True Friend, True Love (Seto Kaiba) #29

(Nikki's POV) You hadn't moved since Tyron left who knows how long ago. Somehow you knew Heather was on her way, but that's what you dreaded. From what you've experienced thus far, you didn't want her anywhere near here. Suddenly, the door swung open and there stood the same guy who took you. His red eyes looking right at you. "Get up Maza!" he ordered. You just glared at him not wanting to do a thing. He came up to you and grabbed your arm pulling you to your feet as he quickly removed the gag in your mouth. He was cold to the touch just like the death in which he appeared to be. "You will do as you're told or you will suffer the same punishment as before..." he hissed in that grasp voice. He pulled you down to another room where he just threw you inside locking the door behind him so you were trapped in the new room. You tried the door handle in attempts to get it open, but it indeed was locked. "Trying to leave so early Maza?" a voice questioned as you felt someone come right behind you. You quickly turned around pressing your back against the door as you came eye to eye with Tyron.

"Stay away!" you ordered as you made an attempt to escape to the side, but he was quick and slammed his hands on each side of you blocking any way of moving from that spot. "Now my dear Maza, do we have to teach you about defiance again..." he spoke seductively. You just cringed remembering that nightmare and what he did to Maza. "I am not Maza... I'm Nicole..." you pointed out with a growl in your voice in attempts to hide your fear. "No my dear... you are the same as you were back then as is Kira..." he taunted as you felt his fingers caress your cheek making you flinch pulling your face away. "Don't touch me you monster!" You snapped getting angry. "I will do as I please you little wretch!" He growled as he threw you to the ground getting on top of you restraining your hands. "You see my child since I took you 5000 years ago you have belonged to me mind, soul, and... body." The last word sent your body into a cringe. "You see Maza all that has happened to you and little Kira has all been my doing. Your father, easy to control a desperate man..." you felt your anger flare once ore as he told you this. If he told the truth then your whole life was ruined at his hand. "Then there's Lee... his hate was genuine but I just helped along... like a voice in his ear..." he spoke as your anger only grew. He had done all this just to get at you and Heather and you almost couldn't stand it. "You monster!" you snapped as you spat in his face. He just wiped it away and looked at you. "Kira is on her way my dear... and once she gets here... I will have my way with her.." he informed you as he leaned down closer to you. The words 'will have my way' just hit you like a ton of bricks which sent you over the edge. Your anger couldn't take anymore. You just let out a yell as a new feeling took over and your world went black...

(Maza's POV) You opened your eyes only to see the one person you truly feared. The only thing that was worse was his position. You never wanted this again. "Master Tyron please no..." You pleaded. "Well hello Maza.. it's nice to see you again.." he spoke looking at you with that same look in his eye. "Please sir, no more..." you pleaded once more. "I will child, but there is something you must do for me..."

(Your POV) You feel Seto tighten his grip immensely around your waist again as you began to pick up speed down the street, towards the pier leaving the rest of the guys in your dust. Nothing else mattered other then getting to that pier and getting to Nikki, you were not going to lose her like you lost your mother. No way, you weren't going to allow it to happen and then your thoughts went to Sam, you had giving him a call to tell him and the band what had happened and he hit the roof, and it took a lot of convincing from you and the rest of the band to not going running out into the night to look for her. You made a quick turning and skidded to a halt upon reaching the pier, finding it deathly quiet as you cut the engine. Your heart was pounding and the fear within you began to escalate slightly, in natural reaction you placed your hand over Seto's that was still clinging to your waist, for reassurance. Immediately he responded to your touch, and took your hand and held it tightly, without saying a word, he was telling you he was there if you needed him. After that brief moment both of you let go and Seto climbed off the bike, as you removed your helmet, with a determined look on your face as you heard Joey's car pull up. You climbed off the bike, and set the stand as the rest of your friends joined you. "Where to now Heather?" Yami spoke up in a serious tone, indicating he could feel the sense of foreboding as you did. You let out a light sigh and closed your eyes to see if you could see and feel Nikki, but something was wrong. You could feel her but she was faint, there was another presence someone familiar, but at the moment dangerous, and this feeling was pulling you towards a warehouse, which was to the left. Slowly you opened your eyes again, "This way." You stated solemnly, beginning to walk towards the warehouse sensing your friends following you, not daring to question you when you were like this. Something just didn't feel right there was coldness in the air that sent shivers down your spine and you could tell Seto and the rest could feel it too, as you entered the huge warehouse, all of you looking round expectantly. That was until you heard footsteps coming your direction, and you glanced over to a doorway, which was at the other side of the darkened building. You could then sense Seto move closer to you, readying himself to protect you if necessary, as you saw a figure come closer, stepping into the room.

It was Nikki, but for some reason you couldn't rejoice upon seeing her, because it wasn't Nikki. It was the look in her eyes that told you different they seemed to glow a pinkish colour and they seemed hollowed as if her will was broken. "Nikki!" Tea called out in happiness, as you sensed the other showed signs of relief. However Nikki did not answer her, she remained focus, as she continued to stare at one person. Feeling a strong energy beginning to rise, you panicked, this person was definitely not Nikki, this person was dangerous, because you could feel the anger rise within her. "Everyone.. Get BACK!" You yelled out, stepping forward in front of Seto to force him back slightly, as you continued to gaze at the people who look liked your best friend, noticing a look of pain and anger being reflected in her eyes as she briefly looked at you. "Pharaoh! This ends now... for my master says it's so!" The person who looked like Nikki yelled suddenly firing an energy ball directly toward Yami. "NOOOO!" A voice screamed inside your head, making you grab it in pain, and then in a quick flash a feeling consumed you. Making you, no longer in control. Making you no longer Heather Owens. "PHARAOH!"

(Maza's POV) You couldn't defy him. There was no use anymore. After what happened the last time you tried to run. The only thing odd was your new surroundings. This was nothing like Egypt. Everything was a grey smooth stone or some strong object. The way of dress was also unfamiliar to you, but you tossed those thoughts aside and kept your mind on your mission. You walked through the doorway and saw a group of people coming into the large room. They saw you and their faces seemed to show joy. "Nikki!" one called out in happiness. You didn't quite understand why they called you by that name but that did not matter for before you, in that very group, was your target. You kept your focus on your task and what you were about to do. You prepare your first blow that you would finish the target off with. "Everyone.. Get BACK!" called a voice. You looked over and saw a girl about your age with brown hair and blue eyes. Her look was the description Tyron had given you of his so called 'daughter' but which you later knew as someone like you.. The person who had caused all your troubles. Something about her told you she was no threat, so you returned your attention on your target.. the Pharaoh "Pharaoh! This ends now... for my master says it's so!" you yelled as you released your attack in the pharaoh's direction. He looked on in shock, as you knew he had no method of protection. "PHARAOH!"

Suddenly, your attack was countered by another hitting it from the side. You quickly turned your head in the direction, which the attack came from. There stood the girl with her hand extended glaring at you. Then she slowly walked in front of the Pharaoh, her eyes glowing neon blue, and the pendant around her neck was glowing. "If you want to get at the Pharaoh then you have to go through me!" She stated to you calmly, making your anger rise dramatically for her daring to stop you from completing your mission, but there was a sort of satisfaction to it as well, you were going to make her pay for making you go through what you did. "Kira I presume." you growled at the girl who caused all the evil in your life. "That is my name.. but who are you?" She questioned in a stern tone. "I am Maza, and I serve Master Tyron.." "Then you are an enemy! And I will take you down!" "So be it!" Instinctively you fired a fireball at this girl, and in amazement you saw your attack swirl round Kira, and reached her hand, where she neutralised it in an instant, and slowly stepped forward and took a stance before you, calm and focused expression on her face. "I'll make you pay for what you have forced me to endure!" You growled then launching an attack with your fist, but immediately she countered it, so you went to kick her and immediately she countered it again. With every strike your opponent countered and struck back which you in turned countered. She ducked rolling to the side where she now threw an attack in your direction. You extended your hand placing a barrier that caused the attack to explode against the barrier and not you. The two of you were evenly matched in strength, power and skill, however you gained the upper hand as soon as she backed off from you, allowing you to fire a strong wind spell, sending Kira crashing against a wall. She just fell to the ground in pain. You started to walk in her direction but that's when there was a voice in your head, which you immediate recognised and feared. "Complete your mission Maza!" You then turned your attention to the group who looked at you in shock/fear...

You walked in their direction as you felt the energy collect in your right hand. "Nikki! Why did you do it?" a guy with brown hair and brown eyes questioned. "I am NOT this Nikki of which you speak. My name is Maza and I have one task to complete." you spoke as you waved your hand at the group as wind forced them all but the pharaoh back. You went a couple more steps as the Pharaoh stood there looking at you in shock. "Nikki! Listen to me... you must fight back! He spoke looking at you. "Pharaoh. Your reign ends here!" You snapped as something inside was telling you to stop. "NO!"

Suddenly you felt yourself taken to the ground with someone on top of you. You looked up to see whom you knew as one of the Pharaoh's priests by the name of Seto. "Nicole! Get a hold of yourself and stop this madness right now!" he spoke. You looked at him through half closed eyes. You used the power you had and threw him off of you into the wall nearby. You stood to your feet and looked back at the Pharaoh. It was now or never. You quickly took the dagger that you placed in your belt and charged in his direction. "KILL HIM!" you heard Tyron's voice order. "MAZA STOP!" came a voice as you felt someone grasp your wrist and push it back. You looked to see Kira standing in front of you holding the wrist that held the dagger. "STAY OUT OF MY AFFAIRS KIRA!" you yelled. "It is my duty to protect him! You are not going to do this if I can stop you!" she snapped fighting your fight to keep the weapon in your hand. "Kira! This is all your doing... If you had not left then we wouldn't be like this" You uttered, beginning to tremble as your body was beginning to weaken, as you too felt Kira being in the same situation. But you couldn't give in not to her, not to the one who caused you this misery, you had to make one last shot.

(Yami's POV) Kaiba was suddenly sent flying from Maza and crashed into a nearby wall, and then she got to her feet and charged at you with a dagger, you readied yourself to dodge out of the way, until Heather just suddenly appeared out of nowhere, in front of you and stopped her on coming attack. You couldn't understand it, who was this Maza? And why did she seemed to have a grudge against Heather's counterpart, Kira? You then sensed that both girls were beginning to tire under the strain of their ancient counterparts attacks. Their bodies couldn't handle the extreme magical energies that were being used, however you sensed energy was beginning to build up between the two of them, in an attempt for one final attack, and you were afraid that they would actually kill one another. You had to stop them now. Using the power of your Millennium Puzzle, you sent a powerful blast, which normally wouldn't have stopped these two powerful individuals, but with their bodies tiring and attention diverted, they were instantly knocked out and fell to the ground.

"HEATHER!" You hear Kaiba call out, as he ran over to her, and cradled her in his arms, you could see that it was obvious that he cared for her deeply, considering you could see the bond growing between them strengthened every time you saw them together and was not in slightest bit surprised when you heard from Yugi that they have gotten together. "Will someone tell me what the hell was going on?" Kaiba demanded to you and the group as you helped your friends up from the ground after the attack Maza had sent towards them. "I believe it has something to do with our ancient past Kaiba!" you spoke up, as you walked over to Nikki's unconscious form, and checked if she was alright. "Please Yugi not that magic hocus pocus nonsense!" Kaiba snapped at you icily, picking Heather up bridal style as you helped Joey put Nikki onto his back. "Kaiba!" "Let's just get Heather and Nikki home before anything else freaky happens!" Tea spoke up before you could argue, which you nodded in agreement.

(Your POV) "Heather! Heather wake up please!" You slowly opened your eyes and found yours staring into into a pair of worried filled, hazel eyes, at the brink of tears. "Ni-nic.." You groaned, bringing your hand to your head, slowly getting up with Nikki's help.

(Nikki's POV) "Heather!... Heather!" you spoke shaking your friend in order to wake her up. For some reason, the area all around you was black, which wasn't very comforting to you at all. "Heather sweetie, wake up for me PLEASE!" you pleaded shaking her again, but still she wouldn't wake up, making you panic. What if Tyron had done something to her, what if she wouldn't wake up. This brought tears to your eyes as you tried again. "Heather! Heather wake up please!" You whispered in a trembling voice. This time, you saw her eyes move as if hesitating then a small groan. You looked to see Heather open her eyes to your relief. "Ni-nic.." she groaned sitting up with some help from you. "Are you ok?" you immediately asked. She looked at you oddly. "I think I should be asking you that question Nikki..." She spoke. "I'll be ok..." you replied. You helped her to her feet and looked at your surroundings. "Where are we?" She asked softly, as she tried to find her balance on her feet. "I don't know. I found myself here when..." You trailed off softly, remembering the last thing that happened before you found yourself here. "Nikki, what's the last thing you remember?" Heather questioned you in a worried tone, obviously noticing your expression. "I-I was in a r-room with T-Tyron.. he was on top of me and..." You stammered but was interrupted by Heather grasping hold of your shoulder forcing you to look at her. "What did he do Nikki? What did he do?" She asked almost fearful. "I.. I don't know... He said something about you and I passed out.. I guess..." You replied as you began to fear what had happened. As you recalled, that was how he took the girl in the dream. He made her so mad she passed out, and he... did it to her.

That's when you were in that room again. It was that same room of your dream. Every detail to the candle light. The door flew open with a burst of light from the hall way glare in and you noticed someone thrown in. You noticed the door slammed and you immediately recognized the scene that was about to take place. "Not again..." you gasped. "Nikki! What's going on?" Heather asked as if in shock. "Get up you pathetic little wretch! How dare you try and run away AGAIN!" Tyron barked, grabbing Maza, and roughly shoving her against the wall, making you feel the very blow in your own back making you cringe in pain. Maza, grabbed Tyron's arm that was pushing her against the wall and her hand glowed red forcing Tyron to let go of her, revealing the now fresh burn on his arm. "I had enough TYRON! I will take the children and I am going to leave! I will not be treated like this any longer. When you took us in you promised to protect the children as long as was your prodigy, but I will no longer be treated in this manner. I bet your daughter ran away, because you treated her like this. So tell me where the children are right now!" Maza snapped at him, while he just stared at her with those brown eyes making you feel sick knowing what was to come. Then he began to laugh maniacally. "You're right, Kira did run away, though not my daughter. No I took her, and destroyed her family and precious village, as I did to yours." Tyron taunted, with that manic grin on his face. "What did you say?" Maza asked in shock as you felt her anger begin to rise. "You heard right, and the children you have sworn to protect, my dear sweet child... They fetched a very nice price with travelling bandits." Tyron continued to taunt and bait, making Maza's blood boil. "You MONSTER!" Maza screamed in horror, as she raised her hands and fired an energy ball towards Tyron, but he simply neutralized it and laughed. You made a dash for her hoping you could get to her, but you felt something grab your wrist keeping you right there. "CALM DOWN PLEASE! DON'T GET ANGRY! HE'LL DO IT AGAIN!" you yelled wondering if the girl could even hear your warnings as you just fell to your knees. "You see Maza you belong to me now! And you will do as you are told! If Kira never ran away, you would be still living your happy little life, so you can blame her for your predicament!" Tyron snapped. You were just forced to watch in horror as you knew exactly what he was doing to her, and what he was about to do. "CALM DOWN MAZA PLEASE!" You yelled again as tears streamed down your eyes, because you could not stand watching this happen again as the grip on your wrist became tighter. When something like this happened you felt like you were her, and you couldn't take that pain again. "I BELONG TO NO ONE! YOU HEAR ME! NO ONE!" Maza yelled, and there was a sudden flash of light. You just started to cry to yourself as this not only meant what happened to her, but you had passed out the same way. That only made you believe more that the same happened to you.

The light faded and there was that same horror bringing sight of Maza, who was you, lying on the ground at the brink of death, but you noticed something different this time. Maza was still aware of her surroundings, but she was unable to do anything because she was so weak. You were forced to watch as he climbed on top of her saying that he would make her his permanently. This had to be what happened when you passed out. You didn't remember past that point and he's done it before to her, so what would have kept him from doing it again. He had tried on you earlier, but something with Heather stopped him. "Nikki..." Came Heather's worried voice. You just felt sickened as you thought of what he could have done when you had passed out like you did. "Nikki.. talk to me.." You heard Heather's worried voice again as she wrapped her arms around you trying her best to comfort you both. "I knew it... He did it to her..." you hesitated for a few seconds trying to come into contact that it might have happened, "Heather... I think he did it to me too..." you managed to say before bursting into tears once again. "Oh Nikki!" You heard Heather whispered in an upset tone, as she hugged you tighter, trying her best to comfort you.

You then looked up to see the scenery had changed and Tyron stood in front of Maza. "We're going to pay the Pharaoh a visit my dear and you are going to help me in this visit..." he told her. You saw that broken look in her eye as if she feared every move this man made. "Master.. why must I go.." she questioned in a scared tone. Suddenly, he had her by her throat against the wall right behind her as you felt your air being cut off. "You NEVER second guess my commands you little worthless wretch.. you are mine and you do as I say.. If I say jump you ask how high and If I say sing you say name that tune.. You UNDERSTAND me" he barked. She seemed on the brink of tears. "Yes sir.. I understand" she whispered. He let her go as both of you began to cough for air. "Now," he tilted her chin so she looked at him, "If you must know it is because Kira is at the palace and I need someone of her matching age to be my.. help.. per say" You felt fear strike your heart not wanting him that close as you just covered your face with your hands not wanting to see any more... "MAKE IT GO AWAY! MAKE HIM GO AWAY!" you yelled into your hands...

(Your POV) You held Nikki tight trying to make her stop crying. You couldn't believe it, the person Nikki became before you found yourself in that dark place was raped. Raped by Tyron when she was at the brink of death, which turned your stomach, as you watched the scene changed once again to a scene you recognised. "It's the North throne room my King. The one you sealed my Lady. Someone is trying to reverse it, the Priests are already there and need your immediate assistance." You see the girl with wild brown hair and deep blue eyes, who you knew was Mana informed the Pharaoh and Kira in a panic. It was you dream, but this time you were observing, along with Nikki. "What's going on? Where are we Heather?" Nikki asked, as she calmed down and watched the scene as Kira began to explain that no one could undo her spell unless they had the same power level as she did and was of a similar age. "This is my dream, or vision." You answered Nikki softly, as you continued to watch the scene. "You have been getting these dreams as well?" Nikki asked in surprise. You simply nodded, slowly standing up, assisting Nikki to her feet as well. "This is where I left off last time!" You continued as you saw the scene change again and both of you found yourself outside the throne room where Rubin had lost his life, sending a shiver of fear up your spine. With the Priests, Kira and the Pharaoh standing in front of the door, noticing a strong red glow radiating from it.

"What's happening?" Nikki asked fearfully, as she could sense what you could sense which lied behind the door. "I don't know but it looks like we are about to find out." You replied back, just before the door exploded and went flying towards the Priests, Pharaoh and Kira. Snapping into action you saw Kira raise her hands and the doors stopped in midair, and with a look of great concentration and struggle on her face, Kira moved the doors to the side safely and allowed them to drop to the ground. "Pharaoh! This ends now... for my master says it's so!" You heard a voice cry out as an energy blast came from the smoke that was left from the explosion of the door. "NO!" You and Nikki shout as you watched the blast head towards the Pharaoh, as he stood there unprotected. However before the blast actually struck him, a barrier was brought up, protecting him from the impact. Then the priests suddenly surrounded him to form a human shield. You glanced over to your look alike, who had darker skin then you do, and realised that she had put up the barrier that protected the Pharaoh. "Kira I presume." You heard the same voice state bitterly as the smoke cleared, showing a small hooded figure standing where the once huge doors stood.

"That is my name.. But who are you?" You heard Kira call out in a stern voice stepping forward towards the single figure with a stern look on her face, ready to defend the Pharaoh again if she had too. I am Maza, and I serve Master Tyron.." The figure stated, removing the hood from her head and revealing her face to Kira, you felt the feeling of surprise that Kira was expressing her facial features but soon enough it was replaced with fear and anger when you heard that chilling voice from your nightmares. "Why so surprised little Kira..." Upon hearing that voice your heart began to race, and you heard Nikki's breathing becoming rapid and you felt her hand take yours for reassurance. ".. you ran away and I needed someone to take your place until you were brought back." Then Tyron appeared and wrapped his arm around Maza's waist, with a sinister gleam of glee in his emotionless eyes. "And you listen to his words..." You hear Kira growl, as she looked upon Maza again, "One must follow orders given by someone of superior power Kira.." You hear Maza answer back, as Tyron removed himself from where he stood and walked to the side, as Maza walked towards Kira. "Do you not understand what you are doing Maza?" You hear Kira ask as she took a stance, keeping her between the Pharaoh and Maza. "Oh I understand full and well... I am doing my best to stay alive. For that's all I have left in this world." Maza replied darkly as she prepared herself to attack, as Kira prepared herself as well. "You shouldn't have to do all this! You can get away like I did Maza!" Kira spoke. "That's where you are WRONG.. You have NO clue what he did to me Kira!" Maza yelled as she charged towards her and the fight between them began. As you watched, you felt Nikki grip your hand a little tighter, making you briefly look at her, seeing the complete fear on her face, as she stared at Tyron. "Heather! He can see us!" She whispered, making you glance over to his direction and she was right, Tyron was staring into yours and Nikki's direction, just like Rubin did in one of your visions. You tightened your grip on her hand as well and both of you backed away as far as you were allowed, until your attention was drawn back to the fight, upon hearing Kira's voice. "I know what he did Maza.. I was forced to do as you do now!" She pointed out trying to get through to Maza. "NO! He did not do to you what he did to me! I KNOW that!" Maza snapped back at her with her attacks becoming more furious. "You were too young for him to do what he did to me!" Maza yelled out at Kira and you noticed a tear roll down her cheek. You glanced back at Nikki, and noticed she too had a tear rolling down her cheek. You tightened your grip on her hand and looked determined towards her, you had to be strong for her, like she had been strong for you. "What did he do? What was so bad that I did not go through!" Kira asked as the battle between the two girls raged on. "HE TOOK ME KIRA! IN MY STATE OF WEAKNESS I WAS TAKEN.. BROKEN BY TYRON HIMSELF!" Maza yelled in anger as she released a more powerful attack fuelled by the anger inside. Kira surprise at her words caught her off guard and your attack hit her full force sending her crashing back into the wall behind her.

"KIRA!" You see the High Priest Seto moved towards her with a look of worried look on his face. "No Seto! Protect the Pharaoh!" She cried out as you watched Maza, move towards you, ready to strike again. "Complete your mission Maza!" You then heard Tyron snap making Maza freeze with fear and pain. Then she turned away from Kira and walked towards the where the Priests and the Pharaoh was, with her hand glowing. "Maza! You do not have to do this!" You hear the Pharaoh call out to her. "Yes I do!" She snapped back, firing something that blew all the Priests to the side, leaving him exposed, until Priest Seto got to his feet and rammed into her. "Is that Kaiba?" Nikki asked, as she became breathless, you realised that the wind was knocked out of Maza and therefore reflected onto Nikki. "I don't know. Are you alright?" You asked in a worried tone, feeling a pain in your back when Kira was knocked against the wall. "Yeah! Just breathless. Oh no, she got him off!" Nikki exclaimed as she kept her eyes on what was happening. You turned round and noticed that Tyron was beginning to come towards the two of you as he kept his eye on what was happening as if he knew what the result was, and he wasn't best pleased about it. "Nikki we gotta move now!" You say urgently, indicating Tyron's movement, beginning to move away from where you stand and towards where the battle was still raging. "KILL HIM!" Tyron yelled making you and Nikki jump at the harshness of his voice and look at Maza who now wielded a knife and was about to strike.

But suddenly Kira appeared before her yelling, "MAZA STOP!" getting between Maza and her target, grabbing her wrist which was in mid air, ready to plunge down into Kira, if she failed to keep it away. "STAY OUT OF MY AFFAIRS KIRA!" Maza yelled. "I protect him! You are not going to do this if I can stop you!" she snapped fighting to get hold of the knife which hung dangerously between them. "Kira! This is all your doing... If you had not left then we wouldn't be like this" Maza snapped, becoming even more angry. "NO! This is not my fault! It is TYRON'S... He is the evil not me... not the pharaoh. He is the one who hurt you... he is the one that did all the things to you... not me... understand that!" Kira argued somehow managing to get the dagger to drop from Maza's hand. "Please! Please believe her!" You hear Nikki whisper pleadingly, as you looked on, squeezing Nikki's hand reassuringly seeing that Kira had finally gotten through to her, as Maza stopped fighting, looking lost as she realised what she was doing and the fact Kira was telling the truth. "Don't stop Maza! KILL her AND the pharaoh.. you are doing good by doing so... If you do not follow orders you know what happens!" Tyron threatened.

Maza panicked, upon hearing this, and fell to her knees clinging to her head. "Maza! I'll help you! Let me help you!" Kira dropped her knees and held her arms, looking at her pleadingly. You felt Kira's plight she didn't want Maza to hurt anymore. "MAZA!" Tyron yelled threateningly "MAZA PLEASE CALM DOWN!" Nikki cried out earnestly again, trying to run to her again, but you held her back. "NOOOOOOOO!" Then suddenly Maza just released a powerful blast, just like last time when you saw Nikki's nightmare. "SHE'S GOING TO DESTROY US ALL!" Seto yelled as he grabbed hold of Kira, pulling her away from Maza. "I CAN'T LET HER! I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING!" Kira yelled, as she suddenly phased through Seto's body and ran towards Maza and through her hands forward, creating a shield round her to hold back the power Maza was releasing, but not before he power knocked Tyron back into a wall and instantly disappear. "MAZA YOU MUST TAKE CONTROL! YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN!" Kira shouted, as she struggled to contain Maza. "I CAN'T!" Maza cried back, and you began to feel dizzy and you began to breath heavily in time with Kira, you also noticed that Nikki was struggling as well. Both of you fell to your knees, losing your strength rapidly as did your counterparts. "MAZA!" You hear Kira yell out, and then suddenly the scene went black, leaving both you and Nikki in darkness, struggling to breath. "Well! Well! Well! What do we have here?" You felt your insides freeze, and struggled to look up and see Tyron before you, with a fiendish look on his face.

"Leave us alone!" You panted out, trying to find the strength to stand, sensing the escalated fear within Nikki and within yourself. "I told you can't escape me!" He replied with a smirk, grabbing hold of your jacket, and bringing you to your feet. "Heather!" You heard Nikki cry out, as she tried to get to her feet, but with his foot, Tyron pushed her roughly down to the ground with his foot against her throat, cutting of her air supply. "Now wait your turn Maza! You have had my attention, now its little Kira's turn." Tyron's eyes bored into yours with that look that you have seen when he looked at Maza. "You're all mine!" He whispered seductively, running his fingers along your cheek. "And your lover can't do anything about it!" He added with glee, to you, pressing harder onto Nikki's throat, making her gasp out in pain. "Leave her alone! It's me you want!" You growled at him, trying to hide the escalating fear within you, and desperate to get Nikki away from him.

"But having the two of you would be so much fun!" He replied tauntingly, as he pressed more weight onto Nikki's throat, making her gasp for breathe and cry out in pain, the burning sensation of anger began to bubble inside you rapidly, causing you to snap. "GET OFF HER!" You yelled, kicking this freak in the stomach, trying to force him off Nikki, who was now struggling to breathe. "DON'T YOU STRIKE ME!" Tyron yelled, grabbing hold of the shirt you were wearing and all of a sudden a strong blast occurred, blasting Tyron away from you and Nikki, making you fall to the floor beside her. "Nikki!" You helped her sit up over her, as she gasped for breathe, "You OK?" You asked worriedly, as she began coughing. "Yeah" She gasped out, and then you heard an angered growl and both of you looked up to find Tyron coming towards you with a look ready to kill. "Come on Nikki! Get up!" You cry out, pulling your best friend to her feet, which was a hard task because you still felt weak from what happened in the vision and obviously so, was Nikki. "YOU WILL NOT GET AWAY!" Tyron yelled as he began to run after you. Then suddenly you felt a force grab you, making you scream in pain as the pressure ripped your lungs, making you struggle to breath, and you felt yourself being pulled backwards towards Tyron. "HEY! LET HER GO!" You hear Nikki cry, and you felt a blast of heat, went flying past you, hearing a cry of pain you were released and fell to the ground once again.

"Heather!" Nikki cried running over to you, and placing her hands on your shoulders, as you were breathing heavily and trembling, from being practically crushed by the force that had hold of you. "YOU ARE MINE!" Tyron yelled out, holding an energy ball over his head and the firing it towards the two of you, making your eyes widen in horror as you felt Nikki's grip tighten on your shoulder. 'Concentrate Kira!' You heard a familiar male voice yell out and something just clicked inside of you. "YOU WISH!" You yell out impulsively, placing a hand on Nikki's which gripped your shoulder and then a bright light from your pendant suddenly engulfed the both of you before the energy ball hit you.

You snapped your eyes open and panted heavily as you looked around your surrounding slightly disorientated, as you sat up and a jacket sliding into your lap. The place where you were was dark but it wasn't the same pitch blackness you were in before, because there was some light coming from a curtained window, you allowed you eyesight to become accustomed to your new surroundings that seemed familiar to you. The silence you were in was soon broken by someone shooting up and gasping your name. "Heather!" "Nic Nac is that you?" You asked softly, squinting to see who the figure was. "Who else would it be Cracker Jack! Where are we now?" She asked jokingly, as you saw her face being revealed by the moonlight from the window, as you began to acknowledge that you were in your living room, back home, safe and sound, for now. "We're at my house. How on earth did we get here?" You asked her, bringing your hand to your head. "I don't know." She replied back in the same confused tone as you, "But someone has been taking care of us." Nikki then added as she indicated a blue dress jacket in her lap, and yours. That was when you heard voices in the other room, that were beginning to get heated, so you slowly and carefully stood to your feet, finding yourself trembling a little, feeling a little dizzy. "Where are you going?" Nikki asked curiously getting up herself, and you noticed she was having the same struggle you were in standing. "I'm going to stop an argument, care to join me?" You say with a grin, pulling the blue jacket on, which was twice as big as you, to stop you from shivering from the sudden coldness that ran up your spine. "Sounds like fun." Nikki replied back, slipping on the jacket that was covering her.

Slowly you both walked out of the living room and went towards the kitchen where you heard your dad voice. "Will someone tell me what exactly happened over there? You come back with both my daughter and surrogate daughter, both unconscious and tell me that they were fighting. I know my daughter has her mother temper but this is ridiculous!" Your dad exclaims in a tone that was angered and completely confused tone. "Hey! Don't go blaming mum! I know I've got your temper dad! So don't start!" You say in a serious and joking tone as you entered the kitchen to find your dad, Ellie, Seto, David, Adam, Alex, Mokuba and Sam all in the kitchen, as you and Nikki leaned against the door frame for support. "Heather! Nikki! You're awake!" You hear the cute voice of Mokuba declared, and you felt yourself being knocked back not only by one black haired blur but two black coloured blurs. "Mokuba!" You hear Seto's deep voice speak up, as you found Mokuba on top of you, and Jazz licking your face eagerly. "Hey kiddo! You gonna let me up?" You state with a smile, slowly getting off the ground, as Mokuba moved his weight from on top of you. "Sorry Heather. I didn't think." Mokuba apologised helping you up along with Adam and Alex, "Yes hello there trouble what are you after?" You fussed over the over excited dog, who continued to jump up at you, "Has someone been feeding her sugar? She's acting like Nikki!" You exclaimed "Hey Missy! Don't start!" Nikki exclaimed after hugging her mum from a very big bear hug, which her mother was reluctant to let go of her. You giggled, "Hey baby girl! I'm so glad you are awake!" You dad exclaimed pulling you into a hug, whilst you saw Seto with a relieved look on his face and a small smile. All of a sudden you heard a huge growl coming from Nikki's stomach, as she hugged Sam tightly, who looked so happy to see Nikki again.

"Something tells me that you're hungry Nikki!" You spoke up in a teasing tone then you heard your stomach grumble slightly making you blush. "Yeah, suddenly... I want food..." Nikki groaned coming over towards you and leaning her head on your shoulder. "HEA! You're acting like Joey now!" You pointed out with a small laugh. "NO.." Nikki denied hastily, "If I was acting like Joey it would be.. I'm hungry... haven't eaten... In... an hour... Feed me Heather! Feed me!" You just slightly laughed at her theatrics, as did everyone else in the room whilst Seto just shook his head and smirked. "Tell you what we will make something for you as long as you two go and rest in the living room." Your dad spoke up ushering you and Nikki out of the kitchen. "We don't need rest!" You and Nikki state in unison, as your dad pushed you out of the kitchen, "You two are scary when you do that!" He commented as Sam, Seto and the treble trouble followed you. Both of you look at each other and then looked at your dad, "We know!" You both say in unison, again with big grins on your face. "Aggh! Make them stop!" You dad cried out going back into the kitchen making you and Nikki giggle at his frustration. "He's right! You two are scary! When you do that." Seto spoke wrapping his arms around your waist from behind. "Like we said..." You replied back, turning your head and looking at him, "We know!" You Nikki repeated in unison grinning. "I think they need to be separated!" Sam spoke up as he wrapped his arms around Nikki. "Agreed!" Seto added, and started to pull you away, making you and Nikki protest playfully, until you were pulled outside into the garden.

"Hey that was a little unfa..." You began playfully turning towards Seto, to find yourself lost in the warm feeling that was engulfing you and feeling the soft, tender sweet lips that were Seto's against yours. You loved losing yourself in this feeling because everything else just didn't matter anymore, all that mattered was you and Seto at that point and nothing could seem to harm you when the two of you were together like this. Slowly you pull back, breaking the kiss, feeling a little dazed by Seto's sudden action. "What was that for?" You asked softly, gazing into Seto's soft blue eyes, seeing something you have never really seen before there. Fear. "You scared me back there. I didn't know what was going on. What happened?" Seto replied softly back, pushing some of your hair from your face, which the wind was blowing persistently into your eyes. "To be honest... I don't know, the last thing I remember was Nikki appearing and firing that shot and then... nothing. Why what did happen?" You asked softly, concerned at what had happened after you blacked out. Seto looked into your eyes, with a curious look, "You don't remember?" Seto asked in a surprised tone, you just merely shook your head in reply and began to get anxious at what happened. "Seto what happened? What did I do? Did I hurt anyone did I?" You inquired, feeling the anxiety inside you increasing, worried that you might actually hurt Seto or one of your friends. "No. No you didn't hurt anyone you just answered to the name Kira and you and Nicole began to fight, and then you suddenly collapsed." Seto replied, holding you tighter, showing that he was worried. "Well I'm alright now." You replied back with a smile, brushing some of Seto's hair from his eyes. This made Seto smile a little at you, "Yes you are. But..." You placed your finger to his lips to quieten him. "And you are aright and so is Nikki. So everything is fine and there is nothing to worry about." You interrupted with a smile, making Seto once again give you a curious look. "How can you just move on like that?" He asked in amazement, pulling your hand away from his lips. "I had two excellent confidence councillors who told me to confront the situation I have been in, learn from it, deal with it and move on." You replied back, with a smile, remembering your favourite councillors. "Sounds like they know what they were talking about." Seto spoke up, "They certainly did, and would you believe they are our age. Apart from Nikki they helped me find my voice and how to deal with social situations again." You stated with a proud smile. "Sounds like you hold them in high regard." Seto commented, noticing your happy tone. "Yeah I do. Or I wouldn't be talking to you if it wasn't for them and Nikki." You answered back, gazing into Seto's hypnotic blue eyes, falling fast under his spell once again. "Well then who are they then so I can thank them?" Seto asked pulling you closer to him, and bringing his face closer to yours. "Not unless they come to our school, with course, they live in America." You whispered softly being drawn towards Seto's face, beginning to lose yourself once again...

... 'Thud!' You the moment disappeared as a noise from the window, drew yours and Seto's attention from each other and you found your two cousins and Mokuba, pressing there lips against the window making funny faces. "They are so dead!" Seto growled playfully, making his way to the door to enter back into the house to get the mischievous trio, who instantly disappeared from the window and ran for their lives, making you blush hard and giggle to yourself.

(FF Next day of school) You were walking down the corridors of the school, waiting patiently for your friends and Seto to turn up. Occasionally getting looks from the other early bird students who know about you and Seto. You let out a light sigh as you received malicious looks from some of Seto's fangirls, who were along the corridor at this time. You decided, to walk pass them quickly, and you kept your eye line dead ahead so you wouldn't have to look at the dirty looks for long. You almost made it pass them until...