Yu-Gi-Oh! Return of the Pharaoh

Love, Games, and Magic

"I- I can't believe it…" Yugi trailed off, not believing the fortune bestowed upon them.

"Yeah… now we can go introduce ourselves," Tristan grinned, pleased that the opportunity came so quickly.

"Um… yeah- let's go," Yugi replied. After recollecting himself, he led Tristan and Joey over to the table Desani was sitting at.

"Ah… hey, Desani," Yugi said in a nervous voice.

"Oh, hello again, Yugi," Desani replied, looking up after realizing he and his friends were standing in front of her. Redirecting her gaze, her face lit up with warmth and gratitude. "And this must be Joey and Tristan, my gallant saviors. Thank you so much for your help."

This being the first time she had ever spoken to them, Joey and Tristan found themselves awestruck that she even remembered their names.

"Ah, well, it wasn't a big deal," Joey spoke up after a few moments. "Just tryna help a Damsel in Distress. Right, Tristan?"

"Um, yeah, just tryin' to lend you our assistance," Tristan added as he rubbed the back of his head.

Desani raised an eyebrow at them. "Damsel in Distress?"

"Oh, no, Desani! It's not that we meant that you couldn't- err- handle yourself," Yugi quickly said. "It's… uh…well what they meant was that they just wanted to keep you from getting… um… flustered by all those guys. I mean, we didn't think you were gonna be flustered or anything, its- um- yeah, I'm just gonna shut up now…" At this point, Yugi's face was beet red.

To all of their surprise, Desani giggled. Hearing her laugh for the first time, they became enraptured by its enchanting sound.

"Do not fret, Yugi. I am in no way offended. I am actually flattered that all of you were willing to help me, a girl you barely even knew."

"Oh, um, we just wanted you to feel welcome since it's your first day," Yugi softly replied.

"That is very kind of all of you. And I would like to properly thank you, Joey and Tristan, for I was unable to earlier after the incident."

"You're welcome," Joey and Tristan simultaneously replied, pride emanating from the looks on their faces.

"Oh, where are my manners? Please sit down. I did not mean to have you standing for so long," Desani softly exclaimed, an apologetic blush spreading across her face.

"It's no problem. We didn't know if you wanted us to sit with you," Joey assured, not wanting her to feel guilty.

"Yes, but still…"

"Don't sweat it, Desani," Tristan interjected. "It would've been rude if we had just plopped down without your permission."

Yugi nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Desani, so it's okay."

Desani rewarded his response with one of her breathtaking smiles.

Blushing, Yugi redirected the conversation. "Well, in homeroom today, you said that you've been home schooled…" He started as they all sat down at Desani's table.

Desani nodded. "My parents are historians that have traveled all over the world to study the cultures of many civilizations. They purely did it for the fun and knowledge of discovering the lost secrets of different people. However, because of their constant travels, they couldn't ever stay in one place long enough for my siblings and I to be enrolled in school. Thus, they decided to home school us so that we could accompany them on their journeys. I do not regret it, for I was able to learn many languages and go through many life-changing experiences."