Yami: What's taking her so long? She should have come home by now. /sees a very girly blue notebook/ What's this? /takes the notebook/

Therese: I'M BACK!!!!! What did I miss?

Yami: /almost dropped the notebook and hides it behind his back/ Oh! So we can start?

Therese: Of course! Wow! Everything seems to be in order /looks around then gaze fell upon her pillow/ EXCEPT FOR MY DIARY!!!!!

Yami: /panics/ Diary? You have a diary?

Therese: DON'T PLAY DUMB WITH ME!!!!! WHERE'S MY DIARY!!!!!

Yami: I don't know!

Therese: Please enjoy this chapter while I try to get Yami to tell the truth. /turns attention to Yami/ NOW WHERE IS IT!

Yami: /Runs for his life/

A Little Dirty Secret

The morning started out good for Daniella. She frowned when she noticed it. Usaully, when her morning starts this beautiful, it ends tragically. She looked at the window in front of her bed to see that the sun hasn't risen yet. Well, let this day be different, Daniella thought before a knock on the door was heard. She looked at her right where the door is.

"Madam, Can I come in?" Youko's voice was heard from the other side of the door. Daniella gave her a quick yes before entering the room with a tray of food.

"How did you know I was awake Youko?" Daniella asked smiling in a thought of maybe Youko was psychic.

"You slept a little late last night and I guess you haven't figured out what Shadi meant about the mission" Youko replied placing the tray on her mistress' lap. Daniella thanked her before admitting that Youko was right. "The staff has slept well last night thanks to your music" Youko said changing the subject.

"Well, I haven't played the piano for two years. I didn't even know that I can still play it" Daniella said scratching the back of her head.

"Are you planning to re-create your band with your sister and cousins?" Youko asked. Daniella took a bite the food Youko brought for her.

"Not planning to" she replied before swallowing. "I don't want that incident to happen again" she added before giving Youko the tray.

"Madam, you haven't finished your breakfast. Are you sick?" Youko asked placing the tray on a nearby table. Daniela shook her head to a no before getting out of bed and headed towards her bathroom without a single word. She has changed since she knew who she really was. I thought she might have another attack when she knew about it but she stayed strong. I'm proud of you Daniella. You have been very kind to me and I promised to repay you with my loyalty, Youko thought.

"Youko?" Hoshi's voice snapped Youko out of her thoughts.

"What is it Hoshi?"

"My mistress is asking if Daniella is awake"

"Why? What does she need?"

"Something about a song. Can you please tell her that Mixz and Vhanjulet are waiting in the music room. They want to play it with the lyrics before going to school" Hoshi said before leaving to go back to her mistress.

Meanwhile, Yugi just woke up but then felt sleepy when he heard the lullaby from the mansion next to them that made his eyes shut again and drift to peaceful slumber. The music was soothing as ever now that it has lyrics or so he thinks someone was singing. He couldn't tell. all he knows is that it's like his mother was cradling him that made him let out a tear.

(Therese: this is song "River Lullaby" by Amy Grant ost "Prince of Egypt")

Hush now, my baby
Be still love, don't cry
Sleep like you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember
My lullaby
And I'll be with you when you dream

Drift on a river
That flows through my arms
Drift as I'm singing to you
I see you smiling
So peaceful and calm
And holding you, I'm smiling, too
Here in my arms
Safe from all harm
Holding you, I'm smiling, too

Hush now, my baby
Be still, love, don't cry
Sleep like you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember this river lullaby
And I'll be with you when you dream
I'll be with you when you dream

Daniella took a deep breath before giving her cousin and sister a thumbs up. The two girls gave her a huge smile before putting ther instruments aside.

"Are you walking with Yugi to school sis?" Mixz asked.

"Yeah but I'm also with his three friends" Daniella said taking a sip of her tea.

"I'm cool with the two boys but the girl gives me the creeps" Vhanjulet sad shivering.

"Don't be mean Vhanjulet. Aren't the two of you suppose to be dressed for school as well?" Daniella scolded playing some chords on her grand piano. She felt some jealousy vibes from Tea yesterday when she and Yugi was talking. She can't help but to think that the girl is Yugi's girlfriend while trying not to burst out laughing. Mixz noticed this and felt that her sister isn't taking this seriously. Heck with it! She isn't allowed to take anything seriously, Mixz thought with slight disappointment. She felt a hand grab her shoulder.

"Stop worrying. Those were over years ago" Vhanjulet whispered but loud enough for Mixz to hear. Mixz nodded."We decided not to and continue with the private tutor" Vhanjulet replied to Daniella.

Daniella stood up saying "Then I better go so we won't be late" and before Tea think that I'm separating her and Yugi, Daniella added in her thoughts before walking out of the room.

In the Kame Game shop...

"I'M LATE!!!!!!!!" Yugi shouted when he found out he over slept. He quickly got dressed and ran downstairs to be greeted by Daniella who was talking to his granfather. He stood there a little embarrassed. Daniella also gave him the same look, her lips were touching the edge of the mug. I just noticed, her hair grew a little longer, Yugi thought.

I have a feeling that Yugi is conscious seeing me on this short skirt. I KNEW IT WAS TOO SHORT FOR A SKIRT!! Daniella screamed in her head.

When will this two get together? Mr. Mouto thought with a pout. "You two better get going or you'll be late for school" Mr. Mouto broke the silence then headed towards the counter while the other two hurriedly ran out to catch up with the other three. Kids, they ran so fast

On their way to school, they were relief that the bell hasn't rang yet. They walked to their classroom and surprisingly, Daniella was assigned to the same room as well and started to play duel monsters. Daniella sat in her chair which is at the back and near the window thinking how her day started. She doesn't know that two blue eyes was watching her.

"Hey Daniella!" Tea greeted with a wide perky smile. Behind that smile, Daniella can sense a little anger from her.

"Hey Tea. Watsup?" Daniella asked bringing her hair over her shoulder. Tea stood behind her before getting her hair then started braiding it.

"You should tie your hair when it's this long" Tea suggested feeling more jealous. She can feel that Daniella's hair was soft as a feather and she want's to pull it but that would make things worse between the two of them.

"Thank you" Daniella said awkwardly. Sensing the same aura from Tea. "So, how long have you and Yugi known each other?"

"Eight years. Since childhood" Tea said while putting a blue ribbon to finish it up. "I heard that you and Yugi only knew each other for two days. Is the true?"

"Oh come on Tea. Don't start playing twenty questions with Lala" Joey interrupted while sitting on the desk of the sit next to Daniella.

"Who's Lala?" The two girls asked in unison.

"You" Joey replied while putting his index finger on Daniella's forehead. "It's hard for me to remember your name so I asked Yug your name again and I thought of the name 'Lala' because it's the only thing I remembered in your name"

Well, it's better than what my stepfather call me,, Daniella thought imagining his father calling her princess all the time.

Why does she get a pet name from Joey and I don't, Tea thought getting angrier than ever and Daniella can feel it. Then Daniella's phone rang.

"Could you excuse me for moment?" Daniella said picking up her phone from her bag. The other two let her be and went to talk to Yugi. "Hello?"

"It's been a while Daniella" a familiar voice was heard.

"Kaiba. What do you want?" Daniella asked rather harsh.

"Don't tell me you forgot. Let me remind you. The party two years ago"

Flashback

"Why do you hate me?" Seto asked even though he already knows what the answer will be:

"Your a Kaiba" Daniella answered and turn her back to watch the stars again.

Seto smiled at the answer then walked to her side. She gave a quick glance then returned her attention to the sky. "How about try to get to know me and let me prove to you that I'm different from him?" Seto suggested.

Daniella chuckled at the suggestion before looking at him, replying "How can you prove yourself to me if you aren't sure who you are?"

His eyes widen. what does she mean about that? What do I need to know about my life?, he thought. Daniella is very amused with his reaction.

"Daniella! Time to go home!" Pegasus said who's standing in the doorway.

She walked away leaving Seto confused. She stopped for a while to say "Look for me when you find the answer,". Then she continued walking towards her family.

"I remember quite clearly" Daniella said with a frown "So, you found the answer?"

Seto chuckled "Haven't you heard?" Daniella twitched at the sentence because she did. Seto Kaiba changed the company into a gaming corporation. "I love that expression on your face right now" Daniella was caught off guard. She looks around frantically and her gaze fell upon a student with brown hair reading a book not far away from her seat. Kaiba, she screamed in her head.

"You are unpredictable!' Daniella shouted in the phone and got a smirk in return.

"I want to do business with you"

"Why?"

"You are the vice president of Industrial Illusions"

"Do business with dad and never talk to me until I say that you had found yourself" Daniella ended the conversation.

Kaiba was pissed off by this. Daniella looked at Yugi and his friends and smiled at the sight but also sadden. She looked at her lap. She pushed her sleeve to look at the item in her wrist. How can I explain this to Yugi, she asked herself then noticed that the students were already gathering their cards and sat on their proper sits. The teacher came in and greeted them with a smile. She examine the teacher well, trying to figure out what subject she teaches until the teacher showed a dead bat. Daniella's eyes widen and she started shaking as the teacher explains what they need to do. Yugi noticed this and started getting worried while Tea hes a little scheme in her mind and so does the other two boys.

"Okay class. I will leave you so you can pick a partner for the project. You may also look or examine the bat here in my desk and no horse-playing" The teacher said before leaving the room. Daniella was still frozen in her position. The others look at her with confusion and a bit worried until Tea whispered something to Tristan and Joey that drew smirks on their faces. They tip-toed to the desk of the teacher then snatched the dead bat.

"This is going to be the greatest pay-back ever!" Tristan said watching if Daniella is spaced-out.

"But after this we would be friends. I hope" Joey said a little guilty.

Daniella stood from her seat to join the four of them. Joey hide the bat while the other two tries to hold back a laugh which confused Yugi (He is not part of the plan so he doesn't know what the three are up to).

"What are you guys up to" Daniella asked sitting between Joey and Yugi with a nervous smile. Joey was hesitating to scare Daniella off her skin so Tristan took the bat from him. He looked at his friend that gave him a small smirk.

"Nothings up Daniella we are just examining this!" Tristan said then put the dead bat near her face that made her scared in terror and ran to the corner of the room and started to cry. Tristan and Tea laugh, Joey trying not to laugh while Yugi looked at Daniella worried then turned his gaze to the two laughing friends with anger.

"What did you do that for?" Yugi asked.

"Come on Yugi. It's just a harmless joke" Tea said with a satisfied grin on her face. Then they started bickering.

They didn't know is that Daniella was already coughing blood in her handkerchief but tries to hide it and she was also panting heavily. Joey noticed this but knew that the girl wants to be alone for now but when he took his gaze off of the young lady, she collapse. The loud thud made Joey turn his attention to Daniella again.

"Uhhh, Yug" Joey said while tugging Yugi's shoulder.

"What is it Jo-" Yugi managed to say before seeing Daniella's unconscious body on the floor. His heart was racing fast. He was panicking and doesn't know what to do. The other students also noticed it and started panicking as well. Some of them called the Teacher but Joey can't wait for his permission and carried Daniella to the school clinic bridal style with Tristan and Tea behind him. Yugi stood there stunned for a minute then noticed Daniella's white handkerchief which was stained with blood. What's wrong with Daniella? he thought while grabbing the handkerchief from the his grip on it then followed the others to the clinic.

An hour has passed when they rushed Daniella to the clinic and when Youko came running to the school when she got a call from the school that Daniella has collapse. I thought those stopped years ago, Youko cursed in her head while digging her nails in her palms. Yugi looked at Youko who was deep in thought the took a glance at the bloody handkerchief that's staining his palm and fingers because of the tight grip.

"Youko?" The woman looked at Yugi then gave him the usual smile.

"What is it Yugi?" Youko replied while standing upright like she always do.

Yugi showed her the handkerchief in his hand that made her bit her bottom lip. The other three had shocked expressions on their faces while Yugi's hand was shaking. "Would you mind if you explain to us what in the world is this"

"Promise me you won't tell her that I told you" Youko said with eyes half open. Yugi nodded and felt that this won't turn out good. "Well, something happened to her a few years ago. Remember her cousins Yugi?". Yugi frowned when Youko asked. He took the necklace that Rose gave him under his shirt and held on the pendant. The note Krisha gave him haunted him again and that figure of Daniella...

"Wat does dis have to do wit Lala?" Joey asked sitting on the waiting shed.

"I guess it would be better if Daniella will be the one to explain" Youko replied before looking at the clinic's door. The school nurse came out like it was on cue and told them that she was awake now but doesn't want to open her eyes.

"How did ya know she's awake?" Joey asked.

"She spoke" The nurse said with annoyance then gave them space so they can get in. They entered the room and saw Daniella sitting on the bed with her eyes close shaking non-stop. Joey, Tristan and Tea felt guilty. Yugi looked at Youko and he got a nod in return before walking right next to Daniella's bed. He held her hand but Daniella pulled it away. He once again looked at Youko who said with the wind "Try again". He took a deep breath and took Daniella's hand again rubbing her plam with hs thumb.

"Yugi?" Daniella asked gripping on Yugi's hand.

"Yes Daniella, it's me" Yugi replied with a smile even though he knows that Daniella won't see it. Unexpectedly, Daniella returned the smile and put her other hand on top of Yugi's.

"Thank you" is all that Daniella said to him before pulling one hand away. Youko was satisfied with the scene before her and can't help but to smile until the nurse called her and asked if she can ask some questions about Daniella's health. She nodded and the nurse told Youko to follow her. She took a quick glance at the scene before doing so.

"Are you alright Daniella?" Yugi asked.

"Yes. A little sore but I'm fine"

"Can you open your eyes for the nurse to see?" Yugi asked but felt a little guilty lying to his friend. Daniella slowly opened her eyes and was welcomed by gentle round purple eyes. Yugi closed it with a smile "Know, isn't better to see the person your talking to?" Yugi said with sarcasm before the two of them laughed.

"Yes, I guess it is" Daniella replied before looking around before looking at Yugi's eyes again "Where's the nurse?"

"Well, about that" Yugi said while rubbing his cheek with his free index finger. Daniella faked a gasps before teasing Yugi that she's disappointed at him before noticing the blood that stained Yugi's cheek. She looked at it with confusion before. "What is it Daniella? Something on my face?"

"Yes. Blood" Daniella replied pointing at the stained part of Yugi's face. Yugi smiled before handing Daniella her blood stained handkerchief.

"I don't mind. At least it's yours" Yugi said showing his his free hand. Daniella pulled away her hand from Yugi's grip before flipping the cloth and folded it to the clean side. She wiped the stain off Yugi's face and hand before smiling at him.

"An innocent boy like you shouldn't be stained with blood" Daniella told him before looking at the three people who was watching them the whole time with the same smile. Yugi also looked at them with a smile as well. Joey walked closer to the two.

"I'm sorry Lala" He said with his head cast down. Daniella put her hand under his chin and gently pushed it up so Joey may she her smile.

"Keep your head up Joey" Daniella said while pulling her hand to her lap. Then Joey started to cry like a baby saying how forgiving Daniella was that made Yugi and Daniella sweat drop. Tristan was the next one to apologize and she forgave him as well before the four of them looked at Tea. She sigh before walking next to Yugi.

"I know we had a rough start Daniella but I want to make it up to you by saying sorry. It was my plan after all" Tea said while playing her hair and avoiding Daniella's light brown eyes.

"It's okay Tea. I would have done the same thing if my boyfriend was too close to another girl" Daniella teased. Yugi ad Tea looked at her with beet red faces

"B-BOYFRIEND?!!" the two asked in unison. Daniella's smile fell.

"Aren't the two of you dating?" Daniella asked before getting yelled.

"WHAT GAVE YOU THAT IDEA DANIELLA?!!" Yugi scolded before tickling Daniella who was apologizing in between laughs. The other three started to laugh as well.

Meanwhile, back at the mansion. Mixz was sitting in her room. She was tuning her guitar before her phone rang. She sigh when she looked at the caller ID. What Does Seto want this time?, she thought with annoyance. The young CEO had called Mixz four times an hour ago but she kept on canceling his call but this time she was now very annoyed that she answered it. "Hello?"

"Why aren't you answering my calls Mixz?" Seto started. Mixz sighed.

"I'm busy. What's wrong?" Mixz asked but 'I'm Lying' is covering her every word. She heard Seto growl from the other line.

"You're sister pissed me off again" Seto explained. Mixz giggled again before changing the subject.

"Have you found the card you're looking for?"

"I guess. I'll found out later. Anyway, I called you because your sister collapsed a while ago"

"What? What happened to her?"

"The morons scared her with a dead bat. Care to explain?"

"Chiroptophobia"

"Does she have anymore phobias?"

"Won't tell. Where is she?"

"She's in the school clinic" With the information Mixz needed she ended the call without notifying Seto. She ran to Vhyanjulet's room then banged at the door. Vhanjulet opened the door with tired eyes.

"What is it? Can't you see I'm catching up sleep?" Vhanjulet said. Mixz explained to her what happened to Daniella but not mentioning that Seto was the one that informed her and Vhanjulet quickly slammed the door in Mixz face and it opened again revealing that she isn't in her night gown now. "Let's go" They ran to the purple Limo and off they go to Domino high. Vhanjulet looked out the window asking "How did you know?"

"I have connections" Is all that she replied and the whole trip was silent.

Back in the Domino High Clinic. Yugi, Tea, Tristan and Joey were permitted to stay with Daniella in the clinic thanks to Youko. They were talking about how Daniella mistaken that Yugi and Tea were dating but leaving off the jealousy vibes she feels. I can't believe I was wrong but I can sense that Tea has a crush on Yugi, Daniella thought while listening to Tea's friendship nonsense. Yes! She's, in fact, listening. They were, well, Tea was interrupted when the door burst open showing two worried girls.

"DANIELLA!!!" the two quickly pushed the others to hug Daniella tight.

"Girls! I need air" Daniella was able to say through clench teeth and the two girls released her from their grip. Youko and the nurse also heard the noise and ran back inside. Youko sigh and told the nurse to let them be.

"Wat did da nurse say?" Joey asked. Youko took a deep breath.

"Well, to start it off, don't scare her because she has a emotional breakdown syndrome and cannot be too emotional. Second she has Chiroptophobia so bats can easily scare her

"Don't forget spiders Youko. Daniella is afraid of spiders" Vhanjulet teased. Daniella pinched her ears.

"Shut Up!" Daniella said not letting go of her ear.

"How about the vomiting?" Tea asked a little worried.

"She vomited?" Mixz asked

"Actually, I coughed blood out" Daniella pointed out.

"Those were caused by internal damages. Maybe because you were found under some rocks back when you were trapped in the tomb" Youko continued.

"Wait Youko. You told us that she has emotional breakdown syndrome. Did the bat cause it?" Yugi asked. Youko shook her head to a no that relieved Tristan and Tea.

"But-" Youko continued which caught their attention "There is something that happened it the past"

"DON'T TALK ABOUT IT!!!" Daniella shouted while covering her ears and shutting her eyes close. A tear rolled down the brunette's cheeks. Yugi can't no longer see Daniella in this state and told Youko not to tell them anymore. Youko lowered her gaze then told them that she would go out to buy them food before leaving the room. It's been a long time since I saw her in that kind on state. I remember how heart-wrenching the scene was, Youko thought continuing to walk down the empty hall.

"Is the princess alright?" A voice from behind her asked. She turned around to see no other than Shadi leaning against the wall.

"She's fine" Youko replied "Why are you here?"

"I want to check how the two girls are doing. Can I see her?" Shadi asked. Youko shook her head to a no.

"Yugi is in the room"

"Yugi?

Youko giggled and remembered that he doesn't know who Yugi was. "The Pharaoh's host". Shadi nodded then disappeared. Youko's smile dropped then continued to walk to where the Limo was waiting to buy some food for the teens.

"So, your telling me that each card be powerful even though it has weak attack points?" Tristan asked looking at the card Yugi was holding. They started to talk about duel monsters since Youko left. Joey thought that this would take Daniella's mind off the incident and the flashback that was about to happened. Surprisingly, it worked.

"Yes. Take Kuriboh for example" Daniella said while taking a pencil and paper. she started to draw what seemed to be a ball of fur with two big eyes then she showed it to the others. "You can use it to save your life points or your monster in many ways possible but I won't enumerate them"

"Wow Daniella. You know a whole lot about the game" Tea praised.

"Do you guys remember my FULL name?" Daniella asked with a sweat drop. The three just blinked at her. "Never mind" wow, this guys can easily forget things, Daniella thought.

"Lala, Do ya have a deck?" Joey asked getting closer to Daniella's face.

"Did I mention I'm Claustrophobic?" Daniella said with sarcasm to Joey and the young man gave him a goofy smile in return before returning to his position. Daniella looked for her bag where she keeps her deck but remembered that she left it back in the classroom. She turned her attention back to Joey who was excited to looked at her cards. "Sorry Jo but I left it in my bag"

"This bag?" Yugi asked showing her white leather backpack. Daniella thanked Yugi and took her backpack and showed them what seemed to be a gold deck container designed by Louie Vitton. "You guys are not addicted to Louie Vitton, are you?" Yugi said with sarcasm.

"No, no we aren't" Mixz replied with sarcasm as well while showing her purple knee high Louie Vitton boots. Vhanjulet showed them her ankle high indigo Louie Vitton boots as well. Daniella rolled her eyes before taking the deck out of the container and handing it over to Joey. Joey looked over the cards and his eyes widen when he saw that some of the cards are super rare and he stopped when he saw a very interesting card.

"Lala?" Joey asked a little shaky.

"What is it Joey?" Daniella asked.

"Y-ya have a guardian card" Joey said showing her a woman in a white cloak with a wing on the end of each side of the cloak and a silver stone connecting the hood and cloak and like the other guardian it's identity is hidden.

"Yes, I'm aware of that. Why?" Daniella said a little confused.

"Let me explain Daniella" Yugi interrupted but noticed that Joey's eyes went wider when her looked at the next card.

"She has another one!!!" Joey exclaimed showing a man in a green cloak with swirls on the end of each side of the cloak and you know the rest. He heard giggles from behind him and turned around to see Mixz and Vhanjulet. "R ya guys not shock? You're sister slash cousin HAS two guardians!!!!"

"How about explain to them who I am first Yugi" Daniella suggested.

"Joey, calm down okay and let me explain" Yugi said trying to calm his friend. Joey took deep breaths and finally got his senses back. Yugi was about to explain when Youko entered the room.

"Lunch anyone?" Youko asked and ten servants came in with trays of different mouth-watering dishes. Youko approached one servant and said "Bring one for the nurse over there" she pointed at the nurse who was looking at them. The servant nodded and took a plate then started getting some food and gave it to the nurse.

"Youko" Daniella said a little pissed.

"What is it madam?"

"What did I tell ya about going over-board?"

"Well, I was about to buy some food for you when Chef Micheal called me asking me where you are. I told him that you were in the clinic of your school and I was buying food for you and your friends then he insisted to cook for you and I never predicted it to be this grand. I apologize"

"Well too late for that now. Look" Tea said pointing at Joey ad Tristan who was feasting and singing. Okay, I stand corrected. They are even weirder than my family, Daniella thought.

"HEY! Save some for us!" Tea, Mixz and Vhanjulet complained. Youko, Yugi and Daniella started to laugh at the scenario.

"What do you want to eat Daniella?" Yugi asked

"Anything will do" Daniella replied.

"Even a brick?" Yugi asked with a grin.

"I mean anything edible" Daniella replied sarcastically. Yugi chuckled before going to the buffet followed by Youko. a sigh escaped Daniella's mouth for no reason until she saw a figure floating behind Yugi that has the same features as the young man. She blinked and the figure was gone. "That's strange" I think I just saw something floating behind Yugi,she thought then remembered that she is also hiding something from Yugi. She took her bag again and looked at the golden item inside it the looked at Mixz who seemed to be talking to somebody seriously then smirks time by time. Well, I suppose that we all have secrets that we can't tell no one, Daniella thought with a smirk before closing her bag again so no one will suspect.

Therese: That's all for now.

Yugi: Did you tell that Yami will appear?

Therese: Yeah, big mistake. He was suppose to appear but the chapter is already long enough so I'll continue the next chapter and Yami will appear for sure!

Yami: Yeah right.

Therese: THERE YOU ARE!!! WHERE'S MY DIARY!!!!

Yami: Hide it somewhere you'll never find.

Bakura: In your under-

Yami: NO!!!! NOT THERE!!!!

Yugi&Daniella: ^_^U

Therese: Well, Sorry if it took so long. Anywho, I'll be posting a yaoi story again but this time it won't be a one-shot!!! And it's a love-triangle. HORRAAAY!!!! /confetti appears out of nowhere/

Daniella: And wish her luck finding her diary.

Everyone: TOODLES!!!