I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters and plots.

However the following characters (their powers and such) used in this fan fiction ARE mine:

Lady Aurora Phoenix

Lady Natara Fear

Lady Sapphira Star

Blaze

Chaos

Havoc

The first part of this was a little fun, romantic tension in the air along with everything else... I just had to toy with the main characters a bit evil grin

"Reunited"

Lady Phoenix was lost in thought as she gazed around at all the items before her in the little shop. She really did not need any thing more. Pharaoh Atem had more than made sure she would be comfortable with everything he had given her. She was mainly trying to listen for anyone saying anything about people in town who were strangers to their land. She sighed as she began to think they might not have made it. Something seemed to tug at the edge of her mind though. It was a faint green glow.

Havoc? She sent out her mind and mental voice, searching for him. She was certain that he was trying to reach out. She was also certain that if he was, then he was dangerously weak and needed to be found soon. She was so intent on her mental search, that she never heard the horses arrive near her. She never heard her name called. She jumped, startled, when someone touched her shoulder. She whirled on the person behind her, bringing her guard up. She gasped as she realized it was the Pharaoh and lowered her fists. With a shaky smile, she took a small breath.

"Surprising me might not be the best idea in the world, Pharaoh," she chided him lightly. Atem smiled and shook his head.

"So I see. I shall remember that next time." Lady Phoenix grew concerned when she saw his smile fade.

"What is it? What is wrong? Has ..." she quickly looked around before leaning closer to murmur, "has he returned?" Again, Atem shook his head.

"No, it is not that at all. It seems there is word on your friends. There may be two of them here in the village." Lady Phoenix's eyes shot open wide and she reached forward, grabbing his biceps, before even thinking about what she was doing.

"Where are they!" Atem was taken aback. He had never had anyone grab him in this manner. Awkwardly, and coming to her senses, she released him and stepped back and fell to one knee with her head lowered in shame. "Please forgive me, Pharaoh. I have no idea what possessed me to do that. It shall not happen again, I promise you." She became vaguely aware of the crowd forming around them. Atem seemed to not see them as he came toward and knelt in front of her. He reached out and touched her cheek softly. Closing her eyes, a small gasp escaped her lips.

"Think nothing of it, please, Lady Aurora. I understand why. Please, stand and allow Priest Seto and me to take you to them," he softly pleaded. He just had one of those voices a person just could not disobey. It was deep, dark, seductive, and sensual, all at the same time. The touch of his fingers, light against her skin, sent shivers through her body and made her heart race. Not knowing how she managed to do so, slowly, Lady Phoenix stood and looked up at him. His eyes spoke volumes to her. He had so many thoughts and words to tell her, yet she could see that he was afraid to. She also knew that to say what he had to say in front of this crowd of people could cause quite a stir. She simply nodded at him.

"Yes, please take me to them," was all she said. Set brought forward Atem's horse. He gave Kisara a sly smile before turning back to face Atem with a shrug.

"Guess we miscounted our horses. My apologies sire." Atem's eyebrow shot up for just a brief moment. He knew full well what his cousin was doing.

"No problem." He turned back to Lady Phoenix. "Can I help you up?" She grinned shyly at him.

"I think I can manage." Lady Phoenix jumped onto the horse with ease and sat side saddle. She looked down at the Pharaoh. "But what about you?"

"Think I will join you," he said as he climbed on behind her. "If you do not mind of course," he whispered dangerously close to her ear. She could feel her cheeks turn pink. She struggled to remain calm and in control. With him so close to her, she found it very hard to concentrate.

"Of course not, Pharaoh," she returned, carefully avoiding a direct look into his eyes. "Now, where did you say they were again?" He grinned at her. He was enjoying this too much she realized with an inward chuckle. You shall pay for this, she promised him using her mental voice. She kept the tone light so he understood she was not angry with him. He winked in response.

"This way, milady." The group rode to the far end of the village. They saw a carriage outside a tent. Mahado was speaking to a servant in hushed but urgent tones. Lady Phoenix concentrated hard on Mahado's words.

"We are only awaiting confirmation from the lady the Pharaoh is bringing with him. I am fairly certain they are who we have been looking for, however." Not waiting for the horse to stop, she slid off and hurried to Mahado.

"Where are they?" She asked him, her voice tense and barely controlled. The intensity in her dark blue eyes stirred sadness in his heart. He hoped for her sake they were right and these two were her friends. He merely pointed toward the back of the tent where two cots had been set up for the people resting on them. She went inside and quietly made her way to them. A sob wrenched itself from her throat as she recognized them.

Havoc? Lady Star? Please, are you all right? Can you hear me? There was no response at first and then she sensed it. A red glow at the edges of her mind.

Lady Phoenix? Is that you? Lady Phoenix resisted the urge to leap for joy. Instead, she fell to her knees beside her friend and grasped her hand.

Yes! Yes, it is me, my friend. I have found you. Do not worry. You will be taken care of. They are making rooms ready for you and Havoc where I have been staying. You will have plenty of time to recover. Atem had heard them speaking and joined Lady Phoenix beside her friends. It was then that Lady Phoenix again felt the green glowing edging into her mind.

Blaze? Blaze, my friend is that you? Havoc's voice was very weak. Lady Phoenix cringed when he called for Blaze. Atem's hand stilled on her shoulder. She looked up at him. Closing her eyes, she focused her attention to Havoc.

No, Havoc. Blaze is no longer with us.

But I can sense him. He is here.

In spirit, yes. But he had given his powers to another before he was taken away completely. When you wake I shall explain everything, I promise you. There was no other response from either of them. Atem motioned for some people to carefully lift the friends and have them moved to the carriage. Lady Phoenix walked quietly out behind him. She looked between the carriage and the horse she arrived on. Taking a deep breath she turned to Atem. Whispering so as not to be heard she pleaded with him.

"Atem, please. Would it be all right for me to ride in the carriage with them?" He looked at her oddly for a moment. She had used his name. She was not blocking him out as he feared she would. She was trusting him, and yet begging to be trusted as well. Shocking her, and everyone else around them, Atem took her into his strong arms. She melted against him. He turned his lips to her ear.

"There was no need to ask, Aurora. I had already figured you would go with them. I will meet you at the palace. Be with them now. They need you." He lightly brushed a kiss on her cheek before pulling back. There was a tender smile on Lady Phoenix's face when he looked down at her.

"Thank you," she said softly. He helped her into the carriage before climbing back on his horse. You are too good to me, Atem. I am not so sure I am deserving of your affection. Atem gave her an odd look. He wanted to say something but was unsure if he could speak mentally as she and her friends could. There was only one way to find out.

Guess I will have to prove to you that you are then. You will find I do not give up so easily. Lady Phoenix's eyes widened for only a moment. He was already learning how to manage some of his new Powers. In time, he could master them all. In the time that he had left anyway, she thought veiling her thoughts from him again.