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Jedi Academy

Chapter 10

Dream Come True

A day has passed since they returned to the Jedi Academy. The family that they brought along is now living on a planet away from the battles. Another thing is that Yugi's grandpa is living on that planet as well. Everyone got the news as they all are now able to relax as they know he's still alive.

Téa came around to the Academy to help with Serenity's back as Téa began to take chiropractics. Thankfully, it was only minor, which is why Serenity didn't feel that her back was out of place in the first place. Thankfully, it didn't seem like Téa knew anything about Serenity's love for Yami, yet Serenity still thinks that Téa somehow knows. However, Téa had to leave since she has this job on the planet she's on while she also teaches ballet. Mai also resides with Téa as they both live close to where Yugi's grandpa lives.

A few hours has passed since Téa left. Joey is in the medical room that Serenity has to be in for a while since she has to rest for a few days. Joey's been talking about how he and Tristan are going up in the ranks of Rogue Squadron.

"So you're telling me that Seto's a group leader?" Serenity asked.

"Yeah, and the same goes for me and Tristan," Joey said. "We're commanded under the group known as Alpha. And we all have to have each other's backs, so there's no playing favorites."

"I see."

"I also heard that they may give the Jedi Academy starfighter groups the group code Delta."

"That's actually true, Joey."

"Oh, so the rumors are true."

"Joey…it's not a rumor. The New Republic gave us that group code when we're in battle. I'm actually going to be a part of a flight squadron."

"WHAT!"

Serenity sat there, unfazed by Joey's reaction as she knew this was to come. Joey couldn't believe his ears that his sister may be going into battle in a starfighter.

"Sis, you know that I'd rather have you as just a Jedi."

"I have to learn this, Joey. If I don't, then I won't be able to help my friends here!"

"But…but…"

"Joey, you should listen to your little sister."

Joey looked back as Serenity looked over his shoulder to see that Fox is standing in the doorway. He seemed to be standing in perfect form as he had news about Serenity and her training.

"Fox, what am I to do since I'm stuck here?" Serenity asked.

"My suggestion is to practice comprehending the use of the Force so that you can move objects around," Fox suggested. "You're going to have to work on that if you want to be a sufficient Jedi."

"Okay, understood."

"Fox, is it true that my sis will be a part of the flight team?" Joey asked.

"Joey, your sister did pretty well on the first run that she's done. Once she's good to train again, she'll start off again with flying."

"But can't you do anything about it?"

"This is voluntary, Joey. I don't have the power to tell them what to do and what not to do. If they're able to fly well, then they're able to become a part of the flight team. If they can't, then they'll have to either quit the flight team or they have to train more."

Joey sat there, wanting his sister to not do this. He knows that he can't stop her, but he doesn't want to lose her. However, he succumbed to the facts and decided to give up on it.

"I guess this is something I shouldn't complain about," Joey admitted.

"Joey, your sister will be safe as long as she's under my command," Fox said. "She's not a part of Delta group, but she's with Rogue group, which is Star Fox's group."

"Okay, I guess that's better than having her under someone else's command," Joey said.

"Joey, your flight is going to leave soon," Fox said. "You'd better hurry."

With that, Fox left quickly as he needed to get to the training room. Joey leaned over to Serenity and gave her a kiss on the forehead. They said their good-byes as Joey left to return to Rogue Squadron. Serenity lie back down in the bed as she tried to sleep again.

A couple of hours have passed as Serenity sat there, hungry after not getting anything to eat ever since the morning. The time now would be somewhere around dinner, and the meal now is her favorite: pizza. She sat there, thinking about how good it would be to have a slice of that pizza. Fox and Falco seem to be great cooks at such things as they seem to be the cooks there along with a number of other Jedi. She heard the door open as she began to think that the aroma is beginning to taunt her. Instead, she saw Yami at the door with a plate of three pieces of pepperoni pizza. He also had another plate with three pieces of cheese pizza for himself.

"Serenity, I didn't know what you liked, so I guess I'll take the blame for picking up the wrong pizza," Yami said.

"No, don't worry. Pepperoni is fine."

Yami set the plate on Serenity's lap as she took one piece and began to eat it. Yami also began to eat in the room with her as he figured that she would like company. Serenity surprised herself as she realized that she's not embarrassed or anything of the sort while Yami's around. It's either she lost interest or she's too hungry to think of that now. She finished up eating as she felt a bit better now that she had something in her stomach now. However, what she hoped didn't come true. She began to think about Yami even more as she slightly turned away from Yami.

"No…not now! Not while Yami's around! I can't stand this anymore!"

Yami isn't paying any attention as he finally finished his food as Serenity snuck underneath the covers again. The only thing visible is from her eyes and up to the top of her head. Yami looked at her curiously, and thought about something.

"Serenity, you okay?" Yami asked.

"…Yes…"

"If something's wrong, then you can go ahead and tell me."

Serenity sat there as her heart began to pound faster as she can't tell Yami, yet she wants Yami to know how she feels for him. She sat up, face all red as she couldn't help it but be this way for Yami.

"Yami…I…I actually have been having feelings for you," Serenity said. "Ever since the snowball fight on Earth, I began to gain feelings for you. I thought it was a simple crush, but I can't stop thinking about you now. That kiss I gave you…it's…it's really from me…from the bottom of my heart. I…I just…wanted to say…I love you…"

Serenity waited for a negative reaction come from Yami as she expected that or at least a rejection. Instead, she began to hear Yami chuckle to himself as he seemed to understand very well.

"Serenity, if you would've told me earlier, then you wouldn't be in this kind of pain," Yami said. "Love is quite funny, if you think about it."

"I'm just telling this to you because I wanted to get it out of my system. I know you already have Téa, but…I…I just wanted to tell you that so that you'd know."

"Serenity, I never had feelings for Téa."

As she heard that, she couldn't believe what she heard. She doesn't show it, but her mind is running with questions as it'd seem odd for that.

"Yami…but…but I thought…"

"It wasn't by my choice. Yugi's the one who forced me."

Serenity began to feel a flood of joy in her heart as she felt that there might be a chance soon. Yami placed a hand on Serenity's shoulder, wanting to tell her something.

"Serenity, Téa wanted Yugi to get me on those dates, and I only played along with it."

"Yami…then…does that mean that I may have a chance…or…do you love no one?"

"Look, you don't have a chance to win my heart."

Serenity sat there as her feelings sank down. She felt that her one and only love won't be able to come true, yet she doesn't want to admit it. She felt a hand on her chin, forcing her eyes to meet with Yami's. She wants to look away in shame, but she can't as her eyes are locked to his. She then realized that their eyes are only a few inches apart from each other.

"Serenity…"

"…Yes?"

"…You already have."

After he said that, he made the initiative and closed the gap between the two. Their lips met as Serenity's eye's shot wide open, obviously surprised from this. Her heart began to beat faster as she began to savor the kiss. She returned the kiss as she wrapped her arms around Yami's neck as Yami wrapped his arms around her. They both held each other, lips locked together as they both are in a passionate moment.

"Yami…I truly do love you. I'm glad that you do too."

Just to get things straightened out, I'm still single and never have dated before. I also should note that this really is my second time writing a romance side of a fic (first is Scars of Life, which actually went okay). Please review.