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

And now a quick trip to the mailbox...

DDCfreak- (evil grin) I know... It does sound like I am killing off a main character doesn't it lol... Ahh, but Osiris has a plan ... (winks)

Atemu Fangurl- Sorry about the cliffhanger- I just had too (grins)... but here is the next chapter... Oddly enough I leave you guys hanging again... Shame on me ... Hehehe


A New Fear

(A/N- small flashback here)

"No," he whispered. "This cannot be happening. I cannot be losing you. I cannot be losing all of you, not like this." She struggled against the pain to find her breath. She leaned her head against him, not able to say anything. She managed one last wisp of her mental voice to say her last words before darkness overwhelmed her.

I had to do this. Please forgive me, my love. I am sorry.

The temple grew silent as Atem threw his head back with an anguished cry before bringing her head to his shoulder and holding her limp form as tightly as he dared against him. His tears no longer allowing themselves to be held back.

"I forgive you, Aurora. But I cannot let you go. You cannot leave me. I love you," he whispered softly near her ear, hoping and praying she could still hear him in the darkness she had fallen into. "Come back to me."

(A/N- end flashback)


"We can save her, Pharaoh," Lady Star told him as she pushed her way through the crowd. "We can save them all if we act quickly. But we have to move her out of here now." He looked up at Lady Star, a new hope rising in his eyes.

"We need all of us to do this," Lady Fear said pointedly. "That includes you." Atem nodded and maneuvered his wife's body in his arms so he could carry her from the temple. They made the quick walk to the palace and swiftly made their way to the royal bedchamber where he placed her on the bed. Everyone except the Striker clan had been forced from the room. Atem turned to a man he called Shimon and asked him to help Set keep everyone out, until he informed them differently. Without a word the two left and stood just outside the door.

"What can we do to save her?" Atem asked Lady Star. He tried to remain calm but his eyes kept returning to the blood stained cloth Lady Fear was pressing against the wound.

"It is an effect of our Powers, Pharaoh. We can heal others. Normally it only takes one of us to do so, but being the nature of this wound and the risk already given the children she carries, it may take all of us to save all four of them. The babies however, may have to come out tonight. She has lost too much blood to continue to sustain them. We will need everything prepared for the delivery once we have Aurora stabilized."

"But, it is too soon. It is not yet time. Will they be able to survive?"

"It is a chance we will have to take, Pharaoh," Lady Fear said tensely from the bed. Havoc was there beside her now to apply more pressure to the wound in an attempt to stop the blood flow. Lady Phoenix had begun to shake slightly on the bed showing signs of shock.

"We cannot wait any longer, Sapphira!" Chaos called over to them. Within seconds they were all around the bed. Atem had no idea what he was supposed to be doing. Lady Fear looked over at him.

"Just put your hand on top of ours over her wound. Concentrate hard on the healing process. Visualize the blood flow slowing down to a stop. Visualize the wound closing. It takes some time but with all of us we should be able to bring her back faster so we can focus on saving your children next." He nodded and placed his hand on theirs. He closed his eyes and pictured Lady Phoenix. He continued to do as Lady Fear had told him. Visualizing her to look exactly the way she had looked when he checked on her before Anubis' attack. He remembered the fluttering he felt before he had left and chanced to let that feeling be a part of his visualization. Slowly he began to feel a strange sensation take hold of him. It was as if energy was being drained from him. But he felt it flowing into the body beneath his hand. His eyes were closed so he did not see the multitude of colors beginning to surround her body. He did not see the wound beginning to close. But his thoughts were with her, helping her.


Where am I? Lady Phoenix wondered as she looked around. The room was dark and silent. She looked down and saw her hands were still stained dark with Anubis' blood. She looked down at her side and saw the stain on her gown where she had been stabbed when she fell. In a flash, she remembered everything. Am I dead, is this what death is like? She asked herself.

"Not exactly, but it is close." She gasped at the voice, startled by the sound as it echoed in the dark room. "This is the place before death. Normally one who comes here is tested to see what their eternal fate will be. But you are different. You are here because of what I asked you to do." Osiris appeared to her then, and a small light appeared around him. "I told you not to worry about the end result of your task. I would see to it that things would be all right. That is why I am here now." He looked up and Lady Phoenix followed his gaze to see a mix of rainbow colors swirling above their heads.

"What is this?" she asked him.

"It seems your friends are making an attempt to resurrect you. To save you and the babes you carry." She gasped and clutched at her swollen abdomen in fear.

"Are they... are they...?" she could not bring herself to ask the question. Osiris stepped closer to her and lifted her face.

"I told you I would take care of everything. I meant that." He lightly brushed a hand over her arms and she could feel the fluttering begin again. But along with the fluttering came a sudden burst of cramping pain. Fear still showed in her eyes. "You succeeded in your test of loyalty to your husband but more importantly to myself. You may not be of this world, but you have respect for the gods here. You were killed during your task, and your friends are doing what they can to bring you back, but only I have that power to make the final decision on that here." Lady Phoenix looked up again at the colors again. She noticed the color red was there with them. She knew Atem had tapped into his powers enough in an attempt to help them.

"Please, tell me your decision and I shall accept it," was all she told the god. He raised an eyebrow.

"Even if I were to change my mind and keep you here?"

"It is your choice, not mine. My fate is in your hands now." Osiris nodded in appreciation.

"I like you, Lady Aurora Phoenix. You are loyal, and honest. We shall meet again one day when the time comes. However, the Pharaoh will need you again, and soon. Just as his children will be needed as well. So I shall breathe new life into you. Have no fear," he said softly as he leaned close. "This is for you to rejoin your Pharaoh." With those words he lightly kissed her lips. A bolt of energy surged through her body, the darkness was gone, and everything was white.


Lady Fear and Lady Star gasped when Lady Phoenix's eyes snapped open and she gasped for a deep breath, her back arching off the bed. Atem's eyes were wide in awe. He could not believe she was actually awake. He suddenly felt he was in a dream. Or a nightmare, he had not figured out just which. The awe changed to concern when she doubled over, grabbing her stomach. A small agonized moan escaped her throat as she continued to gasp for breath. Lady Star grabbed one of her friend's hands and began to whisper something in her ear. Atem watched her nod and understanding and she slowing began to slow her gasping breaths.

"Pharaoh, this is where you must leave now. We will need some clean sheets and lots of water and clean cloths. The sooner the better." Havoc stood as well.

"I will leave as well," he said stiffly.

"I will stay and help," Chaos told them as he checked Lady Phoenix's forehead. "I helped Kiara back home to deliver her child. She will need all the help she can get in delivering three of them." Atem nodded.

"Can I get Isis and Mana or anyone else to be of service?" he asked as he went forward to lightly touch Lady Phoenix's face. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath in hope to counter the deepening pain of each contraction.

"Anyone who can keep the clean cloths and sheets ready. Preferably female," Lady Fear added. "Chaos stays only because of the comfort level here. He knows more about what he is doing. If anyone can help save them, it will be him."

"All right, I will have them come to you then," Atem agreed. He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and turned to go. He wished he could say but he knew better. He would be able to return soon enough to see them. Hopefully all of them.


Shimon had sat silently for several hours and watched Atem pace back and forth in the main hall as they all waited word on how the delivery was progressing. None of the women who had gone in had returned. The door had remained shut in order to keep unwanted visitors out so they could all work in peace. As much in peace as possible when a young woman was delivering triplets.

"My Pharaoh, please, will you sit down. I am getting sick just watching you go back and forth like that." Atem had raised an eyebrow at the old man but out of respect said nothing. Shimon had been around long before he had been named Pharaoh. He had been around to work beside his father. So instead of saying anything, he merely took his seat at the throne. However, he did remain on the edge of his seat so he may leave easily when word reached him on the progress of the events in his bedchamber. Day had long since turned to night before Mana and Mahado appeared and knelt before Atem. Eyes wide, he stood and bid them to rise.

"What word do you bring of my queen and our...child?" Atem had paused a moment, forgetting they had not known the royal family had been expecting more than one. Mahado lowered his head and Mana had tears in her eyes. Atem rushed to them and took Mahado by the shoulders. "What are you not telling me? Are they all right? Tell me, please."

"Pharaoh," Mahado began. He took a deep breath before continuing. "The Queen gave birth to three children this night. Two daughters and a son. However, it seems there were some problems during the delivery caused by the battle with Anubis."

"No," Atem whispered. His arms fell to his side. "What is wrong?"

"Lady Fear would not tell me. She only asked that Mana and I to seek you out and have you come back to the room." Mahado did not have to say another word. Fear controlling every step he took, Atem pushed passed his two friends and marched his way back to his bedchamber. All heads in the room turned to the door when he barged in.

"Pharaoh!" A few voices exclaimed upon his entrance. His eyes immediately fell upon the bed where Lady Phoenix lay, not moving; barely breathing. He looked up at Chaos.

"What is wrong? Is my lady all right?" Chaos sighed as he stood to face the frightened Pharaoh.

"She is weak from the loss of blood. She merely sleeps for now, but she must be watched at all times until she recovers completely."

"And the children?" Chaos looked away, unable to meet the Pharaoh's eyes. "What is wrong with the children?" Atem started as a hand lightly touched his shoulder. He turned and gazed into the solemn, violet eyes of Lady Fear.

"This way Pharaoh," was all she said as she led him to the other corner of the room. There, he saw a tiny bed. He hesitantly peeked over the edge to see two babes wrapped in white cloths. His head shot up.

"I was told there were three," he said sharply. Lady Fear looked up and over to Lady Star who was standing a short distance away. In her arms was another bundle of white cloth. Her eyes were closed and Atem could feel the surge of red power as she used it in an attempt to help the babe in her arms.

"Your son... He..." Lady Fear sighed and cast another glance at the child. "Anubis shook her around enough that they were born too early. Your son was the last born. He is the weakest. Lady Star is attempting to use her power to sustain him as we did with Lady Phoenix. So far there has been no change. We were thinking that..." Her voice trailed off again.

"Thinking what?" Atem stepped forward cautiously and attempted to catch a glimpse of his son.

"Maybe if you took him. You are closer to Reno's spirit by having his powers within you. Aurora is too weak to channel him. You may be able to, however. The two of you may be able to give your son the strength he needs to survive." They looked around the room. Isis and a few servants were tending to the other two children and were too busy to see what was going on in their corner. Atem took a deep breath and reached out his arms to cradle his son. A son who seemed to look a lot like himself. The boy's eyes were closed, but he had a mess of hair on his head colored and shaped exactly like his father's. Atem felt a tug at his heart. He just knew this child had to be revived. Something within Atem's soul told him the babe would be needed in the future. Now he only had to figure out just how to channel the spirit who had given up his powers to him in hopes to revive the child.


Ok so again maybe not the best chapter in the story again but I am almost done with this part I promise ... R/R please... This way I know what the readers are hoping to see more of... Besides Duels.. I know that much lol...(grins)