To make up for my last chapters shortness, this one is longer. I am also sorry that it took longer, but I've been out a lot. Oh! I SHOULD be getting into where Yami meets Yugi, Malik, and Ryou soon.

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Pooka: Malik hasn't been out much and I thought it would be funny ^_^ Have you ever heard of Ryoga from Ranma 1/2? He gets COMPLETELY lost!!! LOL!!! Jou-er-Joey, is probably used to not eating (I can't believe I just typed that!!!!)

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*Yami's POV*

"Now, what is behind this wall?" asked Seth, who was training me to see through walls. Don't see why you'd want to, but I guess it COULD come in useful... (maybe Yami's a pervert...)

"Two boys, sitting in chairs."

"What colors are their garments?"

"The shorter one has blue garments and the other is red." I answered like it was the simplest of questions.

"Very good." said Seth, who sounded unhappy that I'd gotten it right. "Now, what are they thinking?"

"The blue one is thinking that he is bored of sitting there for an hour and the red is counting the stones on the wall. He is at 169." I rattled off. Honestly, that was SO easy!!!

"Good. Now I want you to talk to me telepathically. I will start, and you will answer. Understood?"

"Yes"

"What is your name?"

"Yami."

"Who am I?"

"The ol- I mean High Priest Seth."

"WHAT DID YOU ALMOST CALL ME?!?!?!?!"

"This is SO stupid. Can I go now?"

"No. We have not completed the lesson yet."

Seth had his eyes closed as I opened mine, still keeping communication as I snuck away. "Very well." As I left the room, he still did not notice me leaving. 'Yes' I thought, being sure to keep that thought to myself.

"Right. Now tomorrow you will have a mental conversation with someone without Shadow Powers. The lesson is over, good evening, my Prince."

"And same to you, High Priest Seth." I 'said' from a comfortable position in my bed.

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*Yugi's POV*

I can't believe it! Next week there is this HUGE party that the Pharaoh is throwing and we have to serve!!! I really don't know whether to be excited or mad, with all the extra food we'll have to cook, but we DO get to serve it as well. Ok now, I think that I'm excited. Yup, I think that is what is keeping my hopping on the balls of my feet. Definitely.

"Are you excited about that big Party?" asked Malik, who was looking at me like I was going nuts.

"Yes yes yes yes ye-" I was cut off by a sandal being thrown at the back of my head. "Hey, what was that for?"

Malik tried to look innocent "What was what for?"

"Do you think I'm stupid?" I asked.

"Yes" said Malik and Ryou at the same time.

"You didn't have to be so blunt." I pouted.

"We should get some sleep." pointed out Ryou.

"I guess you're right, but I'm just so excited that I can't sleep!" I said, trying to be quiet but failing miserably. "Are you guys looking forward to it?"

"No" said Malik in a monotone voice

"Yes" said Ryou in a cheerful voice at the same time.

"Why not, Malik?"

"I've done this before, and it's just a bunch of chaos. First, we get up even earlier than usual, if that's possible, and cook all the food. Then, the younger cooks have to rush around waiting on people. We don't even get a break until we go to bed, which is around 1 AM. A 19 hour day. And then, we STILL have to wake up at the crack of dawn the next day. You don't even et to eat unless you sneak something. It's AWFUL!!!"

"Sounds like last time wasn't so great." said Ryou with a yawn.

"You're darn right it wasn't."

I didn't hear anymore after that. I was asleep.

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*Yami's POV*

I'm not looking forward to the banquet next week. It's mothers death date, and I would like to tell her that I've finished the puzzle. I guess I want to live up to her expectations and solving the puzzle and improving my Shadow Powers are all I can think of. When I meet my mother in the afterlife, I want to tell her what I've done and for her to be proud of me. But alas, I know it is impossible. The Shadow Games are gaining more power as I sit here, and will probably destroy us all before I get the chance to do anything. How I wish that mother were still alive, but wishing doesn't get you anywhere, now does it?

"Yami, the Pharaoh will see you now." said one of my servants.

"Of course. I am on my way." I answered. I have been wanting to ask father for a while now if I could take a bit of time off to 'see' mother. My father looked at me as I entered the throne room and bowed and exchanged greetings with him.

"Good day, Pharaoh, almighty son of Ra."

"And good day to you as well, crowned Prince. What is it you would like to ask me?"

"I was wondering if I could leave the banquet a bit early to see mother. I would like to tell her some things on her death day."

"Let me think about it, son. You know this is important to me." Yes, I knew. Some King or whatever they called them from some foreign country or other was coming. The only thing I was interested in was the Kings daughter. I heard that she was the prettiest in her kingdom. Sigh.

"Yes, of course father. I thought that I might stay for most of it and leave before almighty Ra is chased out of the sky. I would then come back after the party is over, but before tomorrow. I won't be gone for long."

"I suppose" he didn't look too happy "But do something for me."

"What?"

"Go out with the Kings daughter."

"No problem. As long as she's pretty."

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I made Yami a pervert!!! Bet no one saw THAT coming. Let's just hope he doesn't use his Shadow Powers too...Anyways, see you later, JA NE!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~Bonnie