~~Hello readers, I'm back with a new chapter.
I don't own Yugioh Zexal.
Only my original characters belong to me.~~
It was now late afternoon.
Lynn and I had just arrived home from school.
I was very excited to be home.
Pegasus immediately bolted toward me as soon as Lynn opened the door.
The sound of him sliding across the wood floor made me laugh out loud.
"Grab him Sioku!" she hollered.
"Don't worry, I've got him," I replied with a grin.
She then walked inside the house.
I knelt down to the little dog's level and called cheerfully. "Come here Pegasus!"
Pegasus happily jumped into my arms.
"Good dog," I praised.
He then licked my face while wagging his bushy tail.
I hugged him tight and playfully ruffled his long fur.
The sound of his constant panting made me smile.
Dark Mist quietly observed my interaction with the dog.
"I can sense the tremendous bond between you two," he said with a smile.
I gave him a friendly nod in response.
"Let's go inside Buddy," I said before I kissed the top of Pegasus' head.
After standing up, I carried Pegasus inside.
I signaled for Dark Mist to follow me.
Dark Mist floated beside me as I walked gracefully into the living room.
He then hovered in one spot while watching the Tv.
It seemed to grab his attention for a while.
I gently lowered Pegasus to the floor.
Pegasus shook off before he hopped onto the couch.
I giggled at the jingling sound of his collar.
He curled up on the back of the couch, and I started petting him softly.
"Good afternoon Kara," I greeted with a bright smile.
Kara looked away from the Tv and replied. "Hi Sioku, how was school today?"
"My day was all right. I have homework today," I answered.
"Take the dog out when you're done," she added.
I gave her a thumbs up in response.
"Let's go Dark Mist," I whispered.
My celestial friend immediately floated over to my side.
I happily led him into the dining room.
He curiously looked around the room.
"This is where my sisters and I have our meals. We also do our homework in here," I explained.
Dark Mist nodded in response.
I then situated myself at the table.
Dark Mist silently hovered behind my chair.
He watched closely as I worked on my English homework.
Once it was complete, I neatly signed the top of my paper.
After cleaning up, I walked back to my bedroom with Dark Mist following behind me.
He floated over to my bed.
I then hung up my school bag in the closet.
I looked over at Dark Mist who seemed to be out of it.
He didn't ask me any questions which was unusual.
I turned to Dark Mist and said with a worried expression. "You're very quiet this afternoon. Are you all right?"
Dark Mist let out a shaky breath.
"I'm just getting used to being in a new place," he answered shyly.
"Don't worry Dark Mist, you'll be used to this place in no time at all. I promise you," I assured him.
My reassurance helped him calm down.
I heard Pegasus barking crazily in the hallway.
"Oh shut up dog!" Kara hollered from the living room.
I couldn't help but giggle at that.
"Kara doesn't like when Pegasus barks," I said before I laughed.
"I understand that she is annoyed by the repetitive noise," Dark Mist replied.
I nodded my head in agreement.
"Let's take Pegasus outside," I suggested.
"The fresh air is exactly what I need right now," he replied.
"Watch this Dark Mist," I whispered happily.
He watched as I slowly approached Pegasus.
"Let's go outside," I said excitedly.
Pegasus' ears immediately perked up.
Without thinking, I raced Pegasus toward the back door.
The sound of his nails tapping on the wood floor made me laugh out loud.
"That was entertaining to see," said Dark Mist.
"I could do that more often if you want," I replied.
He grinned at me in approval.
I slid open the glass door and commanded. "Come on Pegasus, do you want to go out?"
Pegasus growled as he took off.
I giggled as I watched him disappear from my sight.
Dark Mist turned to me and said with a worried expression. "Sioku, will he come back?"
"He always does," I assured.
Dark Mist followed behind me as I stepped outside.
After shutting the door behind me, I started walking laps around the yard.
Dark Mist curiously looked around and commented. "This is a nice place."
"It sure is," I replied calmly.
I took a deep relaxing breath.
The sweet smell of fresh cut grass filled the air.
Looking up at the clear sky, I lost myself in deep thought.
There was no other place I would rather be than in my back yard with Dark Mist.
I grinned as I listened to Pegasus barking in the distance.
"He's a crazy dog," I commented before I laughed.
Dark Mist looked at me and asked curiously. "Sioku, who were those two people you spoke to earlier?"
"Their names are Lynn and Kara. They are my sisters," I answered.
He gave me a questioning look and continued. "Do these sisters of yours treat you with respect?"
"Of course they do," I answered reassuringly.
My legs were getting tired after I walked my fifth lap around the yard.
I led Dark Mist back to the porch before I sat down in a wooden chair.
there was a brief moment of silence between us.
"Dark Mist, I need to know more about you. I would like you to tell me more about your incident with Don Thousand," I said smoothly.
My face saddened as I noticed the look of fear and hesitation in his eyes.
"Come here Dark Mist," I said softly.
He slowly floated over to my left side.
I clearly noticed the distress in his features.
Dark Mist took a few minutes to collect himself.
He then took a deep breath.
"Before I escaped here, Don Thousand forced me to be Astral's counter part. I was the main test subject for his evil experiments. He wants me to absorb Astral completely and destroy his home world along with an army of other numbers. The mind control spell he put on me was far too powerful for me to resist. Don Thousand's goal is to recreate an entire world for himself," he explained.
My heart sank as I took in Dark Mist's words.
I stared into his eyes and said with a concerned expression. "I'm so sorry that happened to you Dark Mist. Is that why you were in so much pain earlier?"
"Yes Sioku, I never know when the spell will take hold of me. It could happen at any moment," he answered fearfully.
I looked down at the floor and sighed quietly.
Dark Mist's situation sounded similar to my flashbacks and recurring nightmares.
I thought my situation was bad, but Dark Mist was dealing with something much worse.
Escaping from Astral World was very brave of him to do.
I gave him a look of reassurance and said smoothly. "Don't worry Dark Mist, I'll always be here for you when it happens. I'll never leave your side. This conversation will be between us for now. I'll tell my other friends when you give me permission."
Dark Mist took a moment to process my words.
Thank you for allowing me to trust you Sioku. I'm glad I chose you," he replied.
Hearing him say that made my heart flutter.
I started to blush internally.
"I'll do everything in my Power to keep you safe Dark Mist," I said softly.
Dark Mist took a deep breath and smiled.
"I'm glad we met Sioku," he replied.
We quietly relaxed for ten mor minutes.
I lost myself in the peaceful aura around us.
Pegasus snapped me out of my thoughts by running toward me at full speed.
Dark Mist became startled by the scene in front of him.
"Sioku! Look out!" he shouted.
I could tell that he was trying to warn me.
"You don't have to worry Dark Mist. It's just Pegasus," I replied happily.
"Oh that's good," he said with a sigh of relief.
The dog rested his front paws on my knees while panting.
"Hey Pegasus," I greeted while lifting him into my lap.
Pegasus laid down and let out a sigh.
I gently rubbed behind his ears.
"This dog is probably worn out now. I think it's time for us to go back inside," I said before I laughed.
"I agree," Dark Mist replied.
I carefully lowered Pegasus to the ground before I stood up.
Pegasus shook off and walked in circles.
I slid the glass door open once again, and Pegasus rushed inside.
Kara and Lynn were making dinner by the time Pegasus and I returned.
"Go lay down Pegasus," commanded Lynn.
I started laughing in response.
After closing the door behind me, I calmly led Pegasus back into the living room.
Dark Mist hovered behind me as I plopped down on the couch beside Pegasus.
He still had a worried look in his eyes.
My heart stung as I imagined the pain he felt from telling me his story.
Unfortunately, I couldn't reassure him without Kara or Lynn questioning me.
"I need you to set the table Sioku," called Kara from the kitchen.
I gave her a thumbs up in response.
"Stay here Pegasus," I ordered before I stood up.
Pegasus let out a soft sigh.
I'll watch the dog," offered Dark Mist.
I gave him a nod in response.
I then made my way into the dining room.
As much as I wanted to stay with Dark Mist, I couldn't or else Kara would punish me for not listening to her.
A million thoughts of Dark Mist's terrifying explanation crashed into my mind all at once.
I almost lost focus while grabbing a few plates from a shelf in the kitchen.
Kara glared at me and said with annoyance. "You need to be more careful Sioku. Those plates would have shattered if you dropped them."
I felt a bit of heat rising in my cheeks.
"Oops, sorry about that," I replied in embarrassment.
I carefully carried the plates over to the table before I set them down.
Afterward, I grabbed a few glass cups and set them on the table beside the plates.
Lastly, I laid out some silverware on the table.
Dark Mist quickly floated over to me and leaned against my left side.
"Sioku, is your older sister always like that?" he asked worriedly.
"Yes," I simply answered.
I walked into the kitchen once the table was set.
"I'm done setting the table Kara," I said proudly.
"I'll see it in a minute," she replied.
She lifted the lid off of a pot and set it on the counter.
Kara then walked into the dining room to collect our plates.
"The table looks great Sioku," she complemented while walking back into the kitchen.
"Thank you," I replied with a smile.
After preparing our plates, my sisters and I carefully walked back into the dining room.
Dark Mist inconspicuously hovered behind my chair as I sat down next to Lynn.
I glanced up at him to make sure he was okay before I settled in.
The room was silent until Pegasus started growling at the window.
"Oh shut up dog," grumbled Kara in annoyance.
I couldn't help but chuckle at that.
Dark Mist also let out a soft chuckle before he said. "I love when your dog barks randomly."
"I know, it's hilarious," I thought.
Lynn decided to start a conversation. "How was your day today Kara?"
"Good, I did some cleaning around the house. I kept Pegasus outside most of the day because all he did was bark," Kara answered.
"Well, that's Pegasus for you," I replied before I laughed out loud.
Lynn then turned her attention to me and continued. "Sioku, how has your friend been doing since the bully incident?"
"He's doing just fine," I answered before I briefly glanced behind me.
Dark Mist was staring up at the ceiling lost in deep thought.
I gave my celestial friend a look of reassurance to keep him calm.
"I'm right here Dark Mist," I thought.
Kara gave me an awkward look and said. "Sioku, why do you keep looking behind you?" I don't see anything there."
I stared at Kara with wide eyes while sitting still.
"Sioku did that on our way home from school too. She was talking about this Dark Mist character from a movie," continued Lynn.
The sound of his name caused me to jump in fear of their judgement.
My heart raced as I tried to keep myself from freaking out.
"Calm down Sioku," urged Dark Mist.
I nervously rubbed my hands together in search for an answer.
"Um, I guess it's just a new habit I've picked up since school started," I said nervously.
"That's really weird Sioku," replied Lynn.
I frowned at her in annoyance.
Kara then gave me a questioning look and asked. "Sioku, do you have imaginary friends?"
"I had a bunch of them when I was a little kid. Those days are over now," I answered.
"That's good Sioku, you don't need them. Nobody in middle school has imaginary friends," Kara replied in a serious tone.
I nodded before I turned my attention to Pegasus who was still looking out the window.
My sisters would definitely call me crazy if I told them about Dark Mist since I'm the only person who can see and hear him.
Also, I didn't want to drag them into Dark Mist's situation.
I decided to brush the whole topic aside with a new subject. "Hey Kara, do you think we should get another dog?"
"I might want to get one in the future," she answered.
"We should get a large breed this time," Lynn suggested.
"I've always wanted a big dog! We would have to get Pegasus used to the puppy before it grows up," I added.
Lynn gave me a questioning look and asked. "Why would Pegasus not get along with a big dog?"
"I took Pegasus out for a walk one time. He tried to challenge my friend's Yellow Lab to a fight," I answered.
"Maybe you two can get one for Christmas," Kara offered.
"That would be the best gift ever," Lynn replied.
I breathed a sigh of relief once the old topic had been replaced.
After dinner, Lynn and I cleaned up the kitchen.
I unloaded and loaded the dish washer while Lynn put away the leftover food and wiped down the counters.
Kara wiped down the dining room table.
Dark Mist seemed to be fascinated by our chores.
He silently hovered behind me to observe.
"I love your curiosity Dark Mist," I thought.
"This is my first time here on Earth Sioku," he replied telepathically.
Once our chores were finished, I led Pegasus and Dark Mist into my bedroom.
Pegasus hopped onto my bed and curled up under the blanket.
Dark Mist hovered near my bed to observe him.
I closed the door before I changed into my Pj's.
Dark Mist looked up at me and said curiously. "Sioku, a question about you has been on my mind for a while now."
I smiled brightly at him and replied. "What is it Dark Mist? You may ask me anything."
His curious expression turned into one of concern as he continued. "Do you have nightmares? If so, how do you cope with them?"
"Yes, my recurring nightmares are terrible. I usually cope with them by watching cartoons while holding Pegasus," I answered.
"I see," he replied thoughtfully.
I then headed inside the bathroom to brush my teeth.
Once my teeth had been cleaned, I returned to my room.
My celestial friend continued to observe the sleeping dog on my bed.
I grabbed my Tv remote from the desk before I climbed into bed.
"Hey Dark Mist," I greeted happily.
Dark Mist looked wearily at the Tv screen as a light flashed on.
"Don't be afraid Dark Mist, this device is called a television. Tv is one of many entertainment sources for humans," I explained.
"Interesting," he simply replied.
I put on a cartoon before I set the remote down on my bedside table.
Dark Mist calmly watched the Tv.
I then laid down next to Pegasus and wrapped my arms around him.
Pegasus let out a soft sigh.
I giggled while watching Dark Mist enjoy the cartoon.
"You're so cute," I complemented.
We watched a few episodes before I fell asleep.
However, my dream wasn't so peaceful.
~Dream~
I found myself back in my English class.
Unfortunately, I didn't have Dark Mist watching over me.
Julie was sitting silently in her corner seat as usual.
Her eyes were fixed on me like a hawk to its prey.
I couldn't shake off the uncomfortable feeling she was giving me.
Instead of worrying about it, I turned my attention to Yuma.
The teacher had instructed us to complete an independent assignment in our workbooks.
Yuma and I were having a wonderful conversation about his duel with Bronk.
In the midst of our conversation, Bronk told a hilarious joke that made me laugh out loud.
My laughter was impossible to hold back.
Julie heard my laughter and angrily ran over to my desk.
"What is this woman's problem?" whispered Tori.
I couldn't help but smile at that.
Julie stared at me with burning hatred in her eyes.
Startled by the noise, Yuma let out a fearful yelp.
"You're okay Yuma," assured Bronk.
"We're right here," continued Tori.
Yuma looked at his friends and said with a worried expression. "Oh no, this can't be good. We have to save Sioku!"
Tori lovingly wrapped her arms around her terrified friend and replied. "Calm down Yuma, I'm sure she's all right."
"What did I do now?" I asked confidently.
Julie pulled a small metal device out of her pants pocket.
"What is that?" I thought.
That thing had me shaking like a leaf when I saw it.
I closed my eyes tightly in order to keep myself from looking at it.
Julie raised the device and held it against my neck.
I shivered as the cold metal tip came in contact with my skin.
"That's it Sioku! I told you that you would regret acting like a child again," she replied in her usual harsh tone of voice.
My friends watched the scene in complete silence.
They didn't know what to expect.
I straighten myself up while shooting her a piercing glare.
"Get that thing away from me! How am I acting like a child? I just laughed at a friend's joke!" I argued.
Without warning, Julie pushed and held down a small button on her device.
I heard a loud terrifying noise as I was shocked violently and in a lot of pain.
Bronk turned away from his workbook and hollered. "What in the heck was that?"
"Sioku! No!" Yuma called out.
Tori tightened her hold on Yuma as he shivered violently in her arms.
"It's okay Yuma, we'll find a way to help her," she softly whispered in his ear.
Volts of electricity shot through my body like a powerful jet of water.
I was unable to keep my composure this time.
The intense pain caused me to fall out of my chair with a hard thud.
I began to sob while shaking uncontrollably.
Julie then walked back to her seat with a satisfied grin on her face.
Yuma, Tori, and Bronk rushed to my side.
They frantically called out my name in unison.
However, there was no response from me.
Yuma gasped in terror when he saw my shaking body on the floor.
"This lady has gone way too far! She should be taken away by the police for this!" he yelled furiously.
Bronk nodded his head in agreement.
"Sioku looks badly hurt!" shouted Tori with concern.
"I know," Bronk replied.
Yuma then burst into tears as he leaned over me.
"Stay with me Sioku," he said frantically.
Seeing him break down caused my heart to sink to the floor.
I felt even more anger toward Julie at this point.
"Get off of her Yuma. I got this," Bronk said while nudging his friend aside.
After giving me a hug, Yuma reluctantly released me before he stepped back.
Tori comfortingly put her arm around him.
"Let's go Yuma, you need some fresh air," she gently suggested.
I watched with sad eyes as Tori quickly led her emotional friend out the door.
Bronk took me into his arms and said gently. "Don't worry Sioku, you'll be safe with us. She won't hurt you anymore."
I continued to tremble violently in his embrace.
He held me closer in an attempt to sooth me.
~End Dream~
Suddenly, I was startled awake by Pegasus' barking.
He nudged me with his nose while whimpering.
I opened my eyes and stared at the alarm clock.
The screen on my alarm clock read: 5:00 AM.
I started shaking and breathing heavily.
My heart pounded rapidly in my chest.
Sensing my distress, Dark Mist quickly floated over to my side.
"Sioku! What in Astral World has happened here? Are you all right? Please speak to me," he said frantically.
His calming aura instantly surrounded me.
I sensed the high amount of concern in his voice.
"No Dark Mist, I just had a horrible nightmare. Julie shocked me with a stun gun during English class," I answered before I started to cry.
I brushed hair away from my face.
Dark Mist looked down at me and said sadly. "That doesn't sound good Sioku. Why would she do that?"
"I laughed at a joke Bronk told," I answered.
"That gives Julie no reason to stun you," Dark Mist added in disbelief.
I nodded my head in agreement.
A scene from that nightmare flashed through my mind.
Julie's voice echoed loud and clear.
"I can still feel the intense pain in my neck. That's where she shocked me," I said fearfully.
"Calm down Sioku, she's not here to hurt you. I promise," Dark Mist replied softly.
There was a brief moment of silence between us.
I took Pegasus into my arms and held him tight.
Pegasus panted before he let out a sigh.
I couldn't help but giggle at that.
I smiled down at Pegasus as my heart rate slowly returned to normal.
"You're a good dog," I whispered.
Dark Mist hovered at the front of my bed and asked. "Are you feeling better Sioku?"
"Yes, thanks to you and Pegasus," I answered in relief.
After a few minutes had passed, I carefully slipped back under the covers.
I fell into a peaceful sleep while focusing on Dark Mist's pleasant aura.
The next morning, I woke up to my alarm at 9:00 AM.
I could still remember my nightmare as if I had just woken up from it.
The sound of Julie's stun gun was heard loud and clear in my head.
Fortunately, Dark Mist's presence was able to suppress my fears.
I stared at him in order to prevent myself from giving in to those bad thoughts.
Pegasus shook off as I started to stretch.
"Good morning Pegasus," I whispered.
The dog licked my face in response.
I turned to my left to see Dark Mist hovering beside me.
"Hello Dark Mist, I'm happy to see you," I greeted.
"I'm glad to see you too Sioku," he replied with a bright smile.
He then looked at me and added with a concerned expression. "Sioku, how do you feel right now? Are you having any lasting paranoia?"
I gave my celestial friend a reassuring look and answered. "No Dark Mist, I feel perfectly fine. I really appreciate you for looking after me."
"You've done the same for me Sioku. I'm very grateful to you as well," he said graciously.
"That's exactly what good friends do for each other," I replied with a smile.
"I definitely consider you my good friend," Dark Mist added calmly.
"Dark Mist, you're the best friend I ever had. Nobody will ever take your place in my heart," I whispered lovingly.
I grinned as a thought crossed my mind.
"Now that I'm thinking about it, that was the first time I've ever been held by Bronk," I added dreamily.
Dark Mist chuckled at that and said. "You two are probably destined for each other."
"Not a chance," I replied before I laughed.
After standing up, I walked over to my dresser and then changed into my regular clothes.
Pegasus hopped down after me.
He walked in circles while sniffing the floor.
"I'll take you out in a few minutes Pegasus," I said with a sigh of slight annoyance.
I put on blue jeans and a green T-shirt.
Afterward, I brushed my wild hair before tying it up in a high ponytail.
"Your hair looks nice today," complemented Dark Mist while staring at it.
"Thank you very much sir," I replied with a graceful smile.
I then put on my favorite necklace.
The jewel began to glow as Dark Mist hovered closer to me.
My eyes widened in surprise.
"Wo, my necklace has never done that before. What is happening Dark Mist?" I said in awe.
"I don't know Sioku," he answered in confusion.
I just brushed it off and focused on tending to Pegasus' needs.
Pegasus happily ran toward the door as I opened it.
"Let's go," I said energetically.
I joyfully raced Pegasus to the back door.
The loud sound of his panting made me laugh.
"I'm happy to see Sioku having fun," whispered Dark Mist from behind me.
"Go out," I commanded after sliding the glass door open.
Pegasus immediately took off outside while barking.
"Crazy dog," I said before I laughed out loud.
Dark Mist curiously watched Pegasus as he ran around the yard.
I turned around to see Lynn entering the kitchen.
"Good morning Sioku," she greeted.
"Hey Lynn, I just let Pegasus outside," I replied with a small smile.
Lynn grinned at me and added with amusement. "I know, that dog can be heard from a mile away."
I chuckled at that in agreement.
Kara entered the room as Lynn and I were preparing breakfast for ourselves.
"Good morning Big Sis," I greeted with a smile.
"Hey Kara," added Lynn.
Kara walked over to the coffee machine and then prepared a cup for herself.
"Hey girls, are either of you going anywhere today?" she asked curiously.
"Yuma asked me to watch his duel with that mean Shark kid," I answered.
"I hope Yuma wins," replied Lynn.
"Sioku," I need you to clean up the kitchen before you go," said Kara.
"You got it," I replied happily.
I then carried my bowl of cereal to the dining room table before I plopped down in a chair.
Dark Mist quietly hovered behind me.
"I'm not going anywhere today," said Lynn.
"Okay," Kara replied.
Lynn joined me at the table a few minutes later.
She decided to start a conversation with me. "How did you sleep last night Sioku?"
I stared down at the table and sighed.
"Not good, I had a terrible nightmare about Julie. Hopefully it won't ever come true. I want us to be friends in the future if we can," I answered sadly.
"I believe in you Sioku. Maybe Yuma's duel will get your mind off of that bad dream," Lynn replied.
I gave her a relieved smile in response.
After breakfast,Lynn cleaned up the dining room table before she returned to her bedroom.
I cleaned the entire kitchen while listening to music.
Dark Mist watched from a distance.
"You did a nice job Sioku," praised Kara as she placed her coffee mug into the sink.
"Thank you Kara,"I replied politely.
Pegasus was sitting by the back door, so I let him in.
He jumped on me while wagging his tail.
I playfully ruffled his long fur.
"You're a good boy Pegasus. I'm so lucky to have a cute dog like you," I said happily.
Pegasus shook off before he walked into the living room.
We heard a soft knock at the front door.
Pegasus ran to the window while growling.
"You go Guard Dog," I thought while smiling to myself.
"Oh shut up dog! You may go answer it," said Kara.
I gave her a thumbs up before I ran toward the door.
Yuma appeared in the doorway when I opened it.
"Good morning Yuma," I greeted with a bright smile.
He threw his arms around me and greeted excitedly. "Hey Sioku, I missed you so much. How are you today?"
"I had a bad dream last night, but I'm all right. I missed you too," I answered.
He gently patted my shoulder and said sympathetically. "I'm sorry Sioku, are you ready to go?"
"Yes," I answered plainly.
"I'll see you later Kara," I said before I closed the door behind me.
Yuma and I started to walk toward a courtyard across the street.
Dark Mist happily floated by my left side.
I didn't care to start a conversation with him because I was lost in deep thought.
Yuma noticed my silence and spoke up. "Hey Sioku, what was your nightmare about?"
"Julie shocked me with a stun gun in English class. I was in a lot of pain afterward," I answered quietly.
Yuma stopped and pulled me into a comforting embrace.
"That assistant of yours is a vicious monster. I'm so sorry that happened to you Sioku," he said gently.
"Don't worry about me too much Yuma. Dark Mist was there to calm me down," I reassured.
"You're very lucky to have him," Yuma replied.
Yuma and I reached the courtyard a few minutes later.
Tori, Bronk, and Shark were sitting down on the bench next to the water fountain.
I happily took a seat next to Tori and greeted. "Good morning, I'm so glad to see you guys again."
"Hey Sioku," replied Tori.
"Sorry I kept you guys waiting," said Yuma.
"It's cool," replied Bronk.
Tori looked up at me and asked curiously. "How are you today Sioku?"
"I'm okay," I simply answered.
I threw a glare at Shark who was seated at the end.
The purple haired boy looked at me and demanded with an angry expression. "Why are you here?"
"That's none of your business," I answered plainly.
Shark just turned away in annoyance.
He threw an annoyed glare at yuma and added. "You didn't need to bring an entire audience to watch you lose."
"How rude," I said with a disgusted look.
"That's not going to happen Shark!" Yuma shouted.
I then turned my attention back to Tori.
She gave Yuma a worried look and said. "Please be careful Yuma. I don't want you to lose this fight."
"Yeah, this guy is very tough," Bronk added.
"I'll be cheering you on as well," I cheered happily.
"Don't worry, I'll be getting Bronk's deck back for sure. Thanks guys," Yuma replied as he walked up to the dueling field.
Shark silently took his spot on the other side.