Cristina's Pov~

I hid my smile as I inhaled the food in front of me with a smile. I looked at Yusei as he suddenly turned his head and I blushed a little…. I looked away and looked at the clock; where is Leo?

"Leo is never late for dinner." I said and got a hold of some steak, "I mean, he likes eating food almost as dueling."

"And he knows 8 pm is curfew." Luna said with a sigh…. "Where could he be?"

"I'll go out and find the rascal." I said before standing up.

"I'll come too." Yusei said, standing up also, "I have a feeling he is in trouble."

"Oh trust me. He will be in more trouble when I find him." I muttered, clenching my fists before grabbing my jacket.

"I can help." Luna said eagerly, obviously concerned about her brother's well-being.

"You should stay here since it's late." Yusei said as I shut my mouth; taking the words right out of my mouth.

"Come on! Please, he's my brother. What if he's hurt and all of us can cover more ground." Luna said as I smiled because she was right.

"You got a point…but it's up to your baby sitter." Yusei said with a smirk, turning towards me.

"Well…this baby sitter says stay safe or you'll get in trouble with me too." I said with a stern gaze as Luna nodded.

I asked around if they saw a short kid with weird hair and even called out his name…no sign…I heard some tires squealing and saw Yusei. He turned his car before stopping inches from me and Luna.

"Did you guys find Leo?" He asked as I sighed and shook my head.

"No, I'm scared." Luna said as I put an arm around her.

"Don't worry, Luna. He's out here and we'll fine him." Yusei said and stopped to hear something beeping. It was from his duel runner. I went over to his side to see Blister on the screen…

"Blister?" Yusei said in confusion and I couldn't blame him…I was confused also.

"Y-yusei, I went to your friends' bunker, but the place has been totally trashed." Blister said as my head tried to analyze what he meant…he is talking about Yusei's friend from the Satellite?

"Trashed? But they are okay, right?" Yusei asked in hope as I felt a little sad for him….Blister only shook his head.

"They're missing; I can't find a trace." Blister said as I saw Yusei take a deep breath in to calm down.

"What happened? Did Goodwin take them in?" Yusei asked, his voice was laced with some kind of anger.

"No idea…and here is where the trail goes cold. After I hacked into the security, I couldn't find a trace. It's like…they vanished." Blister said, "And if Goodwin got a hold of them, they could be anywhere now." The screen started to get fuzzy and messy, "T-they are tracking my signal; I got to sign off quick! I'll call you back if I find anything."

"Thanks." Was all Yusei said before the signal was lost.

"I'm sorry." Luna said, "Are your friends missing too?"

"Yeah." Yusei said before looking down. I sighed and slapped the back of his head, "What was that for?"

"I know that look anywhere because I use to do that a lot…it's not your fault; don't ever think that. We will find them one way or another, or else, Goodwin will have to talk to my-"

"Butcher knife…" Yusei finished as I smiled, "All right….thanks." I heard a clank near by and looked over my shoulder. I heard footsteps and a shadow of a large man.

"Guys, someone is in the alley." Luna pointed out. I nearly laughed when I saw Griger carrying Leo, but stopped…did Greiger hurt my Leo?

"He's got Leo." Luna said as I held her back from running up to the man; he doesn't look happy.

"Griger…what the hell are holding Leo?" I demanded, going into my pocket to reach for a knife.

"Relax. He's all right, Cristina; he broke into my garage. I found him sleeping on the floor." I suddenly turned my attention to Leo…he is going to wish he was never born.

"You can put in there." I whispered as Greiger nodded and put Leo under the covers carefully. I looked over and saw that Yusei put Luna on the couch.

"The boy is sound asleep." Greiger said as I went out of the room and sat on a chair.

"But he can snore loudly, can't he?" Yusei asked as Greiger's smirk widened.

"Yep." He said as I chuckled a bit… I then sat up and went outside andtook off my shoes before dipping my feet in the water.

"Thanks for bringing Leo back." I heard Yusei said to Greiger, "I owe you one."

"Forget it. The boy was just trying to help you out." Greiger said as I raised an eyebrow; how was Leo going to help Yusei?

"How?" I asked, turning around.

"He wanted a sneak peak at my new duel runner like everyone else out there." Greiger said, "In fact, I had to install all five new alarm systems to keep it under wrap."

"Are you going to call security?" Yusei questioned as Greiger 'hmphed'.

"No, he reminds me of my own little brother." Greiger said as I smiled in gratitude, "I;m not going to punish him just because he is trying to help you out for our duel tomorrow…and that…you little hazel eyed friend would get revenge on me." That is so true. "It won't make a difference, you are still going down. I may be a good guy off the track, but trust me when I say that you don't want to mess with me when I'm turbo dueling. After all, these are the big leagues, Yusei, and there is quite a bit riding on this tournament for me and my future."

"What? Like a big trophy?" Yusei asked as I smirked.

"Big trophy? No, the future I am talking about is for my family." Greiger said and looked up at the sky, "They are far away, waiting, hoping that I would give them some help. We use to count the stars together. Here, there is only smog. You and her? Why are you guys dueling here?"

"My friends are involved and I don't have a choice in the matter." Yusei said as I pouted…damn you, Goodwin, "But…I never knew your reason, Cristina."

"Well…its nothing compared to you and Greiger here, but uh…I have been getting letters about my…. green card that is about to revoke, and I thought it had something to do with my daddy, but uh…it was Goodwin…he also threaten me with fraud and more bullcrap, which will catch the attention of my Dad…who I haven't spoken into for…a long time. Summary short, Goodwin said if I don't participate…I will be kidnapped, my reputation ruined, and will be sent home forcefully." I explained, forcefully swallowing, "Let me tell you… my father…is not a pretty man to face…I'm forbidden to duel where I live…"

"That's why you came here?" Yusei questioned as I nodded.

"That's one story I won't forget…you better at your top-game tomorrow, Yusei. I don't want a easy win." Greiger said with a smirk.

"I won't." Yusei said, returning the smirk…men… Greiger merely chuckled before leaving.

"Bye, Cristina." Greiger said as I smiled and waved. As soon as the door closed, I sighed.

"He's like a teddy bear." I said as Yusei rasied an eyebrow, "Mean looking on the outside, but has a heart."

"Whatever makes you sleep at night." He said as I smiled and laid down, my feet still in the water, "Has this been going on for long?"

"What has? The threatening?" I questioned as Yusei nodded, "I try not to dwell on it, but yeah…I actually refused to accept the invitation at first, but then…you know."

"Why doesn't your dad approve of dueling?" He questioned as I sighed; so many questions.

"Well…like I told you before… he was very strict…and strict meant no fun. He wanted us to have successful, me and my siblings…I was the odd one. The one who thought dueling was fun. Buy, I was told wrong…He hid my cards away from me when I was 8, but…I manage to find people who let me borrow their cards…he almost burned my cards once, but I told him I wouldn't duel…That was the biggest lie ever…I went to New Domino, and…you know the rest." I explained and folded my arms, "I am still trying to imagine what life would be like if I followed my Dad's orders…"

"And?"

"It pretty much sucked…" I said with a pout.

"I have been wondering something…why do you keep knives…. you mention it was because of your dad…"

"Ah, Yusei…that story is for another day." I said with my eyes closed.

"But I am glad that you were a rebel…" He said as I raised an eyebrow, "I would have never met anyone like you."

"You got that right." I said and blushed lightly as he laid next to me and pulled me closer. This was a good way to end the night-

"Crissy…" I heard a voice said as I sat up and looked over my shoulder.

"What is it, Leo?" I asked, removing my feet and looking at him…

"I can't sleep good." Leo said with a pout and crossed my arms.

"DO you want me to sleep with you?" I questioned as he blushed.

"I'm not a baby no more…! Yes…" He said as I giggled; such a child.

"All right, I'll be there." I said as he nodded and slowly walked back… "Well, duty calls. I better hit the hay. You should too…you have a big match."

"Your right… have a good night." He said as I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"I will; sweet dreams."

*School is starting so you know what that means….less updates but I will try. Hope you like the chapter…it was a little short though.