Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C43 Getting Home ( Chapter 43 )

C43 Getting Home

 

OSeto casually headed down the hall, in an attempt to find the exit. This was in fact the third hall he turned down, and was getting lost very quickly. But the more he walked, the more he felt he had been here, before. And it wasn't a good feeling, either.

OSeto instinctually started to shrink himself smaller and smaller, as he eyes got larger looking over the massively foreboding halls of the mansion. `What's this place remind me of?' he wondered, trying to figure out his own fear.

 

He then took another turn and ran right into the statue of a BEWD statue. Immediately, he jumped back and screamed, “Yaaahhh!!”

 

“He's this way.” SMKaiba muttered dryly to the other, as they headed in the direction of the distant yell.

 

Now OSeto finally began to realize what this place was like......Kaiba's home.

 

“What the hell are we doing in Kaiba's place??” he spat out to himself, ogling the statue. He blinked, as he remembered a similar statue that was at what was supposedly Kaiba Corp. It was beautiful. But, Kaiba didn't have statues of Blue Eyes. No......they were Red Eyes.

 

Suddenly things finally began to sink into OSeto's head.....like how everyone kept saying that Joey was not Kaiba. `They're right.' he thought. `They're absolutely right. Then, that means......' “Oh my god!!” OSeto blurted, as he put 2 and 2 together....coming up with 3, and who Kaiba had to be in this world.

 

He got it, now. It took a long while for it to sink in, but with the statues everywhere with all those Blue Eyes, OSeto saw no other person that could be Kaiba. `There's no way.....there's just no way. This is a frigg'n nightmare!'

 

Then suddenly, a strong pair of hands suddenly reached out and pulled him away from the statue. “Just what do you think you're doing?” VWKaiba asked.

 

SMKaiba sneered, “Looks to me like he's scared of a little dragon statue.”

 

“We gotta get out of here!” OSeto blurted to them. “We gotta get out before the `real' Kaiba shows up!”

 

“The real Kaiba?” VWKaiba asked.

 

SMKaiba shrugged, “Maybe he finally figured out none of us belong here.”

 

OSeto whirled, and grabbed VWKaiba by the collar. “Don't you get it, yet?? In this world the real Kaiba is Yugi's Grampa!!!”

 

Both looked at him like he had to be the stupidest person in the world. VWKaiba muttered, “Oooookay.”

 

“No.....he's definitely not us.” SMKaiba said, shaking his head.

 

“But, LOOK!!” he said, pointing at the statue. “Don't you see?? Grampa had a Blue Eyes White Dragon card. The Blue Eyes was his treasure! Well.....at least in `my' world. But, Kaiba stole it from him and hid it away forever! It's no wonder this world got created! Obviously the dark side of Grampa got so pissed off, that another dimension was made with him being Kaiba! He's now seeking revenge against Joey! We gotta warn Yugi about his Grampa!!”

 

“What the hell have you been smoking?” VWKaiba snapped.

 

SMKaiba grabbed him away, and began to drag him back, muttering, “Fine. You can tell Yugi all about it when we get back to him.”

 

“But, then maybe Yugi's a Kaiba!” OSeto thought out loud, then rethought that quick. “Naw.....that can't be. He don't act like a Kaiba. Actually, you guys act a lot like Kaiba does.” he nodded. “And if Grampa's Kaiba, then that don't really explain why they keep saying I'm Kaiba, neither.”

 

“Hmph......it looks like we actually agree on something.” VWKaiba muttered.

 

“Don't worry about it.” SMKaiba said. “You're not Kaiba.”

 

“But, no one else really likes Blue Eyes that much that I know of, except Grampa. Well, I do....but.....” Once again, OSeto started to have a thought pop into his head. Everyone called him Kaiba. He liked Blue Eyes. There were statues of that everywhere. These guys kind of looked sort of like him......maybe him after being cleaned up and obtain tons of money. And they also acted like Kaiba.

 

As they continued down the hallway, OSeto looked at a mirror that hung on the wall, looking at himself and comparing to these strangers. `No.......that can't be true!' he thought.

 

Finally, the `actual' reality began to sink in. Could he really be Kaiba in this world???

 

Again, OSeto screamed and flailed.....the surprise action got himself released from SMKaiba's grip. Both looked down at him in annoyance, as he backed away from them in fear.

 

OSeto then shook his trembling finger towards them, spouting, “I dunno who you guys are, but you aint me....ya got that?”

 

“I thought we just covered that part.” SMKaiba said, crossing in arms.

 

VWKaiba snapped, “We don't have time for this.” and grabbed OSeto by the shirt, dragging him forcefully down the hall. “Let's go.”

 

“Get yer stinking hands off of me!!” OSeto cried. Tried as he might, he could not succeed in getting out of VWKaiba's vice-like grip.

 

But then to VWKaiba's surprise, the OSeto pulled forward, escaping out of his own shirt to get away.

 

VWKaiba blinked, not expecting the move, and surprisingly SMKaiba just laughed about it.

 

“Ha! I got away!” OSeto said victoriously. But then he noticed both the Kaiba's were smirking back at him.

 

“Then go ahead......run away.” VWKaiba sneered. He understood quickly the reason SMKaiba showed no real concern. They were in the hallway that went straight to where OSeto needed to go. The only other way out was through them.

 

OSeto paused, not expecting them to tell him to run. His mind said run, yet some small part in his pea brain had a feeling he shouldn't go this way.

 

“So, what are you waiting for?” VWKaiba asked impatiently. “Move!”

 

He was right.....it was a trap. And just to point out the fact, SMKaiba was also getting impatient, and pushed him forward, making him fall on his ass......which seemed to amuse both Kaiba's.

 

They were so mean and cruel.....how could they be him, at all?? OSeto cried out in frustration, “How can you act this way! You act like, like.....Kaiba!”

 

“Thank you.” SMKaiba smiled coldly.

 

“That aint suppose ta be a compliment!!” OSeto snapped.

 

Having enough, VWKaiba grabbed him by the wrist and twisted, forcing him to his knees as he cried out in pain. “Listen, you loser.....why anyone would think you could possibly be some version of us is beyond me. But whatever you are, you're going back to where you came, whether you like it or not. Do you understand?”

 

“Yeah, yeah, I got it! Leggo!!” OSeto whined.

 

VWKaiba tossed him away, then grumbled, “And get a haircut when you get back......you look like an idiot.”

 

“Play nice.....he is our guest.” SMKaiba muttered with a cocky smirk.

 

“You should talk.” VWKaiba muttered. “By the way.....why did you follow in the first place? Don't you think I could handle taking care of this nobody, myself? Just cause #1 ordered us both to go doesn't mean we both had to come.”

 

“Well......this loser `is' supposed to be one of us. Remember?” SMKaiba asked.

 

VWKaiba glared and crossed his arms, then looked coldly down at OSeto. The fool was just gawking up at them, eyes wide and looking almost.....fearful. VWKaiba then glared back up at SMKaiba, stating, “That is `not' one of us.....”

 

“Let's find out, then.” SMKaiba smirked. Before OSeto could do anything, he was harshly grabbed again by the other one and shoved against the wall, being looked over like he was some lab animal.

 

“Hey, leave me alone!” OSeto cried out, as he started to flail his hands, yet elbows bent in as if he was afraid of making any kind of contact.

 

Both Kaiba's looked at him, like he had just grown a second head. VWKaiba finally swatted them away, snapping, “Stop doing that! You make yourself look like a nerd!”

 

OSeto whimpered, as SMKaiba moved his hand to his face, shoving his hair back to get a good look at the guy's eyes and features. “You know......as much as I hate to say it, I think Yugi's right. Sadly this thing is one of us.....”

 

“Bullshit!” VWKaiba snapped. “No matter what the circumstances were, we'd never be like......this thing! He doesn't even have the brain capacity of us! Unless someone drugged him with stupid pills, I don't see it being possible.”

 

“Jerks! I am not you!” OSeto cried out.

 

SMKaiba let him go and smirked at VWKaiba. “Looks like the two of you agree on something.....”

 

VWKaiba scowled at that and pushed the guy again, snapping, “Get moving!” He then threw the shirt at him. “And put this back on. You're making us sick just looking at you.”

 

“Geez, you'd think I was in prison or something.....” OSeto grumbled.

 

As they headed back, SMKaiba asked the other, “So.....what's your opinion on the story Mokuba told us?”

 

“What story?” OSeto asked.

 

VWKaiba snapped, “Shut up!” He then looked to SMKaiba, muttering, “You mean about this Aiko lady saving Mokuba?”

 

“Not only that, but her creating this item that could magically send one of us to different dimensions.” SMKaiba stated.

 

He answered, “It sounds ludicrous.....”

 

SMKaiba looked over, since the comment didn't sound complete. “.....but?”

 

A long silence hung there for a moment and at first VWKaiba didn't answer at all, eyes forward, arms crossed. He then glanced around and finally stopped OSeto from walking for a moment with his hand, so they didn't go into the room yet. OSeto made a choking sound for a second from it, but was ignored.

 

VWKaiba finally looked over at SMKaiba, saying, “Let's for once be honest with each other. As much as we all deny our belief in magic......we've all seen it.” VWKaiba looked away, adding, “As easy as it is to deny it to everyone else, it seems rather pointless to deny it to myself. There's no sense in trying to fool each other. From everything I've seen, I'd have to believe the possibility. And besides.... it's Mokuba that said it, after all.”

 

“He doesn't act like the Mokuba `I' know!” OSeto threw out at them.

 

“SHUT UP!!” they both blurted at him.

 

SMKaiba smirked, saying, “Hmph.....it would be interesting to see if I could make something that could actually do that. Could you imagine......making a device that could splice into different dimensions? Just think about the possibilities of what we could learn in these other places....”

 

VWKaiba smirked back, adding, “I'd have to agree with you. After all, I came up with the idea of making the duel monsters virtual in the first place, after that first card game with Yugi.....when he mysteriously made the cards come to life. I figured, if he could do it.....so can I.”

 

SMKaiba gave him a blank look for a long moment, before answering, “We must have different histories......that never happened to me.”

 

“Hmph.....” VWKaiba muttered, wondering what the difference in their history was, but not enough to bother asking. His hand suddenly shot out, grabbing OSeto that was trying to get away again.

 

“Ow! Ow! Leggo of me, ya jerk!!” he blurted out.

 

VWKaiba practically tossed him into the room, snapping, “Get in there!” They graciously walked in after tossing OSeto into the room.

 

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

 

As much as Joey hated going back into that room with all those Kaiba's, he didn't have a choice. He ran out of the room so fast that like OSeto....he too got lost. Fortunately for him, he happened to see VWKaiba and SMKaiba tossing OSeto around like a rag doll. Though he kept his distance, he followed them inside the room and quickly moved next to Yugi and the others.

 

“Hey man, I thought you were leaving.” Tristan said.

 

“What, and leave all my friends behind? I'd never do that.” Joey said, flashing his famous smile.

 

Tristan smiled back. “You got lost, didn't you?”

 

Joey pouted, and said, “Yeah.”

 

Yugi snickered at that. Good old Joey.

 

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

 

Now that everyone was accounted for in their correct bodies, and everyone but OSeto and DTKaiba had all said their good-byes and get-well soon to Mokuba, it was time to see about getting everyone home. OSeto didn't say anything cause well… he was freaked out by all of this. As for DTKaiba, he was fortunately not yet awake.

 

Everyone started to gather and prepare. As they did, VWKaiba opened up his laptop, logging onto Kaiba Corp's network, and getting in touch with both the other Kaiba's inside the system. Since he was the one that assisted at least one of them back into the system, he decided he would be the one to keep them updated on what was going on, until they were finally gone.

 

“All right, now that everyone's where they should be, it's time to start.” Yami said.

 

“So, what's your plan?” Tea asked.

 

“From what I've observed, every Kaiba here has a Mokuba of their own they want to get back to. I believe that this world's Mokuba can connect to their Mokuba's, thus enabling them to return to their world.”

 

“So, how is that supposed to work?” Tristan asked.

 

“First, I'm going to need Mokuba's help for this matter.” Yami said looking at JKaiba, who had sat down next to Mokuba. He fell asleep as JKaiba was holding him, MKaiba had sat down on JKaiba's other side and the two waited for Yami to begin.

 

“Are you certain about this, Yugi? The kid's been through enough today, already.” SMKaiba said.

 

“I agree with #2. If we don't allow him to rest, he wont get better.” VWKaiba said.

 

“I understand. But, when I tried once to send another Kaiba home, all of you appeared. We have to do this right, otherwise we may end up with even more Kaiba's.....and nobody wants that.” Yami said.

 

“Yeah, you can say that again!” Joey suddenly blurted, causing all the Kaiba's to look over at him. Joey shut up quick.

 

“Can this harm Mokuba in any way?” MEKaiba asked.

 

Yami shook his head. “This should put him in no danger. He is not the one being sent.....you are the ones going. I simply need him as a grounding to help find everyone's proper dimension.”

 

JKaiba sighed. “Fine. But, you better be right, Yugi. If you're wrong, I'll make sure you regret it.”

 

The others nodded in agreement to both letting Yami do this, as well as the threat.

 

Then JKaiba looked down at Mokuba and muttered, “It's just a pity I won't have the chance to meet the real brother of this Mokuba.....”

 

“And why's that, Seto?” MKaiba asked.

 

“For being a version of me, he hardly seems responsible. He shacks up with some woman who sounds like another crazy woman like Ishizu, brainwashes Mokuba into thinking her so-called magic cured him, and then takes off leaving him alone sick with the woman, who doesn't even bother to stick around!” JKaiba rants.

 

“Er.....not to interrupt, but....who's Ishizu?” Yami asked.

 

“Maybe Mokuba's telling the truth about the woman, Seto.” MKaiba said.

 

“I never accused you of lying.” JKaiba corrected. “And if you really believe that, then I think you need to stop hanging around Yugi and his friends, listening to their talk about magic.....or they're going to start poisoning your mind.”

 

“Hey, they're my friends too, you know!” Joey snapped at him, finally starting to get which Kaiba was the one that kept chasing him, and trying to use it against him for a change.

 

JKaiba gave him a smirk, and muttered, “I know.” only pissing Joey off more. He then turned and proceeded to wake him up. “Mokuba, come on kiddo.... you have to get up, I'm sorry.”

 

Mokuba sat up rubbing his eyes. As he did, Yami said to him, “Mokuba, I have a plan to get everyone home. I need you to take a hold of my puzzle and concentrate on each Kaiba one at a time to try to get them home.”

 

Mokuba yawned and walked over to Yami. “Okay, Yugi. But, are you sure this will work?”

 

“It's all we got. I tried by myself all ready once and failed. I believe you can do it, since each one has a Mokuba of their own to return to.... it's very possible that they may be the key. Are you ready? Do you think you can handle it?”

 

As Yami asked this, they suddenly heard DTKaiba's voice, snap, “How `dare' you leave me like this! I will make you all pay!!” Yes.....DTKaiba finally woke up.

 

Mokuba nodded and quickly grasped the puzzle tightly. He concentrated on getting DTKaiba home first!

 

JKaiba was glad he quietly switched his deck back with his original cards before he was sent back....

 

DTKaiba suddenly started to glow and all went black. When he opened his eyes, he was shocked to see he was in his game Death T5, facing off against Yugi. He was confused at first, not understanding what just happened or how he got here. But that only lasted a minute as he faced off against Yugi. He laughed like a maniac, prepared to show Yugi the ultimate game of death!

 

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

 

Mokuba then concentrated on Kaiba2, who was originally Philmore.

 

Kaiba2's consciousness was thrusted back into the computer he originally came from and sensed how much more he was in control of, once again. Suddenly sensing `his' brother inside the computer, he appeared before him in Virtual World.

 

“Mokuba, what are you doing in here?”

 

“I couldn't find you Seto. I was worried! I called but you never appeared, I checked all the holographic imagers to be sure they were working, then checked the system and you were still no where to be found. So, I came in here to look for you that way. That other Kaiba left and then you disappeared soon after.... it scared me Seto. I didn't want to lose you.” Mokuba said hugging him.

 

Kaiba hugged back, trying his best to remember what it felt like to hold him. “I'm sorry.... it's a long story.”

 

Mokuba then stood up and looked at him, suspiciously. He didn't know what, but there was something he was hiding.

 

“Okay,” Mokuba said sitting down. “Let's hear it.”

 

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

 

Back in the real world, VWKaiba was on his laptop letting KaibaS1 know they were preparing to sent MKaiba back.

 

MKaiba was now the next one for Mokuba to concentrate on. As he did, MKaiba began to glow, and VWKaiba quickly allowed KaibaS1 to know this. But as he did, KaibaS1 frantically sent back a message to him, stating, “Wait!”

 

Seeing the message, VWKaiba suddenly blurted in response to that, “Hold on! Something's wrong....”

 

Mokuba stopped and everyone looked over at VWKaiba, sitting at his laptop.

 

“What's wrong, Seto?” MKaiba asked.

 

VWKaiba then muttered, “Of course.” after reading the next message off the computer. He turned, saying, “Yugi.....you said the key to getting us home, was by this Mokuba contacting `our' Mokuba.....correct?”

 

“Uh, so what's your point?” Joey asked.

 

JKaiba suddenly realized the problem! “The problem is the Kaiba that is stuck in the computer still has `his' Mokuba here.” Pointing to MKaiba. “So if that's the key......how can this work? If Mokuba concentrates on this other computer Kaiba and they focus on Mokuba, then the computer system might cause them to merge into one body, instead.”

 

“I see. Yes, you're right.... that is a problem.” Yami said, then thought for a moment before looking up at MKaiba. “Perhaps if you were to help Mokuba concentrate. Then while Mokuba concentrates on the two of you to get home, the two of you concentrate on getting back to your world.”

 

“Are you certain Yugi?” MKaiba asked.

 

The look in Yami's eyes indicated his uncertainty, as he answered, “I'm afraid it's the best I can think of.”

 

“That doesn't sound very reassuring.” JKaiba muttered, not liking Yami's answer.” But MKaiba put a hand on JKaiba and said, “It's okay, Seto. I'll be fine.”

 

JKaiba nodded in response to MKaiba's comment, accepting this other Mokuba's words to trust Yami.

 

MKaiba then put his hands on top of Mokuba's that were on the puzzle. They gripped it tightly. As they did, a few of the other Kaiba's glared over at Yugi, as if a silent warning that he better not screw it up.... or else.

 

KaibaS1, MKaiba, and Mokuba all started to concentrate hard. Soon both the computer Kaiba and then MKaiba disappeared.

 

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

 

MKaiba woke up and looked around, realizing he was back in his world. He immediately ran to the virtual pod and climbed in to go look for his brother, not knowing if he made it back or not.

 

“Seto, Seto?” MKaiba called fearing maybe he didn't make it back.

 

Suddenly KaibaS1 appeared in front of him. “What are you doing in here?”

 

Mokuba suddenly hugged him much to KaibaS1's surprise. But he hugged back not caring at the moment why he was here, while trying to convince himself that everything that just took place was just a computer glitch. For if, he believed it was real, then he'd be forced to face the reality of everything he had just lost. Even now, holding Mokuba and not really holding or feeling him was like torture after what he had. But he wouldn't tell Mokuba.....he refused to hurt him that way. His brother had been through enough.

 

“I'm so sorry Seto.”

 

“For what?”

 

“After everything that had happened.” He let go of him and turned away. “I know you told me it's okay that I haven't given much time with you.....but that's not true. It's not okay, at all. You're my brother and I.....I've been treating you like nothing more than another one of my video games!” Tears came into Mokuba's eyes, as he painfully admitted that.

 

KaibaS1 approached him, pulling him close. “Shh…it's all right. I told you before, I wanted you to live your own life, not be dependent on me.....I meant it.”

 

“I don't care.” Mokuba said. “I wont do it again.....I wont neglect you like that ever - I promise, big brother! I'll visit with you more often. I forgot how very lonely it probably is in here for you.”

 

“Stop it!” Kaiba snapped. It was equally painful to hear this from his brother. He desperately wanted more time with Mokuba, to see him more. He had even confessed that to Joey in this world. But.....he couldn't allow it. This was his sacrifice, so Mokuba could live his own life. If Mokuba came to visit him more, especially out of guilt, he might forget to live his own life in the real world. That wasn't right. Then everything he had sacrificed would be meaningless. He looked away, avoiding his gaze with his brother. “I forbid you to do this.....” Then with great effort, Kaiba pushed Mokuba away, snapping, “I don't want you here. Now, get out!”

 

Mokuba glared up at his brother. Kaiba might fool everyone else with his attitude, but he could never fool his little brother. Mokuba knew he didn't mean anything he was saying. But Kaiba wouldn't give in, either. “Fine.” Mokuba answered just as harshly. “But don't think this is over. I don't know how, but I'm going to find a way to fix this family. You saved me Seto, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a life, too. I'm going to find a way to make you better....one way or another.”

 

Kaiba wasn't sure what to say, as Mokuba gave him one last hug. He then turned to leave without another word. It concerned Kaiba as he watched his brother go. Did this experience result in something better for them or worst? Since what happened, Mokuba has been acting even more like Kaiba used to be.

 

`This is my fault.' he thought. Somehow, he had to find a way to fix this. But, stuck in this computer.....how could he help?

 

And sadly.....A strong part of himself actually hoped for what Mokuba said would come true. But, he had learned long ago not to give into hope.....because they never happen. With a computerized sigh, he dispersed his form to catch up on any work that was missed while he was gone.

 

And as he did, Mokuba came back into his world, and immediately got to work on ideas how to somehow bring his brother out into the real world. “I'm gonna help you, Seto.” Mokuba said out loud. “This time, it's my turn to save you.”

 

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

 

After MKaiba and KaibaS1 disappeared, Mokuba collapsed. It took too much out of him that time to do two at once.

 

The other Kaiba's rushed over to him, JKaiba reaching him first.

 

“Is he all right?” SMKaiba asked.

 

JKaiba looked up with death in his eyes at Yami, as he snapped, “You said this wouldn't hurt him!”

 

“I don't understand.....it shouldn't.” Yami said, looking surprised.

 

“Seto......it's okay. I'm fine.” Mokuba said weakly, squeezing his hand. “I'm just a little tired from it, that's all.”

 

“Tired?” VWKaiba asked him.

 

`Yami......by having Mokuba direct the other Kaiba's home, this magic must drain him slightly.' Yugi said in his mind.

 

“Of course.” Yami said out loud, causing everyone to turn towards him. “And because we sent two home instead of one, the combination must have drained him much more than the other Kaiba's that were sent.”

 

“It's draining him? You didn't say anything about this.” MEKaiba stated.

 

“I honestly didn't realize it would do that. But, the draining is very minor. It only affected him the way it did now, because he was trying to send a multiple amount. Shadow Magic can weaken people who are not accustom to using it.” Yami explained.

 

“If Mokuba gets worst because of this, Yugi.....I will never forgive you.” JKaiba snapped.

 

Yami nodded, “It shouldn't affect his sickness.”

 

“But, you can't guarantee that.” JKaiba argued.

 

VWKaiba then replied, “We'll stop for now.....he's too weak to do anymore.”

 

Mokuba then weakly muttered, “No, no I…I can handle it.”

 

“Forget it.” JKaiba ordered gruffly. “We'll pick it up tomorrow and do the rest then.”

 

“But......aint you guys anxious to get home??” Joey asked.

 

From that comment, all the Kaiba's looked at Joey and just glared at him.....including JKaiba.

 

“Don't be stupid.” JKaiba snapped.

 

This caused VWKaiba to smirk, saying, “Maybe you forget who you're talking to. I don't think he can help it. It comes naturally for dogs....”

 

This caused Joey to automatically begin to growl at them again. But before he could get anything out, JKaiba explained, “There's no way we're going to take a chance at getting home at Mokuba's expense......even if he's not from our world.”

 

Joey shut up, after that was said.

 

Afterwards, SMKaiba began to pace, crying out, “I knew this was a mistake to begin with. He's too sick to do this! He needs more rest!”

 

Yami knew there was no way any of the Kaiba's was going to allow any further, and lowered his head in concern. “I understand. But there's a problem if we don't continue now.”

 

“What do you mean, a problem? What kind of problem??” JKaiba demanded.

 

Yami looked back up at him, explaining, “When I originally sent the first Seto home, you all appeared just around the same time. If you don't go back around the same general timeline, this delay might only make matters worst. We `have' to do this now!”

 

JKaiba began to stand and was about to have a verbal face-off with his opponent. Fortunately, he had Mokuba in his arms and was forced to stay seated. But that didn't stop the others.

 

VWKaiba was the first to jump into Yami's face, doing exactly what was on all the other Kaiba's minds. “Listen to me, Yugi......there is no way any of us is going to let you endanger our brother's safety.”

 

“Why didn't you tell us this, in the first place?” SMKaiba also snapped at Yami.

 

Yami looked over to SMKaiba, saying, “I'm sorry.....I didn't think it would cause such a strain on the boy.”

 

“You mean, you didn't think!” MEKaiba snapped, coldly.

 

“I don't care what the possible consequences are to us.....we're not doing this anymore until Mokuba is better.” JKaiba snapped, being equally as stubborn.

 

“Stop it!” Mokuba suddenly called out, quieting them all down. As lousy as Mokuba felt, he knew he couldn't let this continue, or this could cause an even greater problem. Mokuba shakily stood up from JKaiba grasp, adding, “I-it's all right. I can handle it.”

 

“No, Mokuba......you're not doing this.” JKaiba argued.

 

Mokuba looked up at JKaiba, saying, “Please, Seto.....I have to do this. I want my brother back home.”

 

“A brother that abandons you and leaves you alone sick is hardly deserving your loyalty.” JKaiba snapped.

 

“You have plenty of us here now, anyway. You don't need him.” SMKaiba added.

 

Mokuba replied to them, “Any Seto here who feels he hasn't somehow betrayed me, can be the first to pick up a stone at my real brother.”

 

VWKaiba smirked, stating, “Quoting the bible, now?”

 

“Yeah, but it works.....doesn't it?” Mokuba smiled back.

 

And he was right. Even JKaiba, as much as he felt the Kaiba from this world had done wrong by leaving him behind, could not compare judgment. Every Kaiba felt they had somehow wronged their brother, even if they didn't feel the same.

 

“He doesn't deserve this, either way. And you're too weak.” JKaiba muttered.

 

Yet, Mokuba could all ready feel the Kaiba's wavering. As long as he made himself at least `look' stronger than he was, he could still pull this off.

 

“I'm strong enough to stand, aren't I?” Mokuba told him. “I'll be okay, Seto......I promise.”

 

“Don't make promises you can't keep.” JKaiba said.

 

With a big smile, and trying to keep himself looking stronger than he felt, Mokuba replied, “I wont.”

 

JKaiba and the others still didn't like it. But they also didn't get the chance to protest anymore, as Mokuba walked over, grabbing the puzzle, and began to concentrate again.