XII. One that belongs to Another

A few momonts later, all the seven wielders of the Millennium Items are now in the throne room with Ra-seru.

"First of all, I want to thank you againfor saving all our lives. Is there anything we can repay you?" the pharaoh asked.

"It's not necessary, Your Highness" Ra-Seru said, getting nervous all of a sudden and blushing as well.

"Come on, there must be something that you like" Mana said gleefully.

"Mana behave yourself!" Mahaado exclaimed.

"It's alright... well I do need a place to stay and I owe it to Mana!" Ra-seru said still getting nervous

"Very Well, it shall be granted and by the way why don't you remove that cloaked of yours" the pharaohsaid and curious at the same time.

"I'm afraid I can't I have ...reasons" Ra-seru said grimly.

"You don't need to tell us: you have a big burden in your heart that cannot be reversed" Isis stated.

"How did you know?... Is that what I heard... you guys are..." Ra-seru gasped, trying to be surprised.

"That's right we are the wielders of the Millennium Items!" Seto said.

"I see" Ra-seru said firmly

"Well, I think this is over so ... Mana show our guest to his room" the pharaoh ordered and Mana lead Ra-seru to his room.

At the guest room, Mana and Ra-seru were talking and getting to know each other.

"Thanks for healing me back there I really need it" Ra-seru said finally feeling better.

"Oh don't mention it and why were you nervous in the throne anyway" Mana said, smiling at the same time asking.

"This is the first time I went here. I may be able know the palace outside but not the inside" Ra-seru answered.

"Oh I see, well you don't have to get nervous the pharaoh is kind and wise to his people. Did you know he's also my closest friend" Mana said.

"Really?'" Ra-seru questioned. Mana nodded in agreement.

"Mana it's time for your lesson where are you?" Mahaado said, trying to find his mischievous apprentice.

"Uh-oh looks like my master is calling me. I better play mischief for a while heeheee Bye!" Mana said as she left the room.

Meanwhile at the pharaoh's chamber, Atemu and his father were discussing about the recent events that was happenning.

"I can't believe some one would set a 'darkness game' and only the oppossing person is affected. What do you think, father?" Atemu asked the ex-pharaoh.

"Hmmm ...there's something familiar about the 'darkness game' but it couldn't be..." Aknamkanon thought firmly.

"Is something wrong, father?" Atemu asaked seeing his father in deep thought.

"It's nothing, anyway what happened to our guest?" Aknamkanon said asking.

"He's in his room apparently he owns it to Mana who healed him" Atemu answered.

"Do you mind if I can talk to him?"the ex-pharaoh asked.

"Father, you never talk to anyone before besides me and the six priests!" Atemu said in surprised.

"I just in the mood to talk to somebody and besides all of you are busyincluding my brother and Shimon" Aknamkanon said grinning.

"That is So like you father always open to others alright I'll tell him to come here" Atemu said smiling and he left.

"Ra-seru or should I say... the person who looks likes my son" Aknamkanon thought.

Back at the guest room, Ra-seru was enjoying the view of Egypt when someboby knocked at the door.

"Come in" Ra-seru said and the pharaoh opens the door letting himself in.

"The ex-pharaoh wants to see you in the pharaoh's chamber" Atemu said

"WHAT! THE EX-PHARAOH!" Ra-seru blurted.

"You're pretty lucky and I know how you feel, kinda ridiculous right?" Atemu said grinning.

"No, it's a great honor although I'm a bit nervous" Ra-seru chimed.

"Well, let's go!" Atemu said as he lead him the way to the chamber.

In the Pharaoh's chamber, the two of the them have arrived and in the center corner was the ex-pharaoh himself siiting and waiting for their guest to arrive.

"I will leave you two alone now" Atemu said then he left.

"There's no need to wear a mask. I know who you are" Aknamkanon stated.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Ra-seru asked.

"I mean ... you... you're the reincarnated form of my son I can sense your aura as the present wielder of the Millennium Puzzle just like I did before" Aknamkanon said grimly.

Ra-seru began to step backward feeling fear inside his body.

The ex-pharaoh smiles and said: "There's no need to be afraid and I swear as the gods swear that I will keep your secret safe"

Ra-seru removed the cowl of his robe and revealed himself to the ex-pharaoh. As the ex-pharaoh guessed, it's Yugi as Ra-seru

"I would have never thought I would met my partner's father and I do admit you're the 1st person to see through my disguise" Yugi said grinning.

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spiritfire: Looks like the ex-pharaoh knew the cloaked man's identity and it's that early well there's a reason for this find out soon.