Ok, now for the next chapter!

Just as a note, I'm going off the Japanese versions for all of the anime/manga related worlds, so don't tell me I've got the names wrong if you're only referring to the English version and names. Other wise, please enjoy ^_^

Chapter Two

The World of Power-Hungry Egyptians and Gravity-Defying Trench Coats?

'The gods really don't like me,' Krystal muttered as she got up, ignoring the gaze of her ill fated silver haired companion. She glanced over at him and sighed in relief when she saw it was only Malik and not the more evil Marik. At least his not as fucked up, Inner Krystal said sagely, if that were indeed possible. Her musing was cut short when the Rod wielding male forced her attention back.

'I demand to know how you came into my room without an Item! That power is restricted to Item holders, Mages and Pharaohs so explain yourself!'

'I'm a Mage, obviously,' Krystal said, wondering how each of these stories were becoming easier to slip into. Must be all the fanfiction I read, she thought absently.

'Mages are either completely honest or dirty liars and only Pharaohs can tell the difference. Why should I believe you?' Malik asked distrustfully.

'You're going to become Pharaoh, aren't you? You should be able to tell the difference,' Krystal said, hoping that just like with all males his ego would be his weak point. She wasn't disappointed.

'Well, as a future Pharaoh I do have that power. Also I doubt Mages are stupid enough to come before me and lie, knowing of my power…'

'And we do know of the power you have!' Krystal added, feeding the thing called an ego just a bit more.

'You mentioned I was to become Pharaoh?'

'Hai, Malik-sama, it should happen before this tournament is over.' Krystal hoped that she was making this believable; it would really fail otherwise.

Looking very pleased, Malik continued, 'I would then like you to explore the ship and report back on what you might hear, understood…?'

Oh shit! 'Krystal' isn't an Egyptian name! Yelled Inner Krystal, think think THINK!!!

'Ta…shi. Tashi is my name,' Krystal said, wondering if Japanese plus sound change equals Egyptian. Really, all she did was adjust Uchiha Itachi's first name a bit.

'Do you understand then, Tashi? If you fail to do this then you will see the power that the Millennium Rod holds!'

And there! I was wondering when he would start the threats, said a relieved Inner Krystal. For a second I thought he soften down a bit there.

'Of course, Pharaoh-sama.' One more ego push couldn't hurt.

Walking from the room she closed the door behind her and almost ran into a wall. On closer inspection, Krystal found that it was not a wall she had ran into, but yet another Egyptian. OMG OMG OMG!!!! It's Odion! Called a very happy Inner. Isn't his name something different in Japan though? Thought Krystal, wondering why the Americans had to change perfectly good Japanese names when you need the originals for when you meet them.

'My apologies, I was on my way to see Malik-sama. I am Rishid, and you are?'

Inner Krystal died. His name is Rishid?!

'I am Tashi, a Mage. Nice to meet you Odi— I mean Rishid,' Krystal caught herself on the name, now cursing the Japanese for giving the man such a name.

'What were you to call me? I know that Mages have names made for each person, Malik-sama has told me this.'

OH THANK GOD! Inner Krystal had returned.

'Yes well, the name I was going to call you was Odion. It's what the Mages in the Ameridiots zone has named you,' Krystal said, feeling understandably proud of her new name for America. After all, was it not true?

'Thank you for my Mageian name,' said Rishid… ah screw it! Said Odion, smiling at the smaller girl in front of him. He paused, 'Is there such a name for Malik-sama?'

Damnit!

'Er, no. we can't call future Pharaoh's such a thing,' she said, happy with her save.

Odion's eyes widened slightly, before he moved aside to let Krystal pass.

'Thank you again, Tashi-sama, good evening,' he said before disappearing inside Malik's room.

Oh yeah! Tashi-SAMA! Inner Krystal danced away grinning while Outer Krystal tried to remember whose rooms were near by. Passing by different rooms she listened for any voices inside, slowly becoming more disturbed as she went, trying to name each character.

'Not a dog … … get you … … Money Bags…'

Joey, or Jounoichi now.

'Yami … … Puzzle …'

Multi-coloured midget.

'…Can do it … … Yugi-kun…'

Teá… or Anzu in this world.

Krystal slowly backed away from the doors, giving up on this particular hallway. Making a turn and continuing down, she gave up and just decided to open a random door and deal with it. Stopping at the closest door Krystal turned at opened it and walked into another wall. Well more of a person really.

'Who are you and how did you get on board?' asked a demanding voice.

Looking up, as she seemed to be spending her time doing, Krystal met the gaze of one Seto Kaiba, his steel blue eyes staring at her suspiciously.

'Who is it, Seto-nii-sama?' came a smaller voice, its owner walking into the room.

'I don't know Mokuba. That's what I'm trying to find out.'

While the two brothers spoke, Inner and Outer Krystal were staring at Seto's trench coat in disbelief. Sure it defies gravity in the anime, but she didn't think it would in reality, no matter what kind of reality this was.

'I'm Tashi Kryst… un. I was sent here for deck maintenance since you fired the last person…' Krystal trailed off hopefully. The guy did nothing but play Duel Monsters and he was rich, surely he of all people would want his cards in the best condition possible. Sadly, Krystal wouldn't have put it past him to fire the last person who had the job, if it existed.

Nodding, Seto carefully took his deck and passed to Krystal but not before taking out his three Blue Eyed White Dragons and handed the deck to her without a word.

'You can work over here, Kryst-san!' said Mokuba happily, sitting down himself to watch her.

Thanking which ever god made her place her cleaning rag into her pocket when she found the damn necklace, Krystal grabbed said cloth and began to clean off the cards. It wasn't long before she noticed one; that the Kaiba brothers wore long sleeves and that the air conditioner was broken and two; she was shivering in the cold room. Therefore, she was rightfully surprised when she felt something warm and heavy being placed on her shoulders. Turning around Krystal saw Seto walking away and Mokuba give her a wink and a grin as she touched the Legendary Gravity Defying Trench Coat © that had been placed on her.

Just as she did so, the hourglass glowed a bright crimson red, making her grip the coat closer; she wanted the coat dammit and nothing would stop her! Well, nothing but the pull of the necklace pulling her away from the clothing item at the same time. Anime tears ran down Inner Krystal's face as she mourned her loss while Outer Krystal mourned the loss of solid ground, swearing loudly when she landing on solid ground flat on her back.

'Fuck! This is really getting old…'

'Well, well, well. How did you find yourssself in the Riddle Manor?'

'Oh. My. Jashin.'

So here's another chapter up.... next one will again be sometime tomorrow. READ AND REVIEW!!!

Ohh! I'm actually not too sure if making a general disclaimer for the entire fic counts so I'll say it now: I do NOT own Yugioh..... though I wouldn't mind owning Seto.....

Lady of Elysion