I don't own Yugioh!
(A/N: okay, chapter 11 is up, sorry it is later than usual. Thanks for all the reviews! Keep on reviewing please ^^) Note: this chapter contain information from the Battle City episodes. I advise those who did not watch Battle City episodes to ask in the review so I can write information on it in the next chapter. Also if you didn't get some information mentioned in this or previous chapters feel free to question me in your review or e-mail me ^^
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Téa stayed silent during the night. She had too much on her mind to even sleep. Voices and flashbacks send shivers down her back. Ai couldn't sleep either. She needed time to figure this case out, needed time to see the connection, and needed time to remain calm. I know I'll go insane one day, she thought as she turned to face Téa.
"What's the matter Ai?" Téa knew Ai was a little different from her and the rest of the group. She was dark and mysterious but deep inside? Téa didn't know who Ai really was inside her shell.
"I don't see the connection with you, the figure, the necklace, that dead person. In fact I have no idea how they is connected! I just wish we had more clues," Ai said in frustration. She knew she left something out, something very important.
"I'm more worried about us," Téa said quietly. Her thoughts wondered to Yami. She thought of how he saved her at Burger World, and how he was always sticking up for his friends. Friend, he only sees me as that, she thought. Ai noticed her features turned sad and cold.
"Thinking about Yugi? No, I mean the other Yugi," Ai teased.
"How did you know about the other Yugi? I mean how did you know Yami exists inside Yugi?"
"Easy, his whole personality changed. I've seen freaks that have duo personalities but they don't have it like him. This personality is a complete different being," Ai said shining with pride. Téa brought her hands to her heart. She knew Ai would find out someday.
I guess it doesn't take too long for a detective to find out, Téa thought for a moment. She worried that if Ai could find out about Yami this fast, maybe Ai already knew she had feelings for Yami.
"I see," Ai spoke out of nowhere.
"See what?" Téa knew exactly what Ai just figured out but was too afraid to admit. After all Yami was a very popular guy.
"You like him, more than a friend. In fact you are head over heels for him," the smile wider on Ai's face as she saw Téa's expression.
"I don't," Téa stopped. "I do,"
"Don't worry too much over it. He should like you for who you are. If he doesn't see what a wonderful person and friend you are," Ai stopped and looked at Téa.
"Then it's his fault he missed out right?" laughed Téa but she felt hurt inside. She would give everything to match up with him, even if to it meant change.
"Exactly,"
"What about you?"
"Me?" Ai asked a little worried. The truth was Ai never knew what love was. Whether it was family love or the other kind of love. She was surrounded by hatred. Her face grew dark as thoughts of the past came to her.
-Flashback-
"Wait for me!" A little girl with short brownish hair called out to a group of children.
"Gross! It's the freak!" shouted a boy.
"Lets get out of here before she eats us," laughed a girl that was later joined by her friends.
"I heard her father killed her mother and hate her alive!" laughed another.
"I heard she is a robot under training! And she is from outer space!"
"Yeah, and one time I saw her walking into this weird looking house, it was huge!"
Ai stood motionlessly on the field. The group of children walked away talking, about her. She was a class reject. She was the freak. Tears swelled up in her round brown eyes. No! I won't give in, Ai scold herself. She was taught to self-discipline in any given situation. It was part of her training. "You cry you die Tanaka Ai!" She said to herself. Ai looked at the group with hatred. She hated them, every single one. She tried to fit in but she just couldn't.
"You don't know what you are talking about!" Ai screamed and ran out of the school as fast as possible. It was true. No one understood her, her duty. Soon she was out on the streets. It was a shopping street where cars were not allowed to come in so shoppers could feel safer. Ai stopped and looked at the strangers. She started to cry. Then a hand held out a tissue.
"Don't cry," Said the voice caringly, it belonged to a boy.
Ai continued to sob.
"Don't cry, you are not alone," -End of flashback-
"You okay?" Téa asked. She knew Ai remembered something from her dark past. Though she was curious, she knew it wasn't right for her to ask.
"Yeah," Ai lied. "Love doesn't exist. It is something we imagine, we made up. That's why relationships never last that long. But family love is different. You are connected by blood,"
"I'm sorry," Téa said looking at down.
"Don't need to be," replied Ai. "I'm going to sleep," and with that Ai closed her eyes and turned around.
"Good night," Téa whispered and did the same. Though she knew Ai wasn't going to sleep yet. Téa herself didn't feel like sleeping but she knew she needed rest, for tomorrow.
The next day was peaceful enough. Seto and Ryou were up extra early to catch some fish. They returned around seven in the morning with fish. They were really proud of their catch, especially Seto. Since Yugi's promise to let Yami out for a whole day, he decided to do something for the group. Yami didn't want to waste the time given by Yugi. He knew the group needed every bit of help they can get. Everyone was at the table eating scrambled fish meat, Ryou's idea. It was actually really good.
"Hey guys," Yami started. "There is a cave where the beach ends. Maybe we should go inside and see if there is a way out,"
"Possibly there is. But with a cave like that we'd get lost," said Ai after she finished eating.
"True," Seto said.
"But we have to try," Téa said while collecting everyone's paper dishes, which was provided by the school. "And besides, what can we do here? Waiting for help or waiting for that guy to come and kill us all,"
"I agree," Ryou nodded furiously agreeing with Téa.
"I suppose," Ai said.
"Then it is settled!" Yami stood up and put both hands on the table hard.
"We should go now," Seto said getting up and went to collect his stuff.
"Then lets all get prepared," Ai said and left too, followed by Ryou.
Téa still cleaning the mess Seto and Ryou made since they weren't exactly cooks with a cleaning habit didn't notice Yami.
"Téa," Yami started.
Téa was startled. Her heart started pounding hard, warmth brushed up her cheeks. She hoped the sound of her fast paced heart wasn't loud enough to be heard by Yami. She felt her body tense up and shivers was sent down her back. She wanted to turn around and face him but she couldn't.
"What's the matter Yugi?" Téa asked when her senses were working again.
"I was thinking," Yami started. He was a little embarrassed to ask.
"Yes?" Téa smiled inside; maybe he does have feelings for her.
"Where did you put that necklace?" Yami quickly changed the topic he was going to ask. He knew little of Téa, unlike Yugi. Yugi is Téa soul mate, not him.
"I don't remember. Sorry Yugi," Téa said disappointed in not remembering the whereabouts of the necklace, but also in the questions Yami had asked. She thought it would be different.
"It's okay," Yami felt hurt as Téa called him Yugi. He wanted a name, a name that belonged to him, and a name that Téa would use. He doesn't want to be called by the term 'the other Yugi' or 'Yugi'.
"I better go and pack my stuff," Téa said rushing past Yami as fast as she can so he wouldn't see her blushing.
"By the way," called Yami to Téa, but only found an empty hall. "My name is Yami," He only whispered. Yami, my name, he thought.
After everyone got their backpacks, they headed for the cave. The school provided them with flashlights so finding their way around the dark wasn't a problem. The cave was typical enough. Rocks and more rocks plastered the cave. And it sure was big.
"We have a problem," Ai said as she walked a little further. "There are four chambers to turn to," Since they were so deep it was impossible to tell which one was the way out, or if any of them had an exist.
"This is not good," Ryou said observing the four openings.
"So which one should we choose?" Seto asked a little annoyed. He doesn't have time for this. Mokuba was probably home alone without his big brother to take care of him. He felt like an irresponsible brother. But he couldn't return yet.
-Flashback-
"Mokuba," Seto started as he stared at his really excited brother.
"Don't worry about me big brother!" He shouted, though Seto was right beside him.
"Are you sure you will be fine? I mean it is going to be more than a week," Seto asked with concern. Mokuba was the only thing he has left he can't loose him.
"No problem. Just thinking about you going on a field trip and spending time with classmates like a normal teenager makes me more determined to get you going," Mokuba smiled, too happy.
"If you say so," Seto started to leave but turned and faced him again, with a stern face too. "While I am gone I want you to be on your best behaviour. No late night movies since they are not for little kids. No partying, definitely not. Don't go into my office, don't,"
Mokuba looked away. He always does whenever Seto starts on his don'ts speech. It was so repetitive. After what happened, he still treats him like a kid. Mokuba did grow a little. But seeing his brother remained the same hurt him. He wanted his brother to be normal, like everyone else despite of his past.
"Hey big brother!" Mokuba started.
"Were you listening to me?" Seto was obviously angry.
"You better get going," Mokuba pointed to the time on his watch.
"I give up. Be a good boy," Seto said while walking to the limousine.
"Big Brother! Promise me, promise me you'll come home with a girlfriend!" Mokuba knew he crossed the line so he ran for it. "For my sake! Come home with a girlfriend!" He secretly hoped the girl would be her; it was she who saved him in the warehouse that faithful day.
"Mokuba," Seto wasn't angry. Rather he was depressed because he can't give his brother a life of a normal kid. But finding a girlfriend might be a little harder than beating people at duel monsters. -End of Flashback-
Seto remained silent. He looked at Téa. He knew she had to be the one. Ever since she saved Mokuba. While Yugi was worrying about Joey, Seto's heart was hanging on the edge for Téa. But then again, her heart was with Yugi during that duel.
"What's the matter Kaiba?" Téa asked since his face made an expression it never did before. A soft poignant like expression, something he would never show to anyone. Seto stared back at her but didn't say anything. He can't tell her, not yet.
"So which way?" He asked again. Téa looked at the four chambers. Ai looked at them too. It was a tough decision.
" I don't know," Ai said.
"We should go with our hearts," said Yami closing his eyes.
"Intuition?" Ryou asked.
"It doesn't work," Ai said believing in science more than the six senses.
"I believe it does," Téa said cheerfully as she closed her eyes. She couldn't focus. Seto's expression was taking too much of her mind. She kept asking herself what was that.
"I don't have faith in this!" said Seto refusing to act like an idiot. The heart of the cards, Seto thought. He never believed in it. He only believed in power.
Ryou, Yami, and Téa all closed their eyes trying to pick up something. Seto and Ai just stood their completely bored but didn't intrude. Minuets passed but no one spoke up. Yami listened more carefully. Drip....Drip.
"There is water in the second one!" He suddenly spoke up and pointed to the second chamber.
"Yes, and there is wind coming from the fourth one," Ryou said as he opened his eyes.
"You guys are good. How come I didn't hear anything?" Téa asked.
"It's a duellist thing," Came an automatic reply from Ai though she did notice the garment around Ryou's neck did glow a bit and it did look kind of funny just now.
"But we still don't know where to go," Téa stated.
"Well, there are no sounds coming from the first and third one. That must mean they are a dead end," Ryou said. He then went back to thinking mode. Téa found Ryou cute when he thinks.
"But there is wind coming from the fourth one," Ai said as she walked to it. "Which means, there is an opening of some sort. Or a wind tunnel,"
"Water can be heard from the second," Yami said as he walked to the second chamber. "Which also means there could be an opening, or a water hole,"
"So which one?" Seto asked a little more annoyed with the situation.
"Second!" said Yami.
"Fourth!" said Ryou at the same time as Yami.
"Okay," Said Ai not sure of what to do for she also thought both chambers housed a possibility of an exit.
"Why don't we split up into groups," said Seto, not asked.
"Sure, so one group can find the exit while the other get stuck here forever. Sounds good to me," mocked Ai.
"We can communicate you know. But I guess animals can't," Seto said.
"How? Explain to me. How to communicate when we are apart? Do we shout like a barbarian waking up all the animals that can devour us?"
"Well, Ms. Tanaka, I guess I have to enlighten you with the term technology," Seto said as he pulled out two walky-talkies. Both are pocket size.
"Wonderful. What is the range of communication?" Asked Ai.
"Kaiba Corporation owns twelve satellites. There is no range," Said Seto burning with ego as shocked faces showed up. (A/N: I don't care what walky-talkies run on. In this story they are used like a cell phone would okay? Hope that wasn't too harsh)
"Well, in that case I guess in to groups it is,"
"Who's with who?" Téa asked hoping she'll end up with Yami and Ai and Ryou. But that won't work because then Kaiba would be alone. Poor guy.
"Me, Seto and Ryou," said Ai walking over to Seto and dragging Ryou along. Ai smirked and looked at the remaining two. "This leaves,"
Téa froze up, Yami and me! She thought as she blushed.
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(A/N: Long and confusing? At least I did it on time ^^. Awaiting the next chapter will take awhile. Also I would like to know how you readers want Seto to end up. With a girl? Or without a girl? Is the girl Téa? Or Ai? Please review ^^)
(A/N: okay, chapter 11 is up, sorry it is later than usual. Thanks for all the reviews! Keep on reviewing please ^^) Note: this chapter contain information from the Battle City episodes. I advise those who did not watch Battle City episodes to ask in the review so I can write information on it in the next chapter. Also if you didn't get some information mentioned in this or previous chapters feel free to question me in your review or e-mail me ^^
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Téa stayed silent during the night. She had too much on her mind to even sleep. Voices and flashbacks send shivers down her back. Ai couldn't sleep either. She needed time to figure this case out, needed time to see the connection, and needed time to remain calm. I know I'll go insane one day, she thought as she turned to face Téa.
"What's the matter Ai?" Téa knew Ai was a little different from her and the rest of the group. She was dark and mysterious but deep inside? Téa didn't know who Ai really was inside her shell.
"I don't see the connection with you, the figure, the necklace, that dead person. In fact I have no idea how they is connected! I just wish we had more clues," Ai said in frustration. She knew she left something out, something very important.
"I'm more worried about us," Téa said quietly. Her thoughts wondered to Yami. She thought of how he saved her at Burger World, and how he was always sticking up for his friends. Friend, he only sees me as that, she thought. Ai noticed her features turned sad and cold.
"Thinking about Yugi? No, I mean the other Yugi," Ai teased.
"How did you know about the other Yugi? I mean how did you know Yami exists inside Yugi?"
"Easy, his whole personality changed. I've seen freaks that have duo personalities but they don't have it like him. This personality is a complete different being," Ai said shining with pride. Téa brought her hands to her heart. She knew Ai would find out someday.
I guess it doesn't take too long for a detective to find out, Téa thought for a moment. She worried that if Ai could find out about Yami this fast, maybe Ai already knew she had feelings for Yami.
"I see," Ai spoke out of nowhere.
"See what?" Téa knew exactly what Ai just figured out but was too afraid to admit. After all Yami was a very popular guy.
"You like him, more than a friend. In fact you are head over heels for him," the smile wider on Ai's face as she saw Téa's expression.
"I don't," Téa stopped. "I do,"
"Don't worry too much over it. He should like you for who you are. If he doesn't see what a wonderful person and friend you are," Ai stopped and looked at Téa.
"Then it's his fault he missed out right?" laughed Téa but she felt hurt inside. She would give everything to match up with him, even if to it meant change.
"Exactly,"
"What about you?"
"Me?" Ai asked a little worried. The truth was Ai never knew what love was. Whether it was family love or the other kind of love. She was surrounded by hatred. Her face grew dark as thoughts of the past came to her.
-Flashback-
"Wait for me!" A little girl with short brownish hair called out to a group of children.
"Gross! It's the freak!" shouted a boy.
"Lets get out of here before she eats us," laughed a girl that was later joined by her friends.
"I heard her father killed her mother and hate her alive!" laughed another.
"I heard she is a robot under training! And she is from outer space!"
"Yeah, and one time I saw her walking into this weird looking house, it was huge!"
Ai stood motionlessly on the field. The group of children walked away talking, about her. She was a class reject. She was the freak. Tears swelled up in her round brown eyes. No! I won't give in, Ai scold herself. She was taught to self-discipline in any given situation. It was part of her training. "You cry you die Tanaka Ai!" She said to herself. Ai looked at the group with hatred. She hated them, every single one. She tried to fit in but she just couldn't.
"You don't know what you are talking about!" Ai screamed and ran out of the school as fast as possible. It was true. No one understood her, her duty. Soon she was out on the streets. It was a shopping street where cars were not allowed to come in so shoppers could feel safer. Ai stopped and looked at the strangers. She started to cry. Then a hand held out a tissue.
"Don't cry," Said the voice caringly, it belonged to a boy.
Ai continued to sob.
"Don't cry, you are not alone," -End of flashback-
"You okay?" Téa asked. She knew Ai remembered something from her dark past. Though she was curious, she knew it wasn't right for her to ask.
"Yeah," Ai lied. "Love doesn't exist. It is something we imagine, we made up. That's why relationships never last that long. But family love is different. You are connected by blood,"
"I'm sorry," Téa said looking at down.
"Don't need to be," replied Ai. "I'm going to sleep," and with that Ai closed her eyes and turned around.
"Good night," Téa whispered and did the same. Though she knew Ai wasn't going to sleep yet. Téa herself didn't feel like sleeping but she knew she needed rest, for tomorrow.
The next day was peaceful enough. Seto and Ryou were up extra early to catch some fish. They returned around seven in the morning with fish. They were really proud of their catch, especially Seto. Since Yugi's promise to let Yami out for a whole day, he decided to do something for the group. Yami didn't want to waste the time given by Yugi. He knew the group needed every bit of help they can get. Everyone was at the table eating scrambled fish meat, Ryou's idea. It was actually really good.
"Hey guys," Yami started. "There is a cave where the beach ends. Maybe we should go inside and see if there is a way out,"
"Possibly there is. But with a cave like that we'd get lost," said Ai after she finished eating.
"True," Seto said.
"But we have to try," Téa said while collecting everyone's paper dishes, which was provided by the school. "And besides, what can we do here? Waiting for help or waiting for that guy to come and kill us all,"
"I agree," Ryou nodded furiously agreeing with Téa.
"I suppose," Ai said.
"Then it is settled!" Yami stood up and put both hands on the table hard.
"We should go now," Seto said getting up and went to collect his stuff.
"Then lets all get prepared," Ai said and left too, followed by Ryou.
Téa still cleaning the mess Seto and Ryou made since they weren't exactly cooks with a cleaning habit didn't notice Yami.
"Téa," Yami started.
Téa was startled. Her heart started pounding hard, warmth brushed up her cheeks. She hoped the sound of her fast paced heart wasn't loud enough to be heard by Yami. She felt her body tense up and shivers was sent down her back. She wanted to turn around and face him but she couldn't.
"What's the matter Yugi?" Téa asked when her senses were working again.
"I was thinking," Yami started. He was a little embarrassed to ask.
"Yes?" Téa smiled inside; maybe he does have feelings for her.
"Where did you put that necklace?" Yami quickly changed the topic he was going to ask. He knew little of Téa, unlike Yugi. Yugi is Téa soul mate, not him.
"I don't remember. Sorry Yugi," Téa said disappointed in not remembering the whereabouts of the necklace, but also in the questions Yami had asked. She thought it would be different.
"It's okay," Yami felt hurt as Téa called him Yugi. He wanted a name, a name that belonged to him, and a name that Téa would use. He doesn't want to be called by the term 'the other Yugi' or 'Yugi'.
"I better go and pack my stuff," Téa said rushing past Yami as fast as she can so he wouldn't see her blushing.
"By the way," called Yami to Téa, but only found an empty hall. "My name is Yami," He only whispered. Yami, my name, he thought.
After everyone got their backpacks, they headed for the cave. The school provided them with flashlights so finding their way around the dark wasn't a problem. The cave was typical enough. Rocks and more rocks plastered the cave. And it sure was big.
"We have a problem," Ai said as she walked a little further. "There are four chambers to turn to," Since they were so deep it was impossible to tell which one was the way out, or if any of them had an exist.
"This is not good," Ryou said observing the four openings.
"So which one should we choose?" Seto asked a little annoyed. He doesn't have time for this. Mokuba was probably home alone without his big brother to take care of him. He felt like an irresponsible brother. But he couldn't return yet.
-Flashback-
"Mokuba," Seto started as he stared at his really excited brother.
"Don't worry about me big brother!" He shouted, though Seto was right beside him.
"Are you sure you will be fine? I mean it is going to be more than a week," Seto asked with concern. Mokuba was the only thing he has left he can't loose him.
"No problem. Just thinking about you going on a field trip and spending time with classmates like a normal teenager makes me more determined to get you going," Mokuba smiled, too happy.
"If you say so," Seto started to leave but turned and faced him again, with a stern face too. "While I am gone I want you to be on your best behaviour. No late night movies since they are not for little kids. No partying, definitely not. Don't go into my office, don't,"
Mokuba looked away. He always does whenever Seto starts on his don'ts speech. It was so repetitive. After what happened, he still treats him like a kid. Mokuba did grow a little. But seeing his brother remained the same hurt him. He wanted his brother to be normal, like everyone else despite of his past.
"Hey big brother!" Mokuba started.
"Were you listening to me?" Seto was obviously angry.
"You better get going," Mokuba pointed to the time on his watch.
"I give up. Be a good boy," Seto said while walking to the limousine.
"Big Brother! Promise me, promise me you'll come home with a girlfriend!" Mokuba knew he crossed the line so he ran for it. "For my sake! Come home with a girlfriend!" He secretly hoped the girl would be her; it was she who saved him in the warehouse that faithful day.
"Mokuba," Seto wasn't angry. Rather he was depressed because he can't give his brother a life of a normal kid. But finding a girlfriend might be a little harder than beating people at duel monsters. -End of Flashback-
Seto remained silent. He looked at Téa. He knew she had to be the one. Ever since she saved Mokuba. While Yugi was worrying about Joey, Seto's heart was hanging on the edge for Téa. But then again, her heart was with Yugi during that duel.
"What's the matter Kaiba?" Téa asked since his face made an expression it never did before. A soft poignant like expression, something he would never show to anyone. Seto stared back at her but didn't say anything. He can't tell her, not yet.
"So which way?" He asked again. Téa looked at the four chambers. Ai looked at them too. It was a tough decision.
" I don't know," Ai said.
"We should go with our hearts," said Yami closing his eyes.
"Intuition?" Ryou asked.
"It doesn't work," Ai said believing in science more than the six senses.
"I believe it does," Téa said cheerfully as she closed her eyes. She couldn't focus. Seto's expression was taking too much of her mind. She kept asking herself what was that.
"I don't have faith in this!" said Seto refusing to act like an idiot. The heart of the cards, Seto thought. He never believed in it. He only believed in power.
Ryou, Yami, and Téa all closed their eyes trying to pick up something. Seto and Ai just stood their completely bored but didn't intrude. Minuets passed but no one spoke up. Yami listened more carefully. Drip....Drip.
"There is water in the second one!" He suddenly spoke up and pointed to the second chamber.
"Yes, and there is wind coming from the fourth one," Ryou said as he opened his eyes.
"You guys are good. How come I didn't hear anything?" Téa asked.
"It's a duellist thing," Came an automatic reply from Ai though she did notice the garment around Ryou's neck did glow a bit and it did look kind of funny just now.
"But we still don't know where to go," Téa stated.
"Well, there are no sounds coming from the first and third one. That must mean they are a dead end," Ryou said. He then went back to thinking mode. Téa found Ryou cute when he thinks.
"But there is wind coming from the fourth one," Ai said as she walked to it. "Which means, there is an opening of some sort. Or a wind tunnel,"
"Water can be heard from the second," Yami said as he walked to the second chamber. "Which also means there could be an opening, or a water hole,"
"So which one?" Seto asked a little more annoyed with the situation.
"Second!" said Yami.
"Fourth!" said Ryou at the same time as Yami.
"Okay," Said Ai not sure of what to do for she also thought both chambers housed a possibility of an exit.
"Why don't we split up into groups," said Seto, not asked.
"Sure, so one group can find the exit while the other get stuck here forever. Sounds good to me," mocked Ai.
"We can communicate you know. But I guess animals can't," Seto said.
"How? Explain to me. How to communicate when we are apart? Do we shout like a barbarian waking up all the animals that can devour us?"
"Well, Ms. Tanaka, I guess I have to enlighten you with the term technology," Seto said as he pulled out two walky-talkies. Both are pocket size.
"Wonderful. What is the range of communication?" Asked Ai.
"Kaiba Corporation owns twelve satellites. There is no range," Said Seto burning with ego as shocked faces showed up. (A/N: I don't care what walky-talkies run on. In this story they are used like a cell phone would okay? Hope that wasn't too harsh)
"Well, in that case I guess in to groups it is,"
"Who's with who?" Téa asked hoping she'll end up with Yami and Ai and Ryou. But that won't work because then Kaiba would be alone. Poor guy.
"Me, Seto and Ryou," said Ai walking over to Seto and dragging Ryou along. Ai smirked and looked at the remaining two. "This leaves,"
Téa froze up, Yami and me! She thought as she blushed.
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(A/N: Long and confusing? At least I did it on time ^^. Awaiting the next chapter will take awhile. Also I would like to know how you readers want Seto to end up. With a girl? Or without a girl? Is the girl Téa? Or Ai? Please review ^^)