Can I?

By: Xhibit B

Chapter Two - The Tournament (Part One)

.i do not own yu-gi-oh!.

Hiba grinned as she sat at the island with her cousin and parents while her uncle slaved away over the hot stove. "Hey Uncle Yami, will you and Hikari be coming to my Duel Monster's tournament tomorrow?"

"Of course, we're going to be there Hiba," Yami confirmed as he continued to stir the broth of the soup he was currently making. "I promised we would be there when you first asked me two weeks ago. I wouldn't have changed my mind after saying that. And I never go back on my promises; you should know that by now."

"Actually, you have gone back on a promise before," Atem corrected. "Remember when you said you were going to ask you know who out when we were teenagers then you backed out at the last second because you were scared?"

"I thought we agreed we would never bring that up again, Atem," Yami huffed. "Thanks a lot."

"You're welcome," the elder Sennen brother said with a smile before he scowled at his wife who pinched his arm roughly.

"Anyways, we'll be there super early too so that we get the best seats," Hikari said grinning at her elder cousin as she changed the subject back to what they'd been talking about before. "I'll just have to wake Daddy's lazy butt up so that we can leave on time. He doesn't like to wake up early."

"Remind me who is the one that always oversleeps every morning before school," Yami called over his shoulder. "Because I've lost count on how many times I've had to wake you up and get you ready to go so that you weren't late, young lady."

"I don't know what you're talking about Daddy," Hikari said turning her nose up in the air.

The family laughed together before Atem turned to his daughter, "Will your friend and her family still be coming as well, Hiba? I need to know so that we can save them seats in case they get there after we've already been seated. You know how quickly those stadiums fill up."

"Yep," the brown-haired girl chirped happily. "Hiyori actually entered the tournament too. So, she's coming with her twin brother, great grandpa and her mom who happens to be my Duel Monsters idol."

"And her mother would be… who," Mana asked, irking a slender brow at her daughter's vague comment.

"Yūgi Mutou, the Queen of Games herself," Hiba answered as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. She didn't miss how her mother and father's mouths dropped at her comment. Or how her Uncle had ceased his mincing momentarily at the mention of Yūgi's name. "She and her Grandpa were the ones who taught me everything that I know about Duel Monsters. Remember the game shop I told you about? The one that I always go to with Hiyori after school. It's owned by the Mutou's."

"Your friend's mother is Yūgi Mutou," Atem asked, the shock evident on his face. He hadn't heard that name in years. "She beat Seto in a Duel Monsters match back when we were teenagers. He had ripped her Grandfather's Blue Eyes White Dragon card and Yūgi played him to regain her Grandfather's honour. Then she went on to face and defeat Pegasus at his own game during the Duelist Kingdom tournament. She was definitely a great duelist."

"I know all about it," Hiba commented offhandedly. "She's also friends with Aunt Joey and Uncle Seto. Hiyori mentioned it when she saw the picture of me and Kisara on my phone. Miss Yūgi and Aunt Joey grew up together here in Domino."

"It's a small world after all," Atem laughed. "It had been quite some time since I had heard Yūgi's name. So, imagine my surprise when I find out that my daughter's best friend is her child. And that her own child would also be entering the Domino Tournament too. Hiba are you sure you're ready to go up against her? If she's anything like her mother, I'm sure she's a great duelist as well."

"Indeed," Mana agreed. "The last time anyone heard anything about Yūgi was when she announced her retirement due to pregnancy almost eighteen years ago. I had always wondered how she was doing. I didn't think I'd find out because my daughter is her daughter's best friend. Why didn't you ever tell us that it was Yūgi who taught you how to play Duel Monsters?"

"No one ever asked," Hiba shrugged. "And I already know that I'm going to lose to Hiyori. She's freaking amazing. Her mother taught her well. Plus, I really wouldn't mind losing my title to her. She's my best friend and I know for a fact that she wouldn't rub it in my face or anything."

"Well, in any case, I look forward to actually meeting her at the tournament tomorrow," Mana continued. "And seeing her daughter duel as well."

"So do I," Atem admitted. "And I'm pretty sure that Yami would love to meet her as well considering the crush that he had on her back when we were teenagers."

Yami could feel the heat of embracement creep up from the base of his neck to the tip of his head at Atem's statement once again. His brother would be the one to point that out to everyone when he hoped that no one remembered. One of these days he was definitely going to kill him.

"Uncle Yami, you had a crush on Miss Yūgi in high school," Hiba asked, a hint of laughter in her voice as she turned to look at her uncle. "So that's who Dad was talking about when he said, 'you know who'! Did you ever meet her in person? She's really nice."

"I've seen her in passing," Yami answered, his back still to his family to hide his extremely red face. One day, he was going to kill his brother. "I never actually spoke with her though aside from the usual congratulations after a tournament when she passed by. Besides, it was a teenaged crush. I've long since gotten over it, thank you very much Atem."

Atem merely shrugged before he turned back to his cellphone to answer a text message that had come through from his assistant. His brother would get over it. If he didn't mention it now, someone else was bound to mention it later, someone like Seto, and in front of the woman of his desires, Yūgi Mutou, no less. "Tell that to someone who doesn't know you, Yami."

"Are you sure about that Uncle Yami," Hiba asked teasingly, irking a brow at him. "You're awful red ya know; and I also happen to know that she is available if you would like to ask her out after the tournament. I'm pretty sure that the twins wouldn't mind; they'd absolutely love you. Especially Hiyori. Yuki may take a little bit of work though."

"We are not discussing this," Yami groaned as he brought the dish he had been preparing to the kitchen table as his family laughed at his expense. "Let's just leave it at it's a twenty-year-old teenage crush that I have long since gotten over."

"Whatever you say Uncle Yami," Hiba laughed before scooping food onto her plate. "Whatever you say."

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"Are you ready for the tournament tomorrow, Hiyori," her mother asked, thick locks of black and violet hair falling over her shoulder as her head tilted to the side. "It'll be a big day for you."

"I'm ready," Hiyori hummed, swirling the udon noodles around her chopsticks before taking a bite. She chewed and swallowed before continuing. "Hiba and I have been practicing together every day since school let out. We even drew a few crowds when we played at the park which helped. I was able to ignore them well enough to concentrate."

Yūgi smiled, her hand reaching out to touch her daughter's. "That's wonderful, sweetheart. I'm sure you're going to do an excellent job tomorrow."

"Yeah, you're gonna kick everyone's butts," Yuki praised. "Even Hiba's."

Hiyori laughed, "Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Yuki. You never know what could happen."

"Sis, there's absolutely no way Hiba, or anyone else for that matter, is beating you this weekend," Yuki pointed out. As many times as those two had dueled together with Hiyori coming out the victor, there was no way his sister was losing. She knew it, their mom knew it, he knew it. Hell, the world would know it by the end of this weekend. "We all know it's true. Dueling is in your DNA. You're naturally good at the game. Watch and you'll see what I mean."

Yūgi merely nodded her agreement, a small smile on her lips. Hiyori reminded her so much of herself when she was that age. And for her to be competing in the Domino Duel Monsters tournament was proof enough that she was more like her mother than she originally thought.

The rest of the evening was spent going over different strategies to win, the twins pulling up old videos from their mother's dueling days to study. Yūgi had been just a bit embarrassed at the praise she received from her children about the way she dueled before everyone retired for the evening. Hiyori had a long day ahead of her starting the next day and she needed to get all the sleep she could.

.cani.

"Daddy," Hikari sang as she bounced on her father's bed, trying to get his attention. "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, Daddy! C'mon lazy bones, it's time to get up! Hiba's Duel Monsters tournament is today, and we have to leave soon so that we can get good seats!"

"But I don't want to get up," Yami groaned as he turned over on his stomach and buried his face in his pillow. "It's too early."

"But you have to get up Uncle Yami," the voice of his sixteen-year-old niece called from the doorway of his bedroom. "You promised that you would be there, and you never go back on your promises, remember?"

At the sound of Hiba's voice, Yami turned over to look at his daughter who merely shrugged sheepishly, "You let them in, didn't you Kar?"

"Actually," Atem said coming to his niece's rescue. "We let ourselves in. You have a spare key in your hydrangeas, remember Yami?"

"Ugh, I can't stand you," the younger brother said rolling his eyes before flipping the blankets off of him.

"You can't sit me either," Atem chuckled.

"Whatever," the crimson eyed man said as he made his way to the bathroom that was connected to his bedroom. "I'll meet you all downstairs after I get dressed. Kar, don't forget to grab your weekend bag."

"Yes Daddy," the little girl answered her father.

"You hurry and get dressed Yami," Mana said as she ushered the little girl out of the room. "C'mon Hikari, we'll get your bag then get you some breakfast. A growing girl like you shouldn't skip out on the most important meal of the day."

"Thanks Mana," Yami called over his shoulder as he disappeared into the bathroom.

.cani.

Yami made his way downstairs with a duffle bag slung over his shoulder after a refreshing shower. Following the voices of his family, he made his way into the kitchen where they all were waiting for him. He entered to find Hikari chowing down on breakfast consisting of eggs, bacon and French toast. Mana was at the sink, cleaning the dishes that she had used to make Hikari's breakfast. Hiba and Atem were sitting at the island; Atem reading his newspaper he had brought with him and Hiba playing a game on her cellphone.

"Have you spoken with Hiyori today, Hiba," Atem asked as he turned a page in his newspaper. "They are still coming, right? I want to make sure that we save enough seats for the four of them in case they get there long after we do."

"Yep," Hiba answered. "Of course, they are Dad, Hiyori's competing too, remember? I told you this yesterday, so they'll likely get there around the time that we do."

"Ah yes, I forgot that you mentioned that. Are you prepared to face your best friend in the final round," Atem asked, irking a brow, "And will they be staying at the hotel as well?"

"I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get my butt kicked," Hiba said, shrugging nonchalantly. "But it will be fun! And yeah, they are staying at the hotel too since it's kinda pointless to drive all the way out here then drive all the way back twice. Uncle Seto got them a couple of rooms on the same floor at the last minute. Plus, Miss Yūgi said something about wanting to speak with you guys so that Hiyori can stay for my sleepover for my birthday also."

"That would be fine," Mana said before she turned to look at her daughter. "Quick question though, is Yuki going to be competing in the tournament as well? I mean, considering who their mother is, I'm sure that he would be an exceptional duelist as well."

"Unfortunately, no," Hiba answered. "Yuki doesn't play Duel Monsters much but he's really good when he does. I'm sure he'd do a great job, but he just doesn't duel like his sister and mother do. Heck, even their great grandpa duels!"

"Maybe one day he'll reconsider dueling," Atem offered as he placed the newspaper he was reading down on the island. "But for now, we need to get on the road. It's already a quarter past ten and we don't want to be late for the tournament."

"Atem's right," Yami spoke for the first time since he walked into the room as he glanced at his own watch before turning to his daughter. "C'mon squirt, time to go. You did say that you wanted to get there early so that we could get good seats."

"Okay Daddy," Hikari said as she jumped out of her seat while her Dad put her plate in the sink after rinsing it off. "Let's go Hiba!"

Together, the Sennen family made their way out of the three-story home, Yami locking the door behind them before they made their way to their vehicles that were parked in the driveway. Yami helped Hikari into the backseat of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 and threw their duffel bags into the trunk before getting into the driver's seat of the SUV. He waited for Atem to back out first before following, shooting off down the road towards the highway. All the while Hikari chattered about how much fun they would have when they reached the stadium the tournament was to be held in.

.cani.

"Mom, are you ready to go yet," Hiyori asked as she peeked into her mother's bedroom. "It's already nine fifty-five, we have to be on the road in the next five minutes."

"Yes, Hiyori, I'm ready to go," her mother answered as she walked out of her bedroom with her overnight bag slung over her shoulder. Hiyori smiled, she couldn't ignore how beautiful her mother was in even the simplest of outfits; a long sleeve form fitting white cotton V-neck tee and snug fit skinny jeans that would soon be joined by the brown flat boots she held in her hand. Hiyori didn't understand how her father had left behind such an amazing, beautiful, caring woman like her mother. Well, it's his loss. "Did you grab everything that you need for tonight and tomorrow? Your deck? Pyjamas, clothes for tomorrow, body wash, hair supplies, your charger? Snacks for the road?"

"Yep, everything's in my bag," Hiyori affirmed, gesturing to the bag on her shoulder. "And my deck is in my belt pouch."

"Good, Yuki are you ready to go too," Yūgi called as she and her daughter began to make their way down the stairs.

"I'm already downstairs, waiting by the door for the two of you," Yuki answered. "I grabbed everything that I'm going to need too."

"Alright," the mother said smiling at her two children when they reached the door. She quickly pulled on her boots before grabbing her coat, "Let's get going you two."

"Sure Mom," Hiyori answered as she pulled on her own coat before the family of three walked out the door, Yūgi stopping to lock it behind them.

They made their way down the porch steps and to the BMW x5 that was parked in the driveway. The little family of three loaded their bags into the trunk before entering the vehicle; seconds later Yūgi started the ignition. Putting the SUV in reverse, she used the rear-view camera to back out of the driveway before shooting down the road towards her Grandfather's game shop.

They arrived twenty minutes later to find Sugoroku standing out front. The elderly man placed his bag in the trunk before climbing into the front seat that his great granddaughter had vacated. Once he was securely in the SUV, Yūgi took off once more towards the stadium.

"I'm looking forward to seeing Hiba duel today," Sugoroku said smiling at his granddaughter who smiled back as she nodded. He then turned to his great granddaughter who sat directly behind him. "But Hiyori dear, why aren't you competing in this tournament today?"

"I am competing grandpa," Hiyori laughed. "Momma didn't tell you? I entered the tournament as well. Hiba managed to talk me into it somehow."

"That's wonderful news my dear," Sugoroku beamed. "I assume that I can expect to see both yourself and Hiba in the last duel of the tournament?"

"We'll see what happens," Hiyori giggled, her hand reaching to grab her deck. She flipped through the cards before she came upon her Dark Magician card that Pegasus had made for her upon her mother's request for her birthday a few years ago. "It's going to be fun dueling with some great duelists from all around the world that are gonna be at this tournament. I'm looking forward to it. I just hope that I don't turn into a nervous wreck up there."

"You're gonna be fine, Hiyori." Yuki chided, turning to glance at his sister. "You're a great duelist. Don't count yourself out before you get started. You're not gonna choke. You're not gonna mess up. You're going to do great. Stop freaking out."

"Listen to your brother my girl," Sugoroku said glancing back at his great granddaughter. "He speaks the truth. You'll do just fine."

"Thanks, you guys," Hiyori said, smiling.

"You know we're always in your corner, darling," Yūgi said glancing at her daughter in the rear-view mirror. "We believe in you fully. Don't doubt yourself, okay?"

"Yes Momma," Hiyori chirped.

.cani.

"Ooh, where are they," Hiba groaned as she looked around for Hiyori and her family before glancing at the time on her watch. "They should have been here by now. It's already eleven and there's no sign of them anywhere. And things are going to be starting in the next thirty minutes."

"I'm sure that they will be here soon, Hiba, calm down," Mana said placing a hand on her daughter's shoulder. "There may have been traffic and it put them behind a few minutes, but I guarantee you they're not going to not show. Hiyori is also competing, is she not?"

"You're right," Hiba sighed. "I'm just worried that they won't be here in enough time and Hiyori would be disqualified. I don't want that to happen."

"I assure you, you don't have to worry about that Hiba," her best friend's voice reached her ears as she, her brother, mother, and great grandfather made their way towards the Sennen family. "What, did you think I wouldn't show for my first tournament? You should know better! When a Mutou says we're going to do something, we always follow through."

Hiba grinned brightly before running to her best friend and wrapping her in a tight hug, "You guys made it! I was worried that you wouldn't be here in time for the lot drawings."

"We told you we'd be here in time, Hiba," Yuki laughed, adjusting the strap of his messenger bag on his shoulder. "We even brought Mom and Gramps along for the ride. Plus, Hiyori is competing too. We wouldn't miss that."

"Miss Yūgi, Mr. Sugoroku, it's good to see you both again," Hiba said as she released Hiyori to hug them as well before she clapped her hands together. "Ooh, introductions. Miss Yūgi, Mr. Sugoroku, twins, this is my family. My father, Atem, my mother Mana, my Uncle Yami and my little cousin, Hikari." She then turned to her family, "Guys, meet Hiyori, my best friend. Her twin brother, Yuki. Their great grandfather, Sugoroku. And last but not least, the Queen of Games herself, Yūgi Mutou."

"It's very nice to meet you all," Yūgi said offering a small smile.

"You as well, Miss Mutou," Atem said as he stepped forward to shake her hand.

"Oh please, just call me Yūgi," the tri-colour haired woman said before she glanced down at her watch. "We should probably get going before all the best seats are taken. Hiyori, you, and Hiba you need to get to where the other duelists are waiting. You both know the way there right."

"You're right," Hiba said nodding. "C'mon Hiyori, I know how to get there from here! See you guys after the lots are drawn!"

"Good luck you two," Yūgi called after the brown-haired girl and her daughter as they ran off.

"Thank you," she called over her shoulder before she and Hiyori disappeared in the crowd.

The rest of the group then turned to make their way to where the spectators' seating was. They headed towards the front where a few familiar heads of hair were sitting. Yūgi smiled when she saw her childhood friend turn her head as soon as she heard them approaching. A wide grin split the tall woman's face as they made their way towards them. "Yūg! Long time no see!"

"It certainly has been quite a while," Yūgi replied as she stopped to hug the woman before turning to the man that was sitting there along with the little brownish blond-haired girl. "Hello Kaiba, how've you been?"

"Well, good to see you again Yūgi, Yuki, Sugoroku," Seto, a tall brown haired, blue eyed man said with a nod of his head. "I wasn't expecting you all to be here today, where's Hiyori, by the way? Though I was expecting to see them. Atem, Yami, how are you?"

"Hiyori is dueling in the tournament," Yuki answered to Seto's surprise before Atem spoke, answering the question that had been addressed to them.

"And we're great actually," Atem said as he settled into the seat beside his cousin. "I can assume the same thing about you too, I suppose?"

There was a nod of Seto's head at his cousin's question before he returned with his own, "How did all of you meet? I wasn't aware that you knew each other."

Mana was the one to answer his question, "Hiyori and Hiba are good friends. Hiba invited the Mutou's out to enjoy the tournament this weekend and then Hiyori decided to compete as well. We had no idea that they had been friends before last night at dinner when Hiba mentioned that Yūgi was, in fact, her best friend's mother."

"It's a small world after all," Joey laughed before their attention was diverted to the stage where the contestants were beginning to appear. "Ah, here come tha duelists! Sit down and make yourselves comfortable guys."

"I hope these other matches will be worth the drive out here," Yuki commented more so to himself.

However, his statement did not go unheard by the young crimson eyed girl who leaned forward to glare at him from across the row. "My cousin's duels will definitely be worth it. She's going to kick all those duelist's butts and win the whole thing like she always does."

"I'm pretty sure my sister is going to win it all though," Yuki chuckled.

"Nuh-uh, Hiba's gonna win it all, like she always does," Hikari retorted.

Yuki opened his mouth to retort when Joey laughed, smiling at the little girl while her nephew paused in his comeback that had been on the tip of his tongue. "I'm quite confident that Hiba will do a great job. As will Hiyori. After all, they did learn from the undisputed master herself. But I think Hiba won't be coming out victorious this time, Hikari. Sorry to break it to you."

The girl merely pouted, folding her arms across her chest as she leaned back into her seat. She was really hoping that Hiba would still be the winner. But then again, she remembered who Hiyori's mother was. And she knew that her cousin wouldn't be coming out on top this time. But she'd still be the runner up and that was better than nothing.

"Hiba says that Hiyori is a better duelist than she is, I can't wait to see what she can do," Atem hummed, watching as the duelists lined up. "Her mother was once a world champion after all, and my daughter's teacher."

Yūgi chuckled at the elder Sennen brother's compliment, completely unaware of the crimson gaze that had turned towards her. She was even more beautiful than she had been seventeen years ago when he last saw her. The years had been kind to her features and the fact that she had carried a set of twins hadn't really changed anything at all. She was easily still the most attractive woman he had seen in a while. And he couldn't ignore the feelings that churned in the pit of his stomach at the sight of her.

"Look Daddy, there's Hiba and Hiyori," Hikari's cheerful voice called out to him, gaining his attention.

Everyone glanced up to see the sixteen duelists that were competing standing on the stage before Pegasus himself appeared with his right-hand man at his side. "Hello Duel fans and welcome to the Domino dueling championships! We have an amazing group of young people here today competing for the chance to win the grand prize of seventy-five thousand dollars and the right to be called the Domino City Duel Monsters champion!"

Loud applause erupted throughout the room; spectators standing to their feet shouting out the names of their favourite duelists they were betting on to win. Things had definitely not changed much at all since she had competed in a tournament, Yūgi noticed. The onlookers had been just as excited if not more back then as they were now.

"What's this," Pegasus said suddenly as he looked over in her direction, a smile gracing his features. "Well look what we have here! Is that who I think it is? Yūgi Mutou? The undisputed Queen of Games sitting in the stands? What a glorious day this is!"

Yūgi was immediately embarrassed as the camera that was filming the tournament panned to her and she appeared on the large screen in the centre of the stadium's ceiling. The uproar that the audience created upon seeing here wasn't helping the blush that began to creep across the bridge of her nose.

"Still as shy as ever I see," Pegasus laughed as the camera panned back to him. "Well duelists, with a legend in your mists, I would hope that you would put on the best show you've ever put on before! It's time to get this tournament started! The duelists will begin drawing lots in a few moments to determine the matchups. After that, the first match will begin at two pm sharp."

The cheers began once again as Pegasus disappeared from the stage and Crockett, his right-hand man, took his place. "The duelists will now draw lots to determine their slots in the tournament. The first to draw will be Hiba Sennen."

Hiba happily skipped forward, reaching into the ball machine before pulling out a ball with the number one painted on it.

"Hiba Sennen has drawn lot number one and will be in the first match beginning at two pm sharp," Crockett announced as he took the ball from her. "Please return to your place. Jiro Hatake, you will be next to draw your lot."

"Hiba's going first," Hikari chimed happily. "I wonder who she's going to play against."

"Whoever it is, I hope they're ready to face someone as skilled as Hiba," Yuki said grinning as he waved to his younger sister who waved back who looked up and waved back. "And Hiyori. I'm looking forward to her match the most."

Yūgi nodded her agreement. Call her biased because of Hiyori being her daughter if you will. But she knew what Hiyori was capable of. And she couldn't wait to see how she implemented it in this tournament against whomever stepped in the ring with her.

"The next to draw their lot will be Hiyori Mutou," Crockett announced as the tri-colour haired teenager made her way forward.

Whispers filled the stadium when they saw Hiyori. She was almost an exact replica of her mother, the Queen of Games, Yūgi Mutou. And many people were already expecting great things from the teen.

"Miss Mutou has drawn lot number five." Crockett announced when she showed him the ball. "Please return to your place with the other duelists."

Hiyori nodded, skipping over to stand next to her best friend again after handing over the ball.

"Sweet, Hiyori's in the third match," Yuki fist pumped. "Let's see who her opponent's gonna be."

Yūgi nodded her agreement. Whoever would be so unlucky as to go against her daughter would be in for a world of trouble. Not long after, she was shaking her head when it was announced that Marc Devlin, the son of Duke Devlin would be facing off with Hiyori in the third round.

"Marc's about to get his butt kicked," Yuki laughed.

His mother nodded her agreement.

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Once all of the contestants were given their numbers and wished one another luck, they all dispersed to spend the two-hour break with their friends and families that came to support them. Hiba and Hiyori happily ran to their group of supporters, their grins wide.

"This is probably going to be one of the best tournaments that I've been to in a long time!" Hiba said grinning. "Did you see all those big-name duelists that were up there? Especially Marc Devlin. He was named regional champion last year at the Kaiba Land championships. I'm so mad that I missed that tournament."

"I'm sure that you would have won it," Kaiba said shrugging. "You were taught by an undisputed champion."

"Devlin? As in Duke Devlin's son," Joey asked curiously.

"Yep, that's him," Hiba answered as the large group made their way out of the stadium towards the cars that had coincidentally been parked by one another. "So, I'm pretty hungry and there's a great little café not far from here. How does everyone feel about going to grab something to eat while we're on this break? We should be back well before two."

"Sounds like a great idea to me," Yuki said rubbing his stomach. "My stomach is touching my back, that's how hungry I am."

"That's physically impossible, Yuki," Hiyori said rolling her eyes at her brother. "But I do agree, I'm pretty hungry myself and I didn't get to eat breakfast because I woke up late. And I'm going to need all my strength to duel." She then turned to her mother and great grandfather. "Mom, Grandpa, how do you feel about it?"

"It's fine with me," Sugoroku smiled kindly before turning to his granddaughter who nodded as well.

"I wouldn't mind grabbing something to eat either," Yūgi answered.

"Well, the verdict's out on us, we're going to go eat," Hiyori pipped. "Everyone else?"

"Mom, Dad, Uncle Yami, Hikari," Hiba said turning to look at them. "What do you say?"

"I ate but I'm hungry all over again," Hikari answered her cousin. "I want pancakes, does that café serve pancakes Hiba?"

Hiba laughed, "Yes they do. Uncle Yami?"

"It's alright with me," Yami answered.

"Us too," Atem pitched in. "Seto, Joey, will you and Kisara be joining us?"

"I could go for some grub myself," Joey answered. "And Kisara is more than likely hungry again since it's been a good three hours since she last ate. So, you guys lead the way and we'll all follow."

"Great," Hiba chimed, "Let's go eat then!"

There was a nod shared between the large group before they all got into their respective vehicles and drove off, following after Atem who was leading them to the restaurant with his daughter's directions.