A/N- First of all thank you everone who reviewed. Secondly, This may be my last update for a few weeks. I'm going to try and get the next chapter for Time Crisis out but I'm not sure if that will happen. See my last exam is on Wednesday afternoonand I really need to study for this one. Immediately after that exam I'm heading to Florida. NowI live in Ontario and we're driving, so yes that's going to take us a couple of days since only my mom and I can pull all nighters (both my brother and dad need their sleep each night) and she doesn't drive so we're going to have to do this with 2 night stops to make it to my grandparents place for Christmas. While I'm in Florida my computer access goes way down since we only have the one laptop, which I'll be using to write the sequel to Underneath the Mistletoe (I'm not sure yet if I'll be posting an edited version here or not but it's going up at the Pharaoh's Palace all of you guys who are members there). So what I'm trying to say I probably won't get the chance to update again until after I'm back at school. I'll certainly try but no guarentees.

amessis - Of course there will be more chapters!

Phoenix87- That is correct, but there is more too it. It's a major hint for later on. :laughs::

?- I know I'm a bitch but what exactly are you refering too? Is it because you don't like yaoi? Are youold fan who tracked me down from my old account and is pissed I only write SetoxYami now? Are you a Palace lurker who is mad I spoke out against flamers? (your review did come in right after that) Are you pissed at where I left off in the story? Mad I updated this instead of Time Crisis? What?

Pysche- Pysche! You're supposed to be writing, not reading!(j/k) I'm ready and waiting to read Chapter 3 for you. (this time I'm not kidding) :p Oy, lets see...Honda and Jounouchi indeed were turned into animals but it doesn't have anything to do with Gozaburo. Think of someone who would get amusement out of Jou being a dog ::grin::. And yes you were obviously right about Seto (the really hot Dark Prince) being Gozaburo's adopted son.

shadows of chaos61- You're supposed to be writing too instead of reading this! :p

Storm Dragon Girl- Of course I like SetoxYami pics! You should see the collection I have! ::grin::

Time past quickly as the three humans, dog, monkey and Kuribo traveled northward. In barely no time at all, it seemed, they had reached the base of a large mountain.

"I hear the Rebels' base is located somewhere on this mountain," Ryou explained to the other two.

"But it's so big!" Bakura groaned before turning his attention to Yami. "Can't you like make a dragon appear or something to carry us up?"

"How would he be able to do that?" Ryou innocently asked while Yami proceeded to whack Bakura on the back of his head.

"Come on guys," Yami said as he pulled up the hood of his cloak to keep away the chill and started following the path upwards, with Kuribo floating behind him. "It's not that high."

"He's right Bakura," Ryou added with a small smile, while he began to follow the prince. In front of him, Jounouchi bounded ahead with Honda hanging on for his dear life.

With a grumble, Bakura reluctantly started to following them wishing he had decided to join the other guy's side in this battle.

Prince Mokuba of Draak wished he could have a normal life. Mokuba and his elder brother were orphaned when they were extremely young and adopted by the Emperor. Neither knew who their real parents were and they had both learned the hard way that asking their adopted father was not the way to go.

Mokuba often wondered why Gozaburo adopted them in the first place. He clearly didn't like or trust either of them. Mokuba knew that Seto was always threatened with his safety and Mokuba could go nowhere without being under the watchful eyes of the Emperor's most loyal troops.

One of the few times, Mokuba had to himself was when he was out riding, which he was only allowed to do on rare occasions. The horse that Mokuba was currently riding was much too big for him; it was one of the sons of Critias. But Mokuba liked the colt's connection to his brother's horse, especially since his brother was away so much.

As the horse galloped across the plane, Mokuba was soon losing control of the powerful animal. With a small cry, Mokuba tumbled to the ground, landing on his arm as it cracked under his weight. As Mokuba sat on the ground, cradling his broken arm, he wondered what he was going to do. He was in pain, he knew his arm was broken, yet the only person who cared about him would be away until later

Trying to will away the pain, Mokuba was amazed as a white light surrounded his arm. The pain in Mokuba's arm faded as the light continued to glow. When the light finally vanished, his arm was as good as new.

"Oh shit," Mokuba murmured when he realized what had happened.

"Lets rest here for a while," Bakura suggested pointing to the entrance of a small cave. "We've been wandering around this mountain for hours and still no sign of those Rebels you're looking for."

"Quit complaining, no one asked you to come with us in the first place," Yami grumbled.

"Woof," Jounouchi agreed.

"Come on you two, I agree with Bakura," spoke up Ryou. "I'm tired. And hungry. I think we could use a break."

"Looks like you're outvoted Pha-Prince," Bakura taunted ignoring the confused look Ryou was giving him. "Only human votes count and it's two to one that we have a break." At Bakura's words, Jounouchi began madly barking and Honda started chirping while hoping up and down, falling off Jounouchi's back in the process.

"Calm down you two," Ryou commanded as he and Bakura began walking into the cave leaving the others behind them with Yami glaring at Bakura's back.

"Kuri?" Kuribo asked with concern.

"I'm killing him before this adventure is over."

"Woof."

Before Yami, the animals, and the Kaa could follow the other two into the cave they heard a cry of help coming from Ryou. Rushing further into the cave to stop Bakura from molesting Ryou, they discovered their two white-haired companions surrounded by a small group off people, all with weapons pointed at them.

"More intruders," one of the newcomers hissed at Yami and the pets.

"Spies of Draak," another declared.

"We're not spies!" Bakura declared while jerking his thumb towards Yami. "That's Prince Atemu of Magia! We're here to help!"

"Announce it to the world why don't you?!" Yami shot back at the thief while throwing off his brown cloak to reveal his Summoner's robes and spiky tri-colored hair. To his surprise, the short gray haired leader of the group kneed and bowed his head.

"Forgive me my prince," he said. "These days I am called Sugoroku but in the days of the mighty Magia Kingdom, I was called Shimon. Royal advisor and father-in-law to the King."

"You're my grandfather?" Yami asked him in puzzlement.

"Hai."

"Jiichan!" Yami happily cried rushing into this grandfather's arms.

"I hate to break up the family reunion here but could think you could call off your guards?" Bakura asked in annoyance brunette female guard jabbed him in the chest with the tip of her arrow.

"Oh of course!" Jiichan replied pulling away from Yami's embrace. "Anzu, back off dear. You and the others head off back to the camp and inform him I'll be along in a few minutes."

"Yes sir," Anzu stiffly replied. With a nod of her head her and the other Rebel troops headed back further into the deepest parts of the cave.

"Sorry about that," Jiichan said apologizing to Yami. "I never knew that these two were your friends."

"Only the smaller of the two is," Yami replied with a smirk on his face. "The other one just likes to follow me around making my life hell."

"I enjoy my job and do a good job at it!"

The others ignored Bakura as Jiichan began leading the small group of travelers through the maze like paths of the cave. After what seemed like hours they finally reached an open area where a small underground village had been constructed.

"Jiichan!" a voice cried out. Turning his head, Yami saw a small cloned copy of himself running to his grandfather.

"Yugi, this is Prince Atemu," Jiichan said introducing the boy, "your cousin."

"Nice to meet you Highness," Yugi replied with a huge smile on his face.

"Just Yami will do Aibou," Yami told him, taking an instant liking to his younger cousin. This caused Yugi to beam even brighter.

"You must all be tired," Jiichan said to them. "How about some rest or food and we can all catch up later?"

"Food!" Bakura and Ryou simultaneously said. If they could talk both Jounouchi and Honda would agree with them since neither dog nor monkey was ever full when it came to food.

"Come then," Jiichan said before leading Ryou, Bakura, Jounouchi and Honda off, leaving the two cousins alone.

"That thing is so cute!" Yugi cried pointing to the Kuribo who had remained floating next to Yami's head the entire time.

"It's a Kaa called Kuribo," Yami said. "I'm a Summoner."

"I know. I heard all about you growing up. Jiichan says you're really powerful. I'm a Black Mage or at least I'm training to be one. So I'm pretty powerful myself!"

"I'm sure you are Aibou," Yami replied with a small smile on his face.

Returning the smile, Yugi began leading Yami into the village so that the young prince could get some rest.

"Niisama are you awake?" a small voice asked as the door to Seto's private chamber opened slightly. Seto looked up from the parchment he was writing on at his desk to see his younger brother peeking his head into the room.

"Come in Mokuba," Seto gently told his brother. Seto knew that Mokuba would come around sooner or later since he had just arrived back at the castle where they called home. "What's wrong? Father didn't hurt you while I was away did he?"

"No, it's something else," Mokuba whispered and Seto could hear the fear in his brother's voice.

"Mokuba what is it?" Seto asked with concern and Mokuba shut the door and raced over to the Dark Prince.

"I have a secret," Mokuba whispered.

"What is it?"

"I was out riding earlier when I fell off my horse."

"Were you hurt?" Seto asked in alarm.

"I was…" Mokuba began. "I landed on my right arm. It broke."

Seto's eyes widen with alarm as he gently took Mokuba's arm to inspect it. To his surprise he found that it was perfectly fine. "There's nothing wrong with your arm," Seto told him. "Did anyone give you ale again while I was away?"

"No. Niisama, I'm telling you it was broken. I was in a lot of pain and couldn't move it. Then this white light washed over me and it healed me. It was magic."

"Don't say that Mokuba!" Seto hissed as he clapped his hand over Mokuba's mouth. "You know what happens to magic users. Those who are not executed on the spot get experimented on in the worst ways you can imagine." Seeing the fear expand in Mokuba's eyes, Seto sighed and removed his hand. "You probably just imagined things. Did anyone see you?"

"I don't know," Mokuba admitted. "No one was with me but you know how Father likes to always have someone watching me."

"He doesn't trust us that's why," Seto explained. "Or doesn't trust me I should say."

"Niisama, I'm scared. No one was around so that magic had to come from me. What if someone saw me? What is going to happen to me?"

"I'm not going to let anything happen to you," Seto vowed, hugging Mokuba tightly. "Come on." Standing up Seto grabbed Mokuba's hand and hurried out of his chamber and the two brothers quickly made their way through the castle until they reached the stables.

"What are we doing?" Mokuba asked as Seto prepared Critias.

"We're getting out of here," Seto told him. Easily picking up Mokuba, Seto placed his brother on Critias' back before climbing up himself. Kicking his heels, Critias took off at a fast gallop.

"Halt!" Soldiers yelled at the massive horse reached the gates that surrounded the castle.

"Hang on Mokuba," Seto commanded, pressing Critias onward. Mentally Seto cursed when two-dozen troops rushed forward. Seto had no clue how he was going to deal with so many soldiers while trying to escape on horseback with Mokuba with him.

Suddenly Seto felt a surge of energy coming from his body. A blinding white light appeared in the sky above them. From the light, a white dragon appeared and let loose a fiery attack killing all the soldiers.

"What is that?!" Seto heard Mokuba cry as Critias galloped through the gates. Seto could barely comprehend what was going on however as he found himself slumping forward as he started blacking out.

"Niisama!" Mokuba cried from behind him was the last thing Seto heard before the darkness consumed him.