(A/N): I'm really sorry of now updating in a very LONG time. I HATE giving of excuses so I'll just leave it to your imagination, probably the writer's block, holidays, the laziness and IMPROVING my writing ability since I'm still a kid and can't describe things in detail but I will assure you that I NEVER abandon a story, if that made you feel any better that no matter how long it takes me to post the next chapter, I stick with it until the end.

And I just know you want to punch me through your computer screen for being such a lazy gal. My writing style is a bit different than the previous chapters because I've been practicing.

Oh, and if it isn't too much, please vote on the poll at my profile page. Why? Because that poll has something to do with this story and for that reason as well, there will be NO fights in this chapter.

Again, sorry and thank you for sticking with me. Now for the chapter!

The morning air was a fresh start for the long day to come. The sun was brightly peeking out of the clouds and illuminating the surroundings. It's hard to believe that a rain occurred the previous day with all the birds chirping and people going out of their homes, mostly kids, to do what they need to do. Card fighting.

A certain fighter was still enjoying the pleasant feeling of sleep, ignoring the alarm clock and the sun's rays that passed the curtains, he pulled the sheets above his head in attempt to rest once more.

But it never happened.

"Aichi, wake up!" a girl with orange hair cried.

The boy groaned and rubbed his eyes to get a better view of everything, he kicked the sheets off his and laid his feet on the warm carpet underneath him. "Fine, fine, I got it Emi."

"No, you don't get it because if you did, I would be waking you up all the time!"

Aichi nodded at the fact. His vision darted to the different parts of the room. 'Was all the happened yesterday just a dream?' he asked himself. "Say, is mom downstairs?" he questioned his sister.

"Duh, who's going to make breakfast?"

"And is someone else with her?"

The elementary student paused and thought for a moment. She closed her eyes and suddenly opened her mouth, "Yeah, there was!"

"Really? Who?"

"Don't be silly Aichi, it's that boy you brought home yesterday!" the young girl exclaimed giving Aichi some sort of relief. "Now c'mon!" she pulled her brother by his arm and led him downstairs.

"Alright! Alright! I'll walk on my own!"

He smiled and went toward the kitchen only to be met by a companion, "Good morning Aichi!" he greeted.

"Good morning." Aichi greeted back and sat beside his newly found friend, "You look a little down, is there a problem?"

Yugi closed his eyes and sighed he thought of his grandfather and friends, despite the fact that they 'saved' their world what could he do by staying here? He couldn't even stand one night without someone he was close to and definitely, feeling uneasy in a place like this would just be normal. hIs eyes flashed at the thought of his other two companions with him... yesterday that is, "I just wished Yusei and Jaden are okay..."

"Oh," was the only thing he could reply. "Why don't you explore this town a bit, huh? It might take a load of your mind and calm you down."

"Yeah, maybe," stated Yugi in a depressing tone as he took a bit off his bread. He stood up and made a gesture with his hand symbolizing a goodbye.

"Just come to the cardshop later after lunch," Aichi smiled. "You have to know the members of Quadrifolio better, team-mate." As much as Aichi wanted to ask him a bunch of questions, he knew that the boy needed time for himself.

Yugi gave a soft smile before heading out.


"Yusei! You're back!" cried a boy with green hair tied to his back with a pony tail a she gave the man a goofy grin, speeding towards a friend whom he treated like a big brother. His twin sister ran after him as she bowed constantly in a form of an apology.

"I-I'm really sorry about my brother! He's just over excited to see you again!"

The duelist shook his head, "I don't mind at all, in fact, I was expecting to see more than just you two..." his voice trailed off at the sight of three more people behind the kid who just gave him a warm, welcoming smile.

The girl with red-violet hair met him, "Well aren't you going to say something to us?"

The man looked confused for a moment, "Yusei! She's right, don't you have anything to say to us?" the guy with orange hair and yellow marks on his face threw a comment. The blonde beside him simply gave a 'hmph' and crossed his arms. Realization came to him as he walked towards his group of five.

"Hey, I'm back."

An electronic buzz woke up the sleeping duelist.

He shot up and rubbed the corner of his eyes, pressing the palm of his hand against the switch on the top of the device. He woke up in a simple room with a bed of two. "What am I doing here?" he thought. He fixed his bed as neatly as the one next to him. Suddenly remembering everything that happened the previous day leaving him with a 'oh' and a neutral look on his face.

The door opened with a slight creek, loud enough for him to shift his attention to it, only to see a man in black and brown hair. He quickly smiled knowing exactly who he is. "Hello Kai."

The guy remained silent and closed his eyes, "We're leaving for Korea at five in the afternoon, meet me here in front of the apartment 15 minutes prior to that." He stated in a monotonuos, commanding tone.

As much as the 'reminder' pissed him of, he couldn't get mad. He could see himself in him when he was still a delinquent back in Satelite Sector, "Why Korea?"

Kai turned his head, "That's where the next circuit going to be held, we're going, as watchers and not participants, got it?"

He had no idea what this 'circuit' thing is, but it seems to be important. He'll just have to ask him about it when he gets back, "Okay, I guess I'll be exploring."

The fighter stepped away from the door as the duelist headed out.


Footsteps lead to a room with a sleeping boy in it. Ren crept slowly and shook him awake, "It's time to wake up Jaden!" he smiled in between words, "We can't have you over sleeping now, can't we?"

Jaden muttered a few words, still half-asleep, "Ugh, no Syrus, it's too early for you to wake me up yet..."

"Syrus," Ren thought to himself. "His friend maybe?" He chuckled slightly at the thought. "Jaden, it's Ren."

His eyes immediately shot up and he swiftly sat, "Ahahaha," he laughed. "S-Sorry, I'm just tired yesterday, that's all. I didn't mean to over sleep..." he rubbed the back of his head and constantly muttering apologies.

The fighter closed his eyes. "Yesterday? What DID he do yesterday to make him so tired...?" he once again asked himself only to be answered by his own consciousness.

Psyqualia...

"So... uh, thanks for waking me up," said Jaden. "But I'm kinda used to it now, somebody waking me up I mean!"

Ren nodded, "Breakfast is ready, wanna go down and eat?"

"Do I EVER!" he sprinted his way to the elevator only to be down the building where two more people sat, drinking their coffees and silently enjoying their meal before shifting an annoying glance at him. "Uh... sorry for disturbing your meal..."

"No, you're not disturbing anyone!" Ren exclaimed from behind him.

"Well, I can eat on the road if you want me too, after all, I don't belong here..." his voice trailed off to a much depressing tone as he remembered that he has nowhere to go, well it's not like he isn't used to walking about like a homeless hobo or something like that.

"But you do belong here..." Tetsu's calm voice stated. "Remember the deal yesterday? When you win you join us, and you did..."

Happiness flashed on Jaden's eyes as grabbed a piece of bread on the table murmuring a "Thanks." As he headed out of the building.

"Where are you going?" Asaka asked.

"I'm gong to explore this town for a bit."

"Well... the park is always the nicest place to go," said Ren as he gave he a smile and a signal to leave. The duelist followed this and started walking out of the building, fixing his red uniform.