Chapter 1

"Hey Yug, excited for your first day of college or what?" Joey asked as he showed up at the game shop. Yugi was just done getting ready and was going out the door when Solomon called out wishing them good luck.

"It's your first day too, you know." Yugi said trying to make a point but grinning.

"Yeah man, but I was born to be excited! For once it's nice to feel that without looking over your shoulder constantly or-" He dropped the subject suddenly and they both walking.

"Do you, still have those feelings too?" Yugi asked in a low voice.

"Man, Yug I'm sorry I brought that up I know it's been a few years but I can't stop having those thoughts in my head. I'm such an idiot sometimes I wasn't thinking-."

"Joey, chill out it's fine. It's not like you can just make all that go away in a few years. Come on or we'll be late." He said with a small smile as they started to proceed.

"Hey Yugi!" A familiar voice called out. Joey and Yugi turned around and saw Tea running towards them.

"Hey Tea, off to dance school finally?" Yugi asked.

"Yeah I'm so glad I'm finally going," she said excitedly as she looked at her watch, "Oh, I'm almost late I'll see you guys later!" She called out as she took off running. As they continued walking Yugi couldn't help but think about the events that happened a few years ago. Duelist Kingdom, the Battle City Finals with Marik's dark side, the virtual worlds, Dartz's evil plot for the world, Atem's memories, then the final battle. All those points in his life were incredibly impactful not only for Yugi but for his friends as well. He wasn't even angry with Joey bringing it up. In fact, he thought he was the only one who felt that way. It all stuck with them forever.

After what seemed like an eternity passed before all his classes were over he started to walk to his car. He decided it was best to use one since his grandpa can't possibly always take him to school, which was farther than his old one. Plus, he didn't want to bother his friends about getting rides. They all had their own paths too. As he was about to unlock the car his phone started ringing. It was an unknown number. He answered with a puzzled look.

"Hello?"

"Hello, is this Yugi Moto?"

That voice…it sounded familiar to him.

"Yes, this is him. Who is calling?" He felt like he heard this voice somewhere before.

"Hello Yugi it's nice to hear from you again. This is Ishizu Ishtar."

"Wow Ishizu hi! It's great to hear from you too. What brings you to call me?"

Her voice then turned a little serious.

"I have some news that you may want to be concerned about. Although I'm not entirely sure if it's good or bad, I feel you deserve to know this." Yugi then felt alert but definitely curious.

"What is it Ishizu? Did something bad happen?" There was a little pause.

"Why don't we meet at the Domino museum? I just got into town and I would feel more comfortable speaking in person."

"Of course, I'll be there right away."

"If your friends want to be involved, they should come too."

"Okay, thank you Ishizu," Yugi said as he hung up. It was nice hearing from the Ishtars but something in the tone in her voice sounded off. It was like she didn't want to risk saying something important over the phone.

"Hey Yug, glad I caught you!" Joey said as he ran up to the car, "Listen, do you mind if you give me a ride?"

"Sure, no problem." Yugi said as he started to get in.

"You know, when I was running over here it looked like you were having an intense talk on the phone. Everything okay?" Joey asked as they both drove off.

"I'm not sure exactly, but I feel something serious is up. That was Ishizu believe it or not."

Joey's eyebrows raised with wide eyes. He definitely wasn't expecting that.

"What seriously? What did she say?"

"She just felt I deserved to know something important but I think she didn't want to risk saying it over the phone. I'm actually on my way meeting her right now if that's okay."

"Of course it's okay man, we should tell everyone else too. I'll call them."

Ten minutes later everyone else was already there. Yugi could see Tea, Tristan, Duke, Bakura. Yugi actually did a double take when he looked to his right and saw Kaiba and Mokuba, who actually looked a lot taller than when he last saw him, which wasn't very often. As his friends were coming over and talking, Yugi mentioned the brothers.

"Yeah, maybe Ishizu thought Kaiba needed to know this too, whatever it is, "Tea said.

"Yeah what is this about anyway Yugi?" Tristan asked.

"I don't know either, but I think we're going to find out." Yugi answered as Ishizu came over to the group.

"Hello, everyone, it's been awhile but nice to see you all again." Ishizu began.

"Why don't we cut to the chase and get to the point of why we're all here Ishizu, especially me. I have a company to run and don't need to waste any more time with the geek patrol." Kaiba said impatiently.

"If you were more patient rich boy, then she'll tell us!" Joey yelled clearly annoyed.

"Follow me everyone and I'll tell you." Ishizu said as she led them into the museum basement. Tea suddenly felt a case of déjà vu as they all stood where the stone tablets are.

"I needed to tell you in a location where we can't be bothered so I chose here. Now, as I said, I don't know if this is good or bad news. I never thought it was possible but it has happened. Marik will you bring in the bag please?" Everyone was surprised to see Marik again as he came around the corner and set a large carryon bag down on the ground. He looked just as serious. She turned to Yugi.

"Yugi, I think you should be the one who opens it," she said gesturing to it.

"Me? But what's inside it?"

"Go and see for yourself. You'll see why."

Yugi walked over to the bag and knelt down to open it. As soon as he zipped it up, a bright light shined out of the bag for a few seconds then went down. As Yugi looked more closely his heart almost stopped. It was the lost Millennium Items.