Here ya go, the next chapter of this lovely series. This chapter is a little...rushed, not a lot of details. It's just I get excited this time of year and family is coming over-anyways! There's a quiz on my profile involving this story; you can choose not to answer, but it will be helpful on how I should move this pace and other stuff. Thank you all for reviewing! Tell me of this one!

Cristina's Pov~

I smiled brightly and laughed before leaning back into Yusei's lap, eating Varenyky. I looked at the stars and explained what each one meant. All he did was nod and pull me closer. I snuggled into his chest before turning around and-

I groaned loudly when I heard a loud banging on the door. All I want to do is sleep...

"Crissy! Crissy! Wake up!" I heard Leo shout as I groaned louder...This kid. I love him , but still... I took my covers off and sat up, rubbing my eyes. I stood up, staggering a bit, but made my way towards the door, roughly opening it and glaring at Leo.

"Leo, what is it?" I demanded, crossing my arms and yawning.

"It's an emergency!" Leo said as I started to get more serious and looked at him.

"What is it? Did something happen?" I asked, looking around and sighed...for a moment, I thought it was my room...I miss my room-

"It's a big emergency...! I'm hungry!" Leo yelled, hugging me around the waist, "I didn't eat anything yesterday so-"

"Leo...you woke me up...I need more sleep!" I yelled, pulling his cheeks, "I-i was in heaven...until you ruined it! Gah, I will dunk your head into the pool-"

"What's going on?" I heard Yusei ask as I saw him coming out of his room, putting on his jacket, "I heard yelling."

"...Leo." Was all I said before I sighed and looked at him, "You look ready."

"I am ready; for our duel. You really don't ready yourself." He joked as I rolled my eyes and let Leo go.

"I was sleeping!" I exclaimed and slapped my forehead, "Men... Anyways...would you like breakfast?"

"I want breakfast!" Leo complained as I looked at him with a raised eyebrow, "Please..."

"Yeah, yeah...Where's Luna though?" I asked, walking into the kitchen.

"She wanted to walk around alone, but don't worry, she's with Yanagi and Tanner." Leo said, giving me a thumbs up as I sighed, "W-what is it?"

"I trust them as much as I trust you with food." I mused as I went into the fridge.

"So, it is a lot, right?" Leo asked as I only smirked and got the supplies, "Hey, answer me."

"Are we going to duel regular-"

"Duel runners this time." I said, interrupting Yusei who raised an eyebrow, "I have a duel runner right now, in the garage."

"So, the guy you were waiting for actually came?" He asked as I nodded, "I can't wait." I looked at him and leaned against the counter table.

"I can't wait to kick your ass." I said with a smirk as I saw one settle on his face as he leaned on the counter too.

"You can't be too overconfident-"

"It's not illegal now, is it?" I asked, tilting my head, my smirk turning into a smile as I saw him smile back...

"Why are you guys looking like that?" Leo suddenly asked as I snapped out of my daze and looked at him, "It was weird."

"You're weird." I replied before turning around and going to cook breakfast.

I blushed heavily at my...suit...if you can call it that. I glared at Lenrick, who was just smiling.

"I knew you were a pervert-"

"Shut up and appreciate it..." Lenrick said as I sighed and leaned against my bike, "What's up with you? Aren't you happy that you are in the finals?"

"I am, a-and I am excited that I am going to be dueling on my runner, but..." I trailed off...

"Does this have to do with this Yusei guys? Are you guys like friends?" Lenrick asked with a scrunched up face, "I was wondering what is wrong with his hair?"

I chuckled a bit and looked at him, "I believe that it is natural...But, the thing is...I really want to succeed, but I want him to succeed too."

"Are you mackin' on him-"

"Oh, shut up you dumbass!" I shouted, taking off my boots with some struggle and aimed it at him.

"Calm yourself, Cristina. It's all jokes." He said with an exasperated sigh, "But I did get my answer from your action..."

"You are such a mean person." I muttered and walked out of the garage to the hallway and sighed. I looked at the uniform once more before folding it neatly in my hands and looking back at Lenrick who was already walking away.

"Thank you for everything-"

"Don't get sentimental on me...just do your best." He send, slightly waving to me. I smiled and waved back excitedly. I sighed and leaned against the wall-

"Cristina!" Someone said as I snapping my eyes open and saw Luna, "You're match is soon."

"I know- where were you missy?" I demanded, crouching a bit, "I didn't see you this morning..."

"I went to see if I could find Akiza and maybe talk to her. it's like I am connected to her in a way." Luna said before pushing her sleeve up and showing me her mark as I raised an eyebrow.

"I thought you didn't want a tattoo." I teased as she gave me a small glare, "Sorry-"

"Is that what you are going to wear?" Luna asked as I nodded as she smiled, "Can I see it?"

"Well, I am going to put it on anyways, but you can see." I said as she nodded and walked with me down the hallway, "Have you seen Yusei? I only saw him this morning."

"He's working on his bike." She said as I breathed a shaky sigh...

I slipped on the black suit, bringing it up around my waist. All right, good so far... I reached out to grab my pouch and strapped it around my left leg. I pulled the suit up and put my arms through the arm holes. I stretched a bit and zipped myself up from the front, glaring a bit when it couldn't covers my chest as much as I could.

"Lenrick, you are such a damn perver-"

"Cristina, hurry up!"

"Hey, it's not easy!" I retorted, huffing a bit. I fixed the boots that was part of the suit and sighed; it made me looking kind of taller. I stretched again, trying to get a feel for it. I looked at myself in the mirror and sighed...I was wearing a sleek, form-fitting black riding suit with some white edges, high-heeled boots, and a small amount of cleavage showing…I hope. God, I looked terrible.

"Are you ready-"

"Stop pressuring me! I have like 5 minutes before my duel." I retorted and shook my hair. I grabbed an elastic from the edge of my bed and secured my hair in a tight ponytail, some bangs hanging. I grabbed my black helmet with two stripes going horizontal. I opened the door and slightly frowned as Luna's grin, "What are you happy about?"

"I never really saw you turbo duel before; I can't wait." Luna said as I chuckled and smiled.

"I'm excited to actually…" I said and walked over to the couch before sitting down, "I wonder…if my dad is watching. I know it's a stupid idea and we haven't talked in like forever. But…I wonder if he's thinking about me…if he knows that I am in this tournament-"

"Cristina. You must be really worried if you start talking like this." Luna said, sitting next to me, "Why are you talking about this now? You are only making yourself more nervous."

"Lunie! I can't help it." I whined, pushing her a little, "This is getting crazy-"

"What is getting crazy?" I heard Yusei asked as I got off the chairs and slightly peeked, glaring at him, "Cristina?"

"You- you just don't pop in like that! I was talking with Luna! How'd you get in here?" I demanded as I saw him raise an eyebrow.

"I do have a key. I just wanted to talk to you in private, if you don't mind Lu-"

"Bye Cristina, bye Yusei, good luck!" The young girl said quickly before rushing out of the room as I glared; she left me alone…

"Hey…why are you hiding?" He asked, getting closer to the couch, "Are you sure you are okay?"

"The anxiety is getting to me. I am pumped and then I am nervous." I said with a slight awkward chuckle. I saw he tilt his head and look at me.

"You're wearing black…" He said as I rolled my eyes. I sucked it up and stood up straight, putting my hands on my hips, "So, this is your suit…You look nice."

"Thanks." I said, blushing a bit before punching his arm, "But…what do you want, since you want to talk in hush-hush..."

"I wanted to talk about us..." He said, as I felt my heart beating too fast. "…when we duel." Never mind, disappointment has settled in… "What's going to happen after that?"

"Hmm, hopefully…" I started, walking towards him, crossing my arms, "We won't have any regrets of what happen and still be close no matter what… We keep on going on and cheer on the other when they verse Jack and kick his ass to the curve."

"Is that a promise?" Yusei asked, holding out his pinky as I giggled and nodded, "Then let's swear it."

"All right, ." I said, lacing my pinky with his and looked at him, "I promise; it that good enough for you?"

"It is." He said as I let go and smiled at him, "But I have a feeling that you are going to hit me when the battle is over…"

"Ha!" I said with a large grin that made his smile turn into a thin line, "What gave you that idea?"

"I'll take that as a yes…"

I looked at Yusei who was about to head to his bike and position...

"Good luck…" I said as he looked over his shoulder. I saw him nod before turning around and walking back to me. I raised an eyebrow and put my hands on my lips, "Don't tell me you got the jitters-"

"Good luck." He said, grabbing my arms and pulling me in a small hug as I smiled a bit and patted his back. He let go and held me in arms length.

"Ready to give it your all? Don't hold back." He said as I smirked.

"What kind of girl do you take me for?" I joked, grinning at him, "But I won't hold back…you can count on that." I stepped away from him and slipped on my helmet and knocked on it, "Let's get this show on the road!"

"Right." He said, putting on his red helmet and walking away and…I felt overwhelming nerves…not because of the people watching, or that I am against a close friend of mine, but… the fear of versing him…Yeah, he's a nice guy and all, but…he's so serious when dueling. I tend to get serious too, but…it's like nothing can break him…This is why this man is amazing at what he does. I walked into the garage and smiled at my baby-I mean car… I forgot about my past thoughts and squealed at the thought of driving top speed in this thing. I jumped down the steps and walked closer to it, letting my hand glide over its side. I shook my head, finally coming to my senses that I have a duel. I straddled my bike and got my turned it on, laughing in delight when the engine roared like a beast; it was beautiful. I saw that my duel disk was already in place and ready to be used. I saw the garage door open and saw security pointing to where I was suppose to go. I nodded and followed his directions as I stopped from the entrance where a duel runner was supposed to enter. I heard loud explosions and saw fireworks in the air; they are really going all out this time.

"YEAH! It's finally time for the finals, and it is going to be a good one! Another turbo duels, ladies and gentleman! The winner of this next match gets to one to the ultimate showdown. A one-on-one, no holding back duel with the master of faster himself; Jack Atlas! Our first finalist is the shooting star from the satellite, Yusei Fudo!" The announcer said, not making me feel any better as I groaned; butterflies in my stomach. I heard loud cheering and saw a red bike; that must be Yusei…who else would it be?

"But he's not going against an easy opponent; oh no sir! Yusei is going against the fire that shines bright no matter where she goes; Cristina Witen!" That is my cue. I revved the engine and made my way through the entrance, before gasping at the sight of people. I guess dueling on foot will be different than dueling on bikes. I steady myself in the air as I landed a little rough, but it was okay. I was a little far behind Yusei, like where I was. I looked at him before looking up and being distracted by the…audience; there was mixed emotions, but one thing could be clear…They wanted to see a good duel-

"Hey." I heard Yusei call out as I looked back to them, "Don't worry about them; just focus on you and me, all right?" I blushed and nodded, remembering my dream from today… I just managed to turn a nice advice into something not so nice…

"All right…" I said, revving my engine, smirking at him, and I saw a small smirk from the corner of his mouth. I looked up, watching the red light… I haven't been on a duel runner for a while. Turbo dueling… the first word that pops up in my mind is connection. I heard that duelists emotions are connected to each other…lets test that theory. I felt my mind go blank when the light turned green and my instincts taking over…

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