"An interesting idea...and I think i can help. You won't like the idea though Max," Carly said.

" What is it though ? I might surprise you. " Max said.

"Artie, are you planing on challenging his bishie?" Carly first asked, hoping that she didn't mind the nickname. "Also Max...my father wants Deanna, right? What if he got me instead?" she asked.

" I am planning on doing just that. " Artunia said.

" I don't like that but what are you planning to do once captured?" Max asked.

"What about this? Artunia can fight my father's bishie and if she's starting to get beaten, we can show up. I'll offer myself up to my father so that you and Max can get in a parting shot. But that's only if it looks like you're getting badly hurt Artie," Carly said. "Also, I apologize if you don't like the nickname," she said.

" I don't mind it. Never had a nickname before. Sounds like a good idea to me. " Artie said with a grin.

Carly was glad that Artunia liked her nickname, she just hoped that her plan wasn't needed and that Artie could take care of her father's Bishie.

(Also, Artunia is based on her: Saber (Fate/stay night) - The TYPE-MOON Wiki - Fate, Tsukihime, Mahoyo, and everything TYPE-MOON)

( Okay. good to know. )

" Can I meet the others?" Artie asked hoping that Carly's other friends accepted her.

"I don't see why not," Carly replied, keeping what Max and Carly were talking about earlier a secret. They would wait a little longer before telling her about the Dragon Council and Daniel.

"Dinner is almost done Ruby. Can you let the others know?" Elisa asked and hoped everyone liked goulash and garlic bread.

" What are we having?" Deanna asked hoping it was something warm.

" Really? I love goulash. " Deanna said.

Artie never had goulash before and hoped she liked it. There were many things she had missed out on.

Alex admitted that he never had goulash himself, but was willing to try it, knowing that his bishies were in the same boat.

" It's ready you guys. I also have salad and cheese to go along with dinner." Elisa said.

"Thanks Elisa," everyone said as they headed into the kitchen.

Carly grabbed a plate and took what she wanted. She was thankful that her mom and little sister and mom were with her and that they would fight to stay safe.

Alex was glad to see that his girlfriend was happy and hoped that he could do everything in his power to keep that smile on her face.

Elisa was glad that everyone was enjoying themselves and hoped they had room for dessert. If she knew it still would be good for the next meal.

Yugito and Rikku were enjoying the dinner, both glad that Elisa had made it and thanked her for such a wonderful dinner, as did Alex's other bishies.

" Glad you all liked it. Do you have room for dessert?" Elisa asked.

"I'm full," Carly admitted.