Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish ❯ Chapter 10

Angie sat down, suddenly looking depressed. “I was actually laughing at him awhile ago, for not remembering so much. But he's so different......I don't know what to think, guys. You had to see him earlier when Mom and Dad came home. He was so freaked-out, like they were ghosts or something. Some of the things he said to me didn't make any sense at all. And he doesn't even know me. He acts like we're strangers or something. It's like it's not even him.....”

 

“But he doesn't remember you, Angie.” Yugi said. “It's not his fault.”

 

Now Tea began to cry, saying, “But he doesn't remember me, either! If he doesn't remember the accident, why is he being so mean to me??”

 

Angie stood and hugged Tea, as they both began to cry.

 

“Oh lord, I so don't need this.......” Joey said.

 

Tristan snapped, “Hey, be a little more sympathetic, Joey!” Then went over, hugging both girls, saying, “Don't worry ladies.....I'm here for ya!”

 

Angie then decked him, saying, “Get lost!” being used to Tristan trying to flirt with any girl on two legs....even if they were taken, or was someone's sister.

 

Yugi then reminded them, “Well, At least this is supposed to be a temporary thing. Once he starts to remember, he'll be back to normal.” `At least I hope so.......' Yugi thought to himself.

 

/I'm not so sure, aibou./ Yami suddenly said to Yugi.

 

Yugi glanced over at the spirit beside him, asking, /What do you mean?/

 

/I don't know how to explain it, Yugi. It's just a feeling I had, when I saw him. It's as if the person you were talking to wasn't Seto Yagakamiya, at all./ Yami said.

 

Yugi suddenly turned to the girls and asked, “Angie.....you said he doesn't even know you. He doesn't remember you?”

 

“No, he doesn't.” Angie said. “He's just taking my word for it that I'm his sister.”

 

“Well, that's strange.” Tristan said. “Cuz he seemed to remember all of us.”

 

Yugi continued to ask Angie, “And you said some the things he mentioned to you made no sense. What were some of things he was saying?”

 

They all sat down, as Angie said, “Well......at first he asked me how it's possible he has a sister. So I just thought maybe he wasn't remembering because I was adopted or something. But then he was asking about Mokuba, and seemed to claim he was his brother. More so, he got really upset hearing about how Mom miscarried years ago, as if that killed Mokuba or something. It was really weird.....”

 

“That's crazy. He sounds like he lost his mind.” Joey said.

 

“I don't think that's it, Joey.” Yami said who had taken over for Yugi.

 

“What ya mean by that?” Joey asked.

 

“I felt something strange about Seto from the moment I laid eyes on him. I am beginning to believe some of the things he said to Angie is the truth.” Yami said.

 

“But......how can that be true?” Angie asked.

 

Yami turned to Angie, saying, “It would mean.....that Seto is not your brother. Your brother has been replaced by another.”

 

Everyone gasped at that information. Tristan was the first to speak, asking, “How could he have been replaced, and why? Yami, are you sure?”

 

“Unfortunately, no......I can't be certain. But if it is true, we need to learn how and why this happened. And even more importantly......how to get him back. But we need to find out more about this, and soon.”

 

Joey was thinking during this whole time, and stated, “Hey......didn't he tell us we should call him Kaiba?”

 

Again, everyone gasped at that.

 

Tea covered her mouth, saying, “Oh my god! Maybe Noah had something to do about this. Maybe he possessed him or something.”

 

Yami didn't look happy at the idea, muttering, “If Noah had something to do with this, this situation just became ten times worst.....”

 

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Meanwhile, Kaiba was walking down the street still trying to sort everything out, and stewing over the fact that he would be dating such a pathetic loser in this world like Tea. `This can't be real.' he said to himself for the thousandth time today, again thinking maybe this was a twisted joke that Ajin pulled. But still......where was he? He couldn't deny the idea of magic, if he couldn't even come up with a logical idea on where he was.

 

As Kaiba walked, something caught his eye and he noticed he was passing by a used clothing store, with a blue trench coat in the window, quite similar to the one he used to wear. He looked over himself, then pulled out his wallet. “Well......I suppose it's better than nothing.”

 

With his decision made, he entered the clothing store, pulling down the display coat, and buying a couple more things there while he was at it.

 

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Back at the mansion, Noah was going through another package of Duel Monsters cards he just recently picked up. As he opened another package, he was surprised to see a BEWD card in it.

 

Noah laughed coldly, and looked down at Mokuba, who was sitting on the floor next to him, saying, “How funny is that, Mokuba? Yugi and his little groupies were always yelling about how I wont give Yugi's grandfather back his precious Blue Eyes. And here I come across one in a random deck of cards. Yuck......and a Red-Eyes Black Dragon, as well. Here, dispose of these things. I have no need of them, I already own them all. And the ones I don't have, I don't want. Stupid dragon-cards, I hate dragons.....they are all so worthless.”

 

He handed the cards to Mokuba, then got up, Mokuba stood immediately as Noah began to walk away. “Maybe we can go somewhere today, and do some damage to the city. Wouldn't that be fun, Mokuba?” Noah gave another childish laugh, as he walked away.

 

`That doesn't make sense! Why would he want to destroy a BEWD card! It's like the rarest cards in the world.....only four were ever made, and he wants to destroy it?'

 

“Master Noah doesn't care, since he normally doesn't like Monster cards. He prefers spirit monsters and life point power-ups. But you're right, he should reconsider. He could At least make a lot of money selling it, or showing it off. Maybe I could convince him to change his mind......” Mokie said.

 

`Uh-uh. He told us to get rid of it, so why don't we just hang onto them for now. I'm sure we'll find a better way to get rid of them, later.'

 

“But we'll get in trouble if we hang onto them.” Mokie said to him.

 

`Don't be such a coward. Besides, we're the only ones that know, and I'm not telling. Just don't say anything. Now hide `em in your pocket or something, so no one sees.'

 

“But what if someone finds out what I have?” Mokie asked.

 

`We'll just tell them you forgot to throw it out. Don't worry about it so much.'

 

Mokie looked around, then stuck them into the pocket of his uniform. He didn't know why he was listening to this new unknown voice in his head. Maybe he just liked having someone else to talk to for a change, that liked him and treated him as an equal......something he wasn't used to.

 

And there was something familiar about this presence. Yes, the voice said to him that he was Mokuba too, but.....he even felt to him like it was him, or another him. It was strange.

 

And the `other' Mokuba was learning quickly about his new environment, how he was being treated, and all about this Noah person that he was a supposed slave to. `Don't worry.......I'll help you out soon enough.' he thought, though he made sure he didn't project his thoughts to the other, this time.

 

`Once we find Nii-sama, I know he'll help.' Mokie thought, he too made sure he didn't project his thoughts to the other.

 

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Kaiba was once again heading down the street, now wearing the familiar trench coat, once again. His mind was trying to think everything through, when suddenly he had a strange sense of deja vu hit him.

 

It was still an area that had a lot of middle-class homes, so......why did it seem so familiar to him, like he was here before? As he continued to walk trying to figure it out, a shop caught his attention and he turned to look in the window to see: a Blue Eyes White Dragon card in the window for only $100.00!

 

Kaiba blinked, then blinked again.......and it clicked: this had happened to him before.

 

Kaiba was on his way back from his meeting at Industrial Illusions, when his limo broke down. He was walking to the nearest shop to make a phone call, since he had such bad reception on his cell phone in this run-down area. Something stopped him, and drew him to look in the nearby window of the store.....as if he sensed something there......something important.

 

In the window was of all things a rare BEWD card for a mere $100......something he would have gladly paid millions for, or killed for at the time. He entered the shop and easily bought the card. “Just two more left, and soon all 4 of the dragons will be mine!”

 

“Greetings young man, may I help you?” the store man asked, as Kaiba automatically stepped into the store, as if he was walking through his past.

 

Kaiba pointed at the window, stating, “I'd like to buy that card in the window.”

 

“You do know its a hundred dollars......” the man said, as if he expected that to be a lot for such a card.

 

Kaiba scrounged out just about all the cash he had left, asking, “Is this enough?”

 

The man counted it out, and sure enough, it was the correct amount. Kaiba even made sure to count for tax, without being told. The shopkeeper then went to the window, pulling out the card, putting it in a protective case and handing it to him. “Very good. Thank you and have a nice day.”

 

Kaiba took the card, wondering if he even had a deck of his own in this world. `That supposed sister of mine said I've dueled before. But she also said I failed. At least this should help.....'

 

With the Blue Eyes card in hand, Kaiba then walked out of the shop and stopped, hearing someone mention his name.....his first name.

 

“Well, hello Seto......funny seeing you here.” Noah smiled coldly up at him.

 

`Mokuba!' Kaiba instantly thought, seeing what looked to be his little brother hiding behind Noah, looking up at him, helplessly.

 

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Meanwhile, back in the real world......Aiko, still unable to understand what was missing, making certain her barrier was strengthened, which she hoped would prevent even Ajin from entering. With that set, she left the room to see him.

 

“Ajin, have you noticed anything missing or different?”

 

“Missing? Different? Mmmm…no, not really.”

 

“You don't feel it.....that missing feeling? The feeling, like something has happened.”

 

“That's your problem Aiko, always too caught up with feelings and emotions. You should be more like me and rid yourself of all those needless things.”

 

“For someone being pent-up in a box for so long, you'd think you would want to try and keep as much of your humanity as you can. Personally, I find emotions appealing.”

 

“Fine, whatever. So does this missing feeling of yours have anything to do with the brat upstairs?”

 

“Now that you mention it.....even though his fever is 102.5 last checked, he seems a little cold to the touch now. It's strange....he was so hot before, and now he seems cooler. I was a bit concerned, but he didn't seem any different other than that.” Aiko said. Then with a smile, she added. “He does seem to be real attached to the dragon plushie I made for him, though. I tried to pull it away once, but he clung to it so tightly.....”

 

“This is exactly what I mean by your emotions getting in the way.” Ajin said sourly. “I think your too attached to the brat. So, you made him a toy?”

 

“Well actually, it was made at Kaiba's request.....but yes, I made him a toy.” Aiko turned away, as her attention drifted, muttering, “I always wanted children, but I never had the chance.....”

 

Before Ajin could spit out more insults on her petty emotions again, the phone suddenly rang. Aiko then answered it. “Hello? No, Mr. Kaiba's not here at the moment. He had an important business errand to run. He'll be back soon. May I help you?”

 

Aiko took a minute to listen to the person at the other end, and then replied back to him, “Oh, Dr. Thomson. My name is Aiko. I have been placed in charge of Mokuba's care, till Mr. Kaiba returns. I'll be sure to pass on any news on Mokuba's condition to Mr. Kaiba, as soon as he's back.”

 

She paused, listening to the man, then answered, “Yes, I see......I understand. Is there anything at all that can be done?”

 

He answered her. “Oh, all right. I see. Thank you. I'll be sure to inform Mr. Kaiba as soon as he returns. Good-bye.” she finished saying. Aiko then hung up the phone, but didn't even get a chance to breath yet, before the doorbell rang.

 

“Who could that be?” Ajin asked.

 

Aiko retorted, “How should I know?” Then she concentrated enough to make herself visible and in modern day clothes, before going down and answering the door. “Yes, may I help you?”

 

At the door was a young teenage kid, and very close to Mokuba's height. This innocent-looking boy also had the strangest spike hair due. He smiled up at her, saying, “Hi. Is Kaiba here? I felt kinda bad about his brother being sick, and thought Mokuba would like this new game that my grandpa got me. Kind of a `get well' gift, I guess.....”

 

As Yugi spoke, Ajin drifted to the main foyer to see who was disturbing him, and his eyes widened in shock. `It can't be! That looks like, like.....the pharaoh! But, how can this be??' he thought to himself.

 

Aiko stepped aside, saying, “Please....come in. Kaiba isn't home at the moment, but you may see his brother if you'd like. I'm sure Mr. Kaiba wouldn't mind.” Aiko then closed the door, once Yugi was inside.

 

Ajin then suddenly stepped out, snapping, “Why are you letting him in? He looks like the Pharaoh!”

 

/So, what if he is? What do you want me to do about it? If I slam the door in his face, he might get suspicious./ Aiko mentally replied to Ajin.

 

/Yugi, stop!/ Yami suddenly warned Yugi.

 

Yugi glanced at Yami, who seemed to be staring at the top of the stairs for some reason. /Spirit....what's wrong?/

 

/It appears I'm not the only `spirit' in this room./ Yami told him. Looking up at Ajin, he hoped it could hear him as he called out. “You there! Who are you? How do you know me?”

 

Ajin looked down, and blinked in confusion. Was he seeing double, or was there suddenly two of them there?? “How did a second one of you appear? And.....how can you hear me, or even see me??”

 

/Are you sure, spirit? I don't see anything..../ Yugi replied to him.

 

Yami glanced over at Aiko, then turned back to Yugi, stating, /Don't you? That woman right there is one of them./

 

“What??” Yugi blurted suddenly, looking over at Aiko. “Are......are you a spirit??”

 

Aiko glanced at Yugi, then over at the spiritual form of Yami next to him. Then turning back to Yugi, she said, “I see. So.....you're not the Pharaoh.”

 

Yugi taken aback from that comment, asked her, “You know the pharaoh?”

 

“Of course I do.” she scowled. “He's the reason that I'm stuck with `him'!” She pointed in the direction of Ajin. Yugi looked, not seeing anyone for a moment. But then Ajin allowed himself to be seen, and materialized for Yugi.

 

Yami found himself at a loss from these two, as he asked, “But, how do you know me? Who are you two people?”

 

“And why are there ghosts inhabiting Kaiba's home??” Yugi added, still very confused.

 

Aiko didn't seem very happy about Yami, and retorted to them both, “Why should we explain anything to you?”

 

Yami retorted in a stern voice, “Because as far as we're concerned, you two are trespassing. Kaiba would have never allowed you two to be watching his home, and especially his sick brother!”

 

At that, Yugi had to stifle a grin. After all, they had only met Mokuba yesterday. True, Kaiba seemed nice to Mokuba.....which was rare to even think of `Kaiba' and `nice' in the same sentence. But it was typical of Yami to automatically assume he knows something. And besides....Yugi would never argue the fact. He always assumed there was good in Kaiba from the very start, whether he knew Mokuba or not.

 

“Now, answer my question!” Yami continued his rant. “What have you done to Kaiba??”

 

“Who says we did anything to him?” Ajin asked, trying to sound innocent.

 

Yugi then suddenly answered, “Well......you guys did.” Then pointing at Aiko, he added, “She said he wasn't here. So, you have to know where he is. And with Mokuba sick, I can't believe he would just run off on some business trip.....leaving two spirits behind to watch him.”

 

“Then I guess you don't know him as well as you think you do.” Ajin sneered.

 

“That's where you're wrong.” Yami said, with full confidence. “We know Kaiba enough to know he would never abandon his brother. Enough of these games......tell us where he is!”

 

“Fine.....I'll tell you.” Ajin stated. Then with an evil grin, he added, “But I must warn you. You may not like what I am about to say.....”