Mokuba: Here's chapter 2 of the final six!

Yugi used the darkness in the vent to wind up in the kitchen. He laid a false trail throughout the mansion in case one of the other Supernaturals tried to track him. After ensuring that his scent was in various places, Yugi crept into the library to try and hide from everyone. Spotting a space under the desk, Yugi crawled into it and curled up.

Atemu had grown furious at Yugi's skills in hiding so well. He'd tracked the hybrid to various locations in the mansion with no luck in actually finding him. He'd finally gave in and had the rest of the occupants assist in searching.

It was late by the time Atemu had found Yugi's hiding place. The Daywalker had Akefia lift the desk Yugi was under to get the sleeping Mau. Yugi was limp and unresponsive as he was lifted up from the floor. Atemu set the still body on the desktop without a word.

Akefia looked over Yugi before speaking. "He's barely breathing. I think his Patron Deity has come calling."

Yugi awoke in a vast room with columns lining the open walkways. He looked around to see a number of cats carved or painted on the walls. A pair of giant forms with cat heads stood on either side of a large throne. The hybrid couldn't help but notice the faint scent of chamomile and lavender. The smell was calming his nerves as he took in the contents of the room.

"Welcome, my child," a female stated.

Yugi turned to see a woman with wings enter the room. She wore a simple white dress and a single ostrich feather hung in her black hair. "Please excuse the room. Bastet is allowing me to use it to speak with you. I am Ma'at."

"I'm Yugi…"

Ma'at smiled at him, "I know. Do you know what's happening to you?"

Yugi shook his head. The goddess motioned for Yugi to sit with her on the steps leading up to the throne. "I apologize for the confusion, my child. Bastet has been quite confused as to her Charge. Our father gave to us two children the day they were conceived to claim as our favored humans. Bastet chose for herself the eldest, leaving for me the youngest.

I did not voice my complaint as I knew that the one left for me would be of pure heart. My sister assumed that laying claim to the eldest of the two souls presented to us by Ra would ensure that she'd have a strong representative on Earth."

"But what does that mean for me?"

"You have been through so much in your short life, but it doesn't mean you are weak. Quite the contrary, you are strong within. You have brought purpose back into the hearts of those your brother leads. You've brought balance into the house you reside in and have maintained a pure heart despite your hardships. My sister wanted me to call you to our realm for a rare offer. She wants…"

"I want to know if you want Ma'at to remain your patron goddess or take me instead," a woman with feline features announced.

Yugi looked between the two goddesses. "I do not want to offend either of you. On one hand, I can take the form of a cat while on the other hand, Miss Ma'at has apparently been my patron. Could I not ask you both to be my patrons?"

Bastet waved her hand to her sister, "I will not take away from my sister her favorite child. This was merely a test to see your purity of heart. I will inform our father of these events. I am pleased to have been able to meet you, Yugi Hikari Mutou. Represent my sister's qualities well and you will retain my blessing."

The cat goddess kissed Yugi's forehead before departing the room. Ma'at smiled at her Chosen, "To have pleased my sister is no easy feat. She is quite the threat when angered and Sekhmet makes her appearance. Rarer still, she's given you her blessing. Few humans, and even fewer of what humans call Supernaturals, of a god or goddess's Chosen obtain the blessing of another god or goddess. You and your brother were automatically blessed by Ra from the day your parents had you."

"So what now?"

"I send you back. Your family and friends are beginning to worry."

"Could you tell me who the others' patrons are?"

Ma'at smiled at Yugi, "I cannot. I had to reveal your brother's patron as she had interest in you, my child. Now, go back."

Yugi inhaled sharply as his eyes snapped open. Atemu let out a breath of relief, "You gave everyone a fright, Young One."

*I think I was talking to two goddesses.*

"What were their names," Atemu asked.

"Ma'at and Bastet.*

Atemu was impressed. "To gain their attention is rare."

*They actually chose Yami and I before we were born. Bastet wanted to trade with her sister, but I couldn't take the risk of offending either one. She decided to let Ma'at remain my patron goddess.*

Atemu then noticed that Yugi's feline form had a star faintly outlined on its forehead. He then knew that the hybrid had gained favor with the feline goddess.

Atem and Atemu went over their supplies, double checking what needed to be restocked and what was expired when the sound of the perimeter alarm went off. The two joined the rest of the team in the rush to check the area.

Malik and Yugi took their animal forms and charged at the intruder. Mahaad and Isis were frozen in shock when they caught a glimpse of the creature. Glowing yellow eyes were focused on the Hikari as they attacked it together. Malik used his aerial advantage to strike from above while Yugi attacked as best he could from the ground. The two apparently had the same idea when Malik took his mixed-form and grabbed the Mau from the ground. "Ready," was all the warning Malik gave Yugi before he tossed the feline at the creature.

Yugi took his mixed form on the fly and hit the target dead-on, knocking it over. Bakura pulled a weapon from his holster and fired at the creature. A screech of pain announced the hit. Before anyone could think, the Unknown rushed for the forest before vanishing from sight.

"I can track it now," Bakura announced. "Wherever it goes, we'll know from the GPS location the device I shot it with. Hopefully it leads us to Ryou."