Prisoner of The Dark Sign

Chapter 38

Jack's Pov

I stood at the doorway of the apartment and looked at Crystal as she stood on her balcony of her and Akiza's room. She's been there for hours, ever since we have gotten here after she stood up to Sayer.

Now each team gets a temporary apartment for the tournament. She didn't want to go to her team's apartment because she knew that Sayer would be there. And right now, I had a feeling that she didn't want to be near him. 

I almost couldn't believe that she was here and was safe. It seems like every time I get her back, something always comes up and something or someone comes and takes her away from me. Then I am forced to watch her be in pain. 

"Hello Jack."

I jerked back as Crystal's voice caught my attention and brought me out of my thoughts. She was half turned and looking at me. Her expression was sad and lost. No light or happiness, no signs of the giggling little girl she use to be.

"How long have you known--"

"That you were there staring at me?" She asked, cutting me off. 

I nodded and she said "I knew you were there the moment you opened the door. I can seem to always know when you are near."

I stepped forward and she turned all the way, fully facing me. She didn't move a muscle until I reached her. I looked down at her and she looked up at me. Slowly, a small smile formed and she stepped forward and laid her head on my chest.

I automatically wrapped my arms around her and held her. For so long I've wanted to do this. To hold her in my arms, knowing that she was with me and that she was safe. We remained there for what seemed forever, neither one of us saying a word.

Then she said "Thank you. For coming for me. I knew you would."

I looked down at her and said "You did?"

She nodded and said "When Sayer had me and was putting me through......."

She shuttered and said "When he put me through what he did, I always knew that no matter what, I'd be ok and you'd come for me. Even when Sayer said that you'd repeat history and forget about me again after the tournament, I denied it."

She looked at me and said "I almost believed him but then I remembered how every time I am taken, you always come for me."

"I will always come for you." I said softly. 

"I know." She said. 

She stepped away and she said "I am grateful that the crimson dragon healed my memories but I don't know why he didn't heal my eyes."

I smiled and said "That blasted lizard is one messed up thing. But I have a feeling that the crimson dragon didn't heal your eyes for a reason."

She smiled and said "When did you get so smart?"

I shrugged and said "It come naturally."

"Too bad he doesn't use those smart skills much." A voice said.

We turned around and saw Crow standing there. 

"And you don't use it at all." I said.

Crystal smiled and said "How's my runner coming, bird brain?"

Crow smiled and said "That's what I was coming to you for. Yusei and I finished the repairs and Akiza and Yusei added some new things to it."

He scratched the back of his neck and said "By the way. I am sorry about your runner. And thanks for saving me."

Crystal smiled and said "No worries. But you ever pull a stunt like that again and I'll pound you."

"Now that I'd pay money to see." I said.

We all laughed and Crow said "And kicking my ass wasn't enough for you?" 

"Nope." Crystal said, popping the 'p'.

We left the room and went down to the parking lot where Yusei and Akiza were waiting. 

Crystal walked up to the runner and she touched it and said "It looks good as new. Thanks."

"No prob. Akiza and I added some new features to help you with your physic abilities and your dueling too." Yusei said.

I smiled and walked over to my runner beside hers and said "Wanna take it out on a test drive?"

She smiled and hopped on hers and looked at me.

She revved her engine once and said "Try to keep up."

Then she took off. 

With me right behind her.