~Chapter Fourteen~

Shaina's P.O.V

I stare up at the ceiling, aimlessly, still sitting in my living room, right beside Shana's lifeless body. Why? Why was I so stupid? I mean, damn! I should've stopped the gang! I should've warned and advised Yugi! This shouldn't have happened! Why? Why…

Back then I would've been happy if my sister was sent to the shadow realm or something. But now…I feel as if a part of my soul has been ripped from me. Shana is family after all. She's my twin, my sister. After their souls were stolen, Yugi and I managed to explain the situation, despite our state of shock.

My friends were helpful and supportive, helping me bring back Shana's empty shell back home. The ferry to Duelist Kingdom is coming tomorrow.

Before I went home, Yugi gave me the last Blue Eyes White Dragon card. Guess it's kind of representing Grandpa. I already packed up my backpack, having my deck, two changes of clothes, eight water bottles, and some food. I'll need it.

Since the others aren't invited, they're going to sneak up onboard. I think I should be resting…

Next morning, I go straight to Domino Pier. I see Yugi waiting there. He waves and says, "Hey Shaina, I found this in my mail this morning. It's these weird cards for the each of us." He hands me over the two cards, but I already knew what they represent. The million dollar prize, and a duel with Pegasus himself. I give a smile to Yugi. "Let's both kick Pegasus's ass."

Once the ferry boated up, as I suspected, Joey gets caught. "Nyeh, damn it goons, back off!" Joey says hotly to the surrounding guards. "Hey, you're not supposed to be here chum, I'm surprised how you even got on the ferry!" one random guard says.

Yugi and I run up to them. "Wait, he's with us!" Yugi calls out. The guards sneer at us. "This kid is with a shrimp and a shortie? Likely story." Another one says sarcastically. I scowl, and pointed at them. "Watch who you're talking too! You're talking to Shaina Ofrancia, the girl who beaten Seto Kaiba, high ranking champion!"

All of them recoiled and they bow to me. "Our quickest apologies Miss Ofrancia. We shall see to it that your friend gets a room." Then they all scurry away. I smirk. "Now that's more like it!" Joey smiles at the both of us.

"Heh, thanks guys!" he says. "Joey, what are you doing here, you're not invited to Duelist Kingdom!" Yugi scolds. Joey scratches his hed. "Ha, well, it's a funny story…thing is Yugi, we're best friends! I can't let the both of you go to the face of danger! I mean, Pegasus already beaten the both of you combined!"

I glare at him. "Don't push your luck." Joey smiles nervously. "Woah, okay, sorry…" I turn back to Yugi. "I probably should've told you earlier, but we have more company. It's gonna be a party here. The others are on the ferry too, c'mon!"

We all went up on the deck, and I easily found the rest of the gang. "Hellooo stowaways. Fancy seeing you here." I say, joking. "Haha, this isn't what it look like?" Miho says. "Welcome to SS. Board of Weirdness here." I say, shaking my head. "Oh well since you're already here onboard, you're stuck here." Yugi says. as they're all talking, I slip away from the group, to a quieter place.

I watch the waving oceans, and hold on tightly to my locket. Damn, I already lost Dad…I can't lose Shana. No matter how different we are, we're family. I have to save her as soon as possible. Who knows what Pegasus will do? Maybe Mr. Odin was right…interfering with this world was a bad idea…

"Shaina?" I hear a British accented voice call out. I turn around in surprise. Oh. It's Ryou. "Hey," I say as he's walking up to me. He stands right beside me, and looks at the ocean waves with me. "Still thinking about your sister?" he asks softly. I nod in reply. "I'm really sorry…we're all going to get Mr. Mutou's and Shana's souls back. I promise you." I smile at him. "Thanks, I appreciate it." I say.

Suddenly I remember something. Weevil Underwood…he's going to throw Exodia into the sea. "Crap!" I shout. Ryou looks at me puzzled. I smile nervously. "I just remembered something really important!" I quickly run to the other side of the deck. And fudge! Weevil is holding the cards. I quickly run towards them.

"It's time to say goodbye to Exodia!" Weevil shouts, and throws the cards into the sea. I don't stop running. It's stealth mode! I jump over the gate, and jump into the sea. "SHAINA!" I hear my friends scream. I grab three parts of Exodia. The other ones, the other ones! I thought in distress. I look tiredly for them, but no avail.

Tired…getting so tired… I start to sink, and I can feel my body shutting down. Then I hear a splash. Through my half-shut eyes, I see white. "Are you my guardian angel?" I mutter before passing out.

"Shaina! Damn it Shaina, you better not give up on me!" I hear a Brooklyn accented voice shouts. "She's not breathing, but I can feel a pulse…!" I hear another voice says. I then feel something cool on my lips, and cool wind pumping into my mouth. I open my eyes, and oh my gosh…Ryou is on top of me, with his lips right on mine.

I can feel that my face is red, and that I'm blushing furiously. I would never imagine this happening to me. Ryou's eyes widen too, and he blushes deeply. He immediately gets off me. I bolt up, and start coughing up water. "Man oh man Shaina, we already lost one twin!" Miho says worriedly.

All of my friends are hugging me. Yugi's puzzle glows, and he changes to Atem. We both look at each other for a moment. Then he explodes. "WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING SHAINA?!" Everybody flinches at his outburst. He grabs both of my shoulders, and starts shaking me. "Shaina, you could've killed yourself! Risking your life for just some children's card! We can't lose you too!" he yells.

"Gee, overprotective much?" I joke meekly. Atem has a furious expression on his face. Then he hugs me. "Damn it Shaina…" he whispers. I can feel myself blushing as everybody is looking at us. "Hahahaha, you're SO funny Pharaoh…now…can you let go? Uh, you're squeezing me…" I whisper. He lets go, and I smile.

"Besides, we should all be thanking Ryou. Good thing he knows, uh, CPR…" I say blushing violently. Atem's face darkens. I look at him curiously, and I remember Exodia. I look around frantically. "Oh gosh, I just had it! I'm sorry Pharaoh and Yugi…I kinda feel like that I let you down, and that I'm a load of crap," I say, as I feel tears forming in my eyes.

He smiles. "It's alright Shaina. Your safety matters more than a card." I smile back. Tristan and Joey suddenly come running back. "It took us awhile, but we found the chump who caused all of this trouble. Consider it as an early birthday present." Tristan says. Joey steps out of the way, with Weevil behind them gagged and tied up.

"Geez louise, violence!" Tea says. I sigh. "Y'know something everyone? This guy isn't worth our time and energy to beat up. It isn't worth it." I say calmly. Everybody looks at me as if I'm crazy. I hold up my hands. "But." I glance over to Weevil. "But, he doesn't deserve to go to Duelist Kingdom." I turn to Joey. "I know how you're sister needs money for the operation." His eyes widen, and before he could say anything, I say, "You can take his gauntlet and star chips, so that you can enter Duelist Kingdom. It'll be put to good use."

I then take Weevil's gauntlet and star chips. He wiggles back and forth furiously. "Mind if you take him to the guards? Just tell them that he was causing me trouble." I order to Tristan and Joey. "Don't mind if we do!" Tristan says as they both drag Weevil away. I turn to the others, and smile at Ryou. I hug him. "Thanks. For saving my life." I say. I can practically feel the heat of Ryou's blushing. But he hugs me back too.

Funny thing is…I can feel the hot laser eyes of Atem's glare at us. Weird. What's his deal?

A/N: Haha, and that ends another chapter. I know that Shaina kinda seemed jerky, letting Joey take Weevil's stuff. But in truth, he was always my least favorite character in the series. Why waste star chips on him? In my story, it's perfectly logical. Anyway, please review or comment!