Time to continue this story, shall we? Enjoy. Also, so you guys know, this story isn't all the way Canon, so don't bug me about what is happened in the series please. I'd appreciate people to not bug me about events I am aware of.

Preparing for the Dance

The next morning, Syrus yawned as he got his glasses, and noticed the note. He took it, and asks, "What is this?"

But before he could open it, Jaden came in and says "Hey Sy!" Syrus, surprised, puts the note into his jacket as Jaden asks, "What was that?"

"Nothing." Syrus said quickly, as Jaden heard something.

"I'll show you nothing," growled Rescue Cat from inside of the envelope.

Jaden sighs and shrugs it off, thinking he was just hearing things. "Come on. Alexis wanted you and me to meet up with her. She said that Jasmine and Mindy are going to test out her new deck."

Syrus nods and gets his glasses on and says, "Lets go." As they ran out, as he asks "How did Crowler let you in, anyway?"

"Who said he knew I came in?" asked Jaden, as they got out of the front door.

(A couple minutes later…)

Jaden and Syrus arrived to see that Mindy and Jasmine were talking to Helena, and none of the three were happy. "This doesn't look good." Jaden said, as Winged Kuriboh showed up.

"Boh? (Will a cat flight happen?)" Asked Kuriboh, confused. Jaden nods, as Helena frowns.

"So, why are you still here, Mindy?" asked Helena in a snobby tone. "I thought you left to let in more talent."

Mindy frowns as Jasmine says "Back off, Helena, Or else I'll let my Harpies teach you a lesson."

"Tough talk, Jazzy. I hope you can back them up in the duel at the dance. Remember? We can duel while there." Helena said with a smirk, as Mindy got an idea.

"I got a better idea. How about you get introduced to my new deck, and then I can get that rematch." Mindy said, her eyes narrowing.

"Ha! If you got a new deck, then you must've taken it from someone else." Helena said in her snobby tone, as Syrus frowns.

"Hey!" said Jaden, as he and Syrus came in. "Back off, Helena."

"Oh joy, the daring Hero and his vehicle-working friend is here," teased Helena, as Jaden and Syrus looked confused.

"Huh?" asked the two, confused.

Jasmine sighs as she says "She has lame insults that involve making fun of you and your deck at once. It's pretty lame."

"Shut up, Jazz," growled Helena, annoyed.

"How about we not fight?" asked Syrus, as Helena smirks.

"What? Is the little wimp not wanting to see people fight?" Helena asked, as if talking to a baby. That got Mindy mad, as one could tell with the tick-mark on her head.

"Shut up!" growled Mindy, her eyes narrowed.

"Make me!" growled Helena, as the glare-sparks were now flying between them.

"This won't end well…" said Jasmine, not wanting to see this. But before Helena could do anything, Syrus noticed a large stick near by and picked it up and threw it infront of Helena, making her trip.

"Hey!" said Helena, getting up. "Who did that?" she asked, annoyed. She then turns to Syrus, who was whistling. "Why you little…"

"If you weren't mean to everyone, I wouldn't have done that." Syrus said with a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"You go Sy!" said Mindy with a smile, as Helena looked at her weirdly.

"What ever. See you later, losers." Helena said, leaving.

"Man, she's a witch." Jaden said with a frown.

"I know what you mean." Alexis said, showing up. "I wonder when someone will put her in her place."

"You said it, Lex." Jaden said with a nod, as Mindy then comes up to Syrus.

"Thanks for that, Syrus." Mindy said with a smile, Syrus just blushed as he shrugs.

"It's…alright, Mindy."

Jasmine chuckled at this, and says "Anyway, I wanted to say this to Jaden and Syrus…I'm sorry."

"For what?" asked Jaden, confused?

"For being a jerk to you a couple years back, so…I'm wondering if it's to late to apologize." Jasmine said, rubbing the back of her head.

Jaden smiled and nods. "Nope. Friends?" he asked, getting his hand out for a handshake.

Jasmine nods and says "Friends." As they shook hands, making Mindy, Syrus and Alexis to smile a bit.

"Hey Sarge!" said Hassleberry, coming in. "If you guys keep this up, we'll be late."

Jaden shrugs and says, "He's right. Come on." The others nod as they began to head for their class.

(In class)

Crowler looked at his watch, as everyone was waiting for class to start. When Crowler had his back turned, the six that were missing were now in their seats, since they came in right when he turned.

"It's about time…" Chazz said with a sigh. "You two were almost late for class."

"Aw, I never knew you cared." Jaden said in a teasing voice, as Chazz looked annoyed.

"Shut up, Slacker!" said Chazz with a hint of annoyance. Jasmine and Mindy sigh at this, as Alexis just rolled her eyes.

Bastion then asks, "Can we just concentrate on class?"

"Quite right, Mr. Misawa. Now lets begin the lesson…" Crowler then began his lesson, but Mindy was to busy staring at Syrus.

(After class…)

The gang was now on their way to the Silfer Dorm, as they saw some people were already dressed for the party. "Ah man…I forgot to get our costumes," sighed Alexis, looking annoyed.

Syrus nods and says "Don't worry. The dance won't start until another few hours, so I think that place would have some."

"I still don't get the costume thing. Why do we need to do it again?" asked Jasmine, confused.

"I think it's something to do with this spirit day thing." Tyranno said with a shrug. "Come on, soldiers. Lets just get our costumes and be done with it." The others nod as they went on.

Bastion then asks, "I wonder what costumes are left."

"I hope it isn't anything lame." Blair said with a sigh, as they went in and saw a lot of costumes were left. "Guess some people didn't want to dress up." She shrugs as she went to get a familiar orange dress.

"That brings back bad memories." Jaden said with a shudder. Blair looked confused at that. "That's the same dress that Maiden in Love normally wears."

Blair looked it over and says "Oh yeah. Now I remember." She winked at Jaden, who looked nervous, as Alexis looked a bit mad.

"Are you jealous, Lexi?" teased Jasmine, as Mindy giggled.

"No!" said Alexis, as she then noticed the two were smirking. "Don't start."

"We won't." the two promised, smirking a bit. "Though I wonder if we should tell Blair about that duel Jaden and Harrington had." Jasmine said with a smirk, hoping Blair would hear.

"Hmm?" asked Blair, confused.

"Oh yeah, I remember that duel. The one involving who would get Alexis's hand in marriage." Mindy said with a small smirk.

"Wait, what?" asked Chazz, surprised to hear that.

"And if I remember right, Jaden won, right Jay?" asked Jasmine in a teasing tone, as Mindy giggled. Both Chazz and Blair got mad at that, as Jaden and Alexis gave them a look.

"Sorry, just had to tell them." Jasmine said, as she got her costume, and left with Mindy.

Alexis sighs and asks "So Syrus, did you get a note from Mindy by any chance?"

"I think so…" said Syrus, getting the note out of his jacket. He then opens it and noticed the Rescue Cat card was in there. "Seems this was Mindy's note." He then remembers and says, "Wait up Mindy! You forgot your card!"

Jaden chuckled at this as Hassleberry asks "Is Truesdale falling for cadet Mindy?"

"I think so." Said Jaden with a laugh. "Who knows, maybe she'll make him warm up to him."

"That should be fun to see." Chazz said as Blair giggled at that thought.

(With Syrus…)

Syrus then says, "Can you two wait up?" Mindy and Jasmine stopped, as Mindy looked confused.

"Yes?" asked Mindy, looking confused.

"Here." Syrus said, as he handed her the card that was with the note. "I thought I'd return this before I read your note."

"My note? I didn't send it…yet…" she looked at Jasmine, who was looking innocent.

"What?" asked Jasmine, but then began to leave since Mindy was giving her a mean look.

Mindy sighs and asks "Can you read it now?"

Syrus nods and begins to read it. "Lets see…'Dear Syrus, I want you to know I think of you more then a friend. I would like to make sure you know this before the dance, but I'm not sure how to say it right yet. When I can make the words work I'll be sure to let you know before or after the Dance. Love Mindy PS: When your ready, meet me by the Lighthouse.'"

Syrus was surprised at what he just read, as Mindy just blushed. "Well…I'll see you at the dance…if you want…"

"Sure…" said Syrus, rubbing the back of his head. "So…what are you going as?"

"Oh…you'll find out." Said Mindy with a wink, as Rescue Cat's spirit form appeared on her shoulder. "See ya later, Sy."

"Bye…" he sighed as he left to his dorm as well, to get his costume for the dance.

(Later that day…)

Syrus was waiting in front of the lighthouse wearing his costume, which was a short version of a Machine King card, complete with the thick arms and legs part, even a red visor-like thing over his eyes.

"I hope you don't expect to be cold on this date, Syrus." Said a familiar voice, and Syrus turned around and smiled.

"Hey Mind-" Syrus stopped when he saw how Mindy looked in her blue and pink Dark Magician Girl outfit, with her hair even in a similar style.

"How do I look?" asked Mindy with a wink, twirling her fake staff that came with the costume. Syrus had his mouth agape, not knowing what to say. "I heard this card was your favorite, so I thought I might as well try it out."

Syrus blushed, as he puts the bottom part of the mask up. "Got it." Said Syrus, trying to walk, but he was walking funny since the legs shorter then the usual design. "Man, it's hard to walk."

"I'll help." Mindy smiled, as she grabbed his hand. "Come on, we don't want to be late."

"Right…" said Syrus, blushing under his mask. 'Man, I can't believe this is happening! First Mindy asked me out, then sends me that note, and now dressing like Dark Magician Girl? I wonder what she is planning.'

Mindy just smiled and nods to Syrus, leading him ahead to the dance area, as she thinks 'I just hope nothing ruins this moment…' But little did they know…Helena was watching them leave.

"Mindy's going to the dance with some robo-dork?" asked Helena, confused. "Who's under that little bucket-head of a costume…"

End of Chapter 4

Wow, this is the longest chapter for this story so far. Well, the dance is close and you can trust me on this that might cause some problems when Helena begins to be a jerk again. And don't worry I won't do something stupid. So please Read, Review and Suggest away!