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Chapter 3

Yugi P.O.V.

We walked back to my house to try and get some sleep, the others were chattering away about how they are going to crush Pegasus, I would have listened better but I could feel Yami's restlessness. I decided to ask him, Pharaoh what's wrong? You seem uneasy, is something bothering you? Besides the obvious? He retorted, it was payback for earlier. So I questioned him again, You know what I mean, what else is bothering you?

He didn't respond for a while and I began to become impatient, well? I just have a feeling that something bad is happening, I don't know what it means, but I just can't shake the felling you know? I agreed, and slowly phased back into the conversation right about the time when tea hits Joey for saying something stupid.

We finally arrived at my house, and went inside. Me, Joey and Tristan went and slept in my room while Tea slept on the couch. Joey and Tristan fought over floor space, while I slowly drifted into sleep.

Yami's P.O.V.

My eyes opened to what looked like Egypt, I was dressed in royal clothes and jewels. I walked around the inner wall, where my secret garden was. It was a place of peace and quiet.

Hmmm, this seems like my past. I thought as I sat down on the edge of a fountain. I trailed off into thought, so deep in thought that I didn't notice whoever was behind me.

Out of nowhere I was splashed from behind, I jumped from the sudden cold water. I heard sudden giggles, from some girl.

I turned around and saw a beautiful girl, she had long brown hair, beautiful amber eyes and, flawless tanned skin. She smiled and laughed at me.

I was silent for a moment, for I couldn't recognize her. I had to think on it extensively, I spaced into thought.

A worried look came across her face as my silence continued. "Pharaoh what is wrong? Are you alright?" She came closer, and I got a better look at her, she was gorgeous. Finally, it hit me, her pendant, reminded me of the one Tara was wearing.

I saw as each feature came into mind, the flower on the front, the shinning gold locket. I reached out for her and grabbed the pendant without thinking.

"Pharaoh." She said in a somewhat panicked tone, I grabbed reality and realized what I had been doing. I finally spoke, "May I open your pendant?"

She nodded; I put my two thumbs on each side and pulled the pendant open. I saw the eye of Horus on one side, and on the other I saw the words, I am yours my pharaoh.

I smiled and returned it to her.

And somehow words that I did not say came from my lips, "Aurora, my sweet Egyptian flower" I blinked and when I opened my eyes I was back in my spirit room

Hmmm that was weird, that girl Aurora, she actually looked a lot like Tara, I am so confused.

Back with Tara

I was in tears when I sprinted upstairs, throwing open doors and going through each room. I finally found the room being used; I nearly ripped the door off its hinges while opening it.

I saw my mom lying on the couch, not moving. I rushed over to her and shook her violently, begging her to wake up.

"Mom! Wake-up, wake up and ground me for being late! Wake up DAMIT!" I cursed at my mother, yet she did not respond, just laid there with empty eyes.

I felt tears sliding down my cheeks, making my face burn. I looked over at the TV that was blank with snow. I pressed rewind on the VCR and I waited for the tape to show the last part.

I pressed play and watched that Asshole say his "goodbyes".

"Goodbye Tara darling, come visit duelist kingdom and win momma back." He said in his creepy cheerful tone. He even had the nerve to address me like a friend.

When the tape ended and returned to snow, I completely let my rage flare and ended up imploding the Tv.

I took my mom to her room and laid her down.

I went back to my room and began to arrange my deck, I was preparing for duelist kingdom. That idiot wants me there, fine, it's his funeral.

I spent the night setting everything up.

Yugi P.O.V.

I opened my eyes to the blinding sun shining in my eyes, I blinked a few time to help my eyes adjust to the new light. I was careful not to make noise, so that I wouldn't wake Joey and Tristan up.

I clutched my puzzle tightly around my neck, I traced the design thoroughly. Than my mind returned to last night, for some reason unknown to me Tara's pendant twinkling came to mind.

Hmmmmmmm, I wonder how she is. I am sure she is well yugi Yami's voice startled me. I got up and threw my clothes on, and tip toed down stairs. I was going for a walk, but tea surprised me.

"Yugi, where are you going?" She asked semi-conscientious, I just smiled and said "I'm going for a walk to clear my head." She nodded and said "Ok, be careful."

I laughed "I will." I started out the door

I continued walking down the sidewalks, analyzing my surroundings. I couldn't get what had happened out of my mind. Pegasus had kidnapped my grandpa and expected me to fight for him in a dueling competition. My mind was reeling, and then there was Tara, she was really strange. The way she acts is so different, not necessarily badly.

I was far too lost in thought to notice where I was, when I focused on my surroundings, I realized that my sub-conscious brought me close to where I first met Tara.

I kept in that direction, I'm not even sure why. Yami, are you ok? You've been awfully quiet. I'm fine yugi, just had a rough night. Oh did you have a nightmare? I said bluntly without thinking, Not exactly. He said avoiding the question.

Our mental conversation was interrupted by Yami noticing something. Hey yugi, look ahead. I did as he said and saw someone on the bench. They were just sitting there, or so I thought.

I looked closer and saw something floating and twirling around in their hand. I didn't say anything out loud because both I and Yami were marveling at this display. Do you see that? How are they doing that? I don't know yugi, why not go ask? I don't know, maybe whoever that is will freak out. Yes because starring is a much better alternative. Just go and see…wow you're unusually interested in whoever this is. I teased Yami, and I could feel his irritation with me growing. Ok ok, I'll go and talk to them.

I kept coming closer and said "Hello…" The person jumped and turned around to face me. I knew it was a girl when I saw her long hair and pail nimble hands.

Before I could see her face she turned the opposite direction and dropped what was in her hand. I looked at the ground where it was laying and saw what it was. It was a star chip, it glistened in the light but I saw it clearly.

She didn't move a muscle, just stood there like a cobra was awaiting her movement. I reached forward to pick up the star chip, but she beat me to it. Her dark brown hair swung forward and back with the wind. She didn't even realize the object that would expose her identity swung forward as well. Yami and I were both shocked when we saw a pendant of gold swing forward. It twisted and we saw the flower on the front.

"Tara? Is that you?" I inquired. She jumped a little and turned around to where we could see her gleaming amber eyes.

"Uh hi yugi, what's up?" She answered quickly. I couldn't take my eyes of her; she looks troubled, doesn't she? Yami asked, Thank you captain obvious. I retorted and again I felt his patience wearing thin.

"Uh nothing just decided to go on a walk, how about you?" her gaze shifted away from mine for a moment and answered "Same." I smiled at her and expected the same reaction, but she didn't even try. "Are you ok?" I saw her mind leave for a second and return. "Yeah just relaxing."

I saw her hand twitching and looked to see it balled into a fist. I saw a trickle of blood slide down her hand. It was probably where the star chip's points were sticking her.

Yugi, let me talk to her ok? Yami suggested. Uh sure if you want.

-Tara's P.O.V.-

A sharp light blinded me for a moment to where I couldn't see yugi, but when the light dimmed I saw the yugi who dueled Pegasus. He seemed older and taller than the normal yugi. I didn't even bother to talk I just turned the other way and started for home.

I guess yugi didn't like that idea because he grabbed my arm to keep me from leaving. "Yugi please let go of me." He didn't "wait, can we talk please." I didn't even think about it. "Yugi, I can MAKE you let go." I suggested as a final warning and he got the hint and let go. I almost left when he said "Pegasus did something didn't he?"

I stopped dead in my tracks, I didn't answer until I was sure I heard him right. "What would make you believe that?" "The fact that the star chip in your hand is cutting your hand" I looked down to see that he was right; drops of blood had fallen to the ground.

I didn't bother answering because he already knew what I would say, so I just taunted him with my remarks. "What's it to you anyway?" I yelled angrily. "You're my friend aren't you? I would like to help if I can." I didn't listen "Well I don't want your help, nor do I need it. I can take care of myself."

He didn't seem agitated at my resistance, unlike most people. Yet I still don't fully trust him. But his next comment shook me "Even though we don't know one and other doesn't mean I don't want to help you, if you will let me."

I couldn't believe my ears, I wonder if he saw what I was doing. Might as well ask him "Yugi, did you see what I was doing while I was on the bench?"

He seemed confused at first but soon smiled and said "Yes and I thought it was cool!" I was shocked "Really?" "Yeah, it was very impressive. I haven't seen anything like this before."

I was blushing; this was something I had never heard before. Of course no one really knew what I could do.

"Well I can't really go around showing it off; it's not the most normal thing about me." I somewhat smiled.

"I understand what you mean, I too have something about me that is not exactly normal." He said reluctantly, I just stared at him curiously.

I finally felt the sting of the stars cutting into my hand and released the stars, letting them fall to the ground. I didn't even bother to pick them up; I just sat back down on the bench. My mind had returned to the thought of my mother.

Yugi walked forward and leaned down to pick up my star chips. I didn't look up, I just wanted to be alone. When he had them he sat down next to me, and spoke gently "I am your friend, so you don't have to be afraid of me or anyone else."

I smiled at him, Trust is something I can't really give away freely.

"Do you want to tell me why you were just sitting here, looking off into space." He asked curiously. This was a conversation I really didn't feel like talking about.

"not particularly" I said in an attempt to avoid the subject…It didn't work though. "Tara…." He inquired

"ok, but it's not something I really want to talk about. My mom is gone…"I said painfully. He seemed shocked and then pissed.

-Yami's P.O.V.-

I can't believe this, It's just horrible. Yugi said, Yami agreed with him indefinitely.

Without saying another word Tara turned around and began walking home. Yami began to speak "Tara are you going to be ok?"

She turned around and smiled "Of course, I'll see you at Duelist Kingdom!" She turned back around and began walking home.

The I gave Yugi control of his body and began walking home…I hope she's okay…Hey pharaoh? Yugi said with a sly smile What is it yugi? You liiiiiike Tara. You have a giant crush on her don't you? I do NOT have a crush on her! She is a friend, and I was only trying to be helpful. Whatever you say Pharaoh…

(A/N: Ok I know it took me a while but, tell me what ya think….keep it kind….no flames at all! =^.^=)