A/N: As an apology for the late update, this is a long chapter. I had everything and their mom due over the past week. Thankfully, Finals start next week and I only have 2 tests and a paper due. Everything else was due this week. That said, enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 53 summary: In which the gods punish the guilty party, free a slave, and grant asylum.


Divine Judgment and Asylum

Arrow blinked. He had only been able to catch a few glimpses of what had just occurred in his Regent's mind because it had all happened too fast. But the few snippets the vigilante remembered seeing had not been pleasant by any standard. However, seeing Kaiba snap back to reality with a particularly vicious glare on his face both relieved the vigilante as well as unnerved him. He certainly did no desire to be on the other end of a glare like that.

Kaiba stood tall, taking care to step in front of his little brother, and focused the full force of his glare on Akhenadin. "You dare…" he snarled.

The Blue Eyes White Dragon -Kisara, Oliver corrected himself- roared and leaned down so her head hovered at the same level as Kaiba's and her tail looped around both Kaiba brothers protectively. The younger Kaiba stood by his brother, offering the balancing support the elder Regent needed. Mokuba placed a hand on his big brother's arm.

Lifting his eyes, Kaiba finally noticed the white haired newcomer glowing with both a power he knew and revered as well as a power that was foreign to him. "Who the hell are you?" Kaiba demanded

The white haired stranger nodded his head in greeting. "I am Helios, Titan and Greek personification of the sun."

"And what do you think you're doing here? Especially after the last stunt you Greeks pulled?" Sharp blue eyes narrowed in ill-concealed disgust.

"That was the Olympian Ares. I am not one of them."

"Then wha-"

"Ni-sama," he said quietly in Japanese. Kaiba did not turn his head but he did place his hand on Mokuba's shoulder indicating he was listening. "The Judgement Game is over. You have to cast the Penalty Game."

Kaiba smirked. "Fine. Greek," he called, "you have no business here. Interfere and I'll deal with you personally. Or better yet, I'll let the Pharaoh deal with you."

"He'll deal with all of us," the Pharaoh said, eyeing Helios closely.

Mokuba shook his head. "Ra-Horakhty's offered him her support."

All of the Shadow users jolted in shock. "What?" Marik gasped.

"But… He's a Greek!" Honda stuttered.

"He helped me," Mokuba said.

Kaiba hesitated before nodding slowly. "Fine then." He raised his head confidently, ready to cast the Penalty Game, and spoke. "I, Kaiba Seto, Regent of the Shadow Realm and Earthbo-"

He cut off abruptly with a cry that was echoed by the Pharaoh and the King. He stared down at his Deck still securely in its holster at his hip, stunned by the electric blue glow and tingling power emenating from a specific card he knew all too well. He unhooked the holster flap and pulled out the special card feeling the familiar burst of power lancing up his arm and dancing along his nerves. So, he wanted to be summoned, did he?

Kaiba looked up to see the Pharaoh and the King staring dumbstruck at their own Egyptian God Cards before meeting each others' eyes. The Pharaoh smirked.

"It seems we've left out a few immortant guests," he said.

Kaiba laughed. "Then I suggest we fix that. VIPs should never be left out of something important like this."

"Yes," Marik said nodding. "But shouldn't we cast a field Spell to prevent any more," he glanced at Helios significantly, "disturbances?"

The King nodded. "Yes. Regent, I believe you have a field Spell in your Deck. Cast that first."

Kaiba grumbled but pulled out his Spell card, called out its name in hieratic, and tossed it out into the air. The moment the card left Kaiba's hand, it grew in size as did the mountains painted on its surface. They grew to towering heights above them, around them, and supported their feet beneath them. The sky was again the same deep, sunless azure the last time people had visited this place.

"Now," the Regent said, enjoying the way the Traitor spun in all directions, taking in the abrupt change in scenery. "I suggest we get this show on the road."

Smirking, Kaiba lifted his Egyptian God Card to his lips and began chanting in hieratic. His actions were mirrored by Yami and Yuugi. Arrow watched the three Shadow monarchs suspiciously. He had seen the glowing cards, red for Yami, gold for Yuugi, and blue for Kaiba, and could not help but wonder what that meant or what cards those were. From the looks of the other members of the three Triads present, they knew and were wearing expressions of anticipation.

Yuugi's Triad was smiling. Jounouchi, Honda, and Anzu were all grinning and obviously waiting for something exciting to happen. Yami's Triad wore matching expressions of dark amusement. It was a look Arrow often associated with villains gloating over fallen heroes. Unnerved, the vigilante turned his attention to Kaiba's Triad and saw Ishizu smiling softly with determined eyes. Mai had crossed her arms across her ample chest and wore a confident grin. Shaadi was the only one who looked somewhat calm and detatched, but even he wore a smile.

The Justice League was adjusting to their new change in location much faster since this was not the first time they had experienced such a thing. Helios, however, had rocked back on his heels and clutched a hand over his chest. The sun was gone from the sky taking his main source of power with it. Without his own power to counterbalance Ra-Horakhty's, the Egyptian solar god's power was burning him.

A hand rested on his shoulder, startling him. Helios looked up and saw the Amazon princess standing next to him, offering him her support. He nodded his thanks and forced himself to fight back against the burning. It was intense but nowhere near his pain threshold yet.

Flash leaned over to watch the proceedings with interest, glad he was finally able to move again. He had been momentarily distracted by the activation of the field Spell but now that the awe had passed, he decided to focus on more immediate issues, such as what Monster the three Shadow monarchs were intent on summoning. When he saw the card with a very unforgettable Monster painted on it held by the chanting Pharaoh, he began bouncing in excitement and anticipation.

Shayera noticed the speedster's energy and landed next to him. "Barry," she asked, "what is it?"

Flash waved her back. "Shh! Wait for it."

"Wait for what?" Batman asked, unnerved by the chanting. "Another scene change? Tell the running crew to take a break."

Flash just grinned and continued bouncing like a fanboy. "You'll see."

"They're calling their gods," Superman said.

Flash promptly shushed him. "Don't spoil it!"

"Their gods?" J'onn asked, steeping forward, golden eyes sparkling with interest.

Akhenadin, however, paled when he heard the news. His one eye grew wide and he whirled to face Kaiba. "You can summon the gods?" he whispered.

Helios felt a thrill of nervous energy spike up his spine. The true Egyptian gods, the Dark Ones; they were coming. He felt the foreign solar power within him belonging to Ra-Horakhty pulse and grow stronger, nearly overwhelming what was left of his own power. He staggered and fell to one knee. Normally, he was fine without the sun above him; but now, harboring a power that was not his coupled with being without the sun was taking its toll on him.

He gasped feeling Diana kneel down next to him. Then two small hands cupped his face, lifting it so his vision was filled with Mokuba's cherubic face. Helios's golden eyes widened when he felt some of Ra-Horakhty's power siphon out of him into Mokuba. How could a child handle the immense power that crippled a Titan? He glanced at the three chanting Shadow users and began to understand.

"Ra-Horakhty is your god, isn't she?" Helios asked the young boy. Mokuba just smiled and darted away, past Ammit still holding a now rousing Shadow Thief, and back to his brother's side. Helios stood as his own power filled him once more, filling the spaces Ra-Horakhty's power had occupied moments before. Before he could come to any more conclusions, his attention was captured by the chanting youth to his right.

The Pharaoh opened his burning crimson eyes and said, "Come forth, Sky Dragon Osiris!"

The King followed, raising his card and calling out, "Winged Dragon of Ra!"

Then Kaiba held up his card and cried, "Tormentor, God of Obelisk!"

The sunless sapphire sky was suddenly filled with roiling thunderclouds and flashing lighting. A huge red serpentine dragon descended from the storm to hover above the the Pharaoh and his Dark Triad. The scales on the dragon's underbelly moved giving the illusion of constant motion to the dragon's body.

The second beast to appear took the form of a huge globe of solid gold above the King and his Light Triad. It slowly unfolded to reveal a gigantic golden draconic creature with wings that put the Blue Eyes White Dragon to shame. The golden beast glowed with the light of the raw sun.

The third beast appeared in a huge beam of electric blue light that fell from the sky, striking the ground directly behind the Regent and his Triad of the Balance. The beast that emerged from the light was just as mountainous as the Winged Dragon of Ra, but it resembled a blue humanoid giant with horns and wings.

Arrow could not seem to tear his eyes from the blue giant. So this was Obelisk, the god of his orientation. Arrow had to fight the urge to fall on his knees as his Shadows reached for Obelisk's longingly, adoringly. Inhuman blue eyes dropped to meet human forest green and Arrow almost lost himself.

A hand grabbed his arm and shook him violently, distracting the vigilante enough so he broke eye contact. He met a different set of blue eyes, this one much more human and less powerful. Arrow gasped, breathless as his Shadows regrouped around him.

"Don't meet his eyes directly," Kaiba commanded firmly. "It's too much for you and your Shadows to handle."

The vigilante did not take kindly to being told what to do, but he acknowledged when good advice was given. He nodded and only then realized he was on one knee. Startled, he looked around and saw Shaadi, Ishizu, Mai, the members of the other Triads, and even the Shadow Monsters on one knee as well. Of the Shadows users, only the Pharaoh, the King, and the Regent remained standing.

Of the non-Shadow users, the Justice League looked caught between the urge to kneel as well as the fight or flight instinct. Helios the Titan was standing on his own two feet but leaned on Wonder Woman for support. Golden eyes which held all the power of the Greek sun were locked on the powerful forms of the Egyptian Gods, specifically the Winged Dragon of Ra. It made sense, Arrow thought. Helios was the Titan of the sun and Ra was traditionally the Egyptian deity of the sun. It made sense for deities of similar aspects to be drawn to one another.

"I believe you remember this particular face," Kaiba said drawing the vigilante's attention back to the problem at hand, Akhenadin. "The Pharaoh summoned him when the Thief King invaded the palace and attacked us with his Diabound."

Thief King? Diabound? Arrow started and whipped his gaze to Bakura. The Thief of the Dark Triad looked positively devilish with his toothy grin and crimson eyes. Akhenadin, for his part, was too busy staring at the three Divine Beasts to notice the rabid expression on Bakura's face.

"You have trespassed on the soul of everyone present here today, some more than others," the Pharaoh said.

The King nodded solemnly. "It's only fair the Divine heads of each Triad you have wronged as well as the guardian of this city which you have used as your playground should cast the Penalty Game on your soul."

"The guardian of the city?" Batman asked.

"Does he mean Green Arrow?" Green Lantern asked.

Arrow found the energy to stand by his Regent. He no longer felt overwhelmed by the shear power and presence of Obelisk's Shadows. Instead, he felt those very same Shadows driving him, giving him the determination he needed to do this.

"The Penalty Game to cast on you has been decided," the Regent declared. Obelisk growled behind him and even the Blue Eyes- Kisara lowered herself before the God of the Triad of the Balance. Kaiba continued. "But before it's cast, I have a message to deliver personally."

Without further explanation, Kaiba strode into the glowing triangle to where Akhenadin cowered and stood tall, towering over the old man. A moment later, there was a sharp smack and Akhenadin crumbled to the ground stunned by the blow to his face. Kaiba's fisted right hand hung in the air as he stared disdainfully down at the guilty man.

"Compliments of Seth," he said simply. He turned and strode back to his place at the triangle's corner and looked up, meeting Obelisk's eyes directly. It was not a challenge so much as an acknowledgment. "Cast your Penalty Game," he commanded the god.

Obelisk growled and raised his fist now glowing with blue energy just as Ra opened it's golden beak with a birdlike cry and Osiris opened it's second mouth. Osiris fired a beam of thunderous energy from it's second fanged mouth which struck Akhenadin from behind. The mortal shrieked and stumbled to the ground. Obelisk slammed his fist into the earth, crushing Akhenadin beneath it. Somehow, the man was still alive and screaming when Obelisk lifted his hand. But not for long. Ra burst into flames, resembling the mythological phoenix, gave another birdlike cry, and dove down. The flaming god struck Akhenadin's broken body, setting it ablaze before arching back into the sky.

"Arrow," Kaiba said softly, staring unwaveringly at the horrific scene before him. The vigilante tore his eyes from Akhenadin's burning body to his Regent. "Put him out of his misery," Kaiba said.

Arrow did not question the command. He pulled an arrow from his quiver, knocked it, and aimed for the writhing, screaming figure. He waited until he had a clear shot of Akhenadin's chest. When he did, he whispered, "Compliments from Starling City," and released the bolt. The arrow sang as it flew straight and true, piercing Akhenadin in the heart.

All three Egyptian gods bellowed and the other Shadow Monsters joined in. Every Shadow Monster that had been summoned leapt for Akhenadin's falling body snatching something from it before it ever touched the ground. When the Monsters stilled, Ra's flames died down leaving nothing but smoldering earth behind. Nothing was left of Akhenadin, not even clothes. Just the faintest outline of blackened earth where a body once lay.

The Justice League stared at the scene in horror. It had all happened too fast for them to attempt to stop it. It dawned on them that they had just witness the brutal murder of a human. Guilty or not, in their eyes, Akhenadin still deserved the right to a trial by court and a humane punishment. What they had just witnessed... What had they just witnessed?

"Ammit," the Pharaoh commanded, "bring Shadow Thief here." The purple, crocodilian Shadow Monster gurgled, melting into the Shadows of the earth and rising again in the center of the glowing triangle. "Release him." Ammit released its hold on the villain and melted back into the Shadows once more leaving Shadow Thief alone in the triangle.

"Shadow Thief," Kaiba said, drawing the terrified and bewildered villain's attention. "You told me when we first met that your Shadows were given to you by another Shadow user. Was that user the Traitor?" Confused, Shadow Thief simply nodded. Kaiba's gazed sternly at the villain. "Then hear me, Shadow Thief: We know now who you truly are. I address the person trapped within the body possessed by the foreign Shadows: Katar Hol, former false godking."

The Pharaoh and the King jolted as did Shaadi, Ishizu, Marik, and Bakura.

"Impossible," Shaadi muttered in shock.

"But the false godkings are Thanagarians," Green Lantern said. "They can't use magic."

"True," Kaiba said. "If they did, it would drive them insane."

"And reborn or not," Ishizu added, "characteristics as intrinsic as that would remain."

The audience's eyes grew large in understanding. "I see," Yami murmured.

"Poor soul," Anzu sighed sympathetically.

Kaiba did not reply to his fellow Shadow users' comments. Instead, he simply raised his hand. The Pharaoh and King mirrored his movements. When they were ready, the Regent said, "We, the rulers of the Shadow Realm and Earthbound Shadow Kingdom, remove from you the Shadows that have invaded your soul, imprisoned your mind, and manipulated your body like a puppet. With this, every remaining trace of the Traitor will be removed and you, Katar Hol, now called Carter Hill, will be free."

The Shadow Thief contorted on himself as the Shadows enveloping and possessing him began to writhe and pull free. The Shadows strained against whatever force was yanking on them but when the Egyptian gods, still hovering above and behind their Triads growled, they gave way. The Shadow Thief screamed as the Shadows enslaving him burst from him into the open hands of the Pharaoh, King, and Regent. Their hands promptly slammed into fists, crushing the Shadows within them where they sizzled, struggling to escape.

"Mokuba," Kaiba said softly. "If you would."

The younger Kaiba nodded and clasped his hands together in prayer. "Ra-Horakhty, destroy these Shadows, finish the Penalty Game your servants have cast and heal the victim who has suffered under their influence."

The captive Shadows gave pathetic squeals similar to those of a dying pig, startling the vigilante and those unfamiliar with the Shadows, before evaporating into nothing. The silence after their passing was deafening.

"Katar Hol, now Carter Hill," Yuugi said gently into the silence. "You are free. With this, we declare you innocent of all wrongdoing and end this Judgment Game. You are free to do as you wish and go where you will."

The glowing triangle faded away, as did the members of the Triads not physically present. The Egyptian Gods did not leave right away. Osiris hissed and slithered through the air so his long body encircled the Pharaoh so he could meet his chosen representative eye-to-eye. Yami knelt respectfully before the Divine Beast who snorted. It snuffled Yami's hair, causing the Pharaoh to lift his head and smile.

The rest of the Pharaoh's Triad grinned, knowing exactly what Osiris wanted. Yami scratched under the dragon's large chin while the others of his Triad snickered. Osiris ignored the puny mortals laughing at him and grumbled, wriggling his serpentine body in pleasure.

The Winged Dragon of Ra's flames extinguished themselves revealing the golden dragon once more. The god landed behind Yuugi, lifting its wings to give a semblance of privacy. The young King turned to face the golden god who lowered his beaked head to nuzzle its chosen representative. Jounouchi chuckled and scratched behind the dragon's golden rayed headdress causing the Divine Beast the croon. Yuugi giggled and pet the hooked beak fondly.

Kaiba snorted in what could be taken as amusement or disdain. "Don't expect such treatment from me," he said to Obelisk in hieratic.

The great god grumbled and knelt down to be closer to his human representative and Kaiba obediently turned to meet Obelisk's blue eyes. He felt Kisara flare her wings and settle down lower to the ground in respect. Smirking, the Regent stood tall, feet even with his shoulders and crossed his arms. Obelisk growled and Kaiba snickered.

"The day I stoop to that is the day the world ends," the Regent answered in hieratic. "However," he glanced at a dumbstruck Arrow and said in plain English, "I would like to formerly introduce you to the newest member of your orientation. Arrow, called Oliver Queen, the vigilante of Starling City."

Arrow paled when he was mentioned but obediently stood to greet the god he could not help but adore and bowed at the waist. Obelisk grunted and Kaiba snorted. "Don't be so submissive," Kaiba told the vigilante. "He already likes you. The last thing he needs is more flattery to inflate his ego any further than it already is."

Obelisk made a sound that Arrow was almost certain was laughter and felt a small smile tug at his lips. So this was the god who held sway over the Triad of the Balance. He glanced at Mai who was trying her hardest to hold back her laughter while preening her Harpie Lady's feathered wings. The Shadow Monster chirped happily and Oliver's smile faded somewhat, reminded of Akhenadin's fate at the hands of the Egyptian gods and the Shadow Monsters.

Shaadi noticed the decline in Arrow's mood. "You are wondering what Akhenadin's Penalty Game was," he said. Arrow nodded hesitantly and Shaadi sighed, tucking his arms in his sleeves. "The gods attacked his soul. Osiris blasted away any defenses Akhenadin had or might have had and Obelisk crushed through the barriers protecting the Traitor's soul and crippling his body so he could not run. Then Ra set his body and soul aflame."

Arrow swallowed nervously. "So when," he glanced at Kaiba, aware the Regent was listening in on the conversation, "Kaiba told me to put an end to his misery..."

"I meant it," Kaiba said. "The Traitor was evil and deserved whatever Penalty Game the gods deigned to cast, but he was not always so." Blue eyes looked away hiding an unnamable emotion. "He trained Set as his student, took him under his wing, taught him mercy and understanding, warning him not to act rashly." Kaiba's eyes tightened at the edges. "He was not always evil. He was semi-possessed by Zorc Necrophades who used the darkness and resentment in his heart, wiping everything away so thoroughly that the man who was once like a father to Set died in all the ways that mattered."

Arrow nodded and did not press for more details. He did turn back to Shaadi and ask, "And the Shadow Monsters?" he asked, glancing at Kisara and Harpie Lady, noticing the others had vanished, presumably returing to the Shadow Realm. "What did they do?"

Shaadi's eyes grew cold. "After your arrow struck Akhenadin, each Monster stole a piece of his soul from him, ripping it apart, and devoured it thus ensuring he will never be reborn ever again. Nor will he wander for eternity, it is now as if he never existed. There is literally nothing left of him."

"But..." Arrow hesitated. "But what about the Akhenadin from before this Zorc person possessed him?"

"Dead and resting in the Afterlife," Kaiba said curtly. "As I said, when Necrophades possessed him, the Traitor died in every way that mattered. What was reborn was the remnants of the tattered soul Necrophades remained in control of."

"Oh." What else was there to say?

"Set."

The four Shadow users turned to the speaker. "Set died five millennia ago, Titan," Kaiba said.

Helios nodded. "But you bear his soul."

Kaiba did not answer, settling for staring at the Greek god and waiting for him to ask a legitimate question. Thus, he was caught off guard when Kisara lowered her head and pressed her muzzle close to Helios who smiled.

"Hello Kisara," he said, placing a hand on her nose. "It's been a long time." Golden eyes softened and the smile grew sad. "I am sorry for not answering your prayers when I should have."

The white dragon crooned and Arrow tried not to grin at the obvious flush of jealousy blooming on Kaiba's face. He focused instead on asking Helios the question that had been burning in him since the Titan first arrived. "What are you doing here?"

Helios lifted his golden eyes to the vigilante's and answered, "I am answering the prayer of one of my most loyal worshippers. It is greatly delayed and I deeply regret that, but I am here now and I hope you," here he turned to Kisara, "will forgive my tardiness."

Kaiba's eyes narrowed and his hand twitched, fighting the urge to slap Helios's hand away from Kisara. "What else?" he demanded.

Helios lowered his eyes for a moment before lifting his head to meet Obelisk's eyes. "I humbly ask your mercy and beg asylum," he said, taking a knee.

Kaiba stiffened and Shaadi's eyes grew large. "Asylum?" the Egyptian gasped, drawing the attention of the other Shadow users.

Osiris and Ra lifted their heads and turned their attention to the Greek Titan curiously. Osiris snaked across the small expanse separating them and peered at Helios in mild interest. Ra made a chirping sound to which Obelisk and Osiris replied. Yami and Yuugi walked over to join Kaiba and the others.

"Asylum from what?" Yami asked.

Helios licked his lips before replying. "I am a Titan," he said just loud enough to be heard. "I and my people once ruled Olympus for millennia before the younger Olympians turned on us. They massacred my fellow Titans, leaving only myself and my sisters alive because we refused to take sides. The Olympians also knew my siblings and I represented the heavenly bodies and dared not interfere with their movements."

He lifted his head to meet Yami's eyes. "I and my fellow Titans were aware of the Dark Ones, your Egyptian gods," he said, turning his gaze to Osiris and Obelisk. "But because we were from a different pantheon, we did not interfere and kept to ourselves. One of my worshippers, Kisara, came to Egypt and became Set's lover. She prayed to me every morning keeping me informed of the goings on in the palace. For this reason, I was aware of Set and some of the events that occurred. I refused to interfere, however, even when she begged me to defend her lover, Set."

He bowed his head in shame. "I deeply regret ignoring her plea. I was a coward, too afraid of Zeus to be seen to go against him after only recently witnessing the murder of my family and friends."

"What changed your mind?" Kaiba demanded.

Helios lifted his head, his molten gold eye burning with contained fury. "My sister Eos fell in love with a human and bore his child. Zeus, the king of the Olympians, found out and thought she was planning on usurping him just as he did to Cronus, his Titan father." Helios clenched a fist. "He murdered her lover and drove her to suicide."

Yuugi gasped in horror. "How many Titans are left?" he asked softly.

"Only myself and my sister, Selene," Helios replied sadly.

Yuugi's eyes saddened. "I am sorry."

Helios shook his head. "Do not be. You have done nothing."

"Is that all?" Kaiba pressed.

"No," Helios said shaking his head. He glanced over his shoulder to where Wonder Woman had come up to join the crowd with the Justice League. "When Princess Diana delivered an incapacitated Ares to Artemis, for which I assume you are responsible?"

"Actually," Ryou said, "that was me and Bakura."I

Helios nodded. "Well done," he said simply. "However, when Diana delivered him to Artemis, I had only just arrived to inform the Olympian goddess of the hunt that Ares was missing. When asked, I revealed my connection to you, Set," he said to Kaiba, "from 5,000 years ago. I had not anticipated Artemis would tell Zeus this."

He winced. "Zeus and the rest of the Olympians are wary of you already as it is. He also does not trust Selene and me. He requires us to attend every council so he can keep an eye on us. When Artemis told him of my connection to you, he gave in to Ares's pressure and tried to force me to his council after I returned from my daily trek yesterday. Thankfully, my sister warned me and I was able to escape with Eous."

"Eous?" Mokuba asked.

Helios smiled at the young boy. "The horse I arrived on."

Dark gray eyes sparkled. "Oh him?" Helios nodded kindly. "He's cool looking."

Helios blushed and laughed. "I'll be sure to tell him you said that."

"So," Kaiba said, interrupting Helios's interaction with his younger brother. "You want asylum from Zeus because you know about us, he wants to kill you, and Ares hates you?"

Helios nodded hesitantly. "That...yes. That's it simplified, yes."

Kaiba nodded. "Fine by me." He smirked. "Anything to pay back Ares for possessing me."

The Pharaoh sighed and Yuugi chuckled. "It's fine by us, as well," Yuugi said. "As long as they agree," he looked up to the Egyptian gods, curiously.

Osiris lowered his head to study Helios closely while Ra spoke with Obelisk. After a minute or so of communicating amongst themselves, Obelisk grunted and Ra fluttered his wings. Osiris blew hot air onto Helios's face.

Yuugi giggled. "Looks like they don't mind so long as you behave yourself and follow the rules of the Shadow Court."

Helios heaved a heavy sigh of relief. "I am in your debt, Dark Ones."

Obelisk snorted and Ra cawed while Osiris made a sound that sounded distinctly like he was laughing at his companions reactions. Kaiba rolled his eyes. "Don't call them that," he said. "Only Osiris is Dark. Ra is Light and Obelisk is Balance. By calling all of them 'Dark Ones,' you're fattening that one's," he jerked his head to Osiris, "ego."

Osiris shook himself in what could only be seen as overly exaggerated preening. He bumped Yami's head gently before slithering back up to the sky where he belonged. Ra nuzzled Yuugi, chirping fondly, and tugging one of the King's blonde bangs playfully before flapping his giant wings and following after Osiris. Obelisk remained, holding out his huge hand to Helios.

The sun Titan eyed the hand warily before standing and stepping onto it, gripping one of the fingers when he was lifted up to be level with Obelisk's eyes. Helios met them evenly as Obelisk's equal in power. The giant god hummed, looking down to his Regent who listened carefully to his god. When Obelisk growled, Kaiba stiffened.

"What?!" he cried. "You can't be serious!" Obelisk tilted his head and Kaiba practically vibrated with pent up frustration. "I am not a babysitter!" Obelisk snorted and Mokuba snickered causing Kaiba to flush in embarrassment. "Mokuba doesn't count. He's my brother!"

This time, even Kisara chortled which only served the darken the flush on Kaiba's face. He whipped his eyes between everyone present before huffing and crossing his arms in a full on sulk. It was so childish that it once again reminded Arrow of the ages of these Shadow users who mere minutes ago had sentenced a man to death and carried out the sentence. It sobered his mood greatly.

He glanced back to where Shado- Carter Hill was beginning to come to with Superman's, John Stewart's, and Shayera's help. John... Diggle! "Shit!" he exclaimed.

"We all do it," Marik said, shrugging casually. "Some people's are more smelly than others-"

"Says the one who takes it up the ass," Bakura snarked, earning him a stinging slap across the face.

The smack only caused him to cackle uncontrollably to Yami's exasperation. When Mai joined in the laughter, Kaiba stared at her as if only just seeing her. Ryou blushed and covered his face with his hands. Jounouchi was covering his nose and mouth and souttering with withheld laught and even Mokuba and Flash were snickering. Shaadi just looked thoroughly embarassed.

Arrow shook his head. "No, Diggle!" He turned to Kaiba. "Diggle's still outside the field Spell. He has no idea what happened."

"On that note," Batman said, "you owe us an explanation for what just happened back there."

"Later," Yuugi said.

"Now," Batman countered.

"Wayne-san," Yuugi said gently. "Please, let's discuss this elsewhere. We need to inform the authorities we're done here, Hall-san needs a doctor, and we all have people we need to contact. Please, give us that. We can all meet at a coffee shop or something."

"Java Script," Kaiba said firmly. "We'll meet you at Java Script."

"Sounds fine to me," Arrow said cutting off Batman's response. "Can you dispell the field Spell now?"

Kaiba glanced at Arrow before speaking to Obelisk who looked away from his intense study of the Titan in his hand. The god nodded and lowered Helios back to the green grass on the mountainside with the rest of the group. Kaiba nodded his head to him and Obelisk mirrored the movement before vanishing fading into the scenery.

Kaiba then held out his hand and the group watched in awe as the mountains shrank, losing their realistic texture for their painted counterparts. The land shrank until they only took up the space provided for them on a small card which flew into Kaiba's hand. The Regent quickly replaced the card in his holster with the rest of his Deck, adding his god card in there as well.

"I suggest we take care of business and meet at Java Script in an hour's time," he said, taking the lead. "Mokuba, with me."

He began walking away with Mokuba when a voice stopped him. "Wait, Set."

Kaiba turned back to Helios. "Yes?"

"If I may," Helios stood, "could I accompany you?"

Kisara crooned and gave Kaiba her best pleading gaze. The Regent looked away and was met by Mokuba's equally pleading eyes. Trapped between both gazes, Kaiba sighed in defeat. "Fine, but put on something more appropriate. I refuse to be seen with someone wearing that. Besides," he added as he turned away, "aren't you supposed to be incognito?"

Kisara snorted, meeting Helios's eyes gratefully before returning to Kaiba's Deck. The other Shadow Monsters had already retreated to their respective summoners' Decks earlier.

"Kaiba," Yuugi called before the Regent got too far. "How is Seth?"

Kaiba hesitated. "I'll tell you when I know the answer to that myself."

Yuugi and Yami watched Kaiba leave with identical expressions of worry. They only looked away when they heard Arrow cry out and yank away his communicator. They could hear a male voice yelling over the electronic device and decided now was the perfect time to clear out and deal with things before meeting up at Java Script.