Karria: Well...

Yami; just walked in well what?

Karria: Did you get them back?

Yami: couldn't, didn't have enough.

Karria: How much do they want?

Yami: a lot more than what I first brought.

Karria: Oh, well, Akkadia doesn't own anything that has something to do with Yu-Gi-Oh, so don't even think about suing!

Yami: On with the fic!

A/N: Ok, as promised here's chapter 10 posted sooner than chapter 9 was. Somebody suggested I write this chapter from Jonouchi's P.O.V. Well, I liked the idea, but this chapter was already written out so, Jonouchi's P.O.V chapter will be coming soon as well as Yugi's and Shizuka's. Someone else asked me why I demand reviews for chapters...well, It's kind of a habit. Well I'll just shut up now so you can read chapter 10!

Chapter 10 A Brother's Love.

Jonouchi didn't move, however, Yugi did. He shoved his surprised friend towads Shizuka. Without thinking, Jonouchi ran and threw his arms around his little sister, "Oh, Shizuka, I thought I would never see you again!" he held onto his sister tightly, stroking her long silky brown hair.

Shizuka returned the embrace with every ounce of strength she could muster, 'Oh, Jonouchi I missed you so much. Please stay with me from now on. I don't want to lose you again."

Jonouchis sighed, "Don't worry sis, I promise I will always be with you. I...I know I already made that promise once before, but I could not keep it. But this time I will die before I break this promise."

Shizuka loosened the embrace and looked into her brother's soft honey colored eyes, "You did not break that promise Jonouchi. When you told me to run away and hide, I ran as far as I possibly could. I did not know it then but you were guiding me, caring for me," she stopped, "being there for me."

Jonouchi thought for a moment and smiled, "That is true sis. I guess I haven't broken a single promise to you. You can count on me to always stay true to my word."

Shizuka stepped away from her brother and directed her gaze from Jonouchi's honey eyes to the floor, "Actually that is not true, Jonouchi. There is one promise that you made but you never kept it. Think back, you promised that we would be a family no matter what. We're not a family anymore."

Jonouchi thought back and mentally smacked himself in the face, "Oh Shizuka, I am sorry. I never realized I broke that promise. I guess my reputation as the perfect brother in your eyes has been shattered. I would not blame you if you never wanted to speak to me again."

Shizuka walked up ot her brother and looked into his eyes, "Jonouchi you have always been my true family and nothing is ever going to change that. I love you big brother and I always will."

Jonouchi smiled, "Thank you Shizuka. You simply can't imagine how much that means to me. And I love you too," he led Shizuka over to Yugi who was scanning through his deck, Sis, I want you to meet my best friend, Yugi. Yugi this is my sister Shizuka."

Yugi straightened his cards and stood up, "It is quite an honor to meet you Shizuka. It is nice to know Jonouchi has someone he can count on to be there for him," Yugi looked to the ground and sighed, "I just wish I had the same thing."

"The pleasure is completely all mine Yugi. I just knew my brother would find someone like you. By the way, how did the two of you meet anyway?" Shizuka asked.

Yami chuckled, "You know I was just about to ask the very same question. We know where you and Jonouchi come from Shizuka. We know how Jonouchi knows Ryou. The only thing left is the story behind the two of you." He alternated his gaze between Yugi and Jonouchi.

Yugi sighed deeply, "Well it is quite a long story but-"his stomach growled loudly causing him to go red in the face with embarrassment, "I was hoping we could possibly get something to eat and go on that tour you spoke of earlier Yami."

Yami nodded in approval, "Yes Yugi we must get some food in you as well as Jonouchi. I could tell almost immediately that you two were on the brink of starvation," he turned ot Shizuka, "if you are hungry as well, you are more than welcome to join us."

"Well I don't want to appear rude but I think I will pass. Thanks anyway thought," Shizuka's stomach suddenly growled. She, like Yugi blushed deeply.

Seto chuckled, "Well Shizuka I am afraid your stomach has its own side of the story. Please eat, I had a feeling you weren't eating much. I could tell when-"he stopped and slightly blushed, "When I was holding you, remember."

The color in Shizuka's cheeks darkened from a beet red to a dark crimson color, "Yes I remember and I guess I will join you."

Yami smiled, "Follow me then," he led the group out of the room, down the hall, and into a magnificently large dining room. The walls were dressed in silver and violet drapes. In the center of the room was a huge pile of pillows. Yami looked at Yugi, Shizuka, and Jonouchi and chuckled, "This is the royal dining chamber and the first stop on the tour through the palace. Once we are finished with out lunch I will show you the throne room, the library, the courtyard, and anywhere else you may wish to see." Yami snapped his fingers and moments later a woman appeared with two baskets filled with fruit, "Please help, yourselves," he took a bit out of a banana.

Shizuka shrugged and picked up a bright red apple. The minute the fruit touched her lips a flash went through her mind and she dropped the apple as if it were scalding hot. She turned to Jonouchi, "I had a flashback. It was the day we were separated. The fire, it destroyed the village and out mother and father."

Jonouchi immediately switched to his big brother mood and hugged his little sister tightly, "It's all right Shizuka, its all in the past. I'm here now,' he stroked Shizuka's hair, "I'm here."

"Thank you, Jonouchi," Shizuka new she was too old for this kind of comfort, but considering how long she had been away from Jonouchi, she didn't give a damn.

Seto watched Shizuka and Jonouchi in the tight embrace and smiled. There was no doubt, Shizuka needed Jonouchi and Jonouchi needed Shizuka, 'Yami I think I will pass up on the tour and visit Mokuba , that is if you don't mind."

Yami shook his head, "Of course not, Seto. I understand completely. Just do me a favor and give him a hug from me. I will watch over these three myself."

"I will," Seto left the dining chamber and headed down the hall until he reached a door with the symbol of the blue eyes white dragon on it. He opened the door and stopped, "Mokuba!"

Mokuba turned around and smiled, "Hi Seto, long time no see."

Karria: Ok, don't kill us. We've found Akkadia

Akkadia: walks in with a smock covered in chocolate sorry it took so long for this chapter folks. I've been working!

Karria: well it's the weekend now so why don't you do what you're supposed to.

Akkadia: All right all right. 3 reviews=chapter 10! Please!