Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish ❯ Chapter 14

Noah was able to destroy his opponent in no time flat. As he looked over his crowd of fans, he then noticed Yugi's group glaring at him in the back, and Seto scowling at the big screen......not even paying attention to him. `Maybe it's about time I get his attention, then.' Noah mused. Noah stood, tugging on a nearby leash and began to leave.

 

He parted through his crowd of fans and made it to the group, finally getting Kaiba's attention. As he feared, he once again had Mokuba strapped to that damn collar and leash again, practically hiding behind Noah. Yet, Mokuba's eyes never left Kaiba, as he watched him intently.

 

“So Seto, come to back out of our little arrangement?” Noah asked.

 

“Yes, yes he has. Isn't that right Seto?” Yugi answered quickly.

 

Kaiba gave Yugi a death-glare, snapping, “Don't be ridiculous.” Then turning to Noah, he smirked, saying, “In fact, I'm looking forward to our little duel. I have the rules all laid out for you, right here.”

 

He pulled out a folder he had with him, and handed it to Noah.....which stated the rules and regulations, including what Kaiba got, if he won the duel.

 

Noah looked over the sheet, blinking at it with surprise. This was definitely not something he had expected from the nobody amateur, he was used to Seto being.....this looked way too professional.

 

“Hmph......so did you find some lawyer to help you out with this?” Noah asked.

 

The cocky smirk didn't leave Kaiba's face, as he said, “I don't need a lawyer to write up something so simple.”

 

“So what does it say?” Tea asked.

 

Kaiba actually had a second copy, incase Noah tried to modify it later after he lost. So, he took that copy and handed it to Tea, to shut the group up.

 

As they looked over the contract, Yugi pointed out, “Say, this part is incomplete. It states if Noah wins to Kaiba......and stops.”

 

“That's because Noah has to write down his demands, before we sign and agree. I'm not a mind-reader.” Kaiba retorted.

 

Noah grinned evilly at that. “Oh, well I already know exactly what my demand will be.” He pulled out a pen and wrote his stipulation on both copies. Then handing them back, Noah asked, “Are you sure you don't want to back down, now?”

 

As Yugi's group looked at the paper again, they gasped in horror. “Seto.....you can't agree to this!” Yugi exclaimed.

 

Kaiba looked over the paper, and pulled out a pen without a second thought. “And why is that?”

 

“Didn't you just read the same thing we did?” Joey snapped. “It says here that if Noah wins, you gotta give up on trying to free Mokuba forever. But not only that, you gotta be his slave for a month!”

 

Kaiba signed it, saying, “Maybe you didn't read the rest of it, then. It also says that if I win, Noah has to free Mokuba.”

 

Yugi smiled, saying, “It also says if you win, Noah has to release me and Joey from any further blackmail.” He knew Seto couldn't be as bad as he seemed. Their friend really was in there, somewhere.

 

“Whatever.” Kaiba said, trying to hide the odd feeling of awkwardness, suddenly. “The more I get to take from Noah, the better.” he said, trying to cover his excuse as simply a way to hurt Noah. Personally, he felt no one deserved to have someone hold so much power over another in that way. Yugi and Joey having their dueling spirit clipped, like some neutered animal was just.....wrong.

 

“But, dude......that's only if you win!!” Tristan exclaimed, trying to point out the error in their friend's thinking.

 

Kaiba snatched the paper away from Tea, signing the copy as well, and handing them both to Noah. “And what makes you think I'm going to lose?”

 

Angie then exclaimed, exasperated, “Don't you get it yet, Seto?? You've never won against Noah, not even one game! There is no way you can win!”

 

“And you've been acting so strange, lately.” Tea said. She dared to put a hand gently on Kaiba's arm, saying, “What if you lose? Did you even think about that?”

 

“You're girlfriend's got a point, Seto. Are you suuure you want me to sign these?” Noah teased.

 

Glancing back over at Noah, he shrugged Tea's hand off of him, turning his focus on `the enemy'. “I've already signed the papers, Noah. Now it's your turn.......that is, unless you don't think you have what it takes to beat me.”

 

Noah snickered at that, and waved Kaiba's pen away. “Thanks, but I have my own......” pulling out his own pen.

 

At the moment, Joey nudged Yugi, whispering, “Yugi.....hey Yug! I don't think we should let `im do this. He's gonna just get himself in real big trouble. Noah got nutt'n on Tristan. So the plan is, Tristan can wrestle the papers away from Noah and run. While he does that, you and me will tackle Seto and drag him outta here, before he hurts himself. What do ya say?”

 

Yugi whispered back, “I don't know.....” looking uncertain.

 

/Yami, what do you think? We can't just let Seto do this.....he'll regret this move forever, if he fails./

 

At that moment, Yami took over. Then with a smile, he answered Joey. “We will do none of the sort. Let Seto battle Noah. He is fighting for what he believes in. He is fighting for Mokuba, and for the people he cares for.....for us, Joey. Now all we can do is offer our support, and show him that we have faith in him.”

 

“But that's crazy!” Joey whispered. “He aint never won. What makes him think he can win, now? And I don't get it......why is he defending us? I thought he told us he didn't want to be our friends?”

 

“I'm not sure, Joey.” Yami said, looking over at Kaiba and Noah. “Maybe he's beginning to remember....”

 

“Well......he sure don't act like it.” Joey grumbled, looking down at the floor.

 

Noah signed the papers, handing them back to Kaiba. “This battle will prove to be very interesting indeed. Not that my little slave is entertaining to me, but it'll be fun to have someone new wearing this leash for a while. And torturing you will be so entertaining.”

 

Noah then turned away, adding, “Well, I'd love to stick around, but I have my fans to entertain, and another duel to win.” Noah then walked away, dragging Mokuba behind him.

 

`I'll free you, Mokuba......it wont be long, now.' Kaiba thought, watching his little brother be dragged away again, and hating every minute of it.

 

Joey awkwardly looked around, then said, “Well, uh......I'll catch up to you guys, later. I'm going to the arcade.” Joey then headed out.

 

Tristan quickly followed, saying, “Hey, wait for me!”

 

Angie then turned to Tea, asking, “Tea want to go check out the new roller coaster ride with me?”

 

“Sure.” Tea agreed, and joined Angie.

 

By this time, Yami had returned to Yugi who looked up at Seto. “Hey Seto I'm going to go see if there's anyone around here to duel with. You want to come? Or maybe we could duel if you want.”

 

Kaiba turned and glared down at Yugi, hesitating for the moment as he considered it. It would be interesting to see how well Yugi fought in this universe......if he was anything like the Yugi he knew. But he decided against it......he had his brother to think about. “No thanks.” Kaiba answered. “I have too many other things on my mind right now.” Kaiba said.

 

“Okay.” Yugi said. Then with a pause, he added, “Are you sure your going to be all right by yourself?”

 

“What do you think?” Kaiba asked, coldly. Leave it to Yugi to ask something so stupid.

 

Yugi nodded, then said, “I want to thank you for trying to help us in this deal you're making.”

 

“Save the friendship speech, Yugi.” Kaiba said, quickly turning away. “Since I don't exactly remember any of Noah's weaknesses, I assumed taking away whatever power he had, would be a nice way to hurt him. So, don't think for a minute it has anything to do with caring for you idiots. Personally, I could care less what your problems are. Now get lost, already!”

 

“All right, Seto.” Yugi smiled back, and walked away. /I don't care what he says./ Yugi said to Yami as he left. /He's not fooling anyone. He might act tough on the outside, but I now on the inside, he really cares./

 

/I just hope he succeeds.......for everyone's sake./ Yami thought, also hoping that Yugi could finally be freed from Noah's constant torment.

 

Now alone with his thoughts, Kaiba inwardly sighed and walked away. He left the dueling building, and leaned on the outside wall, crossing his arms and staring at the sky. He had to defeat Noah for his brother's freedom. He didn't care what consequences Noah scribbled down on that paper, since losing was not an option.

 

It was a rule he learned long ago from his stepfather. Winning was everything, and losing meant death. If he couldn't succeed in freeing Mokuba, he no longer deserved Mokuba's love and respect, anyway. Just like that day when he stood atop Pegasus' castle, willing to throw away his own life for his brother, he would be willing to give it up once again, if he failed.

 

“Pssst!”

 

It was a quiet noise, but Kaiba heard it. He immediately assumed it was one of Yugi's idiot friends again, and glared in the direction of the noise. But his features softened quickly, as he noticed Mokuba peering around the corner of the dueling building, and quietly fingering for him to follow.

 

Kaiba didn't hesitate and moved quickly to meet up with his little brother.

 

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“What do you mean, `he's not all there?'” Yugi asked Yami.

 

Yami answered, “Exactly what I said......Mokuba's soul is not entirely intact. Part of it is now missing.”

 

“But how can that be? How can part of a person's soul just vanish?” Yugi asked. He then turned to Ajin, accusingly. “This is your fault! You did something to Mokuba, didn't you?”

 

Ajin stopped his battle at the moment, saying, “Do you have any idea how stupid that sounds? Believe me, if I could affect that little whelp at this moment, he'd already be dead.....along with the rest of you, fools. Oh, btw Aiko......I can feel your shield waning. Did you think you could hold me for long? You only have a short time left, before your demise. I hope you are all ready......”

 

Aiko scowled at him. As Yugi and Yami turned to her, they could see she looked tired. Yami then turned back to Ajin, saying, “That's what `you' think! I will not let you do harm to her or anyone, if I have anything to say about it!”

 

Yami then turn to Aiko and his Millennium Puzzle came to life. Aiko could feel a new power flowing into her, as the shield was re-strengthened. “This battle is not over yet, Aiko.......don't give up on Mokuba, or yourself.”

 

Aiko smiled, saying, “Thank you.”

 

Ajin scowled, as he spat, “All you have done Pharaoh was postpone the inevitable!” He then laughed, saying, “Or even worst.....you have sealed your own fate! You're power might have been the only possibility of a challenge to me. But since you were so worried about that nothing wench, you weakened your own self, squashing any possibility to stop me!!”

 

Yugi looked to Yami in concern, hearing that. Yami indeed looked more tired after draining himself some to help Aiko......Yugi could even feel it. Yami simply smiled, saying, “Have faith, aibou.”

 

Yugi glanced over at Ajin, then back to the others. “Well, we still don't have an answer how Mokuba lost part of his soul.”

 

At that, Aiko's eyes suddenly widened. “Kaiba! He must have made another wish!”

 

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Back in the alternate world, Kaiba and Mokuba found an isolated spot behind the dueling arena building where they could be alone.

 

No longer having to worry about Noah or anyone around, Kaiba bent down and hugged him tightly. Mokuba gladly hugged him back.

 

When they released, Mokuba could already see the apologetic look in Kaiba's eyes. Before he could say anything, Mokuba said, “It's not your fault. Gozaburo bought me a long time ago, when I was an infant. You had nothing to do with this.”

 

“I knew this was a trap. I should have never listened......never come here.” Kaiba said. “It's my fault you're in danger, now.”

 

“I'm not in any danger, Seto.” Mokuba said. “I never see Gozaburo.....he's never around. He gave me to Noah, because he never pays attention to him, either. I'm basically just another plaything for Noah, to keep him occupied, so he's not bothering his father when he's trying to work. I'm not hurt by anyone......the collar's just about the extent of it.”

 

/Well, we are hurt when we're punished for doing wrong./ Mokie said to Mokuba.

 

Mokuba mentally hushed him, saying, /Seto doesn't need to know that. He already has enough on his mind./

 

Kaiba turned away, unable to face his brother with the amount of guilt weighing on his shoulders. “I'm going to get you out of this. You'll be free from that house soon......I promise.”

 

“Seto.......I don't understand. You listened to who?” Mokuba asked, curious now. He had no idea why he was here. But now from what Kaiba said, he could only suspect his brother must have had something to do with it.

 

“Ajin.” Kaiba stated. “He was rambling about some nonsense about changing the world around me so our parents would be alive, and that you wouldn't be sick. I knew that wasn't possible.......I was just trying to catch him in his own lie. Somehow.......things didn't go right.”

 

Now clenching his fist, he said, “This is my fault. I should have suspected he would twist something. Of all the things, trying to make it seem like we're not even related. When I get my hands on him......”

 

“But Seto......we're not related. At least......not here.” Mokuba said.

 

Kaiba now looked over at him. He put his hand on Mokuba shoulder, saying, “It is you......isn't it? Not just some fake replica look-alike, like Yugi's little group is. You really are my brother.”

 

Mokuba smiled, and nodded. “Uh-huh. Well......sorta. I'm kinda both. The one from this world is here inside me. And.......I don't think I'm all here.”

 

“What do you mean?” Kaiba asked.

 

Mokuba answered, “Well, I feel like I'm strung out. Part of me feels like I'm here, and part of me feels like I'm still lying in bed back home......but that feels more like a dream I'm constantly having. But both my memories and his memories are together in one.” Mokuba then smiled and chuckled, saying, “I kinda feel like Yugi lately, talking to myself all the time. It's kinda weird having another `self' inside of me.”

 

Kaiba didn't look happy about that. “That wasn't part of the deal, either. He said it would be you, not just 1/2 you.”

 

“Huh? You mean this Ajin person?” Mokuba asked.

 

Kaiba nodded. “He told me in this world you would be here, and you wouldn't be sick.”

 

Mokuba felt good about that......his brother wanted him to be here. `So then, that must be why I here, then.' he thought. “Seto, who was this guy who approached you? Where did you meet him?”

 

“You wouldn't believe it if I told you.” Kaiba said, shaking his head.

 

Mokuba pleaded, “Tell me.......please??”

 

“Fine......supposedly him and some lady appeared from that box we bought at the antique store. They started rambling nonsense that I supposedly made some wish, and they had to fulfill it. I didn't believe any of it. But Aiko......she's the one that made that Blue Eyes plushy for you. It was a test, since I doubted their supposed magic ability. I still don't know how she did it......it just appeared out of thin air.” Kaiba explained, as his mind drifted off to that moment, still confused about what he had seen.

 

“So, she gave me that?” Mokuba said. “I did hear some lady talking to Yugi.....that must be Aiko, then.”

 

“Yugi's there? What is `he' doing there??” Kaiba snapped, irritably.

 

Mokuba shrugged, “I dunno......but it's a good thing. I think Ajin's been threatening Aiko, cuz she did something to keep him out, and they've been worried about him breaking into my room.”

 

Kaiba stared at him at the moment, as he began to feel concerned that maybe Mokuba was in danger back home. And of all people, by the person he trusted the least. `It shouldn't be much longer. I'm supposed to be here a week, but only a few hours back in my own world. Wait a minute.......what if he's lying about that, too??'

 

Kaiba then grabbed Mokuba by both shoulders, saying, “Tell me......how much time do you think has passed since I left? Can you tell? It hasn't been that long, has it?”

 

“No, not really. That's probably why it's so confusing when I try and look back in the other world. It seems to be moving so slowly over there, like everyone's in super slow motion......it's weird. I'd only say maybe a 1/2 hour passed.” Mokuba said.

 

Kaiba sighed in relief hearing that. “Good......at least he got something right. I was only supposed to be gone a few hours over there. Then I have time.”

 

“Time for what?” Mokuba asked.

 

Kaiba smirked. “What do you think? I'll be back to take care of him, as soon as I'm done taking Noah out over here.”

 

At that, Mokie mentally exclaimed, /But he can't win! He's always lost to him!/

 

Mokuba answered proudly, /Maybe the Seto from this world can't, but this is `my' big brother, and he can beat anyone!/

“I know you will, Seto. No one's ever been able to beat you! You'll kick his butt!”

 

From those words, Yugi came to mind......the only one who had ever been able to defeat Kaiba. But he quickly squashed that moment of doubt from his mind. Even Yugi he had already been beaten in a duel, and Noah was next. Given.....Kaiba had to perform a dirty move to get Yugi to crumble, but that didn't matter. Yugi was weak, and his weakness cost him. Kaiba won fair and square.

 

Mokuba then said, “So those two came out to grant you wishes? How many do you have? Is it three, like a genie?”

 

“I.......think so.” Kaiba said, thinking back. He was pretty sure they told him three.

 

“And this world was suppose to be your first wish? Then you still have two more wishes, right?” Mokuba asked.

 

Kaiba shrugged, “I suppose. But seeing how crappy this one's been, I don't think I'd want to chance what else they'd do to us.”

 

Mokuba chuckled at that. He then looked around, saying, “I'm going to have to be going, soon. Noah's going to be looking for me. But I was wondering one other thing......” He then turned back to Kaiba and asked, “Why in your deal did you decide to help Yugi and Joey? I thought you didn't like them.....”

 

“I don't!” Kaiba said sternly. But Mokuba just crossed his arms, waiting for an answer.

 

At his brother gaze, Kaiba looked away uncomfortably. Crossing his own arms, he shrugged. “It seemed like the thing to do at the time. Anything that can hurt Noah was beneficial to me.” Then with a more confident smirk, Kaiba added, “Besides.......after what happened at Duelist Kingdom, I think it's nice to finally be able to dangle a debt over Yugi's head for a change. Let's see how he likes it!”

 

Mokuba just rolled his eyes. He shouldn't have been surprised that his brother would see Yugi's help simply as some way to one up him. Now Kaiba even found a way to make a game out of gratitude.

 

Just then, the collar around Mokuba's neck began to light up and beep. “That's the signal that Noah realizes I'm gone, and wants me back. It's time.....I gotta go.” Mokuba said.

 

Kaiba grabbed him tight, and held him close. “It wont be much longer. You'll be free of him soon and back with me........I promise.”

 

Mokuba hugged him back, muttering, “I'll miss you, Seto.” then took off quickly to find the guards and join back with Noah.

 

Kaiba sighed, feeling at least he was able to spend some time with his brother. Now that Mokuba was gone and back with Noah, he found no other reason to be here. Kaiba got up and headed out of the park.