Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ True Shadow ❯ You win, this time. ( Chapter 2 )

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Kaiba's POV


Chapter 2- The Winner, For Now



Last night I saw that beauty queen
She’s getting high on Revlon
I wanna be that magazine
That she wastes her life on
I wanna waste her monthly blood
Wanna get some on my love
Wanna get some gasoline
And burn her house down


I could feel my knuckles dig into my cheekbone when I rested on my hand and Mokuba's stare on me while I sat in the limo staring out the window, silent as the grave. I watched as the puddles gathered rain only to be whisked away by the tires of the limo. Sort of like me. I get the top running company in the world only to have some bitch and her mother take it away. Who did Celeste Kounichi think she was? I could only hope she was wet and catching a life-threatening cold at this very moment.

I felt a small tugging on my coat sleeve and I turned my head lazily to face Mokuba. He had a worried expression upon his face.

"What's wrong, Seto? You aren't even talking at all." Mokuba pouted. I let a small smile to play on my face when I saw his big brown eyes. It was the only thing that changed that stony mask I constantly wore. I sighed.

"Well, what do you want me to say?"

"I dunno. Ask me about my day!" He bounced around in his seat.

"Fine. How was your day, Mokuba?" I said in fake curiosity. Although I did wonder why he was so excited.

His face lit up like a lightbulb. "Oh Seto, it was great! The teacher said we were going to start a new project, and you work with a partner, and its really fun!"

"Oh yeah? What's this project on?"

"You have to do a report on one of your family's work place thing! And then you bring your partner along to the work place thing too, and they write what they thought about the work place!" I let out a slight laugh.

"Work place thing?"

"Uh-huh. And guess who my partner is!" I raised an eyebrow.

"Who?"

"Well okay, today we got a new girl, and she is really nice and funny and she had no one to be with so we are partners. Her name is Maysaki."

"That's n-

He cut me off. "Can me and Maysaki come to work with you tomorrow??? Puh-leeeeeez???" Mokuba stuck out his bottom lip and clasped his hands together, begging. I smirked.

"Yes, but only if you never give me that look again."

"Okay! Thanks Seto. I'm gonna call her when I get home. Oh! We are home!"

The limo halted to a stop and I grabbed the umbrellas in an attempt to catch Mokuba from running out into the rain. No luck. I knew it was going to be hell tomorrow, with two little kids running around my office.

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The Next Day
At the Office



This was hell. Mokuba and Maysaki had knocked over numerous ink jars, rearranged hundereds of neatly piled papers, and managed to almost electrocute themselves when they spilled water on my phone cord, blowing the circut breaker. Maysaki was nice and cheerful, but once she and Mokuba were let on the loose..........

I sighed and put my feet on my desk as I watched several men yelling into the phones trying to get the power back up. At least Mokuba was having fun. And I was looking forward to hearing from Ms. Kounichi. I attempted to call her numerous times, but her secretary said she was coming in late. And obviously now no one can get through to me, but I'm half expecting her not to even call. I laughed to myself as I replayed yesterday's little incident in my head.

"Mr. Kaiba, sir. We are calling the repairman to come fix the electricity."

"How long?" I asked simply.

He hesitated, "Three hours, at the least." I nodded my head and waved him off. I put my hand to my cheek in thought, my eyes reaching the window. Through the glass I saw the logo of Kounichi Clothing Line atop the thirty-floor building. I smiled slightly to myself and put my feet on the ground as I stood up. I strode over to my assistant.

"Cancel my calls and keep an eye on those two." I pointed to the two children wreaking havoc in the next door office. The assistant nodded, but seemed to be confused.

"Where are you going, sir?"

"I'm taking a little trip across the street."

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I stepped onto the lavender tile of the Kounichi Corp. Building. I looked around, disgusted. There were models walking around, the walls were painted pink, and all kinds of women's clothing hung around the walls. I can't beleive this is what has overun my multi-million dollar corporation. I walked up to the red-headed woman with too much make-up on at the front desk.

"Hello sir, how are you today?

"I have a meeting with Ms. Celeste Kounichi." I said abruptly.

The red-head looked almost hurt because I didn't want to chat with her. I didn't care. She gave me a sort of angry look, and pointed to the elevator.

"Go to the top floor and it's the first door on the right. Make sure you knock first." She snarled at me.

I strode over to the elevator and pressed the 30 button. I couldn't wait to see the look on her face when she realized that there was no getting out of this one. She would have to give up the company, there was no other choice. She was mine, and I was going to bring her down. My thoughts were interuppted by the ringing of my phone. I stuck my hand in my pocket and pulled out the phone.

"Kaiba."

"Hi Seto! Maysaki was wondering if-

I heard a girly voice in the background, "We were wondering if, Mokuba Kaiba!"

Mokuba laughed, "Okay, we were wondering if Maysaki could come over to write her report when you come back. And then maybe spend the night! Her big sister can pick her up in the morning if she just calls her."

The elevator door rung and glided open. I walked out onto the white carpet, "I suppose Mokuba, but your going to have to ask Jin if he'll take you to the house in the limo, I have some business to attend to."

I heard Maysaki's voice again, "What did he say?"

"He said yes! Thank you Seto!" Mokuba's voice rang.

"Thank y- Whoa!" I heard Maysaki fall.

Mokuba laughing, "Oh no, I've got to go Seto, thanks again!" Then the phone went dead. I wish I could be as happy as them. I pulled my deck out of my pocket to reveal the Blue Eyes White Dragon at the top of the deck. I shook my head. I had Mokuba, Money, and Power. I was fine. I ran my hands through my hair as I came to a wooden door.


Celeste Rae Kounichi
Clothing Designer/Model
Assistant Manager

I smirked at the last line on the plaque. Shared power my ass. I slammed my fist down on the door, hoping I'd scare the shit out of her. I shifted my weight to my left foot and crossed my arms. A girl went past. Then another. Then another. I let out an annoyed sigh of breath as I knocked again. I twisted the doorknob, and the door squeaked open. What the hell? I cast my glance around the room suspisiciously.

At least this room wasn't pink.

The room was a plain white color, with a plain white rug. There were several computers and manniquins scattered around the room, with a bunch of clothing designs atop her desk. Then I caught eye of her.

Her long ebony hair was touseled across the desk like a giant spider. I laughed quietly, putting my hand to my chin. Sleeping on the job, Ms. Kounichi?? She was sleeping atop an open fashion magazine with a neon yellow sticky note attached to, words neatly written in cursive across it. My curiosity got the best of me as I plucked off the note.

I want you to find some new designs to work from for next year, Celeste. Your most recent clothes have been quite dissapointing. I know it was hard for you when I told you it was best if you didn't attend college, but pull yourself together. You have money, power and beauty, sweetheart. That's better than some silly college. Have the designs on my desk next week when I return, and I'll see if you are fit to stay in your current position in the Kounichi Corp. Kisses~
Mom

I set down the note. Her mother sounds like a real bitch. Like mother like daughter. I turned back to see Kounichi stirring in her sleep. I huffed and kicked the bottom of her chair, causing her to moan and lift her head up at me. Almost immediately her eyes narrowed at me and she sprung up in her chair to stand in front of me. Somehow it made her think she was actually a challenge to me.

"It's about time." I crossed my arms.

She stepped foreward one step and ran her hand through her hair and me straight in the eyes. "Do you always do that, Seto Kaiba? You can't win when the person is awake, so you sneak in when they are sleeping?"

I found the girl's assumption slightly humorous, at most. I walked up to her, so we were face to face. I knew I was intimidating, it's how I won over most people. Staring into their eyes and piercing their heart, towering above them. It worked, and I knew it.

"I'll win you over no matter what position your in, Celeste."

"It's Ms. Kounichi." She snapped at me, glaring defiantly up at me.

"Apologies, Miss." I raised my hand, flashing the sticky note around in front of her face. Her face immediatly flushed as she snatched it away and crumpled it up. I smirked. "Through that little message from Mommy, I can tell you aren't "sharing power" with her. Your just another pawn." She stayed silent, embarrassment covering her features. I laughed. She didn't know what to say, because it was true.

I couldn't say I wasn't impressed, the little whore had managed to make me lose my cool within our fourth meeting, and she showed business potential. But not enough to overun me, Seto Kaiba. I wondered how long it would take before she would lose her temper again. From what I saw at our last meeting, she must like to pick fights with others she can't possibly win against. Who was she to challenge me? How dare she bring up Gozaburo! She had probably met him only one, if she even met him at all. Originally Mokuba, Kaiba Corp, and I were the only ones who knew about about Gozaburo's treatment towards us, but somehow it had spread to the mother and daughter Kounichi's. I clenched my fists. If I ever found out who told them-

I looked at the Kounichi girl. Her look of anger had morphed into one of confusion as she watched me stand there and drift away, thinking. Don't be a fool Kaiba, I mentally hissed at myself. I cleared my throat and straightened up as I put on my stony mask again.

"Have you made a desicion?" I said, regaining sense. She dropped her head from my gaze, looking at her feet like a child. I was about to throw out another insult, when she completely shocked me. Her head snapped up, her face glowing and her eyes beaming with mischevious glee. She closed up the gap between us, standing inches away from me and cocked her head to the side. I stepped back a bit.

"Well obviously Mr. Kaiba, since I'm not the official manager, as you noted, I can't make any decsions for the company. Only my mother will be able to decide."

"What?" I spat, realizing her little game piece by piece.

"Unfourtunatly," she said in fake remorse, "She is in Paris, and she won't be back until next week."

I stuttered in anger. Get a hold of yourself. Say something. Spit it out. "You can't do that!"

She smiled sweetly at me and leant into my ear, like I had done to her the other day.

"Looks like I won this round, Seto Kaiba."