Chapter 22

I continued to look out the window as the waves continued their assault on the beach below. It was a lot to take in. as I stood there I felt a hand on my shoulder. I cocked my head so I could see. It was Eagle.

"It's time." She said quietly as she lowered her hand and walked back to Heila.

"What do you want me to do?" I asked stepping over next to her.

"Open the shadow realm but do not go in.," she instructed.

"Why?" I asked look between Eagle and Heila.

"If you are in the shadow realm when I leave this body and return it to her. You and Yugi may be separated." she responded placing her hand on Heila's hand.

I looked at her and then back at Heila.

"Will I see you again?"

"Perhaps one day. It's hard to say where fate will throw me next. You know that." she smiled as she looked up at me.

"Until then," The millennium puzzle began to glow as the shadow realm opened and Heila and Eagle were transported into it. The puzzle dimmed and I was left in the room alone. I waited for something to happen. The puzzle glowed again.

"I will see you again Yami. I promise." Eagle's voice resonated through the room. I could almost see her smiling. Then the light faded

I looked around. Heila stood behind me. I looked around some more hoping that Eagle would be standing there too.

"She said to tell you that I would protect you, and that more answers wait for you in Egypt." Heila told me as I looked back at her.

commercial

Bakura has died

Yugi turned from the grave.

And the millennium ring has disappeared

'Don't you think it's strange that they didn't find the millennium ring when they found him?" Yugi asked turning to look at Yami

In addition, some one new appears on the scene

"My dear cousin." She sobbed softly as a few more tears raced down her cheeks.

But what surprises wait the group with this new girl

"I will duel you on one condition." Elita responded her voice had changed

However, is she really his cousin or just another person looking for all the millennium items?

'Why don't we just concentrate on finding the Eye and Ring?'

Coming Soon

Searching for the millennium ring

end commercial

/Several days later at the turtle game shop./

"Yugi this package just came for you." Solomon hollered to his young grandson

Yugi reaches out and takes the package. He looks at the package. It's from Egypt.

He opens the package and a small box and envelope slid out. Yugi opens the envelope.

'Dear Yugi,

Thank you for rescuing my cousin. He told me that you possess the millennium puzzle. In the box are tickets for you seven tickets for you and six friends, to Egypt. We have much to discuss. Please bring Seto Kaiba with you. Most of which we need to talk about involves him as well. Thank you Yugi and I hope to see you soon.

Heila'

"I guess we're going to Egypt Yami."

'It would seem that way.'

"But I wonder why Seto's involved in all this?"

'Perhaps Heila can explain it to us once we get there.'

"Maybe," Yugi looks at the small box. "I wonder what's in here."

Yugi opens the box, inside is a video a key and a smaller box. Yugi pulls out the video and sticks it into the VCR.

'Not long ago, earthquakes rocked this strip of land known as the Giza plateau. Experts are now saying that the earthquake was a fluke and that there are no fault lines underneath the plateau.picture of the sphinx and a pyramid. The locals claim that the whole strip is in danger. Many are beginning to leave the plateau, claiming that a battle will soon commence that will decide the fate of the world.

/an elderly man appears/

'Three thousand years ago, a pharaoh sealed away a realm of monsters and magic in order to save his kingdom. Since duel monsters have become such a hit, it is believed that the pharaoh has returned to once again save us.'

'Could this be true? In addition, is it possible for someone to be resurrected after three millennia? We'll find out tonight at eleven'

Yugi turned his attention to the smaller box. The box was locked. He picked up the key. It had a note attached to it.

'This key will not unlock the box. It will unlock something else. Please bring it with you.-Heila'

"What do you think Yami?"

'It's strange that there was an earthquake there in Egypt. The sooner we leave the sooner we can find out what's going on.'

"Right, I'll call Joey, Tristan, Tea, and Ryou. We'll have to go see Kaiba."

/over at Kaiba Corp/

"Who are you?" Kaiba asked as he looked at the cloaked figure before him.

"You will find out soon enough. Right now I have a request to make." The cloaked figure stated

"And what is that?" Seto asked starting to get rather irritated

"I need you to obtain the 'dogs of Anubis' and bring it to me."

"Where do I find this card?"

"YOU BAKA, The 'dogs of Anubis' are a stone tablet found in the temple of Anubis that was recently discovered." The figure explained

"And what if I refuse to get this tablet?"

"Then your world will be destroyed by the one you know as Yugi."

Seto looked at the figure. "What do I get in return for this 'favor'?"

The figure stood there watching Seto.

"I will tell you when the time is right. For now just get me the tablet." With that, the room filled with smoke. Once the smoke cleared slightly, Seto was in the room alone.

/in the lobby of Kaiba corp./

"Mokuba, where's Seto?" Yugi asked walking up to the smaller Kaiba.

"He's up on the top floor, but I wouldn't go up there. He sounded like he was talking to himself." Mokuba replied pointing towards an elevator car

"We have to go see him. Now, it's an emergency." Yugi replies running towards the elevator.

Mokuba ran behind him, Joey, Tristan, tea, and Bakura followed behind.

Mokuba slid a card through a metal card reader and the elevator took off towards the top floor.

The elevator stopped and the doors slid open. The hallway was filled with smoke.

"Nisama!" Mokuba yelled as he raced through the smoke towards Seto's office

"Mokuba wait." Yugi hollered as he raced after him.

'Yugi wait. Something's not right here.'

'What do you mean Yami?'

'What caused all this smoke?'

'Maybe something caught fire. It's possible Yami.'

'No, this doesn't seem like a fire smoke. It's different some how.'

'Let's get into that office maybe we can figure it out.'

'Right.'

in the office

/cough/

'If Yugi's such a threat, I wonder why it didn't want me to just finish him off.'

/cough/

'I need to get out of here. The smoke's getting thicker'

/cough/

"Nisama!"

'Mokuba.'

/cough/

/bang, bang, crash./

"Nisama!" Mokuba hollered as he raced over to Seto.

/cough/

"Seto we have to get out of here now." It was Yugi's voice

/cough/

"Get out of here, Yu...Gi..." Seto started to yell but collapsed into Mokuba's arms

/a couple of hours later, in the turtle game shop/

"How is he?" Yugi asked as Solomon Motou walked into the room.

"He's sleeping, right now." Solomon replied as he continued to walk out of the room.

"Man that Kaiba. All you were doing was trying to save his life and he tells you to get out." Joey fumed

"Chill Joe," Tristan remarked.

"Yugi, I have to leave. Let me know when he wakes up." Bakura stated as he stood and walked towards the door.

"Right," Yugi replied watching Bakura walk out of the room.

/outside the game shop/

Bakura walked out of the shop. A breeze picked up. He looked around. The figure stood behind him.

"Who are you?" he asked turning to face the figure.

"Not important."

"Did you cause the smoke at Kaiba corp.?"

"Yes but that isn't important right now. I have a job for you tomb robber."

"How…?"

"Don't worry; I want you to steal the box from Yugi."

"What box?"

"This box," The figure replied as a vision of the small box appeared in front of Bakura.

"Why?"

"Not important. You will do this or your vessel will suffer."

"How will I get it to you?"

"You will go with Yugi to Egypt. I will meet you there."

Bakura looked over the figure.

"Fine, I will meet you in Egypt with the box." He huffed as he turned and walked away.

'Perfect.' The figure thought as it disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

/a day later/

Yugi and the gang walked over towards the airplane that had been reserved just for them. Seto huffed as Mokuba pulled him along. Bakura eyed the bag that Yugi carried. He wondered if it contained the small box. As they stepped on the plane, lights began to illuminate the aircraft.

"So where should we sit Yugi?" Joey asked as they looked around the empty plane

"Like a dueling monkey like you would care." Seto huffed as he pushed past the group.

"What?" Joey looked over at Seto. "Get back here, Kaiba." He remarked as he chased after him

"Joey wait!" Yugi replied as he followed them dropping the bag on the floor.

Bakura looked at the bag. He picked it up and opened it slightly. He noticed some sleeveless shirts, a couple pairs of shorts, and a box that was sealed slightly. He pulled out the one he had to get.

"Thanks Bakura." Yugi's voice pulled him back to the situation at hand.

"No problem." He replied sliding the box back into the bag without the smaller box, then handing the bag to Yugi.

/the speakers crackled to life. /

"Attention passengers. The plane will leave shortly. Please store all luggage in an overhead area and buckle you seat belts." A computerized voice stated

Bakura sat behind Yugi. Seto sat across from him with Mokuba in-between them. Joey sat with Tristan, and Tea just in front of Yugi.

"Here you go, and please feel free call if there is anything you need. It will be nine hours before we land in Egypt." A flight attendant states as she hands them all a can of pop, a blanket and pillow.

"Nine hours? You mean I have to ride in this thing with him for nine hours!" Joey remarked glancing over at Seto.

"It's no picnic for me either mutt." Seto humph

"Guys please save it for the ground." Yugi responds as the plane begins to move.

Commercial

A girl

"My name? It's Andromeda."

A boy

"Sir, Seto Kaiba's helicopter is preparing to land."

And a card so powerful only one man can contain it

"You must be Maximillian Pegasus"

In a rare treat from Eagle McCloud

"Can you get Pegasus to show you where the card is?" he asked the girl,

However, be warned this is a one and only fic.

After this Eagle will right no more like it.

Rated R for content

"It's locked away on Pegasus's island." The girl replied as she continued to rub her wrist. Bruises were starting to form on them. "Only Pegasus himself knows for certain where it is."

Prepare for an adventure like no other.

A Seto Kaiba story (working title)

Coming soon

End Commercial

The plane was dark as it set out over the continents towards Egypt. Every one was asleep except for Bakura. He looked at the small box in his hands.

'What could be in this box that is so important?' He asked himself as Mokuba stirred in his seat

Bakura returned the box to its hiding spot and settled into sleep.

several hours later/

The plane landed at the airport. It was still dark and it was the last plane that arrived so it sat at the terminal letting its sleeping passengers sleep. As the sun crept up over the horizon, they began to awaken in the plane.

"Good morning." The computerized voice sounded over the intercom. "We have landed in Egypt and the local time is seven am. Please make your way to the front of the plane and enjoy your trip to Egypt." With that, the plane went quiet.

Seto got up and quickly headed for the front of the plane. Yugi grabbed his bag and pulled out the box. He opened it to find that the small box was missing.

"How…how is it possible?" Yugi asked getting the attention of everyone still on the plane.

"What is it, yug?" Joey asked turning to look at his friend.

"Some one stole the small box that I had in here."

"Perhaps it was Kaiba." Bakura remarked trying to throw suspicion away from him.

"Kaiba!" Joey hollered as he raced through the plane after him.

Catching up with him, Joey grabbed at his collar.

"What'd you do with it Kaiba!" Joey yelled as Seto looked at him.

"What'd I do with what, Mutt?" he asked in a cold uncaring voice.

"The box, Where is it?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Argh, don't lie to me. I know you have it."

"You are a waste of time. Get out of my way." Seto replied shaking free of Joey's grip

"Kaiba, I'll duel you for the box."

Seto turned and looked at Joey again.

He laughed, "Right, you think you can beat me. I know every one of your pathetic moves."

"Try me Kaiba." Joey retorted preparing his duel disk.

"If you insist," Seto replied, "But don't say I didn't warn you."