Many apologies for the delayed updates. Between moving and personal issues, I have been busy.
Mokuba: not to mention she finally got the Yu-Gi-Oh complete first series on DVD boxed set and just had to watch all 32 discs.
I am also trying to figure out how to get over 4000 Yu-Gi-Oh cards catalogued since I have them alphabetized between 4 binders. I also have a binder for complete/nearly complete sets and several Shonen Jump magazines with the cards still inside them. Anywho, please read and enjoy.
Aknamkanon set his packed bags by the front door and turned to his boys, "I want you two to take care of Yugi while I'm gone. He's not to leave the house unless the Ishtar sisters come to collect him for any medical checkup. Mana is programmed to tend to Yugi while you two are at school or work. Do not let anyone in while I am gone. I love you boys and will try and finish this deal quickly so that I'm not gone for long."
"Dad, what do we do if there's another emergency with Yugi," Atem questioned.
"Call Isis or Ishizu and get him to their office as quickly as possible. Don't pack anything as they already have some things over there for him."
Yugi looked up at their father, "Papa, why do you have to go?"
"I need to attend this conference to share what my company has created to help people better their lives," Aknamkanon answered. "One day, I will pick one of your brothers to take my place at the conferences.
"If they're going to go to those, then could I go to the gaming ones Grampa goes to," Yugi asked innocently. "They have lots of games and stuff to try out!"
Atem shook his head, laughing, "Sounds like he's already taken you to a few."
"I got to try Millennium Kingdom Warriors Three before it was sent out to arcades," Yugi beamed. "I got the highest score ever!"
The two teens were shocked. They had been trying to beat the high score on that game since it was introduced into their favorite arcade. The top player was designated YHMS4 with a recorded score of 5,997,894. "How old were you when you played that game," Yami asked as he swallowed his pride of having third best score.
Yugi shrugged his shoulders, "Six."
"At least you three are in the top five," their father stated proudly. "I have to get going if I'm to catch my flight to England. Behave and keep an eye on things for me."
The boys hugged their father before he headed to the waiting cab.
Yugi watched as his brothers headed to the bus stop to wait for their ride to school. He had hoped that his brothers would call in sick, but Atem had explained to him that he and Yami couldn't afford to stay home to keep him company all the time. Mana was ok company for a bit, at least until one of the Ishtar sisters arrived to take him to the Center.
The young boy completed his schoolwork as most of it was just review. He waited until Isis arrived to collect him. Yugi was excited and nervous about going to the Center for Advanced Technology. He didn't quite know why he was nervous because as far as he remembered he'd loved going there.
Isis and Ishizu kept an eye on Yugi as he wandered through the corridors of his father's company. He peeked inside any unlocked room, his feeling of dread growing the closer he got to a certain room. Isis activated the intercom system, "Yugi, it's time to head back to our lab. Your father will be calling shortly."
Yugi rushed back to the sisters' lab and was in time to see his father's image appear on the video screen. "Hi Papa," Yugi beamed.
Aknamkanon smiled back to Yugi, "Hello Yugi. How has your day been so far?"
"Boring," Yugi answered. "I finished my schoolwork early and wandered around here for a while."
"I need to speak with Isis and Ishizu about a project they're working on. Why don't you have someone take you to the gaming department for a bit? I'm sure that Shadi would love to see you. He used to be Mahaad's assistant," he stated.
Yugi slid from the exam table and headed out to find someone to take him upstairs. Once the boy was gone, Aknamkanon focused on the twin sisters, "What have the latest scans shown on Yugi?"
"The nanites infused within him are completely stable," Isis replied. She looked to her sister with a saddened look.
Ishizu stepped forward with a folder in hand, "Unfortunately, we've discovered that this is not the first time he's been exposed to them. I checked his samples that were taken the day of his birth and discovered a small amount of the microscopic robots present in the samples. If we were to apply for a license to create a clone of Yugi in the event that the nanites take over or shut down completely, we could try to isolate the ones from the earlier sample and create a nanites-free clone to transfer his memories to."
"If it came down to it," Aknamkanon started, "I would like to have a back-up option available to keep from losing my baby. Apply for the license and for one to create a robotic copy should the first be denied."
Isis sighed, "What about telling his brothers about his condition? At least tell them the true reason for this trip."
"I will not have my sons learn of their brother's affliction until they can accept him as he is. I cannot tell them that I'm trying to figure out who's trying to sell nano-tech to the highest bidder. I need to find out if it involves the nanites within Yugi and if it does, shut it down."
"Sir, only two people have been exposed to nanites to the levels that Yugi has and survived," Isis pointed out. "Yugi and Josh are the only two recorded. We know from interactions with Josh and Roberto that they are the only ones with the transphasic energy needed to keep the both of them alive."
Ishizu continued, "We know that whoever exposed Yugi to these nanites before he was born also exposed your wife and Heba just from samples taken at that time."
"I need to get to the bottom of this and soon. I will try to call in two days. Keep my baby safe," Aknamkanon said before ending the video feed.
I am planning on working on updating another chapter to 'Stalked' next. So please check it out.
Yugi: PhantomBrat also has a forum for monthly writing challenges up and running. If interested, please contact her via PM if possible.
Stay safe, Stay Happy.
Yugi: Until next time!🐈
