Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish Alternate World Conclusion ❯ C47 Testing! ( Chapter 47 )

C47 Testing!

 

Seto finally agreed with Kaiba, after Kaiba had ripped his opinion apart, pounding into his head that his plan was the best idea.

 

“Okay.” Seto said. “So, when do we leave? Should we go now?”

 

Before Kaiba even answered, he saw Mokuba shaking his head no.

 

Kaiba looked at his watch, stating, “This isn't a good time. Too many guards and the sun's all ready started to set. Early morning would probably be the best. I'd say about 6 am.”

 

“6 am???” Joey blurted, looking horrified that he'd actually have to be dragged up so early in the morning.

 

“Why so early?” Seto also asked.

 

Kaiba answered, “During this season, it's light out even at 6:00. There's almost no one else out, which would make you and Mokuba stand out better.”

 

“It's also when the guard shift changes.” Mokuba grinned.

 

Kaiba smiled down at his brother, who knew almost as well about the reasons as he did. “Security is also pretty lax during that time. Criminals have a tendency to think the same thing as you people do about getting up so early. They'd prefer to sleep in and commit crimes at night. That's why night's the worst time and morning is the best time to plan this. Plus, if Noah sleeps in.....he also wont be thinking clearly when his guards report to him.”

 

“Sounds good to me.” Yugi agreed, as Joey whimpered in the background. Yugi then checked his watch, saying, “Well, it's getting late. We should get some rest and start tomorrow.”

 

“That's great. But, what do we do about Seto and Mokuba?” Angie asked.

 

Yugi answered, “There's a spare room upstairs. You guys can use it tonight.”

 

Kaiba looked at them strangely. “What are you talking about? Incase you have forgotten, our home is presently `his' home.” Kaiba stated, pointing at Seto.

 

“You can't come over!” Seto blurted, feeling mixed emotions over Kaiba's statement. “That's Angie's and my home.....not yours!”

 

Kaiba glared over at Seto, explaining, “If you go home without Mokuba.....don't you think your parents are going to be suspicious? If he doesn't come back, they're going to know he's missing.”

 

“You're right.” Seto realized. “But.....what about you? Don't you think Mom and Dad are going to be kind of weirded out, if there's suddenly two of us??”

 

“I'm not going without my brother!” Mokuba childishly stated.

 

Kaiba smirked, saying, “Why don't you go with your girlfriend tonight? I'm sure she'll be happy to keep you company.”

 

At that statement, both Seto and Tea blushed. She shook her head and put her hands to her face, as she murmured, “Oh......my parents would never let that happen.”

 

“Hmph.” Kaiba shrugged. “Then stay at Yugi's. He's `your' friend.”

 

“Why the hell do I have to leave?? It's MY house!” Seto snapped.

 

“Watch your language in front of my brother, before I put you in a hospital room for tonight.” Kaiba sharply answered, shutting Seto up immediately.

 

Before the situation got more tense, Yugi quickly moved over to Seto, saying, “I think that's a good idea, Seto. We haven't seen you back here in awhile. It would be fun to have you stay over here again. And I know my grandpa wouldn't mind.”

 

“Good, then it's settled.” Kaiba said, before Seto would make any comment on it. He grabbed his trench coat as he stood, putting it on and saying, “Let's go, Mokuba.”

 

“Okay!” Mokuba said, bounding behind.

 

“Wait for me!” Angie said.

 

“Angie!!” Seto called, feeling suddenly left out of the whole loop.

 

“Quit your whining.” Kaiba added as he walked towards the door. “This will only be for one day. Hopefully by tomorrow, everything will be taken care of and we'll finally be able to go back to our own home.” Kaiba then opened the door and headed outside.

 

“Come on, Seto......it'll be fun.” Yugi smiled to him.

 

Seto still looked tense, watching the `Seto impostor' leave with his sister to go home to his family. “Wait!” he suddenly called and followed Kaiba out the door.

 

Joey shook his head as Seto left. “You know......if I didn't know any better, I'd say Seto's jealous.”

 

Tristan grinned. “Actually, if I didn't know any better.....I'd say Kaiba and Seto act more like brothers then they do with Mokuba. I mean......how often do siblings get along like that?”

 

“Hey! I get along with my sister!” Joey snapped.

 

Tristan answered, “You don't even live with her. Of course, you get along!”

 

“Well......Seto and Angie get along.” Joey said.

 

“Yeah, when their lives are on the line!” Tristan said. “You've seen how they can fight with each other.”

 

“I wonder if Seto will miss Kaiba when he's gone.” Yugi thought.

 

“Pfft! Yeah, right! Like he'll miss a burr in his clothes......painful and annoying.” Joey added, causing Tristan to laugh.

 

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

 

“Hold on!” Seto said, jumping in front.

 

Kaiba gave him a bored look, asking, “What's the problem now?”

 

“Since I been home, I've heard you've done a lot of things here. I want an update on what you did.” Seto said.

 

Kaiba crossed his arms, answering, “You can't figure that out? We've only been talking about it most of the night. Mokuba was rescued and Noah's reputation was publicly smeared across the entire world. Do you have any other stupid comments to ask, or are you finally going to get out of my way?”

 

“What is this about a partnership?” Seto asked. “Mom said something about it, but I didn't understand.”

 

“That's a surprise. You not understand something?” Kaiba smirked. Seto scowled at him, and Kaiba gave a sigh, reaching for his wallet inside his trench coat. “Hold on.” he said, as he opened it, looking for something.

 

He pulled out a card and handed it to him, saying, “Here.....I still have John Foley's business card. But since this is your world, I wont need it, anymore. He's is the owner of the Dance-athon Arcade. You're presently in a partnership with his business, at this time. As long as you take the initiative to show at least a slight bit of responsibility, you should do well there. Just don't screw it up.”

 

“But.....wasn't that place closing?” Seto asked.

 

Kaiba smirked, saying, “I gave him a reason to keep it open.”

 

Mokuba blinked, saying, “You joined up with some kind of dance business?”

 

“It's a teenage hang-out.” Kaiba shrugged. “But they're main attraction is now the new dueling arena.”

 

“How the hell can they compete with Pegasus Land??” Seto gaped.

 

Kaiba replied, “You'd be surprised what I'm capable of. Is that all?”

 

“No.” Seto said, now with an odd mischievous grin. “Mom said something about you getting all emotional around them. Is there something else I should know about?”

 

That was definitely a question Kaiba didn't expect to have ask him. And it was awkward to have him ask it in front of Angie and Mokuba, as well. Especially Mokuba, but not because he thought the information was embarrassing. Kaiba feared his past reactions towards the parents in this world might make Mokuba think he'd rather be here.....which definitely wasn't the case. Mokuba was his family, that's all that mattered.

 

As Mokuba looked over at his brother in confusion, Kaiba's eyes narrowed as he snapped, “Obviously, you're mistaken.”

 

But his retort caused Angie to giggle in the back ground, as she said, “He's got a point, Seto.....I mean Kaiba.” she added, remembering he didn't want her calling him Seto, anymore. Which was kind of depressing to her. “I mean, you did act kinda weird around Mom and Dad at first. Why did you act so strange, anyway? I mean, yeah....I'm sure your world is different, but.....”

 

“That makes sense.” Seto suddenly said, as it finally began to sink in. “It's because both our parents died when you were young, huh? So, then our parents are the same. God, it must be weird to see them after so long....huh?”

 

“Shut up!!” Kaiba snapped harshly at him, surprising him. “Those are not my parents. `My' parents died years ago. They don't mean a thing to me, now.....and your parents mean nothing to me, as well!”

 

Kaiba then grabbed Mokuba by the arm, saying, “This is my family, and it's the only thing that matters!” With that, Kaiba didn't say another word as he marched away, practically dragging Mokuba with him.....hanging onto him for dear life.

 

The two just stared as he walked away, surprised by Kaiba's outburst. “Why was he so angry?” Angie said. “And why did he say our parents don't mean anything? He doesn't really hate our parents, does he?”

 

“I don't know why he does 1/2 the things he does.” Seto said, shaking his head. “That guys unstable. Just be careful around him, okay? And don't let him act all weird around Mom and Dad, either.”

 

“Oh, yeah.....like I can stop that.” she said, slapping his shoulder. “I better go.....I'll see ya.” She then turned and ran, saying, “Hey, wait up!”

 

“Seto, stop!” Mokuba cried, finally getting him to let go of him. “What's wrong?”

 

“There's nothing wrong!” Kaiba snapped angrily, but tried to slow his pace so his brother wouldn't have to struggle to keep up.

 

“I don't think the other Seto was trying to tease you.” Mokuba said. He smiled, adding, “He was probably just surprised to hear you might have acted different around other people, that's all.” Mokuba hesitated, before adding, “It must have been fun for you to be able to go back and see Mom and Dad when they were alive.”

 

“No......it wasn't.” Kaiba said. He looked down at Mokuba, saying, “When Ajin sent me there, it was under the agreement that you would be there and not be sick. But, just as I suspected......he lied. There was a Mokuba here, but it wasn't you. Getting back to you was the only thing on my mind that entire time. I never stopped fighting to get back.”

 

Their conversation stopped when Angie ran up, out of breath. “Wow.....(pant)....I didn't think I'd be able to catch up. Thanks for waiting for me.”

 

Kaiba looked at her strangely, since that wasn't the reason he stopped.

 

“Well, we couldn't leave you behind.” Mokuba quickly lied. “Especially with Noah out grabbing people. Isn't that right, Seto?”

 

He nodded quickly, realizing his own personal angst momentarily got in the way of her safety. At least in this world, she was his sister......making her his responsibility, as well.

 

“Why don't you lead the way, Angie?” Mokuba added. “You probably know the way better than we do.”

 

“Okay!” Angie said. She had to admit, it was so strange hearing Mokuba so talkative, compared to the other version of him. It would be an adjustment she would have to get used to.

 

Kaiba was relatively quiet as they headed to Angie's, lost in his own thoughts. He realized now that it was his own jealousy towards Seto that got him and Mokuba to head to her parents in the first place. Anger swelled in him the instant Seto announced he was going to go home and leave Kaiba behind at Yugi's. He wouldn't accept that. Seto was going to go home with a girl he was now seeing as his sister, to greet people Kaiba had began to feel were his parents. They all belonged to him......he came here, he played the hero, and he saved everyone. And now Seto was trying to take that all away. Seto wasn't even supposed to be here until he made it back home. It wasn't right for him to show up prematurely and try to now take this from him.

 

So, Kaiba fought for what he wanted against Seto......and originally, he thought he had won. But, now this victory could very possibly come back and bite him. He wanted to be with Mokuba during that time he was with his parents and allow his brother to have the same momentary comforting experience that he had. But all that might do is make Mokuba think that he wanted his parents back and that Mokuba wasn't enough. He didn't want his brother to feel that way. And that was the reason he was beginning to regret the decision he made. The fact of the matter was.....he really wasn't sure how well he was going to be able to control himself around Seto's mother and father.

 

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

 

“We're home!” Angie called, coming in the door.

 

“My, you kids are late tonight.” the Mom said, coming in to greet them.

 

“Well.....Yugi wanted to play with Mokuba, too. So, we stayed over there awhile.” Angie said. “Where's Dad?”

 

“He's working late tonight.” the Mom said. “Well, you had me worried. Next time you're out so late, make sure and call. I didn't just let you have that cell phone just to gossip to your friends, you know.”

 

“Yes, Mom......” Angie said, rolling her eyes.

 

“And you.” Mom said, pointing at Kaiba and taking him off-guard. “You're the oldest, and should know better to let everyone be out so late.....especially with your new brother who hasn't even had time to settle in yet. You need to be more responsible!”

 

Kaiba clenched his jaw at the last comment, as both Angie and Mokuba snickered at him. “Yeah, Seto.” Mokuba added. “Stop being such a child!”

 

Kaiba glared down at him. But then his mother said, “Hold on a minute.....let me take a look at you.”

 

Kaiba suddenly looked back up, fearful that she might have realized he's not her real son. But it wasn't his face she was looking at. “My god, what do you have on?” she asked, practically circling him, looking over his clothes. She touched his trench coat, feeling the material. “That looks so nice on you.......wow! Well, no wonder you were out so late. You guys must have been out all night shopping for clothes. That looks so good on you!”

 

Kaiba wasn't used to the attention from his mother hovering around him, and was really starting to feel awkward from it.

 

She smiled up at him, saying, “Why didn't you say something? You're getting yourself all dressed up for that new job, aren't you?”

 

Kaiba blushed and turned away, muttered, “Yeah.....” It was the easiest to explain the changes. And having both Angie and Mokuba laughing about it in the background certainly wasn't helping him any, either.

 

“You know......I didn't know you had such good taste in clothes. Maybe next time we can go shopping for clothes together.” the Mom added, causing his blush to deepen.

 

Finally, she turned away and focused on Mokuba, to Kaiba's relief. She squatted down, saying, “Well, hello there, Mokuba. It must be so strange for you to be here with a whole new family. You've been with your brother for so long, you're probably starting to feel that he's your parents.”

 

That caused Mokuba to shut up and blinked strangely at her. Boy, did those words hit home for him. “Uh......” he stupidly said, with no idea in the world what to say to her.

 

“Well, we're going to make sure you feel right at home, here. It's actually kind of funny.” she said, as she brought her hand up, stroking his long hair. “It almost feels like I've all ready known you.”

 

She then stood, saying, “We have your new room ready for you upstairs.” She then turned to her other `kids' saying, “Why don't you two take Mokuba upstairs and show it to him. I'm sure that'll make him happy.”

 

“Okay.” Angie said, being just about the only person in this room that was used to their Mother, grabbing both Kaiba and Mokuba by the sleeve and dragging them away. “We will.”

 

The Mom called back, “We're going to have supper in a little while. Make sure you're ready. And you all better have your hands washed before you reach the table! And make sure Mokuba puts on another pair of clothes. That shirt he has on is drowning him!”

 

Angie led them upstairs, and went to the room that was Mokie's. “Well, Mokuba.....this is your room. You like it?”

 

He shrugged, not really caring. After all.....it really wasn't his room. He then looked up at Seto, saying, “Angie's Mom's really nice, isn't she, Seto?”

 

“Hmph.” he grunted saying nothing more, as he protectively crossed his arms and looked away.

 

Angie added, “Well, anyway......” She started then moved to the closet and opened it. “Wow, it looks like mom really went all out! I guess she's excited about your being here. So you're got some new clothes in the closet, Mokuba. Why don't you put one of them on, since Mom don't want that big shirt on you. And, you should probably change too, Seto. You wouldn't want any food to get on that new work uniform of yours!”

 

Kaiba glared at her, as she giggled and rushed from the room, saying, “I'll be in my room, bye!”

 

Mokuba giggled. “Angie's kinda nice, too.”

 

“Hmph.” Kaiba grunted again.

 

Mokuba then asked, “Seto......do you think the Angie from our world will be that nice? She `is' going to be my new baby-sitter.”

 

There was a touch of sadness that hit Kaiba's eyes, as he answered, “No.” He then pushed himself off the wall, leaving Mokuba's room, as he added, “Angie's not our sister in that world. She's nothing to us there.”

 

Mokuba looked sad from that, as Kaiba left.

 

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

 

At Yugi's house, Tea and Tristan had to head home. Joey was still there, though.....especially after hearing that anyone that stayed was welcome to have supper.

 

Yugi's Grandpa and Mom were sitting at the table, as well as Joey and Yugi. Seto was still standing though, and pacing back and forth like a caged animal.

 

Yugi turned to Seto, saying, “I don't see why you're so worried? They'll be fine over there.”

 

“Kaiba's over there!” Seto exclaimed. “He's going to do something, and my parents are going to figure it out, and everything's going to get screwed up! I shouldn't have let him stay there, I should have went myself and made him stay here, instead.”

 

Joey laughed at that. “I don't think anyone could make that guy do anything he don't want.”

 

“What are we talking about, here?” the Mother asked, though having a feeling she didn't want to know. Somehow, every time she asked, her son or her father would start talking about Millennium Items, ancient past, spirits possessing her son, or magic of some sort that was rotated around the card game that they play. Personally, she was tired of hearing it, and especially tired that her superstitious father was only encouraging her son more.

 

Yugi turned to her and said, “It's kind of complicated.” all ready getting the mother to roll her eyes. “There's another Seto that ended up in this world with another Mokuba. They're staying at Seto's house to rescue the Mokuba from this world that was captured by Noah again.”

 

“But Mokuba doesn't belong with Seto.” Grandpa said.

 

“Yes he does.” Yugi said. “Seto won the match of Duel Monster with Noah in order to win Mokuba from him.”

 

“What?” the mother asked. “They were gambling the ownership of a child in a card game? That's terrible!”

 

“That's the way Noah is, Mom.” Yugi said. “Noah doesn't care about anything. That's why he agreed to the deal.”

 

“So, Noah now has Mokuba again?” Grandpa asked, concerned.

 

“Yes. But the other Seto is actually Seto Kaiba, who grew up in a similar situation......so he knows all about the mansion and how to help get Mokuba back.” Yugi said.

 

Seto stopped and spouted in a huff, “Just because he happens to know how to get in and out of that house, it doesn't make him anything special, you know. He's still a Kaiba!”

 

“Dude......chill. Kaiba's gonna save Mokuba. You should feel glad about that.” Joey said.

 

But, Seto still pouted, “We don't need his help! We can do it on our own!”

 

Ignoring Seto's childish tantrum, Grandpa asked, “Once Mokuba is rescued, how do these other two kids expect to get back home?”

 

“Don't worry about that.” Yugi said. “Kaiba knows this genie called Aiko. She's all ready teleported here to check on him and make sure the magic box that got him here wont send him away again. She said she's going to find a way to teleport him back home, right after.....”

 

“Okay, that's enough!” the Mother said. “No more magic talk around the kitchen table! And Dad, stop filling my son's brain with this crazy magic talk. You're encouraging him!”

 

“But, it's all true!” Grandpa insisted.

 

As they argued, Seto moved to a nearby window looking out into the night, an anger building in him. `It's not fair that you're there. That's my sister, and my family!'

 

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

 

“Dinnertime!” the Mother chimed happily, watching her three kids come to the table. Kaiba had put on a casual pair of jeans and a T-shirt, and Mokuba had on one of his new pairs of clothes. He was also snickering at Kaiba, muttering, “Nice clothes......”

Angie was all ready in her pajamas, as she plopped down to look over the meal. “Oh, not meat loaf.....I hate meat loaf!”

 

“You're going to eat it.” the Mother said. “When you're old enough to have a place of your own, you can pick whatever food you want to have. But, while you're in my house under my roof.....”

 

“......I have to go by your rules. Yadda yadda yadda. But, that's not fair!” Angie childishly said. “I don't know anyone that likes meatloaf!”

 

“Yes you do.” the mother smiled, making Angie groan and strangely glare at Kaiba.

 

“It looks okay to me.” Mokuba said, as he sat down playing with his shirt.

 

“Stop fidgeting.” Kaiba scolded.

 

“But, it itches!” Mokuba whined.

 

Kaiba remembered the order they did things at suppertime the last time he ate with them. He grabbed a bowl, put some food on his plate and passed it to Angie.

 

“Hey!” Mokuba said, surprised it didn't go to him first.

 

“That's the order they do it in.” Kaiba snapped.

 

“Seto, it's okay. Mokuba's new here.....he doesn't know this, yet.” the Mother said.

 

“Yeah!” Angie said, sticking her tongue out at him, causing Kaiba to scowl at her, as Mokuba giggled in the background.

 

“Now, Mokuba......” the Mother began to say. “What you do is grab a portion out of the bowl nearest you, then you pass it clockwise to the person next to you......until it's been totally passed around. I'm not sure how your other family trained you to eat.....”

 

At that comment, Mokuba non-challantly glanced Kaiba's way.

 

“But, when you eat, you make sure to keep your elbows off the table. And if you need anything, ask the one near that food to please pass it to you. Do not try to grab it over the table.” she said.

 

Mokuba rolled his eyes. “I know.....”

 

As she spoke, Kaiba had gotten up to get a drink for both Mokuba and himself. He turned to Angie, asking, “Do you want something?”

 

“Huh? Oh, you're getting me a drink, too? Thanks! Yeah, gimmee some milk, too.” Angie said.

 

The mother smiled at Mokuba, saying, “You know......from what Seto has told me, I was expecting you to be a lot quieter than you are.”

 

The comment caused everyone else to freeze, including Mokuba. “Oh. Uh, well.....I am quiet! I mean.....it was just so fun today, you know.....getting clothes for Seto and all, that I guess I didn't realize I was talking more.” He then grinned, saying, “Don't worry......it's just a phase. I'll be quieter soon enough.”

 

Kaiba just put his hand to his face from the absolutely lame excuse his brother just spouted out.

 

The mother blinked. “Oh, that's not what I meant. You don't have to be quieter. You're fine talking the way you are. I was just surprised, since Seto told me you were.”

 

“Well......there's just times I'm quiet and times I'm not, that's all. This is just......one of those times I'm not.” Mokuba said, not sure what else to say on the matter.

 

Angie was trembling, barely able to control herself from spitting her food all over the table. Mokuba's excuse was just so funny, she was surprised she didn't collapse out of her seat yet.

 

Kaiba slammed the milk down next to Angie, in an attempt to sober her up, as he glared down at her. He then took a seat, and began to calmly eat his food.

 

Angie smirked over at him, saying, “At least this time you're actually eating your food.”

 

Mokuba grinned at that, saying, “Seto's never been much of an eater.” then quickly shoved his hand in front of his mouth, once again forgetting that he shouldn't divulge such information in front of the mother.

 

Kaiba just shook his head.

 

The mother smiled, saying, “Well, I doubt you had much time to see him eat except snacks. Seto's actually quite an eater when he's home.”