Joy: Okay folks, here comes the next chapter. Sorry about the delay. I did something different with this duel, I actually shuffled Joy's deck and Jessie's deck and played this one out. In other words, this is how the duel would really go. All the other times I just picked out cards from the decks to play. I think I like this method better. Less hassles and stuff. Review Responses! I got a lot this chapter!

Sakura: Sakura the matchmaker? Mmm… =D

Silver Moon Phoenix: The woman will be revealed, but Yami's response to his sister's marriage will not come for a chapter or two. It will be good, trust me. =D

Midnights: (laughs) Midnight, what if it was you being kissed? Now, for you question, there is a good reason. First off, I am honored that your sister reads my stories. Yay, sister! You are great! Now, then…I have an entire chapter of this story dedicated to Exodia and why Katilli is worried about him being used. It is a legitimate reason, at least for her, which goes back to her past. I was wondering if anyone had been picking up on that one, hehe. I wanted to wait till this story because of the tournament. Anyway, that chapter comes after the next one, so you will know about that soon.

Dark mage of sea 13: Ironic, yes? =D

Dark Kuriboh Empire: You're welcome, and thanks for the candy! (smiles greedily at candy)

Here comes chapter 14!

He Had A Sister?

Joy rushed into the dining room the next morning, in a big hurry to eat and leave. The tournament was scheduled to continue at eight o'clock, which was in about ten minutes. The others weren't worried, but Joy seemed to be very anxious to get right to dueling.

Seto raised an eyebrow. "You're in a hurry this morning," he observed. The others nodded in agreement.

"I have to get to the fountain for my first duel of the day, and I kind of have to find it again."

"What, now you schedule your duels, Joy?" Sakura joked, a slight smile on her face.

Merina laughed. "Gee, maybe we should make an appointment for the finals," she added with a laugh.

"Ha, ha. Very funny, you two. Seriously, I got a call on my cell phone last night. It was some girl who challenged me to a duel. She said to come alone and meet her by the fountain at ten o'clock this morning. She didn't say who she was, but she was very rude."

"Hmm…maybe we could come and watch," Yugi said. He didn't like the idea of the girl going off on her own after such a challenge.

"No, I'm going solo this time, just for this duel. Ryou, can you go with Yugi till lunchtime? We can meet up at that pizzeria we went to yesterday."

"Well…"

Don't agree to it, came Bakura's voice through their link.

What? Why not?

Just don't do it! Don't ask stupid questions!

"Um…actually, Joy, I would prefer to go along with you. Onegai? I…um…don't trust Bakura around the Puzzle."

"And if you don't let him come along, then I'll follow you, Houyouku. Going by yourself to duel a complete stranger who challenged you on the phone? It's only asking for trouble," Seto said firmly.

"I agree with Kaiba, Joy. It would be wise to allow Ryou to accompany you this time. I know you are an independent person, but this woman did not even tell you her name, and how did she get your number? It could be underhanded," Moon Shadow advised.

Joy sighed, admitting defeat. "All right. Ryou can come, though I doubt I'll have any trouble."

After breakfast, the group once again split up for the last day of the tournament before the finals. Merina let Yugi borrow her cell phone so Joy could call once she got all her star cards, just to see who would win the challenge of making it to the finals first.

Joy and Ryou made their way to the fountain at Tokyo Square to meet up with the mysterious challenger. They got there really early, of course, and had some time to chat with their darks.

Whatever you do, Ryou, do not tell Joy about my relationship to her dark side.

Why not?

Because it is not our business. It is not your place to tell her such things. Just let her find out through her dark.

Okay…Bakura?

Hmm?

Do you…love Katilli?

Yes. Love was never the problem in our relationship.

What was?

Her royalty. The people that were in her royal court did not approve of our marriage and gave her a hard time about it. The pharaoh did not approve of the marriage either, but at least he took his frustration out on me instead of his sister. The nobles did not give out such courtesy, and it was not pleasant for her. Think of it this way, hikari. Her duty – her destiny, rather, was to give up her life so her people could live, and they did not even let her have a peaceful marriage while she was alive. That, host, is why I do not favor nobility.

But now that's not a problem. Will you two be together now?

Host, we are currently unable to do that because we are spirits. Think about it.

Oh.

Meanwhile, Joy and Katilli were having their own conversation.

Um…aibou? Katilli began timidly. Joy raised an eyebrow.

Yeah? What up, Katilli?

When you had the Ring, did the spirit within it mention me at all?

I actually brought you up, Katilli. He did mention that the two of you knew each other from Egypt.

Oh, I see. Not that I am surprised. We were always so reluctant to speak of our relationship to others, especially after the problems it was starting to cause…

What do you mean, Katilli?

"Hey! Houyouku!" Joy and Ryou turned towards the voice. Standing before them was a girl about Joy's age with long blonde hair that was tied back into a ponytail. She was wearing jeans and a tight navy blue t-shirt. She glared at the duo. "I thought you were coming alone, Houyouku. Or were you two scared to face me in a duel without a cheering squad?"

"He's here to make sure you aren't trying to do something underhanded. Now, tell me your name."

"Very well. My name is Jessie Smith."

Smith? Why is that name so familiar?

Smith…oh! James Smith! Aibou, that last name of hers is the same as that of Yugi's kidnapper!

"Smith? Are you related to James Smith?" Joy asked.

"Yes. He was my brother. WAS being the operative word, Houyouku. He was my brother until you killed him! And when I finish this duel, I will finish you! Now get ready to duel!"

"Fat chance that you will ever beat me, Smith." They readied their duel disks, life points set to 4000.

Heh, how ironic. The snake had a sibling. And here I was hoping he was the end of the family line. Too bad. Perhaps she will be able to join her brother in the Shadow Realm.

Bakura? You sent her brother to the Shadow Realm?

He was a pest that needed to be exterminated, host. And I possessed the necessary poison. Besides, you should thank me. That baka was about to attack your friend there.

"You go first, Smith," Joy offered. She was trying to figure out her new opponent and needed to let her get into a false sense of security.

"Fine." Jessie looked at her opening cards. "I play Kojikocy in attack mode and two cards face down.

Joy drew, raising a skeptical eyebrow. I can't believe I am starting a duel out with only monster cards in my hand. "I play Nin-Ken Dog in attack mode."

"I place on monster facedown. Your move, Houyouku."

"I play La Jinn the Mystical Genie of the Lamp in attack mode. Attack Kojikocy!" The monster vanished. "No, Nin-Ken Dog, attack her facedown card!" Joy smirked. "Now you have no monsters, Smith."

Joy: 4000

Jessie: 3700

"Not for long. I play the Mysterious Puppeteer in defense mode. Your move."

What's up with all the weak monsters? Joy asked herself as she drew. What is she planning? "I sacrifice my La Jinn to summon Jinzo! Attack!" Jessie's monster was destroyed.

"I place one monster facedown. Make your move, Houyouku."

"I place on card facedown. Attack her monster Nin-Ken Dog!" The monster vanished with a crash. "Now, Jinzo, attack her life points directly!"

Joy: 4000

Jessie: 1300

Jessie drew. "I place one monster facedown and play Monster Reborn to bring back your La Jinn! And I will equip him with…" She turned her second card over, "…Malevolent Nuzzler, which powers him up to 2500! Attack her Nin-Ken Dog!"

Joy: 3300

Jessie: 1300

She set me up for that…that wench is going down right now! "Now I will end this duel. First I pay Opticlops in attack mode. Then I play my own facedown card – Tribute to the Doomed – to take down the beefed-up La Jinn. Now attack her facedown card Opticlops!" The monster was sent to the graveyard instantly. "Now, attack her life points directly, Jinzo!"

Joy: 3300

Jessie: 0000

"You lose, Jessie Smith. Now turn over your star card," Joy said with a triumphant smile.

Jessie handed her the promised star card. "This isn't the last time we will meet, Houyouku. That was not my only star card. I plan on going onto the finals and I intend to win."

"Well, you'll have to beat me to do that, and I do not intend for that to happen."

"Hmph. Whatever. See you around, girl." With that, Jessie turned and stalked off.

"HA! Card number four is mine at last! Come on, Ryou. Let's go get another one before Yugi beats us to the finals!"

How strange that James Smith had a sister, Joy told Katilli.

What happened to him?

Joy gave her a mental chuckle. Bakura.

Ah, I see. Katilli returned the smile. He always had been a bit zealous.

Now, I think you had something to say?

Ask me tonight at the house. I will tell you then. Perhaps you can help me to tell the others.

All right, Katilli.

Joy: Again, I am sorry it took so long getting out this chapter. I kind of got stuck trying to figure out what deck for Jessie to use. I also have a challenging question for you all – What is the humorous coincidence about the names Jessie and James? Jessie is the sister, and James is the brother, but what about their names?

The next chapter is called – Yugi and the Bully. Yugi at his best in this chapter. So till then, review!