A/N: Yay! I'm back! But I tell ya, I'm having MAJOR jet lag. Guess 14 hrs on the plane got to me. Anyway, I managed to get my chapter done. n.n Btw, this was brought into notice by Nameless One. I am using Shonen Jump to help me with my translations. I know I don't own Shonen Jump, so don't start telling me that. But if you think about it, 99 of all translations has to basically saythe same thing or it won't be much of a translation. (if only I could read Japanese.T.T My friend has all of the Yugioh mangas in Japanese version, so I could get it from the original. Sadly, I can't read it.) So, for those who are wondering, I do have a Shonen Jump in front of me along with my Korean version of Yugioh, a comp. thesaurus, and Korean/English dictionary on my screen. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this coughdelayedcough chapter.And I've brought in two new guests!

REWD: I present you...the Yamis of Destruction!

(Bakura and Marik walk in)

note:Yami BakuraBakura, BakuraRyou, Yami MarikMarik, MarikMalik)

Bakura: Yea, we're here.

Marik: So, do we get to destroy stuff?

REWD: O.O Not yet, but you can do that later. Anyway...

Bakura: I still don't get how and why you're making me and Jonouchi "friends". You know as well as I do that most of the population doesn't even expect me to be kind to him let alone let him be my partner in crime! I mean, look at the annoying fool! He's not even the kind of person who would become a thief!

(Jou pops up randomly)

Jou: How can you say that, Bakura? I thought we actually had something going here! (bursts into tears and runs out)

REWD: Now look what you did, Bakura. Look, just do the disclaimer and start the story while I go cheer Jou up. And do something about all the trojan horses on my comp, will ya? They're starting to get annoying.

(runs off to Jou)

Bakura: ...

Marik:...you know...he is cute.

Bakura: I know, but I'm just doing my part. Nobody expects me to be friends with him. It's kind of a lose. Anyway, let's get this started.

Marik: I get to use the bazooka! (O.O)

Bakura: Fine, just do the disclaimer.

Marik: REWD coughhorriblewritercough doesn't own Yugioh, Shonen Jump, about 50 of the translations, and other stuff that I can't think of right now. But she doesn't own US! (smiles and laughs maniatically)

Bakura: Yeah, and she appreciates all who reviews. Now let's do something about those trojan horses. How are we supposed to find them?

Marik: She said something about the computer "scanning" them. Think she told us to "Search and Destroy"

Bakura: Well, it can do the searching and we can do the destroying.

Marik: (grins and takes out a fairly large bazooka from the shadows) This is going to be good.

Chapter 8: Bakura's Ka

Chaos filled the castle as guards from all sentries poured into the throne room, trying to get Bakura out. But they did it all in vain, for whoever that tried to even enter the throne room would be consumed by a dark force. Bakura just sneered as the priests glared at him, surprised at how stupid a thief would be to come in with the items he stole. He might as well be saying, "Arrest me!"

Priest Shada then stepped up and pointed his Millennium Key at Bakura. "To come into the divine Pharaoh's throne room without being called upon is a severe crime! There's no way you'll be forgiven!" Bakura just snickered and pointed towards the fallen relics on the ground. "Just a while ago, I found these treasures in "Pharaoh" Akhenamkhanen tomb and brought them back for you. But there's something more valuable that I want. It's the Millennium Items that you're holding. Hand over your seven items to me quietly or I'll have to result to force."

Seto sneered as he heard what the low thief was saying. "hmph. One wretched thief challenges all six priests. The jar that will hold your heart will be made bigger than usual." Before Priest Seto could say anymore, Priest Akhenaden cut him off. "Listen carefully, Thief Bakura. The seven Millennium items keep the law and order of this world. Only the six priests who have trained their souls and the Pharaoh can use the Millennium Items. A thief who has as much evil in his heart as you do would have his soul instantly burned and death would be your punishment."

"Don't excite me so much. It's making me want the seven items even more now. heh heh heh." Bakura replied with mock in his voice. His desire for the Millennium items intensified as he thought of how they would help him get his revenge. "Don't worry, we'll give the punishment of death soon." Seto smirked at the thief, underestimating him. "How exciting!" sarcasm dripped in the albino's voice, "I'll take you on all at once!"

"Damnit! Freaking castle's so big that I bet over half of the rooms aren't even used! I swear, don't know how the "Pharaoh" can live in the mansion!" Jonouchi cursed to himself as he roamed the inner castle aimlessly. He had expected to find the treasure easily since the guards were occupied with Bakura. Turns out that the blonde didn't have a good sense of direction.

As he walked down a well-made path, he noticed large pots placed in front of the pillars. Curious about these, Jonouchi walked towards one of them and took a good look. Not bad, they would've made a great hiding place...if I was a bit younger. The more he stared at the pot, the more he wanted to try to fit himself in it. Jonouchi got his hand on the rim before he remembered why he was there.

"Crap, I need to stop letting my mind wander. Bet Bakura would laugh his head off if he saw me like this," he muttered as he ran on the path and through the opening. As the blonde went, a young, brown-haired girl peeked out of the pot and watched him. That was close, a little closer and he would have spotted me. (sigh) The things I do for my master...

Bakura continued to sneer at the priests as they glared daggers at him. Frankly, he didn't care what they did as long as he got the millennium items. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a stone tablet behind two of the Pharaoh's guards. Typical, they think that puny thing can challenge my power. Well, I'll show them all something they've never seen before and will never see again.

As Bakura was lost in his thoughts, the millennium items started to react. Kalim's Millennium Scale started to shake as if it was unsure of whether judging Bakura to be good or evil. What's wrong with the Scales? I've never had a problem like this before! Shit, I can't measure this guy's evil. Isis saw a vision of the future created by the evil in Bakura's soul. Destruction will be brought to the world by the man's evil shadow. Mahado continued to watch with alarm as his Millennium Ring danced wildly around his neck.

Priest Akenhaden used the power of his eye to look deep into Bakura's heart. Beads of sweat appeared as he saw the soul of the albino. There is a deep hatred hidden in the bottomless darkness in this man's soul. But he is a common thief, what could have triggered him to develop such an extreme loathing of the Pharaoh?

Law and order, they shouldn't say such stupid things, Bakura thought. The Millennium items have a dark power that can destroy the world hidden inside them. That's the kind of power I want in my hands! In order to get revenge for the cursed past you tried to hide, the secret to the creation of the Millennium items!

"Priest Shada, use your key to look into that man's soul. Be careful not to be stuck in his darkness," Priest Akhenaden commanded. Priest Shada merely nodded a yes before unleashing the powers of the Millennium Key. As he pried into Bakura's heart, he saw a large serpent approach him before he could fully look into it. The serpent attacked, pushing the priest back out of the albino's soul. A surprised look was on Priest Akhenaden's face as he said, "What's wrong, Shada!"

Terror and panic was all over Shada's face as he tried to gain control of himself. When he caught his breath, he managed to say, "That guy's Ka...is too powerful for us...We need a bigger sealing tablet! This one is too small!" Priest Akhenaden also had fear on his face as he registered what Shada had just said. He glanced over at Bakura who was beginning to release his binding on the creature that resided in his soul. "Watch out! His Ka is about to appear!"

But before any of the priests could do a thing, a large, demonic form appeared in the Pharaoh's court. Its body was muscular and sinewy, wings sprouted from the shoulder blades as the serpent that was its lower body hissed menacingly into the room. All the priests had a look of surprise as they looked at Bakura's Ka. In their minds, only one thought ran through them, all saying the same thing: How can such a powerful demon live inside a thief's soul?

Bakura just laughed as he relished the looks of surprise on his enemies' faces. "This isn't a demon, you fools. This is the great Diabound!" Noticing the astonishment the Pharaoh showed, Bakura snickered and said, "You must be thinking, 'How can such a being exist inside a low, common thief who is evil?' Are you saying that I'm 'evil' just because I don't follow what you say?"

Seto was the first one to recover and smirked at Bakura. "Don't take the power of the Millennium items lightly, you low-life. I SEAL THAT MONSTER IN THE STONE TABLET BY THE POWER OF THE MILLENNIUM ROD!" His rod glowed a bright gold as it pulled Bakura's ka towards the holy stone. Seto concentrated all his energy and sealed Diabound. A carving of the albino's ka was etched on the once blank stone. Bringing his confident sneer back, he declared, "No demon has the power to beat the Millennium items!"

Bakura, however, sneered back at the cocky priest. "Are you sure it's over? Look closer you foolish mortal." A small drop of sweat dripped down his face as he whipped his head around. The tablet started to crumble as heinous energy poured through the cracks emitted by the creature. Before Seto blinked, Diabound burst through the holy stone and rejoined his master. "You so-called 'Sealing Stones' have no effect on my ka!"

Seto paused for a moment to regain his posture. With his voice dripping with venom and anger, he said in a soft voice, "Looks like we priests will have to show you our true powers."

Hoards of gold and treasure sparkled as they lay the ground. Large chests full of precious stones and jewels lay open on the humongous pile. Jonouchi stood at the entrance of Pharaoh Atemu's treasure vault, goggling at how much money was scattered right before his eyes. He didn't even know it was possible for one person to own so much. He probably got this by plundering helpless villages, but he doesn't have to worry, I'll put them to good use. With that, he got the bag off of his back and started to fill it up with any and all he wanted. As he packed his bag, his pendant started to emit small glows that went unnoticed by the occupied blonde.
"Don't mock us, you stupid thief! I'll show you the real power of the bearers of the Millennium items!" Seto bellowed in rage as the tomb robber continued to snicker. This white haired man was really started to get on Seto's nerves. First of all, his worthless ka wasn't supposed to break the seal, making Seto look like a fool. Second, his annoying laugh just picked at the priest's nerve.

"How amusing! Why don't all of you attack at once?" Bakura challenged as he stared longingly at the Millennium items.

"Be careful, Priest Seto! This opponent has far more power than normal people," Priest Akhenaden warned the young priest. "All the priests should attack tog..."

"No thanks! I'm strong enough to handle a weakling like him!" Seto stubbornly held his ground and started muttering a spell. Another stone tablet rose from behind him as he continued. Far away, in the shrine where all the monster engraved tablets were kept, a solitary sealed stone started to rumble with power. Bright light flashed as the monster was being summoned to the Pharaoh's court. Passing guards watched in surprise at the ka flashed by and entered the throne room. The ka arrived at the sealing stone behind Seto and waited for it to be summoned. "Come out!"

A large monster appeared out of the tablet and glared down at Bakura. Its long tail whipped around as it arched its neck. Small wings were sprouting from its back as it steadied itself next to Seto.

"So, you finally summoned your ka, huh?" Bakura looked with interest at the towering figure that stood in front of him. "That's a monster that used to live in a criminal's soul, huh? However, no ka from a sealing stone can match my Diabound's strength! Because I'm the Thief King! I surpass the average 'sinner' by a hundred fold!"

Seto just smirked and replied, "I don't need my guardian spirit to defeat some trash like you!"

"Coward! Are you afraid to call it? You don't want it to disappear or you'll die, right?" Bakura's confident smirk was wiped off his mouth and replace with a scowl. How dare this priest underestimate his ability! He'll take that grin off his face so fast it won't even be funny.

"heh, Talk all you want will you still have your body!" Seto then, pointed his rod towards the tomb raider and the monster took the sign. It lunged forward Diabound and opened its jaws. Tear him apart, my servant! It sunk his teeth into one of Diabound's arms. Bakura's ka retaliated by throwing it off and punching it. Behind the dragon-like ka, the long serpent hissed and attacked the backside. In a flash, however, Seto's ka had grabbed hold of Diabound's serpent, making it unable to move. "heh heh, I'll finish it with this attack!" His servant obeyed and slammed Diabound into the ground. Then it proceeded to leap up into the air. Stomp him flat! Its giant claws extended as its feet stretched out before Diabound. The monster slammed down with all its might onto the place where Diabound and its serpent was connected. The throne room shook from the vibration of the monsters landing, the sound echoing across the room. It's dead!

"Are you sure about that?" Bakura asked mockingly at the said priest. His smirk was back again and confidence shone on his face.

What! "Diabound's disappeared!" Surprise was etched on everyone except Bakura in the room. "This doesn't make sense...did it return to the thief's body?"

"Nice try, but I started Diabound's special ability. A ka inside someone's body optains the power of what that person wants. Do you understand? I'm a thief! What will help make stealing easier for me? The power to walk through stone freely!"

"Are you saying that your ka has the power to walk through walls?" one of the priests asked. Bakura merely grinned and continued. "By the way, when a ka is summoned from a stone tablet, it'll vanish if the slab is destroyed, right?"

"Damn! Seto, protect that tablet!" All the priests knew the secret to summoning a ka, but hoped that none should find out. "You're too slow..." told Bakura.

"His ka is appearing on the stone!" Watching helplessly as Diabound appeared on his tablet, he started to wonder about Bakura's ability. Impossible, it can hide in both the ground and stone tablet?

When it fully came into sight on the monster slab, it started to crumble just as the other one had. Diabound burst through and shattered the stone into pieces. Seto's monster started to vanish into thin air as it roared weakly. Seeing his summoned ka go, he realized that Bakura had once again humiliated him.

"This is boring. Hey, 'Pharaoh'! Why don't you be my opponent?" Bakura taunted. Pharaoh Atemu just stared at him with indifference on his face. Truth be told, he was extremely pissed off at the albino. But he was kind of glad that a distraction appeared. I'll attack him later, and when I do, he is gonna wish he was dead.

TBC

REWD: Don't worry about it Jou, it'll work out.

Jou: (sniff) I know, but he's just so evil...(Jou is turning out to be an oc, huh?lol)

(large explosion is ensued and a pillar of smoke can be seen.)

REWD: Did you hear something?

Jou: no...

So, what do ya'll think about the little side notes? Just wanted to add stuff to the story (and make the chapters longer.) Anyway, please read and review. :)