Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Seto's Wish ❯ Chapter 17

Back in the real world Ajin was outside pouting, since the ceiling collapse didn't kill them, yet. In the crumbling room, Yugi, Aiko and Yami were with Mokuba lying in bed.

 

“So how much longer is Kaiba supposed to be gone?” Yugi asked.

 

Aiko checked the clock. “He's still got another 55 minutes before he has to decided to stay or return.”

 

“That long?” Yugi asked.

 

“I'm afraid so.” Aiko said.

 

After Aiko said that to him, Yami looked over at Mokuba with concern, then turned back to face her. “Aiko, is there anyway of bringing the other 1/2 of Mokuba's soul back here?”

 

Aiko didn't understand why he would ask, but thought about it, anyway. “The only way would be if I went to that other world myself, and brought him back.”

 

“Why is that? Can't you use the connection from Mokuba here?” Yugi asked.

 

Aiko smiled. “You don't understand. Seto wished him there. Without his acceptance, my powers could do nothing to retrieve him.” Then turning to Yami, she asked, “But why do you ask?”

 

Yami looked down and answered. “With the fatal illness he has that's already sapping his life away, stringing his soul between dimensions like that is doing nothing but quickening his demise. Any hope there might be in saving Mokuba will soon be gone if we do not do something to reunite his soul once again.”

 

Yugi looked horrified. Aiko looked concerned, and then lowered her head in sadness. “Then that means I will still fail in the end.”

 

“Don't say that!” Yugi exclaimed. “Didn't you just say you could go over there and bring him back?”

 

“But it'll take so much energy. There is no way I can keep this shield up, `and' bring Mokuba back. I.....I'm not strong enough.” Aiko admitted, looking very depressed.

 

{You can do this, my child. As long as you keep your faith strong, it can be done.....}

 

Instantly, everyone froze as they once again heard the mysterious voice, and all wondering where it was coming from......

 

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Back in the alternate world, Mokuba had been thinking about his brother all day, hoping to see him before the Duel. Now approaching Noah, Mokuba hoped to achieve exactly that.

 

“Master Noah, sir.” Mokuba asked in his most polite voice, bowing graciously.

 

“Yes what is it?” Noah snapped.

 

“Well sir, since your father has plans to spend the rest of the night with just the two of you over at Kaiba Corp, may I please be allowed to leave and maybe walk around the park or just go out somewhere?” Mokuba didn't give specifics, knowing it would never be approved if he mentioned Seto.

 

“Hmph....well, seeing that father did want it to be just the two of us, I see no reason not to allow your request for some time off. It's not as if you request this often, anyway.....so I see no harm in it. You may be excused the moment I leave with my father. Just don't forget....you are not to speak to anyone. Understand?”

 

“Yes, sir.” Mokuba said, and bowed to him....doing his best not to smile or show any kind of emotion or excitement that might make Noah change his mind. “Thank you, Master Noah.”

 

Noah seemed satisfied with this, and shooed him away. It wasn't too much longer, and within an hour Noah was gone. But there was one problem to Mokuba's plan......he wasn't sure how to find his brother.

 

Mokuba headed to the park, and began to mumble to himself, “Great....now what do I do? I don't even know where Seto lives.....how am I going to find him? I don't even know his last name in this world.”

 

/Don't worry.....I can take you to Seto's place. But, why don't you remember your last name?/ Mokie asked.

 

“I was 5 when we were adopted, and Gozaburo made sure that we only recognized the Kaiba name as our last name, ever since.” Mokuba answered.

 

/Oh, I see. Well, I'll get us there./ Mokie said, taking over.

 

Mokie headed down a couple roads, then ducked through an alley to another road, finally reaching a yard that had a small two-story house on it.

 

“Well, here we are. It's all yours.” Mokie said.

 

“Thanks, I appreciate the help.” Mokuba said, taking over again.

 

/No problem./

 

Mokuba looked up at the house, trying to picture his brother living here. For the life of him, he just couldn't. With a weak chuckle, he started towards the house......yet, on his way a dizzy wave came over him and he stumbled.

 

/Are you okay?/

 

Mokuba nodded, “Just another dizzy spell.....I'll be fine./

 

/You should have told him./

 

Mokuba sighed. “Maybe.....”

 

Mokuba then walked up, rang the doorbell and waited. As he waited, a noise from another yard distracted him, and he turned to see what it was.

 

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Kaiba was buried in the basement again. He was making sure there would be no bugs in the Duel Disk system for tomorrow, when it was used......everything had to be perfect.

 

It was at this time that the doorbell rang.

 

Kaiba tried to ignore it, hoping someone upstairs would answer it. But as he continued his work, his mind thought of who was left to answer the door. His supposed sister was gone with Yugi's group, and his parents went to a movie. And unlike his real life, there were no butlers to answer the door for him.

 

He silently cursed, as he slammed his tool down, and headed upstairs. “Knowing my luck, it's one of the geek squad here to ask me to `play' with them. One would think by now, they'd get the hint.”

 

Not even bothering to look out the window, Kaiba whipped the door open, ready to scream down at whoever dared to disturb him. But his eyes widened in shock, immediately recognizing who it was, even with his back turned, staring off at someone's yard.

 

Mokuba heard the door open, and began to turn, as a strong arm grabbed him, yanking him inside the house. He was still trying to register what just happened, as his brother hugged him tightly. “Seto....?” Mokuba asked weakly, partially muffled with his face in Kaiba's shirt.

 

But it didn't last long, as Kaiba pulled him away, holding onto both his shoulders as he eyed him in suspicion. “How did you get here? How did you get away from Noah? Are you okay? He didn't do anything to you, did he??”

 

Mokuba couldn't help but smile, so glad to see his brother and hear the concern once again in his voice. He pushed him back, saying, “Will you stop with the 30 questions......I'm fine!”

 

When Kaiba finally calmed down, Mokuba answered, “I miss you, too. Listen, I got permission from Noah to leave for a little while, so I came here.”

 

“How did you find this place?” Kaiba asked.

 

Mokuba answered, “The other me told me where you live in this world.” He looked around the room they were in, saying, “It's kinda small.”

 

“Compared to our home......yes, I suppose it is.” Kaiba said. Then looking around, he added, “You may not know this, but this is in fact the same home we used to live.” Kaiba paused before continuing, “Before Gozaburo.......before the orphanage......”

 

“Are you serious?” Mokuba asked. “Wow, I can't believe it! Can you show me around, please? I don't remember any of this!”

 

“Sure.......” Kaiba smiled.

 

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“It was that voice again!” Yugi exclaimed, wondering where it came from.

 

Yami turned to Ajin, beginning to wonder if he was the one responsible. After all, if he could convince Aiko to leave, Ajin might have the advantage and power to break through while she's gone.

 

But before he could say anything, Ajin turned and snapped, “I know what you fools are doing. You're trying to psych me out with your little parlor tricks. Honestly Aiko, that's petty even for you and your weak magic's.”

 

Yami could see the annoyed look in Ajin's eyes......he really didn't know about the voice, either.

 

“It's the box, isn't it?” Yugi asked, looking at the box near them. “It's gotta be from that.”

 

“Don't be ridiculous.” Ajin snapped. “There is no life within the box, besides us......it's pure power, but nothing more. Besides......it's obvious that Aiko's getting desperate to try these stupid tactics. Yes, go ahead Aiko.....leave. And when you do, I'll crush everyone here inside this room, including you.”

 

`What choice do I have?' Aiko wondered to herself, as she looked over at Mokuba. She couldn't let him die.....she swore to do all in her power to keep him safe.

 

“Aiko?” Yugi then asked. “What would happen if Mokuba were to die, with his soul divided like this? I mean......wouldn't he just stay in that other world?”

 

“No.....I'm afraid not. Since only half his soul is there, and he's still connected to his body, I'm afraid he would return to this world.” Aiko told them.

 

Yugi gasped, “But that means Mokuba will die!”

 

“I'm afraid so.” Aiko said. Then with a sigh, she said. “I have no choice......I have to try and get him back.”

 

“Don't worry.....we'll be here for you. I'll give you a boost from my own power to help you on the journey.” Yami said.

 

Aiko looked concerned. “But, you can't! You've already lost so much energy from the last time you helped me. I can't ask that from you.”

 

“It's all right.” Yami smiled. “I'll simply have to rest inside of Yugi for awhile......but I'll be okay.”

 

“But what about Yugi?” Aiko asked. “If I fail, you giving that energy to me will be leaving him defenseless against Ajin.”

 

At that, Yami smiled. “Though I don't know what it is, there seems to be a voice that has a great deal of faith in your abilities. And I happen to share that faith in you, Aiko. I know you can do this.”

 

“We believe in you, Aiko. Please......help Mokuba. We'll be okay.” Yugi said.

 

Aiko smiled, and nodded to them. “All right.....I'll do it.”

 

“Good luck.” Ajin sneered, anxiously waiting.

 

Aiko glared over at Ajin. But she didn't let that bother him. With determination in her mind, she kept focused on her mission, and created a portal, stepping through.

 

At the same time, Yami summoned forth his own energies to act like a living battery for Aiko.

 

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After Kaiba showed Mokuba around the house, they sat in the basement as Kaiba let Mokuba go through some old kid drawings his little brother found in a folder, in one of the closets. “So, all these drawings are yours when you were a kid?”

 

Kaiba smiled down at them. “I suppose so. One or two of them actually look familiar to me. But it was so long ago......and since this was done in this world, I may not have actually made some of them in our world.”

 

“Yeah.....too bad this place doesn't have any of my kid drawings. That would be neat.” Mokuba said. “But, still....this is fun, you know? Just sitting here together, looking over things; it's too bad we don't get to do stuff like this more often......”

 

Kaiba looked sadly down at him, then turned away. “I'm sorry. I know I haven't had much time to be with you, lately. Juggling school and running a business hasn't really given me much free time for myself. But when we get back.......I'm going to try and change that. I need to make more time for us.”

 

Mokuba looked up at him sadly, thinking, `But it's too late for that, now. I'm all ready out of time.'

 

Kaiba continued, his face becoming more determined, as he added, “And I'm going to do just that....I pr-”

 

“No, don't!!” Mokuba blurted out, suddenly.

 

Kaiba asked, “Why not?” seeing the strangely panicked look on his brother's face.

 

“Seto.......” Mokuba muttered, looking away from him. “I was thinking......maybe we shouldn't go back. I mean, we already have everything we need here. And you got your family, and friends, and.....”

 

“Mokuba.” Kaiba said, cutting Mokuba off. “They're not my friends.....and you know it. Besides, I already have my family right here with me, and when I'm done here....I'll be bringing you home with me. Whatever you might think I might want from this other world, you're wrong. Our parents died, and I don't believe in fantasy worlds. We're leaving here, and we're going home together. Besides, you said you might be in danger from this Ajin, remember?”

 

“But Seto, I......”

 

“What?” Kaiba asked.

 

Before Mokuba could say more, suddenly the door whipped open and Angie called out, “Seto, you still down stairs? We brought home dinner incase you're hungry, and I picked out some really cool movies, and…” Angie stopped when she saw Mokuba.

 

“Mokuba? What's he doing here, Seto?” Angie asked.

 

With a hint of a smile, Seto replied, “Why not ask him?”

 

“But, Mokuba can't talk.” Angie said.

 

Mokuba glared at her, and asked, “Who says I can't talk?”