AN- OMG thank you Nyny-yan, Pippy and all that reviewed! I love you all so much XD! Well you said you liked what you read now here's the second chapter! RR Pleaz! By the way Mei-chan I have taken your advice! I also want to take the time to acknowledge Silent Chaos89 as my officaial co-author! I would also like to give her credit for all that she has done to make it possible for me to write this. Now LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chapter Two- New faces old Destiny

The sun crept its way in through the wide windows of Yugi's classroom. It was the kind of light that if you laid in it long enough it could put you into a lazy kind of sleep. Although it was quite tempting Yugi had absolutely no time for such things as napping or being lazy, the tasks that laid in the day ahead weren't going to do themselves after all.

In the mean time as he waited for class to begin he took the time to talk to his friend who sat slouched over the desk ahead of him. Yugi gazed down at the golden artifact in his hands wondering what he was going until do about finding these other Millennium pieces. Every time he looked down at the golden puzzle a feeling of nervous-ness filled him. All of this was confusing, he knew he had to find them but how was he going to find them, and where?

Yugi looked out the window a look of mixed emotions appeared on his face, what was he to do where was he to start. His mixed emotions turned to a feeling of confidence as he thought to himself. " What ever may happen I know I have people to count on nothing, can get in my way as long as I have people who care about me." He had engrossed himself so deeply in his thoughts he jumped when his friend began to speak.

" So you got your puzzle back," Jonouchi looked closely at the puzzle that adorned his friend's neck.

" I guess I was right, it wasn't just my imagination," Yugi smiled.

" Well I guess we have a new adventure all planned out for us don't we Yugi?"

"Yeah I suppose we do, wellI have a lot to do today," Yugi tried to change the subject. Trying to avoid thinking to hard about his new destiny.

" You all right," His friend gave him a look of worry.

" Yes I'm fine Jou,"

For a moment the two friends stayed silent until a new individual appeared at the table, he looked up. It was Kasumi Kikamura the class president. She had had long hair chocolate brown hair tired back in a ponytail and azure blue eyes that seemed to match her cool personality. She gave them both a small smile. Something was up Kasumi never talked to them, well no at least since she came to Domino high.

" So have you heard anything about they new girl yet Moto, Katsuya?" Her smile turned into a smirk as she spoke." I learned from Miss Tanaka that you were to be student guide for her."

" Her?" Jonouchi muttered under his breath.

" No we haven't Kikamura-san, do you know anything about it?" Yugi smiled at the young woman.

" If you're wondering, Yes she's a Chinese girl, and rather a quiet young lady, "

" Are you trying to hold stuff over our heads," Jonouchi jumped from his desk.

" Yes, yes I am," She said with hidden sarcasm.

" Evil bitch mocking my friend," Jonouchi went on ranting, not noting Kasumi's sarcasm. The girl placed her hand over her face in disgust " You know Katsuya sometimes you make me wonder why you're even in high schoolwell any way best of luck to you Mr. Moto.

As Yugi watched Kasumi leave their presence he felt more than just Kasumi leave. It was like someone else was with her, like she wasn't alone; not to mention her aura was totally different than before. Yugi sat there in his desk puzzled by the strange feeling he got from her; maybe she carried one of these new pieces? But wouldn't he have seen it if she had one? Yugi felt that Kasumi was hiding something. Millennium piece or not something was up with her. Yugi's soul sunk as he herd the bell; whatever the case may be he now had to switch his focus to his schoolwork.

Ms. Tanaka took her place at her desk as she always did at the beginning of the day. " Now class," Ms. Tananka's voice boomed though out the classroom, " Today we have a new student joining our class, I want nothing less from you all then to give her respect. Of course for you monkeys it seems impossible but I know that with proper training you can do it," Yugi sat at his desk nervous. He had never helped a new student out before. This would probably be a good chance to begin a new friendship. Although he still felt a slightly shaky about the day ahead, he forced a smile upon face. " Now class may I introduce you to Kaminare, Huriko." Just as Ms. Tanaka Finished speaking the student walked. In Yugi's smile turn into a shocked look as she took her place in front of the class. Huriko had long sky blue hair and her eyes were an ice blue that seemed to go with it. She was average height and obviously Yugi's age.

As she walked down the aisle to her new desk a feeling struck Yugi. Something was different about her. It was as if they shared something in common.

Huriko situated herself at her new desk between Yugi and Anzu. From the corner of her ear she could hear Ms. Tanaka speak. " Huriko to help you get familiar with the school I have assigned the gentleman next to you to be your guide. It was apparent in Huriko actions and appearance that she was none to happy about being in school at the moment. The young girl looked over at Yugi with a cold look in her eye, he gave her a warm smile back. Huriko pulled her vision away from his with a glacial look upon her face. It was apparent that something plagued her. Not because of what just happened but because he could see it in her eyes.

It was strange, as Yugi looked at her e became worried. Not like she was a threat but it was more like he was worried about Huriko's feelings and what could have made her act like this. Maybe he could try to make her feel better.

The rest of the morning went by as usual and before anyone knew it lunch had dawned upon the students of Domino High. Like always the gang congregated near the window. Everyone was eager to talk with Huriko and meet her but before they knew it was evident that she had gone someplace else.

" So whats this new girl like Yugi," Jonouchi looked over to his friend.

" She hasn't said anything," Yugi started to get concerned.

" Well I can kind of understand she dose come from another country." Honda stated.

" Whats with you all? She's just a new a new girl and besides don't you think she's a little weird," Anzu said uneasily.

Just then, it dawned on them that Huriko, who was standing in the doorway, heard every single word come out of their mouths. A few minutes past by, all of them just staring at eachother till Huriko opened her eyes glared at them a stormed off.

Fe4eling rather hurt Huriko ran into a near bye empty hallway. She stood there trembling. How could they even pass judgement on her? In a way this feeling of anger, frustration and pain was nothing new to her but as hard as she tried to hide, and bury it she couldn't help but feel downhearted.

Aww did that mean nasty Anzu hurt your feelings," a spirit appeared next to her. She was about two inches taller than Huriko and as far as the eye could see the entity looked exactly like Huriko with the exception of her slim eyes and her silver streaked hair. " What do you want?" Huriko snarled.

" All I want is my darling little Huriko to be happy that's all, " The spirit gave her a teasing smile.

"And"

" Well you could find the other members of the Trinity"

"That's doesn't matter to me now." Huriko gave her a death sneer. Then turned her head to the side looking away from the illusive being.

" Suite yourself" the soul faded away.

Huriko took off the bandanna she wore around her head, revealing a golden tiara. " I know I have a destiny but little do I care" She clenched the cloth in her hands. Frustration filled her, she had nothing to hold on to in this world, so why should she protect it? Not one of the people on this planet had given her any reason to live nor had tried to save her. The feeling of frustration soon fled Huriko leaving her empty. Letting out a deep sigh she tied her bandanna tightly around her head and started back to the classroom. As she approached the door she let all of what just happened behind a flushed all feelings from her heart. All that mattered to her was surviving the rest of the day.

"Hello Huriko," Yugi greeted her as she sat down at her desk.

" Hi," Huriko said dead pan.

Finally For the first time Huriko had spoken to him. Yugi sighed in relief, for a second he thought she hated him. He couldn't wait till after school, all he had to do was finish the day and he was free to do what he pleased (with a few exceptions of course)

The rest of the day went by like clockwork and soon school was done for another day. Even detention was bearable .It had seemed his friend Jonouchi had gotten a few detentions himself. When the two friends had finished their duty to king and country they left school, and in to the sunset they began their long walk home. Before they had totally vacated the premises both of them spotted Huriko sitting by the entrance the soft sunset illuminated her pale face. The wind blew here hair softly but yet hard enough to make it swing in front of her face the leaves falling of the tree beside her. Yugi ran up to her, Jonouchi following. He greeted with a smile upon his face he appeared to be in a cheery mood. Huriko glance down at him, her face blank with no expression. That face seemed to suite her despite the fact that Yugi felt uncomfortable with people who showed little expression.

"Umm Huriko maybe you would like to hang out with me and my friends sometimeyou know to get to know eachother," Yugi stuttered. Closing his eyes tight he waited for a reply.

There was no answer, just silence. Yugi pried his eyes open to see Huriko walking away, only looking back to give him an icy stare. The wind blew through Yugi's hair the sound of it putting an emphasis on the silence that filled the air. In a way he felt so hurt but yet he felt so encouraged something was bothering her and he knew it was up to him to fix it.

" What an asshole," Jonouchi sneered" She didn't even have the kindness to tell us no!"

" It's okay Jou," Yugi lifted up his head" She just needs friends that all."

" I suppose we have to be her friends then right?"

" Yes,"

" Well then it settled, well try our hardest to be her friends," Jou smiled wickedly like he always did when he had a plan or something else in mind."

" Shall we go then?" Yugi looked forward at the street ahead.

His friend nodded in agreement. The streets we covered in leaves. It was fall and all the trees in the city were turning either red, orange yellow or brown. The air was slightly chilly as the boy's walked home and it wasn't too long before the sunset. Unlike the day before they had no trouble on their way home. At last Jonouchi and Yugi had made their way to the front steps of the game shop.

" Well Yugi I guess this is where I say good bye," Jonouchi waved to his friend as he disappeared into the dark night."

After he had seen his friend off, Yugi let out a brief sigh of relief the day was over and for the next two weeks was fall break. He was free and nothing to worry to about. Yugi exhaustingly walked up to his room and shut door. Fumbling in the dark he made his way to his desk. As he turned the light on he notice yet another package lying on his bed. It was a silver brief case that was fairly large. Yugi's mind spun with possibilities. He grew more and more curious about the package's contents as he looked forward at it. Awakening out of shock the youth began to move toward his bed and opened the mysterious case. Yugi froze in place as he

In the vessel was an envelope, a small booklet and what seemed like an amped duel disc! With slight hesitation Yugi took the envelope in hand and opened it.

Dearest Yugi,

It's soo nice to see you again. A late congrats on last years Battle City tournament! Yet again it is that time of year to test what the greatest duelists are made of. And No tournament would be the same without you our world Champion! O if it would be kind of you to join us Yugi boy for the second annual Duelist Kingdom tournament! By the way Little Yugi as an added incentive to come I might have just what you're looking for

" This couldn't be"Yugi faltered" Thought he was " Stopping in mid thought a sudden chill ran down his spin. Could this possibly be the new enemy?

He flipped through the rulebook next. From what he saw this tournament would be a lot different from last, it also seemed that it really be in his best interest to attend although her felt rather suspicious about the whole thing. After finished scanning the small packet an unexpected presence appeared next to him.

Yugi looked over to find Yami sitting right beside him smiling widely.

" Have any ideas on who's behind this whole tournament," The entity's deep voice echoed throughout Yugi's room. Yugi pondered for a moment, but while he pondered, he began to feel a sense of joy. Maybe it was because he was happy to see his other self or maybe more? Finally with no ultimate conclusion he told his friend his answer" I have no idea, Yami, but can I ask you a question?"

" Yes, Yugi you may ask me anything,"

" Why didn't you give me any help on finding these new millennium pieces, Your usually the one who gets all eager to help." Yugi gave his spiritual companion a concerned yet clueless look. Yami looked up a the ceiling and let out a sigh." It's because I need you to learn to do these things alone, totally alone. Unlike the last time I will not always be there to help you, even I had trouble fighting this enemy the first time, do you understand Yugi?"

Yugi's thoughts began to clear, he was able to see what he had to do, all was clear he new he had a mission, Yugi knew he had a purpose. All in a split second Yugi began to cry, he finally knew how important he really was. No longer was he going to live a normal life like all the other kids going to school, going home to do homework and then going to sleep, only to repeat the process again. Completing his destiny would be hard, but he would have his friends and more new allies this time. "Yugi are you okay" He herd Yami call out to him from within his deep thoughts. Yugi dried his tears and smiled, letting his friend know he was all right. " I'm fine it's just I haven't seen you in so long and it's been a while since I've actually felt like I had a purpose that's all,"

" I see," Yami sighed in relief.

" Is the enemy that strong," Yugi went back to their original subject." Is it that strong that even you had trouble with it?"

" Yes Yugi and as I said that's why you must learn to do all these things on your own, because If I help you all the time what would happen if I was separated from you or worse what if the puzzle was taken away," Yami's voice grew grave. Yugi's gaze switched from the ceiling to the floor. His face grew pale, he couldn't begin to imagine what would happen if he lost his puzzle and Yami. That didn't matter he knew in his heart he would never let anything happen to his millennium piece, Yugi shook his head fiercely to get the thought way from him. Besides he would always have his friends to rely on no matter what. He took a breath and brought himself to speak " I understand now, you're trying to get me ready to anything. I guess that's the way things are when destined to save the world."

" I'm glad were at an understanding," The spirit smiled at his friend, his friend smiling back. Yugi rose from his place at his bed and walked over to the window. He looked out the window with a lost out there expression. It was funny how the stars comforted Yugi, it was most likely because they gave him hope and reminded him never give up. Something he needed. " I guess I'm going to have to go now," Yugi whispered softly to himself. He took out his deck from his pocket it was time to complete his destiny it was time to duel

An- Sorry it so long to post I didn't mean for it to be a month UU. Ah well! Things are getting interesting NE? It's only going to get better from here so pleas stick w/ me ^^ Um Silent Chaos (my co author) is going to post an little an thingy thats supposed to be entertaining. I don't know if it is but we'll see ^^ R+R KK!