Sorry for the long delay in updating my story, Busy holiday season for me at work and family coming over left little time to get this up. So for everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and everything else in between. The story is coming close to an end with 2 after story chapters coming afterwards. This chapter features some songs that neither me nor Hamm-Ram own, "One in a Million" by Hannah Montana and "Precious Time, Glory Days" by Psychic Lover. I want to thank Hamm-Ram for helping me with this story and encouraging me to start writing
"And now, allow me to introduce the DJ for tonight's event, Atticus Rhodes!" Pegasus said, causing Alexis to groan.
"No, not him," Alexis said.
"He~llo, everyone!" Atticus said, wearing a sparkling blue outfit. "I'll be you DJ for this epic night, where Yugi Moto dueled... JADEN YUKI?!" He looked and saw the man he just mentioned sitting next to his sister. "Lexi, Jaden!"
"Oh, boy."
Atticus jumped down and hugged them.
"Hey, you two, I did not expect to see you, Jaden, or my baby sister."
"And they're boyfriend/girlfriend now," Jasmine said, quickly covering her mouth as she realized they didn't want Atticus to know yet.
"Oh, that's awesome! My little sister finally has a boyfriend!"
"Please don't make a big deal out of it."
"Fine I won't, but you have to sing a song in front of everyone here," said Atticus as Alexis got flustered about having to sing in front of everyone especially Jaden as she imagined messing up. "Yeah Alexis just one song," said Mindy as Jasmine and the others at their table said something similar, Jaden was even giving her his best impression of puppy dog eyes making Alexis crumble as she wants to try for Jaden. "Fine one song, but I pick the song," said Alexis as she looked thru the list of songs before picking one and telling Atticus her selection.
Soon the music starts to play as Alexis sways to the beat in her dress and her voice rings out thru the room.
How did I get here? I turned around and there you were
I didn't think twice or rationalize
'Cause somehow I knew
Jaden then begins to remember the first few times they met at the Academy and how the room seemed to light up when she was with him.
That there was more that just chemistry
I mean I knew you were kind of into me
But I figured it's too good to be true
Jaden then remembers all the personal moments they shared together with the engagement duel to them together in the tag team tournament their last year. Meanwhile Alexis is just swaying to the music while her eyes stay focused on Jaden as if she is just singing this for him.
I said, "Pinch me, where's the catch this time?"
Can't find a single cloud in the sky
Help me before I get used to this guy
Then Jaden remembered her time in the Society of Light and how sad he was when she would act like a completely different person then how she usually was.
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Alexis twirls around but her gaze quickly returns to Jaden as she sings her heart out to him
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, you're one in a million
All this time I was looking for love
Tryna make things work that weren't good enough
Till I thought I'm through, said, "I'm done"
And stumbled into the arms of the one
They both then think back to all the guys that tried to get Alexis to go out with her but she rejected them as she only had eyes for another.
You're making me laugh about the silliest stuff
Say that I'm your diamond in the rough
When I'm mad at you, you come with your velvet touch
Alexis smiles as she remembers Jaden promising to help her find her brother and even returning him to her as he dueled to free Syrus and Chumley from the volcano on the island.
Can't believe that I'm so lucky
I have never felt so happy
Every time I see that sparkle in your eyes
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Alexis remembers the drastic change he went thru their last year and how it nearly broke her heart seeing him act so cold, distant towards his friends
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, you're one in a million
All this time I was looking for love
Tryna make things work that weren't good enough
Till I thought I'm through, said, "I'm done"
And stumbled into the arms of the one
Jaden thinks back to the Dark World and how he sacrificed most of his friends but how Alexis's final words to him just tore at his heart.
I said, "Pinch me, where's the catch this time?"
Can't find a single cloud in the sky
Help me before I get used to this guy
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, yeah yeah
Jaden and Alexis's eye met and in that moment they felt connected as their emotions were shared in an instant before Alexis continued her song.
They say that good things take time
But really great things happen
In the blink of an eye
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
I cannot believe it, you're one in a million, yeah
One in a million, yeah
You're one in a million
The crowd cheered for Alexis's performance, none more then Jaden as he walks up to Alexis and kisses her on the lips as the two share the spotlight.
"Hey, Alexis, I know you told Atticus you were only singing one song, but maybe..." Jaden started to say as he started fidgetting. "Maybe you and me can do a... duet?"
Alexis looked apprehensive, but decided to go along with it.
"Okay, Jaden, and you can choose the song," Alexis said.
Jaden looked up songs, and found the perfect one.
"This one really spoke to me," Jaden said as he showed her a video on his phone.
"Sounds perfect."
He gave Atticus the song, and Precious Times, Glory Days by Psychic Lover started playing.
J+A: Never forget your first dream.
Continue the chase! Keep holding on!
Alexis: Broken dreams I couldn't reach and almost gave up on,
A promise deserted.
Your words that are stuck in my heart and can't pull out;
I've been repeating them over and over.
Jaden: And, now, the wind is pushing at my back.
Get Up! My burning heart is about to explode!
Jaden+Alexis: Cast aside these times reborn
Precious Time! Glory Days!
You've only got one life to live
Paint this faded world red!
Take a chance! Shout it loud!
In a style all your own!
Never forget your first dream!
Continue the chase! Keep holding on!
Jaden: Past times lying behind the barrier I pieced together,
The rusted, blood-red sky.
I want to be proud now for myself tomorrow,
so I'm gonna run till I collapse.
Alexis: Dreams are still beyond mirages.
Look out! Don't take your eyes off that shooting star!
Jaden+Alexis: Set your confined heart free!
Precious time! Glory days!
I'll fly towards you.
A dying passion breathes again.
Take a chance! Shout it loud!
One more try & No more cry.
Never forget your first dream!
Continue the chase! Keep holding on!
Sooner or later, our souls will stumble across another.
Wake up! Naked heart!
Open your eyes, right now!
Cast aside these times reborn
Precious Time! Glory Days!
You've only got one life to live
Paint this faded world red!
Take a chance! Shout it loud!
In a style all your own!
Never forget your first dream!
Continue the chase! Keep holding on!
Never forget your first dream!
We won't let this end!
Keep holding on!
As they finished singing they looked into each other's eyes. Everyone cheered for them as they finished singing, the new couple blushing up a storm.
"Alexis I have something I need to confess, when Harrington challenged me to be your fiancée I lied when I told you I didn't know what it meant. I wanted you to decide who you ended up with, not because of a duel where you had no control."
Alexis was blushing but smiled at Jaden before kissing him on the lips, "Well I guess I have something to confess too. I knew you beat me to free me from the Society of Light's control but I couldn't just call you out after everything I did when under their control."
Jaden just smiled at Alexis and returned her earlier kiss making the two smile as they cleared some of the air between them.
There you have it folks, now only one more chapter before the end and 2 follow up chapters will finish the story. As always be sure to review and give some feedback.