It s not that big... it s enough to last me till the end of the tournament, I m assuming Jesse and Jim hired rooms to their liking too. But I must admit, I didn t think I d miss Duel Academy this much... she stated and Jesse smiled sadly at her.
Do you miss Jarrod? he asked and Kyah looked up at him, and then nodded.
I never thought I d miss his over-reacting and over-protectiveness... I actually miss seeing him run around like a chicken with its head cut off she joked and Jesse laughed at her. Leo blinked in confusion at them.
Who s Jarrod? Is he your boyfriend? I thought you two were dating he asked innocently and Kyah and Jesse s faces went red as they began protesting everything Leo had said.
No, Jarrod s not my boyfriend, he was my body guard. My father s a bit on the protective side, so he hired Jarrod who s been like a over-protective dad to me... I haven t seen him since we left Duel Academy, he stayed because he s hooked up with the school nurse... answered Kyah as she recovered from her blushing fit.
Why d you need a body guard? asked Jack and Kyah froze, her eyes widening slightly as flash backs flooded through her mind, and she quickly shook it off.
No reason, just an over-protective dad. He s always working and away on business and he didn t want me home by myself, so he hired a body guard to be the dad he couldn t be... explained Kyah and Jack looked at Yusei, frowns on their faces. They didn t buy it.
But it s not just Jarrod I miss. I miss Lynx, Jaden, Alexis, Hassleberry, Nao, Blair, Atticus, Syrus, Miss Fontaine, heck, even Crowler! she said as she fell on her back, staring up at the ceiling.
You even miss Dr Crowler? Wow, you really mustn t be right in the head... teased Jesse and Kyah propped herself on her elbows and glared at Jesse. Yusei, Jack and Crow smirked at each other.
Funny... now onto more important matters, the tournament starts in a few hours... everyone ready? asked Kyah as she sat up properly. Yusei, Jack, Crow, Jim and Jesse nodded.
Okay, now what happens? asked Akiza as she sat next to Kyah on the bed, smiling as the twins sat by their feet. Suddenly the phone began ringing and Kyah stood, untangling her feet from Leo and walked to the phone, picking up the receiver as the screen lit up to reveal Jarrod.
Jarrod! What a surprise, we were just talking about you! Whoa, wait? Calm down and repeat that please... oh, that all? Why d you get so panicked over that? Kyah began saying as she laughed at Jarrod s funny facial expressions. The twins looked at each other and walked up to Kyah, looking up at the monitor to see Jarrod and began giggling at him as well.
What? Jaden wants to talk? Sure, put him on, I ll put it on loud speaker! answered Kyah as she pressed a button on the receiver and put it back on the hook.
Kyah? Is that you? asked Jaden s voice through the speaker. Jesse s face lit up slightly.
Jaden? Is that you pal? he asked from his place in the room and Jaden s face lit up like a beacon.
Yep, you better believe it Jess! So, how s the tournament treating you guys? asked Jaden and the group heard other voices of their friends at Duel Academy through the speaker.
Yeah mate, it s going good! We ve already made some new friends and we re settling nicely! What about over there? How you liking being student teachers? asked Jim as he sat on a seat and patted Shirley s head. Jaden chuckled.
It s going good, though Jaden keeps falling asleep in class when he s supposed to be paying attention! stated Blair and Kyah cracked up laughing.
Doesn t surprise me! He did that as a student, remember? she replied and Blair laughed at her reply while Jaden pouted. Jesse chuckled and Jim smirked.
Am I the only one feeling a little left out here? whispered Jack and Crow and Yusei nodded. They all felt a little left out due to not knowing these people.
By the way, there is some urgent news I just remembered Miss Kyah! Please, you must hear me out on this! exclaimed Jarrod as he pushed everyone out of the camera view. Kyah blinked a few times in confusion.
Calm down Jarrod, and tell me from the beginning then... she stated and Jarrod took a shaky breath.
You see, I was called last night and... it was your father... he started, trying to calm himself. Kyah raised a brow.
Yes, go on... she urged and Jarrod looked at her in slight fear.
Well, he talked with me for a little, and then demanded I tell him where you were... I m sorry, I had no choice... he continued and Kyah smiled gently at him.
Hey, Jarrod, calm down... there s nothing wrong with giving my father my location... its okay... she answered, trying to soothe him.
But... he s on his way started Jarrod but the door opened to reveal a man, with dark coloured, cropped, sleek hair, dark coloured eyes, lightly tanned skin and wearing a pale coloured teal suit. Kyah gasped, freezing with a shocked expression when she saw the man and Jarrod paused before finishing his sentence.
There... he finished and then decided to hang up, thinking it d be for the best. Jesse blinked in confusion at Jim for a few seconds before they looked at Kyah in confusion. The man stepped in, he was a little taller than Kyah, and his expression was a little stern.
Kyah... it s been a while, almost 2 years now... he stated, and looked at the ground to his lift. Kyah blinked her shock away and looked at the ground to her left as well. She raised one of her hands and used it to hold her right arm tightly.
Yes... it has been a while father... she replied and the man flinched slightly, like he d been stabbed in the back or shocked.
W-what brings you here? she asked and her father reached into his pocket, pulling out an envelope. He held his hand out and Kyah took the envelope.
They re pictures of your mother; I went home and saw you didn t take them with you before you went to Duel Academy. I thought you might like some so you wouldn t be so lonely he replied and Kyah flinched back slightly, her hand that was holding the envelope began shaking.
Th-Thanks... she replied, finding it difficult to say anything properly.
Um... am I the only one here that s confused? whispered Luna and Akiza shushed her quietly and they continued watching. Kyah turned slightly.
Father, these are my friends, Jesse, Jim, Shirley the crocodile, Luna, Leo, Yusei, Jack, Crow and Akiza. Guys? This is my father, Victor introduced Kyah and she continued looking at the floor, her eyes hidden by her hair.
Pleasure to meet you all, I m sorry we met on such bad circumstances though... replied Victor and her friends nodded in acknowledgement of him.
Kyah, the reason I brought you the photos is... because... well... today would have been... it... it would have been your mother s birthday... Victor said and Kyah gasped her face turning into one of utter shock. She shook slightly and looked at her father who finally looked up at her.
Kyah, sweetheart... you know... you do know I don t blame you at all for... Victor tried to say but Kyah had begun walking, brushing her shoulder on his as she went past him.
I know she said and continued walking, leaving Victor speechless as Kyah reached the open door, shook for a few seconds then bolted away, the envelope falling on the ground and some of the photos spilling out. Victor turned and looked at the door, his face filled with hurt. Jesse found the scene painful to watch, but stood, walking to the envelope and picked it up, placing the photos that had fallen on the ground back into the envelope.
I couldn t help but notice, but none of these pictures have Kyah in them... Did something happen? he asked as he walked to Victor and handed the envelope to him. Victor took the envelope, closing his hand around it and holding it close to his heart.
Yes, something terrible did happen... answered Victor as he turned and sat on the bed next to Akiza.
Do you mind telling us? It d really help us help you guys... asked Yusei as he sat on a chair along with everyone else as they sat to hear the story. Victor nodded, preparing himself for anything that might happen.
Well, it all started back when Kyah s mother, Vivian, and I were married. We were expecting our first child, which was Kyah, and everything was going smoothly. Vivian was very beautiful, if the photos didn t already tell you, but there was something a little different about her started Victor, as he looked at everyone.
What was different about her? asked Jack and Victor shuddered for a moment.
She used to talk to herself, like there was somebody with her... I asked her about it, she said it was a spirit, one that guarded her and was protecting our child. I think she said her name was Rin... answered Victor and Jesse gasped in realisation.
Rin? That s the name of the Supreme Queen spirit that lives inside Kyah... he said and Victor gasped, looking up at him.
It lives inside Kyah now? he asked and Jesse nodded.
Yeah, she protects Kyah and has the ability to control anything non-living. She s a duel monster spirit, her brother, the Supreme King Haou, lives inside our friend Jaden Jesse explained and Victor nodded, continuing with his story.
Well, just when Vivian was going to bring Kyah into the world, something happened. The pregnancy went alright, nothing went wrong, same with the labour, but as soon as Kyah was born, Vivian smiled, closed her eyes and then stopped breathing. It was as if her life just stopped and transferred into Kyah. And Kyah didn t even cry when she was born, she was too busy looking around like she d been here before he continued and Jesse closed his eyes, finding this story hard to listen to. Yusei watched him, and then looked at his hands resting on his knees, feeling sympathy for Kyah.
Poor girl... no wonder Kyah took off like that... stated Crow and Jim nodded.
Kyah was raised by maids and servants in the house because I was busy working, travelling round the world and working nearly all the time, I was never really home, maybe once or twice a year... I think Kyah heard the story about her mum from a maid, and then blamed herself for her death and why I was never there, like I hated her or was disgusted by her. To be perfectly honest, I was at first, but then after a year I grew to love her, realising it wasn t her fault and I was quick to blame. So every time I saw her, I would tell her it wasn t her fault and I didn t blame her, but whenever we see each other it just gets awkward, we can t look at each other or talk to each other properly. I just want to hold her in my arms and tell her that I love her more than anything in this world, but I m afraid if I do she ll run off and then I will be all alone finished Victor as tears began falling down his face.
Wow, that sounds a bit like Akiza s story... whispered Leo and Akiza smiled gently down at him. Victor looked around at them all, apologising to them for crying.
I don t blame you for crying, with that scenario any man in their mind would be crying, years and years of suffering like that... stated Crow as he looked at Victor sadly. Luna and Leo looked at each other, instantly understanding Kyah just that little bit better.
Yusei turned to look at the door and stood, excusing himself from the room and walked out. Jesse watched him leave then looked back at Victor.
Don t worry, if anyone can relate to Kyah in this situation, its Yusei... Yusei lost both his parents when he was young, only about 1 years old. So I think he ll be able to help her... stated Akiza and Jack and Crow nodded, agreeing with her. Jesse frowned slightly, then sighed, nodding and smiling at them. He had to leave Kyah in Yusei s hands for the moment.
Now what happens? asked Luna and Victor sighed.
I wish I knew... he replied and Jim looked around the room, noticing how serious everyone s expressions were.
Kyah? You know your mother s death wasn t your fault, right?
Yeah, I know Rin... it s just... she died straight after I was born, that instantly makes me blame myself
You re a confusing human, you know that?
Yeah, I know... sorry about this Rin...
What re you apologising for? Kyah, if it s anyone s fault, it s mine most likely
What do you mean?
I was around, guarding you and your mother when she was pregnant with you. Mind you, I was with her before you were conceived, but she knew of me and talked to me, and when you were born, for some reason I was passed on into you and the moment that happened, she died. I just can t see why though, she shouldn t have died because she wasn t my proper vessel
So you were inside mum?
That s correct, but I still can t come to terms with why she died. I just can t figure it out
It s okay Rin, I don t blame you
Hey, Kyah, are you alright? asked a male voice and Kyah looked up from her knees and looked up through blurry eyes to see Yusei standing a few metres away from her.
Yusei? she asked and Yusei gave her a sympathetic look. He walked to her and sat next to her, leaning against the wall.
You know... I lost my parents when I was a year old... so I can relate to how you feel somewhat... my parents were professors and worked at a power facility, but something went wrong with the generator, they managed to get me out but they couldn t save themselves. The generator blew up, destroying half the city, creating satellite. I was picked up by Martha and raised by her along with Jack and Crow and lots of other kids. We were practically raised on the streets, so I can relate to you quite a bit, losing a parent and then growing up alone explained Yusei and Kyah blinked, watching his facial expressions.
I m sorry for your loss she apologised and Yusei gave her a rare smile.
And I m sorry for yours, but don t worry, no matter what, your mother s death wasn t your fault, nor does your father blame you. He told us himself, he wants to hug you and tell you how much he loves you, but he s afraid he ll lose you! finished Yusei and Kyah blinked a few times, and then began smiling.
Really? she asked and Yusei nodded, lifting his arm and patted Kyah s back, smiling back at her.