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Anya: Alright time to answer the major question through out the story….What is Yugi's realm and guardian. Hope you enjoy it.
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Satire laughed, quietly at first, but quickly grew into a large roar. Everyone in the room, took steps backwards, not sure at what the young crazed woman was planning.
"You really think you can beat us young Prince? How do you plan to do that if you still don't know what your abilities are? Sorry, you are still weaker than me and my brother combined." Satire continued to cackle.
"That's right Satire, I do plan to beat you. You'll pay for the pain you brought upon my family and I, we will defeat you. Count on it." Yugi answered. His voice had a hint of annoyance in it. 'I will not be deceived by the darkness again. They will pay for what they did to me and my family.'
"Well, let's see you live up to your brave words boy." Satire raised her hands high into the air. Wind blew into the room, causing everyone to sink to their knees. The whole temple shook with the violent breeze, causing more of the loose stone to fall all around them.
Over the wind, Raya could just make out Yugi's shouted words to her.
What did they do now?
For once, Raya had no idea, no plan. She watch helpless as Satire conjured up spell after spell causing her to grow in power. She had to think of something fast, or else they would surly lose. And that wasn't an option. When she felt a tug on her gown, Raya dismissed it as the wind, but when it came more persistent, she glance down to see Mokuba next to her.
"Where's the card? Yugi needs the card." Mokuba yelled, hoping Raya would hear him over the ferocious storm.
Raya felt like smacking herself. "Here. Hold it tight Mokuba." She could not believe she had forgotten about the card. It was up to Mokuba now. That card had to get to Yugi. And Mokuba was the only one small enough to reach Yugi without Satire and Jarha seeing him. But there was still a chance they would.
Without hesitating, Raya stood and faced the tremendous winds that prevented them from reaching the siblings. She had to distract the siblings. But if she miscalculated the jump, the speed of the winds could cause her to crash into the walls and that would bring certain death. 'I have done a lot of stupid and crazy things in my young life, but this definitely has to be one of the stupidest. But it has to be done. Too much is riding on this fight. My life, my families' lives, and everyone's future. I can't back down now, not when we are so close to winning.' Without a second thought, Raya jumped into the winds, praying to Ra that she wouldn't die here not when she had just gotten her son back.
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"Mom! What are you doing?" Yugi scream, watching as his mother rose to her feet. 'She wouldn't do what I am thinking. She isn't that stupid, that crazy, is she?' The next moment, confirmed his worst fear. Raya jumped into the tornado that protected Satire and Jarha. Yugi closed his eyes, waiting for the scream from Raya. But it never came. 'She did it, she must have got in. Thank goodness.'
Yugi climbed to his feet. He couldn't let Raya face the siblings on her own. "I have to make my way in there. I have to help Raya, I can't let her fight on her own.' Valiantly, Yugi pushed forward, fighting every step of the way. 'Man, now I know what paper feels like in a breeze. Every step I take, I get pushed back four. If it is possible, I am losing ground.' Finally, Yugi sunk to the ground, out of breathe.
"Yugi!"
Just over the wind, Yugi could just make someone calling out his name. But who? A quick glance around the temple showed him nothing. Tea was right behind him, holding desperately to a leg of the altar. She was in a wind tunnel, feeling the affects of the wind ten times more than he was. Yugi moved to help her, but Tea waved him away. Mouthing to him as best she could, she told him to stop the siblings. Yami, Bakura, and Tristan were trapped on the left side of the room, all three backing into the tiny hallway, taking some cover from the wind and rocks. Across from them, Seto and Joey were doing the same. 'Wait, where is Mokuba?' Yugi's eyes darted around the room, fear growing in his stomach. What if the siblings had taken Mokuba? Or someone else had? What if…
"YUGI!"
This time, the voice was louder, closer. Yugi glance over to where the sounds where coming from. Mokuba, crawling frantically towards Yugi, clutching something tightly in his small hands. He was having difficulties, but Mokuba was too stubborn to let some little wind storm stop him from performing the important task Raya had given him. 'I can't fail, I have to get this card to Yugi, too much rides on him and the card.'
Dropping back to his knees, Yugi started moving towards Mokuba. Out of the corner of his eyes, he kept tabs on what the siblings were doing. He now understood what Raya did. She was giving Mokuba the cover that he need to get whatever he had to him. Finally, he reached the tired Mokuba.
"What's up Mokuba?" Yugi shouted over the wind. Even though they were right next to each other, the velocity of the wind was just too loud, too fierce.
"I have something for you. Something that Raya and Yami think will help you unlock your powers."
"Really? What is it?"
Mokuba pushed the Duel Monsters card into Yugi's hand. "A card to protect you. Sort of."
"Reborn the Monster?" Yugi asked, "How does that protect me?"
Mokuba shrugged. "I am not sure. But it has something to do with the Divine Family, the triad, a group of three people. Much like your family. It relates to Duel Monsters somehow, but no one knows how. But Raya is convinced that this card is the key to your powers."
"A magic card though?"
"No, the magic card is hinting to whom your guardian is. What card that is though, no one knows. I wish I did Yugi, but I don't. Only you can answer those questions." Mokuba replied.
"Explain this Divine Family to me. How does this relate to my family?"
"The divine family are the most regarded individuals, whether they be gods and goddess or the royal family themselves. But in Raya's hometown, the girls used to think that the Mystic Elf and Dark Magician acted like the Divine Mother and Divine Father in Duel Monsters. They never picked a Divine son though. Anyway, Seto and the others believed that this Divine theory held some relevance since both Yami and Raya held those cards as their protectors."
"Protectors, of what?"
"From the Shadow Games. I guess in this time, you had a guardian that protect you while playing the Shadow Game. Yami's was the Dark Magician and Raya's was the Mystic Elf. We couldn't figure out with card would be yours, but the Reborn the Monster kept leading Raya to it."
"I have such a strong bond with the Dark Magician, could he be it as well?"
"Not likely, since Yami had it as his, it is doubtful that he would be yours as well. Yami explained that it was better to a variety of protectors than many of the same, no matter how powerful. But Ruia noted that the guardians normally shared the same realms of influences as the gamers."
"So what ever my realm is, my guardian has the same?" Yugi shouted.
Mokuba nodded.
"Wait, how did Ruia explain all this? Did she appear to all of you?"
"No, when you were kidnapped, Raya was hurt remember? She hit her head. I guess it was a lot harder than we all realized because she woke up with amnesia. That is what took all of us so long to get here. We need Raya to help, not Ruia who didn't remember ever being in this time. She reverted back to being 14."
"So, she didn't even remember having me."
"Well, yeah. But don't hold that against her, it wasn't her fault."
"I know Mokuba."
"Good, anyway when Ruia held your deck, Reborn the Monster called out to her somehow. She said it felt right, like it was trying to reveal something. I didn't understand that, but of course, no one did, not even Ruia. But she said you might understand it."
Yugi nodded, but didn't reply . The card did feel right in his hand. But how could a magic card be the Divine Son? It couldn't. 'Ruia is right, this card is trying to tell me something, but what? It is telling me my powers or who my guardian is? But according to Ruia, they are one in the same. Sort of like a bond, a link between holder and protector. But the question still remains, who is my guardian?'
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'Well, I'm not dead, so that has to be a plus.' Raya thought as she fell out of the wind. Shaking her head clear, Raya lifted her head. Satire's back was to her. Jarha was no where to be seen. 'Well, well. Where is Jarha? I can't believe he would miss out a chance on trying to win me over while I am alone. What could he be up too? Oh no. Yugi. Please Yami, watch over him.' Raya quietly climb to her feet, thanking every god and goddess that she had sandals on. "Less noisy, finally something goes in my favor.' When she was right behind Satire, she tapped the young sorceresses on the shoulder.
When Satire turned around, it took everything Raya had not to laugh at her.
"Hi friend." Raya said, punching the young woman squarely in the face.
Satire reeled backwards, obviously surprised that Raya had come through the wind, but yet, the wind wall stood.
"So, the young mother comes to challenge her greatest adversary. Foolish Raya. You know you are weaker than me. Why do you even try and defeat me?"
Raya grinned devilishly. "Because, unlike you, I have something worthy to fight for. Friends, family, a future that everyone has come to know. And what do you fight for? Power, greed, wealth. Yeah, you'll really win." She replied sarcastically.
"We shall see about that, won't we?" Satire replied.
Before Raya could react, Satire moved with inhuman speed towards her, tackling her to the ground. 'Thank god I didn't hit my head again.' Raya thought as she tossed Satire off her with a swift kick to the stomach. 'At least she isn't using her magic on me. I guess she can't split her magic, keeping the wind going at the speed that it is must be taking a toll on her. But why keep the wall up? What is it's purpose?'
Raya had no time to ponder her thoughts for Satire had lunged for her once again. Rolling out of the way, Satire crashed into the stone ground, ripping her clothes and scrapping herself in the process.
From her stomach, Raya pushed up onto her hands, glaring at the woman who had destroyed her life once, and was threatening to do so again. Rage flowed through her veins instead of blood. Her normal calm approach was all but non existent. All she felt was the urge to make the woman pay. Never had she been so mad, so determined to win. The eye of Horus appeared on her forehead, shining brighter than ever. The light spread throughout the enclosed space, blinding anyone caught inside.
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Yami flinched as a bright light appeared from the center of the wind. 'Raya, be careful.'
He had seen his wife leap into the wind head first into danger. But yet, he did not follow. Something warned him to stay, like something was going to happen outside. What that was, he had no idea. But he wished he knew. All he wanted to do was to go home, with everyone safe and sound. But the longer they were here, trapped in the past, the less likely it was that everyone was going to come out alive and well.
//Aibou//
/Yami, I got the card./
//The card? The card! Yugi, do you feel it?//
/Yes, but I don't know what it is trying to tell me./
//Keep trying Yugi, trust your heart.//
Yami cut off the link suddenly. He blinked once, then twice. Jarha was creeping up behind Tea and his son.
Knowing full well that neither would hear his shouts, Yami sprinted to where Jarha was. Diving at the man, Yami and Jarha stumbled backwards into a wall. Pinning Jarha against the partition, Yami stared into Jarha's green eyes. "And where the hell to you think you are going?"
Squirming under Yami's pressure, Jarha wonder what the ex - Pharaoh was planning to do with him. "So you got me. I know your type Yugioh. You can't kill me. You don't have to conscious to do it. You're not a murderer, that is why you couldn't kill my sister and I before. And I know you won't know."
Yami narrowed his eyes and tightened his grip. "After what you did to my wife, my friends, my son, Jarha, you have no idea what I am capable of anymore."
"You won't kill me, not with your son watching you. You couldn't do that to little Yugi. Though he would finally see what you are really like Yami."
Yami pulled Jarha's face to his. When they were only inches from one another, Yami spoke. "Listen and listen well Jarha, I am nothing like you or your sister. NOTHING!"
Jarha laughed. "We shall see Yami. The war hasn't been won yet."
Then next thing Yami felt, was being slammed into the very same wall he had Jarha supposedly pinned to.
Dizzily, Yami look at Jarha. "How?"
"I'm stronger than I look Pharaoh." As if to cement his statement, Jarha pummeled Yami across his face. "Looks like I win this battle."
"Not even close." Yami brought his knee up into Jarha's chest. Thinking fast, Yami started to call upon his magic.
From the ground, Jarha had done the same. The two energies met and dissipated.
Inwardly, Yami cursed. 'Clio said that the royal family was still stronger than the siblings, even with their increased powers. But yet, we're not. What are we missing?'
"I almost feel disappointed killing you first Yugioh. I wanted both you and Raya to watch your son die. To have the feeling of failure because you couldn't save him. But this opportunity is too great of a chance to pass up. Any last words Pharaoh?"
"Just these. Jarha, you will pay!" Yami's eye appeared, creating another beam of light, equal in intensity and brightness as Raya's.
From his position on the ground, Jarha gulped. Something was up. And what ever it was, it was not good for his sister and he.
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'Think Yugi think. You're family needs you. What is this card trying to tell me. What can reborn the monster have to do with my powers? What? Yami said to trust my heart. And that is what I am going to have to do.'
Yugi closed his eyes and thought. 'The trinity. The divine family. What is the connection?'
Slowly, information leaked into Yugi's thoughts. 'The trinity is a group of three individuals, powerful individuals. Mokuba told me that the royal family was consider this. But also the gods and goddesses. Is there a connection there at all? Wait, my vision. Ruia had said that the three most powerful gods where Ra, Amon, and Osiris. But how is that divine? The divine family was a mother, son, and father. There is no connection there. But maybe I am thinking about this from the wrong angle. Tristan had said something about a Catholic belief in the trinity, a father, son, and spirit. Hey, that sounds like Ra, Amon, and Osiris. Ra being the father, Amon being a son, and Osiris is the god of the dead. And going with that Catholic belief, wasn't the son god made flesh? That's sort of like Ra and Amon joining to be one person. But how does this all work in with my powers? This is so confusing.'
Yugi's thoughts turned to his father briefly. 'Oh Yami, I wish you were here to help me. Aid me, thought talk to me. Wait, thought talk. The millennium puzzle. Two being in one. God and his son. Ra and Amon. Yami and myself. That has to mean something, but what? Okay, God, Ra, and Yami all have what in common? All are powerful, all are wise. WISE. They have the ability of the mind! That means that Raya and Osiris or Amon go together as well. But where is that connection? Osiris, god of the dead, guardian of the souls. Raya's power is the soul, like the holy spirit! I don't believe it, everything connects; the trinity, the divine family, the catholic belief, all of it. We all thought only one thing was the correct answer, it is not. Everything we learned intertwines together, which means that Amon, myself, the son do as well. What can our common link be thought, besides that we all we two beings in one?' Yugi thought hard.
'Wait, the two in one, that is it. We were all hosts to a higher, more powerful being. Two souls in one body. All three of us, the son, Amon and myself gave up our bodies willingly for a good cause, salvation. Body. Hey…..Didn't Ruia say that body was a realm? Could it be? Could body be my realm? It makes sense. The son was the body of God, Amon was the body for Ra, and I was the body for Yami for the longest time. That's my realm of influence…Body. It has to be. It feels right. And if that is correct, the Dark Magician would be Yami's guardian since he is wise as well as powerful. He couldn't be mine either, the Dark Magician isn't an over powerful muscle card. He can't be it. Just like the Mystic Elf can't be mine either since she shares realm of the soul. But which card would represent body? Silver Fang? No, that would be moon. Celtic Guardian maybe? He is a strong candidate as well.'
Yugi sighed, this wasn't getting him any where. Opening his eyes, his gaze settled on the Reborn the Monster card. Curiously, he stared deeply into the card, glance furiously at it, no not at it, but beyond it.
'The card allows me to recall one monster from the graveyard. But this isn't a duel monster game, I have no cards in the graveyard. There is nothing to recall. Unless, I am thinking to literally. Everything else was not practical, they had hidden meanings. So maybe I have to think like that again. Find the hidden meaning in this card. But what else could it represent? I know I am missing something.'
Yugi stared at the picture on the card. 'Isn't that the Egyptian symbol for life? I guess that makes sense, I am bringing back to life what I lost in battle.' As he spoke the words, a battle flashed into his mind.
"Of course. I know what my power is!"
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Seto and Joey tried with all their strength to get to their feet. They had to help Raya. She was all alone with Satire in the middle of the wind storm. Neither had any idea what the light was, whether it was good or bad for them, but it didn't matter. Their friend was in life threatening danger and they couldn't do anything to save her. All their energy had been drained when they had fought Satire.
"We have to do something!" Joey shouted to Seto.
"I know, but what can we do?" Seto gasped out. Even with very limited medical training, he could tell he had a least a couple cracked ribs.
"Something, we just can't leave her in there, alone. Who knows what that witch is doing to her!"
"Somehow, I don't think we have to worry about her, I think it is Satire that has to be concerned. That light, it is Raya's doing, can't you feel it?" Seto shouted over to Joey. The wind was dying down, signaling to him at least that Raya was winning the battle.
"Yeah, I do. But is it enough? We have to help. It took all of us last time to defeat the siblings."
Seto paused, taking into account Joey's words. They were true. It have taken all of them. "Okay, what do suppose we do?"
"I'm not sure, hey something is up with Yugi! Look!"
Seto whipped his head towards the once heir. "He's glowing! Why is he glowing?"
Joey grinned. "I think he did it, I think Yugi figured out his powers! That has to be the reason!"
Seto stood. Moving as fast as he could, he pulled Joey to his feet. "Come on, let's get over there. Something tells me we are going to need to be over there."
Together, the two supported one another and limped over to their glowing friend.
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Bakura wrapped the piece of cloth tighter around Tristan's wound.
"Glad you'll still on our side Bakura."
Bakura grinned. "Had you scared there?"
"Just a little. Where's Yami?" Tristan asked, grimacing slightly from the pain. He'd kill for an aspirin right now. Of course, aspirin hadn't been invented yet.
Bakura turn to find him. He hadn't seen Yami since they had taken cover in the hallway. "Oh no, he is fighting Jarha!"
Tristan rose to his feet, wavering. "Come on, we have to help him."
"No way, you're hurt. Jarha would surly take advantage of that."
Tristan watched as he charge battled to the death with Jarha. Each exchanging blows that would knock out any normal person. But for two magic wielders, they were nothing more than slaps. As much as hated to say it, Bakura was right. There was no reason to put Yami in even more danger than coming over to help Jarha would have the advantage, even being out numbered. 'I am so sorry Yami, but Bakura is right. I can't risk your life by coming over to aid you. I'll have to find another way to help protect you and defeat the siblings.'
"Tristan, look. Yugi's creating another beam of light like Yami and Raya. His is much weaker, but still…" Bakura trailed off.
"Why is he glowing like that?"
"He must be on the right track to discovering his powers. He knows, he has too. That is why the beam of light is there. He no longer needs the puzzle to help maintain his powers. That is why the light isn't as strong yet. He is on the right track."
"What should we do?"
"I say we follow what Joey and Seto are doing. Head over there. Protect Yugi, after all he is the key to all of this right?"
"Yeah." Tristan agreed. 'Yugi has to be protected at all costs, and if Raya and Yami can't do it, than it is up to the rest of us to help. They have their hands full with the siblings.
"Then we should all protect him with our lives. That is our job right now."
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Tea held Mokuba who was shaking in fear.
"Why is Yugi glowing like that Tea?" Mokuba whispered.
"I'm not sure, but whatever it is, I have a feeling it is a good thing." 'Please be careful Yugi. I don't want to lose any one. We almost lost you once to the darkness, I couldn't stand if something happened to you know. But no matter what, I will believe and trust in you.' Tea thought.
"Maybe he unlocked the key to his powers."
Tea gasped. "That's it Mokuba. You're right." She shooed Mokuba out of their hiding place. "Come on, we better get ready to fight. Find whatever you can to protect yourself. I have a strong suspicion that the final battle is about to begin."
"I think you're right Tea. Look, here comes Seto and the others."
Tea watched in horror as her friends and boyfriend limped over to them. Out of the four, two were already seriously injured. 'How much more can we last? How much longer can we get lucky?'
Within minutes, Seto, Joey, Tristan, and Bakura had joined the trio, well duo since Yugi still had his eye closed tightly, deep in concentration.
Joey was the first to speak. "We all know what is going on with Yugi right? This is his doing, not Jarha's and Satire's?"
Tristan nodded no. "It can't be, the glow, it doesn't feel evil. It feels good. I can't really explain it."
"Well hopefully Yugi can, when he snaps out of his daze." Seto pointed out. "But for now, I think we better guard him, make sure no harm comes his way before he awakes. Because if something happens to Yugi, all is lost."
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Raya felt herself tiring. 'I can't keep this battle up much longer, but then again, neither can Satire. She looks a lot worse than me.' Raya dodged another punch of Satires, barely. She couldn't last much longer. All the energy had been sapped from her, but yet, the intensity from her eye hadn't dim, rather it grew.
Suddenly, the wind wall disappeared. Both Satire and Raya stopped and stared.
"How did you destroy my wall? I am stronger than you. There is no way you could have ruined it!" Satire yelled.
Raya was equally as confused. "I…I didn't." 'If I didn't do it and Satire didn't Then who did?'
Across the way, Yami and Jarha had stopped fighting as well. They too had confused looks on there faces.
Satire eyes held a touch of fury and insanity to them. "WHO DID IT? WHO HAS THE NERVE TO DEFY ME"
"I did."
Everyone turned to face the altar, where the rest of the gang had convened. Raya gasped. A third beam was there, one that was bigger, brighter, then hers and Yami's combined. "Yugi" she whispered.
Yugi pushed his way to the front of the group. "That's right Satire. I dare to go against you. You tried to defeat my family before and you lost. You tried a second time, and I swear you will lose again. Count on it."
Yami stared at his son. Pride swelled through him. His son had found his powers. But what were they? And would Yugi be able to control them? He didn't know. But he had to trust in his son and his judgment.
Yugi stalked towards his enemies and parents. He stopped well short of all of them. Anger and power replaced the innocence that normally occupied his bright purple eyes. The childhood virtuousness was gone, interchanged with knowledge and respect. The naïve beliefs were gone. Yugi know understood his role in his family, his ancient family. "The trinity is complete once again Satire. The divine family has rose from the past."
The light around Yami disappeared. Yami stepped forward, but he was not alone. Behind him, the shadow the Dark Magician appeared. He was neither real or fake, but an image of Yami's power. "I Yugioh, Pharaoh of all Egypt rule with knowledge and wisdom. My realm is the top of the triad, the mind. Guarded by the Dark Magician, we are a deadly combination. I will protect my country, my friends, my family, and the future with all the power I can.
Raya's glow too dimmed. She gracefully stepped forward, revealing the silhouette of the Mystic Elf beside her. I Ruia, Queen of Ancient Egypt control the bottom realm of the trinity, the soul. Protected by the guardian of the soul cards, the Mystic Elf, I will bring you down Satire. Count on it.
"And of course Satire, Jarha. You can't forget about the Divine Son. The child created by the two most powerful beings. A child created by the light and darkness. An offspring who would posse supreme control over both regions of energies. A descendant who could control life and death itself. An adolescent whose powers could rival any gods or goddess power. An heir that would be feared throughout his young life. Together, with his guard, could control a person's body. And that ability we to me. I Yugi, the Divine Son and controller of the middle realm of the trinity, the body."
Yugi paused, then continued. "But what card posed that type of power, that type of restraint? I didn't understand why the Reborn the Monster card kept calling to me. But then I understood. It meant to look over my past and recall what I had lost over my dueling days."
Yugi had the attention of everyone is the room, no one was fighting, only listening to the prince.
Yugi stepped forward. His light died behind him, revealing the shadow of a large monster. A small grin crossed over Yugi's face.
"Bearer of the realm of the body, I and my protector will do whatever it takes to right wrongs and protect the innocent. We will do whatever it takes, whether we take a life or save it. When it comes to preserving what is true and pure, my guardian and I will do what we must. Arise and aid me, the all powerful EXODIA!"
Anya: Wow, a 100 reviews. I'm…
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Anya: Thank you so much everyone. Never did I imagine that this story would be so entertaining to everyone. Just to answer a question here.
Lavinia - Yes the story is coming to close, however not as quickly as you would think. It is still a good 4 or 5 (depending) chapters away. And yes, I am bouncing ideas around in my head for a sequel
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Anya: Alright time to answer the major question through out the story….What is Yugi's realm and guardian. Hope you enjoy it.
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Satire laughed, quietly at first, but quickly grew into a large roar. Everyone in the room, took steps backwards, not sure at what the young crazed woman was planning.
"You really think you can beat us young Prince? How do you plan to do that if you still don't know what your abilities are? Sorry, you are still weaker than me and my brother combined." Satire continued to cackle.
"That's right Satire, I do plan to beat you. You'll pay for the pain you brought upon my family and I, we will defeat you. Count on it." Yugi answered. His voice had a hint of annoyance in it. 'I will not be deceived by the darkness again. They will pay for what they did to me and my family.'
"Well, let's see you live up to your brave words boy." Satire raised her hands high into the air. Wind blew into the room, causing everyone to sink to their knees. The whole temple shook with the violent breeze, causing more of the loose stone to fall all around them.
Over the wind, Raya could just make out Yugi's shouted words to her.
What did they do now?
For once, Raya had no idea, no plan. She watch helpless as Satire conjured up spell after spell causing her to grow in power. She had to think of something fast, or else they would surly lose. And that wasn't an option. When she felt a tug on her gown, Raya dismissed it as the wind, but when it came more persistent, she glance down to see Mokuba next to her.
"Where's the card? Yugi needs the card." Mokuba yelled, hoping Raya would hear him over the ferocious storm.
Raya felt like smacking herself. "Here. Hold it tight Mokuba." She could not believe she had forgotten about the card. It was up to Mokuba now. That card had to get to Yugi. And Mokuba was the only one small enough to reach Yugi without Satire and Jarha seeing him. But there was still a chance they would.
Without hesitating, Raya stood and faced the tremendous winds that prevented them from reaching the siblings. She had to distract the siblings. But if she miscalculated the jump, the speed of the winds could cause her to crash into the walls and that would bring certain death. 'I have done a lot of stupid and crazy things in my young life, but this definitely has to be one of the stupidest. But it has to be done. Too much is riding on this fight. My life, my families' lives, and everyone's future. I can't back down now, not when we are so close to winning.' Without a second thought, Raya jumped into the winds, praying to Ra that she wouldn't die here not when she had just gotten her son back.
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"Mom! What are you doing?" Yugi scream, watching as his mother rose to her feet. 'She wouldn't do what I am thinking. She isn't that stupid, that crazy, is she?' The next moment, confirmed his worst fear. Raya jumped into the tornado that protected Satire and Jarha. Yugi closed his eyes, waiting for the scream from Raya. But it never came. 'She did it, she must have got in. Thank goodness.'
Yugi climbed to his feet. He couldn't let Raya face the siblings on her own. "I have to make my way in there. I have to help Raya, I can't let her fight on her own.' Valiantly, Yugi pushed forward, fighting every step of the way. 'Man, now I know what paper feels like in a breeze. Every step I take, I get pushed back four. If it is possible, I am losing ground.' Finally, Yugi sunk to the ground, out of breathe.
"Yugi!"
Just over the wind, Yugi could just make someone calling out his name. But who? A quick glance around the temple showed him nothing. Tea was right behind him, holding desperately to a leg of the altar. She was in a wind tunnel, feeling the affects of the wind ten times more than he was. Yugi moved to help her, but Tea waved him away. Mouthing to him as best she could, she told him to stop the siblings. Yami, Bakura, and Tristan were trapped on the left side of the room, all three backing into the tiny hallway, taking some cover from the wind and rocks. Across from them, Seto and Joey were doing the same. 'Wait, where is Mokuba?' Yugi's eyes darted around the room, fear growing in his stomach. What if the siblings had taken Mokuba? Or someone else had? What if…
"YUGI!"
This time, the voice was louder, closer. Yugi glance over to where the sounds where coming from. Mokuba, crawling frantically towards Yugi, clutching something tightly in his small hands. He was having difficulties, but Mokuba was too stubborn to let some little wind storm stop him from performing the important task Raya had given him. 'I can't fail, I have to get this card to Yugi, too much rides on him and the card.'
Dropping back to his knees, Yugi started moving towards Mokuba. Out of the corner of his eyes, he kept tabs on what the siblings were doing. He now understood what Raya did. She was giving Mokuba the cover that he need to get whatever he had to him. Finally, he reached the tired Mokuba.
"What's up Mokuba?" Yugi shouted over the wind. Even though they were right next to each other, the velocity of the wind was just too loud, too fierce.
"I have something for you. Something that Raya and Yami think will help you unlock your powers."
"Really? What is it?"
Mokuba pushed the Duel Monsters card into Yugi's hand. "A card to protect you. Sort of."
"Reborn the Monster?" Yugi asked, "How does that protect me?"
Mokuba shrugged. "I am not sure. But it has something to do with the Divine Family, the triad, a group of three people. Much like your family. It relates to Duel Monsters somehow, but no one knows how. But Raya is convinced that this card is the key to your powers."
"A magic card though?"
"No, the magic card is hinting to whom your guardian is. What card that is though, no one knows. I wish I did Yugi, but I don't. Only you can answer those questions." Mokuba replied.
"Explain this Divine Family to me. How does this relate to my family?"
"The divine family are the most regarded individuals, whether they be gods and goddess or the royal family themselves. But in Raya's hometown, the girls used to think that the Mystic Elf and Dark Magician acted like the Divine Mother and Divine Father in Duel Monsters. They never picked a Divine son though. Anyway, Seto and the others believed that this Divine theory held some relevance since both Yami and Raya held those cards as their protectors."
"Protectors, of what?"
"From the Shadow Games. I guess in this time, you had a guardian that protect you while playing the Shadow Game. Yami's was the Dark Magician and Raya's was the Mystic Elf. We couldn't figure out with card would be yours, but the Reborn the Monster kept leading Raya to it."
"I have such a strong bond with the Dark Magician, could he be it as well?"
"Not likely, since Yami had it as his, it is doubtful that he would be yours as well. Yami explained that it was better to a variety of protectors than many of the same, no matter how powerful. But Ruia noted that the guardians normally shared the same realms of influences as the gamers."
"So what ever my realm is, my guardian has the same?" Yugi shouted.
Mokuba nodded.
"Wait, how did Ruia explain all this? Did she appear to all of you?"
"No, when you were kidnapped, Raya was hurt remember? She hit her head. I guess it was a lot harder than we all realized because she woke up with amnesia. That is what took all of us so long to get here. We need Raya to help, not Ruia who didn't remember ever being in this time. She reverted back to being 14."
"So, she didn't even remember having me."
"Well, yeah. But don't hold that against her, it wasn't her fault."
"I know Mokuba."
"Good, anyway when Ruia held your deck, Reborn the Monster called out to her somehow. She said it felt right, like it was trying to reveal something. I didn't understand that, but of course, no one did, not even Ruia. But she said you might understand it."
Yugi nodded, but didn't reply . The card did feel right in his hand. But how could a magic card be the Divine Son? It couldn't. 'Ruia is right, this card is trying to tell me something, but what? It is telling me my powers or who my guardian is? But according to Ruia, they are one in the same. Sort of like a bond, a link between holder and protector. But the question still remains, who is my guardian?'
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'Well, I'm not dead, so that has to be a plus.' Raya thought as she fell out of the wind. Shaking her head clear, Raya lifted her head. Satire's back was to her. Jarha was no where to be seen. 'Well, well. Where is Jarha? I can't believe he would miss out a chance on trying to win me over while I am alone. What could he be up too? Oh no. Yugi. Please Yami, watch over him.' Raya quietly climb to her feet, thanking every god and goddess that she had sandals on. "Less noisy, finally something goes in my favor.' When she was right behind Satire, she tapped the young sorceresses on the shoulder.
When Satire turned around, it took everything Raya had not to laugh at her.
"Hi friend." Raya said, punching the young woman squarely in the face.
Satire reeled backwards, obviously surprised that Raya had come through the wind, but yet, the wind wall stood.
"So, the young mother comes to challenge her greatest adversary. Foolish Raya. You know you are weaker than me. Why do you even try and defeat me?"
Raya grinned devilishly. "Because, unlike you, I have something worthy to fight for. Friends, family, a future that everyone has come to know. And what do you fight for? Power, greed, wealth. Yeah, you'll really win." She replied sarcastically.
"We shall see about that, won't we?" Satire replied.
Before Raya could react, Satire moved with inhuman speed towards her, tackling her to the ground. 'Thank god I didn't hit my head again.' Raya thought as she tossed Satire off her with a swift kick to the stomach. 'At least she isn't using her magic on me. I guess she can't split her magic, keeping the wind going at the speed that it is must be taking a toll on her. But why keep the wall up? What is it's purpose?'
Raya had no time to ponder her thoughts for Satire had lunged for her once again. Rolling out of the way, Satire crashed into the stone ground, ripping her clothes and scrapping herself in the process.
From her stomach, Raya pushed up onto her hands, glaring at the woman who had destroyed her life once, and was threatening to do so again. Rage flowed through her veins instead of blood. Her normal calm approach was all but non existent. All she felt was the urge to make the woman pay. Never had she been so mad, so determined to win. The eye of Horus appeared on her forehead, shining brighter than ever. The light spread throughout the enclosed space, blinding anyone caught inside.
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Yami flinched as a bright light appeared from the center of the wind. 'Raya, be careful.'
He had seen his wife leap into the wind head first into danger. But yet, he did not follow. Something warned him to stay, like something was going to happen outside. What that was, he had no idea. But he wished he knew. All he wanted to do was to go home, with everyone safe and sound. But the longer they were here, trapped in the past, the less likely it was that everyone was going to come out alive and well.
//Aibou//
/Yami, I got the card./
//The card? The card! Yugi, do you feel it?//
/Yes, but I don't know what it is trying to tell me./
//Keep trying Yugi, trust your heart.//
Yami cut off the link suddenly. He blinked once, then twice. Jarha was creeping up behind Tea and his son.
Knowing full well that neither would hear his shouts, Yami sprinted to where Jarha was. Diving at the man, Yami and Jarha stumbled backwards into a wall. Pinning Jarha against the partition, Yami stared into Jarha's green eyes. "And where the hell to you think you are going?"
Squirming under Yami's pressure, Jarha wonder what the ex - Pharaoh was planning to do with him. "So you got me. I know your type Yugioh. You can't kill me. You don't have to conscious to do it. You're not a murderer, that is why you couldn't kill my sister and I before. And I know you won't know."
Yami narrowed his eyes and tightened his grip. "After what you did to my wife, my friends, my son, Jarha, you have no idea what I am capable of anymore."
"You won't kill me, not with your son watching you. You couldn't do that to little Yugi. Though he would finally see what you are really like Yami."
Yami pulled Jarha's face to his. When they were only inches from one another, Yami spoke. "Listen and listen well Jarha, I am nothing like you or your sister. NOTHING!"
Jarha laughed. "We shall see Yami. The war hasn't been won yet."
Then next thing Yami felt, was being slammed into the very same wall he had Jarha supposedly pinned to.
Dizzily, Yami look at Jarha. "How?"
"I'm stronger than I look Pharaoh." As if to cement his statement, Jarha pummeled Yami across his face. "Looks like I win this battle."
"Not even close." Yami brought his knee up into Jarha's chest. Thinking fast, Yami started to call upon his magic.
From the ground, Jarha had done the same. The two energies met and dissipated.
Inwardly, Yami cursed. 'Clio said that the royal family was still stronger than the siblings, even with their increased powers. But yet, we're not. What are we missing?'
"I almost feel disappointed killing you first Yugioh. I wanted both you and Raya to watch your son die. To have the feeling of failure because you couldn't save him. But this opportunity is too great of a chance to pass up. Any last words Pharaoh?"
"Just these. Jarha, you will pay!" Yami's eye appeared, creating another beam of light, equal in intensity and brightness as Raya's.
From his position on the ground, Jarha gulped. Something was up. And what ever it was, it was not good for his sister and he.
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'Think Yugi think. You're family needs you. What is this card trying to tell me. What can reborn the monster have to do with my powers? What? Yami said to trust my heart. And that is what I am going to have to do.'
Yugi closed his eyes and thought. 'The trinity. The divine family. What is the connection?'
Slowly, information leaked into Yugi's thoughts. 'The trinity is a group of three individuals, powerful individuals. Mokuba told me that the royal family was consider this. But also the gods and goddesses. Is there a connection there at all? Wait, my vision. Ruia had said that the three most powerful gods where Ra, Amon, and Osiris. But how is that divine? The divine family was a mother, son, and father. There is no connection there. But maybe I am thinking about this from the wrong angle. Tristan had said something about a Catholic belief in the trinity, a father, son, and spirit. Hey, that sounds like Ra, Amon, and Osiris. Ra being the father, Amon being a son, and Osiris is the god of the dead. And going with that Catholic belief, wasn't the son god made flesh? That's sort of like Ra and Amon joining to be one person. But how does this all work in with my powers? This is so confusing.'
Yugi's thoughts turned to his father briefly. 'Oh Yami, I wish you were here to help me. Aid me, thought talk to me. Wait, thought talk. The millennium puzzle. Two being in one. God and his son. Ra and Amon. Yami and myself. That has to mean something, but what? Okay, God, Ra, and Yami all have what in common? All are powerful, all are wise. WISE. They have the ability of the mind! That means that Raya and Osiris or Amon go together as well. But where is that connection? Osiris, god of the dead, guardian of the souls. Raya's power is the soul, like the holy spirit! I don't believe it, everything connects; the trinity, the divine family, the catholic belief, all of it. We all thought only one thing was the correct answer, it is not. Everything we learned intertwines together, which means that Amon, myself, the son do as well. What can our common link be thought, besides that we all we two beings in one?' Yugi thought hard.
'Wait, the two in one, that is it. We were all hosts to a higher, more powerful being. Two souls in one body. All three of us, the son, Amon and myself gave up our bodies willingly for a good cause, salvation. Body. Hey…..Didn't Ruia say that body was a realm? Could it be? Could body be my realm? It makes sense. The son was the body of God, Amon was the body for Ra, and I was the body for Yami for the longest time. That's my realm of influence…Body. It has to be. It feels right. And if that is correct, the Dark Magician would be Yami's guardian since he is wise as well as powerful. He couldn't be mine either, the Dark Magician isn't an over powerful muscle card. He can't be it. Just like the Mystic Elf can't be mine either since she shares realm of the soul. But which card would represent body? Silver Fang? No, that would be moon. Celtic Guardian maybe? He is a strong candidate as well.'
Yugi sighed, this wasn't getting him any where. Opening his eyes, his gaze settled on the Reborn the Monster card. Curiously, he stared deeply into the card, glance furiously at it, no not at it, but beyond it.
'The card allows me to recall one monster from the graveyard. But this isn't a duel monster game, I have no cards in the graveyard. There is nothing to recall. Unless, I am thinking to literally. Everything else was not practical, they had hidden meanings. So maybe I have to think like that again. Find the hidden meaning in this card. But what else could it represent? I know I am missing something.'
Yugi stared at the picture on the card. 'Isn't that the Egyptian symbol for life? I guess that makes sense, I am bringing back to life what I lost in battle.' As he spoke the words, a battle flashed into his mind.
"Of course. I know what my power is!"
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Seto and Joey tried with all their strength to get to their feet. They had to help Raya. She was all alone with Satire in the middle of the wind storm. Neither had any idea what the light was, whether it was good or bad for them, but it didn't matter. Their friend was in life threatening danger and they couldn't do anything to save her. All their energy had been drained when they had fought Satire.
"We have to do something!" Joey shouted to Seto.
"I know, but what can we do?" Seto gasped out. Even with very limited medical training, he could tell he had a least a couple cracked ribs.
"Something, we just can't leave her in there, alone. Who knows what that witch is doing to her!"
"Somehow, I don't think we have to worry about her, I think it is Satire that has to be concerned. That light, it is Raya's doing, can't you feel it?" Seto shouted over to Joey. The wind was dying down, signaling to him at least that Raya was winning the battle.
"Yeah, I do. But is it enough? We have to help. It took all of us last time to defeat the siblings."
Seto paused, taking into account Joey's words. They were true. It have taken all of them. "Okay, what do suppose we do?"
"I'm not sure, hey something is up with Yugi! Look!"
Seto whipped his head towards the once heir. "He's glowing! Why is he glowing?"
Joey grinned. "I think he did it, I think Yugi figured out his powers! That has to be the reason!"
Seto stood. Moving as fast as he could, he pulled Joey to his feet. "Come on, let's get over there. Something tells me we are going to need to be over there."
Together, the two supported one another and limped over to their glowing friend.
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Bakura wrapped the piece of cloth tighter around Tristan's wound.
"Glad you'll still on our side Bakura."
Bakura grinned. "Had you scared there?"
"Just a little. Where's Yami?" Tristan asked, grimacing slightly from the pain. He'd kill for an aspirin right now. Of course, aspirin hadn't been invented yet.
Bakura turn to find him. He hadn't seen Yami since they had taken cover in the hallway. "Oh no, he is fighting Jarha!"
Tristan rose to his feet, wavering. "Come on, we have to help him."
"No way, you're hurt. Jarha would surly take advantage of that."
Tristan watched as he charge battled to the death with Jarha. Each exchanging blows that would knock out any normal person. But for two magic wielders, they were nothing more than slaps. As much as hated to say it, Bakura was right. There was no reason to put Yami in even more danger than coming over to help Jarha would have the advantage, even being out numbered. 'I am so sorry Yami, but Bakura is right. I can't risk your life by coming over to aid you. I'll have to find another way to help protect you and defeat the siblings.'
"Tristan, look. Yugi's creating another beam of light like Yami and Raya. His is much weaker, but still…" Bakura trailed off.
"Why is he glowing like that?"
"He must be on the right track to discovering his powers. He knows, he has too. That is why the beam of light is there. He no longer needs the puzzle to help maintain his powers. That is why the light isn't as strong yet. He is on the right track."
"What should we do?"
"I say we follow what Joey and Seto are doing. Head over there. Protect Yugi, after all he is the key to all of this right?"
"Yeah." Tristan agreed. 'Yugi has to be protected at all costs, and if Raya and Yami can't do it, than it is up to the rest of us to help. They have their hands full with the siblings.
"Then we should all protect him with our lives. That is our job right now."
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Tea held Mokuba who was shaking in fear.
"Why is Yugi glowing like that Tea?" Mokuba whispered.
"I'm not sure, but whatever it is, I have a feeling it is a good thing." 'Please be careful Yugi. I don't want to lose any one. We almost lost you once to the darkness, I couldn't stand if something happened to you know. But no matter what, I will believe and trust in you.' Tea thought.
"Maybe he unlocked the key to his powers."
Tea gasped. "That's it Mokuba. You're right." She shooed Mokuba out of their hiding place. "Come on, we better get ready to fight. Find whatever you can to protect yourself. I have a strong suspicion that the final battle is about to begin."
"I think you're right Tea. Look, here comes Seto and the others."
Tea watched in horror as her friends and boyfriend limped over to them. Out of the four, two were already seriously injured. 'How much more can we last? How much longer can we get lucky?'
Within minutes, Seto, Joey, Tristan, and Bakura had joined the trio, well duo since Yugi still had his eye closed tightly, deep in concentration.
Joey was the first to speak. "We all know what is going on with Yugi right? This is his doing, not Jarha's and Satire's?"
Tristan nodded no. "It can't be, the glow, it doesn't feel evil. It feels good. I can't really explain it."
"Well hopefully Yugi can, when he snaps out of his daze." Seto pointed out. "But for now, I think we better guard him, make sure no harm comes his way before he awakes. Because if something happens to Yugi, all is lost."
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Raya felt herself tiring. 'I can't keep this battle up much longer, but then again, neither can Satire. She looks a lot worse than me.' Raya dodged another punch of Satires, barely. She couldn't last much longer. All the energy had been sapped from her, but yet, the intensity from her eye hadn't dim, rather it grew.
Suddenly, the wind wall disappeared. Both Satire and Raya stopped and stared.
"How did you destroy my wall? I am stronger than you. There is no way you could have ruined it!" Satire yelled.
Raya was equally as confused. "I…I didn't." 'If I didn't do it and Satire didn't Then who did?'
Across the way, Yami and Jarha had stopped fighting as well. They too had confused looks on there faces.
Satire eyes held a touch of fury and insanity to them. "WHO DID IT? WHO HAS THE NERVE TO DEFY ME"
"I did."
Everyone turned to face the altar, where the rest of the gang had convened. Raya gasped. A third beam was there, one that was bigger, brighter, then hers and Yami's combined. "Yugi" she whispered.
Yugi pushed his way to the front of the group. "That's right Satire. I dare to go against you. You tried to defeat my family before and you lost. You tried a second time, and I swear you will lose again. Count on it."
Yami stared at his son. Pride swelled through him. His son had found his powers. But what were they? And would Yugi be able to control them? He didn't know. But he had to trust in his son and his judgment.
Yugi stalked towards his enemies and parents. He stopped well short of all of them. Anger and power replaced the innocence that normally occupied his bright purple eyes. The childhood virtuousness was gone, interchanged with knowledge and respect. The naïve beliefs were gone. Yugi know understood his role in his family, his ancient family. "The trinity is complete once again Satire. The divine family has rose from the past."
The light around Yami disappeared. Yami stepped forward, but he was not alone. Behind him, the shadow the Dark Magician appeared. He was neither real or fake, but an image of Yami's power. "I Yugioh, Pharaoh of all Egypt rule with knowledge and wisdom. My realm is the top of the triad, the mind. Guarded by the Dark Magician, we are a deadly combination. I will protect my country, my friends, my family, and the future with all the power I can.
Raya's glow too dimmed. She gracefully stepped forward, revealing the silhouette of the Mystic Elf beside her. I Ruia, Queen of Ancient Egypt control the bottom realm of the trinity, the soul. Protected by the guardian of the soul cards, the Mystic Elf, I will bring you down Satire. Count on it.
"And of course Satire, Jarha. You can't forget about the Divine Son. The child created by the two most powerful beings. A child created by the light and darkness. An offspring who would posse supreme control over both regions of energies. A descendant who could control life and death itself. An adolescent whose powers could rival any gods or goddess power. An heir that would be feared throughout his young life. Together, with his guard, could control a person's body. And that ability we to me. I Yugi, the Divine Son and controller of the middle realm of the trinity, the body."
Yugi paused, then continued. "But what card posed that type of power, that type of restraint? I didn't understand why the Reborn the Monster card kept calling to me. But then I understood. It meant to look over my past and recall what I had lost over my dueling days."
Yugi had the attention of everyone is the room, no one was fighting, only listening to the prince.
Yugi stepped forward. His light died behind him, revealing the shadow of a large monster. A small grin crossed over Yugi's face.
"Bearer of the realm of the body, I and my protector will do whatever it takes to right wrongs and protect the innocent. We will do whatever it takes, whether we take a life or save it. When it comes to preserving what is true and pure, my guardian and I will do what we must. Arise and aid me, the all powerful EXODIA!"