This is the first chapter of a group of 'filler' stories. For example, Carly's POV of the death scene, and the scenes between Jack & Carly that we never got to see.

Hope that you enjoy! ^.^

Jack...

I think... I think I'm dying...

The world feels cold.

What happened?

Carly, is that you?

Wait... that's not...

Give me back my heart!

This can't be happening!

Why, Carly? Why are you a Dark Signer?

During The War- Carly's POV

I was dying.

There was no doubt about that. I was fighting, fighting harder than I ever had before, but I knew that it was no use. Sudden warmth filled my body as I was hoisted onto a higher surface and an urgent, despairing voice opened my eyes.

"Carly… don't die! Carly! CARLY!"

His voice reeked of concern, of genuine hurt. I had never heard such a tone embedded in Jack Atlas's voice. I didn't even know that he possessed the ability to sound like he cared.

But he loved me. Finally, he had admitted it to me. My heart leapt again and I felt like a teenager who had just been asked out by her crush. Jack loves me! Jack Atlas loves me! Then my hopes were destroyed once again.

Because I was dying.

I didn't want Jack to be alone. I wanted him to be happy. In which case, he would probably start dating other women. Smarter women, prettier women. Better women. I knew that Mikage was in love with him. Would she be his rebound girl?

My whole body began to ache and I could feel myself splitting up. It was the most unbearable pain one could imagine, as if a million pins were being pressed into my body.

I clutched Jack. Don't let me go, I silently begged. Please don't let me go. PLEASE, Jack. Oh, God, if I am to die than I suppose the best place to do it is in your arms. But I don't want to leave you. Do you remember, Jack, all the times we have spent together? Tears were leaking down my cheeks. Do you remember the rollercoaster ride? The card game which I almost wrecked, but you saved? That time in front of the sunset where I gave you advice?

All of it happened within one day.

And how about that time with Kiryu, when we were watching him battle Yusei? When I teased you and you snapped completely, but still defended me when Mikage started snarling?

We had so little time together. Why did it have to end this way? For an orphan like me, true love is something one only dreams of… and I got it. For a moment. We were barely a blip on the radar.

Do you understand now, Jack? I'm already using the past tense. The truth is, we're over.

I don't know how it happened, but Misty's words began to echo in my mind. What had she said? Something like "the Dark Signers brought you back so that you could do some thing that you had to do." Something that I had to do…

Something that I had to say.

"I love you… Jack."

And it's true. I love you more than anything, Jack Atlas. I don't want to let you go.

Don't forget me, OK?

I know that I'm a meaningless, insignificant piece in this universe… but don't forget me. And please, God, don't let him ever replace me with someone else. No, Carly. Stop it. You're being selfish, you stupid, stupid woman…

I want you to miss me. I want you to still love me.

"Carly…" Was that his voice, or just my imagination? I was already in the shadow realm and everything seemed strange and odd…

I had a horrible vision of him on that large, pearly duel runner of his, facing what looked like… Goodwin. Well, if Goodwin was eight meters taller and seriously ripped. Jack looked close to tears. He was murmuring something barely audible, but I realized then that my advice had gotten through.

"Good luck, Jack!"

See, I kept my promise. I'll always cheer you on.

"Maybe we'll meet up again, someday?"

If that happens… oh, I shouldn't get my hopes up, should I?

"Never give up!"

But my memory was fading and the light was blinding. It was beautiful.

After The War- Carly's POV

Something dazed me, and suddenly I found myself back in Jack's arms. It's your imagination, I told myself. You're dreaming.

"Carly…" Jack was holding me close to his chest. "Carly, you're back…"

My whole body shrieked as my face went red. "JACK! What are you doing? Why are you back from Satellite?"

"Satellite?" His whole face looked blank and then… I think he burst into tears. Or maybe he laughed. Possibly both.

"Oh, yeah. Satellite. I told you I would be back soon."

"What were you doing?"

He dropped me then, his originally delighted face merging into disappointment and shock.

"Nothing."

"But…"

"The others are waiting." His voice was cold. "Aki and the others are at the cafe. I need to meet Yusei and Crow at the bridge. Daedelus bridge."

"IT'S COMPLETED?" I squealed. But Jack was already gone.

Huh, I thought. What is up with him? Typical, arrogant Jack Atlas. But I love him.

It's just a crush. Sometimes in life you fall for the wrong person and you just have to let it go.

A scarring pain cut into my thoughts, and I gasped as I looked down at my arm. A strange sign… an almost Hummingbird had appeared. Then it disappeared, just like that.

I shook my head. You need to sleep more, Carly. Yet still, in my mind's eye I could hear a faded voice.

"Even a bruised and battered heart can be saved by a heart that truly cares! That's why I'm wishing… wishing with all my heart… I want to save you…"

The sign on my arm blistered up again.

"The one I truly love!"