Hey all the readers out there. Happy to see you all again. I already posted this note in my other story, but for those who don't read that one, here it is again.
Nice to hear from you, anyway, did my best to write the chapter swiftly, however I bring some regrets. Since school has started for me on Tuesday 17th and it's my higher year, I will not be able to write my chapters so much. I have homework every night. What a nightmare! Oh well, if I get some nice reviews it will cheer me up. By the way, if you wish, check on my profile once you're done, as I've added a few things on to it. I'd appreciate some nice words on it. Now on to the replies, thank you all so much!
I will do my best though and in between schoolwork, promise to try and give one update of one story a week. Not much, but it's the best I can do as I must try very hard this year to get good qualifications for university. I did well in exams last year, but it's till important to work now before I leave school.
Anyway, here are the review replies, thanks a lot and hope you will still support me even though I cannot update as frequently.
Shadowkistune: I know, I wanted it to be fluffy to make up for last time. Glad you like it and thanks for the encouragement.
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Hikashi Suzuki: Thank you so much! I was hoping to make it cute and fluffy. Anyway, thanks again and hope you continue to enjoy this.
Una1: So glad to see your enthusiasm and thanks a lot. Keep reading and I'm happy you like the outfit, it did make him look attractive (at least in my head)
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The Six of Hearts: I know, they fit so well together, and I promise this is not the last of the fluff. Pleased at your approval.
Freakster: I know, I though so too. Tried my best, as they are the kind of fluffy and sweet couple. On the thought of Kaiba taking you out, refer to the last P.S. in my last email. (Hint). You did get it right? I hope you did at least, please say so.
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Chapter 6: Extra IntroductionsNodding graciously Yugi watched as another happy customer walked out of the store. It had been a lively day and quite a profitable one, as well as enjoyable. However it may not have been the work exactly that had given him such an upbeat attitude. It was the memories that he had shared with his newfound girlfriend the night before that kept him so cheerfully grinning.
He couldn't help it. The evening had been so wonderful he could barely contain the joy he felt. She liked him back! Now they were a couple! Not serious yet of course, they only had one official date, but it was a start. He still beamed as he dusted the countertop, while the puzzle began to glow faintly. Yami soon appeared in transparent form beside his younger half, grinning just as much.
"You still seem to be in a complete state of happiness from last night I see." he stated.
"Yeah, well what can I say? It was one of the best nights of my life. I can't help feeling ecstatic about it!"
"Just don't get carried away. But I am happy for you Young one. I'm sure there will plenty more good times for you in the future."
"Thanks, I just feel so lucky to have the most amazing girl I've ever met interested in me."
"My my, if only some of the others could see you now, in a relationship..."
"Don't get started! They would slap me on the back so much I'd be bruised for life."
The spirit laughed heartily. He was really pleased for the boy. After the departure of his friends, Yugi had withdrawn himself from communicating with anyone new. He only talked to the customers in the shop, sometimes chatted to the Kaiba brothers when they drooped by. Yami was worried that he was the only one his lighter half had a proper link with. He didn't approve of it, being aware of what a caring compassionate person his counterpart was. He deserved happiness with someone he connected with. The pharaoh had a good vibe on the matter. He was positive the relationship with Kitty would deepen, into something much more. So what if they were a little shy about it? That's what he intended to resolve.
'If either of them need a little push in the right direction, I'll be happy to oblige. I refuse to stand around and allow Yugi to let the best thing to ever come into his life walk out the door.'
"You have my full support Young one. Any help or assistance you need, I'll be happy to give."
"Thanks, I knew I could count on you...speaking of which," he pondered, realising something was amiss. "What did you do with our duelling deck. I remember I let you take control last week while Kitty was out shopping because you wanted to add some new trap cards."
"Oh yes, I think...I left them on the table in the storage room. Unfortunately it's probably been packed away by accident in one of the boxes."
"Oh man, well, you know better than I do where to look. We better switch while you search for it. Kitty's upstairs anyway."
They both agreed, as the puzzle radiated once more as they swapped places. Little did the y know what was to come.
Kitty had cleaned the kitchen while Yugi was downstairs watching the shop, and now proceeded to fix the living room a bit. They had neglected some of the tidying due to being out the previous evening, so she though it was doing them both a favour. Her mind slipped into a dreamy daze on the thoughts of the night out. Smiling, she twisted the silver mossier chain bracelet absentmindedly around her wrist while blushing deeply.
Realising she had to release some of her wondrous excited emotions, the only way she knew how. It was lucky she remembered to bring her notebook down with her. Collapsing on the couch, her chain belt around the rim of her baggy navy jeans rattled. The strips on them hung loose everywhere and the red and black slashed punk concert top exposed her left shoulder. She began to scribble in the book while flipping through the morning's mail, which hadn't been checked yet.
Diary/Autobiography of Kitty Carson
Saturday 29th May 2004 12.15pm
How can I say this? Well last night was, how do you put it...the best evening of my entire life!
Sorry, had to get that out of my system. Seriously, it was totally unbelievable. Of course, I did go out on a date with the sweetest guy in the world who I happen to have a thing for! What do you expect it to be for God's sake?! Okay, now let's talk details.
Well, Yugi went through so much trouble, right from the start, as he looked so handsome. A charming prince, yet he was worried that he would look bad next to me. I just really chucked my outfit on, and spent my time panicking. It was the only dressy piece of clothing I had. I know you get guys who feed you lines like that saying how good you look, but I know Yugi's not like that. He was so sincere and kind in remarks, compared to a lot of drunken asses, who slap your rear thinking it will earn them a night in your bed. What a joke! But he was so nice the whole time. Despite me having little experience in this area, I could tell he arranged everything so I would have a nice time, who sweet! Let's face it, it's not what I'm used to getting.
I'm so excited to tell what happened, yet there are no words to describe how wonderful it truly was. Dinner was so tender and friendly, a natural ease like we had known each other for so long. Some of the staff got the wrong idea, like we were in a serious relationship. I swear, I went to powder my face at least five times I was glowing red. I'm not sure, but I could've sworn the headwaiter was discussing us as we left. He commented on how he was expecting the boy to propose looking so involved with the woman. Still, he only said 'a couple' so it could've been anyone.
The garden was completely magical. Perfectly romantic, as if Yugi had made sure the stars would come out for us that night. We gazed at the sky and held each other for hours, looking at the moon. I still say that Yugi's eyes are so much more enlightening to stare at...
Oh man, I can barely believe this. I never had to deal with such a rush of emotion before. What is this I feel? Respect? Admiration? Friendship? Gratitude? Or even...
She stopped abruptly, glancing at the letter sitting in her hand. It wasn't a bill like the others, but a personal piece of post. Realising its origins, she rushed downstairs to show the young man. It was marked as airmail, noted with J W in the corner.
'Ah, here it is! I knew I left it somewhere. It only took looking through a few boxes Young one.' the spirit remarked through their link.
'Just be more careful where you leave it next time. You're lucky we didn't tape those crates and stock them away yet, otherwise we would have had to have sorted all the inventory again.' the boy muttered, glad they found the deck.
'I know, but even I make mistakes.'
'Not everyone would leave a duel monsters deck on a package counter then stick it in a box with the latest games software. To think you once ruled the entire world and saved mankind...'
'Hey! You're not always reliable either Yugi. I can name a few times when the so called 'King of Games' made a complete ass of himself...'
"Yugi, I got great news, the best!" the female cried happily as she appeared in the store.
Yami didn't have a chance to respond before he felt Kitty hug him from behind, since his back was facing her. He tensed inwardly, this could be awkward.
'Oh Ra! Quick Yami, we better switch over...'
'We can't, she'll notice the glow and reactions when I go back to the puzzle. You better just me handle it...'
'But I have a bad feeling about this. What if...'
'Yugi, over the years, your friends could never tell the difference when we changed over unless they were told so. She won't notice.'
'I'm not so sure. You see, we seem to have this connection, Kitty and I. I've only known her for a little while, but I'm not sure if she can overlook the differences between us so easily.'
'I promise, nothing can go wrong.' the pharaoh reassured as the link closed. He was confident things would out fine.
He waited till she let go before turning to face the girl. She seemed pretty lit up, making him curious about the item she grasped in her hand. The spirit was casual on the matter; positive things would go smoothly. He and Yugi had shared a body for years, changing around to suit the situation, and never before had they aroused suspicion. Surely they were safe, as if his younger halves friends couldn't tell who was who, how could Kitty?
His brash outlook was shattered on seeing the look he was receiving from the teenager. All it had taken was a smile and greeting by asking what she was excited about to cause the girl to freeze on the spot. Her eyes wide mouth slightly gaping trying to contemplate what was going through her head. She knew something was wrong. Hard to believe, but she was sure it wasn't right. Not only by looking at him, but almost sensing the change in his persona, now much darker and mysterious. Kitty knew for certain the man in front of her was not Yugi.
'I can't explain it but...no it's not him. Am I going crazy? The changes are subtle but the stick out so much to me. This guy's taller, has a deeper voice, some of his bangs are combed into his spikes. But mostly...his eyes. They're not Yugi's soft calming amethyst orbs I stare at so often. His eyes are crimson, bold and daring. This is insane...it can't be true...but it is...what's this look a like done with Yugi?!'
Yami had been told not to probe her mind, but form the look of distress she held he had to investigate what she was thinking. Listening carefully, he heard every word in her thoughts echoing. This was bad, but maybe he could calm her down.
"Kitty...is something the matter?" the pharaoh inquired, trying to act calm and relaxed. Gently he tried to touch her shoulder, only for her to cower away. Where as if it were Yugi, she would have gone red and smiled cutely.
"Don't...please I...who are you?" she flustered.
"What, Kitty it's me. Whatever are you..."
"Shut up!" she yelled, voice cracking under pressure, both with fear of the mystery man and anger if he had done something to Yugi. "Don't toy with me. I'm not stupid. I know you're not my boyfriend, or my companion. You're not Yugi Mutou so stop trying to act like this is a little game. Tell me who you are and where is the real Yugi!"
"Kitty, please, I can explain..." he attempted to settle her, but she backed away more, suddenly dashing up the stairs to the apartment, ready to burst into tears of anxiety. The spirit sighed, ashamed of what had happened. Yugi watched everything from the soul room, and sprung out transparent once his fearful friend was gone.
"Damn it! This is really bad! Now what's going to happen?!" he growled as he appeared, not sure who to blame in the catastrophe. The guardian ghost felt ready to hit himself.
"I'm so sorry Yugi. Here I am promising to help you with Kitty, and I end driving her away. I've ruined everything..."
The boy wanted to agree. To be able to take out his rage on his friend, but he just couldn't. Seeing the spirit so broken, trying desperately to plead, blaming himself, that just made the young man weaken. It was no ones fault. He thought back on the night he showed his feelings for Kitty by kissing her, and how she ran away. He wanted to hate himself for that, but it wasn't possible. It turned out to be a blessing, allowing them to show their liking for one another, resulting in their first date. Sometimes these matters couldn't be avoided, and had to be faced. There was one thing to do.
"Take it easy Yami. It's okay; no one's to blame. Let's just focus on fixing things now." he reassured, calming the pharaoh. Forcing a smile, Yami looked at his lighter half, showing remorse.
"Thanks Yugi, I only hope there's still a chance for your relationship."
"We sorted out things before, we can do it again. No let go up and calm her down, then we can take care of this properly."
"I don't understand Young one, what do you..."
"Yami, I think it's about time you and Kitty were properly introduced."
Drying her eyes and shaking away the quivering problems consuming her, the auburn haired girl tried to relax, not wishing to cause hyperventilation in her system. She was hoping that it was just her imagination, and hoping Yugi wouldn't be mad at her outburst. Still, her heart nagged her about how she was right, that there was an impostor in shop. Deep in thought, she jumped on hearing footsteps, seeing a figure walking towards her. It was her friend, at least she thought so being confused since the traumatic incident. He bent down next to her where she cowered from him, grasping her tightly to stop her wriggling away.
"Kitty it's okay. Calm down it's me. It's really me."
Pausing, she chose to look him in the eye. Adjusting her vision, she found herself looking into deep pools of light amethyst, kind and sparkling. Sighing in relief the girl locked her arms around his neck, so sure now she was safe. It didn't even matter she knocked Yugi backwards in the process, but merely sobbed into his shirt, not that he objected as he stroked her hair.
"Oh Yugi! It is you! I'm sorry, I just freaked...I know I was stupid, thinking it wasn't you. I must be losing my mind, or at least not getting enough sleep..."
"Kitty," he interrupted. He didn't want her too loosened, otherwise the shock of the truth would be worse. Swallowing, he looked into her hazel gems, grasping the courage for the confession. "You...weren't imaging things. You were right...that wasn't me downstairs. It was someone else entirely."
Trying not to show her shaking lip, the teen looked at him confused. "What? But how..."
"It's a long story."
"I'm willing to listen. Please, I would feel better if you explained this."
So the young man told the whole story behind what his companion saw. How he solved the puzzle, unlocking the spirit of a five-thousand-year old pharaoh and having to save the world from complete destruction, as it did in the past. He briefly told he about some his adventures at Duellist Kingdom, during Battle City and beyond, all unlocking the secrets of the past. Kitty was silent, asking some questions from time to time but taking it in. once he finished she looked at him with hope and trust. Not a sign in thinking he was crazy or just making a story up for amusement, but truly believing him. Though it wasn't easy to grasp the concepts, she had faith in Yugi, and new deep down there was no reason for him to make the story up.
"I get it. I was just a little scared when I saw him."
"Sorry, it's just no one can usually tell the difference between us."
"Hey could I...you know...talk to him? I want to apologise for screaming," she asked.
Taken aback, Yugi stared at her a bit, but then nodded. He also grasped her hand to show it was okay and not to worry. The puzzle glowed, and a towering spirit appeared in front of the pair looking down on them, slightly nervous still.
"Yami, meet Kitty. Kitty, this is Yami. You two really needed a proper introduction." he smiled, praying that this would settle things.
Bending down, the pharaoh extended his hand to Kitty, who looked in slight disbelief, not sure if she could touch him without going through him. She was distracted when he spoke.
"Pleased to meet you formally. I'm sorry for scaring you, but as Yugi said, no one usually knew the difference when we switched." he smiled. Hesitantly, the girl reached out, finding that despite being transparent, Yami felt solid as she held his hand, as the shook in greeting.
"That's okay, this is weird, but... you seem like a great guy to stick by Yugi for so long. I'm sorry too, for saying that stuff."
After that, the threesome talked for a few minutes, discussing now that Kitty knew the truth, Yami wouldn't have to hide from her now. They would certainly see each to her more often. Suddenly, Kitty realised something she forgot due to the troubles earlier.
"Hey, this is what I was going to tell you. You got this letter, I think form one of your friends." She smiled, handing the envelope over. Yugi tore it open, reading it swiftly, before grinning vastly and kissing his girlfriend with glee.
"What's all the excitement?"
"It's Joey! He's coming to visit! He'll be arriving in Domino on Tuesday and staying for a while. I haven't seen him in years!"
"Wow, that's great, I'm looking forward to meeting him...hey what's wrong Yami?" Kitty questioned on seeing his face stay blank. However it promptly broke into a grin as well as him chuckling lightly. The other two asked what was so funny.
"Well, I'm really glad Joey's coming. But let's keep it a secret...I can't wait to see the look on Kaiba's face when he comes to the store to find 'the mutt' has returned!"