The next day, I got my necklace back, and looked at it, it was perfect. The original picture was framed and placed at my bedside. Then, the next couple of days passed without a problem, late one night, I woke with a start, my item was glowing and I heard a scream echo down the halls. Without letting a second pass by I shot down the halls, my item leading the way, I stopped at my father's room and slammed into the door opening it. Pegasus was standing there clenching a locked box against his chest.

Before him, there was a man surrounded by four other suited guys and I growled stepping forward. "What the hell is going on?" I growled and Pegasus turned.

"Aura, get out of here." Pegasus shouted and the men charged him. I ran forward blocking an attack and spinning slamming a foot against a face. Standing upright, the golden gauntlets covered my forearms and metal wings spread from my back.

"Back up," I said softly to Pegasus glancing back at him and he did so. Looking forward I blocked an attack and threw them back into another. "I suggest leaving before I kill all of you." Raising my hand a staff appeared, and as I spun it, it shifted into a sword. "Or come at me."

"Retreat," the leader said and they all disappeared. Sighing, I stood upright and dropped the sword which vanished as soon as I released it. Turning towards Pegasus I smiled.

"Are you alright?" I asked slipping into my human form, "Do you know who they were?" I asked and he shook his head.

"No, but they were after this," he said showing me the box, "Aura, I will need you to deliver this to Yugi, fast, there is no time to waste."

"But—"

"Do it," he said rather harshly and I nodded. "Go, I'll be alright." Taking the box I grumbled and walked towards the balcony pausing.

"Take this," I walked back over handing him a feather, "if anything should happen, call me real name." he nodded and I jumped onto the railing of the balcony. Spreading my wings, the helmet appeared and so did the gauntlets and boots, taking a deep breath I shot into the sky.

I shot across the sky like a comet, and landed with a loud bang in the street in front of the game shop. I sat there with a single knee on the ground in deep breath steam rolling off my body, grunting softly.

"Aura?" I heard Yugi shout and I didn't move, grunting softly.

"I don't have much time," I grumbled looking up at them as they surrounded me; Yugi kneeled in front of me. "Yugi, we're all in danger, Pegasus told me to give this to you. He's entrusting whatever it is to you, you must guard it with your life!"

"What's going on?"

"I can't stay here," I spread my wings, "open it, there should be a video inside, explaining the situation, be careful."

"Aura, wait, you're still weak just relax."

"Even Pegasus is in danger; I can't stay here for long. Take care," without another word, I shot into the sky back towards the island. Just as I saw the island in sight, there was something black in the night sky. Out of the darkness there was a bright attack and I dodged it, looking around trying to find the thing that attacked me. Another attack hit my back and I struggled to catch my fall before a tail slammed into my front slamming me into the castle, through a couple of walls.

I rest in my human form in the hallway surrounded by rubble and I grunted not being able to move. Looking up I saw the leader standing there, short red hair, wearing a half shirt and dark pants. When he spoke though, it was Pegasus' voice, "don't worry my dear, this is all just a bad nightmare." Darkness stole over me and I passed out.

I heard something, the Blue Eyes roaring violently and my eyes opened slightly. Everything was silent for a minute before I heard it again, "Seto?" I muttered and tried moving only to feel pain echo through my body. Everything that happened last night echoed in my mind and I rolled off the bed falling to my knees. "Blue Eyes," I looked around the room hearing it again. "Pegasus!" ignoring the pain, I moved to my feet and stumbled down the hall, I ended up just before the balcony overlooking the duel arena.

"You're a lot of things Pegasus, but predictable isn't one of them." I heard Seto say and I leaned against the railing just as the balcony started.

"Seto," I muttered and he looked over at me shocked.

"Aura!" Mokuba shouted running over to me, "what happened to you?" I moved towards him stopping just halfway between the two duelists. My eyes went wide when I saw Pegasus and grit my teeth.

"Ah, my dear daughter, glad to see you're finally awake."

"Shut-up," I shouted looking at him, "you're not my Father! Stop imitating him you freak and tell me what you did to him!"

He started laughing, "very clever, I see next time I'll have to beat even more submission into you."

"You little wanna-be!" I growled, "Why don't you take off that suit and show us who you really are! I'm tired of you freaks always getting into things you don't belong in!" pain shot through my chest and I fell to a knee. "I really need to stop getting myself in these situations," I sighed feeling Mokuba's hands on my shoulders.

"Are you alright?" Mokuba asked and I nodded.

"Yes, just swore." I looked towards Seto, "Seto," I whispered knowing full well he couldn't hear me. Their duel continued.

"Aura, what happened?" Mokuba asked and I looked at him.

"We were attacked, Pegasus told me to give some to Yugi, when I came back, and I was attacked by him." I said in a quick summary, "come on, we need to get down there." Standing we moved down to the lower level now standing right behind Seto. I took a slight step forward, keeping an arm tight around my stomach, "Seto, you have to win this," I tightened a fist, "I know you don't like my father but I need your help." He nodded, "Alister, what do you have against my father and Seto's company?"

"Your father was a mere pawn in my game, nothing more. Our main goal was to capture you my dear, but I needed to face Seto myself, so you being here just made everything come full circle."

"You're a sorry excuse for a human being." I growled.

"Much like your so called boyfriend," he chuckled.

"Who do you think you are and who you think you're messing with," Mokuba yelled.

"I'm messing with a greedy little punk who's just as greedy as his old man." Alister said and I backed off, I knew that was going to set Seto off.

"What did you just say to me? No one compares me to my step-father and gets away with it. Do I make myself clear?" He said rather calm and I was surprised, "he was a worthless snake."

"Like you."

"My family business has nothing to do with you."

"Guess again, your family business has everything to do with me." Alister growled.

"Alright Alister, who put you up to this," Seto growled stepping forward.

"No one did. I'm here to represent every single person whose life has been ripped apart because of your company and more importantly, I'm here to make sure you never step on anyone ever again." He snapped.

Seto huffed with a smile, "Get in line. I hear that speech every day." With a grunt, I dropped to a knee feeling a bit weak and Seto looked over.

"I'm fine, don't worry," I said before he said anything and looked back forward. Mokuba saw my item glowing very lightly.

"Aura, what's going on?"

"I'm looking into Alister, and what I'm seeing isn't good." I said and watched a scene play out in my mind. Tears came to my eyes and I tightened a fist lowering my head.

"What did you see?" he asked.

"Alister, what happened to Mikey had nothing to do with Seto." I said aloud and Alister was shocked. "Gozabaru, Seto's step-father, killed millions of innocent people to add another couple of extra bucks in his pocket."

"What makes Seto any different?"

"Seto's never harmed a soul doing what he's done. In fact, everything he's ever invented, everything he's ever researched and developed has better millions of lives. Everyday he's—"

"Stop," Seto said and I looked at him shocked. "There's no reason to waste your breath on him like that. I know the truth and now I just have to wipe the floor with him to show him exactly what I mean."

Alister laughed, "I forgot, Dartz warned me about you. He said you had a problem getting into people's heads, under their skin, I should have known you would have done that to me."

"Alister, this duel is between you and me, leave them out of this." Seto growled stepping to the side a bit blocking Alister to us.

"No, Seto." I growled and forced myself to my feet taking a step forward he turned shocked, "Alister," my item was glowing again, "seven years ago the tanks Gozabaru designed and built overtook your hometown, took away your little brother. I'm sorry that happened, and I'm sure if Seto was capable of showing a human emotion he'd tell you he was sorry. But Kaiba Corp is no longer a company that hurts people; it's a company that helps people. The three of us grew up without family, we know how you feel."

"Try growing up alone, being ripped apart by the only thing that mattered most to you." Alister said and I couldn't help but smiled softly.

"If anyone here understands your pain, it's me Alister. Seto, Mokuba and I lived together for years, best of friends, and family."

"Aura don't," Seto growled and I smiled softly.

"Gozabaru ripped Seto and Mokuba away from me; I was alone for years, like you were. I had no one in my life, no family, no friend. Unlike you though, I was able to stay away from darkness like the Leviathan you are trying to summon."

"Lies!" he shouted pointing a finger right at me, "you've had everything! How dare you talk to me like you know me?" slowly, I stood upright and took a couple of steps forward until I reached the seals edge and easily stepped through it, stopping just beside Seto.

"Then allow me to show you, my memories."

"You're just as bad as Kaiba!" he growled covering his face.

"Summon Critias," I whispered to Seto and he looked at me.

"Critias?" he echoed and I smiled I heard him grunt and I felt a power surge knowing he was seeing what he needed to see.

"My job is done," I muttered and turned on Alister, "believe what you want Alister, I'm going to agree with Seto; I will not waste my breath on someone who doesn't believe." I chuckled, "sound familiar?" I moved off the seal and stood beside Mokuba. Only a moment passed before Seto summoned Critias and attacked, the duel ended in a draw, the seal shot Alister and Seto from the seal.

Seto crashed into me and we fell onto the ground and I muffled a grown, "I love you, I do Seto, but your crushing my leg and your duel disk is in my stomach." He moved off me as I sat up and grunted looking at him.

"Are you alright?"

I nodded and he helped me stand I looked around the large room with a slight frown, "Aura, what happened to everyone?"

"I don't know, when we were attacked everyone was here, at least—"

"Ms. Pegasus!" I heard someone shout and I turned to see Croquet and a couple of guards run up to us. "That goodness you're alright, we were worried when you found Mr. Pegasus the way he is they had gotten to you as well."

"What do you mean the way he is?" I growled.

"We don't know, he's missing," Croquet said and I tightened a fist looking away.

"Have the castle grounds been searched?" I asked softly and they nodded.

"You goons better find him fast, I have questions that need to be answered," Seto hissed and I turned towards him.

"Can you put yourself to the side for just a minute? My father is missing, I was just attacked, you were just threatened and all you can think about is getting answers to your petty problems?" I snapped, "I swear Seto, you make me sick!"

"Listen—" he grabbed my collar, for the first time ever laying a harmful hand on me. Before anyone could say another word or do anything, three guns were pointed directly at Seto, all from the Guards standing directly behind me. Seto ignored them, and stared at me to see the tears building up behind my eyes.

"Croquet," I muttered and the guns disappeared, so Seto released me. "Get out," I said softly lowering my head.

"Aura," Mokuba said softly and I tightened my hand.

"I said get out!" I shouted and Seto walked around me with Mokuba. "Croquet, come with me, the other two, don't lay a hand on them but make sure they leave."

"Yes Ms. Pegasus." They all said and I waited a moment just Croquet and myself standing there. "Ma'am," he said softly handing me a handkerchief and I smiled taking it drying my eyes.

"Has everyone been accounted for?" I asked turning towards him and he nodded, "good, I want the ground searched again, Pegasus hasn't left this island, I'm sure of it."

"Yes ma'am," he bowed and walked away leaving me alone.

I remained in the master suite, staring at his bed, thinking, I knew what happened, I just didn't want to admit it. Taking a deep breath I pulled out my cell phone flipping it open. I paused before dialing a number before putting it up to my ear.

"Aura, is everything alright?" Mokuba asked.

"Can Seto hear me?" I asked.

"Yes." Seto responded.

"Good, listen closely because I will not be repeating myself. Critias is one of three legendary dragons that can only be awoken by three Destined Duelists. Before you interrupt me with your hocus pocus bullshit let me say if you do interrupt me, I will hang up, I don't have the time or the patience for your attitude. Now the three dragons are Critias, Timaeus, and Hermos, they were ancient spirits from Atlantis used in one of the ultimate battles for the fate of the Utopia. On a more interesting note, my father did not create that card, which is why your database did not show up with any information."

"Then how exactly do I have this card in my hand if he didn't make it?"

"The answer to that question is clear enough, but I'm not going to waste my breath explaining it to you. On a more personal note, Seto," I paused closing my eyes, wanting to cry but fighting it. "He's missing," I said softer than before. "Someone's kidnapped my father and my company is falling down hill. The main office in San Francisco, he said he would be there this week, but the whole office is off the grid, I can't get any response."

"What do you expect me to do about it? It's not my fault you can't keep your company in line." He said and I actually smiled shaking my head.

"I knew I couldn't rely on you, I'm sorry for bothering you."

"Wait, Aura—" I hung up before I could hear him say anymore.

"Ms. Pegasus," Croquet said softly behind me.

"We're on our own now Croquet, I need to you back up the mainframe onto the restricted sub frame then put every file not on a computer locked in the safe in the basement. Everything needs to be done fast, is that understood."

"Of course," he bowed and left the room.

You're right Seto, this is my fault. I don't need you or your company to help me; I can do this all myself. I was alone for hours and I closed my eyes dropping my head, trying to figure out everything until I felt a cold shiver and opened my eyes finding myself in the shadow realm.