Howdy folks! I know its been a while, but I finally got chapter ten up! So stop yelling at me! Geeze! And we need more contestants for the contests! If your interested, read 'Authress' Note'. Now, go forth and read Chapter ten!

Chapter Ten: Demon and Ghost

"Thank you," Arianna said, giving the man some money and taking the pizza box. Quietly, she closed the door behind her and walked into the kitchen. She set it down and pulled out two plates out from the cabinet, "Yugi! The pizza's here!" she called out. No reply. Shaking her head, she sighed.  She left the kitchen, walked down the hallway, and knocked on his door. "Yugi, come on! You can't stay in there forever!" Still no reply. Damn you Pegasus! she thought bitterly. Grasping the doorknob, Arianna opened the door and peeked inside. Yugi was sitting on his bed, his cards scattered around him. Sorrowfully, he picked up a card, looked at it, put it down, and would pick up another one. "Yugi..." Arianna whispered. He didn't look up, he just continued to look at his cards. Arianna crossed the floor and sat down beside him.

"It's all my fault," Yugi whispered miserably.

"No it isn't Yugi."

"I lost to Pegasus, and now he has my grandpa."

"Don't blame yourself Yugi, it isn't your fault!" Finally, the boy looked up and met her eyes. "Look yugi, don't let that bastard pull you apart like this! Look what he did to me i past, and I'm still alive and kicking, ready to kick his ass!" Yugi made no smile.

"It's my fault..." Arianna groaned and shook her head.

"Stop doing this to yourself Yugi! So you lost a duel, you'll get your grandfather back! I promise."

"My fault..." Suddenly, Yugi felt her smack him. Yugi gently placed a hand where Arianna had slapped him. He looked up, surprised. Her eyes were severe and harsh now.

"Yugi, I'm not going to let you beat yourself up like this! This isn't like you! You're gonna go find Pegasus, and get your Grandpa back, and I'm gonna help you!" There was a moment of silence, before Yugi smiled a small smile. Arianna's expression softened. "Look, do you at least want some pizza? If we don't hurry, its gonna get cold."

"That's okay Aria, I'm not that hungry."

"You sure?"

"Ya."

"All right then. But if I catch you beating yourself up, I'l give you something to be upset about, got it?" she said, with a wink. Yugi smiled and nodded. He watched her get up and leave, her red hair waving behind her. Slowly, Yami appeared beside him.

"We'll get your Grandfather back Yugi, I promise."

"You know Yami, ever since you found out that Nitari was back, you've softened up quite a bit." Yami stared at him, surprised. Yugi just laughed.

***

"Mr. Pegasus..."

"Not now, I'm busy." Pegasus was sitting in the room, quietly sipping his drink. His eyes were closed, thinking deeply. "So now little Aria is back, huh? She's the key to the items, I know it. That stupid queen can't hide her from me, no matter what."

"But sir..."

"I said I'm busy!" Pegasus snapped. The man stepped back. "Did you sned out the invitations, Mikol?" The man nodded. "Excellent. Now that I have Kiaba's little brother, and him gone, it shouldn't be too long before everything falls into place." He began to laugh, and Mikol left. "Oh yes, one last final thing..." The Millenium Eye began to glow, and with a snap, a bright of beam light came out, leaving a large glowing form standing on the otherside of the room. The light faded, but the figure was in shadows.

"Whe-where am I?" the firgure spoke, searching its surroundings.

"Ahh, welcome. I have brought you from the Shadow Realm into the Real World. My name is Maximillion Pegasus." The figure looked up at him, who stood up and walked over to the window.

"Why did you bring me here? And how?" Pegasus gave a small laugh.

"There will be a time for questions to be answered. But first, tell me, why is the one thing you most desire?"

"What I crave?" the figure asked, astonished. Pegasus grinned.

"Yes."

"Nitari..."

"Nitari? The old Queen?"

"Yes, and she isn't old!" the figure snapped. Pegasus just smiled, still looking out the window.

"Very well then. What if I was able to give her to you?"

"You could? But how? She's attached to that pathetic Pharaoh..."

"Defeat Yugi Mouto in a duel, and she's all yours."

"What? How? Yugi Mouto? Why him?"

"Just defeat him in a duel, and everything will become clear."

"Why are you making a deal with a traitor?"

"Because, my friend," Pegasus spoke, finnaly facing the man, "You have something I want."

"What is that?"

"The location of all eight Millenium Items."

"You already have one, the Eye."

"Yes, but I need all eight. the one named Yugi Mouto holds the Millenium Puzzle..."

"Where the Pharaoh is locked up! Yes, I see...very well then. I accept your offer." Pegasus grinned.

"Excellent decision," he held out his hand, and the two shook. "Very good, Kinoshi."

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Next night...

"Arianna?" Arianna turned her head to see a very surprised Yugi looking at her. She smiled.

                "Hey there Yugi."

                "You were invited to the tournament too?" She nodded. She looked over at Joey, who was trying to flirt with another girl contestant.

                "Ya. I got an invitation while after I left your room, a few minutes later..."

~*Flashback*~

Arianna walked back into the kitchen, and looked out the window. The sun was slowly sinking. Sighing, she opened the pizza box and pulled out a silce. Biting into it, she stared into space. Ding, dong The door bell rang. Curious, she placed the slice down and went to the front door. Opening it, she saw no one was there. But on the steps was a small white envelope. her name was scribbled on it. Pikcing it up, and she returned back inside. Opening it, there was a letter.

Her eyes quickly skimmed it, narrowing with anger and fury. She crumpled the letter and threw it into the garbage.

"Damn you Pegasus. You want me to take a part in your sick game? Fine, I will."

~*Flashback End*~

                "I decided to come 'cause the one who wins gets to battle Pegasus, and I have a score to settle with him."

                "Just don't do anything rash or stupid," Yugi said, placing a hand on her shoulder. She looked down at her friend, and smiled. She looked back over the railing and stared into the sea. The moonlight caught the two stars on her glove, and glittered.

                "Hey yugi! Arianna?! You're here too?" Joey had returned, with a small red mark on his cheek.

                "Ya, and it looks like you got bitch-slapped?" Arianna kidded. Joey growled at this, and Yugi laughed.

                "Ya, well..."

                "Don't sweat it. Next time though, think beofre you speak. You never what a girl is gonna think."

                "Ya, I'll remember that next time," he glowered, rubbing the sore spot.

                "You two wanna go inside?" Yugi asked.

                "Sure, it's sorta chilly out here."

                "That's okay, you two go ahead. I wanna stay out here for a little while," Arianna spoke softly.

                "Alright," Joey said, turning to leave. Yugi began to walk away, but turned to look back. He watched her look at the sea, her eyes softened and glittered like jewels. The sea wind gently tossed her red hair around, and she held hersle,f trying to warm herself up. She was wearing the outfit she had first worn when she met Yugi. For s split second, he saw her with white wings, but for a second. Smiling and shaking his head, Yugi walked back inside.

                "Oh boy...am I ready for this?" Arianna asked herself. She felt, beside her, a cold hand on her shoulder. She just closed her eyes and smiled. "Oh Christopher..." She looked up and saw a pair of ghostly grey eyes peering down at her. "I wish you were here..." The ghost smiled at her, not speaking a word. His thick brown hair wavered in the wind. The Millenium Case around her neck was glowing. "I miss you Chris..." The ghost just leaned over and planted a soft, cold kiss on her forehead.

                Don't doubt yourself Arian he spoke, his lips not moving. Arianna just smiled and looked out to sea. The ghost simply vanished, and the case ceased to glow. Closing her eyes, she welcomed the wind. The wind blew aay the now forming tears, which began to drop into the sea below. Turning her back to the sea, her hand on her bag, she walked into the ship, into the world of light.

Hey, I know it took me a long time, but is was worth the time, huh? My sister had her friend over, and it was just plain chaos. I couldn't watch ANY of my tapes, and I had to tape episode ten. So, sorry! (I ended up watching the third Pokemon movie. The movies are okay, but I despise the game and show. :P) Soo...Arianna had a boyfriend, huh? Why is he a ghost? How did he die? Why did Pegasus bring Kinoshi back from the Shadow Realm? Why did Yugi see wings on Arianna?

Arianna: When will LS stop asking questions?

. Shut it girl.

Arianna: ^_^

Anyway, people, please enter my contest! It ends the 28th!

Nitari: Who's the victum so far?

^_^ Well, I got one for Seto...

Yami: HAI!

But mostly for Yami bashing!

Yami: HOE!

::laughs:: It's funny listening to you yell in Japanese!

Yami: BAKA ONNA!

Okay, now that's not funny. ::Pulls out labtop:: Dare I write more?

Yami: No! Don't!

Hehe...so you DO fear s me! Ya!

Yugi: Poor Yami...

Next chapter, it's after the Duel with Weevil, Mai, and the freaky fish guy!

Mako: I AM NOT A FREAKY FISH GUY!

Te-hee! ^_^ You are to me!

Mako: ::glares at her:: Baka...