Thanks again for the reviews guys and adding the story it really means a lot! To those who were wondering, this is isn't going to be a puzzleshipping story. To be honest I really set my heart onto it remaining a friendship/brotherhood bond, as I've seen too many of those (puzzleship ones) lol! Anyway, I do hope you'll still like it so here's another chapter for you!

Chapter 3

Yugi was sure he was hallucinating. It can't be true. Atem is in the afterlife where he belonged and all the grief he had left must have exploded from deep inside him to make him see what he wanted to see. Grief he didn't even know he still had. Yugi couldn't just move on that easily. He shared a mind with someone for years, someone who was like a brother to him. Whether or not it was real, Yugi's feet seemed to move on their own towards Atem. The room stayed silent as no one could form a word from their shock. As Yugi walked forward, so did Atem who seemed to smile. Finally, Yugi couldn't take it and crushed him in a hug, Atem was still a little taller but otherwise returned the hug. Yugi laughed as he pulled back and wiped his eyes. This was definitely real.

"Wow, Pharaoh I can't believe you're here. It's so good to see you!" Yugi said excitedly.

"Wow Yugi, you have surely changed the last time I saw you. The same goes for me," Atem said still smiling. Suddenly everyone but the Kaiba brothers and the Ishtar's cam running over.

"Atem I can't believe you're back! Wow this is awesome!" Joey exclaimed.

As everyone was saying their greeting, Kaiba walked over.

"Well, looks like you have unfinished business don't you Pharaoh," Kaiba said, clearly not hiding that wishful thinking in his tone.

"You're right," Atem said.

"Indeed, there's a lot to be explained," Ishizu said.

"Yeah, what does this all mean anyway? Not that I'm glad Atem's back, I really am. But I'm confused," Tristan pointed out.

"Tristan has a good point, which we will all tell you what everything will mean from now on," Marik said.

"Not to mention, Atem doesn't look like he's in his spirit form," Duke said observing the obvious.

"You're right, he's not," Ishizu said, "His good friend Mana was able to use her magic to help form a new body for him so that he does not reside in the puzzle anymore."

"So the Pharaoh was willing to leave the afterlife to help save the world again?" Tea asked.

"Yes Tea, I was thanks to Mana. I know I need to do this to prevent further dangers to happen again," Atem replied to her.

"So, what happens Ishizu? How are we supposed to save the world this time?" Yugi asked.

"It's become clear to us that in order for the Pharaoh to succeed, he will need the powers of the Millennium Items once again."

"Just like what happened 5,000 years ago," Yugi realized remembering.

"Yes, but there's a catch, "Marik said, "That's part of the reason we all called you here."

"And what's that catch," Tea asked sounding nervous.

"We need you all to inherit the Millennium Items, as you are destined to obtain them for this task," Ishizu said.

"What?!"

"Ishizu, I don't understand! Why us?" Yugi protested.

"I understand now," Duke said while everyone gaped at him, "Think about it guys. We all took a part in helping Atem plenty of times and if we need them to save the world again, who's better to use them than us?"

"I didn't think of it that way," Tea realized.

"Well, I'm still willing to help out whatever it takes," Joey said sounding determined.

"Before we do this, you should know the Pharaoh was informed exactly what needs to be done to complete this task." "I hope these friends will be able to aid the Pharaoh once again," Ishizu thought. Atem then nodded.

"Okay, I'm willing to help Atem in whatever he needs," Yugi announced.

"Count me in," said Tristan as well as everyone else. Except for Kaiba.

"Kaiba, you haven't said a word, are you going to help us?" Tea asked him.

"I do have a company to run you know," he said clearly annoyed, "Why must you geeks always have to drag this on me?"

"Because we do need you Kaiba, and it is crucial that you help the others or else-"

"Yes I know Ishizu," Kaiba said cutting her off, "What else is new?" He sounded exasperated.

"Just hold up," Joey then spoke up, "How exactly do these things work? I know what the puzzle does but I have no idea what the rest of them do."

"I'll explain when I give them to you," Ishizu said while she, Marik, and Atem took out the items. Ishizu then went first.

"Tea," she called. Tea looked anxious as she walked over. She was handed the necklace carefully.

"Be careful Tea, as this contains the power to foresee the future and the past when you wear it. To use it properly, you must concentrate on what you're seeking." She then wrapped the necklace around Tea's neck and pulled away. Her eyes grew wide.

"Oh!" Tea exclaimed, "Now I know what you mean. I feel different now." She then walked back next to Yugi.

"Joey," Atem called and as Joey came over the key was placed in his hands.

"Hey I remember seeing this. The guy that helped us find your memory wore this," Joey recalled.

"You're right Joey and now it's your turn to use it. This is used to go into a person's mind," Atem said.

"That's what Shadi did to me in Duelist Kingdom to look for that thief," Yugi remembered. Atem nodded.

"Okay, I'll take good care of this don't you worry Pharaoh! They won't see who's messing with their mind with me around!" Joey declared.

"If his brain gets any bigger I wouldn't be surprised if he confused it with a real door key," Tristan smirked. As Joey tried to retort back, Bakura already came up. Nobody was surprised when he was handed the ring.

"Uh, are you sure that's a good idea," Tristan asked.

"Don't worry everyone, for even though the Shadow Realm returned, Zorc is still gone for good. This, however, can still be able to lead you to wherever you wish to go," Ishizu assured them.

"That's good to hear," Bakura said laughing trying to pass it off as a joke.

As the Millennium Eye was handed to Duke and the scale to Tristan, everyone knew who would possess the Millennium Rod.

"Kaiba, as you know, this was once your possession and now it is once again yours to use to save mankind," Ishizu said holding out the rod. Everyone waited for Kaiba to do or say something.

"All of you must be delusional if you think using that thing is going to help anything. Have you forgotten what that thing has done, especially to my tournament?"

"Kaiba, believe it or not, the rod did help defend against evil forces 5,000 years ago and there's no doubt that it won't this time," Marik said.

"Fine, whatever," Kaiba said as he snatched the rod away. As soon as he did, he bent over putting his hands on both sides of his head. Everyone watched in shock.

"Seto!" Mokuba cried as he ran over, but then Kaiba stood back up again.

"Ah, I'm guessing it gave you a vision of your past again. Now you see why you're destined to hold it," Atem said.

"Are we done here or not?" Kaiba demanded.

"For now," Ishizu said, "But there's still more to come that you all need to do, which or Pharoah can fill in for you. You're free to leave."

"Good. Let's go Mokuba." Kaiba said as they left.

"Pharaoh," Yugi said, "I believe you should have this back." As he started to take it off, Atem stopped him.

"No Yugi, remember we still a team, even though I'm not in the puzzle anymore. We can both use it," Atem said trying to reassure him. Yugi nodded smiling.

"You're right, and together we can crush whoever stands in our way," Yugi declared firmly.

Together.