Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh or its characters. I only own Sapphira Takaru, Marina Takaru, Toran Takaru and Zahara.

Translations:

"Talking"

Mind link

Chapter 9

Terror of 13

Sapphira's P.O.V.

Today the day is finally here! My date with Yugi is finally here! We took care of Tristan's love issues yesterday, but one of the teachers tried to expel the student who left the blank puzzle box in the student's desk. Before she could though, her skin on her face suddenly turned into puzzle pieces and her makeup pealed off and she ran out of the classroom. During that time, both Zahara and I sensed a huge surge of power, meaning that it was the spirit of the puzzle who did that. I never really liked her, anyway! So I'm glad that he taught her a lesson.

There's also the incident that happened with Shadi about two days ago. Someone was trying to sell Yugi's puzzle for a profit, without his knowledge. However, I knew what was going on, and I was beyond furious! So I went straight into his office and ran into Shadi after he used a penalty game on the man. I remember the conversation we had before I left to give the Millennium Puzzle back to Yugi.

Flashback

I looked to the door of the director's office and saw an Egyptian with a robe and a turban with unseeing blue eyes and golden loop earings. His shoes looked like they were worn during Ancient Egypt. I knew who this man was very well. His name was Shadi, the guardian of the Millennium Items. I smiled softly at the man before I spoke.

" I figured that you would show up Shadi. To judge the sins that this man committed in the Valley of the Kings." Shadi turned to face me with a small smile as I approached before he spoke. " It's good to see you again Sapphira. How has life been treating you?" I smiled softly before I answered him as I went to the desk where the Millennium Puzzle was and picked it up, shocking him to see it in its completed form. " I'm doing fine Shadi, but something has come up recently that I think you should know." He waited patiently as I explained the situation.

" Pegasus has been abusing the powers of the Millennium Eye. He has been reading the minds of his opponent in order to win every game so far. I have a feeling that soon enough, he will be after the owner of this puzzle for its power. I fear for that boy's safety Shadi." Shadi gently put his hand on my shoulder as I saw the Millennium Scales in his other hand and the Millennium Key around his neck.

" I'm sure the boy will be fine. Is the one who completed it a friend of yours?" I nodded as he smiled. " Then you should have faith in him." I nodded and looked at him seriously. " If Pegasus loses his Millennium Eye, then you can enter his mind to see if he is the thief, but I seriously doubt that he will be.

That's just not the kind of person he is, Shadi. That would be against his personality to do somethings like that. He has a forgiving nature as far as I can tell. The Millennium Puzzle is his most important treasure, and I know that in time, it will become much more than that. Zahara also believes the same thing."

He turned serious at the mention of Zahara before he spoke. " So, how much does she remember?" I looked at him sadly. " The same as last time Shadi. Something is blocking her from remembering anymore, but we don't know why. We figure that if we wait, we'll find out how to unlock her missing memories eventually. We just have to wait until the right time, and enjoy our lives until the time comes." He smiled at that before he commented.

" So, you like this boy Sapphira?" I blushed at his question, giving him the answer. He chuckled at my reaction before he spoke. " You should tell him when you're ready. I'll be taking my leave now. You should probably go back to him before he starts worrying about you." I nodded as he disappeared in a bright light and I left to give the Millennium Puzzle back to Yugi.

Flashback End

I'm grateful that Shadi agreed not go into Yugi's mind until Pegasus loses the Millennium Eye. I'm also grateful for his understanding in my feelings for Yugi. He knows that I'm not comfortable telling Yugi my feelings yet, but knows that I will when I feel ready to let him know. He really is a very understanding person. When he's not doing his job. Anyway, it's time for me to get ready for my date with Yugi.

I was wearing my dark blue top with my green jacket. The jacket was tied up in my usual style. My black skirt ended at my knees with a white belt above my skirt to hold my deck placeholder. I had dark brown boots and dark blue fingerless gloves with a dark blue watch and I had the Millennium Pendant around my neck. During school, I keep the Millennium Pendant under my school uniform, but outside of school it's always visible for everyone to see.

I also had a dark blue schoolbag on my shoulders. It had my wallet, camera and my deck placeholder with my deck inside as well as my bathing suit. That was everything that I thought that I would need for the day. Then I got out of my room and ran out the door to the Town Square to wait for Yugi.

It was ten minutes until ten when I got there, so I sat by the fountain to wait for him. I was so nervous! This was my first date and I didn't know what I was going to do. I hope that this date goes over well. I really don't want my first date to end up being a total disaster. I tend to be a trouble magnet, much to my displeasure. I always seem to be getting myself into these sticky situations, which greatly annoys me. I just hope greatly that nothing like that happens here.

Yugi arrived about ten minutes later. He was just wearing a white shirt with blue pants and the Millennium Puzzle around his neck. He had a happy look on his face. His look calmed my nerves as he came up to me. " So Sapphira, you ready to go?"

I nodded and got up and walked with him to the amusement park. " By the way, Sapphira, you look great." This caused me to blush, but I quickly hid it before he got suspicious. " Thank you, Yugi. I really appreciate it. Now let's go." He nodded as we continued walking towards the amusement park.

Yami's P.O.V.

I watched Sapphira smiling as her and Yugi got off another ride. I noticed earlier that she was blushing when Yugi commented on her outfit. I can tell that she really likes Yugi, but is being shy about telling him. She probably hasn't told him yet because she not ready to tell him just yet. She seems like a really nice girl and I think that Yugi would like her too.

Sapphira's P.O.V.

Yugi and I were having a blast! Then I decided to ride the Ferris Wheel alone. Then I heard a commotion on the ground, and I found out why moments later. Someone had put bombs on every car of the Ferris Wheel. I turned to Zahara, who had come out after hearing what was going on. I had an annoyed look on my face before I spoke. " Why is it always me?! It's never anyone else who gets into these life-threatening situations, Zahara!"

Zahara chuckled at my annoyance before she answered through the mind link. At least you don't have a gun pointed to your head this time. Or some fake fortuneteller wanted to take advantage of you. I sighed before glaring at her. You're not helping in this situation, Zahara. Yugi is probably freaking out right now.

Zahara looked out the window before she answered back. Speaking of Yugi, you might want to take a look at him. I did as she asked and saw that he was starting to look a little sleepy. Then the puzzle gave a dim glow and what I saw next shocked me as Zahara and I felt a huge surge of power.

First, the Eye of Horus appeared on his forehead. Then he grew slightly taller and gold streaks appeared in his hair and his bangs came up like lighting bolts. Then his eyes became sharper and narrower. When he opened his eyes, they were crimson instead of amethyst. Then the Eye of Horus disappeared from his forehead and held a serious air around himself.

I saw that Zahara looked shocked at his appearance. He looks just like someone from my past! Then through our link I saw someone who had the exact same features as the one before us, but he was tan, wore clothes from Ancient Egyptian Royalty and had a crown that blended in with his bangs. I knew right then that Zahara just had a vision of her past. This hasn't happened for two months, so what could've triggered it?! Unless, just seeing him made her recognize him! I quickly turned to Zahara. Are you sure, Zahara?!

Zahara nodded her head before she answered. Yeah, I'm sure Sapphira! The spirit from the Yugi's Millennium Puzzle, is someone I knew when I was alive, but I can't remember how! All I know is that we were close! I nodded as I watched him win the bomber's stupid game and freed everyone from the Ferris Wheel. Who exactly was he, and how is he linked to Zahara's past? He noticed my questioning gaze that said 'I need answers and I want them now' and took me to a spot where no one could hear us before he spoke. His voice was slightly deeper than Yugi and was more ancient like Zahara.

" You're probably wondering who I am, right Sapphira?" I nodded, not bothering to hide the shocked look on my face. He noticed my look and decided to explain from the beginning. " I am a spirit that resides within the Millennium Puzzle that Yugi wears around his neck. When I'm not in control, I'm either inside the puzzle or come outside as a spirit. I don't take over Yugi's body unless he's in over his head.

I was outside the puzzle when he met you, and anyone who is his friend is also my friend. I was the one who saved you from that criminal at Burger World, and from Kokurano when he tried to take advantage of you. It seems to me that you're a magnet for trouble." I sighed before I answered the spirit. " I try not to be, but I just can't help it sometimes. It's always me for some reason, and I blame my bad luck for that." Not to mention Zahara and the Millennium Pendant.

Zahara looked offended at that thought. However, she knew that I had a point. Ever since I got the Millennium Pendant, my bad luck has kept increasing. There's always someone trying to pull something on me, or some guy trying to flirt with me. It's around that point that I blame either my bad luck for it, or Zahara and the Millennium Pendant for it.

He chuckled at that before he spoke. " Yes, I noticed that. So, do you like Yugi, because it seemed you were blushing when he commented on your outfit earlier." I blushed immediately at that, causing him to chuckle at my reaction before he spoke up again. " Don't worry, I won't tell him as long as you don't tell him about me. That's something he needs to find out on his own."

I nodded, grateful that he was keeping it a secret. " I'll tell him when I'm ready for him to know about my feelings. So, what's your name?" He shook his head sadly before he answered. " I can't remember my name, so for now, I'm going by Yami. It seemed to be a nickname that someone close to me called me when I was alive, but I can't remember who." I nodded as Yugi returned to his body, looking confused before we left the park.

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