Chapter 8

Questioning Beliefs

The day had finally arrived. The day Yami had been waiting for since the end of Battle City.

It had started out like every other day. Yugi and the gang would be running late to school and barely make it to homeroom before the bell rang.

During English class, Yugi had homework to catch up on, and Kayla found herself occupied with reading.

Though he hated to admit it, Yami found himself…. Well, bored. He stood in the back of the classroom in his spirit form, watching as Tristan and Joey talked about some movie that had played on TV the previous night. Tea and Miho were talking about Homecoming, even though it had passed 3 days ago.

Though, the pharaoh wasn't alone in his case of boredom. A few minutes into class, Kaia had finally figured out to materialize herself. Once this was revealed, she celebrated her moment of victory.

"Yes! I did it!" she cried. "You have no idea how long I've been trying to get that right."

A smile found its way to Yami's lips. "You're doing well." He said simply. "You've come very far."

Kaia returned his smile, leaning up again a book shelf behind her. "Is High School always this boring?" she asked.

"Not always. Aside from card games and mountains of homework, there's always something to spark excitement. Two girls getting into an argument over a boy, rumors that so-and-so is dating what's-his-face. Miss what's-her-name got plastic surgery. Stuff like that."

"I'll keep that in mind." Kaia laughed. Within a minute, her expression had turned serious. "So, have you decided what you were going to do? About the museum I mean."

Yami nodded. "Yes actually. I was just thinking about that. I'm actually thinking of going down there today."

"You have any ideas on how?"

"I was actually thinking about coming up with a distraction. Something that would get Yugi out of school for the rest of the day. Any thoughts?"

Kaia frowned, thinking up some ideas. She grinned as a thought struck her. "I've got one. Just play along, ok?"

Yami was puzzled, but agreed to her conditions. With that notion, Kaia disappeared again, returning to Kayla. "Sorry about this Kay."

"Huh? Kaia? What do you mean?" The teen asked, confused.

Within seconds, Kayla understood what she meant. "Wait, Kaia, give me a-" She was cut off abruptly, Kaia taking over her body. "Kaia! You said you wouldn't do that without my permission!"

"I said I was sorry Kayla. I need to get you out of school. We're going with Yugi to the museum."

Upon hearing this, Kayla changed her opinion. The lessons in English were boring her to death. "Alright. Go ahead." She said, as if she had a choice at this point.

When Kayla's teacher had found a pause in his lecture, Kaia stood up and casually walked over to the desk. "Mr. Lee?" she asked. Unlike Bakura, she didn't have to hide her voice when she was in control. Her voice was almost identical to Kayla's. Identical enough to fool a teacher at least.

Mr. Lee, a middle aged man with dark hair and green eyes, turned to her and smiled. "What's up Kayla?"

"I'm not feeling well. Do you think I could head down to the nurse?"

Mr. Lee glanced down at his watch, and back up to Kaia. "There's only ten minutes left in class, are you sure you can't make it until then?"

Kaia swallowed hard, placing a hand to her head. "I don't… I don't think I…."

Suddenly, Kaia's knees buckled beneath her, sending her to the floor. Gasps of terror escaped from the students.

Mr. Lee knelt down to her, checking her pulse. "Damn, I didn't think it was that serious." He muttered. He stood back up, facing the class. "She's alright. Could someone help me get her down to the nurse?"

Yami, now possessing Yugi, stood up. "I've got her Mr. Lee." He said, walking to the front of the class and taking Kaia in his arms.

"Thank you Yugi." Mr. Lee said, sighing with relief. "I'll get all of the homework to you two on Monday, alright? And when Kayla comes to, tell her I give her my best wishes."

Yami nodded. "I will Sir."

And with that said, Yami exited the class with Kaia in tow. Strangely enough, on his way out, he'd received the oddest glance from Ryou. Almost like a glare.

Once the two were out of the teachers' line of sight, Kaia opened up her eyes again, grinning. "How'd I do?"

Yami grinned in return. "Wonderfully. You almost had me fooled." He stopped for a moment, setting her back down on her feet.

"Almost?" Kaia asked, snapping her fingers in mock disappointment. "Damn. I thought that was enough to fool you."

That one little joke had caused the two to burst out into laughter. Before they knew it, the two were out of school, and on the path towards the museum.

"Smooth Kaia." Kayla comment. "Real smooth."

"What's that supposed to mean?" the priestess snapped.

"You're not discreet at all, I hope you know that."

"I honestly have no clue what you're saying."

"Oh come on Kaia, you know what I mean."

"What the hell are you implying?" Kaia shrieked.

Kayla giggled. "I mean you being Miss. Flirts-A-Lot with Yami. I swear you devised that whole plan just so you could have him hold you."

"I did not!" Kaia protested. "And I was not flirting with him!"

"Really? So that whole scene I just saw wasn't you fainting in the middle of class? It wasn't you coming up with some shred of an excuse to go to this museum with Yami? You haven't been giggling and talking with him during class?"

"Yes, but… I mean… I… uh…. Shut up! You don't know what you're talking about!" The priestess retaliated, her face slowly turning a shade of pink.

"Oh my god, you're blushing! So cute!"

"Kayla, shut up right now. Or I swear to Ra I'll…. I'll….."

Kayla smirked. "You'll what, lover girl?"

"Just shut up. It's not what you think."

"Whatever. Just keep in mind; I'm never wrong about things like this."

Kaia sighed, dismissing Kayla's comment.

Of course Kayla was wrong. Kaia had promised herself she would never make the mistake she'd made with Bakura ever again. And if it meant never falling in love again, so be it.

But the more Kaia thought about it, the more truth she found behind Kayla's words.

What if she was falling for Yami?

She shook her head, trying to dismiss it all. But the thoughts stuck to her mind. "I can't be." She thought. "I've spent all this time building a wall. I've been fighting to keep things like this from happening. It's ridiculous. Impossible even."

Maybe not. Something in the back of her mind contradicted her. Maybe someone has finally cracked that wall. Maybe it is possible to fall in love again.

"No!" she argued with that voice. She knew it wasn't Kayla's this time. It was something totally new to her. "I'm not falling in love with him. I can't. I won't!"

"Kaia?"

Yami's voice snapped Kaia back to attention. "Huh? What's up?" she replied.

"Are you coming?"

Kaia glanced ahead, seeing that they were standing at the steps of the museum. Yami stood a step ahead of her, holding out his hand. It was now, or never.

She nodded, taking his hand.

Together, the two walked towards the doors. Together, they were ready to face their destiny. The two of them were ready to face what was to come.

"Just liked the good old days" Kaia thought. "Or, what I can remember of them at least. But at least now, we can relive all of that… Oh my Ra. I… I think I am falling for him!"

A/N: See? I told you there would be some Kaia/Yami in there :D this ought to cause some serious drama later on….. So yeah, I'm not dead! I had a serious inspiration meltdown, and then I started writing a Sailor Moon/Yu-Gi-Oh fan fic, and I focused a bit on that. But the plus side is, it got my inspiration for this story jogging again! So yeah! Hope you all liked this sneaky little update. Also, what do you think of that Yami/Kaia pairing? Love it? Hate it? Give some feedback :D