Joy: I so wanted to upload this earlier, but my comp messed up and lost my file. So I got stuck having to rewrite it. Anyway, Review responses, then chapter 33!

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Now, on with the chapter!

Incantation

The next morning, everyone was sitting around the table at breakfast. "We need to plan out what needs to be done today," Katilli said. She turned to Sorcerer. "Sorcerer, What do we need to get ready for tonight?"

"I will write up a list and we will see what needs to be acquired," Sorcerer stated. Everyone agreed and while they waited, Mokuba decided to entertain everyone with his game-playing skills. He and Merina had apparently gotten very good at a particular racing game and they wanted to show everyone their mastery. Of course, Yugi and Joy were all for that.

"I bet I could beat you, Mokuba," Joy said. She had played this particular game a few times in the arcade with Yugi.

"Deal!" Mokuba agreed.

The game was hooked up and the group watched as the race started. Both Joy and Mokuba were really good at this. Every now and then they would throw insults at each other.

"Hey, Mokuba, if you drive on the rode you would go faster."

"Yeah, well, if you would be quiet, you would go faster."

Seto looked on, allowing just a small smile to come onto his face. They seem to be getting along. And if Mokuba accepts her, I don't see anything holding me back from telling her how I feel…except my own apprehensions.

The game was still going on when Sorcerer appeared. "All right. I have a list of the necessary items, though I am sure Kaiba does not have all these readily available."

"I'll go get them," Merina offered. Seto agreed and handed her the list, which she glanced over. "All right, these things are easy to get. I'll be back in about an hour."

"Be careful, Merina," Moon Shadow advised. Merina nodded and headed out.

…One Hour Later…

"Alright. Now that we have all the necessary materials, we need to discuss the game plan," Yugi said.

"First, all of us must wear robes of white, which I am sure we can conjure up for you. The spell is not going to be easy on us spirits. It calls for the transfer of power of not only the Items, but the spirits as well, into a single host body. And we can't pick the host. The magical energies of the combined forces will pick. The person will have an unlimited amount of power for a short time, enough to completely obliterate Vargon."

"But if the spirits are drained, and the Items, that will not be good, right? What is something goes wrong?" Ryou asked.

"I know of your fears, but it is the only way. Besides, no matter what we do there will be a risk involved," Katilli told him.

"Now, since Vargon is not happy about the goings on in Egypt with Katilli, and he will no doubt know about our plans, it is obvious he will try something. We will need to offer up some form of protection until the spell is completed. No matter who volunteers, they will be exempt from the effects of the spell. Who will volunteer to serve as bodyguards?"

"I will," Moon Shadow stepped forward. Sakura also stepped forward, offering to help out.

"Then it is settled," Sorcerer said.

"Okay," Joy said, "Let me see if I got this right. This spell is going to take the magical properties of the spirits...all the spirits, and add it to those of the Items." Sorcerer nodded. "But the process will render us all pretty defenseless, with the exception of Moon Shadow and Sakura."

"Sakura and Moon Shadow will stay by our side and offer up some protection. Sakura, Moon Shadow, do not do anything that will put your lives in danger," Yami instructed

Are you going to listen to Yami, Sakura? Cala said. She had been worrying about what could happen.

Sakura sighed. I will do my best to, Cala, she said.

Luna was asking Moon Shadow the same question. Do not worry. I will not risk this mission. I will protect them. Besides, this is the last battle. Things are bound to be hectic.

Luna sighed. Okay. I just hope Yami and the others will be all right.

Moon Shadow closed her eyes. As do I, my dark. As do I.

The rest of the day was pretty quiet and uneventful. Sorcerer spent most of it in his soul room, preparing, while the others just tried not to worry about the final battle against Vargon.

Katilli spoke with Bakura in the Ring and Yami in the Puzzle. She wouldn't tell Joy what they talked about, but Joy could feel her apprehension grow by the hour. Something bad was brewing, and she knew the spell was more dangerous than she was being told.

Much to Mokuba's dismay, Seto sent him down to the basement with Merina shortly before sundown, telling him that it was really important not to come up and not to leave Merina's sight. To Merina he made her promise not to let anything happen, and he would let her know when it was safe to come back upstairs.

…Shortly before sunset…

Sorcerer and the others got into their robes. I cannot believe you are really going through with this despite the fact that it is going to be a spell to sap your energy, Joy said to Katilli threw their link, sounding a little concerned. Aren't you worried that something will happen?

Maybe, but we really have no other choice. We must go through with this. Vargon must be defeated for good.

Katilli, there is something you are hiding from me. How dangerous is this spell on the host? On you spirits?

I truly cannot say, my light. Joy tried to press for more information, but without success.

"All right, everyone, here we go," Sorcerer said as he began his chant. The room grew dark as the magic of the spell began to work. The darks had come on in physical form, with the exceptions of Cala, Caru, and Luna, who were with their light close by, just as planned.

The Items began to glow brilliantly. The magic came out in a stream of pale white light that circled the darks. It was only a few seconds before they started to feel their energy slowly draining from their souls.

Moon Shadow was watching in awe. If it was not so severe a spell, I would find this most fascinating and beautiful. Just then there was a rumble of thunder outside, and the whole house shook. "Looks like Vargon is crashing our little party," she said to Sakura. "Listen to me, Sakura. Do not do what you are thinking of doing unless it is absolutely necessary. Do you understand?"

"How did you know about that?" Sakura asked. Moon Shadow raised an eyebrow.

"I can read minds, remember?" The house shook again, causing Sorcerer to look over at them. "Do not stop, Sorcerer. Concentrate on your spell. We can handle this." She and Sakura exchanged a nod, then readied themselves. "Vargon is near. I can feel it."

Joy: And that's a wrap for this chapter. The next one is called "Interruption". Not going to say too much about it, though.

Till next time, don't forget to review, and take care!