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Chapter 10: Ambush! Brothers In Arms Part 2

I couldn't believe that Artemis was gone, and there was nothing I could do to help her. I was so furious with myself for failing her, but Luna seemed too quiet after the whole event. She hadn't spoken for the entire afternoon as was Atem.

The secluded chamber Luna took us was small and the light came from a small-sized torch. Luna's transparent body gave off a look that she resembled a ghost from the torchlight, and Atem kept to himself in a nearby corner.

I was sitting on the cold floor as I wrapped my arms around my legs to keep myself warm from the coldness of the room. Atem didn't seem to mind at all about the temperature, and Luna appeared as though she stared off into space.

"Yugi," Luna spoke.

I looked up to face Luna. She held Artemis's mirror as it gleamed in the torchlight. Luna turned her direction to Atem and sighed.

"Artemis wanted me to give you this. I have no idea why, but with your newfound powers perhaps you can use it to look out into the outside." Luna explained. "I hope Atem will feel better if you show him this mirror."

I gazed at the mirror and wished that I could see if my friends were alright. Suddenly as if granting my wish, the mirror began to display images of my friends. This mirror must have given Artemis the ability to look into other worlds, maybe that is how she found me and the Millennium Puzzle.

"Atem, come over here!" I called out.

He walked towards me and sat down beside me. His crimson eyes widened as he saw our friends through the mirror. Maybe seeing them cheered him up. Luna was watching us and smiled evilly. Me and Atem hadn't realized she was up to something, and she laid her concentration on me.

"How was this mirror's ability activated?" Atem questioned.

"I'm not really sure at all." I responded. "Who is that person with the others?"

I noticed another being who was talking with my friends, and he resembled a Guardian as well. Yet I have this feeling that this person must be Ash, and he is nowhere to be found. The being's gold wings shined in the afternoon sun as was his sword.

"That has to be Yukai!" Atem concluded. "But I don't understand why he is helping our friends. Didn't Artemis foresee that he was the second threat?"

"Maybe her powers have limits, like the Millennium Necklace, remember?"

"Let's see what the others have planned." We continued gazing at the mirror as Luna's concentration on me became stronger. Atem and I were not on our guard, and Luna could do anything to us without us realizing.

"What do you mean Luna could mind control Yugi?" Joey bickered.

"Calm down!" Yukai pleaded. "If Artemis is separated from Luna for too long, I don't even want to think of the consequences!"

"Talk straight!" Kaiba blurted out.

"The only thing I can tell you all is that Artemis is Luna's hikari as is Yugi with Atem, but it won't matter if the spirits obtain a real body." Yukai explained.

"So as long as Luna remains with Artemis, Yugi and Atem will be fine, and we don't have to worry." Tea said.

"The same does go with Atem and Yugi, but I doubt those two will ever leave each others sides." Yukai continued. "They're like two brothers, and I merely want the same thing with Pluto since he's my older brother..."

"I didn't know you really cared about me that much!" Pluto replied as he grinned banefully at my friends and Yukai. "Why don't you tell me where are Artemis and the Pharaoh's shrimpy vessel?"

"I would never tell you even if my very life was in jeopardy!" Yukai yelled out. "Haven't you given up on your idea on destroying humanity?"

"That's part of my plan, but I have something else in mind!" Pluto glared at Yukai. "Do you know of the infinite power of the Millennium Puzzle. It contains within forces that we have not seen for nearly an eon, and that is why it was kept with Artemis who we all know is never willing to use it for evil purposes! I want that power to ensure that I have control of the entire universe!"

"I'll never have you get that puzzle as long as I'm around!" Yukai shouted as he drew out his sword.

"So that's how we are going to settle our century old feud, then I have no choice but to fight as well!" Pluto said, unsheathing his sword. "And remember if you lose this battle, those humans will regret ever encountering me!"

"Then why don't you face me like a real Guardian, not a hapless human!" Yukai uttered out loud. My friends overheard this and were not pleased at all.

"Why don't ya come down here, and I'll show you a hapless human!" Joey yelled.

"Joey, shut up! We don't want to get into this fight!" Tristan replied.

"Let the mutt struggle with them since that is what dogs do." Kaiba snickered.

"WHY YOU!" Joey exclaimed.

"Enough! We have to get out of their way!" Tea screamed as Pluto and Yukai began their fight.

Their swords clashed as these two tried to strike at each other. Even though they could fly, they rather fought on the ground where my friends were fleeing to safety. Pluto and Yukai weren't backing down as they continued to collide with their swords, but neither were winning. The two dodged each others blows, but each time they continued to counter attack.

"They need to stop!" Tea cried.

"I don't think they'll ever stop, Tea!" Mokuba replied.

"Isn't this just like that time when Kaiba was dueling Noa in the Virtual Reality World that we were in." Joey reminded.

"Yes, but this is different." Kaiba said. "These two are fighting a battle between good and evil, and whoever does triumph will gain control."

"I just want them to stop! I had enough of this!" Tea screamed.

"This feud will never end." Kaiba muttered. "It's the only way to decide a victory."

"I can't believe you, Kaiba!" Joey faced his direction towards Kaiba.

"That's why a puppy like you doesn't understand fully of war." Kaiba snapped.

"Nisama, please don't argue!" Mokuba pleaded.

Pluto noticed Kaiba and Joey's bickering, and became annoyed. He defended himself from an oncoming attack from Yukai before looking down towards the others. "Yukai," Pluto spoke. Yukai stopped. "Have you forgotten about those humans you were with?"

Yukai's eyes broadened as he heard Pluto's question. He realized Pluto's plan. "You wouldn't dare!" Yukai roared.

"I see that you are catching on! Say good-bye to those humans!" Pluto created a black energy ball and shot it towards Kaiba and Joey.

"NOOOOOOO!" Yukai yelled.

Kaiba and Joey were unaware of their demise as the attack hit its target. Tea, Tristan and Mokuba backed away and were shocked to see that both Kaiba and Joey were nowhere to be found.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU!" Yukai growled.

"Remember that you shouldn't let your anger control you, little brother." Pluto chuckled. "I know that whatever happens to those that you protect is your greatest weakness. I rather enjoyed the devotion and loyalty that you had with Artemis centuries before."

"Too bad you missed your target!" an unfamiliar voice spoke. Flying overhead was another Guardian, and he had both Kaiba and Joey taken away safely undetected by Pluto. His bluish-silver eyes were similar to Artemis and his white wings glittered in the sunlight. His blue and grey robes flapped in the wind and he carried both Kaiba and Joey to the ground with the others. This Guardian greatly resembled Artemis, except the fact he was the opposite gender, and his wings were a different color.

"Lo, I'm glad you're here!" Yukai said to the Guardian.

Lo noticed my friends were a bit confused on why he looked like Artemis. He sighed deeply before speaking. "I am Lo, and I happen to be Artemis's twin brother. As the Guardian of Prophecy, I must make sure no one messes around with the ancient prophecies, and punish those who do." Lo explained. "I'm not as nearly as strong as my sister, but we have a powerful bond with each other, and I sense she's in great peril!"

"Don't tell me that Shadow Phoenix and Fenrir kidnapped Artemis instead!" Pluto yelled.

"Shadow Phoenix!" my friends cried out.

"You brought that psycho back!" Joey yelled.

"Would you prefer facing the demons of hell?" Pluto said.

"Pluto's abilities is what makes him so dangerous!" Yukai replied.

"I had enough of this! Why don't I just finish you all off!" Pluto shouted out as he directed his attack toward everyone. Everything turned dark as Atem and I stared in shock.

Meanwhile, Shadow Phoenix and Fenrir went back to Pluto's castle, and placed Artemis in Pluto's dungeons. She was still weak from their battle, and she realized where she was. Artemis struggled in Shadow Phoenix's grip, but to no avail. Shadow Phoenix threw Artemis into the dank dungeon and closed the door to her freedom.

"Non videbis per lucem Yugi olim apud te!" Artemis muttered.

"Did you understand what she said?" Fenrir asked.

"Why don't you figure out instead!" Shadow Phoenix responded.

"It's good you didn't understand anything. You may have good luck now but I will have my revenge!" Artemis switched back to English.

"Big talk coming from someone puny like you." Shadow Phoenix chuckled. "Your friends won't be able to find you if they can get past Pluto, and the same goes for your other half, Luna."

"Did I miss something?" Fenrir pondered.

"If Luna remains apart from Artemis for too long, she'll be consumed by darkness, but Pluto told me that she has always been at his side, and she is the second threat that Artemis spoke of." Shadow Phoenix explained.

"How could my vision be wrong?" Artemis cried out.

"Let's put it this way, Luna manipulated your weak mind, and changed your vision to show you someone else!"

"You bastard, you're lying!" Artemis was becoming enraged with Shadow Phoenix.

"If only I am!" Shadow Phoenix laughed as he went out of the dungeons as Fenrir followed. They closed the doors as Artemis began to cry.

"No, Yugi..." she whispered softly. "I wish I had gotten a chance to tell you that I love you... and only if I warned you about Luna..."

I suddenly felt something sting my heart as Atem and I continued to view through the mirror. Atem shuddered as he placed his hand over where his heart was. Maybe he felt it too.

"I wonder if Artemis is alright..." I said sadly.

"She can hold her own in any situation, Yugi." Atem assured. "I have known her more than you have, and she is a strong person like you."

"I can see that our friends are fine!" I cried happily as I noticed the mirror was no longer covered in darkness.

"I don't understand! How could these humans withstand my attack?" Pluto demanded.

"Yukai, look!" Apollo pointed out as Yukai saw a huge, dragon-like creature hovering over our friends. This creature resembled Artemis's Ka, but the color of this one is bronze, not silver.

"Could it be?" Yukai said softly as Pluto was surprised to see the creature.

"Big brother!" Mokuba wept over his brother who seemed unconscious as was Joey.

"Joey, wake up!" Tea begged, she shook his body as if attempting to wake him up.

"So it's those two." Pluto murmured. "This Ka is just one of the keys to unlocking the ultimate power." Pluto withdrew his sword as he flew away.

Yukai noticed Pluto leaving, but couldn't leave my friends behind with an unknown Guardian. "You better have not harmed Artemis, or you'll live to regret that!" Yukai called out.

"Patience, Yukai. I will resume our battle once I have the final key!" Pluto said as he disappeared into the sunset.

"What are you up to?" Yukai muttered as he came towards my friends.

"WAKE UP!" Tristan yelled out, but even he couldn't wake his best friend.

Yukai noticed the huge creature roar at him as he approached them. His auburn eyes glared at my friends before facing Lo. He seemed to know something about the creature. The Ka suddenly vanished, and immediately Kaiba and Joey woke up.

"What's goin' on?" Joey asked, his eyes still half shut.

"You don't remember what happened?" Tea asked.

"All that I can recall was the attack Pluto was aiming at us, then I collapsed." Kaiba explained.

"Do you think it's them?" Lo said to Yukai.

"Could be." Yukai replied. "Don't tell them what really happened, or Artemis will have our heads for this."

"I hope my sister is okay..." Lo said sadly as the evening came.

Back in Artemis's castle, Atem and I were relieved that our friends were alright. Something about that Ka seemed familiar to me, but I don't know why. I noticed Luna was staring straight at me, and I felt a jolt go through my spine. Luna walked towards us, and used her powers to push Atem away from me.

"What are you doing, Luna?" Atem yelled out.

She wasn't listening, and instead Luna's powers pinned Atem onto the wall. He struggled to get free, but he was secured on the wall tightly. I turned to face Luna whose eyes were no longer the beautiful shade of blue and silver, but a dark blue.

"Luna, release Atem!" I ordered, but Luna didn't listen. She continued coming closer to me. "What is it that you want from me?"

"The power of Ra which leads me to believe that it is hidden within your very soul!" Luna smiled maliciously, and she forced her way towards my neck.

"I don't know what you are talking about!" I argued.

"You may not remember your past life, Ra, but I sense that you are him, and once I have subdued your mind, Pluto will reign over the entire universe!"

"No, I won't let you control my mind!" I screamed out.

"YUGI!" Atem cried as he continued to free himself from Luna's spell.

Luna's eyes began to glow, and I felt myself falling into darkness. I became weak and collapsed onto the floor. What happened to Luna, and was she working for Pluto without Artemis knowing?

Author's Notes: The sentence Artemis said is in Latin, which I ran through an online translator. She basically said, "You won't see the light of day once Yugi is through with you!". If there's a mistake, please let me know so I can make the proper corrections.