Stranger-Memories

Mai was busy doing her everyday chores, when she received a phone call from Téa.

'Hey Mai! Are you busy today?'

'Oh, not really.'

'Cool! Wanna go to the beach? Just the two of us?'

Mai brightened, she hadn't done that in a long time.

'Of Course! When do we meet?'

'Let's say, 1 PM?'

'Ok, sure!'

They hung up and Mai was already busy packing.

Meanwhile, Seto, Serenity, Joey and Mokuba were at the airport.

'Hey! Isn't that Yugi?' asked Serenity.

'Yep it is!' Seto replied. He honked on the horn to get their attention.

'Hey! Look it's Kaiba!' cried Isis!

'What are we waiting for? Let's go!' Yami said excitedly.

Mokuba got out of the car, and Seto, Serenity and Joey followed.

'Joey? Where have you been all these years?' Asked Yugi's Grandfather.

'Oh, I've been in the United States for awhile already.'

'Oh, Come on! Let's go! Do want me to drive along the beach? It's got a nicer view!'

Isis replied 'Sure Kaiba! Thanks for letting us stay at your place.'

'No problem. We need more excitement at the mansion anyway!'

'Yep!'

Mai was on the same road as Kaiba, but going in the other direction. She soon passed them, but she noticed that it was Kaiba's Limo.

'Must be going on a date with Serenity.'

She noticed a dark moving figure, looking and having the same body as her long lost love, Joey.

'It can't be, I'm dreaming. I've been dreaming since I went insane!'

She shook her head, and shrugged off the idea.

'Joey! That was Mai!' cried Yugi, plastering his face to the car window.

'Oh.' He didn't even notice.

'You guys had a fight or something?' Stern purple eyes looked at him, questioning him. When Joey didn't reply, he said, 'Something went wrong didn't it?'

Joey nodded. 'Why don't you tell us about it?'

Joey took a deep breath. 'Well, Mai-She's-She's-She's' He couldn't finish the sentence anymore. This time he couldn't stop the tears, they just streamed down his cheek. He looked with pleading eyes to Mokuba to explain it to them; he couldn't say the words anymore, while Serenity handed her brother some tissue to wipe his tears.

Mokuba motioned for the four of them to come in. He drew in some air, and let it out with a sigh. 'The story starts like this. Mai is going to-marry Ryou, in 6 days. But-five years ago, she promised that she would wait for Joey. But now-'

The Egyptian pharaoh put his hand in the air. 'Enough, we understand. But, why would she break her promise to Joey?'

Joey whispered, and choked on the words, 'because, I came to late for her.' He stared at the floor, sullenly.

Yugi tried to comfort his friend by telling him, 'It's all right Joey, it everything will turn out fine. It's not your fault. It's nobody's fault, it's called fate. But because they aren't wed, you still have a chance.'

'What other choice do I have? I just have to accept this fact. There is nothing I can do now.'

Meanwhile, Mai arrived on the beach, and meeting Téa, she told her what had happened on her way to the beach.

'But Mai! That could've been Joey!'

'Then why hasn't he called me? Or even phoned me?' she snapped. 'He knows my phone number perfectly well.'

'You're right, oh C'mon, Mai! Let your problems float away! Now's the time to flirt with cute guys!'

'Téa! I'm going to be married in less then a week, still have Joey on my mind, and you're telling me to flirt with guys? I don't need more problems!'

'I guess your right.' She flopped down on to the sand.

The hours passed as though they were seconds. Joey was sitting in his room, and Yami and Isis had decided to share a room. Joey was staring out the window, looking at the beach. The sun was starting to turn orange, making the clouds look multi-colored, a mixture of gray, purple, yellow, and orange. He only noticed that someone there, with the door open, when the person said, 'Still worried?' And the figure put a hand on his shoulder. Joey turned around to find Seto sitting next to him. 'Something that beach reminds you of?' he questioned.

Joey sighed, 'It reminds me of my first date with Mai.'

'She's still on your mind? Why don't you tell me about it.'

'I remember the day, it was a breezy day, and we sat on the beach, fooling around, and that day we watched the sunset together. The same sun went down, and disappeared, bringing nightfall. It was so special.'

'And that was what Seto and I did on our first date.' Said a soft voice behind them.

The two friends turned around, only to find Serenity standing in the doorway. She walked in and put her hand onto her brother's shoulder.

'I couldn't help, but overhear your conversation. Joey, don't worry, We'll be there.'

(Sometimes when you're unsure, Sometimes when you're afraid, At times it's hard to live, with the choices you have made.)

She wasn't the only one who spoke, Isis, Yami, and Yugi were right behind Serenity.

The pharaoh said, 'You won't be alone. We'll be right next to you.'

'Thanks Guys. I won't be able to do anything without your support.

'Joey, come downstairs, Mokuba's waiting at the dinning table. Come on, you won't be able to think properly without food. We'll discuss this later.' Yugi declared.

'He's right Joey, let's go.' A soft voice came from Serenity. 'Let's go.'

He followed them into the kitchen, and everyone ate in silence, until Mokuba burst out, 'Joey! I have an idea.' He whispered into everyone's ears.

'No, Mokuba, that might ruin their relationship, or even, ruin the relationship between all of them.'

'But, do you have a better idea?'

They all shook their heads.

TO BE CONTINUED.

A/N: I forgot to put the disclaimer! (@@) Uh oh, I'm in big trouble now. But if I did, I wouldn't be sitting here. Ok, that song is called 'We'll Be There', Téa and Yugi sing it in one of the episodes. I don't own that either. Oh, and there's a friendship speech in that! (shudder) And I only own the lines and ideas that are in this story.

Thank you!!