(A/N: I know I haven't been writing but I was stuck, I could really use some help and I wouldn't mind some reviews..=^.^=)

Chapter 10: Decsion

~Third person P.O.V. ~

Tara was sleeping soundly in the comfort of her bedroom; her horrible memories had begun to settle into her mind. The more and more that it became clear for her, the less and less she understood. Where had those memories been and why did the situation revolve around her mother. She seemed like she was a good mother to her, but due to Tara's memories she wasn't sure anymore.

Tara slowly opened her eyes and examined her surroundings carefully. She was back in her room; it was a mess even though she hadn't been there in a few days, then it hit her, she had been gone for days, not hours but days. Her uncle probably was angry with her, and had probably told her mother of her strange disappearance.

She got out of bed and saw Atem sitting against the door, asleep and finally looked at peace. She couldn't believe the trouble she had caused for him and; worse the trouble he must be in for allowing her to disappear. Then there was this problem of Bakura, her newly found memories showed the long history between them. She knew she couldn't ignore him or anything, so, what could she do?

She sat up and looked over at Atem; she smiled sweetly and was at peace herself. She always enjoyed his company; she crawled out of bed quietly and walked over to him. Carrying a blanket, she placed it over him, but tripped over one of her tennis shoes (of course!). Down she went, soon to be falling on him, but even when he is asleep he stillhas good reflexes. He caught her instantly, inches from the floor.

His eyes opened slowly, and the crimson orbs stared at her softly. At first they were so kind and relaxed looking. Although, soon after she saw the sadness and fear he easily hid from her. They locked eyes and stayed that way for a while, neither one moving for fear of something horrible happening.

~Tara's P.O.V. ~

I looked at him so carefully, studying his perfect features. I felt so different looking at him now compared to the first time I saw him. His eyes were still beautiful and deep enough to drown me. I loved how he was holding my somewhat frail body; I was weaker than I remember. I wonder why that is?

On the other handAtem also looks weaker; probably from worrying about me.

I make him suffer all the time, and he puts up with it. Why would he? I just don't understand itat all. The worst part is that I don't want him to suffer, but stopping it would require me to suffer. I hate the thought of his suffering more than my own; I think I know what has to be done.

I heard a knock at the door that shook the both of us out of our trance-like states, Atem scooted out of my way and I unlocked the door.

In front of me was Ash wearing her usual unhappy scowl, her eyes looked right through me as she said "Come on idiot, Headmaster wants you and has instructed that I willbe the one that escorts you." It seemed like that last part was meant for Atem, as I hesitated she said "Get a move on" She grabbed my wrist and began dragging me through the girl's hallway.

I heard Atem try to argue, but all Ash did was wave him away. She continued to lead me along like a dog. I tried to break free from her grasp but; she just tightened her grip. I also tried talking to her.

"Hey, let go! I'm coming but you're hurting me." She squeezed even tighter to the point where I think she broke my wrist. I held back a yelp of pain making her stop instantly. She didn't say or do anything until she turned around and slammed me against the nearest wall.

I can't see her face clearlybecause she was holding me by my collar, she wasn't angry, just frustrated. "How can you act so normal? You caused him so much pain, and it's like you don't even care! He is like my brother and you're hurting him, I would kill you if I wasn't so afraid it would hurt him more." I looked at the ground and saw tears falling. I had never seen her like this, and it only pushed me closer to my final decision.

I'm getting closer to seeing no other options; if Ash is this upset I don't even want to imagine how Atem really felt. "Ash, I'm..."

"NO! Don't you dare apologize, what you did was unforgivable in my eyes. You're lower than trash as far as I care. You know where the headmaster's office, is go the rest of the way on your own." she uttered asShe released me and turned and walked the opposite way. I felt so sad and the sadder I felt the weaker I was. I slowly trudged off to my uncle's office.

~Ash's P.O.V. ~

I hate her! I absolutely hate her! I want her away from this school, and Atem. Ever since she got here he has been head over heels for her. If only someone would break the school code and bite her, they both would be kicked out…

I stopped to ponder that last thought bites her…That's it! I jumped up with excitement, I finally found a way to get rid of her to the point where Atem will want nothing to do with her.

I excitedly ran for the boy's dorm room, I quickly found room 165 and knocked on the door. A tired and grouchy Bakura answered the door. "What?" he said angrily.

"I have a proposition for you." He didn't even think, ashe dullysaid "I'm not interested." Before he closed the door I quickly injected"It involves Tara." I waited for a response and I got exactly what I wanted.

"I'm listening, come in."

I walked in and sat myself on the bed; he sat on the desk chair and looked at me. "Well? What is it you have?" I smiled sweetly at him

"What no good morning? No how are you…"

"Speak or leave," He interrupted. So, I cleared my throat and asked. "You are in love with Tara, correct?" He nodded and as it signaled me to continue "And you are aware of the schools code, correct?" again he nodded.

"Well what if I told you that I know a way that you can have Tara as yours and yours alone and you won't have to go here anymore." I saw a light in his eyes as I proposed my plan.

"Go on…" He said I was ready to deliver the rest, "Well code that if one of the students bites a human they will be expelled. So, if you bite Tara she will become yours and you will be expelled. Thus being out of Atem's grasp, and I warn you she is coming closer to being his."

I saw the hate in his eyes as I mentioned that and he looked back at me, "I don't know," I didn't want to hear I don't know so I tried making it more tempting for him by saying "Well when you're sure tell me and I'll distract Atem and she will be alone, do it then and when it's done take her away from the school before he comes back."

I could see he was closely coming around to the idea and I was enjoying "Alright I'll think about it and get back to you." I nodded and then got up and left.

Amused with myself I pictured her face when she either realizes she can't have him or she dies because she rejects the change. I really want that to happen because then I won't have to worry about her ever again.

-Back with Atem-

Hmmm, what's taking so long? Ash isn't the most truthful around here, maybe I should check on her. I was conflicted, I knew chasing after them would seem severely overbearing, and if I didn't than something bad might happen.

That girl is strange, I feel connected to her, though I've only known her a couple weeks. I have strange feelings for her, love I think. But, every time I'm near her something horrible happens.

I began pacing back and forth not being able to stand still; I looked at Tara's desk. She had an average looking workspace. A picture of her and her family, her laptop, multiple pens laid out, and her deck of cards.

I looked at her cards because I felt they had a strong connection to her and I thought if I held them my connection to her would be better. I picked up her Guardian princess card and examined it carefully and somehow it felt familiar.

I rested the card in front of me and picked up her laptop. I opened it and of course due to her excessive caution she equipped it with a password lock. Typical of Tara He chuckled and tried to think of how she would pick her password.

Hmmmm, maybe…For some untold reason her picture floated through my mind. It was of Tara younger, wearing a soft green dress and holding a lilac.

Hmmm, lilac? Wait! That's it…I know her password. I carefully typed in the word Lilac and her screen opened up. Of course there was a picture of a lilac; she is extremely in love with flowers. I clicked the internet button, and checked her recent history. She had been on some vampire history site

I read over the article and was shocked over what I had read. Soul mate? That doesn't make sense…what does a vampire soul mate have to do with anything? I finished reading the article, and looked at her emails. One from her mother, Hmmmm, maybe this isn't a good idea…I resisted my curiosity with no Avail.

I clicked on the email and it opened up and I read it slowly.

My dearest Tara,

I know you're still mad at me about sending you to the academy, but I've heard from your uncle the mess of trouble you're stirring up there. I can't say I agree with your choice of soul mate, but you must be desperate. You know, I've heard Bakura is becoming quite an acceptable vampire ;). But, aside from that you are becoming far too rebellious again; I'm recommending you come home effective immediately. I love you and I will see you soon.

When I was done reading I just stood there, not sure how to react to anything I saw. So many surprising things in one message, Tara didn't pick me just so she can leave this school, right? Even if she did I fell for her and I really don't want to see her leave, and the fact that she is suggesting she pick Bakura. Almost none of this makes sense.

That might be karma for reading her emails without permission.

-Back at the office-

~Tara's P.O.V.~

"Are you absolutely certain this is what you want Tara?" Her uncle asked

Tara looked up and smiled as she said "Yes, it is. I am tired of causing trouble." Her uncle smiled and said "You haven't caused that much trouble really; you've been a rather well behaved child. You parents would be proud, but to be honest this is the same conclusion they came too."

Tara looked up with rebellious eyes and said "I mean no disrespect but it is not you I have troubled, and I will speak of this matter no longer."

My uncle looked at me funny and said "Very well, you will be sent home from the academy in one week, you will have that time to pack up your things and say your goodbyes."

I smiled at my uncle and said "Yes sir, goodbye uncle." He smiled back and said "Goodnight darling." Before I was completely out the door he said "Tara, if at any point in time you decide you do not want to go, just tell me and you may stay." I turned around ran up to him and smothered him in my embrace, looking up I gave him my absolute sweetest smile and said "I love you uncle."

I turned and left the room in a hurry, I wanted to spend as much time as I could with Atem. When I was halfway there the most random obvious thing happened, I was hit in the face with a door. I was ready to go somewhat mental on whoever it was, that is of course knowing I'd get my butt kicked.

Lucky for me the one who hit me in the face was Tea, so I guess thank goodness. Yea looked down at me and said "Tara? Is that you down there?" I looked up at her and sarcastically said "no I'm a magic lawn gnome with a pot of gold, yes it's me!" She jumped; I don't think I've ever talked like that in front of her.

"I'm sorry; I'm just having a stressful day" I said trying to calm down because I was fired up extremely.

"It's alright, I know you're probably just tired from being sick for so long." She said with a sweet smile plastered on her face.

I was confused "Huh?" she looked at me and said "Atem said you were sick…" she trailed off and I stopped her questions "Ohhh yeah sorry" hit myself on the forehead and continued "my memory stinks."

Tea tried to continue talking but I cut her off "Actually tea I have to go, lots of stuff I need to catch up on, so maybe we can talk later?"

"ok, if you say so.." she turned and walked away without another word.

I continued back to my room in the girls dorms, if I were lucky Atem would still be there, I hope he isn't mad at me for leaving so suddenly and being gone for so long.

I finally arrived at my room, it sounded quiet and that was never a good sign. I pulled the key off my bracelet and unlocked the door. I opened it slowly trying to make as little noise as I could.

I walked in quietly and saw Atem sitting on the floor in front of my bed, he looked up slowly and looked at me with such hurt eyes and I was confused. All I could do was stare at him, with bewildered look painted on my face.

Then suddenly he spoke and my heart sank "I know your secret."

(A/N: Ok sorry I took so long to review I was really busy and stuck, I also know I rushed through but my mind was in other worlds today. Oh well I think I did alright so enjoy and please review =^.^=)