I can't believe that the year is soon to be over! Well, At least we wouldn't have to worry about it being that until the next few weeks…right? But no worries! Last chapter was indeed an interesting one. And Cassie's journey is starting to take shape. But will her questions be finally answered? And what's going on between her and Chris? About time we found out!

Disclaimers: Sapphire100 doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, it's music, plot, characters, cards, merchandise, or anything else underneath its copyright. It is owned by Kazuki Takahashi, Studio D.I.C.E, TV Tokyo, 4K Media and the like. Thisis after all a fan fiction.


Diary Entry 07: Finding my way…

Date: UNKNOWN

Time: 2:12am

Well, that day was totally awkward than before. Don't bother asking me how but…I had a strange dream. A woman showed up in my vision over and over again. Byron decided to just let me rest for the next day and don't do anything straining. I can agree with that. I have been feeling very tired lately since that day. But everything is so confusing. But let me get straight to the point.

I was so concerning about what I saw that I didn't know if I should tell the others or not. I didn't want to frighten them or make them more worried than they already were. Chris and Byron had to work as usual. And I think that they had to go meet up with somebody who was into the same kind of work there were doing. Don't know who it is, but he sounded very important. Michael would come into my room from time to time during break from homeschool. Sometimes even Thomas would be very concerned and do the same thing, even though he tries to pretend that he isn't. I thought it was really nice of them. Especially Thomas…

However, I was getting bored with sitting in bed and being in my room almost the whole day. So I got up and decided to walk around the mansion.


"Man, this place just seems to be looking bigger and bigger each time I pass around here…" I muttered to myself. A door opened next to me on the right, and it turned out to be one of the maids holding something. She was started and dropped a few books along the way. She was quite chubby for her short height, blond with brown eyes and silver streaks. Her name was Annabelle. She often babysit's Thomas and Michael as well as home school them. "Oh! Ms. Cassie! I'm so sorry." I blew it off while pulling my hair out of the way. "It's okay. Allow me to help you." I offered with a smile.

Annabelle sighed gratefully, as she nodded. "Ah! Thank you ever so much child. You're very kind… Unlike so many other ruthless ones these days. So entitled instead of earning it." She commented. And although I didn't feel offended by it, I was a bit disturbed. She sounded like she has been through a rough time dealing with younger folks. I could never understand what was such a problem with older people thinking like that. Can't teens just be themselves without being judged?

I picked up all of the remaining books, and the pile was firmly in my hand. Giving her a smile she sighed with relief once more. "Again, I can't thank you enough." She spoke. "Not a problem, Annabelle — I'm sure it's not easy with the way things are right now. How is it with the boys?" I started a conversation. But she just sighed. "Well, Michael is picking up well in Reading and Writing. But his math is a bit poor. Thomas however, get's easily distracted and is hard to tame." She began. "What do you think could be the problem?" I asked curiously.

But before we entered to be the study room we stopped for a minute or two, and she began explaining it to me. Thomas was hot-headed and stubborn. Because of that, his education is slightly above par. But his lack of responsibility when handling homework and reports was becoming an issue. I nodded at her explanation and hoped to talk about it with Chris and his dad later. I walked away from her and went to the same direction of where I had met her. I was curious about that part of the house. I don't understand why Byron had that area nearly sealed off. But I couldn't help but be drawn to it.

Once I was able to get to the same corridor, it was apparent that the room had to be big because the doors were quite large. I narrowed my eyes while thinking about it. What could be so intimidating about these doors? Or this room? I checked to make sure nobody else was around to see me, and the area was all clear. I let out a breath and had my right hand grip onto the door handle. When the door opened I peeked inside as I widened my eyes.

It turned out that the place that was behind this door: was a library.

It was somewhat a big one, I just couldn't believe how many books was in here. Yet the strangest thing was that I was told not to come here. Now, why is that?

As I entered inside I the door began to close behind me on it's own. The heavy force of it's weight echoed within each corridor. It startled me, but I couldn't help but be drawn to it somehow. Every time I tried to pull away, it just keeps getting worse.

And then suddenly it happened again. I blacked out immediately…

The sounds of bells tolling in the background were what woke me up. I was in some place similar to where I was before. I thought it was a dream but…

I remember it being in Domino City. It was the city clock tower in the town part of the city. Last time, I was in some kind of library. And now, I'm back in that part again. But, wasn't I in the library back at the Arclight's place?

At least that was what I was about to find out when I walked around the square. I hope to come up with some clues as to why I was brought here again. Yet I keep feeling like something was beckoning me to go to the library. Finding my way there, I noticed that the streets were empty as if I was the only one left in this world. And when I see the doors to the library, I immediately opened the doors. With it's booming entrance, I was able to see how large it was. Larger than the library at the Arclight's…

I walked in and searched around for what I needed to look for. I remembered that there was a book that held the history of something far greater than Yugi or the pharaoh Atem himself. Something that this person has led to me to read before. And something in that book has the answers of what I seek.

"…Cassie…?" A person suddenly calls out to me. I turn around to see a young woman that I had seen in my vision. The one in the blond hair, and flowing white dress. "Who are you? And how do you know my name?" I asked suspiciously. Yet her crystal blue eyes frowned at me in a knowing way. "So it's true, you really don't remember do you?" She questioned just to confirm. But all I did was shake my head in confusion at the remark. "Remember what?"

She sighed before debating if she should answer any further. "You don't remember who I am, sweetheart. But you were only just a child then…"

"What? I never met you before in my life. I don't even know who you are. So how can you even possibly know me?"

"I know a lot more about you than you actually think. It's…a bit complicated." She confessed. "Oh yeah? Well, I have faced a lot of complicated things in my life. And I'm certain that you don't fit the bill! What's going on here? And where is everybody else?" I continued to question her. "I was told to not reveal my name. But I can tell you this. You are a very special girl Cassie."

I snorted. "Yeah, no kidding — Tell me something I don't already know."

"I can tell you that you being here was no accident. And that you was brought back here for a purpose." She began explaining. "Now before you give me another one of your smart remarks, allow me to say this… the Real World and the World of Yu-Gi-Oh are in danger, Cassie. An unstoppable evil has once again resurfaced into existence. And right now, only you have that ability to stop it from reaching it's goals."

I couldn't help but scoff at this. "What is this, some kind of trick?"

"I can assure you. It isn't. Look around you, Cassie. Why do you think you were brought here in the first place?" I just rolled my eyes now. "Maybe because the powers that be got bored with me, and wanted to have a little fun." I seethed. "Because your special, Cassie… something even your family doesn't know about yet."

"And what do you know about my family? They love me. I'm their daughter! I'm not some special snowflake like you're trying to make out!" I argued. "I'm not sure you're ready for the truth yet. It may be too painful." She concluded. "I'm sorry, but did I miss something? I'm sure I just told you that my family loves me." I continued to press the issue.

"If that's true… then why did you run away into your room after your birthday party got ruined because of your little sister being a reckless child?" The woman dared. I paled in reminder of what happened to me before these whole events started. From me seeing my outfit ruined, from seeing everybody alerted to Alesia cries, to her being unconscious, and running away up to my room, locking the door, into my closet and being full of despair and wanting to disappear, my wish basically came true…

This was always a habit of mine. Everything that goes wrong in my life, I blame it on other people and lock myself away in my room. Then when I can finally say that it was always my fault, I get told that I wasn't and yet feel even more confused. But then it leads to me feeling unwanted and misunderstood. And in I would always lock myself away in my closet. Making my parents think that I had disappeared. But the only one who was able to find me…

…was Alesia…

She was the only one who cared enough to look for me. And I would always shoo her off! She would recoil in fear and I knew it would hurt her. I would always see her break down in tears and run away into her room, without feeling remorseful about it. Every time mom and dad ask her why she was crying, she would lie about it. I would contemplate about telling them the truth. But I would always be a coward, afraid to be reprimanded at the end of the day... Is me sent to this world away from my family, my punishment for all the bad things I've done in the past?

Does this woman know more than what she lets on?

Suddenly I was woken up by Chris and Byron as they were wondering why was I in the room and never told anybody where I was headed. I couldn't speak as my voice was finally coming back to me. I was very weak, so they had to take me to my room. And because of the incident, Byron had Chris to watch over me for the next few days as they had to get me a doctor. Why does this keep happening to me? And who is that lady?

~Cassie Y.M Bennet


And there you have it, everyone. The mysterious woman shows up once again. But will she finally reveal who she is to Cassie? We'll have to find out next time!

De hearts 26: Thank you, so true. I love the relationship of Thomas, Michael and Cassie developing. I figured that since Thomas and Michael were close to her, she had to have had some kind of relationship that they liked and respected about her. While Byron had sort of a love/hate relationship, which he gladly admitted was over the top. Of course, we already know what Chris thinks about her. ;)

And yes, I can't wait for the kiss scene too! Now as far as the woman in white? Well, it will be revealed next chapter!

Everyone else, thank you once again for reading. Please do find the time to share this story, review your thoughts, and hopefully, you'll favorite it? And don't forget to check out the next chapter of Access the Dimensions! Chapter 42 is about to be uploaded. Next update may be on Jan 1st /2nd. Don't miss out! More secrets related to the pre equals and upcoming sequel will be revealed in more chapters. Happy New Year, everyone! See you in 2017!

~Sapphire100