Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or anything related to it what-so-ever. The only characters in this fic that are truly mine are:

Lady Aurora Phoenix (Hart), Lady Natara Fear (Cooper), Lady Sapphira Star (Raine), Dorian "Chaos" (Stanson), Bryant "Havoc" (Westbrook), Sanura, Zahara, Adais, Shadow, Panther, Lord Theron (yup… they're back… and all the characters beginning with Lady Aurora Phoenix are copyrighted to me)

A/N: I understand many will not agree with a lot of what is written but that is why this is in the fantasy genre and not in just the general one. This is purely a concoction out of my own head and I am just going where the ideas lead me.

As warned, this version of Doma is going to be different. The same duels and characters and events, yes, but a lot of changes, Partnerships, twists and turns… I tell you this upfront so you know. OC's will have more free range in here, things will happen that most likely would not have happened in the real story… Some parts will have add-ons, and others will be completely created right from the start. Hopefully you will like what you read. But if not, I don't expect flames as you have been warned that this will be completely different from what we all saw in Doma. That being said, please read and enjoy!

Chapter 1

Stolen Gods

"Aurora, put that down a minute and come over here!" Aurora Hart looked up from the table she was moving to see her dark-haired friend, Dorian Stanson, waving at her from the hall leading to her office. The Moonlight Dance Club was scheduled to open early for the kids getting out of high school. It was the grand reopening since it was closed down for renovations not long after the Battle City Finals.

"Can't it wait, Dorian? We only have like two more hours before we have to open and the tables and chairs need to get back in order."

"Depends…" She arched an eyebrow.

"On what?"

"On how you feel about a city that sank into the depths of the ocean about ten thousand years ago." She blinked and moved a chair out of her way to meet him. The others had all gathered in her office, all tuned into the news broadcast.

"Renowned scientist, Arthur Hawkins has uncovered evidence of a ten thousand year old lost civilization at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is believed to be the remains of the legendary and mythical Lost City of Atlantis. To this day, no one has ever known for certain if this city has ever existed. If he had, then what happened to it ten thousand years ago? Will whatever happened to it, happen to us?" Dorian turned off the TV and turned back to glance at Aurora.

"So what do you think?"

"I think there is a world of trouble about ready to take place. If that really is Atlantis…"

"It's possible that Atlantis came into contact with Lord Theron's Leviathan." Sapphira Star narrowed her eyes in thought. "It would make sense after all the research I have been able to go through. It is hard to really find anything about the lost city that is fact, though."

"Then, I think we need to pay a visit to Mr. Hawkins and find out what he knows," Aurora told her. Sapphira nodded and stood to take her leave.

"I'll see if I can schedule a meeting with him."

"Good, let me know what you find out."

"Mr. Dartz, sir, there is a gentleman here to see you."

"Show him in." Dartz brush his finers through his aquamarine hair before bundling it together and tying it up with a hair band. He looked out the window to his office as the door opened and footsteps crossed his threshold. He narrowed his eyes and stood to face his visitor.

"Mr. Dartz, I presume."

"Now, that depends on who is asking." The white-haired man stopped walking when he reached the desk and chuckled.

"Cautious; I admire that in a potential partner." Dartz raised an eyebrow at the stranger.

"You should know, now, that I don't partner with anyone, on anything."

"Is that so? My friend, I do think I can change your mind." A dark look entered Dartz's blue and gold eyes. The stranger caught a slight flash of red. "There is something you are missing. Something I have. Something you will need." The storm in the man's eyes eased and he gave his stranger a searching look.

"How do you know what I need? Who are you?" The stranger smirked and tossed his long, white hair back over his shoulder.

"I, good sir, am known simply as Lord Theron of the former planet Eudora."

"This should impress me why?"

"I am the original controller of the great beast you intend to ressurect." Lord Theron paused to add dramatic effect as Dartz stood silent. The stranger in his office circled the desk and came up behind him. He leaned close to whisper in his ear. "The great Leviathan." Dartz pulled away with a glare.

"What do you know of Leviathan?"

"I know the great beast is not of your world. I know it entered your world during your reign of Atlantis ten thousand years ago. With it's power you intended to rule your city to perfection. Things and people not perfect were changed by it's power. Their true forms revealed. Those who opposed you were sealed away using the power of the Orichalcos to later feed the Leviathan and give it strength. How'm I doing so far?" Dartz gave him a closer look.

"How do you know all this?"

"I told you, I am the one who created the Leviathan. I originally planned to take it back on my own, but you see, you have access to him. But you can't begin the transfer needed without what I have."

"What do you have?" Dartz blinked when Lord Theron reached into the pocket of his long duster jacket and revealed a glowing crystal. Dartz took a step toward him and Theron pulled the crystal out of view again.

"Ah, ah, ah, I don't think so. I showed you what I had to help awaken the powers needed to fuel the spell you will be using to awaken the hidden power and revive Leviathan. You don't taste that power unless we have an agreement." Dartz thought carefully over his words.

"What is it to you? I know what I want, but what is in it for you?"

"There is a small group of people out there who may have the potential power to stop you and me. I want to help you use that power to destroy them first. Then this pathetic world is yours."

"How do I know you aren't trying to play me for a fool?"

"Wise man, you are to doubt my words." Lord Theron reached into the hidden pocket in his long suit duster and produced a small set of papers. "That is why I had my associates draw up this contract. Just something simple two business men can agree on. You get what you want, and I get the destruction of my enemies. Plain and simple."

"It sounds too plain if you ask me," Dartz commented as he took the papers from Lord Theron and sat down to read them. Lord Theron patiently took a seat on the other side of the desk. A few moments passed in silence before Dartz looked up at him.

"It's satisfactory to you?"

"I must say that it is." He reached for a pen and signed in the appropriate spaces before going to his photocopying machine. A copy of the contract was made and handed back to Lord Theron.

"Now, then, we can begin to bring the creature the life it deserves. The life it needs." Dartz pressed a hidden button to reveal asecret room. Lord Theron followed behind him in silence until they reached what seemed to be an underground cavern specially made for rituals. The carvings were all to familiar to him. A small smile tugged at his lips as he remembered the chaos he had once been able to create with the great Leviathan. Chaos he was ready to create again.

Lord Theron watched as Dartz donned a long silver cloak and bowed his head before the massive carving in front of them. The ritual was beginning. Softly at first, Dartz began to speak in a language unfamiliar to Lord Theron. He paused only a moment to hold out his hand for the crystal that had been stolen from Aurora during the Battle City Finals. Cautiously, Lord Theron stepped passed him and placed the crystal in a small stand near what could have only been described as the carving of a mouth. He knew the crystal was not large enough to give all the power needed to raise the great beast, but it would be enough to awaken the weaker power long enough to gain access to an even greater source.

The crystal in place, Lord Theron stepped back beside Dartz and together, using the native tongue of each of their own kind, they began to chant the spell of awakening; matching pendants about their necks taking on an eerie and enigmatic green glow.

Adais finished up the last of his paperwork and began to take one last sweep around the museum to make sure everything was in order. He knew it would not be long before he would have to return to Egypt with Ishizu and Marik to help get things back in order with the ehibit they were preparing for his father's tomb. He stopped momentarily when he noticed a tri-colored head making it's way to the back where the Pharaoh's tablet had been displayed. Turning completely around, he recognized Yugi's friends Téa, Joey, and Tristan following along behind him. Curiousity got the better of him and quietly he followed.

"Now, I may be statin' the obvious here, but dat looks a lot like Yugi," Joey commented as they stopped in front of the carefully lighted tablet.

"'Tablet of the Pharaoh,'" Tristan read. As Adais drew closer, he realized that it was not his son standing before the tablet, but Yami. The spirit started up at the tablet a moment before making his own comment.

"Yes, that Pharaoh, is me."

"Okay, now wait a minute, this part always confuses the hell outta me," Joey stopped him, but Yami was obviously no longer listening. Quietly, he pulled three cards from his duel case and looked down at them.

"Ready to put the Egyptian gods to work for you, Pharaoh?" Yami turned and glanced over at Adais as he decided to make his appearance known.

"I think so. It seems they are calling out to me. Telling me to use their power to find the answers I seek." Adais frowned as he thought over the spirit's words. Something about what Yami was telling him did not make a great deal of sense. Not knowing enough to contradict the spirit, however, he kept silent. He watched as Yami nodded once before turning the cards so the monsters faced the tablet. A golden light appeared from the cards, matching the bright light shining down from the Eye of Horus on the tablet.

"Do you see what I see?" Joey asked.

"What's going on?" Téa's eyes were glued to the bright and blinding light before them. Adais' eyes narrowed as the glass keeping the tablet protected began to freeze in a case of green ice. The golden glow faded and Yami gasped as black flashes of light began to stream from the cards in his hand. Desperately, he tried to reach through the obvious pain in his arm to pull the cards free, or just attempt to fend off the pain of the unknown attack.

"Yugi, what's going on?" Tristan asked, stepping closer.

"I - I don't know," Yami growled. "It's… it's as if a dark power is draining the strength of the god cards.

"What do we do?" Téa inquired.

"How 'bout dropping dem damn cards?" Joey suggested. Adais had to admit the thought had crossed his mind as well. Yami shook his head.

"I-I can't let go." Their attention was diverted when a shrill scream pierced the silence of the museum. Adais stood straighter and then turned to run toward to door. The others quickly followed him. Once outside, they stood and stared at what could only be described as every monster movie come to life. Dragons flew passed them. Other creatures were climbing the skyscrapers around town. Adais blinked in disbelief, his hand going for his cell phone before realizing he had left it at his desk.

"You gotta be kiddin' me!" Joey exclaimed.

"What? Someone's duel disk go haywire? Tristan asked.

"No, it would take more than one off kilter duel disk to create something this big," Adais said thoughtfully. Téa nodded.

"Yeah, there's gotta be more to it." Joey agrred.

"Now the only way to find out is to go straight to da source. So let's pay our old pal Kaiba a visit, shall we?" He suggested. The others nodded. Adais stayed behind, still in awe. His awe was broken, however, when a live version of the Cursive Dragon swooped down and nearly grabbed him before he ducked back inside the museum and headed for his office.

"I sure hope Mother knows what's going on; because I sure as hell don't…"

"Kaiba Corp., please hold."

"Thank you for calling Kiaba Corp., please hold." Sanura frowned and shook her head as the phones began ringing off the hook.

"Kaiba Corp., this is Sanura Hart, may I help you?" She listened a moment in disbelief before turning to look out the picture window in her office. In the time that Seto had been off in America preparing his latest venture, she had taken over his office at his request to see things taken care of in his absence. She had done well in her opinion. The sight that greeted her eyes, however, had her droppingthe phone. The caller never even heard her as she whispered, "One moment, please."

"Miss. Hart!" Aiden burst through the office doors, his breath fast in coming as if he had just run a marathon. "Have you seen this?" She shook her head in disbelief once again. Quickly, she backed away when the Luster Dragon roared near the window. She had moved so quickly, she tripped over the office chair and fell back into it. "Miss. Hart?"

"No time. We need damage control, and we need to notify Mr. Kaiba." She stood and straightened her business skirt before facing Aiden. "Mr. Winters, a crowd most likely will begin to form outside the building. Strengthen your forces and let no one in." He nodded and left the office as she picked up the phone and dialed Seto's direct number. A number he had told her to use only in strict emergencies. "I think this counts as one of those strict emergencies."

The phone rang a few times before she heard Seto's voice answer the other end.

"Mr. Kaiba, sir, I am sorry to call you on this line, but we have a problem…"

Screams rocked through the club as one of the walls collasped. Aurora leapt over the counter, fury in her eyes. The fury faded to shock, however, when she learned the cause of the collapse was the tail of a flying dragon.

"Did we just step foot into a fairytale book?" Natara asked as she walked out of the kitchen, toweling off her hands.

"I don't know, but I do know this isn't going to be good," Bryant answered from the stage.

"Pegasus is going to hit the roof when he sees this repair bill," Dorian chided from behind Aurora. She nodded.

"I'll deal with that later. We have to deal with this now." The others agreed and swiftly moved from their spots. "Be careful everyone! These aren't you're typical holograms!"

"No joke," Dorian growled as a creature slashed his arm with a claw. "These bastards hurt." He opened his free hand and pressed it forward as a shock of light blue light came forward and crashed into the creature. There was a shout and a cry not far behind him. Turning he saw Zahara and Ryou backed against another wall. A dark wolf-like creature had cornered them.

"Hang on, Zahara!" Bryant called out as he forced back a Giant Rat. (1) She frowned and narrowed her eyes. There was a brief flash of light and the wolf-creature flinched. It was just the distraction she needed to jump up and kick at it's snout, sending it to it's back. Reaching back, she grabbed Ryou's hand and ran toward Bryant.

"What was that thing?" She gasped out.

"A Pitch-Black Warwolf," (2) Ryou answered, still glancing over his shoulder. "But what I don't understand is what it's doing out here in the city."

"It's something we're all trying to figure out," Natara replied as she steeped near to check on them. There was another shout and they turned to see Aurora and a Koumori Dragon crash into what was left of her dance club.

"I thought her intention was to spare the club," Doriancommented with a frown.

"Guess keeping nearby people safe was a bit more important," Sapphira returned with a shake of her head. They hurried to the destroyed building. Aurora groaned and attempted to climb her way out of the rubble. Bryant and Dorian reached forward and each took a hand to help her out. They all had just gotten their feet back on the ground when a sudden jolt of pain ripped through them. Each cried out. Natara fell to her knees and Aurora backed up against a crumbling wall. Sapphira winced and the guys cringed. Zahara looked around in shock.

"What's happening? Mother?" Aurora shook her head.

"The power… the ancient power of our people. It's been awakened."

"That means…" Natara looked up with fear in her eyes.

"Theron figured out how to activate the crystal," Aurora finished, giving a weakened sigh.

"Then we have to find him," Bryant said as he stood straight again asthe pain faded.

"It won't matter. With the power awakened all he has to do is gather whatever is left to wake the sleeping beast. If it is indeed here on this world, then we don't have mcuh time left. Theron will be looking for the strongest soul. We will know if he has one in mind, soon enough. He knows our blood won't work. It will have to be someone of this world," Aurora explained.

"Why won't the blood of our kind work?" Zahara asked.

"Because our kind was the last to take it down. He will need a different source of power." They all looked at each other with one thought in their heads.

"The Pharaoh."

Sanura left the comfort of her office and made her way as professionally as possibly to the ground level of the building. Aiden had returned to help make sure she made it outside safe as the crowd began to build around the building. Shouts and cries of "What's going on?" could be heard all around her. She glanced around and took a breath.

"I will answer as many questions as I can," she informed them. "So please, one at a time."

"Is Kaiba Corp. responsible for all this?" A female reporter asked her.

"This town deserves to know!" A man hollared out. Sanura took another breath to steady her voice.

"Mr. Kaiba wishes for everyone to understand that this company is not to blame for the chaos that has begun this day."

"So the duel monsters running amuk in the streets and sky is just a coincidence?"

"I did not say that. Though we cannot and will not be held responsible for this, Mr. Kaiba has his staff working full force to see that this is cleared up as soon as possible. I am sorry, but I cannot comment further. Mr. Kaiba will be giving a personal press conference later today to clear up any more confusion. Thank you for your time. Good day." Sanura turned and Aiden ushered her back into the building.

"Think they will believe you?"

"To be honest, I'm not so sure I believe me. This is ridiculous." She shook her head. "Aiden, go home and pack a small bag. Mr. Kaiba wants me to join him in America. With this mess going on, I am not about to travel alone." He nodded and left her on her own. She spun around in the office assistant's chair and looked outside. The winged creatures and King Kong-sized beasts filled the streets now. Buildings were falling and crumbling left and right. As much as she loved being near her family, she was glad to be leaving.

Aurora finished wrappng Dorian's arm and stood, wiping the sweat off her brow. Bryant had turned on the news, hoping to hear more word on the mysterious cause of the appearance of the monsters. Closing the first aid kit, she turned to listen to the report as well.

"In the last twenty-four hours, monsters have been seen all over the globe, including the appearance of a winged dragon perched atop Taj-Mahal. These creatures appear to be life-like holograms believed to have connections with the game Duel Monsters. We now take you to live to a Kaiba Corp. press conference where gaming company president, Seto Kaiba, will make a statement."

"About time," Dorian grumbled. Aurora and Natara shushed him as the screen flashed to Seto's face in front a podium.

"We've done extensive testing on our holographic systems. Now I am able to confirm that without a doubt, these sightings are unrelated to Kaiba Corp. Our state of the art technology is working perfectly." The screen switched back to the reporter and Bryant switched off the news.

"So he claims they aren't responisble."

"Is that really a surprise?"

"Sapphira's right, we knew at first glance that they weren't holograms. Seto couldn't have created the real deal. At least not yet," Natara agreed.

"Plus that's not the kind of company he is running. All science is game related in Kaiba Corp. now," Aurora added. Her cell phone went off and she frowned at the ring tone.

"Uh-oh, think Pegasus heard about the club?" Dorian asked her with a grin. She shook her head with a light smile and flipped open her phone.

"This is Ms. Hart… Yes, Mr. Pegasus… uh-huh… Of course… I understand. I will be on the first flight out." She closed her phone. "Looks like I am headed to America."

"Again?" Bryant asked.

"Apparently, Pegasus had another strange dream. He wants help setting up something just in case it comes true. He said I could help him. That and he is worried he needs a little extra protection."

"What could possibly have him spooked?" Aurora shrugged and stood.

"Who knows. Guess I better go and find out." She silently walked to her room. She made one stop to put the first aid kit back into it's place before stepping into the dark room. Night had long fallen by the time they were able to break free of the monsters. Aurora had not even wanted to consider dealing with the damage of the club. She merely reclaimed the money and paperwork that could be salvaged and returned home.

"Aurora…" She paused and frowned. Looking around her darkened room told her nothing, yet she knew she was not alone.

"Who's there?" A small flickering of light appeared in the corner of the room and she took a small step back. There was a child's giggle behind her and she gasped, side-stepping and bumping into her wall.

"There's no need to fear us, Ms. Hart," A ghostly looking child with long, braided, brown hair informed her. "Grandpa and I did not come here to harm you."

"Who are you?" Aurora asked the little girl.

"You can call me Chris. That's my grandfather, Ironheart," Chris said cheerfully as she nodded to the otherform in the corner.

"Why have you come to see me?"

"We have come because we sense the same power within you as the power of the creature that is ready to wake. We need your help to help the chosen ones defeat it."

"Chosen ones?" The ghost of Ironheart nodded his head.

"You see, years ago, an evil creature came to this world from another. No one dared to go against the creature. No one until three brave men summoned the courage to lead several monsters and villagers into battle for freedom from the darkness this creature was creating. These men were Timaeus, Critius, and Hermos. The battle was long and hard, but they were able to seal the creature away, draining it of its power. However, this victory had it's price. The three knights were transformed into dragons and then became frozen. The power trapped inside, waiting for the day they would be needed again. But only the strength and determination of the chosen three can wake them from their slumber. Still the chosen ones, even with such strength and skill, will need further protection. This is why I seek you out."

"I'm afraid I don't understand. Why me?"

"Your enemy and mine have become one and the same. They will target those you love. We can help each other to keep this world out of the darkness." Aurora thought a moment and took a breath. The thought of those close to her in danger concerned her greatly. Still, she was uncertain of her path. Finally she sighed and looked up at the spirit.

"All right. I shall help. Discreetly. I can't have Lord Theron knowing I have figured this much out, help or no help."

"I understand. I will seek you out again when you are needed." They each gave solemn nods and Chris giggled before the two spirits faded away. She jumped when her phone rang again. "Hello? Adais? Wait, slow down, what happened?" Her eyes opened wide in shock. "Are you certain? Now?" She told him she would meet him and hurried back down her stairs.

"Where's the fire, Aurora? Not like that club is worth salvaging at this time of night," Dorian commented as she grabbed her cloak.

"No fire; worse."

"How much worse?" Natara asked her.

"Yugi's grandfather was attacked. The god cards were stolen."

I want to thank my faithful readers and reviewers again for continuing along on this little journey. DDCfreak, Atemu Fangurl, Ishizu-san, Pastelblue, Change of Heart Twins, Luna Dusk, Marik 360, ASJ, Moxy, yuzznut, Yami Val, and Pharaohyamifan; thank you all!

Notes:

(1) Giant Rat- An Earth Beast/Effect monster, ATK/1400-DEF/1450

(2) Pitch-Black Warwolf- A Dark, Beast-warrior/Effect monster, ATK/1600-DEF/600

Well, this is the beginning and already you can see that I have made good on my warning. Hope you liked it so far. The rest is yet to come. See you again next Chapter!

Regards,

LadyPhoenix99