Alright guys, as a present for my lack of promised updates yesterday I give you two chapters! I absolutely love this chapter for a couple different reasons!

So enjoy!

Chapter 46:

"Oh great, you're back." I heard Tristan complain. I turned my eyes to him and gave him a death glare.

"Although! I'm glad to see you Rich Boy…for Rika and Mokuba's sake." He said correcting himself.

Tea soon woke up and found her bearings after a few moments of confusion.

"Is that Yugi?" She asked looking towards my brother.

"Nah, it's the Pharaoh." Tristan said bluntly.

"Of course it is idiot." I said rolling my eyes. I had come to be able to distinguish between the two sides of my brother over the past few months, posture alone could give it away.

"He does kind of look shorter." I heard Mokie say softly.

I watched as my brother turned towards us. Gone was the badass alter ego and here was the kind soft spoken side.

"It is you. We thought we'd never see you again." Tea said walking up to him and hugging, with tears running down her face. I could empathize, given what happened to Seto and discretely took his hand.

"Alright, out of my way people! Where's my little buddy?" I cringed at the Brooklyn accent that was now carrying through the room. I turned just as Joey Wheeler came into the room and tackled Yugi and Tea.

"Group hugs just aren't my thing…" I murmured but turned my body slightly into Seto's.

"Clingy today Ri?" Mokie asked teasing me.

"I thought I lost the man I love of course I'm going to be cling…y" My eyes widened as the words left my lips on their own accord. Mokie just had this wicked grin on his face. I was fearful as I looked up at Seto. His eyes were soft and a genuine smile sat on his lips. He leaned down to whisper in my ear.

"I love you too…always have." I felt the blush in my cheeks but it was soon forgotten as Seto pressed another kiss to my lips.

"Get a room you two!" Mokie said pulling away from his brother and bringing attention to us.

"So wait…Kaiba and Rika are together?" Joey asked scratching the back of his neck.

"When did that happen?" Tristan asked.

"If I had to guess, I would say Battle City…" Yugi said smugly with a knowing smirk on his lips. He knew the whole time.

"What?! You've been together for six months and never told anyone?" Joey about freaked out.

"It's none of your business Mutt." Seto snapped.

"They had to keep it a secret because of who Kaiba is. Think about how much danger Mokuba is in constantly, add a sudden romantic interest and Rika would be in just as much danger if not more." Tea added. For acting like an airhead most of the time, that was actually smart to put it together. Not the main reason we kept it to ourselves, but a secondary reason.

"Well, then Rich Boy, I guess I gotta be happy for ya." Joey said offering us a smile. I just nodded resting my head against Seto.

"Enough discussing my personal life, what's next?" Seto asked moving the conversation away from our relationship.

"So if you guys were set free, so was everyone else Dartz captured?" Mokuba asked.

"Guess again Mokuba, not everyone was so lucky. All the other souls are still trapped. " He said motioning towards an unconscious Raphael. So was it just the chosen duelists? Seto, Joey, and Yugi were the only ones to come back as it seemed. I looked up to the wall and saw only their pictures had disappeared from the collection, everyone else I knew had remained.

"Mr. Kaiba! Come outside!" I was taken from my thoughts as I heard Roland's voice break the eerie silence that had overcome our group. He was running towards us and soon we followed him back outside.

"Look!" Mokie said as he looked past the helicopter.

"Oh great." Seto said as he took in the sight.

"What is it?" They asked in unison.

"Whatever it is, it's huge." Joey said.

"It's Atlantis!" Tea said as more of the ancient city rose from the sea. I could now see the rings of houses and the outer wall, which held snake fountains. Where the island once sat likely miles below sea level, a whirlpool started, forbidding any intruders by water.

"You sure that thing is Atlantis?" Tristan asked and I rolled my eyes.

"What else could it be? Expecting some other prehistoric civilization to come out of the sea?" I asked sarcastically.

"Big ancient city looking thing rising up from the ocean, I'd say it fits the bill." Joey said. That was almost funny Wheeler…almost.

"I guess this means that Dartz is still out there and he's not gonna give up. Let's just hope he's alone."

"You mean he could have woken up that Leviathan thing?" Joey asked.

"Is that the giant monster he kept talking about?" Mokie asked.

"Yep, and let me tell ya, from what I saw, it ain't pretty." Joey said with a serious tone.

"I'm afraid we're going to meet it sooner than we think." I said looking up at the dark swirls in the clouds.

"I don't know what the deal is but I'm going up there to find out." Seto said looking up towards the floating city. No magic around here…

"Great, tell us all about it when you get back." Tristan commented.

"You're not going up there alone Seto." I said puffing my chest and looking at him determined. I know he will give me a hard time about this. He narrowed his eyes at me.

"No you're not. You're staying here to make sure nothing happens to my brother." He said turning back towards the temple.

"Seto Kaiba, I am going with you! I know you want to do this on your own because you want to protect Mokie and me. However, I almost lost you less than an hour ago! I love you Seto but I'll be damned if I sit back and watch you leave me behind again!" I nearly shouted at him. His eyes widened at me. I don't think I've ever really raised my voice at him. His shock was only momentary before he grabbed my wrist pulling me to him, and planted a kiss on my lips.

"Ra, I love you." He whispered against my lips. I couldn't help the smile that found my lips once he pulled back.

"Come on let's go, together." He said holding out his hand. I was beyond happy that our relationship was out in the open now. I could show my affection without fear of discovery. To be honest, I was surprised Seto was being so forward with it. I am considering that Yugi and his friends knew now, but he was still a very private person.

"Hold on guys! I'm going too." Yugi announced.

"You're what?" I heard Tea asked confused.

"Not without me you're not." I heard Joey add.

"Why me? Can't he just stay down here…" I asked looking at Seto. He just rolled his eyes. There would be no stopping Wheeler once he set his mind on coming.

"Are you four nuts?" Tristan asked.

"We just got you back and you're gonna walk right back into Dartz's hands again? You've done everything you can, so just walk away while you still have a chance. " Tea pleaded. I could see that she cared for my brother and Wheeler tremendously, but if we don't stop Dartz who will?

"Look, I know it's hard to see us go, but there are still people trapped on the other side. They're counting on us Tea." Yugi explained his motives.

"You're right." I could see the defeat and hurt in the brunette's eyes. However, I also saw understanding and hope.

"We'll all be back soon." Yugi assured her.

"Mr. Kaiba more bad news. There's a massive hurricane heading towards the east coast and it will be there in less than an hour." Roland announced.

"Hurricane?" Kaiba asked looking up to the sky.

"Seto, just look at the clouds and the ocean, a major change like this would have to have some kind of natural disaster result. We have to try to correct this and fast!" I stated now concerned not only for ourselves but those who it will effect.

"I don't know about you dweebs, but I'm going up there to find Dartz. If you're coming Rika, let's go." Seto said striding towards the steps once more.

"Seto hold on!" Mokuba called after his brother.

"Kaiba, wait up!" Yugi also asked for him to wait but he kept walking.

"Don't do me any favors Yugi! We're perfectly capable of handling this on our own."

"Hey don't think you're getting all the credit for this!" Joey yelled running after us.

"Don't you have someone else to annoy?" Seto asked as Wheeler caught up with us.

"Nope, not at the moment." He admitted and a chuckle left my lips. Did I just laugh at one of Joey's jokes? I received a glare from Seto but a small smile remained on my lips. I had to admit the comment was well played.

As we continued walking back through the temple something was different, the air wasn't has heavy as it was before. We walked into the main chamber and I noticed two things. The small vortex that Yugi had mentioned appeared to be two times larger than it was before. The second was that walls that were once covered in pictures were now empty panels.

"Is it me or was this room wallpapered with souls a few minutes ago? That Leviathan must have beamed them all up." Joey said as we continued our exam of the room. I narrowed my eyes as I looked at the looming vortex. I had a bad feeling, going through that thing would be the only way to get to Dartz.

"Hey guys, I think you'll need these." Yugi said handing Joey and Seto each a card.

"Hermos!" Joey said with a smile.

"Critius." Seto said snatching the card from Yugi.

"Oh yeah! We're back in business baby!"

"All we have to do now is find that snake! He couldn't have gone far." Seto said looking at his dragon.

"Right you are!" I heard Dartz's voice followed by his menacing laught before his face appeared behind the vortex.

"Come in gentlemen, the party has just begun! Oh Princess, you're invited as well!" He said looking at them and his eyes resting on me.

"Dartz." I said fisting my hands as I looked at the man.

"Are we going in or what?"

"What do you think genius…?" Seto asked as he stepped towards the portal first.

"I'm detecting some sarcasm there, Rich Boy."

"Really?" These two and their banter. Although, I have a strong dislike for Wheeler as well, I couldn't help but chuckle at their interactions as of late.

So I absolutely love the banter and attitudes between Kaiba and Joey in these scenes. Also, I'm trying to lighten the relationships with Rika and the company as they go through this whole ordeal. Oh and Seto and Rika's relationship is officially out in the open...well for Yugi and Co at least. But I hope this chapter was good and worth the short wait for it!

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Until next time,

-B