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Death of a Leader (#104 Universe Alterations)

Sep 29, 2016 22:55

Challenge Name/Number: #104--Universe Alterations
Drabble Title: Death of a Leader
Word Count: 574
Warnings: Suicide mention
Pairings: none
Summary: A great man has died, and Domino mourns his loss.

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insaneladybug September 30 2016, 04:12:06 UTC

Oh, this is very intriguing, picturing a world where Gozaburo was actually kind to Seto and Mokuba (and others). Seto's heartbreak is very poignant and sad.

It's interesting to contrast that with Joey's viewpoint. Indeed, humans are such a mass of contradictions. And I love the little nod to the canon adventures soon to begin. I wonder if Seto in this verse will be kinder to Yugi and company.

hergan416 September 30 2016, 11:42:09 UTC

Thank you! My hc is that yes, they would be on friendlier terms. I think a lot of Kaiba's emotional wounds could heal if given a kind loving home, and that he might actually be capable of trust and friendship without Gozoboro's abusive influence. I am not sure that he would play as much of a role in the events, however, given he never changes Kaiba Corp to a gaming company in this verse.

nenya85 October 2 2016, 17:49:55 UTC

I really liked the idea that if Gozaburo had been a true father to Seto and Mokuba, that Seto would have felt loyalty and a strong bond with him. He may still have changed the corporation after Gozaburo's death, because he has a strong belief in the power of games, but it's also possible he would have done it as a memorial to Gozaburo instead of in opposition.

I also find it interesting that although Yugi clearly wants to watch the memorial and sees doing so as being a way to support his friend, he easily defers to Jounouchi's preference and puts Seto out of his mind.

hergan416 October 6 2016, 15:02:31 UTC

It is a bit short for me to show some of my reasons for this, especially for Yugi at the end. I am going to start with some of the reasons I think Kaiba would play less of a role in the series though, especially in the gaming world. I think that Kaiba might expand the business to include games, but I don't think he would have spent nearly as much energy on it. I think part of his obsession with games came from not being allowed to play them as a kid. I think that he might still have the passion to make games more accessible, but I do not see him finding near the same obsession with duel monsters or blue eyes. Mokuba gave him blue eyes as a method to get through Gozoboro's abuse. Kaiba didnt need that if Gozoboro was nice. While he probably stull enjoys duel monsters as a hobby, I don't see him having the same obsession ( ... )