She walked into the ballroom from the flight of stairs wearing a silk dress in its purest form. Her powdery blue dress waved as her matching cape flooded on top of the train extending out at least 5 feet. Matching silver dewdrop earrings, a necklace fit for the queen, as well as a matching tiara adorned the woman. Her hair loosely hanging elegantly in a bun as half of it spewed over her tossed it to the side with her white-gloved hands. Her lips perfectly glossed in rosebush pink, while her violet passion eyes glittered as they fluttered. She slowly walked on, everyone in the grand hall stopped, moving to the side as she continued. One man remained however, smirking devilishly as he stood in a black tuxedo. His hair blonde free from the usual rag, his eyes deep sea blue. The woman now stood in front of him, he bowed deeply, kissing her hand.
"You look beautiful, my lovely lady." He smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Keith, don't be so formal, people are watching." She winked at the man in front of her.
"Mai, since when did I care?" He bent down, kissing her deeply. The former bandit broke the contact and gently held her face in his hands, slowly stroking her facial lining.
*****
Mai awoke with a start. The tree she was sleeping under was lending her a vine that slowly tickled the lining of her face. She grumbled, realizing it was only a dream. Picking herself up, she sleepily walked over to the small stream, rinsing her face off. She looked down at her reflection giving herself some encouragement.
"He doesn't know what he has. Kissing me like that. That fool." Rising, she walked over to her backpack pulling out a small bag, a medium sized mirror and a jug of water. Mai took a swig of the chilled water, spitting it back out in an attempt to rinse the morning breath out. She popped a few pieces of gum into her mouth. She tacked on the mirror to the tree, followed by picking up the compact silvery bag. Within seconds, she finished staring into the mirror after applying her thick glittery lipgloss, concealer and, eyeliner. She made a 'smack' sound with her now slippery lips. The blonde packed her necessities back into her bag, pulling out a fresh new skirt, corset top and matching jacket along with her boots. Mai glanced in all areas of the brush around her before quickly slipping out of her pajama pants and white shirt. When finished, she smoothed out her skirt followed by tying the lace on her chest. For the last time the woman dug through her bag fishing out a clear bottle with light purple liquid in it. Glancing at the label like she always did Mai read: 'Moonlight Path' she smiled as the lovely cooled liquid set upon her skin. Pulling the cord on the bag, she sat back under the tree to pull on her boots. Slipping her foot into the left one, she muttered to herself again.
"I'll show him. He will never dominate me." Mai smirked, pushing her bag onto her shoulders.
*****
The boat was late, REAL late. In fact, it was midnight when it arrived.
"Everyone on the boat that doesn't want to be left behind!" The man said crabbily as the passenger's drug themselves up the steps. The huge boat that brought them here, now almost completely empty due to the many finalists who lost their entire star chips to Pegasus's ridiculous cronies. Mai was elated about this though, that meant that everyone would be able to get any room they desired. A swooshing sound over head caused Mai to look up. A black jet with Seto and Mokuba. She smiled when Seto looked down at her. He simply nodded his head his acknowledgement. She turned to take one last sight of the beautiful island with the many adventures she would never forget. Yet, she was received with another sight, Yugi and his friends, Joey catching her line of vision in particular. Keith wasn't in sight, and watching Joey blush was rather amusing to her. Yeah, she found Joey quit attractive, and considering Keith had basically blown his chance with her by insulting the people she considered friends, that had also backed her up plenty of times and that bandit also started a flame he though he could easily put out. She smiled and waved. Causing the group to repeat her actions. To her great bewilderment, Tea came up and hugged her. Mai, not wanting to be rude hugged back. Flashing her a great smile, Tea struck up a conversation.
"Mai, how are you doing?"
"Oh, I'm fine. How is everyone?" Mai waved for everyone to follow her.
"Oh, we're all good. Thanks for asking." Yugi said. They continued walking into the boat until they came to the hall that held all the luxury rooms. Mai picked one, inviting everyone to come chat with her. They agreed after returning to drop their own backpacks and supplies off in their own rooms. Joey was the first to come back, he blushed when everyone still hadnt returned. Mai took a seat on a black leathery couch, motioning for Joey to follow.
"So, Mai…." The male blonde sat across from the female, obviously not knowing what to say.
"Joey, what are you planning to do when you step foot off of this boat?" Mai asked, quarking an eyebrow.
"Well, me n' Yug, n' everyone else, we're gonna go celebrate." Joey said happily.
"May I ask were?"
"Well, I'm sure that one restauraunt should be completely built since we last left, I guess we'll go their." Joey pondered, looking up at the shelves layering the walls. By this time, everyone was making their way into Mai's room, carefully sitting on the couch, Yugi, Tristin, and Bakura sat next to Joey, while Tea made her way next to Mai. Mai crossed her legs as Tea did the same. A waiter came in with drinks, Mai was in a celebrative mood, thus deciding to be daring.
"Waiter, do you have any wine?" She ignored the glances going around the room nervously.
"We only have Strawberry splash, mam." The waiter apologized.
"We'll take that then. And I want six crystal glasses to go with that." Mai demanded. The waiter pulled open the cabinet under the cart he pulled in with him handing the glasses to Mai. Gently putting the pink bottle upon the glass coffee table, the man bowed then exited.
"Mai, were underage." Tea said worriedly, she seemed to be the only one that cared though.
"So. Its only wine." Mai said nonchalantly as she handed the glasses to everyone. "besides, you guys need a little relaxation." Mai smiled widely.
"I don't know. What about you guys?" Tea asked they guys.
"Grampa's givin us some alcohol before. Tea it will be alright, its just wine, its probably only has like 5% alcohol in it. Besides, were not little kids anymore." Yugi explained, surprising everyone.
"Yeah, and Yug here, man, we need to celebrate! I'm proud of ya bud!" Joey smirked as he poured the drinks.
"I guess." Tea said, silently sipping the drink she found she actually liked.
"Besides, your not the only ones that is underage." Mai grinned widely at the shocked looks everyone gave her.
"What?" Tristin said, confirming his disbelieves.
"Yes, I am only fifteen." Everyone gaped at Mai.
"Then how do you own your own…well, everything!?" Tea exclaimed.
"Easy. My parents died, leaving me a whole company to myself. Now, I basically run it, and I am able to buy what I want." Mai triumphantly smiled sipping her bubbly drink.
"Well, I'm sorry to spoil the reunion guys, but I'm going to turn in. sweet dreams mates." Bakura said, gulping down the rest of the pink substance exiting the room. Everyone gaped, followed by laughs at Bakura gulping down the wine so easily.
"Man, its like one part of him is tuff and the other, is..so… innocent." Laughed Mai. "I would have never expected him to like alcohol. And there he goes chugging wine down." Everyone in the room other than Mai nervously glanced and slightly laughed, for they knew soemthing she didn't.
"Well, I'm going too." Tristin said, leaving.
"Yeah, me also." Tea said.
"Goodnight Mai." Yugi yawned, sleepily rubbing his eyes looking to Mai incredibly cute.
This left Joey and Mai alone.
