What are you doing hiding in the shades? Come on!" Shizuka grabbed his arm and dragged him off. Sighing, he pocketed the card.

[I guess this can wait.] He thought before allowing Shizuka to pull him towards the tennis court. Yuka was waving her racket madly with a huge grin on her face.

"Are ya ready Katsuya?" Yuka shouted at the top of her lungs. Katsuya looked a bit uncomfortable.

"Would you mind not calling me that? I'm really not used to hearing my first name." He said. The hyperactive young woman blinked.

"So... What do I call you? Puppy?" Yuka squealed. "PUPPY!" A vein throbbed at the side of Katsuya's head. This is not turning out to be his ideal vacation.

OOOOO

"Amelda I said stop!" Seto snapped.

"No, you just shouted my name at the top of your lungs." Amelda said before slowly stopping the chair. "Besides, wasn't that fun?" The redhead grinned teasingly. Seto growled as he stood up.

"I don't even know why I didn't get a copter to get out of here when I had the chance." Seto grumbled under his breath. Amelda only grinned ever so brightly.

"Because you're going to enjoy this Kaiba or little Mokuba will put you in a stray jacket and strap you to a hospital bed." Amelda said before grabbing the brunette's arm and dragging him up the stairs. "Come on, time for you to eat."

"I just had breakfast!" Seto protested.

"Coffee is not breakfast!" Amelda retort before dragging the reluctant CEO to the dining hall.

OOOOO

"Mr. Kaiba!"

"What is it?" Mokuba snapped as he walked into his brother's office with three people trailing him. He had rushed back from the university after receiving an urgent call from the company. To say he's in a good mood is an understatement.

"The J.C enterprise had signed a contract with the Paradise Corporation."

"They what!?" Mokuba turned with a scowl that could match his brother's. "Who's the head of the Paradise Corporation now? I thought that company had disbanded after Dartz's disappearance!" Mokuba roared. He knew very well that Dartz did not disappear, but rather rested his soul in peace.

"Yes sir! But there was someone that bought out the company!" The woman was frightened by now. It was the first time she had dealt with the younger Kaiba and currently she was berating herself for not listening to her mother and become a doctor instead.

"Someone bought out the corporation?" Mokuba's voice was slightly calmer with a small hint of curiosity. It was nerve wrecking for the three speaking with him. His eyes were just as cold as Seto's ever was. "Who is it?" He said icily.

"W-we don't know sir, h-he hasn't gone public yet." The man was trembling at his glare.

"Well find out! I don't want my brother to work harder then he already needs to! You bumbling idiots better find out soon or I'll fire all of you! NOW GET GOING!" Mokuba snapped. The three quickly ran out fearing for their lives.

(Ring, ring)

"Mokuba Kaiba speaking." Mokuba answered his cell with a hint of annoyance.

"What gotten you so riled up?" A feminine voice came from the other end. Mokuba's hardened face relaxed before he gave a sigh.

"Rebecca." He said tiredly as he dragged himself to his brother's chair and plopped down.

"You sound like you've just been through hell." Mokuba chuckled at her accusation.

"Paradise Corporation is active again." Mokuba commented. He could almost see the surprised look on her face.

"Oh? And who might be the CEO?" She asked with interest.

"Dunno." He accidentally slipped into American slang. "But whoever it is, he's damn secretive. He didn't even release to the press who he is." He sighed and covered his eyes with his arm.

"I see." Rebecca murmured. "Would you like me to do some hacking for you?" Mokuba sat up with interest.

"Would you? It would be helpful, but if you get caught-"

"Don't even finish that. You're talking to someone that has hacked into Kaiba Corp with ease. You shouldn't doubt me." Rebecca said. Mokuba only grinned at the hot temper.

"Never did, but ever heard of the term better safe then sorry?" Mokuba commented. A snort came from the other side. "But I guess it wouldn't be a problem with a prodigy as you."

"Oh quit the flattery, you already done the damage." Rebecca said. Mokuba gave a sigh.

"Geniuses are so hard to please." Mokuba said running a hand through his shoulder length hair. He had decided to trim off a few inches since it always seems to make other people think he's a girl.

"Ah, the poor young Kaiba." Rebecca said dryly, but Mokuba could hear the slight amusement in her voice. A moment of silence was between the two.

"The usual price Rebecca?" Mokuba commented dryly. She giggled on the other end.

"The usual." She said cheerily. Mokuba gave the mouse a tap before the screen flickered on. He quickly typed his passwords before returning to his caller.

"Must you go through all the dramatics?" He asked dully. He has been hiring her since junior high school to bug the security system so he could keep an eye on his brother. If he hadn't he wouldn't be able to get Seto to the hospital in time when he had fainted in fatigue.

"What's the fun in boring old contracts and peaceful negotiations?" Mokuba chuckled.

"Drama queen." He said before entering his account number. "Still the same account right?"

"Changed it. Send it to Severus Snape." Mokuba raised an eyebrow.

"And what honor did the snappy potion master from Harry Potter owe you for you to use his name?" Rebecca laughed on the other line.

"Nothing you have to worry about. I have ways over the copyright policy." Rebecca said before a beep confirmed the transfer of money. "I'll get you the information by the end of the week. Ja matte neh darling." She said playfully knowing it would send the chills of terror over Mokuba. He had seen how she was when she was still obsessed over Yugi.

OOOOO

"No Yuka, we're going to lunch." Katsuya had a black eye from the tennis ball when Yuka had squealed and pointed at a certain brunette. He didn't have a chance to see him since the ball was met with his eye. Currently, he's trying to get her to stop the game and go to lunch.

"AW! You big meany! Just because I'm better then you in tennis you-MPH!" Shizuka covered her friend's mouth before dragging her off.

"Yuka, you know it's not good if you don't eat." Shizuka cooed. "And you play best when you're full." The other girl pouted childishly before complying.

"Alright..." She sulked but quickly perked up a second later. "But puppy will have to play with me afterwards!" She chirped before grabbing Shizuka's arm. "Let's hurry! COME ON PUPPY!" Shizuka looked back at her brother with a pity grin.

"I said STOP CALLING ME PUPPY!" Katsuya growled before chasing after the two girls. The two had started running the second he raised his voice. Their laughed filled the air as they avoided Katsuya. Just as he left, a familiar pair walked out. The brunette being dragged by the redhead.

"I said I don't want to play!" Seto growled trying to pull the racket off his hand. Amelda cackled as he walked over to the other side with his racket over his shoulder. "HOW DID YOU TAPE THIS TO MY HAND!?"

"It's just skillz." Amelda made a wrapper move. A vein pulsed at the side of Seto's head.

"Refrain from talking like a bumbling idiot or performing moves that resembles to a fool that has less IQ then the bonkotsu." The redhead raised an eyebrow.

"Coming from you, that's a compliment to Jounochi." Amelda grinned.

Seto scowled and he was about to retort, but Amelda already served the tennis ball. Seto's angered eyes hardened before his grasp over the racket changed. Shifting into a crouching position, he quickly moved to return the serve. Amelda's eyes widened before dodging the fastball. Amelda noticed the tennis ball smacking one of the waiters into unconsciousness. The redhead gave a low whistle.

"Nice return Kaiba." Amelda said before pulling out another ball from his pocket and dribbling it on the ground.

"I said I don't want to play." Seto stood up in a more dignified way. Amelda only grinned.

"When you're playing, you seemed a bit more alive... I wonder." Seto's eyes narrowed.

"Amelda don't you-" Seto quickly reacted when the ball was fired. He returned the ball with full force. "STOP IT!" Amelda returned again, wincing slightly at the power Seto had sent the ball.

[This shouldn't be possible. He doesn't have the mass to throw that much power.] He recoiled each time he returned the ball.

"I said stop!" Seto growled returning the ball harder then his last three hits.

[Automatic reflex.] Amelda thought before allowing the last ball to fly. "FORE!" Whoever heard his shout had ducked as the ball flew overhead and into the water. He looked back at Seto whom wasn't even a bit tired or out of breath.

"I told you to stop." Seto said somewhat childishly, drawing Amelda to raise an eyebrow again.

"Maybe there's hope for you after all!" Amelda said teasingly. Seto growled before grabbing a tennis ball from the side and quickly served it. "Hey I'm not ready!" He barely dodged.

"Then learn not to challenge those above you." Seto grabbed the bottle of balls before firing them one after another.

"Hey no fair!" Amelda protested before quickly ducking to prevent getting hit.

OOOOO

"Oi! Stop stealing my fries!" Katsuya snapped. Yuka popped the heavily dipped in ketchup fry into her mouth. She chewed it with delight.

"But they're so yummy!" She said brightly. Shizuka giggled at her scowling brother.

"Yuka, stop or else Mr. Puppy wouldn't play with you." Yuka gave a horrified gasp.

"I'm sorry Mr. Puppy!" Yuka shouted. The vein on the side of Katsuya's forehead continued to pulse.

"I told you to stop calling me puppy." He growled.

"Hey no fair!" A voice from outside shouted. Just as Katsuya turned to see what was the commotion, a tennis ball broke threw the window and slammed right into his other eye. He leaned back in shock before falling over with his chair.

"EH! Onni-chan!" Shizuka shouted in surprise before getting up from her seat to see if her brother was injured, but a giggle reached her when she was sure her brother was not overly injured.

"ITAI! WHO'S THE BASTARD THAT THREW THAT!?" He roared. Yuka blinked before leaning over, curious to why Shizuka was giggling. When she saw it herself, she burst into a fit of laughter and pointed at him.

"HAHAA! MR. PUPPY TURNED INTO MR PANDA!" Yuka continued to laugh before she fell off her chair in a laughing fit.

"Yuuka!" Katsuya growled as he grabbed a tissue from his pocket, unknowingly dropping the credit card doing so. He stood up before grabbing some ice from his drink and resting it over his eyes. "Shizuka keep her away from me as far as you can today because I'm not playing babysitter!" He snapped before storming off.

"But onni-chan!" Shizuka protested. When she had looked back at her friend, she noticed Yuka was still laughing and tears were pouring out of her eyes as she started to pound the ground in laughter. As she stood up, she noticed the card Katsuya had dropped and bent down to retrieve the item.

OOOOO

(Tap, tap, tap, tap, click, click, swoosh, click, click)

"Mr. Kaiba sir." A woman's voice came through the intercom.

"What is it?" Mokuba answered monotonically as he continued to type before looking through a few files on his desk.

"There's a call for you." Mokuba slowly stopped typing.

"Who is it? I thought I told you to reschedule everything." He said with utmost calmness.

"Yes sir, but after the meeting with Paradise Corporation, the calls has been non-stop." She replied.

"Who's on the line?" Mokuba asked.

"Some man named Ryouji Otogi from Industrial Illusions." She replied.

"Otogi?" Mokuba said in surprise, he never was close to him. "Put him on." He turned to his video phone as it flickered on. Ryouji appeared shortly afterwards in his business suit.

"I've been trying to contact you for ages!" The green-eyed man blinked. "Hey you're not Kaiba!"

"I can assure you I am a Kaiba." Mokuba said dryly. "Otogi, why are you looking for 'nni-sama?" It was only a brief moment before the recognition reached his face.

"Mokuba!? What are you doing in your brother's position? Hell, you grew!" Ryouji said.

"Thanks Otogi." He replied dryly. "But 'nni-sama is on a vacation, I'm taking over for a week."

"Vacation?" Ryouji said in surprise. "Does he even know what vacation means?" Mokuba smiled at Ryouji's joke, but his face quickly returned to the Kaiba state.

"I know you did not call to chat with 'nni-sama, now what is it?" Mokuba snapped.

"Touché." A glare from the raven-haired adolescent made him returning to their topic. "Have you been noticing the changes in the stock market lately? Or the reappearance of Paradise Corporation?"

"I already have someone on it. Is there anything else?" Mokuba asked as he resumed typing.

"Did you notice how Seig's company is weakening?" Ryouji asked.

"Is that so?" Mokuba said not taking his eyes off the computer.

"Paradise Corporation is buying out a lot of the smaller companies and moving towards the bigger ones, aren't you worried!?" Ryouji asked. Mokuba continued his work as if nothing has happened.

"It does not concern Kaiba Corporations as of yet. If you have nothing else of importance, I suggest you hang up, I have other people on hold." Mokuba said. Ryouji gave a sigh.

"Fine, but I'm just giving you a heads up just incase." Ryouji said before hanging up. Mokuba leaned back and squeezed the base of his nose

"This is more trouble then it's worth... I hope 'nni-sama is resting and enjoying his vacation." He muttered.

(Ring, ring)

Mokuba allowed his cell to ring for a moment as he leaned back in his brother's chair. His eyes closed as he released a sigh. Staring at the screen for hours without a break is tiring to the eyes. Reluctantly, he plucked his cell from his pockets and pressed on the talk button.

"State your business in a sentence and nothing more. One minute and I'll hang up."

"Eh? Tired already squirt?" Amelda's voice brought a faint smile to Mokuba's lips.

"Does eh count as a sentence?" Mokuba asked tiredly, but was obviously glad that he had called.

"Who cares, not that you do anyways." Amelda answered. Mokuba chuckled.

"So why did you call?" He swerved his chair around and looked out into the Manhattan view.

"There's going to be a masquerade party in a few days. I'm thinking of setting your bro up with someone. Do you think you can whip a costume up and send it over?"

"I guess I could send over that blue eyes warrior costume." Mokuba picked up a pen and a note pad to jot down a message for himself.

"Blue eyes warrior?" Amelda asked.

"It's actually somewhat similar to Critias warrior armor with some dragon scales, but it has a blue eyes helmet." Mokuba answered.

"I would think... That blue eyes helmet might draw unwanted attention. You know how much of a blue eyes fan your brother is, someone might recognize him." Amelda answered.

"So what do you suggest?" Mokuba bit onto the pen.

"The Critias armor is not a bad idea, but the blue eyes helmet must go. Just get him a cloth mask. That Robin mask should be alright." Mokuba raised an eyebrow.

"Robin? As in, the boy wonder from batman? I didn't know you liked American cartoons." He lowered his pen.

"It passes the time when Mai is moaning about her swollen ankles." He could almost see him shrug.

"It wouldn't be hard to do. I could probably get it to the ship within a day or two." Mokuba scribbled again. "Would you like a costume too?"

OOOOO

"Something wrong Shizuka?" Yuka asked as she sat up from the ground looking at her friend curiously. Shizuka pocketed the card in her hand, still at shock.

"N-nothing." Shizuka said before helping her friend up.

"But you look funny as if you seen a ghost!" Yuka said a bit worriedly. Shizuka laughed nervously before smiling.

"It's really nothing. Why don't we finish lunch and go back playing tennis?" Shizuka suggested. Yuka smiled and nodded rapidly.

"YAY! We get to play tennis again!" Yuka cheered jumping up and doing a strange dance.

[That can't be... Why would onni-chan have Kaiba-kun's credit card? Unless...] Shizuka covered her mouth as she gasped.

OOOOO

Translation:

Okashi: Strange

Itai: It hurts

Explanations:

The short intro with Mokuba and his professor is due to my strange liking towards psychotically scary and mean teachers. Then, we have Amelda going a bit crazy on Seto with the chair and the tape... Tape is your friend remember that when you're trying to strap a bomb to someone or when you're trying to wax off a guy's leg for revenge... I'm going off topic.

Rebecca's dramatics, you cannot deny that she has this. Especially, the way she had acted when she had reappeared in the beginning of Doom arc.

Seto has acquired yet another problem... But, I like it anyways. It gave Katsuya two black eyes and a new name! :)!

Responses:

Desiivy1: The lack of sectioning is purposely done to allow you to see how close they are and yet they don't even know the other is there. Amelda is a cannon character. He's from the doom arc series... The guy with the shirt most of the female fans want to burn. (snickers) I think they even started a club for that.

He's part of the three swordsmen. Varon and Raphael were the other two. Amelda was supposed to go after Seto, while Varon goes after Katsuya and Raphael went after Atemu. It's the series right after battle city. It should be out somewhere around fall, if you're watching the dub.

Gothic Angel: Please don't answer my other reviewers... -.-0 FF. net is very sensitive about this. Cm, mentioned about how much of an asshole they are concerning with this... (points) You're part of the Burning Amelda's Damn Shirt club too! Happy to know we all hate his goddamn shirt! :)

A/N: Chapter three finish... Sorry for taking so long. Some stuff came up... I should really have a restraint order on CM... stalkers are such a pain in the ass.