Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C45 Kaiba and Mokuba together again! ( Chapter 45 )

Mokuba A/N: Okay this won't help much but especially where Kaiba's concerned since he doesn't call Mokuba by his nickname.

Alternate world: Seto and Mokie

Real World: Kaiba and Mokuba

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C45 Kaiba and Mokuba together again!

 

Kaiba suddenly felt a strange pull, nothing like what he's felt from the box before. When he woke up he felt strange. He was lying on a bench, and felt very disoriented. As he sat up, he looked around and noticed the backside of the mansion.

 

With careful notice, he realized there was something different about the outside. In the distance, was some kind of statue.

 

Still feeling slightly dazed, as if he was in a dream, he stood and approached the statue. It looked like an angel cradling a small dragon. And lying on the dragon was a pendant that looked like his.

 

Kaiba had a very bad feeling about this. With a trembling hand, he grasped the pendant an opened it....horrified to see a younger picture of his own face staring back at him. `Mokuba.....' he whispered, knowing instantly that it was his locket.

 

Looking back at the statue, he now noticed the lettering marked in the statue. It was not very clear, and all he could read from it was, `Here lies Mokuba....' and `....beloved little brother'.

 

The pendant fell from Kaiba's hands as it clattered on part of the statue.

 

The noise seemed to alert someone, as a familiar voice called out, “Who's out there? Yami, is that you?”

 

`Yami.' Kaiba thought, in confusion. Yami was the name that the group would occasionally call Yugi, when identifying the `other' Yugi. But, why would he be here at the mansion.

 

As he wondered that, he noticed there was something hot in his jacket. Pulling it out, he realized it was the box, which was glowing oddly. `Weird......it's never done that before.' he thought, and began to worry that maybe the thing was broken, which wouldn't be good. Without it, he wouldn't be able to get to that world, or his own.

 

His other hand reached out to touch the box, but movement distracted him. He looked up to see the person that was calling for Yami, was in fact himself! That would certainly explain why the voice was familiar, but it made no sense. He always took over for the Kaiba in each dimension. Why was this different?

 

Kaiba's eyes widened in surprise to see himself, as his hand went down touching the box. Instantly the box reacted, and he disappeared from this world.

 

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YKaiba thinking he heard something, walked over to the spot Kaiba had been and noticed that Mokuba's locket was open and on the ground. That was strange. He walked over, put it back where it belonged, and closed it. But, just as he started to turn away, he noticed it was glowing. Turning back towards it, he reached out to touch it again when he suddenly heard a maid yell.

 

“Master Kaiba! Mister Yami is on the phone for you.”

 

“Tell him I'll be there in a few minutes.” YKaiba called back, as he turned back towards his maid.

 

“I'm sorry sir, but he insists to talk to you now. He said that he doesn't believe you'll get back to him.”

 

YKaiba growled. `Yami can be so demanding lately!' Then ignoring the maid, he turned back towards Mokuba's grave sight, and noticed the locket was no longer glowing.

 

He was about to touch it again when the maid called out, “What should I tell him?”

 

YKaiba sighed and yelled, “Nothing, I'm coming.” With that said, he left.

 

As he walked away, the locket once again began to glow.

 

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Back in the alternate world, the gang was now just sitting on the couch not really knowing what to do.

 

“Yugi, isn't there something.....anything you and Yami can do?” Angie asked.

 

“I wish there was, Angie. But I don't know what we could do without endangering Mokuba.” Yugi said.

 

Suddenly the puzzle started to glow.

 

“Yami are you doing this?” Yugi asked.

 

“No. I'm not sure what's happening, Yugi.”

 

Then suddenly....Mokuba appeared, grasping onto the puzzle around Yugi's neck. Everyone gasped, unable to believe that he just appeared. Then without warning, the boy collapsed. Everyone immediately ran over to him.

 

Angie quickly pulled him into a hug. “Guys, he's burning up.”

 

“Quick, put him on the couch.” Joey said.

 

“I'll get a wet rag.” Tea said.

 

Yugi helped Angie to gently lay him down, as Tristan put a pillow under his head.

 

Tea came back and gently placed the cloth on the boy's forehead.

 

“Yugi, any ideas how he got here or why he's sick?” Angie asked sitting next to him.

 

“No, I wish I did.” Yugi said.

 

“You know, it's strange. I don't remember his hair being that long.” Tea said.

 

“Now that you mention it.....I'm really surprised that Noah would give him clothes that look that nice.” Angie said.

 

“Are they even his clothes? That sweater looks way too big to be his.” Joey added, skeptical.

 

“How in the world did he just pop in like that?” Tristan asked. “The only time I ever seen people do weird stuff was with a Millennium Item.”

 

“But, he was hanging onto Yugi's......so maybe that got something to do with it.” Joey shrugged.

 

Tea asked, “Yugi.....are you sure you had nothing to do with it? Why would he be hanging onto the puzzle, after all?”

 

“Yami.....what do you think?” Yugi asked.

 

“Yugi.....I don't think that's Mokuba.” Yami said.

 

Yugi looked surprised, “What? But, he looks just like him! How could it not be him?”

 

“Actually......I meant I don't think this is `our' Mokuba. Yugi, do you remember what I told you about Seto? Remember that he had a duel monsters card locket?”

 

“Yeah....so?” Yugi asked.

 

“So, look at Mokuba.....specifically what's around his neck.” Yami pointed out.

 

“Oh!” Yugi mentally cried out. “He's wearing one too!”

 

“Yes. I have a bad feeling that this Mokuba belongs to the one who identified himself as Kaiba.”

 

“But, if that's the case....then what's he doing here? You sent that Seto home right?” Yugi asked.

 

“I thought so. But, perhaps something went wrong.” Yami stated.

 

“Hey.....Earth to Yugi, are you in there?” Joey asked.

 

“Oh, I'm fine Joey.” Yugi said. “I was just talking to Yami about this.”

 

“Then, you know what's happening.....right?” Tristan asked. “Do you know how he got away from Noah, and here to where we are?”

 

“Maybe.” Yugi said reaching over and picking up Mokuba's locket.

 

“Hey! That looks like the one Seto, or Kaiba, or whoever it was....had on.” Tea said.

 

“What does it mean Yugi?” Angie asked.

 

Yugi opened the locket and everyone was surprised.

 

“That's Seto.” Angie said. “But, I don't understand. Where did that picture come from? Does this have something to do with that other Seto?”

 

Before Yugi could answer, there was a pounding on the door.

 

They all looked at each other, then everyone said, “I'll get it!” They had a slight chuckle between themselves, and Yugi said, “Why don't you all see who it is. I'll stay here with Mokuba.”

 

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Angie opened the door, to see a very agitated-looking version of her brother leaning against the door. Before she could even say anything, he noticed her, and snapped, “It's about fucking time!” and pushed passed her, entering the room. “I didn't think I'd ever make it back to this dump.”

 

“Seto!!” the others cried and rushed over to him in relief.

 

Tea was first to lunge at him, spouting, “Oh, Seto....I'm so relieved to see you --”, and was instantly pushed away.

 

“How many times do I have to tell you to keep your hands off of me!” Kaiba snapped. He mentally asked himself, `And why did I decide to endure this world again?'

 

Everyone else stopped in their tracks, finally noticing the nasty glare and `go away' aura around him.

 

Angie gave a smile and approached despite his actions, saying, “It's good to see you back, big brother.”

 

Kaiba looked over at Angie, and hesitated......now he was really confused. Ever since he got back home, he had been fighting to de-program the fact that she's `not' his sister. The last thing he wanted to do was act like an idiot and respond to her as such. And now here she was calling him brother again.

 

As he paused, she took that as an invite to give him a hug. She could feel him flinch and tense up, but was happy to see that he at least did not push her away....even if he didn't hug her back.

 

Angie then pulled away, not wanting to make her brother feel uncomfortable, and asked, “Are you okay? We've been worried about you.”

 

“Worried......” Kaiba said, finally absorbing her words. Then it's true.....this had to be the right world. Despite everything, he had still been uncertain. After all, he had been in so many worlds.....he was still disoriented from all the travel, especially after that last trip. “You said you've missed me. That means I've been gone for awhile.”

 

“Yes! We haven't been able to find you anywhere!” Angie exclaimed.

 

“Yeah.” Tea added, once again approaching him. “We've been looking all over for you! We began to think that you'd never come home.” As she said this, her hand had unconsciously moved up and rubbed her hand down his sleeve. It was then that she noticed the difference, and she curiously glanced at what he was wearing. “Hey....where did you get this outfit? That looks really nice on you.” she smiled, liking the soft feel of his clothes.

 

Again, Kaiba pushed her off in disgust. “Why the hell would you be searching for me in the first place?”

 

“Because, we were worried about you silly.” Tea said.

 

Angie sighed. “We finally had to give up, and decided to come here and wait for you to find us.”

 

It still wasn't making sense to him. “So, you were only searching for me because you didn't know where I was? I knew you little groupies were pathetic, but.....”

 

Tristan then added, “Actually, we were hoping you might figure out how to rescue Mokuba from Noah.”

 

Kaiba immediately turned towards Tristan, harshly grabbing him by the collar. “How the hell did Noah get Mokuba again? You people were supposed to be watching him!”

 

Angie looked down in anguish and shame. “I'm sorry, big brother......I lost him. I....I didn't mean to.”

 

Kaiba shoved Tristan away, and turned to Angie, looking coldly down at her. “What happened?” he demanded.

 

Angie looked up painfully at him, “W-we were out searching for you. We were afraid you might be hurt or lost or something. Mokie refused to talk to anyone with you gone. But then he started to warm up to me. He started talking to me. But, then....some of Noah's guards showed up. We hid and then when it was safe we went to the park and I thought it'd be safer to stay and wait there. But then…then Noah showed up. I know it was my fault! Noah even said so. He said that if we hadn't waited there he wouldn't have found us. Yugi and Joey showed up soon after and we started running from Noah and his goons. We went through a crowd of people to try to lose them and some how I lost my grip on him and we got separated.”

 

She sniffed as a couple tears fell. “I'm sorry, Seto.....I didn't mean to lose him.”

 

“No......it's my fault.”

 

She looked up at him in surprise. She thought he was going to be really angry at her, but he seemed to be taking this so nicely......

 

“.....my fault for even considering trusting you to watch him properly!” Kaiba snapped coldly, instantly breaking her hopeful feelings. “You were already more than well-aware of the danger that Noah was towards him. If you were so worried about me, then why the hell didn't you send the rest of the geek squad to search, and leave Mokuba and yourself out of it??”

 

“I....I didn't think......”

 

“No! You didn't!” Kaiba practically snarled in rage. Mokuba was missing.....and it was his fault.

 

Joey then moved forward, and snapped, “Hey, quit picking on yer sister, like that! It aint her fault! She left the house, cuz she was worried they'd know where Mokuba was if she stayed. That wouldn't have helped any!”

 

Kaiba glared at Joey, replying, “Noah would be hard pressed to be breaking and entering into someone's home to kidnap someone. He doesn't want evidence of his crimes lying around. And incase you have forgotten, we also have parents that could have been helping to watch over him.”

 

“But......they weren't home. You know how busy Mom and Dad can be.” Angie said.

 

Kaiba glared back at her and hissed, “I don't want to hear your excuses. I foolishly allowed you to be responsible, and you blew it.” The harsh words put her back into tears.

 

Not seeming to notice or care, Kaiba turned to Tristan, saying, “Where'd they take him?”

 

Tristan said, “Mokuba seemed to willingly walk into the mansion with Noah.”

 

Joey added, “We think Noah might uh threatened to hurt us if he didn't do what Noah wanted.”

 

`This is my fault.' Kaiba repeated in his head, hearing every word. Mokuba was suffering. He was certain he took every precaution to ensure this wouldn't happen. It was every legal precaution, but he underestimated how crazy Noah would get. And he should have foreseen this, too. Perhaps he was just being careless because it wasn't his Mokuba, because he was so worried over his brother's condition during that time. But that was no excuse.......Mokuba was Mokuba in any dimension.

 

And it was easy to yell and take it out on Angie for his own mistakes. After all.....beating himself up wasn't going to solve anything at the moment. But he suddenly felt a light punch on his shoulder, and turned to see Tea looking angrily at him. “Seto......why are you being so mean to Angie? She feels bad enough as it is!”

 

“Stay out of this, Gardener.” Kaiba said, ignoring her. “This is family business.”

 

As the arguing continued to go on downstairs in the living room, Yugi watched from the top of the stairs where Mokuba was resting.

 

“Yugi.” Yami called to him.

 

“What's wrong, Yami?”

 

Yami answered, “I don't believe that's Seto. I think that's Kaiba.”

 

“But.....you sent him back. How could he be here? Are you sure?” Yugi asked him.

 

“I thought I did. And I'm not certain. But, I think it's time that we find out.” Yami answered him.

 

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“But, Seto......i-it's okay, now!” Angie cried. “Mokuba's okay, now. He's here!”

 

That stopped Kaiba instantly, as he looked at her strangely. “You just told me he was capture by Noah. Now, you're saying he's here?” What kind of trick was this?

 

“Well, he `was' captured.” Tea said. “But, then.....for some reason, he just appeared in front of Yugi, holding onto his puzzle. I don't really understand how, but.....at least he's safe. Though.....there are some things different about him.”

 

“What do mean `different'?” Kaiba asked, assuming the worst. Mokuba came back even more mentally damaged by Noah, then before. When he found Noah, he was going to ring that little punk's neck.

 

“Well, his hair seems a little longer than before.” Tea said.

 

Angie added, “He's also got different clothes. When he left he was still wearing his uniform.”

 

“Yeah, and now he's wearing a blue sweater that's way too big for him.” Joey said.

 

At that, Kaiba blinked......not wanting to think of what they were telling him. So far it sounded like `his' Mokuba, still wearing `his' sweater. But it couldn't be…could it?

 

“Mokuba also has a card locket.....that looks just like yours.” Yugi said, as he approached Kaiba, coming down the stairs.

 

“That kid's also got a pretty bad fever. Poor thing's burning up.” Tristan said.

 

With that last part said, Kaiba's heart skipped a beat, as his hand automatically reached up to his own locket, grasping at him. `Mokuba......you can't be here. This can't be true!'

 

“Seto?” Yugi asked, looking worried at seeing the sudden pale expression on Kaiba's face.

 

“Where is he?” Kaiba asked.

 

Angie took his arm, and led him upstairs.

 

There, lying on the couch was Mokuba. The instant he saw him, he knew it was him. He had no explanation how this could happen.....but sure enough, Mokuba was there with him. And his fever felt pretty bad, too.

 

And Kaiba had such an aura of hate coming from him, just about everyone was afraid to be near him. They never knew Seto to be like this.....ever. It's like it wasn't him, at all.

 

Tea pulled on Yugi's sleeve, whispering, “Yugi.....what do we do?”

 

“Yugi.....let me talk to him.” Yami said.

 

Yami came out, then smiled and silently nodded to Tea as she let him go. He then approached, calling out, “Kaiba.”

 

Kaiba looked up and glared at Yami. “What?”

 

Everyone but Yami was shocked that he responded.

 

“He's your real brother.....isn't he? Do you know how he got here.....how `you' got here?” Yami asked.

 

“How the hell would I know? You're the one who's responsible for this whole mess!” Kaiba snapped.

 

Yami asked, “What do you mean?”

 

“The reason that incompetent nobody you call Seto didn't show up is because he ended up in `my' world!” Kaiba replied.

 

Everyone gasped at that. “Then......you're not really Seto?” Tea asked.

 

“You're pretty slow, aren't you?” Kaiba asked. “I guess some things don't change, no matter what world you're in.”

 

Tea crossed her arms in a huff, as Yami said, “But, that doesn't explain how you two ended up over here.”

 

Kaiba looked down at Mokuba, saying, “Seto explained that Noah would do this. I should have taken that into account.....but I had my own problems to worry about.” As he said that, he gently touched Mokuba's face.

 

“But, I left my task unfinished......so, it was my responsibility to fix it. A woman who's been caring for Mokuba, Aiko, she gave me something that would get me over here to take care of loose ends. But, when I left.....he was almost better. He wasn't supposed to be here.” Kaiba explained.

 

Tea now looked confused. “But......what about Seto? Couldn't you have just let him come and take care of things?”

 

At that Kaiba laughed, scaring everyone again. “You've got to be kidding me! That moron couldn't even duel himself out of a paper bag? You honestly think he'd be competent enough to do the job of helping Mokuba?”

 

Kaiba then looked even angrier, muttering, “Speaking of which, just wait until I do see that little punk again. When I'm through with him, he'll wish he never showed up in my world....”

 

“What??” Angie exclaimed, surprised to hear another version of her brother threatening her brother.

 

“Don't you dare threaten Seto!” Tea snapped.

 

Kaiba glared back at her, “And what are you going to do about it Gardener....preach at me, some more? I'll do what I damn well please!”

 

“Kaiba, what do you have against our Seto?” Yami asked.

 

“You want a list or should I just start with the obvious?” Kaiba asked with a smirk.

 

Yami was a bit surprised not expecting that for an answer.

 

Kaiba took that to mean he was speechless, which even Kaiba didn't expect. “No quick answer, Yugi? Funny....no wonder this pathetic group is nothing without me around. You're not even a shadow of the Yugi I know from my world. I'd almost be tempted to duel you, but I don't think you'd even be worth it. What a shame.....”

 

Yami became angry from the comment, but before he could say anything Joey jumped in. “Hey, asshole! First of all, I don't wanna hear you bad-mouthing my friends. Second of all, I think the man asked you a question. What the hell do you got against Seto? I mean.....isn't he you??”

 

“He's nothing like me!” Kaiba spat back. “For me to take care of the messes that he couldn't handle, all he had to do was to handle one simple responsibility.....and that's to watch over Mokuba while I was gone. Unlike your world, any potential threats to Mokuba were all ready taken care of long ago. And if something did arise, we have security to ensure it stays that way. He didn't have to do anything else, but watch a sick kid and make sure he gets better. Obviously, he can't even handle that!”

 

“But, this Mokuba ended up here magically, somehow.” Tea said. “People don't just pop in like that. So, it couldn't have been Seto's fault!”

 

“Bullshit! He was responsible, and he failed! And the next time I see him, I'm going to ensure he pays for that failure! No one endangers my brother, and gets away with it!” Kaiba spouted, scaring everyone. This Seto really sounded dangerous. Obviously, without his own Mokuba around, they never had the chance to see this particular side of him. And honestly, they hoped never to see it again.

 

But Kaiba's ranting caused Mokuba to start to wake up, as he heard his brother's voice and began to open his eyes. He was still very weak from all the energy he used to send the other Seto's and Kaiba's home. He then smiled, knowing that this particular one was really `his' Seto. There was no question about it. His weak hand lifted, as he gently touched his brother's trench coat “Seto.....”

 

Kaiba turned abruptly, looking down at the little boy. Immediately, the aura of hate Kaiba was emitting instantly diffused, as he sat down next to him. “Hey, kiddo....what happened? How did you get here?”

 

“It `is' you!” Mokuba said, and hugged him, not caring to say anything more. He was just so happy to be with his real brother again, nothing else mattered.

 

A hint of a smile caught the corner of Kaiba's mouth, as he said nothing else for now, letting Mokuba have his moment. Then after a pause, he asked him, “Was it really that bad, back home? You're supposed to be back home resting.....what are you doing here?”

 

The question was so casual, as if he wasn't just about to go back and murder both Aiko and Seto if Mokuba said the wrong word. And the others just stared, unable to believe the difference between the almost psychotic Kaiba a minute ago, in comparison to the caring one they were seeing now. Kaiba could almost remind them of how their Seto was at the moment. But they were beginning to learn that approaching him was like getting near a feral animal. One false move, and he'll spring.

 

Yugi was also starting to get this feeling like maybe they were intruding on something they shouldn't. “Maybe we should leave them alone, Yami.”

 

“But, we can't go, yet. We still need to discuss the matter on how to save the Mokuba at the mansion. If this Mokuba isn't ours, then the other one is still in danger!” Yami explained.

 

Mokuba finally pulled back and giggled at the thought of how to explain everything. “I don't know.....I don't think you'd believe me.”

 

“At this point, I think I'd believe just about anything.” Kaiba replied, as he grabbed the cloth and started wiping the boy's head with it. “You're fever feels worst again.”

 

Since Yugi was getting antsy, Yami decided perhaps now would be a good time to approach Kaiba. At least he seemed calmer, now. “Kaiba.”

 

Kaiba glared at him, and was about to snap when he felt Mokuba snuggling closer to him.

 

So, ignoring Yami for the moment, he helped ease Mokuba to a laying down position, muttering quietly, “Try and get some rest.” He then took his coat off, gently placing it around his brother.....pacifying him as his eyes began to close.

 

Finally, Kaiba then turned back to Yami, and asked, “What now?”

 

“We still need to figure.....” but Yami was cut off when suddenly Aiko appeared in the room.

 

Everyone turned to look at her, including a very angry-looking Kaiba. She swallowed, saying, “Sorry, I didn't mean to intrude. I'll be goi.....”

 

“You're not going anywhere!” Kaiba snapped. “What the hell are you doing here, in the first place?”

 

Aiko gulped. “Hello, Kaiba.....a pleasure to see you, as always. I'm glad to see you made it. Have you stopped the timer on the box?”

 

“No, thanks for the reminder.” Kaiba said, placing his locket on the box.

 

“Good.” she said. “Now, all I have to do is follow the stream back to Mokuba in your world.” Aiko said.

 

Seto glared at her, then turned and said, “You mean him?”

 

Aiko looked, and her eyes went wide! “W-what? How-how did `he' get here?”

 

“You're asking me?? You were supposed to stay behind with Seto and take care of him! How the hell should I know how he got here? I showed up in the park and found out he was here at just about the same time I was!”

 

“Let me find out.” Aiko said. She cautiously walked over to Mokuba, and touched his locket, concentrating on the magic that she was reading.

 

“Well…?” Kaiba asked.

 

“I sense there was trouble, that was resolved. Then.....for some reason, Yugi had Mokuba use the power of his puzzle.” Aiko replied.

 

Yami looked shocked. “But, why would I have him use the power of the puzzle?”

 

“I cannot say. All I can do is tell you what I saw.” Aiko said.

 

“But, that doesn't explain how he got here.” Tea said.

 

“From what I sensed…” Aiko said turning to look at Kaiba. “He was worried about you and in a way made an unconscious wish to be with you. So, the puzzle granted his wish and well....here he is.”

 

“Any idea what this problem was?” Joey asked.

 

“No. All I know is Yugi felt Mokuba was the only one who could resolve it.”

 

“Well, let's ask him!” Tristan said, and noticed Mokuba fell back asleep. “Uh.....I mean, let's wake him and ask him!”

 

“You wake him, you die!” Kaiba growled at him.

 

“Seto's right. Tristan, it's not like it matters. We can ask him later when he wakes up.” Tea said.

 

“Yes, let the boy sleep. As Tea said, there will be time later.” Yami said.

 

“I think I'll be going now.” Aiko said.

 

“Not without Mokuba you don't. And this time, you'd better not screw up and not let anything happen or distract you from caring for him!” Kaiba said.

 

“I'm sorry, Kaiba......but I can't.”

 

“What! What do you mean you can't?” Kaiba snapped.

 

“I didn't bring him or send him, so I can't take him back. He made a wish on Yugi's puzzle, that granted his wish to be with you. So, he's stuck here with you.”

 

“Great! And just how the hell do you expect me to deal with Noah and take care of him at the same time?” Kaiba asked.

 

“Well, I'm sure the others here will happily help.” Aiko said.

 

“Yes, of course we will!” Angie said.

 

Kaiba glared, not seeming to want to trust her or anyone. He had all ready trusted another version of him and a magically inclined genie, and look where it got him. But he didn't say anything about it at the moment. Instead, he turned to Aiko, saying, “All right.....let's say we keep my Mokuba safe, and rescue the other one. When that's over, how is either of us supposed to get home, now?”

 

Aiko bit her lip. “I'm not sure. I'll work on it.”

 

“Fine, you do that” Kaiba said.

 

“All right, I'll do my best.” Aiko said, and quickly disappeared.

 

After a moment's pause, Angie said, “Uh......I don't mean to interrupt anything, but who was that lady who just vanished like nothing?”