Okay, here I am with the next chapter! Sorry it took a while, bit of drama at home. And here we go!

Right after the legal stuff.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh Gx, yadda, yadda.

I do own Jacey though! And her deck! No stealing either!

Chapter 6

Jaden's POV

We didn't end up doing anything to congratulate my sister, which I think was better for her. Atticus wanted to, but he couldn't think of anything small enough to do, so I told them to just say congrats or something.

Now, as usual, we were hanging out in the Slifer common room, A.K.A. Chazz's room. A duel was on, but I'm not sure if anyone was actually paying attention to it. Hassleberry had gotten into another argument with Syrus about who was a better friend, and it's only a matter of time now before they decide to settle it with a duel.

Most of us were ignoring them. Jesse and Jacey were talking on the other side of the room. Jacey was in a obelisk girls uniform now. She seemed really uncomfortable in it and kept pulling the skirt down.

Chazz was talking about something with Atticus and Aster not too far from where I was with Alexis. How we ended up next to each other, I don't even know. She was spaced out, staring off at the wall.

Most of the others were just scattered about, doing homework. Bastion was helping Blair with hers, and she seemed to be doing really bad with it. At one point, she'd thrown the book across the room, nearly hitting the TV. Chazz had not been happy about that. The book was still there, too.

As for me, I was simply sitting there, watching everything and thinking.

Not that uncommon people!

"Hey, Jaden?" Alexis asked. I looked at her.

"Yeah?"

"Why didn't you ever tell us about your family?" she asked. She didn't seem hurt, just curious.

"I don't know. It just never came up," I shrugged.

"Why didn't you want to tell us about your dream yesterday?" Now I was getting uncomfortable.

"It was my burden to bare (1). I didn't want to bring you guys into something that might not even effect you."

"We would have understood."

"Understanding had nothing to do with it." Okay, forget uncomfortable. I'm just annoyed.

"Jaden, after everything that's happened to all of us, did you think we wouldn't be able to handle it?"

"No…I just didn't want to get you guys involved. Besides, at the time, it was just a memory. There was nothing you could have done," I said. Now I just wanted her to understand. And to let it go. That would be great too.

"I guess I see what you mean. But what about now? Is there anything we can do now?" she asked. Her hazel eyes were big and pleading. I shook my head.

"I don't think so. I think it's more…I need to learn to move on." I think I'm having a breakthrough. Was that really all? Has that been my problem for the last nine years? I always just ignored it, should I have embraced it instead? Learned to deal with it?

"Well, I'm here for you, if you need help, or just someone to talk to," Alexis said. She smiled. I smiled back.

"Thanks," I said. And I meant it.

And then my phone went off, ruining our little moment. I frowned and pulled it out. It was Mom. I rolled my eyes.

"I wonder what she wants now," I muttered, getting up and walking outside as I answered it. "Hello?"

"Jaden Yuki, do you have something you want to tell me right now?" she asked me. Her voice was a tone that said don't-mess-with-me-if-you-want-to-survive.

"Um, about what?" I closed the door behind me.

"About your sister, who I told you yesterday was missing, is on Duel Academy Island with you now?" She sounds mad. Really, really mad. I tugged the collar of my shirt.

"Oh, right. Yeah…um…look, she isn't comfortable with Dad being home and I'm wondering why you even let him in the house again." There! Deal with that oh traitorous mother of mine!

"Don't go changing the subject young man."

"How am I changing the subject? I'm telling you why she came to the island." My voice was slowly raising.

"Well tell her that she's to come home now, or put her on and I'll tell her."

"Two problems with that: One, she's a student now, and can't miss class like that; and Two, Dad is there, and in case you forgot, nine years ago, he tried to kill us!"

"Jaden, he was drunk then. And he's sorry. Here, I'll put him on and he can explain it to you and apologize," she said.

"NO!" I yelled. I heard it go quiet on the other side of the door. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if the entire island heard me. "I don't want to talk to him!" I brought my voice level down a few levels, but they probably still heard me, even if they couldn't make out what I said.

"Jaden, are you going to hold one mistake against him for the rest of your life?"

"One mistake? Mom, he threw me out the second story window!" I said, my voice level climbing again. The others probably heard the last part. I can just picture my sister cringing at the reminder.

"Well, he does still want to apologize, but he says he wants to do it right, in person. And I suppose we need to come to the island anyway to talk to your chancellor. We'll be on the island in a few days," she said.

"What? No! Don't come to the island! Jacey's happy here, I'm happy without either of you here, there's no reason for you to come!" I heard the door open a bit behind me. I turned to see Jacey standing there.

"Jaden, we're coming to the island. You have no say in this matter." And then she hung up. I hung up and put the phone in my pocket again. I pinched the bridge of my nose.

"Jaden?" Jacey asked, taking a step towards me. I opened my arms and she stepped into them without hesitation. I think she knew it was Mom I was talking to.

"Mom and him are coming to the island," I said quietly. She knew who I was talking about, and she tightened her arms around me.

"I don't want to see him," she whispered. "He'll hurt you again."

"I don't want to see him either. I'd rather he was still in jail. But he's coming, so I guess we need to work it out somehow." Man. I was a good actor. Freaking out on the inside, making it seem like everything was fine on the outside.

"Can't we just hide and hope he doesn't find us?" she asked. I felt something wet on my shirt. Jacey always had cried easily.

"I wish. But, you know, I think it's time we got past this." Still acting. I didn't want to deal with this at all. I would love to go find a good place to hide.

"Hey, who said you were allowed to grow up?" Jacey asked. I laughed.

"Had to happen sooner or later." My hold lightened up a bit with the atmosphere.

"Why now?" she pouted.

"I don't know." Her hold around me tightened a bit.

"Are you sure we can't just hide? I'm sure this island has lots of places."

"No, not this time. Just be ready to run and find a spot though," I said. She laughed a little and lightened up a bit.

"I still don't want to face him at all. I don't want you to either." Her arms constricted around me again.

"We'll be okay," I whispered. "You forget our friends. They're not about to let us get ourselves killed."

"Got that right," Jesse said from the doorway. I looked up to see him leaning against the jamb. I opened my arms a bit for Jacey to turn around, which she did. "What's going on?"

"Our parents are coming to the island," Jacey said.

"Oh. Even your father?"

"Yep. He wants to apologize or something," I said.

"So, why is that bad?" Atticus asked from behind Jesse.

"We just don't trust him anymore," Jacey said. I snorted.

"Not trust is a bit of an understatement," I said. My thoughts ran over the accursed memory again. My hold tightened protectively around my sister.

"We'll deal with it when the time comes," Jesse said. He held his hand out for Jacey. She took it and went right to his side. He put an arm around her shoulders the way mine had been a moment before. They went back inside.

I smiled. Jesse and Jacey huh? Who'd have thought it? And man was that quick!

I went back inside, closing the door again. The others all looked up at me, concern in their eyes.

"Everything's going to be fine," I said.

"Yeah, your father coming to the island is fine," Atticus said. I glared at him.

"Everything will be fine after that," I clarified. He laughed.

"Better."

I went and sat down where I was before.

"You okay?" Alexis asked.

"Annoyed, worried, but just great," I said. She laughed.

"I'm glad." She leaned her head on my shoulder. I raised my eyebrows in surprise. But I was not about to ruin this, so I kept my mouth shut.

Jacey was leaning against the wall next to Jesse. Jesse had his arm around her. He felt my gaze and looked up. I smiled and he smiled back. He pointed to Alexis. I shrugged with the shoulder Alexis wasn't on. He chuckled, and Jacey looked up at him. He turned his attention back to her.

Well, this day has been even crazier than yesterday. And I kind of don't really want tomorrow to come.

End Chapter

Kind of short I know. I couldn't think of anything else I wanted to do in this chapter though!

What do you guys think about Jacey and Jesse? Do you like that pairing or would you prefer it if I didn't do that? I can go either way, so just let me know.

Review soon please!