Chap 4 "Well here goes nothing" Tea said. As they opened the door and went down the stairs to the basement, they saw a huge room with a pool, complete with a diving board, a mini arcade, a pool table, and a big screen TV with surround sound, surrounded with video games, movies, and game stations, and a door at the far end of the room but it had a lock on it. "Bloody hell, this basement is HUGE!" Ryou said gaping. "Kate could be hiding anywhere." Groaned Tea, "Well we have a lot of ground to cover so we should split up, I'll go with Ryou. Yugi, you go with Yami." "Kay Tea." Yugi said. As Ryou and Tea went to the arcade part of the basement, Yami, and Yugi went toward the TV. "Yugi what is Super Smash Brothers Melee, and Final Fantasy 7?" "They are video games Yami, if Crystal lets us later I'll teach you how to play." "Okay." "She's not behind the TV, or under any of the chairs. Yami did you find anything?" "I found a picture." "Your not supposed to be looking at a picture Yami we're trying to find Kate remember?" "Yea but the picture has Kate and Crystal in it with some other people." Yugi went over to Yami and looked at the picture. "Where's Kani?" Yugi asked. "I don't know" "Well there's Kate she looks so small and happy, maybe around four or five." "And there's Crystal she looks just like Kate back then except tanner, and her hair is longer." "Hey Yami do you think that's Kate's and Crystal's family?" "Probably, I don't like the look on her father, and her brother, they look like they have no emotion, or care." "But look at their mother and her smile there's definitely a resemblance." "Well we had better tell Ryou and Tea she's not here, lets check by the pool." ***Meanwhile with Tea and Ryou*** "Wow this arcade has a lot of games- HEY LOOK RYOU THERE'S A DANCE GAME" "Yea, great" muttered Ryou. "Something the matter Ryou." "I still can't believe that Bakura sent Kani to the Shadow Realm and broke a kids heart in one day. And we only just met Crystal and Kate, I feel this is all my fault" "Aww, Ryou, You know it's not your fault, if it's anyone's fault it's probably Bakura's. He was the one that did the action, not you, so stop beating yourself up!" Ryou gave a weak smile "Thanks Tea." "No problem." "I don't think Kate would be down here do you? I heard her going up stairs." "Yea, hey! Did you think Malik likes Crystal? And Kaiba to? Malik was giving Kaiba death glares when Crystal hugged him. And when Kaiba found out he wasn't in Crystals group he looked sort of disappointed." "Yea we should play truth or dare to find out who Crystal likes." "I don't think Crystal has a opinion yet, but if I was her I would go with Kaiba." "Why?" "He's cute, don't get me wrong Malik is cute to, but Kaiba is sort of mysterious." "Okay, so your saying girls like a man with mysteries behind him." "I didn't say that exactly." "Sure you didn't." "Well we should go to the pool and see if Yami and Yugi found Kate." "Yea" As they walked back to the pool they saw Yami and Yugi waiting for them. "You guys find anything?" Tea asked. "Depends" Yugi answered. "We found a picture containing Crystals and Kate's family." "Let us see it" Ryou said. Yami handed the picture to Ryou and Tea. "Wow, Kate was sooo little and look at Crystal she looks exactly like Kate except the skin color and the hair length." chuckled Tea. "I don't like the look of her father and brother, look at their eyes, the have no emotion in them." Ryou stated. "That's what Yami said to. Well we better see if Kaiba and Joey have killed each other yet" sighed Yugi. "Yea I guess so" Tea said as she went up the stairs, with Yugi following her. Ryou was still looking at the picture. "Anything on your mind Ryou?" Yami asked. "I think the better question would be, what isn't on my mind?" Yami chuckled "So what are you thinking of?" "I just can't get over the eyes, I mean when you look into Crystal's or Kate's eyes you see happiness, sadness, or a emotion, or expression. But when you look into their eyes it looks cold, dark, almost no life." Ryou said still staring at the picture. "Answers will come but we should look for Kate." "Yea you're right Yami." Sighed Ryou as they headed for the stairs. ***Meanwhile with Joey's group*** "Well this is a big floor, so we should split up, Tristan and I will get the right side of the house and Mokuba and Kaiba will get the left side of the house." Joey said. "Are you sure you know what the right side is mutt?" Joey's eyebrow twitched "The question is moneybags can you handle finding Kate?" Kaiba was about to answer but Mokuba got there first "We're supposed to be looking for Kate before she hurts herself because of Bakura. And all you guys can to is fight about stupid things!" "Mokuba is right you guys have been acting like babies. So we are going to switch up the teams." Tristan said. "Tristan and I will get the right side, because I know where some things are, and you both will work together." Mokuba said happily. "NO WAY I'M NOT WORKIN WITH KAIBA!" Joey screamed. "I warn you Tristan if something happens to Mokuba, you will be in a world of pain." Kaiba said icily. "And why do WE have to work together? The teams were fine." "Because you both are always fighting you guys have to agree on at least one thing and then you guys can set your mind to it, and find Kate." Mokuba replied. "But Mokuba we already agree on something. WE DON'T WANT TO WORK TOGETHER!" shouted Joey. "Well to bad!" Mokuba stuck his tongue out at Joey, "And find another similarity that one sucks" Mokuba said before walking away with Tristan. "I swear Kaiba he gets his attitude from you." "And what's so bad about that mutt?" "A lot of things, you always blow people off, you are always rude, and you love to embarrass people!" "Would you like to bet on that Wheeler!" "Sure Kaiba-boy!" Kaiba's eyes twitched. "Never, NEVER CALL ME THAT." "Why not? It seems to fit your description perfectly." Joey smirked widely. "Fine Wheeler lets decide who's the best here, between you and me." "How can we? There's no duel disk or dueling arena." "That's what you think, look into the next room Wheeler." "Wow, duel disks and duel monster pictures everywhere" "Don't gape Wheeler! I challenge you to a duel." "Fine. I accept." "LETS DUEL!" they said in unison. ***meanwhile with Tristan and Mokuba*** "Do you think my big brother and Joey are okay?" "Of course, they would be they're probably looking for Kate right now." "How can you be so sure?" "well there are no duel disks here, so they will only have to fight with themselves." "Ummmm, well Kate and Crystal duel, so they have duel disks." "Oh dammit, oh ooops sorry Mokuba." "No that's okay my big brother says that a lot, so I'm used to it." "That means they are probably dueling right now, and not looking for Kate." "Well, we are done lookin on our side lets go and bust on them." "Yea that would be probably the best thing to do Mokuba." As they walked over to the other side of the house Tea, Yugi, Ryou, and Yami came up. "No luck?" Tristan asked. "None what so ever." Tea answered, "But they have an awesome basement." "Yea, they do, I was down there with Kate and Kani, and it's really cool isn't it?" "Yea, where are Kaiba and Joey?" "Dueling" *everyone sweat drops except Mokuba and Tristan* "I'm going to shout at the both of them." Tea said angrily. "Kate could be hurt and they are DUELING!" She ran off, soon they heard. "BOTH OF YOU STOP THIS DUEL! KATE COULD BE HURT OR STILL CRYING AND YOU BOTH ARE DUELING! HOW CHILDISH CAN YOU BOTH BE!?" "Tea do I have to answer that question?" "No, how about answer this question, the both of you. Which is more important? Trying to find someone that is hurt beyond belief, or trying to prove you are the best? You both should be ashamed!" Tea ended in a sharp whisper. Kaiba and Joey looked down at their feet. "You think Tea has given them enough guilt yet?" grinned Ryou. "Yea probably, they are going to be staring at their feet when we get in there." Tristan said. "How do you know that Tristan?" Mokuba asked, "Do you have ESP?" "No actually Mokuba he has been yelled at by Tea before." Yami said. "Well we better get in there before Tea starts yelling at them again." Yugi said. They all agreed and walked into the room, only to find Tea glaring at the both of Joey and Kaiba and they were looking at their feet. "Well I don't think Kate will be here this is the only room on this side of the house and the largest." Mokuba said. "Well what do you want to do guys well I guess we're going to have to wait down here." Yami said thoughtfully looking at all of the duel monster drawings, "Mokuba do you know who drew these?" "Yea Kate, Kani, and Crystal." "Wow they can draw really well." admired Tea. "Yea, I hope Crystal is ok with the maniacs up there.." Kaiba said absentmindedly. Everyone looks at Kaiba, then Mokuba's eyes lit up. "SETO LIKES CRYSTAL!" he shouted, everyone looked at Kaiba and saw he was blushing, "YOU like Crystal? Is that why you were at our lunch table today?" "No, I-I-I just wanted another duel from Yami." "Suuuure." Tristan said rolling his eyes. "Well if you like Crystal you had better ask her on a date before Malik does." Tea stated. "What do you mean?" Kaiba asked her. "Well, Malik likes her to." "And how do you know this?" "Easy Kaiba, you're glowing with jealousy." Yugi calmly stated. "And plus Tea thinks you have a better chance with her than Malik, old chap. So don't get to worried." Ryou said. "She does, does she." Kaiba raised an eyebrow. "Yea, I do Kaiba, plus I think Crystal would be more comfortable going on a date with you than a mental case." Said Tea. "I know I would be more comfortable with Crystal going out with you than Malik." Yami stated. "Me two." Agreed Yugi. "I can't believe I'm sayin this but I think I'd be more comfortable with you, Kaiba goin out wit Crystal than Malik." Joey said hastily. "We're agreeing with Joey." Ryou and Tristan said together. "I wonder how they are doing up there anyway." Wondered Mokuba. Kate's POV: I saw was a gold flash from Bakura's millennium ring and then Kani was gone, 'What happened? Where's Kani?' I broke free of Tea's grasp and went over to Bakura and asked, "Where did Kani go Bakura?" My eyes were teary because of the flash of the golden light, and I was confused. He just looked away from me. I still didn't get it. Then I saw Crystal and Ryou come from the room where they were getting a change of clothes for Malik and Bakura. Ryou shouted, "WHAT IN BLOODY HELL HAPPENED?" I saw Ryou's face turn pale, and look away from Bakura. I went over to Crystal and asked, "Where's Kani, Crystal? No one will tell me where she is." Crystal took my hand, "Katrina" "Katrina is that Kate's real name?" Yami had asked. "Yea" Crystal said softly. 'No, Crystal only uses my real name when something really bad happens and-oh, no, no Kani, no she cant be can she?' All of these thoughts were rushing by me. I could feel the tears welling up. "No, no, I-I-I don't believe you. YOU'RE LYING! SHES NOT GONE! She isn't, no she can't be! Plus Bakura wouldn't do that. Would he?" I looked into Bakura's eyes, he turned away. "No, no," I said and then I began to cry and I broke free from Crystal and ran. 'I don't care where I run as long as it's away from here' I ran through the house into the garden house. "Kani where are you I miss you, why did you leave me? Did I do something wrong? Where are you? I would do anything to get you back, anything." "Anything is a strong world little one" spoke a dark figure. "Who are you and what do you want?" "Why isn't it obvious? I want to help you." "With what?" "Why, I can get your sister back, she is your sister right?" "Yea, what do I have to do?" "Well little one you could give me your locket and I would bring your sister Kani back from the Shadow Realm." Kani's words went through my head 'Never give anyone the locket, Kate unless it's a close friend or family' well I sorta know him-Wait what am I saying? But Kani would come back when he revives her..but something doesn't feel right about this guy.' "I dunno." Kate said. "Well why wouldn't you give me the locket?" The man asked his eyes looking hungrily at the locket. 'Wait! This aurora is familiar I felt it a long time-oh my god' But it was to late the man had saw the look in my eyes, and shouted something that made me slam up against the wall, but just before I hit the wall I screamed "HELP!". Then everything went black. **end of POV** "C'mon you guys, lets go." Crystal sighed, "There are only two rooms up here. The garden house, and the study room. All three of you guys will get the study and I'll get the garden ho--" "Crystal.Crystal." Crystal's eyes widened, "Did you guys here that?" "Well, if you are referring to the eerie sound of someone calling your name two times. Then yea." Marik answered. "It sounds like the kid Bakura sent to the Shadow Realm." sneered Malik. Bakura stayed quiet. "Damn it Crystal, I know you can hear me, so listen up. You can get me back from the Shadow Realm, if you use your power and think about how you want me back. And I'll come, but it will wipe you out. OK?" Kani's voice asked. "Yea sure." Muttered Crystal, "You guys step back, I don't want you guys to get hurt." Crystal started to chant, and her whole body began to glow white. And there began to form a portal, bigger and bigger it became until Kani just stepped out of it. Right after Kani stepped out the portal vanished and Crystal stumbled and fell backwards. Kani shouted "CRYSTAL!" Malik caught her in both arms and was carrying her. Crystal opened her eyes and asked "Malik? Did I get Kani out of the Shadow Realm?" "Yes, you did." Malik answered with a grin. A few moments later the Yugi and company were up the stairs and saw Crystal in Malik's arms. Kaiba was glaring at Malik, who was staring at Crystal. And Yugi and everyone else was staring at Kani. "Malik?" Crystal asked. "Yea?" "You can let me down now." Blushed Crystal. "Oh, yea" Malik said blushing. "How did Kani get back from the Shadow Realm?" Yami asked. "Here Pharaoh let me put it this way. Crystal got her back by using her magic and now was resting in my yami's arms until you all interrupted." Marik said. "No she fell backwards, stupid" Kani said angrily, "Where's Kate?" "That's who we've been lookin for actually." Piped up Mokuba. "She must be in the garden house then and--- - Crystal do you feel that?? All of that negative energy?" "Where is it coming from?" Crystal said. "Well it's not me, Marik or Bakura" Malik joked. Crystal grinned. Then they heard "HELP!". "Oh Ra!" Crystal said running into the green house with everyone following her. "IT'S YOU!!" shrieked Crystal.