Yugioh belongs to Kazuki Takahashi.

Atem stands outside all alone, leaning on the mobile trailer. He sinks his hands into his pockets and looks at the half moon in the sky. There are also stars visible because there isn't so much light around where they are. He drops his head with a sigh before slowly lifting it back until it is resting on the trailer and he closes his eyes. 'I sensed something wrong with her from the start.'

Flashback

Atem, Yugi, Joey and Tea all rush out into the beach on their day off of school. It is a nice time to hang out and spend time with friends. Plus it is pretty humid and being at beach will give them an opportunity to cool off. Mana walks behind their trail, wearing a white bathing suit that was bought for her by Tea.

As her friends swim at the deep end of the beach, she stands there, looking out into the sparkling water. There is a nice breeze blowing through her hair and she closes her eyes, starting to enjoy it. She begins to think of those dreams of hers, which brings her out of her pleasant mood. She opens her eyes and frowns. 'I want to tell him but…'

"Come on Mana!" Joey yells from the water, waving at her. Mana nods and takes one step into the water before pulling back from it being so cold.

"It's f-fr-freezing!" she exclaims.

"Come on!" Mana sighs before running into the cool water, joining the others at the deep end. The day goes on with them playing in the water. Joey and the guys start a water fight against Mana and Tea. Since it is three against two, it would seem unfair. They couldn't even get them back or see and Tea groans with frustration. Feeling that they've had enough, Joey, Yugi and Atem finally stop, only to see that Mana has whipped out her wand and a big grin on her face. It glows and she gives it one swipe before a large wave comes toward the guys.

"Uh oh," they say in unison and the wave crashes down on them, sending them under. Tea laughs while Mana puts her wand away and smiles shyly. Suddenly, Tea gets pulled down under and Mana looks around in alarm, wondering what happened to her. Then she feels herself being pulled down as well and she looks at the person who did that. It is none other than Atem. Mana shakes her head with a smile before swimming off and Atem follows her.

'She seems so distant,' Atem thinks to himself as he swims along side her. There is no longer that gleam in her eye. She is acting totally different. She usually likes to go for a swim but today, it doesn't look like she's having that much fun at all. She maneuvers herself so that she is swimming on her back and she looks up as the sun beams through. That is soon blocked by Atem who is swimming over her with sort of a concerned look on his face and she shakes her head, knowing why he is looking at her like that.

Later, they both stand side by side, still at the beach, this time looking at the sunset. Mana leans on the rail in front of her and Atem does the same. Indeed it is beautiful, but Mana finds it hard to admire how it looks. The images from her dream keep popping back in her head. She turns her head, holding it and prepares to walk away until Atem stops her by holding onto her arm and bringing her back to him.

"You have been acting strange all day. What's wrong?" he asks, gazing into her depressed looking eyes.

"It's my dreams again," she replies.

"What did you dream about?"

"It's not that big of a deal."

"It must be. Those dreams are really taking a toll on you Mana." He brings her closer to him, his arms tighter around her waist so that she won't try to run away. "Now what was it about?"

"They're just terrible dreams about…a lot of things," she replies, telling him only half. They are really just about her and how she's in danger. But she doesn't want to tell him that. She bows her head slightly, feeling a bit guilty that she isn't telling him the whole truth. But there is a reason to why she is doing that. If he knew that she is having such a hard time and if she actually tells him about her dreams, she fears that he will tell her to go back to the afterlife. And she doesn't want to leave him. She feels her head being lifted back up and she is now looking into his amethyst eyes.

"I feel like I'm losing you," he says and Mana holds him, resting her cheek on his bare shoulder. "I just don't understand why you can't tell me the whole truth."

End Flashback

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Joey goes outside and wipes the sweat off his forehead. He is immediately welcomed by the cool breeze that blows through his hair and clothes. "That's more I like it. It was so hot in there," he says to himself. He looks up to the moon with fascination in his eyes. "Sure is a big moon." He quickly shakes his head. What has gotten into him? With a shrug, he turns to go back inside. He stops in his tracks, hearing the sound of motors. He looks toward the pack of trees that leads into the forest, where the sound is coming from. He narrows his eyes.

'It's probably that biker gang again. Well I'll show them!' he thinks to himself and he runs out toward the noise.

Mana gets off the motorcycle which is in the middle of the forest. Rafael, who was driving the motorcycle, gives her a stern look. She doesn't bother to take off her helmet. "Now go and challenge the pharaoh in a duel," he orders. "Disobey and suffer the consequences." He drives off, leaving her there by herself and she drops her shoulders.

'I can't do it…'

"Who's out there!?" she hears a voice yell from beyond some bushes. She quickly puts up her guard, preparing herself. The figure slowly comes out from behind the bushes and she drops her hands, seeing the familiar face.

'Joey…'

"Who are you? You with the Orichalcos?" he asks, looking at the feminine figure who wears black leather pants and a leather jacket. A green jewel hangs off her neck. She slowly lifts her hands to take off her helmet, freeing her spiky hair and revealing her face to Joey who looks with shock. "…M-Mana!?"

Mana smiles, dropping her helmet to the ground. She rushes over to him and hugs him to his surprise. She has never been so delighted to see him again. Just seeing a familiar face instead of those henchmen makes her happy. "Mana, what are you doing out here?" he asks, pulling back.

"Uh…"

"Well that doesn't matter. The good thing is that you're safe."

"…Yeah."

"Come on. I'll take you to the others."

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Joey and Mana reach the entrance of the trailer and Mana suddenly stops. She is hesitant on going in, knowing why she is supposed to be there in the first place. But she doesn't think she can go on with it. "What are you waiting for? Come on, it's chilly out here," Joey says.

"I don't think I should go in," says Mana, looking hesitant. "I think something bad is gonna happen."

Joey grabs her arm with a confident look. "Everyone is gonna be so happy when they see that you're alright." He opens the door and takes her inside where everyone is sitting down and communing with each other. "Hey guys, guess who I found?"

"Joey, this is no time for--" she gasps when Mana steps through.

"MANA!" Yugi, Tea and Atem exclaim in surprise.

"H-Hi," she says shyly with a slight wave.

"What's with the get up?" Tea asks, and Mana looks at what she is wearing, examining her arms and legs.

"The important question is where were you?" Atem asks with his arms folded across his chest. Mana sighs and turns her head.

"This guy named Dartz…he kidnapped me and…"

"So Dartz is behind all of this," Joey interrupts. "Wait until I see him. I'll pound him!"

"Hold on Joey," Yugi says. "Where exactly is Dartz now? Do you know Mana?"

"He's--" She is cut off when the necklace around her neck starts to glow, filling the room with a greenish glow. It only lasts for awhile until it finally fades, leaving everyone with a questionable look.

"Uh…what just happened?" Tea asks.

"Oh no…" Mana says suddenly and she turns away. "I shouldn't be here. He probably knows that I'm telling you all this." She starts for the door until Atem grabs her by the wrist.

"What has been going on with you lately?" he asks.

"Please, I don't want to hurt you."

"What do you mean?"

"I was sent here in the first place to duel you for your soul."
"What?"

"What's the matter with you Mana?" Joey asks, standing beside Atem. "You're not thinking straight." He looks down at the necklace. "Maybe it has something to do with this." He reaches for it and electricity emits from it, sending Atem and Joey flying then they crash into a wall.

"Atem! Joey!" Tea yells.

"Are you guys alright!?" asks Yugi as they lay there unconscious. Mana clenches her hair and cries out from the intense pain that she is feeling right now. It feels like her whole body is about to shut down on her as the electricity continues to surround her.

'You dare disobey me?' she hears in her head and she suddenly disappears. Yugi and Tea look with shock then at each other.

"Yugi, what do you think happened to her?"

"I don't know. But it can't be good."

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"I've had it with your stubbornness!" Dartz booms as Mana is once again chained to a wall with no way of being free. He outstretches his hand, and then balls it into a fist, causing her necklace to glow again. Her eyes turn from its normal aquamarine color to a lifeless green looking color. "You now totally belong to me. And this time, you will do as I say!"

Well all I have to say is please review! It would be quite appreciated!