Sorry about the wait, but here's chapter three of A New Life! Yay! What will happen to Melissa after Yami's death? Also, who is spying on Yami's daughter? Find out now!

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story. Thank you.

Melissa and Tea left the island, via helicopter. Tea had noticed that Melissa wasn't home. She knew that she was being held captive by Dartz.

"I miss Daddy," Melissa whispered, tears in her eyes. "I want him to come back."

"I know you do, Melissa," Tea said, stroking her hair. "He's gone, but he's watching over you, always." Melissa smiled, as they flew home. Every night, Melissa had nightmares of her father coming back, but he was evil, not gentle and kind. She wanted him back more than ever. Every night, just before she fell asleep, she listened to the wind, as if she heard her father's lullaby.

"I want you back, Daddy," she whispered, waiting as if to hear Yami's voice. "I love you, and I miss you." The wind blew her hair, the wind chimes twinkling in harmony. She fell asleep on the porch swing, unaware of what was to happen the next day.

She awakened on a grey morning, rain clouds filling the sky. Fear flooded her body, as she ran into the house, looking for Tea. She didn't have to wait long, for when she ran into Yami and Tea's bedroom, she saw her mother lying on the floor, blood surrounding her lifeless body. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she knelt by her mother, sobbing. Suddenly, a black mist filled the room, causing Melissa to stop crying. Guardian Eatos appeared in the middle of the room, his black wings surrounded by the mist. Melissa knew who the monster was: her father, just like in her dreams. In his hand, he held the Celestial Sword, poised to strike. Melissa ran out of the room, and out of the house.

"You can run, Melissa, but you can't hide!" Yami yelled, the roof bursting open as the evil Pharaoh flew out of the home, destroying it. "When I find you, I'll kill you, just like I did to Tea!" Rain fell from the ominous clouds, filling Melissa with even more fear. Lightning flashed, thunder roaring across the city. The little girl ran into a cardboard box, fear filling her heart, her mind, and her soul. She softly began to sing, "Once Upon a December" as screams flooded the town, along with the thunder.

Melissa:

Dancing bears,

Painted wings,

Things I almost remember,

And a song someone sings,

Once upon a December.

Someone holds me safe and warm.

Horses prance through a silver storm.

Figures dancing gracefully,

Across my memory.

More screams erupted from distant buildings. Now, she was more afraid, as sobs filled the air from deaths. Soon, the sound of wings drowned out the people of the city. Eatos appeared in front of the very box the little girl was in. She heard a ripping sound, and she looked up into her evil father's eyes.

"It's time for you to die, my daughter!" he yelled, raising his sword, preparing to strike down his only child. She didn't move, or scream, but began to sing again, hoping that her plan would work.

Melissa:

Someone holds me safe and warm.

Horses prance through a silver storm.

Figures dancing gracefully,

Across my memory…

Far away, long ago,

Glowing dim as an ember,

Things my heart

Used to know,

Things it yearns to remember…

Yami stopped dead in his tracks, as the song began to come to a close. He lowered his sword, looking down at his daughter. What have I done, he thought, tears forming in his eyes. I've done so much to my daughter, and now, her mother's gone.

Melissa:

And a song

Someone sings,

Once upon a December.

The last line of the song filled Yami's heart with love. The little girl opened her eyes, and saw Eatos standing there, holding out his hand.

"Everything's fine, Melissa," Yami whispered, the little taking his hand. "I'm right here." A laugh rang out from the air.

"How cute, I suppose a father-daughter relationship does conquer all."

"Dartz!" Yami said, taking Melissa into his arms. They flew to their home, which now was back to normal, thanks to a special powder Yami threw onto the rubble.

"Pharaoh, Melissa, get in here, now!" Tea yelled, also brought back by the powder. "I fear that Dartz has come back to take Melissa away from us."

"Well, I won't let that happen to her!" the Pharaoh yelled, raising his sword. Holding Melissa close, he walked over to the stereo.

"Pharaoh, this is no time for music," Tea said, but looking into Yami's eyes, she knew. One song told Melissa everything, how much Yami loved her. Soon, the Garth Brooks song, "If Tomorrow Never Comes" played on the stereo. Far away, Dartz proceeded towards the house, not hearing the music. The Pharaoh had it on repeat, so if Dartz went into the house, he wouldn't bear it.

"Tea, watch Melissa," Yami said. "I have a score to settle with Dartz."

"Good luck, Daddy," Melissa whispered to her father, kissing him. He smiled, and ran out of the house.

"This ends now, Dartz!" he yelled, holding up his sword.

"It seems you don't know when to give up, do you, Pharaoh?" Dartz asked, chuckling. Yami growled like a dog on a chain. "I see that your love for your daughter is strong, but I and the Great Leviathan are stronger!"

"That may be, Dartz," Yami whispered. "There is something you don't have. A child standing by your side, cheering you on as you fight to save them!" Soon, he unleashed his sword on Dartz, cutting off his arm. Wincing, Dartz couldn't stand the pain of the light in the Pharaoh's heart.

"I will beat you, Dartz! I swear it on my own life to save my daughter."

"Really?" Dartz asked. "Then, I hope your daughter doesn't mind having to die in the next five minutes." The sound of a clock ticking inside the kitchen filled the air, startling the Pharaoh.

"You wouldn't, Dartz," Yami said, looking into the villain's eyes.

"I would, and I am!" he laughed, disappearing into thin air, leaving the Pharaoh to ponder on how to save Melissa. He could feel her life draining from her body.

"Daddy, where are you?" Melissa yelled from inside the living room. Her father appeared inside the living room, looking down at his daughter. "Did you beat him?" Yami nodded, and held his daughter, "If Tomorrow Never Comes" playing for one last time as Melissa began to fade slowly.

"I love you, Daddy," she called, tears streaming down her face, disappearing with every passing second.

"I love you too, Melissa," he whispered. "No matter what, you and I will always be together." Harpie Lady appeared from the sky, the same thing happening to Melissa as Eatos did with the Pharaoh when he died.

"Let's go home, Dad," Melissa said, smiling, and together, they flew off to Heaven, where they belonged.

I'm sad to say, but this is the last chapter. Review and tell me if I should add an epilogue or not.

Toby: (cries) Poor Melissa! Poor Pharaoh!

Review! (slaps Toby)