CHAPTER 2
"Family Secret of Ancient Egypt Uncovered"
THE NEXT DAY 10:00 AM
Yugi and Seto had their things packed up.
"I'll go get the horses." Seto said.
"OK, Thanks Seto." Yugi said as Seto walked out.
Then Seto's cell phone rang.
"Kaiba." Seto said.
"Hi, big brother." Mokuba said.
"Hello, Mokuba." Seto said.
"Where are you, Seto?" Mokuba asked.
"Egypt." Seto said.
"Why Egypt?" Mokuba asked.
"Yugi needed my help." Seto said.
"Is everything ok, now?" Mokuba asked.
"For now. But, I'm gonna be staying in Egypt for a while." Seto said.
"OK. C'ya later." Mokuba said.
"Right, C'ya later Mokuba." Seto said.
"Bye, big brother." Mokuba said.
"Bye, Mokuba." Seto said hanging up his cell phone.
MEANWHILE IN YUGI'S HOTEL ROOM
Yugi was sitting on the bed thinking.
I wonder if I should tell them.+ Yugi said.
Joey knocked on Yugi's door. Yugi jumped off the bed and got the door.
"Hey, Joey." Yugi said.
Yami appeared in spirit form next to Yugi.
Yami, do you think I should tell the guys about the spirit of the Horus Shadow Puzzle+ Yugi asked.
"Not yet. We'll tell them when the time is right." Yami said.
Then the Millennium Puzzle flashed and Yami took physical form.
"Yo, Yami." Joey said.
"Hey, Joey." Yami said.
Are you sure they will not be angry when they find out+ Yugi asked.
Yes, Yugi I am sure.+ Yami said.
OK.+ Yugi said.
"What language are ya two speakin'?" Joey asked.
"Egyptian." Yugi said.
"Since when could ya speak Egyptian, Yug?" Joey asked.
"Long story, Joey." Yami said.
"OK. Hey, what're dese Horus Shadow Items anyway?" Joey asked.
"There are five of them. The Horus Shadow Staff, that's yours. Then there is the Horus Shadow Pendant that's Téa's. Then the Horus Shadow Mirror, that's Seto's. Then there is the one we have now and that is called the Horus Shadow Gauntlet, which is Yami's. Last but, not least is the Horus Shadow Puzzle, my item." Yugi said.
"Wow. What do they do?" Joey asked.
"I knew you'd ask that. The Horus Shadow Gauntlet has the ability to transport the owner anywhere and anytime. Then there is my Horus Shadow Staff that has the ability to not only control ones mind. It also has the ability to enter ones mind. Not to mention the ability to transport the owner wherever they want. Then there is the Horus Shadow Pendant which has the abilities of the Millennium Necklace and Millennium Puzzle. Then there is the Horus Shadow Mirror, which allows the owner to not only watch anytime past, present, or future. But, it also allows them to go to anytime they wish. The last Item is the Horus Shadow Puzzle, which has the powers of all the Horus Shadow Items, along with the ability to heal anyone of any injury or illness. It also has the ability to read minds just like the Millennium Eye." Yugi said.
"Wow." Joey said.
Then Seto entered unnoticed by Joey, Yugi or Yami and leaned on the doorframe.
"I know, everything will come back to you soon. It's already happening to Seto." Yugi said.
"Dat explains some ding's." Joey said.
"I know what you mean, Wheeler." Seto said.
Joey spun around to face Seto.
"Kaiba, how long have ya been here?" Joey asked.
"Long enough to understand what's happening to me." Seto said.
Seto had his backpack sitting at his feet.
"The horses are waiting for us." Seto said.
"How many horses did you get?" Yugi asked.
"I got three, so Wheeler can come if Yami goes back into the Millennium Puzzle." Seto said.
Yami did that grunt nod thing they do. Then the Millennium Puzzle flashed and Yami returned to it.
"Just gimme five minutes." Joey said running out the side door into his room.
10:05 AM
Joey ran back into Yugi's room with his backpack on. Then Yugi grabbed his backpack next to the desk and grabbed his laptop bag, which also had his cell phone in it.
"Let's go." Yugi said.
"Right." Seto said.
Then Yugi, Seto, and Joey all ran out in front and Yugi quickly climbed up on his horse. Joey also quickly climbed on his horse. Seto quickly climbed on the last horse. Then the trio rode their horses into the dessert.
5:05 PM
Yugi was the first of the trio to get to the top of the hill and looked down at the view. Yugi smiled when he saw what good shape the Garden Palace was in. Then Seto joined Yugi at the top of the hill and Joey came up on Yugi's other side.
"Wow, look at dat place. Yug, is dat it?" Joey asked.
"Yes." Yugi said galloping down the hill followed closely by Seto and Joey.
Seto, are you sure about what we talked about+ He asked.
Yes, are you+ Seto asked.
Yes. But, I wonder if he will be in pain when we do it.+ Yugi said.
Did you tell him+ Seto asked.
No, and I cut off our mindlink while you and I discussed it.+ Yugi said.
I see.+ Seto said.
You know as well as I do that Yami would not approve considering the risk to you and me.+ Yugi said.
I know. But, I believe it is worth the risk. Do you not agree+ Seto asked.
I could not agree more, cousin.+ Yugi said.
The trio at that point reached the palace and got off their horses. Yugi reached for the handle of the door and the door opened at first it seemed to do it on it's own.
"I've been expecting you. I am Nabila. I suggest you remain for a few days, to give the Pharaoh a chance to recover some strength. The long ride has drained him of energy." She said.
I do not think it was the long ride. My cousin was poisoned a couple of days ago.+ Seto said.
"I'm aware of that Priest. However the long ride drained him of energy faster then if he had been resting." Nabila said.
Do you sense that, Seto+ Yugi asked freezing in his tracks.
"What is it, Yug?" Joey asked.
"It's a presence." Yugi said.
Then the sound of children giggling could be heard.
"Do ya have kids, Nabila?" Joey asked.
"No. Do you mean you heard it as well?" Nabila asked.
Then two ghostly figures ran in playing tag. One was a little girl who resembled Téa. But, she had amethyst eyes like Yugi. And the other was a little boy who looked like a younger version of Yugi and Yami. But, he had blue eyes like Téa. Yugi sent a commanding glare at the twin children no older then ten years old. The two children stopped running and looked up at Yugi.
Rakia, Yahiya go play in the garden, daddy is working.+ Yugi said.
Sorry, daddy.+ Rakia said bowed her head, faded and disappeared.
Sorry.+ Yahiya said looking at the floor then he noticed that his sister had left.
HEY, WAIT FOR ME+ Yahiya shouted then faded and disappeared.
"Kids." Yugi said rolling his eyes.
"Sorry about that." He said.
"Hey, where'd dose kids go?" Joey asked.
"They did what they were told and went to play in the garden." Seto said.
"Wow. Hey, Yug ya have a way wit ghosts." Joey said teasing his best friend.
"Joey, those kids were the young Prince and Princess. They were Pharaoh Yugi's children." Seto said.
"Yug's kids?" Joey asked.
"Yes, Joey. They were my children." Yugi said.
"Yugi, the presence I've sensed since we entered the palace is gone." Seto said.
"The children of Pharaoh Yugi had been waiting to see their father again for five-thousand. Now that they have they were able to crossover." Nabila said.
"I'm glad." Yugi said smiling at her.
"Priest, Pharaoh I've prepared your chambers." Nabila said.
"Nabila, are you aware of what happened to my cousin Yami's soul?" Seto asked.
"Yes." Nabila said.
Then the Millennium Puzzle flashed and Yami took a physical form.
"Give Jono, my chambers, I don't need them." Yami said.
"Yes, sire." Nabila said bowing her head to Yami.
Then there was a bright flash from the Millennium Puzzle and Yami returned to it. Nabila turned to face Joey.
"Give me half an hour, to prepare your chambers." Nabila said walking away.
"Come on." Yugi said heading to his chambers Joey and Seto followed him.
"Wheeler, see to it, that Yugi makes it to his chambers alright." Seto said.
"Where are ya goin'?" Joey asked.
"My chambers." Seto said walking off.
5:15 PM
Yugi reached out and tried to pull open the heavy doors to his chambers.
"Damn." Yugi whispered weakly.
"What's wrong, Yug?" Joey asked.
"I'm not strong enough to open the doors to my chambers." Yugi said moving his hands away from the handles.
"Let me, den." Joey said gripping the handles to the heavy doors and opening them.
"Thanks, Joey." Yugi said.
"Welcome, Yug." Joey said.
Yugi walked in and walked over to a large table and setup his laptop. Yugi turned on the laptop and logged onto AOL. Yugi was surprised to find that Ryou, Bakura, Serenity and Gramps were all on. Then Yugi joined a chatroom the four were in. Then Joey walked over and put a hand on Yugi's shoulder.
CHATROOM
HeartOfTheCards: Hi.
KameMotou: Hey, Yugi. How u feeling?
HeartOfTheCards: Better.
HarakiOfTheTombRobber: Hello, Yugi.
HeartOfTheCards: Hi, Ryou.
TheTombRobber: Hi, Pharaoh.
HeartOfTheCards: Hello, Tomb robber.
JoeysLittleSisterSerenity: Is Joey with u?
HeartOfTheCards: He's right next to me.
"Yug, tell Serenity I said hi." Joey said.
HeartOfTheCards: Joey says, hi Serenity.
JoeysLittleSisterSerenity:), tell him I said hi.
HeartOfTheCards: How r things in Domino?
HarakiOfTheTombRobber: Pretty boring.
KameMotou: Good. So, where in Egypt r u?
HeartOfTheCards: Yami's Garden Palace in the dessert.
KameMotou: Oh, did u see the two kid ghosts?
HeartOfTheCards: Do u mean, Rakia, and Yahiya?
KameMotou: How do u know their names?
HeartOfTheCards: It's Prince Yahiya, and Princess Rakia.
TheTombRobber: Ur children?
HeartOfTheCards: Yeah.
KameMotou: Kids?
TheTombRobber: Yugi was Yami's twin brother 5,000 ago. Pharaoh Yugi had 2 children, twins a daughter and a son. The boy's name is Yahiya. The girl's name is Rakia.
HeartOfTheCards: He's right.
"Yug, ya should lie down man." Joey said.
"OK, Joey." Yugi said.
HeartOfTheCards: It took us 5 hours 2 get here on horseback. I'll be back on 2morrow.
KameMotou: Bye, Yugi.
HeartOfTheCards: Bye Grandpa.
HarakiOfTheTombRobber: TTYL, Yugi.
HeartOfTheCards: TTYL, Ryou.
TheTombRobber: Later Pharaoh.
HeartOfTheCards: Later Tomb Robber.
KameMotou: Take care of urself Yugi.
HeartOfTheCards: I will Grandpa.
JoeysLittleSisterSerenity: TTYL, Yugi. Take care of urself.
HeartOfTheCards: I will Serenity, TTYL. Bye everyone.
HeartOfTheCards has logged off
Then Yugi turned off the laptop computer and closed it. Then he stood up. Then he took off the Horus Shadow Gauntlet put it down on the table, and walked over to his bed and layed down.
"Night, Yug." Joey said stating to walk out.
"Night, Joey." Yugi said.
Joey smiled at Yugi and Yugi quickly fell asleep, and Joey walked out and closed the heavy doors behind him.
"Is he asleep?" Nabila asked.
"Yeah." Joey said.
"Come with me. I'll take you to your room." Nabila said.
"OK." Joey said.
Nabila turned and headed down the hall followed closely by Joey.
MEANWHILE WITH SETO
Seto walked into his chambers. When he did a wall started glowing. Seto approached the wall and reached out a hand to touch the wall. Then the glow became a blinding flash and Seto was dressed like High Priest Seto, he held the Millennium Rod and a mirror that bore the eye of Horus stood in front of him.
"What the hell?" Seto asked himself out loud.
MEANWHILE WITH YUGI
The Millennium Puzzle flashed and Yami took a physical form. Then Yami put the Horus Shadow Gauntlet on and then there was a blinding flash and Yami appeared behind Seto.
"Hello, cousin." Yami said.
"Yami, do you know what the hell is going on?" Seto asked.
"It would seem that whenever one of us retrieve our Horus Shadow Item our clothing transforms to what we were wearing when we last possessed them." Yami said.
"Makes sense. How's Yugi?" Seto asked.
"He's asleep right now. He was pretty weak earlier I sensed the Horus Shadow Mirror's power, and I came out of the Millennium Puzzle and noticed Yugi's strength had returned and came to check on you." Yami said.
"I see. It seems that everytime one of us retrieves our Horus Shadow Item, Yugi regains some of his strength. But, it doesn't last very long, does it?" Seto asked.
"Shadi, says that the only way to make it permanent is to retrieve the Horus Shadow Puzzle, and according to my brother the only way to break the seal is to retrieve all the other Horus Shadow Items." Yami said.
"We will, don't worry cousin." Seto said.
"I hope so." Yami said.
"You just gotta have faith, Yami." Seto said.
"Your right. But, I'm still worried, Seto. He is my brother." Yami said.
"I know, Yami." Seto said.
"I hope your right cousin." Yami said.
"I know I am, Yami." Seto said.
Yami smiled at Seto.
"I should probably get back to Yugi before he misses me." Yami said.
"Right." Seto said.
Then there was a blinding flash and Yami disappeared from Seto's chambers and appeared in Yugi's chambers.
"Yami, where'd you go?" Yugi asked.
"I sensed the Horus Shadow Mirror's powers and went to check on Seto after I saw that your strength had returned." Yami said.
Yugi stood up and crossed his arms and looked down at the floor thinking.
"Then all that remains is to retrieve the Horus Shadow Staff and the Horus Shadow Pendant and that is gonna be up to Joey and Téa however we can use the Horus Shadow Mirror to tell us where to look for their items." Yugi said.
"Here, I'm going back in the Millennium Puzzle." Yami said handing Yugi the Horus Shadow Gauntlet.
Then there was a bright flashed and Yami returned to the Millennium Puzzle. Then there was another bright flash behind Seto and Yugi stood there.
"It's good to see your back on your feet, Yugi." Seto said.
"May I borrow the Horus Shadow Mirror for a moment?" Yugi asked.
"Of course, Yugi. You're the only one other then me I even trust to use it, not to mention you're the only one other then me who even knows how to." Seto said.
Yugi raised a hand and the Horus Shadow Mirror flashed and an image appeared.
"The next item is in America." Yugi said.
"Really, which item is it?" Seto asked.
"It's the Horus Shadow Pendant and it's in the backroom of the Kame Game Shop." Yugi said.
"We'll head out in a few days." Seto said.
"This time it's gonna last longer then last time." Yugi said.
"That's good." Seto said.
"Good night, Seto." Yugi said.
"Good night, Yugi." Seto said.
Then there was a bright flash and Yugi disappeared from Seto's chambers and reappeared in his own. Then Yugi walked over to the table and opened the laptop and turned it on. Then Yugi logged on to AOL and then he saw his Grandpa was on and Yugi IMed him.
HeartOfTheCards: Hi again, Grandpa.
KameMotou: Hi, Yugi.
HeartOfTheCards: There's an item in the backroom that I need.
KameMotou: What is it?
HeartOfTheCards: It's a necklace that bares the eye of Horus on it.
KameMotou: I know what u're talking about and I'll put it aside.
HeartOfTheCards: NO! U must not touch it, if u do it will kill u that's why dad died.
KameMotou: I had no idea. So, how is it gonna help u if no 1 can touch it?
HeartOfTheCards: Téa, can.
KameMotou: Why's that?
HeartOfTheCards: She's the reincarnation of the original owner.
KameMotou: That's interesting.
HeartOfTheCards: There's more then that.
KameMotou: What is it?
HeartOfTheCards: She was my wife, mother of my 2 children and Queen 5,000 ago.
KameMotou: Téa was ur wife?
HeartOfTheCards: Yes. But, she has no memory of it.
KameMotou: Well, it was 5,000 ago. But, everything will work out, Yugi, u'll see.
HeartOfTheCards: I hope ur right Grandpa.
KameMotou: I know it, Yugi.
HeartOfTheCards: I'm pretty tired Grandpa, I'm gonna try and get some sleep.
KameMotou: OK, good night, Yugi.
HeartOfTheCards: Good night Grandpa.
HeartOfTheCards has logged out.
Then Yugi walked over to the bed and fell asleep.
THE NEXT DAY 9:30 AM
Yugi got out of bed and got dressed. Yami appeared in spirit form in front of Yugi.
"I hate not being able to take a shower, Yami." Yugi grumbled.
"I know, brother." Yami said.
Yugi smiled at Yami. Then the Millennium Puzzle flash and Yami returned to the Millennium Puzzle. Then Yugi turned and walked out of the room and into the great room to find Joey and Seto were already there.
"Good mourning guys." Yugi said sitting on a chair right next to his cousin.
"Mourning, Yugi." Seto said.
"Mourning, Yug." Joey said.
By the way, how did you sleep after we spoke last night, cousin+ Seto asked.
I slept great.+ Yugi lied as Nabila walked in placing the breakfast plates in front of Joey, Seto, and Yugi.
"Thank you, Nabila." Yugi said.
"You are quite welcome, Pharaoh." Nabila said.
The trio ate their breakfast. Then Yugi stood up and started for the door.
"Hey, Yug. Where ya goin'?" Joey asked.
Yugi stopped and turned to face Joey.
"I'm going to my study." Yugi said.
"I'll come wit ya, if dat's ok." Joey said.
"Sure." Yugi said.
Seto bowed his head to Yugi.
"See you later, Seto." Yugi said walking out followed by Joey.
Not long afterwards they walked into Pharaoh Yugi's study. Yugi walked over to a bookcase type of shelf and pulled out a couple of scrolls.
"What are dose, Yug?" Joey asked.
"My journals." Yugi said.
"Journals?" Joey asked.
"Yes." Yugi said.
"Cool." Joey said.
"My memories of my Egyptian past are very foggy. I had hoped that maybe reading my old journals would return those memories I'm missing and make the ones that are foggy clear." Yugi said.
"It probably will, Yug." Joey said.
"I hope you're right, Joey." Yugi said.
Yugi closed his eyes then let out a sad sigh.
"What's wrong Yug?" Joey asked.
Yugi crossed his fingers, leaned forward and put his hands in his lap.
"It's nothing, Joey." Yugi lied sadly.
"Just tell me, what's goin' on Yug?" Joey asked.
"You wouldn't understand." Yugi said.
"Try me." Joey said.
"Do you remember Rakia, and Yahiya?" Yugi asked.
"Ya mean Pharaoh Yugi's kids?" Joey asked.
"Yes, Treanna was their mother, my wife and Queen five-thousand years ago." Yugi said.
Joey blinked a couple of times.
"You mean, ya and Treanna were a couple?" Joey asked.
"Yeah, we were." Yugi said.
"She'll remember when da time's right." Joey said.
"I hope you're right, Joey." Yugi said.
"I know I am." Joey said.
Yugi smiled at Joey. Then Yugi opened the scroll. Yugi started reading Pharaoh Yugi's journals.
"Is there anything useful Yugi?" Yami asked as he appeared in spirit form in front of Yugi.
I just wish Téa remembered about us. We had 2 children for Ra's sake. We were married for over 10 years, before I was killed. I miss her dearly Yami.+ Yugi said jumping up from his chair.
"Yug, calm down you're speaking Egyptian again." Joey said.
Then the Millennium Puzzle flashed and Yami took a physical form. Yami frowned at the despair he felt coming from Yugi.
Try and calm yourself brother.+ Yami said as Yugi started pacing back and fourth.
That is easier said then done, Yami.+ Yugi said.
Yugi, I understand that you miss her but you can not obsess over it. She will remember in time.+ Yami said.
I am not sure I believe that, Yami. I love her and I am not sure how long I will be able to deal with all this without her.+ Yugi said.
I know, brother.+ Yami said.
"Yug, Yami, what's wrong?" Joey asked.
Nothing.+ Yugi said.
"I hate to say it, Joey. But, I think it's a family matter." Yami said.
"I'll go get Kaiba." Joey said running out of Pharaoh Yugi's study.
"Kaiba!" He yelled running up to him.
"What is it, Wheeler?" Seto asked.
"Something's bothering Yug, Yami said it was a family matter." Joey said.
"They're still in Pharaoh Yugi's study aren't they?" Seto asked.
"Yeah, they are." Joey said.
"I'll take care of it Wheeler." Seto said running out of the great room and down the hall, then into Pharaoh Yugi's study.
I can not handle it anymore, Yami. We loved each other, and I still love her. But, she does not even remember us.+ Yugi said.
Yugi, I imprisoned those memories inside of the Horus Shadow Pendant that is why she does not remember you two being an item. But, when she retrieves her item and puts it on she will remember everything, about you and Treanna.+ Seto said.
Really+ Yugi asked.
Yes.+ Seto said.
Do you think she can handle it+ Yugi asked.
Yes, Téa is a strong girl if anyone can handle it, it is her.+ Seto said.
I am glad I will have her back.+ Yugi said.
I know, Yugi.+ Seto said.
Yugi smiled at Seto.
"Thanks Seto." Yugi said.
"That seems to have calmed you down, brother." Yami said.
"Yeah." Yugi said.
"I'm glad something did." Yami said.
"Sorry." Yugi said.
