Torina looked at her spirit companions and nodded- if something was worrying them, then there was really a problem.
"Then let's get out of here," Torina said. "Soon." The other three agreed and they hurried down the hall. The spirits got more worried- the feeling was only growing stronger. They were almost near the beginning of the hallway, their way out, when...
"Torina!" cried Yugi. Torina turned around to see the worst thing she could ever imagine, happening right before her eyes. Pegasus had Yugi- one arm snaked around his neck, the other twisting Yugi's arm behind his back. And as always, Torina's uncle had a smug grin on his face.
"Uncle Max!" she yelled, running towards him, followed by Yami and Hikaru. "Let him go!" As she advanced at her uncle, Pegasus tightened his grip on Yugi's arm and twisted it more. When Yugi let out a painful groan, Torina froze in her tracks, as did Hikaru and Yami.
"One more step, my dear," he said, menacingly. "And I'll break his arm." Torina's eyes narrowed as she glared at him.
"You wouldn't dare," she shot back, matching his tone perfectly. Nonetheless, she remained still- she wasn't about to take a chance.
Pegasus' smile widened as he threw his head back and began to laugh- Hikaru could see who Yami Torina's role model was.
"You don't think I would?" Pegasus asked. Suddenly, a gut wrenching "crack" filled the room, followed by Yugi's pain stricken screams. "He may be just a spirit here, Torina," Pegasus continued. "But his body still feels the effects." He then threw Yugi across the room. Yugi landed at Torina's feet on his hurt arm with another agonizing groan. Torina knelt at his side and put his head in her lap.
"Yugi," she whispered. "I'm so sorry." Torina's head then shot up and looked at her uncle. "You're sick, Uncle Max. Really sick." Pegasus merely laughed some more.
"That's all a matter of opinion, Torina," he replied. "And now, I do believe I'll be taking you home now."
"Not if I can help it!" said Yami. He went for Yugi's coat pocket and pulled out the injured boy's deck. "Dark Magician!" he cried, as he pulled the card from the top of the deck. "Dark Magic Attack!" Suddenly, the Dark Magician appeared and fired his attack at Pegasus. As Pegasus was stunned by the blast, Yami picked up Yugi and Hikaru grabbed Torina's hand. The two ancient spirits began to chant and the group disappeared. When he awoke, Pegasus' grin finally turned to a frown.
"Just you wait, Torina Kay Pegasus- I will have you once again."
"Hey guys, I think she's coming around!" Torina slowly opened her eyes. She seemed to be lying on a couch in someone's living room- standing around her were Tristen, Teá, Joey and Yugi's grandfather. Torina looked at Teá and smiled.
"I didn't miss the sleepover, did I?" As everyone laughed, Torina sat up. "Where's Yugi?" she asked worriedly. "Is he all right?" Grandpa shook his head.
"He hasn't woken up yet, Torina," he said. "And there seems to be something wrong with his arm..." Torina wasted no time in finding her way up to Yugi's room. Sure enough, he was lying on his bed, unconscious. And as far as she knew, his arm wasn't supposed to bend that way. Teá came into the room.
"Yugi's grandpa is about to call an ambulance," she said. Torina shook her head.
"Tell him it's not necessary," came her reply. "I can fix this." Torina closed her eyes and placed her hands over Yugi's injured arm. Suddenly, a bright blue light filled the room. Seconds later, it disappeared. Teá couldn't believe what she was seeing in front of her- Yugi was wide awake. Not only was he wide awake, but the arm that once looked mutilated was perfectly healed. As Joey, Tristen, and Grandpa rushed into the room, wondering about the yellow light, Yugi looked at Torina, confused as could be.
"Torina," he said, calmly. "What just happened?" Torina gave a sigh of relief, followed by a soft smile.
"It was a simple healing spell Hikaru taught me," she replied. "I'm just glad it worked."
"A healing spell?!" cried Joey. "Does that mean you're a, a magician or something?" Torina looked at Joey.
"I prefer the term "sorceress," but yes, Joey. That's what I am." Yugi smiled.
"Thank you, Torina," he said. "With a broken arm, I would have been out of dueling for weeks!" Torina's smile brightened as she looked back at Yugi.
"Just replaying the favor."
Yugi was about to reply, when he heard a bell ringing downstairs. He was about to get up, when Torina put a hand on his chest.
"You're not ready to get up yet, my friend," she said. "I'm sure your grandfather can handle whoever's downstairs."
"I agree, Yugi," said Grandpa. "You give yourself a few minutes to regain your strength and join us in a moment." With that, Grandpa walked out of the room, gesturing with his head for Teá, Tristen and Joey to follow- something told him that his grandson wanted to talk to his new friend, alone. There was a minute of silence after Torina and Yugi were left alone, but only a minute.
"You never really explained why you came after me," Torina said. "I remember what you told me back there, but I... I..." Yugi could understand where Torina was coming from- she didn't understand friendship, the reason why someone would risk their life for another. He looked at Torina and shook his head.
"It's something I really can't explain Tori," Yugi said. "Friendship is something you have to define on your own..." Yugi suddenly wished he hadn't called her "Tori." Her eyes became sad and she looked as though she was going to cry again. "Torina, I'm really sorry- I know that was your dad's nickname for you and I..." Torina put up her hand.
"No," she said. "It's just been so long since I heard someone call me that name. Uncle Max always called me "Torina" and he always sounded so evil... Please, call me Tori- I want you too. Ready to go down stairs?" Yugi smiled and gave a nod.
"You bet, Tori! Lets go!"