Hey guys! Sorry it's taken me so long to write this next chapter, but I've been sooooooo busy!!! Not to mention I had serious writer's block! But now everything's ok. And for those of you who have already read the first two chapters, I changed Sashenka's name to Lanette. I was getting sick of the old name (no offense to anyone named Sashenka). So here it is! Hope u enjoy!
I do not own any of the Yugi-oh characters, settings, blah blah blah…
*Chapter 3*
Yami stood speechless as his mind tried to comprehend what his eyes perceived. Could this really be another Millennium Item?
After a period of silence, Yami spoke. This mirror…is it truly another Millennium Item?
Lanette nodded. "Yup, sure is. This Millennium Mirror has been under the protection of my family for many generations. Now it's mine to look after. But I haven't come to discuss my family tree with you."
Then what are you here for? What business do you have with me?
"I have come to you to ask for your help, Pharaoh."
My help? said Yami. Let's get one thing straight. I'm not doing anything until you explain to me exactly what's going on. Now.
"Yes, you do deserve an explanation don't you?" Lanette said. "Ok, so here's the deal. This Millennium Mirror has the power to…show me things."
Show you things? Yami asked.
"Yeah. I ask it to show me something, and the image appears in the glass. It's been used ever since ancient times to monitor the use and whereabouts of the other Millennium Items; to make sure nothing goes wrong."
Then I guess it's safe to assume that you come to me with less than happy news.
"Dreadful news!" Lanette exclaimed. "It began about a month ago, when a foreboding vision of the world being over run by dark spirits appeared to Ishizu. You remember the Ishtars and Shadi correct?"
Yami nodded. Believe me, they're hard to forget.
"Yeah well, not long after Ishizu's premonition, we began sensing something strange. Something evil, yet somehow familiar and it was growing stronger. I tried using my mirror to locate the source of this force, but it doesn't work. The glass goes dark and the image is obscure. Nothing can be seen. It's like this ominous force is blocking my magic."
Indeed, this is peculiar.
"But that's not the end! After we began sensing the strange energy, Shadi detected a drastic disturbance in the shadow realm. When he went to check it out, he came back with terrible information!"
What did he discover?
"He found that somehow or another, a rift had been sliced open in the Shadow Realm, leaving a portal for evil and lost souls to use to get from their world to our world!"
A look of shock came across Yami's face. No! How could something like that happen?
Lanette shook her head. "We don't know how it happened any more than you do. We think that perhaps that strange force we sensed before hand might somehow be connected with it though. However, we do know that it's what's causing the strange occurrences around the world, and there are several more rifts across the globe, as well. If things continue the way they are, I'm afraid Ishizu's vision will become reality."
So why have you come to me for help? Yami inquired. I know no more about this threat than you do.
"True, but even if we can't find who or what made these rifts, we do have a way to seal those already open. And that's by using a new Millennium item we've created. One that has the power to close the rifts."
Are you serious? Another Millennium item? said Yami in awe. Are you sure this is a wise idea?
"Yes, it is the only way, until we can find the true source of the problem. This new item is the Millennium Medallion, and it will seal the portals and send the evil souls back to where they belong—hopefully for good. It was decided that you, the great Pharaoh, should be in possession of it. You are trustworthy, and you have saved the world from peril once before. I know you can do it again!"
Yami was silent for a moment before responding. If the world is in danger, I will do whatever I can to save it. I agree to use the new medallion and help you stop this force that threatens us."
Lanette beamed. "I am most grateful, my Pharaoh."
It is no hassle, but tell me, where is the Millennium Medallion?
"Oh, we've gotta go get it," Lanette said matter-of-factly.
Pardon?
"It's being prepared back in Egypt, within the sacred temples of Mount Sinai. It's not too far from where Shadi discovered the first rift in the Shadow Realm. The medallion should be complete by now and we must go and retrieve it as soon as possible."
At this moment, Lanette noticed that the Millennium puzzle's power was being tapped into, and Yami switched back with Yugi.
"And just how the heck are we suppose to get to Egypt fast enough? If you mean you want us to buy plane tickets and pay for a hotel and mess, I dunno bout tha—"
"Calm down Yugi," laughed Lanette. "I'll arrange everything so you won't have to worry about anything. All you need to focus on is defeating this new evil, ok?"
"Well, alright. If you say so. This is so weird and happening so fast."
"I realize this, but we don't have time to waste, as I'm sure you understand." Lanette glanced at her watch. Almost three o'clock. "I should probably let you be on your way now. I know you're expecting friends at your house soon. I'll see you tomorrow, and let you know what's what bout our expedition to Egypt." She turned on her heel, and was about to depart in the other direction.
"Hey wait!" said Yugi.
"Yeah?"
"If you want, you're welcome to come to my house too. If we're gonna be saving the world together, we might as well be friends, right?"
Lanette turned back around and smiled at Yugi. "Yeah, I think you're right. I'd be glad to join you and your friends!"
Ok, I know that wasn't the best of chapters, but like I said, I had writer's block. The next one will be much better though! Please review!