To say Yami was mad would be an understatement. There was no word that could describe just how he felt. Anger, fear and heartache rolled into one huge emotion that was almost too much for him to handle.

"I have all of our forces out looking for her, Pharaoh," Jou said, reassuringly. "If Princess Koujo is in Egypt, we shall find her."

"She's not IN Egypt," he said, angrily. "She's in Sudan... that bastard has her and who knows what he'll do..." Seto gave Jou a look that said: "Leave, or else," which was received loud and clear. As he left the room, Seto put his hand on Yami's shoulder. "Pharaoh Yami," he said softly. "I realize this has to be hard for you, but Koujo is strong- stronger than even she knows. She shall be all right." Yami shook his head.

"Seto," he replied. "I would face your Ultimate Dragon alone if it meant keeping her safe. But now I must choose between my duty to my people... and my love for my daughter."

"Amazing," Titan looked at the child in front of him. Her hands were tied behind her back and Naria had a firm grip on her shoulder, yet she showed no fear. If anything, she showed anger and hate. "Simply amazing," he continued. "What I thought to be impossible you accomplished in less than an hour. I commend you, my Sorceress." Naria smiled, and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, my Emperor," she replied. "What do you wish I do with the child?"

"I'm not a child!" the young girl yelled. "I am Koujo, princess of Egypt and you're gonna regret this when my father gets his hands on you!" Titan threw his head back and laughed.

"Such faith you have, little one," he said. "Such hope. Mark my words, it shall be your downfall." He turned to Naria. "Take her to the Southwest tower, Naria. She shall remain there until her father gives us what we want... if not longer than that." Koujo narrowed her eyes as Naria dragged her away.

"My father won't give you anything, you creep! He'll kill you first!"

"Not while I have you, Princess. As long as you are with me, your father is in the palm of my hand."

Yami sat in his chambers, reading the scroll that had just been delivered. It said basically what he thought it would say- sign the treaty or your daughter will be returned in a sarcophagus. He rested his head in his hands and began to shake it side to side.

"I don't know what to do," he said aloud. "If I sign, I betray my people. If I don't sign, I loose Koujo..." He sighed. "Taia... oh Taia my love, what'd I'd give to have you here now- to tell me what I should do..."

Yami felt a hand rest on his shoulder, prompting him to look up. A second later, he smiled.

"My old friend- do you have a suggestion?" The Dark Magician said nothing. He simply took his staff, pointed to Yami's heart, then pointed to his own. "I see," Yami continued. "I have to follow my heart... and whatever I choose, you will be there to help." Dark Magician nodded and gave a slight smile. Seconds later, he was gone, leaving Yami to his thoughts.

Seto found himself in Koujo's room, searching. He wasn't sure for what, but he knew something wasn't right. How could someone just poof in there, grab the princess and vanish without a trace? It wasn't possible... unless there was magic involved. He had heard rumor that Titan had a powerful sorceress on his side. Naria... was that her name?

Everything suddenly became clear to him- with the storm they had last night, the palace soldiers had dropped their guard. It would have been all too easy for the Sorceress to slip in unnoticed. And once she had Koujo, she merely had to teleport out. After making a mental note to have a serious chat with Jou about his men's lack of responsibility, Seto rushed outside, first stopping in his room to grab his staff. He found a flat piece of ground and put the tip of his staff down in the sand. As he drew a picture in the sand, he began to cast a spell.

"I call on thee, Fairy of Peace- acomplisher of impossible feats. Protect this child with all your might, protect her in her current plight." The picture was complete by the time he finished his chant. Seconds later, it began to glow and rose up off the ground, coming to life. Seto began to smile. "Go now, guardian of the Princess. Keep her safe."

Tears of anger streaked down Koujo's cheeks as Naria took her to the Southwest tower. They walked up a flight of stairs that seemed to go on forever and when they finally reached the top, Naria opened the wooden door that stood there. She then cut Koujo's hands free, shoved her inside and slammed the door.

Koujo landed on her left shoulder and gave a painful cry. She had hurt that same shoulder not to long ago during her lessons with Seto. One of her spells had gone wrong and sent her flying. She managed to grab hold of something, but it ended up doing more harm than help. What was the word Onshi used? Dislocated? Either way, she remembered how much "healing" it hurt- she'd never felt anything like that before. Seconds later, she sat up and finally got to her feet. The room was small, with a small window high above her and a cot on the far side. She walked over to the cot and sat down.

"It's gonna be okay," she whispered. "It's gonna be just fine." Suddenly, Koujo felt the cot sink down a bit and something rest around her shoulders. Her head shot up, and she couldn't believe what she saw.

There was a woman sitting next to her. She had long lilac colored hair that came down past her shoulders. She was wearing a yellow dress that went down to about an inch above her knees. The silky looking material made a "X" design across her chest, then draped over her shoulders and rested on her arms. At her waist was a loose jeweled belt, a bright blue stone in the middle and there was a green gem on a gold chain around her neck. But, what really got Koujo was her wings- she had six of them, one of which was wrapped around Koujo's shoulders.

"Who are you?!" Koujo asked in amazement.

"I am the Wingweaver," came the reply. "I am here to protect you." Koujo instantly brightened up

"Did Daddy send you? Is he on his way... or are you going..."

"One question at a time, my Lady," Wingweaver said with a smile. "No, your father did not send me- I was sent here by Sorcerer Seto of the Dragon." Koujo let out a gasp.

"Onshi sent you?! Is he coming?"

"I do not doubt it, my Lady. As for when, I do not know. But I am to protect you until his arrival." The Fairy took the young girl into her arms, holding her close and wrapping her wings around her. "And I shall do just that, Lady Koujo- you don't have to worry about that."