Seto's POV

"Hey big bro!"

"Who were you talking to Mokuba?"

"I wasn't talking?"

"Mhm. Where is she Mokuba?"

"Who?"

"Miya, I know she's here Mokuba."

"I don't know what you're talking about. She's not here."

You rolled your eyes. You knew she was here. You dropped down to one knee and lifted up the bed skirt and looked under the bed.

"Come on out Miya." You said calmly. You knew she was scared and she knew you did not want her here.

"Seto please don't be mad. I told her to come, I didn't think you'd be home so soon."

Miya got out from under the bed and straightened out her clothes.

"I only came to drop this off. It was still in my duel disk from the last time we tested them." she handed you your Blue Eyes White Dragon. You weren't sure what to say or do, you just stood there.

"I'll be leaving now. Thanks for not throwing me out Kaiba. And I hope that this thing…between us. I hope it doesn't keep the boys from seeing each other."

She then weakly smiled at Mokuba and quickly left the room.

When she was gone from sight, you felt a pain that you'd never felt before.

"You okay Seto?"

"Yeah, I've got to get back to work."

You stalked out of the room and before you went back into your office, you caught a last glimpse of her before she left the manor. The sick feeling became stronger but you shook it off and got back to work.

Mokuba's POV

You followed Seto to his office and watched him from outside the double doors. He looked paler than normal and seemed to have a pain in his eyes.

"Master Mokuba?"

"Oh hey Rene…"

"What are you doing?"

"I'm worried about Seto. I think he's sick."

"Hm, I'll call the doctor and have him on stand by incase he takes a turn for the worst."

"Thanks."

Miya's POV

You decided to take the longer way back to Joey's. You needed time to recover from the shock of seeing Kaiba, plus having him not scream at you. It was the opposite of what happened at Kaiba Corp.

Joey's POV

School couldn't have crawled by any slower. You wanted to go home and see Miya. Every time you had a class with her, and they called her name for role call; it reminded you that she wasn't there. She was at home, waiting for you.

During your last class you sat next to Yugi and Miya's seat was in front of you.

"Bet you're dying to get home huh Joey?"

"Yeah Yug…I…just really want to see her."

" I honestly think you like her."

"I know I do Yugi."

"Wow! Really? I didn't think you'd ever admit it."

"Heh yeah. Just…keep it between us for now okay?"

"Sure, what are friends for?"

You leaned back in your desk, trying to focus on the lesson. Instead your mind kept going back to wanting to be with Miya. But with your thoughts on Miya, 7th period went by rather quickly. You flew out of the building as soon as the bell rang.

Serenity was staying after with Duke for some project so you didn't have to wait for her.

Normally it took you close to 20 minutes to get home, but today it only took you 10.

When you got into the house, you took a deep breath. The entire house smelled of vanilla with a hint of strawberry.

"Miya?"

"Oh hey Joey! Welcome home!"

"How was your day?"

"It was good. How bout yours?"

"Eh, long and boring. Typical school day."

"Yeah, guess I'll have to go back to that tomorrow."

"It's not the same without you there. Even more boring than normal."

"Guess it's a good thing that I'm coming back huh?"

"Yeah, so why's the house smell like vanilla?"

"Oh heh, Sorry. That's me. I took a shower and my body wash is really strongly scented."

You set your bag down on the kitchen table and walked toward her voice. You found her sitting on her bed looking through a stack of pictures.

"Hey, you alright?"

"Yeah, just looking through photos. Walking down memory lane kinda."

"Mind if I join you?"

"Of course not." she said patting the open space next to her.

Sitting next to her, you knocked your head on the top bunk.

"Ow…"

"You okay Joey?"

"Yeah…Ow…just smarts a bit."

Miya smiled, leaned over and kissed you lightly.

"So, are these your parents?" you said pointing to the young couple in black college cap and gowns.

"Yeah. They met at Harvard; Got married 3 years in."

"Where's you're mom from?"

"Northern Egypt. Near Alexandria."

"No wonder why you're so tan. But she's gorgeous, you take after her well."

"Nah. She's got a different kind of beauty. Hers was innocence and wisdom, even at her young age."

'Why does her robe look kinda funny?"

"Oh, that's because she's pregnant in this photo. 4 hours after this was taken, Ryan was born."

"Grad baby, Nice."

"Mhm, oh and their names are Robert Suro and Amaria Kunlo."

She held up another picture. It was of her mother in the hospital, her dad passed out on a chair and Ryan on her lap. In Amaria's arms was a beautiful brunette, blue eyed baby girl.

"If you can't tell…this was the day I was born."

You looked over at Miya. Her attention was turned to a picture that was being held shaking in her left hand.

"What's wrong Miya?"

"This is the last picture we ever had taken as a family. A week later they were killed, Then soon after that, Ryan vanished."

You wrapped an arm around her and her head rested on your shoulder. You turned and rested your head on hers, you could smell the scent of sweet strawberry. Her hair smelled amazing.

"Heh, Joey are you smelling my hair?"

"Yeah sorry. Strawberry's my favorite."

"Mine too. So where's Serenity?"

"She had to stay after with Duke for a project. He'll bring her home when they're done."

"Hah, Devlin. Did anyone tell him about the other night?"

"No I don't think so. Guess he'll find out when he comes up here huh?"

"Mhm. Hopefully he finds it amusing."

"He will. He had a good sense of humor."

"That's good. I don't need another CEO pissed off at me."

"Yeah, so how goes the job hunt?"

"Besides that job Mokuba lined up for me, nothing."

"Well, at least you've got one."

"Oh, I need to call someone, hand me my phone please?"

Miya's POV

You dialed Sam's number, hoping it was still good.

"Hello; Summer's Residence."

"Hello, May I speak with Sam please?"

"May I ask who's calling?"

"Miya Suro."

The line went silent for a moment, then you heard a deep familiar voice on the other end.

"Hello?"

"Hey Sam!"

"Miya! How ya doin' kiddo?"

"I'm alright."

"Uh-oh, what's with the tone? What cha' need?""Same as always."

"Ah. I was hoping you were calling about that. Just got a new shipment in. You should come take a took and pick one out. I think I have a few that you'd love."

"Still in Niigata?""Yeah, still in the same ole warehouse. I'll forward you a plane ticket. See you tonight?"

"Yeah but hey Sam…Can I bring a friend along?"

"Oh sure thing. 2 tickets to Niigata."

"Thanks Sam."

You hung up and turned to look at Joey.

"You wanna go with me to Niigata, look at a few cars?"

"Sure. I love cars."

"Then you might die when you meet Sam."

"Maybe, so how we getting there. Neither of us have cars."

"Cab to the airport. Sam's sending 2 tickets for us. Then we'll drive my car back."

"Awesome. So what kinda car are you gonna be looking at?"

"Not sure. He's got a million but I'm sure he'll have it narrowed down to 3 or 4 for me."

"Must be nice."

"Yeah he's been a life saver many a time."

You got a message on your phone from the airport. Your tickets had arrived.

"Ready? We'll be back no later than 7 or 7:30."

"Sure, I'll leave a note for Serenity."

"Cool."

You grabbed your jacket and cell phone as Joey wrote his note to Serenity. You ran down to the main street and flagged down a cab and jumped in the back. Joey close behind.

"How in the world did you get one so fast?"

"Domino Airport please. And I'm not sure, I never have to wait for a cab."

"Hm I wonder why?" Joey asked sarcastically.

The ride to the airport was silent but when you got there, your excited was immeasurable. You hadn't seen Sam in close to a year.

"Hello, Can I help you?"

"Yes, My name is Miya Suro. I have reserved tickets to Niigata."

"Right this way Ms. Suro."

-What is this all about?- you asked yourself.

You grabbed Joey's hand and pulled him along side of you.

"Mr. Summers requested a private jet for you and your guest Ms. Suro."

"Wow Miya. You sure know how to pick the good connections."

"I guess so. Seem that Sam moved up the ladder a bit since I saw him last."

"So how do you know this Sam guy?"

"You remember Lex?"

"Yeah?"

"I've met a lot of people while working under cover for him. Most of them I've seen so many times that they've become friends. Sam's the best so far."

"Man, we must seem really plain and boring to you then."

"Can't compare you to them. You're in a much higher up category. They're work friends, nothing more."

"Please, watch your step as you enter the air craft. Have a safe flight!"

The attendant then left.

Joey stepped in first and held out a hand to help you in. You took his hand and he pulled you up into the plane.

"Thanks Joey."

"My my my. Miya you look ravishing!"

"Sam! What are you doing here?"

"I saw that you were in Domino and I was in the area, so I decided to come along for the ride."

Sam got up from his seat and hugged you. He hadn't changed up, except for now instead of the bleach blonde, his hair was a silvery color.

"How have you been? Sorry I wasn't able to see you the last time you stopped in."

"That's perfectly alright. But Sam this is my friend Joey Wheeler. Joey this is Sam Summers."

Joey walked over and shook his hand.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Summers."

"Sam please. Any friend of Miya's is a friend of mine. And likewise to you Joey. Now please, have a seat. We're departing."

Joey's POV

Sam reminded you of some old, rich, retired mobster from the backstreets of Brooklyn. He appeared to be very tough and not a guy to mess with, but he was as gentle as someone could be when it came to Miya.

"Now Joey, how is it you know my darling Miya?"

"We go to school together."

"Ah, dating I assume?"

You and Miya shook your heads in unison.

"Not dating eh? You must be in another relationship then. I don't see how a lad like yourself could resist Miya here. The lady who has your heart is very lucky."

"Sam, it's not that." Miya said softly. "I just ended a relationship and Joey's helping me get back on my feet. I kinda lost everything again. He's all I've got."

"See I was right. Good lad. So Miya, hope you don't mind but I've taken the liberty to pick my best 3 cars. You can choose any of them of course but I believe you'll love these three."

"Hah, what did I tell ya Joey?""You were right."

"So Joey, you like cars?"

"You bet. Gear head to the bone."

"Then I'll have to give you the grand tour while Miya does her personalization on her new baby."

"Awesome!"

The duration of the flight was spent talking about cars and Sam's interest in Joey's life story. You didn't mind of course, it helped you to understand Joey a lot better. You heard more about that gang he'd been in and how Yugi saved him from it. Yugi had also been the one to teach him how to duel. Then you got onto the crazy stories from Duelist Kingdom and Battle City.

"Every tournament has at least one wacko crack job." Sam said nodding in agreement.

"Yeah, Pegasus at Duelist Kingdom. Then the Ishtar's at Battle City."

"You know the Ishtars?"

Joey looked at you oddly and nodded.

"You know them Miya?""Yeah, I've done many missions where I needed to go to Egypt. Due to that, I've crossed paths with them many times."

"Really? You know they're crazy right? Well at least Marik."

"Well kinda. Marik's kinda odd but you don't know the rest of the family. There's plenty reason, trust me."

"Either way. Him and that freaking God card. Sent me into a coma during the finals. Made me loose my chance at whomping Kaiba."

"Yeah, I saw that duel. I thought you did very well against Ra. It's a tough god to beat, but it is possible."

"You can beat it?"

"I have before, even without the use of my god cards. It's just a hell of a lot harder. But most of the time I prefer to use my god."

"You've had Slifer or Obelisk?"

"No."

"There are more Gods?"

"Yeah. You remember the card I used to beat Yugi?"

"Yeah?"

"That was one of my gods. I have Kisara and Isis. Then there is Duos. They're not known to the majority of the world. And for good reason."

"Still dueling I see?" Sam said crossing his legs. "I haven't heard your name in any tournaments here lately."

"I haven't been in any in about a year."

"I heard Kaiba Corp is hosting one. Join that one. I'd like to come and see you kick some butt in the finals."

The name echoed in your head. You had almost beat him once before, and you'd beaten Yugi too. This tournament would end badly if you joined.

"Nah, I don't know if I'm practiced enough to go in for one."

"Aw come on Miya." Joey whined. "You beat Yugi, you'd be awesome in one of Kaiba's tournaments."

You sighed.

"Fine. If it's open for the public to join, I will."

"Sweet!"

Sam looked out the window.

"Well, get ready to land. We're here."

You looked out a window. It looked like you were landing on a private strip.

"You so lied. You have to upgraded since I was here."

"I know, but I couldn't ruin the surprise. Since you were here last, I believe I've quadrupled my network?"

"Jeeze Sam. Busy, busy, busy."

When the plane landed and the door opened, Joey's eyes went straight to the cars parked outside the hanger.

"Easy Joey. Those things are junk. Just wait to see what I've got inside."