Hotaru: *yawns and stretches* hi folks.

Jake: tired?

Hotaru: *nods* yeah but what else is new? I'm always tired.

Kiran: you don't sleep well, that's probably your problem.

Hotaru: No duh! Let's get off the subject please.

Kiran: sure no prob.

Jake: right well this chapter should be a real action packed ass kickin thriller!

Hotaru: quit tryin ta make me feel better Jake.

Jake: can't blame a guy for tryin right?

Hotaru: you just go ahead and watch me. Story starting now.

Kiran: they don't own YGO or anything else. Although Hotaru has this cool new game called Pharaoh for her computer.

Hotaru: *nods* pretty fun but time consuming. It's basically another SimCity but placed in ancient Egypt.

Jake: hey Mary sunshine, I thought you were starting the story!

Hotaru: right my bad, I forgot.

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It was night time and all was quiet. Suddenly two trim figures decked out in black approached the Museum of Natural History. One was taller by just a foot and wearing a skin tight black suit while the other was wearing a semi skin tight black outfit. Both had long hair pulled back into ponytails. They stopped at the door and looked at each other.

"Got it" the taller of the two asked. The other nodded and handed her a small metal something with two wires trailing off it. "Okay stand back." She pressed a button on the control box then set it down gripping the two wires firmly.

"Be careful those are live-" the other stopped as her partner glared at her. She nodded silently as the lives wires touched the metal of the security system. There was a small crackle then the museum's dim lights shut off completely. The other immediately started picking the lock on the door.

"Let's move it, we ain't got the time" she hissed.

"Don't rush me" her partner snapped quietly. The door clicked open and they entered, picking up the metal box and closing the door behind them. They slid through the darkness and reached a pedestal with a glass case sitting on top.

"Okay give me the glass cutter" it was in her hand the second she asked (scrub nurse style!) She cut a circle shaped pane of glass out of the case and handed it to her partner. She reached in and pulled out a huge diamond. "Beautiful" her partner nodded then placed the glass pane back into the case. They turned just in time for the dim lights to flicker back on.

"I got it" she walked forward a little and sprayed a misty substance into the air. Red laser beams became visible. "Okay, got the dupe?" The taller one was just finishing up scratching a Millennium Eye into the glass.

"Check" they carefully made their way through the bars of light and to the door. They slipped out then locked it behind them. "Let's go." With that they ran off.

*~*~* the next morning *~*~*

Kiran and Jax walked into class and saw everyone whispering and talking to themselves.

"What's up Yugi" Kiran asked.

"There was a robbery at the Museum" he answered. Both girls looked shocked.

"No way, who'd be stupid enough to rob a museum" Jax asked grabbing the newspaper away from him. She handed it back with an embarrassed expression on her face.

"Did you forget you can't read Japanese?" Kiran asked with a chuckle. "What's it say?"

"The only clue they have is the symbol of the millennium eye that was found, etched into the glass display case." He looked up "maybe it was Malik." Kiran nodded.

"Its possible" she stopped as the teacher came in. They all took their seats as the lesson started.

"Now as you know, there was a robbery at the Museum of Natural History. The police will be there all day so our field trip was cancelled. Now will Kiran, Jax, and Yugi please go to the office" the teacher said. They got up and walked down the hall. Jax had a nervous look on her face.

"They must think one of us did it." Kiran said.

"Oh man, if my parole officer finds out...I don't wanna go back to Cali!" Jax said.

"Don't sweat it Jax, it'll be okay. I promise" Kiran whispered. Jax nodded and they walked into the office.

"Kiran your brother's here to pick you up for your appointment" the office lady said. Kiran looked over and saw Keith standing next to the door. Suddenly a cop walked into the office and looked at Kiran.

"That's her!" he exclaimed. Everyone stared at him but Kiran glared.

"Regi" she growled.

"This girl is a notorious jewel thief back in America! She's the one who did it" he said.

"Isn't it possible that I changed" Kiran snapped. They were about to square off when the principal walked in.

"Alright that's enough Kiran please come with me. You two sit down" he ordered pointing to Jax and Yugi. Kiran eyed the principal then, deciding he was cool, walked into his office with Regi right behind her. As soon as the door was closed Regi started yelling wild accusations and Kiran yelled her own defenses back. "ENOUGH!" They both stopped and looked at him.

"Do you have any proof that Kiran is responsible?" he asked calmly. Kiran was shocked. The last principal she'd had used ta give her suspensions just for walking by his office.

"Well no, but she has been known for this sort of thing" Regi answered.

"Then I expect you to save your own paranoia for after school. I'm trying to run an educational facility here! Now please, let's discuss this in an orderly manner." He replied. Kiran smirked and sat down, this guy...she could stand him. "Just because Kiran has a record doesn't mean she's responsible. Kiran your papers say you've gone through two Juvenile Detention center's Rehabilitation programs and passed. Is this true?"

"Yes sir." She answered.

"You promised that you'd never do it again, correct?"

"Yes sir" she said.

"COME ON! she was obviously lying" Regi yelled. Kiran gave him a hurt look and a tear ran down her cheek. "oh, geez, sorry."

"I'm not a bad kid! I just got involved with the wrong people! I'll never do it again I swear!" Both adults nodded.

"you can go, Kiran, and take Jax with you. I do believe she was in the same witch hunt as you" the principal said. Kiran nodded sadly and got to her feet. She grabbed Jax on her way out with Keith beside her.

"Look bro I don't know what the hell you want, but I'm staying at school" she snapped.

"You have ta come with me, its important!" he growled.

"Ya know, I'm sure Regi would love ta hear about your hobbies. Like drugs, alcohol, Russian roulette. Keep pushin me and he'll know everything" she said. Keith glared from behind his shades then left.

"You just blackmailed your own brother" Jax said.

"HALF brother" Kiran corrected as she started to walk back to class.

"The game really has changed you" Jax muttered.

"The game doesn't change people, life does. I've changed for the better. I used to be a sniveling little baby!" Kiran turned and looked at Jax. "Does that sound like the type of person who could survive in this world?!"

"No" Jax mumbled.

"Damn right! The best thing that ever happened to me was my parent's death. It put me on the streets, toughened me up, made me who I am today" she replied. Her past, shit, there was something that she didn't like ta bring up.

*~*~* 5 years ago *~*~*

Kiran, then 9 years old, stared at her father and mother. They'd been fighting again. And now...there they were, lying on the floor. A gun was lying between them.

"Mom?" she asked standing still. She was afraid to move. It wasn't her fault! Was it? "Mommy!" She ran forward and hugged her mother's body while tears came flowing. Her father got up and shook his head then glared at her.

"Get away from her" he growled.

"Why?! Why'd you take her?! Why not me?! I'm the screw up right!" Kiran yelled. He grabbed her wrist roughly and yanked her to her feet.

"Listen ya little piece of shit, shut up! If you ever tell anyone about this I'll kill you too, got it?!" he snarled. She nodded quickly and he let go. "Now get to your room!" She was about to leave when she looked back at her mother. Her golden blonde hair was spread across the floor and her blue eyes were open. The blood ran freely from her chest.

"No"

"What did you say?!" he snapped.

"You heard me! How could you?!" she yelled. He smacked her, causing her to fall to the ground. She got up on shaky legs and found the gun pointed at her.

"GO" he barked. She nodded and ran up to her room. Her parents had always fought, mainly about how her father treated her, but now? Now she was left alone with the horrid monster that haunted her dreams. This wasn't right. She got off her bed and walked over to her phone. In school, they'd always said to call 911 when there was an emergency. She dialed quickly.

"911 emergency services, what is the nature of the emergency" the operator asked.

"Hello? My daddy...he killed someone" she said in a quiet, scared, voice.

"Okay sweet heart, don't worry, we'll be there soon. Where do you live?" the operator's voice was soft and comforting.

"Um" she paused "1723 harbor street. Please hurry, my mommy needs help."

"Okay the police will be there soon, I need you to stay on the line, okay?" she asked.

"Daddy's gonna kill me next. If he finds out I called you" she whispered. At that moment her father walked into her room.

"What're you doing?!" he spat running in, slamming the phone down, and grabbing her by the throat all in one motion. "How could you rat me out?!" She stopped crying long enough to realize she couldn't breathe. She clawed at his hand but it stayed firm. The air in her lungs became stale and her face turned blue. The world around her grew black and she became dizzy. Just then she heard the door crash and footsteps echo up the stairs. The police men fired two shots and her father fell, dropping her in the process. She hit the ground and coughed. They rushed her out of the house and to their car.

"Honey, are you okay" the cop in front of her asked. She'd started shaking and crying again.

"Where's my mommy" she asked. His eyes became dark and troubled.

"I'm sorry but we couldn't save her" he whispered. At this Kiran went nuts.

"MOMMY" she yelled in anguish. He hugged her and she laid her head on his shoulder. "My mommy." All the neighbors were out of their houses and Mrs. Lynch ran to Kiran. She picked her up and held her tightly.

"Ssh, Kiran, Ssh, we'll take care of you now" her daughter, Jax, walked over and smiled.

"Don't worry Kiran, now we can be sisters." She said. Kiran smiled back and nodded.

"Ma'am do you know her" the cop asked.

"We're friends of her mother, I'll take her in" she answered.

"Ma'am" he said nodding and getting in his car. As all the police and ambulance people left Kiran watched them take her father away. He wasn't dead, yet. His stony grey eyes locked onto hers and she shook uncontrollably.

*~*~* present *~*~*

Kiran's father had been sentenced to death. After that she'd moved from house to house and finally just lived on the street.

"Ki" Jax asked. Kiran shook her head and brought her thoughts back. "You okay?"

"Yeah, I'm cool" she said. "Let's get to class."

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Hotaru: Whoa!

Jake: wow that was some powerful stuff.

Kiran: Yeah...

Hotaru: I didn't know I could write stuff like that!

Jake: Geez neither did I. That was incredible, Hotaru, how'd you do it?

Hotaru: I had to give her something tragic, cuz it's my trademark, and then I heard a song on the radio that sorta gave me the idea.

Kiran; what song?

Hotaru: Concrete Angel. Every time I hear it, it makes me cry.

Jake: I've heard that song. It's beautiful. Well folks REVIEW!!!!