Awakening Of A God by Markim

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or any other amines/shows, the characters in this story are property of their respective owners. I only own my Original Character, Nic Methos, The God Of Lighting and Fire.

Mythology Disclaimer: I have checked for information on the Egyptian Gods vide Websites on Egyptian Mythology and also took information from several sources that will fit into my story. I apologies in advance for any mistake in Egyptian Mythology but most changes are intentional.

Note: Based on the name, most will know that there is a connection to the Oldest Immortal, Methos of Highlander but he is unlikely to appear any time soon except in memories.

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Thank you to hecate-19 for your review and reply. The answer will be known in coming duels.

A new Chapter for the New Year. Enjoy.

Happy New Year to all.

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Chapter 8 - Loyalties beyond Death and Life

Only to find Yami Yugi staring intensely into him, his stance forceful as he demands answers from the High Priest. *I knew that Kaiba is connected to my past, there is a connection between us ever since the time we met. I feel like I had known Kaiba forever, that I understand him like no one except Mokuba might, a pair of eternal rivals that respect and understood each other. The feeling was confirmed ever since Isis showing me the tablet of me as an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh battling against Kaiba as the ancient Egyptian High Priest, Dark Magician against Blue Eyes White Dragon.*

"Why did you wants to spare me, ..Kaiba? Both of us know that I am no match for you now, you could have easily gains your victory and reclaim your title as World Champion."

"What do you mean when you said that you are always a whole soul while I and Bukura are half-souls sealed into the Millenium items. And how did you do the 'Mind Crush', that is a shadow magic ability that only I have, like Bukura's unique ability to seal souls into dolls and cards. Why did you call Dark Magician, Dark Magician Girl and Jou by another names? Answer me, Kaiba. I can feel that you are more Kaiba now."

Seto's thoughts

*I need time to assimilate both parts of myself, past and present, within me, I am shifting from one personality to another due to the strength of my memories. Yet he does deserve an explanation, my Pharaoh, my cousin, my Eternal Rival.*

Conflicting emotions rages within Seto as he replied remotely to Yami Yugi. "I 'spared' you as I own you and your Hikari one at the Dualist Kingdom for saving Mokuba, Yami Yugi. I never lost my title as World Champion as we did not battle in the Official Championship; the only reason that my loss to you was so widespread was because Pegasus and that Big Five had used my loss to you as an excuse to take over Kaiba Corps. The matter of souls is self-explanatory. What I used is 'Mind Crush Revised' not 'Mind Crush' as I did not send their minds into the Shadow Realm, only trapping them in their minds with my own twist. They deserved that for aiding Yami Malik in harming Mokuba. I can use 'Mind Crush' too if I wanted to as you had used it on me before, I am a fast learner."

"As to Mahado, Mana and Anubis, it was their names when we first know them, 'Pharaoh'." Deep emotions filled Seto's words at that. "Their loyalties to you are unquestionable, they have served you beyond Death", turning to indicate Mahado and Mana "and Life." indicating Anubis (Jou).

"Isis had shown you the Tablet of our ancient battle too, haven't she? Come seek me with Ryou Bukura and Anubis if you wish after you are able to decipher the Tablet and understand its true meaning." Turning away from Yami Yugi at that, leaving him to reflect on his words, Seto moved towards Shadi who was silently observing their interactions. "Well Shadi, have you decided?"

"I will support you as before, High Priest Seth but as always I have my own agenda."

"Agreed. I will summon you when Pharaoh comes to seek me. Now tell me what has becomes of Lord Set, God of Storms and Chaos, Sentinel of Egypt." At that, interest is felt from the divine presence surrounding Seto.

"From what my Lord Anubis said, Lord Set had sealed himself to recover from his last battle, to gather the energy he required to heal. He had refused all offers of aid from my Lord and had hidden himself from all, not even my Lord Anubis, his son, knows where he is." Replied Shadi in a lighter tone. "You know you, Anubis (Jou) and Lord Nic Methos are the only ones who address Lord Set by that title of 'Sentinel of Egypt', even most of Lord Set's worshipers address him by the title of 'Lord of Change' or 'God of Storms'."

"We have known different aspect of Lord Set from others and that was his title earned in the event where my Lord had first met Lord Set after all, even if it was rarely used."

"True. It was the same event where your Lord's gallantry had earned the gratitude from the Egyptian Gods assembly and was later bequeath the title of the Egyptian God of Fire. I bid you farewell then, High Priest Seth. Farewell, Pharaoh." After bowing goodbye to both Seto and Yami Yugi, Shadi steps away as he disappears in the lights of a shadow portal.

Seto began to invoke a shadow portal to return him to Mokuba's side when Yami Yugi stopped him.

"What!" Seto said annoyed, he had settled everything here. There is nothing more to say between them until Yami Yugi understand and accepts their past. He needed to return to Mokuba and rest.

Hesitation flashes over Yami Yugi at that, yet he refuses to let his pride get in the way of his concern for his friend. Indicating the spirit-form of Jou with Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl. "High Priest Seth, can you help Jou? And Mai too."

"Anubis was a priest of Lord Set and Lord Ra, he will be fine. He will return to his own body once he is certain that you are safe. Mai Valentine's soul was released together with Bukura when I destroyed Yami Malik, she had already woken."

Eyes closed to commute with his God on Mai's status and the situation on the island, Seto replied irritably. "Anubis will need to help Mai Valentine recover from her trial, her soul and spirit had suffers traumatic shock from losing a shadow game and sealing into an earring. Part of his abilities and memories had already awoken, he should have little problems in healing her spirit. You and Ryou should return to the Blimp now, the island is going to destruct in another 20 minutes."

"Jou was a priest?" Gasped Yami Yugi in shock.

"Yes, how else did you think that he had broken Shadi's and Malik's mind control and survive the wrath of The Sun Dragon twice without any lasting harm. Come seek me when you are ready." With that Seto disappear in the lights of a shadow portal.

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Author's Note:

Hi Readers,

A Question to all readers, who do you think that the Divine Card of The Sun Dragon belong to? Please give your views.

What do you think of this new chapter? Please give Comments! Review! Review! Review! Comments are greatly welcomed.

For interested readers, please go to Chapter 3 of my other fic "Children Of Thunder And Lighting", there is a remembrance of Methos of Nic Methos with High Priest Seth.

I have created the title of 'Sentinel of Egypt' for Set, God of Chaos as the title earned in the 'Event' where my character Nic Methos visited Egypt and earned his title as the God of Fire in Egypt. Due to this 'Event', Nic Methos and Set shared a friendship of sorts and respect for each other. Currently, I am planning on the plot for this 'Event'. However, I am not certain to place the 'Event' as another story, in this fic or in my other fic "Children Of Thunder And Lighting". The reason is Methos will most likely also feature in it.

Please give your comments and suggestion.

The next chapters will be interaction between Seto, Mokuba and Nic Methos and there will be a surprise on Mokuba's past life.