Silver: Hey, we're back! Or at least I am. Sora's at school right now and I'm home sick. -_-' I know I said that Sora would be writing this chapter, but she's taking too long so I'm doing it. ^_^

Disclaimer: Sora's at school studying up on how to steal popular animes like YuGiOh from their real owners. Not really, but it sounded better than saying she's studying for things she probably will never use in the real world.

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Mai looked straight into his eye and was amazed at what she saw. Love was shining there. He smiled at her, and not with an evil, 'I'm going to defeat you and steal your soul' smile, a true one.

"Ce-Cecilia?" He whispered. "Is it really you darling? Do I dare hope this isn't a trick?" Mai felt a lump form in her throat. It was cruel to be someone he obviously cared for so much. She should tell him the truth and hope he didn't throw her out of the tournament but part of her didn't want to. 

"Maximillion." She felt her mouth moving, but it wasn't her voice. Her voice was rougher and more demanding and she would never have called Pegasus by his first name. That was unheard of!

"Cecilia darling." A tear rolled down his face. He pushed a button and a bridge shot out, allowing him to walk easily to where she stood. His hand stroked her face with a gentleness that Mai had never felt before. "I've missed you so much dearest."

"I'm here Max. Everything will be alright." The voice came out of Mai's mouth again. It was as if something were speaking through her, almost possessing her. He nodded and hugged her tightly. Her arms went around his neck to keep her from falling. Against her will, her face pressed into his chest.

"Darling." He muttered as his lips pressed against hers. They were warm and soft and strangely familiar to her. She found that her body wouldn't pull away no matter how much she wanted it to. Why was Pegasus kissing her anyway? Did he really think she was this 'Cecilia'? More importantly, who is Cecilia and why is she so important to him? Pegasus was known for resisting women. Many had tried to win his heart and he had barely glanced at them. How had Cecilia broken through?

~*~Pegasus POV~*~

My darling Cecilia. You're back, after all these years you've come back to me. Why haven't you come back before now? Oh well, that doesn't matter. All that matters is you dearest.  You're back, and all mine. I will never lose you again. I promise.

~*~ regular POV~*~

Tea is standing off to the side. What in the world? She thinks. Pegasus really thinks it's her. What are we going to do? Man, am I good at makeovers. Mai really looks like the girl from the painting. I wonder who she is…

Joey pokes her in the side. Tea looks at him. "Yes?"

Joey asks, a little worried, "Have you seen Mai?"

Tea looks at Max and Cecelia. Joey doesn't even notice her, and he's got a crush on her. Joey pokes her again.

"Tea, are you feeling alright?"

She replies, "No, I don't see Mai…" Just this other girl… Man, this is creeping me out….

Pegasus turns to face the group. "The tournament is now over. My wife and I need time to talk… alone."

"But what about the money?" He knows if he doesn't get it, then Serenity won't be able to get her operation done.

"The money will be split between the four contestants. You may stay in the castle as long as you like." Max and Cecilia walk off, but not before Cecilia shares a look with Tea.

Yugi is confused. "I wonder what came over Pegasus?"

Joey is happy. "We each get $250,000. Wow…"

Tea is still watching where Max and Cecilia walked out.

Yugi looks at her. "Are you alright, Tea?"

"I'm fine." She looks at him and smiles. "Thanks for asking. Well, I'll go find Mai and tell her the news." She hurries back to her room.

"What have we started?"

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Meanwhile, Bakura is scheming…….

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A few hours later, Mai walks into Tea's room. Tea immediately begins asking questions.

"Who is she? His wife? When did they get married? Why was she gone?"

Mai is surprised (and thankful) to hear her normal voice. "Slow down, Tea."

"Right. Sorry. So, what happened?"

"Well…."

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Cliffies are fun! Hehehehe. Well, at this moment, Evil Elfie is sleeping. Yes, it's 7:30 in the morning, but I hope that you still like the chappie! Ten points to whoever can figure out where I started writing! ^__^ (shouldn't be that hard) ~sora_doragon~