A/N: ehhe… sorry

A/N: ehhe… sorry? dies from stabbing

Disclaimer: don't own em, and yea, I'm not dead, i'm just insanely lazy. By the way, these songs are mine. I made them up and if you take them, I have the right to sue you and believe you me, I will.

"Um… so what am I supposed to do?" Tea asked in a shaky voice. She clutched the big headphones around her neck and fidgeted nervously.

"Just relax and sing your heart out," Jack replied, his voice cracking on the intercom. He too had earphones. He sat in front of a large desk filled with buttons, dials and switches.

Tea looked through the glass window at Leona and swallowed audibly. Leona flashed her a cheeky smile before winking. Well, at least she felt a bit better now.

Tea couldn't believe it. It seemed like only 2 seconds ago she was a normal person that had no likely hood of becoming famous and now she was sitting in a recording studio where she was about to record a song for Rebellion's album.

(flashback)

"Jack Zalynski?! No way!!" Leona squealed.

Tea's jaw dropped. Leona glanced sideways at her friend and 'subtly' clamped Tea's jaw shut.

"Well you better believe it. Anyways, I couldn't help but overhear you singing along to one of 'Rebellion's songs and I must admit, you have an incredibly beautiful voice…" his voice was laced with an English accent.

Leona's eyes widened. She knew what was coming, it was like something out of a movie but only happening in real life!

"…and I'm sure you've heard about the new opening for a vocalist in 'Rebellion'…" Leona nodded vigorously and stared eagerly waiting to hear what he would say.

"…so I was wondering if you would like to come to our studio and record a song so I can show it to the band," he finished.

"OF COURSE SHE WILL!" Leona shrieked.

Tea snapped out of her stupor, "…say whaa…?" she blinked confusedly.

Jack smiled, "great then! I'll just write down the address of the studio for you…"he grabbed a shiny black pen from his chest pocket and scribbled some numbers down on a torn off piece of paper. (don't ask where he got it)

"…Here you go… I guess I'll see you tomorrow then!" He smiled a million dollar smile and walked briskly out the door to an awaiting limo.

That night, Tea sat in her new room at Leona's huge estate. Her feet were dangling from the edge of her bed while she stared blankly at the carpet. She had still not gotten over the fact that she, Tea Gardener, would be recording for the hit band 'Rebellion'. Shaking her head vigorously, the brunette slowly got up and made her way to her dresser and opened the bottom drawer. Inside the drawer was a medium sized wooden box with a small golden lock in front. Tea rubbed her eyes and took the box out before opening it. Pictures littered the bottom of the box and she gently picked one up. The picture was the whole gang back in Domino city. A sad smile etched itself onto the run-away girl. She really did miss them…even if they didn't miss her back. Tea squeezed her eyes shut as tears started to flow from her eyes. She wiped them away furiously but they didn't stop and soon she was sobbing. Everything that happened today seemed like something out of a fairytale but that didn't stop Tea from being homesick. Worry started to set in as Tea thought about her family. What would her mom think about her running away? Was her mom alright? Did she call the police? What about her friends? Her train of thought stopped at the mention of 'friends'. What kind of friends drove you away? Certainly not good ones that is. Sadness and worry soon turned to anger and Tea shoved the picture back into the box and slammed it shut before jamming it back into the drawer and storming into the bathroom for a nice long bath.

The warm water soothed her muscles and Tea felt her body relaxing as she submerged herself into the hot bath. Sighing, she looked at the ceiling and replayed the fight in her mind.

(flashback in a flashback…wow lmao)

"Hey guys!!" Tea waved enthusiastically to her approaching friends.

"Hey Tea," Yugi greeted back less energetically. Joey and Tristan echoed the greeting.

"So why'd you guys ask to meet up? Did something happen?" Tea asked worriedly, her blue eyes concerned.

"Half of Yugi's deck went missing and he can't seem to find them anywhere," Joey ground out, his hands clenched in fists.

"What?! How did that happen? Don't you always keep your deck on you Yugi?" Tea asked incredulously.

"Yeah… but I usually take them off at night and I put it on my desk. I forgot to put them back on yesterday and last night when I went to bed I couldn't find them…"

Tea nodded slowly still not sure about where this conversation was going.

"…I asked grandpa if anyone came to the shop yesterday while I was gone and he said that you were the only one who came by..."

Tea stood there dumbfounded, "So you think I stole your deck?"

"Well why wouldn't you?!" Tristan suddenly shouted, "you've always been one of the weaker duellists and you were the only one who went to the shop yesterday who is allowed into Yugi's room while he isn't there!!"

"How could you even think such a thing?!"

"Well if it wasn't you who was it?!" Joey retaliated.

"I don't know!! But I didn't take your deck!! Yugi, don't tell me you actually believe this! I've been your best friend for years!! You know I wouldn't do such a thing...!"

The king of games shifted uncomfortably, "…just give me my deck back Tea…"

Tears started to pool in Tea's azure orbs, "You…you…you think I took your deck…? Yugi, you know me! I didn't do it!"

"Just give Yugi the deck Tea! Stealin' ain't like ya so why don't you stop it already!" Joey shouted.

"BUT I DIDN'T TAKE IT!" Tea screamed back, tears leaking out of the corner of her eyes.

"If you didn't who did?" Tristan yelled, "I always did find it annoying when you preached about 'friendship' and all of that crap. It was really irritating you know that? And then here you go, stealing your own friend's deck! You KNOW that deck means everything to Yugi!"

"I know that!! But will you just listen to me for once?! I. DIDN'T. TAKE. YOUR. DECK!!" Tea shouted back, her tears now freely falling.

"If this is your idea of friendship, then why don't you just go away?! We don't need a friend who steals her own 'friend's stuff!" Joey snapped.

Tea gasped, she looked at Yugi and choked out, "Yugi… you don't really think I took it right…?" she sniffled.

Yugi refused to look at her and chose to glare at a lamppost next to him, "Just give me my deck back Tea, I don't like it when people take my things without telling me."

"I don't believe this…" Tea staggered backwards and covered her mouth with her hands.

"Just give it back already!" Joey hissed.

Tea squeezed her eyes shut and clamped her hands over her ears in an attempt to block out the false accusations before turning swiftly on her heels and running away from reality. She ran as fast as she could, through alleyways and crowded streets. She had only one destination in mind: home. Home was her only sanctuary now. As she ran, her tears dried and her shock turned into anger.

Finally, she arrived at her destination and she stormed angrily into her only haven.

(end flashback in a flashback…lol did that make sense?)

A knock on the bathroom door startled Tea out of her thoughts. Man, what was with her and zoning out today?

"Hey Tea? You alive in there? You've been in there for quite a while now! Did you fall asleep or something? I really don't wanna hafta open this door to find a dead body floating in my guest room tub!" Leona shouted from the other side of the mahogany door.

"I'm alright!! I just zoned out," Tea called back, "I'm coming out right now!"

She grabbed a nearby white towel and wrapped it around her slender frame and opened the door letting the steamy room air out.

"Gosh you look like a raisin, next time don't stay in there too long," Leona chuckled.

The azure eyes brunette laughed as well, "I'll keep that in mind."

"So…" Leona started as she plopped herself down on the fluffy mattress, "What do you think about today?" she grinned.

"It's sorta unbelievable actually…" Tea replied while digging through her dresser for some PJ's.

"Who would've thought that we were gonna meet 'Rebellion'!! I can't believe you're going to be their new lead singer!!" Leona gushed.

"Its not confirmed yet remember? Jack said he'd record my voice and send it back to the band and they can make a decision then," Tea said, pulling out a pair of pink hello kitty PJ's and stalking off towards the bathroom to change. Once she came out she was greeted by the sight of her new found friend playing with a pillow like a cat would with a ball of yarn.

"Uh… what exactly are you doing…?" Tea face faulted.

Leona quickly threw the pillow away and sat up, her face bright red, "Erm… nothing?"

"So… the 'bad girl' actually has a childish side hmm?" Tea smirked.

"…Shut up…" the black haired girl muttered.

"So what are you really here for? I doubt you came to my room to only ask about today and play with a pillow."

"Oh yea! This is for you!" She reached around the edge of the bed and pulled out a large stuffed panda. (I PERSONALLY LOVEE PANDA'S!)

"Awwwwweeee…! Its so cute!" Tea cooed and hugged the stuffy tightly, "thanks Leona."

"Don't mention it! We better get to bed, the sooner we fall asleep the sooner tomorrow will come!" Leona grinned and bounded out of her room.

Tea chuckled to herself and got into bed. She turned off the light and closed her eyes while hugging her new companion. Maybe life in New York wouldn't be so bad after all…

(flashback end)

Music started playing and Tea blinked twice before she realized she was supposed to start singing.

(First verse)

Trying to find a place,

A place where I belong,

A place to call home,

A place with no wrong.

I walk this lonely road,

The path I will forever know.

The clock keeps ticking,

But time seems to go so slow.

(Chorus)

I want to go home,

I want to go back.

Back into your arms,

Back into your embrace.

Cause I'm standing in this rain,

With no where left to go,

Hiding from the pain,

That I have always known.

(Second verse)

Running away from it all,

It's all I can do.

Getting up only to fall,

I can't seem to pull through.

Though the end of the path nears,

I know I won't make it.

Cause all of my fears,

Come to life.

(Chorus)

I want to go home,

I want to go back.

Back into your arms,

Back into your embrace.

Cause I'm standing in this rain,

With no where left to go,

Hiding from the pain,

That I have always known.

(Instrumental)

(third verse)

Run away

Run away

Can't seem to find it all

Run away

Run away

Can't seem to get past this wall

Run away

Run away

Can't get up after I fall

(Chorus)

I want to go home,

I want to go back.

Back into your arms,

Back into your embrace.

Cause I'm standing in this rain,

With no where left to go,

Hiding from the pain,

That I have always known.

I want to go home,

I want to go back.

Back into your arms,

Back into your embrace.

Cause I'm standing in this rain,

With no where left to go,

Hiding from the pain,

That I have always known.

Tea sighed as the music slowly drew to a close.

"Okay, and we are done! Thank you again for coming in Miss Gardener," Jack said through the intercom. Quickly taking off the headphones, the brunette grabbed her bag and started walking towards the exit.

Tea sighed again when she left the building.

"Man, that took a lot outta me…" She stretched.

"That was amazing! I've never heard anything so great!!" Leona complimented.

"It was really weird. When I was singing the song it was almost like I was in another place you know? It was like I was living inside the song or something."

"That's cause good singers are always into their songs!"

Tea laughed, "You make it sound like I just did the most incredible thing ever"

"Well you did."

"Hahaha… well, we'll see how I did tomorrow. But for now, who's up for some Chinese food?" Tea grinned.

"Lets just hope that guy doesn't come chasing after us with chopsticks this time" Leona laughed and walked down the street.

That night in Domino city…

/Yugi, I'm starting to get really worried. Tea still hasn't called back/ Yami frowned, his silhouette sat on the bed.

/I know… maybe I shouldn't have been so quick to accuse her… I mean, she has been my best friend for a long time…/ Yugi sighed and sat down at his desk. The lamp cast an eerie glow about the room.

/You should have searched more carefully before jumping to conclusions. You should've known that it could've fallen behind the desk/ Yami frowned.

/I know… maybe I should call Tea again… I've already called Joey and Tristan about it and they've been trying to call her all day as well/ Yugi wrung his hands worriedly.

Suddenly, the phone rang. Yugi sprinted towards the cordless phone and answered it quickly.

"Hello?"

"Yugi, its me Joey, I think ya better come over to Tea's house now. It's kinda an emergency."

"I'll be over right away," Yugi replied and hung up the phone.

/Whats up?/ Yami asked concerned.

/Apparently Joey wants us to go to Tea's house now. He says it's an emergency/

Yami suddenly had a sinking feeling. Praying for the best, the king of games and the Pharaoh ran out of the game shop and towards a certain girl's house.

"I'm here! What's the emergency?" Yugi panted at the doorway of the Gardener's house.

The scene before him wouldn't exactly be described as happy. Mrs. Gardener sat on the sofa sobbing her eyes out while Joey, Mai, Serenity and Tristan sat across from the distressed mother. Joey came to stand beside Yugi.

"I think it'd be better if ya saw it for yourself Yugi…" he said quietly and led the questioning youth towards a familiar but now incredibly ominous room.

What Yugi saw shocked him beyond words and terrified Yami more than he would like.

The room was completely empty. It was as if someone had ransacked the entire place and just made off with all the belongings. Tea's closet was completely empty save a few clothes hangers lying scattered on the floor. The photo's that used to populate the bookshelf on the far wall were now gone. Everything was gone. All of it.

Yugi staggered forward, his eyes wide with shock and promptly black out. Almost immediately, Yami took over the body and began searching every nook and cranny of the room, hoping to find something, anything that would help them find out what happened.

"Its no use Yami… we've searched already… we've been searching the entire time it took you to get here…" Tristan said sadly from the doorway.

"NO! there has to be something! Anything! She couldn't have just… just…" Yami couldn't find the strength to choke out the last word.

Everyone was shocked, they had never seen the once mighty Pharaoh lose his bearings before.

"But she did! She left!" Mrs. Gardener wailed miserably and continued sobbing again.

Yami slowly sank to his knees. Everything seemed to be happening in slow motion. The shock was just too great and then he too, blacked out.

A/N: oh wow, how do you like that chapter? Personally I like the dramatic endings XD

Anywayz… I'M SORRY I DIDN'T UPDATE!! So much for my yearly goal… (- . - )

Moving on… I think I might update more often now since my boyfriend just got grounded for the summer and I can't spend any time with him and plus I have gym for summer skool so I have plenty of time to think of ideas while brainlessly running for hours on end. Oh well, review please!! and if you don't got anything nice to say, don't say it.