Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C44 Getting Home II ( Chapter 44 )

C44 Getting Home II

 

A/N: There are some Mokuba x Seto and Joey x Kaiba scenes in this chapter.

 

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It was GSeto's time to leave, and everyone knew and turned towards him.

 

If he wanted to stay, he could try and screw it up now by interfering with Mokuba. But during his time here, he had made a decision......he was ready to go back and start his fight anew to free his brother.

 

He looked to all the other Kaiba's, who one way or another had succeeded in protecting their Mokuba's. `It's now my turn to win.' he thought, and stepped forward, accepting his fate.

 

The next moment he knew, GSeto was no longer surrounded by other older versions of himself. At first, he didn't recognize where he was, after getting used to the other world. But as he looked around at the room, it only took an extra moment to identify it as his room.

 

`I'm home.' he thought, though home was never a pleasant thing to him. The fear was all ready welling back up in him, and he had no idea how he was going to fight against both Gozaburo and Noah at the same time. No matter how strong his determination, it still seemed so hopeless.

 

He approached his desk to have a seat, when he suddenly noticed something different. There all by itself was a childish-looking hand-drawn picture of a Blue Eyes White Dragon.

 

`Mokuba?' he thought, wondering how his brother could have possibly gotten this picture to him through Gozaburo and Noah, stuck in foster care. He then smiled down at it, deciding.....it didn't matter. A part of his brother was here with him, and would give him the strength to fight for him.

 

“Thank you.” he said to no one in particular, and tucked it away to keep it safe.

 

At that moment, there was a knock on the door, and he turned fearful of what was coming. But keeping strong, with his head held high, he insisted he would not cower anymore. He approached and opened the door to see one of the rich tutors that normally taught things to Noah.

 

`What is he doing here?' GSeto wondered, expecting to see Noah or one of the guards here to drag him away to play another `game' with Noah.

 

“As per the deal with Gozaburo, you will be required to learn as high as the class level of Noah. Of course, if you cannot keep up with the work given to you, then Gozaburo will not find you worthy of this......test.” the person said, snubbing his nose at him.

 

“Deal?” GSeto asked, blankly.

 

“Your challenge to him, Seto......” the tutor replied. “You had the audacity to challenge Noah's position, and told Gozaburo that you were more worthy of being the future CEO.” At that, the tutor gave a chuckle. “Which is highly preposterous. But soon enough, you will prove how ridiculous that is when Noah defeats you in every way possible.”

 

GSeto's eyes widened like saucers. `I am in a competition to take over as the future controller of Kaiba Corp??' he thought. `And Gozaburo approved of this?' GSeto couldn't understand it. Noah was his son. How could any man choose another over their own kid. Perhaps Gozaburo was just playing some game with him to taunt him. But, he didn't care. This offered GSeto a chance to free his brother, no matter how slim the chance.....and was more than ready to jump at the opportunity.

 

He stepped forward, and nodded, saying, “Do your worst......I am ready.”

 

“Hmph.” the tutor spat, snubbing his nose once again. “Then follow me. You shall see soon enough, it will `not' be easy......”

 

GSeto followed, heading down the course to his future destiny as the new CEO of Kaiba Corp.

 

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SMKaiba was next, as the aura of magic engulfed him, creating a faint aura, before he finally disappeared.

 

It came over SMKaiba like a wave of dizziness. He closed eyes, touching the bridge of his nose, and shaking it off. When he opened them back up, it was because he was being shaken.....and he was lying down in bed in his pajamas.

 

“Come on, Seto....wake up.”

 

SMKaiba turned and faced....Mokuba. It was his Mokuba, and he instantly reached over and touched his forehead. `It must have been a dream. All of it was a dream.'

 

Mokuba took his brother's hand. “Seto are you okay?”

 

“I'm fine. How about you?”

 

“I'm okay, Seto. But, remember.....you promised we could go to dinner. Don't forget, Dad's working late tonight. And besides....we should be celebrating, anyway.”

 

“Why should we be celebrating? I still have that stock holders meeting in the morning.”

 

“No you don't!” Mokuba giggled. “That was today! The other Seto that was here took care of it, and even got enough investors to get Gozaburo's name off the stockholders list!”

 

Other Seto?? “What are you talking about?”

 

“Take me to dinner and I promise to explain.”

 

SMKaiba nodded, agreeing to take him out to dinner.

 

`It was just a dream, wasn't it?' SMKaiba now began to wonder. `Could it have possibly been real?'

 

SMKaiba didn't believe in magic. But the next hour over the course of dinner, after Mokuba explained what had happened, his beliefs were about to take a toll.

 

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MEKaiba now opened his eyes, also back in his own world. There, he immediately felt Mokuba bouncing on the bed. Seeing his own brother again, he reached out to touch him but hesitated.....immediately fearing any minute there was going to be other versions of him coming in and trying to kill him for daring to get near Mokuba. But his brother didn't seem to notice the hesitation and immediately leaped on him.

 

MEKaiba smiled, relieved to feel his little brother in his arms again. No one came in.....they seemed to be all alone. “I see you're feeling better.” he sighed, trying to push the thoughts of guilt out of his mind and happy to see him healthy again, also beginning to assume maybe it was just a bad dream.

 

Mokuba looked at him confused. “What are you talking about, Seto? I'm not sick.”

 

MEKaiba gave a chuckle, saying, “You're right.....you're not. I'm just a bit confused from that dream I had last night.” He shook his head, saying, “It just all seemed so real.”

 

“Dream? What did you dream about, Seto?” Mokuba asked.

 

MEKaiba shook his head, replied, “Actually, it was more like a nightmare. There were multiple versions of me fighting this other version of me. You were there, but for some reason.....you weren't the same. You belonged to one of them, and I couldn't touch or get near you.” He laid back and sighed. “It doesn't matter.....it was just a stupid dream.”

 

Mokuba wondered if maybe he ended up in the same world the other Seto came from.... and from what he was saying, it sounded like he wasn't the only one. That other Seto `did' say he was traveling all various worlds. He wanted to ask, but right now he felt his brother needed him more. He'd also wanted to talk to him about all the things the other Seto made him promise to discuss later. Plus Seto could tell him his adventure and he could tell about the other Seto. But for now, he leaned over and kissed him.

 

MEKaiba was quite willing at first. After everything that had happened, it was so good to feel his brother so close to him again. But, as Mokuba stuck his tongue out to lick his brother's lips begging to be granted access, memories of the other world started to surface. He couldn't help but hesitate after the way JKaiba glared at him and the guilt he felt from it.

 

Mokuba pulled back and looked at his brother, confused.

 

“Seto, is something wrong?” Mokuba asked, fearing at first that maybe this wasn't his real brother, either.

 

“What? No, I…I don't think we should continue with this anymore, Mokuba.” MEKaiba said, though expecting an argument resulting in this. After all, this wasn't the first time he had said this to his brother.

 

It was a harsh circle he got himself involved in. He enjoyed this kind of company with his brother, but inside he still believed it was wrong. So, if he got too close to Mokuba, he felt guilty.....but if he pulled away, he would hurt Mokuba and still feel guilty. Plus, he would also feel pain from resisting, because inside he truly wanted this.

 

Mokuba was upset and moved to sit on the edge of the bed. “Fine....between you and the other Seto that was here, I see its clear I'm the only mature one here! He was saying the same things. He also didn't believe we could love each other. But if all you're ever going to do Seto is argue against us doing something we both want, then maybe we shouldn't!”

 

“I'm sorry.” MEKaiba instinctually whispered and turned away, all ready expecting the guilt that was going to come from what he said. He promised not to do this again, and yet.....here he was in the same vicious circle. But then Mokuba's words suddenly registered in his head. His eyes became wide and he whirled back, looking at his Mokuba. “Wait a minute......what do you mean the `other' Seto??”

 

“That wasn't a dream, Seto.....it was real. There was another Seto that was here, too. He said he was traveling all over the place to find this Noah and kick his butt for hurting me. He was trying to tell me that what we did was wrong, too.....but he didn't understand. He didn't feel the same way that you or I do. That one didn't have those feelings.....we're different from all of them. Don't you see that?” Mokuba asked.

 

MEKaiba blinked. `Then, that was......real??'

 

Not waiting for his brother to come up with something else, Mokuba leaned over and kissed him. Then he pulled away and said, “Seto.... can you look me in the eye and honestly tell me you have no feelings for me? That you don't want this as much as I do?”

Seto wanted to deny it. But again.....this argument wasn't the first time. There was no way he would be able to lie to Mokuba, and deny his feelings. All he could do was close his eyes and look away, finally whispering out, “You know this has nothing to do with how I feel.....”

 

Mokuba crossed his arms angrily, saying, “Well how about how I feel? We both feel the same way, and it only hurts us both when you do this. You know this Seto.....that's why you agreed not to do this again.”

 

Kaiba began to tremble from the pain and inner turmoil he felt, wrapping his arms tightly around himself. Shaking his head, he muttered, “I know what I said. But you weren't there. The looks on their faces, the suspicion in their eyes. If I told them......any of them, they probably would have killed me for what I've done.” Kaiba then gave a slight chuckle that didn't sound all that sane, as he added, “......I probably would have deserved it, too.....”

 

“That's not fair! The Mokuba's from those worlds don't feel the same as I do, just like the Seto's of those worlds didn't feel the same. Don't you dare compare yourself to them.....it's not the same thing! Just because they're like us, doesn't mean they are us!” When Kaiba didn't answer, Mokuba muttered, “Fine......I give up.”

 

Mokuba then turned away from his brother, got up and began to head to the door looking very angry.

 

As he did, MEKaiba finally opened his eyes, realizing Mokuba's movements. As much as he feared he might be hurting his brother, he didn't want him angry with him, either. And Mokuba's anger could be pretty bad. If he let him leave the room like that, they may not talk again for days. Before Mokuba could leave, Kaiba finally turned and called, “Mokuba, wait!”

 

His brother stopped, and glanced back to see MEKaiba get up, and meet him where he stood. Touching him gently by the shoulder, he led him back to the bed in some attempt to resolve this. When Mokuba was comfortable and settled in, Kaiba placed a hand on his shoulder, saying, “Mokuba......I'm sorry. You know I'm not trying to hurt you. I only want what's best for you.”

 

MEKaiba continued to talk, and as he did, his hand unconsciously moved to Mokuba's hair, twirling small circles as he played with it. “I know what we agreed. But, the fact remains that it's wrong, both morally and legally.”

 

MEKaiba then moved up, smelling a bit of his hair, as he talked.....it smelled so good. “There are reasons they have these laws down, and at your age especially.....the harm they could do to both of us if anyone ever found out. I......I couldn't bare to lose you.”

 

By this time, Mokuba had moved his head in line with his brother, and began to kiss him. MEKaiba could no longer resist and began to kiss back. Before he knew it, he was on his back with Mokuba on top of him, both of them attacking each other, grabbing and kissing whatever they could.

 

It didn't take long before everything MEKaiba had just said flew from his head and was quickly lost in Mokuba's embrace. Mokuba had now begun to peal off his clothes, and things were going quite well for them both, when once again MEKaiba froze. The image of JKaiba's face once again formed in his head with that menacing glare, ordering him away from Mokuba.

 

Sensing his brother freezing up again, Mokuba asked, “Seto?”

 

As Mokuba's voice asked him, MEKaiba looked over, feeling the conflict between guilt and yearning for his brother, as well as the pain he would cause his brother to push him away. It was an inner turmoil, fighting for dominance over which thought would win out. Finally in anger, he grabbed Mokuba harshly with both hands and shoved him down hard in the bed. `Mokuba is `mine' and I will take him if I want him.....he's my brother, it's my right!' he finally reasoned within himself.

 

He crushed his lips down hard against his brother, then sucked on his neck hard, purposely marking him as a sort of reminder to them both of this decision Kaiba had come to.....though making sure it was behind his thick hair, where it wasn't apparent to others.

 

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The two now lie in bed, after he had made love to Mokuba yet again. Mokuba turned to look at his brother, seeing him content and asleep....and smiled. His older brother was a lot more rough with him today, but he understood.....MEKaiba had an inner battle to fight and win, so Mokuba didn't complain.

 

As it sat, Mokuba had his own conflict to deal with, as well. He made a promise with the other Seto......he was supposed to talk to this one about their relationship. Mokuba honestly didn't want to, fearful if he told his brother what the other had said, it would only add to the tension of their relationship. But he had to......he promised.

 

But as Mokuba thought about it, a smile came to his face......maybe it wouldn't be so bad. Maybe they could actually talk more about what they were doing this time. Mokuba could possibly get his brother to open up more about what happened wherever he went. And perhaps.....instead of harming what they had, it would instead only strengthen it and finally prove to his brother that what they had was real, and not wrong or twisted at all.

 

......at least one could only hope.

 

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VWKaiba sensed he was the next to go, crying out a final good-bye to the Mokuba in this world.

 

The next thing he knew, he was beginning to wake up, after hearing two familiar voices.

 

“Is he still breathing?”

 

“Of course he is, Noah! That's a stupid question.”

 

VWKaiba opened his eyes, hearing the voices of both Mokuba and Noah.

 

He looked around and relaxed....pleased to know that everything was back to normal. Well....that is, if you call raising your little brother and having to deal with a hologram of your dead half brother as `normal'.

 

He gave a hint of a smile up at his brother, saying, “Hey, kiddo....” then stood and looked around.

 

“So, are you still that other Seto.....or are you `our' Seto?” Noah asked him.

 

VWKaiba turned, looking over at the holographic form. He had a feeling it was all real. After all, he doesn't normally just collapse and have a dream for no reason at all. The one they never met.....the one wandering the various dimensions on this quest......he was here. But, if he was here, did that mean he was in all the other dimensions that those other Kaiba's came from.

 

“Then he must be the reason we ended up there.” VWKaiba reasoned, muttering to himself.

 

“What do you mean, Seto?” Mokuba asked him.

 

“It's nothing.” he answered. “Yes.....I'm me.” he added, turning to them both. “What happened while I was gone? What did this other one do?”

 

“Be a total jerk.” Noah said, looking away.

 

Mokuba giggled, “He didn't like Noah, very much. He said his mission was to defeat some Noah for doing bad things to me in some other world.”

 

“That's not fair!” Noah snapped. “He has no reason to take that out on me. I'm not doing anything wrong!”

 

Mokuba smiled, saying, “You know what Seto always says to that. Life isn't fair.....”

 

“Tell me about it.....” Noah muttered.

 

Noah's last words were a reminder of what he had heard in that other world. In some other universe, Kaiba shared the fate that Noah was going through. He had seen the near insanity it was causing to even them. A computer world that was so empty and alone.....and Noah was living this every moment of his existence. No one deserved that.....not even him. And if Mokuba knew, he too would suffer knowing the extent of pain Noah constantly endured.

 

Mokuba continued, saying, “Nothing really much happened. Seto told us some of his adventures a little. I told him I'd like to go on an adventure like that sometime.....but that didn't seem to make him very happy. He didn't stay for very long. He played with that weird cube thing, and suddenly he collapsed and you were here again.”

 

“Good riddance to him.” Noah said. He then looked over at VWKaiba, saying, “But it's good to see you here again, Seto. You're so much nicer than that other one.”

 

“It's hard to believe anyone could compare me as nice.” VWKaiba smirked. He then turned to Mokuba, saying, “Why don't we get out of here for awhile and get something to eat. I could use a break.”

 

“That sounds great!” Mokuba smiled, as Noah hid the downtrodden look he felt of having to be alone for a while. “And you can tell me all about where you went while we're out!” Those words didn't help any, as Noah looked away, wanting to be a part of that, too.

 

VWKaiba looked over at Noah, knowing....as he added, “I'll talk about that when we get back. Speaking of which, I haven't had the chance to upgrade your system lately, Noah.”

 

“Upgrade?” Noah asked, surprised at VWKaiba's words. “But I can all ready go just about anywhere at Kaiba Corp. What more can you do?”

 

“Yeah, Seto.....you never told me this.” Mokuba said.

 

Mokuba was right, VWKaiba never said anything more about an upgrade. From all that could be seen, it didn't look like anything more could be done for Noah. He had entrusted Noah enough to finally hook him into the system, allowing Noah's holographic form to show up all over in either home in Japan or the US, in either Kaiba Land location in both countries, or the arcade section or the Dome in Domino city. Anytime a new extension came to their company, Noah was added into it. But there were no new facilities going up, and Noah could only be placed in areas that belong to them.

 

VWKaiba stated, “It has to do with the new upgraded Duel Disk system I'm creating.” He never explained the idea of his new duel disk, nor the new idea that would help Noah. But even now he was still hesitant to trust Noah to expand further. This could cause even greater risk to Kaiba Corp if Noah can't be trusted......or greater advantages if he could. With the new Duel Disk system, he was originally thinking of not trusting Noah, and keeping him separate from this system. But, VWKaiba was now finally willing to take that chance and trust him.

 

“What's it do?” Noah asked.

 

VWKaiba turned to him, saying, “The new systems are no longer going to be independent for every duel disk that purchased. A master computer is going to control them all. They will simply be ping systems that the computer will download directly to them, based on the game play of that Duel disk.”

 

“But......we all ready have a master computer for the Duel Disks, Seto.” Mokuba said, not understanding.

 

He smirked, saying, “We have a database for every card that the Duel Disk presently makes use of for the game. But every duel disk is independent. The next one's will be solely dependent entirely on the master computer system.”

 

“But, that's not possible.” Noah said. “It would take too long to download everything, unless.....”

 

“Unless they are getting their information from direct satellite feed. The Duel Disks will no longer be projecting holographic images......our personal satellite will.” VWKaiba said.

 

Both Noah and Mokuba paused from this information. Noah then stuttered, “B-but that means, if you can download a holographic image from a satellite, then technically I can appear on any Duel Disk out there.”

 

“No,” VWKaiba answered. “It means you can appear anywhere that doesn't have a roof over it.”

 

After another beat, Mokuba cheered, “Seto, that's wonderful! Do you hear that, Noah? You'll be able to go anywhere!! Seto's the greatest!”

 

“I.....I don't know what to say.” Noah said. If he could cry, he would. He leaped at VWKaiba, saying, “Oh, thank you, Seto!” and dove right through him. He then gave a chuckle, saying, “Oops......for a minute, I forgot I can't do that.”

 

As Mokuba laughed, VWKaiba watched the happiness between the two. Maybe as long as Noah continues to prove he can actually be a member of their family, he might be able to improve some more until Noah becomes just as much of this world as a normal would.

 

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`Just a couple more to go. And maybe after this, my Seto will return.' Mokuba thought, starting to think of JKaiba next.

 

“Hold on!” JKaiba said, causing Mokuba to snap out of his concentration.

 

Mokuba asked, “Uh.....what is it?”

 

JKaiba paused, looking down at Mokuba with only the hint of a smile. He then bent down next to him, asking, “How are you holding up kid?”

 

Mokuba smiled weakly, “I'm okay, Seto.”

 

JKaiba put his hand on Mokuba's forehead, and frowned.... he really didn't like how hot he was. “Are you sure you wont reconsider and rest? I'll stay here.... I know you'd rather have your actual brother here,” `though I'm not sure why' “but I'm worried about you.”

 

Mokuba smiled and hugged him. “Thank you, Seto. But I'll be okay....honest!”

 

JKaiba hugged him back, but could feel how weak he was. He had a feeling Mokuba was covering up how lousy he was feeling, and was worried about his condition. Even though he wanted to get home as much as any of the others, he certainly didn't want to do so on the possibility of his brother's expense. And right now, he was worried that this version of his brother might get even worse if he continued.

 

And JKaiba didn't even have to say anything. Mokuba could clearly see the hesitation in his eyes. He was ready to call the whole thing off, if something wasn't said. Obviously he was getting weak enough, that his act was no longer convincing him. So, Mokuba said, “Seto, I said I'm fine.....you have to trust me on this. And you heard what Yugi said. This might not only be my last chance to see my own brother, but to make sure you get back. And you'd want to see your Mokuba again too, don't you? I'm sure he's worried about you, too.”

 

JKaiba looked down at that. He had been looking down at the Kaiba from this world because he placed another Mokuba's well being over his own......or so it seemed. And wasn't he basically doing the same thing, being so worried over this one that he was ignoring the fact that his own brother was waiting and worrying about him back in his world? What made him any better than the other Kaiba, then?

 

“You're right.” he said. True.....the situation was not the same. His Mokuba was healthy and had a much more trusting person to watch over him back home....Joey. It was far better than the other Kaiba that left his sick brother home with some psycho `Ishizu wannabe' woman. But that still didn't make him any better taking a chance in not going which could possibly make it that he may never get home.

 

He had to let Mokuba do this, despite the risk to his health. `I'm sorry.' he thought, hoping Mokuba would be fine after all this. “Just promise me you'll get a lot of rest after this, and not do anything stupid.”

 

“You know me, Seto.....I'll be good.” Mokuba smiled.

 

“You better.” he said, smiling back.

 

JKaiba then stood and moved back away from Mokuba. He thought of any lasts words or something he might want to say or do before he left, and his eyes landed on Yami.

 

Everyone assumed another threat to Yami was coming, since he was the one that stated this had to be done within a reasonable time period.

 

But then, JKaiba suddenly turned away from him, and instead......he grabbed Joey without warning, pulled him down and kissed him with all the passion he could on the lips. Joey's eyes widened in shock and didn't have time to struggle before JKaiba ended it, whispering in his ear. “Don't forget, pup......this could be yours. But, you have to make the first move.....”

 

JKaiba then released him, allowing Joey to go run away screaming and ignoring the jaws hanging on the ground from Yugi's friends. He then nodded to Mokuba, as if nothing happened, saying, “All right, I'm ready.”

 

Mokuba smirked, finding it now very easy to concentrate on JKaiba next.

 

JKaiba began to glow. The world around him blanked out for the moment. Then the next thing he knew, he felt someone's lips were upon him. Immediately, his eyes whipped open to see Joey.

 

JKaiba's reaction caused Joey to quickly move back, looking hesitantly at him. “Uh.....hey. You....you okay, yet? Are you `you'?”

 

JKaiba blinked, “Why wouldn't I be me?”

 

“Well, you know......you still think you aint.....gay?”

 

JKaiba looked confused. “Not as far as I know. Why wouldn't I be?”

 

“So then.....you're okay with us?” Joey asked, beginning to smile, hopeful.

 

“No.” JKaiba said, forcing on a straight face, suddenly. “Why would I want a stupid Mutt like you?”

 

Immediately Joey became downhearted, giving that sad puppy look. JKaiba couldn't resist it. Instantly, he grabbed Joey, forcing him down on the bed and kissed him with the most passion he could muster......it was too long since he had his own puppy in his arms again.

 

Joey kissed back just as hard, missing every bit. Then shoved him hard away, snapping, “Don't do that again, ya jerk! I thought you was serious!!”

 

Kaiba just smiled down at him, examining every detail. Only one word came to mind...... `mine'.

 

Those thoughts were suddenly broken, as they suddenly both heard giggling from nearby. JKaiba turned to see Mokuba coming in from the doorway with a big grin on his face. “Hope I'm not disturbing anything.....”

 

JKaiba grabbed him next, shoving him into bed. “Yes, you are.....you little brat. What are you doing in here?” he asked, teasingly, as Mokuba giggled.

 

“So, I guess you're back to normal, then?” Mokuba asked his brother.

 

“Normal?” Kaiba asked. That was the second time that came up. Why wouldn't he be?

 

“Yeah, you was acting all weird and stuff. You said you weren't gay, you could use a sword and.....and you even had more scars on you. It's like you weren't you at all....” Joey said. “No offense, but.....can I see your back?”

 

“No!” JKaiba snapped back. `So....that `other' me must have been here.' he thought. At that, he inwardly smiled. `Hmph, he must have had the surprise of his life. Wait a minute.....' Suddenly, JKaiba wasn't sure if he was amused by that, or jealous. After all, if he was kissing the Joey of that world, then....

 

JKaiba's eyes immediately narrowed, saying, “Hold on. There was this `other' me and you got his shirt off to see his back?”

 

“`Other' you??” Joey asked. “What do you mean, `other' you? You mean that wasn't you??” Joey then swallowed, looking rather panicky. “But....but....but......I thought it was you! I mean, it was you.....you just acted weird and all. But, it was you! Even Mokuba here could say it was you. So, it wasn't me.....it was you!”

 

JKaiba glared even more at Joey, now. He then looked at Mokuba, saying, “Mokuba.....I think you should leave. I need to have to have a talk with Joey.”

 

“No, really......you don't have to!” Joey stated, as Mokuba nodded and headed towards the door.

 

But before he walked out, Mokuba called back, “He really thought it was you.....so did I!”

 

“See? I told ya, didn't I??” Joey quickly added.

 

“Go!” JKaiba ordered. Mokuba left. JKaiba now looked down at Joey and asked, “So......what exactly `did' you do with him?”

 

Joey swallowed. “Well, ya see.....he didn't remember anything. We thought you had amnesia. Hell, even he was starting ta believe that. He wanted to know if it was true about how he felt, so.....I gave him an idea what we, you know. So....we did it.” By this time, Joey was sweating bullets. He suddenly snapped, “Dammit Seto, I thought it was you! I mean, it `was' you! How the hell could dare be two a ya!”

 

“You.......'fucked' him?!?” JKaiba asked, harshly.

 

Joey looked down, like a beaten pup. “I......I'm sorry.”

 

There was a long pause. “Did he enjoy it?”

 

Joey shook his head. “He told me he didn't.....he tried da tell me I took advantage of him, cuz he had a drink or two. But, he did really seemed to like it.....even though he said he didn't.”

 

“He drank, too?” JKaiba asked. `I knew he was irresponsible.' he thought. Then a second idea came to him, thinking, `I knew he'd like it, too.'

 

JKaiba dwelled on that. He had to admit, at least it wasn't like Joey was with someone else....it was him. Just, `another' him. And maybe this meant that the Kaiba of that other world was destined to follow a similar path as his own world. `Maybe the mutt will listen to me from that other world. It could do him some good....shape him up.'

 

JKaiba then turned back to Joey, still looking down at the ground, miserably. But, instead of getting angrier at him, JKaiba smirked thinking of how much his puppy probably gave that other Kaiba the shock of his life. Seeing the way Joey of that world reacted, he could imagine how the Kaiba of that world reacted to `his' Joey.

 

JKaiba then brought his hand over, petting Joey on the head. “I'm not mad.”

 

“You.....your not?” Joey asked, shocked.

 

“No. I really shouldn't be mad. It could be a lot worst. At least you cheated on me with myself.” Then with a sneer, he moved to Joey's ear, adding, “By the way.....he wasn't the only one that traveled to another world. I found another you, as well.......and he tasted pretty good.”

 

“WHAT??!!” Joey exploded, leaping on top, temper fuming. “You cheated on me, ya bastard!!”

 

“I was even generous enough to let him be on top.” JKaiba lied, letting his puppy get all hot and fired up.....he just loved when he got Joey's temper going.

 

And he continued to laugh as Joey attempt to swat at him, wrestling with him on the bed. The whole time, Mokuba was peaking from the doorway, watching the sight. He sighed and shook his head. “Nothing ever changes.....”

 

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

 

Back in the real world, Mokuba was growing very tired. All of this was draining what the little energy the boy had left. `Okay....just one more left.' he thought. `And once they'll be all gone, I can finally see my Seto again. I just wish I knew if he was all right.'

 

Suddenly, both Mokuba and OSeto started to glow at the same time. Yugi's group looked confused, and Yami was quite concerned. After all.....Mokuba wasn't supposed to be glowing. But, he couldn't stop him without endangering something. All he could do was wait and hope nothing went wrong.

 

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

 

OSeto then disappeared. He sat up and looked around.

 

“Wow.” he said. “That was one majorly screwed up dream! I gotta cut down on those pizza toppings. Maybe Yami can make something of it.”

 

So, OSeto started along, planning on heading down to Yugi's place. And as he turned the corner, he ran right into someone, landing on his butt. “Oww......”

 

“Seto? You dumb ass! Watch where the hell you're going!”

 

OSeto looked at the person he ran into and smiled, seeing his brother there. He quickly grabbed and hugged him. “Mokuba! Oh man, am I glad to see you!”

 

Mokuba blinked in surprise, for a moment. He remembered that stronger version he had run into for a moment, but quickly shook the thought aside. This was his brother again.....good ol' weak and stupid Seto. He groaned from the thought, but hugged him back anyway, as he asked. “Okay, what did you do, this time?” assuming this was Seto's way of asking for help, to once again get him out of whatever trouble he'd found himself in once again.

 

OSeto smiled, still holding him. When he finally released him, much to Mokuba's surprise, he started walking towards Yami's. “I didn't do anything, I swear!”

 

“Then why are you acting this way?”

 

“Is there a reason an older brother can't care for his younger brother, like he's suppose to?”

 

Mokuba blinked, asking, “Care for me??” He then started to laugh. “Yeah.....maybe because you can't even take care of yourself, much less anyone else. What's got into you? I think your little friendship chants have gone to yer brain, Seto....”

 

“THERE YOU ARE!!”

 

They both stopped seeing Joseph Kaiba, surrounded by his security force. He approached with an evil grin on his face, as Seto quickly cringed behind his brother, and Mokuba stood his ground, ready to kick every security's ass, if he had to. Mokuba whispered back, “I thought you said you weren't in any trouble.”

 

“I didn't do nutt'n....I swear!” he muttered.

 

“Shut up!” Joseph snapped. He pointed at OSeto, saying, “Did you think you could just waltz out of my house and get away with what you did??! I don't know what kind of trick you pulled, but you're going to pay for it!!!”

 

“Over my dead body!” Mokuba spat.

 

Joseph Kaiba sneered evilly. “Oh, don't worry......that can be arranged.” He then cackled like a mad man, as the security began to approach them.

 

Once again, Mokuba was involved in a fight with a bunch of tough people, as OSeto huddled in back, hoping his friends would come and help save them.

 

But, Mokuba couldn't hold them all himself, and one of the security guards grabbed Seto, beginning to drag him to the limo.

 

But before anything else could take place, another voice suddenly snapped, “Enough!!”

 

All the security guards instantly stopped and turned in fear.....as did Joseph, who was trying not to tremble. “S-sister!” he said in almost panic. He pointed at Seto, saying, “Everything's okay.....I have him, sister. He can be all yours, now!”

 

She took a glance at OSeto and looked very disappointed. “This nobody is nothing to me.” She then looked at the guards, and snapped, “Take him!”

 

But, to Mokuba and OSeto's surprise, Seto wasn't the one they took, now. Instead, they grabbed on to Joseph Kaiba and began to drag him into the limo. “No, not me.....take him!! You'll pay for this, Seto.....you and your little brother. I'll make you all pay!! I'll make all of Domino pay for this!!!”

 

He was shoved into the limo, as the security pulled away, taking Joseph back to the mansion. She tugged on her KC collar, adding, “And this time, don't let the little weasel get away.”

 

Still propped on her motorcycle, she looked over at the two. Mokuba still stood his ground, ready to fight if he had to.....though knowing if he fought Serenity Kaiba, even he didn't stand a chance.

 

She gave a cold smirk, stating, “If you're brother every acts......differently again, make sure to have him look me up. We have a match of our own to settle.” She then tore rubber on the cycle and sped away.

 

“Uh.......huh??” OSeto asked, stupidly. “What did she mean by that?”

 

Mokuba smiled, realizing that maybe for once his brother wasn't actually responsible for something. He turned away, saying, “It's a long story. Let's go on over to Yami's place.”

 

“That sounds great, Mokuba! I got this weird dream I gotta tell him about, and see what he thinks of it.” OSeto says. “It all starts with the gang calling `me' Kaiba! You believe that??”

 

“It's probably jealousy doing that to you.” Mokuba said.

 

“Is NOT!!!” OSeto spat, as they began to argue all the way to the game shop.

 

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

 

At last, all the Kaiba's were gone.

 

And as soon as they were gone.....as Mokuba had hoped, one Seto had reappeared, and looked very confused at that.

 

But before anything further could be said, Mokuba suddenly disappeared!

 

“Oh, no!” Yami cried.

 

“What happened? Where did he go?” Tea asked.

 

“I'm not sure, Tea. I just hope wherever he is.... he's okay.” Yami said.

 

However, what everyone failed to notice was the very, very faint glow that was still emanating around the puzzle.