Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or anything related to it what-so-ever. The only characters in this fic that are truly mine are:

Lady Aurora Phoenix

Lady Natara Fear

Lady Sapphira Star

Dorian "Chaos"

Bryant "Havoc"

Sanura

Zahara

Adais

A/N: This is a fantasy as you can tell. It is part 2 to the Eternal Love fanfic that I ended a little while ago as it was getting to be too long. The story of the Pharaoh and his family is far from over however. His children are still around and they will incorporate themselves in the lives of little Yugi and his friends in one way or another. Fair warning, I am not one for writing out duels so you may not see a lot of them- barely any actually, as the fic is about the events that happened outside the duel arena. There will be some familiar scenes to fans of the show but most of those scenes will have a small twist or two in order for it to fit with the plot being laid out.

I understand many will not agree with a lot of what is written but that is why this is in the fantasy genera and not in just the general one. This is purely a concoction out of my own head and I am just going where the ideas lead me.

Just want to thank my faithful readers and reviewers again for continuing along on this little journey. DDCfreak, Atemu Fangurl, and Ishizusan, thank you all!

And now chapter 11

Watch Out Pegasus

"Yeah! Popped it open like a zit!" Zahara rolled her eyes at the analogy and found herself blocking images in her mind that were compliments of Joey as he cheered for Yami's little victory over Weevil's Cocoon of Evolution. She had been silently watching the entire duel, not wanting to miss a detail, yet not really interested in the duel itself. She tuned to see what Ryou had been thinking and realized he had slipped away without her noticing.

"Wonder where he went off to," she said softly, turning her eyes back onto the field. "Doesn't matter, I am sure we will meet up again sometime." Her attention was brought back to the field when the cheering stopped and sounds of concern could be heard.

"It must have evolved enough to survive!" Joey said in disbelief.

"I told you Weevil was good," a woman standing beside them said. Zahara heard Téa call the woman Mai while growling at her. She could not help but grin at the petite girl trying to stand her ground against the tall voluptuous woman beside her.

"You may have pierced through the Cocoon, but it was not before my greatest monster could be born. Welcome the Great Moth!" Weevil's laughter rang out around them. Yami gave an amused groan and his lips turned up in a sly smile.

"You may have found a way to get your moth onto the field But I will still find a way to squash that oversized bug," he said evenly.

"You will pay for the stinging jab with your life points!" Weevil vowed.

"Just duel!" Yami shouted back.

"Great Moth, take flight!"

"So be it, we will settle this in the skies!" The duel monsters rose into the air where the duel did begin to take its turn. Zahara looked around again for Ryou, debating on going after him. By the time she had decided against it and turned back to the duel, the field was drenched by a mist that Yami had called to the field and he had called forth a monster that gave Weevil cause for alarm. A monster he called Summoned Skull. Yami had begun to laugh a chilling laugh. He lectured Weevil about cheating to win. Telling him that he dueling with honor which was why Weevil would lose that duel. He explained how his Skull would be able to take out Weevil's Moth with its electric attack. As Zahara watched, Yami's monster did just that. He rode the platform to the ground and stepped down to face Weevil on the ground. Weevil cowered on the ground trying to figure out how he, a champion, could have lost. Standing over him like a father about to scold a child who had done something wrong, he delivered one final lesson to the boy.

"You call yourself a champion, Weevil, but you only won your battles by lying and cheating. True champions," he continued as he gently tossed his prize of star chips in his palm, "battle with honor. They play fair." Joey interrupted his speech and took Weevil's dueling glove from him as the boy still sat on the ground. They all walked away still chattering on about the victory. Zahara watched as Yami stared up at the castle looming just beyond the trees. She could see the thoughtful look in his eyes. She jumped behind a tree when he had turned to face the direction she was in. She breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the sound of Yugi's voice calling after his friends to wait up for him.

"Well, his first duel is won. Let's hope he is able to continue on and make it al the way," she said softly before turning to look up at the castle herself. "I wonder how mother is dealing with having to be in there with Pegasus."

Aurora glared across the table at Pegasus as he laughed. She wanted to reach out and smack that smug smile right off his arrogant face and she was beginning to find it hard to control her anger and frustration at not being able to do so. She still had no idea why he wanted her to join him for the meal he was eating. Looking down at her plate, she nudged it away from her. She had no appetite to even make an attempt at choking down the meal after everything she had learned. Knowing she could not do anything for the moment, she listened to Pegasus boasting about how everything was going according to his plan and soon everything would be set. Finally she could take no more of his words. She gently scraped back her chair and stood. He looked up at her, amused.

"Not hungry, Ms. Hart?"

"To say the least," she growled as she turned to leave. Half-way down the hall, she heard the ring tone of her cell phone. "Hello? This is Aurora."

"Mother! We have a problem!"

"Sanura? What is it?" Her eyes snapped open at the tone in her daughter's voice.

"It's Seto. He is gone."

"What do you mean he is gone?"

"I mean he is gone! There was as security breach at his private home, where he had gone after his duel with Yugi. By the time security got there, there were signs of a struggle and he was gone. It gets worse," Sanura added in a barely calm voice. "There were bullet holes in the walls according to the report." Aurora narrowed her eyes for a moment before closing them completely allowing her mind to search out for the presence of the eldest Kaiba . She skimmed past the younger one whose presence was closer for her to catch. After a moment, she found what she was looking for.

"Mother? Are you there?"

"Yes, I am still here. Don't worry about him. He will be ok. In fact he will be contacting you shortly. Then he will be on his way here. So be ready. I have something else to attend to," she added as she stood just outside Mokuba's room. She kept silent as she watched the boy tying sheets together in an attempt to flee the room Pegasus had given him. The sound of a meal cart caught her attention. "Listen, Sanura, I have to go but I will be in touch." Turning she met the servant head on.

"Excuse me, miss," he said with a nod. She shook he head and motioned to her phone.

"No, excuse me. Master Pegasus just informed me he needs you back in the kitchen for a moment." He hesitated a moment before turning to leave. Aurora looked back into the room to see Mokuba slipping over the edge. "Good luck, little one. I wish I could do more to help you. But your brother will be here soon enough," she whispered.

Zahara had a hard time catching up to Yugi and his friends as they moved around the paths of the island. She remained hidden beside the paths, trying desperately to remain silent as she moved. She had stopped for only a moment when Joey took off looking for food. She had to admit that she had been impressed by his duel against Mai in which he had taken her down a few pegs. She certainly was not gloating as she had been during Yami's duel against Weevil. She marveled at the surge of power she had felt when Yami had appeared to help guide Joey and give him the encouragement he needed to win. Then she recalled Yami's next duel against Mako the ocean duelist. He never ceased to amaze her when even as he faced certain failure, he could turn the game around. This time by destroying his Moon magic card to lower the waters, which revealed Mako's monsters and weakened them considerably. The duel ended honorably, each duelist going their separate ways.

Joey and Tristan jabbed each other back and forth with idle insults that brought laughter to the group. Laughter that was short lived when the cries of someone needing help reached them from not far away. Zahara groaned inwardly as she stood and chased after them again. They met up with a kid being taken away by larger security-type guy. Tristan raced forward to hit the guard. He was surprised when the guard turned back and returned the attack sending Tristan to the ground.

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?" Yugi shouted at him.

"This kid lost his star chips and according to the rules, he must be removed from the island." The kid kicked and squirmed in the guard's grip.

"But I didn't lose my star chips they were stolen!" he cried out.

"No star chips, no more dueling, my orders from Master Pegasus," The guard said as they walked away. Well, he walked away while carrying the boy. Something told Zahara to stay put when Yugi and his friends chased after the guard. Sure enough, moments later, they returned talking about waiting for some kid with a bandana over his face.

"So what's your brilliant mind telling you now?" Tristan was saying to Joey. Joey rubbed his head.

"Beats me. The only thing my mind is doing is giving me a brilliant headache." Zahara had to do her best to muffle her laughter as she watched the group. They all sat down on the ground, teasing Joey as they waited. Suddenly, from out of the bushes came a blur of motion as a kid appeared and stood in front of Yugi.

"I've found you at last, Yugi!" the kid called out. Yugi and his friends stood again, but were unsure as to what they should be expecting. Tristan and Joey fired off warnings and threats, but Yugi stopped them.

"I think he wants to duel," he said calmly. He turned to face the kid again. "That's what you want, right? You want to duel me?"

"You better believe it," the kid responded with a nod. Shortly, they found themselves in the arena and ready to duel. A flash of gold light turned Yugi to Yami and he stared hard at the kid before him.

"How many star chips will you wager?" Yami asked him.

"To wipe you out, five!" The kid told him angrily.

"Then five it is," Yami agreed as he pulled the chips from their place on his glove and set them down in the holding spot on the podium. "But only because I think I know why you are doing this."

"I don't care what you think, Yugi," the boy snarled back. Yami's eyes narrowed and Zahara gasped as a golden eye appeared on his forehead. They played their first cards. The kid acted tough, but Yami's monster defeated his monster. Yami tried to get through to him about how the cards he was playing with would not suit him as they were taken from another. The kid returned that he did not believe in the same ideals Yugi and his friends all talked about. The Heart of the cards. At this comment, Yami closed his eyes and the golden eye appeared again.

"Yes, I thought I sensed a connection to Kaiba. You're his brother, Mokuba!" Zahara was rocked still by the announcement and the boy pulled the bandana away from his face. She recognized him from the arena the first time she watched Yami duel against Seto. Only instead of scared innocence in his eyes like there was then, she saw nothing but cold cruelty. The duel continued only briefly before Mokuba made a mad dash to Yami's side of the arena, snatching the star chips and taking off again. Yami called after him.

"Mokuba! This is not the way to help your brother, and you know this! Trust in me and I will help you get him back," he promised the young Kaiba. Mokuba turned and stared at him for a moment before dropping his head and agreeing to return the cards and star chips he had taken. Silently, Zahara once again watched them leave as she slowly sat down on the ground. She suddenly wished Ryou had been near by as she felt a cold breeze begin to stir. She did not understand why, but she felt very uneasy in that spot and wanted with all of her being to run. But as she stood to go, she looked over at the duel arena and stopped cold. A man was standing there staring straight ahead. As if waiting for some command. But he was not just any man. He was Seto Kaiba. She looked harder at the man and blinked. He looked odd to her. Dead almost. She ducked back down when the sounds of rustling leaves sounded and a guard came back, holding Mokuba captive. She heard Yami and the others not far away.

"So much for getting out of here and taking a break," she muttered, positioning herself to be able to watch what looked like the start of another duel.

Again, Aurora was called back to the dining room to face Pegasus. She sighed angrily and clenched her fists.

Hasn't he realized it would be safer for him if I was not in the same room with him? She wondered as she made her way back. "Yes, Pegasus?"

"So cold, Ms. Hart. Come now, there is no need for that."

"More than you really belief," she muttered. "Why do you wish me to be here?"

"Thought you might find some interest in the next duel," he said as he gave her a chilling smile. He got her attention fairly easily with that comment. A screen came down from the ceiling and with a click of the remote, Pegasus had turned on the video feed to the current duel. At first she saw a darker version of Seto Kaiba. She remembered what her daughter had told her about Seto going missing. Looking closer, she realized that was not exactly the Kaiba she had been seeking earlier. Just a part of him that had conveniently been brought back, it seemed, for Pegasus' enjoyment. Her eyes widened and she let a small gasp passed her lips when she saw who he was facing.

"Pegasus, what are you up to?" she whispered.

"Friend of yours, I take it?" she looked away as he arched an eyebrow at her.

"What are you up to?" she asked again, refusing to give up.

"If you must know, I am making sure I will be able to gain control over Kaiba Corp." he told her simply.

"You need a Kaiba heir in order to have that company," she replied.

"Oh, I will, I am not worried about that."

"But Seto Kaiba, what have you done to him?" Pegasus smiled again as he swirled his drink in the wine glass.

"I have done nothing to dear Kaiba-boy. That you are seeing is what is left of him after his last duel against Yugi Motou."

What? No! It can't be! She thought in shock as she spun around to look at the screen again. Sure enough the opponent to face this dark looking Kaiba arrived. But it was not Yugi. She knew those eyes. She ran from those eyes after the night at the club. Yami! She choked back the gasp of breath that fought to get out. She could not let Pegasus know what the sight of Yami had done to her. The duel began and Aurora slid silently into a nearby chair.

"Kaiba!" Yami exclaimed while Mokuba shouted to be released.

"That's right Yugi, and this time you don't stand a ghost of a chance against me."

He isn't dead, Aurora told herself as she remembered her conversation with Sanura earlier. He is very much alive and he will be on his way here. She added to herself as she heard the evil laugher of the false Kaiba on the screen. The duel was heated and intense. The Kaiba Yami faced was merciless and dangerously close to winning. Aurora growled when Pegasus broke out in fits of laughter behind her.

"This is extremely entertaining, don't you agree?" He laughed some more as Aurora stayed silent, watching the duel play out. She could not believe she was watching her friend's grandson like this. She was only glad Sapphira was not here to see this. Aurora was certain her friend would not be able to take it.

Sanura looked over at the phone when the private light lit up. She blinked a moment before recovering and lifting the receiver.

"Kaiba Corp., Sanura Hart speaking, can I help you?"

"Have my chopper ready and waiting at the private heliport; tell no one I have called." The phone clicked and she stared straight ahead for the longest time. Then in seconds her hands flew over the numbers on the phone and readied a chopper. It would not take her long to reach the port and have everything ready for him. She did not know what was going on and she had learned not to ask questions. She merely proceeded as told and sat waiting.

Aurora stared transfixed at the screen, her hands shaking as they gripped the chair. She almost missed it when a man in a suit came to tell Pegasus there was a breech in their security and that they had been hacked. Instantly Pegasus barked a few orders. Aurora paid him no mind as she watched the Blue Eyes White Dragon that had been called onto the field make ready for its attack. She saw the shock that came over Yami's face as the dragon held back its attack and seemed to melt on the field..

"How did Yugi do that?" Pegasus' right hand man asked him. Pegasus gave him a smirk.

"It wasn't Yugi, you fool. It seems that the real Kaiba is very much alive." Aurora's shoulder's shook with her muffled laughter. She heard Pegasus scowl behind her but she worried not about him. She knew there was nothing he could do to her, or even have done to her. Her attention returned to the duel. "No matter," Pegasus continued as if unphased by the recent terms of effect. "Two can play at this game." He sent orders to his computer room and within moments he had confirmation that they had successfully hacked into the Kaiba Corp. computers to stop Seto from his task. But not only did they stop him, they knew exactly where he was and men were dispatched to take him out. Aurora glared at Pegasus from the corner of her eye.

If you think I am going to let you hurt him in anyway, you are sadly mistaken, she thought angrily. She closed her eyes to get a general feel for where Seto was hiding out and gently used her mind to nudge the thought of escape into his head. However she was surprised at what else she felt when she did this. The duel had continued and the Dragon was launching its attack. Aurora's eyes snapped open with a start when she felt the tremendous strength coming from him as Seto called out for Yugi. She saw Yami's eyes widen in shock again and heard the disbelief in his voice when he said Kaiba's name. In a flash of white light, the dragon destroyed itself, leaving the false Kaiba standing and staring at the field, trying to figure out what had happened.

"I-it stopped. The Dragon…" Yami murmured, blinking his eyes as if uncertain if it was real or had just been a dream.

"This can't be!" The false Kaiba exclaimed, eyes wide. Yugi's friends were equally just as shocked as they stared at the field in awe and wonder. "Why, why me!" He screamed out, grabbing his head.

"Why? Because Kaiba is still alive. He stopped you!" Yami answered. Aurora gave an unnoticeable nod of her head as she realized what she felt. Those dragons were Seto's. His heart and soul were in those cards. If he so wished it, he could call off an attack and they would obey.

Just like his grandfather all those years ago, she thought. He, too, processes and controls the Blue Eyes White Dragons. Even if he isn't entirely ready to admit to it. She continued to watch the screen as the false Kaiba threw a fit at his podium.

"Silence! I am Kaiba!"

"Enough!" Yami shouted back. She could hear the anger in his voice. "Your charade is over!" Mokuba jumped up and down in excitement and joy.

"My brother is alive!" Téa looked around, confused.

"What's going on?" Mokuba, finally realizing the truth of what Yami had done for Seto in their last duel, explained to Téa about how the Heart of the Cards worked on the Dragon only because his brother was still alive and well. He gave Yami a huge smile of thanks while the others gasped in surprise.

"Imposter!" Yami shouted at the false Kaiba who was still holding his head. "The real Seto Kaiba destroyed that monster. I know because I sensed him calling out to me when it happened." Aurora paused for a moment when he said this. Could it be they are still connected together through Seto after all these years? She wondered as he continued on. "Now, enough of your lies, we know you're not Kaiba! It's time for you to show us who you really are!" The false Kaiba began to laugh wickedly, the laugh growing in volumes until it almost hurt Aurora's ears.

"I told you, I am Kaiba," he proclaimed. "Or at least I am part of him," he added as his body began to change form. Aurora cringed inwardly at the huge monstrosity that had once looked like Seto. "The darkest part. I am the part of him you sent to the Shadow Realm after our last duel!" Yami took a step back as he stared hard into the face of his opponent. Aurora leaned forward slightly, her eyes narrowed. She had not realized he was using the shadow powers on people since his return. She mentally kicked herself for not knowing. Then realized he had done this to Seto on purpose. There was a reason. She vaguely remembered Zahara coming home late one evening, saying she had given Yugi a ride to the hospital for his grandfather. That there had been a duel at Kaiba Corp. and he had been hurt. But she never gave the details of what happened during, or even after the duel. Aurora shook her head. She had been so caught up in what was going on with Pegasus and this tournament, she had not seen the signs. Zahara had seen and even knew more than what she was telling her mother. She was merely trying to make sense of it in her own mind before going forward with that information.

"Now, I am back, thanks to Pegasus!" She could not hold herself back this time, she spun in her seat to face him and he gave her one of his uncaring, yet amused smiles as he shrugged. She heard the growl coming from her throat, wishing she could reach over and tear him limb from limb. But she could not. Not if Yugi was to get his grandfather's soul back from this snake of a man. Her gaze fell away from Pegasus as Joey could be heard speaking again. He was pointing at the figure that had once resembled Kaiba.

"I always figured dis duel would turn ugly, but I never thought dat ugly!" He hollered out. Téa cringed beside him; sickened by the creature. Pegasus let out a low growl of anger behind her and she focused her hearing on what his men were up to.

"It seems he got away again, Master Pegasus."

"Hmmm, it appears the Yugi's nemesis, the real Seto Kaiba has come to his rescue. I must admit that this little development is one twist that even I did not foresee." A smirk curled Aurora's lips. Good, she thought. Maybe now you will finally realize that even you cannot see everything. "That's two escapes now, Croquet. Must I lock you away, again? Get me Kemo on the radio."

"Yes, sir." The servant beside Pegasus turned a dial on his walkie-talkie and managed to connect Kemo to their frequency again. Aurora watched the screen but kept her ears trained in on Pegasus.

"Pegasus to Kemo. Seto Kaiba has gotten away. Do not lose the little Kaiba no matter what, you understand." She saw the man holding Mokuba nod and her blood began to boil again. "And Ms. Hart," she turned to face him, her cold lapis eyes meeting his dark brown ones, head on. "Don't think I don't know who helped the young Kaiba to escape the first time. This time even you will not be able to find him to set him free." The tension in the room rose to the point that one could almost see the streaks of electricity flowing between the two partners. Her lips turned to a sneer. She figured he would have learned eventually of what she had done. She counted on his anger. Now she had to see to it that no matter what he did, Mokuba remained safe. She once again spun around to watch the rest of the duel.

"I guess I just don't know what to call you," Yami was telling his opponent. Sarcasm dripping in his voice. "I was thinking about monster, but I didn't want to insult the cards. It's your move. You've got a whole deck to go through and only one Blue Eyes White Dragon left." Yami grew silent as he watched the man play his next card. A fierce look on his face. Determination shining in his eyes. Aurora sighed softly. She had always admired that look on his face. Almost as much as the tender looks he always gave her, no matter how difficult and hopeless their situation was. She closed her eyes briefly. Wishing she could do more. Wishing she had not fled. Wishing he had really kissed her that night at the club. All the while knowing that could not happen. In time it could be so again. But not now.

Yami took his turn, drawing a card. He stared down at it for a moment before placing one card face down and playing his Celtic Guardian in attack mode. The Guardian made its attack, destroying the other monster. But the loss did not phase his opponent. He, too, played one card face down and one monster on the field. Yami matched him card for card with his next turn by placing one card face down and playing his Mystical Elf in attack mode, strengthening the monster with the Book of Mystical Arts card. The Elf appeared and began to chant its spell. He ended his turn, still standing strong. But Aurora could see the small bead of sweat beginning to form on his brow as he concentrated. Trying desperately to figure out a new plan to defeat the man he faced. Joey glared up at the arena.

"I am finding it hard ta believe, but I am liking the look on dat guy's face even more," he commented. Even Aurora had to agree with him. The smirk she wanted to show stilled on her lips so no one could see it.

"Wipe that smile off his face Yugi!" Téa shouted up to her friend. "We know you can do it!"

"Loser! Make your move!" Mokuba added to the cheering. He regretted it soon after however, when the next card was drawn, revealing the third Blue Eyes White Dragon that had been hidden in his deck. Yami scowled and leaned in, ready for the attack he was certain to come.

"Yugi!" Joey shouted.

"Don't worry, Yugi!" Mokuba chimed in again. "My brother will help you again just like last time!" His smile wavered when Kemo laughed.

"Dream on. You're luck's about to run out. Just see for yourself," he told them as they turned their eyes back to the field. "Unlike the last Blue Eyes, this one is at full power and your brother is in now position to do anything about it. 'Cause we found out where his hiding place was and now he is on the run! So don't expect a miracle 'cause this duel's about to end!" Mokuba hung his head, tears filling his eyes as he began to lose hope.

Don't give up little Mokuba, Aurora pleaded silently. It will work out I promise you. Somehow…

"Go White Lightning attack! This duel is over, Yugi!" Aurora watched the fierce look in Yami's eyes return as he flipped over a card he had placed face down.

"This duel is not over yet! I activate Mirror Force, now!" The Blue Eyes' attack stopped just before hitting Yami's Mystical Elf and fired back at his opponent. "The Mirror Force, reflects your attack right back at you!"

"I am ready with one of my own," the man replied with an evil grin. "I use Negate Attack!" Yami's eyes widened as he watched the attack become absorbed just before it could strike down the Blue Eyes. The opponent explained that Negate Attack neutralizes any attack thrown at him, even if it was one of his own.

"Yugi!" Téa shouted up. Mokuba's face began to crumble and Aurora's hands clenched tightly to the chair, fighting her urge to step in. She relaxed slightly when she heard Yami begin to laugh.

"It's time to finish this duel," he said, his tone filled with amusement. He held up a new card. "With Reborn the Monster!" His opponent began to squirm as he saw just what Yami's strategy was. "Guess which card I want?" Yami asked him. Not waiting for an answer, he called out the monster he had chosen. "Be reborn, Blue Eyes White Dragon!" Holographic lights sparkled on the field and the cry of the dragon could be heard through out the skies.

"Fat lot of good that move's gonna do you, Yugi. Both of these monsters are evenly matched!" His opponent crowed.

"Their powers are not the same," Yami corrected with another grin. "You forgot about my Mystical Elf." He explained that the Elf had been chanting a spell since he placed her on the field. A spell that would allow her to transfer all her attack power to any other monster he chose. "This move was inspired by Seto Kaiba himself," Yami continued, his arms crossed in front of his chest. He explained that Kaiba's idea of lowering the Dragon's attack points was what had inspired him, except that this time he was increasing the Dragon's powers instead.

"This can't be happening!" The man screamed. Fire leapt in Yami's eyes, Fire that Aurora had not seen since he was sealed away. It made her wonder if he even knew about the other powers he still had within him. But the thought quickly left her as Yami began to speak again.

"Consider this a message from the real Seto Kaiba," he began. "You Lose! Now, Blue Eyes, Obliterate!" Her mental senses shook violently as he ordered the attack. Her whole body feeling to surge of his wrath. The opponent's Dragon was destroyed in blinding white and gold light, making everyone turn away and shield their eyes. Aurora continued to stare into the light, not caring as she saw the golden eye appear on his forehead as he tapped into the dark Shadow Magic within him. "Pegasus may have saved you the first time, but it won't happen again. Never Again!" He threw his hand forward, allowing the shadow powers to surround and conceal his opponent as he screamed for mercy. Aurora's eyes closed tightly and she resisted the urge to grab her head as his voice rang through her mind again. She felt her body shake and tremble with his fury and of everything she had ever faced, she realized this power scared her. A blaze of fire appeared before them, a shadow outline of Yami could be seen. Pegasus stared down at the glass in his hand, still half full of his favorite wine.

"Pegasus! I can sense you are watching this. Consider this a warning, nothing you send against me will stop me," Yami vowed as the light in the room grew more intense. Aurora watched as the wine in Pegasus' glass began to swirl with the force of the magic being produced but the spirit. "And when we finally duel, believe me, victory will be mine. I'll win back my grandfather's soul, and you will pay for all the people you have hurt in the name of your sick little game." She arched an eyebrow at that remark, knowing full well she had said the same thing to him and he paid it no mind. His next words shook her again as he unknowingly spoke with his mental voice as well as his physical one. "I'm coming for you Pegasus!" The glass shattered in Pegasus' hand yet, he continued to smile. Aurora swallowed hard as the screen flicked and went dark. Yami was no longer to be seen. At least not by her. She hoped Zahara was still near by. She had not seen her daughter during the duel. Pegasus' laughter caught her attention.

"Well, Yugi, I see you have developed your Shadow Powers quite well, and in such a short time, too. But when we finally meet believe me, your Millennium Puzzle will be mine," Pegasus promised. Aurora growled again and stood back with enough force to throw her chair backward. "Strike a nerve, did I?" he purred. If looks could kill, at that very moment when she spun to face him, he would have fallen on to the floor.

"That Puzzle will never be yours Pegasus. Not now, not ever. You laugh at the warnings you should be heeding. You will regret this." Her voice was deadly quiet.

"Again with the promise of regret. Funny I have yet to see you do anything about it, and you know everything about my plans."

"Not everything, not yet. But I don't need to in order to see your downfall, Pegasus." She reached forward and grabbed the front of his shirt, his security stepping forward until with a wave of her hand she forced them back against a wall. "You underestimate my strength. My reason for being here. I have not acted only because I cannot at this time. Your sick twisted game must play out. That is the only way for you to learn. Shadi was a fool to allow you that Eye. You are not worthy of its Powers." She threw him back into his seat and spun on her heal to leave. His security beginning to stand and come near her again. She turned white eyes in their direction, forcing them back again. "No need to worry about me, gentlemen." She gave a very shaken Pegasus one last glare before exiting the room. "You will not see much of me after this. I have more important matters to tend to." With that she was gone.

Zahara was still shaking from the force of Yami's powers. She found herself ducking behind a large tree with her eyes closed, praying for the surge of power to go away. Finally it ceased and she dared a peek out. Yami had come down from the arena and gone to the other side to retrieve Seto's deck so that he might give it to him when they met again. When he turned back, they realized Mokuba was gone. Yami shouted for the younger Kaiba a couple of times, receiving no answer. With a discouraged sigh, he climbed down from the arena again and joined his friends on the ground. Zahara looked around, hoping to see Mokuba for herself, but realized had she not been hiding, she would have seen them get away. Perhaps even made some sort of an attempt to save him. She slumped against the tree and sighed. She felt like she had let her mother down. Her mother had been a great warrior in her time. There was no way she would have let that guy get away with Mokuba. She would have seen them leaving. She would have stopped them.

I'm sorry, Mother. I let you down. I didn't see them go. I let Mokuba be taken again, because of my fears. She looked up at the sky. What if my fears hold me back again, at a time I am really needed? She wondered sadly. She heard Yugi's voice calling for Mokuba and decided to follow them again. She may have lost one, but she was bound and determined not to lose the others.

Sanura stifled a yawn as she continued to wait on her boss. She had done everything he had asked of her, and not told a soul. Not even her own mother.

"What are you waiting for? Get in there," a cold voice ordered her. Her head snapped up and she found herself staring into cerulean blue eyes. She said nothing, only nodding her response as she climbed inside and took a seat behind the pilot's seat where he took over control. "Pegasus thinks he can take me out and use my deck for his own pleasure. Well I have news for him," the teen said through clenched teeth as he raised the chopper into the sky. "I am back."

Ok, I know it took me a little longer to update this fic. I am sorry. Have some personal things going on that are taking up some of my time, but I am still trying to keep up and at a decent pace. Well... guess it is on to chapter 12- hopefully it doesn't take me as long to update this time...