Setting: Everyone is going to the park today for some dueling. Marik is over at Ari's house and they are hanging together before heading out.

<Ari> *is in the kitchen, getting some juice to drink before heading out* Hey, Marik, you want something? *grabs the OJ*
<Marik> *pokes his head in through the door* Eh, sure. Why not? *smiles*
<Ari> Orange juice? *pours herself a glass*
<Marik> *walks in and puts his arms around her waist* Sure! ^-^'
<Ari> *laughs, pouring him a glass too* You seem very happy today…
<Marik> Well, I finally got to meet your parents, and they liked me! Of course I'm happy!
<Ari> *grins* Yeah… they usually aren't home, just like Setsuna's parents. Both sets of our parents are always out on an excavation dig somewhere.
<Marik> Yeah, Bakura's father is always out too.
<Ari> Yeah… I think he once worked with my father. Isn't that such a weird coincidence?
<Marik> *bite his lip* Yeah…
<Ari> What is it?
<Marik> It's just… Ryou was talking to you yesterday at the horse races… and I wondered what he said.
<Ari> Oh. Him. He just wanted a word with Kibira. *shudders* Though Ryou really creeps me out… I wish he'd left me alone.
<Marik> *smiles again* Well, I'm glad to hear that he wasn't going after you. *hugs her tight* You're mine…
<Ari> *smiles cutely* Yep! Sure am! *takes a sip of OJ*
<Marik> *kisses her on the forehead* Well, we'd better get going soon… it's almost 12:30.
<Ari> Oh, right! We're supposed to be there by 1:00!
<Marik> Yeah… *lets her go as she walks into the living room* Don't forget your deck! *takes his glass of OJ and downs it*
<Ari> *comes back in* Yep, got it! *has a black leather belt strapped around her waist now, with her deck box attached to it*
<Marik> Okay then… let's go!
*Ari and Marik walk out the door and get on Marik's bike, heading off to the park*
*meanwhile*
<Setsuna> *is walking to the park with Seto* It's funny… last time I was here I slapped you.
<Seto> *sweatdrop* Yea… You're stronger then you look.
<Setsuna> *raises an eyebrow* And what is that supposed to mean?
<Seto> Well, you look strong, but you really hit me good… I just didn't think you were that strong.
<Setsuna> =_=' Oh… *walks over to the swings and sits down*
<Seto> *comes up behind her and starts pushing the swing*
<Setsuna> *closes her eyes, enjoying the breeze*
<Seto> *catches her and pulls her to a stop, leaning over her and looking at her upside-down*
<Setsuna> *looks at him strangely* What are you doing?
<Seto> *smiles* Don't look at me like that.
<Setsuna> *blink* Why?
<Seto> Because I can't help but kiss you when you look at me like that. *kisses her*
<Setsuna> *is shocked at first, but enjoys the kiss*
<Marik> *walks up and clears his throat* You know… If I remember correctly, this is how I found you last time we were here.
<Setsuna> *blushes* Well last time you and Ryou had to imitate it.
<Ryou> *walking up* You don't have to remind me. *glares at Marik*
<Marik> *sneers back and pulls Ari close to him*
<Yugi> *is walking up with Crystal* *shouts from across the park* Hey guys!
<Crystal> Yugi... I'm nervous… I haven't dueled that much before.
<Yugi> It's all right, Crystal. It's not like it's a tournament or anything. We're just having fun.
<Crystal> *raises an eyebrow* Yugi, we're talking about Seto Kaiba and Jounouchi Wheeler.
<Yugi> *sweatdrop* Yea … guess you're right.
<Jou> *coming up behind him with Mai in tow* I heard my name… What'cha talkin' about?
<Crystal> Oh! *sweatdrop* I was just worrying about how I'm supposed beat any of you at a duel. ><' I'm not that good.
<Jou> Eh, don' sweat it! I used to be an amateur, but then Yug' here set me up on my feet.
<Seto> What do you mean "used to be" an amateur?
<Jou> =_=' Shut it up, Kaiber.
<Mai> *sighs* You two…
<Ari> *sigh* Well, are we going to duel or what?!
<Yugi> Well… hmmm… let's see. What's your deck like, Crystal?
<Crystal> Uhm… *sweatdrop* It's mostly dragons.
<Setsuna> *ears perk up* Dragons?
<Ari> *grins* I'll take you on.
<Setsuna> *blink* Ari, I wanna duel her!
<Ari> *sweatdrop* You crushed Seto. She's not that good, so let me duel her.
<Crystal> *eyes widen* YOU BEAT, SETO KAIBA?!
<Seto> =_='
<Setsuna> *laughs* Yeah, I whipped him good.
<Seto> *folds arms* You don't have to brag about it, you know.
<Marik> Well, Ari rarely ever duels, so… maybe a good bout would be fun for her.
<Ryou> Hmm… you have an occult deck, right Ari?
<Ari> *sweatdrop* Uh… yeah. What's it to you?
<Ryou> *glares* Nothing! I was just curious, geez!
<Marik> Well be curious somewhere else…
<Ryou> *sighs* I might as well let Bakura out if all I'm going to get is junk outta you guys.
<Seto> =_=' You go do that.
<Ryou> *sneers* No!
<Crystal> @_@' Uhm… uhm… what's… going… on?
<Yugi> *sighs heavily* Er… nevermind. It's kind of complicated to explain just now…
<Crystal> *blinks* *notices for the first time the different gold Items on various people* You all… You all have Millennium Items?
<Everyone> *stops talking and looks at Crystal*
<Setsuna> *notices that there is a small gold chain around Crystal's neck, and whatever is on it is under her shirt* Crystal… What's on your necklace there?
<Crystal> *blushes, and pulls the necklace from under her shirt, revealing a disk-like pendant with the Millennium Symbol on it* I have one too.
<Yugi> *shocked* You have one too??
<Jou and Mai> *totally lost*
<Jou> Geeze… everybody has one of dem tings 'sept for me.
<Mai> *bash* I don't either, you ninny.
<Ari> *grins* Alright! I am definitely interested in dueling you now! ^-^' I wanna see what your yukikureru is like!
<Crystal> Yukiku-what?
<Yugi> It's the word we've given to the spirits. They're "yukikureru." It means "taken over by darkness" which sort of fits them, you know? ^_^''
<Crystal> Yukikureru?
<Setsuna> *nods*
<Kibira> *comes out* So, show us your yuki, so we can duel!
<Setsuna> *sarcastically* You're deck's not that good. She'd probably beat you down easy.
<Kibira> *takes it seriously* *sets her jaw* We'll see about that.
<Crystal> *blinks* I don't really know my spirit that well… I just know that her name is Nawra.
<Yugi> Nawra? That's a pretty name.
<Crystal> *concentrates for a second, and turns into her yuki*
<Nawra> *blinks* I'm… *looks around* Out?
<Kibira> Yes… I'm Kibira, another yuki, like you. I'm supposed to duel you on behalf of my hikari…
<Nawra> *raises an eyebrow* Oh really? *looks around* Well… it should be interesting to say the least. *seems to finally see Yugi standing next to her* A-Atem? No… wait, you're not him… but you look so similar… *looks into Yugi's face* Where's my Pharaoh?
<Yugi> *sweatdrops* Uh… your Pharaoh? I don't know anything about your Pharaoh… but Yami's in here… *points to the Puzzle*
<Nawra> Please, let him out! I must speak with Atem!
<Everyone else> @_2' WTF?
<Yugi> Oooookay… *transforms to Yami*
<Yami> *blinks* Uh, may I help you?
<Nawra> *eyes brighten* Atem!! *hugs him*
<Yami> *blink blink* *blushes* Who… are… you??
<Nawra> *looks up into his eyes* Oh no… my… my Pharaoh… Your memories are gone, aren't they?
<Yami> *blink* Why do you call me Atem? That's not my name…
<Nawra> Yes it is! Atem, you don't even remember your name.
<Atem> *suddenly remembers* It… It IS Atem, isn't it? *looks at her again* N… Nawra?
<Nawra> Oh, my Pharaoh! You remember me! *hugs him again*
<Everyone else> *totally lost*
<Setsuna> Mind telling us what's going on??
<Atem> *pulls away from Nawra for a moment* Everyone… Crystal's Item holds the spirit of the Pharaohess.
<Seto> Phara-… WHAT?????????? O.o
<Setsuna> *eyes widen* You're joking!
<Atem> No… I remember now… this… is my wife!
<Jou> @_@' Yugi's… married?!
<Ryou> =_=' Not Yugi… his yuki! *bashes Jou on the head*
<Jou> Oh. T^T'
<Mai> Well, that's pretty cute! ^-^'
<Setsuna> Yeah, we've got another couple… *smiles*
<Kibira> Yeah… *blinks* …uh… are we still dueling or no?
<Nawra> *blushes* Sure…
<Seto> *still in shock* Pharaohess…
<Setsuna> *bash* Oh snap out of it…
<Kibira> *snaps the duel disk she brought onto her arm* Let's do this! *grins* (LP 4000)
<Nawra> Alright! *looks confidant* *sets her own duel disk up* (LP 4000)
<Kibira> I'll go first. *draws six cards with a flourish* Hmmm… two cards face down, and one monster in defense mode. You're move… *grins*
<Nawra> Okay. *draws* Uhh… hmmm… one monster in defense position, and then Card Destruction! Now we discard our hands and pick up an entirely new one based on the original number of cards in our hands when I played this card!
<Kibira> *sigh* Pretty desperate for a first move, but I'm okay with that. *discards her cards and re-draws*
<Nawra> *grimaces* And now, I'll put one card face down and end my turn.
<Atem> It's alright… just try your best. *gives her a sweet smile*
<Nawra> Right. ^-^' *focuses back on the duel at hand*
<Kibira> *draws* Alright. I play Homunculus the Alchemic Being! (1800/1600) And now, I attack your face down monster!
<Nawra> Ha! You attacked my Armed Ninja! (300/300) Now I can destroy one of your magic cards! *smirks* and I choose… that one. *points to one of the face-down cards*
<Kibira> Rrgh! My Dark Hole! *grits her teeth*
<Nawra> Heh. *smiles* My turn! *draws*
<Marik> *is watching with interest* Hmmm… just keep your head up, Kibira! *gives her the thumbs up*
<Kibira> *nods* Will do! *turns back to the duel*
<Nawra> Now, I'll play Cave Dragon in attack mode (2000/100) and place one card face down! You should know that Cave Dragon can't attack without another dragon on the field… so your turn.
<Kibira> Hmm. Good. *draws* *looks at her hand* Hmmm… well, I guess I switch my Homunculus to defense mode, and end my turn.
<Nawra> *draws* I play Dragon Dwelling in the Cave (1300/2000) in defense mode! Now my Cave Dragon can attack. I attack your face-down monster!
<Kibira> Ha! You attacked my Old Vindictive Magician! (450/600) I will destroy your Dragon Dwelling in the Cave with its effect. Now your Cave Dragon can't attack!
<Nawra> Darn it! My turn is done then.
<Kibira> *draws* Now, I switch my Homunculus back to attack mode and equip it with my Sword of Deep Seated! Now my monster has 500 more attack and defense points! (2300/2100) And now, I attack and destroy your Cave Dragon!
<Nawra> Grrr! (LP 3700) You done yet?!
<Kibira> Mmhhmmm… *smirks*
<Seto and Setsuna> *watching*
<Seto> Wow… Kibira is better than I thought.
<Setsuna> *crosses arms* Well, she's still an amateur… she's got a long way to go.
<Kibira> *overhears this* Hmph! *anger mark* *thinks: I'll show her who's an amateur!* *looks over at the group and spots Ryou, who has a wide grin on his face* *eyes widen slightly* *thinks: What is he looking at?!*
<Jou> *suddenly notices Rift and Raneb running up behind them* Eh?
<Rift> *coming up to the group* Hey! Sorry we're late! ^-^' We had a bit of trouble with one of the horses before we left.
<Mai> No problem! You're coming in right in the middle of a heated duel though… so you might want to watch.
<Raneb> Awesome! A duel?
<Jou> Yeah… it's between Ari's yuk- er… Ari and another girl we met at the races.
<Rift> Cool… who's winning?
<Setsuna> We don't know yet… it's still pretty close. *suddenly gets a strange feeling from the depths of her Item* Huh? *looks at Rift* Do… *cocks head* Huh?
<Rift> Hmm? *looks at Setsuna* What is it?
<Setsuna> I'm getting a weird feeling… that I know you from somewhere else. I mean, like, before I met you yesterday.
<Seto> *tries using his Item to sense the same thing, but instead gets a similar reading from Raneb* Huh? Raneb, I'm getting that same feeling, but from you!
<Raneb> What? Really? *looks Seto over* I… don't think I've ever met you before yesterday though. O_o'
<Nawra> *coughs* Well, back to the duel… =_=' *draws* I play Ring of Destruction! This will destroy your monster card and deal damage equal to the attack, to you!
<Kibira> Hold on! Ring of Destruction hurts both players life points!
<Nawra> I know. *smirks* That's why I play Waboku as well! *laughs*
<Kibira> Arg! ><' (LP 1700) Dammit! You done?!
<Nawra> Not so fast! I throw one monster in defense…. And now my turn is done.
<Kibira> *sneers at the grinning face of Nawra* You'll be wearing a frown soon enough! *draws* Ha! I play Spring of Rebirth! Now any time monsters return from the field to a player's hand I get 500 life points! And, I put one monster in defense mode! Your turn… *smiles*
<Nawra> *thinks: What the heck is she up to?* Hmph! I play Luster Dragon in attack mode! (1900/1600) And now I will attack your face-down monster!
<Kibira> Ha! You activated my Guardian Sphinx's special effect! (1700/2400) Now all of your monsters go back to your hand, and since you have two I get 1000 life points thanks to my Spring of Rebirth card! (LP 2700)
<Nawra> Damn! *growls* My turn's done then!
<Ryou> Wow… that was a good move.
<Marik> Yeah… my girlfriend is a good duelist, eh?
<Ryou> *glares* Watch your tone.
<Kibira> Heh… *draws* Okay. I play monster in defense mode and I use Guardian Sphinx's special ability to place it back in face-down defense position! You're move now… *laughs*
<Nawra> *glares* Fine. *draws* I'll place one card face-down and place my Luster Dragon back out onto the field in attack mode! I attack your new face-down monster!
<Kibira> Heh… sorry! I play Sakuretsu Armor! This card destroys your attacking monster! Bye bye… *laughs*
<Nawra> Arrrrrrg… no! *hands clench* I'm not doing so well, Atem!
<Atem> It's alright! Just do your best!
<Nawra> *sigh* I'm trying… I guess I'm done then.
<Kibira> *draws* Now…. I play my Zolga in attack mode! (1700/1200) Now I attack you life points directly!
<Nawra> No! (LP 2000)
<Kibira> My turn's done. *smiles*
<Seto> Wait… why would Kibira wait? She's got two other monsters on the field… she could have wiped her out already!
<Ryou> Maybe she's waiting to crush Nawra… like you like to do.
<Seto> =_=' Right.
<Nawra> *draws* One card face down, and one card in defense mode. I'm done. *looks defeated*
<Kibira> That's it?! My my, you're making this easier than I had thought… *draws* Now, I sacrifice my three monsters for… Moisture Creature! (2800/2900) Now, watch as the duel is turned completely upside down! I sacrificed my Zolga, which gives me 2000 life points due to it's special effect! (LP 4700) Also, Guardian Sphinx was flipped, so your face-down monster goes back to your hand and I get yet another 500 life points! (LP 5200) And finally, when Moisture Creature is successfully summoned, all magic and trap cards on your side of the field are destroyed, leaving you completely helpless!
<Nawra> No! This can't happen! *buries her face in her hands*
<Kibira> Yes it can! And it will! Now I'll finish you off by attacking with Moisture Creature! *grins evilly*
<Nawra> Noooo! (LP 0) *groans* I lost…
<Kibira> Duel's done… I win! *retracts her hologram-emitters back into her duel disk* *smiles at Marik* *gives the thumbs up*
<Marik> *runs over and scoops her up and swings her around* Great job! *kisses her quickly, laughing*
<Ryou> =_=' *growls*
<Atem> *puts his arms around Nawra* It's okay… it was only a duel…
<Kibira> *walks over and holds out a hand* Nice duel, Nawra… you sure gave me a fight! *grins*
<Nawra> *takes her hand and shakes it* Yeah… good duel…
<Seto> Now that was an interesting duel…
<Setsuna> Yeah… *winks* But I still coulda' done better!
<Kibira> *sighs, crossing her arms* *thinks: Is there no pleasing this girl?!*
<Rift> So… uh…
<Setsuna> Right. I'm wondering what that feeling I have is…
<Seto> It's weird… but I feel like I know you from a very long time ago.
<Raneb> We've been in Egypt our entire lives… Maybe you visited on a business trip?
<Seto> I've never been to Egypt.
<Setsuna> Neither have I… Though my parents have many times.
<Rift> Perhaps we met your parents?
<Seto> It still wouldn't explain it…
<Setsuna> Who knows… *thinks to Seto with the powers of her Item: I don't sense an Item on either of them… this is weird.*
<Seto> *thinks back: Yeah… but, who knows?*
<Rift> Well, anyways… we wanted to get to duel one of you guys, but seeing as there already was a duel, maybe we should hold out until later.
<Mai> Yeah… we could get together tomorrow again!
<Jou> Sounds fun!
<Raneb> Well, there's a race tomorrow and the day after that.
<Seto> And we've got school too…
<Kibira> How about a week from today? The horse races will still be going on then, so Rift and Raneb will still be in town, and we'll have time to get our schoolwork done and strengthen our decks. *smiles*
<Setsuna> What time though?
<Atem> What about 2:00?
<Rift> That sounds fine. We'd better get going then; the horses will need their feed soon.
<Mai> Alright… we'll see you then!
<Raneb> Bye! *waves as he and Rift walk away*
<Seto> Well, we should probably go home too… it's actually getting late- that duel took a lot longer than expected.
<Nawra> Yeah… but it was fun.
<Atem> I'll walk you home, Nawra. I have some catching up to do…
<Jou> ><' Dis is weird… Yugi's yuki has a wife… a wife!!
<Mai> Stop thinking about it, Jou. *bashes him on the head*
<Setsuna> Well, let's be off then.
<Marik> Yeah… *takes Kibira's hand* I'll drive you home.
<Ryou> Hmmm… yeah. I'll be going too.
<Marik> *raises an eyebrow* What? No snide comments?
<Ryou> They're wasted on you… *glares, walking off*
<Marik> *glares back* What in the world is up with him?
<Kibira> Ignore it… he's just… him.
<Seto> Yeah, whatever that is. *takes Setsuna's hand* C'mon, I'll drive you home. *suddenly sweeps her into his arms and carries her off*
<Setsuna> @_@' Gagh! I'm being kidnapped!!
<Mai> *laughs* Have fun then, dear!
<Jou> =_='
<Marik> Well, we'll see you guys later! *waves to Atem, Nawra, Jou, and Mai as he and Kibira walk off*
*later*
<Atem> *is walking by Nawra's side, thinking about the memories he's gained today* N-Nawra?
<Nawra> *turns to him, a loving look in her eyes* Yes, my Pharaoh?
<Atem> ^-^' Uh, first off, you can just call me by my name… and, second… I wanted to thank you for helping me to remember…
<Nawra> I'm glad I could help… Atem.
<Atem> *looks at her for a moment, then slips his hand into hers* I'm glad to have you back…
<Nawra> *leans into his shoulder* As am I…
<Atem> *thinks for a second, then grins as an idea comes to him* *suddenly picks her up and tosses her over his back, running off with her* Ha! Now no one can steal you from me!!
<Nawra> *squeals with laughter, beating on his back* Atem! Atem!! *is almost dying of laughter*
<Atem> Ha ha haaa! *continues to run with her until he gets to her house* *sets her down in front of the house* There…
<Nawra> *laughs* You are so crazy…
<Atem> Hey, I just got my wife back after 3000 years… *leans in to kiss her*
<Nawra> *is a bit suprised, but kisses him back eagerly*
<Atem> *breaks away, looking into her eyes* I'll see you later…
<Nawra> Yes… *smiles, turning back to Crystal*
<Atem> *transforms back to Yugi*
<Yugi> @_@' Uh, uh, uh….!!! *quickly removes his hand from Crystal's* I-I-I-I…
<Crystal> *blushes* Uhm, that was weird. *coughs slightly* I'll… uh, see you in school then?
<Yugi> *blushes* Uh… yeah. *turns to leave, but then gets an idea of his own* *quickly turns back around and kisses her on the cheek, then turns and runs away*
<Crystal> *blinks* *slowly turns red from blushing* *stares after Yugi* Wow…
*meanwhile*
<Jou> *is at Mai's door with her* Well… Mai… I uhm…
<Mai> *grins* Jouno… Stop trying to say something thoughtful. It's not like you.
<Jou> *sweatdrop* Well… I wanna say somethin' smart… But well I uh… I guess I'll just do dis! *leans in and kisses her quickly* *looks into her eyes, still close to her, and kisses her again, this time with more passion*
<Mai> *just about melts*
<Jou> *breaks the kiss* Mai… I love ya….
<Mai> *looks at him lovingly* Jouno…
*meanwhile*
<Rift> *is back in the horse stables, and is brushing down Kilik* *hums to herself*
<Raneb> *comes up behind her and pulls the brush out of her hands* You've been brushing him for a solid 20 minutes… What's wrong?
<Rift> I don't know… I guess I'm nervous.
<Raneb> *grins* Then you need to be brushed out too. *starts brushing her hair with the brush*
<Rift> *giggles* Raneb… stop!
<Raneb> *smiles* You have nothing to worry about… Kilik is the fastest horse here.
<Rift> *hugs him* You're so nice to me…
<Raneb> Of course I am. I love you. *kisses her softly*
<Rift> *smiles and kisses back*
*meanwhile*
<Setsuna> *is sitting on Seto's couch with her arms folded* When I said I was being kidnapped, I didn't think you would bring me to your house…
<Seto> *laughs* It's not kidnapping if I take you to your house, is it?
<Setsuna> You said you were taking me home!
<Seto> I didn't say your home, did I?
<Mokuba> *is sitting in another chair in the room* Seto… why did you kidnap her?
<Setsuna> *anger mark* Because he's a jerk.
<Seto> *sweatdrop* I thought we were over that little nickname?
<Mokuba> Seto, you kidnapped her. You are being a jerk.
<Seto> *turns to him* Mokuba, go to your room.
<Mokuba> What???
<Seto> *anger mark* You heard me. Get!
<Mokuba> =_=' I'm gonna miss all the fun…
<Setsuna> *watches Mokuba walk out slowly, and starts laughing when he mumbles "Jerk"*
<Seto> *raises an eyebrow* What's so funny? Hostages aren't allowed to laugh.
<Setsuna> Oh so now I'm a hostage?
<Seto> *smirks, sitting next to her* Yes, you're my hostage… do you know how hostages are tortured now a days?
<Setsuna> *raises an eyebrow* Seto, aren't you aware of the Geneva Convention? I only have to tell you my Name, Rank, and Serial Number.
<Seto> *smirks* Never heard of it… *grabs her wrists and turns her around so she's facing away from him, pinning her arms behind her* Now… What shall I do with you?
<Setsuna> *squirms* Hey! Lemme go!
<Seto> Hmmm… the possibilities… *moves so one hand is pinning her two down, and lifts her chin up so that Setsuna is looking up at him* Let's see…
<Setsuna> *sweatdrop* What are you planning, you fiend?
<Seto> I think I'll rob you.
<Setsuna> Rob me?! @_@' Of what pray tell?
<Seto> Of your lips… *leans down and kisses her upside down, licking her lips when he pulls away* There… now I'm happy.
<Setsuna> *smirks* Maybe a little bit too happy. You're hurting my arms, by the way.
<Seto> *lets her go, but wraps his arms around her waist, pinning her to him* Heh. But you're still not allowed to go.
<Setsuna> Oh really? Why not?
<Seto> Because…. Because I said so, that's why!
<Setsuna> Some torturer you turned out to be. =_='
<Seto> OH! You want torture, huh?
<Setsuna> @_@' NOOO!
<Seto> Ha ha ha… no, you asked for it! *leans down and breaths on her neck, rubbing his chin against it lightly* You're going to get it now…
<Setsuna> *takes in a deep breath* I'm doomed…
<Seto> Sure are… *leans down more and sinks his teeth into her shoulder*
<Setsuna> *screams softly, squirming to get out of his hold* Seto!
<Seto> *laughs evilly, his voice muffled by his biting* *bites a bit harder before letting go, kissing up to her ear and whispering "I love you…" in it*
<Setsuna> *sighs* You're such a sap.
<Seto> ^-^' Glad you noticed.
<Mokuba> *pokes his head down the stairs* You two are so loud I don't even need to be upstairs!
<Seto> @_2' MOKUBA!!!
*meanwhile*
<Marik> *is sitting on Kibira's bed in her room* You had a great duel today…
<Kibira> *has her arms crossed and is sitting in a chair across from him* You happen to be the only one who thinks so.
<Marik> *blink* What?
<Kibira> Didn't you hear Setsuna? She didn't even think I could beat Nawra!
<Marik> She was kidding, Kibira… She was rooting for you the whole time.
<Kibira> *grumbles* It didn't sound like joking to me.
<Marik> *gets up and goes over to her* Come on… she's your best friend. You don't honestly think she'd mean anything bad…
<Kibira> *is getting more angry as she keeps thinking about it* She's always been better then me… She's such a show off.
<Marik> Kibira, come on… you're really overreacting here…
<Kibira> *looks at the floor*
<Marik> *kneels in front of her, putting a hand on her chin and tilting her head up to look at him* She was just kidding, Kibira. Don't you think your best friend would have confidence in you? Now… come on. Calm down… *leans up to kiss her*
<Kibira> *turns her head away* Marik… I want to be alone right now. *gets up and walks over to the window, looking outside*
<Marik> What? *follows her over to the window* Kibira, there's something else wrong… What's going on?
<Kibira> *turns to him* I just… I have a lot to think about right now. I just want to be alone for a bit.
<Marik> *pauses for a moment, looking into her eyes* You sure you're ok?
<Kibira> *nods*
<Marik> All right… *comes over and kisses her before she can protest*
<Kibira> *realizes that this is the exact same spot Ryou kissed her in, and freezes up, not kissing back at all*
<Marik> *breaks the kiss, looking at her, puzzled* Well. If you're going to be like that… *leaves, slamming the front door when he goes*
<Kibira> *kicks the wall* Dammit! *looks at the window again, but the curtains are drawn* What the? *goes over and pulls back the curtain, and screams, seeing Ryou standing there*
<Ryou> *grabs her around the waist before she can do anything* And what on earth was that lovely confrontation about?
<Kibira> *beats on his chest* Let me go! What the hell are you doing here?
<Ryou> *laughs, keeping hold of her easily* What's wrong, Kibira? Too much on your mind to think about your Marik?
<Kibira> *stops struggling and glares daggers at him* It's none of your business! Let me go!
<Ryou> Why should I? *pulls her a bit closer, smiling evilly* You don't seem to be busy…
<Kibira> *screams in fury, pushing away from him to no avail* Let me go!
<Ryou> *grabs her chin and makes her look him in the eye* Look… all I came for was an answer. I hear you're beginning to notice how weak you are in comparison to Setsuna…
<Kibira> Why you-! *brings her hand back and slaps him across the face, making him let her go, Kibira dropping to the ground*
<Ryou> Agh! You… *looks at her, anger burning in his eyes* I came here with my offer! I want to help you get stronger!
<Kibira> Yeah right… all you want is me.
<Ryou> *glares* And why would you say something like that?!
<Kibira> You stole a kiss last time… and you're insanely jealous of Marik.
<Ryou> So? Not like it matters to you… obviously.
<Kibira> *growls* Leave.
<Ryou> *glares back at her stubbornly* No.
<Kibira> This is my room! GET OUT!!
<Ryou> *suddenly reaches down and yanks her up to her feet, pulling her into his arms roughly, kissing her full on the mouth with force*
<Kibira> *loses her breath, finding herself kissing him back* *after the shock wears off, she starts pushing against his chest, trying to get away*
<Ryou> *breaks the kiss, looking into her eyes* See? I'm not the only one who wants someone else… *lets her go, stepping back towards the window* I'm still keeping my offer open… If you want help getting stronger, then all you need to do is ask. I'll be waiting, Kibira. *turns around and quickly jumps out of the window, leaping down to the ground and running off towards his house*
<Kibira> *stares after him, completely seething but also feeling very warm inside for some reason* Gagh! MEN!! *picks up a pillow and throws it at the wall*