It's been over a month everyone, and I hope you all had a wonderful time this year. Firstly I would like to say Happy late Mother's Day to all of you who have mothers here with you, spending time with them, or can't but would like to. You guys are the best!

Congratulations to everybody who is Graduating this year in school, Class of 2017!

Anybody getting Married, Many Blessings Newly Weds!

And many other successful challenges anybody has! But now, let's head over to Chapter 10 of Before Eternia, Before Love. Please enjoy! And yes, I'm still here!

Chapter 10: A Reason for Everything

Date: UNKNOWN

Time: UNKNOWN

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. This is after all a fan fiction.

I figured now would be a good time to write this, since I have no idea if you will return someday. Don't worry, I haven't seen anything else in your diary. And I promise for it to stay that way.

Cassie… we've missed you. My dad, my brothers and I as well. I have no idea…no. I believe that you will return to us. My father has been called up for an important mission with an important man. Oh yes, you have to excuse me for our negligence. What we were negligent about, you may ask? You never knew about this but. My dad is an Archeologists of sorts and he also does scientific research on ancient artifacts and treasures. That sort of thing. I know that we told you that we do this before. But we've somewhat told you a lie. But not as everything was.

In fact, my brothers are often alone and need's to have the nanny come over. Until that time we had no other plans for a babysitter. However, we have a favor to ask you. My father figured that decision would be nonexistent because of where you are now. That's right. My father and I gave discovered the truth. You were right. We are indeed what you would call 'fictional'. To even bother to break all of that down and explain it to my brothers would have been a bother. But they insisted on knowing the truth and we couldn't hide it from them.

And another thing as well. It's been nearly three weeks since your disappearance. I know that it sounds crazy but it's true. You disappeared last month. When you have gotten this letter it would have been that long since I've been gone. I'm sorry for all of the uneasiness I have caused you. But I'm with my father right now and we're somewhere in the deep jungles of Mexico. I've specifically asked that it gets there in time. It's important to know that we're also going to find out the mysteries of how you came to be here in this world, and what powers are at work. Soon, we will book another trip to Egypt. My father's research has finally lead us there.

I was told that it was okay to tell you about one of our clients. His name is . He's quite a genius himself! He is the creator of a popular city known as Heartland City. You wouldn't have heard of it. He established it over 20 years ago. But many have looked up to him.

Anyway, I'm running out of things to talk about. But, there is something else I want to tell you. But I don't know how to put it into words. I'm…I'll admit that I am afraid to say this. But I will tell o you after I come home. Can you at least wait for me? And also, I know this is a lot of what we are asking you but, please watch over my brothers for me. We have already told the staff on what to do when you arrive. Thank you so much Cassie for everything you've done so far. I will be back as soon as I can. And will tell you about all of my adventures.

See you soon…

Chris

My POV

Screaming to the top of my lungs I felt myself landed with a thump and my vision blackened once I made impact…

Three Weeks Earlier…

Byron and Chris began their hike on the mountain using the hiking trails to get to their destination. They had to deal with brutal hot temperatures along the way. They were near the equator after all. But it didn't stop them. They figured that it would be best to do so as they've always did. They believed in being frugal with their budgets despite the fact that they were rich. It wasn't about greed, but about being wise with it and instilling the value of money.

That was how they got rich in the first place knowing that. But their journey was only the beginning.

"We'll make a pit stop at the local market, pick up some food along the way. " Byron suggested. Chris nodded slowly in agreement with that idea. "Got it." He said with an exhausted breath. The temperature of the area alone were about 101 degrees. That alone made them want to seek shelter and fast. But even with that figurative of speech it was basically impossible for them to do in reality. The heatwave alone would kill them. And then how would they be able to get to their family then? Let alone for Cassie to come to their world and be left with a burden no one else should bare alone.

"Day 2 since the incident…" His father muttered. "I don't know what to expect from this recent event. But I just want to clarify that the only reason why you have to be prepared for the expedition we're on right now, is that my gut feeling is telling me that we will find our answers to Cassie's disappearance."

Chris narrowed his eyes in determination and nods, understanding what they needed to do. But he was still unsure deep down if Cassie would ever return back to his world.

That night both father and son are heating up some leftover meat they got from the market. And began making a type of stew that will satisfy the hunger for the night. As the fire is cracking in the night, a cool breeze brushes pass them and soon after a howl in the night can be heard further away from them in the distance. Perhaps miles away from their camp site.

"Something like that in the middle of the desert plains?" Chris asked uncomfortable. "There are such things as wolves being in deserted places such as this. After all we are up here in the mountains now. And there is a forest right next to us. " But not in a desert." Chris reasons.

Byron turned away from stirring the stew to look up at him. "Only when they're hunting like hyenas, who is far more adapt to desert heard compared to wolves. But it's never impossible without adaptation. Just very rare…" Chris frowned and then returned back to reading one of the science reports he's been keeping up since Cassie came to their world. The science journal explains that more phenomenon have been happening recently, and they're trying to find clues as to why this were happening. For months now, strange light have appeared in temples, old ancient cities, etc. And those places have become a haven for their point of interest.

Three weeks later

I was greeted by Thomas and Michael who both cried and were happy to see me. I was happy to see them to. But also was I afraid as well to be here. I didn't know what was going on. I was already confused when I got here. And when I was back home, too many strange events already happened. My sister is still in a coma. I don't have time for a reunion.

"What's wrong Cassie? Aren't you glad to see us?" Michael noticed my expression. "I am happy to see you Michael, and Thomas too."I said with a small smile until I frowned. "But the problem isn't with you two. It's what's been happening to me in my life in the world I come from. And why did I return in the first place."

"What we want to know is why you disappeared at all." Thomas said still in shock. "Yeah, what happened to you Cassie?" Michael chimed in next.

This was going to be a long explanation. But they deserved to know the truth. At least what truth I can give them. So I told them what happened when I disappeared. The boys were shocked and in awe, sad for what happened to my sister, and then curious about the strange light.

"So, you still have no idea what that light was?" Michael asked innocently. I shook my head in response. "No, I have no idea." I said truthfully. "Then let's discover that mystery together!" Michael concluded. "Come on, Thomas, wouldn't that be fun?"

"I'm not sure about that, Michael. This thing sounds dangerous. Whatever it is." Thomas responded warily.

"But it can't be dangerous as long as it's Cassie, right?" I widened my eyes after hearing that and have an uncomfortable laugh. "Um Michael, why don't you two tell me what's been going on with all four of you. Where did your father and big brother go off to?" I tried changing the subject.

Thomas turned around after checking at the wall clock in the hallway. I wonder why he was looking at that. "I don't know if I should explain it to you or not…"

"Tell me Thomas. I need to find those two it's important." I begged. Thomas still looked reluctant until Michael grabbed his arm and made him look at the young sibling's big green eyes. "Come on, Thomas. Why can't we tell her about it? We've been waiting for her for a long time. She doesn't know what happened after she vanished."

"Michael, when she left we were told not to say anything until the next 4 days." Thomas reasoned. I narrowed my eyes in suspecting that something was up. "Whats happening in 4 days?" I asked curiously.

The boys looked at me in disappointment. "Cassie please don't be angry with us. Our dad had made it clear that we don't say anything until the day they return." But before he finished I interrupted him. "What! You mean that they're not here again?"

"Yes…And why they left is not for us to say. Got it? We're not trying to keep secrets from you, but you have to understand that this is what Father wants. Michael and I were against it. Chris began agreeing with our dad on it."

"Chris…?" I frowned. "Big brother was acting strange ever since you left, Cassie. We don't know what happened to you, like we said before, you just disappeared from the room and we saw the light glowing from there." Michael explained more.

So, I really have…

Then we hear the front door open to Byron walking through the door. Thomas and Michael wiped their heads to look up and gave a surprised look before running towards their father. "Dad!" Thomas said and Michael hugged Byron's lower part of his waist. "Daddy!"

"Thomas, Michael! What have my boys been doing all this time…" Byron froze when he finally saw me standing there in the hallway looking at the family in front of me. Now that I was within sight, it dawned on me that I have a lot of explaining to do. "Cassie…" he breathed. "Mr. Arclight… I…I…" I couldn't get the words out. Then a loud noise distracted us from what he and I were going to say. Chris looked at me directly in shock as if I was a pale ghost of a memory. Now he is slowly walking towards me and even ignored his brothers and father. Three of them are still surprised he even done so.

"…Where have you been?" Chris said with great concern in his voice. "Home…I've returned home…"

Next Chapter will be uploaded soon, so don't worry. I'm also doing some finishing work on Access the Dimensions Chapter 46. That will be uploaded soon, too. Please review!

Will Chris and Cassie's growing relationship finally get the answer it deserves? Find out next time! :)

~Sapphire100