The next day Samantha went to confront Seto in the throne room.
"M-my king."
"Yes, what is it?"
"I thought you might like to know of the little one's progress."
"Yes, I am. What do you have to report?"
"Well sir, from the test and the little time I've spent with him, he seems to be very bright."
'So far so good, Kisara did nothing but criticize the fact that he couldn't do her stupid little test and all but said he was stupid.'
"So, what are your plans?"
"Plans, sire?"
"What do you plan to do with this information?"
"Oh, well first I want to get him more secure with his reading, writing and work on his spelling. I believe that by this time next year he could be at or about the level he should be."
"You're sure of this."
"Can I swear on it? Well, no I can't. But he seems to be very bright. His grade level is on or about early 2nd maybe late 1st."
"So, you have confidence you can help him reach his potential."
Samantha brightened up at this. "So, does this mean that you're giving me the job permanently?"
"Well more of a temporary trial by fire basis. After what happened with his last teacher I'm not making anything concrete."
"Oh, of course. Might I ask how the little one feels about me? I'm sorry, I forgot his name, he didn't talk to me much and he never repeated his name for me. I've not heard anyone call him by his name."
"Understandable, I suppose. It's Mokuba. He said you were nice and that you were good to him and didn't pressure him. That when it came to a super hard question for him that you wanted him to skip it and move on. I'd like to see his test to evaluate your questions."
"Oh, um of course. Perhaps we could maybe discuss this over dinner maybe."
"What?" Seto asked as if he didn't hear right.
'I can't believe I actually asked him that. Well I've already voiced the question once, might as well say it again.'
"I-I said perhaps we could discuss Mokuba's progress over dinner."
'Well I'll give her credit for one thing. She's got guts to stand up to me and ask me out.'
'Oh, great, I knew I shouldn't have said anything. Now he probably hates me.'
"Very well."
"Excuse me?"
"I said, we may discuss this at dinner. Just to discuss Mokuba."
"Yes, of course."
"You're dismissed."
"Thank you, my king." Samantha said with a bow.
'Well it's only one dinner and just business. But perhaps if I play my cards right, who knows maybe it can eventually lead to something more.'
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At Master Dartz's place, Yami thought he'd just finished for the day.
"We are far from finished for the day." Dartz said.
"What? But we just worked almost all day." Yami said.
"Grandfather, I just talked to a few birds that say they think they saw Weevil."
Yami was confused. "You can talk to birds?"
"Well they're not the most talkative creatures or the easiest to communicate with but yes."
"Are there other types of creatures that you communicate with?"
"Oh yes, lots of them. I believe from what I've heard of your visions that you could have the ability to communicate with dragons."
"I wasn't aware that the dragons were actually real. I mean we've often heard rumors. It's always been said that they live on the other side of the mountain and that no one has ever gone there and returned."
"As you said those are just rumors. Most people act tough and claim they are going to do something like prove the existence of dragons. But once they get near the mountain, I have seen but a very few actually go in. I cannot prove or disprove that they did or did not return. I did not monitor them. I did not care."
"Enough chatter. We must train even harder now." Dartz said.
"Why now?" Yami asked.
"Now that Pandora is aware of you, I am sure he is by now aware of your power. He may step up his plans for attack."
"Why has he been waiting so long?" Yami asked.
"He tried to take over the world many years ago, like he is trying to do now."
"So, why didn't he? I mean I've never heard of any attack."
"That is because the act took place here. When I sensed he was ready to launch I brought him here. At that time, my powers were at their greatest. I was like you, young and powerful. I had the field and power advantage. He threw everything he had at me and more; however I came out the victor."
"That doesn't explain why he hasn't attacked since then or before then."
"That's easy, he and grandfather had it out big time from what I've been told. It wiped them both clean of their powers. It will take them years to recover their full power again." Krystyn said.
"Yes, and Pandora's powers won't be fully restored for a few more years. Mine however due to my health have returned to the highest they will get."
"This makes Pandora a lot stronger than grandfather. Which is why he needs you." Krystyn explained.
"But you said his full power won't hit for years. Why attack now?" Yami asked.
"He has sensed your power level rising and knows that if he waits till his powers have been restored it will be too late."
"Too late for what?"
"Your powers will far surpass anything I have ever had. By the time Pandora reaches full power you could stop him without lifting a finger."
"You really think I could be that powerful."
"Yes, I do."
"Well then if he isn't at full strength and can't wait what could he possibly be planning to do?" Yami asked.
"He has a valid point grandfather. The combined strength of the both of you could easily take him down. So what could he hope to gain by attacking so early?" Krystyn asked.
"I believe young Yami knows the answer to that."
"I do?" Yami asked, confused.
"I told you the magic of the pendant."
Yami gasped. "No, you can't mean he'll go after Mokuba!"
"That is exactly what I mean, the boy's power will give him all that he needs in order to accomplish his ultimate goal!"