Hey everyone. Wow, I am really surprised that some people are actually following this story. I wasn't sure how it would go over because I see so many stories with other characters in them get trashed. Anyways, thanks to the following people who reviewed next chapter:

Agent of the Divine One: I'm glad that you liked how Alyssa approached Tanner. I'm kind of writing her personality off of mine a bit. Thanks for doing Solus for me. I thought that putting another character who knew Alyssa before hand would help bring out the fact that she wasn't from the 5D's world.

Thebladeofchaos: Let's just say that Tanner's life is going to get more "interesting" when Alyssa gets her voice back, and her ankle heals.

WereDragon: Well, I feel stupid. Thanks for correcting me on the matter of the Crimson Dragon. I will change it soon, I think. I hope that there is more plot advancement in this chapter.

SpanishPirate: I'm glad you liked the chapter because I thought that it was one of my weaker ones. Alyssa will get her voice back if not this chapter, then the next one.

Thanks to everyone who is reading this chapter. Also, I would really appreciate it if you all would read the author note at the end of the chapter. I have a question for you, and I would like to know your opinions on it. The question at the bottom is in reference to the future of the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Yuigoh series because if I did, then Yugi and Judai would have gotten together with Anzu and Asuka. Also, Solus belongs to Agent of the Divine One.

Chapter Six: Trip to the Mall Part Two

"Ruka! Alyssa! Guess what? Rua said, running up to us before skidding to a halt, "Oh, hey, Solus. When did you get here?"

"Hey, Rua. I got here about fifteen minutes ago," Solus said before grabbing one of Ruka's fries.

"Who are you?" Yanagi asked Solus once he, Tanner and Yusei caught up, "Want to see some cool dueling cards?"

"Name's Solus, and as to seeing those cards, I think I'll take a pass right now. Who are you?"

"My name's Yanagi," Yanagi said before pointing to Yusei and Tanner, "and that's Yusei Fudo and Tanner. Tanner used to be a former champion, and Yusei, here, is from Satellite."

'Mental note,' I thought to myself, while looking at Yanagi like he had just grown another head, 'never tell this guy anything he doesn't need to know.'

"So, what was it that you wanted us to guess, Rua?" Ruka said folding her arms in semi-annoyance.

"Huh?" Rua said, looking confused before he remembered what he was so excited about, "Oh ya, Yusei is going to be in the Fortune Cup too!"

"Really?" Ruka said quizzically before glancing at Yusei, "I didn't think you were interested in the Fortune Cup."

"I'm not, but I don't have any other choice," Yusei said, "Goodwin's midget messenger told me that if I didn't compete in the Fortune Cup, my friend's would pay the price for me taking back my D-Wheel."

'Talk about being blackmailed,' I thought to myself. 'This Goodwin guy sounds like a real jackass.'

"That really sucks, Yusei," Ruka said.

"Hey, no problem. Yusei can handle it, right?" Rua said looking up to him.

"I have too, for my friends," he replied with a real serious look on his face, but then again, when does he not have a serious look on his face?

Everyone was silent for a moment before Rua broke the silence. Again.

"So, how'd your shopping go?" Rua asked trying to peer into one of the bags. The bag had the logo of Hysteric Glamor Aoyama printed on it. (A/N: This is an actual clothing store in Japan.)

"Really well actually," Ruka said, "We just have to get a few more things right, Alyssa?" Ruka said, looking at me. I gave her a confirmative nod.

"Cool. We can come with you guys," Rua said with excitement. He was so excited, he was practically bouncing up and down.

'Wow, I wish I had half the energy that kid does,' I thought to myself as I watched Rua continue to bounce.

"Um, maybe that isn't such a good idea," Ruka said.

"What? Why not?" Rua asked as he quite bobbing.

"Do you really want to go into Lazensa?" Ruka asked looking at her brother.

Rua's eyes grew to the size of baseballs and his face went rather red. "Um no. I think I'll pass," he mumbled, then his face brightened, "Hey, why don't us guys go to the arcade while you girls finish your shopping?"

"Fine with me along as it's fine with the rest of the guys," Ruka said looking at everyone else.

"Sure, I could you a round at the arcade," Solus said.

"Maybe I could become the champ of a different game. I'm in," Tanner said, getting a mocho look on his face. I rolled my eyes.

"That sounds wonderful," Yanagi said clapping his hand together. Yusei just nodded.

"Great!" Rua said jumping up and down yet again. "Let's go!"

With that, he dashed off down the hall, nearly running over a little, old lady in the process.

"Rua! Watch where you're going!" Ruka called after him, but her cry went unheard by Rua. "Sometimes I wish he would be more careful."

"Ya, but then he wouldn't be Rua now would he?" Solus said.

"Hmmm," Ruka said thinking a moment before responding, "that's true. Well, come on, Alyssa. The sooner we get to the store, the sooner we're done."

I nodded my head and stood up, hanging onto the table for support. I was really looking forward to be able to walk on my own to feet again.

"So, when does your cast come off and how much longer do you think it will take to get your voice back, Alyssa?" Yanagi asked.

I can go to the doctor in two days and he will tell me if I need to wear it longer, or if I can just use a brace. As for my voice, I don't kn ow.

"Well, have you tried talking yet?" Yanagi asked, but before I could answer Tanner interupted me.

"I can tell by the way that she was moving her lips this morning after I blew that air horn in her ear, that she was definitly trying to talk. However, I think that it's better that we weren't able to hear the words that were coming out of her mouth. That is, if my lip reading skills are up to speed," Tanner said, grinning like the cat off of Alice in Wonderland.

"We better go find Rua. Knowing him, he's probably gotten himself into some sort of mischief by now," Yusei said, "and you two be careful. There's no telling what Goodwin will do."

"Um, not to be a critic or anything, but what do you think Goodwin will try to do in a mall?" Solus asked.

"Just be careful," Yusei repeated once again, not answering Solus's question, before turning in the direction that Rua had went earlier. Yanagi, Tanner and Solus followed, with Solus looking a little miffed.

"Boys, they are so weird," Ruka said, shaking her head. I just smiled as we headed down the mall.

"Oh, come on! You have to show us what you got," Rua said in a whiny kind of voice.

"Rua, leave her alone. If she doesn't want to, she doesn't have to. Besides, you'll see her clothes tommorow," Ruka said in annoyance from the couch.

We had returned to the Tops around seven. It was now seven forty-five, and Rua had been bugging me to show him what I got for clothes since we got back. It's not that I didn't want them to see what I bought, it's just that it was a real pain in the ass to get my stuff on while standing on one leg. I still couldn't figure out how I managed it at the mall. My patience were now running thin, and I was tempted to show him what I got just to get him to stop asking. Sighing, I grabbed the white board and wrote my response on it.

Okay, Rua, I will show you what I bought, but I'm not putting them on.

"That's fine," Rua said grinning widely. I smiled to myself as I rummaged through the bags. Rua was more excited about seeing clothes then Ruka was. How weird is that?

"Wow, that's awesome," Rua said, after I had laid out my outfit for everyone to see.

I had boughten a pair of low, rise bell bottoms that had a black rose on the bottom of the left pant leg. There was a violet t-shirt that had a black panther screened on the front. Also, there were black and white skate shoes, a purple fox hat and a black jacket.

"Hey, how come you didn't get a duel deck. Do you already have one?" Yanagi asked. I just shook my head.

"Well, we'll have to get you one," he said, "Right guys?"

"Oh ya. You have to get a deck. Then we can have a duel," Rua said.

"Oh, Rua," Ruka said sighing.

Yeah. Just one little problem. I don't know how to duel. It never really interested me, so I never learned how.

Well, after reading that statement, Rua, Yanagi and Tanner all did an anime fall. Ruka and Solus knew that I did know how to duel, and Yusei is just not the kind of person who would do something like that. At least, that 's what I figured anyways.

"What! How do you not know how to duel?" Yanagi said.

"Better question, why doesn't dueling interest you? It's like, the coolest thing ever," Rua said. I just shrugged my shoulders in response. "Well, we'll just have to teach you. That is, if you want to learn how to duel."

'Well,' I thought to myself, 'I might as well give it a try, seeing that that is the main hobby around here. Also, it would be nice to know what the heck people are doing during the Fortune Cup.'

After thinking it over for a few minutes, I nodded my head.

"Great!" Rua said.

Well, that's the sixth chapter. I don't know if I will actually put any scenes where Alyssa is actually dueling. I just thought that this way would make more sense, when it came time for the Fortune Cup and Alyssa knew what was going on.

Here is the question that I have:

Should there be any pairings in this story? Please tell me what you think in a review, and if you pick yes, I would really appreciate it if you told me some of the couples you would like to see. That is, as long as there are no yaoi pairings. I'm sorry but I don't write about that kind of stuff, unless I am poking fun at it. No offense to anyone.

Anyways, that's all for now, and thanks again for reading. Bye.