Setting: Everyone is meeting at the park today to do some more dueling! Marik and Setsuna however are getting increasingly suspicious since Ryou and Kibira have both been out a lot lately. Setsuna, as always, came early to just hang on the swings and think.

<Setsuna> *is humming to herself, swinging slowly and not going too high* Hmm hmm… *smiles to herself* To think… this is where it all started. *looks over at the slide, grinning* I wonder where Ari and I would be if we hadn't come to the Battle City Tournament…
<Seto> *is standing behind her, and catches her swing* Why wonder about things that are never going to happen?
<Setsuna> O.o Where on earth did you come from?! *sighs* Don't scare me like that!
<Seto> *laughs* Sorry… anyone else here yet?
<Setsuna> *shakes her head* Nope. We're the early birds.
<Seto> *smirks* Good. Then I can do this. *wraps his arms around her waist and leans over her, kissing her upside-down before she can do anything to protest*
<Ryou> *walking up to the swings* Do you two ever not kiss in this park?
<Seto> *breaks the kiss, startled* *stands up straight, a slight blush forming on his cheeks* Do you ever make a sound when you walk up to someone?
<Ryou> *smirks* Not normally. Where's everyone else?
<Setsuna> *glares* They aren't here yet. *starts swinging again*
<Seto> *looks across the park* Here come Rift and Raneb…
<Ari> Don't forget about the four of us! *is walking up behind them with Marik, Crystal, and Yugi*
<Setsuna> *smiles, getting up and running over to give Ari and Crystal a hug* You guys ready to do some dueling?
<Seto> *clears his throat* I think I'm dueling this time.
<Rift> In that case, I'll take you on.
<Raneb> *whistles* Uh-oh… Now you got her going…
<Yugi> You've got a dragon deck, right, Rift?
<Rift> *nods* And I'm sure it could take on Seto's deck easily.
<Setsuna> *blinks* Hey, I'm the dragon duelist supreme here… I should duel her.
<Rift> *raises an eyebrow* Seto is the one I want to take out. You probably couldn't beat him.
<Setsuna> *anger mark* Actually, I fried him.
<Seto> *sweatdrop* It's true… Setsuna beat me. Once. But, I wish to duel Rift today.
<Setsuna> =_=' Fine… just 'cuz you're to scared to take me on again…
<Seto> *sigh*I could whip you anytime. *turns to Rift* Shall we then?
<Setsuna> *anger mark*
<Kibira> *comes out* *sigh* She's so proud. She always has to be the best…
<Marik> Well, Setsuna tries very hard. Though… She does need to take it easy.
<Ryou> *smirks as she turns back into Ari*
<Rift> *shoves her deck into her duel disk* This shouldn't take long. (LP 4000)
<Seto> *smirks* I agree. (LP 4000) Ladies first, of course.
<Rift> *draws* First I'll put two cards face down, and then I'll put one monster face down in defense mode. Your turn.
<Jou> *running up with Mai* Sorry we're late. Did we miss anythin'?
<Crystal> Not really. Just the start of the duel.
<Mai> Rift versus Seto. Fun.
<Yugi> I think it should be a good match.
<Seto> *draws* Heh… This will be faster then I thought It'd be. I play Lord of D. in attack mode! (1200/1100)
<Rift> A little weak, isn't he?
<Seto> As a dragon duelist, you should know the power of Lord of D. Especially when played with this card! I play Flute of Summoning Dragon! *smirks* Now I can put two dragons on the field… and I'm putting two Blue Eyes on the field! (3000/2500)
<Rift> Not so fast, Seto Kaiba! Those dragons will never make it to the field! I reveal my face down Trap, Magic Jammer! Now your Flute can't activate!
<Seto> *grits his teeth* That's only one play…I can still do this! I play the magic card, White Dragon Ritual! This allows me to sacrifice any 4 star or higher monster from my hand, in order to summon my Ritual monster: Paladin of White Dragon! (1900/1200) Now, my Paladin, Attack Rift's face down monster!
<Rift> Sorry, bad choice! My face down monster wa-
<Seto> *cutting her off* It doesn't matter what your petty monster was. My Paladin's special effect takes care of any face down monster before it ever gets to even show it's face!
<Rift> No! *grits teeth*
<Jou> Wow… dat's a good combo. But I'm still rootin' for Rift. Kaiber's a jerk.
<Raneb> Seto does have skill… but I agree with you on the jerk part.
<Yugi> I must say, Kaiba really has improved his deck thought. *sweatdrop*
<Setsuna> *crossing her arms* I could still kick his arse.
<Ari> *rolling her eyes, a twinge of Kibira showing in her voice* Yes Setsuna, we all know you can.
<Crystal> *stifles a laugh*
<Setsuna> *looks at Ari oddly* And what is that supposed to mean?
<Ari> *blinks* Sorry… Kibira is being… weird…
<Setsuna> Uh-huh… What's up with her?
<Ari> *shrugs* Whenever she come out, she won't show me what's going on…
<Marik> That's not a good thing…
<Ryou> *listening in on the conversation* Maybe she wants to get out some without having to worry about you meddling.
<Ari> *glares* Stay out of it.
<Ryou> *holds up his hands* Sorry. Just thought maybe you'd enjoy hearing my opinion…
<Setsuna> No one asked you for it, Ryou. Kindly wait to speak until you are spoken to.
<Ryou> =_=' I'm not a child that must wait his turn, Setsuna.
<Marik> *rolls his eyes* Yes you are.
<Ryou> *glare* I happen to be older then all of you put together, you stupid Egyptian.
<Marik> *anger mark*
<Mai> Enough, you two. Watch the duel.
<Rift> *draws* *thinks: I need something to get rid of that Paladin…* I play Luster Dragon, in attack mode! (1900/1600) That'll keep your paladin at bay for now… I end my turn by putting a card face down.
<Seto> *draws* *smirks, looking at his new card* This will be over now. You were mistaken to not attack my Lord of D. I now play another Flute of Summoning Dragon! Now my two Blue Eyes can make it to the field! (3000/2500) But that's not all… I can use my Paladin's special ability to sacrifice it for another Blue Eyes! Now I have 3 Blue eyes on the field!
<Rift> *stares up at the three massive Dragons*
<Seto> And, as If that weren't enough, I'll play the trap card, Aqua Chorus! This gives a 500 point power boost to monsters on the field with the same name, as long as there are two! Now all my Blue Eyes are even more powerful! (3500/3000)
<Crystal> Seto's got this one in the bag!
<Raneb> Rift still has a few tricks up her sleeve. You just wait.
<Rift> *smiles, and starts to laugh* You really think this is enough to defeat me? One card will turn this duel right around…
<Seto> *smirks* Oh really? I doubt you have it ready to stop my Blue Eyes from attacking…
<Rift> Actually… I do. I reveal my face down magic card, Dark Hole!
<Seto> *in horror* NO!!! My Dragons!
<Rift> *grins evilly* My turn now… *draws* Ah… I play one card face down, and then I will play Mirage Dragon! (1600/600) Say goodbye to a healthy chunk of your life points!
<Seto> Grr… (LP 2400) My turn. *draws* *smirks, a slight chuckle escaping his lips* I play Monster Reborn to bring back one of my Blue Eyes White Dragons! (3000/2500) But that's not all… I'll also use the magic card, Soul Exchange to sacrifice your Mirage Dragon for my Vampire Lord! (2000/1500) Now, my monsters, attack Rift's life points directly!
<Rift> No! That wipes me out!! (LP 0)
<Seto> *smiles as the holograms start to fade* Don't feel bad Rift… You dueled well. The only reason Setsuna won was because of a fluke anyway.
<Setsuna> *crosses her arms* A fluke?
<Seto> *laughs* Well of course. Do you really think you could have beat me if I was dueling my best that day?
<Setsuna> *major anger mark* Well fine then, you stupid jerk! *turns and walks away, fuming*
<Ari> *flinches as she walks away* Seto… you uhm… I think you just hurt your girlfriend's feelings… a whole lot.
<Marik> @_@' She isn't even trying to hide her thoughts… they're floating right into my head… Geeze, her powers are getting a lot stronger!
<Seto> *blinks* I don't hear anything…
<Yugi> *puts his hands over his ears* I don't think she wants you to. *whimpers* Ow! She's broadcasting really loudly!
<Raneb> *looks at them all oddly* What are you talking about?
<Jou> *sweatdrop* Well, ya see… that is… Setsuna and the others are really close… dey can… *tries to think of a way to explain the Mill. Items*
<Crystal> *seems to be the only one unaffected by Setsuna's thoughts other then Seto* We're all close enough friends that when one of us is very upset, we all can tell.
<Yugi> *looks oddly at her* How come it doesn't hurt your ears?
<Crystal> *smiles* I'm used to it. The Pendant lets me hear dreams all the time.
<Rift> It makes sense that you can all feel each other's emotions…
<Raneb> Yes… I can always feel the strain on Rift when she races… *hugs her* It's okay Rifty… You dueled very well today.
<Rift> *hanging her head* Yeah… not well enough though.
<Jou> Ya put on a good fight tho!
<Seto> *walking over to Ari* What is Setsuna saying?
<Ari> Basically that you're a jerk and that you don't acknowledge skill even when it slaps you in the face… and she's more screaming then saying…
<Seto> *cringes* Yea… It sure slaps hard too… *sighs* I'll be back… *chases after Setsuna*
<Marik> *watching Seto run off* Well that was certainly interesting…
<Ari> *hugs Marik* You know that I'm strong, right?
<Marik> *sweatdrop* Oh… Of course, dear! ^_^'
<Ryou> *grumbles* *thinks: I wish Kibira would get out here…*
<Setsuna> *has her arms crossed and is walking away with a strong pace* *sniff* *wipes a threatening tear from her eye* Jerk...
<Seto> *catching up with her* Setsuna! Setsuna, please... I didn't mean to hurt your feelings!
<Setsuna> *rolls her eyes* Leave me alone.
<Seto> *runs up and puts a hand on her shoulder, turning her around* Honey, look... I'm sorry! I didn't mean to be a jerk!
<Setsuna> *glares* Just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I can't duel, Seto. I beat you fair and square, and I could do it again. You really hurt me by saying such a horrible thing! *continues walking*
<Seto> *sighs exasperatedly* Look! I wasn't being sexist! I only meant to say that you're not as good as you brag to people about! You could lose to me, you know! You're not the best duelist in the whole world!
<Setsuna> Well I certainly didn't beat you on luck of the draw alone! I take dueling seriously, and I had the skill required to pull off a win! Anyone can pick up a bunch of cards, but it takes skill to play them correctly, lucky draw or not!
<Seto> Are you saying I'm not a good duelist?! I don't just get lucky draws either, you know! *puts his hands on his hips* You seem to think I'm not a good duelist at all!
<Setsuna> *glares more* Seto, you basically said the same thing to me. *folds her arms* Do you think I'm a good duelist, or not? I certainly think you are, because I had to work at it to beat you. You're the one sitting there thinking anyone who beats you is all due to luck, and you stop at nothing to challenge them again to get back at them. *points to Yugi across the road* You still think Yugi beats you with luck alone. What about me?
<Seto> *growls in the back of his throat* Maybe you did beat me with luck, maybe you didn't. But you certainly couldn't beat me again if you had the chance! I know your deck now, and I could easily wipe the floor with you!
<Setsuna> *narrows her eyes* My deck has changed a lot, Seto. I could kick your arse so hard you won't be able to sit for a week!
<Seto> I beg your pardon!
<Setsuna> You heard me right. *glares* You gonna keep talking, or shall I pound you into the ground, and prove that I can beat you!
<Seto> Hmph! You don't even deserve a second chance with your attitude right now! *turns to walk back to the group*
<Setsuna> *glares* Fine. Run away scared. *turns and heads off in the other direction*
<Seto> *steams* I'M NOT RUNNING AWAY!!
<Setsuna> Sure looks like it to me! *folds her arms*
<Seto> ... *continues walking*
<Setsuna> *tears up* You Jerk!! *runs off towards her house*
<Seto> *stops, sighing* Damn it...
<Ari> *walks up to Seto, glaring at him* You know, you really hurt her feelings...
<Seto> I didn't mean to...
<Ari> *folds her arms* Well, instead of standing here letter her run off, why not follow her, and tell her that she IS a good duelist. She wants your approval, Seto. You could give it to your girlfriend, of all people.
<Seto> But she's being such a jerk about everything! She thinks she can beat anyone, like she's undefeatable!
<Crystal> *walking up* Actually, Seto, you kinda act like that too. At least Setsuna congratulates work where it's done. She recognizes the work put into a real duel.
<Seto> *glares* You're all against me, aren't you?!
<Ari> *sigh* Seto, face it: You never give your approval to anyone. You're even hard on Mokuba half of the time! All Setsuna wants to know is that you're proud of who she is!
<Crystal> *nods* If you can't approve of her, then how can you say you love her?
<Seto> Agh! Fine! You girls are so.... ugh! *throws his hands in the air and storms off after Setsuna*
<Ari> *smirks* "So... ugh!"?
<Crystal> Yeah... riiiiiiight.
<Marik> *walking over* Did Setsuna slap hip yet?
<Jou> *coming with him* Aww... Did I miss it?
<Ari> =_=' No, and no. *walks over to Marik* I'm going to run off after them to make sure Setsuna's alright after she kicks Seto's arse through her front door. *winks*
<Marik> You want a ride?
<Ari> *shakes her head* Nah, it's not that far. *looks at Ryou* *Kibira pops out for a moment, giving him a "follow me" look* *turns back into Ari* I'll see you tomorrow *smiles, running off*
<Ryou> *slips away from the group unnoticed, following Ari's trail from a side street*
<Kibira> *comes out as Ryou walks up to her, out of sight of the others* Well?
<Ryou> *licks his lips* You look gorgeous, as usual...
<Kibira> *rolls her eyes* Cut it out. Just tell me where and when we're meeting.
<Ryou> Awww... all business today? *slips a hand around her waist, stopping her walking* Why not let loose a bit...?
<Kibira> *grins evilly* Fine... *faces him, putting her face close to his as though to kiss him, but stops short, pulling the Seidan out and pressing it against his side* How about let's let your blood loose?
<Ryou> *fear actually slips into his eyes for a moment* Heh... well, maybe you don't need a teacher as much as I thought. *realizes what he's saying* I mean, you could still use a lot of work though...
<Kibira> Hmph. *pulls away, putting the Seidan back to its harmless, coin-looking form*
<Ryou> *watches it as it retracts* Iiiinteresting...
<Kibira> *seeing his gaze* What? Don't you know what this looks like when it's not deadly?
<Ryou> No, I haven't seen the Seidan in action much. *gives her an odd look* You never seem to use it.
<Kibira> Well it doesn't have much use, other then cutting things up. I mostly just keep it around like this. *holds the coin up* It just looks like a coin, until I make the points come out. I figured out the power a little while after I got it... *suddenly glares* I'm going to lose Seto and Setsuna at this rate... where are we meeting?
<Ryou> *smirks* Down by the docks... Warehouse 4 at 2:00. Three days.
<Kibira> Right. Three days, then. *heads down the street*
<Ryou> *catches up with her again* Woh, woh, woh... did I say I was done with you?
<Kibira> *glares* No, but I'm certainly done with you until three days from now.
<Ryou> *glares* Hey. I think I at least deserve a thanks for doing all of this. I could just leave you in the dirt and let you figure out your Item all on your own!
<Kibira> *sighs, stopping* You want thanks? *leans over, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek* Thanks. *runs off*
<Ryou> *stands there, stunned* *blink*
<Kibira> *smiles to herself as she runs away* Heh...
*meanwhile, inside Setsuna's house*
<Setsuna> *has collapsed on her couch, crying*
<Seto> *walks in the house, since she left the door open* *softly* Setsuna?
<Setsuna> *picks up a pillow and chucks it at his head* Go away!
<Seto> O.o *dodges the pillow* Setsuna, please.. let me expl-
<Setsuna> *looks up at him with a death glare* There's nothing to explain, Seto Kaiba! You're a cold hearted jerk! *gets up, walking towards the stairs to her room*
<Seto> *rushes to her side, pulling her into his arms and kissing her lightly* *softly* Please... at least give me a chance to apologize...
<Setsuna> *tears up again* I just... I just want... *buries her face in his chest, sobbing softly*
<Seto> *tilts her head back, looking into her eyes, his sincerity obvious* I'm sorry for what I said. I was just aggravated... I felt like, well, I was jealous that you beat me that one time. I guess I really am a stuck-up jerk like you say, huh?
<Setsuna> *sniffs* Not always...
<Seto> *smiles weakly* Well, will you forgive me? You really are the best duelist I know... *mutters* Besides me of course. *winks*
<Setsuna> *laughs* Yes... I forgive you... *kisses him softly*
<Seto> *takes her arms and puts them around his neck, then wraps his own around her waist* Thank you...
*suddenly there's a knock at the door*
<Ari> Uhhh? Is Seto dead yet?!
<Setsuna> *blinks* Ari?
<Seto> *sweatdrop* No.. I'm not dead.
<Setsuna> *giggles* Yet. *goes over to the door*
<Ari> *peeks in as the door opens* Wow... no broken furniture... no blood... must have made up, huh?
<Setsuna> *grins sheepishly* Yea... ^=^'
<Seto> *walks over* *raises an eyebrow at Ari* Did anyone else come thinking to see me sprawled on the floor?
<Ari> Eheh heh heh... well, the others thought you'd be dog food too... but I was the only one considerate enough to come to clean up the mess.
<Seto> *sigh* *goes back into the living room and plop on the couch* No one has any confidence in me...
<Setsuna> *calls over to him* That's not true, you ninny. *turns back to Ari* You want to come in for a while?
<Ari> *smiles* Nah... I've got some things to get done before Monday... *a twinge of Kibira shows through* Very important things.
<Setsuna> *raises an eyebrow* Need any help?
<Ari> *smiles, her full self coming back* ^-^' Nah, I'm fine. Just wanted to make sure you two were okay...
<Setsuna> Yea.. we're ok. I'll talk to you tomorrow?
<Ari> *nods, turning and walking up the street*
<Setsuna> *closes the door and goes over to the couch, standing behind Seto and putting her arms around his neck* You are so silly.
<Seto> Silly?! =_='
<Setsuna> *kisses his cheek* Yea. Silly. *pokes him in the side*
<Seto> O.o Gah!
<Setsuna> See. ^^ Silly Seto.
<Seto> *grins evilly* Silly, huh? I can be very... *suddenly grabs Setsuna's wrists and flips her over the couch, her body plopping down into his lap* ...serious too. *leans over her, looking into her very surprised eyes*
<Setsuna> O.o Scary as well.
<Seto> *smiles* *kisses her softly*
*Meanwhile*
<Ari> *has finally reached her house* What a day... *goes inside, going up to her room*
<Ryou> *is lounging on her bed* You took long enough. I thought You'd never come back.
<Ari> *screams, the idea of Ryou (of all people) lounging on her bed, in a big house all alone making her revert immediately to Kibira*
<Kibira> @_@' *backs up to the wall* What the hell are you doing in here?!
<Ryou> *gets up, raising an eyebrow at her* You seem surprised. It's not the first time I've been in here, you know.
<Kibira> *regains her composure* Get out, you perv.
<Ryou> =_='' I simply came to ask you something.
<Kibira> And what would that be?! I already got the information I wanted out of you...
<Ryou> *looks at her seriously* For someone who seems to hate me, you seemed awfully ready to kiss me, earlier. I'm curious as to why you didn't just say "Thanks" and walk off.
<Kibira> *gets flustered* It was a joke.
<Ryou> *goes over to her, putting his hands on the wall on either side of her head* Why don't I believe you, Kibira?
<Kibira> *sweatdrops, but glares at him hard* I dunno... maybe you're thick-headed English self won't accept my explanation?
<Ryou> *glares back, and slams the wall, getting close to her, and looking into her frightened eyes deeply* Stop being stupid! There's something going on in your head, and I want to know what that is!
<Kibira> *stares into his dark reddish-brown eyes, her mouth slightly open in fear* I-... *she suddenly seems to regain control of herself and she pushes against him hard, rushing out of the room*
<Ryou> *punches the wall in frustration* DAMNIT!
*Meanwhile*
*Yugi and Crystal stayed at the park, and are walking on a trail through the cherry trees*
<Crystal> It's so pretty ^^
<Yugi> Just like you.. *takes her hand*
<Crystal> *blushes*
<Yugi> You know, Crystal... I was thinking...
<Crystal> Yes?
<Yugi> *coughs a bit* I, uh... well, would you maybe... uh... want to come over tonight? I just rented a bunch of movies, but I don't have anyone to watch with, and I was wondering... well...
<Crystal> *giggles* Yugi, you really need to work on asking me out... Yes, I would love to come watch movies with you.
<Yugi> *blushes profusely* R-really??
<Crystal> Of course! ^^ *leans on his shoulder*
<Yugi> *smiles broadly* Alright! *wraps an arm around her waist* I hope you like scary movies...
<Crystal> Scary movies, eh? *smiles* At least you'll be there if I get scared...
<Yugi> *laughs evilly, Atem's voice coming out a bit*
<Crystal> Is that the Pharaoh, I detect in your voice? *smiles, a bit of Nawra showing through*
<Yugi> *blushes* Eheh... *suddenly turns fully into Atem* Mmmmaybe...
<Nawra> *has taken over as well* Atem...
<Atem> Mmmm... what? *leans close to her, nuzzling her neck with his warm nose*
<Nawra> It's been so long since I've seen you... *hugs him* I missed you so much...
<Atem> *smirks* Me too... these young kids are getting so rebellious these days: keeping us locked up inside.
<*Yugi*> Hey! *steams*
<Nawra> *smiles* They certainly do have a lot of skill though... They master their powers quickly. *hugs him tightly* All that matters is that we're all together now.
<Atem> *looks distant for a moment* I'm not quite sure... I almost feel like there are still some Items missing... I wish I had more of my memory back...
<Nawra> *smiles gently* It'll come back... I know it will... *kisses him softly*
<Atem> *smirks* Well, maybe if you kissed me some more, I might remember something...
<Nawra> *laughs* Hmm… sounds like a good thing to try... *kisses him softly again*