Kyo looked down at the two Kaibas, and felt her spirit grow hollow.

I failed.

Mahad landed beside her, and she twitched. I failed all of them. She looked away.

"It's all right. He's not gone." Dartz said as he joined them, and they all looked over at him. "Remember, we're in control of the Orichalcos. It may have taken his soul, but that actually saved his life."

Kisara blinked and glared at him through her tears. "Then give him back!" She shouted.

He hesitated. "That may not be wise."

"Why not?!" She bristled, dropping the body and leaping to her feet. "This is all your fault! You were supposed to make sure the Phantom didn't get to the Egyptian Gods! You made Kyo play that evil card, and now his soul's been taken! GIVE HIM BACK!"

"Well, when I said he's not gone, that didn't mean–" He started, but Kisara seized the front of his robes.

"It's either one thing or the other, so which is it? Is he gone, or isn't he?!" She snarled.

"Kisara…" Kyo began.

"Save it!" Kisara snapped at her. "I don't want to hear a word you say! It's your fault too, so just stop!"

Kyo flinched and looked away.

"His soul may have been spared total annihilation," Dartz said, peeling Kisara's grip off his robes. "But Raviel still got his hooks in before the Orichalcos could whisk him away. His soul has been damaged, and putting it back could cause it to disintegrate." He set a hand on his hip. "Fortunately, I know a thing or two about souls. I'm confident I can restore him. It will just take time." He looked up at the clouds. "Unfortunately, Raviel got away."

Kisara trembled with rage. "You think I care about that stupid phantom?! All I care about is Father, and thanks to you two, he's lost his soul!"

Dartz's eyes narrowed as he looked back at her. "Stop acting like a child." He admonished.

The Blue-Eyes roared at the same moment that Kisara threw her fist at him. A green light intercepted her attack, and the Seal's evil light erupted around them.

Kisara bounced off, and Dartz's eyes flashed red as she hit the ground.

There was silence.

"Why don't you try listening?" He said impatiently. "Your father's not dead, and the only reason he's still breathing is because Kyo played the Seal of Orichalcos."

Kyo kept her gaze averted, and Kisara didn't look at her as she got back to her feet.

"I can heal him, but it will take time. With Raviel on the loose, we have one more Phantom God running around wreaking havoc, and my job is to make sure that doesn't happen." Dartz said. "I can't be in three places at once. With Kaiba down for the count, you need someone to keep an eye on you. I can't do that; I have more than enough to do with keeping track of the Phantom and fixing Kaiba's soul."

"We can take care of ourselves." Kisara said, her tone still dark.

"My dear girl. The Phantom got to Kyo twice with devastating results, and that was with protection. I'm not about to let the two of you wander off on your own." Dartz turned, waving a hand through the air, and a green seal appeared like a mirror, or a computer screen. "Rafael?"

They heard a dragon's roar in the background, and Rafael appeared, his eyes lit with a red light and a seal on his forehead. [Not the best time. Found Uria. Bit of an attitude.]

Dartz nodded. "Then I won't detain you. Good luck." The seal vanished, and he waved his hand again. Another seal appeared. "Joseph?"

There was another dragon's cry, but no answer.

Dartz's eyes narrowed. "He's in a duel." He noted, then started with shock. "No!"

Light filled the seal, and a moment later, it faded away.

"What was that?" Kisara asked, her temper subsiding briefly.

Dartz growled irritably and turned, opening yet another seal. "Joseph, you're one of the chosen duelists. How many times am I going to have to–"

[Ya gotta save him!] Joey interrupted. [My son! He's been captured!]

Dartz's eyes widened. "How? By whom?" He continued his turn and waved his hand again – this time a cloud of smaller seals appeared.

[Dunno. 'E called me. Said 'e knew about the Phantom – knew I was fightin' it.] Joey continued, his fists clenched. [I went home, but he was gone. Kidnapped.]

"Do you know where he was taken?" Dartz asked, reaching through one of the seals and pulling out a small candle.

[Yeah. Warehouse district, couple rows in from de coast.] Joey said. [Dere was a crane out f– Kaiba? What's Kaiba doin' 'ere?] He exclaimed, and Kisara stiffened.

"He was captured." Dartz said. The candle lit with a green flame, and sparks popped out of it, heading to each of the small seals. "Head there, please. We need to locate Joseph's son." He said to them, and they winked out of existence.

[Damn. He don't look too good. What ha– wait, are the girls all right?] Joey called.

"They're fine. They're here with me." Dartz said.

[Dat's a relief. Hey, dat guy I fought,] Joey added, [Be careful. 'E might not 'ave an Egyptian God card, but 'e's got some kinda rainbow dragon thing dat's almost as strong.]

"Rainbow Dragon?" Kisara gasped, and Kyo's eyes widened. "Oh no– Jesse!"

Dartz glanced back. "I take it you know the duelist we're facing?"

"Jesse Anderson." Kisara's expression became tearful. "He uses Crystal Beasts, and his most powerful monster is the Rainbow Dragon."

"Crystal Beasts?" Dartz mused. "But how is that possible? Those aren't spirits, so the Phantom can't possess them."

"He started seeing spirits a few days ago." Kyo said quietly. "The Ruby Carbuncle just showed up one day and followed him home."

Dartz blinked. "Hm. If he had a strong enough bond with the card, I suppose it's possible his ka manifested in that form, but that wouldn't explain the Rainbow Dragon." He frowned. "Unless I somehow managed to miss the birth and reign of a being nearly as powerful as the Egyptian Gods."

"Is that possible?" Kisara asked.

"Not likely." Dartz said. "For ten thousand years, I was trying to fuel the rebirth of the Leviathan with powerful souls. I wouldn't miss something like that." He stopped, staring at Kisara.

"…what?" She asked.

Dartz's expression grew troubled. "Hopefully I'm wrong." He turned back to Joey. "All that aside, I have unfortunate news to report. The Phantom got to Obelisk, and now goes by Raviel, Lord of Phantasms. Rafael is tied up with Uria, and apparently, we have a Rainbow Dragon to contend with as well. Which means all three fragments of the Phantom have found hosts."

[Dat's not good.] Joey muttered.

"No. The Phantom got to Kyo twice now. She managed to escape both times, but the results haven't been pretty." Dartz said. "She needs better protection. The pieces need to be kept separate, and Kaiba needs to be healed."

[Why don' you jus' take 'em back to Atlantis?] Joey suggested. [Dey'd be safe dere, right?]

Dartz hesitated.

[Lord Dartz,] One of the smaller seals reopened.

"Did you find him?" Dartz asked.

[We found someone,] The spirit said almost evasively. [He won't talk, but he was right next to Joey's body.]

[And we saw the Phantom's host leave.]

[Did dey find him?] Joey called. [Sirius, you there pal?]

There was a pause, then they heard some scrambling around.

[Dad? But… but you…]

[Hey, bud!] Joey grinned, relieved. [Sorry for the mix-up. I'm still here. You all right, pal?]

[Y-yeah, but… how?] Sirius asked, confused. [Dat light… your body's still over here!]

[Speakin' o' which,] Joey turned. [Hey, Dartz, mind if you let me outta here?]

Dartz huffed. "As long as you head back this way. These two need looking after, and I need to get back to Atlantis."

[Sure, no problem.]

Dartz clicked his fingers, and the large seal vanished. A moment later, the smaller seal flashed with green light.

[Dad!]

[I'm here. Thanks for lookin' out for me.]

Dartz smiled briefly and spread his arm. "Spirits, bring them to us."

The seal winked out, and he turned. "They will arrive shortly. I will take Kaiba's body with me back to Atlantis."

"I'm coming with you." Kisara said sharply.

"No, you are staying here." Dartz retorted. "I don't have time to keep an eye on you. I need to keep the pieces of the Phantom from wreaking havoc, and I need to heal your father."

"I'm staying with him." Kisara returned stubbornly. She knelt beside his body and clasped his hand. "Wherever he goes, I go."

Dartz's expression soured. "You'll be in the way. You need to stay here with Kyo–"

The Blue-Eyes Divine Dragon roared, interrupting him, and Kisara bristled. "I'll stay out of the way. But I'm coming."

Kyo looked up. "What about Jesse?" She asked, not missing the way Kisara's shoulders tensed when she spoke.

"Unfortunately," Dartz said, "I'm afraid we have too much on our plates as it is already. For the moment, he's useful to them, so he should be all right." He sighed.

There was a pause.

"Fine." He continued. "I'll take you back to Atlantis. But you need to stay out of the way."

"I'll stay here," Kyo suggested, taking a step back. "I'll wait for Mr. Wheeler."

Kisara half-glanced in her direction, but their gazes didn't meet.

Dartz glanced between the two of them and rolled his eyes. "Really, now's not the time to be holding a grudge."

Oh, don't point it out…! Kyo grimaced and turned away.

"Where are you going?" Dartz queried.

"I'm waiting by the door." She said over her shoulder without looking back.

Dartz watched her go, then glanced back at Kisara. "I'm being serious. She saved your father's life. And I did warn you that the Orichalcos brings out the worst in people and magnifies it a hundredfold."

"That's not it." Kisara said grimly, her gaze switching back to her father.

Dartz gave her a puzzled look, then shook his head. "Well. I suppose we don't have to waste any more time here." He knelt, grasping Seto's other arm. "Brace yourself," He added.

A moment later, they were gone.