Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a great Christmas! If any of you got a White Christmas, good for you! If not, then I know how you feel since we rarely get any snow in my state! But anyways, I hope you guys like this chapter because its gonna feature their trip to Buto and a surprise guest joining them. Hope you all like it!

"The creation of a soul?" Ishizu asked, her eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "The cobra goddess believed it is formed by 2 souls?"

Malik nodded, his arms folded over his chest. "The words and pictures reminded me of our family scrolls and books back home. There was a passage that mentioned how the soul can inherit both light and darkness. When combined together, the cycle will stay in balance and a new life shall be born."

"By having the soul of light and soul of darkness merging with one another?" Odion questioned. "Are you certain it was in her book?"

"It is. Yugi and Ryou read it with me, and Darius also saw it. I wanted to ask him about the meaning, but he said that the answer will come to me very soon," Malik frowned. "I don't know when, but I hope it's now and not later. I still need those answers."

Ishizu gazed at him for a moment, and then to the back of Darius's head. Right now, they're all being driven to Buto. After they left the temple, they decided to continue the drive over to their destination so they can make it back home before twilight approaches. Luckily, no one angered any of the snakes and made sure not to go near their territories.

Yugi, Ryou, and Malik didn't feel scared after seeing the silver snake called Umi, but they were surprised to see how friendly he was towards them and did not hiss at them. Darius mentioned that he sensed them being the reincarnations of the snake princes, so that's one reason Umi was nice to them. The book they read revealing secrets about Goddess Wadjet and her origins were just like the tales Sadiki and the Wasem Clan had explained to them, but the book showed pictures related to Wadjet's history.

The drive to Buto would take a while, so everyone decided they could stop and eat at Buto before they go to the temple of Wadjet's oracle. Ishizu remembered her aunt Sadiki telling her of an elderly woman who possessed the powers of an oracle, and is also part of the Wasem Clan. If they go to her home, she can provide insight on what their future would be like now that the pharaoh and the other yamis have returned to the land of living, and given the knowledge of her brother and his friends being the reincarnations of Wadjet's adopted sons.

Speaking of the yamis, she and Odion must come up with a proper living arrangement for Mariku. They do have a spare room in their home that's been used as a storage room. They'll need to clean it up and have a bed along with some furniture placed in there to make it feel like a real bedroom.

He must also be taught how to use modern technology and not cause any mayhem in the real world. They will need to check if he is literate and properly educated. They are lucky that Seto Kaiba provided documents to make the world think the yamis are real people who are citizens of their country. There won't be any problems travelling as long as they have the documents with them.

She is still weary of Mariku, and is certain Odion is feeling the same. However, it looked like Malik no longer fears him. She noticed how he never hesitated to talk to him, and he was able to respond with no hint of malice or threat in his voice. It seems like they're forming a friendship with each other, and it's a good thing. As long as Mariku no longer does bad things, there's a chance he'll become a good person.

Only time can tell when it would happen. The only thing they can do is wait and see what the future would be like. Not just for her and her family, but also for their companions. She must meet with the oracle once they get the chance and figure out whether or not their future would lead to peace or to destruction.

"Holy moly! You truly have become a man, Yuge!" Joey hugged his neck and rubbed his head with his fist. "Tristan and I are proud of ya!"

"You are?" Yugi looked at him with a confused look.

"He's right. You and Ryou weren't afraid of looking at that snake in the eye, and you came back to us safe and unharmed. You're not only a brave man, but a strong one too," Tristan explained and gave him a thumbs up. "If only we have the guts to be brave like you. Our fear of snakes would've been conquered already."

Tea face-palmed. "You two are morons. It's common for people to be afraid of snakes. The ones here in Egypt are considered poisonous and deadly."

"She is right," Yami said. "The snakes that are considered deadly here are cobras. One bite from them and you are already dead. We must be cautious of our surroundings."

"But don't they leave us alone now that they know Yugi, Ryou, and Malik are wearing the snake jewelry?" Joey mentioned.

Yami shook his head. "Only the snakes at the temple sensed them. Snakes from other areas only recognize the ones they worship by meeting them in person. They respect Goddess Wadjet due to her snake form, but they won't trust us because we are human and they are not."

Tristan paled. "D-Does this mean snakes still see us as their enemies?"

"Only if you do something to anger them like invade their territory or hunt for food," Ryou pointed out.

Joey scratched his head. "Doesn't your spooky half have that giant snake monster we once fought a while back?"

Bakura's ears picked up on his statement and he snarled at him. "He is the all powerful Diabound! Give him the proper respect, you lousy mortal!"

Joey quickly put his hands up. "M-My bad! I'll remember his name next time!"

"Easy, Bakura. I'm sure Joey didn't meant any disrespect towards Diabound," Ryou eased him.

Bakura scowled, but looked away and continued to tear at his meat. They were sitting down at a table near a food stand, and ordered some food that Malik and his siblings suggested they tried. Yugi and the others decided to order Yami and Bakura's favorite foods, and it looked like their stomachs can tolerate it. They even learned that Yami loved eating Egyptian falafels, while Bakura loved to eat cooked meat.

It was even more surprising to see how much food they consumed. It looked like being spirits for thousands of years made them forget about hunger, thirst, sleep, or anything related to the land of living. Now that they are alive, they can actually eat and experience what its like to be alive without having to takeover Yugi or Ryou's body.

"Changing the subject, are any of you nervous being here?" Tea asked.

"What do you mean by that, Tea?" Yugi said.

Tea fiddled with the veil that's covering her head. "I know it's our first time here, but it feels like we're being watched though."

"You mean like a stalker?" Joey frowned and scanned the area. "I don't see anything suspicious around here."

"But we can never be too careful. We were able to make it this far without encountering anything dangerous. Lets just hope we don't have to fight that involves our lives," Tristan added.

Kaiba scoffed at his statement. "Instead of talking about this hocus pocus, there's something else we need to discuss first."

"Which is?" Joey asked.

"When can I duel against the pharaoh," Kaiba said and glared at Yami. "Once we return back to Domino, I expect a worthy and powerful duel with no holding back. Keep that in mind, Yami."

Yami smirked at him, folding his arms over his chest. "Be patient, Kaiba. Once I am adjusted well here in the land of living, I'll give you a duel that will surprise you."

Kaiba frowned. "You better keep that promise. If you don't, I won't hesitate to hunt you down."

"Maybe you should see a therapist, Kaiba," Joey suggested. "Its obvious you're having serious mental health issues."

Tristan snickered. "More like he lost his mind."

"Guys, lets not make fun of Kaiba," Yugi replied.

"He's right. Remember, we're all here on a mission," Ryou placed one finger up. "We cannot lose track on what we're here for."

"You two are absolutely right. Its best not to create any conflict while we're here solving the mystery of Goddess Wadjet and your ancestors," Tea agreed with them. "Joey. Tristan. You two must be on your best behavior or you'll be forced to sleep with the camels. Please take your pick."

Joey & Tristan trembled at seeing a dark aura surround her, even when she's still smiling with her eyes closed. Gulping, they quickly shouted their answer. "We'll behave! We swear!"

Tea calmed down and smiled again. "Excellent choice!"

Yami slowly scooted away from Tea. He must remember to never anger her, or he'll suffer from her wrath. Siamun would usually tell him to always be careful of what he says, especially around women since they are sensitive to words. He'll need to remember to always think before he would say something, even while maintaining his reputation as 'King of Games'.

He decided to finish his food, but then realized that he actually ate all of his falafels. He couldn't remember the last time he ate them, but they definitely reminded him of his era. Even the ingredients for making them haven't changed. They're just the way he likes it.

He then spotted a plate of fresh t'aamiya placed near him. He looked up to see a familiar pair of amethyst colored eyes looking at him. "Yugi? Have you already eaten?"

Yugi nodded. "I have, Yami. It looks like you're still hungry since you're staring at your empty plate."

Yami flushed in embarrassment. "W-Well-

"Its fine. I'm already full, but I can't finish my plate. Can you finish it for me?" Yugi winked. "I can't eat any more or I might explode."

Yami looked at the plate, and then back at Yugi. His partner knew of his love for t'aamiyas, and he's willing to share them with him. He did remember seeing Yugi eating his food. Hopefully, he ate enough so he wouldn't starve. He can't let his aibou go hungry because of him.

However, Yugi is willing to give Yami his food since he's always so kind and helpful around others. His aibou is very sweet with a heart full of gold. Yami is lucky to have a kind friend like Yugi. He would never hesitate to help someone in need, and is always there no matter what situation you're in.

Yami gave him a genuine smile, ignoring Bakura's fake-gagging. "Thank you, Yugi. I appreciate sharing your food with me, but I believe it's best if we finish it together. We both need plenty of energy to go to the temple."

"Its okay, Yami. I'm actually full and-

Yami placed a finger on his lips to silence him. "I remembered you didn't eat that much. I want you to finish your share, okay? I can't let my partner pass out from hunger." He picked up the falafel and held it near his lips. "Now open wide."

Yugi could feel his cheeks turning pink, realizing that Yami is doing this in front of everyone. He could hear Joey & Tristan silently snickering, Tea & Ryou staying silent but smiling at them, and Seto and Bakura are ignoring what they're seeing. Not wanting to hurt his feelings, Yugi opened his mouth and ate the falafel Yami offered him.

Yami's face lit up when he saw Yugi eating. "Remember not to eat too fast like I did, aibou. I don't want you to choke."

Yugi nodded, still chewing on the falafel. Is it just him, or does he feel so warm all of a sudden? Is it the falafel, or something else causing him to feel odd? He can hear his heart pounding in his chest, and his face still feels warm. He remembered experiencing this feeling before, but he can't remember where or when. Is his relationship with Yami evolving?

They arrived at the ruins, seeing how old and ancient they were. Built in sandy colored stones, they were tall like the columns and engraved with hieroglyphics. There were many stones and slabs carved into figurines: vases, cobras, pots, cats, and many others. The hilly structures made it look like there was an ancient city built thousands of years ago, spreading around the area for something to be found.

Malik gazed at the mud-brick walls, and then to Darius. "Is the temple hidden somewhere?"

Darius nodded. "It is. There is a secret passageway that can take us to Wadjet's temple." He then gestured to the elderly Egyptian woman standing beside him, who wore a black veil and black dress. "Our oracle Lady Halima will guide us to the temple. Its best to stay close to her."

Halima, who wore a golden headband and a necklace with the ankh symbol, looked at everyone. Her honey-colored eyes lingered on the jewelry Yugi, Ryou, and Malik wore, and then gazed back at the ruins. "All of you are here for a reason, correct?"

Her voice sent shivers down their spines, almost like she is a powerful goddess herself. Even though she looked old, she has the stance and power of an oracle who knows what they're doing. "You all met the cobra goddess and learned about her sons. You wish to see her home?"

Odion quickly nodded. "That is right, Lady Halima. We need answers on why Goddess Wadjet chose this time and era to appear before us."

"He is right," Ishizu added. "Not only do we wish to know more about the cobra queen and her sons, but why she chose the present time to appear and try to kidnap my brother and his friends. Is there something she needed besides her sons?"

Halima closed her eyes for a few minutes, and then opened them. "You are aware of her sons leaving Buto to find her snake gems, correct?"

Malik nodded. "D-Do they relate to her rainbow snake jewels? We were told they only work by Wadjet's power."

She gazed at Malik, and then at his bracelet. "That is right. However, I cannot tell you more about them. It'll anger her if the secrets of her powers are revealed to outsiders." She stared into his violet eyes. "Even though you are the reincarnation of Prince Namu, I know you're not him. You have his appearance, but you do not have his abilities. The same goes for the reincarnations of Prince Heba and Prince Riyu."

Malik frowned, but knew she wasn't really insulting them. She's proving a point that they're only their reincarnations. They don't have the ability to speak to snakes, and they don't have snake blood within them. To her and to any living being, they are outsiders who aren't from here. They are only here to figure out who Goddess Wadjet really is, and what she truly wanted.

"Now then, we should all move along. We mustn't waste time," Halima spun around and calmly walked over to a statue resembling an Egyptian pharaoh. She then turned her head halfway for her gaze to meet with Darius's. "Do you still remember how to unlock it?"

"I do. I'll start on it right away," Darius hurried over to her side.

They both lifted their hands and placed them on the forehead of the statues representing the Egyptian pharaoh and his queen. As they closed their eyes, they mumbled some words that were too low for the others to hear. But when they continued to chant, the ground started to shake.

The hieroglyphics engraved on each structure glowed brightly in a golden color, causing lines to run through and form a huge circle on the ground with Egyptian hieroglyphics and patterns designed. The glowing continued as something rose from the ground, causing everyone to back up as it continues to grow. Soon, it stopped and there stood a giant statue of Goddess Wadjet sitting on a huge, square block with an entryway on the front side.

Professor Hawkins pulled a small book out from his bag and wrote something down. "This is incredible! I've never seen something like this before!"

Rebecca inspected the statue. "This statue can only appear by what you two just did?"

"Only members of the Wasem Clan or the cobra goddess herself are able to unlock this statue. Our blood is considered sacred and powerful. It has ties to Buto," Halima explained and went over to the entrance. "Let us hurry and go in. We must use as much time as needed before daylight vanishes. Now come, everyone."

They did as they were told and followed behind her and Darius. As they each carefully went inside the entrance and down the steps, they did not notice a figure watching everything from the distance, and secretly following them.

Yugi could feel a sense of nostalgia as he walked down the long hallway. It felt like he had been here before, almost like he was raised here his whole life. This must be the underground temple where Heba and his brothers grew up in. He could tell Ryou and Malik are also feeling the same way as him. Their home is hidden from view so no one would know of their existence.

The walls were engraved with Egyptian hieroglyphics and pictures, and he can figure out what they're saying. They all point to Goddess Wadjet's timeline, and what she or her followers did in the past. He didn't see any mention of her sons, but had a feeling they would be mentioned in a secret area where no one would know except for those Wadjet trusted.

He didn't even realize a single tear ran down his cheek until he felt it. Tea noticed it and gave him a concerned look. "Yugi, are you okay? What happened?" She inspected him. "Are you hurt?"

The others noticed his tear, and he quickly wiped it away. "I-I'm okay. I think this tear came from Heba." He scanned his surroundings, and placed a hand on his chest. "I think I'm feeling what he's feeling. He's both happy and sad to be back home. Happy to be reunited with his family, but sad that he died so young without telling them goodbye."

"I too am feeling the same, but its coming from Riyu," Ryou said, his hand placed on his heart. "I can feel his emotions within me."

"Same with Namu's," Malik placed his hand on his chest and clenched it tight. "Even though their spirits left for the afterlife, we're still feeling what they're feeling. They miss their home."

"It truly was a tragedy," Halima said in a bitter tone. "They were so happy to discover what the outside world is like, but were unable to live long because of their demise. Our cobra goddess blamed herself and believed she hadn't prepared them well enough to face the dangers of the outside world. Their deaths caused her to distrust humans."

Bakura frowned, and tsked in anger. "Then do you hate us for causing their deaths?"

Darius shook his head. "We do not. We learned they died by sacrifice in order to protect you 3. You were considered precious to them, and it is best to honor their wishes for their souls to be in peace." He looked at Bakura, and then to Yami and Mariku. "We were angry at first and wanted to blame you 3, but we couldn't. No one knew you would have enemies who wanted to take your lives away. The only ones we blame are the people who killed the snake princes."

Yami frowned and looked away, still remembering the time when Heishin and his mages attacked his kingdom and people. If he had sensed that Heishin would land a sneak attack on him to kill him, then Heba wouldn't have lost his life. Sadly, he lost his life to save his. He protected his Atem from danger, and it showed how strong their bond is for one another.

He noticed Bakura and Mariku also reminiscing their past, remembering their time as a bandit king and assassin when they first met Riyu and Namu. Now that they are considered alive in the present, they'll make sure their lighter halves will never be taken away from them by death. Yami can't handle another death in his life related to someone who is precious to him. It was hard losing his father to death along with Heba's. If he lost Yugi to death, it'll be impossible for him to survive it.

Yami didn't realize tears were forming in the corner of his eyes until he felt his vision blur. He quickly wiped them away before anyone could see them. Taking a couple of deep breaths to calm himself down, he looked back at Halima. "I think its best we continue towards our destination. Reminiscing the past will make it harder to move forward."

Halima stared at him, and then nodded. "You are correct, pharaoh. But before we can do that, we need to take care of a little problem."

"Problem?" Yami asked, confused on what she said.

Suddenly, they heard a loud yelp and shouting coming from the distance. Turning their heads, they were surprised to see Darius dragging someone out from the shadows. They were more astonished to see who the person is being held by the back of their vest.

"You have got to be kidding me!?" Joey groaned.

Tristan looked at the person in disbelief. "That's not possible! I thought he was still at Domino working with his old man!?"

Tea glared at the person, placing her hands on her hips. "Duke! What are you doing here!? I told you before we would explain everything to you soon!"

Duke stopped struggling, and saw everyone waiting for him to answer. He gulped and sheepishly rubbed the back of his head. "W-Well I got tired being patient so I decided to follow you guys and figure out what's going on. After hearing that all of you planned to go to Egypt, I quickly booked a ticket and got here so I wouldn't lose track of you all. But now, I'm actually shocked that the other Yugi came back with his own body along with the two, dangerous individuals who look like Ryou and the other guy."

Malik glared at him. "My name is Malik. Please keep that in your mind."

"Got it!" Duke quickly said to avoid angering him. "Now, I believe the lovely old woman mentioned about someone known as Goddess Wadjet along with Yugi and his friends being related thousands of years ago?"

Darius frowned and bonked his head. "Do not disrespect the oracle! Refer to her as Lady Halima!"

Duke yelped in pain and rubbed his aching head. "M-My bad! I meant Lady Halima!" He gulped in fear at seeing how huge Darius looked, and then glanced back at the others. "C-Could you please tell him to let me go? D-Don't forget I'm also your handsome friend who is there to support you all!"

"Baloney," Joey coughed in his hand, causing Tristan to snicker.

Tea face-palmed, and glanced back at the others. "You can let him go. He is part of our group. We'll make sure he is on his best behavior and won't tell a soul."

"Feel free to arrest him if he is caught revealing your family secrets," Seto added.

"Hey! Not cool at all, you crazy dragon!" Duke shook his fist at him.

"Now, now. Lets not do anything violent in here. We're at a sacred temple," Professor Hawkins tried to calm them down.

Rebecca sighed. "Just let him go. He's also a good duelist and part of the group."

"Y-Yeah! What she said!" Duke nearly stuttered.

Darius looked at the group, and then back at Duke. Sighing, he released his grip on him. "All right. However, I suggest you do not tell anyone what you saw or anything on what you heard. Do you understand me?"

"Yes sir!" Duke quickly saluted and hurried over to the group. "Also, welcome back to the land of living, Atem!"

Yami smiled at him. "Thank you, Duke. However, I prefer being called Yami now. I prefer my present name than the past name."

Duke shrugged. "Whatever you say." He then saw Bakura and Mariku, trembling in fear while giving them a small wave. "W-Welcome to the land of living as well, y-you two."

Bakura glared at him and turned his head to ignore him while Mariku gave him the cold shoulder. Gulping at seeing them, he then looked at Yugi. "S-So I hear you have an Egyptian ancestor? I really do need to know the whole story on what's happening."

Halima clapped her hands loudly, startling everyone. "Time is of the essence. Let us continue now before dusk approaches!"

She walked back on the path as they quickly followed her. Duke wanted to say something, but got elbowed in the ribs by Tea to stay silent. Grumbling, he kept his mouth shut as they continued to follow Halima. Luckily, it didn't last that long as they stumbled upon a room.

Besides the hieroglyphics and pictures on the walls, there was a huge golden sarcophagus resting in the middle of the room. The room also had pots, vases, and other items resting in the corners. There was a glow emitting from the ground, causing the room to light up so they would all see what it looks like.

Halima spun around and spread her arms out. "Welcome to the cobra queen's burial chamber. Her spirit rests within this room." She closed her eyes, keeping them shut as she continued to speak. "Even though there is no body, the Wasem Clan made sure no one would rob her valuables. They are used to help her people, not for greed. All she wanted is to be with her children and keep her people safe and happy from danger. That was her final wish before she left this Earth."

Darius gazed at the golden sarcophagus. "Inside this sarcophagus are the crowns belonging to the snake princes. Unable to obtain their bodies, the crowns were used to honor their souls and keep them in peace." He turned his head to stare at a picture. "No one could predict they would be reborn again."

They followed their eyes at what he was staring at, causing silent gasps to escape from their mouths. Yugi, Ryou, and Malik stared at the painted drawings of their 3 Egyptian doppelgangers. It looked like they were kneeling in front of Goddess Wadjet, who is sitting on the throne in her snake form while wielding a scepter. They even saw painted drawings of their duel monsters Silent Magician, Change of Heart, and Lava Golem.

As they continued to stare at the painted drawings, they didn't even realize their cards began to glow from their deck holder. Soon, their respective monsters appeared in a silhouette form and touched the walls, causing the painted drawings and hieroglyphics to glow brightly. Then, the walls began to separate to reveal a hidden room, located across from the burial chamber.

"S-Silent Magician?"

"C-Change of Heart?"

"L-Lava Golem?"

Their Ka monsters turned their heads to look at their respective masters, and pointed to the hidden room before they vanished. Their actions surprised Halima and Darius, who had no idea something like this could happen. Halima looked at Yugi, Ryou, and Malik, and then realized something. "That's it…"

She hurried over to Yugi and Ryou, grabbed their wrists, and dragged them over to the hidden room. Darius did the same with Malik and followed her. The others quickly followed behind them to figure out what she meant by that and why they were dragging their friends over like that.

"H-Hold on! Where are you taking us?" Ryou asked.

"Where the hell are you taking my landlord!?" Bakura shouted in anger.

"We must hurry!" Halima cried out, quickening her pace. "If we don't, then there's a chance-

She couldn't finish her sentence as she suddenly stopped. She released their wrists and clutched her ankh necklace, her body shaking in fear. Her eyes darted from left to right while searching for something. How could she have forgotten about it? She should've realized what would happen if the snake princes of Buto have finally returned to them after so long.

She quickly spun around and gave everyone a terrified look. "D-Darius, this was a mistake to come here! We have forgotten about him!"

Darius looked at her with disbelief, but this his eyes widened in astonishment and a look of terror appeared on his face. "Y-You don't mean…"

Suddenly, a loud scream emitted from Tea as tendrils resembling dark shadows wrapped around her and started pulling her through the ground. More tendrils appeared and wrapped around Joey, Kaiba, Tristan, Duke, Professor Hawkins, Rebecca, Yami, Bakura, Mariku, Ishizu, and Odion. They also pulled them towards the ground, making them struggle while trying to get out of their grip.

"Mou hitori no boku! Guys!"

"Everyone!"

"Sister! Brother!

Yugi, Ryou, and Malik hurried over to them and tried to reach them, but a tendril smacked them to the ground. The others cried out to them, but it was too late as they all sunk into the ground and disappeared. They got up and searched for them, but there was no evidence that they were there in the first place.

"Boys!" Halima's shout caused them to turn around, gasping as they saw the tendrils trying to pull down both her and Darius. "You must go through that entrance immediately!" She pointed to an entryway that was in the hidden room. "Once you go there, you must defeat him! It's the only way to save Wadjet's temple and prevent him from stealing her power!"

"What are you even talking about?! Is there something you're keeping from us!?" Malik roared at her. "Is there an enemy we have to face and you didn't tell us about it!?"

"We had no idea he would actually come! We swear!" Darius hissed while feeling the tendril tighten his grip on him. "Nehebkau somehow learned you 3 are the reincarnations of Buto's snake princes! He sensed your presence here!"

"D-Did you say Nehebkau!?" Malik paled. "T-That's not possible!"

Halima hissed in pain, feeling herself getting pulled down through the ground. "You must listen to me! Have your Ka spirits out to help you go through the entrance! They will take you to Goddess Wadjet's throne room! He'll be waiting for you there!"

"Face him in battle with your most powerful Ka spirit and defeat him! He'll let us all go and won't disturb this temple ever again!" Darius shouted as he felt himself sinking through the ground. "Please hurry! Do not worry about us! Please do as we say!"

"And remember, both light and darkness must exist with one another by connecting and creating a new life out of love!" Halima cried out as she and Darius vanished into the ground.

Suddenly, more shadow tendrils came out of the ground and headed towards the boys. Before they could get near them, a huge blade sliced through the tendrils. Then, green vines appeared and squeezed the tendrils until they vanished. More tried to appear, but were soon engulfed and vanished in a blue blob with a face on it. Yugi gasped as he felt himself getting picked up and taken to the entrance. The same goes for Ryou and Malik as they ran through the tunnel until they were far away from the tendrils.

Feeling himself being put down, he lifted his head to see a pair of red eyes gazing at him. "S-Silent Swordsman?"

The spirit, who is a tall man with shoulder-length yellow hair with one of his eyes covered, light blue skin, and wearing a blue and white cloak along with a helmet, gloves, boots, and a giant sword, gave him a small smile and nodded his head to confirm his identity.

Yugi scanned him from head to toe, realizing his duel monster is standing in front of him. He looked over and saw a blue blob he recognized as Revival Jam, and a monster with green hair and wearing a yellow cloak that is unfamiliar to him. He then turned his head back to his monster. "D-Did you save us from those tendrils?"

Silent Swordsman nodded. He then turned his head and made a small sound, causing Revival Jam and the unknown monster to look at him. Pointing his sword towards a particular direction, they nodded and went over to him. They then ushered Yugi, Ryou, and Malik to follow them, as they began to guide them out of the tunnel.

As they followed behind them, Yugi whispered to Ryou. "Is he one of your new monsters? The one with the yellow cloak?"

Ryou nodded and whispered back. "He is called 'Green Phantom King'. I added him to my deck a while back after learning that he was once my ancestor's Ka monster. His defense points are good, and is in tune with nature."

"I can see why. He kinda reminds me of you," Malik whispered to him.

"Hey Malik, Darius mentioned about a person called Nehebkau. Do you know who he is?" Yugi whispered.

Malik stayed silent, causing Yugi and Ryou to look at him with worry. It looked like Malik wanted to tell them, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. This Nehebkau must be a powerful Egyptian deity. If he is, then is he considered dangerous and omnipotent? His name does sound familiar, but where have they heard or read about it?

They didn't even realize they were out of the tunnel and into another room, causing them to bump into their Ka spirits from behind. Shaking their heads to clear their thoughts, they looked around and realized they arrived in the throne room. The walls covered in hieroglyphics and the size of the room being enormous, the throne room suited Goddess Wadjet well due to the small snake statues spread around the room and on the walls, looking like they are actually gazing at them from their jeweled eyes.

The platform stood high above the ground, showing a throne chair with two tall statues of snakes standing at either side. Torches were lit up to provide light in the room, giving everyone a chance to see what the whole room looks like in their point of view. They could feel a sense of familiarity, but something else that made their stomachs flip. Is it just them, or are they not really alone?

Yugi looked around. "This must be Goddess Wadjet's throne room. This is where Heba and his brothers resided in for so many years."

"This place is truly amazing. I think we're the first people who aren't part of the Wasem Clan to discover this place," Ryou added.

Malik frowned. "I get this place is amazing, but don't forget that my siblings and our friends are still captured by those weird shadow things!" He clenched his fists tightly. "Its obvious Halima and Darius knew something, but didn't even tell us until after we got here! They should've told us everything instead of keeping it hidden!"

"They mentioned about a Nehebkau. Is he a powerful deity?" Yugi asked. "His name sounded familiar to me."

Before Malik could answer him, they heard a deep, dark chuckle emitting in the room. Their Ka monsters quickly shielded them, as their eyes scanned the room. They had a feeling someone was in this room, and they were right. This person is laughing and hiding somewhere. Whoever it is, this person doesn't sound friendly at all.

"It is an honor to meet you 3 in person, descendants of Buto's snake princes~"

Were you all surprised at what I did for this chapter? Get ready for the action in the next chapter so please review and comment!