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

Now the truth is out... So what happens now? Well if you read this far then thank you and your curiosity will be rewarded with a few new answers... If not... well then I guess I am just doing this for my own sake and no one else's... Now to continue...


A New Search Begins

Lady Phoenix stirred and moaned softly as she disentangled herself from Atem's embrace. The night had remained innocent which had surprised her after the intensity of the kiss they had shared. He held her tightly as she drifted off to sleep. That was all. A smile touched her lips as she gazed down at his peaceful, still sleeping, form. It hit her then just how young he had to be. Not much older than she herself. Sadly, she shook her head. No one that young should have to be faced with the trials he has had to face, she thought to herself. Lightly, she brushed aside a blonde tendril from his face. This was the first time she really looked at him. His hair was tri-colored and spiky, but in an attractive way. Blonde tendrils in the front, black just past that and the edges were red. His crown blended nicely in amongst the spikes of hair. She looked down at his puzzle which was lying on the bed. There was a faint glow around it. Hesitantly, she reached toward it. A single touch and she regretted it. Her eyes closed and she was engulfed in her vision.

The vision showed a duel between Atem and Set. Something was not right. She felt tremendous pain. As if Set was forced into the battle somehow. There was a spirit near him. Lady Phoenix gasped when she recognized the spirit. The girl she had seenwith Seton several occasions. Kisara. A flash of light exploded in front of her and she raised her hands to shield herself. Instantly, she was back in her room. Atem was still sleeping peacefully. Kisara was still alive now, so the battle would not happen for awhile yet, but she knew it would end badly.

"Poor Priest. In love with a woman foredoomed to fate." Not much different from you and the Pharaoh, she thought to herself. Just then, she heard evil laughter floating in from outside. She cringed at the sound. It was a laugh she knew all too well.

"Isis was right, Lord Theron did survive." She ran her fingers through Atem's hair one last time before standing and leaving the room. Quickly, she made her way to Lady Star's room. She was surprised to see Mana there beside her friend. Lady Star looked over at her as she approached.

"Aurora!" she exclaimed. Lady Phoenix moved forward and hugged her friend.

"You are awake! I am so glad to see you again, Sapphira." Lady Star looked around.

"Your new friend was telling me about things here. How you saved the Pharaoh," she commented. "And possibly stole his heart," She added with a sly smile. Lady Phoenix felt her cheeks grow red as she remembered his declaration to her in her room. She could almost feel his lips on hers again. Taking a deep breath, she mentally shook away the feeling and looked hard at her friend.

"I am afraid it is worse than Mana described," she replied, her smile fading.

"How could it be worse?"

"Lord Theron survived," Lady Phoenix answered softly. Lady Star's eyes grew cold.

"That man just will not go away, will he?" She took a breath. "What about the others? Dorian, Natara, Reno? Did any of them make it?" Lady Phoenix shrugged.

"I am not sure. Bryant, Havoc," she said pointedly at Mana's confused look. "I was about to check on. He is here and should be waking soon. I have not seen the others yet. As for Reno..." She paused for a moment before answering.

"He did not make it, I remember now" Lady Star commented, saving her friend from actually having to say the words. "You said he gave his Powers to another? Do you know who?"

"Yes, but now is not the time to discuss it. I heard Lord Theron. He is near by. I have to check on Havoc, and then we have to find the others."

"What about the battle here? Are we not going to help them?"

"We will help where we can. Right now, we have to keep Lord Theron and his warriors away from the Pharaoh's enemy. That is the best way to protect them." Lady Star nodded.

"Right. Go check on Havoc. I will be ready in a minute. We will set out to try and find Lady Fear and Chaos as soon as you are ready." Lady Phoenix stood and left the room, going across the hall to see Havoc. Mana followed her.

"Lady Aurora?"

"Yes, Mana," she answered in a distracted tone.

"Are you going to be leaving us?" Lady Phoenix stopped and looked down at the child. She understood what Mana was asking. Shaking her head, she knelt down to be face to face with the young magician in training.

"At times, I may have to so I may better help to protect your Pharaoh and everyone here. But I shall always return. Pharaoh Atem and I..." she was unsure how to explain what was going on between them. So she opted for the best explanation she could muster. She only hoped it would be enough to satisfy the girl. "We are working together as team. He has his opponents. My friends and I have ours. If ours join his, things will get really bad, really fast. We will stay within these palace walls as long as we are welcome. I promise you, I am not going anywhere," not right now, Lady Phoenix added to herself as she stood. Mana looked down at the floor for a moment, as if letting Lady Phoenix's words sink in. There was a sparkle in her eyes when she looked up.

"Would you like me to get some horses ready for you and your friends?" Lady Phoenix looked down at her with a light smile.

"That would be great, Mana, thank you." The girl turned and hurried down the hall and Lady Phoenix disappeared within Havoc's room. His eyes were open, but he had not made an effort to sit up in his bed.

"Bryant?" His eyes closed at her voice. She knew he was thinking of his best friend. The only one not to make it. Her husband, Reno.

"Is he really gone, Aurora?" he asked her in a cracked voice. She swallowed and nodded.

"Then who was the one I sensed earlier? Who has Reno's Powers?" Lady Phoenix looked around to make sure no one was near by. The only one she saw was Lady Star emerging from her room and coming toward them. She waited until Lady Star had entered the room before shutting the door.

"No one else around here knows this. We have not told anyone. Pharaoh Atem bares the mark of Blaze's Powers. I do not know why exactly, I never asked. All I know is that he chose Atem. The problem is Atem has a war he is already involved in. So we cannot count on him right now. Our only shot at finding Lord Theron and any of his men who may have survived is to find Lady Fear and Chaos. Once we know they are safe, we head off after Lord Theron." A spark flicked in Havoc's brown eyes. He slowly sat up.

"What are we waiting for then?"

"For you to be strong enough. You are still weak, Havoc. We cannot chance you going out now. It is too soon." Havoc shook his head.

"Aurora, I have been asleep for who knows how long. I am cramped and need to stretch. I am going." Their eyes met and held momentarily before Lady Phoenix relented.

"Just promise me you will be careful."

"I will." The girls left the room as Havoc got himself ready. He met them in the hall. He was shaky, but standing strong. They looked at each other with solemn expressions on their faces. It was time for them to go. Silently, they all made their way down the hall, their capes flowing behind them as they moved. A flash of white light changed Lady Phoenix's long, white gown to the short one she wore in battle. Her sandals became the white leather boots, and white gloves covered her hands; her ring appearing on her right index finger. Mana met them just outside. Mahado was with her as well.

"Just be careful, milady," he said softly as he handed Lady Phoenix the reigns to her horse. She nodded as she climbed up. Her friends each claimed a horse of their own.

"Do not worry, Mahado. We will all come back in one piece. We may have two others though, just to forewarn you. I am not returning without them this time. If Pharaoh Atem asks, I shall return. I just do not know how long it will take."

"Understood, Lady Aurora. Be aware, however, the desert is an unforgiving land. Should you find yourselves in need of water there is an oasis just over the dunes a little ways. It will be your safest bet for clean water as it is made by a spring. As for the Pharaoh, I am sure he will understand. We will keep him busy here." She nodded her thanks to the older man before nudging her horse forward. Mahado and Mana watched as the three warriors disappeared into the distance in the light of the full moon.

"May Ra protect them out there," Mana whispered. Mahado turned toward her.

"Now we must get ready for your practices tomorrow. We have a long day to prepare you."

"Yes, sir," she responded as they headed back inside.


Sorry this one was more about Phoenix and her friends... We get back to the Pharaoh in the next chapter... They play such big roles in each other lives though I really do have to include some scenes about each of their plights and not just the Pharaoh's. Again sorry if you do not like how this story has been arranged...