Which will Zane choose? Will he take the handshake or refuse it? Let's find out in this next chapter. Review please!

Jaden and his friends were waiting for Zane. He seemed to be taking a long time to arrive. Even Syrus admitted that this was a long time for his brother to arrive. The Blue Dorm was the first place Zane would go to and he was NEVER late for anything. The brother was starting to worry. People were questioning why Zane was taking so long.

Syrus was about to go outside to look for Zane when two double doors opened. There stood Zane and beside him was Yuki.

"Zane!" Syrus cried out before running to his older brother. "What took you so long?"

"I... had a very interesting run-in with your new friend," Zane smirked. He slipped and was caught by Yuki.

"Zane, are you okay?" Syrus asked in worry.

"I'm fine, just tired," Zane replied.

"Let's give him a seat. He just needs some rest," Yuki suggested. Her and Syrus placed Zane on a chair next to a table for him to rest at. There was guilt that poured on the Slifer Red girl. 'I'm so sorry Zane, but I owe you for rejecting that handshake.'

Back at the duel between Zane and Yuki. Yuki was in front of Zane, offering a handshake. Zane lifted his hand that was opened, but as soon as it reached the girl's hand, the hand closed.

"Yuki, I owe it to you and your father for saving me. It's time I returned the favor by saving him," Zane said.

Yuki sighed deeply and read her watch that read 50%. There was only another 50% of dueling energy that the young girl needed before opening the doors to the Shadow Realm. Her brother and her friends were counting on her. They were all in this together. They agreed to work together to bring back enough dueling energy or Ba to travel to the Shadow Realm.

Yuki's twin brother Yugi Moto Jr. was challenging dance offs to collect the duel energy. His dueling skills were very poor, but dancing was his thing. Ever since Yugi was a toddler, he always loved dancing. Watching his mother dance all around the world gave the young Moto spirit. He would be caught dancing in the kitchen while washing dishes. He also was given a title himself, Yugi Moto the King of the Dance Floor.

Lenny Kaiba dueled all the way. He was just like his adopted father Seto Kaiba, duel till the very end. Although, Lenny would often hang around with Yugi Moto Sr. during his archeology trips. Lenny was more into solving mysteries than into business. He would solve puzzles, riddles, and all kinds of history that lied in every corner. In fact, uncovering lost history was how him and Yuki became closer and eventually fell in love.

Mary Wheeler was very energetic. She dueled, but she was talented in a lot of things. Mary was known for being sporty. She also would be Yugi Jr's dancing partner during competitions when Yuki couldn't make it for reasons. Yugi and Mary were active in a lot of ways and always were competitive. At the same time, they shared a close friendship since childhood. Their fathers were the best of friends and showed a close relationship. Mary was the daughter of Joey Wheeler, which was obvious by the last name.

Sabrina Taylor was more meek and shy. She was known for being a bookworm and an online genius. Since dueling wasn't her great talent, Sabrina had to collect Ba from multiplayers in multiplayer games. She would challenge them to a game of some sort and when she won, she collected 10% of the player's Ba. Of coarse, she had to connect her computer to her watch. She never had to leave her house in order to collect Ba.

Ry Bakura was a young and tough lad. He never showed fear and was known for being one of the tough guys in school. He was also known for wearing a lot of black and leather boots. Him and Yugi Jr were also best friends. They were completely different in their talents, likes, and dislikes, but they showed a great and noble friendship. Yugi Sr. would compare the boys to his friendship with Joey. That was how close Yugi Jr. and Ry were. As for Ry's talent, it was dueling among fighting and Boxing. Dueling was how Ry decided to collect Ba or duel energy.

These five kids were the ones helping Yuki collect duel energy to save the King of Games from the Shadow Realm. They were all in this together: Yugi, Lenny, Mary, Sabrina, and Ry. They were all with Yuki in rescuing her father Yugi Moto.

"Hey, you okay?" Jaden asked Yuki, who was off in her own world.

"Oh, I'm fine," Yuki assured the boy.

"It's just..." Jaden started before sitting by his friend. "You've been acting distant since you first came here. Is there something you need to tell me or someone?"

"Just... thinking about my dad. I miss him alot," Yuki said, telling half the truth.

"I'm sorry. I guess being away from home has made you homesick. It's okay, I get that sometimes. Then again, I've never been close to my folks."

"Why?"

"Well... my family goes on business trips and I'm always alone at home. When they were gone, I'd invite some neighbors to play with me. That's how I became as good as I am now."

"Really?"

"Yep. Yugi Moto has also been my inspiration too. He always says to never give up no matter how tough the competition is. Seto Kaiba says the same, but differently of coarse. He's kinda more stern than Yugi."

"I know," Yuki chuckled.

"Many of the greatest duelists: Yugi Moto, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, Mai Valentine, and even Maxamillion Pegasus said that not giving up is how they got where they are. Most of them even say the support of their friends helped too."

"That would be Yugi, Mai, and Joey right?"

"Right. They're right about having the support of your friends being some help. Trusting in your cards and trusting in yourself."

"All of those are what Yugi said."

"Yep. It's like he's a dueling god... well sorta."

Yuki gave a soft chuckle.

"When Yugi gave me Winged Kuriboh, that little guy has helped me more than anyone else I know. He became my partner and my close friend," Jaden said while looking at his Winged Kuriboh card. He sighed deeply. "Lately, he's been down in the dumps since finding out Yugi was in the Shadow Realm."

"I don't blame him," Yuki muttered quietly. "Yugi's been my inspiration too. Winged Kuriboh has like been with Yugi through thick and thin. They're very close and when someone you're very close to disappears, it's so painful you can't even imagine the thought of it until it happens."

"I bet. I guess I wouldn't know. I don't know Yugi all that well, but if I did, I suppose I'd be broken down. In fact, I'd be wanting to do whatever it took to save Yugi, even if it meant my life."

"Jaden," Yuki said before looking at Jaden seriously. "I think Yugi is still out there. I think he's still fighting in the Shadow Realm and I know he'll get out somehow."

"And I think you're right. Yugi's the strongest duelist I know. I know he'll make it through the Shadow Realm," Jaden said. "One question, and I know this is far fetch, but are you by any chance related to Yugi?"

Yuki gasped and sweat droplets slowly poured from her head.

"Wha... I've... well..." Yuki answered while rubbing the back of her neck. "Why do you ask?"

"Well, you kinda look like him almost. You smile like he does and even do that thumbs up expression. I'd easily mistaken you for his niece or something," Jaden shrugged.

"I do have some sort of relation, but not like a niece or something," Yuki replied, telling half the truth once again. Jaden could sense a truth, but hiding the real truth too. Why was she hiding any relation toward Yugi?

"I see," Jaden nodded. "What relation do you have, then?"

"Well," Yuki started with nervous droplets pouring on her neck and head. She knew she couldn't lie to Jaden. He would sense it right away. "My father knows him," She blurted out. She was telling the truth, but not the whole truth. Jaden could sense this. What was Yuki hiding?

Jaden nodded with a worried glance. Yuki saw this and knew she was troubling Jaden big time. Yuki looked around and knew she had to challenge four more people before getting to Jaden. Yuki decided to cut it to a day to find four more competitors before going to Jaden. Yuki decided to release some things to Jaden at least.

"It's kinda private," Yuki finally admitted. "But I'll tell ya what..." Both her and Jaden stood up and faced each other. "I'll duel ya tomorrow night and show you my relation to Yugi Moto."

Jaden smiled and gave a nod saying, "sounds good. What time?"

"Midnight," Yuki replied. "We'll meet on top of the dig where the three beasts are buried."

"Why?"

"You'll see," Yuki winked. "It's the only way I can answer all your questions and besides, I heard it's a very famous spot."

"I suppose you have a point," Jaden grinned.

"Promise not to let anyone know our location? This is a private duel and the things I'm going to tell you are to be kept a secret," Yuki explained seriously.

"Your secret's safe with me," Jaden promised. "Even if it does sound fishy."

Yuki gave a nod before spotting Aster who walked over by the table. He held a smirk across his lips.

Meanwhile, at Chancellor Shepard's office, Chancellor Shepard was one the phone with someone. Dr. Crowler and Barnaparte were on the other side of the desk with fear in their eyes. All they saw from the chancellor was a few nods, "yes's" and "oh my's." There were questions building up in their heads. The chancellor finally hung up the phone and turned around to face the two teachers.

"Yuki's real name is indeed Yuki Moto. I should've known this," Chancellor Shepard revealed quietly.

"So we have an offspring of the King of Games himself? Why would she even be here?" Barnaparte asked in shock.

"Mr. Kaiba says his son hacked into the Kaiba Corp Data Base and typed Yuki's name into the computer system, making her an official student. There apparently is some sort of rescue plan to rescue the King of Games," Chancellor Shepard explained. He sat on his desk and put his chin on his two hands. "You see, after Yugi Moto was comatose, the Moto twins, rather Yuki and her brother Yugi Moto claimed that their father was sent to the Shadow Realm."

"What? Yugi? In the Shadow Realm? Oh this is bad. This is very bad," Dr. Crowler panicked.

"He was sent there, because he surrendered the duel to save his offspring," Chancellor Shepard finished before sighing and covering his face with his hands. "Yuki is here to open the doors to the Shadow Realm. If there's enough Ba, a person can travel to the Shadow Realm."

"You're kidding!" Bonaparte cried.

"No, I'm afraid not," Chancellor Shepard said. "We have to stop Yuki before she gets hurt."

Meanwhile, in Kaiba Corp. Seto had just hung up the phone with Chancellor Shepard. The CEO president clutched onto his desk with anger building up inside him. If a person was close enough, they'd see tears leaking from his eyes.

"Are you sure you know what you're doing?" Seto asked in a harsh tone to the boy behind him.

The boy had a serious face much like Seto's face. He was blond, freckles on his face, and cold green eyes. The boy wore a white trench coat with a black shirt underneath it and dark pants. The boy held a very emotionless expression and coldness to his eyes.

"I know what I'm doing!" The boy promised.

"Lenny, you're lucky I'm not grounding you for hacking into my Data Base. In fact, I should be taking all of your privileges!" Seto glared coldly. "What are you thinking in putting your girlfriend in danger like this? If Yugi were here, he'd skin you alive!"

"He's the reason I'm doing this. Yuki, our friends, and I are in this to the end," Lenny said. "Dad, this is the only way to rescue Mr. Moto. Yuki was willing to put herself out there. We all were willing to put ourselves out there and now we're going to finish it." He stood up from the chair and begged, "please, take us to Duel Academy so we can bring Mr. Moto back!"

Seto stared at his son with the same cold expression. In many ways, Lenny had become more dear to Seto than Mokuba. When he went to college and began his own life, Seto decided for adopting a kid. This kid was a small child who was lonely. He had no family or friends. Seto adopted this kid, because he felt pity and turned this kid into a strong and independent duelist.

A sigh escaped from Seto and he held Lenny close before asking, "promise me no more secrets from now on?"

"I promise," Lenny promised. "Though, I'm not going with them. Yuki told me to stay behind and watch the others. After Mr. Moto comes out, it's gonna get ugly."

"Figures," Seto glared before showing a smirk. "I'll join along with helping you keep the door open. It'll be hard, but with the strong duelists at my academy, there's no end to the strategies they possess. Keep charge over your friends, you hear?"

"Yes sir," Lenny agreed before walking from the office. Seto stared at the window and thought, 'Yugi, you're not dying on us yet!'