Angel awoke the next morning refreshed, her mind buzzing. She quickly slipped into the shower, turning the water up as hot as she could stand. She thought over her plan in her head. When she was done, she quickly got dressed and grabbed her deck case, D-Pad, and D-Gazer. She was about to walk out the door when she notice a card lying on the floor near the corner of her room.

Puzzled, she went over to investigate. She carefully picked the card up, turning it over. She gasped, and instinctively throwing it on the ground. Number 96. "How?" She breathed. Then she remembered that Yuma, Kotori, and Tetsuo had been at her house earlier that week. She rolled her eyes, "Yuma, you idiot. Astral needs that card…Kind of." That made her think, why hadn't Astral noticed it was gone?

She shrugged it off and warily placed the card in her Extra Deck Case. She would give it to Yuma as soon as she saw him. She bid farewell to her mother as ran out the door. Denali shook her head with a smile and continued on her work.

Angel found a secluded ally and slipped into it, pulling out her D-Gazer and D-Pad. She typed away, her fingers flying over the small keyboard. She needed to meet with Kaito, but usually Kaito found her and her friends, not the other way around. If she could establish a link to Orbital 7, she might be able to speak to the Number Hunter. After hacking through multiple firewalls and pass codes she found the little robot's link. She transferred the link to her D-Gazer and called.

It rang multiple times, and then Kaito appeared. "How did you find this channel?"

Angel shook her head, "That's not important. We need to talk."

Kaito eyed the girl suspiciously, "We have nothing to talk about."

"Oh really? I think you'd be very interested in what I have to tell you." Angel persisted.

From the way this girl was talking, she sounded like she had a Number. "Fine. Where?"

Angel smiled slyly to herself, she was good, "By the old abandoned apartment complex on the outskirts of town at 3 o'clock."

"I'll be there."

Angel smirked, "I'll be waiting, Kaito." And she killed the line. She stood there for a moment before she fist pumped the air, "Yes!" She headed across town. It was only 1:30 but by time she got across town and stopped to get something to eat, it would be closed to 3. Sure enough, she arrived at the meeting place at 2:50.

She leaned against the wall of the building, crossing her arms. Those ten minutes seemed like hours. What if he didn't show? Or what if he forced her to duel him. Her hand snapped down to her Extra Deck. She had Number 96. Crap. She prayed that he didn't have Orbital "freeze" time to test it, or she was in trouble. She was so deep in thought she didn't hear the footsteps at the beginning of the ally.

"What do you want?"

Angel jumped, frightened by the sudden voice. She looked towards the source of the voice and saw Kaito blocking the entrance of the ally with Orbital 7 beside him. Crap, she was trapped in the ally; this wasn't what she had hoped for.

She swallowed her fears, standing tall, "I know why you're hunting the Numbers."

Kaito raised his eyebrow at her, staring her down "Really?"

Angel returned the harsh stare, "Haruto." She saw him ever so slightly flinch. "You're doing it because you're brother is sick, and if you find all the Numbers he'll be cured."

"How do you know this?" Kaito demanded.

"Have you ever heard of the Duel Monster Spirit World?" Angel asked evenly.

"I've heard legends of it. But I only though it was a myth." Kaito answered.

"It's not a myth. I'm one of the few people who can enter it." Angel responded, "I wanted answer about you, so I went to your ace monster, Galaxy-Eyes."

"What?" Kaito exclaimed, hardly able to believe what this girl was saying.

"You're monsters are worried for your well being and Haruto. Neither of you are safe." Angel continued.

"What are you talking about? Of course we're safe." Kaito growled.

"No you're not." Angel pressed, "Dr. Faker lied to you. He was the one who said Haruto was sick because of the Numbers. That's a lie. HE's the reason Haruto is sick."

"What are you talking about? Dr. Faker is trying to help my brother." Kaito retorted.

Angel sighed inward, quickly deciding if she should reveal everything, "Are you aware of Haruto's power?"

Kaito's face changed from angered to pain, "Yes. He's cursed. That's why if I collect the Numbers, he'll be free."

"That's a lie!" Angel snapped, "Dr. Faker is taking advantage of you brotherly duty to protect Haruto. He's been forcing Haruto to use his powers, that's why he's so sick."

"What? How do you know this?" Kaito demanded.

"I saw it with my own eyes." Angel said, softening her tone. She reached her hand out, "I can show you if you don't believe me."

Kaito eyed her, thinking it over.

"Kaito-sama, I don't trust her," Orbital said.

"Silence!" Kaito growled, looking to the small robot.

"Understood!" Orbital whimpered, backing away slightly.

Angel frowned, "You really should be nicer to him. He's the only true friend you have right now, Kaito-kun."

Kaito scoffed, "Why the sudden display of respect?" noticing the girl's honorific.

"I respect what you're trying to do." Angel responded, "If my younger brother was that sick, I'd try to find a way to help him also. That's why I want to help you."

"You're friends with Tsukumo Yuma? How do I know if you're just trying to trick me?" Kaito glared.

"I would never snoop that low." Angel answered, "He doesn't even know I'm here."

Kaito still glared at her. "Astral doesn't know either, if that's what you're thinking." Angel added. Kaito walked forward, "This better not be a trick." He took her hand. She smiled, "Arigatou, Kaito-kun. Though I must warn you, you won't like what you see." Angel said, her face dimming. I a flash, they were overhead of a tall circular tower. Trash poured like waterfalls from four places in the walls. Down below them was a small platform and on it was the younger Tenjo brother.

Kaito was horrified, what was his brother doing here, "Haruto!"

Angel looked sadly at him, "He can't hear you. We are merely bystanders now."

They watched as Haruto grunted and cried, trying to keep the portal open. "Screams…I need more screams!" Haruto yelled. Kaito almost couldn't stand to watch. This couldn't be happening. "Stop this. I can't watch anymore." Kaito plead.

Angel nodded her head, "I understand." In a blink of an eye they were back in the ally. Kaito was frozen, a look of terror on his face.

Angel's heart ached for him having to see his brother the way he was, "Now do you understand? I want to help you, Kaito, but only if you want me too."

Kaito lowered his head, his face twisted in pain, "Yes, I want your help. But where will I take him. Dr. Faker and Mr. Heartland will find him if he stays here."

"Don't worry about that." Angel said, "I'll take care of it."

Kaito looked at her thankfully.

"I also have a plan…"

Angel arrived home not long before dusk. She greeted her mother, running upstairs. She pulled out her D-Gazer and found her uncle's link. She called it. It buzzed a few times before he appeared.

"Angel, how are you?"

Angel smiled, "I'm fine Uncle Yusei. I have a favor to ask."

"Shot."

Angel explained to her Uncle about the Tenjo brothers and her plan. "I need somewhere away from Heartland for Haruto to lay low at until things are safe."

By this time her Aunt Aki had listened in to what had happened. "Of course we'll help, Angel." Her aunt answered.

"We'll be waiting for you." Her uncle added.

Angel nodded, smiling, "Arigatou, Uncle Yusei, Aunt Aki."

The two nodded and the line went dead. Angel sighed. Now she only had one thing left to do. She went down stairs. Her mother was on the couch, watching television when she noticed her.

Angel put her hand behind her back, looking as innocent as possible, "Mom, could I borrow your Duel Runner?"

Next Time on Light of the Photon!

Kaito- Haruto, we're going on a little trip

Haruto- Where are we going, Nii-san?

Kaito-*thinking*Somewhere where you will be safe…

Angel-Next Chapter of Light of the Photon. Freedom Run

Angel-Kaito! We don't have much time left!

Author's Note: Duh, duh, duhhhhhh! The dreaded cliffhanger. Sorry it took me so long to get this up. I've been up to my head in busy. Things are getting interesting if I must say so myself. I having a feeling next chapter is gonna be a fail. ^_^ Oh well.

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