Author's Note: I am SO SO SO SO sorry about not updating! I got allergies really bad, then school started and had some massive homework... Thanks Psychology and Pre-Cal teachers... Then golf came, and I was busy all this week with matches and practices! Geez... FINALLY, I decided to get some work done, because for once I don't have any homework this weekend, and well, I tried to make it long, but the next chapter...

Let's just say that Emily's mind COULD be made up once and for all!

Chapter Eleven – Lookin' For a Good Time

At last… It's time to send Mana back… But, how the hell are we gonna do that?

Emily thought as she sat down on her bed, thinking about what she and Yami had talked about moments ago. But, she also realized something even bigger than that.

But… Joey and Seto? Together? No wonder… They always are bickering with each other. And I thought Joey and I were-

She shook her head and drew up her knees, leaning her head on her knees. She glanced out her window as a hummingbird passed by.

"What am I going to do?" Emily murmured as she touched her lips and sighed. "Was it even a real kiss? Even though we were in a alternative realm…" She laid down on her bed in a fetal position. She closed her eyes as her door opened.

"E-emily?" She kept her eyes close, trying to ignore her crush.

"What Joey?" She murmured outloud as he walked over to her. He grabbed a blanket and put it around her, making Emily a little warmer.

"Are you okay? You seemed to be in a daze after you left Kaiba's office."

I gotta make sure Emily doesn't know me and Seto actually listened in on her conversation with Yami.

"…Just thinking about tonight…"

Joey nodded and laid down next to her, holding her.

"You worried?"

"A little. I wanted the spirits to at least have their own bodies… But now, they have to be sent back to the spirit realm?"

Joey was a little silent as he breathed in and out. "Reincarnation…"

Emily sat up, turning to Joey. "You believe in reincarnation?" He nodded and Emily smiled, for once that afternoon.

"You too?" Emily nodded. "Well… How about ya lay down and get a nap? We did have a rough day yesterday…"

"Y-yeah…" Joey got up from his spot as Emily made a drastic move by grabbing his arm.

"What's wrong?"

Emily looked up at him and closed her eyes. "Will you stay with me? I miss having you with me…"

And I need to make sure that your love for me is real…

"Sure. I'll stay." Emily smiled as Joey laid on her bed, his head on her pillows, and she laid upon his chest. And that one blanket covered them, keeping them both warm.

"Can I ask you a couple questions?"

Joey was silent for a moment before responding, "Yeah. What are they?"

"I think…" She kept her head down on his chest. "…Please be honest with me, but do you…" Emily tried to organize her words in her head. "…Do you love me?"

Joey looked down at her. "Of course. I love ya."

Emily closed her eyes, trying to believe the truth in that.

You love me… Like a sister… And nothing else I bet.

"Thanks."

"Emily, do you love me?" Joey asked her as she smiled, softly.

"Yes. A lot. I love you a lot."

Joey smiled, too, and relaxed on the bed with Emily by his side. Within moments, they were both asleep.

"Hey, Emily! I made some burritos! Do you-"

Seto opened her door and saw them asleep. Seto was a little sad, but smiled anyways.

"Seto!" He jumped two feet in the air to see his little brother behind him.

"Mokuba! What the hell were doing behind me?"

"I just said your name… Relax brother!"

Mokuba looked up at his brother, watching his eyes glance over at the lovers-er, I mean friends. But, Mokuba didn't know that.

Seto has feelings for Joey! Geez, I wished he would take him away from her! NO… Maybe he has feelings for Emily! Geez… My brother's a train wreck.

"Seto, why not take them both out later on this week?"

Seto looked down at Mokuba, closing the door.

"Huh?"

"Take them to that concert that I won tickets to! I got four tickets, and we all can go together!" Mokuba cried out as he grinned turned into a smile.

"What was the group, again?" They walked downstairs, handing the burritos to his little brother.

"I think it was Lady Antebellum. I overheard Emily saying that she loves that group SO MUCH, and I won the tickets in a raffle!"

"Hmm… I'll ask them. Emily would say yes… But Joey…"

"You said Joey, brother…"

Seto's eyes grew and he bit into one of the burritos, hiding his blush.

"So? You got a problem with it?"

Mokuba shook his head and dived into the other burrito.

"Good. So, the mutt will have to agree because we are ALL going, so no worries."

I got to be careful around what I say to Mokuba.

"Seto… You love them both, don't you?"

Seto gulped as he turned to his younger brother, sighing. "Possibly… But… Damn it! Stupid hormones!"

"I know you'll choose the right one, Seto. Just remember:" Mokuba went to his older brother and pointed his finger to his heart. "Listen to your heart, Seto." Mokuba walked towards the living room, a grin that his brother couldn't see at all.

Seto put his hand up to his heart, feeling it beat against his hand. Seto closed his eyes and sat down in a chair.

"Mokuba… I sure hope you are right."

After what seemed to be a long afternoon, it was finally nighttime. As Yami had explained to Seto and Joey-and to Emily later that day-they each had to wear their rings, and something nice. Yami didn't understand it either. Emily walked out of her room, in her purple dress, that could be worn in school, and white flip-flops. Walking downstairs, she looked down at her ring as she noticed that no one was at the front door.

"Where are they? It's almost ten thirty and it takes at least forty minutes to get to Ishizu's home…" Emily thought outloud as she opened the front door and sat down on the stairs, or stoop.

Seto hasn't talked to me all day… Joey was at least talkative… I just want to talk to him, but when I tried to, he would walk pass me, ignoring me, or just pretend he's talking on his cell phone.

Emily shook her head and sighed. The front door opened and Emily turned around to see Seto. She got up in a heartbeat.

"Seto!" She put her hands down by her side as he gulped, even though Emily couldn't hear it, and closed the door anyways. "Is Joey on his way down? We're gonna be late."

Seto just nodded and crossed his arms.

"Okay… Why won't you talk to me? This morning, you were talking, and last I known, you WASN'T sick. What's wrong, Seto?"

Seto grabbed car keys out of his pocket (he's wearing nice blue jeans, and a collar shirt) and the car in front of them beeped-making Emily jump-as Joey came outside.

"Sorry! I was trying to find some shoes that fit me, but Seto's feet are the size of his laptop! It's like, he wears size eleven shoes, when I wear nine!" Joey explained as Seto was halfway to the car and Emily and Joey followed.

Emily just keep her head down, smiling, and returned to stare at Seto.

He won't talk to me, but maybe…

"Hey, Joey. Do you think we should leave Mokuba alone here, alone?"

"I don't think he'll do anything drastic. He's in bed, anyways. Right Seto?"

Seto looked up towards Joey and nodded. "He better be in bed."

…I knew it. He is only talking to Joey… And Mokuba too, I bet. Damn it…

Emily jumped in the back seat, Joey got on Seto's side, and jumped in the back seat as well. Seto started the engine, and began to drive away. Joey looked over to Emily, and back to Seto, shaking his head.

So… He's not even talking to her! It's not like she has a virus that can kill us all if we talk to her. Geez Seto… You are such an arrogant asshole.

A little bit after eleven o'clock, they arrived at Ishizu's home. Not even talking to each other, they followed towards the door as Emily ringed the doorbell.

"Emily!"

"Yugi!" He opened the door as Joey, Emily, and Seto walked in. "So, where is everyone?"

"In the backyard, so follow me."

Emily nodded and the guys followed Yugi. It was, ironically, silent as Yugi had to break the silence.

"So, how are you all feeling?"

Emily's eyes blinked a few times, trying to think of something.

"Well," Joey began, "if ya ask me, I'm a little excited, but somehow… sad. It's like you've made a new friend, but you don't wanna see them leave, forever."

"Yami has been sort of… anxious you can say… He didn't speak to me a lot today… I wished he would at least… open up a little." Yugi tried to explain to the small group.

"I can understand. All day, I really want Mana to have her own body, but now that I know she won't… It's disappointing…" Emily murmured as Yugi opened the back door, to the backyard, as there was a small bonfire in the middle of the yard. Yami, along with Ishizu, Marik, and Odion was there, all four turning to each of us.

"Well… Sorry we're late! Seto drives the speed limit-"

"Which is safe, Joey." Emily pointed out as Joey shrugged.

"We better start before it gets to midnight." Ishizu said as they got to the fire as Yugi walked towards Yami.

"Why?"

"Because, after midnight, if those spirits are in you still, they will remain in your body-forever." Emily gulped as Joey looked in the fire, and Seto looked to the ground.

"Marik, you know where everyone should go, so tell them where to sit." Marik nodded as Ishizu and Odion moved to their spots.

"Joey and Emily… You both need to go over here." He dragged-more like pushed-them towards Ishizu. "Emily, go to the left of Ishizu, and Joey on Emily's left side. We need to make a circle around the fire…"

"Alrighty." Joey uttered as Yami and Seto was pushed towards Odion.

"Kaiba, go to Odion's right side, and Joey's left. And Yami, go to Ishizu's right side, and I'll be in between you and Odion." After they went to their spots, Ishizu nodded towards Yugi. He each gave them a Millennium item (Ishizu-Millennium Necklace, Yami-Millennium Puzzle, Marik-Millennium Scale, Odion-Millennium Eye, Seto-Millennium Rod, Joey-Millennium Ring, and Emily-Millennium Key)

"We now have this circle. Before we begin, take off your rings when I say so." Yugi began to speak as they all nodded.

Okay… Just got to relax… Ishizu has entrusted me with this duty… And hopefully it will work…

Yugi gulped and told everyone to take about ten steps away from the fire.

"Alright." He looked to Ishizu and she nodded. Yugi closed his eyes and remembered the prayer.

" 'When the present and past meet, a spirit will find it's host and greet. Within a week, they will leave forever more, leaving the host's soul sore.' " He walked in front of Ishizu, remembering what to do. Ishizu gave her lime green ring to Yugi as he walked to the opposite of her, the flames in front of her, as she got down to her knees. Ishizu nodded and Yugi continued.

" 'Close in body and name, each having some fame. After all the hardships in the past and present, both are thankful for the long friendship.' " Yugi threw the ring into the fire, others watching on, as Ishizu's spirit, Isis, walked out of her, not even causing pain to Ishizu.

"I am Isis, and I am ready for the other world." Isis murmured as Yugi nodded.

But… She didn't even talk to her… Did they settle things before hand?

Emily could only think of as Isis disappeared from the backyard as Ishizu stayed in her spot, opening her eyes and standing up. Yugi walked over to Yami, trying to stay focused.

"Yugi… Don't be worried. Everything will be okay-I promise." Yugi nodded as Yami sighed softly.

" 'Famous in appearance and name, both masters of any game. Neither will meet once more, however both were never a bore.' "

Of course… Yami has to get the weird rhyme…

Seto thought of as Yami gave his ring to Yugi, and did the same thing will Ishizu.

" 'Popular then and now, both never saying how. Meeting again seems impossible, but not probable.' "

Yugi moved along to Marik, then Odion, and was now in front of Seto Kaiba, his rival-and maybe Yami's as well…

"Okay Yugi, move it or lose it."

"Geez… You're nothing like the priest that's in your body… Maybe you should let him stay in Seto forever." Joey laughed outloud as Seto glared at him.

"Watch what you say Wheeler… I can kill you and nobody will know it."

Joey crossed his arms and Emily sighed.

"Just ignore him Yugi."

Yugi shook his head and began anyways.

" 'Spirit and body both different in mind, destiny had them bind. Different personality, but same name, both wanting to reign.

'One hopes the other will change, but honestly both never will change. Seeing the future and past work together, it makes neither whether.' "

Priest Seto walked out of Seto, both actually looking at each for the very first time.

"I am Priest Seto. I am the holder of the Millennium Rod, and am ready for the other world."

Seto was a little, flabbergasted as Emily eye's grew. She never knew how close they did look in appearance. The priest disappeared as the ring was thrown in the fire. Seto held onto the Millennium Rod, holding it tightly, as Yugi moved to Joey. He gulped a little as Yugi nodded.

" 'Neither had nothing to share, for their friends were their only care. If one had managed to show more, he would have open the others core.' "

Joey gave his ring to Yugi, like the others had, and held tightly to the Millennium Ring, that was once Mahad's, then Bakura's, then back to Mahad, somehow.

" 'The Millennium once belonged to him, each others spirits never dimmed. It's time to see what the future holds, and neither will never be alone.' "

After what seemed like a couple seconds, after Yugi threw the ring into the fire, Mahad came from Joey's body. Emily can feel Mana trying to get out, even though she's not suppose to move at all, she tried to relax.

Mana, be strong! You'll see him later in the spirit realm, so settle down, please. It's painful.

"'I am Mahad. The bearer of the Millennium Ring and I am ready for the spirit realm.'" He turned towards Joey. "Thank you, for putting up with me. I hope we can meet again." Joey nodded as Mahad disappeared. Joey looked down to the ground, but watch Yugi move towards Emily.

She's the last one…

Emily put her hands to her chest, and breathed slowly.

" 'At last, it's time for these two to part, both with different hearts. They were connected by this ring, so the spirit sings.' "

Emily gave the ring to Yugi as she held onto the Millennium Key, almost like it was the key to her heart.

" 'Friends helped each other in the present and past, but what will the future come by too fast?' "

The moment he threw it in the fire, Emily's body went limp and Mana appeared from her body.

"Don't move anyone!" Yugi cried out as Joey was on his feet but stayed tranquil. "If anyone moves, Mana can stay in her body." He turned to Mana, sighing. "Why were you trying to get out of her body so bad Mana? You have more patience than some of these people here."

"Well… It's her heart."

"What do you mean her heart?" Seto asked she looked to him.

"If she can't decided… Her heart can and will be torn… Her soul wouldn't survive without my help."

Joey and Seto looked at each other as Yami got up from his spot, but stood still.

"Is there anything we can do for her?"

"…I do not know… She's been through so much, Pharaoh, I mean Yami… And well…"

Yami nodded as Joey put his hands down at his side.

"Mana, ya have to be kiddin' me! There HAS to be somethin'!"

She looked down at Emily and nodded, slightly.

"One of you have to help her… And, well, I don't wanna be choosing who…" She turned to Yugi as he turned back to her as well. "I am Mana, and I am ready for the spirit realm." Yugi nodded and before she left she turned to Emily. "Be strong Emily, and you'll live… Don't live in the past, but for the present and future."

And with that, Mana disappeared. Emily still didn't move as Yugi turned back to the others, nodding. It was finally over, and the clock struck midnight as everyone ran over to Emily.

"She's breathing, right?" Ishizu asked as Joey checked her pulse. He nodded and she sighed a breath of relieve.

"I think we'll take her home. I hope that's no problem." Joey suggested as Ishizu nodded.

"The Millennium items will be taken care of with Marik and Odion's help, so don't worry." Ishizu told as Yugi held onto Yami's sleeve, a little apprehensive.

"Alright. Let's get going. She probably needs some sleep…" Seto uttered as Joey picked her up and stared down at her. Walking to the car, Yugi and Yami behind them three, Yugi gulped.

"Call and tell us that she's fine, okay?" Yugi asked as Joey nodded.

"No problem, Yug'. She'll be a-okay, with our help." He flashed a smile as Yugi nodded as Joey put her in the backseat, giving her his jacket from Duelist Kingdom.

"Seto, drive safely, okay?"

"Yeah yeah… I know the way with my eyes shut." Seto assured as Yami rolled his eyes.

Backing out of the driveway, Yami crossed his arms and Yugi stayed still, unsure of what to say.

"Yami… What Mana said is making me uneasy…"

Yami looked down at the smaller version of him. "When she said that her soul won't survive without her… And that one of them has to choose? I know something that Emily probably knows as well, and… well… It's not going to be easy for any of them…" Yami suggested as Yugi nodded.

"For once, I wish you were wrong, Yami…"

Arriving at home, a little bit after twelve-thirty, Joey picked Emily up and Seto opened the door-to the mansion-and walked in together.

"I'll take her up to her bed, and then we will have to talk…" Joey told Seto as he nodded and both disappeared from his sight.

"Forgive me…" Seto murmured as he walked over to a secret compartment, where he kept secret stuff that no one, even the maids and butlers, know about. He frowned as he grabbed a six pack of beer, and sighed. He was feeling depressed, feeling that everything was his fault since a week or so ago…

"It's time that I take matters into my own hands."

Whoa... I am gonna make Seto get drunk! lol Well, that's why I asked all of you to vote, and the winner was Seto! :D

The next chapter will be up sometime next week or so-another busy week, hurray-so just hold out until then! Besides, the next few chapters will be out of my boundries because... How about you wait a week and you will find out? :) I know I'm being mean, but it will be worth the wait. Trust me.

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