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Chapter 5: Beware! The Threat Approaches!

The night soon came, and I wandered myself outside toward the balcony of the lobby. It was a starry evening, and the wind blew my gold bangs. I didn't know what was wrong with Atem after Luna told him about his servant, Artemis. He closed his mind link, and I was unable to speak with him.

The name 'Artemis' must have sparked something deep within himself, but where could Artemis be. The only hint Zack, Luna, and Ash gave us was Artemis had to be in Silver City. I wonder where is Silver City, and why did those three take us here in which Pluto is able to find us in his domain?

Atem

No response.

He was truly deep in thought, and I decided to leave him alone. Poor Atem... What troubles him, I want to help, but Atem sealed himself inside his Soul Room.

"What's wrong, Yugi?" Ash appeared. For some reason I felt another strange presence near me, but I ignored it. Ash looked up into the starlit sky, and then faced me. "Atem is not talking with you?"

"He doesn't seem to be himself at all..." I responded. "There is nothing I can do to help him!"

"Easy now, don't let your emotions get the best of you. Anger is what kindles chaos, and I should know that."

"Before Lina switched places with Luna, she said something like 'Rage is not the key to victory', but why she told me that is a mystery to me."

I noticed Ash's shocked expression, and at that moment I knew he was hiding something. Ash remained silent and he kept pacing around the balcony. Did those words remind him of something?

"Listen, Yugi, whatever dwells inside you, don't express it in a way that could be destructive and make sure that you always have your puzzle with you." he warned.

"I'll try to do that." I said as we walked inside. The others were waiting for us in the lobby.

"Is somethin' wrong, Yugi?" Joey asked as I edged closer to him.

"Atem won't speak with me. It's like he's in a different world." I said sadly.

Ash moved towards the stairway. "I'll show you all to your rooms, and hopefully Lina and Zack will come back in the morning." Ash replied.

He led us up the spiral stairway and into the corridor of the mansion. He pointed out which rooms we could sleep in, and then he left to make sure no one followed us to the mansion. I watched Ash disappear into the darkness, but for a moment I noticed something different about him. There appeared to have been a gold object of some kind behind his back, but I didn't get a good glimpse of what it could really be.

"Yugi, will you be fine sleeping by yourself?" Tea asked.

"Yeah, I'll be okay." I responded as I went into a separate room alone.

The others watched me, and then they too went into their rooms. I locked the door and walked over to the bed. I immediately rested myself onto the silky sheets and closed my eyes. I tried once more with the mind link, and it worked.

Atem, why have you been keeping me out?

I'm sorry about that, but all the information that Luna gave me was troubling me

You don't believe her?

It's not that I'm worried about. Artemis,... It is now coming back to me. She really was my servant

Anything else you can recall?

She was a very unique person and she had many special powers that helped me during my reign as pharaoh

I was happy that Atem could remember something in his past after all. Why was this memory not hidden, unlike the others? Maybe Artemis is still around, waiting for Atem's return.

Partner, when I mean 'unique', I really mean it

How so?

Artemis did resemble a human, but she wasn't at all. Perhaps this world is where she came from

Maybe you're right, Atem. The inhabitants of this world look human, but are really not

Luna did say that Artemis is the enemy of Pluto, and that she could appear to help protect the Millennium Puzzle

But what about the other person named Yukai? I have a feeling as though he is the second person trying to steal the puzzle, and I sense that Pluto, Artemis and Yukai are always nearby

They possibly could be nearer than we think. We must be alert, and I want you to go to bed, you need your rest

I guess you're right. We'll talk in the morning?

Of course, we will.

Good-night, Atem.

Good-night, partner.

I covered myself with the silky fabric of the sheets and fell asleep. Little did I know was that same presence I felt when Ash was near me. This being's gold wings sparkled in the starry night sky and his crimson robes billowed in the wind. His eyes were locked on the Millennium Puzzle, and he quickly vanished into the night.

The next morning, the sunlight shined in my eyes and I got up. I walked down the stairway to see that my friends were already awake. I suddenly realized that Lina and Zack had come back with backpacks hanging behind them, and someone else was with them.

A tall girl with long brown hair tied as a ponytail and her almond-colored eyes stared at my friends. The girl wore a black tanktop and blue denim capris. She was also holding a backpack.

"Well, I'll be leaving now. Sorry if I didn't get acquainted with your friends, and don't forget to tell them their things are here." the girl replied as she headed out the doors.

"Forgive Roseanna's rudeness, I interrupted her vacation." Lina said. She wore a different outfit that I never seen her wear until now. Lina had on a blue sleeveless blouse and silver skirt. I noticed a black crescent moon and star tattoo on her right arm.

Zack was also wearing something different. He had on a black trenchcoat that covered a black shirt and blue denim jeans. His sword was still kept beside him. "Let's hope that Pluto doesn't find you here since we were out in the open." Zack said.

"Is Atem alright?" Lina asked kindly. "I hope I didn't make him mad at me."

"He's fine." I assured her.

"All of your things has been placed in your rooms." Ash spoke as he came down the stairs. His arms were crossed, and he looked at Zack.

"Yugi, there's something I must tell you." Lina said, but she was interrupted by Zack.

He drew out his sword as if trying to not let her explain anything. He began laughing evilly. What was wrong with him? "We won't be safe for long."Zack snickered.

"Pluto hasn't found us, has he?" Mokuba whimpered, and he hid behind his brother.

"Let me tell Yugi what I have to say!" Lina shouted out. Then the doors began to pound heavily. Lina rushed over to the window, and her eyes widened in fear.

"What's going on?" I asked.

"I told you we wouldn't be safe! Pluto has discovered where you are!" Zack yelled.

I saw Lina began glowing in a white light. Everyone shielded their eyes, but I could see what was going on. Maybe one of the Guardians were closer than we expected.