"Ah so you finally decide to show up? How's the family?" I ask with a wide smile as I embraced the visitor with a tight hug.

"Fine, how's everything sister?" the male asked with a grin, beside him is a blond haired girl wearing a black dress and in her arms is a small boy.

"Great, I almost got murdered in the building I was checking out" the male winced while the girl stared at them with narrow looking eyes.

"At least you're okay" the girl said sharply.

"Thanks" I smiled softly at her before giving her a hug.

"Your son is so cute" I commented as I ruffled his hair. The boy whined from the move making the male and I laugh while the girl smiled slightly at the boy.

"Thank you" I smiled slightly before covering it up.

"So when do the games begin?" the male asked. I smirked now as I showed them the orb.

"Right now and I'll be thoroughly enjoying this" the male chuckled.

"I think I might to, after all I felt pretty stupid for not seeing it sooner when I once witnessed the games first hand" he said. The girl glared.

"You weren't the only one last time I checked" she snapped.

"Yes dear" he sighed causing the girl to huff.

"Not in front of the child" I scolded lightly while smiling at their playful attitudes. I'm so glad I helped them. How you ask? No I won't tell… yet.

"Now shall we sit but first I need you to do me a favour" the male looked at me blankly.

"What do you have in mind?"

Hao and the other contestants stood on pure white round circles which were aligned in parallel lines so they could see the other when they ran. Each one contained a light blue bird motif on the center. He felt nervous and worried about what lied ahead. At the same time he spied the items that were ahead of him. However he raised a brow from seeing a bible and a holy cross being one of the items of choice.

Without trying to raise suspicion Hao let his eyes wonder slightly from the corner of his eye. He was a little relieved not to see that Yumi was on either one of the circles. At the same time he was confused from the fact that she wasn't in the area.

'Wasn't she participating in the tournament?' Hao pondered as he waited until the loud bang signaling the start of the games will proceed. Lyserg gave him a smile until the loud bang was sounded.

"AAAAH!"

*SPLAT*

They winced from seeing Harvey Dale a blond haired male contestant standing near Marco was sent to the floor from a cannon ball that landed straight onto his head causing his brains to splatter on to some stunned contestants. A few screamed in fright as some began to realize this was actually happening and their lives were no longer safe. Shortly afterwards they began to run to the items ahead of them.

I clapped my hands together with glee.

"There goes one trouble maker. Damn leak! I knew he was up to no good" I muttered darkly, the male agreed.

"He leaked the other Shaman Kings into the building didn't he?" the male asked now looking pale at what happened.

"I'm afraid so, they manipulated his mind so now he has to go to hell… damn what a waste of good life" I muttered as I swatted a glass from my table. The shattered glass made me feel a little more better but I still felt angry from how they would do that to innocent people.

This was their fault and they still will not learn their lesson.

"His wife will be sad now that he's gone" I continued muttering dark words to myself in hopes that the child doesn't hear. A girl that looked identical to me picked up the glass remains. She had a blue dress with her sky blue ribbon tied on the right side of her head.

"Can't you erase her memories of him?" the girl asked now feeling sick from what she saw.

"Afraid not, after all once you erase the mind memories they body will still remember. Let's not do that to her. I'll have to send Maple to pass a message to Sarah so she can give the bad news to the wife" the girl nodded sharply. Her eyes were hardened in anger.

"Get those bastards for what they've done" I smiled at her knowing that she's trying to be strong.

"Will do"

"Yosuke and YVS will pay for this… Yosuke almost took our son from us" the girl said coldly.

"He's done more than that I know but try to keep your minds straight. Now if you'll excuse me I shall be watching them preform now that the pests can't interfere" I grinned as I stood up. My long white dress made a soft rippling noise as I stood up and began to move. The boy smiled softly.

"Safe trip sister take care of my brother if you can" I paused, my body stood erect from the sudden hit to my heart. He knew but didn't do anything to my relief.

I've grieved enough as it is. Despite saving my beloved's soul… I… never mind.

I turned to face them.

"I'll do my best Yoh" I said with a weepy smile, I took off towards the door, I paused once I was out of sight so I could hear them.

"I'm worried for Yuko" the girl said sharply.

"They'll be okay Anna have faith" Yoh reassured Anna.

"I can't imagine what she must be going through" Anna said softly.

Yuko's prov

Hao was tackling someone with red hair until an arrow silenced the attacker from a distance. He looked back to see who helped him, his body went cold as he saw me wearing a long green dress with red maple leaves on the bottom of my dress, there were red vines on the sleeves of my dress. In my arms was a pure yellow bow.

"Might want to use a sword while you're at it" I said sharply as I went to meet him. Next thing Hao knew was that a sword was being thrown his way. He reached for it instinctively and looked to see a five pointed star was on the hilt of the sword.

At least his reflexes are still good.

"Why are you here? I didn't see you at the starting point" Hao said as he watched my tie my long black hair into a bun.

"I'm flexible" I said casually as I looked at him.

"You even went before I could say good bye" I grinned at his upset tone.

"So sorry little baby" I mocked with glee as I moved away to inspect the area.

I shivered in anger is I remembered taking out a guy who was about to rape a young girl. He was dealt with in the most painful manner but the girl had to lose her memory as a solder took her.

It's sad but this is what it's all about. To weed out the weak and the strong. When I say that it has a different meaning… I'll let anyone who hears these words figure it out.

"Yumi what are you really doing here?" Hao asked leaving me smiling. I looked round to see the trees, they have this effect on people but once you see past it. It'll make you feel foolish.

"Watching. I was selected to patrol the area for any dodgy players" his eyes narrowed at me.

"So you work for Yuko?" I paused before smiling.

"Sure let's go with that" I shrugged. I could see that Hao felt foolish on some level.

"So why help me?"

"That git you were fighting was meant to die. Sadly it was his time" I said, my eyes showed sadness taking him by surprise.

"What do you mean it's his time?"

"I can't tell you I'm afraid it's private" Hao's eyes narrowed.

"Why not?"

"It's something you have to figure out… sorry" I had to go otherwise I might tell.

"Tell me Hao, how's your mind?" To my relief he didn't follow me. He was confused from my random question.

"My mind is fine" Hao replied bluntly.

"Sure about that?" I asked with a smirk. Hao shivered from the way I smirked. I was dark and bitter. I could hear him wondering why I was acting like that.

"Best be off now" I said as I walked to the west part of the area.

"Where will you go?" Hao called after me.

"It's safe up west. I'm watching remember" I winked leaving his face red.

"Oh and before I go" Hao was frozen to the spot as I pressed my lips on to his. Sadly there was nothing in his mind just shock to my regret. I slowly detached myself from him before going. My hair was falling from its bun leaving it to move side to side.

Hao moved his hand to his lips as they tingled. He was confused I know but sadly it was too late. Much too late.

Should I of seen him sooner? Maybe not. I doubt it would of made any difference.

'I'm sorry Yoh. It looks like Hao doesn't want to remember… anymore" I looked up from hearing the sound of another cannon. Someone was killed causing me to run ahead to see where the body was.

"MY BAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLSSAH!" screamed Marco as he was sent flying and landed against a tree. He slowly fell to the floor with the cannonball taking him down to the floor. I winced from the event- wow.

"Well on the bright side he's going- wait don't say it aloud" I hissed mentally as I looked round. No one was listening which is good except I saw the dead form of Meene beside a blank faced Jeanne who was on her knees as she watched them die without a second thought.

I moved over to her in a slow and calming manner.

"Jeanne?" I called her softly which got her attention. She looked behind her and moved in fear.

"It's okay, you don't need to participate anymore. They're already waiting for you" I said with a warm smile taking her by surprise.

"I don't understand" Jeanne's voice trembled in fear until I patted her head softly.

"You will once you wake up" Jeanne's eyes widened in shock. I saw her mind reeling as she remembered something.

"I-I… but how can this be? Wait… where am I?" she cried. I smiled at her as she took in my words. She looked at me with weary eyes before gasping as she realized who I was.

"You! I can't believe it why did you bring me here?" Jeanne cried now looking hysterical, I pressed my hand to her lips in order to halt her. I needed her to listen.

"All will be revealed soon. For now they're waiting for you… I must apologise for the crude way they had to leave but it's necessary to avoid suspicion" she nodded before closing her eyes.

"Make it quick. I want to go now" I could tell she was hurt, however it had to be done.

Hao moved to a clearing, he immediately froze as he saw me with the bow poised at Jeanne's heart while the bodies of Marco and Meene were near us.

His breathing quickened as my arrow was ready to fire.

"Don't take him away!" screamed a female voice.

This made him run towards us.

"No stop!" Hao yelled but the moment his voice got my attention caused me to lose my grip on the arrow which moved straight to Jeanne's heart.

She flinched for a second as soon as she fell to the floor. I felt her relief as her eyes rolled up.

It was done and now it's over for her.

"What have you done?" Hao asked quietly as he moved towards me. "What have you done?!" Hao screamed in anger as he grabbed my shoulders.

"Why? Why did you kill them?" Hao roared. I stayed still as I allowed him to rant at me.

"Meene and Marco were dead before I arrived. Jeanne wanted it to end so I allowed her to die" his grip slacked as his eyes travelled to see Jeanne smiling despite being dead. Slowly all three of the bodies started to become transparent before they vanished completely. Hao was left numb from witnessing the whole thing.

"So that's it? They vanish?" Hao asked in disbelief. I shrugged.

"Some get set on fire so they're the lucky ones, ones who vanish I mean" I replied softly. Hao flinched from the words 'set on fire' his mind was conjuring up an image of two people who were screaming in pain from the fire that set their house. What was more shocking for him was that he enjoyed it and that he recognized the duo- Lyserg's parents.

"What was that?" Hao asked as he looked at me. He looked scared was he remembering something?

"What was what?" I asked now looking at him.

"I saw Lyserg's parents being burnt alive in a building" he replied as he looked at me. What did he want me to say? Yes you even did it because they were being rude to you.

"Are you forgetting things? Or is your mind playing tricks?" I asked as I moved out of the clearing in order to hide from others, just incase they attack me.

"I heard Yosuke caused problems for Yuko" Hao asked randomly causing me to pause. I turned to face him with stone cold eyes.

"He caused a lot more problems than you think. I was one of the ones who suffered. That's why I'm here" I said bitterly. Hao watched me pick up a stick and tested it for any sharp edges.

"That's why you work for Yuko?" I smirked taking him by surprise.

"In a manner of speaking" I moved the stick towards the tree which then accepted the stick as it began merging together. By the time it was finished the stick was now growing leaves, as it became part of the tree once more.

Hao was impressed by how I healed the tree.

"I didn't know anyone could do that" Hao said with awe as I moved away.

"I can do a lot of things, just this world restricts things for a good reason of course" Hao pulled a face. "War"

"Ah" Hao said bluntly before following me.

"Is that why Yuko decided to do all this?"

"You ask too many questions when you can't even answer your own" I said bluntly. I need to get away from him now. It hurts just being with him as it is.

"I'm just curious. What exactly did Yosuke do to make you want to join Yuko's cause of killing and separating everyone?"

I feel like snapping, how can you not remember?! I envy you Hao, I really do. Why? Because it hurts just remembering all that blood, all that screaming, all the anguish and the deaths that followed after. How I cried for it all to be a dream when that body was in my arms. All the blood that stained my body and soul.

I could never forget that day. Not now… not ever.

"Yumi?" Hao grabbed my arm and moved my head so I could look into his eyes. There was no flash of anything just curiosity and something else, which I want nothing more of. No matter what life or realm, it's always going to end the same way.

"What did he do?" his voice was soft, Hao doesn't realise that I want to break down and tell him everything. But I owe him one part of my answer.

"Yosuke killed my husband" Hao's body tensed. He looked as if he was going to go into shock but then he surprisingly became calm.

"I see" Hao released his grip on my arm before pulling me closer.

"Don't Hao" I said weakly but I knew it was inevitable. My own words bit me hard as I remembered what I said to Anna.

"Why?" Hao asked now looking at me with curiosity.

"I don't take advantage of those who are not fully aware of-" I stopped. I need to stop being angry. It's not his fault… it was not his fault.

"Yumi?" Hao asked as he lifted his hand to stroke my right cheek.

"Shut up" I said coldly before sending him to the floor. "Stop calling me that!" I said bluntly taking him by surprise.

"Why should I help you when you are just a puppet" Hao's heart jolted in fear.

"A puppet? What are you talking about?" Hao asked, his face was going pale but I turned to walk away.

"Don't walk away from me! What are you talking about?" Hao asked.

"Best start thinking and you'll find out" I called as I continued to walk away.

"Yumi!" Hao yelled but I didn't look back.

Someone's mad now!