Chapter 2: Yugi, the Ghost, and the Temple

After running for what seemed like an eternity, Yugi finally caught up to the silver light just as it disappeared into a Greek styled temple. As he approached the door, he couldn't help but wonder, Will Bakura remember me? Has he changed at all? How did he get here? And will he ever forgive me for not being able to save him?

"Yugi none of this really matters." Yami said as he materialized beside Yugi and placed his hand on Yugi's shoulder. "You were willing to forgive me even though I bet your soul during a duel and I lost. I still remember what you told me that day, 'Everyone's human Yami we all make mistakes, but that doesn't mean you're not my friend anymore. We just had a rough day, that happens to the best of friends, but what matters is how we handle these problems. From now on we have to work together to make it right."

"Thanks Yami," Yugi said as he turned to face his other self and smiled, "that really meant a lot to me. No matter what happens, I'm prepared to face the consequences that may await." So with his mind at ease, Yugi turned around to face the door and slowly pushed it open…

"Are you sure it was Bakura?" Tristan asked as Tea told them about their story.

"I don't know, but Yami was convinced it was and so was Yugi." Tea said as she turned away to watch the setting sun disappear below the horizon.

"What are we waitin' for then?" Joey asked as he cracked his knuckles in anticipation. "If there's a chance Yugi could save Bakura, then he's gonna' take it…believe me."

"Well what are you guys waiting for then?" Tea asked as she started running ahead of the others. "Let's go help Yugi!"

Meanwhile, Yugi blinked repeatedly as his eyes tried to adjust to the murky darkness inside the temple. As he made his way deep inside, he noticed the walls were coated with a thick layer of dust and the air was so stale and musty he had to rip the bottom of his shirt off to keep himself from choking.

Yugi Motou…please set me free. Immediately, Yugi whirled around expecting to see some one and was shocked to when he saw absolutely nothing behind him. "Who are you! How do you know my name?" Yugi called as a dim silver light suddenly appeared ahead of him.

Set me free and I can help you find Bakura

"What kind of game is this?" Yugi asked himself as he wondered who really hid behind the silver aura if it wasn't Bakura.

"I don't know…" Yami said as he partially materialized beside Yugi, "but I think we can trust her."

"Okay who wants to go in first?" Tristan asked as he scratched his head nervously and stared inside the temple.

"There ain't no way I'm goin' inside that creepy tomb…" Joey whimpered as Tea sighed and put her hands on her hips.

"WHY NOT?" Tea asked with a note of agitation in her voice.

"There's zombies in there! And mummies and…ghosts!" Joey said as he shivered with fear.

"Well then you know what they say…" Tristan said with a mischievous grin on his face as he snuck up behind Joey and shoved him hard into the temple, "LADIES FIRST!"

"What makes you think we can trust her?" Yugi asked as Yami gazed ahead silently. Suddenly he heard screaming and sighed as he rolled his eyes and ran back towards the beginning of the temple.

"GET IM' OFFA' ME!" Joey screamed as he ran around with a mummy's arm holding onto his shoulder. "I'M TOO YOUNG TO DIE!"

"You mean to cowardly…" Tristan said sarcastically as Tea slapped him in the face. "OW! What was that for Tea?" he whimpered as he rubbed his head.

"That was for scaring the wits out of Joey, you moron." Tea muttered under her breath as she went over to where Yugi was watching with a thoughtful expression on his face. "What's wrong Yugi? We were all really worried about you."

"The light wasn't Bakura…"

"What do you mean Yugi?" Tea asked as she knelt down and looked into his eyes. "You can tell me."

"I heard the ghost talking to me, but it was a female's voice that spoke to me. The ghost…it had your voice Tea." Yugi said as he looked deeply into her eyes.

Hikari and Sunny: it was a girl...interesting...i'm guessing i got you to update O
thanks! sits down to read the chapters