Jesus, don't kill me for the longish wait...It was very too long. Anyways; here you go!

Christina's Pov~

Fiddling my thumbs together was the only thing I could do to calm my nerves, but it didn't help me in my slightly panicked mode. The surgery has been going on for a while and we haven't received any news yet. No one even dared talk.

"Poor Yusei." Rally said under his breath as I put an arm around him and gave him a slight hug.

"He'll work through it. Nothing ever stopped him before and this won't either." I said as Rally didn't look at me and continued to rub the helmet. I shook a bit as I heard a door open and looked over. I stood up, seeing Martha and the doctor with pleasant faces.

"Tell us Doc, how is he doing?" Crow asked in a frantic voice as I was too awaiting the news.

"It looks like he'll make a complete recovery." Martha said as I let out a sigh of relief.

"But it would seem like he will need a couple more days of recovery resting in bed, but he will be fine. Just keep him from underground duels for a while." He said as I shook my head and leaned against the wooden pole against the steps.

"That's not going to be an easy process, but I am sure we can manage that." I said and ruffled Rally's hair, "See, I told you he would work through it. I am never wrong."

"Most of the time you are, Cristina." Crow added as I gave him a teasing glare.

"So, what now?" Nervin asked.

"Now...? We find that dark signer and make him pay!" Crow said, shaking with adrenaline as I sighed. I reached over and slapped him in the back of the head.

"Yeah, let's just go around asking people if they see a white haired man with the crazy look in his eye. I am sure we will get some answers like that." I said sarcastically.

"Got any better ideas?" Crow asked with a small pout as I crossed my arms.

"You bet your ass I do; it's-"

"ACHOO!" I heard as I nearly jumped. Tank, Blitz, Nervin, and Rally had all sneezed all in union. I would lie if I said it wasn't cool.

"Since it's an appropriate time, why didn't you guys have your clothes on when you got here. I was a bit creeped out." I explained as Rally looked up.

"We had to get here without any clothes to distract the people from taking Yusei's bike..."

"You distracted them with your killer bodies?" I teased as the blush on his face had darken slightly, "Wow, that's very dare-devilish-"

"No, it wasn't that...! Everyone here takes what they can get, even clothes. We must have all caught a cold when getting here." Rally said as I nodded and smiled. The things Yusei's friends do for him; hell, I would have been hesitant to do that. Actually, I would have threatened anyone in my way.

"With a butcher knife..." I finished my thought out loud with a determined nod. I saw Crow giving me a strange look as I chuckled, "Nevermind."

"Perfect; I'll make some soup." Martha said as I shot up.

"I'll help you!" I said with a grin, "Perfect time to actually know you better." Martha gave me a soft smile as she walked down the dim-lit hallway as I followed after her.

"You already know me from Crow's shouting earlier today, but I don't know you." She said as I put my hands behind my back.

"My name is Cristina. It's nice to meet you." I introduced myself, "So...not trying to pry, but who are you?"

"I guess Yusei still likes to keep hush-hush; he was always the quiet one, but so sweet. I'm his... you can call me his foster mother. I took care of him. I take care of any child in the Satellite. Someone needs to watch out for them." Martha said, "Him, Jack, and Crow always loved to get involved with duel monster, even at a young age. He loved to be around cars and such, though, that caused him to be the topic of everyone's joke, but Jack was with him and defended him every time... So many memories at that time... Then those fools started getting older and I didn't see them anymore... Yusei has been the many causes of all of this wrinkles, but...through that...I am glad that I got to take care of him... Look at me, rambling on like some old woman, but I am still curious onto something..." I didn't realize that she was asking me a questioned and shook my head. I wanted to hear more about her and Yusei, but I guess that can wait...

"Is he still afraid of bugs? I remember a long time ago that he went into a bushes to play hide-and-seek with the others, next thing you know, I heard a loud scream. I ran outside, thinking he got hurt and fell over something, but actually, he just had a spider on his shirt. I remember after that, he tried to avoid the bushes and I am not sure if he still has that fear." Martha questioned as a smile popped onto my face.

"I have to test that theory real soon; do you have any fake spiders lying around here?" I asked as she chuckled and patted my back.

"You might cause him a heart attack." She replied as we finally made it to the kitchen. I watched as she pulled out a large pot from the cabinet, "Can you get some potatoes and some of that yellow sauce on the bottom shelf in the refrigerator. You can't miss it." I walked over to the fridge and pulled it open, grabbing the ingredients.

"How do you know Yusei?" She asked as I put the ingredients on the counter. I sighed and crossed my arms.

"It's a long story, but um... let me give you a short version of the ridiculous plot of what happened. Not too long ago I think... I came home to see the children I was babysitting were baby-sitting a stranger. A stranger with a mark on his face. I was calm...most people would have been freaking if they see some criminal, but the children I was babysitting weren't freaked out and weren't in a panic so I wasn't. Turns out they decided to bring him inside. He had amnesia...didn't know anything, but of course, he knew how to duel. Shocker. Anyways, after he regained his memory, he didn't want us to get involved with him, thinking he would be trouble, and left. Events happened in between that and next thing you know, we were in the turbo dueling tournament together and... you can say the rest is history... more like being involved in jumbling things, but you can get the idea." I explained as she looked closely at me.

"Your his girlfriend." She flatly said it as my eyes widen and laughed nervously.

"N-no, I'm not. Just some ridiculous girl with-...is it that obvious?" I asked as she laughed and nodded her head.

"I didn't think he would."

"I don't know." I said with a smile, "I think the term girlfriend and boyfriend seems to freak him out a bit. Maybe he's trying to see where this leads him...I mean... we are still in that...dating phase, and by dates, I mean almost being attacked by sketchy people, but yeah. Talking it is still kind of weird but... I am the proud and very stubborn girlfriend of the ever stubborn Yusei Fudo."

"As long as someone can knock some sense into him; that's fine. Just don't let him push himself too hard." Martha said as I nodded and leaned on the counter, "You think those advice are free young lady? You need to help me with this soup in return." I chuckled and took off my gloves, going over to potatoes to start cutting them.

I rolled around and snapped my eyes opened as I heard the wood creak from my weight. I sat up and tried to refold my jacket so it could be a temporary replacement as a pillow, but I could already feel the strain in my neck. The gray sheet was pretty good to keep me warm. I stretched my arms over my head and stood up, trying to smooth out my hair.

"I do miss my bed." I grumbled and took my jacket off the ground, putting it over my shoulder. I looked around and remembered how I got here. I didn't hear any news of Yusei waking up so it wouldn't be wise to visit him. Besides, it would be creepy to watch him while he sleeps. I shook my head at the thought and heard my shouts from outside.

"If there's another dark signer, I swear..." I mumbled under my breath as I started to make my way to the door and pushed it open. I immediately closed my eyes from the intense light and looked around.

"No way, the red one looks so much cooler!" I heard a young boy said as I slipped inside my jacket and buttoned it up, "I bet it's faster."

"No way, the black one isn't beat up and looks smoother."

"So what if the red one is beat up; it still looks awesome." A kid argued as I chuckled.

"I think the black one can kick the red one's butt any day; the Phantom Inferno." I said happily. I actually forgot what I use to call it, "Legend says that it goes so fast that it's almost like you can't see it." I definitely got the attention of one kid.

"Is it true?" He asked looking up as the other kid scoffed.

"It can't be true; nothing is that fast." That kid was such a bummer.

"Of course it is because it's my bike!" I argued as he crossed his arms.

"Oh yeah, how do you know if it goes fast? You probably never been in turbo duel before." He retorted as I sighed.

"Geez, you are more stubborn than Leo. It goes fast because I have never seen the taillight of any other duel runner."

"No, you went against that Yusei guy and he was in first place..." I frowned at his words and rolled my eyes.

"Fine then. Guess you won't have a chance to ride my bike then..." I taunted as his eyes widened.

"N-no fair-"

"Kidding you little brat." I teased, picking him up and placed him on my bike, "What's your name?"

"Rian..." He said and reached over to try and turn it on.

"Hey, no turning it on and trying to steal my ride." I teased and patted his head, "Does this turn your mind."

"No, the red bike is still better." He said in a smug tone as I shook my head.

"I guess your are harder to crack." I joked and turned and looked at the house. It was pretty big from where I could see it. I looked around and saw one window open. I squinted my eyes. I tilted my head in confusion and and saw someone. I saw an arm moving and chuckled.

"Guess the idiot is awake." I said with a laugh and wave slightly to him, "Don't go anywhere guys." I started to jog into the house and slammed the door open, using more force than necessary. I quickly walked into the room and knocked before entering.

"Don't think I heard that door being slammed." Martha accused in a teasing voice as I gave her a sheepish grin, "I'll let it slide. She's trouble Yusei."

"I already know that." Yusei agreed, popping an apple piece into his mouth, "How are you?"

"The real question is how are you? I wasn't the one with a shard in me. It looked pretty painful. You think you are okay?" I asked, reaching over to swipe off a piece from his plate.

"I can sit up so it's going good so far, but you don't need to worry about me. How are Rally and the others? I heard that they brought my bike here; that was no easy task as I can imagine." He said with a slight frown as I smiled.

"They are sick, but if anything, they are happy to brought your back here." I said as Yusei nodded.

"You still haven't answered my question. How are you? I mean, you must miss Leo and Luna." He said as I groaned and leaned back against the wall.

"Don't get me started. I am freaking out. I wish I had a way of communicating with them. Hopefully, they are okay. I know that Leo gets withdrawal symptoms whenever he doesn't get his cinnamon buns that I usually get. Never seen a kid so depressed like that before." I joked, "But I can't wait till all of this is over. I won't admit it to his face, but I really do miss him a lot."

"I'll be sure to tell him that." Yusei said with a smirk as I glared.

"I guess you didn't listen to me when I said, 'I won't admit it to his face.'" I repeated as he shrugged, but I saw him wince a bit.

"I know that..." He added as I looked over to Martha.

"You sure you don't have a spider anywhere, Martha?" I asked and smirked as I heard Yusei choke a bit.

"I still can't believe that they brought it over here." Yusei said as he bent down slowly and looked at the scratches and dents that the duel runner received when he was versing Kalin. The calm look on his face turned into something of disappoint.

"Kalin...why?" He asked under his breath as I cleared my throat.

"Hey, we can fix this up in no time. Just find some new parts here and there- respray it and bam; your baby is reborn." I said, trying to lighten up the mood.

"Yusei, your up! Finally!" I heard the ever-so happy Rally shout out as I saw Nervin next to him. Yusei stood up as I glared at him once he grimaced again and held his side.

"I will send your ass back in there." I threatened as he shook his head.

"I'm fine." He insisted and gave his friends a small smile, "Hey guys."

"Sheesh, Yus. You look terrible." Nervin said as Rally budged him a bit, "Hey, it's the truth; at least he is moving now. A quick recovery."

"Quick, but he's not fully healed." I said, "But better than not healing at all. How are you guys; you had a good sleep?"

"Not exactly; Tank was taking up all the room and he wouldn't stop moving; not only that, but he snores." Rally complained as I chuckled; thank god I slept in the hallway...in that...creepy...dark...hallway...

"And he's doesn't smell like flowers either." Nervin added as I shook my head, "But it's fine. Thanks to you and Martha, our cold is going away."

"You made soup?" Yusei asked as I shrugged.

"It was more like me watching her make it, but yes, I contributed in some form." I said with a smile, "But that's not the point. Since most of us are awake...what should we do now?"

"Our main objective is the dark signers." Yusei said with a determined voice, clenching his fist, "And to end him once and for all."

"Yeah; that's the general plan, but you shouldn't be talking like your all hot-shot, buddy. You don't have a useable duel runner and your still in crude condition. Your not going anywhere." I said, flicking his stomach as he winced and glared slightly.

"Your bike! Hey, if you need anything for your bike, we can get them with you no problem. It wasn't as easy as last time, but we can get them faster, Yusei. Any thing and we will do it." Rally said as Nervin looked more or less agreeable with that statement.

"Guys..." He said slowly and shook his head, "I'm sorry for making you guys go though with this. I caused you guys to do so many things that-"

"Save it, Yusei. Even with your dramatic speech, they won't change their minds. Besides, your kind of worth it; going through this. Helping you is just part of the job of being friends." I said as Nervin nodded.

"She's right. An apology is not necessary. We are friends." Nervin added as Rally jumped in the air.

"The best of friends!" Rally cheered as I gave him a high five. Yusei looked at us all and nodded with a smile. Even with no words; I know he thanked us.

Here you go...I am such a procrastinator because this was too long of a unofficial hiatus ^^"
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