Yami rushed back to the entrance with Yugi safely in his arms. Once there he found Bakura, Tea, Marik, and a gathering of rescued allies waiting for him.

"I take it that's him then, huh?" Bakura said nodding towards Yugi. Yami nodded and subconsciously held Yugi closer to him.

"Let's go. Hopefully we can get out without meeting too many people. We aren't prepared for a full-out battle." Yami said as he led the way out of the dungeons. "Kaiba, do you have visual on any threats?"

"Sorry Yami. They're shutting me out. I won't be much help anymore. You know I don't have a chance against their whole group of operators." Kaiba replied bitterly.

"I understand. Be on your guard, everyone!" Yami called back to his men.

"You honestly think that'll do you any good?" Yami froze at the cold voice coming out of the shadow. "Now, now Yami, I applaud you for getting this far, but did you really think you could get out? This is the main fortress after all." A man stepped out of the shadows. He had the kind of build that demanded submission from everyone. He had long, greasy black hair tied back in a low ponytail. His beady red eyes fit perfectly with his cruel face.

"I think you're overestimating the strength of your fortress, Ushio." Yami replied venomously as he set Yugi down and pushed him behind him protectively.

"I don't think so. After all, you are stuck here, at my mercy."

"Oh, I think you are. If it was as mighty as you say it is, we wouldn't have been able to get in, now would we?"

Ushio growled and stepped forward but Yami stood his ground. "That doesn't matter now. None of you will get out of here alive."

"We'll see." Yami replied nonchalantly. Ushio lunged forward but Yami was prepared. A perfect roundhouse kick slammed Ushio into the wall. That didn't keep him down for long though. Ushio was back on his feet just in time to block a deadly blow to his neck.

Ushio launched another attack at Yami but was once again blocked. The fight continued like that, both evenly matched. Every strike was blocked and a counter attack used. The bystanders watched in awe at the ferocity and speed of the fight. Yami's trusted advisors stood back, letting Yami fight on his own, but were ready to step in at any moment.

The battle grew ever more intense, especially on Yami's behalf. Ushio was losing and he knew it. So, he began looking for a way to even the odds. His eyes landed on someone in the room and a crooked smile appeared on his face. He began working on his new plan. Punch, block, step. Punch, block, step. He was slowly getting closer to his target and no one had noticed his intentions.

Yami continued the fight, focusing only on his opponent. He threw another punch, which was blocked, but instead of counter-attacking, Ushio jumped back. In a flash Ushio was standing behind his prey, one arm around his victim's waist, securing him, the other at his neck, a deadly weak spot.

"Yugi…" Yami whispered in horror. He had been too distracted with the fight to notice they had moved close to the child. The others in the room became tense, fearing for the boy.

"I believe this is what you came for, is it not?" Ushio tightened his grip on Yugi's neck.

"Ushio… If you hurt him I swear you will not live to see another day." Yami growled.

"Ha ha ha. You see, Yami, that's the thing. You can't touch me as long as I have him. Take one step and I snap his neck." Yami's glare deepened.

"But if you do that you have no leverage. I could kill you without a second thought."

"I suppose, but I won't get rid of my leverage lightly. I have-" Ushio was cut off as he was hit in the head with enough force to kill a man. He instantly fell to the floor. Joey stood behind him, a triumphant smirk on his face.

"An' dat's for layin' yer filthy hands on my little buddy." He said exuberantly. As soon as Yugi was free, he ran straight into Yami's arms. Yami held him protectively.

"Come on, let's get out of here. I'm sure Dartz won't be happy with the loss of his second-in-command." Yami said as he picked Yugi up and headed towards the place they came in. The rest of the people nodded and followed. They met quite a few guards on the way but with the extra help from the rescued comrades, they made it out.

Soon they were on their way back to headquarters. They were currently in one of the getaway cars. Once they were safe, Yugi had fallen asleep in Yami's arms. Yami was content to just hold him, to know he was safe.

They made it back to HQ around dawn. Yami got out of the car with Yugi, still sleeping, in his arms. As he went inside, he encountered Ishizu, the Resistance's main doctor.

"Oh, dear. The poor thing." Ishizu said as Yami handed Yugi to her. She instantly took Yugi to one of the medical beds she had set up. Ishizu got to work taking care of Yugi's injuries as the boy slept. Yami sat close by at all times.

"Yami, you're exhausted. You should get some sleep." Ishizu said over her shoulder to Yami as she worked.

"But, Yugi…"

"I'll take good care of him. He'll be fine, I promise. Now get to bed before I force you to with a sleeping drug."

Yami sighed, defeated. He was still afraid of letting Yugi out of his sight, but he knew Ishizu was right. He was safe now. Besides, he wouldn't be much good to the Resistance or Yugi in his condition. Yami got up and walked to a room close to the medical quarters, just in case. In mere seconds Yami was asleep on the bed.

Sorry it took so long to update, once again. Also, sorry it's short... again. Apparently I'm incapable of writing a long chapter, even a major event like this fight scene. *sigh* Sorry. Thanks for reading, my faithful readers!