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A/N: The song Naked inspired the story, but the first chapter belongs to "I'm with you. I want you to feel the magic behind the words as the story develops and travel down that dark road with Yami. Revisit that lovely soulful voice that mirrors Yami's deep baritone drawl and you'll understand how I feel.

Recap: "I want you to kill me." Yugi calmly set down in a huge leather chair facing Kaiba's desk. Kaiba closed his laptop and gave Yugi all his attention.

Chapter: 10 Journeys Begins, Part 1

But first he barked a command to Sakura, through the intercom system. "Sakura cancel my morning appointments, and I repeat don't let anyone on this floor." He didn't want anyone to witness the final breakdown of the little guy. Frantically Kaiba's fingers flew over the keyboard; he ordered the 'white coats' to land on top of Kaiba Corp's massive complex to quietly take Yugi away.

'With my millions the least I could do for the little guy is provide him with the most expensive rehabilitation program available; Yugi would receive the best of care; why his straight jacket would have designs of duel monsters on the front and back,' these were the thoughts running amuck in Kaiba's head.

"Now, Yugi my boy you've been under an extreme amount of stress, so I'm going to help you do the right thing. You need to be locked up as soon as possible with a good therapist! Not that I care, but Mokuba would he upset if something happen to you, and Amelda would have my ass on a platter," Kaiba spoke quietly to the little guy.

Not that he really cared, but the spiky-haired boy was having a breakdown in his office, 'dam it,' Kaiba thought.

"I've had it Kaiba, for once listen," Yugi's cheeks turned crimson; "I didn't ask to come here, it's all Yami's idea."

"That's it, except the fact he's in never-never land basking in the hereafter . . . your lover is D E A D!" Kaiba spelled the words out.

"He's not dead!" Yugi screamed! "You're the dumb- ass Kaiba."

"Why you little runt," Kaiba backed away, Yugi had lost his mind.

"Who do you think you're talking too?"

Suddenly a gust of wind circled around the two and when the dust cleared Yami stood in the middle of the room, smirking at Kaiba.

"Honestly Kaiba, must you yell at my lover," Yami's baritone voice drifted around the room and settled in Yugi's heart. The precious little lover smiled from ear to ear and the blush on his cheeks match the color of his lust filled eyes.

"Yami," without a second thought Yugi leaped across the short distance and embraced his lover.

"Yami I've missed you so much it hurts," it was difficult to restrain his hips from grinding against the hard thickness in Yami's tight leather clad pants.

Kaiba on the other hand frowned at the undisciplined behavior of the two but not before he wiped imaginary dust from his eyes. He reasoned his vision had been clouded, you know more of that shadow game shit these geeks were always throwing his way.

"What the hell kind of trick is this, Yugi do you hear me . . . . . . This is a trick!"

Still as a precaution Kaiba ordered Sakura to lock down not only the floor but the building. He declared a holiday for the employee's, something about the semiannual fire inspection. Mokuba's damn friends always found their way into his life. He needed relief. 'Tonight Amelda his secret lover would sooth his wounds,' Kaiba smirked.

"I know that look, my priest, goin to get laid tonight," Yami smirked.

"Who in the hell are you?" Kaiba demand from the imposter, his eyes fired up to midnight blue. "Yugi get you little ass over here, before you catch some disease."

Totally oblivious to his surroundings Yugi demanded a kiss from his lover. He didn't care what Kaiba thought. Everything he desired was right at his finger tips.

"Mmm . . . I'm missed the sweet essence of your skin," Yami spoke and stole a nibble from Yugi's ear; shamelessly he trailed his tongue along the back of his neck and inside the softness of ear.

Yugi rubbed his rounded hips against Yami muscled thighs, he'd died and gone to heaven, his penis throbbed like hell.

"I want you so badly," Yugi whispered.

"Perhaps you'd like a kiss my priest, it would clarify my existence is real; come touch my flesh."

Yami often toyed with the straight lace priest in the past, after all he had the appetite of a pharaoh; the king of games and Kaiba had been a desirable diversion.

"You're a sick bastard and I've had enough of your games. Get Out!"

"Ha . . . Your answer to everything how wonderful, you haven't changed in five thousand years, my priest, except for your taste in bed partners. In the past it was the dark blonds that caught your eye." Yami spoke the last words in an ancient language which confused Yugi and made Kaiba blush, nor did he realize he'd understood the pharaohs every word.

"Isn't it true you've fallen for a little red-haired filly, Amelda?"

"Arggggggggggg,"

"Don't worry your secret is safe." Yami smirked and Kaiba wanted to wipe that grin off his face.

"What do you want, money, property, jewels, decent clothes . . . ." Kaiba hissed.

"Why I think leather suits us both just fine," Yami hadn't enjoyed this contest of wills in years.

"Yugi can't you see this guy is screwing with your mind. Get a grip."

"Why are you so frustrated, Kaiba-sama? If he's a dream he's got you by the balls," Yugi loved the look of confusion on Kaiba's face.

"Oh my little koi," Yami smiled as he watched the pools of desire reflected in Yugi's eyes, it was his wish as well to throw the duelist down on Kaiba's huge desk and screw him raw. Instead he listed as Yugi continue to boldly speak.

"Kaiba the truth is right before your eyes. Yami is not an illusion. He is connected to me through the ancient puzzle. Its power is strong; surely you've felt the pull of your rod. I've seen it in your eyes; it's like hot sex."

"Whatever, I still say this is bullshit. You said he's a spy," Kaiba counted.

"Enough of these childish games, time is running out. Look at my feet. There in a gold box Yami produced the scales, a necklace, the ring, the eye, and a key; the most dangerous artifices in history.

"There isn't much time take us to the millennium rod it will serve us well. It's buried in a vault deep within this building; do not try to deceive your pharaoh." Yami chuckled as he watched the stunned expression on Kaiba's face.

"Fear not my priest you have guarded it well and I've decided you will continue to do so for all eternity."

Kaiba refused to admit the existence of the past pharaoh, but the man did know about his hidden lover and there was a strong connection to this man he couldn't resist. So Kaiba led the way to an underground steel vault fifty feet down. The outer chamber could only be open with a DNA scan of Kaiba's body fluids, good old fashion sweat. Once inside Kaiba revealed a long box which appeared to be battered and old; in other words of little value.

"May I," Yami chuckled, and Kaiba smirked. It took Kaiba months to crack the lock which opened the ancient box.

Yami ran his hands over the smooth ebony wood and held the old box up to his nose. The scent brought back pleasant memories of warm sands and cool desert nights. With nimble fingers and a soft touch Yami fingered the intrigue patterns on the lock and opened the box with ease. The brilliance of a solid gold box hidden within the box caused Yugi to cover his eyes; the gems that decorated the lid were priceless.

"Long have I desired to hold this treasure in my hands? It's most powerful, perhaps as strong as my puzzle," Yami winked at the angry CEO.

"You've guarded it well for someone who doesn't believe these millennium items are nothing more than trinkets."

Kaiba grunted as the snide remark and waited impatiently for Yami to continue with his examination of his rod, instead Yami gave them both a little history lesson.

"Five thousand years ago the pharaoh sealed powerful magic in seven items. These items were hidden away deep within the bowels of my desert sand, but with the passage of time and expert tomb robbers the items were discovered. Atem sacrificed his life to stop the evil within and denied himself eternal rest and a life without his lover. The ancient Gods have awaked my spirit to take back that which can't be control by man and save the universe once again, I will contain the darkness and find peace with my lover."

"Ah shit I knew there was a catch," Kaiba growled, his eyes turned to tiny slits. Look, even if I buy all this, why would I kill Yugi? It's he this lover you've come to get?"

"Silence, remember your place, priest!" Yami gathered the items together and placed them on his back in a silk carrier.

"It's imperative we leave now and return the items. You my priest have the power through your rod and Yugi's puzzle to recreate a gateway which will take us back to the resting place of my fathers, but if Yugi is to go, he must server all his earthly ties to this time. It is impossible to exist on two planes which is why I've lived in his heart all this time, sometimes not knowing who I am; yet aware of my mission on an unconscious level."

"Yugi you've agreed to this insanity, knowing that you can't return?" Kaiba's voice lowered to a whisper, he was still upset at being told what to do.

"I belong with him, Kaiba-sama," those simple words touched Kaiba's heart; he understood the irrationality of rationality.

"Just tell everybody I've gone crazy looking for a lost lover . . . I don't care. I'll love him for all eternity," Yugi eyes translated all he felt. He gave Kaiba his rival one last look.

"You've always deceived my enemies in the past with your intelligence. I'm sure you can cover-up the disappearance of one man." Yami turned to his soul-mate. "It will not always be so."

"Explain," Kaiba asked he'd already prepared a suitable lie.

"The rod will remain on this side of the gate, you will be able to visit, but not for a while."

"Come our time is short." Kaiba touched the rod to Yugi's puzzle. "Yugi whatever happens don't let go of my hand."

"Yugi, it's not that I care, but this is ludicrous," Kaiba voiced his opinion. "How do you know this isn't a trick to get my money?" It was Kaiba's last attempt; hell he couldn't say have a nice trip . . . I'll miss you.

"Ah . . . haha. . . my priest, still you think of ways to guard the money and material good; as in the past it was my treasures of gold and silver. You still have not learned my child."

"Child!"

"Yugi chucked,"

"Have you forgotten the night rides we took through the desert sands to the little town of Ta'wah? It was there I met my young lover and we would make love and watch the sun rise. He filled my heart and soul with life. To reveal our relationship would have placed my most precious lover in danger."

Yami held Yugi tighter while he explained his thoughts," In the past you were everything to me, my greatest treasure and that has not changed," the two lovers exchanged a kiss of renewed passion.

Yugi's puzzle started to glow and Kaiba's rod responded. It was time.

"Hey what's happening," Kaiba barked.

"The gate way is opening, we haven't' a minute to spare. Yugi this is it, you can still turn back," Yami's desperation reflected in his eyes. He wanted Yugi to never leave his side.

"Never," Yugi gripped the other's hand with all his might.

Over five feet of sold steel opened and a light filled the hole where a wall once stood. It was a portal in time.

Together they stepped inside the light embracing each other tightly, Yugi never looked back and he closed his eyes against the glare. Neither traveler saw the dark figurer that followed them inside. By the time Yami realized the danger it was too late to save Yugi from harm. The dark figure known as a rare hunter wedged his body in between Yugi and Yami, preying on the weaker of the two, Yugi. He grabs for the puzzle around Yugi's neck and in his attempt to protect it Yugi let go of Yami's hand.

Yugi screamed, now longer in the arms of his lover but surrounded by darkness and a fowl breathe against his pale cheeks, scared the shit out of him. He struggled to hold on tightly, but hands connected with his body from several angles.

"Yamiiiii." his voice trailed away.

"Yugi . . . don't let go," he could feel a small hand slipping away, only finger tips connected the two lovers.

Yugiiiiiiiii . . ." he screamed through the darkness and shivering cold, now Yami sensed the presence of a second hunter pulling him from the back. The situation was becoming hopeless.

"I can't feel anything . . . ." the chain around his neck had a life of its own and the hunter used it to strangle the little duelist, rendering him lifeless. After all they only wanted the items.

Yugi searched the darkness for his lover as he drifted in the shadow lands, but the connection had been severed.

Yugi spiral deeper into an endless void filled with shadows, he saw images of Jono-kun who reached but not far enough to grab him. Mokuba argued with Seto on a plan of rescue, but it was too late. Otogi-sama smiled at him, but he was covered in blood. At the last image Yugi screamed before he slipped into unconscious while he clutched an object in his hands he managed to hold on to.

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