NOTE: Okay, the next two chapters are probably going to seem VERY short. This would be because I had no other ideas, I needed to insert these ideas, and, they had nothing to do with each other, so they went in separate chapters. Yes, these are pretty short ideas. But, a long, and MUCH, MUCH, MUCH better (and more surprising and suspenseful) chapter will be after these two! Heehee…I'm evil…there's going to be…heehee…I'm evil…. Anyway, because these two chapters are so short, I posted them together, to give you something length-while to read! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: If I've said it before, I've said it a million times! I DO NOT OWN YU-GI-OH! (Actually, it's only been…1…2…3…12 times now!)

Chapter 12: The One Ring: Taken From All

Yami had officially spent two weeks with the Nubian Princesses (which means Seto had officially spent two weeks in heart-wrenching love…but that's not the point to this chapter…actually, it has no place in this chapter…oh well). But this night, it was time for his every-two-week visit to the Millennium Temple. Yes, every two weeks, Yami would go and inspect everything down where Shait stayed.

It was the dead of night (almost midnight, to be almost exact). Yami walked down the palace steps, not followed, and walked past Trith and Dustire. Their nodded their heads in approval, knowing the occasion. Otherwise, if the Pharaoh was seen out of bed by this time on another night…Malich would have a thing or two to say….

So, the king made his way through the shadows to the small seemingly unnoticed triangular building. No one really paid attention to it (save those curious little youngsters, whom wanted to know what was inside), and everyone was told that it was an ancient (hint the irony here) temple; it's use unknown. Of course, this was a lie. But, the government had a right, in a way, to do this. It was for the good of the kingdom…or better yet, the world.

If word got out into the wrong hands of where the Millennium Items were hidden, it would be only (almost) too easy to break in and steal them. This would cause the world utter destruction…mildly speaking. So, only a few select people knew what was in this temple: the Pharaoh (of the time), the queen (if there was one) and of course, the guardian (and guards) of the temple itself. Of course, people around the palace knew about the temple, and the Pharaoh's bi-weekly visit, but they did not know the location (this was for safety measures, like spying).

So now that you've gotten all of this boring information, we'll continue on with the actual story.

Yami looked each way as he unlocked the temple, using a secret code. The door opened to his touch. Carefully, he stepped inside and shut the door. Immediately, a torch to the right of him magically lit. Yami took the torch and proceeded down the long (and I mean LONG) flight of stairs.

Eventually, Yami reached the bottom of the staircase. He held the torch up and saw Shait's back facing him. Shait stood in front of the hieroglyphs inscribing (and holding) the Millennium Items (save the Puzzle, Key and Rod).

"Ah, your timely visit has arrived, my Pharaoh," Shait turned around and gave a quick bow to him.

"I presume all goes accordingly with the Items? No magic, nothing out of the ordinary, no utter destruction, no glowing and no thievery?" Yami inquired.

"Usually to all of your question, I would answer yes, but…." Shait stopped.

"But what?" Yami narrowed his eyes.

"Let me just say that the Items have been a bit…how should I put this…restless lately. Strange it may sound, but I've felt presences within them that I've never felt before. It is strange indeed…." Shait ended.

Yami concentrated for a moment, "Yes, I see what you mean. There is a disturbance in the aura around them. I wonder what could be the matter?"

"I know not, your majesty. But I assure you, the moment I find out, if ever, I will report it immediately. For I have been examining them a little more closely lately," Shait replied.

"Yes, I'm quite certain you will live up to that. Meanwhile, have your provisions lasted you thus far?" Yami inquired.

"Yes sire. But, of course, as you are well aware, I presume, I do go out at times for a small break and get my own things. I feel that I can't always except everything from you, if you understand me," Shait replied.

"Of course, of course. I understand. Of course you may have those breaks, as long as there are still guards down here. I wouldn't deny you anything that you required," Yami replied.

"Yes, my lord. Well, you'd best be getting on your way. I'm sure you're going to need your night's rest for many a time," Shait replied smiling slightly.

"Word reached here about them?" Yami inquired.

"Yes, my Pharaoh, I know about the princesses, and why they are here," Shait laughed.

"Yes…well, I'll just be on my way then," Yami replied, turning to walk back up the stairs.

"You shall return in two weeks, yes?" Shait interrogated.

"That or for the Millennium Necklace, whichever comes first," Yami replied.

"Yes, sire," Shait smiled, watching the Pharaoh leave. Yes, Shadi knew what the Pharaoh was referring to using the Millennium Necklace: proposal.


Yami opened the door to the temple slightly and peeked out. There was no one there, at least, as far as he could see. He opened to the door wider; to get out, then closed it, though it didn't seem to click. He didn't really pay attention to it, thinking the guards may have just sanded the door to make it smoother. Then, he walked off back to the palace.

The tomb robber, Yamiryou, stepped out from the shadows that had hidden him behind the wall adjacent to the door and put a hand on the entrance to keep it from closing, while ejecting his pained foot. He rubbed it a bit to num it (sandals don't really protect your feet well). He opened the door wide and let himself in. Immediately, the torch Yami had put back, lit. He took it and grinned evilly.

"So, the Millennium Items have been here all along. How our government has deceived us," Yamiryou declared softly, to himself. Indeed, he had heard tidbits of the conversation drift up through the tunnel. He made his way down the stairs.

After a while, he began nearing the bottom of the staircase. Using his skills in being a thief, Yamiryou crept quietly, almost noiselessly down some stairs. He stopped and peeked out behind the wall to see where Shait was. Shait's back was turned as usual, to the entrance, though he was a bit angled away from the wall depicting the Millennium Items.

The thief's eyes widened when he saw the legendary Millennium Items. Quietly, he tiptoed across the floor, not even daring to breathe. Slowly, he neared the wall. The Items were near. Shait wasn't paying any attention to him.

Once near enough just to stick out his arm and grab one, he slowly stretched out his left arm. His hand neared one of the Items randomly. He touched one: the Millennium Ring. Carefully, he pulled the Ring from the stonewall and stared at it. He was actually holding one of the Millennium Items, which could help him to rule, not just Egypt, but also the whole world.

But as he held it up, the dangling sections of the Ring bumped together and twanged slightly. Shait spun around and stared in horror at the thief. Questions ran through his mind in split seconds. How did he get down here? How did he know where the Items were? Who is he?

Immediately, not wanting to relinquish his prize, Yamiryou jolted towards the staircase and raced up them.

"Halt!" Shait cried and ran after him, "Guards! Intruder!" Suddenly, from below, a dozen guards popped out of nowhere and ran up behind Shait, some over passing him, to catch the thief.

Meanwhile, Yamiryou was trying to make the Ring work it's magic…by shaking it rapidly, "Come on you confounded piece of crap! Work already! You idiotic piece of junk, why won't you heed me? What the Ra is the matter with you? WORK ALREADY!" He was nearing the stone door at the top. Yamiryou abandoned his torch and pushed it open with ease. He disappeared into the darkness.

The guards, followed by Shait reached the top of the stairs. Shait ran out and began searching the grounds around the temple entrance.

"Where is that blasted thief? What an imbecile I am! Not to have seen him coming, or even hear him! How I despise myself at the moment. And he took the Ring! Without that, I can't even relocate him and the Item!" then he turned around to the guards and pointed at one, "You there! Fetch the Pharaoh, quickly!"

"Yes sir!" the guard ran off in the direction of the palace.


Yami came back with the guard. Shait ran to meet him when he had almost reached the temple.

"There was a thievery?" Yami inquired, out of breath.

"Yes sire. Someone took the Millennium Ring. I wouldn't care if you beheaded me here and now, for I know what shame I have done," Shait was overreacting.

"Calm yourself, I'm not going to have you beheaded! What kind of Pharaoh would I be? It was mistake, everyone makes them! We'll just have to search for it. I'll enlist help from the mages. Just make sure it doesn't happen again!" Yami replied, stressing the last sentence.

"Yes, my lord! Of course! Never again!" Shait cried, the turned around, "Double the security. He'll come back. And when he does…" he turned back to Yami, "we'll be ready." Yami nodded.


Out in the shadows, beside the temple, Yamiryou was shrouded in a veil of darkness, cast by the Ring. Yamiryou was pleased with himself. He had just acquired a sacred Millennium Item, found the whereabouts of the others, and regained his old memory. Yes, now that Yamiryou had reacquired the Millennium Ring, he had the memory of his life 5000 years into the present. And that's where he remembered his new plans: get the Items and take over Egypt.


Wowy, Okedoke, that was short, but contained a lot of info. So, you'll find out what's up with the Millennium Items in Chapter 15…I think…somewhere around there. It won't be before that, but if all goes accordingly, it should be in two more chapters. Anyway, I know it was short (like the next one will be as well) but please review, just the same!