Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C18 Mokuba and the Movies ( Chapter 18 )

Mokuba A/N: The following was written by Clarity2199.

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C18 Mokuba and the Movies

 

In a moment's flash, Kaiba was now in another world. He was still recovered from the shock and mixed emotions from the last world. Joey a good duelist, Mokuba and him reversing roles.....it was all too strange. Kaiba buried those memories aside, refusing to believe such a reality could ever be possible. He had only stayed in fear that this version of himself had somehow failed his battle with Gozaburo or Pegasus. But, that wasn't the case at all. He wasn't even the same person in that world. The reason he originally he had to delay his travels quickly faded.

 

He thought a moment about the Seto, whose world he was trying to find. If anything, that world only proved more that if Seto had tried to make the trip, he would have failed. `I am the only one for this job. Seto has no place here. He is a failure, and I'll have to make up for his weakness.'

 

Now, he was in another world version. Once again, the device made it look like he never moved...the only things that may have changed were the objects and people around him. Kaiba looked around his new environment to see he was alone in what appeared to be the mansion. `Humph. It seems like another universe where I live here.' he thought.

 

Kaiba hated having no clue where he was. He looked down at the box, muttering, “Too bad this thing doesn't have a channel for every new place I traveled to.” Kaiba's mind then thought of what an advantage it could be for him, if he could keep track of all these dimensions, and create a device of his own that could send him to these places. The money and power he could make if he was able to control where to go.

 

Kaiba then smirked, wondering if maybe Aiko thought of that. `Maybe that's why this thing doesn't have much control to it. She was supposed to know me, wasn't she? Or at least an assumed past life of mine.' Kaiba grunted, still in disbelief.

 

Kaiba was pulled from those thoughts, as he thought he heard faint voices. Finally putting the box away, he left the room and headed for the main entree way. That was where he heard the two voices...one of which was easily recognizable. It was Joey's.

 

“Yeah, I'll get out of your hair, now. You sure you don't want me around.... for some support maybe?” Joey asked.

 

A stranger's voice answered, “It's okay, Joey.... I can handle this. If everything works out, we'll be on top again.

 

Now you get going and watch yourself. Those streets can be dangerous out there.”

 

“You better believe it. Smell ya later.” Joey answered and left, as the stranger closed the door.

 

Kaiba left the hallway, peering at the stranger who had been talking.....he still had no idea who this guy was. It was a man in his late twenties with short dark hair....except for the rat-tail in back that barely went passed his shoulders. His face was perfectly shaved, wearing a rich gray business suit, and he was nearly as tall as Kaiba was. As the man turned towards Kaiba, he froze in his tracks, looking at Kaiba as if he had seen a ghost.

 

Kaiba approached the man, looking down threateningly at him. “Who are you? What are you doing in my home?”

 

“S.... Se...Seto...??” The man said, bringing a hand out as if to touch him, yet seeming afraid to, as if Kaiba was going to disappear. He touched Kaiba on the shoulder, seeming to be even more shocked.

 

Kaiba grabbed the man by the tie and pulled him over to him face to face, as he snapped, “I want answers, now!”

 

Kaiba had been ignoring the weird emotional look on the man's face from his presence, not impressed with what he was seeing. But as he pulled on the man's collar, a brown leather strap hidden underneath got his attention.

 

With his other hand, Kaiba grabbed hold of the strap, pulling it out from underneath the man's suit.... and Kaiba's eyes widened with shock. “It....it can't be.....” he said, looking back at the man who's blue eyes reflected his own.

 

“B-big brother....” The man said, his eyes beginning to tear.

 

“Mokuba...??” Kaiba asked, his voice immediately softening, as the similarity in some of his facial features he finally began to see. It was Mokuba...it really was him....

 

“Big brother!” He emotionally bellowed out and hugged Kaiba tightly, with a lot more strength than Kaiba was used to his little brother having. Then again, he was used to Mokuba being almost 1/2 his size. With slight hesitation he hugged him back, as the reality of this situation came into play. Why would Mokuba be so shocked and ecstatic to see him, unless...Kaiba wasn't around in this world at all. Is he dead in this world, too? Mokuba wasn't shocked on the age difference, merely the presence itself of Kaiba being there. He hugged Mokuba back, saying, “I suppose I have some explaining to do....”

 

“You're alive.... that's all that matters!” Mokuba said, trying to stifle his sniffing, but he couldn't stop the tears from coming out.

 

“You don't understand...this isn't exactly my world.” Kaiba tried to explain calmly.

 

Mokuba looked up, his eyes looking a bit puffy now, as he asked, “What?”

 

Back in Kaiba's office room, he showed Mokuba the magic box and explained to him how he got here and why he was traveling between dimensions. He put the box back, finishing with, “...so you see, I can't really stick around. I'm sorry, kiddo.”

 

Mokuba looked downtrodden and nodded sadly, saying, “I guess I should have expected it was too good to be true. But.... at least now I know somewhere out there, you're still around.” He gave Kaiba a weak smile; yet still looking sad. Then he pulled some tissue out, trying to get cleaned up, saying, “Geez, I almost forgot. I'm expecting some important people over any time now and I'm still not sure what I'm going to do about it.”

 

“A meeting, huh? First...can I ask what happened to me?” Kaiba asked.

 

“A sniper took you out years ago; you were a little older than you are now.” Mokuba said. “I took over from there and kept Kaiba Corp going. I got some great developers working under me...under us.” Mokuba smiled, “But there's never been anyone to be able to come even close to what you did.”

 

`Assassinated.... I should have known.' “So how's the company doing?” he asked.

 

Mokuba didn't look very reassuring, at that. “We've taken some pretty bad hits, Seto. The technology industry took a slump in lack of interest, hurting the electronics industry right across the board. Then we've had some wars waging across the world that ended up putting both Japan `and' the US into a recession. Kaiba Corp I'm afraid isn't doing too well.” Mokuba then said with greater confident, “That's why this meeting is so important. The people I'm meeting with are the main heads of the movie production industry across the globe. If I can impress them enough to move Kaiba Corp into the movie industry, we could become even bigger than we used to be and be back on our feet in no time!”

 

“The movie industry? How could we affect the movie industry?” Kaiba asked.

 

Mokuba said, “By changing the whole world the way we see things. Instead of the normal movie screens, or the 3d crap they use, we can revolutionize the movies by combining our holographic system with our virtual reality systems. We also have in the works something we've been calling `real holographs'. That's holographic technology that's so real, it even feels solid.... as solid as you and me. The problem is that we've been so low in our funds lately, that we can't afford to continue with the work. That's why we need to really impress these people in today's meeting...cause if we do, they sign in and offer Kaiba Corp all the funding we need.”

 

“Then go `wow' `em, kid.” Kaiba smiled.

 

Mokuba offered a weak smile at Kaiba's confidence in him, saying, “Thanks, big brother. But I'm afraid that's not going to be so easy. Our speaker couldn't make it today. All I have here is the creator of the solid holographic technology and....well, she's no people-person. I'm afraid if I send her out there alone, that she'll blow it. I'm going to try to help and support her all I can, but I wasn't really prepared myself to be doing this. I'm just really nervous I won't be able to pull it off. This is Kaiba Corp's last hope, Seto. If I screw this up...it's over.” Mokuba turned away, feeling shame like he was the cause of why the company was in this bad of shape, even though he clearly stated already that it was out of his hands due to changing world around him.

 

Kaiba put his hand on Mokuba's shoulder, saying, “Relax, kid.....you want me to take care of it?”

 

Mokuba looked over at him, saying, “But.... but you can't. You're not even supposed to be alive. Do you know what a media frenzy that would cause for anyone to see you again??”

 

Kaiba put his hand on Mokuba's shoulder, saying, “Hey.... would I ever steer you wrong? Do you want to see your big brother in action one more time before I leave?”

 

“Yes.... I'd love that.” Mokuba answered, getting teary-eyed again.

 

“Then leave it to me. What I want you to do is send your technology wiz out there alone to go talk to them. I know, I know.... you said she's terrible with people. That's fine. Remember that sometimes meetings can be nothing more than a large play, especially when it comes to the movie industry. To get the best result out of them, it's sometimes good to first throw a nice comedy act out. Taking your opponents off-guard can be your best advantage. Trust me.” Kaiba said, giving a smirk.

 

At that moment, the intercom came to life, saying, “Mr. Kaiba sir.....the men have arrived for your meeting.”

 

“Okay, well bring them into the meeting room.” Mokuba said then looked over at his brother. “Okay, I'll send Natalie down.”

 

“Natalie? You're on a first-name basis with your head of technology?” Kaiba asked.

 

Mokuba smiled, saying, “She's also my girlfriend.”

 

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“I can't do this! I can't do this!” Natalie whined, as Mokuba pushed her towards the meeting room door.

 

“Don't worry, Natalie...I have absolute faith in you that you can pull this off. Just give them your best charm, like you did with me.” Mokuba said, pushing her in front.

 

She looked nervously to Mokuba, saying, “Mokuba, if I do this.... this deal's gonna fall through and I'm going to be responsible to being the downfall of Kaiba, Corp.”

 

“No you won't.... trust me. I have a plan. Just give `em your best shot, that's all I ask!” Mokuba said. Natalie couldn't believe Mokuba's confidence. Last night, he had been up all night worried about what he was going to do, since his sales spokesman got in an accident and was in the hospital.

 

Before she could protest further, Mokuba entered through the door into the meeting room. It was a large room, surrounded by chairs at the opposite end and along the sides. A few small tables were placed in-between. All the men involved in movie production were sitting down, looking menacingly at the two that entered. A few had gotten a cup of coffee from the small table that was offering it to them, some of them even looked bored, like they couldn't wait to get this over with and leave. Over the men's heads, hanging on the far wall was a large portrait of the founder of Kaiba Industry, dressed in his white gaming trench coat, Seto Kaiba. Since this company was now a gaming and technology corp, they never acknowledged Gozaburo or any of his relatives being the original founder and instead put Seto Kaiba's plaque on the wall...Mokuba's pride and joy.

 

“Gentlemen...” Mokuba said in a professional voice, “I give you Ms. Walker, the developer in Kaiba Corp's latest technology.” Mokuba then moved over and took a corner seat, to watch what Natalie had to say, looking at the open doorway, as he thought, `Seto.... I hope you know what you're doing.'

 

Natalie gulped, looking extremely nervous, making herself look terrible in front of these men, who were more than ready to chew her up from her show of weakness. She brought up her little holographic display that looked kind of like an hourglass without the glass or sand and activated it; showing what looked like the outline of a person, though not complete to make the person look like anyone. She cleared her throat and squeaked, “This is a display of the new technology for Kaiba Corp. It's known as solid holographic technology and uh...as you can see it's solid.” As if to prove her point, the Natalie lamely poked at the object to show her finger did not pass through the hologram and seemed to actually move it.

 

The men looked rather bored and definitely unimpressed, like they were about ready to leave. Some impatiently looked at their watches, as if hoping it was over, all ready.

 

By this time, Natalie was so nervous, she thought she was going to cry and was just about on the verge of it. `I'm blowing it.... Kaiba Corp will crash and burn and it will be all my fault!' She swallowed hard and announced to them, “I have faith in this company and I know it can give you all that you need.” Now in a quieter tone, she squeaked out, “If you can only give us a chance to prove it to you...” She was ready to collapse in tears, but she suddenly stopped and calmed down, noticing the strange changes in the men's faces.

 

To her surprise, all the men now looked upon her wide-eyed with pure shock on their faces. `What did I say? What did I say to them?' she thought to herself, as she began to back away in confusion.

 

She had barely backed up an inch, before running into someone behind her. Natalie then looked up to see who she ran into, and found cold chiseled face scowling down at her.

 

She immediately moved away, looking at him as the man's expression changed to a cocky smirk. An instant later, recognition suddenly came to her, and Natalie turned as white as a ghost. Her head whipped over the heads of the men she was talking to, gawking at the portrait of Kaiba Corp's founder. She then looked back at the man standing there - comparing the looks between them, then did it all over again in pure astonishment. It was the Seto Kaiba, and even dressed in the same dramatic white trench coat. Was she seeing things....was she dreaming? Could her faith in the company somehow have summoned forth the dead spirit of the founder, himself??

 

Kaiba looked down, smirking at this emotional wreck of a woman, thinking, `pathetic' and wondering if she was truly worthy of his brother's affections. `Hurt my brother woman, and I'll come back to find you and make you pay....' he thought. Kaiba finally said, “You can sit down, now.” ordering her away.

 

Natalie backed up and quickly took a seat next to Mokuba, who had a very worried look on his face. `Seto, how are you going to pull this off? There's going to be questions after this.... everyone's going to want to know why you're alive? Didn't you think of that? What will I tell the reporters, when they catch word?'

 

Kaiba now re-directed himself back to the shocked looks of the producers. Even those that didn't know him could tell the exact resemblance to the picture and realized they were facing a supposed `dead' man. Kaiba crossed his arms defiantly, daring any man here to challenge his glare, making it apparent who was now in charge of this meeting. He then began to speak. “Gentlemen.... for those of you who do not recognize me, I am Seto Kaiba, the head of Kaiba Corporation.”

 

`What is he doing? He's admitting who he is!' Mokuba thought, becoming even more worried. `Damn it, why does my brother always have to be such an egotist??' and began to wonder why he never let himself notice this when he was still alive.

 

“I am here today to introduce to you the new innovative technology of this corporation.” Kaiba continued to say. As he did, he began to calmly walk towards them, to ensure all get a very good look at him, for some reason...only making Mokuba more and more panicked. “As I'm sure you are all aware, Kaiba Corporation has always been on top when it came to new and exciting development in electronics, and it still is...that I would personally stake my reputation on.” As he continued to speak, he arrogantly picked up on of the men's coffee cups, taking a sip from it and putting it back down, confusing the man as to why he just did that.

 

Again, Kaiba turned away, pacing a bit, as he continued to speak, saying, “I can guarantee you that our company can offer you the next leap in entertainment and development for the movie industry. People have become bored, no longer interested in the same antiquated way of movies you have been offering them for years, without difference. It's time for a change, gentlemen. It's time to impress your audience once again with something new and fantastic. Picture a real live hologram that can reach over and touch someone...” As he said this, he grabs onto the sleeve of one of the people, as an example. The man pulls away gruffly, still confused what Kaiba is trying to make a point with, equally curious why they were witnessing a dead man come to life.

 

“...one that could grab something and throw it, as if that hologram was just as real as yourselves. Being able to feel the hologram, as if it was really there. This is what Kaiba Corp. is here today to offer you.” Kaiba continued to say, facing the group. Then suddenly, something happened that the entire group noticed. A sudden distortion was seen in Kaiba's right shoulder...it fizzled and popped, before looking normal again.

 

Everyone looked wide-eyed, realization finally hitting them. They weren't watching the dead Seto Kaiba come to life...they were facing one of Kaiba Corp's holograms! As if the hologram itself knew and sensed the distortion, he glanced over at his shoulder, then back at the men and smirked evilly.

 

Mokuba now realized what Kaiba was doing and smiled, `I should have never doubted my brother. You did it, Seto!' While Natalie is as shocked as the men at the meeting were. She couldn't understand how Mokuba pulled it off...they were nowhere close to perfecting the technology of a solid hologram, and wouldn't either without the proper funding from the people in this meeting today.

 

“That is correct, gentlemen...this is a true example of the solid holographic technology. This is what I'm offering you.” Kaiba said, bringing his hands out and even giving a slight nod to his head, like an almost bow.... like an actor finishing his play to an audience.

 

All the men stood and cheered immediately, totally impressed by what Kaiba Corporation was able to show them today. They've never felt or seen such a realistic hologram in their lives. This was more than a computer-created Seto Kaiba. Until they saw the distortion, they truly felt it `was' Seto Kaiba. It was like Mokuba Kaiba had somehow planted the true spirit of the founder of the company into this hologram. Like he was right there, standing before them all.

 

As they cheered, Mokuba stood with pride, approaching Kaiba, placing an arm around him, saying, “Gentlemen, my brother and the founder of Kaiba Corporation, Seto Kaiba...our prototype in Kaiba Corp's latest technology.” Kaiba smiled over at his brother Mokuba.....his words and timing were perfect, as Kaiba had expected.

 

Then suddenly.....the lights went off, surprising everyone. Mokuba felt his brother suddenly slip away and called out, “No one panic...it's simply a minor power-out, probably due to the excess energy that was used to power the prototype holographic image. I'm sure it'll come back on in a minute....”

 

Indeed, the lights came back on and the image of Seto Kaiba was gone.....as if it was never there. Natalie walked over, whispering, “How the hell did you do that?”

 

“I'll explain later.” He whispered back.

 

They immediately approached with smiles. One said, “I have to admit, Mr. Kaiba...when you sent that woman over with that ridiculous model, you really had me fooled that `that' was all you had to offer us. I am impressed.”

 

“How in the world did you manage to create a hologram that can sip a cup of coffee?” another asked.

 

“The hologram made it `look' like he drank from your coffee, but it didn't. The solidity of the hologram actually kept it from spilling over.” Mokuba lied.

 

“That is amazing!” The same person said.

 

Another said, “And when you have it touch my arm.....I couldn't believe it was anything but a real person! How did you make it feel as warm as a real touch?”

 

“That's easy. The holographic imaging is automatically warm from the power being used. The hard part is keeping the temperature stable.” Mokuba explained.

 

Another man approached, and shook Mokuba's hand, saying, “You have us all convince, Mr. Kaiba. We are ready to sign on the dotted line and begin support with Kaiba Corporation.”

 

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Back in Kaiba's office, Kaiba had already taken the blue straps off, and hanging them up in the closet. He was wondering why he kept running into versions of him that had this style trench coat, and wondered if he should order this unique style when he got back home. He had to admit......he liked the coat. It was comfortable, too.

 

He just began to shrug the trench coat off, when suddenly the doorbell rang. “Damn.” he muttered. Mokuba was busy with the meeting and he didn't want him disturbed. Also, Kaiba wasn't sure who was working to answer the door, since they were supposedly not doing very well, financially.....they probably cut back on the help. Keeping his white trench coat on, he quickly left the office room and opened the door.

 

“Hey, Mokuba. Listen, I forgot my....” Joey said, suddenly shutting up, as he looked up at the scowling face of Kaiba. “No..... way....”

 

Kaiba snarled and grabbed his sleeve, saying, “Hurry up and get in, already!” Kaiba closed the door and practically dragged him into the office room, closing the door behind them both.

 

“Hey, stop! What....??” Joey sputtered out, being dragged down the hall.

 

Inside, Kaiba snapped quietly, “Keep it down! These walls aren't soundproof, you know. Now, what the hell do you want?” As he asked this, he pulled off his trench coat, hanging it up in the closet.

 

“Uh.... why are you alive?” Joey asked.

 

“Still stupid as ever, I see.” Kaiba muttered. “Do I look like the Kaiba you would know?”

 

“Yes.” Joey said.

 

“Don't you think I should be a little older, then? Like, perhaps say...your age?” Kaiba asked.

 

Joey had to be close to 30 by now, while Kaiba didn't look a day older than 17. “Well...ghosts don't really age, do they?”

 

“Do ghosts also drag you around, like the dog that you are?” Kaiba smirked.

 

“Well, you certainly act like Kaiba! And why are you so worried about how loud you are??” Joey asked.

 

“Because there's a meeting in the other room, and I just convinced those fools in there that I'm a hologram.” He said, pulling off his sweatshirt.

 

“Uh.... okay, I believe you.” Joey said, not wanting to argue. “So, if you're not Kaiba....why do you look and act like him? And....geez, where'd you get all those scars from?”

 

“Will you stop asking about the scars, already?” Kaiba snapped, tired of hearing it. It sounded almost like the exact question that Joey from the first universe asked him.

 

While Joey sat wondering when he ever asked him about scars before, Kaiba grabbed for the shirt he was originally wearing before the switch, and sighed. “It's a long story. I have an item that somehow brought me to some kind of...alternate reality. I'm not going to explain much more than that. I have to get going.”

 

“You're going now?” Joey asked.

 

“I'm waiting for Mokuba...then I'm going.” Kaiba said.

 

“You mean, Mokuba's not really from here, either?” Joey asked.

 

Kaiba glared, snapping, “I'm not answering anymore of your stupid questions.”

 

Mokuba finished with the meeting, and ran back in totally excited. “Seto....we got the contract! You were great!” He bolted over and hugged his brother, while Kaiba braced himself better this time for the added weight and size.

 

Natalie came in after him, looking the scene over and appearing as confused as Joey was. “But how did you make him seem so real??”

 

Mokuba turned, surprised by Natalie's question, while Kaiba simply rolled his eyes. “Don't you get it? He's not really a hologram.....he's actually my brother!”

 

“Huh?” she asked. “But, he's......”

 

“Hey, we're on the same page, here.” Joey said, agreeing with Natalie. “What's Kaiba doing alive? Don't tell me the one that got shot was a fake! And I even bought flowers for that funeral!!”

 

Kaiba simply shook his head, feeling himself getting stupider just by the presence in this room. Mokuba chuckled, saying, “It's not like that, Joey. This is Seto.....but he's not from here. He's from another reality.”

 

Both Natalie and Joey just stared at Mokuba, from the comment he made. Joey then snapped, “Oh, is that all? Is this supposed to be something normal?? Oh, yeah.....Kaiba from another dimension just popped in to say hello! Will he be back to visit next week, or is that the `other' Kaiba from another dimension coming over??”

 

“Stupid mutt.” Kaiba muttered, shaking his head.

 

“Well.....I don't get it.” Natalie said. “Why is he here?”

 

Kaiba turned away, allowing Mokuba to take charge and explain everything for him. It was actually refreshing to have someone else explain instead of him for a change. It was almost tempting to drag him along.....almost. Kaiba didn't need to mess up any more realities with two of them wandering around. Besides.....after the last reality, he didn't want to even consider getting Mokuba into any danger similar to that.

 

“So......how long is he staying?” Joey asked.

 

Kaiba turned, saying, “Actually, I'm leaving.”

 

“You can't stay even a little bit?” Mokuba asked.

 

It hurt Kaiba to not be able to give Mokuba his request.....but he couldn't. The more time he wasted may place the other Mokuba from that world in greater danger. “Sorry, kiddo......I just can't.”

 

Mokuba smiled. “I understand.”

 

Kaiba then suddenly turned and focused all attention on Natalie. “So, this is your girlfriend, then......”

 

“That's right!” Mokuba said proudly. “Natalie, you didn't say hello to my brother, yet.”

 

“A h-hello.......” she said, putting up a shaky hand.

 

Kaiba didn't accepted, and simply glared at her. “You better be good to him.” he warned her, causing her to freeze in fear.

 

He then turned away from her, no longer acknowledging her, as he said to his brother, “I'll see you around, kiddo.”

 

“Kaiba, wait!” Joey suddenly blurted out.

 

Kaiba turned towards Joey, asking, “What is it, Mutt?”

 

“Well, it was.... good to see you again. Hasn't really been the same without you, you know?” Joey said. It was something he really didn't want to admit, but he felt he had to. He really did miss not having Kaiba around to pick on, or be picked on. It was something he thought he would never feel in a million years.....until the day he heard that Kaiba was murdered.

 

Kaiba smirked, teasing, “Don't tell me you're going to get all emotional on me, now. I didn't know you cared.”

 

“Shut up.” Joey muttered.

 

“Besides, according to Yugi's belief...I'm nothing more than some reincarnated priest. So, if that's the case....I guess you should be worried. Because no matter how many times I die, I'll be back.” Kaiba taunted him.

 

“That's pretty scary!” Joey admitted, no longer wanting to believe the ancient Egyptian legends, now.

 

`Maybe they should have written that on my tombstone.' Kaiba thought, actually liking those as final words. It would make a nice final jab to all his enemies. But he said nothing more......everything stated was all ready all he had to say.

 

So, taking out the box, he gave them one final nod and let it send him to the next world.....hoping he would finally reach his destination.