Gah! It's not Seto/Jou! Yes, yes, there is no puppyshipping to be found for once. Today rather, we have visionshipping. Because I can.

In the Eyes of the Beholder

Malik was trying to apologize for his yami sending her to the shadow realm, but Mai wasn't really listening. Rather, she was focused on Malik's elder sister, who stood some ways back and to one side.

Yes, Isis Ishtar was beautiful, and not just the tanned skin and wavy dark hair. No, it was more. Those dark blue, incredibly expressive eyes, the way she moved, the soft tone of her voice (particularly towards her near-hysteric younger brother), every little gesture and mannerism.

Beauty by definition, or the definition of beauty, Mai wasn't quite sure which. But Isis was as kind, calm, quiet and gentle as she was pretty. Her looks drew attention, her personality kept it. And Mai wanted to keep her.

"Uh, Mai?"

The blonde turned her attention back to Malik, albeit unwillingly. Still, she didn't want to irritate Isis by further upsetting the teen.

"Yes?"

She smiled softly at him, and he fumbled a moment.

"Um, I was saying how sor-"

She held up a hand, quieting him.

"It's fine Malik, really. I know you didn't have any control over what your yami was doing. You don't have to apologize."

Malik sighed in relief, "you're sure?"

Mai nodded, her gaze wandering back to the older Ishtar.

A tender smile graced her features, glad her little brother was somewhat calmer now. Malik had turned to leave, asking Isis if she was coming. She nodded, and started to follow, but stopped a moment, deep blue eyes turning back to search the other's crystaline ones.

"Thank you, Mai."

"You're welcome," she managed, not knowing how she kept herself from melting. Isis smiled again, a bit differently this time, and walked after her brother with a slight wave. Mai returned the wave, and then went about her own way, wondering if they'd meet again.

owari

There. My first attempt at Mai/Isis. I liked it at least, but what did you guys think?

hittocerebattosai: Isn't a tongue-tied, uncomfortable Seto just adorable? It's such fun to turn the tables on him.

Hikari-Aoi: You again. Just kidding. Glad to see you like my one shots. To be completely honest with you, I don't know where I come up with more than half this stuff. It just pops into my head and I puzzle over it until I figure out how to put it down right. I'm just thrilled people even read it.