Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish ❯ Chapter 11

“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.....”

 

“Then, tell us!” Yami demanded, impatiently waiting for an answer.

 

Ajin smiled evilly, stating, “I granted Seto Kaiba his deepest desire.....to be with his parents again. So now, I'm afraid he's gone. He may return within the next hour in a half if he's not satisfied. But since it was his deepest desire.....it's not very likely.”

 

“I don't understand. You can.....grant wishes?” Yami asked.

 

Aiko replied, “You don't remember much, do you? Let me help explain to you, so you understand better. You pharaoh, are the one that bound us to a magical box, sealing us within forever. Occasionally, there is a chosen that can open the box. When the box is opened, we are freed and can grant that person three wishes. We are also able to read the mind of the chosen one, so we can help grant that person his or her desire. Then when our job is done, we are resealed back within the magic box till a new chosen one appears.”

 

“I see.” Yami said. “So what exactly do you two get out of it for `granting' these wishes?”

 

“If our current master is pleased with our work, he may grant us freedom from the box. Then, if we are granted freedom from the magic box, we are then allowed to choose our own destiny. Whether to remain on earth as a human or pass on to the afterlife.” Aiko told them.

 

Yugi then jumped in asking, “But what does any of this have to do with the pharaoh?”

 

Aiko answered, “Long ago, I tried to steal the box, to help my family. At the time, I did not know anything about the box, except it was an item that might be worth something. But `you' pharaoh could not simply forget the mistake of a common woman, and banished me into this box where you already had Ajin sealed.”

 

“Oooh, don't forget about the part including your little tryst with his High Priest.” Ajin teased.

 

Aiko looked coldly over at Ajin, snapping, “His name does not have to be involved in this. That has nothing to do with anything!”

 

But Ajin had no intention on letting that drop, stating, “During that time, Aiko was sleeping with your priest right under you nose Pharaoh, while she was stealing you blind behind your back......quite an embarrassment to both you `and' your high priest, I'm sure.”

 

“That's enough, Ajin!” Aiko snapped.

 

“.....and low and behold, years later she now has to grant that very priest three wishes for him. Coincidence??” Ajin mused.

 

“What do you mean?” Yami asked. “Are you saying that Kaiba was......”

 

“Yes. Long ago, he was once known as the High Priest, Seth.” Aiko admitted. “But as I stated, that has nothing to do with now.” She then turned to Ajin, adding, “And I do wish you would stay out of my business!”

 

“Now, now, Aiko.....be nice. After all, your business `is' my business. We are bound for all eternity, so get used to it.” he teased.

 

Aiko then turned to Yami, saying, “And he's lying, anyway. When I started to see the High Priest Seth, I stopped stealing. He gave me what I needed. The box was the only thing that tempted me. To this day, I don't know why. It was like it was calling to me.....” She then glared at Ajin, adding, “It was probably your fault. You were undoubtedly trying to find some way to escape your punishment.”

 

“Oh, sure.....blame your clepto behavior on me, now!” Ajin retorted.

 

As they continued to argue, Yami was trying to remember anything they were saying......but none of it helped. Yugi looked to him, asking, /Pharaoh, is all this true?/

 

/I don't know, aibou. I remember very little about my past. But I would like to believe I would not punish someone so harshly, for such a minor crime./

 

“But, if you didn't do it, who did?” Yugi asked.

 

Aiko suddenly turned, hearing Yugi speaking to Yami. She suddenly butted in, asking, “Oh, you are trying to deny what you've done, Pharaoh? How dare you......I was there, when you sealed me away. Deny it all you want, but you will not convince me of being innocent from your cruelty. I will never forget the look of hatred in your eyes, just before I was sealed away, forever.”

 

`Hatred? Over a box that trapped this person inside? It doesn't make sense. Why would I be so angered by her act?'

“If I was truly responsible, then I apologize for it. It was cruel to seal your life away, in such a manner.”

 

Yami then turned to Ajin, asking, “So how were you trapped in the box?”

 

“The box was rumored to grant wishes.” Ajin smiled. “I......found the box.”

 

“He stole it.” Aiko said, rolling her eyes.

 

“Who cares? The point is, it didn't seem to work for me, and trapped me inside here.” Ajin stated, not too happy about it.

 

Aiko retorted, “Well, that's because the box didn't choose you, and you forced the box open! What do you expect?”

 

Since everyone seemed to have forgotten about him, Yugi suddenly cleared his throat, saying, “Uh.....sorry. I don't mean to interrupt, but......can we see Mokuba?”

 

Aiko stopped arguing with Ajin, turned and headed up the stairs passed him, saying, “Of course. Right this way.”

 

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“Mokuba.” Kaiba had to resist the urge to push Noah out of the way, go straight to him, and make sure he was all right. He took a moment to look Mokuba over carefully, to make sure he was definitely well and not sick. He was not pleased that Mokuba was some kind of servant to Noah, and he was especially disapproving to the `leash' Noah dared put around him, like a pet dog. But at least, he didn't appear to be abused, and he looked healthy.

 

And Kaiba didn't know why, but there was an odd look in Mokuba's eyes, as he stared back at him. It was as if this Mokuba really was `his' Mokuba, and recognized Kaiba in the same way. There was an unmistakable connection he felt when Mokuba stared back at him. So then perhaps....it really `was' him. After all, wasn't that what Ajin promised him? Suddenly all at once, this world didn't seem as bad anymore. With this Mokuba here, he didn't feel so alone. And soon......he `would' find a way to help free Mokuba from Noah. He would succeed where the other Seto had failed. He'd never let his brother be enslaved and treated this way........never.

 

Noah looked at Kaiba with amusement. “Seto, how many times have I told you not to address my servant? You know he can't speak. If you have something to say then say it to me, unless of course you want to challenge me and suffer yet another embarrassing defeat.”

 

Noah's words snapped Kaiba's attention back to Noah, and he glared at him. He could care less what Noah thought about the him from this world, but he couldn't stand how he treated Mokuba. “And why should I waste my time acknowledging you, Noah? I try to focus only on those that I find worthy.......and you're not it. So, do you have anything useful to say to me, or did you just come here to bore me to death?” Kaiba wondered what he meant about Mokuba not being able to speak, but said nothing to Noah about it.

 

“Wow.......what a quick come-back. That's not normal for you, Seto. You must have worked for days on that comeback.” Noah mused. “Don't think I don't see what you're doing......out scouting around, looking for better cards to challenge me with. And look at that you've found......a Blue Eyes White Dragon. What a gold mine. Now, you finally got one card that might be worth more than all the cards between you and your friends combined. Too bad, it's still worthless, compared to the power of my dueling abilities. When will you ever learn......you can never match up to me, Seto. But at least now, you could maybe replace the card I took from Yugi's grandpa, hahahaha! Oh, btw......how is the old man? Did he ever recover from the hospital?”

 

Noah's comment reminded Kaiba a great deal of what he had once done to Yugi in the past, and wondered if somehow in this universe Noah had repeated what he had done. But he shook the thoughts from his head, refusing to dwell on the past. “I could careless about Yugi's relatives.” Kaiba stated, surprising Noah. “And as for dueling skills.....don't make me laugh. A spoiled punk like you could never match up to my dueling skills. I wouldn't even need a powerful deck to take you down.”

 

Noah smirked at that, asking, “Is that so? So, I take that as a challenge, then? Fine......I'll accept. It'll be amusing to smear you once again in front of your little fan group. So, shall we go by the same rules and stakes as usual?”

 

Of course, Kaiba had no idea what the original stakes were. But as far as he could guess, if the Seto from this world couldn't defeat Noah, then he probably wasn't smart either, and didn't cover any loopholes in the deal. And the last thing he planned was to trust Noah with anything......especially Mokuba.

 

“Well Seto?” Noah questioned. “I'm waiting......”

 

Kaiba remembered that his supposed sister Angie had mentioned he had dueled Noah in the past in order to free Mokuba. That would mean, Kaiba would have an advantage. `That fool Noah probably thinks I duel like some inept idiot......that's going to be his downfall.' “No.”

 

“What?” Noah questioned.

 

Kaiba answered, “I'll duel you, Noah......but only on `my' terms. That is.....unless you're afraid I might gain too much of an advantage.”

 

“Hmph......don't be ridiculous. I could give you all the cards I ever collected from Duel Monsters, and you'd still loose. You have some new rules to this contest, I'll accept. We'll duel this Saturday. Figure out what your demands are, and email me on it.” Noah stated.

 

Then before Kaiba could answer, Noah glanced at the locket hanging around Kaiba's neck something he'd never seen before. Noah brought his hand up and flicked it saying, “Maybe you can even use whatever special card you have stuffed in that locket of yours. Lord knows you can use all the help you can get.”

 

Kaiba immediately grabbed his locket from Noah's hands protectively, angry with him for daring to touch one of the few things he had ever found truly valuable to him. Noah simply turned and began to walk away, laughing. “I'll be waiting for you Saturday, Seto Yagakamiya......don't keep me waiting. Come along, Mokuba.”

 

Kaiba's focus was so much on Noah, only now did his attention draw back to Mokuba......now that his name was muttered, now that he felt something skim the side of his trench coat to see Mokuba right there by his side. Mokuba gave Kaiba that same odd look in his eyes, before he slowly turned and walked away, following Noah as he was told.

 

It pained Kaiba to watch him walk away from him like that. It made him want to challenge Noah right then and there. But he couldn't be rash about this. If he was going to help his brother, he had to prepare for it.

 

After they were finally gone, Kaiba muttered, “I think it's time I find out exactly what I have to fight him with.” Kaiba then turned and headed back home, ready to start preparing for Saturday.

 

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Aiko entered Mokuba's room, followed by Yugi, and Yami.....and finally Ajin. And yet, when Ajin attempted to enter the room, and unknown forced seemed to stop him.

 

`What is this?' he thought. “Aiko......what are you up to? If it is some kind of stupid game of yours, I advise you to stop it now.”

 

They all turned and noticed Ajin seemed to be stopped by some kind of unseen barrier. Yami turned to Aiko, asking, “Why can't he get in?”

 

“I was fulfilling a request, Ajin. Before Kaiba left to see you, he had an unspoken wish for his brother to be kept safe at all cost. I agreed to do that, so I had placed a barrier to keep all with evil intentions from entering this room. Unfortunately, you seem to fall into that category.” Aiko told him.

 

Ajin glared at her, stating, “I'm not amused. Now stop feeling foolish, Aiko. You don't have to put a shield around the brat, for him to stay safe. After all.......we're already here to protect him.”

 

As he said this, Ajin also gave her a mental reply, /Have you forgotten your place, Aiko? You know it is not wise to try and challenge me. My power greatly surpasses yours. If you are foolish enough to challenge against me, I will make sure you pay for it./

 

Aiko stared at Ajin grimly, saying, “You know once an wish agreement is made, one can't undo it without going against the wish. I can't do that, Ajin. And, I.....I.....” She looked away, knowing these words may seal her fate. “....I wont do it, either. You `are' a potential threat to this boy, Ajin. And I wont go against my word to Kaiba.”

 

“Is this your final answer?” Ajin asked, as his powers began to charge up, ready to strike against the barrier Aiko had placed on the room.

 

Both Yugi and Yami backed away, sensing the growing surge of dark energy. Yami stayed in front of Yugi protectively, as Yugi turned to Aiko, asking, “Aiko......can he really break through this force field you made?”

 

“Probably. My powers are minor compared to his strength. I will try to keep him at bay, but I couldn't say for how long......” she muttered.

 

“Your shield will hold for as long as your resolve to protect your charge is strong. The stronger your resolve is, the stronger your shield will be, my child.”

 

Everyone looked around, after the mysterious voice spoke......including Ajin, who had no idea what that was. “More parlor tricks, Aiko? You're pitiful bluff wont work on me!”

 

“I didn't do that!” Aiko snapped.

 

Yugi turned to Yami, asking, /Yami.....was that you?/

 

/No, Yugi.....I have no idea where that came from./

 

Yugi then looked around, before noticing what appeared to him as some old beat-up box. “Say, is this the box you two came from?”

 

“That's right.” Aiko replied. “Kaiba had it brought in here before he left.”

 

Yugi then asked, “Well.....could the voice have come from that?”

 

“Don't be ridiculous. The box doesn't `talk'.” Ajin snapped. But after which, he glanced over at the box, his eye twitching a bit as he considered the possibility. `Why `did' the box choose Kaiba, after all? It never chose anyone before. Could what it said be true?' Quickly, Ajin once again returned to summoning his power. Now more than ever, he decided it was imperative to get into that room. Not for Mokuba, but to remove Aiko from the picture, incase she may ever become any potential threat against him.

 

Aiko backed up, trying to concentrate on keeping the shield strong in order to protect Mokuba, and try not to think of what he would do to her, if he got through.

 

Yami then moved in front of them both, saying, “Don't worry, Aiko. Even if he does get through, he'll have to get through `me' first!”

 

Aiko blinked, surprised by Yami's words. `Did he just say he was going to protect me? But.....why? He was the one that banished me into this box, in the first place.....'

 

As if he Yugi could sense her unspoken question, he then turned to her, asking, “Aiko.....are you sure Yami is the one responsible for banishing you into that box? We have been connected for some time, now. And I can assure you, Yami is not the kind of person to be as hateful as you claim. If anything......your partner Ajin seems to be the evil one. After all......due to his evil, he's not even allowed in here. Could he have done this to you?”

 

Aiko blinked at the thought, then shook it away. “That's not possible. I saw the pharaoh do this act against me with my own eyes.”

 

“Well......is Ajin able to influence or possess another? Could it have been possible for him to do that to Yami?” Yugi asked.

 

Again, Aiko thought about that. Indeed, she had seen Ajin do exactly that in the past, and to the very people who Ajin was granting wishes to......or his twisted version of a wish. “Well.......I suppose. But, why would he want to?”

 

“Don't tell me you're actually listening to the words of the pharaoh's lackey?? Obviously, he'd say anything to make him look good in your eyes. But you've already seen first-hand what the pharaoh is capable of!” Ajin snapped.

 

Yugi then retorted, “Well, if Yami's so evil, then why was `he' able to penetrate the shield, when Ajin couldn't?”

 

“Shut up, you pitiful whelp! You don't know a thing. Obviously, the pharaoh had brainwashed you, after he had possessed you. Well, don't worry......I'll finish the both of you off as well, when I am through!” Ajin hissed.

 

Aiko had never questioned the fact that Yami did it. But now, after all the words between Yugi and Ajin.....she really began to wonder. Was it Yami that was responsible? Was she stuck in their all this time with Ajin, because of him? `But.......if that's the case, what is it that you want of me, Ajin? Why would you trap me with you....??'

 

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Kaiba was deep in thought as he headed back to this alternate reality home. Now after meeting Noah, he finally recognized who this punk was they kept talking about. When Kaiba was younger, he had a mild remembrance of his name, and his picture......a portrait that once sat on Gozaburo's fireplace, which was soon taken down. Once or twice, he had remembered hearing Gozaburo mention Noah, while talking to someone else.

 

Noah had died......at least in his world. Gozaburo had lost his son. Kaiba didn't know how, nor did he care. But now he had the chance to finally see what this spawn of Gozaburo was like upfront and personal.....and he wasn't impressed. As far as Kaiba was concerned, Noah seemed to be just as evil as his father. But there was a big difference, too. While Gozaburo was cunning and dangerous, his kid was spoiled and stupid. “Pampered rich kids.” Kaiba spat. “Why am I not surprised.....”

 

The irony of this was that any other teenager from his universe would probably compare him with the same words. But the difference was......Kaiba knew better. He never compared himself as any normal rich kid. His childhood was `anything' but pampered. He had to do all in his power just to stay alive, and keep Mokuba from sinking into a pit of darkness, the same way he did. There were many things that people could compare Kaiba to......but spoiled wasn't one of them.

 

But besides the duel coming up, there was one more thing weighing on Kaiba's mind......Mokuba.

 

“I should have known this stupid wish was nothing more than a trick.” he muttered. Sure, Mokuba was healthy and not sick, just as agreed. But now he was a slave to Noah. But that wasn't what scared him the most. The main fact of the matter was now Mokuba was in Gozaburo's home, without anyone to protect him, no one to save him.

 

He could only hope that Gozaburo was more interested in his son, then focusing on his brother. But now his little brother was in constant danger, as long as he was there in Gozaburo's mansion. “It's my fault.” Kaiba muttered in guilt. “I let him convince me that this supposed wish could help my brother. But now he's only in more danger than ever.”

 

`I don't want this.......I don't want any of this. But how do I get back?' Kaiba wondered. The only thing he could do was do what he could here to protect his brother. Hopefully, when they were once again reunited, they could figure out a way to return home......back where everything was normal and sane again.

 

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A/N:

Someone asked if Yagakamiya is Seto's real last name before he was adopted. The answer is no. It is unknown what his last name was before he was adopted. It's never been revealed. Even in the book Pojo's unofficial guide to YU-GI-OH it tells a lot of things like Kaiba's mother dieing giving birth to Mokuba and it shows a picture of Kaiba's father's car in a lamp post. Which is probably why a lot of fan fictions often depict his real father as drunk. No, Seto's last name before he was adopted is whatever the author of the fan fiction your reading says it is. You can read Clarity's story based off of this one called Blast From the Past as a good example.

 

In this case, the name I think I read a fan fiction once where his last name was Yaga or something similar. Don't ask what story cause I don't remember. Kamiya is Tai and Kari's last name in Digimon. So, I just put the two together.