So this one took a lot of thought and detailing as well as some research. Tell me what you think.


"Wait here, Pegasus will be here in a moment." Kemo held the door open for the young CEO. Kaiba entered, trying to find Pegasus. "Have fun, punk," Kemo said with a grin as he slammed the door.

Seto ignored him, looking around the room to not see Pegasus but someone he never wanted to see again, and he'd told her that.

"So we meet again, Seto Kaiba," Ishizu greeted from the other side of the room. "I'm supposed to tell you that Pegasus apologizes. I am the reason he waited. He wanted me to meet with you but didn't think you would stick around."

"Look Ishizu, I'm not in the mood for your ridiculous fortune-telling nonsense. I'm only here for Pegasus to tell me the secrets of the God Cards, unless you're going to."

"I'm not. He can tell you, but the Pharaoh always wins. Pegasus wants to know your future. He's challenging the power of my Millennium Necklace."

"So he was going to give me information to try and change the future? Pegasus would be foolish enough to believe in that psychic bullshit. But that's fine, it only works for me."

Ishizu just stood there, looking at him. "Yes, well I'm afraid I won't let him do that," she replied.

"What?!" he fumed.

"It still gives you an unfair advantage. Even if my necklace favors the Pharoah, his victory is too important to jeopardize."

"That's such bullshit. And you're an idiot to think you can stop Pegasus," Kaiba spat, furious. He had not waited all this time just to be screwed over by a false prophet.

"He's going to believe everything I say. I'll say you'll win, and he won't be inclined to tell you."

Kaiba clenched his fists.

"I need you to plan the tournament. When you go I will distract Pegasus, but I can only do it for so long."

"So now what? You're claiming he won't let me leave?" he disputed.

"Not with his daughter," she replied simply. "And I'm afraid you need her to fulfill your destiny."

"What do you mean?" he refuted darkly.

"I mean you have an ancient duty to fulfill." Ishizu turned to the window. She was always overdramatic. "I am also here to keep a promise that I made in my past life, over 5,000 years ago."

Kaiba was annoyed. "A promise?"

She closed her eyes. "It was a promise to you, Priest."

"I don't believe you." He should have known better than to say that from last time.

"Well then, I will have to show you again." Ishizu turned to Kaiba and he was blinded by a light.


When all seemed quiet, Kaiba opened his eyes. He was in a familiar place, though he did not know why it felt so familiar. It must be another of Ishizu's tricks, he thought. It was a hallway, dimly lit by torches.

He began hearing voices. "Why? He's so caught up in his ideas and what's best for everyone else. But just this one time... Isis, why couldn't he just let it go?"

Then a familiar woman's voice, "You must stop, my priest. This isn't doing you any good. I've never seen you like this. It worries me. Just think of the power you now have-"

The two figures turned the corner. Kaiba saw himself again, just as in the memory where he was dueling Yugi, or the dark man who looked like him anyway. And by the looks of it, Ishizu had decided to place herself in the hallucination as well.

He was storming down the hall, obviously upset, and she was trying to keep up with him. Although it was his next actions that surprised Kaiba the most.

The priest spun around. "Power? Power is not the most important thing, Isis."

How is that supposed to convince me that we are the same person? This woman definitely did not do her homework, Kaiba thought.

At that point, the priest couldn't do it anymore. He fell apart, dropping to his hands and knees. "I...she...Kisara..."

What is he talking about? Kaiba wondered.

Isis stood by, unsure of what to do. "Priest, you are on a quest to collect all the kas. You were only following your destiny." She paused, seeing that she wasn't helping. "Priest, is there anything I can do?"

"Isis, you are so loyal. I am putting all my faith in you. Promise me…"

"Seto, it wasn't your fault-"

"I can still feel him, Isis. His darkness is now a part of me. Promise that you will never let me do this again."

Isis hesitated for a moment. "I promise, my priest."


The memory faded and Kaiba found himself back in Pegasus' castle. He was on one knee, a hand grasping the back of the couch for support as Ishizu stood silently looking out the window. The only thing to be heard was Kaiba's gasps for breath.

Ishizu broke the silence. "I intend to keep my promise." She turned to him. "That is why I am here today."

Kaiba rose to his feet. "Explain."

"In ancient Egypt, you were on a mission. This mission was to gather kas. A 'ka' is one of many pieces of the soul. It exists in a parallel world which we refer to as the shadow realm. The ancient Egyptians were able to pull them from the shadows and seal them away in stones to be called on for Shadow Games, which I explained to you when we met before. Once the ka was in our world, it still took some energy to summon, but nowhere near as much as summoning from the shadows directly. The person who the ka is connected to is the portal to bringing the creature into our world. You were tasked with finding people and collecting their kas so the Pharaoh and his six priests would reclaim power.

"However, there was one girl who you came to be quite protective of. As it turned out, her ka was that of the Blue Eyes White Dragon." She paused, "But your father, unknown to you, wanted you to be the Pharaoh. He asked the Gods and was told that a ghostly, blue-eyed girl held the ka of a dragon that would allow you to reign supreme. She fit this description, and at the time her ka was the most powerful one known. Therefore he thought that the girl from the prophecy was Kisara. And as you said, he did what he thought was best for everyone."

"What does that mean?"

"Soul fragments can be separated and the person can still live, as demonstrated when Pegasus took your ba, or the part of your soul that is your essence. But that exists in this world, the ka does not. To summon a ka into this world takes an incredible amount of one's life force. So far no one has discovered a power strong enough to restore the life force that is lost. This, along with being weakened already in battle, Kisara was lost to your ancestor, but what was left of her soul fused with the priest's. You are not only the priest in the visions, but her as well. It explains why you're so close to your Blue Eyes. It was once a part of your soul. I imagine you have figured out which girl the prophecy was really referring to at this point."

"You honestly expect me to believe that?" The room was silent for a moment. "How is Jem related to this 'promise' of yours?"

"The ka of the girl you know as Jem is restless. Her connection to it drives her to be the same. It's restless because it has felt her distress and wants to help her, but if she knew how to summon it, it could be very dangerous. If you were able to collect it, you would have enough power to defeat Yugi. But my promise is to not let you hurt one you love for such power."

"Who says I love her?" Kaiba retaliated.

"If that is truly the case," she said, "take this." She handed him a blank Duel Monsters card. "If you so choose, you can use this to collect her ka and take her power for yourself, but I must warn you, it could destroy her. Now you know and I have kept my promise. You may go now. Pegasus had your helicopter moved to the roof. I suggest you take the girl."

Kaiba left without giving Ishizu even one last flustered look. He was done with this place.


Next Chapter: Christmas Wrapping

"Lock it down," Pegasus ordered.

"What about Seto Kaiba?"

"I'll deal with him after individually and thoroughly."