I'm back!! I know you guys probably didn't miss me much but it's okay...I just came back a short while ago from a friend's place. On with the fic.

I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Chapter 21

Questions and Thoughts

Sam

"Can this even be possible?" asked Joey.

"I'm not sure..." I began.

"What do we do now?" asked Duke, his face full of concern.

"I wish I knew," I began.

"This is all to wierd," Ally said. We ere lent for a while until Joey spokeup.

"I've got this feeling..." he began.

"What is it man?" Tristan asked, he sounded desparate.

"I don't think we're all here by coincidence," he replied. Actually...I was beginning to think the same thing.

"What do you mean Joey?" Yami asked.

"I think that we're supposed to do something big together, with Sam and Ally," Joey said.

"What about Téa?" Serenity asked.

"Her faults are replaced by Ally's and Sam's good qualities; therefore, we're stronger now as a team," Joey answered. He actually made sense for once.

"He has a point," I said softly.

"He's right," Yugi said.

"When did you get so smart all of a sudden hon?" asked Mai as she hugged Joey.

"I'm beginning to think that the Shadow Realm is covering Domino to keep us here, to stop us from wherever we need to go," I said softly once more.

"But where is that?" Yami asked.

"I don't know," I said.

"I agree Sam, we may not know where to go but that's probably why we're stuck here," said Joey, his face full of understanding.

"You're right big brother," Serenity said.

"What do we do now?" I asked.

"I wish I knew Sam," Yami said as he sat down next to me. I wrapped my arms around him, seeking comfort. He hugged me in return, holding me close. "It's okay Sam, we'll figure it out," he whispered over and over. His strong arms held me even tighter and I did the same. His strong scent invaded my nose and it was soothing in a way.

"This is all so confusing," Ally said as Yami and I parted from our embrace. He kissed my forehead gently and gave me a small reasuring smile. I tried to return it but somehow I couldn't...he understood.

"I know," I said while looking down. My hair fell to my sides, covering my face. I could feel tears in my eyes. They began to fall and I didn't stop them. I don't think I want to. Somehow I feel better to let my emotions out. Everyone was silent, thinking about what we could do next. I closed my eyes and let the tears fall. Suddendly, I felt many arms wrap themselves around me. I looked up and saw everybody hugging me. A hand came and wiped away a few tears and I recognized the touch, Yami's.

"We're all here for ya," said Joey.

"We know it's harder on you than the rest of us," Mai said.

"But don't worry, we're your friends and we'll always stick by you," Tirstan added.

"Always," said Yami as he moved away the hair from my face. He smiled gently and I smiled in return. I looked over to the others and spoke softly.

"Thank you."

"It's nothing, I mean, you and Ally are a part of us," said Serenity happily.

"She's righty. You're a part of the gang," Joey said, grinning widely. "You too Ally."

"Thanks," she said in reply. Yugi walked over to her and hugged her. A pink tint colored her cheeks, she was blushing. She returned the gesture and Yugi held her tightly. I got up from the couch and Yami turned me around so I could look into his enchanting crimson eyes. His hands were at my waist, waiting for a response. I wrapped my skinny arms around his neck and moved a bit closer. I can't believe that someone like him would care so much for someone who isn't that important to many people...sometimes it seems that only Impa and grandpa care...I really doubt my parents do. Yugi and him have been so nice and caring. They're friends were already calling me a part of them and that really mattered to me.

"Let's go to the other room think kids," Impa said while ushering the others out.

"Why?" asked Joey. Well...easy come, easy go.

"I think what Impa means is that we should leave those two alone for a while," said Yugi loud enough for us to hear; although, I don't think he wanted us to hear that though. I looked over to Yami and he had a playful smile on his usually serious lips.

"Precicesly," said Impa. "Let's go," she finished saying while pushing the others out. "I still owe you Sammy," she said while leaving.

"What was that for?" I asked while gazing into Yami's eyes once more.

"I really don't know much about that but, why does Impa owe you?" he asked.

"I'll explain later. Why would she leave us alone?" I asked even if I alredy knew the answer. He raised an eybrow and I couldn't help but smile.

Yami

"I'll explain later. Why would she leaves us alone?" Sam asked. I raised an eyebrow and she just smiled. I could tell that her heart was into it.

My lips captured hers in a blissful kiss, she returned it happily and I did the same. I pulled her closer, my arms circling her delicate waist at the same moment she brought me closer. We parted for air and I saw that Sam was in tears again.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"I'm worried," she said while removing one arm from my neck and wiping away a tear.

"About the shadows?" I asked softly.

"Everything!" she said. "I'm scared that we won't be able to stop whaever it is that's going on," she kept on talking.

"Listen to me," I began. She just wouldn't listen, she kept on going. I bent down slightly and kissed her gently. She stopped talking and just stopped talking. "Do I have your attention now?"

"Yes. I'm sorry," she said softly with a smile.

"Don't be. Just listen, we will find a way to stop this. Trust me."

"But I already do," she said while the arm she used to wipe away her tear around my neck once more.

"Then just believe in what all of us can do together and we will," I said softly. She brought me close for another kiss and I gladly obliged. She kissed me tenderly and I returned it just the same. Her lips hadn't lost their soft touch yet. After a long while, we broke the kiss and looked for the others. When we found them, they were all quiet and thoughful.

"About time you two lovebirds joined us!" Mai said as we walked in. I turned to Sam and she was blushing. I smiled at her and she tried to hide her colored cheeks.

"Any bright ideas?" she asked as she sat down.

"None," said Duke.

"Where do we go now?" asked Yugi.

"I wish I knew..." Sam said while burriyng her face in her hands. I sat down across from her and tried to think of something.

We all sat there, silent, waiting for an idea to strike us. I glanced at Sam but she seemed to be foucused on something on the wall. I followed her eyes and saw a pictre of a pyramid. It looked vaguely familiar, it was in Egypt. I looked Sam's way once more and she glanced at me. Her shining blue eyes opened wide as in she just realized something.

"Are you going to stare at eache other?" asked Joey.

"Guys..." Sam began as she focused on reality once more. She sounded surprised, to say the least.

"What is it hon?" asked Mai with a concerned look in her eyes.

"I think we need to go to Egypt..."