Well, I'm not exactly back from hiatus yet, but I wanted to get this episode up so I could resolve a couple of things in the previous episode. Anyways, you know the drill. Enjoy the episode!

The lights in her room were dim. Sidney held her hand in her hands as she curled up on top of her bed, her jacket and shoes down by the door and her jacket thrown over a nearby chair. Suddenly, the storm of her swirling emotions was beginning to calm down as she carefully sorted through her thoughts.

Why was she getting so upset? She thought it didn't make sense to her that Yusei agreed to Mr. Goodwin's proposal. Yusei would be her fiancé instead of Jack. But, why didn't it? At first it came to her mind that perhaps it had something to do with Akiza. She had thought Yusei had feelings for her and he did. But, if it was really going to be a problem for him, then why would he say yes? Then, it occurred to her that he had called her a friend…he cared about her. He wanted to protect her from the Dark Signers…and Jack. But, as far as she knew, that's all he felt.

Footsteps could be heard as a door slammed shut. Someone stomped passed her door, and paused before trudging down the stairs. That was definitely Jack, she thought. He had been extremely infuriated when he heard that he wouldn't be engaged with Sidney anymore. Her mind wandered back to her previous thoughts.

The truth was, she had no idea what Yusei actually felt about her. As dumb and naive as it made her feel, she admitted that she had never even thought to really take a look. But then again, she couldn't tell even if it was screamingly obvious, she thought.

She was never good at reading people, at least on a deeper, complex level. But, after hearing the whole thing from just beyond the door, she felt she may find out sooner than later. The thought made her relax as she let go of her head and rest her hand one on top of the other, in front of her face.

Another pair of footsteps was not to far off, but they were lighter and more cautious. A second pair trailed behind, in a more dictated manner. Yusei and Goodwin, Sidney thought.

Suddenly, a memory seemed to hit Sidney like she was smacked with a baseball. She had confessed her feelings to Yusei at Martha's house…and he kissed her! That should at least mean something, right?

There was a quick rapping at her door.

"Sidney…" Yusei called from outside, but then; there was a sound of a phone ringing. She heard Goodwin whip out his cell phone, and greet the person, who seemed to be Lazar based on what Goodwin was saying to him.

"…I see. I'll be right over. Wait for me at the Science Building."

There was a pause as she heard Goodwin put his phone away.

"Some urgent business has come up Yusei. I'm afraid I have to leave. But, then again, I suppose it would be for the best. I will speak with you and Sidney before you leave tomorrow." Goodwin walked away towards the stairs. The sound of his steps winding down the stairs grew quieter as she again heard Yusei.

"Sidney? I need to talk to you…"

"Ok…" Sidney mumbled as she sat up. Yusei slowly opened the door.

"It's kind of dark in here…do you mind if I turn up the lights a bit?"

Sidney shook her head. He turned a knob near the door as he closed it behind him, the light becoming bright enough now for everything to be visible.

"I'm worried. You seem upset." He remarked. Sidney looked down at her feet, shamefaced for her impulsive reaction.

"I'm not upset…" She replied. He sat down on the next to her with his hands folded, waiting for her to finish her thought.

"I'm not upset," She repeated, "…I'm just…a little scared."

"It's ok, I'm scared too." Sidney felt somewhat better hearing him say that, but she didn't know what to say to him next. She glanced over at him, but as he looked back at her, she looked down, her face turning red.

"I heard you…and Goodwin…and Jack. So, I'm not marrying him anymore…" Sidney said. Yusei gestured approvingly.

"No. Goodwin was willing to change his mind. Although, I think he's got some motive behind it. I doubt if he would have done it any other way."

Sidney smiled. "Probably not."

Before Yusei could speak, Sidney continued.

"But, Yusei…I also heard that… in exchange for breaking my bond to Jack, Goodwin said you'd have to marry me instead!" Sidney hesitated, "Are you sure you want to do that?"

"I am." Yusei replied coolly. Sidney wanted to ask him further, but before she could say anything, Yusei ungloved his hand with the signer mark and pulled his jacket sleeve up slightly to reveal it.

"Yusei, I don't want…I mean…I don't want…to be a burden to you."

"But you're not!" He urged her. She gave him a skeptical look. He responded by taking her hand in his. Sidney felt her face get hot.

"I like being with you. I WANT you around."

"I'm just…I never had someone like you. I never even had a boyfriend before…and… now we're supposed to be engaged? What if…"

He anticipated her question and answered quickly.

"I wouldn't have said yes if I didn't think it could work."

Sidney sighed with relief as she managed to look him in the eye. He smiled at her, to reassure her that it was ok. She giggled.

"I suppose we won't know unless we try."

He nodded, looking down at their hand intertwined. Sidney thought for a moment.

"Yusei, are you scared about having to duel your friend, Kiryu?"

Yusei tightened his grip on Sidney's hand.

"No. I realized that I lost my focus. I can't live with any doubts now. And besides, my real friends are all here." He explained.

"I'm glad." She said. He returned with a faint smile. Sidney was not sure what else to say; she looked away, a little nervous. As he stood up and turned the knob of the door, she heard herself say the words the she felt in her head.

"About what you said…" Yusei turned his head to listen.

"I want to be with you too…what I mean to say is…"

Sidney paused to breathe. "I …love you."

"…Likewise," He replied thoughtfully before leaving to go downstairs. Before getting up to follow him, she paused a moment. She felt that weight had finally been taken off her shoulders.

"Hey, Yusei! Wait!" Sidney slammed the door behind her as she caught up to him. He turned around when she wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his chest. Yusei rested his hand on her head and stroked her.

"Don't go just yet. Please?"

"I promised Blister that I'd contact him at Martha's before we left. And besides, I think we all will probably be eating soon."

Sidney took a moment to feel her stomach rustle. She sighed, remembering that she hadn't had anything to eat all day since she had been so busy. Some would probably be a good thing for here now, she thought. She looked up to Yusei and nodded understandingly.

"Ok. You should do that…Besides, we all need to be in good shape to take on the Dark Signers tomorrow." She responded. Yusei ran his fingers though her hair.

"I'll come see you after, if that's ok?" He offered. She quietly whispered a "yes". Yusei leaned in and kissed her before heading downstairs with Sidney following.

…

Meanwhile, Blister sat in the dining room with his laptop out. Martha had just sat down beside him when Crow and Etsuo came in. Everything was quiet until there was a beeping noise coming from the laptop. Blister clicked on a link and a video chat opened up.

"It's Yusei. He said he was going to contact us before the Signers left. I guess he kept good on that promise. At least it means he's in one piece now."

Yusei was on the other side, using a computer over at the safe house.

"Yusei, it's been a while. Checking in?"

"Yeah. Is everything ok over there? We're planning to head over tomorrow at noon." Yusei reported. Blister nodded. Crow leaned over.

"Hey, Crow."

Crow smiled. "Hey there, Yusei. You're never going to believe who's here!"

Just then, Crow noticed Midori and the twins, Leo and Luna, hovering in the background. Crow waved at Midori and motioned for her to come closer. She took a seat next to Yusei.

"Midori, I've got a surprise for you." Crow smiled mischievously. Midori's eyes sparkled. Yusei blinked.

Etsuo sighed walked around Blister to get his face in front of the camera. Midori gasped at her gave her a big grin.

"Hello, Midori. Did you miss your old grandpa?"

Midori teared up with surprise and happiness.

"Only a whole lot! I was worried that the Dark Signers did something awful to you! But you seem ok…"

"I'm as tough as nails. They'll get what's coming to them for messing with us."

Midori couldn't contain her joyous laughter.

"Oh, Grandpa…you haven't changed a bit."

"Nope. And I'm not planning on it, either."

Yusei looked up at the old man with curiosity. "So, you're her grandfather…"

Etsuo nodded. "That's right. Etsuo Tsukino. And…you are Yusei?"

Yusei nodded. Etsuo stroked his mustache.

"Crow mentioned that the two of you were friends."

He looked back at Midori. "Are they treating you well over on your end?"

Midori smiled. "Oh yes, Grandpa! Everyone here is awesome!"

She paused for a moment and gave Crow a sheepish smile.

"But, I miss you and Crow a lot, Grandpa!"

Etsuo laughed hardily. Crow cocked his head and blushed, slightly embarrassed. In the background, Leo and Luna were jumping up and down, trying to get a better look at what was going on. Finally, Etsuo calmed down.

"You're always such a nice kid, Midori…" Etsuo sighed.

Midori smiled.

"But…you're not really a kid now, are you? You're really growing up."

"Sir, if you don't mind…" Blister interrupted.

"It's ok. I have to go now. I'm sure I'll see all of you when you get here."

"Are you ready, Yusei?" Blister asked Yusei, who was still sitting next to Midori.

"I'm ready, and so are the rest of us. We'll see you tomorrow."

…

Jack lay on his bed in the darkness of his room, with his arms crossed under his head. He looked out the window as he saw the sun making its last stand before night came. His eyes narrowed as stars began to appear in the sky.

"I can't believe he would just let me go like that. After all, he refused to do so when Sidney asked him the first time. What made him change his mind? Unless…"

He recalled when Akiza's powers went wild at the hospital and Yusei tried to protect Sidney. He had done nothing. And, he had come to her rescue when she ran off to go get Akiza from the Arcadia Movement. But, he had not come. It became to clear to Jack. Goodwin had thought him more reliable, and therefore reconsidered his decision. Goodwin must have had more complex a motive than that.

It didn't matter, he thought. A promise was broken. And now Yusei had stolen his title AND his girl! It made him feel stupid just standing by and not being about to do anything. He had to do something before Sidney completely slipped from his grasp; he needed to somehow tighten his grip.

But how? His thoughts were interrupted when he heard Mina knock on his door.

"Mr. Atlas, Dinner will be ready soon." She called.

"I'll be down in a few minutes, Mina!" He called back. He heard her footsteps as she trotted away down the stairs. He turned his gaze up to the empty ceiling.

Suddenly, a thought occurred to him. He smirked. Jack knew what he was going to do now. But, he would have to wait, and make sure he could get Sidney alone.

…

Luna was in the hallway to the dining room talking to Leo. Her hands were folded as she was trying to talk Leo out of a sudden depression. He knew now that he wasn't the fifth signer. The Crimson Dragon had come to him again and told him that he had a more important job than being the fifth signer. Someone else would do it.

"I feel rejected. How am I supposed to help you guys now and be a hero? I'll just be in the way…or cheering on the sidelines cheering like a dork saying 'Go Luna! Yeah! Show those Dark Signers how to duel!'"

Luna shook her head. "That sounds pretty lame…But Leo! I am really scared… more than ever. It doesn't matter if you're a signer or not!"

She leaned on his shoulder, sobbing a little.

"Don't you get it? I want you standing on the sidelines shouting like a dork! You're my brother! You'll always be my hero! …I can't do this without you!"

Just then, she heard a small cooing noise. She perked up and looked around.

"…Kuribon?"

"What's going on, sis? Are you ok?" Leo asked. Just then, Luna saw Sidney walking briskly up the hallway towards them. Luna heard the noise again, and noticed Sidney stopped and looked around.

"Did you guys hear that? It sounded like a voice coming from somewhere!"

Luna gasped. "You hear it, too?"

Leo's eyes widened. "What's going on?"

Sidney noticed a small brown fluffy creature with a pink tail with a red ribbon on it appear in front of Luna. It stared up at Sidney with sparkling green eyes.

"Who are you?" Sidney asked. Luna looked down and picked up the creature.

"Kuribon! What are you doing here? Is something wrong?"

The creature mumbled worriedly. Leo cocked his head, as he couldn't see what Luna was holding in her arms, because it just looked like air to him.

"Is someone contacting you from the Spirit World, Luna?" He asked. Luna nodded. Suddenly, Luna's mark started glowing as did Sidney's.

Luna and Sidney began to hear a loud female voice ring in there ears.

"Luna! Luna!"

"Ancient Fairy Dragon!"

"Luna! I have a favor to ask of you! I need you to take the Star Princess to the Lake of Secrets! There is something she needs to know!"

Luna started to feel her spirit drifting away, as did Sidney. Leo jumped up and ran to get help when the two of them collapsed on the floor, seemingly unconscious, with their marks still aglow.

In the other room, Yusei just finished talking with Blister and disconnected when Leo ran in. Midori was just by the door as he jumped up and down frantically.

"Yusei! Luna and Sidney! They…They…" Leo couldn't quite get the words to come out. Yusei quickly got up. Midori urged Leo to finish his message, despite his anxiety. He took a breath.

"I think their spirits have been called to the Duel Monster's Spirit World! They were knocked out cold right in front of me after they were having a conversation with a creature I couldn't see and a voice I couldn't hear!"

Midori peered over. "He's right!"

Yusei ran over to them and check to make sure they were both alright. They seemed ok to him, but their marks were shining and they could not respond to him.

He took Sidney up in his arms while Midori carried Luna on piggyback with some difficulty. Leo stayed behind her to make sure she didn't drop Luna as they took them to the living room. Akiza, Tanner, and Yanagi were in there, and gasped when they saw them come in. Dexter was currently washing his hands in the restroom not too far away.

Luna was laid to rest on a leather chair while Yusei laid Sidney out on the Sofa and crossed her arms. Dexter walked in and gasped.

"Leo... What's happening to them!?" He questioned.

"You're not going to believe this Dexter…but they're in the Duel Monster's Spirit World right now! And Ancient Fairy Dragon has a mission for them!"

At last! Well, now we'll be getting into some action and exciting plot development! Be back here for the next episode! Be here or be square! Remember to R&R!