Yugi uneasily drank his third cup of coffee. He could see his hands start to tremor at the amount of caffeine in his system but brushed it off. Sleep was not something he craved.

His mind wandered back to the conversation he held with Ishizu Ishtar. Kaiba had been rather forceful when intervening but Yugi stood his ground in the end.

He needed answers about what was happening with him and with Anzu and he knew Ishizu would be the first person to go to. Thinking back to the amount of resources he had on this topic, he was beginning to realize she was the only person he could go to.

Unfortunately for him the conversation did not lead to the answers he craved. It only brought him more questions and more confusion.

"You are having strange dreams?" Ishizu asked with mild concern. Although she was painfully aware something was happening beyond her or anyone's control, she could not deny the part of her that wished, no, hoped, it would not be true. That her family would not be dragged into another charade of chaos that seemed to follow them like vultures.

"Yes, of chaos and destruction. They are more vivid then I would like and I haven't been able to sleep for weeks." He tiredly stated.

She remained quiet for a moment thinking over his words. She had a feeling he was not telling her the whole story.

"And is anyone else experiencing this as well?" she asked.

Yugi sighed. "Anzu. She is dreaming of God knows what, but they are no better than mine as Kaiba has found her screaming in her sleep."

Kaiba immediately grabbed the phone from Yugi.

"They are worse than nightmares Ishtar and they need to stop. What can we do to help her?" he looked at Yugi's dark circles that seemed endless upon his dull skin. "Them." He concluded.

"I have sensed a disturbance in a place that is beyond you or me. I can feel it in the air, and I sense my two brother feel it too." she glanced at Marik and Rishid who stood next to her warily. Rishid's face was evermore stoic but she could see the discontent in his eyes. Marik was more obvious as he constantly fidgeted with his hands as she spoke.

"These disturbances, so to speak, are not something I can physically pinpoint. I cannot give you answers through a feeling, but I sense you yourself do not have the full story. You must speak with Anzu about her dreams and what she is seeing. I can bet she is the one that will give answers to the uneasiness of Kemet."

"So basically you have nothing and we have to go to Anzu?" Kaiba concluded harshly.

"Go to her Kaiba and once you find the answers you crave you must call me. I fear this has my families name and duty written all over it."

"Fine." He stated and hung up.

Yugi glared at him tiredly.

"I wanted to ask her more questions, about the two golden lights and what they could mean." He stated bitterly.

"Doesn't matter Yugi, she's as clueless as us. The only one we can go to is Anzu."

Yugi looked away at the towering man and could sense his departure. The jingle of his shop door signaled Kaiba was gone and Yugi sat in a wave of exhaustion at the implications and new found worry Ishizu had left him with.

To think Anzu would become sick just hours after his talk with Kaiba and Ishizu. It all seemed too thought out, almost too perfect.

His visit to her bed was one he did not want to relive. He saw her laying in a cot meant for the sick and dying. He had brought flowers, lavenders, and yet the therapeutic smell of the beautiful bud could not contain the sorrow he felt for the woman he loved, as not just friend, as not just sister, but as companion. She looked oddly peaceful but he knew she was in pain. She had been asleep for almost two days, the doctors claiming it was the medication but Yugi could tell they were just as baffled at her state of coma.

Joey, Tristan, Duke, Mai, Serenity, Mokuba and Rebecca had all come to visit their beloved friend. All with sorrow faces and empty hearts. None wanted to speak and yet all they could do was fuss about her room and speak words that held no meaning. It seemed the chaos was entering not just in his head, but around him as well.

Now all he could do was wait for her to wake up. It did not matter that Kaiba was with her, it did not matter that she was left in his care. He prayed and prayed to anyone listening that she would wake up, and soon.

Mai had not seen Anzu in the longest time. She had been busy dueling around the world and starting her fashion empire. Joey was always the reason she would come back to Domino. She would always say it was to see everyone, but none of them mattered to her in the ways Joey did. She had yet to express the things she most longed to him and did not dare open her mouth. She liked the place they were in now more than ever.

But, as she came rushing to Kaiba's manor it was not for Joey but for her dear friend. The one girl who took the time to understand the complicated woman she was. Who didn't dare judge her due to the fact that she only respected and cared for her. Mai had yet to meet someone as loyal as Anzu and running up to the room Kaiba had setup for her only allowed more tears to escape her eyes. She never imagined herself to see Anzu in such a helpless state.

Mai had held her hand, a hand too warm for its own good and only wished she would open her striking eyes that seemed to dance with whoever looked into them.

Kaiba had been ruthless with them, as expected, but she could see through the thick cemented wall he built. He was torn inside and it broke her heart to see him this way.

She now sat in her hotel bed thinking of her next move. There was still no word on Anzu and she wasn't sure what was going on with Yugi. Mai assumed perhaps Joey had a plan to get them all answers and quickly made a phone call.

"Mai?" Joey asked. She couldn't help but smile as he always seemed to answer her calls as though shocked he even had her number.

"Joey, any news?" she asked warily.

"No, not yet. She's still asleep." His reply was meek.

"Oh." She was disappointed. She didn't want to expect anything but hope had a way of creeping into her.

"Have you spoken with Yugi? He seemed a little off when we visited her at Kaiba's manor."

Joey paused. "He's isolating himself Mai, we all know how he feels about Anzu and Kaiba. I can't help but think he blames Kaiba for the state she's in now."

"What, why?"

"Kaiba was supposed to protect her. When they first got together, much to all of our surprises, none of us objected because we knew he would always protect her. After Atem left we all remember the kind of states Yugi and Anzu were in. Yugi was worse and Anzu helped him through it, but I don't know who helped Anzu through all of her shit."

"So what are you saying?"

"I'm saying Kaiba failed. He may have helped her get through whatever heartache she felt after Atem's departure, but he failed in keeping her safe following that. Even when Atem was still inhabiting Yugi, we all knew he held a soft spot for Anzu. He protected her."

Mai nodded as though Joey could see her. It was inherently obvious the Pharaoh cared for Anzu in ways none of them could understand.

"The bandages on her legs and hands…" Mai trailed off.

"I just hope she wakes up Mai and soon." Joey's voice had quieted and it was then Mai decided to lay on her bed. She and Joey stayed on the line just hearing each other breathing and finding comfort in the lone fact they were both alive.

Anzu laid in her bed with her arms crossed behind her head. The ceiling that was taking charge of her vision was clean and uneventful. She couldn't help but stare up at it hoping her mind would dull itself enough to succumb to blissful rest. It is not that she felt tired, but she felt a strong inkling to fall asleep.

To no avail did her plan work. She groaned in frustration and switched positions. She now was staring out the vast window at the Kino river. The water was dark under the moonlight that flooded its streams creating a striking contrast of silver against blue. It almost looked as though the river was dipped with stars.

Anzu could not look away as much as she tried. She did not know how long she lay staring at the unending water until the door to her room opened. Immediately her eyes averted to the lone figure that stood under the lowlights of the hall.

"You're awake." Kaiba stated with relief clear in his voice.

"I am." She stated with a small smile. She could not deny the joy she felt from seeing the familiar face. The face that had rescued her.

"Come here Seto." She stated.

Kaiba slowly walked to her and Anzu could see he still bore his work clothes even in this late hour. He sat at the end of her bed and watched her with resigned eyes. She wished he would be more open now more than ever.

"I'm okay." She reassured him. "I feel better; the pain is almost none existent." The former was true, the latter a far stretch as the pain in her head was only escalating.

He continued staring at her with his impassive gaze. She waited for him to say something.

"You worried everyone." He simply said.

"I know." She replied glancing at the flowers.

He too looked around the room.

"I cannot smell them." She stated scrunching her nose. She could see the ghost of a smile etching his face.

"A side effect of the drugs."

"I'm sure you looked into it."

This time he truly did smile and finally reached out to Anzu. She almost sighed a relief as his strong musk engulfed her senses. The aroma of what could only be deep woods and citrus found its way to her heart leaving her in a content state. She felt truly safe in the arms of Seto Kaiba.

"Thank you Seto, for saving me." She whispered in his chest.

As he sat there with her in his arms Kaiba could only stop himself from squeezing the life out of her. To know she was doing well and speaking to him only amplified the love his heart felt for her. He needed her just as much as he believed she needed him.

"Anzu." He stated in a hushed tone.

"Mmm." She replied, her eyes closed.

"I need to know of your dreams. Yugi has been having them too."

Anzu instantly opened her eyes, pulling herself apart from Kaiba.

"What?" she asked, her eyes growing darker and more panicked.

"He has been having dark dreams as you have. For him, they are about death and destruction but he cannot pinpoint the figure causing it. We still do not know your dreams and I suspect it holds the answers we've all been looking for."

Anzu looked down not sure what to say. She knew this was it. She could no longer lie as Yugi was now involved as well.

"It's Atem Seto." She stated looking up.

"The Pharaoh?" he asked.

"Yes."

"And what of the Pharaoh?"

"I dream of him, of us together. I dream of his kingdom and Egypt as though it were my home." She stated quietly. She watched Kaiba's face change until he settled on his usual stoic appearance.

"What else?"

"Someone is trying to kill me Seto. Someone is after me." Anzu blurted out allowing the words to hold themselves in the air.

"What?" was all Seto could say back to her.