I'm not going to have super long notes before every chapter. So just bear with me for a second. Already making the second chapter; I have a lot of plans with this series. I can already tell you though, it's not going to be short….however I will absolutely finish it. I have people in my personal life making sure that happens so no worries there. Alright, that is all.

The click of a keyboard could be heard through the ghostly office. There wasn't much in there aside from a large glass desk in the middle; a large window directly behind. There was some type of plant in the far left corner, most likely fake since it seemed perfectly fine with no care taken to it at all. There were two black leather office chairs in front of the desk, and that was it. The CEO may have been the type to boast his success; but in his own personal space he could just about care less.

The man sighed leaning away from his computer for a moment. The sun was finally starting to set on this long day. He had been working on the new equipment progress for Duel Monsters. Unfortunately he had the joy of working with one of his rivals, Pegasus, in this entire process. The emails from that man were nothing short of unprofessional. Kaiba sighed, he was sure that guy had some screws loose.

Without his awareness, Kaiba's hand had gone to the front pocket of his long coat. Fingering it open he once again pulled out the one of a kind "The King" card. His deep blue eyes stared at the unmoving figure. It almost felt like the card was judging his every move. He moved his thumb across it, his blue stare not breaking eye contact. That is, until the door to his office slowly swung open. Kaiba's eyes peered up while still holding the card to see his little brother slowly entering the room. He smiled closing the door behind him.

Mokuba was no longer a child. He had grown into a very useful young man in his teenage years. Just as Kaiba did; he balanced school and work without conflict. The younger smiled warmly at his brother and approached the desk. He didn't ask about the card. Mokuba had seen it every so often in his brother's hands and knew that if it was something he wanted to talk about, he would.

"I've finished for the day Nii-San. Though, I haven't gone to Yugi's yet. I was saving that for last if that's alright? I haven't seen him in a while and we were going to just hang out a bit."

Kaiba just nodded. He pocketed the card and opened a drawer in his desk. Pulling out a blue folder he handed it to his brother.

"He asked for you to bring that when you stopped by. Make sure you give it to him."

Mokuba nodded taking the folder. He could tell his brother was off. Though, he wouldn't press him. Kaiba had been off for a good long time now. Ever since Yami had….gone home. He wouldn't even duel anymore. He just always made an excuse or said that whoever it was wasn't worth his time. Even Yugi, Kaiba gave him one shot…and he wiped the floor with the guy. Mokuba stepped around the desk and gave his brother a hug, He would never admit it, but he could tell he needed it. Kaiba just half smiled and hugged him back.

"Since it's a Friday I may not be back tonight. You should try and enjoy a day off tomorrow as well…"

Kaiba just nodded.

"I don't have any meetings planned until Monday, so I will see. Be careful and text me when you get there."

Mokuba nodded to his older brother and bowed before leaving. Grinning ear to ear he ran out to his driver and told him where to go. He had grown to be good friends with the tri-coloured man. He had missed playing games with us brother, and Yugi seemed to help with that.

Kaiba just shut down his computer and sat back in the darkness of his office. Free time was something of a problem for him these days.

The winds in Egypt started to pick up as the sun kissed the horizon. A dune buggy raced across the sands uncaring for the time of day. Preparing for this trip had taken enough time. Rishid was driving the vehicle, Ishizu in his passenger seat. In the back sat a very confused Marik, and Bakura. Around them were four more vehicles of others that aided in protecting Egypt's culture. It had taken some time gathering everyone, but it was worth it considering what they were headed to.

Ishizu gasped at the sight once it finally came into view. A wall the size of a skyscraper had risen from the desert. It was thick, and seemed to be made of nothing but sand. Millions of hieroglyphs seemed to be covering it. All in a dark mud-like brown. The vehicle halted within walking distance as Rishid and Ishizu jumped out of the buggy and half ran to get closer. Bakura and Marik followed. Marik's eyes widened once they finally stopped.

"What in the name of Ra….."

Bakura shook his head not having an answer for the blonde. His eyes then caught a glint of something in the sands.

"Hey…shine the beams over there!"

The team that had come with them had already been setting up large structures for light. Once instructed, they shined them towards the direction Bakura pointed. Ishizu gasped leaning down to pick up a piece of shattered gold. Her wide eyes turned to Bakura.

"This was the Millennium Ring….its' in pieces…."

Rishid pointed out towards the structure.

"Look! There's more, they're everywhere."

The group went one by one around the area. Sure enough there were shattered pieces of the Millennium items everywhere. Flabbergasted, the group slowly made their way closure to the large structure. At the base, something seemed to be on the ground...Marik pointed directly at it.

"Shine the beams!"

Once shone the entire group was speechless at the site. There on the ground was a bleeding man in ancient Egyptian robes. He had gold jewelry across his lightly pale skin showing the rank of a Pharaoh. It was no mistaking it; the tri-coloured hair gave him away immediately. It was Atem.

Ishizu and Rishid ran over to the wounded Pharaoh. Rishid moved to help him up as the crimson red eyes opened slightly. His voice was just as it had been. His voice was deep; with confidence to boom out for the entire crew to hear. Though, it had a weakened crack to it. Blood trickled down the corner of his mouth.

"I….I won….I beat..."

He trailed off as his arm slowly rose up. He grasped onto the chain around his neck holding the Millennium Puzzle. It shattered at his touch, sprinkling the ground with broken pieces of gold. He fell into Rishid's arms then, unconscious. Marik ran over to touch the gold from the broken puzzle. It was the real deal alright. He just shook his head at his sister not knowing what to make of it. Bakura cut in, breaking the silence between the groups.

"What did he win?"

Ishizu shook her head just as a booming sound shook the group to their knees. The skyscraper of sand was going back into the desert; and it seemed to be trying to take everyone with it. In a panic everyone scattered. Equipment fell and broke apart; screams could be heard in every direction. Running to the buggy, Atem was put down quickly in the back as Bakura and Marik jumped in to keep the Pharaoh in place. Ishizu and Rishid got to their seats and revved the engine, bolting away from the scene. Glancing back Marik saw a few of their crew being dragged into the sands by the pull. It was like quicksand...he had never seen anything like it before. Backs bending backwards, the echoes of bones breaking, shattered limbs. Blood stained the unforgiving desert. With specks of gold and bone everything soon was silent. Not a trace seemed to be left behind has the buggy left the scene.

The group was silent until the vehicle hit a road again. Ishizu gasped, the sudden level ground breaking her out of her thoughts. She glanced back at the unconscious Pharaoh between Marik and Bakura. Rishid broke the silence.

"I'm taking us to a hospital. Do not fear, this is one we can trust. They will help without asking questions."

No one replied; they all just watched the Pharaoh in shock. They all thought the same thing; all they had were questions.

Yugi looked up and smiled as Mokuba entered the game shop.

"I was starting to think you weren't coming by today."

The teen just smiled.

"I thought we could hang out for a bit. Kaiba's been….you know."

Yugi nodded. Oh he knew too well. That man had acted specifically weird this morning. Mokuba pulled out the folder and handed it to him. Confused he opened it. Inside was a portrait sized photo of "The King". His eyes couldn't stop staring at it. Such a dear friend seemed so close…but was so far away. Mokuba shuffled. He hadn't peeked inside the folder; he valued his brother's privacy. That didn't mean however that he didn't want to see what it was oh so badly. Yugi looked up and smiled. He turned the photo around seeming to understand the curiosity.

"Is that….Yami?"

Yugi chuckled laying the photo on the counter.

"Looks exactly like huh…from his time anyways. No, it's just a copy. I am glad Kaiba decided to share it with me though. I'll probably make copies for the gang if you want one."

Mokuba nodded as a smile spread across his face.

"That must be what's on that card he keeps looking at."

Yugi raised an eyebrow.

"Does he look at it a lot?"

Mokuba bit the inside of his cheeks realizing he probably said a little too much. He was saved however when Yugi's phone started to go off. Scrunching his eyes in confusion at the late night call, Yugi picked it up reading the Caller ID.

"It's Marik?"

Yugi answered the phone as Marik just went off. He could barely understand the man; he was talking much too quickly. Was he also half speaking in Egyptian?

"Hey, hey! Slow down I can't understand a word your saying!"

He could hear some shuffling on the other end as another voice came over the line; it was Bakura.

"Get to Egypt. I don't care how, but do it now!"

"Has something happened?!"

"Jus..hey! Your gonna brea"

Just like that the line went dead. Mokuba raised his eyebrows.

"Um…Mokuba I have a favour, could you call your brother?"

Alright, well that's it for that chapter. I'm hoping that most of them can be a little longer but we are just getting into the story. Hopefully this is something most of you can get into. I know I'm excited to continue. Just thought you needed a little more than the prologue.

As always, please review if you want me to continue. That is what really tells me people are interested. See you all soon with Chapter 3!