"We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls." -Anaïs Nin, The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vol. 7: 1966-1974

As Cecelia watched the Pharaoh duel, she could help herself from replaying what had happened to her beloved Maximillion over and over again in her mind. She didn't want to think of the possibility that the man her husband had begged to protect her would be defeated. What would she do then? And how could she save her Maximillion? The thought made her shutter, but it wasn't noticeable since they were atop the train. Unconsciously, she started fiddling with the heart shaped locket around her neck. She never took it off. It contained a picture of Max and herself on their wedding day. It was the greatest day of her life. Now, she opened the locket and fixed her eyes on her husband's face. She had to get him back. There was no other option. She held the locket to her chest.

Max, I promise I'll get you back. She swore.

She heard Tèa say something to Yami and Weevil, but wasn't paying attention to it. She was so wrapped up in her own thoughts that she paid what was happening no mind. Well, not until she noticed the frightened look on Tèa's face, that is. Her eye traveled to the pharaoh, who was repeatedly striking Weevil over and over again with a ferocity that seemed primal and animalistic. What on earth had she missed that had angered him so? She'd have to ask later. The seal of Orichalcos took the young boy away. Tèa ran to Yami and stopped him from attacking the already soulless Weevil again.

"Tell me where Yugi is!" He demanded, shaking Weevil's body.

"Pharaoh, it's no use. You won. So the seal of Orichalcos took Weevil away." Said Tèa, sadly. The Pharaoh stared down at his hands. "Pharaoh?" Asked Tèa, worriedly. Cecelia went over to them, when suddenly the train derailed and crashed. And that was the last thing she remembered.

Cecelia awoke to Tèa gently shaking her shoulder and sat up in her bed.

"Where are we? Last thing I remember we were-" but Tèa was cut off by growling. A wolf entered the tent and leapt toward Tèa.

"Tèa, no!" Cried Yami. But the wolf wasn't harming her- she was kissing her, and did the same to Yami and Cecelia.

"Skye! Get back here! Skye!" Called a little girl. "That's no way to treat our guests!" She chastised, then turned to the three of them. "Sorry if she woke you up."

"Who are you?" Asked Yami.

"You can call me Chris. And you've already met Skye. She's the one who found you. She was sniffing for food and ended up sniffing out you guys instead!"

They all went out of the tent, and Skye went straight over to an elderly man who was gathering Yami's deck. "Skye." He murmured. He turned to look at the four of them. "I see your strength is back."

"Yes. Thank you."

"Pleased to hear it. You three had me worried. By the way, the name is ironheart and I believe this belongs to you." He said, handing Yami his deck. "Pardon me for being intrusive, but I couldn't help noticing you possess the legendary Eye Of Tamaeus. The only one of its kind." Yami handed the card to him.

"Take it. I'm not deserving of its power."

"That's not true." Said Tèa.

"I'll hold it until you're ready." Said Ironheart.

"Did you find another kid? He had glasses and a bad haircut. He was on the train with us when it crashed." Said Tèa.

"No, I'm afraid you are the only ones we found. Perhaps your friend was able to escape before the train fell off that cliff. I assure you there wasn't another soul on board."

"I highly doubt Weevil was able to escape. Not in the condition he was in. I'm afraid there's a greater power at work here." Said Yami.

"I must say young man, you seem to possess a wisdom that reaches far beyond your years. Now I've encountered many people in my travels, but there's something about you I've never seen before. Something in your eyes. I'm also sensing you and the young woman beside you hold a great deal of loneliness in your hearts."

"That's because I recently lost a very close friend of mine- and now I'm on a journey to find his soul."

"And I recently lost my husband in the same manner." Said Cecelia.

"What will you do if you find him?" Ironheart questioned Yami.

"I'll apologize for betraying his trust and abandoning him."

"And you?" He said, turning to Cecelia.

"I'll tell my husband how much I love him and that I'll never stop searching for him until his soul is freed and he's back in my arms again."

"I may just be able to help." Said Ironheart. "Follow me."

"Uh, Mr. Ironheart sir, where are we going?" Asked Tèa.

"Patience my dear friend." he said. The rock beneath Tèa's feet crumbled, and she almost fell, but Yami caught her in time.

"Did I mention to watch your step?" Said Chris. "Oh, and it's probably better if you don't look down."

"Don't worry, our destination isn't far from here at all."

"What happens when we arrive?" Asked Yami.

"We'll have crossed over to the other side. To the place where the spirits dwell. You see my people believe that human souls exist all around us. And just beyond this mountain is a sacred valley where drifting souls are said to gather as they wander along."

"And you think our friends may be there?"

"Perhaps. But there are evil spirits there as well. Finding the soul you seek is easy. Leaving with your own is another thing. It's not too late to back out."

"I can't turn away. Not after all I put Max through." Said Cecelia, who looked at Yami.

"I must go. I owe it to Yugi."

They walked a little longer until at last they got to their destination.

"There it is." Said Ironheart.

"What do we do when we get there?" Asked Yami.

"Not we- you. You must enter the sacred circle on your own. After all, this is your journey."

"Very well. I accept the challenge." Said Yami. He looked at Cecelia. "You should go first." He said.

"Are you certain?" She asked. He nodded. "Okay."

With that, she started walking into the valley.