By Aiko Hotaru

Chapter 7: Two differences, One Right…

I do not own SM or Yu-Gi-Oh! P.S. Due to the enormous response to this story I will spend the next few weeks just working on it. Don't worry about my other two stories…I promise that I will get back to them. (Gives a wink to crowd and smiles chibi-like)

Hotaru relaxed as Yugi and the others introduced this newcomer. She felt a tug in the back of her mind as Maat took a single quick peek at him and smirked when the girl went into a fit of giggles. She would never understand her other self and mostly thought the girl was far too much like Minako at occasions. As the group waited for Mokabu and Tea' to awaken, the boys spent their times discussing more about Yugi's previous battle and duel monsters. "What's your card Yugi?" She heard the soft voice of the strange boy speak. "Mines the Dark Magician, hands down…" Yugi lifted up his favorite card. "I am totally into the Flame Swordsman. He's my favorite!" Joey yelled, hurting Hotaru's ears, due to the fact that she was sitting right next to him. "What's yours Tristan?" Bakura's green eyes laughed as he looked at the clearly taller and older brown haired teen. "This one." The pointy haired teen revealed an army or military looking monster card. Hotaru had to hold back a giggle as Maat laughed loudly inside of her mind. 'Definitely him…' Both said at the same time. "Hey Hotaru…What's your favorite card? Hmm?" Joey asked in a flirtatious voice. Hotaru blinked, looking slightly confused. "My favorite card?" She smiled and rampaged through her deck. "Ah…here it is…" She grinned coyly. She turned it over to reveal a strange looking card.

Yugi glanced at the funny card. 'I don't know that one?!' This seemed to spike his Yami's interest, because he could feel the other's eyes piercing at the strange girl and her card. The Monster Card was definitely unique. It should a picture of a girl, holding a wooden staff. Her dark eyes were almost pitch black and the staff in her hands had a very sharp end. Her long brown hair spilled over her shoulders in a small noticeable ponytail. Her attire was just like Celtic Guardian's. It was basically just a lot simpler than that though. The girl in the card wore a dark brown set of pants and a tan shirt. In her hands the staff was pointed at an enemy. Her armor was a dark green without the gray and jewels of the Celtic Guardian's outfit. "She's called the Amazon Elf." Hotaru told a curious looking Joey and Tristan. "My favorite part about her is the fact that she can return monsters to the field, just as long as they aren't the enemies or flying types." Hotaru shyly spoke. Her eyes darting to the ground.

"My favorites this one…" Bakura spoke gently. He smiled softly. "Hey! I want to say my favorite too!" Came a voice from next to the group. They all grinned as Tea' sat down. "I love this one!" She lifted up the well-known Faith card. Smiling, Bakura began. "Yugi…. How about we have ourselves a little duel? Not for star chips, but just for fun. You know…are regular old game?" Hotaru's eyes darkened a shade. "That sounds fun…" Joey smirked. "You can add you're cards to Yugi's deck and then it'd be like we are all playing." The white haired boy smiled. "I guess it can't hurt…." Hotaru was amazed at Yugi's sense of trust. She could feel the evil pouring out of Bakura and it actually seemed as though she sensed Yugi feeling it too.

Hotaru shook her head. She started to get up and turn away. "Can it wait a moment?" She began. "I just want to check on Mokabu. He might want to get in on this too." She smiled, trying to act happy. "Nah. Let the kid sleep." Joey commented, grabbing the girl by the vest and pulling her down. Hotaru, surprised by the sudden force, lost her balance on a near by root and almost came tumbling down, if not for Yugi being in her way. She ended up sitting in Yugi's lap. The small teen was still taller than her and was able to hold her with ease really. 'Man…she's light…' Yugi thought to himself. 'And cute…' Came Yami's voice in his head. 'YAMI?! Did you just say that?!' Yugi almost burst out laughing in his mind. Yami snickered, 'I said nothing.' Before he raced into his own soul room and slammed the door shut.

Hotaru blinked and glanced up at Yugi, who was looking at her with the same confusion. She blushed a soft red and then was instantly next to Tea' looking out at the stars or rather looking away from Yugi. 'Got to admit… That was smooth Tomoe…' she heard a giggle in her mind. 'Shut up Maat.' She hissed at the other girl. Maat smirked and crossed her arms. 'Real smooth, Taru. Oh by the way, you're blushing.' The girl laughed and entered her soul room, laughter echoing in Hotaru's own personal mind space. 'Great…Just great.' Hotaru sighed, then looked at Joey, Tristan, and Bakura, who were giggling behind their mouths.

'Oh that went so better than planned!' Joey grinned from ear to ear. It was so OBVIOUS that Hotaru and Yugi were at least attracted to each other in some small manor. When this happened, it just brought the cutest out in them. He looked at Tristan, who was giggling as well. Their eyes meet in a moment and both took a look at the strange two. Eyes meeting again, the two best friends nodded, knowing that they'd have to set up these two as a couple, they were just too darn cute.

Tea' on the other hand was on the ground laughing her head off at her best friend and his newest yet to be discovered crush. She couldn't help it. Hotaru and Yugi had walked right into Joey's trap without even thinking it. 'Now if only I could get Mai and Joey together…' Her mind started working its mysterious wonder. Matchmaker Tea' was on any job when it came to love.

Bakura watched the display in a strange way. He wasn't laughing out of the sheer pity and happiness. He was laughing because he had found Yugi's weak point. 'So even if I loose this…' He began, smiling. 'Which I won't…I can at least attack Yugi through another way.' He looked at the small pale teen and admitted that she was pretty darn cute. That's when he noticed it. If you put her hair up in a high ponytail, then braided the top section, then added a feather, and made her age a little…why yes of course! He grinned. 'It's the Judge and Prize! She's her! She's here! No wonder Yugi is attracted to her!' He smiled devilishly. 'And when he's gone…The reincarnation of the greatest prize in all the worlds will be mine!' He cheered to himself as he waited for everyone to calm down and let HIS game begin. He just couldn't wait for the real fun to start. His dark green gaze watched the blushing Hotaru evilly. He just couldn't wait…

TBC….

Next Chapter: Two arguments, One soul battle…