Ok, I usually don't right duels, because to me it's not always necissary. However, I did this time. For good reasons, but took longer time to update because of that. Just so you know. Here you'll learn more about this Amber's troubled past. I'll say this now, because I've had gotten asked this. Yes I do base something from my real life into Amber; but which is true and not? O_o Hehe anyway. I hope you enjoy the ch!

Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh. Only Amber and other ocs.

Yugi and the others had gotten bored in the back room. It had been 5 hours since they had been in there, Joey and Tristan were talking about food... much to everyone's annoyance. Tea was looking out the window, taking a break from reading. Kaiba and Yugi were on the computers, trying to find anything about any possible mysterious mishaps in the area or odd people. Nothing.

"We're not getting anywhere with this." Yugi sighed. Kaiba said nothing and continued to type. Tea looked at the door and walked to it. "I'm gonna ask the teacher if he's got anymore books."

"And more food. We're dying here!" Joey complained.

Tristan rolled his eyes, "Shouldn't Amber be here now? At least to check on us. I know all of us are irritated that nothing is getting solved, but I just have a bad feeling."

Kaiba made a small gasp and typed furiously. Yugi looked over, "Find something?"

Kaiba had that 'look' on his face, "Maybe, maybe not. I searched anything about missing persons in Kansas, a lot of ghost and curse bull shit appeared. Nothing about Mokaba or Pegasus, but I found something that Amber didn't tell us." his monotone voice lowered as he clicked the mouse and a video popped up. A news lady was standing beside a farmhouse on a cloudy day.

"It's will be 3 years ago today, when Amber Holmes and Sera Subder managed to survive the wrath of the Parkson F3 tornado and the death of the precious Small twins. As you can see the home of the Smalls, now stands like nothing ever happened, however the family know nothing will ever be the same. Amber Holmes was home alone with Sera Subder and her the cousins, Matt Small and Sally Small on that May 8. The dangerous storm had suddenly shifted it's positions and stuck the home, Amber had ran out to find Sera Subder, while the Smalls took shelter in the basement. Amazingly, Amber and Sera didn't have time to reach the house and had to seek protection in the ditch by the house! We learned back then that the children were extremely lucky, for having no protection and living. Sadly, the 6 year old twins died when the basement collapsed on them. Today, we honor Amber for her bravery and the deaths of the precious twins. I'm Susan O'neil, Channel 10 News."

Everyone stared at the screen, silent. Yugi finally spoke, "When was this aired?"

"Three days ago, about the time we came here. A little ironic and odd that she never said anything..." Kaiba answered as he clicked on the pictures below.

It showed a house in ruin and police, firemen all around. Then pictures of Amber and a small girl bloody and in shock, but alive. Then two small black body bags and Amber kneeling in front; in a daze. Other's were men and women crying, then Amber's friends holding her as she broke down as they took the bags away.

"What the hell world did we fall into...?" Joey muttered.

Tea shook her head, "One girl can't go through this much, can she? It's like everything is out to get her. "

"Like us." Yugi commented. "I half wonder if meeting her was an accident."

Kabia raised an eyebrow, surprised, but didn't say anything .

Joey frowned," What do you mean Yug? You think this was planned?"

Kaiba then scoffed, "That or being tricked."

Tristan glared angrily at him."After everything you still don't trust her?! For gods sake Kaiba! She's putting herself at risk for us!"

Kaiba narrowed his eyes," She has a sob story of a life, so do many others. We can't let that make us instantly trust her. The only thing she told us on her own free will was her name and some supposed ESP she has." He crossed his arms. "We only learned about her issue with those kids, by you two meeting Ash and that letter. Then, the whole thing with her mother was a phone call at the wrong time and a very talkative family member. She didn't even mention knowing about our futures until the mutt found her deck. Point me if I'm wrong, but she hasn't told us anything, her surroundings have."

Everyone looked at each other in silence, he was right they knew that, but they felt like they should give the benefit of the doubt.

"Most of her actions were to protect us though, Kaiba. She didn't risk the future by not bring it up or mentioning family issues that can drag others in." Yugi argued. "I don't think we can be hostile to her and not trust her at all. Besides, what else are we gonna do?"

"Shh!" Tea whispered loudly. "Some teachers are talking outside. I think they're talking about this morning."

They remained quiet so they can hear what the three teachers were gossiping about.

"That Abigail Halor is falling behind again, is she in your class James?" a female asked.

Mr. J nodded, "Yes, she seems like she's off in her own little world and loses focus quite a bit." He took a sip of coffee as the other male huffed.

"It wasn't just her this morning though, many students were out of focus. It's 'those' kids, I'm sure. It's bad enough that they use that power over us, but it's getting to a point where these kids can't learn without fear here." A grim look appeared on his face. "I don't blame them for worrying about their own hides and not their academics, yet I wish that things here can change."

Mr. J had a solemn look. "Did you fill out a transfer?" he asked.

"No! Even if I did wanted to leave, those little brats would spout lies to Mr. Night, that can get me out a job anywhere!" He shook his head. "No, I couldn't leave these kids here anyway. Knowing what they're going through, being here knowing that if they need me, I can help; is better than running away."

The female teacher nodded, "Speaking of those kids, I heard one got what was coming to them. The kids were whispering about it earlier. They think we can't hear, we're not that old."

"What do you mean? What happened?" The male teacher looked at her eager to hear.

The female smiled at Mr. J, "It was one of your students, Amber Holmes."

Mr. J's eyes widened, but the other teacher cut him off. "The kid that survived the tornado?! What'd she do?"

"Apparently, Piper Night was taunting her friends and trying to start something. The students said Amber got between them and told her to back off. However, that little brat didn't shut up." Her face held sorrow when she paused and looked at Mr. J.

Mr. J looked worried, "What?"

"If what the kids said is right, you may need to talk to her. Miss Night had called Amber out on failing to protect those twins, saying her friends were next." She sighed as Mr. J clenched his hand into a fist.

"She crossed the line. Everyone in town knows that was a no win situation, Amber and Sera are lucky to be alive." The other male said.

"Yes, but Piper knows that Amber would change places with those kids in a heartbeat if she could. Amber blames herself still. She knew it would hurt." Mr. J sat his coffee down and leaned against the wall, depressed.

The female laughed, "Yeah, well I guess she got more than asked for. Amber slapped her so hard, many though she broke Piper's neck. I know as a teacher I shouldn't say this, but I wish I was there to see it."

The other teachers saw something come across Mr. J's eyes, but it was gone in a flash. "It takes a lot for Amber to solve issues with violence. There must be something wrong. She hates those kids, but never gives into their taunts." he looked at the others. "I must take my leave, thank you for telling me." Without another word he left the other teachers, confused.

Not long after he left, the others muttered some more and left as well. Joey scratched the back of his head. "Who the hell is this Night guy? To have everyone fearing him, he's got to be powerful."

"Must be Zach Night's father." Tea deduced. "Same last name and they call the kids by their first names. He's got to be some corporate guy if he can cause this much trouble even in a school." Kaiba smirked at that.

Yugi narrowed his eyes, "I think we may have found a lead. When we were trying to figure out the reason real monsters came to life we pointed to Kaiba, then Pegasus for answers. The same can be said about those kids, since they seem to know everything going on in the town. The Nights seemed to be very eager to meet us too."

Kaiba nodded, "Best to start where it's obvious."

They jumped hearing the door open outside, they stayed quiet to listen to who it was.

Mr. J and Amber based on the voices.

"I told you... I'm fine, J." Amber sounded like her voice was hoarse.

"I know you're not. I heard what happened this morning, that's what Subder wanted you for right?" Mr. J's voice was tight with concern.

"Suber... Sera Subder..." Tristan muttered. " Is the Sera, Amber rescued; Ash's sister?" he whispered.

"It's not important, it's over with and I need to get the others to find out what 'they' are planning." she sighed.

A grunt could be heard and shuffling. "Let me go!" Amber growled. The gang looked out the cracked door to see what was happening. Mr. J had grabbed Amber by the arm to stop her. It wasn't a hard grip, just enough not to lose her.

"Amber... I've known you since you could read and write. You never lashed like this... even with things at home, your guise is well maintained. I know it's something else, because you worked so hard not to satisfy their mind games" Mr. J's face was gentle and read his worry. "Why did you snap like that?"

Amber ripped her arm from his grip, tears lining. "You want to know why!?" she cried. "Because I can only be so strong. I have dealt with years of mom's mind games and manipulation, confused if she really is being nice and caring or if it is a trick! Then my family thinks I'm a freak of nature when I can see stuff happen before it really does, yet can't stop it! Then, when I'm on my last straw, I turn to what kept me strong for many years only to be ridiculed for trying to enjoy what I love! I hate this world! I wish I wasn't here! They made it worth living when my friends weren't here, now because of me they're GONE!" Tears fell down in little streams. "I- knew it. They would die... didn't know exactly how, but I saw they would. I pushed it aside and still left them... I, the mistake, lived and they didn't. I- I can't fail again- and- damn it!" She rubbed furiously at her eyes to get the tears to stop.

Mr. J pulled her into a hug and held her. "It's ok, you can cry. No one will hear. I know you think it means you're weak... but everyone cries, even when you can't see the tears."

Amber's form shook and sobs were drowned out in his lab coat. "You're not a mistake or a freak of nature, you aren't all that you say you are. You're still a child. I agree this world is messed up, but it's kids like you that give me and others hope, that it can change. You're strong for fighting all the obstacles that are in your life. I know you know it could be worse and yet you still keep going." Her crying was slowly now. "Matt and Sally died, but not by your hand. Sometimes things happen the way they do and we can't stop them. It's how life goes. You won't fail your friends, you always are strong for others. No one is asking you to be as strong as you, that's all you. Even when I said I'd adopt you, you chose to stay with your mother hoping you can change her. Your heart is always in the right place."

Amber looked up at him, her face red and her eyes glassy. "I know you think of me as a father, even though I'm not. Yet, I think of you as my child and you are not. It's what's in our hearts that matters... not what others deem it. Just like with your friends and your shows, you love each other and what you love because of what it has done for you and you enjoy it. You know what really matters."

"J... I'm sorry." she muttered.

Mr. J smiled softly, "I was never angry, I was only worried about you."

Amber suddenly winced and rubbed her face, "Aw crap, I hope the guys didn't hear us." Mr. J smiled at her, like a doting parent. "Go to the bathroom and freshen up. I'll let them know school's almost over and you can head to the auditorium to meet everyone."

Amber nodded, but before she left she hugged him really tight. "Thank you..." With that she left the room.

With a sigh, "I know you saw. It's ok to come out now, many kids are getting on the bus now."

The gang exited the back room, "There is some food in the fridge here, Miss Margaret made lemon meringue pie. Have at it. " the boys went to fridge instantly hungry.

Atem came out suddenly, "Why are you like that with her?" You could tell he by his voice he was suspicious.

Mr. J chuckled, "I knew her since she was 4. I was her to be 'step-father' at one point. Things didn't work out, but I watched Amber from a distance, knowing her living issues. I feel like if her own blood won't accept her, she at least has her friends and I." He smirked at them. "And all you kids too. I wouldn't mention that you heard us. She gets really flustered when someone see's her break down. Though she needs to let it out every now and again."

Tristan looked back from his piece of pie; confused. "Her grandma accepts her though."

"At one point, she didn't it accept her ability as her grandchild. Only after time did she accept it was apart of her. Susie always loved her, just was afraid of what she didn't know." Mr. J said. "Amber knows this, but the rest of her family isn't like that. Though she's tough and handles it."

Tea smiled at the man, "You are very wise, you would be a good father." Mr. J rubbed the back of his neck laughing nervously from the comment.

Atem seemed ok with the answer and nodded. "We won't say anything. Thank you for your hospitality."

"Not at all. I'd do anything for someone in need." He turned serious on them suddenly. "Be very careful where you trend though. Sometimes things happen that can't always be helped."

Kaiba scoffed, "It's like that anywhere. You act like we're idiots."

Mr. J smirked, "No, but you're not from here and many take this town lightly."

He stopped hearing Amber come back. Her face wasn't red and watery anymore and she was smiling again. "Ok, guys you ready. Oh, you get anything to eat?" she saw the boys eating the pies.

"Yep!" Joey and Tristan echoed.

Tea sweat dropped, "Yes, though with the endless black holes it didn't last." she laughed.

"HEY!" they yelled.

"Lets go." Atem cut in. "The sooner we arrive, the sooner your brother is out of danger and we can get to bottom of this."

Amber smiled, "Right! Thanks Atem!"

Atem looked surprised, still getting used to hearing his name. Amber waved at Mr. J, "Thanks again. Wish me luck." With that the teens left the room.

"Good luck... and be careful." He prayed.

Amber and the others arrived at the auditorium. It was a huge room with many chairs and a huge stage with spotlights pouring in every part of it.

Amber walked in seeing many of her classmates, "Follow me." she whispered. She went to a door that was near the back stage. She looked over the crowd of teens and looked at the gang. "Ok, Ash and the others should be here soon. I'm not letting you guys meet them until I know they've handled their end of the deal. So keep an eye out and don't trust anyone other than the guys."

Joey gave a thumbs up, "Got it, Ams." Tristan and Tea gave a peace sign. While Kaiba rolled his eyes and grunted his acknowledgement of understanding.

Atem studied her, "Don't do anything risky. Be careful."

Amber smiled, "I usually am." She looked behind them and saw her friends approach, she then turned and entered the backstage.

It was huge, with ropes and curtains and what the Drama club had behind here. She looked around, high on alert.

"Glad to see you came, my gem." Amber froze and turned to her left seeing Zach and his goons.

"I was worried you didn't get my message."

Amber scowled at him, "You got what you want, now leave my family alone. If you ever get near them again, there will be hell to pay."

Zach chuckled, "You mean your 'other' family don't you?" He smirked. "Very well if you say so. Although I thought I requested to meet those new friends of yours too?" Andrew and Piper were sneering. Ron was emotionless once again.

Amber crossed her arms, "They're here; but you're not getting near them till you tell me what it is you want with them and what you're planning."

Andrew stepped forward, "Don't think you make the rules, girly. If want anything you better listen to us." He had a cruel grin on his face.

Cheering and music could be heard. "Guess the show has started." Ron muttered.

Amber glared at Zach, "Considering I followed your 'requests' without fail, I feel I deserve answers..." She turned her glare to Piper." Especially for this morning."

Zach noticed she was glaring at Piper and he scowled at his sister. "The hell did you do now?"

Piper had a nervous look on her face. "Nothing, I was only having a chat with her friends. She took things the wrong way." she put an innocent face.

Rage flashed in Amber's eyes, Ron noticed and rushed into action. Amber was advancing towards Piper, but Ron grabbed her around the waist and held her back from getting near Piper. Only for Amber's sake.

"Wrong way!? Get closer to me you little brat and I'll show you what happens when you mention my cousins!" She growled at her like a wolf for a kill.

Zach glared dangerously at his sister, "What have I told you about that mouth of yours?!" he asked icily.

Piper looked like she was stuck between a rock in a hard place. "I-I only-!"

Andrew placed a hand on her mouth, "You already messed up, I'd stay quiet if I was you." he warned.

Seeing Piper was going to be silent Andrew removed his hand and Zach looked at him then Piper. "We'll talk about this later." He turned to Amber, who Ron managed to help cool down.

"I see that my sister had treated you disrespectfully. I apologize... she like all of us know about that dreadful day and it was uncalled for." he replied smoothly.

Amber narrowed her eyes, "You can cut the crap. Tell me what this is about. Your sister owes me."

With not a too happy look on his face, "You see Amber, our constant clashes of wanting one of us to be on top is getting old and no where. Since you keep declining to join us and make the easier choice, we decided to do things your way."

Amber was confused by his words, to where she relaxed and Ron let go. "What does that mean?"

Andrew stepped forward, with a deck of cards. "It means that I challenge you to a duel. You win, we'll leave you and your 'family' alone. I win, you belong to us." he grinned.

Amber made a disgusted look, "What makes you think I'd agree to such a thing!?"

Andrew then laughed, "Well for one, that this little conversation is broadcasting out on stage now." Amber's eyes widened. "Also, I thought a duelist never turns down a challenge? Are you too ashamed of playing a kid's game that'd you won't follow the way of a duelist? he sneered the last part laughing.

Zach had a smirk on his face, "It's your choice... Fight or Flight?"

Ash growled at the screen that appeared before them. After someone had done guitar notes, the projection showed Amber and Zach's crew talking.

Shawn hit the wall, "That bastard, damn he thinks ahead!" he growled.

Joey looked at the angry boys. "What's the big deal? She was challenged to a duel."

Jeremy looked down upset, "In this world, if you play this game; you're pathetic and immature. It's considered for kids, though even kids consider it stupid. Games now... aren't what they used to be. So we're nerds, geeks, and losers for playing this game."

Atem looked surprised, "Why would anyone consider a game such a thing? Games are meant to be played by all ages, gender and races. That's what makes them unique; it brings people together."

Shawn clenched a fist, "Not in our world... it's changed too much and now Amber screwed."

Tea looked worried, "I don't understand how?"

Ash sighed, "Even though everyone hates Zach and his crew, they don't approve of us either. We're losers or too lost to be helped as they see it. We stand up for what we believe in regardless of what they think or say. However, by them doing this; Zach is making Amber choosing to do what she loves, painfully or denying what she values in front of everyone. Either way, we'll be ridiculed even more after this, they win either way."

Kaiba growled, "They have no pride, they're a bunch of cowards."

Shawn chuckled, "Never thought I'd agree with you on something; guess there's a first for everything."

"I always fight! You're on."

They looked up at the screen at Amber with a determined face. "If you think that buying a deck and studying is all it takes to play you're in for a surprise."

Zach smiled and looked at the screen, "Well is everyone ready for the surprise?" Hearing laughing and cheering a red curtain pulled up revealing them.

"Talk about being staged." Joey commented. Tristan face palmed at the comment though.

Atem narrowed his eyes, he looked at Kaiba. They stared at one another for many moments and began to walk to the teens on stage.

"Guys! What are you doing?!" Ash called out.

They walked out on stage right in front of them. The students in the stands were whispering trying to figure out who they were. Amber had a shocked face, trying to tell them to go.

"If Amber's going to duel trash like you, she might as well test our invention." Kaiba smiled at her.

Amber's first thoughts were, 1. Seto smiled a puppy died. 2. He's letting them duel with the disks!

Andrew cracked up, "Trash huh? Yeah, how can I forget the plastic disks? We got to make this look official."

Many people laughed causing Amber's friends to want to hide.

"Just shut the hell up before you look more like an idiot." Atem groaned. He then smirked at him. "Or are you afraid of monsters that eat idiots like you?" he teased that earned snickers from many in the crowd.

Atem grabbed Seto's detached disk and handed it to Andrew then his to Amber's. "Show them the truth." he whispered. "We're here."

With that they turned to leave the stage and everyone was whispering.

Amber stared at the disk...I can't believe it! I'm holding a real duel disk! Not just anyone's, but Atems!

Andrew walked to the other side of the stage and sneered. "Well lets see if these things really work. Maybe I can get it through your head why you should just give up"

Amber smiled and pulled out her deck from her pocket. "I'll keep telling you. Give up on me giving up! You'll see what this is really all about."

Amber got her deck all set and inserted into the duel disk. Andrew followed suit.

"DUEL ACTIVATED." a robotic voice spoke, the disks flashed and shined to life. Amber could feel her heart beat faster and faster. She was so excited, she always felt this weird feeling before she dueled or was challenged. It made her smile, now she's dueling with a real disk.

"The champion will have the first move." Andrew sneered.

Amber knew there was a lot at risk and she needed to focus, but her will as a duelist couldn't keep her from smiling. "Big mistake. " She drew her hand.

"I'll place two cards face down and summon Gene-Warped Warwolf. Then I'll end." She inserted the cards into the slots and summoned her monster. As soon as the card touched the disk, the monster sprung to life before her. He roared and it echoed the room and she could feel his movements in front of her. "Amazing!" she exclaimed.

The crowd was gawking at the sight and cheering. Andrew looked surprised, "Wow, not bad I'll admit. To actually make these and have them work well, you really are valuable. I'll go now."

He smiled at his hand, having no poker face. "I place 3 cards face down and I summon Krebons." The physic tuner did flips and tricks as he appeared. "You're next."

Amber drew, "I'll play a spell card called black pendant, for those that don't know, it powers up my monster, so it has 2500 attack."

The pendant appeared on the werewolf and he growled, pleased. "Now attack krebons!" The monster charged with it's claws

Everyone cheered loud seeing the monster move in action, it was breathtaking.

"Anyone can play a kid's game. It's pointless, I activate Enchanted Javelin, to gain life points." A funny looking spear appeared on the field. It shined bright and blinded the Warwolf. A pale green aura appeared around Andrew as his life points increased.

Andrew- 6500

Amber- 4000

"Not bad..." Amber narrowed her eyes. Her monster stopped and came back to his spot. "Tell me Andrew... what are you feeling?"

"What?!"

"You stopped my move and made it benefit you. Do you feel anything?" She asked, looking him in the eye.

He chuckled, "Are you kidding me right now!? You really lost your mind in this anime crap. Feel anything, like 'heart of the cards' and 'power of friendship', that's pathetic that you serious believe in that!"

Chuckles and whispers could be heard in the room around them, making the gang look at everyone, shocked.

"That's not what she's talking about. The energy and excitement you feel when you fight your all. He doesn't feel anything, because he's not really fighting his whole self." Ash sighed.

"I'll show you how pointless and wasteful this is." Andrew drew. (Ha! I made a joke.) "I play Psychokinesis, I pay 1000 of my life points to destroy gene warped warwolf." A cyborg woman appeared and shot Amber's monster with electricity. He bellowed in pain before he pixelated.

Amber frowned, "When black pendant is destroyed you take 500 points damage."

Andrew- 5000

Amber-4000

"Whatever. Now I summon Psychic Snail." A weird clothed snail appeared, making some ewww in the crowd." And I'll tune him with krebons. " The two monsters jumped up into the air as circles began to form around them.

The gang watched in awe, "Is this-?!" Seto watched and everyone else was speechless. Yugi smiled, "Yeah, Synchro summoning."

"I summon the synchro monster, Psychic Lifetrancer." The same cyborg woman from the spell card before appeared, electricity sparked around her. "Face it, Amber. You're only trying to cling onto these useless distractions, to make you feel close to those cousins of yours."

"What the hell did you say!?" Amber hissed.

"Nothing good comes from these toys. Its only purpose is to distract kids so parents can do their jobs and so the companies can make money off of suckers that want to play this trash. You're fooling yourself, you're playing A CHILDREN'S CARD GAME! For your age,does that not spell out something wrong in your head!? You have to let go and stop trying to live in the past." Andrew for once had a serious look on his face. "You're cousins would be disappointed, seeing how low you have fallen."

"You're the one fooling yourself. Thinking you know who I am when you know nothing! You can never understand, even now, you're missing the point." Amber kept her cool as best as she could. "You haven't learned anything through this duel yet, so don't talk like you know how we all work!"

Andrew smirked, "I know you're afraid of storms." Ash and the boys gasped, knowing what he was about to do." Now I'll play Heavy Storm, care to relive that day?"

Strong winds began to pick up around them, everyone yelped feeling them. Loud thunder and bright lighting was everywhere. Amber's eyes widened with fear. She fell to her knees to block the noise of the howling wind. Her's and Andrew's face down cards were wiped up and shattered. Everyone hanged onto what they could wishing the spell to be done.

Andrew laughed, unaffected. "Tell me again what is so great about that imaginary world of yours. COME BACK TO THE REAL WORLD AMBER! DEATH HAPPENS EVERYWHERE!"

Zach eyed him, "That is enough, Andrew." he spat. Andrew eyed his leader. "I'm doing this my way, I'll break her into submission, so back off."

Zach stared at him, but said nothing. Piper was shocked by Andrews words, but Ron was watching Amber.

The wind finally died down and things settled. Amber was on her knees still, shivering, and staring at the ground, like she was going through shock.

"Amber!" The boys run up to the stage, but Ron blocked them.

"You get near her, you make her forfeit. Don't you want to give her a chance to win?" Ron sounded like he was sneering, but his eyes showed the same concern in their eyes. Jeremy looked at his brother, than past him at Amber.

"Face the truth and grow up. Live in a fantasy and you'll die a fool. Now my monster attacks you now." The cyborg held up her hands together and shot a electric ball at Amber. Amber cried out as the impact blew her back a bit.

A lot of people looked afraid now and were whispering. Amber grit her teeth and stood up. "Baka..."

She could remember a day, before the storm...

"Amber! Look! " the 6 year old twins came running holding cards.

"What is it?" Amber smiled and knelt to their level.

"We have a present for you" They sang and held out the cards.

Amber gaped, "You guys... these are your favorite. I can't accept them!"

"Please Amber! We want to always be with you!" Sally pouted.

"What..?"

Matty smiled, "We don't get to see you as much now, so we want to help you when we're not here. You help out everyone and mommy says you'll lead change one day. In the show, Rally gave Yusei his turbo booster to help him. We want to help make you strong, even though its just a card..."

"It's so you know we are always here for you! Even when in dueling!" Sally laughed.

Amber laughed nervously, "I don't really believe what your mother said. Besides, change is hard to reach. I already know you're here for me and besides these cards were your first ones."

Matty mustered a serious face, though Amber had to bite her tongue to not laugh. "We know you can do anything Amber. You saved me and Sally from bullies, then you helped them. You showed us that we can do anything, so we know you can!"

Sally pulled on her blonde and brown hair, "I don't like that everyone hates one another without knowing each other. I want to play yugioh with other kids on day and I wish that everyone was kind to one another and understood each other. Everyone seems so alike, yet no one tries to see it. If one person does it, more will follow. Ambie, you are the first so you really can lead a change..." The little girl smiled at her innocently. Amber was shocked that those words came out of six year olds, but smiled.

She ruffled both their hair, "You two... alright I'll take them. Thank you, I love you goobers."

"We love you too!" They tackled her in a hug, laughing innocently... 3 days later the F4 hit.

Amber's eyes seemed to have glazed over remembering them. Andrew smirked, "It seems you are finally starting to see. I'll activate my monster's ability, sending one monsters in my graveyard out of play, I gain 1200 life points." he glowed again and moved his neck so it popped. "Your move."

Andrew- 6200

Amber- 1600

Amber didn't do anything... it was silence for many moments. "I believe to surrender, you cover your deck with your hand." Andrew commented.

Amber raised her head, a fierce look in her eyes. "Let me ask you something. Was wanting freedom a fantasy? Was wanting to become our country an illusion? How impossible was it to really learn to fly? How deep is the sea and can we reach it?! If we want change in this world, we fight to reach it. Since history has been recorded, it has showed us that; time and time again. We became a country because we believed we could and live our dreams. Mans first dream was to fly like the birds, now it's how far can we get! Even to this day, every person around this world, fights for their own freedom. Whether it be for our minds, our actions, or just to breath. If you speak true, we die as fools everyday. And I plan to the biggest one of all. " She smiled.

"My cousins, bless them, taught me that. The innocence of youth and wild dreams bring hope. They wanted to make a world where they could play with anyone, anytime, anywhere and always smile. A precious wish, that seems unrealistic. But so long as you live the life you want... then you're really living. Not the lie that is telling you how to." Everyone was hanging on her words, trying to figure out where this was coming from or they felt something inside spark.

Zach could feel a smirk appear on his face, that's what I love about you, that will.

Amber continued, "You don't know the life I've lived, what I've been through and seen. Yet, I don't really know yours either. I honestly don't know much about any of you." She smirked to herself. "For all I know, we may not be that different. I was lucky I found what solace I did, but perhaps none of you did and that's why you are the way you are now. You don't know hope because you never had it."

"Shut the hell up, seriously! Do you need a hearing aid? This has nothing to do with this crap or the mindless vortex that sucks in idiots like you. Real change like that takes numbers and time, those willing to follow. If the strong don't teach the weak or get rid of them society will! "Andrew was getting irritated.

Amber finally drew a card and the light in her eyes brightened. "You care to know why I play this game? Instead of assuming you know. The show did impact to seek out how to play, but it was the uniqueness of it that got me. Sports are no different from this; both are games. It's to test your limits and show your skills. Yet, it's not considered wasting money for them, when it can get to thousands of dollars.

"In duel monsters, the way you play is what makes it worth it. Each deck is different and is made to fit each person based on their ideals. It's who they are that makes it that way. So when you duel, you're fighting with your very person against someone's spirit. It's all how you want to see it, but it also is fun. Can you not enjoy anything fun, worrying about what society will deem it as?" She placed two cards face down. "You can't be afraid to fight for what you believe in. The stuff I watch, was made by people who dreamed like me. This is man's deepest desire, to always achieve the impossible and make a brighter future. Only we can make it happen, like we always have; by never giving up on hope. I end my turn."

Andrew rolled his eyes, "Keep telling yourself that. You'll just find out the hard way. " He drew a card, "But this game is over. My monster attacks you directly!" The cyborg threw another ball of energy at her.

"Sorry to disappoint, I activate Kuriboh's ability from my hand. So I don't take damage from the attack." Amber smiled as Kuriboh came onto the field and blocked the attack. He made his famous coos than pixelated. Thanks bud...

"Whatever. I use my monster's ability to gain 1200 life points. Your turn." He only had one card in his hand, but he had a monster on the field, while Amber didn't.

Amber saw him glow again gaining life points, she closed her eyes and drew.

Andrew- 7400

Amber-1600

"I will always have hope, I won't let the world take away my will like it has to others. There is so much to each other if we only wished to look. And I plan to help us reach it somehow." She smiled. "I activate my face down Escape to Hope!"

The gang watched smiling or impressed, while everyone watched wide eyed. "I pay 1000 of my life points to activate this card. Now for every 2000 life points you are ahead of me I can draw."

Andrew - 7400

Amber- 600

She reached to draw, Matt... Sally, I know you're with me. So are your words... She looked at her friends and the Yugioh gang. ..and their's. I will have hope for them and this future, I'll never give up. Now... I'll lead that change here and now, by starting by bringing hope back home!

She drew 3 cards. Her eyes widened and she laughed. "I guess they agree with me. " she muttered.

"What was that!?" Andrew was getting annoyed more and more.

Amber gave him a peace sign suddenly. "Thanks for this duel. I believe we both needed it. Now, my cousins can show you what we want to change."

"The hell are you talking about?! I got 7400 points, you hardly have any!" He exclaimed. "What makes you think you can win!? I'll activate my face down mystical space typhoon, to destroy your other face down! Whatever hope you had will be crushed, that's how the world works!"

Amber smirked, "Just like with money, life points aren't everything. Hope is fragile, but strong. You destroyed Landmine- oni, meaning you take 1000 damage and your monster is destroyed."

"WHAT!" Andrew watched as a creepy mask appeared and ate his monster in one bite, then charged at him, taking 1000 of his life points.

Amber shook her head." You shouldn't fight at anything that can be a threat, for it my not be one till you do...Now I activate monster reborn, to bring back my Gene warped Warwolf." The monster howled as light brought him back to the field. "I activate a card called Double summon. By it's name I can summon two monsters this turn."

The others could see the excitement in her eyes, even her classmates. The duelist in her was burning bright. "Now, I summon Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle and Stygian Security." she placed the cards on the disk and they came to life.

A small blue creature with bright pink eyes and a pink orb on her tail, was bouncing around happy. Her four ears flopping around as her mews melted hearts.

A wail could be heard and many looked for a police car, yet they saw a tiny bat machine monster flying around with a siren in his hand and a police stick in the other. Plus the red light on top of his head, helped locate him.

Andrew laughed, "What kind of cards you got!? This is too much! It hurts to laugh!" He held his stomach, trying to stop from falling. "You're right that deck does reflect you! It shows how abnormal and freakish you are!"

Amber shrugged, "Perhaps. Though it also shows how strong I can be with others and protecting everyone. Now, I tune them together." The monsters nodded at one another and jumped into the air to have rings form around them.

"This is for my cousins and our future. Now I summon, Void Ogre Dragon!" She cried out as a roar echoed the room.

A ferocious brown dragon appeared, with huge claws and flames aura his body. "Next I activate the spell, scapegoat." 4 multi colored fluffy goats appeared on the field. "Then I play united we stand and equip it to Void Ogre Dragon." His attack rose to 6400. Amber chuckled, "This is my proof, no matter what you say or do; I'll fight for my beliefs and dreams."

Andrew glared at her, " You think beating me at a child's game will solve the worlds issues? You are a fool."

"Wrong! You're the fool for letting others puppet you! Many know they are, but fear its hopeless to change. I say it's not! You have to believe in the impossible to reach it, that's what they showed me. Now I'm gonna do what I can bring hope back, with what I was taught! I want to help you... bring hope home back to us all." She looked at her friends and gave them a thumbs up. She turned back to Andrew.

"End this, Void ogre dragon." With that command, a high screech echoes the room and flames spray at Andrew, ending the duel.

Andrew- 0

Amber- 600

The images faded and everyone was cheering, Amber looked surprised at everyone. Ron smiled and stepped aside so the boys could go to her. Without a second thought, they tackled her to the ground. A yelp and laughs could be heard above the commotion.

Yugi and the others watched the sight smiling. One problem was solving slowly, now the biggest one lies ahead. Yet, seeing these kids they saw their path lined with hope.

Ok, I hope you got what I was trying to say. And I hope everyone understands what Amber was trying to show, this is not only for her, but for you guys too. :)

Please review and I'll update soon.