Dragon: So far this is what I've gotten for suggestions on pairings:

Bakura/Yugi 2
Harry/Draco 1
Snape/ ? lol This on is going to be a secret! It was left in a review by Pysche and I loved the idea. Sooo many evil things came to mind when I saw this. Thanks Pysche for the suggestion! Watch for it in the future!

Anyways, I plan on dealing with the three pairings above, but they will be slow in coming so please don't beg me to speed them up. Seto/Yami will be the main pairing and most of the fluffy stuff will be centered on them. I had a suggestion for adding charries from YuGiOh GX but I'm not going to add them. The reason being is I have neither seen nor read it so I have no idea on their personalities, looks or whatnot. Same for OC's, I won't be adding any as I have too many charries to keep up with as it is. Lol No offence to the ones that suggested it, I love getting different suggestions in my reviews and I hope you will continue to do so.

A few footnotes will be at the bottom of this chapter for ones that don't know what Yugi is umm getting excited about.

Disclaimer: I do not own NASCAR or anything evolved with it. Although I wouldn't mind owning a few of the drivers….and their bank accounts! grins

The Kaiba Manor was quiet as usual. The only sounds that could be heard were the clicking of Seto's laptop as he sat on the couch and Yugi's voice as he back talked to the TV. He was watching the latest NASCAR -1- race that a friend from the States had sent him. Somehow he had gotten hooked on the American sport and all but threatened his friend to record and mail them to him.

"DAMNIT! PASS THE BASTARD ALREADY!"

Seto stopped his typing and raised an eyebrow in amusement ay his brother-in-law. It was quite a sight to hear and see him like this. For someone so 'innocent' looking he sure had a potty mouth when he was upset and apparently his favorite driver wasn't doing so well.

"KNOCK HIM IN THE WALL!"

The CEO shook his head and returned typing. There wasn't anything else to do when Yugi was in this type of mood.

"Good it's a commercial. I'm going to go get me a beer yell if they come back for a wreck." Yugi said as he jumped up from the couch and headed off to the kitchen. He quickly opened the fridge and grabbed the brown bottle before he shut the door and returned to the living room.

Seto watched him out of the corner of his eye as he flopped back down on the couch. "Beer? Since when did you watch TV and drink?"

Yugi shrugged his shoulders as he twisted off the top and took a slip. "My friend Dragon, (AN: -grins-) said that all the American's that live in the south drink when they watch NASCAR. So I figured I would try it too. Besides my favorite driver is sponsored by a beer company, so I'm supporting him."

Seto rolled his eyes, "And who would that be?"

The shorter man pointed to the screen as the race came back on. "See that red car with the number 8 on it? That's Dale Jr. from DEI -2-."

"Whatever."

"WOOHOOO!!" Yugi said as he jumped up and did a dance, shocking Seto once again. "Did you see that?! There must have been ten cars involved! And the best part of it is Gordon smacked the wall!" -3-

Seto was about to retort when they both felt the tug of shadow magic mixed with some other magic similar to Harry's, but stronger. Yugi turned and faced the direction of the oncoming magic to be met with a portal opening. Not liking the feel of the other magic that was getting closer, he quickly called on the Sennen Puzzle. Just as it appeared around his neck and the Rod appeared in Seto's hand, Harry stepped through it and into the living room followed by two strange men.

Seto growled and pointed the Rod at the two, "I don't know how you got here but you won't be here much longer." But just as he was about to blast them both back into the Realm, Mahaado stepped through holding a hand up to Seto to ease him.

"Master Yami asked me to bring them here to wait till they were free to join us."

Kaiba shot the two men a menacing look before he lowered the Rod to his side. "And where is Yami?"

"They are currently fighting at the moment. It seems the Deatheaters tracked us, Harry or both." He said as he magically shed his amour to his more 'human' appearance. "He asked me to keep an eye on these two mortals and make sure they don't touch Harry."

At this Lupin decided to step in. He was not fond of these 'kids' that seemed to like to order them around. "And why aren't we allowed near him? We've known Harry for several years now!"

Seto crossed his arms over his chest as he stepped towards the werewolf. "If Yami doesn't want you near him, then we will not go against that. It would be wise for you to back off and keep your mouth shut."

Harry gulped as he took a seat on the couch. He knew that this was going to be one messy situation. And if the look Seto had on his face was any indication….

"Excuse me, where are we?"

Everyone turned to look at Dumbledore as if seeing him for the first time. Yugi, the ever-pleasant one, spoke before Seto could comment.

"Japan."

"And this is where you have kept Harry?"

"Of course. This is our home."

Dumbledore took the time to look around. It was obvious these people had plenty of money. But who were they? And why were they so bent on keeping Harry with them? Even these two still held the same power signature that the other two held, but it wasn't as strong. But the biggest question; were they good or evil. Their power was dark and deadly. It was close to the same signature that Voldemort was using now. So was this what he was using? Or was it something all together different? What was that place they walked through just moments before? Whatever it was he was not leaving with out some answers.

Taking a seat in a nearby chair he spoke to the one that looked like the Yami he had just met. "My name is Albus Dumbledore and this is Professor Lupin. We were supposed to meet Yami tonight to discuss matters but it seems he and the other were rather busy. Maybe we could get some answers from you…Oh my I forgot to ask you names."

Seto snorted and Yugi rolled his eyes, they both knew this man didn't care he just wanted answers that they weren't about to give.

"My name is Yugi and this is Seto Kaiba."

"Ah, well then Yugi could you mind telling me why you are keeping Harry here when he should be with his family?"

A low growl was heard from Mahaado as Yugi answered, "Harry was brought here by Yami. He is now under our protection and that is all you need to know. But as you can see, he has been treated well and I'm sure if you ask him he will not complain. Isn't that right Harry?"

Harry smiled at Yugi before he looked at the Headmaster, "I'm fine. And for once I'm happy. Neither Yami, Seto or Yugi have harmed me and I trust them completely."

"What?! Professor Dumbledore, surely you can't believe that! I know you felt what I did when we met those two back there. The dark power that was emanating from them was something that cannot be trusted! That Yami person could be working for the Dark Lord and placing…."

In a flash, Seto's hand was around Lupin's neck, raising him slightly off the ground. Ice blue eyes flashed dangerously as the Shadow power began to flow into his body just waiting for the signal to release its attack.

Yugi glared at the werewolf before he placed a hand on Seto's arm. "I'd watch what you say about Yami in front of us if I were you. Especially around Kaiba here."

Harry watched the scene in front of him as he sat down on the couch. "Professor, it might be best if you didn't say anything about Yami around his brother or husband."

Both Lupin's and Dumbledore's eyes widened as they looked at Yugi and Seto after what Harry just said. They could both see in their eyes that they would fulfill the promise of death that they held.

Lupin quietly snuck his hand inside his robe to wrap his fingers around his wand. He was going to have to use force to get this person off of him. As soon as he felt it in his grasp he quickly brought it out and pointed it at Seto's head. "Let. Me. Go."

Seto's eyes flicked to the wand, which was now just inches away from his nose, back to Lupin with a smirk on his face. "Such a brave baka, thinking a stick will get you out of this. You wizards are so clueless as to what is going on and what kind of power is being used by those deatheaters. I'm sure you've figured out that your weak magic doesn't work on the monsters?" a nod from both of them, "Well then what makes you think that it will harm the ones that wield that same magic?" Seto loosen his grip and set the man down on his feet before he took a few steps back, his eyes never leaving Lupin's.

"If you think you can take me out then go ahead."

Lupin looked from Seto to Dumbledore and was surprised to see a challenging look in his eyes. Next he looked to Harry and saw a look of pity…embarrassment? His eyes then shifted to Yugi who's own lavender eyes held a fierce determined look. Who were these people?

The dark magician chuckled at the scene before him as he watched the wizard Lupin lower his wand in defeat. He had to hand it to these mortals, they made for good entertainment.

"DAMNIT!"

Seto looked over at Yugi, "What?"

"I missed the race!"

Everyone looked at Yugi with a confused expression as he smiled sheepishly and turned the TV off. "Might as well get comfortable, there's no telling how long Yami and Bakura will be."

Atemu narrowed his crimson eyes as the deatheaters and their 'stolen' monsters stood before them. No one had bothered to take any action as of yet, but that didn't make him or Bakura back off the shadow energy that was flaring in their hands.

"Yami, might I suggest we show these fools what the real Shadow Realm looks like?" Bakura was itching for a good fight and these mortals thought they had an advantage with their weak 'copy' of the real thing. Their monsters were also an embarrassment to him, since between the pharaoh and him self they had some of the strongest around.

Atemu nodded his head in agreement; he and the shadows were also ready to have a good brawl. As soon as he felt Bakura bring all of them into the Realm, he couldn't help but notice the shadow's that flocked to him, gathering around his body. He could feel their happiness in having their one true master home. He briefly closed his eyes as the emotions and thoughts of the shadows coursed through him.

The deatheaters watched as they were brought further into the Realm their Lord was trying so hard to control. Granted they had limited access to it but it had always been sufficient…that is until now. These two had control over it, their magic signatures were the exact same as the shadows around them. This did not look good for them.

They watched as the living shadows swarmed around the one with blood red eyes. Never had they seen such a sight. The most deadly power known to them was almost worshiping a mortal!

Out of the corner of his eyes, Bakura looked at Atemu and the shadow's around him. He knew from past battles that the shadows would flock to him as soon as they entered. He just now had to wait till they calmed down and let the pharaoh command them. But he didn't worry, if one of the fools tried anything the shadows would defend him instantly, even if he was unaware of it.

A Drillago (ATK/1600) wound its drills up in anticipation. It could no longer sit back and wait for the command to attack. Too long had it been pent up in the spells these humans had placed on it and the other monsters they had come to own. Its anger towards them was at its breaking point. It knew that they wanted them to kill the Master of the Shadows, the Pharaoh from old, but it was fruitless. They could no more kill him than the mortals could. But they were bound to do as these pitiful masters told them. It just wanted it all to end and if it was sealed so be it. At least it wouldn't have to be used anymore.

Without a second thought it attacked and all hell broke loose.

Crimson eyes snapped open just as the Drillago openly attacked him only to be blocked by a Chaos Sorcerer (ATK/2300) that appeared before him. Glowing orbs of magic swirled in his hands before he sent them straight at the Drillago, shattering it in a thousand pieces.

The Shadows left Atemu's side and swarmed around the deatheaters, angered that their Master was attacked. They had seen what they wanted to do to the one that gave them meaning and they were not pleased. Fingers of thickening shadows one by one plunged into the deatheater's mouth, nose, and eyes seeking to destroy the souls of the pitiful mortals.

Bakura smirked at the fruitless attempts of the humans as they tried to scream and block the living shadows. And as much as he was enjoying it he was missing out on the fun too. Seeing a Liquid Beast off to his right, he sent the gathered energy in his hand towards it and all but jumped for joy when it screamed and shattered before him. Screams always excited him! Quickly he moved to attack another monster.

Atemu never moved from is spot, as he was more than willing to let the shadows take their revenge and Bakura have his fun. But he wanted one left alive to send Lord Voldemort a message.

He snapped his fingers and the shadows dropped all the soulless bodies to darkened 'floor'. The one remaining deatheater coward down as he watched the shadows stop, hovering all around him, poised like a snake ready to strike. He faintly heard the clicking of boots as the two spirits walked through parting shadows. Behind him he heard the cries of their monsters being destroyed by the one appeared to save the crimson eyed man.

Atemu looked upon the pale face of the remaining deatheater. "You have survived to take a message back to your leader." The Pharaoh held a hand up, a swirl so shadows engulfed it, before they departed leaving a beautiful sai in his possession.

The young deatheater tried to shrink back away from the person as the weapon appeared in his hand but the shadows stopped him. Soon he found him self-looking straight into those deadly demon eyes as the owner crouched down in front of him balancing on the balls of his feet. "M-message?"

Bakura crossed his arms over his chest wondering just what in the world his friend had in mind. He could tell from the way he looked at the sai and back to the man, with that insane look in his eye, it was going to be interesting to say the least.

Atemu chuckled as he poised the tip of the longest point at the deatheater's forehead. "Hai, it's a simple message really, you won't even have to speak."

A deadly smirk played on Bakura's lips as the scream of the 'victim' filled his ears when Atemu carved the Eye on his forehead, just as it would appear on theirs. Too bad for the thief, there was no blood for the Pharaoh laced it with shadow magic preventing it.

"Aww, why did you stop the blood!?"

Standing up, he hooked the sai in his belt, "Blood is hell to get out of leather."

"So?"

"So, I ruin enough as it is."

"Whatever. So how is this puny Dark Lord going to get his message?" Bakura said as he nudged the passed out deatheater.

"Someone will come looking for him. Other than that I really don't care."

Both the spirits took one last look at the man that had passed out at their feet before they summoned a portal to head back to the Kaiba Manor.

1. NASCAR (for those that are not familiar with it) is an American stock car racing sport. It is quickly become popular, rivaling football and baseball. Southerners are the biggest fans and yes we do tend to get REALLY crazy and loud watching it. You should be at my house on a Sunday during any of the races! It might just scare you.

2. Dale Earnhardt Jr.(#8 Budweiser Chevy) my favorite driver! Son of the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. who founded Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) GO #8! –grins and waves #8 Budweiser flag-

3. Jeff Gordon (#24 Dupont Chevy.) Not my favorite and yes I jump for joy when he smacks the way and has to quit the race!

Dragon: ok I'm stopping there. The talk between Dumbledore and Yami will take a good bit of time to think about. If you have any suggestions feel free to leave them in a review. I have ideas but like I'm always saying, I love to hear from others!