Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C2 The Search and You’re my friends ( Chapter 2 )

A/N: If you're worried about the pairings, don't. You were told in what chapters those occur in, and will be told again when the time comes. I will update this story once a week on the condition that I get at least 1 review. 1 review or more reviews or no new chapter till then! Sorry but there's no reason for so many hits and no reviews. Any questions about the pairings please feel free to ask!

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C2 The Search and You're my friends

 

Joey searched all over his section of the city, trying to find Seto Yagakamiya......but his friend was nowhere in sight. He even asked around at places he would normally go to, and no one seen him.

 

Getting frustrated, he made a phone call.

 

“Hello?” Yugi said on the other end.

 

“Yugi it's me.” Joey said.

 

“Any luck yet?” Yugi asked.

 

“Naw......'fraid not. I looked and asked around everywhere.....there just aint no sign of him. I guess you haven't had much better luck than me, huh?” Joey asked.

 

“No.....nothing.” Yugi said.

 

“Well, have you heard from the others, yet?” Joey asked.

 

Yugi replied, “Not yet, but I'll call them and see. Either way, why don't we all meet back at Angie's by around 8:00pm, no matter what.....okay?”

 

“Sounds good ta me. But if they heard anything, make sure to call me back.” Joey said.

 

“I will. See ya, Joey.” Yugi got off the cell phone, then made his own phone call.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Tea, it's Yugi. Joey called and hasn't come up with anything on his end. What about you? Any luck?”

 

“No, nothing at all. I'm really worried, Yugi. What if we don't find him? What are we gonna do? What if he's in trouble!” Tea began to say.

 

Yugi replied, “Don't panic, Tea.....we have to keep our heads. That won't help Seto at all.”

 

“You're right.” Tea said. “I just feel so helpless. And if he isn't found soon, what are we going to tell his parents? They're going to freak if he doesn't come home!”

 

“I know......and I'm not really sure.” Yugi said. “But, don't worry.....well find him, Tea. I promise.”

 

“Thanks, Yugi.” Tea smiled, thinking, `I hope so.....'

 

“I'll call Tristan.” Yugi added. “Maybe he found something out.” They didn't have much hope right now, and that was the best thing Yugi could possibly think of at the moment.

 

“Okay. If anyone else found something out, make sure to let me know....all right?” Tea asked.

 

Yugi smiled. “Of course, Tea. Oh! And if we can't find Seto by 8......we're all going to meet at Angie's house. Why don't you call her, and let her know that?”

 

“Okay. See ya, Yugi.”

 

Yugi next dialed Tristan.

 

“Hello?”

 

Yugi answered, “Tristan, it's me.....any luck yet?”

 

“Not yet, but we might have a bigger problem soon. I just ran into a couple people from Noah's fan group, and since we've been asking people about Seto all around town......they got wind of it. I just hope they don't find him before we do.” Tristan replied.

 

`Noah.....' Yugi thought.

 

Yami quickly spoke, ~That could be trouble, Yugi. After what Noah had lost in that battle with Kaiba, I'm sure he's not going to simply let it go.~

 

~So, you think Tristan's right and Seto could be in danger from him?~ Yugi asked. ~.....or maybe he's missing because Noah all ready kidnapped him!~

 

~Actually.......I'm more concerned about Angie and Mokuba. If they know Seto's missing, they can both be prime targets for Noah.~ Yami replied.

 

~Gee......I didn't think of that.~ Yugi answered, becoming more concerned.

 

“Hey, Earth to Yugi.....are you there??” Tristan yelled into the phone, after Yugi zoned out.

 

“Huh? Oh! Sorry, Tristan......it's just that, well......never mind. I gotta go! Oh, and meet us at Angie's by 8!” Yugi said.

 

“Oka---.......” Tristan began to say, but Yugi hung up on him too quick, now too worried about Angie and Mokuba.

 

Yugi quickly called Angie's cell phone, who picked up. “Hi, Yugi!” she said, knowing who it was from the caller ID on her cell phone. “I just heard from Tea, who told me about the meeting place. I can guess Tristan didn't see any sign of him, yet?”

 

“No.....but listen. Why don't you two go back home early, and.....we'll meet up with you there?” Yugi asked.

 

“But......why? We're still looking.” Angie said. “If our searching could help locate Seto, we shouldn't give up.”

 

“Angie.....Tristan just told us that Noah might have gotten wind that Seto's missing. If that's the case, there's always a chance that he and his men might start looking for Mokuba again, and may even come after you. We want to make sure you're both safe, so please......bring Mokuba back home and we'll meet you there at 8:00, okay?” Yugi suggested.

 

“Oh.....I didn't know. Okay, Yugi.....thanks.” Angie said.

 

“And if you run into any trouble, make sure to call us.....all right?” Yugi asked.

 

Angie smiled. “Will do. See ya, Yugi.”

 

After Angie hung up, she had a tug on her shirt, as Mokuba asked, “What's wrong, Onee-chan?” (1)

 

“Huh?” Angie asked, distracted from the phone call, and looked down at Mokuba. She blinked, realizing he actually spoke to her without Seto around, and said, “Hey.....you talked to me!”

 

Mokuba smiled and nodded.

 

Angie was so happy to see that. The kid hadn't trusted anyone but Seto. It seemed he was finally starting to accept her as his sister, just as Yami had thought he would eventually do. She squatted down to his level and hugged him, saying, “Thanks for trusting me, Mokuba.”

 

She then moved him back, adding, “Oh! You wanted to get my attention. What did you want, anyway?”

 

“Well.....you looked sad. Is something wrong?” Mokuba asked.

 

“Oh, well.....we need to go home, now. I guess Noah's friends heard that Seto's missing, and Yugi's afraid they might come after you again. They feel it's better we just head home, where it's safe.” Angie said. She then smiled, adding, “But don't worry, Mokuba......we could play a game together or something, while we wait for the others.”

 

“Mokie.”

 

“What?” Angie asked.

 

“Seto calls me Mokie.”

 

“You want me to call you Mokie?” she asked.

 

Mokuba nodded yes.

 

Angie smiled. “Okay, Mokie. Now, let's go home.”

 

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The phone rang at the Kaiba mansion. Aiko had to drop everything, step over Mokuba's clothes and dodge the new cat Tipper, before she finally made it and picked up the phone.

 

“Kaiba residence. May I help you?”

 

“Took you long enough.” Kaiba complained on the other end. “Listen.....I'm going to need you to stay and look after Mokuba a little longer. Something came up, and I need to go straight to work. Tell him to take it easy. If he behaves and stays in bed, I'll bring him home something.”

 

“Very well.....not a problem.” Aiko answered. “Then we'll see you later.”

 

Without another word, Kaiba hung up.

 

“Who was that?” Mokuba asked from the doorway, as Aiko hung up the phone. She turned to see him out of bed, clinging to the stuffed dragon and his comforter.

 

“I believe, little one, you're supposed to still be in bed.” Aiko said. “That was your brother. He wanted you to know that if you're good and stay in bed, he'll be bringing you a surprise tonight.”

 

“Tonight?” Mokuba asked. “He's coming home late.....isn't he?”

 

Aiko nodded. “I'm afraid so.”

 

Mokuba looked sad for a moment, though not in the least surprised. Then with a sudden change of subject, Mokuba quickly asked, “Then, can I go downstairs and watch TV until he gets home?”

 

Aiko crossed her arms, stating, “Didn't he just say you have to stay in bed?”

 

“I know.” Mokuba pouted, “But I've been in bed most of the day, all ready......and I'm bored. It'll just be the couch, and I'll still be laying down.....just not in bed. Please?? I want to see my brother when he gets home!”

 

How could she argue with that? And Mokuba's child-like charms seemed to work even on her. She nodded, replying, “All right......but do `not' leave the couch, unless it's to use the restroom. Other than that, you can ask me for what you want and stay put.”

 

“Thanks, Aiko!!” Mokuba beamed barely after she spoke, and ran down the hall.

 

Aiko cried back, “And no running in the halls!” She sighed shaking her head, then smiled. “I don't see how Kaiba ever gets anything past that child. Even sick, he seems to be a ball of energy.” She then turned, and headed to Mokuba's room, remembering the dirty clothes on the floor as she thought. `I just hope Seto doesn't get angry for me letting him stay downstairs. His anger is as great as when he was still the High Priest.....'

 

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The light surrounded Seto Yagakamiya, and in a flash he was standing in the middle of a very large plush living room. Now that he was out of......whatever that limbo-like world he was in before, he now fully remembered everything.

 

And yet.....he still had no clue where he was, or how he got here.

 

`What the hell's going on?' he wondered, looking around. Wasn't he outside crossing the street, after an argument with Tea? So, how did he end up here? And where was here?

 

Seto looked around, and began to absorb what the place reminded him of. `It looks like........Noah's house.' The only reason he knew that much was because of the times he helped sneak Mokuba back home, after he had visited with him. `So, then.....how did I end up here?'

 

Just then, a maid walked into the room. She seemed to completely ignore him as she walked passed, as if he wasn't even there.

 

Seto was tempted to cry out `hello' to her, but was afraid to. If this was Noah's house, then getting someone's attention is the last thing he'd want to do. `But why didn't she see me?' he wondered. `This is too weird. I gotta get out of this place....'

 

Seto looked around and noticed a large set of double doors, with windows on either side, within view. He assumed it must be the front door, but wasn't sure if anyone would notice him if he tried to leave through the front.

 

But just then, he heard something quickly and loudly heading towards him, and decided he had little choice. Seto quickly ran to the front door and slipped through just as Mokuba made it to the living room. Never realizing anyone was ever there, he bounced onto the couch and switched on the TV.

 

Seto was now outside, looking at the huge front yard with the large circular driveway and the perfect hedges.....and the massive iron fence that kept the world at bay. `Yep......definitely Noah's house. How the hell am I going to get through that fence?'

 

Seto ran all the way over to the fence, and looked it over like it was a massive unsolvable puzzle. People were walking by on the outside sidewalk glancing his way as they passed. And as they did, they all seemed to do a double take, looking at him strangely a second time, before continuing to pass.

 

He lowered his head, thinking, `Yeah, laugh it up.....so I'm stuck in some rich guy's front yard. Great, next someone's gonna call the cops, thinking I'm breaking and entering.....'

 

Getting frustrated, he pulled on the automatic gates, snapping, “Dammit.....open!”

 

As if the gates obeyed his command, they suddenly began to slide open, causing him to back up and stare. “Oooookay.....” he muttered, and cautiously left the fenced areas. Still, people walking by were giving him strange looks. `What the hell are their problems?' he wondered.

 

Just then, Seto noticed a familiar group and smiled in delight. It was Yugi and all his friends!

 

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“I hate my job!”

 

Joey was continuing to grumble as he stormed down the sidewalk. People were giving the whole group up-nosed glares, since they were common people walking down a rich neighborhood. But no one paid any heed, too focused on Joey's angst.

 

“Come on, Joey.....calm down. At least you're getting decent money, now.” Yugi said.

 

Angie smiled, “Yeah. You should be lucky you even got a job from Kaiba.”

 

“Lucky??” Joey asked, whirling around at his friends behind him. “That jerk had me spend all day cleaning gum off his precious park seats at Kaiba Land! And when I wasn't doing that, he had me play as his personal janitor boy, taking out the trash and cleaning up toilets! You know how bad the bathrooms are at amusement parks??”

 

“Is that what that smell is?” Tristan mused.

 

Joey snapped, “Yeah, laugh it up! Well, I'm gonna go give Kaiba a piece a my mind, and there aint nothing you guys can say to stop me!”

 

“Hey, guys!”

 

Joey froze instantly, recognizing that voice. Looking like a frightened deer, he practically squeaked, “That aint who I think it is......is it?”

 

They all smiled and nodded at him. Tea asked, “Are you sure you want to go and complain to Kaiba, Joey?”

 

Yugi blinked, looking at him in the distance. “Gee......Kaiba looks awfully cheerful today.”

 

That only seemed to snap Joey out of his frightened moment, and once again get angry. “Of course he's in a good mood! After what he made me do all yesterday and making me wear today, I aint surprised he's happy. He's probably been watching me and laughing about it all day!”

 

“Oh, yeah......Joey. I'm sure Kaiba has nothing better to do than to spy on you and watch you work.” Angie said, rolling her eyes.

 

“Exactly!” Joey said, taking her sarcasm seriously. “And I'm gonna tell him off, right now!”

 

During this time, Seto was approaching them while they argued. Joey whirled around coming face to face with him, while pointing an angry accusing finger at him. Yet, as he turned......once again Joey was frozen in his tracks, with his finger pointing and mouth hanging open.

 

Joey looked up and down Seto, who looked at Joey with a very confused look on his face. Then from Kaiba's face, Joey's eyesight traveled down to his odd T-shirt, then his ripped-up jeans, and finally his very worn looking sneakers. Slowly, his eyes traveled back up to Seto's still confused-looking face.

 

All the anger drained from Joey, as he instantly collapsed on the ground in a ball of laughter.

 

“Huh?” Seto asked, looking totally stupefied.

 

“Wh-what are........” Joey stammered out, in-between uncontrollable giggles. He finally gasped out, “What the hell are you wearing??”

 

“Uh.......clothes.” Seto answered. “What are `you' wearing?”

 

That seemed to sober Joey up. He was wearing this ridiculously bright blue uniform, with a very bold KC on it, and light blue cap that had in big letters on it spelled `WAN WAN' (2). He leaped back up, once again pointing at Kaiba. “That's what I came to talk to you about!”

 

Seto had no idea how they would even know he was in Noah's house in the first place, in order to find him....but he went with the flow. “Okay.......so then, talk.” But before Joey could speak, Seto added, “And what's that smell?”

 

Yugi and the rest behind Joey was all ready beginning to snicker, now. Joey snapped, “That's cuz of you and........”

 

But again Joey was interrupted, this time by Tristan, as he asked Joey, “And why do you have `Barking Dog' on your hat? Not that it doesn't match with the wearer or anything, but......”

 

“Oh, ha ha.......laugh it up!” Joey said. “The guy there said they ran out of hats, and supposedly the last guy who wore this happened to have that as a name.....which I know Kaiba did on purpose!”

 

At that, Joey turned and glared back at Seto, looking at him strangely, never registering that Joey was referring to him. Joey then glanced back to the others, just incase, and snapped, “So, can I now finally talk here??”

 

“Be my guest, Wan Wan.” Tristan joked, and the others tried not to snicker.

 

Joey gave them all a nasty glare. Then when he was convinced that they would finally all remain silent and allow him to talk, he whirled around at Seto, pointing his accusing finger at him, and.........didn't say a word.

 

“Well?” Seto asked.

 

“I, uh.......forgot what I was saying, now.” Everyone dropped on the ground from the comment.

 

But Joey quickly recovered, saying, “Oh, yeah! I remember now! I demand better respect than this! I want a different hat, a different uniform, and a different job!”

 

“So, why are you complaining to me?” Seto asked, confused.

 

“Cuz you're the head guy, whaddya think??” Joey snarled. He calmed a minute, saying, “Yeah, yeah, I don't wanna even hear the `ya gotta complain to the chain of command' crap. You got me this job, you can change it!”

 

`I did?' Seto thought. “I did?” he muttered out loud.

 

“Duh!” Joey retorted. “And speaking of clothes.....what's you're excuse? What's with the `I'm a poor man' outfit? You trying to fit in the crowd, or is this some way to make fun of me??”

 

“What's wrong with what I'm wearing?” Seto asked. He then glanced at Tea and back at Joey. “This has something to do with me and Tea's fight, doesn't it?”

 

“Fight?” Joey asked.

 

Tea asked, “Me??” No one understood what Seto meant.

 

Seto gave a tired sigh, and approached Tea. He looked down at her, saying, “Listen......I'm sorry about the fight, but that doesn't mean you can try and make everyone else gang up on me now about what I'm wearing. What I wear isn't much different than everyone else. Besides, the ripped-up look is in style!”

 

Tea didn't know what to say. She had no idea what he was talking about.

 

Tristan finally blurted out, “Dude......are you okay? What are you on?”

 

“I'm not `on' anything!” Seto snapped.

 

Not liking the idea that Kaiba might be getting angry, Yugi quickly stepped forward, saying, “Don't worry, Kaiba........Tristan's just confused. We just don't remember you having an argument with Tea. That's all....”

 

“.......or getting into wearing ripped-up clothes.” Tristan added.

 

“Did you say Kaiba?” Seto suddenly asked. “Why are you calling me Noah's name?”

 

“Who's Noah?” Angie asked.

 

Seto looked over at Angie, replying, “What do you mean, `who's Noah?' Everyone knows who Noah is.....”

 

“I don't.” Tristan said.

 

Tea shrugged, “Neither do I.”

 

Joey smirked, “He one a your rich moochers, Kaiba?”

 

“I'm not Kaiba!” Seto snapped.

 

“Yeah........” Joey muttered, sarcastically.

 

Yugi shrugged, saying, “Well, maybe since Mokuba's been sick, Kaiba.......I mean, uh.......`this person'.” waving Seto's way, but not knowing what to call him, “isn't feeling well, either.”

 

“You know my name's Seto.” Seto snapped. He then froze. “Mokuba's sick? When did this happen??”

 

“Since last week........” Tea said, eyeing him strangely.

 

Joey added, “Dude.......maybe you should go back in your house and lay down.”

 

Seto thought that maybe Joey was right. But then, he realized Joey was pointed towards Noah's house he just came from. “Why are you pointing over there? That's Noah's house.”

 

“Nooo........that's your house.” Joey said.

 

Seto felt like he was in some kind of twilight zone. Nothing made sense to him. He looked over the group, and asked, “Okaaaay.......we `are' friends, right?” making sure there was nothing else confusing about his world.

 

Joey blinked at that, Tristan and Tea looked shocked, and Angie seemed uncertain. Only Yugi reacted well, who smiled in delight. “Of course you are, Kaiba!.........I mean, Seto!”

 

`Something's wrong.' Yami thought, as he watched from his view, eyeing Seto in suspicion.

 

“And yet......I live here?” Seto asked, pointing towards the house.

 

“That's right.” Yugi said, politely answering his questions.

 

Seto glanced at Angie, saying, “Then......you live here too, right?”

 

“Not for a couple more weeks.” Angie replied.

 

Seto blinked. Now, he was really confused. `Okay.......this has to be a dream.' He gave a fake smile, saying, “Okay. Then, I guess........I'll go back in `my' house.”

 

“Yeah.......you do that.” Joey said, looking at him strangely.

 

Seto turned, heading back towards the house. He stopped, taking a glance back at them, who all gave him the `thumbs up' encouraging him to continue. For a second, he wondered if this was some kind of gag, but he quickly thought better of it. His friends wouldn't be that mean. No......this had to be a dream. Everything was too strange. So, trusting his friends and not trusting himself at the moment, he turned and went back to the door, going back inside.

 

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Onee-chan -big or older sister

 

Wan wan - means `Barking Dog' in Japanese.

 

Mokuba A/N: You have to learn something watching Anime and reading manga's. I learned that from watching the fansubbed series Tsubasa Chronicle. For more info see animenewsnetwork(dot)com or read the manga Tsubasa - RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE.