Oh! People liked the last chapter! I can't believe it! I hope you like this one as well! And about the Kokujo-issue... Well... I knew he wasn't the Fourth Guardian but since I can't remember the Fourth Guardian's name (like I mentioned in the last chapter if people didn't notice one of my author's notes), I decided to substitute Kokujo in since he did defeat the Fourth Guardian. But thanks to Lady Sapphira, I know the Fourth Guardian's name's spelling now! (I was confused if it was Aisen, or Asen, or Isen, or what)

Kausi - Um... I can't answer that yet since they haven't met. I hope so.

Deathliger - I haven't fully decided on who's going to be in the tournament. It's a bit hard since I have a special finale in the competition and... Okay, I'm already blabbing of my plans. I'll think about it really hard.

Lady Sapphira - Wow! You've never reviewed before! I'm so happy! I know the Fourth Guardian is Kokujo (explanation above). But I didn't remember his name until the latest episode I watched. (I missed this episode before so I didn't know. I just found out right before I updated my fic.) I didn't know his name's spelling as well. Do you know the guy with the... dark green hair I think?... and ponytail who's also with Hakuoh and the others in the flashbacks? Or if Hakuoh has any other friends?

The Terminator - Thanks for the info! About Hakuoh... Hmm... I might enter him. I probably should so that he can finally meet Yui... But if he meets Yui... I can rip my hair out right now... Complications... What do you say about Kokujo or Boy George entering the tournament?

Red Butterfly - Another new reviewer! You like my story? YAY! I do try to update regularly and I also like this fic. so... I might write another Duel Msters fic. But I have to finish this one first. Or I might make a sequel for this one... It depends.

l33t k1w1 - I know... I'm actually having a bit of a hard time with all these characters to consider. And what about Boy George? I might add him but I'm still thinking about it. Do you know the name Hakuoh used in his second duel with Shobu? And who knew that it was Hakuoh? I AM planning to put the pairings together soon. Thanks for keeping on reading.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Duel Masters.

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Duel Guard

Feelings (A bit of a bad title, I know. I couldn't think of anything.)

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Mimi was blushing scarlet, nervously tugging at the hem of her skirt. She was looking down at the ground uneasily, glancing up every now and then.

"Shobu, I... Oh, it's hard to say this."

Mimi shakily took a deep breath and placed her fists under her chin and looked up, as red as a tomato.

"Shobu, I really like you! I have for a while!" she cried, blushing hard, eyes bright with nervousness and fear...

Saiyuki sighed. Mimi looked at her, eyes questioning.

"Was that one okay?" Mimi asked.

"You looked like a love-sick school girl who's confessing her crush to her sempai," Saiyuki said with a frown.

"Okay, I'll try again," Mimi said with determination.

Mimi had called Saiyuki over, telling her that something REALLY important was up. Saiyuki came as quickly as she can and discovered that Mimi wanted her opinion on how she should ask Shobu out.

"What about this?" Mimi struck a pose, the skin between her thumb and index finger under her chin. "So Shobu, what do you think about me an you... going out... sometime."

"That's just plain lame," Saiyuki said with a really deep sigh.

"Saiyuki! This is so hard!" Mimi cried. "How do you ask a person out anyway?"

"I don't know," Saiyuki said quietly. "I have never gone out with someone before."

Mimi placed her hand on Saiyuki's shoulder. "There, there. Neither have I."

"And I don't think I'll ever have the courage to ask Toru out," Saiyuki said sadly. "I mean... You know him. He's really nice to me and all but I don't think he likes me the way I do him. A-and I overheard from Jimirah that every time girls ask him out, he refuses them. What chance is there that he would want to go out with me?"

"Oh Saiyuki," Mimi said, hugging her friend. Saiyuki sniffed.

"Mimi, at least you have a chance with Shobu because I really feel that he likes you and he's your friend... But my case with Toru..."

"Saiyuki, you're pretty," Mimi said firmly. "Don't stress too much about it. And Toru isn't one who becomes nice to someone in a snap. I really think you have a chance with him."

"Thanks Mimi," Saiyuki said tearfully. "You're a great friend. I'm so happy that I have such good friends."

"Don't sweat it Saiyuki," Mimi said with a smile. Saiyuki suddenly remembered Toru.

"Don't sweat it Saiyuki."

Toru...

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"Hey Toru, you're in deep thought," Jimirah said, looking at his friend. "Penny for your thoughts?"

"It's nothing," Toru said absent-mindedly. Jimirah smirked and started to sing under his breath.

"Toru and Saiyuki, sitting on a tree... K-I-S-S-I-N-G-"

"Shut up!" Toru yelled though his cheeks were a bit pink. Jimirah laughed.

"I knew it! You were thinking about Saiyuki!" Jimirah had a triumphant look on his face. "So when are you going to tell the girl that you like her?"

"I'm not telling her anything since there's nothing to tell," Toru huffed and started walking faster to get away from Jimirah. They were on their way to the park to practice for the competition.

"Whatever Toru," Jimirah said, walking faster as well to keep up with Toru. "She is pretty. She'll be getting admirers and before you know it, you'll be too late."

"Whatever," Toru said carelessly. He, however, plunged into his thoughts again, ignoring the outside world.

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"Shobu, do you like Mimi?" Norihiro asked out of the blue. Shobu immediately fell to the floor anime-style. He slowly stood up with a nervous smile on his face.

"Whatever made you think that? Hahaha," Shobu said. Norihiro, however, raised an eyebrow at him. Shobu then sighed and looked left and right and leaned in closer to Norihiro. "Don't be so loud about it."

"So you do like her!" Norihiro said out loud with a big smile on his face. The kids around them looked at their direction in curiosity. They were at Pop's shop.

"Who does Shobu like?" Rakudah asked.

"Mi-" Norihiro started to answer but Shobu clamped both his hands over Norihiro's mouth, making the poor boy loose air and suffocate.

"I know what he was going to say Shobu," Rakudah said in a matter-of-factly voice. "Let the poor boy go before he dies."

Shobu sweat dropped and let go of Norihiro. The poor boy fell limp, eyes in twirls.

"So how did you know Rakudah?" Shobu asked in curiosity.

"It was obvious," Rakudah answered. "At first I did not want to see it since I had a crush on Mimi and I had no hope of competing with you. But then I realized that you DO like her and I think more than I ever will and my feelings went away."

"Oh," Shobu said, blinking. Norihiro stood up slowly, using the table as support.

"What were you trying to do? Kill me?!" Norihiro gasped. "Have you told her?"

"No," Shobu said simply. "As if I would. I always saw in movies that liking your friend will ruin your friendship."

Rakudah and Norihiro were silent. What could they say to that?

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"Ha! I have hacked in the computer and arranged all the battles!" Omi said cheerfully. "I made sure that you don't face Shobu or any of his friends in the competition, especially the former Second Guardian. Depending on the results, I might even be able to let you duel with Shobu on the final round without going through any of Shobu's friends."

Yui smiled brightly at Omi. "Thanks Omi. You're the greatest!"

"Anything for you Yui," Omi replied with a smile.

"Who else is participating?"

"The registration booth will close in about ten minutes so we're not sure yet," Omi said, looking at the screen. "In fact, some are being added right now..."

Yui watched as Omi's eyes widened. "What is it?"

"The other former Temple Guardians besides the Third have entered," Omi said. "Mikuni and Aizen. Koshiro Kokujo also entered. (sorry if its wrong spelling) And that's not all Yui."

"There's more?" Yui asked with a slight frown.

Omi spun his chair to face her.

"The former Temple Champion, Hakuoh himself, might be entering."

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That was a bit short... Sorry for that. I was actually gonna place an announcement but I didn't want to be evil and not put at least a short chapter. Was there too much drama?

Um... Please tell me who you want to be in this tournament. Someone suggested Boy George... But about Hakuoh... Just wait and see... Hahaha... HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Okay, I'm all right now. Darn! I can't bloody make smilies! They don't show up on ! Asterisks, etc., don't work unless they have letters with them!

Chisakami Saiyuki

P.S. What name did Hakuoh use when he dueled against Shobu the second time? Was it Jimmy Three-horns or something? And who knew he was Hakuoh?