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(Note. This chapter will be a bit of backtracking to what was happening with the Ishtar siblings while Bakura was fighting with Yami.)
Ishizu's POV

Climbing onto the ship's deck Ishizu shivered. Not with cold though. A chill was running down her spine. Malik opened the door to the cabins and ushered Ishizu inside. She darted in, and Malik glanced around before going in and shutting the door. Ishizu closed the curtains, shutting the room in dim darkness. The siblings sat down from each other. Malik nodded to Ishizu. "Begin when you're ready."

Ishizu closed her eyes, and muttered ancient words. A blue fire sparked to life on the table, not burning anything. Her Millennium Tauk glowed, and Ishizu stiffened, body going slack a moment later.

Malik clasped his hands together, sighing. "Now I wait. Come back safe sister."

Ishizu flew forwards, time and space swirling around her, and the dimension shook wildly before stopping. Hard stone floor was suddenly beneath her and she tripped, catching herself with her arms before her face hit the ground. She scrambled up, glancing around.

She had been here three times before but it startled her everytime. Large gold columns rose out of the ground, supporting the ceiling that was too far up to see. The front of the room had nothing except a large platform with three stone tablets leaning against a see through wall that had a jungle growing behind it.

Ishizu walked up to the edge of the platform and kneeled, casting her eyes to the ground in respect. "I have come to seek help." She said simply.

The room was quiet, before three flames flared to life in front of her. One was red. One was blue. And one was gold. They flickered in front of her, before the gold one moved forwards and spoke. It's voice was commanding but gentle at the same time. "Speak. Daughter of the Tomb-Keepers. And ask."

Ishizu nodded, still not looking up. "I have come to announce that the Pharaoh has come into the modern world too early. Another week was supposed to pass."

The blue flame rose up angrily. "We know!" It thundered. "What was Simon thinking?! Does he want to the world to die?!"

The red flame flickered tentatively. "I think his name is Sugouroku now." It reminded. The blue flame died down a bit. "I see." It said simply.

The gold flame spoke again. "Ishizu...what do you plan to do now? This Bakura boy is fighting the Pharoah as we speak. It might be too late."

Ishizu gasped. "No. We have to find a way..." She flinched and shut up as the blue flame thundered again. "We have to? What makes you say that? True we obey the word of the Pharoah but with no memory he has no power over us right now. Perhaps we should let a new Pharoah come forth."

Ishizu wisely kept her mouth shut. She knew it was trying to tempt her to lash out. The blue flame grunted. "Clever girl."

The red flame then spoke. "Bakura has gone too far I say. But I think we should refuse to give the Pharaoh his memories. Let him discover them on his own. He needs time to adjust in a world that he doesn't belong in. We should remind Bakura of his position in all this."

The blue flame grumbled. "It's a good idea I guess."

The gold flame flared up, silencing the other two. "Then it is agreed. We shall banish Bakura for a time, and let the Pharaoh resume his adventures with the boy and his friends.

However, if the Pharoah does not receive his memories in the time limit we have decided, then we will have no choice but to let time go as it pleases. Wether the Pharaoh wins or Bakura."

Ishizu nodded. She stood up, glancing up at the ceiling. "I do have one question."

"What is it?" Asked the red flame.

Ishizu fidgeted. "What's the time limit set to?"

The blue flame started to vanish. "Two years. Now excuse me. I have a thief to banish." The room went dark as the other two flames went out.

Ishizu opened her eyes to see Malik staring intently at her. She smiled at her brother. "Two years Malik. That's the time limit they have given us. And Bakura shall be removed during that time."

Malik smiled but his eyes remained serious. "That's more than enough time. Rather generous of them." Ishizu stood up.

"We shall leave the Pharaoh alone for now. But when we come back to get him...and he doesn't have have his memories..."

Malik grabbed her hand. "Don't worry. Yugi's a smart kid. He'll help him." Ishizu grasped Malik's hand. "Yes."

The boat speeded off, towards the horizon that was clearing up, showing the first signs of dusk.

End Of Chapter Twenty Two