Joy: Okay, several people got a little mixed up last chapter. That was NOT the last chapter. This one isn't either. I planned for this to be a forty chapter story, so that is what it is. This chapter has more Mokuba in it that my others chapters, but he's okay, so here you go. First, responses, then the Chapter!

Dark Angel: It will come soon, I promise.

JadedKatrina: Arigatou! (blush) I am so flattered!

Midnights: lol. Here it comes!

Silver Moon Phoenix: (response to Romantic Scenery: Of course the pairing was requested! They have lot in common!) As for when they are going to confess, I am planning that one for the next story.

Kurama'sdarkangel1: I am so glad you're back! I missed you! (showers her with presents)

DMoS13: (response to Romantic Scenery: you owe me? You're the one that let me use the character. I should thank you!) As for TE, not over yet, but soon…soon…

Now for Chapter 39!

Time Sure Flies When You're Having Fun

"Nooo!" Mokuba's cry greeted Seto as he walked into the house that evening. He nearly ran to the dining room and met Joy in the doorway.

"What's going…oh my gods!" Joy cried, rushing into the room, Seto right behind her. The kitchen was in shambles. It looked like Mokuba was trying to stuff a giant pile of dough back into the oven.

"Good grief, Mokuba!" Seto cried with a frown. Joy knelt down beside him and tried to help.

"How much yeast did you put in this thing?" she asked.

I followed the recipe, I swear!" Mokuba tried to assure them.

It took two hours for the three of them to get the giant ball of dough out of the kitchen and the mess cleaned up. Joy collapsed onto the couch in the TV room afterwards. "That was an adventure and a half. Let me face another Vargon any day compared to that!" Seto sat down in a chair nearby. Joy hummed as she closed her eyes. "It's been quite a summer, hasn't it?" she asked.

Seto grunted in response.

"Two enemies. Yukia and Vargon. Both gone for good…any regrets?" Joy asked.

A strange silence answered her. She opened her eyes to look over at Seto. "I have no regrets…do you?"

Joy blinked, pausing a moment before answering. "No."

"Looking forward to returning home?" Seto asked

"A little. I miss my father and my home in Montana. You'll…keep in contact, right?" Seto nodded once. Joy gave him a soft smile. "Good. I just needed a bit of assurance. I needed to hear it from the horse's mouth." There was another silence. "I called obaasan today. I have to go to her house tomorrow."

Seto looked at Joy. "Why?"

Joy smiled. "Kaiba, I have to go and spend my last two days with her. You know, that is the reason I came to Japan to begin with. It was just luck that I met you and Yugi…well, actually Yugi I met because of Yukia, but we'll overlook that."

"Can't you go tomorrow night?" Mokuba asked as he came into the room. Apparently he had heard them talking.

"I can't, Mokuba. Actually, I would like to spend my last day with her. She is my only living grandparent on my mother's side. I want to spend time with her. But I will try and wait for you to wake up before I leave, okay?" Mokuba smiled and agreed. "But to do that, you need to get to bed right away, all right?" Mokuba nodded, said goodnight, and then ran upstairs to his room.

Seto stood. "Will you be taking your car to your grandmother's house?" he asked. Joy nodded. "All right. I'll see you in the morning, Houyoku. Oyasumi."

"Oyasumi, Kaiba." The CEO went upstairs. A few moments later, Joy followed his example and went to bed herself.

…The Next Morning…

Joy was awake at seven in the morning to see a smiling Mokuba staring down at her. "Oyaho, Joy! Good morning! Seto has breakfast waiting for us in the dining room. Looks like WE beat you up today." He trotted downstairs. Joy got dressed and followed him in to the dining room. It was a big breakfast. Eggs and bacon and toast with other things like fruit and juice. She sat down and dug in.

"Are you leaving after breakfast or are you staying till lunch?" Mokuba asked, his face showing his anticipation.

"I need to go right after lunch. I already promised obaasan I would. But don't worry, Mokuba. Just because I am leaving Japan, it doesn't mean it's forever. Besides, you can call me anytime you want. Seto has my cell phone number."

"Cool!" Mokuba seemed to cheer up at that statement.

Breakfast ended quicker than anyone would have like it to, and soon Joy had all her things ready to go. Seto helped her get her things into the trunk. "I'll see you at the airport, right?" she asked. The two brothers nodded. "Great, my flight leaves at six, and the gate number is 23. See you a little before six, okay?"

"We'll be there!" Mokuba promised. Joy gave him a smile and a hug, then drove off in the direction of her grandmother's house.

Seto stood watching her until she was out of sight, then turned to Mokuba. "Come on, kiddo. Let's go inside." Mokuba gave him a sad smile and followed him back in side the manor.

That day and the next were the two slowest days of the whole summer. Joy spent the time with her grandmother, talking about simple things and helping her around the house with planting and laundry and cooking. She did those things to get her mind off the others and the inevitable flight home.

"You know dear, you should come visit more often," Grandma said joyfully. "I could always use another set of hands around the house. Mine are too old." That got a small laugh out of Joy, then she grew serious for a second.

"Obaasan, gomen nasai for not being around much this summer."

"Oh, nonsense. You had fun didn't you? Met new people and made friends?" Joy nodded thoughtfully. "Then pay no mind, granddaughter. I am satisfied that you were able to spend time with people your age and see Japan and have fun. That is enough to make me happy for quite some time."

Joy smiled happily and gave her a hug. "Arigatou, obaasan. You're the best!"

"Don't forget that come a time when anyone asks who's your favorite grandparent," Grandma said with a smile.

Joy: Short chappie, I know, I know. Well, that was meant to be short anyway. The next chapter is the last one. It is called "Going Home?" Joy goes home in the next one.

Also, the next chapter will have a preview of my next story, so it gives you an added incentive to read one, my fellow writers and readers. Till then review and see ya!