Me: Hmm, I love this story.

Friend: Isn't it kinda forbidden for you to say that because you're the one who wrote it.

Me: Shut up, I can dream

*Yusei*

I shifted through the hallways of the dark building I was now residing in. I knew where to go. I knew exactly where he would be waiting for me. The roof. The place where Kiryu had saved my life will now turn into my greatest nightmare. I continued, only this time it was up some stairs. To be honest, I was pissed.

Whatever was controlling Kiryu had taken Star, and I was not in the mood to deal with anymore of this 'Dark Signer' crap. It had plagued my life long enough.

I reached the top of the steps and hesitated before opening the door in front of me. I listened first. Oddly enough, my anger didn't make me stupid, like it normally did for people. In fact, it made me sharper.

When I heard nothing, I decided to go through, slowly. The night air hit my face as I turned the handle and pushed the door. 'Kiryu' was standing there, but I couldn't see Star. Walking out onto the roof I looked from side to side, hoping to catch a glance of her. "If you want to see her, I suggest looking more to your right." I looked over, but she still wasn't there. Changing course, I walked over until I reached the side of the roof. The exact spot where Kiryu had saved my life.

I looked down at the street below and stopped as my breath was caught in my throat. Hanging on a piece of glowing purple string, was Star. My eyes widened as I realized just how dangerous of a situation she was in. "STAR!" I yelled, hoping to get her attention, but to no avail. She was unconscious. I glared at 'Kiryu' as a growl escaped my throat. 'Kiryu' only chuckled.

"Now, now. What a temper. You must be really sensitive about that girl." I narrowed my eyes even further. "How about a duel then? Winner takes all?" Instead of responding, I pulled out my deck and activated my duel disk. Determination filling me. 'Kiryu' started his hysteric laughing. "Let us be 'satisfied', YUSEI!"

Life Points:

Yusei:4000

'Kiryu':4000

(I'm sorry, but I have no patience, nor the time to come up with a duel between the two. Just imagine it being a mixture of when Yugi was forced to duel Joey/Jounouchi when he was being controlled by Marik and when Jaden/Judai dueled Jim with the power of the Supreme King.)

Life Points:

Yusei: 100

'Kiryu': 0

I panted a bit as the last of 'Kiryu's' life points hit zero. I watched as he screamed in agony and gripped his head in his hands. His eyes slowly turned to normal as his screams finally started to die down. He collapsed right there, making the cards in his hand sprawl out onto the pavement. I winced as I head a few more painful moans come from him, but I couldn't pay attention to him yet.

I ran over to where Star was hanging to find the purple string expanding and retracting, moving her up and onto the roof. I kneeled down to where she was lying and I lifted her head to check for breathing. It was there, but I needed to be sure. I placed my head on her check and listened for a heartbeat. It was also there, strong and vital. I gently placed her head back onto the pavement, careful not to suddenly wake her. I turned to Kiryu, unsure of who he was at the moment.

I lifted myself and moved over to where Kiryu was lying on his stomach. I heard a groan as he rolled over and rubbed his head. His eyes were still closed though, "I owe you one, Yusei." said the familiar Kiryu as he opened his normal eyes. I breathed out a sigh of relief as I went and helped him up. He accepted the help but there was a sadness in his eyes.

"In fact," he said, fidgeting a little, "I owe you a lot." He glanced over at Star but then shook his head. "I'm sorry. I-I couldn't hold him back. I know that's no excuse but-" I put a hand on his shoulder. I knew it wasn't his fault, and I would never blame him for it. "I just-" he cut himself off this time as he looked longingly at the horizon that the Sun was peaking under.

"The dress she's wearing." He said suddenly as he gave me one of those serious looks. "It belonged to her mother, apparently. It could be a useful clue, also the blood on her forehead . . ." My eyes widened a bit. I hadn't noticed that. "It's not hers. It's mine. 'He' did it. Take her and go." I was about to, but then I gave Kiryu a skeptical look. "I . . .need to find something." I raised an eyebrow, he sighed knowing that I wouldn't give up. "That dress was so familiar. I need to research it. If I find something, I'll tell you." I nodded, understanding. "But for now, I want to be alone."

I went over and picked Star up. Her hair was freshly brushed and her dress made her skin look tanner than it actually was. There was a choker necklace as the only accessory, but I didn't remove it. I looked at the blood on her forehead instead. It was arranged in a weird symbol. This is what I whipped away, it was disgusting me.

Almost immediately, Star woke up. She looked at me with glazed-over eyes. "Yu . . .sei?" she asked weakly as she tried to move. "Shh," I said as I started walking with her in my arms, "You're tired. Go to sleep." I said firmly as I saw the purple rings under her eyes. "But, if I go to sleep. I'll wake up from this dream." My eyes widened at her statement. "I dreamed . . .so many times . . .that you would come, but you can't come." I decided to play along, instead of telling her that she was awake, "Why can't I come? I would do everything to rescue you." I knew what I said was true, but I didn't know how true it was.

I held her a bit tighter as she whimpered softly, "That's just it. It's a trap, Yusei! I don't want you to fight your friend! Even if he is possessed . . .he held back, Yusei. I'm alive because of him." I didn't ask for the details about what 'He' did to her, but I had a pretty good idea. The very thought of it made my blood boil, but I kept my cool front. Kiryu had saved Star from the worst of it, I was grateful for that.

I was too deep in thought to notice that she had fallen asleep again. Only this time the sleep was more natural, not forced. Walking out of the building, I was greeted by Crow and Jack, who had been thoroughly searching the buildings as I was dueling. I smiled at them as they started their routine arguments and worries over whether or not Star and I were OK. I found myself laughing at them, all the way back to my apartment.

*Star*

I twisted in my sleep as I felt the freedom of my wrists. Dreams are the best, I thought as I moved around in my very comfortable bed. I sighed into the pillow and moved the blanket over my shoulders. My wrists hurt the most out of my entire body. I had pulled at the ropes until they had become a bloody mess so I wasn't surprised.

I didn't want to open my eyes. I didn't want to end the dream, but I had to. I had to get out.

My eyes fluttered open, and I was expecting to see the dimly lit room with 'Kiryu' watching me from a nearby chair. The image didn't come though, instead I was in Yusei's apartment. The sun was shining in from the window, illuminating the room.

I looked over at the chair in the room to see Yusei sleeping in it. Was I hallucinating now? I smiled at his peaceful sleep. Maybe I could walk around in this dream, just a little.

I pulled the covers off of my legs, shivering at the cold air, and sat up a bit. Careful, so that I didn't wake him up, I lifted myself off the bed and onto the floor. It felt weird to stand up again, and a sudden dizzy spell came over me, but I didn't fall.

After regaining myself I went over to the sleeping Yusei. The light from the window was just about hitting the side of his face and it made the mark on his cheek glow. I bent over a little so that I could reach and move his bangs away from his face. I felt the softness in his hair, and the roughness of his forehead. It was so real, was this really a dream?

There was a twitch underneath his eyelids, I pulled my hand back out of reflex, but that only made him open his eyes. I looked at them, their sapphire color that always captivated me. I was about to step back when Yusei grabbed my wrist. I winced at the pain.

Yusei seemed to notice because he moved his hold on me to my arm instead. He wasn't rough, but he wasn't about to let go easily. "Star?" he asked, and in the moment that I heard his voice I was completely convinced that this wasn't a dream. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them again. Yes, this wasn't a dream.

Yusei's other arm found my waist as he turned my around and pulled me closer so that I was sitting in his arms. His chin rested itself on my shoulder as I rested my head on his. We just stayed there. It was simple, yet passionate at the same time. We were together again, that was all that mattered.