The Real Truth Behind Growing Up
By: SakuraScorpion19
Disclaimer:I do not own Yu-gi-oh and remember, the story is set and shown in Seto's Point Of View!
A/N: Here is the FINAL chapter to this story. I am happy to finally finish it and I am happy that so many have enjoyed it. Thank you all who have reviewed and kept me going on this story! Without all of you, I would have just quit...thanks again and enjoy the FINAL chapter to The Real Truth Behind Growing Up!Plz Review:)
Chapter 13: Release the Hounds
How long has it been? How long?
No, seriously, how long have I been in this place? I have no fucking clue. They don't let us have calendars because it would deter from the whole "white wall" theme.
Damn this place. I'm not crazy. At least, not anymore. Ever since I got rid of my step-father from my conscience mind, I've been a lot more, well, like my old sane self.
I guess I kind of missed that old me. Now, I can go on with my life without the past weighing me down. All I have now is the present and my future. My future with Kaiba Corp and Mokuba at my side.
Mokuba. I love that boy. I love him, even though he is the one that stuck me in here. He threw me in the crazy bin with the help of my stupid shrink step-brother. Fucker! I hate Noah. Stupid doctor bastard.
When I get out of this hellhole, I think I'm going to show him how crazy I really can be.
Wait now, I can't do that. I shouldn't even think that. Then they'll keep me in here even longer!
I sighed from this situation. Damn Noah! Stick me in a mental institution. This place. Oh, this place. If the white wall problem was bad enough, try having the large bodyguard-looking men staring at you while you are in the bathroom. They just stare. It's fucking freaky.
One time I'm going to ask them if they like what they see because they seem to enjoy themselves.
Damn white walls. I hate them all. There must be a thousand white walls in this place. White wall, white wall…ahhhhh!
I fear for my vision. I'm afraid when, and if, Mokuba gets me out of here I'm going to have some permanent sight issues. All day I see nothing but black and white. It's like I'm staring at a 1930's Great Depression photo.
See what this place has reduced me to. All I do is talk to myself since there is nothing better to do. I come up with random conversations to keep myself entertained. It's not like they gave me a checkers board or deck of cards to pass the time. I mean, if they did give me a deck of cards, they would end up being blank right?
They like the color white. White walls, white sheets, white clothes…ha…if you call these rags clothes. White everything. I mean, the color itself is okay, just when EVERYTHING is white, then you tend to get sick of it pretty fast.
Fucking white walls. I'm about to cut my damn wrists to give the things some kind of color.
Of course, thinking of such an act would make me…come on, you can only guess the word I'm thinking of…you know the word…yes, bored…no, that's not the word…I mean, crazy…and you can't make yourself look more crazy in a mental institution, now can you? Can you? I'm asking! Can you?
Answer me!
I heard the door of my room open with a loud clang.
I turned my head toward the direction of the commotion.
"Mr. Kaiba?" A voice called out my name.
"Yes?" I answered.
"You awake?"
Are they seriously asking that as a question? No shit I'm awake, hence I answered you. Stupid prick.
"Yes."
"You have a visitor."
"Yippy." I said with sarcasm.
I could hear a set of footsteps walking away. Buh-bye. Nice conversation we had there.
"Seto?"
I looked over in their direction.
"Yes?"
"Seto."
"Look, no need to make this all dramatic, okay?" I stated in frustration. I'm sick of being treated like an insane man or better yet, a child. I've been dealing with this for…I have no idea how long…I can't take this place anymore! No more!
"You sound all better, huh?" The voice said.
"Yes, Mokuba…I'm all better. Geez, I shouldn't even be here anymore! I should be running Kaiba Corp. I should be living my life outside these…walls…" I shuddered to think of those walls.
"You really feel better?"
"Yes." I stated.
Mokuba walked over to me. He stuck his face right in front of mine. He began to stare into my eyes.
I kept my eyes focused on his. Strong, unwilling to breakaway.
I'm not giving up. I'm my old self. You can see it, can't you Mokuba?
We kept this way for several minutes.
Can't you tell it's me? Can you? Come on Mokuba.
He looked away and smiled. "Yeah…that's my big brother all right."
I smiled back at him. "See. I wouldn't lie to you."
"Now let's get you out of this place." Mokuba said laughing. "It's been a while."
I stood up with the help of Mokuba pulling on me to stand. "How long have I been in this place?"
"Umm…like 3 months…"
"Three…thr…three…three months?" I was in shock. Three months. Noah got Mokuba to keep me in here for that long? You've got to be kidding me. Three damn months wasted in this place.
I got rid of Gozaboro after just a few days. Three months, gone?
Well, you can't cry over spilled milk. I think that's the saying. It is, right? I mean, if that's not it, then what is the saying.
Oh, who cares? I'm free. I'm free from these annoying white walls. No more white walls, no more white walls…
"Here are your affects, Mr. Kaiba." A man-nurse said handing me a box of the clothes I came to this place in.
"Thanks." I said plainly.
I quickly ran into a room to change in and found Mokuba outside the building waiting next to a Kaiba Corp. limo.
This is how it begins. My freedom at last. My future. My life. I am free.
"Come on, Seto. We need to get you to Kaiba Corp. It just hasn't been the same without you." Mokuba said hopping into the limo.
See, that's how it should be. Kaiba Corp. would be nothing without me to guide her. I will keep her successful and strong. I am Seto Kaiba.
I smirked and walked into the back of the limo. I sat next to Mokuba and signaled to the driver that we could get on our way.
"So, Mokuba…what have you been up to?" I questioned.
"Nothing too much, Seto. Just trying to get my school work done and keep Kaiba Corp. on track for you." He answered with a grin.
"That's good." I said looking out the window.
Okay, enough of the small talk. Mokuba and I will spend all night tonight talking about everything. Today's agenda is Kaiba Corp. I need to make sure my future is running smoothly.
I could see the Kaiba Corp. building coming up. Work. I missed it. I even missed all of my annoying employees. First things first, I need to send out a memo to all my slacker workers, meaning everyone in that building. The memo should say something like: "To all employees: This memo's purpose is to explain a few new rules in place at Kaiba Corp. One, do not look at the CEO. Two, do not talk to the CEO unless spoken to first. That is all for now. If you have any questions or concerns, I'll be looking for your letter of resignation in my mail. Sincerely, Seto Kaiba"
Ah, that's a good memo.
"We're here, Seto." Mokuba stated.
I smirked. I'm back
I slowly got out of the car. I have to make a dramatic entrance. Didn't I ever tell you that? Dramatic entrance is key in the life of a CEO. Very critical!
I straighten my trench coat and began to walk into the building.
The faces of my employees were filled with shock, fear and some with anger. The ones with that kind of attitude will be fired by tomorrow.
I found my way with Mokuba to the elevator. We got in as soon as it had cleared.
"Seto?"
"Yes, Mokuba?"
"I have a surprise for you." Mokuba giggled.
"Oh really?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Yep."
"Well? What is it?" I was curious.
"You'll see."
Can't this elevator go any faster?
The elevator finally dinged and the doors slid open.
"Follow me, Seto." Mokuba said walking out of the small metal box.
"Okay?" Now I was really curious.
"You know how I said that I was having trouble with running Kaiba Corp. without you big brother?"
"You might have implied that, yes." I answered.
"Well, I found someone to help run Kaiba Corp."
"Help run?" Now I was more confused then curious. He just found someone to…to share…my power? I don't share Kaiba Corp.
"Yes. I thought that once you came back, you would just take everything over again, but then I realized what a great job he had been doing."
"Great…job?" This was too much for me. I can't take this. He just replaced me? I don't share and I don't like people taking over what is mine. MINE!
"Yes, he brought in a lot of new ideas." Mokuba smiled. He stopped in front of the meeting room.
"Well? Why are we here?" I didn't want to go in. I didn't. Don't make me!
"I want you to meet your new partner." Mokuba said.
"Partner?" I said almost in a whisper.
"Yep. Right this way Seto." He said opening the door and walking in.
I took a deep breath and gulp. I was more nervous than I had ever been in my life. Who could this miracle person be? Who?
I began to move my legs. I can do this. If Mokuba thinks they can do a good job, then I guess I can give it a chance.
I made my way into the room.
"Meet your new partner, Seto." Mokuba said pointing to an occupied chair to his right.
I looked over. What? What! No…no…no…I will never…NEVER!
"Noooooooooooooo!" I yelled. I instantly turned on my heel and ran out of the room. However, before I was completely gone, I could hear my brother's voice off in the distance.
"I'm sorry, Yugi. I thought he had changed."
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