Joy: Here comes Chapter 26! The journey home for the group! But first – review responses!

Winged Dreams: :o) Arigatou! I aim to please, so here's the next chapter!

Sapphire: Heh, yep! Had to add drama!

Silver Moon Phoenix: Yeah, it was wrong of her. And Yugi and Yami do get along and don't argue very much.

Sakura: Joy does have a temper. = O

Dark Kuriboh Empire: Yeah…Katilli was a bad girl. And your right, Yugi does lack self-confidence, even though he has proven himself on several occasions. Maybe that will change someday.

Without further delay, here comes the chapter. Read on!

Goodbye Egypt

Morning came quickly for the group. Everything was packed up and taken to the two waiting taxis. Grandpa would see them off at the airport, but he would be staying, so it was only the three lights and their darks and Mokuba. The trip to the airport was a quiet one, as everyone was taking one last look through their windows at Egypt.

At the airport, everyone said goodbye to Solomon. Seto nodded his farewell and he and Mokuba went off a little ways to wait for Joy. Yugi hugged his grandfather firmly. "I'm gonna miss you, grandpa. Write me as soon as you can, okay?"

"You know I will, Yugi," Solomon said with a smile. "And you take care of yourself. I want you to call me if you have any troubles at the shop or need anything." Yugi nodded. "Good. Now you better go before that plane takes off without you." Yugi smiled and said one last goodbye before rushing off as his flight was called.

Joy stepped up to Solomon and bowed respectfully. "Arigatou for your hospitality, Moto-san."

"No need for thanks. Any friend of Yugi's is deserving of the hospitality. He had so few friends growing up."

"Really?" Joy asked. She couldn't believe how anyone could not like the boy immediately.

"Yes. He had a terrible time with bullies at school. But now he has friends who truly care about him. I used to worry all the time, but not anymore." Solomon smiled at Joy. "You best go before you die of boredom. I will see you later, yes?"

"Oh, count on it. We will definitely meet again. Sayonara, Moto-san." Joy bowed again and ran off to join Seto and Mokuba. The three boarded the Kaiba Corp. jet and headed for home.

…Later…

We're going home at last, Yugi told Yami.

I would have like Egypt better if your grandfather had not discovered the pillar, Yami commented. Perhaps the next time we travel there, we will have more opportunities to enjoy the trip.

Yeah. I guess overall it didn't turn out the way I had hoped, but I did find out a lot from going back in time.

Really?

Yes. I learned that you were a fair and just ruler, Yami. You really cared for people, and you were well loved.

Mmm…that is reassuring, Yugi. I am glad for that journey into the past, but I wish you had not been in danger.

You and me both. When I saw Yukia in that tent I almost went insane. I mean, I can't believe she went to such lengths for revenge.

Revenge drives you to do things that are not always wise, Yami told his light.

That's the truth. Well, we are finally going back to Japan. It's going to be good to be home. I am personally spending a nice relaxing day at home when we get there.

Yes. I agree. It will be nice to take a break. But isn't there a tournament coming up that we are participating in?

Yeah, but we have plenty of time to relax before we prepare. It isn't for another several days.

Ah. Well, I am going to take a nap. Let me know when we land, okay, Yugi.

Hai. Have a good nap, Yami, Yugi said cheerfully.

I will. Yugi felt Yami lower the connection as he went to sleep. Yugi yawned a little before settling into his seat as the in-flight movie began to play.

…Meanwhile…

"Got any six's?"

"Nope. Go fish."

"Damn."

Joy's hand went into the pile of cards between her and Mokuba. Seto looked on as the two played. He wasn't tired in the least. Surprisingly enough he did not dream last night. Lately he had been having numerous nightmares, both about his parents and about his late foster father, Gazaboro. But last night…no nightmares.

I am going to assume you had something to do with that, Sorcerer, Seto said to his dark.

I might have stood outside your soul room and chased away some ill dreams. I do have that ability. Have I overstepped myself?

Seto paused. Did you go in? Into my soul room? Seto had a hard time with the fact that now his mind had two chambers – soul rooms – one for him and one for Sorcerer Seto. It was a little weird. I mean to say, what would you expect to see in there? He had never had to deal with this, and didn't know anything about soul rooms.

Your soul room is a reflection of your soul. It would contain things that would reflect who you are. For example, Yugi's soul room is one of innocence. It has children's toys, puzzles, and is brightly lit. And no, I did not go in. I only stood outside.

Mmn. Seto paused. No, you did not overstep yourself. Seto thought to himself that that was one of his better sleeps.

Joy's sleep was not as peaceful. She dreamed of her mother and had woken up several times during the night, her eyes filled with tears. And Katilli did not stand outside her soul room. In fact, Katilli had not left her own soul room since their argument last night.

Not that Joy was begging for a chat with her. It would only end in another argument. She was still bitter about Katilli going into her soul room. To Joy it was a matter of trust. Katilli, by breaking her promise, had also broken Joy's trust in her. And that was not a good thing for either of them. The two halves were supposed to have faith and trust in each other, and that was weakened.

Near the end of the flight and a game of 'Solitaire' (AN: card game I sometimes play if I'm bored.) Katilli finally found her courage and reached out to Joy through their link.

Um…Joy? Katilli sounded very timid and quiet.

Yeah. What is it?

Um…Well…I was thinking of taking a trip to the Shadow Realm…you know…check on the monsters and the castle. It might do us good to…well…

Take a break from each other?

…Yeah. So, is that all right? I won't leave you for long. Just a little while.

It's fine, Katilli. I know how to reach you. Actually, it may do us both some good to take a breather.

Joy…I am so terribly sorry…for what I did…it hurt you, and that is something I never wanted to do.

Joy sighed. I know you didn't mean to hurt me, Katilli, but you did. I really don't know what to do, now. I want to trust you completely, but…

I understand. Perhaps this time away from each other will give us a chance to think about what to do. I can think about how I can make up for my mistakes.

Maybe…

I will return. Goodbye for now, Joy.

Goodbye, Katilli. I will see you later. Joy felt Katilli leave her mind. She sighed again, and Seto noticed.

"Everything okay, Joy?"

"Hopefully it will be, Kaiba. It's just been a long and grueling experience in Egypt. I can't wait to get back to Japan and see Obaasan again." Seto nodded in understanding and went back to the book he was reading.

Joy: Well, there you have it. It looks like Joy and Katilli are trying to patch things up, and Katilli has decided to go to the Shadow Realm for a visit. How will this factor in? You are just gonna have to wait and find out!

Did ya forget the tournament? If so, read about it in the chapter where Yugi is in the hospital (Hint…it's in this story). Now you may be wondering how this fits into things. Trust me, it does. One more thing I have to say – It looks like a lot of the reviewers are looking forward to a sequel, so I will leave the ending as I have planned it.

Next chapter is called 'Familiar Places, Familiar Enemies' The gang is back in Japan. Well, till then, don't forget to review and I'll see ya later!