Hello everyone! Well, it's been a few weeks since I last posted. Hmm, I have a fun story to tell about that day I last posted, which was Valentine's Day, the 14th. At noon that day, I went home to check and see if a delivery of flowers for my wife had arrived. It had snowed that day, and my wife was at my dad and step mom's home, so I wanted to see if they came. Well, it was slick out, but I made it home (I live a mile from work). Seeing nothing there, I headed back a different way so I could pick up lunch. Unfortunately, the road was slick, and I was heading down a hill. There is a turn at the end of the hill, a sharp one at that, and I thought I maybe going too fast in my car (I was only going 10 mph) to make the turn without sliding. So, I put my car in first gear (was in second). That was a bad idea. I started sliding on the road (it was snow covered, and cold), and well, the natural grade of the road ran towards a ditch. Naturally, the car went in the ditch, leaving it at a 45 or so degree angle. Luckily, I did no damage, but had to call a tow truck to get it out. Oh yeah, and the flowers never came that day! To say the least, it was a bad day…

Anyways, back to the reason I'm posting. The second half of this story is getting ready to come up, so hurray! Plus, I have news on Forgotten Guardians. I've been cranking out chapters, and so far have about 25, which is a drastic improvement from earlier this month. It seems I'm back in the writing mood, plus I'm making great progress on the storyline playing out. Hopefully, and this isn't a promise, but a possibility, by the end of May, I might be done. If that is the case, I'll most definitely start posting once I finish. Again, I'm unsure if I will finish by May or not, but I hope to. So, there is some hope left for everyone on that story, lol.

Last time, Yami had lost his duel to Yugi and was preparing to cross over to the afterlife. Foolishly, he tried to absorb all of the Shadow Magic in the Millennium Items, but soon found out he couldn't do it. Illidan has jumped in, only to find it impossible to absorb the energy as well. In a split second decision, he sent the energy out to the people who have (in the past or present) controlled the items, hoping to use them to hold the energy. Will it be enough? Soon the answers shall come!

For now though, time for my favorite part of writing! Time for the reviews! (/Cranks up review music and dances.\) Ahem, sorry about that. It's been a while since I done reviews, and I had to do it, lol.

Very Swampeh: Hey Tomb Robber Vicky! Nice new name. Yeah, it is kind of sad, and I knew writing it that this story would be a bit of a downer, to a degree. I thought the last episode was kind of sad myself, although not that sad. (/Marie: "He cried."\) I DID NOT! YOU WEREN'T EVEN THERE! (/Marie: "Trust me, he cried. Oh, by the way Illidan, SIT!"\) (/Slams into the ground. Finally gets up though.\) … Anyways, thanks for the comments. Poor Pegasus, lol, just getting slammed with Shadow Magic for no reason. (/Reenactment\) (/Pegasus: "Ah, I think it's time to get drunk."\) (/Suddenly slammed with Shadow Magic.\) (/Pegasus: "Ah, getting drunk hurts!"\) Lol, I'm being rather silly today. Must be the food… They're poisoning my mind I bet! That's got to be it! Ok, back to the review. Thanks again for the comments, and I hope you like this last installment of this story.

Ultimate Legendary Master: Thanks. Yeah, I thought I'd do a spin off and include Illidan and Marie, plus explain some things that come up in my next story as well. It's cool. Lol, few people I'm sure realized I had posted again. Thanks again.

ardee: (/Blushes\) Thanks. Wait, half demon's don't blush! (/Marie: "You do a lot with me."\) Quiet you! (/Cringes at words. Sees a glaring half demon mate.\) Uh, sorry! (/Gets patted on the head.\) Phew… True, it does clash, and I did have intentions on writing about what happened, but really, that was a lot of work, plus I didn't watch the entire last season. I only saw like the last five or ten episodes. I watched him defeat Zorc, and a little before that, but not all of it. Well, also the episode where he used the Egyptian Gods against Zorc. Hehe, that was funny to watch the three fail. But anyways, thanks, and hopefully FG will come out soon. Sorry about not reviewing. I've been busy at work, plus trying to get caught up on all the fics I haven't read that have updated. I'm slowly making my way through them. So many to still read…

Isis the Sphinx: Lol, indeed. I wondered the same thing, hehe. Still, he had a point. If he got rid of the Millennium Items, there would be less problems with Shadow Magic. Ah… I didn't mean to make you cry. I was going for sad, but not crying sad. Thanks, and I shall.

Well guys, that is the last of the reviews. Btw, let me explain about why I didn't write about Zorc and so on. As I'm sure you all saw, I didn't watch much of the last season, other than the last episodes (gotta love Yugi vs. Yami). Anyways, my plans for what happened during the Zorc part was much different. I had planned on writing it out, but didn't. What I thought my happen was the past that they saw was possibly Bakura's (evil one) twisted version of the ancient times. What I mean is, he made that version of the past in his mind. That is basically what I had envisioned. So, now you all know.

Anyways, I hope you all like this final part to this story. I think it will explain a lot of questions that everyone has had in the past about certain things, like things Marie has mentioned about Yami. Plus, it will make new questions, and sort of answer some for the future about FG.

At any rate, I hope you all enjoy the end of this story, and hope to see plenty of reviews. I'll try to reply to the reviews I get through email. Anyways, thanks guys, and hopefully I will hear from you all again soon when I release Forgotten Guardians. Later all!

Part 2

Back in the temple, Illidan now realized that this was a mistake as well. "There is still too much power left. I have no choice then. It has to be done, once more."

Looking up at the Millennium Stone, Illidan glared at the seven items and suddenly, they began to glow brilliantly golden. The tomb filled with a more blinding light to the point everyone was forced to look away.

After a minute, the light died down, and the power being released stopped. All of the people who had absorbed the Shadow Powers were down on at least one knee, each panting heavily. The others quickly checked on each of the seven that had absorbed the power, making sure they were alright.

"Seto, are you alright?!" Mokuba frantically asked his brother for the millionth time due that he had yet to move or say a thing.

In Seto's mind, he was seeing many images, images of people that he knew in the present, but these people were in the past. They wore past attire, and spoke in more archaic languages. He then saw images of himself dressed in ancient garb, and gasped when it suddenly clicked.

"I… I was there! The Pharaoh was right after all this time… It finally makes sense! My rivalry with the Pharaoh, my connection with my Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and many other things, they all finally make sense! What a fool I've been!" he thought within his mind as the memories finally cleared out.

Finally hearing his brother's pleas, Seto started to move as his breathing evened back out. "I'm… alright Mokuba." he finally managed to wheeze out.

Mokuba instantly rejoiced and embraced his brother tightly, saying "Don't scare me like that!"

Kaiba only softly smiled and gently patted his brother's head, saying "I'm sorry to have worried you."

Immediately, Mokuba pulled away and looked at Seto with a confused look, saying "Who are you, and what have you done with my brother, for my brother never smiles!"

Lightly chuckling, Seto simply replied kindly "I promise you Mokuba, from now on, there will be smiles."

Back at the front of the temple, Shadi was standing back up slowly with Ishizu and Marik's help. He was having great difficulty standing, for the absorption of Shadow Magic made him greatly weaker physically.

"I've never felt this weak before. Then again, I took on more power than I should have been able to. I guess Illidan was trying hard to keep from letting the magic disperse."

In the front of the tomb, Joey, Tristan, Tea, and the others were checking on the four in front of the Millennium Stone. Tea was looking after Marie while Joey checked on Yugi, and Tristan tried to help Illidan out. With Joey's help, Yugi came to Yami, whom he was especially worried about, but realized soon enough he'd be fine.

After a few more minutes of catching their breaths, Yami managed to say "Illidan, what just happened to the Millennium Items?"

Finally evening out his own breath, Illidan stood up and let out a ragged sigh. "I got rid of them, but there is a new problem."

Curious, Yami stood and asked "What do you mean a new problem?"

Before Illidan could answer, the group heard Bakura exclaim "WHAT IN THE BLOODY HELL ARE THESE!?"

Everyone quickly looked in the direction Bakura was staring at with wide eyes, and saw exactly what he was talking about. On the ground beside of the Millennium Stone sat eight golden objects, each rather small in size.

Staring at the objects and then Illidan, Yami cried out "YOU DIDN'T DO WHAT I THINK YOU JUST DID, DID YOU!?"

Looking away slightly, Illidan nodded, saying "I had no choice. I only had two choices. One, let the magic be dispersed once more and let us all die, or create these things. If I hadn't done this, we'd have died absorbing the Shadow Magic, and then the remainder of it would have been dispersed around the world."

Marie stared at the objects as well and sighed, saying softly "Oh Illidan…"

"I know, I shouldn't have done it, but I had no choice! It was either die and let the items cause more chaos, or transform them into something less harmless. I chose the lesser of two evils." Illidan finally said with slight sadness in his voice.

Sighing, Yami put a hand on Illidan's shoulder, saying "It's alright. You did what you had to do. After all, we couldn't very well allow the magic back into the world. You did the right thing."

Nodding, Illidan said "I created eight of them, mostly to disperse the magic evenly among them. Also, they are far weaker than the Millennium Items. They only hold about a fourth of the power each Millennium Item held. I gave the rest of the power to the seven of us, but some of the power did escape. Not much, but enough to be troublesome, I'm sure."

Curious, Yami asked "What do you mean the seven of us?"

"He means the seven of us left Yami." Seto spoke up as he approached the group, which shocked the entire group he would say a thing.

Looking into Seto's eyes, Yami smiled, saying "So, you've finally awakened I take it?"

Seto only had his usual calmness on his face, but then his features softened and he nodded. "Yes, I've finally awakened. That burst of Shadow Magic finally jarred my memories free, allowing me to remember all about the past."

Something then happened that none of the group would ever believe Kaiba would do. He bowed before Yami, saying "My king, it has been a long time since we've properly met."

Yami was in quite a bit of shock, but awoke from it by Marie's slight giggling. He glared at her, giving her a warning glance, which did nothing to faze her. "As usual." Yami grumbled in his mind.

Seto then rose up and said "I know it's a bit late, but better late than never."

A small smile broke over Yami's face as he nodded and asked "So, the magic was dispersed among the seven of us, correct?"

Illidan nodded and replied with "Yes, it's dispersed among us. I gave you as much as possible too, since you are leaving us. Your body won't be able to handle it though if you don't leave in the near future, as in the next hour or so."

Yami lightly chuckled and said "Well then, we'd better hurry. What will we do with these things though?"

Knowing Yami meant the eight objects, Illidan replied "We'll have to separate them and hide them. I think a good name for them is Shadow Charms. Do you think it'll do?"

Thinking for a moment, Yami nodded and replied "Good idea Illidan. They need dispersed so no one can ever tamper with them. I do have one question though. If all eight are collected, will that person become a real danger to the world?"

Lightly chuckling, Illidan shook his head. "No, they're not that powerful. They're powers combined would only equal me in strength, so it'd be pointless for someone to collect all eight. They'd never be able to take over the world, or put the world in real danger. Still, they can be used to play Shadow Games, but very weak Shadow Games at that."

Nodding, Yami finally said "Alright, I guess that's ok. Illidan, will you do me one last favor then?"

Smiling, Illidan simply replied "Of course Yami. I'll hide the Shadow Charms away so that they'll never be used."

"Thank you Illidan. Also, just to make sure all eight are never collected, I'll take one with me. Before I pass over to the other side, I shall stop at the dominion of the Gravekeepers. I'm sure the Gravekeeper's Chief will guard one of the Shadow Charms for us." Yami replied.

"Good idea. At least that way no one will be able to be tempted into collecting all eight. Marie, do me a favor and hand me that pendant like one, please." Illidan asked.

With a sad nod, Marie walked forward and stooped down, gently picking up the circular golden item with a golden eye in the center that was filled with red. With shaky hands, she walked over towards Yami, intending to hand it to him. Along the way, she tripped.

Seeing her falling, Yami was quick to leap out and try to catch her. As she was falling, the Shadow Charm in her hand fell to the ground with a loud clang, and instantly split in half. Yami managed to catch her though before she could hit the ground. She had landed up against his chest, with him putting his arms around her to steady her.

A pink tint came over Yami's cheeks at this, as did a small one on Marie's cheeks. He stared down at her to see it, and saw the sadness in her eyes.

"Ahem…" Illidan said as the vein on his forehead was popping out.

Realizing what he was doing, Yami sheepishly grinned and let go of Marie. He stooped down and picked up the two halves. "Well, I guess this makes it harder for anyone collecting the charms to actually collect all eight. I'll just inform the Gravekeeper's Chief to only give half to a single person if they manage to get into his realm and defeat him in battle."

Standing back up, Yami decided to be daring. He moved forward and gently whispered in Marie's ear "I'll always love you, even though you chose Illidan. Know that I did truly love you. Goodbye."

Before Marie could say anything, Yami turned away and began to walk towards the front of the Millennium Stone. Stopping there, he turned towards the doorway and called out "My name is Atem. In the name of the Pharaoh, I command that the gateway to the Gravekeeper's domain open!"

The doorway glowed momentarily and opened up, allowing some soft white smoke to escape. Looking back at all his friends, Yami smiled, saying "Thank you all for what each of you has done for me. I will never forget any of you."

All nodded at him, most with tears in their eyes. Yami then turned to Illidan, saying "Farewell my friend. Till it is your time to cross over."

Nodding back, Illidan smiled and walked over to Yami, giving him one last embracing hug. "Goodbye Yami. I'll never forget you."

Illidan stepped away and grabbed hold of Marie's hand, which woke her from her stupor. Yami smiled at everyone and then began to walk towards the doorway. As he was walking towards it, he put his right arm out and gave a thumbs up to everyone.

While disappearing into the doorway, his attire changed. No longer did he wear the school uniform that Yugi always wore, but now wore a white tunic with a flowing blue cape. On his arm was a golden ornament, signifying his royal blood. Now he was dressed as he had been in ancient times. He only continued on, not looking back, for if he had, he'd have shown the tears of happiness, but sadness at the same time in his eyes.

The doorway closed in behind Yami. As it was closing, Tea tried to run forward, but Joey stopped her. He simply shook his head, and Tea backed down.

Once the doors closed, Yugi sadly said "Goodbye Pharaoh."

The tomb then began to shake violently, making everyone awaken from their sadness. Quickly realizing that the tomb was collapsing, Illidan called out "Everyone get out of here!"

The entire group complied as Illidan quickly gathered up the seven remaining Shadow Charms. He and Marie then ran outside, joining the others as the tomb completely collapsed in the inside, as did what was sticking up on the outside.

Seeing the smoke bellowing out of the tomb doorway, everyone gave a sad sigh. Joey then broke the odd silence, saying "So, is that it?"

Grumbling, Kaiba irritably said "What did you expect? Fireworks or an explosion, or a big 'Ta Da!'"

Thinking for a moment, Joey finally replied "Well, kind of I guess. Yug, why don't you give us a little wrap up speech like you always do, heh?"

Sadly smiling at his friend, Yugi finally said as he looked up at the clear blue sky "Well, as one adventure ends, another one always begins."

Illidan only softly smiled at the speech, knowing Yugi was right. "Now the newly created Shadow Charms must be hidden, as well as the four Egyptian God Cards. Yes, a new adventure has begun indeed."

Marie saw Illidan was thinking about something and softly smiled and grasped his hand, making him awaken. She smiled sweetly at him and kissed his cheek, saying "Don't worry. Whatever happens from here on out, we'll continue to take it on together."

Smiling back, Illidan simply nodded as his thoughts turned back to Yami. "So, you loved her Yami. I thought as much. You may have beaten me in many things, but I won the one thing you couldn't: her heart."