(A/n: Heyyy! Kittychan is back and ready to rock this next chapter! I would like to thank Katie and my friend jory; they have both been amazing help to my writing of this story! So yugi will do the disclaimer this time.

Yugi: Kittychan does not own yu-gi-oh or the main characters, just the OCS and part of the plot.

Kittychan: Thanks!)

As Tara twists and turns in bed, nightmares returning, so calls out to those she loves most. Hoping that they would return to protect her, alas she was mistaken.

"Mom…..Dad…anyone please!"

She awakens with tears streaming down her face, staining her pale face. She sits up to wipe the tears away; as she looks at the clock she realizes that she has to prepare for one of the most important contests of her life.

She crawls out of bed and stretches tiredly. "Man, these nightmares are just starting to get freaking ridiculous; I'm not sure how much more I can take of this."

-Tara's P.O.V.-

Today is the day I'm going to find Pegasus and kick his ass, and get my mom back.

I walked slowly to the bathroom and brushed my teeth and washed my face. I look at the mirror and all I see is determination in the reflection of my eyes. I trudge back to my room and get ready, As I throw on my black long sleeved shirt, I begin to think about yugi. It's been a few days since I last saw him, I wonder how he's holding up…

I couldn't get his face out of my mind, not the innocent face I knew, but those serious crimson eyes. There is more to him than meets the eye for sure.

I pull my neon green skirt over my legs and it barely makes it…Man I'm chunky….I couldn't even sulk in peace, so much was running through my mind. My mom, yugi, myself…it's becoming overwhelming.

I pulled on my black high tops pretty quickly; when I was finished I looked in the mirror and started doing my make-up. This look is a little out of my comfort zone, but maybe it will warn people not to mess with me.

My make-up was done on thick and dark; I looked a little emo. It really wasn't me, but I will do anything I have to.

I went downstairs and hung around the house for most of the day, there wasn't anyone I felt like I could be around, but maybe….an idea came rushing to me

I still had Tea's phone number, I guess I could give her a call, maybe she could give me some company…

I grabbed the nearest phone and dialed her number, I waited while it rang…then the other end finally connected and I heard a soft hello.

"Hi is this Tea Gardner?"I asked

"Yeah, who's this?"

"It's Tara; I was wondering if maybe you wanted to come over?" I inquired hopefully.

I heard her get excited as she said "Absolutely, just text me the address."She instructed, "Ok" I began typing my address and sent it to her. "Ok, I'll be over in a sec." And she hung up the phone.

After that I just hung around the downstairs, looking over my deck and playing my iPod. When three hours passed I began to think that I had typed it wrong. Luckily I was wrong, for moments later I heard a knock at my front door.

I walked over to the door and pulled it open, and I was surprised at what I saw. Tea did show up, but she was not alone. She had brought the whole gang along.

"Tea? Are you sure this is the right address?" Yugi questioned. Tea nodded "This is the address she sent me." She looked up at me for a moment and said "Sorry but does a girl named Tara live here?"

I decided to mess with them a little "Hmmmm, Tara? Hmmm you know…I'm not sure." I smiled a sly smile, and I think I pissed Joey off.

"Listen, does she or not!" After that I just couldn't resist, I broke out laughing. The look on all of their faces was priceless. They all looked at me questionably, Joey whispered something to the rest of them and I just enjoyed it.

"Ha-ha, guys it's me!" When they examined my face closer they pulled back shocked.

"Woah Tara…you look different." Tristan stated bluntly.

"Really? I haven't noticed…Are you sure I don't normally look like this?" I giggled.

Joey started laughing too "eh…that was a good one Tara!" the others were still too shocked by my appearance to say anything. "Well don't just stand there" I paused and motioned for them to come inside "Please come in…"

They were a little reluctant at first, but I guess yugi summed up the nerve and walked in. The others followed closely, examining my house as they stepped in.

Tristan was at the end and he was following slowly, so I finally just kinda shoved him forward, With my gift of course… Tristan freaked out and ran right in to everyone else.

Joey turned around and said "Ehhh…what's tha big idea?" Tristan looked bewildered as he looked behind him, "I just thought something pushed me."

Joey and Tristan just shrugged and continued inside. I closed the door and skipped ahead of them, I led them into the kitchen and said "Anyone want anything to drink?"

They shook their heads in unison. I shrugged "Alright, it's great to see you guys…"

"Yeah it's good to see you too Tara." Tea said in agreement

"You betcha!" Joey shouted "I missed the only girl who has ever flipped me" he smiled his extremely wide grin.

I returned his happiness, partly…"I'm glad I made such an impression on ya'll. I was beginning to think ya'll forgot about me."

Everyone was laughing and smiling, except yugi…He was looking at me with his usual innocent eyes; with a hint of concern. All I did was wink and put my finger to my lips in a attempt to tell him to zip it.

I saw his eyes change as he saw my gesture; he changed his facial expression but not his eyes. So to liven the mood I decided to show them around.

"well since ya'll are here, the only good thing to do would be to show ya'll around."I said in a cheery tone, everyone mirrored my attitude.

"Then what are we waitin for?" Joey said already taking the lead. I laughed and followed right behind him, walking backwards to see everyone.

As we passed through each room I would give a brief description and witty comment. We passed through the dining room, kitchen, living room, and the den. As we reached the stair case I said "Watch your step, these stairs can be pretty slippery."

I let everyone pass ahead of me, so that I was right behind Yugi. I was hoping he was alright so I thought I'd ask "Ya'll right? I was just curious, thought I might as well see how you were." I whispered.

He answered back quietly "I'm fine…are you ok?" I smiled at him and said "Of course, why wouldn't I be?" I slyly said. He just looked back at me and tried to catch my eyes, but I avoided them as usual. "If you're sure."

I finally couldn't take his worried attitude; I smacked him on his back and said "Geez lighten up already…you're acting like someone died." Before he could respond I ran ahead and nearly jumped Joey.

"Geez Tara what's tha big deal?" Joey stated questionably, I turned back with a huge grin on my face "I want you to see my favorite room in the house…"

Yugi's P.O.V

She lead us to a set of double doors, before she pulled the doors open she said "Welcome to the Green room." She opened the doors slowly and opened up a whole new perspective of her.

It was like a garden in here, plants as far as the eye could see. And a big open glass wall. There was even a tree practically built into the floor, Wow, she likes flowers…and she is quiet the gardener. I'll say…it's really impressive. Yugi said, he examined the room closely, inhaling the many fragrances the surrounded the group.

"Wow Tara this is amazing!" Tea exclaimed, everyone else was too mesmerized by the flowers beauty to speak.

Tara laughed "I guess you could say I have a green thumb, I've always love plants." She walked over to a table and picked up a squirt bottle filled with water; she walked over and sprayed a couple of lilies.

The amazement wore off pretty quickly; Joey boldly said "Ok, so what's tha big deal, they're plants?" Tara's expression changed instantly from happy to irritated. I think I heard something smash against the floor, Geez she's scary! I'll say…She gets fired up pretty easy when it comes to plants. That's a sign of a care giver; it's actually kind of cool. Yami retorted, everyone watched as Tara berated Joey. "How can you not be amazed? Plants are the source of life on earth" She sighed "I just think for something so simple to be able to be such a big part of life is cool."

She quieted down a bit and looked around… for a moment I saw her eyes light up and she wandered over to another door. And she smiled looking over at the rest of us "Well if this isn't enough, then I'll let you see my mom's secret room." She opened the door and we all silenced instantly.

We peaked in and saw a million different games; there were even those old arcade machines. As soon as everyone saw this they rushed in without a moment's hesitation. Everyone except for Yugi and Tara…

She faced in the other direction and began tending to some of the flowers facing the giant window. She hummed a quiet tune while she did so, she stopped for a moment and looked at me. "What's wrong Yugi? Don't you want to go play video games with everyone else?"

"Shouldn't I be asking you the same thing?" I said in retort, she shrugged and answered "I'm not much of a video game addict; it's not a good thing to waste my life on."

Yugi, I think I should talk to her…Alright spirit…if you say so. I answered via mind talk, the puzzle shined and the spirit took over.

-Yami's P.O.V.-

I looked at Tara with concern, but she seemed to be tuning everything else out. I finally said "Tara I'm worried that you're holding back your feelings."

She acknowledged me and said "I think you're wrong, I feel fine." Out of the corner of my eye I saw a metal tray fly across the room. We both heard it tumble on the floor. "Explain that?" I inquired.

She wouldn't look me in the eye, She looked over at a clock and said "Isn't it getting late, shouldn't you be getting ready for duelist kingdom?"

I looked over at the clock and she was right, it was getting late, we needed to head to the boat soon. "Fine but we aren't done with this conversation."

She smirked one last time and said "Geez lighten up Yugi, if you don't you're goin to get worry lines." Before I could retort she walked into the game room and I heard some quiet speaking.

The next thing I knew Joey was sprinting out the door with Tristan right behind him. Tara and Tea walking through the door and Tea stated "Geez, look at them go, Tara told Joey how late it was and he freaked out. We should get going Yugi."

I only nodded; she looked at Tara and inquired "Tara, do you want to come with us to the boat?" She shook her head and said "No, I'm not completely done, I'll just meet ya'll there."

"Alright, come one yugi were going to be late"

Before I could say anything else Tea grabbed me by the arm and dragged me away. Spirit you ok? I know you love her and all but she seems like she doesn't want to talk about it. Yugi stated I know it's just…Wait…WHAT? I don't like her like that. She is just a friend that is in need of our help, which is all! Whatever spirit, I want to help her but right now we need to think about grandpa and winning this tournament…

-Tara's P.O.V.-

That was excruciating…I thought once they were gone, He is really pushy. Oh well it's nice to know that he cares that much….Wait…..did I just say that?

I had only just noticed the bright red blush painted across my cheeks. I

Began to imagine kissing Yugi…Ahhhhhhh. I shook that thought out of my head as best as I could.

"I Will Never Think Of That Again!" I Declared. Well, I began to finish getting ready, throwing my deck together and in the holder. I put on the glove and added the stars, threw on my backpack with spare clothes, a couple pieces of fruit, a book, and my iPod. I fixed my hair and make-up, and headed to the door.

(Ok well that's it for now, sorry it took so long I've been out of it for a while. I am so excited, I hope you like it. R&R comment and keep it kind. ^_^)