Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or the lyrics. This chapter has been separated into two point of views, like I said in my Author's Notes in Chapter 1. It's in Artemis and Yugi's point of view. Well, here's Chapter 9.

Chapter 9: Haunted

Artemis' POV

How many more allies will my foes lose? They don't know what they're up against. For some reason I pity the losses, but I cannot be thinking this!

I slowly recovered from my last encounter with the mortals and the Guardians. Poor Neko… She can't face the facts that her past will forever haunt her. Even Yugi was surprised to see me, and at the moment I have left the Final Five's castle.

Zephyrus is in bed right now, and I'm feeling mixed emotions between him and Yugi. There's only one way to find out whom I really love, and I must go back to the Mortal World!

I opened a warp-tunnel and managed to appear back at the Guardian's home. I gaze up into the starry night and the moon is near to being full. I wander around, and found myself at the infirmary. I looked at a nearby window and noticed Mercury was in bed, still unconscious. Pluto was by his bedside, and his expression was callous. The clock on the table read 1:51 AM.

Perhaps I should pay Yugi a visit. I sneaked into a treetop where it conveniently had a view of Yugi sleeping in his bed. I drew near to the window, and placed my hand on it. To my astonishment, it was open.

I noticed the sleeping form bathed in the moonlight glow. He looks so beautiful… Wait, what am I thinking? Could I possibly still be in love with him?

Silently, I crept into the room and approached Yugi. He stirred from his peaceful slumber, as I got closer. I wonder what he could be dreaming about? I placed my hand on his cheek, and I realized my own flesh was cold. Has the darkness consumed my soul? Yugi feels so warm and pure, unlike me.

Suddenly, Yugi's amethyst eyes slowly opened. I was startled by this, and I quickly dashed for my only escape. Someone pulled me back, and I even tried to fly away. I turned around and realized Yugi was grasping my arm. He seemed happy to see me, but why? I didn't want him to let go as I stared into his alluring eyes.

"Artemis, please stay," he begged. "I don't want to lose you…"

I was speechless. How could he still love me after I was about to kill him? He even tried attacking me, but Zephyrus blocked me from getting hurt.

"Yugi…" I said sorrowfully.

In that instant, he pulled me into a kiss. I felt my arms wrap around his neck, and we kissed so passionately. I could feel he wanted entrance into my mouth, and I easily complied. Yugi's tongue and mine intertwined as the kiss grew more intensely. Then I broke the kiss as I realized what had just happened.

"I'm sorry to have to do this…" I whispered.

A flash of light surrounded us as I made Yugi forget he had seen me, and that I still could have feelings for him. I did leave a reminder for him when he wakes up. I immediately disappeared into the night.

Yugi's POV

I slowly arose from my sleep, and I sensed that someone was here during the night. I looked around for any signs, but to no avail. I placed my hands on my face as I noticed an envelope lying on the nightstand. The envelope was addressed to me and I opened it to read the letter. It read:

Dear Yugi,

You may not remember what happened last night, and all I wanted to say was this: The next time we meet, we will be enemies, and I assure you that I will have my revenge for what you did to Zephyrus. I'll tell you this, The Winged Dragon of Ra's Phoenix Mode will destroy you, and this dark battle is not over!

The only thing I enjoyed the most was watching you sleep. You will soon get your eternal slumber after I'm through with you! I'll be watching you…

Sincerely,

Artemis

So she was here! What I didn't know was a card fell out of the envelope to the floor, and I looked down. I picked it up gently, and gasped. I couldn't believe what I saw.

The card was named the Maiden of the Moonlight (Spellcaster/ ATK: 1500/ DEF: 1300), and it looked almost like Artemis. Why did she give me this and do the two have a connection?

The sun began to rise as I immediately changed into my clothes, and swept out of my room. Maybe I can find my answers about this card. I ran outside, reaching the infirmary to search for Pluto.

I came upon the room he was in, and found him fast asleep in a chair beside Mercury's bed. His sword was lying by the wall next to him, and I heard the constant beeping of the life support machines. I approached slowly but Pluto's blue eyes opened the minute I got closer to him. I was nearly taken aback by his awakening, and he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.

Pluto appeared surprised by my arrival. He got up from his chair and grabbed his sword. He placed it in its sheath that was attached to his waist, and he stared at me.

"You have been here all night?" I asked.

"I suppose you can say that," Pluto responded. "What are you doing here?"

I showed him the card, and he quickly turned away. He does know something.

"Where did you get it?" he questioned.

"I found it on my nightstand," I lied, not wanting him to know about last night.

"Artemis must have paid you a visit, without your knowing." Pluto mused. "This is something I don't understand myself. Perhaps Yukai knows."

"Um, thanks!" I said as I grabbed the card and fled the room.

I hope Yukai will return soon because I need to find some answers about this card. I sense someone is watching me, and awaiting patiently for the dark battle to begin. New mysteries have arisen, and the time for the Galactic Dragon's resurrection is drawing near. I need to get back the Millennium Puzzle, and only the Phoenix Dragons can stop the Galactic Dragon!

Author's Notes: I got the idea of Artemis watching Yugi from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, when Angel was evil and he was leaving behind letters that contained drawings of Buffy and her friends while they were sleeping. Anyway, I believe there will be another song chapter and it should be in Pluto's point of view. Well, hope you enjoyed the chapter!