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*Kotori gasped and a huge amazed smile appeared on her face as they both walked into a beautiful clearing, that did, indeed, have a waterfall that lead into a fairly large calm stream. Across the stream, around the trees, there were a ton of wildflowers growing.*

It's so beautiful...!

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I found this place ages ago one one of my explorations of the island! Not a lot of people come here since it's so out of the way!
Come on...!!

*With that, Yuma eagerly moved forward, almost pulling Kotori along with him as they headed down to the stream to where there were a number of large rocks that lead across it. Letting go of Kotori's hand, Yuma jumped onto the first one, then held out his hand to offer Kotori help in getting across.*

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E-eh?! Across there? What if we fall in?

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We won't fall in! C'mon!

*Kotori looked suspiciously at Yuma, not fully believing that they wouldn't fall in, but she took his hand and allowed him to help her across to the rock he was on.*

See? Easy!!

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*One by one, Kotori crossed the rocks with Yuma's help. They'd gotten to the middle when Kotori jumped onto the next rock, but as she did, her foot slipped on some water on it. Frantically, she grabbed hold of Yuma to try and stop herself from falling, but that only caused Yuma to lose his balance and fall down with her.

SPLASH!!

Both of them hit the water.
Thankfully, the water wasn't too deep, but they were both sat waist deep in it. Slowly, Kotori moved some of her now wet hair out of her face and frowned at Yuma.*

Yuma! You said we wouldn't fall in!!

I probably should of added a 'maybe' onto that!
Besides, you're the one who fell!! I'm not totally to blame!

*Kotori huffed in annoyance, but then, gradually, an idea came to her.
With a mischievous look on her face, she quickly moved her hand and splashed water into Yuma's face, catching him by surprise.*

That's what you get for making me cross those rocks.

Oooh, so that's how it is, huh? Well then...!

*With that, Yuma moved both his hands in the water making a large splash at her, which hit her directly in the face.
Laughing, Yuma stood up and attempted to run off.
Or more wade off through the water.*

Get back here, Yuma!!

*Kotori got up and chased after him, trying to splash him back. This resulted in the both of them chasing each other around in the water, trying to frantically splash each other.

This reminded Kotori a lot of the times they used to spend at the Duel Lodge that was located just outside Heartland City. They used to go up there every now and then when Yuma had to run errands for his grandmother, whose friend owned the duel lodge. They'd spend hours just exploring the surrounding forest and playing in the water of a nearby pond, just like this.

After seeing Yuma so depressed over the issue with the demons, she was glad to see a smile back on his face. The same smile as he'd wear back when they were younger. The smile she absolutely loved to see on him.*

*After a while, the two of them left the stream and sat down by the wildflowers near the trees. As they did, Kotori began to squeeze the water out of her hair.*

I really don't know how I'll explain why I'm soaking wet to my mom when I go home later.

Eh, don't worry about it!! It's warm, so you'll dry off!

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I guess so.

*As she finished ringing the rest of the water out of her hair, she looked over at Yuma and the beaming smile he was now wearing on his face.
She really didn't want to break that, but there was also something she wanted to discuss with him, which she wanted to do while they were together.*

Hey Yuma... there's something I wanted to talk to you about.

*Yuma looked over at her curiously, noticing the more concerned expression on her face.*

Something you wanted to talk about?

*Kotori nodded slowly to him.*

I talked a little to Alexandra on the network the other day and... I think it made me realize something.

At first I thought she was trying to insult me, but I quickly realized that wasn't the case, and that she was trying to help me.

Help you? With what?

I was so upset at what was happening with you, I was questioning why you had to go through it.
But she firmly told me to get used to it. To get used to you being in danger.
And I realized that I hadn't really considered that the power you now have will probably be a part of you for the rest of your life and that the responsibility and resulting dangers would be too.

She made me realize that I shouldn't be asking 'why' this happened to you. Instead, I should be seeking out ways to continue to help and support you.

*With that she looked over to him.*

Yuma. This power you have is amazing, and I know you're going to help so many people with it, because that's the type of person you are. But this is going to bring a lot of dangerous situations to you that will be difficult for you. This power is a part of your life now, but it's also a part of mine and I need to make sure I'm able to deal with what's to come.
But I need to be more than just emotionally strong for you.

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*Kotori paused for a moment, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath before she opened them again to look more seriously at Yuma.*

When you come to visit Heartland during the winter holidays, I want you to teach me everything you can about dueling.

E-eh?! Why are you wanting to learn how to play all of a sudden?

We've already discussed that your power has limitations to it and there may come a time when you need to rely on those around you to support and help you.
Yuma, I want to be someone you can rely on in a situation like that. I want to be able to have the ability to protect you, like you protect me.

But I also think it would be a good idea to learn how to protect myself too.
Desperado targeted me last year because I was close to you and they thought holding me hostage would make you do what they wanted.
Chances are, they'll be others who'll think the same and might target those close to you as well.

Dueling would be a way for me to help us both stay safe, right?

*Yuma listened to her words and his heart sank slightly. He understood what she wished to do and it made sense to think ahead and consider how they'd stay safe in the long run but...
... was this what dueling had become to them now? A way to protect themselves and a way to stay safe? He didn't want her to see it that way, he wanted her to have fun with it too.*

Kotori, I...
... I don't want you to see dueling just as a tool to help protect me... I want you to be able to enjoy it to, like how it should be!
Yeah, sometimes I have to use it to protect myself and those important to me but... I still want to see the fun in it and I want to make sure you still see that too!

And I promise, I will have fun with it to!
But I know if I want to support you, I'm going to have to get stronger myself.

Okay. If that's what you want to do then we'll spend some of the winter holidays putting a deck together for you and getting you some practise! You already know the basics from watching others, so you should pick the rest of it up super fast!

*Smiling, he reached out a hand and slowly swept away a few stray strands of damp hair from her face before gently bringing his hand down to brush it gently against her cheek.
He was so grateful to her. To have her support and to be there by his side. Where most people would of listened to their instincts to avoid dangerous situations, she was willing to remain at his side, even if they went through hell and back.
She was already someone he could 100% rely on, even if it was just to be there as someone he could talk to when things got tough.

He was lucky to have her, and he knew it.*

*As the two were caught up in each other's gaze, Kotori noticed that Yuma seemed a little hesitant about something. Reaching out with her hand, she took Yuma's free hand in her own and squeezed it gently to let him know that he didn't need to be hesitant or nervous with her.*

*Feeling a little more reassured, Yuma slowly leaned in towards her and pressed his lips against hers. Unlike his usual boisterous nature, the kiss was gentle and caring and for that one moment, nothing else seemed to matter.
No demons.
No powers.
It was just them, in their own little world.

Once the kiss between them broke, Yuma moved back only slightly from her, looking back into her eyes for a moment.
He then grinned and stated laughing as he affectionately rested his forehead against hers. This, in turn, also made Kotori start laughing along with him.

Eventually, Yuma decided to lay back on the grass, pulling Kotori playfully down with him.*

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A-ah, Yuma-- ooof-!!

*Kotori wasn't expecting that and ended up face-planting right into his shoulder. Quickly, she raised her head and looked down at him with a flustered but amused look on her face.*

Yuma, you dork.

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