Princess Viv: Here's the second chappie! Hope you enjoy it, and please review!

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Lloyd (Irving) Aurion: Thank you. And yes, it is very frustrating due to the lack of Shobu/Mimi fics. That was the main reason why I decided to do this fic in advance.

Black Demon567: Black, I didn't know you ever watched Duel Masters, but I'm very glad you reviewed. And yes, Hakuoh isn't really acting like the bad guy, because he is back to himself, although I haven't even seen Hakuoh properly in the anime yet. There were flashbacks of him, etc. So my characterisation of him may be a little wrong… And I do hope you work on "Misfit's" sequel, because I am really looking forward to it. And of course, our "Blue Eyes".

Unkown-Character: Aw, thanks. I never knew you watched Duel Masters. And I definitely know you're not a fanatic, or I would have heard you talking about it. Anyway, thanks for reviewing!

RedButterfly: Thanks for your compliment! I am so glad you like my fic, and regard it so highly. About the ages, well, I changed them slightly… Heh heh… But to be honest with you, most are correct, like Mimi being thirteen in the anime (it's true, though rather unbelievable!).

Jamesstutz and inuko101: Thank you.

DarKLunLTic: Thank you. About your Kokujo wish, I will grant in… In a couple of chapters later. I promise he does appear, because he does play a part!

lost-forgotten-alone: Thank you. Yes, I personally love Shobu/Mimi. There aren't many here, very true. Like I said before, I made this fic because of this reason – not enough Shobu/Mimi fics!!

animeaddict99: Lol, I do hope this chapter won't disappoint you then.

Disclaimer: I do not own Duel Masters.

Duel Masters: Over The Rainbow

Chapter 2: A Meeting

Bright sunlight filtered into Shobu's bedroom as his alarm clock struck eight o' clock in the morning.

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!!!

"Wha!?" Shobu sat up in his bed, and his eyes snapped open. The sunlight streamed onto his face and he narrowed his eyes at the intensity. Yawning, he slowly got up.

"Shobu! Are you up yet? Saiyuki, Rakudah and Hakuoh are waiting for you outside!" Mrs Kirifuda shouted up the stairs to her half awake son.

Shobu groaned. "They're here already?!"

"Tell them I'm coming! Give me five minutes!" Shobu yelled back as he wrestled his purple pullover over his head.

Mimi stood outside the ex-residence of the Temple, and sighed. The breeze blew her locks of hair across her face and eyes. "The memories… It still hurts…"

Mimi tried to snap out of it, and gave her mind something else to deal with and think about. "I wonder if… I'd better check…" Slowly and cautiously, the violet haired girl entered the building…

"Shobu! Hurry up!" Saiyuki called from outside the house, Hakuoh and Rakudah standing behind her.

"Coming!" Shobu burst out of the front door and slammed into Rakudah accidentally.

"AAAAAAAAAH!!! NOT AGAIN!!!" Rakudah flew through the air and out of sight.

"Oops!" Shobu gave his remaining friends a lopsided smile as he scratched his head guiltily.

Mimi wandered through the long, familiar corridors as she explored the eerie and empty building. "Nothing's changed here… Every passage looks exactly the same!!!"

Suddenly, she was facing large, black double doors. "Huh? I recognise this place now! This used to be Master's --- I mean "his" room… I wonder…" Carefully, Mimi pushed open the door and entered…

"Where are we going, guys?" Shobu asked as they all sat in Hakuoh's car. The blue piece of machinery was speeding along the motorway without even trying. Saiyuki sat in the passenger seat alongside Hakuoh, who was driving, his blue hair flying out behind him, and into Rakudah's face; Rakudah was sitting behind the former duelling champion, and Shobu sat behind Saiyuki and beside Rakudah, enjoying the ride.

"Well, I thought, since you two haven't been here for a while, that we'd take you to see a few old friends…" Saiyuki grinned as she turned around.

"Old friends?" Shobu frowned, puzzled.

"You'll see." Saiyuki winked and turned back.

Shobu faced Rakudah, who shrugged.

(A/N: Please don't assume they're going to see Mimi.)

Mimi searched quickly through the heavy, thick files in Master's drawers, trying to find something. "Come on!" she thought with frustration. "There must be something here!"

Suddenly, a document caught her eye. "Yes!" She opened the file, and her eyes scanned the words. After a short silence, Mimi dropped the file with dismay, and exclaimed. "No way!" turning around, and grabbing the dropped file, Mimi sprinted out of the dark room, her thoughts churning in her head. "Shobu…"

At the mall, Saiyuki looked around with impatience. "Where are they?"

"Where are who?" Rakudah asked, curious.

"We're here, we're here, calm down!" a voice came from behind them. Everyone turned around, to see Kintaro, Toru and Jimirah, all smiling, or in Jimirah's case, smirking.

"Hi guys!" Shobu exclaimed, his eyes wide with surprise and excitement.

Mimi ran all the way to Shobu's house, her feet never faltering. "Glad I have these powers now…"

The sixteen-year-old girl was almost there. "Shobu, you have to be home! I wasn't supposed to show myself to you – I wanted it to be a surprise. But unfortunately, this can't wait…" Mimi skidded to a halt in front of the Kirifuda household. "Aw, shit… I can't feel his presence… I can still try, I guess…"

Mimi approached the door and knocked. After a minute, Mai Kirifuda opened the door and blinked when she saw the violet-haired girl. "Mimi?"

"Yup, it's me! Nice to see you again, Mrs Kirifuda!" Mimi beamed, trying not to show her impatience. "Is Shobu home?"

"So how have you guys been?" Shobu asked as everyone sat down in Starbucks for a drink.

"Life's been alright." Toru nodded, sipping his drink. "I heard you won that Australian championships. We watched you on TV. Well done."

Shobu smiled. "Yeah, I did. Thanks."

"I can't believe Toru of all people is congratulating me!"

Kintaro was going through Shobu's newest arranged deck. "Wow, I like what you've done, Shobu!"

Shobu grinned, feeling proud. "Thanks. Rakudah helped me too."

Jimirah rolled his eyes and sat back, not joining in. "I can't believe that stupid Toru dragged me along to this… He knows I despise Kirifuda! But… I guess these guys are the only "friends" I have…"

Suddenly, Saiyuki's cell phone rang. "Oh, excuse me." She took her phone out of her handbag, and answered the call.

"Hello? Oh, you're looking for Shobu? Hold on a sec, could you please?" Saiyuki turned to Shobu. "It's for you."

"For me?" Shobu blinked in surprise. "Uh… Okay." He took the phone from Saiyuki. "Hello?" his friends resumed their conversation, excluding Jimirah.

"Shobu, hi." The voice was feminine, and her voice was frantic.

"…Hi… Who are you?" Shobu frowned as he spoke. "This person's voice sounds so familiar…"

"Shobu, it's me, Mimi!"

Shobu's eyes widened in complete shock, and almost dropped the phone. After letting this information sink in, he managed to whisper, "Mimi?"

"Yeah, it's me, Shobu." Mimi's voice was hurried. "Look, I need to see you. We have to talk. I just found out something very important. It's about… The Temple." Her last statement was said in just above a whisper.

Shobu's heart bumped hard against his chest. "T-Temple? You serious?"

"Yes! I need to see you Shobu! Meet me in half an hour at… At where we last talked to each other. Bring Hakuoh with you – no one else. Don't tell anyone I'm here, except Hakuoh, okay?"

"Uh, yeah, okay." Shobu felt dizzy. He hadn't felt so out of control for a long time. "See you later."

"Bye. And hurry!" Mimi replied, and hung up.

"Who was that?" Kintaro asked, noticing his friend had finished talking, and handed Shobu's cards back.

"It was… My mum." Shobu tried to think of a good excuse, and took his cards back. "Thanks, Kintaro." He stood up. "I have to go now… Hakuoh, do you mind if you drive me home?" he gave his blue haired friend a meaningful look.

Hakuoh stood up, and nodded, his eyes serious. "Sure."

"What about us?" Saiyuki jumped up.

"Don't worry. After I've dropped Shobu back, I'll rejoin you guys here." Hakuoh smiled reassuringly at his girlfriend. "You guys go have a good time for now, okay?"

Saiyuki looked doubtful, until Kintaro spoke up. "It's okay, Saiyuki. We've seen Shobu now, and we've had a good talk. Anyway, we haven't had some fun with you guys either, so we might as well make the best of it, right?" he turned to Shobu. "We'll meet up some other time, Shobu?"

Shobu nodded and smiled. "Sure. I'd love too." He said his goodbyes, and he and Hakuoh went to the car.

"What's going on, Shobu?" Hakuoh asked, once they were out of earshot.

"That phone call was from… Mimi." Shobu avoided his friend's eyes.

Hakuoh's eyes widened. "Mimi?" Shobu nodded. Hakuoh continued to press him for more. "What did she want?"

"She said she had some very important info on… The Temple…" Shobu trailed off.

"The Temple?!" Hakuoh exclaimed. They had reached the car. "I thought… But…"

Shobu nodded grimly. "Yeah, so did I. Come on, we have to go and meet Mimi." He jumped into the passenger seat.

"Where too?" Hakuoh didn't ask any more questions, but his eyes told all. He turned on his car.

Shobu's eyes showed deep pain and unforgotten memories. "To the local park… Rosemary Park."

Mimi stood in front of the lake, her eyes scanning the area; the ducks, geese and swans swam peacefully with their children and mates on the clear blue water; the different varieties of flowers around had bloomed beautifully, and gave much colour to the park, while the trees were lush green and light reflected off their shiny leaves; and the people were everywhere with their children, enjoying their time here. "Where are you, Shobu?" Mimi sighed.

"Mimi!" a distant voice called out.

Mimi turned around immediately, and saw two figures running towards her. "They're here!"

Shobu and Hakuoh slowed down as they approached their friend, their eyes all over her. She had changed during the last three years. She was much taller, though still not as tall as Shobu or Hakuoh; she had her hair slightly longer; and she wore a completely different attire. She had a small bag slung over her shoulder, and she was smiling. Both teenage boys were speechless to see their old friend.

"Mimi?" Shobu finally breathed, his eyes locked on hers.

"Yeah, it's me." Mimi smiled softly, her own eyes gazing back into Shobu's brown orbs. "…I-It's nice to see you both again."

Princess Viv: I'm sorry, that was desperately short… I'm sorry! Please review, and I promise I'll make a better and longer chappie for the next one! (I like bribery!)