Asuka02RedEva

Serenitymoon@lycos.com

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi Oh! Or any of the characters used in this fic.

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All was well at the Mutou residence, as Yuugi lay snuggled up to his Duel Monster's comforter. Yami was asleep, sitting in the throne of his soul room...drooling? Nah...he wouldn't do that. And Isis, she was sprawled out on her bed, sound asleep, enjoying EVERY minute of the peace and quiet; and the best part about this arrangement was NO Anzu.

The old man had locked himself in his room, and sometime during the night he had pushed his dresser up against the bedroom door to keep the "evil one" out. He was such a CARING old man; he said he would protect Yuugi, his grandson, who he LOVES...but instead, he locks himself in his room...and Yuugi is saved...how???

The old perv now lay in his bed, also sprawled out, wearing a construction hat (we don't even want to KNOW where he got that), and holding a baseball bat in one hand, as he drooled all over himself in his slumber...

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Anzu lay nestled in her bed, while visions of...no, NOT sugar plums...YAMI, danced in her head. =^.^= Yeesh, people, get it right.

On her desk lay a list of "Things to Do" for the day:

1/ Find Yami

2/ Find Isis

3/ Get Yami away from Isis

Yes, it was a busy schedule in deed...

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Meanwhile, back at the Mutou residence, Yami had risen from his puzzled. He looked down at his sleeping Aibou and rolled his eyes. 10 A.M. and he was STILL asleep...kids today...

All was quiet as he looked down the hallway, no old man, no Isis, no screams, no beating noises...Yup! All was well!

He decided to venture around while he waited for everyone to awaken; wasn't like he had to worry about causing any unwanted noise. Being dead had its advantages; that and you could really scare the shit out of your enemies too.

He headed down the stairs; perhaps he would find something to pass the time with. Not like he would be able to pick it up or anything...maybe just watch it? ...Now, there's a riveting thought, "I found a bug! Wow...look at it go..."

Yami arched an eyebrow as he looked out the kitchen window. He then sweatdropped, "The neighbors are awake...' he thought, '...yeah...'

He rolled his eyes, 'what escapades shall I be forced to endure today?'

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Isis groaned quietly, rolling over onto her side, pulling her pillow over her head. She grumbled, before sitting up and throwing off her covers.

'Damn, neighbors...' she thought as she looked out the bedroom window.

She rolled her eyes for a brief moment and then gave up all hope of returning to her slumber...

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And to think I was enjoying a wonderful dream too...What Anzu? You would like a haircut? And a new outfit?

Oh, well, might as well go see what the kid, the old one, and the Pharaoh are up to.

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Yami stared in disbelief. Why must he suffer so in each of his lives? He just wished that stupid people wouldn't breed. I mean, c'mon! Spare the rest of the world, who has to put up with these "challenged" peoples antics.

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Isis peeked into Yuugi's room to find him snoring slightly, snuggled up to his Duel Monster's comforter. She smiled slightly at the sight and quietly closed the bedroom door.

She then decided to check on the old man. Unfortunately, when she tried to open his bedroom door it would not open.

She shook her head and headed downstairs...

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For the love of Ra. What is wrong with the people next door? Could it be they make Malik look half way normal? Now...let's not over exaggerate Isis...

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She turned the corner heading into the kitchen and blinked.

"My Pharaoh?" she asked, arching an eyebrow.

Yami, who had been busy watching the neighbors, turned around; obviously surprised.

"You can see me?"

"Why, of course, I can. My Millennium Tauk allows me to see many things."

"...Huh, finally have a friend..."

"Pardon?"

"...Nothing..."

Both soon sweatdropped, peering out the kitchen window...

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There, outside, were the next-door neighbors, jumping on a trampoline.

"Ma?"

"Yes, Pa?"

"I finally got that them there song, the kids been singing!"

"Sing it Pa!"

"Well, okay! You back me up!"

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Their sweatdrops grew, watching the neighborhood hicks jumping on the trampoline...

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"Who lives in a pine-E-apple under the sea?!" sang "Pa" off key.

"SPONGE-E-BOB SQUARE PANTS!" yelled Ma in all her glory, buck teeth sticking out and a comb stuck in her frizzy hair.

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"I have a feeling it is going to be a very LONG day," commented Yami, shaking his head in disbelief.

"...Agreed..." replied Isis, who kept wincing as the couple hit high notes.

"Let us pray they do not know any other songs," whispered Yami.

"...Praying..."

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Too bad for them, because as they sat on the couch they could hear a chorus of Pokemon, followed by a CRASH!

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"Pa" had tripped and smacked into the white picket fence.

"Pa, you ok?!" yelled Ma, still jumping.

"...Yeah...Ma...Hey! Good news, I finally got that them there tooth out!"

"The one you had since you was little?"

"Yup! That's the one!"

"Ma" jumped off the trampoline (hang on boys and girls it's going to be a wild ride!).

"We gots to hurry Pa! The tooth fairy comes tonight!"

"Right Ma! If we catch her, we'll be rich!"

The two ran inside their house and slammed the door...

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Yami and Isis sat side by side on the couch; both sweatdropping.

"Oh, Ra," began Yami, quite embarrassed, "And you WANTED to stay with us."

"I've had worse, my Pharaoh..."

"You just can't remember when," added Yami, smirking.

"Who knew that 5000 years later we would meet each other once more and be sitting together like this," stated Isis, shaking her head at the thought.

"Tell me, Isis, what kind of Pharaoh was I?" asked Yami, arching an eyebrow.

"Yami, you were a great and powerful Pharaoh. You cared more about your people and Egypt than your own existence," explained Isis with a sigh, "Which lead you to your demise...you wished to protect Egypt and its people at all costs."

"I see," he stated, looking down for a moment, "I am merely afraid of what I shall learn when I am to regain my memory."

"You have nothing to fear my Pharaoh."

"Isis, I feel that time is running short and that Malik may be plotting something..."

"I shall tell you what is to come my Pharaoh."

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Yuugi sat up in his bed, rubbing his eyes slowly. He glanced over at his alarm clock and blinked, 10:45 A.M. Oh, no! Cartoons!

With that he opened the door to his room and walked quietly down the stairs, just in case the others were still sleeping.

Before he turned the corner into the living room, he could hear voices...

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"So a tournament shall begin in Domino City and I will have to collect all three God cards in order to regain my memories?"

"Yes, whoever can control the powers of these three Gods, shall be declared the new Pharaoh."

"And Malik?"

"...Malik, wishes to take your powers from you. Once he has them and the powers of the Gods, he shall be strong enough to become the new Pharaoh," she explained.

"I get the impression that Malik will stop at nothing to get all of the power he seeks," stated Yami, looking puzzled, "But Malik's greed is not the only thing I have noticed. When I fought his rare hunter, pure hatred was evident in his voice. Why does he hate me so?"

Isis sighed and looked down at her hands in her lap for a moment.

"For 5000 years, our people have guarded the Pharaoh's memory. Many have died protecting its whereabouts from tomb raiders and men who have let their greed control their lives. Malik, blames you for our people's suffering. He plans to destroy you and anyone who crosses his path."

"Your people?" Yami arched an eyebrow. "Then...Malik is?"

"Malik is..."

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Yuugi ran into the living room and over to Yami, stopping in front of him.

"...Aibou?"

"...Yami... why didn't you tell me? Why did you keep all of this a secret?"

Yami could see the worry and confusion in Yuugi's eyes. He sighed and appeared in a somewhat astral form.

"...Aibou, I did not wish to upset you or allow my past to become a burden on you. Since the day we met, I have felt as if my being with you has been quite troublesome."

Isis took this moment to excuse herself, seeing as she was still in her night clothes.

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Has Yami already figured out the connection between Malik and myself? And if so, how does he feel now? Will he even help me save my brother or will he think of me as a traitor for putting my personal affairs before my duty as a Millennium Item holder? ...Oh, please Ra, may he understand.

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"Yami, you could never be a burden!" exclaimed Yuugi, sniffling to hold back a few tears.

"...But, Aibou, because of me you lost your Grandfather's soul and..."

"And you helped me save him, Yami. Now let me help you."

"Aibou, my past is a blur to me and my future is unclear. I wish for no harm to come to you.'

Yuugi sat down next to Yami and sighed...

"Yami, I just don't want you to leave me."

Yami looked over at his Aibou. "I wish I could stay with you always, but there will come a time when you no longer need me," he began to explain, "and I believe that the time shall come when my memories and my past are fully revealed. For now, though, since we are bonded any enemy of mine shall be able to hurt you and I may not be able to stop them. Aibou, I would rather have you give up the Millennium Puzzle and myself to Malik, then watch you and your loved ones suffer because of me."

Yuugi looked up at Yami with tears in his eyes. "But you're one of my loved ones too, Yami."

Yami's eyes widened, obviously a bit taken back.

"I love you, Yami. You're my best friend."

Mentally, Yami had to restrain himself from saying "Ha! Take that Jou!"

"...Aibou..." He placed his hand over Yuugi's and nodded. "You are also my best friend, and no matter what is to happen I will always love you as well."

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Isis sat on the bed in the guest room brushing her hair with her hairbrush, and smiling. He Millennium Tauk had already shown her their discussion.

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Later that day after Yuugi and Isis had eaten, the old man had finally come out of his room.

"Yuugi! I'm SO glad that the evil didn't kill you! I was SO worried about you!" he exclaimed, hugging his Grandson.

Yuugi sweatdropped, sitting on the couch watching cartoons with Isis. The old perv turned his attention to Isis, "Oh! I'm so glad you weren't affected by the evil as well!"

He held out his arms, moving forwards to hug her...He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned around...

"Excuse me? Did we not have this conversation earlier?" Yami asked, arching an eyebrow.

"Ack! Evil spirit of the puzzle!"

"...Uh huh..." replied Yuugi, "Grandpa, can you please move? You're blocking the T.V."

The old man fell over backwards in shock...

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That night as Yuugi was laying in his bed, ready to go to sleep, Yami appeared before him.

"Good night, Aibou," he stated, looking down at him.

"Good night, Yami," Yuugi replied, looking up at Yami and smiling, "I love you."

Yami smiled and looked down at Yuugi, "I love you too, Aibou. Sweet dreams."

"You too, Yami."

With that Yuugi rolled over onto his side and fell asleep. Yami left the room and walked over to Isis' room. Yup, being dead sucked, you can't even knock on the door.

To his surprise, however, the door to the guest room opened...

"Come in, my Pharaoh," whispered Isis, "Let us finish our conversation."

Yami walked into her room, as she quietly shut the door after him.

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Yami and Isis sat side by side on the window seat.

"My Pharaoh, about Malik...he's my..." she trailed off, afraid of the outcome.

"...Your...brother..." Yami stated, looking at her out of the corner of his eye.

She blinked and looked up at him. "How did you? Oh Ra, my Pharaoh, forgive me!" she bowed her head.

"Isis...I had had my suspicions for quite some time now, and when you spoke of your people today it made sense," explained Yami, placing his hand under her chin.

Isis could not feel his touch, yet knew his hand was there. She looked up.

"You have done nothing wrong, Isis. Is your brother not a victim like Ryou Bakura?"

She nodded slowly. "I cannot make excuses for my brother's behavior," she began, "but there is an evil lurking inside of him, deep in his heart, from the Millennium Rod."

"And your reason for coming here..." Yami stated, arching an eyebrow.

"...I..." she looked away, obviously ashamed, "I wanted you to help me save my brother's soul."

"Isis, I will help you."

"But my Pharaoh...I used you. How can you want to help me after you know the truth?"

He looked into her eyes and spoke the truest phrase, "Blood is thicker than water, Isis," he merely stated, "And you have my word, that I shall try and save your brother."

She bowed her head in respect, "Thank you, my gracious Pharaoh. I do not deserve your kindness."

"No, it is I who does not deserve yours," he whispered, merely meaning that she risked it all to tell him all she knew.

"My Pharaoh...I..."

"...Isis..."

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"WOO HOO, MA! I CAUGHT THE TOOTH FAIRY!"

"GOOD JOB PA! PUT IT IN THE JAR!"

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Both Isis and Yami sweatdropped...

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That's it for now! One more chapter to go! I really thank everyone for their reviews each chapter, means a lot. Hope you liked this one and be expecting the final chapter in a week or two! Ja ne ^.^