Joy: Okay, everyone! I am sorry for the delay. I wanted to get this chapter out a few days ago, but I kind of had a problem – it was way too short. It still is, but not as bad as it was before. Hope you like it. Oh, by the way, this one introduces another OC who will remain nameless just for this chapter. She belongs to kurama'sdarkangel1. There you go!

I am glad everyone liked the last chapter. Several of you commented on Seto and Joy's dad and how he handled the rude businessman. I like that, too! Here we go!

Heart to Heart

After the conversation between Seto and Steven, Joy wandered out to the spacious balcony right outside the ballroom. She sighed and leaned against the rail.

What is wrong, my light? Joy blinked.

Huh? What did you say?

I asked you what was wrong, Joy.

Oh…nothing really. It's just that…

Joy, you can just tell me.

Katilli, you were right.

About what?

My feelings for Kaiba.

…Hmm…Then there is only one thing that you can do. You should tell him.

How? What if I screw it up? Joy asked, kind of paniking a bit. Her mental link with Katilli was sending through all the emotions she was feeling at that moment: Fear, concern, love, self-reproach. All the feelings she was sending hit Katilli in a wave.

I doubt you can screw it up if you speak with your heart. Katilli in turn send waves of assurance and caring to her hikari, trying to aid her and calm her.

You're right, I guess.

Of course I am right. It is my job.

Joy gave her a mental glare. "Houyoku. There you are." Kaiba came to stand by her at the rail of the balcony. "Everything all right?"

"Everything's great. How are things between you and my father?"

"Promising." There was a slight pause. "Joy, I have to tell you something. Please hear me out before you say anything." Joy nodded. Seto took a deep breath. "Okay. Every since we met I have been hard pressed to control my emotions. At first, I wasn't sure what I felt, but as time went on I discovered what had happened. Joy, I have fallen in love with you. And now I am in so deep I can't hide it any more."

Joy stood in shock as Kaiba took a deep breath and continued. Her mind was racing as he spoke his next words.

"You have my heart, Joy Houyoku, something I never even admitted having before. I feel like I can do anything as long as you're by my side. As long as you let me love you."

Joy was speechless for several seconds. Oh my gods…he just told me he loves me. Oh…my…gods! What am I going to say? What if I try to say something and it comes out all wrong? I don't know what to do! For once, I am totally unprepared for a response! I better say something or I really will screw this up. My heart is beating so fast…Why is it I can't control any part of my body when I am around him? "Oh, Kaiba. I – "

Just then there was a loud scream from inside the ball room. The two teens turned as another scream erupted. Seto and Joy hurried for the ballroom when a man dressed from head to toe in black jumped in front of them.

"You roads end here!"

Seto glared at the stranger. "I don't think so." He lunged for the man, but to Seto's surprise, the assailant easily moved out of the way. Then he elbowed Seto in the back, bring the CEO to his knees in a daze.

Then the man turned to Joy only to meet with a devastating right hook to the cheek. Then Joy did a spinning kick and connected to him head, spinning him around in a ninety degree circle. The man crumpled to the ground in an unconscious heap. Joy glared at him. "That will teach him to crash parties."

"Hold it right there, Joy Houyoku."

Joy looked over to see a cloaked female standing over Seto, a staff in her hand. It was a silver staff with a small golden arrow head at the top, making it resemble a spear. The point was aimed at Seto's neck. Joy noticed she had a gold bracelet around her wrist with a black stone on it decorated with hieroglyphics. The only other things she noticed was that she stood almost as tall as she did, perhaps even as tall, almost six feet tall and that she had black hair. She knew about the black hair because she could see it sticking out a bit from under the hood.

"Let him go!" Joy commanded. The woman gave her a short laugh.

"Oh, I will. We don't want the priest's reincarnation. We want you. Surrender yourself completely to us and we will let him live. Give us any resistance and he will definitely get the point."

"Don't do it!" Seto ordered.

Joy, what is going on? I sense you are concerned.

There is a group of people attacking us and a woman has Kaiba and she said if I don't go with her she will harm him.

I am going to return to you and deal with this.

NO! Stay there. Tell Bakura and Yami what's going on and wait for Kaiba. Then come get me. "All right. I'll go with you."

"NANI?! Houyoku, are you crazy?!" Seto cried.

"I just want to say something to him first." Joy knelt beside Seto and talked in a low voice. "I want you to take this," she said, handing him a brown drawstring bag. "It's important. Go find the others and come get me. Tell daddy not to worry. I'll be fine till you come get me." She stood after giving Seto the bag and turned to the woman. "I'm ready."

The woman raised her staff a bit and the two girls vanished into thin air.

Joy: I am sorry this one is not as long as it usually is. The next one will probably be longer. I have a better layout for it I think. And I am sorry for taking so long updating. Some personal life stuff got in the way. I'll talk to you all next time and review for me, ok?

Oh, I forgot! Joy and Katilli are going to be traveling to other people's stories! I am so proud and happy others like my stories and my characters. I want everyone to keep on the lookout cuz I will be telling you what stories and when really soon!