Yes, you know you love this part!  THE DISCLAIMER! *dun, dun, dun, dun…*  Yea, so I don't own any Yu-gi-oh related characters.  Hope you enjoy this one! ^-^

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            Coming out of the bathroom in his shirt, she looked up and saw him at the computer once again.  Taking one of the sofas and pulling out her books from her backpack, she started to look up information and taking notes from the books she checked out earlier on that day.

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            The next day after school, Crystal met up with Yugi by the front steps and linked her arm to his.  "So? Where to first?  Food or your place?" she asked.

            Slightly blushing, Yugi stuttered out, "I was thinking if you wanted to go to Papa John's Pizza Place."

            "Really? I love their pizza!"

            As they quietly strolled down the road towards their destination, Crystal's gaze kept on going towards the little one and her thoughts kept on changing.  /If he really does hold the Pharaoh's past, then is he able to survive if he didn't?  And how does he keep the Pharaoh under control?... Aww well, I'll have to ask him myself when we get to the Turtle Game Shop./

            Sensing Crystal's eyes on him, he thought to Yami, /What should I say to her?/

            /Try something you think she'd like… Perhaps Duel Monsters or something./

            /Ok./

            Opening his mouth, getting ready to ask his question, he heard her ask, "Do you like Duel Monsters?"

            Happy that it wasn't him who mentioned it, he replied, "Yes, of course.  That's why my grandfather owns the shop and that's where I get all of my best cards.  How about you?

            "I like it.  My favorite card would have to be Harpie Lady."

            "I should introduce you to my friend Mai then.  That's her favorite card as well."

            "Is she a duelist too?"

            "Yep, and she a good strategist as well."

            While passing through an alleyway, Crystal and Yugi both felt hands covering their eyes and mouths and dragged them into the dark passage.

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            Breathing out a sigh of relief, Amelia smiled as she left Mr. Shinoshi's class room and went to find Ryou after school.  /Well, that wasn't so bad…/ she thought to herself.  Finally gaining the courage to tell the bald English teacher that she wanted to switch partners, he just went on ahead and gave Joey to someone else.

            Walking down the hallway, she spotted no one else but Ryou, who was peering into his locker, looking for the books he needed for homework.  Speeding up her pace a bit, she gently scanned the place a bit and spotted someone laying flat on their stomach, about to get up and pounce on the albino.  With the little light there was, she could just barely read the markings on the guys face, but as soon as she got a good look at it, she saw the star a spikes.  Without realizing it, she called upon her staff and was running towards the clueless boy.

            Seeing Amelia running towards him, staff in hand, he was about to shout, "HEY!" when all of a sudden he felt something heavy land on top of him.  Having the air knocked out of him, everything slowly became dark and the last clear vision he saw was of Amelia with the sword end of her staff above her head, about to cut the something on top of him in half.

            Seeing the guy pick up the passed out Ryou and hold him in a death grip, Amelia could see he was passed out.  Glaring at the tall, tanned skin, buff guy, she held out her staff and yelled out, "Fire Bowl!"  When spoken, a ring of fire appeared around her and extended towards the guy and Ryou.  Hearing the screams of the Shinoki dieing from third degree burns, she walked through the flames and bent down to pick up the unconscious boy.  Seeing his Millennium Ring glowing, she knew that's why the boy remained unharmed.  /Come now innocent one, and lets see what we can do to keep you safe./  Pulling out her cell phone and placing Ryou over her shoulder, she pressed 3 to speed dial her brother's mobile.  Hearing his voice on the other end, she quickly said, "Hurry.  I think they have everyone being watched."  Agreeing and saying he'd be there in five minutes, she hung up and carried him out the front door to wait for Miroshu's car to come into view.

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            Not leaving Seto's house, Diandra spent the night in one of the mansion's spare rooms and caught a ride with Seto to school in the morning.  Not only was it his idea, but for once in her life, she was scared.  She didn't tell Seto what happened to her arm, but he could sense the fear in her eyes and suggested it.  So after phoning Amelia and telling her where she was, Diandra hung up and saw Mokuba standing in the doorway, about to knock.  "Come in." she said before his knuckles could even hit the door and he opened it just a crack.

            "Hi…" he slightly blushed.  "I was wondering if you would duel me now."

            Realizing that she had promised him a duel, she nodded and allowed him to come in.  The door opened completely and Mokuba came running in with his deck at hand. Bouncing Diandra up and down as he landed on her bed, she pulled out her deck and shuffled her cards.  "So, how many life points do you want to start out with?"

            "8000!"

            Sighing, Diandra prepared herself for a long night. 

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            The next day, after school, she ran into Seto so many times that it was turning into a really annoying habit.  The thing was that she could tell that he was trying to say something to her, so after school, she finally walked up to him and asked, "What are you wanting to tell me?"

            Staring down at her some more, she sighed and began to walk away.  She soon felt a hand on her shoulder, holding her back and him saying, "Wait."

            Turning around, she placed one hand on her hip, "What?"

            "I saw you dueling my little brother and he really likes you and wants to know if you'd want to come over again today for a re – match… you know, since you beat him three times in a row.  And then maybe I could have a chance at kicking your butt too."

            Smirking, Diandra replied, "Sure, I guess a couple of more duels with the little runt wouldn't be so bad, and as for you my little friend.  Prepare to lose!"  And she walked out towards Seto's waiting limo with the rich boy following behind her.

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            Carrying the still unconscious Ryou into her room, Amelia placed him on her bed on his back, left the room, and returned with a wet clothe to place over his forehead.  As she stared at the peaceful looking albino, she wondered about something.  "Bakura, come out.  I know you're not knocked out as well." She commanded with some uncertainty.  Suddenly, the Millennium Ring began to glow and the retired tomb robber appeared in place of the innocent British albino.

            Opening his eyes, he looked around the room and then at Amelia.  "You…" he whispered as he glared at her.  "So, what do you plan on doing to me now?"

            "Nothing.  I know what I did to you is in the past… the way past, but now, as much as I hate to admit it, I… WE need your help."

            Bursting out laughing, Bakura created what she thought was a laugh for the next ten minutes, just sitting there, waiting patiently until he was done and needed to breathe.  "Now that you've got that out of your system, are you prepared to listen?"

            Realizing that she was actually being serious for once, he listened.  "We think your body partner, Ryou, might be the key into saving this entire world from the Shinoki tribe…" Amelia started off describing the entire story.

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            Struggling to break free of the death hold her captor had her in, Crystal caught a glimpse of Yugi, only this time, it wasn't Yugi…  He seemed a bit taller and his hair darker… and his voice deeper as if he went into adolescence in less than a minute.  Stopping her struggling, she stared at the guy.  /Could this be the Pharaoh?  No, I must stick to the plan!... but I didn't expect this… ok… plan B…/ she thought and summoned the Millennium Orb.  "Millennium Time Frame!" she shouted and all of a sudden she felt the arms of her captor no more.  Looking around, she found herself in her house.  Remembering Yugi, she found him staring at her with a suspicious eyebrow.  Sweat dropping, she walked over to him and fell onto one knee.

            "My Pharaoh Atem, the Shinokis have returned and your little one is the key." She got out.

            Sensing him just stare at him, he asked, "What is that Millennium Item you bear?  I have no remembrance of it…"

            Looking up, she started, "You don't recognize it because it wasn't one of your original creations.  The originals contained so much power that each blended their powers with each other to create three whole new Millennium Items with them.  They created the Millennium Orb, Staff, and Belt, which are all held by me and my sisters, Diandra and Amelia.  As for the three of us, we travel and deal with the jobs that you and your people can't do because you have enough here already.  This has been going on ever since the creations of the Millennium Items.  Every time you are brought back to life, we are too to assist.  Now we've come to you for help.  There was a race of magick that are called the Shinoki, who we made enemies with every since Ancient Egypt.  I won't go into many details because it'd take time, and that's something that's not on our side.

            "Your little one is, what I've said before, is the key, but he can't do it alone.  That's why we've come to you.  You are the only two who have to power enough to destroy them completely." She finished.

            Putting his hand on his chin, he smirked.  "You were the fortune teller, weren't you?"

            "Yes."

            "I knew it."

            "No you didn't."

            "Yes, I did."

            "No, you didn't.  It was Yugi who did."

            "Shut up."

            "Now that's no way to talk to your partner in the saving of the world."

            "And those people who grabbed us, those were the Shinoki?"

            "Yes."

            "I thought something was different about them.  I sensed something, but I couldn't put my finger on it…"

            "Sure…"

            "So, what powers do your mysterious Millennium Items hold?" he asked, ignoring her sarcasm.

            "The Orb possesses the power to move in and out of the present and can replay events on its spherical surface.  The Staff is one of a warrior's and has powerful attacks that can destroy the One's opponent.  You see, the Staff chooses its possessor, not the opposite way around.  As for the Belt, it can locate and find anyone anywhere if the searcher concentrates hard enough."

            Nodding, showing he understood, Yami crossed his arms together and posed, "I guess we better get to work now… So, tell me more of these Shinokis…"

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            "Sorry Mokuba, that makes it 5 wins and 5 loses, the wins going to me and the loses going to you…" Diandra said to Seto's little brother.

            "I was so close this time."

            "Don't worry, you'll on day beat me, but that one day won't be soon."

            "So, how about letting me duel you?"  Seto put in after watching them duel.  "I want to see how I'd do against you, Diandra."

            "Oh no, oh Great Seto Kaiba.  I couldn't possibly duel you, my butt would be kicked."  She said in a sarcastic tone.

            With Mokuba rolling on the floor laughing, Seto pulled out his deck while Diandra shuffled hers, then they switched decks and shuffled each others.  When the shuffling finished, they handed each other's decks back to the owners and drew five cards each from the top.

            "Should I go first, or should you?" Diandra asked.

            "You should, after all, you are going to lose." Seto smirked.

Seto                 Diandra

8000

            "Ok… umm… I'll play Chaos Sorcerer (2300 / 2000) in attack mode, another monster card face down, and one magic card facedown.  Ending my turn."

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            I don't know if I should continue this story.  Please review so I know whether to keep updating or just leave it.  I know a lot isn't happening now, but in the next chapter, there'll be more action.  Promise! Until next time! ^-^ Ayeka69 ^-^