I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh but Sagira/Elizabeth is mine. Reviews are welcome. Flames are also welcome, means I can cook more s'mores
Chapter 2
It had been six months later Liz sat on the couch at her Uncle's house. The only reminders of that night were an ache in her shoulder and a few scars. A few days after she got out of the hospital her Uncle had told her what happened.
Apparently, her father had another gun, and had taken it out to shoot him. If she had not fired the gun at that moment, her Uncle would be dead.
Sighing, she decided to focus on Joey and Tristan, who were dueling on the floor, by the fire. She had gotten close to the gang over the past six months, and Ohkami even closer. Three days after she got out of the hospital she and Yami announced that they were dating.
Looking at them she smiled. They're a cute couple. They were sitting on the other couch. Ohkami was sitting on his lap and one hand was around her waist. She didn't dare think about the other was.
Next to her was Seto, who also had his hand around her waist. She leaned against him. For some reason she was tired. He tensed up a bit but soon relaxed. Liz smiled.
From across the room she saw her uncle glaring at Seto. Liz just glared back and then watched the duel. Tristan was losing horribly, not to anyone's surprise. Then the telephone rang. Mokuba answered it.
"Hello?" He said into the receiver. "Liz, its for you."
"Thanks Moke." She smiled as she got up and tried not to limp towards the phone. "Hello?"
"Liz, it is Ishuzu."
"Hey, what's up?"
"Liz, we have a problem."
"What is it?"
"The god cards have been stolen."
"Oh great. Please tell me that you've told Shadi."
"No, I do not know how to contact him."
"Great. Well, he can figure it out on his own. Now I need to get the stupid scrolls out again."
"Liz this is just-"
"Yes I know, just what the scrolls predicted. But don't worry, I've taken certain precautions."
"I hope so because if."
"It won't besides, this time, the number one player isn't pregnant."
With that she hung up the phone. Standing next to the phone and sighed. Uncle Max walked up to her.
"Liz, is something wrong?" He asked.
"Let's just say, if I don't figure out what's going on, we're going to have deja-vu."
"What does that mean?"
"Look, I don't know, but I think what happened back in Egypt is going to happen again. I know it's insane, but I've got a really bad feeling about this."
"Just don't get hurt." He smiled, and then reached into his pocket. "I have something for you. Remember the favor you asked me for?"
"Thanks Uncle Max." She said smiling, as she took the envelope. "I hate to say this, but I have a feeling I'm going to need it."
"Lets just hope you're wrong." He gently touched her arm.
Liz sat on her bed and sighed. Turning to the window and looked out. The sky was a light blue, and the clouds looked like fish. She smiled. Everything is normal, nothing like what the scrolls predicted. Well I guess I can relax. I mean, the sky is blue; the clouds are as white as snow, and the-
"Liz, Liz!" Mokuba yelled, running into the room.
"What is it?" She asked as she sat up.
"Outside there's a, a.."
"Relax, take a deep breath, and tell me what happened."
"Liz, outside there's a Blue Eyes White Dragon."
"What?" She ran to the window, and there was a Blue Eyes White Dragon on the front lawn. "Oh great."
She hurried down the stairs and opened the door. The Blue Eyes looked at her and then roared. Walking outside, she quietly walks up to it, looking it over.
Then a Winged Dragon, Guarding of the Fortress lands about fifty feet from her. Liz turns to look at it but then she herded the Blue Eyes roar. It got in front of her and then destroyed the Winged Dragon, Guarding of the Fortress. She blinked and then looked at the Blue Eyes.
"You're kidding me?" She mumbled as she looked at it. "This can't be happening."
"What is it Liz?" Mokuba asked from inside the house.
"Let's just say, I'm going to have quite a few headaches in the next few days," She told him as she hurried inside.
Inside, she grabbed her briefcase, cell phone, and blue trench coat. Hurrying outside, she looked up into the sky and whistled. Another Blue Eyes flew down and landed next to her. She climbed up onto its back. Then, it took off. Liz looked down and watched as the countryside zoomed by.
She smiled, and then noticed something. Two other Blue Eyes were flying beside her. I guess they're my bodyguards. I just hope I don't need them. Within seconds they were over Domino and right next to the park. When they landed, she got quite a few strange stares. Then Yami and the gang ran up.
"Liz, what's going on?" He asked.
"Let's just say that before the week's over, I'm going to have a major headache." She replied, then she saw something and smiled. "Look's like the Calvary has arrived."
"What?" they asked as they turned.
Behind them were duel monsters that were alive. Each one got behind a member of the group.
"What's going on here?" Joey asked.
"Looks like your soul monsters have found you," she replied.
"Our what?" Tristan asked.
"Your soul monsters, basically, they're your guardian angels, they get you out of tough situations." She smiled. "In fact, the soul monsters don't really surprise me. Tea, the Petit Angel. You value friendship, and loyalty. Tristan, the Urby. You value, friendship also, and you're friends. Joey, the Flame Swordsman. You will do anything to protects your friends, and your family. Pharaoh, the Dark Magician. You will protect what you value most, no matter what."
"What about Ohkami?" Yami asked. "What is her soul monster?"
"Hyozanryu. Both cunning and mysterious." She replied.
"Hey, what about your soul monster?" Tristan asked.
"Mine," Liz smiled, "Will only appear when I am in need of help."
Then her cell phone rang. She answered it.
"Pegasus."
"Liz," Ishuzu said, "It has begun."
"I know but-"
She was cut off when Ishuzu hung up. That's weird, why would she hang up? I know this stupid thing has begun, but...
Wait a minute, where am I? Liz opened her eyes and tried to focus but her whole world was blurry. What's going on? Seto? Uncle Max? She tried to lift her hand to rub her eyes, but it was too heavy. Then she heard voices all around her.
"My Pharaoh, the Princess is awake."
"Oh thank Ra."
What the hell? Her world soon became clear and she couldn't believe what she saw. All around her were people in ancient Egyptian clothing. Then she saw them. Seto, Ishuzu, Shadi, and others she didn't recognize immediately. In the corner she saw another familiar face, the Pharaoh.
"How are you feeling my Princess?" Shadi asked.
"I'm fine." She replied as she sat up. "Where am I, and what happened?"
"You took ill a few weeks ago." Aishisu told her. "This is the first time you've woken up."
"Okay, I get that, but where am I?" She asked, looking at everyone.
"In your room." One of the others said.
She got up, and walked to the window. Pushing back the curtain, she gasped. What she saw was the Nile, desert everywhere, and pyramids in the distance.
"Oh shit." She hurried out of the room, leaving everyone in confusion.
Running as fast as she could, she somehow found her way outside, onto the bank of the Nile. Her mind was racing. What is going on? How the hell did I get in Ancient Egypt? What happened to everyone else? Oh Ra, why me?
She sat down on the bank and pulled her knees to her chest. Then she heard footsteps behind her. Ignoring them she just looked at the River. Who ever it was sat down beside her. Glancing over she saw him.
"What do you want?" she growled.
"Sagira," The Pharaoh said, "I wanted to see how you are. You've been out for weeks."
"So?"
"Please, just tell me why you ran down here."
"Because I'm not supposed to be here."
"What are you talking about?"
"Look, my name isn't Sagira, it's Elizabeth. And I'm supposed to be at home in America."
"America? I've never heard of it."
"You wouldn't have. That's not the point. I'm not a Princess, I'm the Priestess of the Shadow games, heir to a multi billion dollar company, owner of Pegasus Corp. and engaged to the CEO of Kaiba Corp., Seto Kaiba-"
"Sagira, Priest Seto isn't engaged to you-"
"Not now, hell, I know he never will be in this life, but his soul never found peace. He came back and ended up getting engaged to me. Now we live together in a mansion."
"Why wouldn't his soul not... Oh..."
"Yes, he is in love with Sagira, but they never get together because of the incident with the Blue Eyes and the woman."
"If what you say is true then who are you? And why do you look so much like Sagira?"
"I'm like I said, the Priestess of the Shadow Games, and I am the last descendent of the Pharaohs. As for looking like Sagira, I'm her incarnation. Apparently, her soul didn't like the way her life turned out and wanted to be with Seto, so she became me."
"What do you mean her life didn't turn out to be something she liked?"
"I'm afraid I can't tell you that."
"Why not?"
"Because I'll screw up the past if I do."
With that, she got up and dusted herself off, and then she looked down at the Pharaoh.
"Tell me, has Touzoku robbed your father's tomb?"
"Yes, but-"
"That's all I need to know, now I know just what's going on." She looked out into the horizon, "Let the fun begin."
That night she sat inside her bedroom, looking over some old scrolls. Then there was a knock at the door.
"Come in." She yelled, not bothering to look up.
Whoever it was walked in and sat on the bed next to her. She glanced over and saw him.
"What do you want?"
"Do I need a reason to want to be with you?" He whispered into her ear as he snaked his arm around her waist.
"What the?" She jumps and then looks over at him.
"Liz what's wrong?" Seto asked.
She looked at him and he was in his black suit, his gray trench coat was draped over a chair. His face registered shock. Glancing down at herself she saw that she wasn't in Egyptian clothing, but in a white tank top, and black slacks.
"Oh Ra, what is happening to me?" She asked as she sat down and rested her head in her hands.
The next morning, she sat on her bed rubbing her eyes, trying to forget last night, when the telephone rang.
"Hello?" She asked.
"Liz, are you alright?"
"Uncle Max? Yeah, I'm fine. Why?"
"Thank god, with all of these Duel Monsters-"
"Relinquished is following you around isn't he?"
"How did you know?"
"Uncle Max, he's your soul monster. And I knew because I'm smart."
"Well then, will you explain to me why Duel monsters are in the real world?"
"Deja-vu. This happened in Ancient Egypt."
"I hope it will be resolved soon."
"Me too."
With that she hung up the phone. Then she looked up at Seto who just came out of the shower.
"Who was that?" He asked.
"Uncle Max."
"What did he want?"
"He was checking up on me." She replied, smiling a little.
"What is it Liz, you've been really out of it since last night."
"It's just, well I guess I'm kind of swamped. I mean with this happening again, and everything else."
"Are you sure that's all?" He asked, looking at her.
"Yeah. I'm sure." She smiled.
"We need to get out of here now."
"Hurry my Princess, this way."
"I can't leave him here."
"You must."
"Sagira go! You need to get out of here."
"But-"
"Look, you're carrying the Pharaoh's child. You must go. The fate of Egypt rests on you. Please, just be safe."
Images of a fire flashed before her. The Pharaoh's palace was in flames. All of the servants were running for their lives. There was one that caught her eye. A young woman with blond hair, pale skin, and blue eyes. She wore an ankh necklace.
Suddenly the alarm clock invaded her dream. Liz sat up and rubbed her eyes. Looking over next to her she saw Seto sleeping peacefully. She smiled and then turned off the alarm and leaned against the backboard.
Well, I guess I know why the souls couldn't rest but something's still missing. With that she looked out the window and sighed.
Liz watched the news that night. It was all about how duel monsters were coming alive. She grimaced when she saw the footage. Duel monsters were attacking different buildings in the city. Then she heard the news reporter:
"We have heard that someone has claimed responsibility for bringing Duel Monsters to life. He is Dr. Jack Spicer."
Footage flashed up on the screen. It was of a man in his early thirties, black hair, and dark brown eyes. He wore a long black cape and an ankh necklace.
"Princess, if you want to save the Earth then go to Egypt and meet me in the place where this all started." He said smiling.
"That bastard." She whispered as she ran to the phone.
Dialing, she waited for it to ring, and someone to pick up.
"Hello?"
"I need the jet to be ready in two hours." She said.
"Yes Miss Pegasus, what is the destination?"
"Egypt."
"Explain to me why we are here Liz." Seto said as they stepped off the jet.
"Because this is where that Dr. Spicer told us to meet him." She replied.
"Why us?" Yugi asked.
"We're the only ones that can."
With that she led everyone out of the airport. They made their way to the market. Venders were shouting at them and the group was grumbling.
"It's too hot." Téa moaned.
"Shut up bitch." Ohkami growled.
"Ohkami." Uncle Max said in a warning tone.
Just then, a short man walked up in front of her. He smiled.
"We've been waiting." He looked at Liz.
"Who are you?" She asked.
"We've been waiting Princess." He repeated.
"What, Princess?" Joey murmured.
"Who are you?" Kaiba demanded as he stepped in front of her.
"I see that the prophecies were true."
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"My Princess, you must take this ankh. It will protect you when you challenge Spicer to a Shadow Game." He said as he tried to hand the ankh to her.
"An ankh?" she asked. "How will it help me? And how do I know I can trust you?"
"This ankh belonged to the Princess Sagira. It was blessed by the High Priest of the Rod. As for trusting me, you will just have to trust your heart." After he said that, he handed the ankh to her and disappeared.
"What was that?" Kaiba asked her as she put the ankh around her neck.
"Who is this Princess?" Tristan asked
"And who is this Priest of the Rod?" Téa questioned.
"Let's get to the hotel before I explain this." Liz smiled and glanced at Kaiba before they kept walking.
Once inside the hotel room everyone surrounded Liz, waiting for her to explain. They all sat in different chairs and on the bed.
"So, tell us about all this stuff." Ohkami prompted.
"Well, it's kind of a long story. Okay, I guess it starts back at least 5 millennia ago here, in Egypt. There was a game known as the Shadow Games; we know it today as Duel Monsters. Well backs then, the monsters were real. Only powerful magicians could control them. They threatened to destroy the world before a powerful, young Pharaoh locked the magic away.
Well, this Pharaoh was named Atemu. He had six priests that each controlled a millennium item; the seventh was controlled by him. The Ring was controlled by Mahaado. Mahaado was a magician and merged with his monster, creating the Dark Magician. Akundin was in charge of the Millennium Eye. Karimu was in charge of the Scales. It was also rumored that he merged with the Celtic Guardian. Aishisu, Isuzu's counter part, was in charge of the Millennium Necklace. Shadi, is in charge of the Ankh. Controller of the Millennium Rod was High Priest Seto."
For a moment everyone was stunned. Then Tristan broke the silence.
"So you mean Kaiba was in Egypt?" He asked.
"Rod, he he" Ohkami mumbled, giggling.
Kaiba flushed bright red. Liz smiled and then sat down on the bed.
"Ohkami, get your mind out of the gutters. Now, back to what I was saying, there was another member of the Pharaoh's court who didn't have a millennium Item. Her name was Sagira, Princess of Egypt. She was both Priest Seto's and the Pharaoh's cousin. Most of the Pharaoh's advisors wanted her to marry the Pharaoh, yet she didn't want to. She fell in love with Priest Seto and he with her. The reason they never married was because of a woman who's soul monster was the Blue Eyes White Dragon. Priest Seto wanted the monster for himself. Eventually the woman gave him the Blue Eyes, because she fell in love with him. Sagira, thought that he didn't love her. Later on the Pharaoh knew that the final battle was upon them, and he had no heir. So he convinced Sagira to marry him. She got pregnant that night, and he disappeared the next day. Afterward, Sagira became Pharaoh because Priest Seto refused since it was he who caused the chaos before. They probably would have married if there hadn't been a fire at the palace one night, and he sacrificed his life in order to save her. Well, she survived, and had a healthy son. She lived out the rest of her life in loneliness, and passed on the role of Pharaoh to her son after she died."
"So they never got together?" Téa asked.
"No." She replied.
"That's sad." Ohkami added.
"Ohkami, I didn't know you were sentimental." Liz said as she smiled.
"So," Ohkami says, "How are you related to this whole thing?"
"Well, I'm Princess Sagira's incarnation. Other than that, I am the last descendent of the Pharaoh and Sagira. Plus, I am Priestess of the Shadow Games."
"So you and Sagira are like the same person?" Yami asked.
"Yes and no. We share the same looks, and abilities, but we are not the same. People are shaped by the experiences they've had. My experiences are very different from the ones Sagira had."
"Liz, what types of abilities do you share?" Uncle Max questioned.
"We both share the ability to control shadow monsters and we also do not need a millennium item to play a shadow game."
"Isn't that impossible?" Yami looked at her.
"No it isn't. When Sagira was eight, she was beaten by her father and in an attempt to escape made her way to the Nile. There she sat on the bank and prayed to Ra that he would deliver her from that fate. Ra, came down from the heavens and killed her father. He claimed that she was his daughter and that she would be stronger than the Pharaoh and be able to control every duel monster."
"You know that's impossible Liz." Kaiba told her.
"No it isn't it was documented by more than one person, including Priest Seto." She replied, looking him in the eye, then she yawned and looked at the clock. "I think it's time we went to bed, it's getting late. We can start out in the morning, and yes I will explain in the morning."
She closed the door behind everyone as they left. Sighing, she sat down on the bed and stretched. Seto started getting ready for bed and glanced at her from the corner of his eye. Liz saw this and smiled. Then she snuck up behind him and put her arms around his waist.
"What is it Seto?" She asked as she rested her head on his shoulder.
"Liz, you know I love you and support you, but I'm starting to think that this is kind of crazy."
"I know, but I need to do this. I don't want there to be another disaster like there was during the Pharaoh's time."
"Whatever Liz." He said as he turned around and hugged her.
The next day she stood in the lobby, waiting for the others. Glancing over at the paper she saw it had a big picture of a Curse of Dragon on the front page. Sighing, she found a chair and closed her eyes.
"Mommy, Mommy, wake up." She felt a small hand shaking her.
Rubbing her eyes she say a young girl with brown hair and blue eyes. The little girl smiled. Instinctively she smiled. Then she felt footsteps and the door opened.
"Katie, don't bother your mother," Seto Kaiba said to his daughter.
"Okay Daddy," she replied as she ran out of the room.
Seto Kaiba walked over to the bed and sat on the side. She sat up and looked at him. His face had a few wrinkles on it and he looked older. Leaning against the headboard, she sighed.
"Are you alright Liz?" He asked, looking into her eyes.
"I'm not sure, what happened to me?" She asked.
"You were knocked out when you fell from Diamond."
"Diamond?"
"Your horse, Princess's foal."
"When did Princess have her?"
"Eight years ago. Liz, I think you should probably go to the Doctor's if you don't remember these things."
"I'm fine, just enlighten me."
"Well, we were married nine years ago, you were twenty one, I was twenty two. Pegasus wouldn't let you get married until then," At that he smiled. "Then, you had Jessica, three years later. After Jess, you got pregnant with Katie and Jen."
"How old are they?"
"Jess is six, Katie and Jen are four."
"I hope Uncle Max isn't worried about-"She stopped when she saw the look on his face. "What? What happened to Uncle Max?"
"Pegasus was killed in a car crash a few weeks after Jess was born."
"No," She whispered as tears started streaming down her cheeks.
"Liz," He said as he put his hand on her shoulder.
"Has anything else happened?"
"Well, two years ago the Shadow Monsters were unleashed again. The world is in utter chaos. Actually, Yugi and his group were killed fighting them. You were the only one to escape."
"Is there anyone else to fight? What about Ohkami?"
"She committed suicide after they died. She couldn't live without the Pharaoh."
"Shadi, Ishuzu, Marik?"
"All were killed."
"Then what about the millennium items?"
"You hid them in the basement after they were killed."
After he said that she stood up. Then she lost her balance. He caught her.
"It probably isn't a good idea for you to go down there."
"I don't care if it's a good idea or a bad one, I need to go down there." She replied as she stood up straight.
He helped her to the basement. There, he entered a code into the security panel and the door opened. When they entered she saw everything. Next to one of the walls was a computer. Along all of the walls were file cabinets and in the center of the room was a case. In the case were all of the millennium items. Her jaw dropped when she saw them.
"Liz, taking a nap?" Uncle Max asked her.
"Huh?" She snapped awake.
"We just came down, you must not have gotten much sleep."
"I guess so." She replied.
"Hey Liz, up yet?" Kaiba asked as he and the group walked over.
"Yes, now follow me Priest Seto." She said as she stood up and led out the door.
"He he, rod." Ohkami giggled.
They sped toward the Nile and soon the pyramids came into view. All of a sudden, the wind picked up. Sand started blowing everywhere. She closed her eyes and waited for it to be over. Suddenly, the wind stopped. Opening her eyes she looked at everyone.
Everyone was fine except for Joey who decided not to close his mouth and got a mouth full of sand. She smiled as he spit it out and as Kaiba teased him.
"Oh my." The pharaoh said.
"What is it?" She asked.
"I don't know, but its as if I..."
"As if you've been here before."
"Yes but how did you?"
"You have been here. Back five millennia ago. Then, you were the supreme ruler."
"How do you know so much about this?"
"Well, as I told you before, I'm the Priestess of the Shadow Games. Actually, I am a descendent of you and Sagira."
"You are?"
"Yes. My mother made sure I knew that."
"Your mother?"
"Yes, actually, she was pure Egyptian."
"Huh? What? I heard Egyptian." Ohkami said with her horrible timing
"Oh Ra" Liz mumbled as she rolled her eyes.
Suddenly, an explosion rocked the jeep. Everyone held on for dear life as Pegasus tried to keep the jeep from overturning. Looking over her shoulder, she saw a Curse of Dragon flying up behind them. Oh great, he's coming after us when we're not ready. Guess I'll have to hit him with the Blue Eyes.
"Blue Eyes" She yelled as she stood up. "Uncle Max keep driving, no matter what, don't stop."
As she finished a Blue Eyes White Dragon flew overhead. It came close to the jeep and she jumped onto its back. When it turned, she heard cursing, mainly from her uncle and Seto. The Blue Eyes headed for the Curse of Dragon. Within seconds, it was incinerated, but then a whole fleet of Curse of Dragons headed for them.
"Oh shit."
All of a sudden she was joined by a Hyozanryu, Uraby, Flame Swordsman, Dark Magician, Petit Angel, and Relinquished. Near them were the guys. Then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw another Blue Eyes, Seto was on it. She smiled.
"Think we were going to let you have all of the fun?" Ohkami asked.
"I knew you weren't." She replied.
Within seconds, the fleet of Curse of Dragons was gone. Then a Tyrant Dragon appeared. On top of it was Dr. Spicer.
"You've gotten by my first group of dragons, let's see how you like my second." He yelled.
"Oh shit." Ohkami whispered as a group of Emerald Dragons appeared. "That's bad, right?"
"Um, yeah." Liz replied as her Blue Eyes dodged an attack.
Then, it turned suddenly, and she couldn't hold on. She fell, and landed on the ground hard, knocking her unconscious.
"Sagira, Sagira, you must wake up." A voice filled her head as someone shook her.
"Huh? What?" She mumbled as she rubbed her eyes.
When she opened her eyes she saw a man in Egyptian clothing. Glancing down at herself she saw she was also in Egyptian clothing. Sighing she looked at the man.
"What is it?"
"My Princess, it is horrible, absolutely horrible."
"what is horrible?"
"Shadow monsters, they've been unleashed."
"What?"
At that she jumped up and ran out of the room, down the hall. Running in the direction she thought was the Pharaoh's chambers, she bumped Priest Seto as he was walking down the hall.
"Sorry," She apologized.
"What's the hurry my Princess?" He asked her.
"I'm just trying to get the Pharaoh's chambers."
"Why?"
"Look, that's not important."
She continued on, and he followed her.
"Sagira, what is it?" He questioned, looking at her.
"I just found out about the Shadow Monsters being unleashed. I think it may have something to do with the future."
"You must still be sick. First you said you weren't supposed to be here, now-"
"Look, I know it's crazy, but if it is, then we have a common enemy."
"And who is this common enemy?"
"In the future, Dr. Jack Spicer, here, I don't know."
"Well, I think that you are insane, and I hope the gods bring peace to you." He told her as he bowed and turned around.
Sighing, she hurried toward the Pharaoh's chamber. Once she got there, she opened the door.
"My Princess," A servant said "Is the Pharaoh expecting you?"
"No, but it is urgent." She replied.
"Of course." With that, he opened the doors and announced her.
When she entered she saw the pharaoh sitting on his bed. He looked at her.
"What is it Sagira?" He asked her.
"I just heard about the Shadow Monsters. I think I know who's behind this."
"You do?"
"Yes. In the future, the Shadow Monsters were also released. It was done by a Dr. Jack Spicer. I think he found some way to go back in time and do it here too."
"Sagira, you know I value your opinion, but don't you think this is kind of crazy?"
"Look, I know it's crazy, but it could happen."
"How?"
"The millennium Items have powers, what if? What if there was an eighth millennium item."
"I think you need to rest Sagira. You're still recovering from your sickness."
"Look, I know I just got out of the sick bed or whatever, but I know what's going on."
"Sagira, go to bed. That is an order from your Pharaoh." He told her in a regal tone.
Grumbling, she followed his orders and exited the room. Making her way outside, she sat on the bank of the Nile. Why is this happening to me? Why am I traveling between times? How am I supposed to resolve this? Please, Isis give me a sign, anything...
"Anything Princess?" A cold voice asked.
"What? Huh?" She tried to rub her eyes but found herself in chains.
Opening her eyes she saw that she was in a large chamber with what looked like a dueling arena. In front of her was Dr. Jack Spicer. He smiled.
"Well, it looks like you're finally in the land of the living."
"What the hell do you want?"
"It is very simple Princess, to rule the world."
"And how will capturing me help?"
"You are the only one who can access the Shadow Realm without the use of a Millennium Item."
"So, the Pharaoh has his millennium Item, he could easily access the Shadow Realm."
"He doesn't know how to use it."
"Umm, yeah he does, I guess you're not as well informed as you thought you were."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean that in the scrolls it defiantly states that he will be able to use the Millennium Puzzle with the help of his vessel."
"You're lying."
"Can you afford to take the chance that I'm not?"
With that Dr. Spicer hurried away, giving her the chance to inspect her surroundings. Glancing at her chains she saw that the shackles were made of steel. The lock didn't look very substantial. When she whistled, a Sangan approached her. It destroyed the lock and she smiled.
"Thanks." She said as she hurried out of the room.
Finding the exit, she hurried outside. She was met with the cool desert wind. Then she heard Spicer yelling something at her. Running, she heard something swoop overhead. Knowing what it was, she kept running. Spicer screamed but she kept running.
Thank you Ra. She thought as she made her way across the desert. Getting tired she decided to stop and find a place to sleep. Finally she decided to just sleep in the sand. Laying down, she closed her eyes and fell fast asleep.
"Liz, are you okay?" Kaiba asked.
Rubbing her eyes, she sat up. Opening them, she saw she was in the stable, sitting on a green tack box next to a stall. A black horse with a diamond star on its forehead gently nuzzled her shoulder.
"Yeah, I'm fine." She replied as she got up and brushed herself off. "Who is this?"
"Liz, this is Diamond." He told her, patting the big mare's neck.
"Diamond." She muttered as she rubbed the mare's face.
"Why don't you ride Princess?" Kaiba insisted, "It might help you remember?"
"Alright, I guess I couldn't hurt, where is she?"
"Over here." He led her down the aisle.
"Hey, sweetie." She said as Princess's familiar face greeted her.
The black mare stuck her head out of the stall. Around her muzzle were gray hairs, like an old horse would have.
"How old is she now?" Liz asked her husband.
"Twenty eight, I think." He replied.
"Well, you're an old girl now aren't you?" She whispered to the elderly mare.
Princess nickered in response. Seto smiled.
"I'll leave you two alone now." He told her as he walked away.
Liz smiled and grabbed a brush out of the tack box next to the stall.
Liz hopped up on Princess and gathered her reins. Smiling, she urged the big mare into a trot. Princess responded eagerly and they were off. They trotted for a while until they got to the trails. Then she cued her mount into a canter. The rocking horse canter was just as she remembered it.
Then they got to a large field. Pulling Princess back to a walk, she looked around the field. It was strangely familiar. All of a sudden, she heard someone scream. Turning Princess in the direction the scream came from, she urged the black mare into a gallop. They were off like lightening. As they galloped into the forest it all of a sudden became dark. Holding onto Princess's mane, she urged her on, knowing that she would take them were they needed to go.
Finally they were out of the forest and in a large clearing. In the middle was a large gold alter. Standing next to it was Dr. Spicer. After she dismounted, she ran over to the alter. Suddenly, he turned around and smiled. His smile stopped her in her tracks. It was cold, but what really stopped her were his eyes. They were also cold, but there was something missing. Something that sort of gave him a ghostly look, as if he were staring right through her.
"What is it Princess?" He asked "Got cold feet?"
"What the hell is you doing here Spicer?" She yelled."
"Why Princess, you seem surprised to see me here."
"My soul monster should have killed you."
"I don't know what you're talking about Princess, the last time we met was the first time we met."
"But, in Egypt, when you..."
"You must be losing your memory Princess, I've never been to Egypt."
With that he took one last look at her and laughed. Then a great beam of light came from the sky and carried him up. Watching him until he disappeared into the clouds, she couldn't help but wonder. What the hell is he talking about? We met in Egypt, and we've met before. What the hell is going on here?
When he had disappeared, she hopped on Princess and galloped home. Once they got there, she handed Princess off to a groom and ran into the house to find Seto. She found him in his office.
"What is it Liz?" He asked.
"Tell me something, did we ever go to Egypt with Yugi and his friends?" She questioned him.
"Yes, back, four or five years ago, before this mess happened."
"What about before?"
"Before?"
"The Shadow Monsters were released when we were teenagers."
"What are you talking about? They were never unleashed until now."
"Oh shit." She mumbled as she fell to the ground.
"Princess, you must wake up." A urgent voice said.
Opening her eyes she saw a Saint Joan standing above her.
"What? Huh?" she mumbled, still asleep.
"We must get out of here now. You're life is in danger." It replied.
The St. Joan helped her up. Then a Blue Eyes came down from the sky and landed in front of her. Climbing onto its back, she looked down at the St. Joan again and smiled. The Blue Eyes flew her to the outskirts of Cairo and left her there.
"Liz!"
"Huh?" She turns around and sees Kaiba running towards her.
"Are you alright?" He asked as he hugged her.
"Yeah I'm fine." She replied.
"We need to get going. Someone or something killed Spicer, but the Shadow Monsters haven't stopped attacking people."
"What? Oh shit, that means someone else is behind this?"
"What?"
"I'll explain later." She told him as she headed for the city.
"What's going on Liz?" Ohkami asked
"I have no clue." She replied, sitting down on the corner of the bed.
"then what are we supposed to do?" Tristan asked.
"I don't know, look, I'm just as in the dark as the rest of you are."
"Why don't I believe that?" Ohkami asked.
"Look, I may have some idea, but I can't tell you. All I can say is that Spicer wasn't the only one behind this, someone more powerful."
"How powerful?" Uncle Max questioned.
"Powerful enough to unleash the Shadow Monsters." She replied as she got up and started pacing.
"So, now what are we going to do?" Ohkami looked at her.
"I want all of you to find out what you can about Spicer. Ohkami, come with me."
"What are we doing?"
"looking up an old friend." She told her friend as she walked out the door.
"Why am I doing this?" Liz asked herself as she stood outside the largest of the great pyramids.
"Doing what?" Okhami asked, confused.
"I'm starting to wonder if it's a good idea to do this."
"What are we doing?"
"I told you, getting a friend."
"Well, who is this friend?"
"A thief. He was the king of thieves in fact. Back when Atemu was the ruler."
"Are you sure it's safe to be dealing with this guy?"
"Nope, but we really don't have a choice." She replied as they entered the tomb.
They walked down a long passage that led to a large, empty chamber. In the center was an alter. She stopped cold. Oh shit, that's the same alter I saw.... Suddenly, her world went black!
"Mahaado, the end is near." An evil laughter filled the chamber.
All of a sudden, everything came into focus. Blinking, she saw the chamber around her. It was the same one that she had seen earlier but was different. Instead of being abandoned, in the center, was what looked like a shadow game. Then she gasped.
"I see you're awake my sweet." A voice said.
"Touzoku, leave the Princess out of this, you've caused enough damage." A man said.
Oh shit, Touzoku, Mahaado, this must be the Shadow Game where Mahaado fuses with the Dark Magician. That means, oh shit.
"What's wrong Princess?" Mahaado asked.
"Nothing," she replied, watching the game.
"My sweet." Touzoku said, "As soon as I am done with this royal pig, I will care for you."
"Go to hell." She yelled at him.
"Princess, you must get out of here." Mahaado insisted.
"No, I won't leave."
"You must, I will hold him off for as long as I can. Just run!"
Looking at him one last time, she headed for the exit. Running as fast as she can, she got out of the pyramid. Outside was a chariot with a white Arabian harnessed to it. Hopping onto it, she shook the reins and urged the horse into a gallop. The wind made her eyes tear. Closing her eyes, she relied on the horse to take her home.
In a few minutes the palace came into sight. Sighing, she steers the Arabian towards the doors. As she stops in front of the steps, a whole group of people came out to meet her. Most of them were servants, but High Priest Seto was also there. Then one of the servants spoke.
"My Princess, the pharaoh wants to speak to you." He said.
"Follow me Sagira," Seto told her.
Nodding, she followed him through the maze of corridors. They came to a large wooden door. Seto pushed it open and led her in. Inside was a huge chamber, lit by torches. The Pharaoh sat on a throne at the back wall. Near him were all of his advisors. When he saw her he hurried over.
"Are you alright Sagira?" He asked.
"Yes, I'm fine." She replied.
"Thank Ra, I've been worried since Touzoku kidnapped you..."
"I'm fine, really."
"My Pharaoh, Mahaado has not returned." Aishisu told him.
"I wonder what could be keeping him." Atemu muttered.
"He won't come back." She said.
"What?"
"Mahaado won't come back. He lost the shadow game with Touzoku."
"How do you know that?"
"Please do not say it is because you are not Sagira." High Priest Seto grumbled.
"It is. Mahaado isn't dead anyway. In a last minute attempt to buy me time, he fused himself with his monster. In doing that, he created the monster that is now the Pharaoh's soul monster, the Dark Magician."
"That's impossible." Shadi told her.
"It could never happen." Aishisu added.
"How do you know?" She asked. "Where I'm from, it has already happened, and is history."
"What the hell are you mumbling about?" A harsh voice asked her.
"Huh?" In front of her were Bakura and Ohkami.
"You just zoned out for a minute there." Ohkami told her.
"But, I was" she mumbled, trying to make sense of it all.
"You're going crazy Princess." Bakura said.
"How many times have I told you to stop calling me that?!" She yelled at him after she kicked him where the sun doesn't shine. "Let's go Ohkami."
"Umm, right." Ohkami answered as she silently laughed at Bakura and followed Liz outside.
"Bakura?!" The group yelled, back in the hotel.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Joey asked.
"Yeah." Téa added.
"The" Liz glared at him "She wanted me here."
"Why Liz?" Yami asked.
"He just might be the one who can help us. Besides, he knows the ruins better than any of us." She replied.
"Of course I do Princess." Bakura said, grabbing her ass.
Within seconds, he was on the floor, rolling in pain.
"well then." She said in a cheery voice. "Let's go."
The whole group stared at her as she walked out of the room.
"Come on everyone. Bakura, get away from Ohkami!" Liz yelled as they got to the mouth of the ruins.
"I wasn't doing anything." Bakura told her.
Yami put his arm around Ohkami, keeping her as far away from Bakura as he could. Like wise, Uncle Max was watching him like a hawk while Seto put his arm around her waist.
"How much farther?" Joey asked.
"We will be walking for eternity." Bakura said in an evil voice and then laughed.
"Shut up jackass." Liz growled.
"It is not wise to go any further." Shadi's voice echoed throughout the tunnel.
"What was that?" Tristan asked, jumping.
"Leave now." Shadi's voice said as his body appeared in front of them.
"Why?" Liz questioned him.
"I did not mean you Priestess." He told her.
"what?" the group gasped.
"why only her?" Uncle Max asked Shadi.
"It is her destiny, and her destiny alone that lies ahead."
"My destiny? My destiny is to show the Pharaoh his true power." She informed him.
"I will not go into it now. You must go Priestess." He told her as he disappeared.
All of a sudden, the floor underneath them collapsed and they all fell.
When Liz opened her eyes she saw that she and the others were in what looked like a temple. Getting up, she dusted herself off. Then she looked around. A group of pictures caught her eye. When she went over to it, she gasped.
There in front of her were the portraits of the pharaoh and his advisors. Next to those was an ancient text. It read:
Disturb not the harmony of fire, ice or lightening; or upon this world a new terror will be unleashed. If the chosen one does not battle all of the obstacles in the path, then the world will be in chaos for a thousand years. Chosen one, bring together fire, ice, and lightening, in the temple of time before the stroke of midnight, on the anniversary of the Pharaoh's final battle. Please, chosen one, confront your demons, do not let them distract you from your chore. It is up to you.
"Dear Ra..." She mumbled as she stepped back in shock.
"What happened?" Téa asked, rubbing her head.
"Yeah, where are we?" Tristan questioned.
"Liz, what's going on?" Ohkami looked at her as she sat up.
"I don't know. I just woke up." She replied.
"Bakura!" Yami growled as Bakura crawled toward Ohkami.
"What?" Bakura asked innocently.
"Eep!" Ohkami yelled as she scrambled over behind Yami.
Yami put his arms protectively around Ohkami and kissed her forehead, all the while glaring at Bakura.
"Bakura," Liz warned. "Remember our deal."
"You're no fun." Bakura whined.
"Get over it." She growled as she headed for a doorway next to Seto.
"Do you think it's a good idea to go there?" Téa asked.
"We don't have much of a choice." She replied, grimacing.
They all followed her out of the room. Yami kept Ohkami close to him, while Kaiba glared at Bakura, daring him to try and go after her. She smiled to herself. Suddenly, Kuribohs started surrounding them.
"Oh great." She mumbled, then one hit her on the head, knocking her out cold.
"Liz, Liz, are you alright?" Seto asked.
"What? Huh?" She rubbed her eyes and saw him in front of her.
"You just zoned out for a minute."
"Oh." She whispered and then looked out the window. "Oh shit."
"What?"
"I've got to go." She said as she ran out of the room.
"Liz!" he yelled after her.
She ignored him. Running down the hallway, she rushed outside. The warm wind brushed her cheeks and she gasped.
"How did I?" she asked herself.
"Liz!" She heard Seto run up behind her.
"Why are we here?" She asked him
"You wanted to come here, remember?"
"Why though?"
"Liz," He whispered into her ear as he put his arms around her waist. "Why don't we go back inside. You need to rest."
"No, look, I need to find out something. I promise I'll be back before sundown."
"Alright, just be careful."
She smiled, and then walked toward the bazaar. Looking at the different booths, she saw something that caught her eye. It was an ankh.
"Ma'am," The vendor yelled.
"What is it?" She asked as she walked up to him.
"You are Elizabeth Pegasus, are you not?"
"Yes, why?"
"This ankh." He said, picking up the ankh, "Is for you."
"Thank you, how much?"
Suddenly her whole world went black, and when she opened her eyes she was in a room in the Pharaoh's palace.
"Now what?" she asked herself.
"Sagira, you're awake" High Priest Seto said.
"What are you doing here? Has the Pharaoh sent you?"
"No, actually I came because I wanted to see you."
"Oh."
"I want you to take this ankh." He told her, handing her an ankh necklace.
"Thank you." She replied, putting it on.
"It will protect you when..."
"Thank you." She repeated, smiling.
They sat in silence for a few moments. Then he leaned forward and they kissed. He pulled away suddenly, and got up.
"I'm sorry." He told her as he looked back.
With that, he walked out of the room, leaving her alone. She sighed, and looked at the necklace. Closing her eyes, she leaned back on the bed and fell asleep. She heard the door open, but kept her eyes closed. Someone came in and tapped her shoulder.
"Sagira, wake up." Atemu said.
"What is it?" She grumbled.
"I don't have time to discuss codes of conduct with you. You need to come with me."
"Why?"
"There isn't much time. Sagira, you must marry me."
"What, no, nuhu no way."
"Sagira, for the good of Egypt."
"Why are you saying this all of a sudden?"
"Tonight I am going to confront the one behind this. If I don't come back, I need an heir."
"So I'm the only one?"
"Yes. Now come on." He told her as he dragged her out of the room.
"Liz, wake up." Ohkami said as she shook her shoulders.
"Ohkami!" She jumped a little. "Where are we?"
"Wouldn't you like to know Princess." A voice echoed thought the chamber.
"Who are you and what the hell do you want?" She asked forcefully.
"What I want is you dead." The voice sounded.
"Show yourself."
"I don't see why not."
Then a man stepped out from behind a large shrine. There was a small crack in the roof that allowed for a small ray of light to come through. It illuminated his face. Everyone gasped.
"Why is everyone so surprised?" The cold voice asked.
"You're supposed to be dead." Liz manages to say.
"So? You're not dead Sagira, and neither is my son Seto."
"I'm Sagira's incarnation, Seto is simply a counterpart. What about you Akunadin?"
"I have unfinished busyness, and since I didn't get to rule the world when the Pharaoh was killed, I thought I'd try now."
"What makes you think you could?"
"Because, my dear Sagira, there is no one to stop me."
After that, his evil laughter filled the chamber.
"I am." She yelled.
"What?!"
"I will stop you."
"You're not the chosen one- oh I see. You have the ankh. Well, where are the other two?"
"They are with my demons. In the past, and in the future. Right now, I hold the lightening ankh. IN the past is the ice ankh, when Sagira wished her life to be frozen forever. In the future is the fire ankh, when the world was in the greatest peril."
"One problem, how are you going to get them?"
"That is my problem, not yours."
"I knew that you couldn't do it. Even with all of your technology, you still couldn't beat me. Now, to stop any further interference, I will separate you." With that he raised his arms and the floor beneath them disappeared.
Liz sat on the floor of the room she fell into. Pulling her knees close to her chest, she tried to think. How am I going to get the ankhs? And who created them? What if? What if Sagrira.... That just might work.
She opened her eyes and found herself in Sagira's room. Looking at herself she saw that she was in her normal clothes. Ok, I've got to be quick. If someone sees me here, I'm dead. She crept quietly towards the dresser.
"Who are you and what are you doing in the Princess's room?" A voice asked.
"I umm." She mumbled as she turned around. "Oh Ra."
"Tell me who you are or I'll call the palace guards." High Priest Seto told her.
"Seto." She gasped.
"How do you?"
"Long story."
"Tell me who you are."
"I am... Well, I guess you could call me Sagira, though I'm not really her."
"Explain."
"I don't have time. Look, my name is Elizabeth, I'm the Priestess of the Shadow Games in my time."
"Your time?"
"I'm from the future. I'm here to get the ice ankh."
"Sagira's ankh?"
"Yes."
"What are you going to do with it?" He questioned.
"Save the world." She replied as she grabbed it. "Bye"
She waved and willed herself to go forward in time. Opening her eyes, she walked into the hotel room in Egypt. Now for the fire ankh.
"What are you doing?" Shadi asked.
"Shit Shadi!" She yelled as she jumped. "I thought you were dead."
"I cannot die, Sagira."
"Wait a minute, you called me Sagira."
"Yes, because as I remember you were the Princess who fell in love with High Priest Seto."
"So, you're the Shadi Priest guy from ancient Egypt."
"Yes."
"Okay, not that that's settled, time to get what I came for."
"And what is that?"
"The fire ankh." She informed him as she picked it up and waved good-bye.
Then she was transferred to a weird looking temple. It was made of sandstone. Guarding the entrance were two sphinx. Sighing, she hurried up the stairs. Once inside, she followed the main hallway to a large room. It was empty, except for an alter in the middle. The alter was made of pure gold, and had carvings on it that looked like Shadow Monsters.
Wasting no time, she hurried over to it. On the front she saw three indents that looked like ankhs. Taking the three ankhs out of her pocket, she placed them in the holes. Nothing happened. That's weird. Shouldn't there be this big flash of light or something.
"You're too late." Akunadin told her.
"No!"
"Yes, midnight was five minutes ago."
"Oh Ra. What have I done?" She asked as she sat down on the floor and hugged her knees.
So, you're just going to give up Liz?
"Who said that?" She asked.
I didn't say anything. Liz. I'm Sagira.
"Impossible, you're dead."
My body is, but my spirit isn't.
"But, I'm your incarnation. I'm your spirit."
Actually, I'm a separate personality. But, to get back to what I was originally talking about.
"What else is there to do? I failed."
Not yet.
"What do you mean?"
Are you really that dense? Use the power.
"The power? Oh the one given by Ra."
Yes, use it to defeat Akunadin.
"Alright."
So, I'm going to ask you again. Are you just going to give up?
"No, never."
But be warned. You will have to face your inner demons sometime Liz. That time is nearly upon us.
"Alright, but"
No buts, you must go now.
"Alright." She said as she stood up. "Ra, lend me your power to face my demons, and save the world from its destruction."
With that she disappeared. Sagira stood watching from behind a pillar. She sighed, and walked toward the alter.
"May Ra and Isis guide you. Good luck hirkari." She whispered.
In an instant, she was in the hotel room. As she hurried out the door, she bumped into the dresser. The three ankhs fell onto the floor. Stunned, she picked them up. Stuffing them in her pocket, she hurried out the door.
"Liz, what are you doing out here?" Uncle Max asked as he walked up to her.
"I should be asking you the same thing." She replied, smiling. "actually, I need to speak with you in the room."
I guess I just need to get this over with. The tablet said I needed to confront my demons. Time to tell Uncle Max the truth. Why Aunt C. died, and who killed her.
"Uncle Max," she said, as she stood on the balcony. "I need to tell you something about Aunt C."
"What is it Liz?" He asked nervously.
"Well, she didn't die from a disease. My father poisoned her."
"What?" He whispered, sitting down on the bed in shock. "Why?"
"Well, there were two reasons. First, he loved her. He was jealous that she fell in love with you. Second, she knew something that he couldn't have be known."
"What was that Liz? What did she know?"
"She knew something that he couldn't let be known."
Yami stood out on the balcony of the room he shared with Ohkami. He looked out in the distance and sighed. Crossing his arms, he leaned up against the building. Ohkami noticed him and went out to see him.
"What's wrong Yami?" She asked.
"It's nothing." He told her.
"I know there's something wrong. You can tell me."
"It's just, with all of the things going on now.... I just don't want you to get hurt Ohkami."
"What?"
"With this person that wants to destroy the world... He must want me dead. In that case, you'd be in danger."
"Yami, I've gone up against curses, and many other things. This can't be worse than those."
"It's just..."
"Shh.." Ohkami put her finger on his lips.
Yami put his arms around her waist, his face was within inches of hers. Then they kissed.
"Hey," She said as she entered his room.
"Sagira?" High Priest Seto looked at her. "What are you doing here?"
"I just wanted to be with you." She replied as she sat down next to him.
"What do you want?"
"I've always wanted to tell you something."
"What is it?"
With that, she leaned forward and kissed him. When she pulled back, she smiled.
"Sagira?" He whispered.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
Liz ran into the temple. It was seven o'clock. She hurried into the chamber with the alter, but before she could reach it, Akunadin appeared in front of her. He smiled.
"I won't let you ruin this." He growled at her, as he summoned his soul monster. "Now you must get through me."
"A Luster Dragon?" She asked. "Sorry, but that's not enough."
"Enough?"
"Enough to defeat an Egyptian God." She smiled and summoned her all powerful soul monster.
"No, impossible."
"Nothing is impossible." She grinned.
Then the whole group ran into the room. They all gasped. Ignoring them, she hurried over to the alter and placed the ankhs in their respective spots. The ankhs all glowed. All of a sudden, the ankhs disappeared. Then the Soul monsters disappeared, with the exception of hers. She smiled as the group approached her.
"Um Liz, what's that?" Ohkami asked, pointing to the soul monster.
"My soul monster." She replied.
"What's it called?" Yami asked.
"Daughter of Ra." She replied looking up at it. The big Blue Eyes shifted under the gazes of the group. The woman riding it, patted it and smiled. Her blond hair fell in front of her blue eyes.
"I get it." Ohkami said.
"Get what?" Joey questioned.
"When I was digging a couple of months ago I came across an old scripture that said that the Princess Sagira was the Daughter of Ra. This monster, is also the Daughter of Ra. According to legend, when Ra killed Sagira's father, he promised her that" Ohkami paused to take a breath. "That, her sister would come to her in her time of need."
"Wow Ohkami." Liz said, "I thought that all of those scrolls and scriptures were in hiding."
Sitting in her seat on the plane, she looked out the window and sighed. Everything was back to normal. Glancing over at Ohkami and Yami she smiled. Ohkami was leaning against Yami's chest, and Yami had his arm around her waist. They were both sleeping peacefully. Leaning her head on the back of the seat, she saw that everyone was asleep.
Closing her eyes, she tried to fall asleep but couldn't. I wonder how Sagira was able to speak to me. I know she said that she was a separate personality, but.... It seemed as if her voice was coming from inside the chamber. I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this.
Sighing, she looked out the window one last time, and then closed her eyes and fell into a dreamless sleep.