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Lindsey POV

Impossible. Absolutely, impossible. How could a newbie duelist beat the legendary Maximillion Pegasus? I could care less about his defeat and drop off from humanity. What I do care about is how I went from the second best duelist in the world, to third. All because one little runt got lucky. If this is how I feel about being knocked down a rank, I can only imagine how Seto feels…

"Were now beginning our descent into Domino City," exclaimed the flight attendant over the PA system. "Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare for landing."

This is it. I left everything back in New York to move to Domino and get back my title. Most people would think its ridiculous to leave behind your whole life just to get back a second rank, but in the world of dueling, the difference between two and three is everything and more. My all-powerful deck of spell casters has never failed me, and now we're ready to fight harder than ever before. Were coming for you. Yugi Muto.

Lindsey exited gate 207, with a not so enthusiastic smile. Although she had been knocked down a rank, she was still famous in the dueling world, and fans throughout the airport didn't cease with the cheers and applause for her.

I should be enjoying this. I should have a real smile upon my face. But how can I look any one of them in the eye? All I'll see is disappointment. My Failure. I'll stop at nothing to climb my way back up…

She walked through the airport without making eye contact with a single fan. The only thing on her mind was to grab her suitcase, find her ride, and get the hell out of here. Thankfully her luggage was the first to appear in baggage claim, making for a quick getaway. She grabbed her Louie Vuitton suitcase, and made her way straight towards the front of the airport. She stood out front the airport waiting for her ride to arrive.

Where the hell is he? He's never late. That son of a bitch...

A black SUV arrived moments later and stopped in front of Lindsey. Out stepped a tall, muscular man with dark hair. He was wearing a grey business suit, and sunglasses.

"Miss Walsh." He nodded.

"Roland. Good to see you." She forced a smile.

"As well as you. Shall we go?"

"Yes please."

Lindsey arrived at the Kaiba mansion within an hour. No matter how many times she had been here, she never ceased to be awe struck by the size and beauty of the place.

I really should remind myself more often that my best friend is a billionaire…

Roland opened the car door and Lindsey ducked out.

"I'll bring your luggage to your room miss Walsh. Mr. Kaiba should be home by 10."

"Thank you Roland."

Really? 10? Its only 6:30! What the hell am I supposed to do for four and a half hours?

"Lindsey!"

Lindsey looked up from her train of thought only to greet the small, raven haired boy running towards her with a huge smile.

"Mokuba!" He slammed into her in a tight embrace. Lindsey hugged him back with just as much force.

He broke apart to look up at her with his big grey eyes. "Long time no see Linds! How ya been?" Lindsey couldn't help but smile at his innocence. Mokuba had always been a sweet kid despite the only family he has is his brother Seto Kaiba, who rarely has time for him. Lindsey was the nest closest thing. Mokuba was always there for her when she needed a smile. She loved him as if he were her own.

"I've been good, but I've been better." Mokuba gave an apologetic smile.

"Well come on! I'll show you to your room and get you settled in. Also I made Roland buy the ingredients for fun-fetti cupcakes since I know they're your favorite. Thought we could use some fun and entertainment while we wait for Seto!"

God I love this kid.

"Awesome! Thank you Mokuba! That's so sweet of you!"

The grin on Mokuba's face was more the enough to make her feel true happiness, even if only for a brief moment.

I'm settled in, cupcakes are in my belly, and its only 9. For once can Seto not stick to schedule and come home early? I don't how much longer I can stand being alone with my thoughts.

Mokuba had gone to bed around 8:30 due to it being a school night. Lindsey had reached the peak of boredom and really needed to get her mind off of things. She decided to give her self a tour of the mansion. Just about everything was modern but also a very classy chic. Lots of neutral colors, not a lot of pop. She had been in just about every room except one. Seto's bedroom. A small grin started on Lindsey's face.

I've never been in Seto's room before… How fun would it be to say I've been in the bedroom of the infamous Seto Kaiba. Although its damn near 10. If I get caught, there's not telling what would happen. Yea he's my best friend, but he's still an emotionless asshole… Better leave this excavation for another day…

Lindsey walked back into the living room just in time to hear the click of a lock, and the turn of a door handle.

Seto POV

I haven't seen Lindsey in almost two years. Wonder if she's still hot… please don't be fat… here goes…

Seto unlocked the door to his mansion, turned the knob and stepped in.

"SETO!"

Seto was welcomed with a strangling hug that he was oddly okay with because he knew it was from the only person he cared about, besides Mokuba of course.

"Hey Lindsey. Glad to see you got here safe. How was the flight?" It was a rare event for Seto to have emotion in his voice. Something about Lindsey made him comfortable, and show a side even Mokuba rarely sees.

"Long and thought provoking. Also the guy sitting next to me drooled on my shoulder." She giggled.

She stepped back from the embrace and he finally got a good look at her.

Same brown hair. Same piercing green eyes. Same beautiful Lindsey.

"I hate to cut this short but I still have work to do," said Seto. "So if you want to talk do it now."

"Still an impatient as ever. Come."She motioned with her hand.

Lindsey walked over to enormous white couch in the living area and Seto followed. They both sat and Lindsey turned to Seto with a more than serious look in her eye.

"Tell me everything you know about Yugi Muto."

Lindsey POV

Seto had told Lindsey just about everything. From their encounters in duelist kingdom, the 'heart of the cards" BS, the defeat of Pegasus, even about his friends at school he referred to as, the "Nerd Herd."

There's got to be more to this kid… no way is he the champion.

"Lindsey, before I go back to work, why did you call me asking if you could stay here for the year, and why are you asking about Yugi Muto?"

Oh shit. I almost forgot I never actually told Seto why I was coming. Just to have a room ready for me when I arrived..

"Isn't it obvious?" Seto raised a brow. "I didn't want to tell you the details over the phone, because I had this gut feeling my mom was listening in. If she knew I was leaving for duel monsters she would never let me go, so if she asks, Domino High has a great beginners science program."

"That's Possibly the worst lie I've ever heard." Seto smirked as Lindsey scoffed. Her mother hadn't always been a nightmare, but ever since that day, Lindsey was garbage to her. "But that doesn't explain why you want to know so much about Yugi."

"Seto, there's only one person who stands in the way of us getting back our old ranks, and that person is Yugi. I'm here to take Yugi down. Don't you want our old ranks back, you were number one Seto."

"Of course I want to be number one again!" He said Forcefully" I'll stop at nothing to be number one again. But beating Yugi is easier said than done. You'll be on attack away from victory and then he somehow manages to pull the exact card he needs."

Lindsey rolled her eyes. "Don't tell me. Heart of the Cards?"

"Heart of the cards." His voice was monotone.

"Pshh. Whatever. My main concern is finding him and challenging him. That's the first step."

"Easy. Lay low for a while. Don't make it seem like you're after him. The paparazzi would have a field day with you. A better idea is to become friends with him, and then challenge him. If there's one thing everybody knows about Yugi, its that he would never hurt his friends."

"Alright!" She clapped her hands together. "We'll do this your way. When can I meet the little dweeb."

"Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" She questioned.

"Tomorrow at school."

"School tomorrow? It's a Wednesday! Can't I start Monday?"

"Sure. That is if you like to stay cooped up in the mansion all day?" An evil grin spread across Seto's face.

I really rather not be the awkward kid who starts school in the middle of the week. But I am Lindsey Walsh so, it shouldn't be too bad? But i'd hate to stay here all day… I really have no choice then…

In defeat Lindsey said, "Fine. I'll go to school. Happy?"

"Very." Seto said triumphantly.

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