Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ It's Easier to Run ❯ The Kaiba quarrel ( Chapter 8 )

It's Easier to Run

The Kaiba Quarrel

Author's Note: REPOSTED! Too… //Crappy//

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu gi oh…

-----------------------------------------------The NEXT DAY----------------------------------------

Serenity hadn't slept a lot last night given that she had some very disturbing nightmares concerning Joey. (Who wouldn't if you're only family was at the hospital.) But, she was truly grateful for the very little sleep she gotten. Serenity had risen early and she had already prepared herself for breakfast. Yet Serenity was very scared, because she already knew how terrible Kaiba was when he was mad. Plus, it didn't help that she knew the older Kaiba did not want her there, and that was more than clearly visible. "Hi Serenity!" Mokuba said as he opened the door once again, interrupting her thoughts.

Serenity tried to respond but unsuccessfully, as much as she tried no noise came out of her mouth. She then tried to wave her hand and smile at Mokuba. "Aw… Don't worry about that", Mokuba smiled knowing that it had become quite difficult for her to communicate, "Are you ready to go"? She nodded kind of ashamed.

They exited the room and were now making the way throught the hallway just as Mokuba spoke: "You know, it's gonna be real tough to communicate with you… If only you could get your voice back"… I kind of know what it is to be abused too, if my brother wasn't there for me I wouldn't have known what would've happened, Mokuba whispered almost ready to cry… Serenity decided that she'd have to ask him later about it, and decided not to ask Mokuba disturbing questions at the moment. She knew how painful it was for her to speak about it. As they arrived to their destination Mokuba apparently cheered up and said:" We're here, you can sit wherever you like!"

"Ah… That's a tough one" she thought as she eyed a huge diner, as she finally decided to take a seat beside Mokuba. "Hey! Could you wait for me a sec, Serenity"? Serenity perplexed, took a glance at Mokuba, he was so innocent, at times, she thought as she nodded her answer. It wasn't long before Mokuba had brought a whiteboard, a marker and a small chart. "I got these for you… I'm sure these will help you out, here" he said as he handed her the objects.

Serenity eyed the small chart suspiciously…yet somehow knew that it had something to do with her muteness.

"Oh…I forgot, this chart shows how to fingerspell correctly, I thought it be easier if you learned sign language. It'll be for the best, since you'll be like that for some time won't you? She nodded yes, not knowing what Mokuba was planning, yet. You know, Seto learned how to fingerspell when he was eight. I think he can teach you, he doesn't have much time, but I'm sure he'll do it. Seto's not as bad as people say." Mokuba replied to Serenity, but was interrupted by Seto before he could finish talking. "Morning Mokuba"… Seto interrupted as he took a seat at the other side of the huge table.

"Morning Seto, he responded to his greeting. "Hey Seto, do you think you could teach Serenity some of the basics of sign language"? Mokuba asked Seto innocently. Mokuba asked Seto, knowing that once he asked about it, in front of Serenity; he wouldn't be able to turn down such an offer. Yet, Seto also had those days when he was in a bad mood….

"I'm too busy, Mokuba." He plainly replied. "But, big brother! You have to, it's not too difficult it's only the basics! What about in the afternoons you're free by then!" Mokuba answered, not suspecting that what he said would anger his brother even more.

"Mokuba! I said I'm too busy; I have a company to handle.", Seto hastily remarked." Fine, then all you think is about your stupid company, anyways! Mokuba said as he angrily left the diner room".

Serenity didn't want Mokuba to fight with his brother, but it seemed inevitable not to. She was stuck in the middle of a not so pretty brotherly quarrel and there was nothing she could do about it. Unless, she could speak, yet at this moment it seemed to be impossible. She could only wait until the fight ended, yet she felt guilty. They seem so united to have to fight because of her, now her had just day turned out to be truly terrible. Kaiba had eyed Serenity one last time and it wasn't long before Serenity was left alone…

-------------------------------------At Mokuba's Room---------------------------------------------

"Mokuba", Seto whispered as he opened the door. Sure, he knew that he was harsh on him, but Mokuba was committing him to something he really didn't feel like doing. Sure, Mokuba had done more than once with Yugi's gang; but this time he truly exceeded the limit. Even though he was here to apologize, he felt that he HAD his own reasons.

As soon as Kaiba entered the rather big room Mokuba apologized to him almost immediately. "I'm sorry Seto; I shouldn't have said that… I'm sorry I won't bother you again." He said.

"No… Mokuba, you don't have to apologize. I should after all; I was just being selfish… I'll teach her if she wants". Seto said lowering his head a bit knowing that this was TRULY his only alternative if he ever wanted to see his brother smile this week.

"Are you sure Seto, after all you're working most of the time?" His little brother asked innocently, knowing that his big brother had fallen into his trap -to teach Serenity- one way or another. "I'll find a way… Now let's go and eat something". Seto replied. Yup, Mokuba added as he hugged his brother.

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"Hi! Serenity! How are you doing?" Tristan asked as he peaked into the room and handed some flowers to Serenity. Tristan was obviously trying to impress Serenity, yet being a Wheeler she was clueless. Tristan knew Serenity only saw him as a friend. But… he could always wish…

Serenity got her handy whiteboard and wanted to ask about Yugi -I mean the gang- as she wrote rapidly: "Thank you, Tristan I'm fine, did the rest come?" Trying to conceal the true question.

"I'm glad you're fine", Yugi added as he and Tea entered the room, just before Tristan could answer. -Serenity blushed slightly noticing Yugi was there. And felt very nervous, just knowing that he had come to see HER not anybody else. Suddenly her day had just had a radical change.

"Hm… Where's Mokuba", Tea quickly said noticing Serenity's blush and reaction. Tea obviously liked Yugi// Yami and couldn't help but feel jealous ever since Serenity had arrived Yugi payed more attention to Serenity than her. "I believe he said he was going to get some snacks", Serenity once again wrote. "Oh, Serenity have you seen Kaiba? Is he treating you all right? He can be really tough at times." Yugi asked trying to start a friendly conversation between them.

"He's working, and he treats me ok"… Serenity wrote trying not to blush at the same time. Tea noticeably jealous, cut in again: "Well, Serenity I'm glad he's treating you fine. Ryou and Mai had some business to attend to and couldn't come." "Hey! Guys"! Mokuba greeted. "Hi Mokuba, where's your brother?" Yugi asked. "Oh... he must be arriving soon. I brought some snacks, if you want any". Mokuba replied. "Sure!" Tristan said as he practically snatched the candy bars from Mokuba's hand.

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TRISTAN! TEA SCREAMED!

"Well, Well if it isn't Yugi's noisy gang"… Seto smirked as he entered the room.

Kaiba... they all added in response. Serenity just sighed; this was going to be a very LONG DAY.

Author's note: Yup, Tea is jealous, Read and Review please! Made MAJOR CHANGES! THIS chapter was definitely the one I liked the least. No plot change, though. REVIEW IF IT STILL SUCKS… and I'll try to better it. Constructive Criticism truly appreciated.