Tea was pacing the floor waiting for word on the guys. She was worried about Ianna, and Yugi, and now Joey and Tristan were gone. And all she can do is wait. When he door bell rang she practically jumped at the door.

"Tristan? Joey?" She smiled when she opened the door. Her smile went wider when she saw Yami standing behind them. "Yugi, you're okay!" She grabbed him and pulled him into a hug, almost strangling him.

"Uh... Tea...," he gasped for breath. She let go blushing a little and saying sorry.

"So is everything okay now? Is Ianna back in the puzzle?" she asked looking hopeful.

"Not exactly," Tristan said, Joey put his hand behind his head.

"Yugi is still trapped inside the puzzle, and Marik has kidnapped Ianna," Yami said slowly, sounding almost devoid of emotion. He was sad, angry, scared, and ready for a fight, all at once.

"Oh no," Tea put her hands up to her mouth. "How are we going to get her back?" Yami shook his head.

"This is no we, Marik has taken care of that. He's placed Ianna's life on the line this time...." Yami trailed off. Tea wrapped her arms around Yami, lightly this time, trying to comfort him.

"Don't worry, she'll come back," She said softly. Yami nodded, returning the hug.
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Yugi was once again sitting on one of Yami's chairs. He had given up on the book and his attention was brought back to what was happening on the outside when he heard Joey and Tristan's voices. Soon after there was Tea. He was happy to see their faces, knowing that something good had happened, but his hopes were dashed when heard what happened to Ianna.

"In three days time alot of decision will be made," Yugi said to himself. "Changes will be made and nobody will be the same."

Yugi got up to stretch his legs. Whenever he walked the puzzle he was always brought back to Yami's room, never getting lost. This he was thankful for. The others were going to plan, talk things out and figure something out. Now Yugi just wanted to think, talk and have some alone time, though he had been getting alot of that lately.

"Things won't be the same."
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Ianna had been confined to one room while she was in the Millennium Rod. Every thought and every word that she thought was hers Marik heard. She could every word that Marik said, directed at her or not, but his thoughts he could keep, unless he wanted Ianna to hear. Sometimes she could see what was happening on the outside, but that was only when he felt like showing her. She felt like she was being trounced, like someone was intruding on herself. All she could do was sit and stay quiet, and even that wasn't her own. Every move she made was watched, and every emotion was known.

"There is no need to feel so low," She heard Marik's voice, but didn't react. The first time she had jumped, but now she didn't even look up. "Your future is not full of doom."

"Why don't you go away," Ianna said, knowing it wouldn't happen though. She heard Marik chuckle.

"I do not have to sentence you to the Shadow Realm for life, or even at all," Marik said, tempting her to ask.

"You won't leave me alone will you?" She looked up at nothing. "You're just here to annoy me forever."

"Your brother's inevitable end is near, and you can go down with him," Marik's voice turned harsh. "I will get what is rightfully mine."

"You will get nothing!" Ianna yelled. "Nothing is rightfully yours! Now let me go!!" She felt that Marik has left, but could still hear hear her. "Stupid blonde," she mumbled under her breath.

"Watch what you say," Marik said to her. Ianna just crossed her arms and huffed.

Marik shook his head and continued with his tasks. Walking down the hall he came across a door with a lock, he took out the key and walked in, locking the door behind him. The room at first appearance looked like a bedroom. One bed in the middle, a table next to it and a vanity table with a large mirror, obviously meant for a woman. Laying on the bed was Ianna, or at least her body. Marik smirked and allowed Ianna to see this. The Millennium Rod glowed and Ianna's eyes opened, her eyes were glowing gold. She sat up in the bed and turned to look at Marik.

"You see young one," Marik said to her, "although your soul may be trapped, I can still control your body."

Inside the Rod Ianna was up on her feet. "No! Stop it, this isn't right!" Marik laughed.

"Just wait and see what I have in store for you."

Two days later

Ianna sat cross-legged hovering over the gound, levitating in meditation. Her eyes were closed and her hands lightly rested on her knees, palms up. Her mind was at peace and no thoughts ran through her head, for the first time in a while. She wasn't aware of anything around her, making this time so much more special to her. Finally she could find some peace of mind, some-

"What are you doing?" Marik interjected, causing Ianna to shriek and hit the ground on her back.

"Gah! Can't you leave me alone for five minutes? All I ask is some time to myself if you are going to keep me here," Ianna begged laying on her back with her eyes open.

"I would like to keep track of what is happening inside my Millennium Rod. I can see everything you do," Marik said. "And I want to know everything you do."

Ianna was silent for a while then sighed. "Not that it's any of your buisness, but I was meditating. Something that I like to do everyday," She slowly with an edge in her voice. She sat up then brought her legs in to her former cross-legged position. "Now please, all I want is a little privacy." She heard Marik sigh and then there was silence. She closed her eyes, trying to regain her state of peace. Her mind was a blank camvas, and sudden;y and image started to appear.

She saw herself, standing next to Marik, who was smiling. Both were smiling and looking at something. Then she saw Yami being held back by two robed men as another one removed his Millennium Puzzle and he changed back into Yugi. The man gave the puzzle to Marik who took it and held for a minute. He spoke, but Ianna couldn't hear what it was. Marik looked at Ianna and handed her the Millennium Rod. She could sense that her soul was still inside, and Marikw as telling her to do something. Then another voice spoke.

"Banish her, along with her brother!" The voice screamed and started to laugh. Ianna only smiled and the Rod started to glow, but so did her arm band. The glow got brighter until Ianna couldn't see anymore.

Ianna's eyes shot open as she hit the ground breathing harshly. Her eyes were wide and she saw a faint glow coming from her armband. "Well, that was interesting," Marik's voice cut through her thoughts. "Was that a vision, love?"

"None of your buisness!" Ianna screamed, sitting up. "You have no right to be in my head!" Marik only laughed at her as she continued to speculate on the images.

"What if it was a vision?" Ianna said quietly. She slumped against the stone wall and reran the scene through her head. "I won't let it happen.

"I don't think you have a choice," Marik said, and once again Ianna could see what was happening outside the Rod. She saw her body was being supported by three robed men, and she was still limp. Then Marik held up the Millennium Rod and it began to glow. Her body was suddenly filled an energy, her eyes opened and glowed a golden color. She was able to stand on her own and she looked at Marik.

"What have you done?!" Ianna yelled from inside her prison. "What are you doing?" Marik just laughed and shut her out, leaving her to dwell in her thoughts. "No, I have to do something."
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Two days had passed, all Yami could think of was how to get his sister back. He didn't care that he had to duel Marik, and it was expected that his Puzzle would be on the line, but this time things had gone too far. Tea had invited Tristan, Joey and Yami to stay at her house until the day of the duel, and each had taken her up on it. His friends had tryied to come up with a plan, but each seemed had a flaw in it somewhere that would only make things worse.

Yami got up from the couch and announced that he was going for a walk. It was getting late ouside, the sun had set but there were still the lingering rays. Yami wasn't looking at where he was going but he found himself dowtown, near the docks.

"Help, someone, please," Yami looked up when he heard a girls voice call out. "Please is anybody out here?" Yami jogged off towards the voice, and when he turned the corner he stopped in his tracks.

There in front of him was Ianna." Ianna?" He almost didn't believe it.

"Yami!" She shrieked and wrapped her arms around him. "I thought I'd never find you."

Yami wrapped his arms around her and smiled. "How did you get out?" He asked as they pulled away slightly.

"I took the first opportunity when he put down his guard. After you left I was locked in a room, and I was able to sneak out when the door hadn't been locked," Ianna said. "I never thought I would have to meet him in real life."

"Don't worry about it now, let's just get away from this place," Yugi said, turning to leave, but Ianna didn't move. "What's wrong?" Ianna just smiled and her eyes flashed a golden color, Yami took a step back. "Marik."

"How did you know?" Ianna's voice had changed. "No wonder, I thought you wouldn't mind being called a day early."

"Let her go! This was not part of the deal," Yami demanded.

"I can do what I please with her. She's still alive, don't worry," Marik's voice was sounding cocky. "You will come now or else condone your sister to more of my tortures."

Yami hard a cold hard stare on his face, but nodded and followed Ianna back to the wharehouse. As soon as they walked in the door was shut and locked, Ianna walked off and Yami walked forward, where he saw Marik standing in the middle of the room.

"Glad to see you showed up, Pharaoh," Marik said. Yugi stopped a few feet away rom Marik, Ianna came up behind Marik and stood beside him. "Before we start I think I would to take care of a few things." Two men came up and grabbed Yugi's arms.
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After being shut out Ianna was pretty sure that Marik's attention would be elsewhere for a while. Then it struck her, it was a long shot, but it just might work. If she was trapped inside of a Millennium Item, and so was Yugi, maybe she could contact him. He could help her get out, and she could help him, that's if her crazy plan worked. Quickly concentrating she got focused and centered. In her mind she could the image of Yugi in her brother's room.

'Yugi,...' Yugi's head quickly turned, looking for the owner of the voice. It was faint, but distinct. She tried again, 'Yugi.'

"Ianna?" He asked still looking around.

'Yes, listen, I need you're help.'

"Sure, but where are you?" Yugi asked, now getting up from the chair.

'I'm trapped inside the Millennium Rod. But listen in my room is a book, and some supplies that might help get us out.' She quickly told Yugi the spell to look for, and he was off like a shot. She couldn't watch as Marik had interrupted her mind flow. Opening her eyes she saw Yami walking into the whare house, Marik was was going to let her watch the duel. "Please hurry Yugi," she silently pleaded.

She watched as Yami was grabbed, just like her vision. As Marik walked up to Yami the Millennium Puzzle started to glow, but the glow faded quickly. Ianna smiled, knowing that one part of her plan worked. The Millennium Puzzle was taken and Yugi appeared. He looked a little shocked but quickly asessed the situation. Marik handed the Millennium Puzzle and Rod to Ianna, giving her the chance to put into action her second part of the plan. She closed her eyes silently chanted, causing the Millennium Rod and Ianna's armband to glow. The items continued to glow and when Ianna opened her eyes she felt the objects in her hand. Looking around she knew she was back in her own body.