CHAPTER 3
"It all started five-thousand years ago, back in Egypt." Yami said.
FLASHBACK FIVE-THOUSAND YEARS AGO IN EGYPT.
Atemi ((Yugi in the past was called Atemi by the advisors, Priests and people. But, Yami always called him Yugi. Mahali the Dark Magician and Manari the Buster Blader called either of them Pharaoh. But, usually the call them Yugi and Yami.)) sat in the throne room looking very bored as their advisors drone on and on.
:Why did I agree to take over today:
Atemu chuckled.
'Do not ask me, Yugi.'
#Sire, you must marry this women for the good of Egypt.# Advisor #1 said. ((A young women with long blond hair past her back and blue eyes.))
Atemi shot up out of the throne at that.
#I will tell you what is best for Egypt and that is a happy Pharaoh and I will not be happy if I marry her. Because truth be told I love another and if I do marry it will be the women I love. And if I am not happy Pharaoh Atemu will not be either.# Atemi said.
#Of course, sire. My apologizes.# Advisor #1 said.
#Pharaoh, if you do not mind my asking. Who is this woman that you love?# Advisor #2 asked. ((A young man with brown hair and black eyes.))
#Her name is Treanna. ((Téa in ancient Egypt was named Treanna in my fan fiction.)) She lives in the village.# Atemi said grinning sheepishly.
#A peasant sire?# Advisor #3 asked. ((A older women with long white hair to her knees and emerald green eyes.))
#Yes.# Atemi said.
'Then bring her to the palace, Yugi.'
:She does not know I am Pharaoh Yugi.:
'How could she not know?'
Atemu ran into the throne room and over to his brother sitting on his throne.
:I kind of go into the village to duel almost everyday. Have you not noticed the fact that I disappear almost everyday. That is when, I go to the village dressed as a peasant.:
#You leave the palace dressed like a peasant, what if our enemies were to discover this?# Atemu asked.
#Brother, I will be fine. I can handle my own.# Atemi said as the Horus Shadow Puzzle flashed and a red aura surrounded Atemi and his eye's glowed red.
'What in the name of Ra is going on?'
:I have gained access to the full power of the Horus Shadow Puzzle.:
'The power that I am sensing is amazing.'
The High Priest Yahiya ((Seto Kaiba's past life in Egypt.)) ran into the throne room.
#Pharaoh Atemu, I sensed something evil coming from here.# Yahiya said.
#Like what, Priest?# Atemu asked.
Yahiya closed his eyes and focused. Yahiya's eyes snap open.
#I am sorry to say. But, it is coming from Pharaoh Atemi.# Yahiya said and pointed at Atemi.
#What? Yugi, is the Priest right?# Atemu asked.
#Yes, what of it?# Atemi asked smirking evilly.
Then Atemu stepped back in shock. Mahali the Dark Magician and Atemu bodyguard emerged from the shadows.
#My Pharaoh, get behind me.# Mahali said.
#But, he is my brother. He would not harm me.# Atemu said.
#Normally I would tend to agree. But, we can not risk him harming anyone let alone you.# Mahali said.
#What are you not telling me, Mahali?# Atemu asked.
#First off if he harms or kills anyone right now he will become completely evil. But, my Pharaoh as long as you live there is a chance that we can snap Atemi out of it. But, however if you die while he is like this he will remain evil for the rest of this life and will turn evil at one point in the next and remain that way for the rest of that life as well.# Mahali said.
#Thanks for the warning.# Atemu said.
#All that is left is to make sure I don't die until he snaps out of it. # He said half jokingly.
#Atemu, now is not a time for jokes.# Yahiya said.
#I know Priest.# Atemu said.
#Run away, please, Yami.# Mahali pled.
#I will not abandon my brother.# Atemu said as Manari the Buster Blader and Atemi's bodyguard appeared.
#Mahali, what is going on? Why in Yugi behaving like this?# Manari asked.
#Yugi has gained full access to the power of the Horus Shadow Puzzle. Which has caused him to turn evil. But, we can still save him from the evil as long as Yami still lives.# Mahali said.
#Any ideas on how to free Yugi?# Atemu asked.
#One of the shared powers that the Millennium Puzzle and Horus Shadow Puzzle have is the ability to trap whole soul or portions of souls within items. Yami you could probably seal away Yugi's darkside within the Horus Shadow Puzzle.# Mahali said.
#But, that could...#
#I know, Yami. But, it is the only way to prevent him from becoming evil forever.# Mahali said cutting off Yami.
#I agree, the Yugi I know would tell you to do what you have to, to stop him.# Manari said.
#OK, how do we do it?# Atemu asked.
#I shall prepare the ceremony.# Yahiya said walking out.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
Manari and Mahali were keeping Atemi busy. Seto ran in.
#Everything has been prepared.# Yahiya said.
#Good.# Atemu said.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
Atemu succeeded in imprisoning Atemi's darkside within the Horus Shadow Puzzle. Atemi looked around the room and sat up.
#Yami? Mahali? Manari? Yahiya?# Atemi asked in confusion.
#Easy, brother.# Atemu said.
#Yes, Yugi it is us.# Mahali said.
#How are you feeling?# Manari asked.
#I am fine, Manari.# Atemi said.
#That is good to hear cousin.# Yahiya said.
#I am glad, Yugi.# Manari said.
#As am I, Yugi.# Mahali said.
#I am as well, brother.# Atemu said.
#I too am glad you are yourself again cousin.# Yahiya said.
#What happened?# Atemi asked.
#Yugi, your darkside took over.# Manari said.
#It did?# Atemi asked.
#Yes, unfortunately, Yami was only able to trap part of your darkside within the Horus Shadow Puzzle.# Mahali said.
#And of course you realize that now that it has taken over it could take over again. Much easier next time then this time.# Manari said.
#I know, Manari. But, there's nothing I can do to prevent it from happening again.# Atemi said.
#You can give the Horus Shadow Puzzle to Mahali or myself and we will hide it.# Manari said.
#But, what if I need it someday?# Atemi asked.
#If you do it will return to you.# Mahali said.
#OK, I trust you both.# Atemi said.
Then Atemi untied the Horus Shadow Puzzle and putting it on the table next to him and walked out of the room. Then Atemi walked into his chambers and over to his bed.
#Now to take care of the Horus Shadow Puzzle. I will take care of it.# Manari said.
Then Atemi lay down on his bed weakly and fell asleep. Atemu sensed his brother was not well.
#I shall leave it to you two.# Atemu said running out of the room and to Atemi's chambers.
Atemu opened the door to Atemi's chambers and Atemi woke up and sat up weakly. Atemu walked into Atemi's chambers and over to his brother's bed.
#Brother, what is wrong? I sensed you were not well.# Atemu said.
#It is nothing serious.# Atemi said.
#What is it?# Atemu asked.
#I am just weak. But, I shall be fine.# Atemi said.
Atemu frowned little did either of them realize but Manari was listening. Manari reappeared behind Mahali frowning.
#What is it?# Mahali asked.
#It is as I feared. Yugi is probably going to die because of the separation.# Manari said.
#I see. Let us not tell Yami he will blame himself. There is nothing he can do now. Yami must not be told this is because of the separation.# Mahali said.
#Agreed. Do not tell Atemu, High Priest Yahiya, is that agreed?# Manari asked.
#Of course.# Yahiya said.
#Good, Manari you stay here and keep an eye on Atemi, I shall hide the Horus Shadow Puzzle away.# Mahali said.
#Right. Good luck.# Manari said.
With that Mahali grabbed the Horus Shadow Puzzle and disappeared with it, in a blinding flash. Atemu walked out of Atemi's chambers. Looking very worried as he closed the heavy door behind him.
#How is he doing, Atemu?# Yahiya asked looking worried.
#Not very good.# Atemu said sadly looking at the ground.
#I see. If there is anything I can do let me know, Atemu.# Yahiya said sadly looking at the ground.
#I will, Priest.# Atemu said looking at the door to Atemi's chambers.
#Cousin, I am afraid.# He admitted at a bit over a whisper as he sat down on his throne.
#Of what may I ask, cousin?# Yahiya asked sitting on Atemi's throne right next to Atemu's.
#I am afraid, that I am about to lose my brother.# Atemu said sadly looking at Yahiya sadly.
#I know, cousin. But, if anyone can beat this it is Atemi.# Yahiya said.
#He prefers being called Yugi.# Atemu said.
Yahiya smiled at Atemu.
#I will remember that. And what do you prefer, cousin?# Yahiya said.
#I prefer Yami.# Atemu said.
#Well, good night, Yami. I am going to be in the temple if you need me.# Yahiya said.
#All right, good night, cousin.# Atemu said.
Then Yahiya turned and walked out of the throne room. Atemu sent for the royal healer, Isis, who came to Atemi's chambers and went right to tending to him. Atemu still sat on his throne waiting and hopping.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
Isis walked out of Atemi's chambers and up to Atemu's throne.
#Isis, is there anything you can do for him?# Atemu asked. ((Isis is Ishizu's past life in Egypt.))
#I am sorry my Pharaoh. But, there is not.# Isis said.
#I see. Thank you for trying. Leave me.# Atemu said.
Isis nodded and ran out.
:Yami:
'I will be right there, Yugi.'
Atemu stood up and walked into Atemi's chambers. Then Atemu walked over to Atemi's bed where Atemi was resting.
#What is it, brother?# Atemu asked with concern.
:Brother, I can not see.:
'I am sure, your vision will return.'
:I am just so tired that I can not stay awake.:
'Then sleep brother, I shall come in and check on you later..'
:Good night, Yami.:
'Good night, Yugi.'
Then Atemu walked out of the room closing the heavy doors behind him. Atemi closed his eyes and slipped into a coma. Sensing something was wrong Atemu rushed back into Atemi's room. Atemu froze upon seeing Atemi. Atemu ran to Atemi's bedside sat on the side of the bed and took Atemi's hand.
#Yugi, can you hear me?# Atemu asked with concern.
Atemi just lay there unmoving, Atemu sent again for Isis. Atemu watched as Isis worked. Then she stood up and faced Atemu. Isis shook her head. Atemu sadly went back to tending to Atemi. And Isis walked out of the room.
FLASHBACK END
"My brother never woke up. But, about a week before he died a witch came to the palace saying she could save Yugi. High Priest Yahiya discovered that the witch was planning on killing us both, he told me and I had the witch put to death. Then about two days later strange sights and sounds began. The witch still haunts the Garden Palace and she won't be happy if I return." Yami said.
"You said Yahiya do you mean Kaiba?" Tristin asked.
"No, my cousin High Priest Yahiya is Seto Kaiba's past life in Egypt." Yami said.
"Kaiba was your cousin, in his past life." Joey asked.
Yami nodded and smiled at Joey.
"Well, now you all know what happened at the Garden Palace." Yami said.
"Yami, what do you think could've turned Yugi, evil?" Duke asked.
"The last time it was because he gained access to the full power of the Horus Shadow Puzzle. So, perhaps in the last 8 years he has yet again gained access to the full power of the Horus Shadow Puzzle." Yami said.
"Can we snap him out of it?" Tristin asked.
"Maybe? At least I hope so." Yami said.
Then the Horus Shadow Staff flashed unnoticed by anyone and Jono took over for Joey.
"You were able to last time, thanks to Mahali and Manari." Jono said.
"Oh, hello again, Jono." Yami said.
"Hello, Pharaoh." Jono said bowing his head.
Duke's mouth drops open.
"How'd know it wasn't Joey but was Jono?" Duke asked.
"I've know Jono for over five-thousand years. And another thing, Joey always says things like ta and ya he doesn't say to or you." Yami said.
"He has a point." Serenity said.
'Gee, thanks a lot sis.
Joey, they are just teasing you.
'I know.
"Yami?" Téa asked with concern.
Yami shook his head and looked at Téa.
"Huh, what?" Yami asked in confusion.
"Penny for your thoughts." Téa said.
"Is that all a Pharaoh's thoughts are worth these days?" Yami asked.
Everyone started laughing for a moment before getting serious again. Then the Horus Shadow Staff flashed and Joey took over again.
"Any ideas on how ta help Yug, would be helpful." Joey said.
"I have an idea." Yami said.
Then Yami closed his eyes and started chanting. Then Yami's now completely black eyes ((No white at all.)) snap open and a black vortex appeared in front of Yami on the ground.
"I Atemu call upon the bodyguards of my brother and myself! Mahali the Dark Magician, and Manari the Buster Blader! Atemi needs your help once more!" Yami shouted into the vortex.
Then a Dark Magician emerged from the vortex followed closely by a Buster Blader, as Yami's eyes returned to their normal amethyst color and the vortex disappeared.
"Manari, and Mahali I am grateful you both came." Yami said.
"We came as soon as we heard your summons." Mahali said bowing.
"How may be of serves to the Pharaohs?" Manari asked bowing.
"Unfortunately, Atemi has once again gained access to the full power of the Horus Shadow Puzzle." Yami said sadly.
"Yami, what da hell's goin' on?" Joey asked in confusion.
"This is Mahali my bodyguard from ancient Egypt." Yami said as Mahali bowed his head in greetings.
"And this is Manari Yugi's bodyguard from ancient Egypt." He said as Manari bowed his head in greetings.
"We will still need you cousin's help." Mahali said.
"That will be extremely difficult." Yami said.
"He's right." Duke said.
Then the Horus Shadow Staff flashed and Jono took over for Joey.
"They are right Kaiba, or High Priest Yahiya does not even believe in reincarnation." Jono said.
"Who are you?" Mahali asked.
"He looks like Atemi's best friend Jono." Manari said.
"Manari that is because Joey is Jono's reincarnation." Yami said.
"Now, why do you not just leave Kaiba to me?" Jono asked.
"Are you sure, Jono?" Yami asked.
"Yes, sire." Jono said.
"Then go and be careful." Yami said.
"I will be careful, Pharaoh." Jono said.
Then the Horus Shadow Staff flashed and Jono disappeared.
"Good luck." Yami said sadly.
/Yugi, are you OK/
/I'm fine, I just have a headache./
There was a blinding flash in front of Seto in his office. Seto covered his eyes. When he moved his arm he stared in shock at what he thought was Joey.
"Wheeler, what the hell are you doing here!" Seto demanded.
"There is no time to explain." Jono said.
Jono pulled out the Horus Shadow Staff.
"I am sorry High Priest Yahiya. But, this must be done if we are to safe Pharaoh Yugi." Jono said sadly.
Then the Horus Shadow Staff gave off a blinding flash, and Seto covered his eyes. Then Seto fell to his knees clutching his head. Seto groaned in pain. Seto slowly opened his eye and blinked in confusion.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU JUST DO TO ME WHEELER!" Seto demanded.
"Your cousin needs you, High Priest Yahiya." Jono said.
"Which one?" Seto asked in confusion.
"Pharaoh Yugi." Jono said.
"Yugi! Where is he!" Seto demanded.
"He gain access to the full power of the Horus Shadow Puzzle, and you know what that means." Jono said sadly.
"Unfortunately." Seto said sadly.
MEANWHILE IN YUGI'S OFFICE
Yugi fell to his knees in pain and his secretary ran in.
"Mr. Motou, are you alright?" She asked.
"My head." Yugi whispered.
Then Yugi stood up and stumbled into his bathroom. Then the Horus Shadow Puzzle flashed and Yugi disappeared. Then Yugi reappeared in Seto's office. Then the Horus Shadow Puzzle flashed and Atemi took over.
"I think it best you remember everything." Atemi said.
Seto gasped.
"Yugi?" Seto asked in disbelieve.
"You should call me Atemi, everyone else does." Atemi said.
Jono bowed his head.
"Sire." Jono said.
"Hello, again, Jono." Atemi said.
"I am the spirit of the Horus Shadow Puzzle." He said.
"You're Yugi's darkside?" Seto asked in disbelieve.
"Yes, I am." Atemi said.
"Why did you come here?" Seto asked in confusion.
"They need your help they have a plan. But, it's risky. Back in Egypt it killed Pharaoh Yugi." Atemi said.
"I think I have another idea." Seto said.
"Good." Atemi said.
Then the Horus Shadow Puzzle flashed and Atemi disappeared.
"I hope my idea works better then, what happened last time, Yugi turned evil." Seto said to himself.
"So, do I. I must go." Jono said.
"I'll be there as soon as I can." Seto said.
Then the Horus Shadow Staff flashed and Jono disappeared and reappeared at the Kame Game Shop. Then the Horus Shadow Staff flashed again and Joey took over again.
"Kaiba, will be 'ere as soon as he can." Joey said.
"Good." Yami said.
MEANWHILE IN YUGI'S OFFICE
Yugi reappeared in the bathroom of his office in control again. Then Yugi stumbled out in obvious pain.
MEANWHILE AT THE KAME GAME SHOP
Yami gasped sensing the pain Yugi was in.
"Somethin' wrong, Yami?" Joey asked with concern.
"Yugi's in pain." Yami said sadly.
MEANWHILE WITH YUGI
'Do it.' A voice ordered darkly inside Yugi's head.
'I can't, he's my brother.' Yugi thought to the voice.
Yugi winced as more pain hit him Yugi clutched his head.
'DO IT, KILL HIM!' The voice shouted darkly inside Yugi's head.
'NO!' Yugi thought to the voice.
A dark figure appeared.
"KILL HIM, NOW!" The dark figure shouted.
MEANWHILE IN THE KAME GAME SHOP
"I can't just stand here knowing Yugi's in pain." Yami said.
Then the Millennium Puzzle flashed and Yami disappeared. Then there was a bright flash and Yami reappeared behind Yugi.
"DO AS YOU'RE TOLD!" The dark figure shouted and threw an energyball at Yugi.
Then Yugi screamed out in pain.
"KILL HIM, NOW!" The dark figure shouted.
"LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Yami shouted in anger.
The dark figure stepped forwards revealing himself to Yami.
"Hisham?" Yami asked in disbelieve.
"Why, uncle!" Yami demanded.
Yugi fell to his knees as a wave of extreme pain hit him.
"DO AS I TELL YOU NOW!" Hisham shouted.
"No." Yugi said weakly, forcing himself to his feet.
"LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Yami shouted in anger.
"No." Hisham said.
Then a wave of unbearable pain hit Yugi and he fell to ground hitting his head hard.
"YUGI!" Yami shouted with worry in his voice.
"My work here is done." Hisham said disappearing.
Yugi's secretary walked back in. Yami looked at the secretary.
"Call 9-1-1." Yami said.
The secretary nodded and ran to the phone and dialed. Yami rushed to Yugi's side. Yami started to shake Yugi trying to wake him up.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
The ambulance pulled up, then paramedics rushed to Yugi's office and took him down to the ambulance with Yami right behind them.
"Are you a relative, of his?" One of the paramedics asked.
"Yes, I'm his twin brother." Yami said.
"Then get in." One of the paramedics said.
Yami got in the back with Yugi. Yami took hold of Yugi's hand.
"Hold on." Yami pled.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
The paramedics rolled Yugi into the hospital. The doctors immediately tended to Yugi.
30 MINUTES LATER
Yugi's doctor (Dr. Carter walked out of Yugi's room and into the waiting room where Yami was waiting. Dr. Carter walked over to Yami. Yami shot out of the chair.
"How is he?" Yami asked with worry in his voice...
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