Chapter 2:

*Emiko's POV*

Surprisingly, the school understands my situation with the Duelist Kingdom Tournament and allows me to spend some time off. Of course just as long as I can make everything up.

On the day of the boat ride, my take on a school uniform clothed my body as I get everything ready.

"Emiko," Yami speaks to me, "these past few nights I have been having a weird feeling about this tournament."

I look over to my spiritual partner surprised. Never and will ever we argue about what we will be feeling. Because both she and I are spiritually connected very strong.

"Each night I have been dreaming about the Millennium Items," I lowered my eyes to the floor. "There's a possibility that the Items will meet once more and that's what scares me the most," I sighed.

She places her hand on my shoulder with her index finger and thumb under my chin. "Listen," Yami smiles, moving my head to the few inches taller female, "no matter what happens, I'll be there for you."

"Thank you Yami," I smiled to her. "Are you ready partner?"

"Ready!"

I pull my bag filled with nessocity stuff cross my body. The deck that Shadi gave me is neatly placed in a cardholder just inside my jacket pocket. My dueling glove fits perfectly on my hand with the stars in the holes.

Later that night, I did what is needed to enter the boat. One of the men takes me to my assigned room. It's a luxury like room which I am grateful for, but the fear keeps on returning to me at far greater amounts.

I shook my head, trying to remove the fears. My black flats softly echoes towards catering. Maybe something to eat will calm my nerves. Sweets are always good for cheering up.

Some chocolate milk is poured into a glass while a plate balances in my other hand. The cupcakes and cookies catch my attention. My hand gently gets placed on the counter so I can get a cupcake. When I was about to touch one, another hand brushes against mine. Some sort of spark appears in the touch.

"Oh sorry I was….getting….a cupcake," we both said at the same time and tone while moving our hands away slowly.

"My name is Emiko Heiwa," I smiled to him.

"I'm Yugi Muto," he smiles back.

"Nice to meet you."

"Uhh, would you to join with me at a table?" he nervously offers.

"Oh sure," I nervously accepts.

We both have a plate with different sweets and a glass of a drink. Similar blushing, shy smiles cover our faces as we enjoy a very nice bedtime snack.

"So umm," I speak up softly, "how long have you been dueling?"

"Ever since I can remember I guess," he replies softly. "My grandpa taught me," he adds in, trying to hide his sadness.

"Oh," I realized that I hit a trigger. "Well m master taught me everything I knew even duel monsters."

"Y-Your master?" Yugi asked a little surprised.

"Yea, he's like a fatherly figure to me," my eyes closed with a soft smile, thinking about Shadi.

"He must be important to you," his smile makes me blush a little more.

"Just as much as your grandfather is to you," i msiled to him.

He too blushes more.

"Well I'll see you in the tournament?" I asked when we finished up.

"Yes of course," he smiles, feeling more comfortable with me.

I giggled a little.

We slowly pull ourselves into a hug, but he and I soon feel comfortable. This hug feels so warm and safe, something I only thought I would get from Shadi and Yami. After a few moments, our arms grip closer and tighter around each other. His arms are around his neck and up in his hair.

Yugi and I pull away a little to face each other. My river blue eyes stare keep within his purple eyes. Something about them seems so familiar to me. Actually, being in his arms, staring deep within his eyes, just being with him seems so familiar to me. He feels it too.

"Umm," I blush more, slowly pulling away, "have a nice night Yugi."

"Have sweet dreams Emiko," he blushes more.

I begin to walk away, but I turn back to smile back to him before completely leaving his sight.

"That Yugi boy," Yami says, thinking of something, "he has an Item."

"The Millennium Puzzle," my eyes widen. "But why does he seem so familiar to me?"

"I don't know, but he has one as well," her response shocked me.