Jaid: Well, here it is. The last chapter. I'm glad you all enjoyed it; it was a lot of fun to write!

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            "This is it." Joey grinned and Serenity let loose a nervous giggle.

            "You ready sis?" the boy asked. She nodded.

            "I can't wait to see all of you for the first time." She said warmly. Tea, Yugi, Tristan, Mai, Joey, Mrs. Wheeler, Seto and Mokuba stood in the room.

            'I can't wait to see what color her eyes are.' Seto thought absently.

            "Are we ready?" the doctor asked, coming into the room followed by a nurse.

            "Everyone keeps asking me that." Serenity said, with another nervous giggle. The doctor smiled as he and the nurse began to take off the bandages. The room was quiet and an eternity seemed to pass before the last layer was ready to come off. The doctor carefully wound it around his hand and Serenity opened her eyes and gasped.

            "Joey! Mom!" she started crying. "Everything is so clear!"

            "Shh." Mrs. Wheeler was crying too, hugging her daughter.       Joey's grin was huge. As soon as his mom got out of the way, the blonde dragged all of his friends over.

            "This is Tea and Tristan." He said first.

            "Hi." Tea smiled. Serenity grinned. Tristan waved.

            "An' this is Yugi." Joey prodded the short boy forward. Yugi smiled shyly.

            "Thank you." Serenity said soflty. "I – we owe you for this."

            Seto raised an eyebrow. So Yugi had payed for it? He'd never wondered what the small teen had used the prize money for, but it sounded like something Yugi would do.

            "Your welcome." Yugi said, not really knowing what else to say.

            "And, and this is Mai." Joey told Serenity, taking the woman's hand and smiling fondly at her.

            "Pleased to meet you." Mai said, smiling.

            "Always wanted a sister." Serenity said jokingly. Mai chuckled.

            "We'll see about that." She said wryly.

            "Hi!" Mokuba said, waving to get the girl's attention.

            "Hello, Mokuba." Serenity laughed, then slipped out of the bed and gave him a hug. She stood as Seto stepped forward. For a moment they just looked at each other; Serenity with tears of happiness shining in her eyes and her face more radiant than Seto had ever seen.

            "You have lovely eyes." He said, in a voice that was choked with laughther and something else he couldn't quite discern. Serenity blushed.

            "So do you." She said, barely able to keep her own laughter in control. Impulsively, she wrapped her arms around him. SEto was a little surprised, but then he relaxed and returned the hug.

            "So," Serenity grinned as they pulled apart. "When do I get that date?"

            "Date?" the others chorused. Serenity nodded happily and Seto couldn't help but smirk just a little. He looked down at her.

            "As soon as you want to." He said softly. "And hopefully, it won't be the last."

            "No, I don't think it will be." Serenity told him. She was still held loosely in his arms and they were just looking at each other. Mrs. Wheeler quietly cleared her throat and left the room. The others filed out after her.

            "They're gone." Serenity murmered.

            "I know."

            "So, you going to do it or not?" she demanded. Seto's cheeks warmed slightly (barely really) and he leaned down to kiss her.

            The others were walking down the hall when Joey stopped and groaned.

            "What?" Mai looked at him.

            "Nothin'. Just Seto and Serenity together."

            Mai chuckled and looped an arm around his waist. "Guess you'll just have to be nice to him."

            "That's exactly why I was groaning."

            Mai laughed and looked up at him.

            "But I can handle it if you're here, I suppose."

            "You suppose?" Mai demanded pulling away. Joey laughed and grabbed her waist, kissing her.

            Tea and Yugi looked behind them and rolled eyes at each other. Mrs. Wheeler, Mokuba and Tristan were ahead.

            "They really do love each other." Yugi murmered. Shyly, he took Tea's hand and squeezed it.

            "Aishiteru." He whispered.

            Tea smiled and her eyes became soft. "I love you too, Yugi."

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            Isis entered the room, to find Shadi pacing. She frowned.

            "What, what is it?" she asked urgently. His head snapped up.

            "I have to go back to Egypt." He said.

            "But…" she started, then looked at him and her eyes widened. "Has something happened?"

            "I'm not sure, but…" Shadi shook his head. Something had gone wrong; he just wasn't sure what. There was a rent, a hole somewhere. That's what it felt like. He had to go. But he so badly wanted to stay.

            He felt Isis walk up behind him and slip her slender hand into his. "You'll come back." She said softly. "Go and do what you need too."

            Shadi turned. "I'm sorry."

            Isis smiled. "We are guardians, aren't we? We both understand that sometimes, our duties have to come before our feelings." Her smile slipped a little and she hugged him tightly.

            Shadi returned it. Niether spoke. They both understood all too well. Shadi just wished that he didn't have such a bad feeling about all of this. It seemed to be rubbing off on Isis as well.

            They pulled apart.

            "I don't know how long I will have to stay." Shadi started. Isis lifted her chin.

            "I have to travel to Egypt on business at the end of May." She paused. "If you have come back before then, then we can travel to Egypt again together. If you have not," she swallowed. "I will see you then."

            Shadi nodded. He held her hands, bent down and kissed her one last time. There was no need for more words. When they pulled apart, Shadi called for Ankh and Scales. Both spirits disappeared into their Items and Shadi used the Ankh to call up a transportation spell. When he was gone, Isis sank into a chair. A bittersweet smile came on her face, reflecting her feelings. To finally find love, only to have it taken away too soon.

            She stood abruptly. She was being morbid. Surely it was nothing but a simple problem that would take Shadi a short time to fix and he would be back. For right now, she had her own work. Setting her shoulders, the Egyptian girl grabbed her cloak and headed for work.

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Okay, before you all ply me with questions about ending it here, don't worry! This is not the end. As of right now, I am working on the sequel, "Sands of Time." It promises to be a very interesting piece of work and I hope you all will like it. But for now, final responses and thanks.

Black Mistress – lol, yum! Cookies!!! Yah, I've heard lots of rumors for Seto/Serenity. I'm thinking that they are probably true. I can't wait to see a little romance in the actual show! (Unlike the hints they drop around Tea/Yugi and Joey/Mai. -__-)

Iris – I know!!! I liked the way it ended. ^___^ I'm glad you figured out Anhai and Hworang! *dances happily*

Amberliz – I know, isn't it sweet? Lol, thought to be truthful, I was gagging when I wrote it. Too much WAFF for me personally. X__X But I liked it better after I had proof-read it several times. Thank you for the roses. ^___^ ACK! AMBER! YOU HAVE TO HAVE SUGAR! How else would the muses, you, me, Han and Legolas have such crazy adventures? ^__~

SilverShadow – Really? Thanks. You'll be happy to know that there is a Sequel coming out, maybe as soon as next week! (I sound like a commercial….). ^__^

Yami Nikki – ROFL!! You're so funny! I hope you enjoy the sequel…when it comes out.

Dr. Vorlon – Glad you liked! I'm going to review "Companion of Clow" as soon as possible, I promise!!!

Indigo – I know, isn't it? ^__^ I hope you'll read the sequel, because Ankh and Scales are going to have a pretty big hero part in it, I think. AH! *hides behind Shadi* Don't let him hit me! I am allergic to physical pain!!!

Serena – Seto as Mr. Darcy…THAT COULD SO WORK!!!! Lol, sorry, I've been looking for an anime to make into a Jane Austen parody. You just inspired me. I'm so glad you have enjoyed this story and don't forget to check out the sequel! (I've typed this so many times I'm starting to get sick of myself…oh well, we all need to have our moments of self promotion, right? Lol) Hee, hee, I think Yugi's the most adorable guy on the show. ^__^ Though Tristan and Ryou come for a close second.

Okay guys, thanks for all the encouragement, all the enthusiasm and all the laughs. You are the greatest reviewers in the world and it's thanks to you that I was so inspired during this story.

Since you were all so nice, I'm giving you a little snippet from "Sands of Time".

            "Freedom!" Tara sighed happily. "I'm sooo glad school is out."

            "Aren't we all?" Tea asked.

            "I know I am!" Katya said, then made a face. "I barely made it through this year."

            "Girls, we are gonna have nothing but fun for the next three months." Tara said, looping arms with Rei and Katya, who looped her arm through Tea's.

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            Ryou nodded. "I-uh- my father that is, he wants me to go out to Egypt for the summer."

            "Really?" Rei asked.

            Ryou nodded. "Would you like to come?" he asked shyly. Rei grinned.

            "Sure! That'd be fun!"

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            "Shadi!" she cried. The man's eyes flickered and his mouth moved as if to speak. But she could not hear the words that came from his mouth. His image faded completely away and another vision presented itself to her mind's eyes.

            The blood was back and the smell wafted in the air. Isis felt sick as she looked down. Blood pooled around her feet and to her horror on her hands. Looking up, she saw Yugi, lying in a pool of blood, his violet eyes vacant and staring.

            Then as quickly as it had come, the vision ended and she was in her living room. A shuddering sob shook her, as she curled up on the floor.

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Eh…don't kill me! The first chapter, "Egypt, here we come!" will be out by next week. I promise. ^__^