The BLUE EYES ULTIMATE DRAGON attack obliterated Joey's monster and his life points as it hit 0. Everyone on Joey's side shielded themselves for the impact of the blow. When the smoke cleared and the monsters on the field disappeared, Joey dropped to his knees baffled at his defeat….again. Kaiba scoffed and smirked in pride as he turned his back to Joey and came down from his side of the platform.
"What a waste of time"Kaiba muttered. Mokuba and Serenity jumped up and cheered in joy as Kaiba came down.
"Awesome dueling bro!"Mokuba cheered as Kaiba was back on the ground and walking towards his brother and NOW girlfriend.
"Mokuba after the last 4 times, victory over that dog means nothing now."Kaiba said with her eyes shut and arms crossed.
"Congratulations Seto"Serenity said happily wrapping her arms around Kaiba's waist hugging him unexpectedly. She didn't hear Kaiba call her brother a dog.
Seto was shocked at the sudden embrace but remained stone faced. Serenity blushed as she unwrapped her arms around him and looked up at him with a bright smile and sparkly eyes. Mokuba watched the scene with approval.
On Joey's side, Joey was still on his knees shocked at his defeat as his side of the platform slowly took him down to the floor. 'I lost…I failed Serenity. Kaiba beat me again, and now my sister saw it. Some big brother I turned out to be.'he thought.
"Poor Joey"Tea said sympathetically as she watched her friend slowly approach the ground with his face hung over in shame and embarrassment. Everyone was feeling bad for him. Not only did he lose to Kaiba again, but his sister saw it.
"Come on, we gotta cheer the sad sack up"Mai said walking over to Joey who was now on the ground. She helped him onto his feet and tried to get him to lift his head and look her in the eyes. But she failed in her efforts as Joey just held his head low looking crushed.
Tristan, Tea, Duke and Yugi walked over to Joey feeling bad for him. 'I never thought Joey would take this so hard.'Yugi thought.
Tristan shakes Joey's shoulder trying to snap him out of it. "Come on dude snap out of it"Tristan said.
Tristan and the gang look in shock as to who is approaching them.
"You fought really hard Joey, don't be too hard on yourself"said a familiar high voice. Joey looked in front of him and gasped in surprise as Serenity stood before him and placed a gentle hand on his arm with an innocent smile.
"Serenity? What are you…but… I lost"Joey said confused as to why his sister was trying to cheer him up. Kaiba and Mokuba were 2 feet behind her.
"But you're still a great duelist and my big brother. So don't worry"Serenity said with a sweet smile. Joey looks amazed at her words and looks behind her eyeing Kaiba. Kaiba glares back at him suspicious as to why he was staring at him. Joey looks serious and walks around Serenity to be face to face with Kaiba. Everyone looks scared as to what Joey must be thinking.
"You really serious about my sister?"Joey asked. Kaiba's eyes narrowed. Everyone looks confused.
"Eh I'm talking to you. Are you serious about my sister?"Joey asked a little more roughly. There was a strong silence for a few seconds before Kaiba spoke with everyone listening intently at his answer.
"Wheeler, if you're still not convinced after everything that's happened then you're more dense than I realized."Kaiba said with a hint of sarcasm. Joey looks upset now and ready to fight until Serenity stops him and looks at him pleadingly.
"Easy Joey, I think that's an answer for you"Yugi says. Joey looks down at Serenity's hopeful face then up to Kaiba's stone serious face battling with himself. He sighs heavily.
"Fine, I guess I ain't got no choice"Joey said defeated scratching the back of his head. Serenity squealed with glee and hugged her brother. Joey smiles and hugs her back. Everyone sounds relieved.
"Finally! Now lets get out of here, we still got another half of the park to check out!"Tristan shouted anxiously as he runs off.
"Uh dude do you know where the exit is?!"Duke asked running after him.
"Uh no"Tristan answered.
"I'll help ya, I know the way out"Mokuba said running after the guys. Tea and Mai sigh in relief. "Well there they go again"Tea says saracastically.
"Yeah but cheer up sugar, we still got plenty of shopping to do"Mai says with a wink. Tea nods her head and gives a cheerful 'yeah' as she grabs Yugi by the arm and drags him with her and Mai as they walk off.
"Hey wait what do you guys want me for?!"Yugi asked struggling to break free. "We need a second opinion on our outfits. Besides who else is going to carry our bags?"Mai says. Yugi looks on depressed as he is dragged by his two friends like a doll.
Serenity walked over to Kaiba and smiles up at him as he looks down at her. Joey looks at her smile at him and thinks of something that never came to mind.
"So uh Kaiba, you big on a long distance relationship?"Joey asked. Kaiba turns to him and looks curious. "What are you talking about Wheeler?"Kaiba asks annoyed. Serenity looks confused as well.
"Serenity, didn't ya forget that you're only visiting here for one more month?" Joey asks. Serenity gasps in shock and sudden dismay as she remembered that her visit was for a certain amount of time and then she would have to go back home. That room that she stayed in was a guest room that was meant for her to stay in when she would come by. Serenity felt shocked, horrified and embarrassed. Kaiba's eye grew big slightly at the news and stared down at her.
Serenity looks up at him apologetic and depressed. "Seto I…"she is interrupted.
"So when exactly were you planning on telling me about this?"Kaiba asked growing angry.
"I.. I forgot all about it honestly."Serenity said trying to explain herself.
"So all this trouble you put me through was for nothing!"Kaiba started to sound scary.
"No, no, Seto it wasn't …"Serenity is interrupted again.
"I can't believe I wasted my time with this!" Kaiba shouted and turns his back violently storming off.
"Seto please let me explain!"Serenity shouted desperately. Her yells were ignored as he continued stomping off. He felt completely humiliated. He went through all this trouble to be with Serenity and out of the blue she forgets that she won't be staying for long! A long distance relationship is out of the question for him. It was already going to be hard enough trying to manage a relationship with her nearby. Kaiba thought long and hard about it so he could work and possibly have time to actually have a relationship. Now he learns she's not even staying long and he was strung along only to be dropped with a major bomb.
"Hold on Kaiba! Get back here now! Serenity didn't do anything wrong!"Joey shouted pissed off. Kaiba was out of sight now. Joey growled and attempted to chase after him.
"Why that no good, he ain't getting away that easily!"Joey shouts. Serenity holds him by the arm stopping him. "No Joey it is my fault. I should have told Seto, but I forgot all about it."Serenity admitted sadly as she dropped to her knees depressed.
"What? No Serenity, nothing's your fault."Joey attempted to say trying to cheer her up. Tears started to fall from her eyes. Joey looks sadly at her as he drops down to his knees and held Serenity tight as she cried.
Yugi managed to break free from the girls' grip to run back to the Kaibadome and get Joey. As he was running back, he sees Kaiba stomping out looking pretty upset.
'What's up with Kaiba?'Yugi wondered as he ran up to him. "Hey Kaiba what's going on?"Yugi asked.
"NOTHING! Not anymore anyway"Kaiba stated strictly as he passed by Yugi not even looking at him. Yugi looks surprised by his words.
"What?! Kaiba what happened?"Yugi asked running by the steamed billionaire trying to get him to stop walking.
"It appears Wheeler's sister forgot to mention she'd be gracing our presence for one more month. Which means I wasted all this planning and time for nothing, and your good friend advice was good for nothing."Kaiba spat out. Yugi looks confused.
"Wait, so that's it? You're just giving up because she forgot to tell you she'd be going home soon"Yugi asked in disbelief running in front of Kaiba.
Kaiba looks down at him upset that he is trying to get in his way. "Move Yugi, I won't ask you again"Kaiba said threatening. Yugi stood his ground.
"No Kaiba. You're not one to give up and you're not gonna start now. You went through all that trouble because you care about Serenity, and you want to be with her. Ending it all right here just because she's leaving isn't any good reason."Yugi stated with confidence.
Kaiba glares down at him. "So what do you expect me to do?"He asked annoyed. "Try harder! You're only backing out now because you don't wanna try!"He accused. Kaiba's eyes narrow as he growls and turns his head away from Yugi in deep thought.
"Kaiba, turning your back on her won't make you feel any better and you know it. You came up with this whole ploy so you could talk with her. So think of something else."Yugi suggested a little more softer. Kaiba was still in deep thought now considering Yugi's suggestion. He remained silent as Yugi looked up at him confused as to if he heard him or not.
3 weeks have passed and Serenity hasn't heard anything from Kaiba since. She looked so depressed in her room as she laid back in her bed holding up the Mystical Elf card. She thought there was something between them, maybe faintly, but something. Sadly it was all just a dream to her now. He was never gonna be seriously interested in her.
Her phone rings as she sighs and decides to answer it. "Hello?"She asks.
"Oh hi mom…wait what?...wait then you mean….really….that's great mom! I…I'll tell Joey! That's awesome! Bye!"Serenity said giddily. She ran out of her temporary home in a flash with a permanent smile on her face.
[I KNOW THIS WAS PROBABLY BAD, BUT I TRIED. PLEASE REVIEW, NEXT CHAPTER IS THE LAST]
