Joey: Okay people we're back with another installment of Yu-Gi-Oh: PC, DD… anyways Ryou and JK have officially been picked up by the nice people in white coats…
Ryou: *runs in wearing only change of heart boxers* Whee… Candy Land fun to visit… (back off all you Hentai's out there)
Joey: *sweat drops* Ryou what are you doing out… I mean come here I have candy…
Ryou: *crawls over to Joey* bark… bark… bark… pant…. Pant….
Seto: *walks in* it seems the mutt has his own pup to watch now… *sits down at computer* since JK is out of commission I have taken over this story… It's in my contract…
Seto's lawyers: *holds contract and reads* In event the authoress Jadedkatrina is unable to complete the story due to illness, surgery, or insanity Seto Kaiba has full rain of the story… and only in the event that said authoress is cleared by Mr. Seto Kaiba's own doctors can she take it over…
Caged Yami's: *all roll eyes* oh no… there goes the story…
Seto: *pokes said yam's* quiet and do the reviews…
DimitriFrancois: No you cannot have Sakura anyways great review and enjoy…
Sorceress Vanessa: thanks for the sugar and I am so happy to have a great fan *wipes away stray tears* anyways here's the really belated update hope you enjoy…
Jenni: *walks in and give Seto a death glare* so you think you are God now and want to take over the story well read the revised version of your contract that you signed just last chapter…*hands Seto's lawyers contract*
Seto's Lawyers: *reads contract* In the event that JK is unable to continue with the story, Seto Kaiba shall type what he has received via the mail and only what was received via the mail and Joey is forever to do the disclaimer…
Joey: What!! No way…
Seto: *smirks* it's in the contract pup so get to it…
Joey: *pouts* fine… JK does not own YuGiOh only her own characters so push off…
Jenni: here's the chappie…
Chapter 7: The Return
*Real World, England*
Jade threw another book to the side as she sighed in defeat. Sorcerer looked through one book found in Jhada's soul room with interest. Jhada was downstairs exploring Mrs. Jenkins' home. Mrs. Jenkins enjoyed the young spirits enthusiasm immensely and set forth to show her how to cook and sew, among various other things. Jade got up from the floor and went downstairs to grab a snack. Just as she got to the kitchen she heard Sorcerer shout out. Jhada, Mrs. Jenkins, and Jade all ran upstairs to find out what was wrong. They found the spirit unconscious among the books. Jade ran to his side seeing him still 'living' and only passed our. Jade used her magic to place him on the bed.
"Hikari will he be okay?" Jhada asked.
"I'm not sure. The longer he is separated from Seto the less time he has," Jade said remembering something she read, "I hope we can find the spell soon, but I fear that without Shadi's help we won't be able to return."
"Oh no," Princess Jhada said, "Can't anything…"
But she was cut off as a form appeared in front of them. The male form startled everyone in the room, including Jade. Soon Shadi stood in front of the group carrying his scales and the key catching the light from around his neck.
"Shadi, just the Egyptian I'm looking for," Jade said giving him a wane smile.
"Princess," Shadi said before walking out of the room.
Jaded looked at the spirit and older woman and shrugged. She followed the turbaned Egyptian out of the room and into the living room. Shadi sat down on one of the chairs waiting for the rest to follow suit. Jade sat down closest to the Egyptian and waited for him to begin. Shadi sat in silence watching everyone in the room.
"Okay turban-boy, talk," Jade said shortly.
"Patience, young one, patience," Shadi answered.
Jhada had to stand between her light and Shadi to prevent the inevitable murder from happening, "Shadi my advisor please tell us what is happening."
"Much is not going according to how it was destined to unfold," Shadi said.
"Shadi you had better tell me how to get back to Seto," Jade said anger lacing her words.
"Hikari please calm yourself. If you send him to the Shadow Realm then Sorcerer and Seto are doomed," Jhada told the younger Egyptian.
"Very well, but he has ten minutes to explain what is happening," Jade growled out.
"Very well, Sorceress. I can return you to the other dimension, but I must warn you much has changed. the Pharaoh is being controlled by a mysterious woman…" Shadi began, but was cut off by Jhada.
"Ashtika," Jhada spat out, "That foul beast dares to control my brother, my own flesh and blood. She shall perish for such an act…"
The living room was becoming colder as Jhada began to lose control, Jade just set an arm on her arm, "Jhada please refrain from drawing us into the Shadow Realm."
"Very well. I apologize. Please continue," Jhada said sitting down next to Jade.
"As I was saying, much has changed. The Pharaoh now possesses three of the items; the Rod, the Necklace, and the Ring. The woman, Ashtika, is currently searching for my items and the Eye, which is still in Bakura's possession," Shadi explained, "When I return you, you must stay low. Osiris has been freed and now she continues to grow in power."
"Shadi just return us. I need to save my brother from that vile snake," Jhada pleaded.
"Very well, but one last warning, you are going to need to find help to free him," Shadi said.
"Who's help?" Jade asked.
Shadi ignored the girl and used his key to place her under a light sleep spell. When Jade woke she found herself in a very familiar Blue-Eyes colored schemed room. Jade quickly ran out and down the stairs startling the maid cleaning the hallway. The Egyptian teen had one of Seto's limos take her to the hospital quickly. Jhada came into the girls soul room to speak to her. When she didn't receive a response she phased out of the crystal to sit next to her Hikari.
"Jade? Aibou?" Jhada began.
"Is he in your soul room?" Jade asked quietly.
"Yes, but he does not have much time. Plus are you sure that spell will work to reunite the minds," Jhada asked.
"I'm positive it will," Jade said as the limo stopped in front of the hospital.
Jaded jumped out of the limo and made her way towards the reception desk. The receptionist looked down her nose at the girl disgusted at how she ran in here, especially after getting out of a limo.
"Excuse me, but where is Seto Kaiba's room?" Jade asked.
"Are you family?" the woman asked, "Mr. Kaiba's brother has requested only family may see him."
"I'm his cousin. I just came into town and learned he was in the hospital. We are very close," Jade lied.
The woman eyed the girl suspiciously before answering, "Third floor, room 310."
"Thank you very much," Jade said running towards the elevators.
'Hikari you just lied to the receptionist you do realize that right. If they found out…' Jhada began.
Jade cut her off, '' I know, but I have a feeling that it was not Mokuba who gave the order, but instead Ashtika using the Rod to control him. ''
'Please be careful though. We cannot afford to be caught,' Jhada chided.
'' I know, '' came the response.
The elevator stopped on the third floor letting off Jade, a nurse, and two doctors. Jade made her way towards room 310 and soon slid to a stop by the nurses station. She was still out of view of the person standing by the door. Jhada realized they had stopped and was curious as to why. She phased out of the crystal and stared at the person by the door.
'Aibou, I think things are worse than Shadi originally let on,' Jhada told her hikari.
'' I know. It seems that Ashtika has made good use of the Rod's effect by turning Bakura into her mind slave, '' Jade said, '' But why have him guard the door, unless she fears our return or perhaps Shadi. ''
'Maybe, but how will we get past him?' Jhada inquired.
'' Distraction using my doppleganger spell, '' Jade suggested.
'Won't that give away that we are back?' inquired the Egyptian spirit.
'' Nope because I'm going to change it, '' Jade said walking towards the stairwell.
Jade made sure no one was around before she chanted her doppleganger spell. She changed it only slightly so it would take the form of one of the doctors. It walked out of the stairwell and over to the unsuspecting teen. Jade stood by the nurses station and waited until Ryou was preoccupied and then transported herself into Seto Kaiba's room. Jade quietly made it to Kaiba's bedside and prepared to start the incantation. What she wasn't prepared for was that Malik Ishtar was also in the room. He came towards her and she swung her staff, feeling it connect with his head. Jhada phased out and went to check on the Egyptian boy.
"Jade, he's out cold," she said quietly.
"Come on we are getting out of here. Take Malik's hand and I will transport us to Kaiba Manor," Jade said.
"Won't that give us away?" Jhada asked.
"Screw it. We'll take our chances," Jade responded.
"Okay," Jhada agreed.
Jade began chanting an Egyptian spell and soon the three people and one spirit glowed a faint golden color before disappearing. The group landed on Seto's bed at Kaiba manor in a pile. Jade looked sheepishly at her dark half.
"Nice job," Jhada said sarcastically as she attempted to remove the dead weight of Malik off her form.
"Well I got us here without a problem didn't I," Jade said.
"Hn…" Jhada responded, "Could you please help me get up. Now!"
"Okay, okay, don't get your robes in a bunch," Jade said.
Jade helped roll Malik off of the girl before transporting him to her room. She then sealed the room magically just in case he was still under the Rod's influence. Jade then turned her attention to the prone form of the CEO. She began the incantation that Shadi had given her to reunite the two minds again. Soon the teenage CEO glowed a bright blue and silver color and Jade glowed crimson and gold. Once the lights died down Jhada saw her Hikari leaning heavily on the bed as the spell took it's toll on her energy.
"Aibou are you okay?" she asked concern evident in her voice.
"Yeah just a little tired is all," Jade responded, "Can you keep watch while I lay down?"
"Yes, but what about Malik?" the spirit questioned.
"He'll probably be out for a few hours more. And if he wakes up he won't be able to leave any way," Jade explained as she climbed under the covers next to Kaiba, "Good-night."
Jhada decided to sit down on the chair by the window hoping that things will return to normal soon. The spirit heard something move the covers on the bed. She turned around in time to see Kaiba wake up and try to sit up. As soon as he got himself halfway into a sitting position his arms gave out. He fell back onto the mattress with a small grunt of pain. Jade opened her eyes slowly and saw that Seto was okay. She engulfed him into a tight hug.
"Jade… you're choking me," he said with a slight gasp.
Jade released her grip, "Sorry. How do you feel?"
"Terrible. My head feels like it is splitting in two and my limbs feel like 100 lb weights are attached," Kaiba said, "Now will you explain what has happened."
"Well you've been in a coma for at least a month, Sorcerer was trapped in my soul room, Osiris is back, I was sent to my realm and then returned, Ashtika possesses the Rod, Ring, Necklace, Puzzle, and Yugi, controlling Bakura, Mokuba and who knows what else has occurred," Jade said counting off what has occurred on her fingers.
"If my head wasn't hurting before now it is," Seto commented, "Now who is Ashtika?"
"She tried to take over my brother 5 millennia ago, but she failed and was imprisoned in the Shadow Realm," Jhada began, "Now she's back and has successfully taken control of my brother and his hikari."
"So how do we stop them? I mean we have two enemies, both of which want one if not both of you dead," Seto inquired.
"No actually we have three enemies plus all our friends," Jade corrected, "I do not know how to stop them though."
"Huh?! What about locating the 'help' Shadi mentioned," Jhada suggested, "I mean wouldn't that be the right thing to do?"
"Do you know who or what the help is supposed to be?" added Seto.
"No…"Jhada said quietly, "We need to find Shadi and hopefully he'll tell us more."
"But where to start?" Seto inquired.
"I'm not sure, but I had better check on Malik. I hit him pretty hard earlier," Jade said, "You wanna come Seto?"
"Sure, but I will require some assistance in getting there. My body is still weak," Seto told Jade.
Jade helped him to his feet and they made their way down to her room. Kaiba leaned heavily on the Egyptian under his arm. She let him go as she went to the door. Seto leaned on the wall watching her every move. Jade unlocked the door by releasing the spell upon it. She went in and saw Malik laying on the bed, still unconscious. Jade walked back out to where Seto leaned on the wall.
"Do you have a first aid kit here?" Jade inquired.
"In my room, under the bathroom counter," Seto said.
"I'll be right back," Jade said kissing Seto before running down the hall.
"What hit me, a Mac Truck? My head is killing me," Malik said as he stumbled out of the room.
"Oh so you're finally awake, Ishtar?" Seto said, "I hope you didn't bleed all over my sheets."
"Oh no I must be in hell if you are here," Malik said with a moan.
"Oh shut up Ishtar. Your whining is killing my aching head," Seto said snidely.
"Malik!" Jade said running up to the Egyptian.
"Please refrain from screaming," Malik said wincing.
"Sorry. Come on back into my room so I can make sure I didn't give you brain damage or anything," Jade said leading Malik into the room.
"Like it would do any damage to begin with, no brain up there," Seto said with a smirk.
"I may have no brain, but at least I can say that I have a heart, Mr. No-Emotion-Ass," Malik retorted.
Seto Kaiba's eyes widened at the insult, "Look here Ishtar, I may be an emotionless ass, but at least I didn't try to take over the world and kill everyone in sight."
"No, but at least my head wasn't shoved so far up my ass that I didn't care what happened to Bakura and Mai," Malik shot back.
"Well they wouldn't have been in that condition if it wasn't for you, Tombkeeper," Seto told Malik.
Malik was about to say something else, but Jade cut him off, "Well as interesting as it is watching you two male exchange insults with each other, I think we have more pressing matters at hand."
"Sorry," Seto and Malik replied.
"Now Malik sit," Jade commanded the Egyptian.
Seto chuckled at the Egyptian getting bossed around, "Heh, Ishtar you seemed to lose all fight in you at her command."
Jade glared at Seto, "Kaiba sit down, shut up, and Do. Not. Insult. Malik. AGAIN! Do you understand?"
Seto sat down quickly, but not without a glare that was directed at the tombkeeper who was trying to hide his laughter. Jade began cleaning the cut left by her staff earlier. Malik winced as the alcohol did it's job. Jade placed a bandage on the gash and turned from the Egyptian to see Jhada and Sorcerer standing in the doorway. Sorcerer made his way into the room and stood by Seto's side watching as Jade finished up with Malik.
"So Ishtar, what exactly occurred while I was down and Jade was gone," Seto inquired.
"Hold it, Jade you are back, but how?" Malik asked just now realizing who it was.
"Shadi," Jade told him, "Now answer the questions. I mean your Rod was taken and you were turned into a mind slave."
Malik took a deep breath to begin his tale.
Ashtika paced the floor of the game shop trying to figure out how anyone could get to Seto Kaiba without her knowledge. That and one of her mind slaves was also missing, Malik Ishtar. There was no way he could of broken free of the Rod's magic without help. Perhaps it was that mysterious Egyptian, Shadi. He is the only one powerful enough to try and defeat her. The woman stopped her pacing when she was Yami watching her. Ashtika came to his side stealing a chaste kiss. The young ex-Pharaoh just pulled her into a deeper kiss offering the seductress just what she wanted; his soul, mind, and body. Yugi waited for his orders from his master.
"Yugi, my mind slave, time to earn your keep," Ashtika said after breaking the kiss with Yami, "Go to Egypt, find Isis Ishtar and bring her here. After I had retrieved the necklace she disappeared. She is the only one able to locate Shadi."
"Yes Master," Yugi said preparing to leave on the Kaiba Corp jet.
As Yugi left the room Anubis entered in taking the form of Anuu Shiitar. He waited before his mistress preparing for his instructions.
"Anubis, what of the missing hikari's, have they been located yet?" Ashtika inquired.
"Besides Yugi, all the others have vanished. Osiris and myself are still trying to locate them," Anubis stated, "We shall not fail you, Mistress."
"You had better not. Send Osiris to accompany Yugi on his quest. He is seeking out the woman, Isis Ishtar," Ashtika told the god.
"Yes Mistress," Anubis said leaving the room.
"Soon I shall rule the world with you my love by my side," Ashtika said as Yami snuggled into her embrace.
Jenni: Okay everyone, this one is officially done and please don't flame us, we don't want to die yet… That goes for you SV so please put away your FOD for the moment…
Seto: 3-5 Reviews and another update will come…
Jenni: Until then enjoy the growing plot line and back off rabid fans or else I'll release Seto's Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon on you…
BEUD: *glares at rabid fans* ROAR!!!!!
Rabid fans: *backs away from door* we'll find away to defeat him yet…
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