Ch. 4: Waging War with Warren II

"Who goes there?" Yami Bakura asked while hiding his surprise from the stranger.

"Why so startled, tomb robber? I thought you would be glad to see your brother."

Yami Bakura was shocked that the stranger would say he was his brother.

Meanwhile, Sam Warren was deciding which monster to use Invader of the Throne's (ATK 1550/ DEF 1900) effect on since he just flipped it up. His side of the field also included Sogen and a facedown card. Joey's side of the field had Panther Warrior (ATK 2200/ DEF 1800), a facedown monster, and one card facedown.

"Come on, already. Show me the effect." Joey yelled.

Sam Warren thought that he felt something faint, but he figured it was just him being nervous.

"I choose to take your facedown monster for my Invader of the Throne (ATK 1550/ DEF 1900). I don't care what your facedown…" Sam felt a sudden, excruciating pain in his head that cause him screaming so loud everyone glance at his direction.

Somewhere else, the stranger talking to Yami Bakura emerged from the shadows to reveal himself to appear to be Sam Warren but he had an Umbra Sorcerer's Ring on and his brown hair was in spikes. He announced that he enjoyed taunting the spirit of the Millennium Ring and will be serious.

"The body I inhabit is named Ben Warren. He is not here because of his dueling talent but he is the twin brother of a skilled strategist. Now time to absorb your powers," said Umbra Ben.

"But I thought we were brothers," said Yami Bakura.

"We weren't close. Was it not obvious when I taunted you that long? You were always so sad, little brother."

"AHHHHHHHHH!!!"

Umbra Ben said while absorbing the powers of the Millennium Ring with its Umbra Sorcerer's Item counterpart, "Your powers feel great, little brother."

Sam woke up on the island hospital bed with Joey by his side.

Joey said, "Hey, you are okay, Warren. We will rematch in the tournament. Okay?"

"Wait, you know Yugi, right? Get him here. I need his help. Please let me talk to him, Joey."

"Okay, I will get him. Just relax, Sam."

Tea and Serenity were sent a message to meet Ryo. This caused Tea to worry. Mai decided that while they are visiting she would find the guys. A man working for Ryo escorted Tea and Serenity.

"I don't like this. Do you know what Ryo wants?" asked the worried Tea.

The escort said naturally, "The boss never says."

At the buffet, Tristan was still eating when Joey found him.

"Tristan, do you know where Yugi is? I have to find him for someone," Joey told his friend while he finished eating.

After Tristan finished the buffet, he said, "I will help out on the search for Yuge, Joey."

The two searched the castle and ended up to bumped into Mai.

"What are you two doing?" questioned Mai.

Tristan and Joey both answer simultaneously, "Looking for Yuge. Why don't you help out?"

"That was kind of creepy you boys said it the same time but I will help out. Did Yugi say where he would be or anything?"

Joey scratched his head pondering on the thought and answered slowly, "I don't think so."

Tristan suggested, "We should look now because he didn't mention anything about his destination."

Joey and Mai both agreed so the trio ended up searching together. Meanwhile, Yugi called it a day and went up to his room where the three seekers were headed to so they could leave a note on the door. Yugi was reunited with his friends soon.

"Yugi, glad to see you," said Mai.

Tristan added, "We have been searching high and low for you, Yugi. Where were you?"

"I was out for the fresh air and was exploring the place," replied Yugi.

"Yugi, come with me to the island's only hospital. Sam Warren needs to talk to you," said Joey.

"So that is why you were looking for him," Tristan thought out loud.

The four began the walk while Tea and Serenity's walk ended. The escort opened the door and shoved the two of them in. He closed the door shut to imprison them.

He pull out his walkie-talkie from inside his black suit and said, "The two are in."

Ryo said, "Excellent work."

Ryo walked to his room and the Puzzle changed him to Umbra Ryo once again.

He looked at his mirror and Umbra Ryo said, "Now Yugi has an extra motive; saving his friends."

"I think the idea is stupid."

"You do know you will not only get Kaiba's company but also to keep an Umbra Sorcerer's Item for the assistance."

"You can't be serious, can you?"

"No. See more motive, Ryo."

"Whatever."

"I am so close to my goal I can taste it. However it's still not even the beginning of the tournament. I have to remember to make sure the fireworks are already in the evening."

"What does that have to do with anything, Umbra Ryo?"

"Nothing. Time to be off…"

Author's Cliffhanger: Is Yami Bakura/Bakura fine after the absorption? What might Sam Warren and the King of Games speak of? Will Tea and Serenity last in their prison?