Author's Note: Okay. My head is spinning with many Yu-boys and Bracelet Girls stories. But I had resolved to write about the Lancers first! (I do have stories about them. Just not as much.)

Alright, time for the moment of truth. And I mean whether I can pull off that damn character personality. I'm not gonna bother hiding the content this Chapter. Seriously, is Reira a girl or a boy? It's driving me mad! Sigh… Okay, I'm just gonna go with Reira was a boy but reborn as a girl.

Again, sorry for the late update and from next week onwards, I won't be publishing double chapters. My storage is running out!

Well, since you know, then sit in silent welcome for… Reiji and Reira!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh

A New Kind of Peace

Reiji's POV

The teenager, almost adult, sighed. His hand toying with his grey hair as he beheld the stacks of paper on his desk, just waiting for him to review and comment.

A familiar pricking of anger washed over him, it took all of his efforts not to lose control and scream at his jerk of a father. He could at least think of taking back his job from his son now that he's back!

He's sixteen! He wasn't meant to have such an important job or plan for a damn war his very father started! Now he's left to clean up his father's mess as well as catch up on the affairs the company had done while he was gone.

He once again stared at the amount of paper in front of him. How many proposals did his mother give? Is it really that important for LDS to take control of every Duel School in this dimension? No, every dimension?

He groaned into his hands, all he wanted was a proper rest…

Hearing the creak of the door, Reiji pulled himself up, fixing his glasses and settling into an expressionless, serious demeanour.

"President. The process of creating new Pendulum cards have been going smoothly." His secretary reported.

Reiji nodded, "And what about the energy readings from Reira?"

"Normal. It has not spiked since your Duel with Sakaki Yuya."

Reiji nodded again, "Thank you, Nakajima. Return when you have your next report."

"Understood," Nakajima replied, walking forward to deposit his detailed report on the already overflowing desk before excusing himself.

As soon as he was gone, Reiji let his posture fall, eyeing the latest report he would have to check.

A deep sigh rumbled in his throat, his hand reaching for the report, scanning the words.

"Reiji-dono."

Reiji jumped ever so slightly, his demeanour returning like a click to a lock. "Tsukikage." He acknowledged the swift and silent ninja.

"Reira-dono wants to see you, Reiji-dono."

"I see." Reiji moved a hand to his temple, rubbing it in an effort to dull his throbbing headache. "Tell Reira that I'm too busy."

A concerned expression formed on Tsukikage's face. To anyone else, Tsukikage's expression did not change but Reiji had used the ninja's services for a long time and he was used to Tsukikage's subtle changes in expression.

"Reiji-dono, pardon my rudeness, but would you like a walk outside with Reira-dono?"

"No. I do not have the luxury for something as simple as a walk." Reiji replied curtly, "Please tell Reira I am too busy and find some way to pacify Reira's boredom."

"Understood." Tsukikage bowed his head, hesitating slightly before vanishing, almost like he was reluctant.

And once again he was left alone with his papers. He frowned, realising that he still had to give detailed reports on the Dimensions and the Lancers. Maybe deciding to handle all the dimensional travel and improving relations with the leaders of the other Dimensions was not a good idea. And definitely not good for his health.

He would have groaned or slammed his head if he hadn't heard the telltale sign of the door opening. Did Nakajima had something else to report?

"...-sama." A small, soft voice called out. Tiny pattering feet heading towards Reiji. A small cry made Reiji jump to his feet, he brisked past his desk, dropping to his knees to catch the falling child.

"Reira! What are you doing here?" Reiji asked as he set Reira carefully on her little feet. The very process of how Reira managed to be reborn as a girl was something even beyond Reiji's intellect. "Isn't Tsukikage supposed to be with you?"

"Nii-sama!" Reira only cried, her little fingers gripping Reiji's as she smiled up at him.

"My apologies, Reiji-dono. Reira-dono had slipped out of her room when I was here." Tsukikage appeared behind the girl, bowing.

Reiji sighed inwardly, standing up and addressing the kneeled ninja, "Please bring Reira back to her room."

He wondered how did Reira even made it to his office? The thought surfaced as he made his way back to his desk. Or at least he tried to. Reira's tiny hands were gripped tightly on his pants, her eyes wide and wet, her voice a plea. "No… Nii-sama!"

He let out a breath, squatting to look at Reira at eye level. "Reira, don't act spoiled. I have a lot of things to do. Let Tsukikage bring you back."

Reira shook her head repeatedly, shrieking softly, "No! I want to be with Nii-sama!"

"Reira," Reiji commanded, feeling slightly guilty when Reira shrinks back, her eyes going even wider.

"Does Nii-sama not like Reira?"

The question caught him off-guard, making him speechless for a moment. He could only stare at Reira's wide orbs as tears spill onto her face.

"Reira-dono." Tsukikage chose that moment to speak, relieving Reiji of the need to answer that question. "Would Reira-dono accompany me for a walk?"

Reira stifled, glancing at Tsukikage then back at Reiji. "Nii-sama will come too?"

Silence once again engulfed the room and Reiji sighed. "Yes. I will come along."

The huge, bright smile that blossomed on Reira's face surprised him. She was beaming and giggling at once. Her tears wiped off instantly. "Yay!"

Once Reira calmed down, she shared a look with Tsukikage. Reiji frowned, the simple glance seems more like a victorious cheer. Reiji let a small smirk formed on his lips, "Since you have to go to such lengths to coerce me into accompanying you…"

The two people in question stiffened noticeably.

"...I would deign some of my time for this walk you are so insistent on having."

Tsukikage immediately bowed, still on his knees. "Forgive my manipulations, Reiji-dono."

"Ahhh! Noooo!" Reira cried, "Nii-sama, don't scold Tsuki...Tsuki… Ah, don't scold him! It was my idea…"

Reiji couldn't help but find it amusing that the five-month-old was still unable to pronounce Tsukikage's name yet able to follow such a plan and her resistance to Reiji's potential punishment.

"I won't, Reira." A soft gentle smile appeared on his face, "The Reira with emotions is intriguing to observe."

Her bright big eyes blinked at him, cocking her head slightly, she asked, "So you won't scold Tsuki?"

Reiji nodded to her, once again being basked by a shining smile. "Tsuki! Walk!"

Tsukikage nodded, his eyes seeking silent permission. Reiji nodded, letting his hand get grabbed by Reira's as they made their way out of his office. Only stopping to inform Nakajima that he would be taking the rest of the day off.

And as they walked into the bright sunlight, Reira's twinkling laughter floating in the air. Reiji felt that this beat sitting in a stuffy office with endless piles of paper. He felt his hand got tugged and saw Reira pointing to a cluster of kids Dueling, her smile as bright as the sun.

"Nii-sama, Duel me!"