Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ More Than Just Saving the World ❯ Change of Heart ( Chapter 9 )

Author’s Note: This must the most weirdest and confusing chapter I ever wrote…It took me forever to finish this chapter…and let’s just say I’m not that satisfied with it. The control room isn’t exactly a control room…it’s just where a big computer is and where Mokuba works translating the God card...I just called it the control room. Oh well…it’s okay in some ways…I skipped the duels because I decided I won’t concentrate on duels anymore…there might a few descriptions of a duel here or there in future chapters but it won’t be as detailed as before… Remember to press the little purple button on the bottom left corner! R+R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh is mine!!!! *nearly gets sued* Opps…forgot the not…. Yu-Gi-Oh is not mine!!!!!! I only own Koshi!!!   More Than Just Saving the World By Sakura Kinomoto   Chapter 9         Change of Heart             &n bsp; Koshi screamed in pain as she felt the Millennium Rod toy with her mind. She could feel her memories being changed and taken away. Holding her head, she could hear Malik’s voice, “You will betray the Pharaoh like you did 5000 years ago!” She betrayed Yami before? With that thought, she fainted.             Catching the limp girl in his arms, Marik smirked. “Perfect. Just perfect.” He lifted the girl up in his arms and walked until he reached the room that has a number one on its door.   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*      ;          Yami looked startled for a moment. He was certain for a moment that Koshi was in trouble…but then, it’s not possible, right? She should be smart enough not to leave her room…right? He started to have doubts. If anyone wants to hurt her, she won’t be safe staying in a room. His legs started to bring him towards to opposite way of his was going, determined to find Koshi.             “Yami!” Yugi’s voice stopped the Pharaoh. “Where are you going?” His aibou asked him. “We have to go and watch the next duel, remember?”          &nbs p;  The spirit frowned. “I know, Yugi, but something’s bothering me about Koshi. Something just doesn’t feel right.”           & nbsp; Yugi replied, “But you don’t know where she is, right? On such a blimp, it’s impossible to find someone in such a short time. Maybe we should ask Kaiba or something.”          &nb sp;  A look of displeased appeared on Yami’s face then disappeared. “Yeah, I guess it’s pretty much the only choice.” Unless he wanted to disappoint Yugi…or did he?   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*     & nbsp;         Seto looked up from the coffee table, mad that someone was disturbing him. He opened the door and said, annoyed, “What is it?” Without wanting to, his face showed pure surprise when he saw the girl in Marik’s arms. “What did you do with Koshi?” he snarled.             Marik snickered. “Nothing much. I just thought I’d send this girl over to you. Unless you want me to send it to Yugi.”           &n bsp; “Hand her over.” Once these words were out, Marik just threw Koshi at Seto. He cursed as he luckily caught Koshi safely in his arms. “What the heck are you doing?” Without answering him, Marik just walked away. Seto glared at his back for a while before he carried Koshi into his arm.             Laying down the girl’s body on his bed, Seto took a chair and sat beside her. He wondered as used his thumb to caress her cheek, “What happened to Koshi? Why was she with Malik?” As if to answer his questions, Koshi slowly woke up.             “Seto?”          & nbsp;  The CEO looked down at the girl. “Are you alright?” he asked.             Koshi blinked. “Alright? OF course I’m alright, Seto.” She sat up on the bed. “Are you okay, Seto?” She titled her head in concern. She raised her hand to touch Seto’s cheek.             Catching her head, Seto frowned. “What’s with you Koshi? I believe not long ago, you just told me you hate me.”           &nbs p; A fit of giggles escaped from Koshi’s lips. “Me? Hate you? Oh come on, Seto, are you mad at me? I really like you…” As she said those words, her arms surrounded Seto in a hug.             Seto was astonished and well shocked. He didn’t expect this kind of reaction from Koshi at all. It was like someone changed her memories…Malik and his Millennium Rod flashed through his mind. Shaking his head, he thought, “That’s impossible. All those silly Egyptian stories must be getting to my head.”           &n bsp; “What’s wrong?” Koshi asked. Seto stared right into her innocent and concerned eyes. Gosh, Koshi has never been that nice to him since they first met. He wanted to keep her for himself so badly…but… “Koshi, what about Yugi? Don’t you like him anymore?” He watched Koshi’s reaction closely. Actually there was no reaction. It was as if the name had no effect on her. “Who’s that?” she asked. That scared Seto, just a little only. She didn’t know, remember, who Yugi is. Does that mean someone did play with her memories? Seto denied that theory. That’s not possible…those Millennium items couldn’t have that kind of power like what Yugi or Isis told him before.             Selfish? Yes, it is a selfish decision to keep her beside him when there’s obviously something different or even wrong about Koshi, but he couldn’t help it. He loves her. The chance is right in front of him, to take her into his arms…and he’s not giving up that chance! “No one special.” Seto whispered as he returned Koshi’s hug and covered her lips with his own. “No one special at all.”   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*     ;           “You stay here in the control room with Mokuba, okay?” directed Seto as he held Koshi’s hand, leading her into the room. Koshi smiled at him and nodded. The little boy in the control room looked at Koshi curiously. “Seto, why is Koshi here? I thought she and Yugi…”          &n bsp;  Seto gave his brother a look that said ‘Don’t say anything more’. “Mokuba, Koshi will stay here with you until my duel ends, alright?” Mokuba nodded obediently. “Also I hope that card will be translated by the end of my duel. Especially the part Malik never mentioned.” Mokuba nodded again. Then Seto turned to Koshi who was already sitting on a chair. “You stay here and don’t go anywhere. Just watch me duel, hm?”           &nbs p; Koshi gave Seto a smile and said, “Good luck Seto. I’ll cheer for you here, okay? Remember I’m here!” She gave him a peck on the cheek. The CEO gave her hug and left the room for his duel. Mokuba looked at two strangely. If he remembered correctly, not long ago, he caught Yugi and Koshi nearly making out…so why was Koshi all of a sudden so…friendly with Seto? Not that he minded, after all Seto’s the best, but it was weird. “Koshi…”              The girl turned and looked at the boy, “Yes?”          &n bsp;  “Why...why aren’t you with Yugi?”           &n bsp; The name drew a blank on the girl’s mind. “Who’s Yugi? Do I know him?” Then she started to mumble to herself, “Seto mentioned this name too, but he said that Yugi was no one special. So who is he?”           &nbs p; Mokuba was confused. Koshi didn’t know who Yugi was? How could that happen? It wasn’t even a week ago that she and Yugi… Maybe he’ll let Seto figure this out, it’s all too confusing for him. Anyways, according to what Koshi said Seto said Yugi was no one special…maybe… Mokuba scratched his head in confusion. “Yugi…well, yeah, he’s no one special. Come on, let’s watch Seto duel okay? I still have to finish translating the card…”          &n bsp;  Soon, the room was silent as Mokuba typed away on the large computer and Koshi concentrated the duel on the screen. Suddenly, Koshi gasped. “What’s wrong?” asked Mokuba. She pointed at the screen. “Oh no, Seto’s in trouble! Don’t worry! I’m coming, Seto!” He was about to sprint out of the room when he turned back to Koshi. “You coming?”              Koshi hesitated for a moment then she shook her head. “Seto told me stay here.”           &n bsp; “Okay!” said Mokuba. Then he rushed up to the duelling arena, leaving Koshi all alone in the control room. She looked up at the screen and her face finally showed her confusion. How come the Duel Monsters strike her as familiar? Sure, she has seen Seto duel but right now, she felt like she understood the game like a pro yet Seto have never let her touch this game. She watched as Seto sacrificed his opponent’s monsters to summon his own monster. Somehow, she knew Seto’s strategy. Somehow, she had understood the purpose of magic and trap cards. Maybe Seto rubbed off some of his skills on her. That’s it. Seto must have affected her…though her heart told her the opposite.   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*    & nbsp;          Once Seto stepped foot into the control room room, he received a big hug from Koshi. “Oh, Seto, I knew you would win! You made it to the next round!”           & nbsp; Seto patted the girl’s head adoringly. “Of course I won. You were cheering for me so I can’t let you down.” Koshi smiled up at Seto. Mokuba tugged Seto on the sleeve. “Come on, Seto. Look at the translation I did for the card…I couldn’t exactly get the last line.” The little boy pulled over Seto and Koshi to the computer. “See?”          &n bsp;  The CEO’s eyes widened when he read the script on the card. “I can read this text like it was written in English!” Mokuba’s eyes also widened at his brother’s words. “Really?”           ;   “The Winged Dragon of Ra gains his attack points from the attack points that are sacrificed to summon it. Without saying the ancient chant on the card, the monster cannot be summoned. Also…” The Kaiba brothers looked at Koshi in shock. How did she knew what was written on the card? Seto knew for sure she was not at the duel that this card was played so how did she know about the powers of the card? The only possible reason is that she can read the text like him…but how did they understand this ancient text? “Koshi?”              The girl blinked. “Yes, Seto?”           &n bsp; “How…how did you know what the text on the card mean?” Seto asked slowly.             “What card? Did I say something? I don’t get you Seto.” Koshi looked confused and doesn’t seem to remember that she read the text on the card.             The Kaibas looked at each other. Then Seto said, “Koshi, it’s getting late. We’ll be landing on Kaiba Corp. Island tomorrow. You need to get some sleep, okay?” He draped his shoulder over hers, leading her out of the room.             Koshi looked up at Seto. “What about you, Seto? You need some rest too. You have a big day ahead of you.”           &nb sp; “I will,” said Seto, comforting her. “I’ll bring you to my room and you just go to sleep first, okay?” Then he looked back at Mokuba. “I’ll come back.” The boy nodded. “Come on, Koshi.” The girl pouted but was pushed out of the room anyways.   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*    &n bsp;          Yugi looked down at the two Millennium items he now held. He flew back to the duel and how Seto reacted when Yami asked him to help him find Koshi. There’s something he could see in Seto’s eyes that shows he’s hiding something. He hesitated before saying there’s no need for that to Yami. Does that mean he knew where Koshi was? Maybe he should have let Yami go and find Koshi. Not that he doesn’t trust Kaiba but something is bugging him now telling him he did the wrong thing. Just then, he looked up and was shocked to see Koshi and Seto together, with Seto’s arm draped over Koshi’s shoulder! “Koshi?” The Millennium Puzzle glowed and Yami appeared. “Koshi?”              Yami watched in bewilderment when Koshi had a look of fear and confusion on her face and leaned towards Seto. He heard her ask, “Seto, who is he?” His face illustrated a picture full of hurt. “Koshi, what did you just say?” he asked, trying to be calm.             Koshi titled her head. “Who are you? Seto, who is he?”           &nbs p; Not being able to stand it anymore, Yami rushed over to Koshi and grabbed her by the arms. “Koshi? Are you alright? Don’t you remember me?” Before he could say anymore, Seto pulled Koshi back towards him. He glared at Yami. “If you don’t mind, Yugi, I would prefer if you don’t touch or talk to my girlfriend.”          &n bsp;  “Girlfriend?” repeated Yami as he watched, stunned, Seto led Koshi into his room.             “You okay, Yug?” Yami looked up at Jounouchi. He desperately wanted to say no, but he calmed himself down. “I’m okay, Jounouchi. You guys go back to your rooms first and get some rest. I have to talk to Isis about something.”          &nb sp;  Jounouchi nodded. “Alright, Yugi. You get some rest too. We have a big day ahead of us. We’ll have to work real hard tomorrow.”          &nbs p;  “Right!” Then they separated. Yami walked quickly towards Isis’s room and knocked on the door. “Come in.” The dor opened and Yami stepped into the room.             Isis stood up from the chair she was sitting on. “Ah, my Pharaoh. Why have you come to me?”           &nbs p; Yami paused before speaking, “Did you know that was going to happen Koshi?”           & nbsp; “What are you talking about?”           & nbsp; The spirit looked at Isis. “I said did you know that Koshi was going to forget me and like Seto Kaiba instead!?” Isis dropped her head at Yami’s accusation. “I take that as a yes. Why didn’t you tell me? Maybe I could have prevented that from happening! Did Malik do this to Koshi? Is he controlling her mind? Tell me!”           &nbs p; Isis bit her lip. “I’m not sure. I know it has to do with my brother but I don’t know how he did it and why. I suppose I learned my lesson about the future being changeable too late. I’m sorry.”           & nbsp; Yami took a deep breath. “I won’t blame you. Now, I just have one more reason to defeat Malik. To save Koshi from his evil plans!”   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*   &nb sp;           “Seto, why can Koshi read that ancient text?”           &n bsp; “I don’t know, Mokuba.”              “Then, why doesn’t she know who Yugi is? I thought she and Yugi…           &nb sp; “Mokuba!”           ;   “Hm…fine. I just wanted a reason.”              “I…don’t have a reason for that.”   *&*&*&*&*&*&*&*