Joy: Sorry about the delay, folks! Here comes Chapter 8!


I know how you feel

Katilli thought it might help if everyone stayed over at the house for the night. Everyone agreed and Yugi and Seto called home so their families wouldn't worry. "I'll go find us something to snack on," Ryou offered. Bakura faded back into his soul room, as did Sorcerer.

"I'll go make sure the guest rooms are prepared," Katilli said, heading upstairs.

"I'll go help Ryou. Be right back," Yugi announced, going to the kitchen. Seto went off to get Joy something to drink, leaving Joy alone with Yami. For a moment they were quiet. Then Yami found a beginning to a conversation.

"Anything about the house or this room triggering any memories?" he asked. Joy shook her head sadly. "If it makes you feel better, I know what you are going through. I myself am struggling to recover my lost memories as well."

Joy looked up at him. "Really?" she asked.

Yami nodded. "There are very few facts about my past that are known to me."

"Interestingly ironic, don't you think?" Joy asked with a slight smile.

"Indeed."

"I guess it goes both ways. We can each relate to the situation," Joy observed. Yami nodded in agreement.

"Doesn't it bother you that you can't remember?" Joy asked.

"Sometimes, but the memories I have lost are of the life I can no longer lead. You, on the other hand, will get your memories back because you need them. You must be patient with yourself. It may be just a matter of time."

Joy thought a lot about what Yami had told her as the evening wore on. He said to be patient. That it would be a matter f time. I just wonder how much time... She laid back in bed and stared at her unfamiliar ceiling. Katilli and the others are so nice, but it is still so frustrating... Those thoughts still in her mind, she fell into a deep slumber.

"Don't you think it's cool that our darks are related?" Joy's excited voice rang out.

"Yeah. Just curious though," came Yugi's voice. "Does that make us in some form relatives?"

"Hmm...I'm not sure, but if it did, I wouldn't mind it one bit."

"Me neither."


"Damn, Kaiba! Do you always barge into people's bedrooms! What if I had been naked?"

"Whatever. Here. I got you this."

"...What is it?"

"What the hell does it look like, Houyoku! It's a date book."

"And the reason for this is...?"

"Hmph. I thought women were more inept on dates. It's our one month anniversary."

"Oh...I knew that."

"Sure."

"How did you remember?"

"Simple...I have a date book."


"Either you agree to give me what I want or watch your friends die right now."

"I don't have a choice."

"Not really, my dear."

"I agree to your demand, Akujin. I'll do it."

"No!" Joy jumped into a sitting position as she woke up. She looked around. "I'm in my room...I guess it was - wait!" It wasn't a dream. I was remembering events. Those were memories!" She quickly got out of bed and put on her robe. She noticed it was morning, so she figured someone had to be up.

Sure enough, Kaiba was seated in the living room, typing on his laptop. "Seto, I remembered something!" Joy said excitedly.

Seto rose an eyebrow at being called by his first name, but said nothing about it. Actually, coming from Joy, it sounded right. "What did you remember?" he asked.

"It was just a few conversations, really. One was with you. I think it was our one month anniversary. You got me a date book."

Seto nodded, remembering the day. "Yeah."

"I guess I should be happy to remember it, but there was this other memory. Some evil sounding voice was threatening to hurt my friends. It freaked me out."

"I wouldn't worry about it. You have a lot more good memories than bad."

"I have some idea that I've been on a lot of adventures." Seto nodded in affirmation. "Can you tell me about one of them?"

Seto gave her a sidelong glance, then closed his laptop. "All right, but I'm getting a drink of water first." He gave her a half smile as he left the room. When he had gone, Joy let out a sigh.

I hope this works. Having so few memories of my own is so frustrating. She frowned and gave an inward growl.

Joy, are you all right? Joy jumped at the sound of her dark side talking through their link. I apologize, aibou. I didn't mean to frighten you.

Don't worry. I just wasn't expecting it, that's all. I'm fine. Seto and I are just about to have a talk. He's going to tell me about one of our adventures.

That sounds like a wonderful idea. It will no doubt help your memories, hikari.

Let's hope so.

Seto came in with two glasses of water, one of which he gave Joy before taking a seat next to her. "So you want to hear about one of your exploits, huh?"

Joy gave him a smile. "No. I want to here about one of ours. And don't leave anything out." Seto raised an eyebrow at the comment. Joy shifted slightly until she was leaning against the CEO's chest. Seto blinked down at her and was grateful that she could not see the blush that was starting to form. Um...

Sorcerer Seto chuckled. Looks like she's quite comfortable, Kaiba.

Shut up, Sorcerer, Seto snapped. It only caused the high priest to laugh again.

Meanwhile, Katilli was watching the two from the doorway, a small smile playing on her face. Bakura walked up to her lazily. "Are you ready for bed now?" he asked almost impatiently.

"Look at them. Do you not think it romantic, husband?"

Bakura rolled his eyes. He was not much of a romantic, especially in these more modern times. "Hmph. Come on. Time for bed. I have to go out later to...pick up a few things."

Katilli rolled her eyes. "Husband, I certainly hope you do not mean what I think you mean!"


Joy: Heh heh. The next chapter is gonna be a bit on the humorous side. Since Joy has no memory, Katilli has to take over for her at work. Can the Egypian Princess handle it? Find out next time! Till then - Review!