Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C3 Mokie? & You’re not My Brother, Seto! ( Chapter 3 )

C3 Mokie? & You're not My Brother, Seto!

 

In the Alternate World, Angie and Mokie were heading home.

 

“So Mokie what did Yami mean when he said that you knew that Seto wasn't our Seto?”

 

Mokie looked up to Angie. “Mokuba told me.”

 

A sweat dropped from Angie, as she looked at him strangely. “Uh.....you told yourself?”

 

Mokie shook his head and smiled. “I mean Seto's brother Mokuba. Him and I were together for a while. When I first spoke to you it wasn't me....it was him.”

 

Angie looked at him strangely. She then pointed at him, muttering, “There were......2 you's inside of you??”

 

Mokie nodded and continued. “He told me that he was his brother and not my Seto, but I think I all ready knew that. He wasn't acting the same, and......there was just something about him. He `felt' different....” Mokie looked confused trying to describe the supposed feeling he got from him. Unable to find a way to explain it any other way, he moved on. “But it didn't matter. Even if it wasn't Seto, it was still him.....sorta. He was still Seto, no matter where he came from.”

 

Angie smiled down at him. Mokie then looked up with a similar smile. But his expression quickly changed to horror, and he suddenly pushed Angie into a nearby alley.

 

“What's wrong, Mokie?” Angie asked, not sure what had just happened.

 

Mokie pulled her down and covered her mouth, as two guards walked by and stopped just next to the alley.

 

“That's strange.....Master Noah told us that his intelligence reported young Mokuba around this region.” a security said, looking around the area. “And I could have sworn I just heard him a moment ago....”

 

The other guard looked strangely at the first. “That brat doesn't speak.”

 

“Yeah, he does.” the first one replied. “When he was younger, he spoke more.....but he was punished for it. Master Noah was concerned that someone might ask the brat questions about how he was treated, and wanted to ensure his words could never be used against the Kaiba name.”

 

“Smart move on Master Noah's part.” the guard said, without the least concern over any possible harm to Mokuba. “So then, where should we start looking next?”

 

“We're not far from Pegasus Land. Perhaps they went there.”

 

After they left, Angie carefully took Mokie's hand and walked to the end of the alley. Once there, she looked around then quickly ran to the other corner. They still looked safe from any of Noah's guards, so Angie directed Mokie across the street to the park, finding that a safer way to get home.....there were a lot more things to hide in and take cover.

 

Once she was certain they were safe for the moment, she looked down sadly at Mokie, who was very quiet and fearful again. He had all ready explained to the group how Noah treated Mokuba and kept him from talking. But Angie couldn't really tell the extent of the mental abuse it caused the poor kid, until she saw the way he was reacting now.

 

Angie turned to him, saying, “Don't be afraid, Mokie.....I'll get us both home safe, okay?”

 

But Mokie didn't want to look up at her, in fear of crying. At the moment, all he could think about was how worthless he was to everyone. And why would Angie want to be near him, anyway? He was only putting her in danger, too. He was nothing......he should probably just go back and face his punishment.

 

Mokie was starting to tremble, and Angie felt bad for him. She brought him to her and hugged him tight. “Listen, Mokie.....I know I'm not as brave or strong as Seto is, but you're still my brother now, and I'm gonna protect you the best I can, all right?”

 

Mokie was slightly surprised by the embrace, only used to Seto ever being so nice. It helped pull him from his insecurities for the moment, and he looked up at Angie. Then with tears coming to his eyes, he hugged her back, saying, “I'm sorry, Onee-chan!”

 

“There's nothing to be sorry about, Mokie. It's not your fault that they were so mean to you.” Angie said. She then pulled him back for a moment and smiled. “Don't worry.....we're going to make it through this together. Okay?”

 

A smile formed on his teary-eyed face and they hugged again, staying that way until Angie was satisfied that Mokie was calmed down enough to keep going.

 

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

 

Seto hesitated at the door, and turned back again to where his friends were smiling, and nodded to him encouragingly. He cleared his throat nervously, and asked, “Are.....you sure this is safe?” I certainly hope this is a dream.

 

Truth be told, Seto was absolutely terrified of Noah. And unlike the Kaiba of this world, Seto's more softer life taught him to always to depend on others. If this wasn't a dream, then trying to face Noah by himself was more like a nightmare.

 

Joey looked at Seto weird. “Man, you really need some rest, or something.”

 

“Yeah.....maybe you've been overworking yourself.” Tristan said.

 

`Work?' Seto thought. `That's right.....Joey said something about me being his boss. I guess I'm some manager in this dream. So, how does that make me have Noah's mansion?' “Man, this is some dream.....” he muttered.

 

Joey overheard, then smiled and pointed, “See? I knew you overworked yourself!” `I am so going to use this against you later......' Joey quietly thought, still wishing he had a camera or something.

 

But what if it wasn't a dream, and Noah like......brainwashed them or something? `My friends would never do anything to hurt me.' he thought. `I just need a little support.....that's all.' “Uh.....if you want me to go in there, then you guys don't mind......backing me up, do ya?”

 

Everyone looked at him strangely. “To go in your own house?” Joey asked.

 

Angie defended him, saying, “He's not feeling well, guys! Maybe he feels dizzy or something.....”

 

“Thanks, Angie.....I knew I could count on you.” Seto smiled at her, causing her to blush, and the others to hesitate.

 

`......and I wish a had a tape recorder, too. Kaiba's being so chummy, maybe I can borrow one from him.' Joey smirked, thinking to himself.

 

“We'll be happy to help you, Kaiba!” Yugi beamed, as they began to approach him.

 

“And stop calling me Kaiba.” Seto grumbled, sounding like he was pouting. He thought of telling them he was feeling just fine, but if by them thinking he's sick would get them behind him when he rang the doorbell......then so be it. Besides, maybe in this dream he's supposed to be sick, or something.

 

Seto reached up with a trembling hand and rang the doorbell. Everyone looked at him strangely, as to why he decided to ring the doorbell to his own house.

 

/Something's very strange./ Yami stated, watching Seto in suspicion.

 

Then for added support, Seto reached down and grabbed Angie's hand in his.

 

Angie's eyes instantly became as big as saucers. `Why is he doing this??' she thought in panic. `Oh my god, oh my god......he `does' like me!! What do I do??' she thought, turning white. She quickly glanced around, hoping no one noticed, and caught Tea eyeing her strangely.

 

Quickly, Angie gave Tea a helpless look, pleading to her with her eyes in hopes she'd know what to do. But, Tea just gave an amused `knowing' look and shrugged, starting to assume the same thing Angie was starting to think......maybe Kaiba has a crush.

 

Angie then gave Tea a `you are so dead' death glare at her, only making Tea more amused.

 

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

 

Just then, Aiko answered the door.

 

“Kaiba......I see you're home early.” she said. She then noticed the others around him, and turned to Yugi. “Yugi.....what brings you all here?”

 

`Home?' Seto thought. `She called me Kaiba, too. This is one weird dream. Wait a minute, who is she? I hope she's not supposed to be my wife or something.....'

 

“Well, Kaiba......I mean Seto, he's a little confused. He doesn't think he lives here.” Yugi shrugged.

 

Joey jumped in and blurted, “Yeah! I think maybe Kaiba's coming down with something, too. He's even dressed weird.”

 

“What the hell is wrong with what I'm wearing?” Seto asked, being defensive once again. But that started to make a little bit of sense, too. If this was a dream and he's rich in his dream, shouldn't his clothes look better? Or at the very least, the people in his dream shouldn't notice such a difference, right? Then again, it's his dream......he should suspect it would be weird.

 

Aiko turned to Seto, and replied, “That is odd. I just got off the phone with you a few minutes ago, and you said you were heading to Kaiba Corp. You wanted to make sure Mokuba stayed in bed.”

 

“Mokie's here?” Seto asked. “Uh......Noah's not here, is he?”

 

“......Noah?” Aiko asked.

 

Joey rolled his eyes and said, “Yeah, he's been saying this place belongs to Naoh.....whoever he is.”

 

“That's Noah, Joey.” Yugi smiled up at him.

 

Joey shrugged, “Naoh, Noah.....whatever!”

 

“There is no Noah here.” Aiko said, shaking her head to Seto.

 

That seemed to make Seto feel better, and he finally let go of Angie's hand, who rubbed it nervously. Tea snickered, and Angie elbowed her to shut up, feeling rather embarrassed over it.

 

Aiko seemed to notice too, who raised a skeptical eye at the hand contact, but said nothing as she moved back, saying, “Welcome home, Kaiba. You're brother will be happy to see you.”

 

`Brother?' Seto thought. `Guess this lady took the Niisama thing to heart.' He stepped inside, hoping the whole thing wasn't some crazy trap, or a great dream of Noah not being here about to turn into a nightmare, where Noah would suddenly spring out to cage and torture him.

 

Yugi turned to Aiko, asking, “Do you want us to stay and help?”

 

“No I can handle it.” Aiko said, giving another odd look Angie's way.

 

Joey suddenly blurted out, “By the way, you got a tape recorder or camera laying around, perchance?”

 

“Come on, Joey....” Tristan said, starting to drag him away.

 

“Wait a minute! How about a video camera? I can live with that!” Joey cried, as Tristan pulled him from the scene.

 

A sweat dropped from Yugi, and he turned to Aiko, saying, “Well, just make sure and tell Mokuba we hope he feels better soon.”

 

“I will.” Aiko said, looking over at Angie again. “Goodbye.”

 

Angie finally realized the look wasn't a very pleasant one. In fact.....if she didn't know any better, she'd swear the woman was possibly jealous. `Oh, great. Not only does Kaiba have a crush on me, he has some jealous girl working for him here, too......and I gotta live here! What a mess!'

 

“Hold up!” Joey then blurted, stopping Tristan from pulling him totally out the door. “First, I need to know.....what time is it?”

 

Aiko looked and said, “It's about 4:15. Why?”

 

“4:15??! I gotta go back to work, before I'm late!” Joey said.

 

“Well.....I don't think Kaiba will be too upset if you're late, since you were helping him today.” Yugi told him.

 

Joey pouted, “Knowing my luck, he probably won't even remember.” He then turned to Seto, saying, “This talk about the job aint over, Kaiba. Since you're sick, I'm letting you off the hook, this time. But as soon as you're better....it's go time!”

 

Seto blinked and shrugged at him, not sure what to say.......he didn't even know what the job was.

 

Aiko suddenly blinked at this information. “He gave you a job?” Maybe he was feeling sick.

 

“Yeah.....” Joey smirked, pulling his `Wan-wan' hat off to brush his hair back. “I was kinda shocked, too. I never thought he'd listen to Angie like that.”

 

Again, Aiko turned and glared at Angie, who felt like she wanted to shrink underneath a table, somewhere. `Is it my fault he likes me??' she thought.

 

“Why wouldn't I?” Seto asked. He looked to Angie, and smiled. “If there's anyone I'd listen to, it would be Angie.”

 

`Oh god......someone shoot me, now!' Angie thought.

 

Everyone stared at Seto for a minute. They looked Angie's way, then back at Kaiba. Suddenly, something seemed to click in both Joey and Tristan's head. Yugi still looked pretty confused, until Tea nudged him and gave Yugi a wink.

 

Yugi muttered, “Huh? Oh!!” Yugi then blushed and smiled, saying, “Yeah, uh......I see what you mean. Well, we should really get going, then.”

 

Tea turned to Angie, saying, “You know, Angie......maybe you should stick around and help Seto out.”

 

“Yeah......we don't mind.” Tristan snickered.

 

“No, that's okay.” Angie said curtly. `You guys are so dead!' she thought, fuming.

 

Joey now elbowed her, saying, “If you're sure. I mean......we gotta sick patient here. He might need his nurse......I mean baby-sitter to stick around!”

 

“That's it!!” Angie said, and chased the others out the door, as they laughed and ran off.

 

Seto just blankly watched, having no idea what that was about. “Okay......”

 

Aiko sighed, and closed the door. She then approached him, noticing without the others around, Kaiba began to act rather nervous again. “Are you feeling okay, Kaiba?”

 

He looked away, asking, “Why does everyone keep calling me that?”

 

“Because that's what you insist everyone but Mokuba to call you.” she answered simply.

 

“Listen.....I all ready told them I'm not Kaiba! So, stop calling me.....”

 

“Big Brother, you're home!” Mokuba cried, running up and throwing his arms around Seto's waist.

 

Seto was immediately shocked from Mokuba's openness towards him. Was this the same shy and quiet kid he knew Mokuba as being? He was so.......different. But he didn't want to upset him by pushing him away, or asking strange questions. The Mokuba he knew might get freaked out, and would instantly shy away.

 

`Well.....if there's no Noah, then maybe that's why he's so much happier in my dream.' Seto thought.

 

Mokuba smiled up at him, saying, “I was really good, big brother.....so what did you bring me?” Mokuba then blinked, looking at Seto oddly. `That's strange, he......feels different.'

 

“Are you sure you deserve it?” Aiko asked, bringing Mokuba's thoughts back to reality. “Your brother said stay in bed, not on the couch.”

 

“You said I could!” Mokuba protested to Aiko.

 

“That's true. But I'm simply telling you what I was told.” Aiko answered.

 

Mokuba turned back to Seto, asking, “You don't mind....do you Seto?”

 

`He's speaking so freely.' Seto thought, looking down at Mokuba. `It's so strange. It's almost like he's not even him. And it's like.......something feels different about him. That's weird.....'

 

“You shouldn't bother your brother right now, Mokuba.....he's not feeling like himself.” Aiko said.

 

`Maybe that's what I sensed from him.' Mokuba thought. Mokuba then smirked, saying to Seto, “Is that why you're wearing those strange clothes?”

 

Seto pouted, saying, “There's nothing wrong with my clothes!” `I wish people would stop saying that! Now, even Mokie's saying it!'

 

Before he could say more, Aiko ushered Mokuba towards the couch, saying, “And I told you not to be running around. Let's get you back to the couch, for now. You're due for your next dose of medicine.”

 

“Aww......but I wanted to see Seto!” Mokuba said, but going to the couch.

 

“Don't worry.....he's coming.” Aiko said, shooting Seto back a smile, as she led him away.

 

Seto blankly followed, as Aiko got Mokuba to sit and began to get his medicine ready. “Now, get your dragon, and let's take your temperature. Then you can have your medicine.”

 

There was a sudden meowing sound, and Seto glanced over to see a cat looking up at him. Mokuba saw it and immediately said, “I'm sorry, Seto! I know Tipper's supposed to be in her room, but I heard her scratching at the door and when I checked on her she looked so sad and lonely in there, and I wanted to play with her! Please don't be mad!”

 

`Mokie has a cat?' Now that was really strange. Then again, so was him having a stuffed animal. Noah would never allow pets or anything nice for Mokuba. Maybe this was a dream about what life would be like without Noah in the world. Mokie would be in charge of the mansion, and invite Seto to live with him and make him a Kaiba. But......he kinda missed not having his friends here, and his sister, too.

 

Mokuba held onto dragon, as Aiko pulled out the thermometer. Mokuba looked up, asking, “Big brother, aren't you going to sit with me?”

 

`But why would he call me big brother? Why would that change, if it was just a dream of Noah being gone?' Seto thought. `He always called me Niisama, which still basically means the same......but still, why the change?'

 

So, Seto sat down next to Mokuba. Aiko began to take his temperature from the new ear devices, as Seto asked, “So, how long have you been like this, Mokie?”

 

Mokuba immediately whirled his head towards Seto, looking at him like he just grew a second head. “What did you call me?”

 

“Mokuba! Don't move your head, when I'm taking your temperature!” Aiko ordered.

 

“Sorry.......” Mokuba said, turning back. Staying still, Mokuba replied to Seto, “How long have I been like, what?”

 

“You know.......sick.” Seto said.

 

“You don't remember?” Mokuba asked. “It was last week, when I came to your school to get you.”

 

Seto asked, “But why would you come to my school? And last I knew, you were fine.”

 

“I guess you `are' feeling sick.” Mokuba said. He smiled, saying, “Sorry, big brother. I hope you what you got isn't as bad as when I got it.”

 

“I'm not sick.” Seto said. He turned away, saying, “Everything's just so weird. This can't be real....I'm probably just dreaming.”

 

Mokuba giggled, saying, “That's what you get for working at Kaiba Corp for so long.”

 

Seto shook his head. “No way could that be part of my dream......I'd never work for a weapon's company.”

 

“Duh.” Mokuba smirked. “No kidding......that's why you changed it to a gaming corporation.”

 

“I did?” Seto smiled. `Wow....this is some dream. That sounds cool!'

 

Aiko looked at his temperature, saying, “Good......it's just a little over 100, now. You'll be better, in no time.”

 

“I feel okay, now.” Mokuba said, seeing the Tylenol being picked up. “Do I have to take that, still? It doesn't taste good.”

 

Mokuba immediately shied away from the stuff, and snuggled up to Seto. “Seto.....do I have to take this stuff? I'm `really' feeling better now.....honest!”

 

Seto smiled, still a little weirded out about how cozy Mokuba was towards him, as well as how open he was at expressing himself. “Sorry Mokie, but doctor's orders. You really should listen to her.....she knows what's best.”

 

Again, Mokuba looked at him strangely from the nickname, though Seto didn't know why. Aiko smiled, saying, “You heard what he said. Now, take your medicine.”

 

Mokuba turned away, and winced as he took the stuff.....quickly drinking down the water, afterwards. He then turned back towards Seto, and asked, “So, are you staying here the rest of the day with me, big brother? You're not going back to work, are you?”

 

“I don't remember even working at this place.” Seto shrugged. “But, Mokie......why do you keep calling me big brother? You always called me Niisama.”

 

Mokuba's smile suddenly faded, as he slipped his arm away from him. `That doesn't sound like a cold, or even amnesia.' Mokuba thought. He was acting weird, and something still felt really wrong. Mokuba moved away, saying, “Yeah, well.....you don't even use that name, anymore. Who are you?”

 

“What? Mokie....I.....”

 

“Don't call me that!” Mokuba snapped, now standing up and moving closer to Aiko.

 

“Mokuba what's wrong?” Aiko asked, wondering why Mokuba was so upset.

 

“That's not Seto!” Mokuba insisted. “That's not my brother!”

 

“Mokuba, why would you say such a thing?” Aiko asked.

 

“Seto stopped calling me Mokie when I was 5......the day we were adopted!”

 

“We? But only you were adopted. What does this have to do with me?” Seto asked.

 

“You see? He doesn't even remember he was adopted!” Mokuba stated. “And he's not even wearing the pendant I gave him!”

 

“What pendant?” Seto asked.

 

Mokuba showed off his own card pendant, saying, “This one! See, Aiko? He doesn't even know what it is!”

 

Seto was completely confused.....why was Mokie acting like this? Aiko now approached him, and looked him over. Seto wasn't sure what she was doing, and shied away from her. Suddenly, as if seeing something no one else did, she gasped and moved away in surprise. “You're right, Mokuba......this isn't your brother.”

 

`What did she mean?' he wondered. Suddenly, this dream was turning into a nightmare. He was expecting Noah to jump out any second, and eat his head off.

 

“See....I told you.” Mokuba said. “So then, he's an imposter. We should call security!”

 

“No.” Aiko insisted. “Do not fear, Mokuba.....he is no danger to you. Why don't you go upstairs to your room and lay down?”

 

“Can I sleep in Seto's room?” Mokuba asked, then once again looked at Seto with distrust.

 

`What does he mean `my room'?' Seto wondered, trying to keep up with what was going on. Mokuba was looking at him, like he was some kind of alien. `Call security? What is going on? I wish my friends were here.....'

 

“I have a better idea. Why don't you go upstairs.....then you can call Kaiba Corp and ask him, yourself.” Aiko told Mokuba.

 

“Can I?”

 

“Yes, but you know he's going to be mad that you're not in bed.” Aiko told him.

 

Mokuba gave a mischievous smirk, saying, “Not if I tell him that there's some burglar in the house, trying to pass himself off as him.”

 

“Huh?” Seto asked.

 

Aiko looked down at Mokuba, saying, “I'd suggest against it, Mokuba. After all, you'd be telling a fib to your brother.”

 

“No I wouldn't! That's the truth!” Mokuba said, then hesitated looking at Seto. “......isn't it?”

 

But Aiko shook her head no. “Though this is not your Seto......this is Seto.” she answered. “I'm not exactly sure how or why, but this Seto was brought here from another dimension, or another world you might say.”

 

Seto and Mokuba both looked wide-eyed, as Seto asked, “Another world?”