Sapna cleared her plate and politely stood.

"I'm sorry to leave so quickly, but I must return home, I once again thank you for rescuing me." Sapna smiled shyly at the blonde as he stood as well. I must return to find Mahlissa and attend the separating of Bakura.

"Oh, I was hoping to get to know you even more," Malik said as walked over to her standing mere inches from her. He took her hands in his making her blush furiously. He reached into his side pocket on his khakis, but before he could pull whatever it was out, she received a piercing headache, and fell into his arms unconscious.

"So easy." His eyes roamed over her as he picked her limp body up bridal style. He began his way up to the room she was in to begin with, gently setting her on the bed. He pulled out from his side pocket the Sennen Rod, the item that would help him achieve his goal. He held it, closing his eyes and used its power.

~*~

"Aibou, are you sure about this?" Yami asked as they ventured into the woods in front of the palace. Yugi looked up at his yami.

"I'm positive, Yami. You want to see Sapna again don't you?"

"I'm sorry I am acting like such a coward, I am just a bit apprehensive about returning to my palace." Yami looked a little ashamed of himself.

"What if we don't find her?" The other hikari asked. Yugi and Yami both looked over at Bakura with dread in their eyes.

"We will find her, promise." Yugi smiled. "Ugh, this walk is going to be at least a few days, its miles away!" Yugi complained cutely.

"Well, it didn't look so far away before," Bakura said as they continued on.

~*~

Sapna awoke with a groan. She looked to her side and saw Malik watching her with worry in his eyes.

"M-Malik?" Sapna struggled to speak, she felt so incredibly dizzy.

"Sapna, don't speak, just rest." He gently pushed her back down to lay. She looked up at him with her glazed fiery eyes. He gently pushed her bangs out of her face with nothing but concern and love in his expression.

"What…happened?" Sapna asked groggily.

"You just passed out, I think the man trying to kidnap you hit you so hard on your head that you got a concussion…Sapna, I'm worried about you." Malik whispered.

"Let me get up, I need to go…" Sapna was determined to leave this place, she needed to get back to Yami, Yugi and Bakura and find Mahlissa.

"Sapna, please allow me to take care of you," Malik pleaded.

"I don't… want to be a burden, and I also have matters to attend to…" Sapna looked away from those sad lavender eyes.

"Sapna, I'd love to have your company here for a few days. I will take care of you, waiting on hand and feet for you." This comment caused Sapna's cheeks to flush even more than they already were. "After all, your are a guest here." Malik smiled.

"Malik, I can walk, I promise, I can get up… watch…" Sapna pulled away from the sheets and stood, only to fall once more. Luckily Malik caught her before she could fall.

"I don't understand… I was fine before." Sapna said even dizzier.

"Must have been a bad hit…" Malik looked even more worried.

"Malik, I have very important matters to attend to, I need to leave…" Sapna attempted to stand but felt a wave of dizziness wash over her again. She sat on the bed as Malik sat next to her.

"Sapna, you have to stay, your hurt. I need to care for your head. I promise, as soon as you're feeling better, I'll take you back to… your boyfriend's." Sapna looked at Malik unsure. She wished she could just leave but she could barely walk she felt so dizzy!

"Malik… I really don't know," Sapna sighed.

"Sapna, obviously you're hurt, allow me to care for you."

"Malik… tell me, I need to know, did you spot a blonde haired girl anywhere?" Sapna regained her breath. "And did you save her as well?" Malik frowned at this.

"No, I didn't see anyone…other than you. And I'm sure if Rishid did, he would've said something." Sapna frowned; she was worried about her friend, and also needed to get out of here.

"Malik, I must find her…" Sapna pleaded, looking into his eyes. She thought she saw him blush a bit, but then it disappeared.

"Sapna, how can you go when you're hurt? Please, allow me to nurse you back to health and then as soon as possible you can go!" The lavender eyed teen said. It looked now as if Sapna really didn't have a choice.

"So be it." She said quickly, ashamed for not being able to help her only friend. Malik smiled slightly.

"Is there anything I can get you?" Malik asked, taking her hand in his. She blushes furiously as this.

"Um… no that's okay, I'm fine…" Sapna laid down, looking away from Malik.

"I'll let you get some rest. I'll be back shortly to check on you." Malik kissed her hand and walked off, a malicious grin plastered upon his face.

*****

Mahlissa sat on the cold stone floor. It was pitch black and she was frustrated- something anyone didn't want. Sure she thought she could return to her soul room, but there was something in this dungeon that didn't allow her to return to the item she was once in. Ileana is probably worried. I hope the Queen isn't in too much danger… Mahlissa looked up quickly as a light from a nearby opened door spilled in, then it closed, pitch black darkness.

"Malik." She hissed. She remembered who this man was from the past.

"Ah, Mahlissa. Nice to see you," Malik smirked.

"You bastard. Where's Sapna?" Mahlissa growled, yanking against the chains that bound her feet and hands to where she sat.

"Why are you protecting her? Isn't it Bakura and I who helped you escape the palace so long ago?" Malik taunted.

"I thought we were allies, Malik. Why have you chained me in the dungeon?"

"We were allies in the past, Mahlissa. But I have always had an alternative you never knew."

"Yes, I know. I heard your betrayal to the Pharaoh. Why have you gone sour? You were so good back in Egypt. This surprises me…" Mahlissa said disappointed.

"Huh, you're smarter than that, I know you know what I want." Mahlissa thought about this then realized he wanted all Sennen items and the three god cards.

"But-" Mahlissa was cut off.

"She keeps asking about you, her highness. Talks about needing to look for you." Malik chuckled. "She's such a nieve little thing…"

"Malik!"

"Humph. You still haven't answered my question, why are you aiding the Queen?"

"She is nieve to this world, so young and has so much to worry about. She needs someone. She's one of the most powerful right now, yet she needs to learn how to contract her magic. It'll make Yami happy to see her alive and okay after all this is through, and…because she is my friend." Mahlissa said sincerely.

"You were so jealous of her in Egypt however… I don't get women." With that said, Malik walked out of the dungeon leaving Mahlissa is complete darkness once more.