Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C37 Cloak and Dagger ( Chapter 37 )

C37 Cloak and Dagger

 

When the eruption of guards hit the living room, all hell broke loose. SMKaiba seemed to be the cockiest, assuming the guards would blindly listen to him, as he erupted in anger for daring to be disturbed. He learned quickly, after being shot.

 

MEKaiba was the closest to the doorway, and made the attempt to confuse the guards and rush them. If he could take one out, he could use the guy as a shield, while he used that guard's gun to take the others down. What he didn't count on was among the guards was another version of himself, who all ready saw the move well ahead of time and took him down, himself.

 

VWKaiba actually picked up the small coffee table and began to lunge at the guards with it. It was a good plan, really. The table became a good shield for the darts, while he could use the table to attack his opponents, as well. But there were too many, and he couldn't reach DTKaiba fast enough to try and take him down with it. DTKaiba smiled watching him fall.

 

All of Yugi's group simply turned towards the guards and stared dumbly, while the shots rang out, hitting them......all except KTristan, who was walking in with the guards, like he was good friends with them.

 

As Yugi's group fell, so did JKaiba......but not because of a tranquilizer hit, though he had hoped the guards would assume that was the case. Since that argument between KTristan and GSeto, he had been thinking about if faced with another version of himself, how to fight him and yet not be predictable. The only answer was to do something out of character. But it's hard to know what to do in such a situation, when one wasn't sure how an attack would occur.

 

But after seeing the event unfold, instead of finding a way to move forward, he feigned death. After all, who would think that a Kaiba would play possum? He considered his pre-planned escape route, but it would take too long. The mansion's windows were bullet proof, and it would take time to slide it open and jump out. Plus, unlike Duelist Kingdom where he was facing real stupid guards.....he was instead fighting himself. And any version of Kaiba would assume he's still alive, after leaping out of something, no matter how high it was.

 

Surprisingly.....playing dead seemed to work. The new Kaiba was too busy betraying his new ally Tristan to bother inspecting the bodies. Tristan was for some reason foolishly trying to protect another version of him. JKaiba had no idea why or what this secret was he was quietly muttering to DTKaiba about. But since he had Tristan knocked out as well, it obviously no longer mattered.

 

JKaiba was able to hear shouts from this new Kaiba, and was fearful to hear what sounded like Mokuba's voice. Fortunately, since DTKaiba sounded angry, JKaiba could assume he had escaped. Escaping from danger was definitely one of Mokuba's many talents....hell he was certainly experienced enough, and JKaiba was pleased to find his own brother to be a challenge even to himself.

 

After threatening the guards, DTKaiba returned to the living room, tranquilizer gun in hand, and ordered his men to pick Yugi up. Watching the limp form, he said, “Wake up, Yugi. I know you can hear me.”

 

“Sir.....he's been tranquilized.” the confused guard explained.

 

DTKaiba turned to him and snapped, “I know that!!” as he approached and ripped the dart from Yugi's form. “Are you afraid to face me, now??”

 

JKaiba understood. Yugi was tranquilized. But, that didn't mean the `other' one was. Sure enough, the taunts did the trick, as the puzzle glowed for a moment and to the guard's surprise....Yami lifted his head. He stood, trying to futilely pull away from the guards, then snapped, “Kaiba.....what is the meaning of this? Why are you attacking everyone?”

 

DTKaiba grinned, pleased to face the `other' Yugi, once again. It was his drug.....one of the few things left that made him feel truly alive. He would crush Yugi for daring to stand up to him! “Don't worry, Yugi.....you'll find out soon enough. I have a game I'm setting up just for you. And this game, I intend to win.”

 

He then turned to the guards, saying, “Take him downstairs, along with the others, and make sure they can't go anywhere. I'll deal with them soon. First, I have a rat to catch, before he escapes my maze.”

 

JKaiba thought about what rat he meant. Perhaps it was GSeto. He was the one that didn't trust DTKaiba, after all. `.....or maybe it's Mokuba.' JKaiba thought, worried. Mokuba might have slipped by, but all the Kaiba's easily knew the escape routes out. If Mokuba used any of them, he'd be able to be found. JKaiba knew he had to get out of there soon, to ensure Mokuba's safety.

 

Fortunately, he found his opportunity. The guards had left, dragging limp bodies and Yugi away, leaving him alone. He stood, and glanced over at Joey for just a moment....not wanting to let him stay in danger. But obviously this Kaiba wanted them alive, or they'd all be shot with bullets. Besides, JKaiba decided Joey would slow him down. Plus, if caught trying to rescue him, Joey would be seen as an obvious weakness, later. And that's what it was.....a weakness. As much as his Joey tried to convince him otherwise, he knew full well that opening up to another could potentially hurt him. Joey just didn't understand.

 

Taking no further time, he slipped out the window and closed it up before the guards could come back. And when they did, they assumed he was all ready taken by another guard. By the time they figured it out, he'd be safe....and hopefully with Mokuba.

 

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

 

JKaiba had successfully escaped and immediately headed in the direction of the exit to the escape route, hoping to find and protect his brother.

 

But, he was too late.....the other Kaiba was all ready there, gun in hand. And whatever he had said to Mokuba, it left him in tears, making JKaiba want to lunge out and kill him for making his brother feel so miserable. Fortunately, it looked like whatever Mokuba said had also convinced him to let him go.

 

Mokuba ran off and DTKaiba was looking even more unstable than before. It was becoming frighteningly clear why this particular version was so much more heartless than the others. JKaiba could see the pattern, the attitude, the lack of caring about anything.....even himself. DTKaiba was the very embodiment of what JKaiba feared GSeto might be or might become. But GSeto wasn't the threat, at all.

 

If there's anything JKaiba wanted to ever kill, it was this particular Kaiba. But killing him would be too charitable. He deserved his fate and the pain for his crimes and failures.

 

DTKaiba left shortly after, and JKaiba came out with the intent to chase after Mokuba. But he stopped, hearing sniffing in the vent and realized someone was still in there. He quietly approached, then muttered, “Come out. I know you're in there.”

 

The sniffing stopped and instantly became all quiet, as if whoever was in there was hoping he would just turn and walk away. JKaiba was trying to think who it was. Since Mokuba ran off, the only options left were MKaiba and GSeto, since they were upstairs. Could it be the younger version? It made him sick to his stomach that any possible version of himself would start to cry. Maybe it was dusty in there, making his sinuses act up.

 

Agitated, he snapped, “I said, you can come out now.” Maybe he was injured. That would be more believable, since he knows he would have immediately come out to defend Mokuba, and not have him face that other version alone. Something wasn't adding up, and he wanted answers.

 

MKaiba reluctantly came out, keeping his head down in fear and pain since he thought it was still DTKaiba. Those terrible words were still ringing in his ears, and all he could think of was how he had made his brother's life a living hell.

 

His actions only angered JKaiba more, seeing any version of him acting so pathetic. “Look at me!” he snapped, disgusted with what looked like himself crying like a child. Yes, this was the one he kept having those strange feelings of protection towards. But he didn't understand why. Why did he trust this one?

 

MKaiba slowly looked up at him, and his eyes suddenly widened a bit, realizing it wasn't DTKaiba, but another. But, which one was it? For all MKaiba knew, maybe it was the actual brother of this world's Mokuba. He should be able to tell the difference, but he was so upset over everything he couldn't focus.

 

JKaiba blinked, looking at him. MKaiba looked like him, blubbering like an idiot. But, those eyes, those sad eyes......there was no longer any way of mistaking the truth. “Mokuba......”

 

MKaiba couldn't take the pressure anymore, and came to JKaiba, holding onto him as he cried into his clothes. “I'm sorry, Seto! I tried to be strong. But, he's right! If I was never around, you would have never had all these problems, and......”

 

“Stop it. Stop it!” JKaiba snapped, gripping his arms. “I will not listen to this! We've talked about this before. You know damn well that's not true! I would have never been able to do any of this without you! That monster that talked to Mokuba a minute ago is what I probably would have `still' been if it wasn't for you. Don't ever think of lowering your importance in front of me.”

 

“But, it's true!” MKaiba spat. “My Seto died because of me! Why do you think I look like this? I didn't grow to become like you.....you died because of me!!”

 

JKaiba hesitated, as MKaiba cried on him. “I'm sorry. I didn't want to tell anyone. That's why I kept it a secret. I didn't want to hurt anyone.....”

 

“Is he really dead?” JKaiba asked.

 

MKaiba sniffled. “He might as well be. He sucked himself into a computer, like Noah was in Virtual Reality. My body was dying. He saw it as the only way to save me, and gave me that, too. It's not fair! Why can't I be the one to make the sacrifices for once, instead of you all the time! You have a right to live, too!”

 

“But, you `are' my life.” JKaiba said to him. He could see the possibility that this Mokuba was saying. It seemed like the logical choice to him, too. “If he's inside a computer, then he's not dead.”

 

“He might as well be. I know he's miserable.” MKaiba said, thinking about his brother......the one now also captured. MKaiba looked back up at JKaiba, despite the height similarity since he was scrunched over on him, and asked, “Why do you always have to live for my happiness? Why can't you ever live for yourself for once, and find ways to make yourself happy??”

 

“That's a silly question.” JKaiba smirked. “Did you ever think that maybe making you happy does make me happy?”

 

“But, why can't you find your own happiness?” MKaiba asked.

 

JKaiba retorted, “And why do you have to make my helping you out always sound like such a crime? You said you want me to be happy. If you're happy then I'm happy. What's the problem?”

 

“But.....you can't be happy stuck in that machine.” MKaiba muttered.

 

“Then, I guess it's your time to shine.”

 

MKaiba looked up at him, confused. JKaiba smirked, adding, “You said you wanted to do something for him for a change. Well, here's your chance, kiddo. When you get back, find a way to free him.”

 

His eyes widened, hearing his words. “B-but.....you d-didn't want me to.”

 

“Since when do you listen to me?” JKaiba asked. “Even I can't solve every problem......especially stuck in virtual reality. If you can do that......then maybe you can finally call it even for yourself.”

 

MKaiba smiled and hugged him tightly. “Thank you, Seto.....”

 

After a awkward moment of silence, JKaiba said, “Listen, kiddo......no offense, but it feels pretty strange hugging myself like this.”

 

“Huh?” MKaiba asked, pulling back. “Oh, yeah.” he chuckled. “Sorry.....”

 

JKaiba wiped the tears from under MKaiba's eyes, saying, “We better get going. We don't have too long before they realize I'm missing. And we need to see if we can catch up with that other Mokuba.”

 

“Okay!” MKaiba said, happily bounding along. He now had a new determination. When they got back, he would find a way to bring his brother back out of the computer, one way or another.

 

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

 

Somehow, Philmore and Angie managed to make it to the mansion. The whole place was surrounded by guards, like some big event was taking place. Philmore glared at the place, saying, “This isn't good.”

 

“No kidding....this place has more guards around it than Fort Knox! What are we going to do?” Angie asked.

 

Philmore paused for a bit, as he looked over the situation. Finally, he answered, “There's nothing you can do. Go home......I'll take care of this.”

 

“Excuse me....but, my friends are in there.” Angie said.

 

Philmore glared at her, snapping, “Listen, lady....you're just going to slow me down. If you want to help them, then do them a favor and don't get in my way!”

 

“And what can you do that's better than me? Incase you forgot, you're still in the body of some `kid', which I still don't know how you even got in there, since you refuse to tell me anything.” Angie snapped.

 

Philmore turned his attention back to the guards, saying, “And incase you've forgotten, this `kid' has so far saved your ass. Besides, I can use that to my advantage. It doesn't matter what I look like, right now. I have the knowledge needed to get in and bypass the guards.....something you obviously have no clue about. Any stupid move you do will only get in my way, and slow us both down.”

 

“I don't care what you say! I'm coming with you, whether you like it or not!” Angie spouted at him. This Kaiba pissed her off, so much. He was nothing like the one that kept looking at her as if she was something important to him. And to be honest, she wasn't sure if that was good or bad. True, it made her nervous that he had a crush on her. But having him act like the jerk he was wasn't very good, either. He was finally starting to treat her like the guy her friends kept describing Kaiba to be. `Maybe it would be better having him crushing on me.' she began to think.

 

“Maybe I can help, too!” Mokuba said, as he headed over to them.

 

Philmore's eyes widened to see Mokuba approach. “Mokuba!” he cried in relief, and hugged him. It felt strange to be hugging him and holding him again, yet felt so good at the same time. It was also strange seeing him with long hair again.

 

Mokuba looked at him strangely, saying, “Uh........glad to see you, too. I should warn you though (sniff!), I have a cold.”

 

Angie giggled at that, saying, “Mokuba.......that's your brother.”

 

“Huh?” Mokuba asked, looking down at the kid, who looked up at Mokuba. Finally it clicked, and he could now see it.......it was him, another him. Still not his own brother, thank goodness, but another Seto. But, how in the world.......??

 

A weak smile now came to Philmore, as he said, “I know.......I'll explain later. It's just good to see you-......you're okay.” Philmore quickly changed what he was saying from being happy to see him, to simply being glad Mokuba was okay. He didn't want to sound too sappy, or give away any hints of not seeing his own brother too often. Besides......in front of some strange woman he's never met before he ended up here, the less he said the safer he felt.

 

Mokuba easily caught onto his brother's sudden `word change' at the end. He wasn't sure what he was going to say, but knew his brother well enough to understand his reasons....probably just being as defensive as usual.

 

But before anything else could be said, Philmore's expression changed to a glare, saying, “That's not just a cold. You've also been crying. What happened?”

 

His thought immediately went back to what DTKaiba said to him, making him feel so miserable. But he pushed it back, not wanting to look upset in front of another Seto. Besides.....he'd prove to that Kaiba he was wrong. He would be helpful to his brother, and help save every one of them.

 

“I'm fine.” Mokuba said, which sounded like a typical `Kaiba' excuse. Then dropping the subject instantly, he said, “But, we better get in there. There's one Seto inside that went kinda crazy, and he's holding everyone hostage.”

 

“You're not going anywhere near there. Plus, you're sick.......you need to get some rest.” Philmore said. He turned to Angie, saying, “Why don't you take Mokuba to Yugi's and......”

 

“No! Seto.....I gotta go, too! `My' Seto might have made it back. And if that happened, then he's in trouble, too. I'm not going to leave him behind. Please, Seto??” Mokuba said with cry-eyes.

 

Angie thought that was so cute, having Mokuba beg to a kid that was younger than him. Angie then added, “Besides, who's to say Mokuba won't be in danger at Yugi's? That other Kaiba will be able to predict what you do, wouldn't he? He'll have people watching and waiting for Mokuba in those places.”

 

“I'll make sure the other Kaiba's are safe.” Philmore insisted. He looked back at Mokuba, explaining, “You're right, I'd be too predictable to myself. But you wouldn't be. You still have friends that aren't in Yugi's group. Go to them, go to where you think you'd be safe. But, you can't stay here. I wont put you in that kind of danger.”

 

Mokuba lowered his head, saying, “I escaped because the crazy version of you let me go. He said it wouldn't hurt him to do so, because I'm useless.”

 

Philmore's eyes widened from that, with the urge to instantly hunt down that other Kaiba and kill him where he stood. Philmore warned that other computer version he could not be trusted. He should have trusted his own instincts and not let his own selfishness get in the way. Now because of himself, he hurt Mokuba.....and that was unforgivable.

 

“But, I'm not going to let his words be true, Seto.” Mokuba said. “I `am' going to help them, and show him that I can be valuable to my brother.” He then looked right into Philmore's eyes. “But, then maybe you think he's right.....that I can't do anything right, either. Is that it, Seto? Do you really think I'm just going to be a burden to you, too.....that I'll just be in the way?”

 

“Don't be stupid.” Philmore snapped. “Of course not.”

 

He looked over at the mansion, and hoped he wasn't going to regret this decision. He grabbed onto Mokuba's wrist, saying, “Well, if you're going to help me, you can't do it standing around here. Let's go, all ready.”

 

“All right!” Mokuba said, excitedly.....anxious to help.

 

Philmore then stopped and turned towards Angie, as he snapped, “If you're coming too, you better keep up with us. Just keep in mind that I don't plan on baby-sitting you. If you get in trouble, I have no intention on sticking my neck out for you......got it?”

 

“Like, this is supposed to surprise me or something?” Angie asked him. As they kept moving, she muttered, “I can't believe I'm being lectured by some kid younger than Mokuba about babysitting `me'....”

 

Mokuba snickered at that, and even Philmore found the ironic point to it rather amusing, though he made sure to keep his poker face on, nonetheless.

 

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

 

It didn't take long for Philmore, Angie, and Mokuba to slip around the back area, where there were still guards. But the garden trees and bushes made it easy for Philmore to slip over to the secret trap door in back, so he could lift it up and get in. There was only one problem.......Philmore couldn't lift it.

 

Angie watched in amusement as this 10-year-old kid used all his strength to try and pull the trap door up, and still couldn't do it. She finally asked, “Do you need my help??” enjoying every moment of this.

 

It was very frustrating when Kaiba found himself wrong about anything. But what pissed him off even more was that he couldn't even get his frustrations out by yelling at her, in fear that the guards might hear. “No!” his hissed quietly, as he tried harder to pull it open, to no avail.

 

Before Angie could make Philmore's temper go over the edge, Mokuba quickly rushed over to silently help him with it.....unfortunately that wasn't enough, either. Two kids trying to open this massive trap door that even a full-grown Kaiba had trouble with was just silly.

 

Angie sighed, “You know.....while you're being stupid, our friends are in danger in there. Maybe being a kid doesn't have all the advantages you originally claimed it would.”

 

Philmore finally stopped trying to do something that was obviously far more than Mokuba and his combined body weight could handle. He glared down at the door in scorn, as if his eyes alone could move the object. But he was forced to face the truth that he did need Angie's help, and the longer he stalled, the longer he wasted in helping Mokuba. Even if Mokuba was presently safe, he wouldn't be if this Kaiba wasn't stopped soon. Finally, with a sigh, he said, “Fine.” and looked over at her. He then snapped, “Well don't just stand there, get over here and help us!”

 

“Ohhh......so you do need my help!” Angie teased, as she headed over, next to him.

 

“Please, Angie?” Mokuba asked, hoping that would stop her from teasing another version of his other brother.

 

“Oh......she'll help.” Philmore hissed coldly, before Angie could answer. “If she ever wants to see her friends again in one piece, I guarantee she'll help.”

 

Angie scowled at Philmore; not liking this kid anymore than she would like any Seto Kaiba version, as she headed over and quietly did as she was told. They finally got the door opened, and slipped inside. Philmore easily knew all the secret pathways, though he was surprised to find one of the newer pathways he had designed wasn't there. `That's odd.' he thought. Then again, he was in a different world and in an earlier time-line, as well.

 

In fact, Mokuba didn't even know what he was looking for, and asked, “What's wrong, Seto? There's nothing there.....”

 

Philmore glanced strangely at Mokuba, who silently confirmed there was indeed no passageway there, by the confused look on his face. He simply answered, “Its nothing.” and continued on.

 

“What was it you were looking for, Seto?” Mokuba asked a minute later.

 

“I had another tunnel built there, but I guess that didn't happened yet.” Philmore said. Then as he studied Mokuba, it hit him what reality he was probably in. “Mokuba....how old are you?”

 

“I'm eleven.... why? What difference does it make?”

 

“That explains what reality I ended up in.....it must have been `his'.”

 

“`His'?” Mokuba asked.

 

Philmore offered the hint of a smile, answering, “Your brothers.”

 

Mokuba's eyes went wide, “You mean you've met `my' Seto? Was he all right? Was he okay?”

 

“Don't worry about him....he was fine when he left.” Philmore was now glad that he didn't keep this other Kaiba's body. He felt guilty about trying to take it before. Obviously, the Mokuba of this world was sick and in need of his brother. What would Mokuba do if he had taken him?

 

And sadly, Philmore also realized it was no different from what he was doing now. He had agreed to work with some insane version of himself in order to try and steal a body that didn't belong to him. It belonged to another Kaiba, who had another Mokuba home waiting for him. And by agreeing to this, he was just as guilty as the one inside the mansion presently threatening everyone.

 

His mistake was clear. This other Seto Kaiba quickly found and exploited a weakness within both him and the other Kaiba that was stuck in the machine at the same time. And because of that, he and the other had almost allowed him to succeed. `I'm sorry, Mokuba.' he thought, unable to place his apology to words.

 

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

 

The three continued on and snuck into the mansion, slipping away from the guards. “Seto.......something's going on.” Mokuba whispered, as they ducked away from more guards scrambling.

 

“What do you mean?” Angie quietly asked back.

 

Philmore explained, “For some reason, the guards are on high alert.”

 

“Is it because of me?” Mokuba asked, turning towards him.

 

Philmore shook his head. “You said he let you go.....and I never back out of a deal.” He then smirked, saying, “One of them must have escaped. If I were him, I'd worry, too.”

 

“We should look for the one that escaped, then. He could help us.” Angie said.

 

But Philmore shook his head, saying, “I have a better idea. Whoever escaped can be our perfect distraction. They're not looking for us, they're looking for whoever got away. We'll take advantage of that, to find the others.”

 

Mokuba then looked concerned, saying, “Wait. When I escaped, I wasn't alone. There was another one that looked like you that helped me escape.”

 

“Then why wasn't he with you, when you ran into that other one?” Philmore asked.

 

Mokuba replied, “Well, he was.....sort of. But, the other you didn't see him. This one's different, Seto. He doesn't act like you. I don't know how to explain it. But, if he's alone out there, he might need our help.”

 

“If he needs someone's help, then he deserves to be caught.” Philmore answered. “Either way, we need to keep focused on what's important here....and that's shutting down the main threat. Let the other one stay as a distraction, while we take down that other Kaiba.”

 

Mokuba nodded, though still feeling concern for MKaiba, thinking, `I hope he's okay.....'

 

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

 

They continued to duck away from the guards to get further into the mansion. And when it didn't look like there was a way to avoid them, Philmore had Angie jump out as a distraction, as he slipped behind and took out the guard.

 

Mokuba's job was technically......spying. In fact, he was quite proficient at this job, looking to make sure the coast was clear as they took down the guards. It was as if this was something the kid did every day. The only thing that slowed poor Mokuba down was his cold, which Philmore promised he'd have him back in bed as soon as this was all over. Neither Angie nor Philmore kept their guns, and placing them in the first room they came to. Philmore saw it more as a liability than ad advantage in this house, anyway. After all, if he shot a guard, the noise from it would only alert all the others to their position, anyway. And with Mokuba nearby, he didn't want to be threatening to kill anyone in front of him, in the first place.

 

Philmore then looked to Mokuba, asking, “Do you have any idea where the others have been taken?”

 

Mokuba shook his head, “No clue. It's a safe bet he'd want them all together, so that they'd be easy to keep track of. He knocked out most of them from the living room, and I doubt he kept them there.”

 

“Why would he? In the living room, there's no door to keep them locked up.” Philmore answered.

 

“What if they're not even here, anymore? Maybe they went back to Kaiba Corp.” Angie suggested.

 

“Unlikely.......he wouldn't have guards surrounding this place, if he wasn't here.” Philmore answered.

 

Mokuba added, “Plus, no one's left the mansion..... I watched. One care came, but no one ever left. They have to be in here, somewhere.”

 

“Agreed......but which room?” Philmore asked mostly to himself, as he thought about it. If he was the one imprisoning them, where would he take them? That was when the lights suddenly flickered in the house.

 

“What was that?” Angie asked.

 

Philmore responded, “It looks like `someone' is using a lot of power, for some reason. Come on......I know where they are.” As they began to move, none of them noticed a couple of shadows looming far behind, carefully following them out of sight.

 

It wasn't long before they slipped down this long narrow corridor filled with doors having passkeys every 10'. Fortunately, Philmore new every entrance code. Finally at the last door, Philmore said, “Both of you stay here and let me go first. If something goes wrong.......go back, get out of here and call the police. Got it?”

 

“But, Seto......” Mokuba quietly whined.

 

Philmore turned to him, saying, “You know it's not safe, and equally stupid going in together. Mokuba, I know you want to help. And you've been helping a lot. But for now, just stay here with her. You can't do anything more, right now. You know how to get out, if something goes wrong.”

 

Mokuba nodded sadly, and for once Angie didn't argue.

 

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

 

Philmore entered one of the holding chambers that hadn't been used for a while. He was surprised to see not only Yugi's group, but all the other Kaiba's here as well, all shackled up and hanging on the walls.

 

None of the other Kaiba's were a surprise to him, since he had all ready known about them. The only one he wasn't aware of was GSeto, who still seemed limp and unconscious. Philmore could immediately tell it was another version of him.....but it made him wonder if there are even more that showed up, since the last time they counted.

 

KTristan's eyes widened once Philmore entered, immediately certain he knew who the kid was, as Joey snapped, “Hey, what the hell is a kid doing here?”

 

“It's another Kaiba.” KTristan said.

 

Joey looked over, asking, “You've seen him before?”

 

KTristan ignored Joey and simply glared at Philmore with distrust. He had to be the other Kaiba that was originally stuck in the machine with him. His facial features screamed `Kaiba'. Plus, only a Kaiba could get through the heavy security.

 

He then glanced at the still unconscious `hippy' version of them, for a moment wondering who he was, then. After all, he had assumed OSeto was now the other Kaiba originally stuck in the machine. Finally, he realized DTKaiba must not have bothered to do the transfer, after all. `Of course.....he told me he originally grabbed a body of some kid playing a video game.' he remembered, looking back down at Philmore.

 

But, now the question was....exactly whose side was he on? Was it them or the evil Kaiba? Was he even aware that DTKaiba was stabbing them all in the back....even those he agreed to originally work with? Did he know the danger this Kaiba was to Mokuba?

 

Joey simply blurted, “Well, don't just stand there.....let us out!”

 

Philmore noticed one of them was missing though, as he asked, “Where's Yugi?”

 

“Relax, `Philmore'.......the star of our little play will be joining us any minute, now.” DTKaiba said, as he walked in from another doorway. “I'm glad to see you three could make it. It saved me the trouble of having to get a driver to drag you all down here.”