The Past Returns Chapter 3: 3, a yu-gi-oh fanfic

The Past Returns

Chapter: 3?

Synopsis: An AR of the Battle City Tournament arc seeing as I have only watched up to where Yami and Yugi defeated the Silent One for the God Card Ishizu (?).

As Yami and Téa admit their feelings and start their relationship down a new path, New Millennium items are disclosed to the gang, Seto, and Mokuba – the Manacles of Time and Power. Each could only be welded by two distinct women – the younger sister and cousin of the Pharaoh! Two young women appear, each wearing one of the Manacles! Are they Yami's family? And do they come just in time to help against a dark foe that has been waiting for the right time to strike?

Rating: R for the vivid and ugly death of Teana and the old Egypt group.

Téa rushed through her shower. The new outfit she had brought with her to their hiding spot she hoped that Yami would like. A pair of mid-calf high black boots in place of her usual brown ones, she loved the gold design along the top that matched with the gold thread used to put the shoes together. A dark blue denim short skirt she had only bought the day before – just before Yami caught up to them.

She thought about what happened the previous day. Their enemy threatened her and their friends … just like they had been so long before. Téa shook the memory from her thoughts. She had to focus on the moment at hand.

Quickly she tucked the light yellow blouse in the skirt top. Then she took the collar and snapped it closed behind her neck. The back was open, and there was a heart cut out on the front. The sales woman had called it a sweetheart keyhole opening. Téa couldn't help but smile at that and the thought of how her sweetheart might take this dramatic change in clothing.

Finally she slid on the long jacket. Dark blue denim like the skirt, it was comfortably snug in the bodice and then it flared out only slightly down to just above her mid thighs. She buttoned two buttons on her stomach – leaving the top open to show the heart clearly, and the bottom wide open.

Before she could grab her purse, there was a knock on the door that separated her and Yugi/Yami's rooms. "Hey Téa, are you decent?"

"Yugi, I think that you have been hanging around Joey too much lately!" Téa admonished the young man who walked in with a shocked look on his face.

"Wow, you are a knock out and a half in that outfit Téa!"

She blushed hotly. "Thanks. Think Yami will like it?"

'Like what you two?' Now that he knew Téa could hear him, Yami was happier. Would he one day be able to speak to her without Yugi hearing their conversation?

Yugi too wondered that. "I think that he should see this for himself."

In moments, Yami was once again in control. His eyes widened in shock. And that worried Téa. "Do you like it?"

"Téa, I never thought that you could be so ravishing!" Yami quickly closed the distance between them and pulled her into his arms lovingly.

She giggled as she snuggled close to him. "Looks like you do like my outfit. I'm glad, I was so worried you wouldn't."

For a moment all was calm in their lives. Yugi adored both of his friends, and only wanted them both to be happy. His friendship was one both lovers treasured. But, all too soon the moment was gone.

"Hey love birds!" Joey chuckled as he banged on Téa's door. At least Tristan acted a little more mature about the situation. "Joey, will you cool it! Yugi might be in there with Téa, and not the spirit."

"Come on in you guys!" Téa chuckled. But she planted a kiss on Yami's lips fast before they came in with Mai, Serenity, and Yugi's grandpa; that last face was completely unexpected, "Oh, hi Mr. Motou."

The three didn't know how to react. How was Yugi's grandfather going to take this?

"Well, I believe that all of you have an interesting story for me and these two young ladies." The look on his face told everyone that he wasn't going to wait for later.

They all sat down and took turns telling the long story; Yugi even came forward again before returning to the puzzle so Yami could finish with what came about the night before - including announcing the only name he knew of his own. Once they were done Solomon Motou sat there contemplating for a few moments. "So you are saying that Yugi didn't always fight his own duels?"

"No, I did aid him as he needed me. However, I know that Yugi is an excellent duelist himself." Yami quickly defended his vessel.

Solomon looked hard over at him. "And how is it that you know this?"

"I have seen him duel many times on his own, and he won many duels I thought were lost. He amazes me, and I once was the greatest in the world." Yami said strong. No one would question Yugi's skill or heart in his presence.

"Well then, we had better get the two of you and Joey out there to prove it. After all, my two grandsons can't save the world if they sit in here all day – right?" Solomon smiled as he hugged Yami – stunning the one time Pharaoh.

'Yugi, what does your grandfather mean?'

Yugi wiped away his joy filled tears of pride. 'He sees you as his grandson as well. In his eyes he's your grandfather in this life. Guess that makes us cousins, huh?'

'No Yugi, this makes us brothers. And I could not ask for a better brother.' Yami returned Solomon's hug. The young Pharaoh was grateful that he again had a family to call his own. "Thank you … grandfather."

Téa and the others smiled on. She was happy for her love and her best friend. She had overheard their conversation and fought to keep from chuckling. If all went right with the world, her best friend would one day be her brother-in-law! 'I'm so happy for you guys!'

And then the television switched itself on! On the screen was Ishizu! "Hello my Pharaoh and Queen Teana. I need to see you and your court that have surfaced as soon as is possible."

"Where Ishizu?" Yami worried. Something had to be happening.

"At the museum. It is of vital importance."

Téa felt like shivering, but fought it off. "It might take some time for us to get there. After all, who knows how many duelists there are between here and there?"

Ishizu smiled. Yes, the former Queen still resided within this young woman. "I considered that possibility and have a car waiting on all of you downstairs. I will see you shortly."

And with that the television was again off. Joey too went off. "What's going on? And who was that? And how did she turn the TV on like that?"

Téa sighed. Joey sure knew when to explode. "That was Ishizu, the woman who told us about Yami's past. And she turned the TV on through the magic of her Millennium item."

"And we had better hurry to that car. Who knows what she has to tell us." Yami stood up and then switched places with Yugi. "Yeah, it sounded important … whatever it is."

At the museum they all met up with Seto Kaiba and his little brother Mokuba! "So you have been called by Ishizu as well, Yugi?"

"You too Kaiba? I wonder what Ishizu wants with all of us?" Yugi was worried, along with the rest of the group.

Seto was worried as well, but he hid it under his mask. Only had Mokuba ever seen Seto's vulnerable side and that was the way he intended to keep it. "All I wonder is when we are going to have our duel."

"You'll have it soon enough Seto. For now, let's go see what Ishizu has called us about." Yugi had seen the power behind Seto's Egyptian God Card, and was sure that he wasn't ready to face it just yet.

"Agreed."

Once the group went into the museum, two who had been watching them from the shadows across the street came out. Two young women both fought of their tears.

One had dark hair that reached to the backs of her knees and had bands of blonde streaked through black. "They are together … all of them! Even Shimon has returned my cousin."

"Yes. Seth is there too. But the spell is still wrapped tightly around his soul and heart. Will we be able to free him or is history doomed to repeat itself?" The other whispered in fear. Her platinum blonde hair was just as Seto knew it in his dreams.

Not far from them was a Rare Card Hunter. Marik knew that he had a situation. 'So the legendary Princesses were real. And now they have returned. This could work into my favor, or ruin my plans! I must make sure they stay out of this tournament.'

And then he saw their battle decks. 'So, they are both duelists? This might make things interesting. I will have to keep an eye on them both.'

Sorry that it took so long. I've had so many wonderful compliments on this. The only problem is that they have restarted the Battle City arc. So, it may be sometime before I get very deep into this story. I know most people hated cliff hangers, but this seemed the best way to end this chapter.