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Oh, and I did warn you the chapters were going to be short. They'll get longer later, but not now.

Chapter 3: Camping or something

The group were on the receiving end of quite a few funny looks on the bus; a bunch of teenagers toting large backpacks stuffed with food and water with sleeping bags slung over their shoulders was an unusual sight, to say the least. They paid it no mind, too excited at the upcoming adventure.

"Last stop: Wind Street," came over the loudspeaker.

The group perked up. "This is us!" Tea said happily. They shouldered their bags and stepped out of the bus and onto the empty bus stop.

"So, where to next?" Asked Joey.

"The woods are this way," Yugi answered, pointing opposite the stop. The bus left, allowing them to cross the street (but not before I made Yugi check both ways) and enter the woods.

The sounds of the city died out the deeper into the woods they walked. I relaxed a bit; there wasn't much to be afraid of out here. Nothing had ever happened when Yugi came out here as a kid, so my job was as simple as dodging stray roots.

"Wow, it's so peaceful in here," Tea said quietly, not wanting to disturb the peace.

Joey, his arms behind his head, had no such qualms, speaking in his naturally loud voice. "You got that right! Hey Yug, you think we'll run into any cool wildlife?"

"Maybe some birds?" Yugi shrugged. "I've never run into anything out here before. I think I saw a deer once, but it left as soon as I saw it."

"That's too bad." Joey's expression turned somewhat dismal, but it was short-lived. "Hey, I bet there are some really good climbing trees around here! We should have a race!"

I waved red flags around in Yugi's head, but was ultimately ignored. "That's a great idea Joey! But let's find a place to camp first." Ugh. What use was I if my warnings weren't heeded? But I was the subconscious; all of my influence was indirect at best. All I could do was basically give advice and hope Yugi listened.

"The clearing is just up ahead!" Yugi bounded ahead, eager to show his friends.

"Wait up Yugi!" Tristan complained. "We don't know this place like you do!"

Yugi didn't pay him any attention, having already dropped his things and started setting up his tent. Yami stood invisibly by, smiling at Yugi's excitement. It was good to be able to relax after the events of pegasus's tournament.

The others joined him and started putting their tents up as well.

A/N: I don't wanna write about the camping triiiiip…it's so boring right now! I guess I can't write relaxed times.

I'm starting to think that it's writing yugioh stories in particular that's tough, not writing in general. I already have more than twenty thousand words on my fire emblem story, but I have to eek out every bit of this one with extreme difficulty! Oh well. My stubbornness will allow me to persevere!