Cherry: Hey, been awhile hasn't it?

Ame: Where have you been?

Cherry: Meh, watching the YGO the abridged movie, listening to Three Days Grace and Evanescence, and reading the Larten Crepsley saga of Cirque Du Freak.

Ame: …

Cherry: Well, this is where we find out Onyx's plan! Onyx versus the Warriors of the Gods!

Ame: Yep, the minor character Onyx is the bad guy!

Cherry: Yes, and Kaiba is the last warrior and he's in the fight as well!

Ame: On with the fic!

Cherry: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Just my own characters and storyline. I have to give some credit to NightOwl572 for being a great addition to my fic! I can't thank you enough!

Chapter 20: Onyx isn't working alone?

As Maya's words reached Malik's ears, his memory returned. He remembered meeting that wretched woman that controlled him and how he allowed it. He landed on the ground, earning a handful of snaps from Maya. But he didn't listen. He was too busy passing out and returning to his memories.

Malik's Memories

"Where am I?" he murmured to himself. He stood up on his hind legs and looked at his surroundings. Wait, HIND LEGS? He looked down and saw human legs. He gasped in surprise and shock. "When did I change back?" Malik exclaimed to no one. "You didn't."

He turned and saw a woman with auburn hair. Her skin was the same shade of peanuts and her eyes were brown. She saw the confusion in Malik's features and sighed. "Malik, this is your mind. This is what you look like within your mental system," The woman explained. "My name is Seshat. You might have heard of me."

His eyes widened and he bent down to one knee in respect. "Rise, Malik," Seshat commanded. Malik did as she said and stood up. "Why are we here?" Malik asked the goddess. Seshat put her hand on his forehead and a large flash went by. Suddenly, they were in a large dark room. A figure was in the room, lying in a corner. Malik recognized it was him and his eyes widened. "Yes, Malik. This was when Onyx's minions took and imprisoned you," The goddess of wisdom said simply.

The door opened and in walked a figure. He was hidden and Malik couldn't make out any distinctive details. "Malik, the gods are lead to believe that within your memories, holds the menace behind this whole scheme," the red haired woman stated. Malik stared in confusion at the goddess. "What do you mean? Onyx is in charge of this!" Malik snapped. He realized his error and murmured an apology to the goddess. She sighed and closed her brown eyes. "No, Malik. Onyx is only an ally to the real enemy."

"What? Onyx isn't in charge of this?"

"No, but we aren't aware of who it is. That's why we're here. Your memories were erased in the Shadow Realm not too long ago, am I right?"

The talk between the two ceased when the door to Malik's cell opened and a figure walked in. The figure's silhouette was shadowed and hidden, so they couldn't see who it was. "I see my 'acquaintances' had to use force," They said. It was female and serious. It had a pang of amusement within its crevices though. Wait a second, Malik thought, I know that voice! Malik's past self tried to rise from his place on the ground, but was held back by the rusty chains clamped around his wrists and ankles.

"What do you want with me, you witch?" His past self roared. The woman cackled, sending shivers down the present Malik's spine. "Malik, Malik, Malik. I want to offer a proposition," She said with a sadistic smirk. "Is that…?" Malik asked Seshat. The goddess nodded. "Yes, it's Onyx," she replied. Malik went back to his memory. His past self looked somewhat interested. "What kind of proposition are we talking about here?" He asked with narrow eyes. Someone merely snickered at his words. "We want you to join us in this fight to destroy the Fighters of Ancient Egypt." And that was when he made his presence known.

With Night

Night struggled pointlessly against the bounds on her wrists. "Great, not only have I managed to get kidnapped by one of my best friend's yami, I went on a freaking date with her thinking it was Kaito!" She shouted, "If only Malik had nagged me to bring my purse…" Then it dawned upon her. "Oh wait, he did!" She looked down and saw her purse wasn't at her side when she left the house. "Aw man, they're smart!" She shouted. She looked down at the ground in defeat, head hung. That was when a green glint caught her eye. "Is that…?" She started, not believing her eyes.

Then a big, warm grin came to Night's face. It was her retractable crystal sword Kaito gave her for her birthday not too long ago! She used her foot to bring it closer for her to see. Then, with hope on her side, she kicked the small green crystal at the wall. Like she hoped, it bounced off and came flying at her. Night opened her mouth and caught the small crystal within her teeth. She turned her head and spit the crystal into her hand. She squeezed the crystal, activating its ability to grow. That was when the door to her prison opened.

"Hello, Night."

With Ame

Ame's phone rang loudly, which she quickly silenced with an answer. "Hello?" She asked. "Ame! We got trouble and you are not going to believe it!" The voice on the other line shouted. It was Maya and she sounded frantic. "Okay, calm down-"Ame was interrupted. "No, listen! Onyx is the one doing all this!" Maya shouted. Ame's eyes widened. "What are you talking about?" the blonde asked. "Don't you see? Onyx is the one who hurt Ryou and Marik! She's the one who controlled Malik and Nieme! She's the one who kidnapped Night and impersonated Kaito!"

"SHE DID WHAT?"

"You think that's bad? Wait till you hear- Hold on, I'm getting another call." Ame waited patiently while Maya took another call. In about five minutes, Maya picked up again. "HOLY MOTHER OF CRAP!" Maya shouted through the line. "Wait, what?" Ame said in confusion. "Sorry, I needed to calm down after what I just heard. You are not going to believe this! Seto Kaiba is the last charm holder!"

"What?"

"That's exactly what I said! Not only that, Malik passed out earlier when I told him about Onyx and- Wait, he's waking up. Dude, why'd you pass out on me earlier-Don't interrupt me!" Maya exclaimed, "Wait, what? Are you serious? Oh crap! Ame, you are not going to believe this!" Maya said for what seemed the millionth time that day, "Onyx isn't working alone! And- SHE'S NOT IN CHARGE? Malik, one bombshell at a time!"

Ame finally interrupted. "Calm down Maya! Just tell me whose she working with!" The blonde snapped. There was silence on the other end and then Malik's voice came on the line. "Maya's out cold, Ame. I told her who it was and she just-" Malik started. "JUST TELL ME WHO IN THE SEVEN HELLS IT IS!" She shouted, cutting him short. Malik took a deep breath and said, "It's Bakura." Ame froze in shock. "No," was all she said. Tears formed within her eyes and the phone dropped from her hand. It clattered to the floor. "Ame? Ame, are you there?" Malik asked. Ame didn't respond to his calls.

Her worst nightmare was beginning to repeat itself.

Cherry: I kind of hate myself waiting so long to write this.

Ame: THAT'S why you hate yourself?

Malik: Not the fact that, oh I don't know, you just dropped a bombshell that no one could've been prepared for?

Cherry: Shut up kitty. READ AND REVIEW PLEASE!