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Zoeygirl (Sniffs.) I feel so honored to have such wonderful reviews! I can't believe the reviews I got for this story. I love it so much! I read everyone's review over and over again and I want to thank each and every single one of you! (;_;) Anyways, I've decided that I'm going to make another very long story, after I'm done with this and the other one and that will be my main priority. I'll probably make that one a sequel but not this one. It just sounds like I keep rambling on about something in this. (O_O)…Though I did enjoy writing it. Thank you all for your kind words, and I hope you enjoy these last two chapters. (^_^)

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The room went deathly quiet, as all eyes were upon Yami. Tea and Bakura stared at him, concerned with what he meant by "I know who you are." Joey and the gang left their jaws hanging, and their eyes wide open, unable to move. Malik was still staring at Tea. He couldn't believe what she just said!

'How much time was she spending with him?' He thought frantically to himself. 'I mean he's a damn evil spirit, cursed to an object after committing such hateful crimes against the Pharaoh! I mean he likes blood! And I'm not just saying that!...Wait…why am I talking to myself?' Malik sweat drop, and rubbed his head in annoyance. (*_*) Obviously he figured out why Y/M was created in the first place. He felt as if he had totally lost it.

Kaiba was the first to open his mouth, as he gazed over to the brunette, who stood in front of the white haired spirit protectively.

"You're not serious." Kaiba blurted out suddenly. Bakura glared at him, his slanted eyes piercing directly through Kaiba with such burning hate.

But Tea did not frown nor snap out. She merely smiled, closing her eyes as she breathed in deeply. "Yeah I think I am." Once again Tea had shocked him. Bakura just couldn't figure her out. Did all present day girls act like her?

 Tristan blinked strangely. He'd stayed silent for too long. "How can you say that Tea?! He tried to kill us, then he tried to take Yami's puzzle, then he took that eye out of Pegasus while he was still awake may I remind you! And don't let me even get started with Battle City!" He spoke out, waving his hands about like a maniac.

Tea clenched Bakura's hand tighter and eased her beating heart. "Listen I'm sorry I lied to you about him, but he was so lost and he doesn't want to do that stuff anymore. I know it'll take some time to help him change his ways, but he's changing with every passing day. He's trying hard to not lash out at someone and he's done a good job at keeping a low profile. Bakura even said he's given up the chase for the millennium items. I mean if Malik can change cant' Bakura?"

Tea spoke directly from the heart. She stared from one face to the other, looking for sympathy, as she tried to plead with them.

"I-I don't know Tea. I mean this is kinda sudden, and what a shock! I mean Bakura in your house! It's just a lot to take in and hard to believe." Joey said unsure, as he rubbed the back of his head.

"Wait." Kaiba cut in. Those deep blue eyes bore into the violet ones that belonged to the Pharaoh. "I want to know what you meant by that little phrase you just said." Seto replied simply, staring at Yami.

Yami was still standing there, looking not the least bit worried or upset. His shaded eyes were relaxed and his lips were slightly opened, breathing in rhythmically in small breaths.

Isis turned around, and directed her attention to Yami. She smiled at him within her mind, admiring the figure, who was once Pharaoh. She didn't know more then what she knew from the tablets, but as they traveled together, she was enthralled with Yami's amazing stories and tales of the past. They enjoyed conversations together as well as each other's company.

"Why are you so calm?" Seto asked, snapping Isis out of her thoughts.

Yami smiled slightly, refusing to blink or make any sudden movements. Bakura gazed at Yami with curiosity and determination. His revenge upon the Pharaoh had not changed but there was something within him that was making him tired, with every hour that went by. He really didn't feel like proceeding with his schemes. He was tired, he was weary of these hunts, and he had, had enough.

Yami turned to Malik finally, his millennium puzzle swaying a bit to the side.

Malik had to admit, he still didn't really care for Yami, and for some reason even after he discovered the truth of his father's death by his own Yami's hand, he could not bring himself to smile at the Pharaoh.

"Yes, what is it?" Malik asked somewhat annoyed, at the small smile inching its way to Yami's lips.

Bakura raised an eyebrow at Malik's edgy tone. It was quite obvious to him that Ishtar still held a grudge against Yami.

When Yami spoke, his loud, clear voice echoed through the room. It was clear as crystal and shot out like a sudden jolt of lightening. "Well I was just wondering when you were going to explain to all of us why you are here Ishtar." Yami asked almost amused, as his smile widened.

Malik's eyes snapped open. Why was he smiling? Did he know? Was the man in the pyramid and Yami working together in this? He hated being made the fool here, or the underdog so instead in smirked and sneered slightly.

"Maybe, but I'm not sure how it concerns you." Malik replied mockingly, folding his arms as Yami cocked an eyebrow.

"Oh really?" Yami asked, his tone revealing he didn't buy a thing Malik said.

"Yes really." Malik shot back his eyes opening to slants that ran deeper then the Nile River.

Bakura furrowed his eyebrows. What was going on here? What was Malik not telling them?

'The bastard knows something.' Bakura thought to himself.

Seto also felt there was something that was being hidden and he was now officially intrigued. He decided he'd stick around a bit longer to discover whatever matters were being kept.

Isis as well as Seto felt that her brother was keeping something. And as Yami spoke to him, Isis felt Yami too was keeping a secret. He still didn't explain the sudden response with "I know who you are." What the heck was that suppose to mean?!

Everyone else stood there sort of clueless sort of confused. They continued to stay silent as the two continued to exchange FRIENDLY conversation.

"Are you sure?" Yami mused on, his smile widening somewhat.

Malik cocked an eyebrow and growled in frustration. "Yes I'm sure, now what's with the tone?!" He asked incredibly annoyed by these riddles of his.

Yami sighed and closed his eyes. "Ishtar I think it does concern me and I think you know it concerns me. Shouldn't you be happy that I'm here instead of ticked? I mean that is why you came is it not?" Yami responded more then asked as he opened his eyes again, revealing a tint of light.

Malik's eyes struck open like the air was just knocked out of him. Bakura dropped his jaw slightly, his eyes narrowed, and his face showing hints of deep curiosity.

Tea as did everyone else, were completely clueless. But they did know Yami knew something. What they didn't understand was why Yami continued to play these games with him.

"H-How did you know?" Malik whispered through short breaths, his heart racing, pumping and pounding against his chest.

Yami smiled. "Because like I said," Yami stared at Bakura sternly. "I know who he is."

"Explain." Seto Kaiba commanded, leaning against the wall. This was getting incredibly interesting.

As Yugi, Isis and I traveled across Egypt unlocking my past, memories triggered back in my head, memories of what I had done. I remembered fighting against Seth in the Shadow Games," Yami stated turning his gaze to Seto, who looked away. "I remember stopping the dark powers, and before that I remember trying to strengthen the hearts of my people."

Joey nodded, and Serenity held her brother's hand tightly. Mai calmed down a bit, and allowed her hands to hang calmly by her side. Malik's expression went from surprise to curiosity and confusion. Bakura furrowed his eyebrows, gripping Tea's hand tighter, as Seto stood up, from against the wall.

"But one of the latest memories that returned to me was that of a boy. He had short white hair like yours Bakura, and his eyes were jagged. He looked at me with such hatred it felt as if he had struck me with an arrow through the heart. I realized later he was almost the same age as me at the time. I was 19, and as I remember he was 18. I discovered he lost all his family, and the blame was partially mine to blame. I didn't know such people that fell under my command committed such crimes against my own people. He had two slashes under his right eye that I remember well."

Bakura brought his hand up to where the scars should be, as another sharp feeling exploded within his chest. He breathed in heavily, his jagged dark stare isolated only on Yami.

"Then I remember that 4 years ago I was taken through my city, where I remembered seeing that boy before. During that time, he looked remarkably different. He looked like Ryou, a spitting image. It could've fooled me, I mean after the boy was laid before my feet. It was hard for me to believe he was the same kid. I don't know why I remembered him but I did." Yami sighed, touching his millennium puzzle with the tips of his fingers.

Tea felt like she wanted to cry again. She was sick of hearing about Ryou. How can such a good guy go through such hell? It wasn't fair, it wasn't fair at all. Then again this wasn't Ryou he was talking of was it?

"I was still a bit young then and foolish, nervous to hold such power and I was scared at the time. I had the wonderful privilege of sentencing people to death and locking them up forever." Yami's words dripped with disgust, as he stared at the floor. Bakura sneered quietly, his left fist curling up tightly.

"I was petrified right then and there, as that white haired boy stared back at me with hatred, his legs and feet shackled, as 5 grown men tried their best to hold him down as soon as he awoke. I wasn't scared of him, but I was scared of who he was. He was the same age as me and I didn't know how to deal with that. I also saw despair within those eyes of his, and I felt awful for the responsibility laid to me. How could I sentence another guy who was just like me, except he lived a lesser life, be sent to death? I knew then and there that like myself, he deserved a second chance. I knew that he was quite dangerous, and his mind was contaminated with lust for gold, hatred for vengeance and the need to kill, but I thought there was a way. With the help of a priest I was able to seal that boy's soul away in the very same item he had tried to steal from me." Yami looked up and over to the millennium ring around Bakura's neck, as did everyone else.

Bakura looked utterly shocked. He knew the story and Yami told it exactly alike, except his version of it was just that! Exactly the same! There he went again about feeling sorry for him, but now he knew why Yami felt sorry. Yami was just like him, just trying to get by in life.

"Perhaps I was foolish for my actions, but then again I saved a soul…perhaps. I can't be sure, but I know it was the only way to save him…to save him from burning in the under world." Serenity gasped, and Tristan's jaw dropped open.

"This is some deep shit." Malik stuttered aloud. (O_O)

"Ever since that day I knew I had to make sure he was never set free until the proper time came. Fortunately I was weakened from my battle with High Priest Seth. After the completion of the millennium items I was already near death. Those priests who still stayed loyal to me said that I wouldn't last past the age of 18. They begged to store my soul away but I refused. I wanted to die, just like everyone else. My duties had been fulfilled. But then He comes and changes it all around." Yami said quietly pointing to Bakura.

Did Bakura hear this correct? Was Yami blaming him for his existence today?

(*)_(*)

"I could not bear to see someone such as him set free again, especially in possession with a millennium item. That is why I knew I had to accompany him in the future, to make sure he would not perform misdeeds. It was the only way for him to live a real life once more. With a last command I had them seal myself into my very own millennium puzzle, where I slept for countless years. I stayed with the other 5 millennium pieces, while the ring was stored in a secret room, where it could not be disturbed so easily. Even as I slept I never quite forgot why I was truly there. I had one more favor to repay before I was released from my own eternal life. But when we both obtained hosts, we both forgot our memories and the reasons why we were there to begin with. Other problems of the current world, sidetracked, our minds and so we strayed, from our hidden memories. For the boy, getting his hands on all 7 millennium items was the only thing that triggered in his mind. For me, I'm afraid I was left with nothing but vague memories of the power I held."

Yami smirked at the astonished faces, each one with a look of their own. Even the great Kaiba stood there, his arms by his side, as his jaw hung open and his eyes popped out from the back of his head.

"You know who that boy was?" He almost cooed, as the expressions changed to excitement and extreme curiosity.

"It was you." Yami stated pointing to Bakura.

Bakura dropped his hand from Tea, and took a step forward, his eyes boring into Yami's soul. Yami stood there, this time not smiling. He had nothing else to say on the matter. Everyone else stood there absolutely speechless. Joey was still a bit confused about the story, so he just stood there, his mouth agape and pure astonishment written all over his face.

Mai folded her arms, she still had some questions to ask. "Wait a minute. That explains his past and everything but why is he here now if he uh…you know…if he was gone earlier? And why did he just magically appear?" Mai was confusing herself, and she was confusing others.

(O_O) "Huh?" Joey spoke out, his head tilting to the side.

"Easy there, give your brain a rest Joey." Tristan said wearily, patting his friend on the back. Joey just kept his mouth opened, unable to take in all of this. But nor could anyone else. Each one had a million questions to ask, but no-one dared open their trap, not now, except maybe for Mai.

"Well?" She asked placing her hands on her hips.

"Perhaps I can fill in that gap." Tea turned around in the direction of the voice and stared at Malik in surprise. She forgot that he came here for a reason, to help her help Bakura. She was very anxious to find out what he knew.

"What did you discover Malik?" Tea asked quietly. She didn't really feel very comfortable having this conversation in her home, with all her friends just standing there quietly, listening to every word she said. It was getting a bit aggravating.

"Yes please fill us in." Yami said repeating Malik's words.

Malik grunted in irritation. If he knew why didn't he do anything about it?! This was really starting to get under his skin. "If you know, why didn't you say a thing about it?" Malik asked sternly.

"Because, it was not my destiny to do so, it was yours." Yami stated plainly, his smile dropping to a frown.

Malik pulled his golden eyebrow way up. That, he really didn't expect. "What do you-

Yami cut him off, with a peculiar gaze that made his blood run quicker. Those eyes, those eyes were telling him something. Malik was unable to indicate why but then it clicked!! The man in the pyramid! He had similar eyes! Not the same, but the cloud of untruthfulness within stirred in both of them!

'They were working together!' Malik snapped in his mind.

Malik was about to speak out, questioning Yami's methods, but he was concerned he'd anger Bakura, and there would be no peace between these two. Quickly he erased the shock upon his face, and replaced it with something a bit more serious. He pulled the small piece of paper from his pocket and un-crimpled it, observing what he wrote.

None of them noticed it before, but Malik looked like he had just been deserted on an island for a year. They eyed him up and down, all except Yami who knew too well where he was. Joey furrowed his eyebrows up, releasing Serenity and stepping closer.

"Hey man what happened to you?" Joey asked pointing with his hand. Malik stared up and raised an eyebrow. It really was none of their business but if they really wanted to know.

"I've been in the desert for a bit that's all." Malik said with a monotone voice.

Joey had a look of "Oh." Upon his face, as he stepped back, his questions answered.

"What do you have there brother?" Isis asked, interrupting Malik's concentration.

Malik rolled his eyes hopelessly. "Why the hell not?" He mumbled aloud.

"You see this?" Malik asked raising the paper above his head.

Everyone nodded dumbly.

"These are directions to freeing Bakura from the ring." Malik said slowly as if he were speaking to preschoolers.

Everyone nodded their heads happily and then it snapped.

((O))__((O)) "WHATTTT???!!" They cried in unison, as Malik covered his ears.

Bakura's eyes snapped wide open as he tried to snatch the paper from his hands. "Let me see that!" But Malik was too quick for him, and pulled it back, a serious expression still molded on his face.

"Really?" Tea asked all too excited. Seto glanced over the heads, curiosity getting the better of him. 'Yes this is quite intriguing." He thought to himself, forgetting all about the gun.

"I thought you said if I just destroy it, I can live in this world as I mortal?" Bakura's voice rang out like a heavy drum.

Malik stared at him like he had completely lost it. Bakura sweat dropped, as he remembered where he heard that from.

"Oh never mind I heard that from R-

Pow!

Tea slapped Bakura across the head. They were really going to flip out if Bakura and her started explaining their dreams to the others. It could be merely that, a dream.

Malik looked at them skeptically as did Seto Kaiba and Yami.

"Well…I don't know how you know that, but that is partially true. You really have two options here. You can destroy the ring and become a mortal, but you will be rid of the spirit that sleeps within you now, or-

"Wait a minute, is he talking about Ryou?" Joey cut in, looking at them like he lost his sanity. "He's talking about Ryou isn't he!?" He asked loudly.

Bakura winced. "Yes he is, now will you please shut up?" He warned.

"You said you don't know what happened to him or where he was." Joey said, staring at Bakura with new determination in his eyes. Seto too had heard him say that, and now directed his attention to Bakura.

"Well which is it?" Seto spoke out coldly.

Bakura's eyes loomed across the room. "I told you, I don't know. I know he is within me, but where he is within me I don't know. I can't locate him. Apparently he's sleeping if you put it that way. But if I were to destroy the ring he in turn would disappear…forever." Bakura smirked, enjoying the surprise written on everyone's face.

"What?" Joey yelled in disbelief.

"Excuse me, can I continue now?" Malik shot out, his face showing great signs of annoyance. "Or, as I was about to say, he can return his millennium item, his great lust for greed into the hands of another. He can return it to the proper hands, where he will live as a mortal but with another. He and RYOU, as you put it, will share a body together as they did the first time you met them. Except they will have no control over one another and there will be no ring to keep each other sealed and locked away within. It is Bakura's choice though. He may hand the ring over, but he will share his life with Ryou, or he may destroy the ring and live as just one, free from Ryou's soul."

Malik's words hit home, striking everyone with deadly accuracy. He decided it was best to leave the parts out about how Ryou came to this predicament and why this particularly happened. No use in confusing everyone now. But the question remained what would Bakura choose?

'I hope he makes the right decision.' Malik thought to himself. What he failed to not specify was that if Bakura chose to destroy the ring, Ryou would be gone, and in a matter of 2 years, Bakura's body would be turned to ash, aging as it should properly. But he had to keep it a secret. Shadi told him strictly before he left to do so. If he were to spill the beans the curse would be permanent and they both would die. But if Bakura did not make a choice soon, the full moon would decide for him and they both would be doomed!

Tristan narrowed his eyes and charged Bakura, catching the spirit off guard. He pulled Bakura by his collar, and they were face to face with one another. Tristan glared into the lifeless eyes that stared back. Bakura was reminiscing about something. His body was also growing weak and tired. Something was draining him dreadfully, and despair was taking its toll.

"Your going to kill Ryou and have his body all to yourself aren't you!!?" Tristan asked tightening his grip around the lifeless body.

Bakura stared at the ground with almost sad, depressed eyes, as if he were staring through a mirror at his passed life. He couldn't even hear Tristan's words that were so close to his ears.

"We won't let you kill him!" Tristan snapped.

"Tristan please leave him alone he hasn't even said anything yet." Serenity whispered loud enough for all to hear.

"Bakura wouldn't do that Tristan!" Tea cut in, urging him to let Bakura down. But deep within she was scared, scared that Bakura would make the wrong choice.

Yami's gaze continued to hook onto Bakura, and Isis noticed it. Ever since he took hold of Yugi right now, he had been acting very strangely as if he were under some hypnotic affect.

"Serenity, Bakura's not that type of guy! He tried to rid himself of Ryou once before and if this is an opportunity then he'll do it again no questions asked!" Tristan said, still keeping his grip on Bakura.

Serenity stared on, as Joey put a reassuring hand on his sister's should.

"Tristan dat's enough, we don't even know what he's gonna say." Joey spoke out quietly.

Tristan stared coldly at Bakura, as he released him from his grip. But Bakura could care less. He was still staring at the ground.

"Knowing him he'll probably just keep the ring." Mai spoke her hands still on her hips, as she stared at the scene innocently.

"He can't." Malik cut in. Everyone stared at him even Bakura's lifeless eyes. "If he does he and Ryou will die, and that's that. There is no other choice.

"Even if Bakura chose to share his body, it's still not fair to Ryou! He shouldn't have to bare such a life." Tristan said, staring at Tea, who looked down at Bakura with kind eyes.

"What do you think Tea?" Tristan asked out of the blue, as everyone went quiet.

Tea sighed heavily. Bakura didn't look up at her. He was acting strangely now and she sensed something was wrong. "It's his decision." Tea said sadly turning away.

"But I suggest you make one soon before that full moon there opens up and they both are gone." Malik replied pointing out the window.

Nobody wanted to move, their hearts just stopped. Their eyes skimmed over the moon that was hidden halfway behind the clouds. As soon as that moon popped out it was over.

"It's tonight!!?" Serenity asked loudly, surprising everyone to such ends. (@_@)

"Oh shit." Joey mumbled waving his hands up, like it was already too late.

"But what about the figure he has to hand it to?" Mai asked.

Seto and Isis already knew the answer to that, and they were staring at him.

Malik looked up at Yami, who stared down at Bakura, who gazed thoughtlessly at the floor. (*_*)

Mai covered her mouth to sustain any noise that might've just popped out accidentally from her agape jaw.

"Well how coincidental." Seto remarked sarcastically, his body never shifting.

"That does seem strange." Isis replied looking at Yami. Was it possible Yami knew and that's why he came today? But then that would mean Yugi knew too, because he came on his own. Her friends would find out sooner or later, so why not bring them now as well? It all made sense now, perfect sense!

"Fate." She whispered above all ears.

"It was Yami who sentenced him to the ring it is Yami who must take it back." Malik whispered. "I suggest you make a decision soon." Malik grumbled.

Tea looked away sadly. She knew Bakura had changed his habits, but it was for her. Would he really share is body with Ryou?

Whomp!

Tea screamed as she rushed to Bakura's side.

"BAKURA WHAT'S WONG?!" She screamed out as he fell to his knees and gripped his stomach, his eyes becoming empty.

Serenity, Mai, and Malik rushed to his side as Joey never removed his gaze. He kept his eyes locked on Yami. He wanted to know why his friend was so calm. He wasn't even moving for cripe sakes! In fact Yami looked way too calm.

Tristan and Isis looked at Bakura in horror, as beads of sweat raced down their necks. Whatever was happening, it was beyond anything they could do or medicine could do. The moon was taking its affect.

"What's wrong with him!!?" Serenity asked staring up at Malik.

Malik shrugged bewildered as he tried helping the spirit up. "Perhaps the last few minutes are taking it's affect on him. He's waiting too long! He needs to make a choice now!" He said glaring at his stubborn friend.

"Please Bakura make a decision!!" Tea cried gripping Bakura's shoulder.

"He won't save Ryou, he probably will kill him." Tristan spat out coldly, looking away. He couldn't bare to see this spirit throw away a supposedly dead friend's life again!

"Bakura answer me!" Tea yelled again, ignoring Tristan's words.

Seto stood there, undaunted by what happened. He stared from Yami's rather calm face to Bakura, who fell to his knees. Hell, it looked to him that Bakura was in another dimension! His eyes were dilated and empty, showing no signs of life. It was almost as if he had a complete brain shut down.

"If he lived do you think it would be wise to have someone such as he walk around people freely?" Seto asked, pondering the question.

Tea glared up at him. "Kaiba don't even think like that! I won't let him and I won't let you!"

Seto looked away, listening to her words. "It was only a question Gardener." Seto spoke quietly, folding his arms again.

"Beside I can help him with that." Tea said trying to get Bakura to stand up.

"Well whatever he chooses he had better choose soon." Seto stared up out the window with calm eyes.

Tea and the rest of the group stared out the window in horror! The moon was almost completely free from the clouds!

"Of all the days to clear up!" Tea snapped as the rain ceased.

"Bakura…" a voice rang out to him.

"Bakura they're waiting for you. You can't just throw this body away you know." Bakura opened his eyes and stared at the other white haired boy."

He was frowning down at him, with sad chocolate eyes. Bakura stared down and noticed he was on his knees. "What's going on?" He growled.

But it was as if Ryou wasn't even listening. "Make your decision Bakura. 5000 years have passed and you're asking that now?" Ryou said a hint of disappointment within his voice.

Bakura arched an eyebrow. "What do you mean?" He felt his heart race for some strange reason. "What's happening to me?"

"Please Bakura just trust the Pharaoh. Don't throw your life away. He gave you a second chance not because he felt sorry for you but he could relate with his life as well. His life was no picnic old chap. I can tell because I've looked in your past. He knows you deserve that chance at something better."

"Stay out of my mind!" Bakura snapped.

"Bakura you don't want to disappoint Tea do you?" Ryou asked, catching him off guard.

Bakura's eyes widened and he quickly closed them in astonishment. He heard a voice call from a far. It was distant then it grew louder.

"Good luck my friend." Ryou said sadly, as he disappeared.

"Bakura snap out of it!" Malik yelled as he shook his form.

Bakura's eyes blinked a couple times as life returned to the empty pools of nothing. He stared or rather glared at the concerned faces around him. Growling deeply, he stood up and stared back at the face that locked on his the entire time.

"Pharaoh." Bakura said sternly.

Yami said nothing, his half lowered eyes, skimming over the other spirit. "What will you do Tomb Robber?" Yami asked, as everyone went quiet.

Malik prayed, he prayed to Ra that Bakura wouldn't make the wrong choice. If he did then he and Ryou would be gone, and Tea would be devastated. 500 years would have gone by for nothing.

Everyone held their breath, even Seto, who was slightly nervous. Tristan felt like he was going to cry. He couldn't believe this guy would share his life with Ryou. He met this spirit a few times in the past, and the guy was almost as ruthless as Y/M. He just couldn't see Ryou living again.

A gasp escaped Serenity's lips as Bakura brought his hands up from around his neck, and lifted the ring off his chest. He pulled it over his white mane, and brought it down to his side, the entire time never removing his eyes from the Pharaoh.

Seto peered down at the ring. It was glowing brightly for some odd reason, even after it was removed. 'How strange.' Seto thought.

Bakura's eyes narrowed dangerously as Yami made no attempt to change his expression. Joey stepped back, as did Serenity as a low growl escaped Bakura's lips. Then Bakura began to move forward. He got closer, and closer, and closer, until he and Yami were face to face.

No one said a word. All eyes were locked on them. The two spirits stared icily at one another, a pair of piercing eyes cutting through the other. It had been a few years since the two Yami's had come so close together. But now they were face to face once more, their memories of each other from the past clear in their minds. They knew who the other was, they knew quite well.

"Yami, Bakura please don't" Tea whispered, her fists curling up tightly.

With a heavy, deep sigh, Bakura lifted both his hands out, the millennium ring in the middle. Tristan could hardly believe it! His mouth hung open, while the others gasped in surprise. A single tear escaped Malik's left eye, as he bowed his head down. It was too close for him. Years of what his ancestors did and no-one knew about this. It was becoming too much for him. Yet he was thankful he had done something to make up for some of his awful actions.

Yami looked up at the stern face in front of him. Bakura was still staring at him, but his eyes were serious and stern, they were no signs of revenge or hate, not like before. His lips were tightly pursed together, and the veins on his arms that ran down to his hands, were tight as if he had picked up some heavy box, and carried it around for hours.

Yami smiled slightly, agitating the other spirit, but creating more confusion then anything. Yami reached his hands out but stopped instantly. Bakura looked at him in horror, as he held the ring with now only one hand.

"BAKURA!!" Tea screamed as Malik's body went numb.

Yami's eyes snapped wide open!!! Everyone else screamed lightly as Joey was about to run to his aid, surprisingly enough! Isis dropped her purse and stepped forward, but then she thought and knew there was nothing she could do.

Seto stepped away from the wall, his mind going every which way. "What?!!"

Bakura's eyes were wide and once again empty. He raised a shaky finger up to his lips where a trail of blood was running. Lines under his eyes could clearly be seen, as if he had, had lack of sleep or something. And there he laid, on his knees once more, his other hand still extended out holding the millennium item.

Malik ran to the window, pushing Joey and Mai aside, as he brought his eyes up to the full moon! (O_O)

"NO." Malik trembled barely up to a whisper. His head darted around, and it seemed as if Bakura was fighting with himself, as the white haired spirit clutched his stomach in pain. Yami looked down at him, his own hand trembling as he reverted its gaze to the empty hand he had extended to Bakura. He watched as a drop of crimson blood hit the ground.

Tea couldn't move. Her hands went loosely by her side, as all energy was drained from her body. Malik too went deathly pale. All his work for nothing, once again it would be his fault for getting here too late, and delaying to tell them all he knew.

"It's too late." Malik whispered as he fell to his knees, dropping the rod from his hands.

Zoeygirl: Dum, dum, dum!! (^_^) Yep, one more chapter to go. I have to say I promised Ryou would live I never said anything about Bakura living. (Grins evilly.) Sorry can't tell ya what will happen right now. You'll have to wait till the last chapter. It could be happy then again it could be sad. Who knows? (Shrugs.)

I know you all will kill me if I let something bad happen to Bakura. Oh well, I'm afraid I have the ending already done so it's too late now.  (Grins widely.)He, he, you guys are really going to hate me if I do something to him aren't you? I mean look at all those daggers you're hiding behind your back. (Innocently laughing as she backs away.) Uh, gonna run now. See ya! And hope the ending doesn't get ya too much. (^_^