(Hello!!! Well here is my second fan fic; I hope you enjoy reading it. I
got my inspiration for this story from several other SerenityxSeto fics
and, obviously, Britney's Spears new song Toxic. For those of you who are
also reading my other story Shadows of the Past don't worry I am still
working on it. Well all I can say now is R&R PLEASE)
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!!!!
Chapter One: Homecoming
A girl about seventeen sat in the first class section of an airplane heading from New York to Domino, Japan. The girl was working on her laptop surrounded by businessmen doing the same thing; the only difference was their outfits. All the men were in neat, well-kept suits were as the girl was in low cut jeans, a purple halter-top, a jean jacket and black healed boots. Her hair was waist length, auburn with blonde highlights and pulled up into a high ponytail with a few lose strands. She had full, red lips that formed a beautiful smile, sparkling amber eyes and her name just happened to be Serenity Wheeler.
Yes Joey's baby sister was coming home. Three years ago Serenity and Joey's mother had taken a job in New York and had taken Serenity with her against her wishes. Sure Serenity had loved her experience in America, but she missed her brother and her friends and always wanted to go back home. Finally she was able to convince her mother to let her go back to Domino, but only after her brother had finally moved in with their mother's well to do parents.
Serenity and Joey's father had always been an alcoholic but in the past few years it had become worse. Joey had been used to the beatings he got every now and then but when it became a daily routine he had to leave. Since Joey was still in high school their grandparents wanted Joey to live with them and were ever more delighted to find that Serenity would be joining them as well. Joey was more excited then anyone, his baby sister was coming home.
Serenity sighed as she thought of Joey because she was no longer the same litter sister she was when she had left. Three years in America had changed her and for the better. No longer was she scared to try new things or to be on her own, she had over come those fears and found new talents. Serenity had taken up Karate, learned how to duel becoming the best duelist at her school and had also found she loved to work with computers.
That's what Serenity was doing at the moment working on a program that she had been developing for the past month. Serenity typed away on the keyboard well listening to the conversations of those around her although none of it was interesting. However one of the younger businessmen seemed to find her interesting and was constantly staring at her. Serenity noticed this and preferred to ignore him sadly he was sitting next to her. After three hours of staring at her off and on he seemed to have realized that he had a tongue and could talk.
"Excuse me Miss what are you working on?" Could he be any more pathetic?
"A program." Said Serenity simply
"What type of program?"
"One that I don't care to tell any one about."
"So, um, are you visiting Domino?"
"No I happen to live there." Serenity was rather annoyed
"Really? Well my business partners and myself of on a business trip."
"Interesting." Although she could have cared less
"Yes it is. We are going to be meeting with the owner of Kaiba Corporations, maybe you have heard of him, Seto Kaiba."
"I have heard of him." How stupid did he think she was?
"Well our company is hoping to partner with Kaiba Corps."
Serenity said nothing she just continued to type. Disappointed that he had gotten no response from her the young man tried to figure out a way to get her attention. Finally he decided to tell her right out what he thought.
"You know," he turned in his seat and pushed the top of her laptop down
"What do you think you are doing?" exclaimed Serenity
"I simply wanted to tell you that I think you are beautiful."
"Really?" Serenity smiled sweetly at him
"Yes I do." Things seemed to be looking up for him
"Well now that you have told me," She lend a little closer to him, "leave me alone!"
With that Serenity pushed his hand off the top of her computer and continued to work. If being yelled at wasn't enough all his business partners had been watching him and were now laughing their heads off. He left Serenity alone for the rest of the flight.
They had left the New York airport at six in the evening and wouldn't be arriving in Domino until about seven or eight the next morning. For most of the flight Serenity had either read a book or worked on her laptop, now she was sleeping. It had been a little past eleven when Serenity had finally put her book away and decided to sleep. Although she was determined to make sure that the young businessman next to her was asleep first.
The sun shinning through the window woke Serenity up the next morning. She opened her eyes then stretched a bite. Serenity looked at her watch, which told her that it was six thirty in the morning and the sturdiest was coming around asking if anyone wanted coffee, cereal or maybe a bagel.
"Miss can I get you anything?"
"Do you have any orange juice?"
"Yes we do."
"I would like some orange juice and a bagel please."
"Would you like some cream cheese with your bagel?"
"Yes please."
"I will be right back with your order." The attendant began to walk away
"Oh Miss?"
"Yes?"
"When will we be landing?"
"In a little more then an hour."
"Thank you."
Serenity took out her laptop and began to work once more on her program. Slowly all the businessmen began to wake up. The attendant brought Serenity's order and took down other orders from the men. Another man was behind her was talking heatedly with someone on the airlines phone.
"Well it better not happen again and if it does you will be fired!" He hung up
"What is it sir?"
"Our translator will not be there. They forgot to get one."
"How are we going to know what is going on?"
"I don't know."
At this Serenity turned around in her chair.
"Sir?"
"Yes."
"I couldn't help but over hear your conversation and I would be more then happy to help translate for you."
"You know Japanese?"
"Yes I was born and raised there, I am from Domino."
"How much do you want?"
"What?"
"How much is this going to cost me?"
"Oh nothing."
"What is your name?"
"Serenity, Serenity Wheeler."
"Wait I know who you are. One of my partners works in the programming section of Graphic Industries, which I own, and told me all about you. I hear you're a genius on the computer."
"Well I don't know if I am that good, but yes I can do a thing or two."
"Hey isn't your brother Joey Wheeler?" Asked another guy
"Yes. He came in second at Duelist Kingdom and third in Battle City."
"Cool."
They talked about Duel Monsters, new computer technology and what they could except in Domino. They didn't ask Serenity anything about Seto Kaiba and she was glad. Serenity hated Seto Kaiba he was cold, heartless and just plan mean especially when he made fun of her brother. Sure her brother didn't help himself half the time, but then again Joey could get embarrassed rather easily. Serenity's thoughts were broken when the captain announced that they would be landing soon.
"We will be arriving in Domino is about 30 minutes so please stay in your seats and fasten your seat belts."
Meanwhile in the Domino Airport
Joey and his grandparents had arrived an hour early to wait for Serenity's plan. Joey was so excited that he couldn't stay seated so he paced back and forth. This greatly annoyed his grandmother who was big on manners and believed pacing was rood.
"Joseph stop that pacing this minute!"
"Sorry Grandma."
Joey sat down by his Grandma and Grandpa waiting patently for Serenity's plane to arrive.
"Hey Joey!"
Joey stood up and saw Yugi and Tea arriving, Tea a welcome home balloon and a present.
"Hey guys! Grandma, Grandpa I believe you remember Yugi."
"Yes, it is nice to see you again Yugi." Joey's Grandpa shook Yugi's hand
"It is good to see you again as well."
"Who is this lovely young lady Joseph?" Asked his Grandma causing Tea to blush a little
"Oh this is Tea Garner."
Tea shook both of their hands
"It is a pleasure to meet you."
"Hey Guys!"
"Hey Tristan!"
Tristan had arrived with a big bouquet of pink roses; he shook Joey's Grandparents hands as well.
"Hello everyone." It was Duke Devilin with yet another big bouquet of roses only this time red
"I see our granddaughter has to admirers. I know Tristan but I am afraid I don't know you young man." Joey's Grandpa was trying to sound serious but he could help but to laugh just a little
"I am Duke Devilin the inventor of Dungeon Dice Monsters and it is a pleasure to meet both of you." Duke shook both their hands
'I best put on a good show here they look like very well to do people. If I make a good showing I bet I will have an even greater chance with Serenity.'
"So Joey how much longer before Serenity's plane gets here?" Asked Yugi
"About twenty minutes."
"Looks like a party, mind if I join?"
"Hey Mai!" Joey couldn't help but blush
"So Serenity is coming home today, I bet you're happy."
"Yeah it has been awhile."
"I wonder how much New York will have changed her?"
"I don't think it will have had much of an effect on her. Serenity is not they type..."
"Your just luck that we are not late! If you ever show up late again it will cost you your job! Understand?"
"Yes, yes Mister Kaiba."
"Good."
"Oh great if it ain't Mr. Moneybags."
Kaiba had spotted Joey as well
"Look here if it is the mutt and his little friends." Kaiba had a smirk on his face
"What are you doing here?" asked Duke
"If you must know Devilin I am picking up some clients. You see unlike your business mine is booming." Kaiba just smirked at Devilin and then turned to Yugi, "Yugi do us all a favor and keep the mutt on his leash." With that Kaiba walked away
Back on the plane
"We have arrived in the city of Domino the time is 8:00 am and it is currently 59 degrees and is excepted to reach 70 in the afternoon. Please enjoy your stay here and thank you for fly with us today. We hope you will chose us for all you traveling needs."
The plane landed and pulled into the terminal. Serenity made sure she had all her things then exited the plane with the other businessmen.
"Okay so who are you looking for?"
"Seto Kaiba he will be meeting us here himself."
"Okay." Serenity put on her best fake smile but was thinking 'Great this is just what I need. Hopefully he won't recognize me.'
They walked out of the plane and into the airport. Serenity was surrounded by the businessmen so Joey couldn't see her. Serenity quickly found Kaiba and walked up to him.
"Mr. Kaiba."
"Yes."
"These men are here to meet you, but they don't have a translator."
"Well Miss, I can speak perfectly good English so you can just leave."
"Fine then, but I suggest you work on you manners and people skills." With that Serenity said goodbye to the businessmen and doubled back so it looked like she had just gotten off the plane.
"Hey! Look it is Serenity!" Yelled Tristan "Serenity! Over here!"
"HEY!!" Serenity ran over to them and into a big hug from Joey
"I have missed you so much baby sis."
"I have missed you too!"
"Nice look there girl, defiantly better then your old look."
"Hey Mai!" Serenity gave Mai a hug
"Here I got this for you." Mai handed Serenity a small box wrapped in purple nonetheless "Joey told me you got your ear pierced so I hope you like them."
"I'm sure I will Mai. I will open them when I get home."
"Hey Serenity!"
"Tristan!"
Tristan pulled Serenity into a hug loving the look on Duke's face
"I have missed you so much Serenity."
"I have missed you too."
"Oh I have something for you." Tristan hands her the bouquet of pink roses "I hope you like them."
"Oh they are so beautiful. Thanks Tristan!" gives him a quick hug
"Here these are for you also." Duke hands her his bouquet of red roses
"Thanks Duke!" Gives him a quick hug as well 'He is still trying to get me to go out with him? I can't believe this.'
"Hey Seren!"
"Tea, long time no see." The two girls hugged each other
"Here these are for you from Yugi and me." Hands her the balloon and present wrapped in smiley face wrapping paper
"I'll open this when I get home. So are you and Yugi or should I say Yami dating?" She asked in a hushed voice
"Yes." Tea blushed three shades of red
"Serenity it is so good to see. It has been such a long time."
"Grandma!" Serenity gave her Grandmother a big hug. Serenity hadn't seen her grandparents since she was like five
"Hey don't forget about the old man."
"Grandpa!" She gave him a big hug too
"It is too bad your not a little girl anymore otherwise I could swing you around." He kissed Serenity on the forehead "Well every one lets go get Serenity's bags and head home." The gang followed Serenity and her Grandpa down to the baggage claim.
"Hey did you see where that girl went? What was her name?"
"Oh you mean Serenity Wheeler."
"Yeah that's her! I didn't get to say goodbye."
"After the way she yelled at you it is probably best."
"So who was that girl who was acting as you translator?" Asked Kaiba
"Her name is Serenity Wheeler, sister of Joey Wheeler. She used to work for my company. Serenity is amazing with computers, she can do just about anything."
"Really?"
"Yes you should consider hiring her."
"I just might." Seto said with an evil smirk on his face, 'So that smart mouth is the mutts sister? She could be very useful to me.'
Outside the Airport
The whole gang had to help take Serenity's things out to the car. She had brought as many of her clothes from New York as she could. Still her Grandmother insisted on buying her some more clothes saying one could never have to many clothes, shoes and purses. Serenity wasn't too sure about the idea but hey way not.
"Thanks so much for helping me with my stuff guys."
"No problem." Every one said at once
"Well we better get going now but later we are having a welcome home dinner for Serenity at the Domino Pasta House and all of you are more then welcome to join us." Said Grandpa
"Yes we would love it if you could be there. It will be at six and please dress nice." Added Grandma, as she looked Mai up and down. Grandma did not approve of her attire.
Every one said their good-byes as Grandpa loaded Serenity's things into the back of the car. As Serenity got into her grandparents car a limo drove passed their car. The window was rolled down and inside the limo sat the one and only Seto Kaiba.
"Hey mutt I was amazed that you didn't ruin anything in the airport."
Before Joey could answer Serenity stepped in
"Joey don't he is not worth it. Anyways why would you want to sink down to the level of a heartless man who's only friend is his computer."
"I suggest you teach your sister her place mutt or I will have to teach her myself." Kaiba had evil smirk on his face
"You will not lay a hand on my sister Kaiba."
"Joey lets go." Serenity glared back at Kaiba to show she wasn't scared
Joey and Serenity got back into the car and their grandparents drove off. Joey just stared at Serenity he was so shocked at how she had spoken to Kaiba. He would have loved to have asked her about it but he didn't want his grandparents to know. Joey had noticed that Serenity had changed somewhat by her attire but the changed seem to go further then just a change in clothing style, it was the attitude as well.
The car ride home was quite except for the occasional question from their Grandma. Serenity didn't remember what their house looked like considering she had been so young the last time she had been there, but she knew that it was a large house.
They arrived at a mansion surrounded by white walls and a black iron gate. Past the gate Serenity could see a driveway that circled around a large fountain of angels then stopping in front of the mansion. The circler driveway also branched off the right and left leading to two different garages.
Grandpa pulled up to the gate and opened the window. Next to his window was a keypad; he entered the combination and the gate opened. As they pulled into the driveway Serenity gasped at the sheer size of the mansion. It had to be at least four stories tall with every other window being a door with a balcony only on the top two floors. Rose gardens surrounded the driveway accented with statues and smaller fountains.
"Welcome to your new home Serenity." Said Grandma
"Wow! I don't ever remember your house being this big."
"Oh that is because we only got this one about six years ago. So you wouldn't remember."
Grandpa pulled the car into one of the garages and they all got out of the car. Grandma instructed Joey to help Serenity take her things up to her room on the fourth floor otherwise known as the personal living quarters. Grandma also explained that Grandpa and her had a meeting to attend and would be back by five so be ready to go to dinner.
Serenity walked into her new home closely followed by Joey and was struck breathless by what she saw. The entrance was beautiful it was circular room with marble floors, doors and halls leading off into different directions, a stairway came down from the first floor then stopped curving down in to half circles then meeting at the bottom. Around the entrance were small tables with vases of roses on them and mirrors behind them.
Joey led Serenity into one of the halls where the elevators were. They took one of the elevators up to the fourth floor and walked all they way down to the end of the hall. They entered the room on the right it was huge.
"Well here's your sis mines just across from yours and Grandma and Grandpa's is back down the hall on the right."
"Thanks Joey." Serenity said with a yawn
"Hey why don't you rest a bit and then we can hang out."
"Sounds like a plan!"
Joey gave Serenity a hug and left the room. Serenity took a minute to look around the room and take it all in. When you entered the room you came to what she called the hang out area with cushy chairs, a couch, coffee table and a big flat screen TV hanging on the wall. If you took a left after the door you would have to take a step up because the floor went up a level. There was her bed, which was king size, a nightstand on either end, and a fireplace with bookshelves on both sides right in front of the bed.
There were doors that lead off to the bathroom and her closet, which she could only guess was a rather large one considering her Grandma believe there was no such thing a to many shoes, purses, outfits and accessories. Off the hang out area was a set of double doors that Serenity guessed led to her office.
The walls had top to bottom windows one was a door that led out to her balcony. A warm breeze blew through one of the open windows and Serenity let is wash over her. Realizing how tired she was Serenity made her way to her bed and let herself fall onto it. Within minutes of hitting the bed Serenity was asleep.
Serenity probably would have slept all day if Joey had not woken her up at one saying he had never known her to sleep so much. But Serenity pointed out that compared to how much he slept her nap was nothing.
They spent the rest of the afternoon touring the mansion and having a light lunch on the deck over looking the pool. The mansion was huge said to be the third largest in Domino, the Kaiba mansion being the first and Pegasus' mansion being the second. Joey was simply enjoying having Serenity back.
"You know Serenity I am really glad you back."
"I'm glad too. I like New York, but it wasn't home I missed every one too much. After all we had gone through it was hard not to want to come back."
"Seren what changed you?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well for one your clothing and for another you attitude. Three years ago you would never have spoken to Kaiba like that."
"I guess I picked up some New York attitude."
"Cool! So ya duel now do ya?"
"Yeah."
"Wanna duel."
"I am going to win."
"Yeah right! I'm the best."
"Bring it on!"
They dueled four time times and Joey lost twice not to mention the fact that he was surprised at how good she was.
"You know if you get any better you might just be able to beat Yugi."
"You never know, but he is tough not even Kaiba can beat him."
"Kaiba's not so tough."
"Joey you can't even beat him."
"So?"
"Anyways we better get ready Grandma and Grandpa will be home in less then an hour."
Thirty minutes later Serenity met Joey downstairs wearing a light pink sundress with a sheer flower print over it. Her mother had bought the dress for her and it was the only one she thought her Grandma would let her wear to dinner. She had taken her hair out of its ponytail and left it down leaving it to flow down her back.
Their Grandparents arrived a few minutes later and quickly changed. As Serenity had suspected her Grandma loved the dress she picked saying it made her look like the young women she had become and not some crazy teenage girl. Serenity just rolled her eyes at the comment but said nothing.
Once again they all piled into the car and headed for the Domino Pasta House.
(Well I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter. It might be awhile before the other one is up considering that I am writing two stories at the same time so please be patient. Let me know what you think!!)
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!!!!
Chapter One: Homecoming
A girl about seventeen sat in the first class section of an airplane heading from New York to Domino, Japan. The girl was working on her laptop surrounded by businessmen doing the same thing; the only difference was their outfits. All the men were in neat, well-kept suits were as the girl was in low cut jeans, a purple halter-top, a jean jacket and black healed boots. Her hair was waist length, auburn with blonde highlights and pulled up into a high ponytail with a few lose strands. She had full, red lips that formed a beautiful smile, sparkling amber eyes and her name just happened to be Serenity Wheeler.
Yes Joey's baby sister was coming home. Three years ago Serenity and Joey's mother had taken a job in New York and had taken Serenity with her against her wishes. Sure Serenity had loved her experience in America, but she missed her brother and her friends and always wanted to go back home. Finally she was able to convince her mother to let her go back to Domino, but only after her brother had finally moved in with their mother's well to do parents.
Serenity and Joey's father had always been an alcoholic but in the past few years it had become worse. Joey had been used to the beatings he got every now and then but when it became a daily routine he had to leave. Since Joey was still in high school their grandparents wanted Joey to live with them and were ever more delighted to find that Serenity would be joining them as well. Joey was more excited then anyone, his baby sister was coming home.
Serenity sighed as she thought of Joey because she was no longer the same litter sister she was when she had left. Three years in America had changed her and for the better. No longer was she scared to try new things or to be on her own, she had over come those fears and found new talents. Serenity had taken up Karate, learned how to duel becoming the best duelist at her school and had also found she loved to work with computers.
That's what Serenity was doing at the moment working on a program that she had been developing for the past month. Serenity typed away on the keyboard well listening to the conversations of those around her although none of it was interesting. However one of the younger businessmen seemed to find her interesting and was constantly staring at her. Serenity noticed this and preferred to ignore him sadly he was sitting next to her. After three hours of staring at her off and on he seemed to have realized that he had a tongue and could talk.
"Excuse me Miss what are you working on?" Could he be any more pathetic?
"A program." Said Serenity simply
"What type of program?"
"One that I don't care to tell any one about."
"So, um, are you visiting Domino?"
"No I happen to live there." Serenity was rather annoyed
"Really? Well my business partners and myself of on a business trip."
"Interesting." Although she could have cared less
"Yes it is. We are going to be meeting with the owner of Kaiba Corporations, maybe you have heard of him, Seto Kaiba."
"I have heard of him." How stupid did he think she was?
"Well our company is hoping to partner with Kaiba Corps."
Serenity said nothing she just continued to type. Disappointed that he had gotten no response from her the young man tried to figure out a way to get her attention. Finally he decided to tell her right out what he thought.
"You know," he turned in his seat and pushed the top of her laptop down
"What do you think you are doing?" exclaimed Serenity
"I simply wanted to tell you that I think you are beautiful."
"Really?" Serenity smiled sweetly at him
"Yes I do." Things seemed to be looking up for him
"Well now that you have told me," She lend a little closer to him, "leave me alone!"
With that Serenity pushed his hand off the top of her computer and continued to work. If being yelled at wasn't enough all his business partners had been watching him and were now laughing their heads off. He left Serenity alone for the rest of the flight.
They had left the New York airport at six in the evening and wouldn't be arriving in Domino until about seven or eight the next morning. For most of the flight Serenity had either read a book or worked on her laptop, now she was sleeping. It had been a little past eleven when Serenity had finally put her book away and decided to sleep. Although she was determined to make sure that the young businessman next to her was asleep first.
The sun shinning through the window woke Serenity up the next morning. She opened her eyes then stretched a bite. Serenity looked at her watch, which told her that it was six thirty in the morning and the sturdiest was coming around asking if anyone wanted coffee, cereal or maybe a bagel.
"Miss can I get you anything?"
"Do you have any orange juice?"
"Yes we do."
"I would like some orange juice and a bagel please."
"Would you like some cream cheese with your bagel?"
"Yes please."
"I will be right back with your order." The attendant began to walk away
"Oh Miss?"
"Yes?"
"When will we be landing?"
"In a little more then an hour."
"Thank you."
Serenity took out her laptop and began to work once more on her program. Slowly all the businessmen began to wake up. The attendant brought Serenity's order and took down other orders from the men. Another man was behind her was talking heatedly with someone on the airlines phone.
"Well it better not happen again and if it does you will be fired!" He hung up
"What is it sir?"
"Our translator will not be there. They forgot to get one."
"How are we going to know what is going on?"
"I don't know."
At this Serenity turned around in her chair.
"Sir?"
"Yes."
"I couldn't help but over hear your conversation and I would be more then happy to help translate for you."
"You know Japanese?"
"Yes I was born and raised there, I am from Domino."
"How much do you want?"
"What?"
"How much is this going to cost me?"
"Oh nothing."
"What is your name?"
"Serenity, Serenity Wheeler."
"Wait I know who you are. One of my partners works in the programming section of Graphic Industries, which I own, and told me all about you. I hear you're a genius on the computer."
"Well I don't know if I am that good, but yes I can do a thing or two."
"Hey isn't your brother Joey Wheeler?" Asked another guy
"Yes. He came in second at Duelist Kingdom and third in Battle City."
"Cool."
They talked about Duel Monsters, new computer technology and what they could except in Domino. They didn't ask Serenity anything about Seto Kaiba and she was glad. Serenity hated Seto Kaiba he was cold, heartless and just plan mean especially when he made fun of her brother. Sure her brother didn't help himself half the time, but then again Joey could get embarrassed rather easily. Serenity's thoughts were broken when the captain announced that they would be landing soon.
"We will be arriving in Domino is about 30 minutes so please stay in your seats and fasten your seat belts."
Meanwhile in the Domino Airport
Joey and his grandparents had arrived an hour early to wait for Serenity's plan. Joey was so excited that he couldn't stay seated so he paced back and forth. This greatly annoyed his grandmother who was big on manners and believed pacing was rood.
"Joseph stop that pacing this minute!"
"Sorry Grandma."
Joey sat down by his Grandma and Grandpa waiting patently for Serenity's plane to arrive.
"Hey Joey!"
Joey stood up and saw Yugi and Tea arriving, Tea a welcome home balloon and a present.
"Hey guys! Grandma, Grandpa I believe you remember Yugi."
"Yes, it is nice to see you again Yugi." Joey's Grandpa shook Yugi's hand
"It is good to see you again as well."
"Who is this lovely young lady Joseph?" Asked his Grandma causing Tea to blush a little
"Oh this is Tea Garner."
Tea shook both of their hands
"It is a pleasure to meet you."
"Hey Guys!"
"Hey Tristan!"
Tristan had arrived with a big bouquet of pink roses; he shook Joey's Grandparents hands as well.
"Hello everyone." It was Duke Devilin with yet another big bouquet of roses only this time red
"I see our granddaughter has to admirers. I know Tristan but I am afraid I don't know you young man." Joey's Grandpa was trying to sound serious but he could help but to laugh just a little
"I am Duke Devilin the inventor of Dungeon Dice Monsters and it is a pleasure to meet both of you." Duke shook both their hands
'I best put on a good show here they look like very well to do people. If I make a good showing I bet I will have an even greater chance with Serenity.'
"So Joey how much longer before Serenity's plane gets here?" Asked Yugi
"About twenty minutes."
"Looks like a party, mind if I join?"
"Hey Mai!" Joey couldn't help but blush
"So Serenity is coming home today, I bet you're happy."
"Yeah it has been awhile."
"I wonder how much New York will have changed her?"
"I don't think it will have had much of an effect on her. Serenity is not they type..."
"Your just luck that we are not late! If you ever show up late again it will cost you your job! Understand?"
"Yes, yes Mister Kaiba."
"Good."
"Oh great if it ain't Mr. Moneybags."
Kaiba had spotted Joey as well
"Look here if it is the mutt and his little friends." Kaiba had a smirk on his face
"What are you doing here?" asked Duke
"If you must know Devilin I am picking up some clients. You see unlike your business mine is booming." Kaiba just smirked at Devilin and then turned to Yugi, "Yugi do us all a favor and keep the mutt on his leash." With that Kaiba walked away
Back on the plane
"We have arrived in the city of Domino the time is 8:00 am and it is currently 59 degrees and is excepted to reach 70 in the afternoon. Please enjoy your stay here and thank you for fly with us today. We hope you will chose us for all you traveling needs."
The plane landed and pulled into the terminal. Serenity made sure she had all her things then exited the plane with the other businessmen.
"Okay so who are you looking for?"
"Seto Kaiba he will be meeting us here himself."
"Okay." Serenity put on her best fake smile but was thinking 'Great this is just what I need. Hopefully he won't recognize me.'
They walked out of the plane and into the airport. Serenity was surrounded by the businessmen so Joey couldn't see her. Serenity quickly found Kaiba and walked up to him.
"Mr. Kaiba."
"Yes."
"These men are here to meet you, but they don't have a translator."
"Well Miss, I can speak perfectly good English so you can just leave."
"Fine then, but I suggest you work on you manners and people skills." With that Serenity said goodbye to the businessmen and doubled back so it looked like she had just gotten off the plane.
"Hey! Look it is Serenity!" Yelled Tristan "Serenity! Over here!"
"HEY!!" Serenity ran over to them and into a big hug from Joey
"I have missed you so much baby sis."
"I have missed you too!"
"Nice look there girl, defiantly better then your old look."
"Hey Mai!" Serenity gave Mai a hug
"Here I got this for you." Mai handed Serenity a small box wrapped in purple nonetheless "Joey told me you got your ear pierced so I hope you like them."
"I'm sure I will Mai. I will open them when I get home."
"Hey Serenity!"
"Tristan!"
Tristan pulled Serenity into a hug loving the look on Duke's face
"I have missed you so much Serenity."
"I have missed you too."
"Oh I have something for you." Tristan hands her the bouquet of pink roses "I hope you like them."
"Oh they are so beautiful. Thanks Tristan!" gives him a quick hug
"Here these are for you also." Duke hands her his bouquet of red roses
"Thanks Duke!" Gives him a quick hug as well 'He is still trying to get me to go out with him? I can't believe this.'
"Hey Seren!"
"Tea, long time no see." The two girls hugged each other
"Here these are for you from Yugi and me." Hands her the balloon and present wrapped in smiley face wrapping paper
"I'll open this when I get home. So are you and Yugi or should I say Yami dating?" She asked in a hushed voice
"Yes." Tea blushed three shades of red
"Serenity it is so good to see. It has been such a long time."
"Grandma!" Serenity gave her Grandmother a big hug. Serenity hadn't seen her grandparents since she was like five
"Hey don't forget about the old man."
"Grandpa!" She gave him a big hug too
"It is too bad your not a little girl anymore otherwise I could swing you around." He kissed Serenity on the forehead "Well every one lets go get Serenity's bags and head home." The gang followed Serenity and her Grandpa down to the baggage claim.
"Hey did you see where that girl went? What was her name?"
"Oh you mean Serenity Wheeler."
"Yeah that's her! I didn't get to say goodbye."
"After the way she yelled at you it is probably best."
"So who was that girl who was acting as you translator?" Asked Kaiba
"Her name is Serenity Wheeler, sister of Joey Wheeler. She used to work for my company. Serenity is amazing with computers, she can do just about anything."
"Really?"
"Yes you should consider hiring her."
"I just might." Seto said with an evil smirk on his face, 'So that smart mouth is the mutts sister? She could be very useful to me.'
Outside the Airport
The whole gang had to help take Serenity's things out to the car. She had brought as many of her clothes from New York as she could. Still her Grandmother insisted on buying her some more clothes saying one could never have to many clothes, shoes and purses. Serenity wasn't too sure about the idea but hey way not.
"Thanks so much for helping me with my stuff guys."
"No problem." Every one said at once
"Well we better get going now but later we are having a welcome home dinner for Serenity at the Domino Pasta House and all of you are more then welcome to join us." Said Grandpa
"Yes we would love it if you could be there. It will be at six and please dress nice." Added Grandma, as she looked Mai up and down. Grandma did not approve of her attire.
Every one said their good-byes as Grandpa loaded Serenity's things into the back of the car. As Serenity got into her grandparents car a limo drove passed their car. The window was rolled down and inside the limo sat the one and only Seto Kaiba.
"Hey mutt I was amazed that you didn't ruin anything in the airport."
Before Joey could answer Serenity stepped in
"Joey don't he is not worth it. Anyways why would you want to sink down to the level of a heartless man who's only friend is his computer."
"I suggest you teach your sister her place mutt or I will have to teach her myself." Kaiba had evil smirk on his face
"You will not lay a hand on my sister Kaiba."
"Joey lets go." Serenity glared back at Kaiba to show she wasn't scared
Joey and Serenity got back into the car and their grandparents drove off. Joey just stared at Serenity he was so shocked at how she had spoken to Kaiba. He would have loved to have asked her about it but he didn't want his grandparents to know. Joey had noticed that Serenity had changed somewhat by her attire but the changed seem to go further then just a change in clothing style, it was the attitude as well.
The car ride home was quite except for the occasional question from their Grandma. Serenity didn't remember what their house looked like considering she had been so young the last time she had been there, but she knew that it was a large house.
They arrived at a mansion surrounded by white walls and a black iron gate. Past the gate Serenity could see a driveway that circled around a large fountain of angels then stopping in front of the mansion. The circler driveway also branched off the right and left leading to two different garages.
Grandpa pulled up to the gate and opened the window. Next to his window was a keypad; he entered the combination and the gate opened. As they pulled into the driveway Serenity gasped at the sheer size of the mansion. It had to be at least four stories tall with every other window being a door with a balcony only on the top two floors. Rose gardens surrounded the driveway accented with statues and smaller fountains.
"Welcome to your new home Serenity." Said Grandma
"Wow! I don't ever remember your house being this big."
"Oh that is because we only got this one about six years ago. So you wouldn't remember."
Grandpa pulled the car into one of the garages and they all got out of the car. Grandma instructed Joey to help Serenity take her things up to her room on the fourth floor otherwise known as the personal living quarters. Grandma also explained that Grandpa and her had a meeting to attend and would be back by five so be ready to go to dinner.
Serenity walked into her new home closely followed by Joey and was struck breathless by what she saw. The entrance was beautiful it was circular room with marble floors, doors and halls leading off into different directions, a stairway came down from the first floor then stopped curving down in to half circles then meeting at the bottom. Around the entrance were small tables with vases of roses on them and mirrors behind them.
Joey led Serenity into one of the halls where the elevators were. They took one of the elevators up to the fourth floor and walked all they way down to the end of the hall. They entered the room on the right it was huge.
"Well here's your sis mines just across from yours and Grandma and Grandpa's is back down the hall on the right."
"Thanks Joey." Serenity said with a yawn
"Hey why don't you rest a bit and then we can hang out."
"Sounds like a plan!"
Joey gave Serenity a hug and left the room. Serenity took a minute to look around the room and take it all in. When you entered the room you came to what she called the hang out area with cushy chairs, a couch, coffee table and a big flat screen TV hanging on the wall. If you took a left after the door you would have to take a step up because the floor went up a level. There was her bed, which was king size, a nightstand on either end, and a fireplace with bookshelves on both sides right in front of the bed.
There were doors that lead off to the bathroom and her closet, which she could only guess was a rather large one considering her Grandma believe there was no such thing a to many shoes, purses, outfits and accessories. Off the hang out area was a set of double doors that Serenity guessed led to her office.
The walls had top to bottom windows one was a door that led out to her balcony. A warm breeze blew through one of the open windows and Serenity let is wash over her. Realizing how tired she was Serenity made her way to her bed and let herself fall onto it. Within minutes of hitting the bed Serenity was asleep.
Serenity probably would have slept all day if Joey had not woken her up at one saying he had never known her to sleep so much. But Serenity pointed out that compared to how much he slept her nap was nothing.
They spent the rest of the afternoon touring the mansion and having a light lunch on the deck over looking the pool. The mansion was huge said to be the third largest in Domino, the Kaiba mansion being the first and Pegasus' mansion being the second. Joey was simply enjoying having Serenity back.
"You know Serenity I am really glad you back."
"I'm glad too. I like New York, but it wasn't home I missed every one too much. After all we had gone through it was hard not to want to come back."
"Seren what changed you?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well for one your clothing and for another you attitude. Three years ago you would never have spoken to Kaiba like that."
"I guess I picked up some New York attitude."
"Cool! So ya duel now do ya?"
"Yeah."
"Wanna duel."
"I am going to win."
"Yeah right! I'm the best."
"Bring it on!"
They dueled four time times and Joey lost twice not to mention the fact that he was surprised at how good she was.
"You know if you get any better you might just be able to beat Yugi."
"You never know, but he is tough not even Kaiba can beat him."
"Kaiba's not so tough."
"Joey you can't even beat him."
"So?"
"Anyways we better get ready Grandma and Grandpa will be home in less then an hour."
Thirty minutes later Serenity met Joey downstairs wearing a light pink sundress with a sheer flower print over it. Her mother had bought the dress for her and it was the only one she thought her Grandma would let her wear to dinner. She had taken her hair out of its ponytail and left it down leaving it to flow down her back.
Their Grandparents arrived a few minutes later and quickly changed. As Serenity had suspected her Grandma loved the dress she picked saying it made her look like the young women she had become and not some crazy teenage girl. Serenity just rolled her eyes at the comment but said nothing.
Once again they all piled into the car and headed for the Domino Pasta House.
(Well I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter. It might be awhile before the other one is up considering that I am writing two stories at the same time so please be patient. Let me know what you think!!)