Joy: Hiyas, people! Sorry for the short delay, but I got a little distracted by stuff, plus I've been fighting off the deadly writer's block for a few chapters now. I think I got him under control, so I'm back on track.

I got a review! Thanks Yugi-angel! (grins from ear to ear) Last time we left off, Yugi, Joy, and Seto vanished into thin air, leaving Yami, Katilli, and Yugi's grandfather (Solomon) wondering what the hell happened. Ready, set, go!

The Sorcerer's Spell

Yami stared at the spot where Yugi stood, completely shocked and speechless. Katilli and Solomon did the same. "Yugi," Yami finally choked out after several moments of silence. He tried to contact his hikari through their link, but without success. He could tell that Katilli was trying to do the same with her link to Joy. Neither of them were able to communicate with their lighter halves.

"What happened?" Solomon asked.

"I do not know," Katilli answered, "but whatever happened has blocked our connections. It is like our links with our lights have been severed. It's like they have vanished along with Seto Kaiba."

"This is beyond horrible. I cannot feel Yugi's presence at all."

"Nor can I feel Joy's." Both spirits could feel the depressing void that was once filled with their hikaris. "What could have happened to them?"

"I think I can explain."

Everyone gasped as Sorcerer Seto appeared before them in physical form. Katilli paled slightly at the sight of the magician. "Sorcerer Seto! How - ?!"

That's not important right now. What is important is our reincarnates."

"You know where they are?" Solomon asked, still grasping at the realization that there was yet another spirit in the room. Sorcerer nodded silently.

"How could you know? Do you have something to do with their disappearance?" Yami asked, narrowing his eyes dangerously at the High Priest.

"Involuntarily I do. You see, I was the one who cast the spell on the pillar all those millennia ago. And now those three have set the spell into play. They may be in danger if they are not strong enough to survive it."

"Survive what?" Katilli asked, paling slightly.

"The spell is very powerful, you know. One of the most powerful spells ever to be cast in this or any time. It took a great deal of my magical capabilities to perform it. Left me drained for days." Sorcerer sighed. "I never believed it possible that the spell would be unleashed. I never thought that blasted pillar would be found. Your father was so caught up in that Ra damned prophecy that he never stopped to think about the consequences for that spell."

"What spell is it? Are our reincarnates going to be all right?" Katilli asked.

"I truly cannot be sure. You see, that pillar is more than just a hunk of gold. You read the inscriptions?" Katilli nodded. What you didn't know is what else that soothsayer spoke of, and that is the reason for the spell."

Yami and Katilli placed their attention on the sorcerer as he continued.

…FLASHBACK…

"My Pharaoh, I am so glad that you and your High Priest could make it on such short notice," the hooded soothsayer greeted with a small smile. The two could not see the person's face, but they new it was a female.

"Speak now, woman. The Pharaoh's time is precious," the High Priest said coldly. (AN: This High Priest is NOT Priest Seto. His name is Akmed. ;o) I don't know what Yami's father's name was, so I'll just refer to him as pharaoh. If you know, tell me in a review. )

"Of course, my High Priest. Now, I have called you hear to speak of a prophecy that I have foresaw. There will come a time that a great evil will descend upon this land, threatening all good and shrouding Egypt in darkness. This evil seeks the power of the Millennium items, my Pharaoh, and will stop at nothing to acquire them."

"How can we stop this evil?" the Pharaoh asked intently listening to the woman.

"Worry not, Your Highness, for there is a way. You must build a pillar out of gold. Not a large one, of course. As tall as yourself. A pillar that can only be activated with the Millennium Puzzle. The High Priest must cast a spell upon the pillar that once activated, will bring forth the means of banishing this evil once and for all."

"If I could just cast a spell to get rid of the evil – " Akmed began. The seer stopped him.

"But you cannot. The spell must not be cast by your bloodline. Another High Priest must cast the spell. The High Priest that Pharaoh's son chooses during his reign."

"Why is that?" Akmed asked curiously.

"Only then can the prophecy be fulfilled. On the day that the new priest is chosen, send him to me and I will tell him of the incantation he must use on the pillar. Only your children must know of this, my Pharaoh, or all is lost."

The Pharaoh was quiet for a moment, then turned and left. Akmed glanced at the seer, then followed the ruler. "Your Highness, what should we do about this vision?"

"We start work on the pillar at dawn, Akmed. And send my children to me first thing in the morning. We will carry out this prophecy to the end."

…END FLASHBACK…

"So father's High Priest was present as well, but why did the spell have to be cast by you, Sorcerer?

"I did not know until I went to see the seer."

"What did she say?" Yami asked.

"I swore I would not tell until the prophecy has been fulfilled."

"DAMN IT, SORCERER! Our light's lives are at stake!" Katilli cried out in anger.

"I know, but I also know that their powers are great without Items or guardians. You must have faith in your reincarnates, as I have faith in mine. They will accomplish the task that is before them. Besides," he added, closing his eyes with a sigh, "the spell is irreversible. There is no way for me to bring them back unless they rid the world of the evil that plagues it."

"But the inscriptions said that the PHARAOH must vanquish the evil."

"Look at it again, Katilli," Sorcerer said, his eyes still closed.

She looked over at the writings on the pillar once more. "…In a time of great peril, the people will look to the Chosen One, the mighty pharaoh's descendent, and the great magicians to rid the world of the great evil…" Her eyes widened. "Oh dear Ra…"

It dawned on Yami what it meant. And he knew that there was no way for him, or any of them, to help Yugi, Joy, or Seto now.

"Now you see? The spell has already begun to work it's magic. Our descendents are the only ones that can do this. We cannot help them."

"But they don't have any magic! Sorcerer, Kaiba had your staff, but now he does not." Katilli pointed to the watch/staff on the ground. The priest picked it up and it immediately turned into his staff.

"I know this, Katilli. They are not supposed to already have magic. They must find the magic within themselves to accomplish their goals. They must each overcome hardships and find the strength to carry out their fate, as everyone does. If their believe in themselves, they will succeed. And I know that they can do it. They must. It is their destinies."

Joy: Well, there's another chapter polished off. Not as long as the last two, but still just as cool. This story is getting interesting, I hope. I want to get some reviews telling me what spell you think the priest cast and where you think everyone ended up. I want to know how obvious this chapter sounded, if it did. Of course, I already know. I just want some input.

The next chapter is…Yugi's Journey. It will center around Yugi and where the hell he ended up when the spell was unleashed. A whole chapter dedicated to Yugi! O-O Can you believe it?

Till then, keep the reviews coming and see ya next time!