In everyone's rooms, the screen lit up and Isono appeared on it. "The first round of the tournament will now begin! All participants please gather in the central assembly hall."
Akia looked at Ishizu with eyes devoid of emotion. "Ishizu-san. I know I said I'd do what I can to save Marik. This has not changed, but my priority will be protecting my brother from yours. Whether that means at Marik's expense or whether that means Marik will be saved in the process, I will do everything in my power to prevent Yugi from being hurt. I will show no mercy to anyone who hurts him, no matter who they are. I'm sure you understand, since you have a brother of your own."
Ishizu nodded, sadness clouding her face. "I'm sorry, Akia, for putting such a burden on your shoulders. Even if things do not work out the way I hope they do, I will never hold it against you. Marik is the one to blame for his actions. But please, do not reveal his identity yet. If you do, not only he will be in danger but everyone else will be in even greater danger if the evil inside him is awakened."
Akia went up to Ishizu and put her hand on the woman's shoulder. "You have my word... For what it's worth, I still do care for him."
Ishizu smiled. "Thank you, Akia."
When Akia got out of her room, she ran into her brother. Yugi looked at his twin and knew that something was wrong. "Akia..."
Akia shook her head. "Let's not get distracted before the big matches. I'll tell you everything when we settle down after the first round."
Yugi nodded and patted his sister on the back. "We'll put an end to all of this together and retrieve the other me's memories."
"You got it!"
Yugi's Puzzle shone in a bright light and the Spirit of the Puzzle took over. "Let's do this, aibou, Akia."
The two high-fived each other and headed to the assembly room. There, they found their friends digging into the food that was laid out on round draped tables. Mai went to join Akia and Yugi once she spotted them entering. "The finals are finally starting!"
"Mai-san! Let's do our best in the upcoming duels." Akia cheered.
"I'd love to actually duel you, Akia-chan, since we never had the chance to do that. As for you, Yugi, I will definitely defeat you this time!" Mai said.
"Let's have a good fight when the time comes," the Spirit of the Puzzle nodded.
Akia started walking around until she spotted Jounouchi with a plate full of food, bumping into Bakura. Seeing Bakura made her heart squeeze. She knew this was the Spirit of the Ring, but he was acting like the real Bakura. She missed him so much.
"Ah! Akia! This food is delicious!" Jounouchi called out to his friend.
At the mention of Akia, Bakura looked at her and smiled. It was different from his other smiles though, less genuine. She quickly avoided his gaze and looked at Jounouchi. "I would eat, but I already ate in my room."
"My room got invaded by Honda, Anzu, and Otogi so I didn't get the chance... What about you, Bakura?" The blond young man asked.
"I ate a nice steak. It was too over for my liking, though. I like it more bloody," the one masquerading as Bakura replied.
Jounouchi flinched a little, not expecting that sort of answer from Bakura, especially with how he was keeping the same smile on his face the entire time.
"Yeah...? Oh, by the way, what kind of deck do you use?" Jounouchi tried to change the subject.
"Ah! My deck is an occult deck," the white-haired young man answered.
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Destined to be Yours
Hayran KurguAkia, Yugi's twin sister, had a great fascination with Ancient Egyptian relics and history. When her grandfather offered her to come with him to an expedition, she could not refuse, even though she was only ten years old at the time. There, she acqu...
