Past and Present Collide

by dreamalittlebigger101

Yugi and the group put Yami to rest, leaving Seto feeling off. When Yugi is attacked for his Puzzle, saying they can bring him back to life. but for what reasons? Seto steps up to help save Yami from the mad man. Will they finally get to be together? (This is edited!Hope you like it! Rating may change.)

3. Darkness comes

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Gi OH! I make no money the characters are not mine. However I am borrowing them!

Author's note: This chapter is a complete overall….I'm missing the original chapter three….which I depressing because it was my fav! So if you read the original draft of this series I will try and do this chapter justice. Wolf'sVine I will try and answer all the questions. Okay! So if you have seen the movie Inception you will understand how Seto got them to Yami. (I can't give you much more without spoiling it for you.)

Past and Present Chapter 3:

The Darkness Comes.

Imhotep had been strangely quiet, it had been just shy of a year since the Egypt incident. Yami looked down at the puzzled, holding it gently. Seto has been able to pull some strings, getting Yami caught up with schooling so he could graduate. Everyone was surprised with how fast he caught onto everything. With his ability to speak fluent ancient Egyptian, and the fact that he could easily read and write it got him a degree in Egyptology. Never mind the secret knowledge he has of the past. Landing himself a nice job at the museum in town. Quickly becoming one of the top names in the field in a short time. It was hard to move past who was, and still is. Clutching the puzzle a little tighter, Yami frowned. He could feel a part of Atem's soul trapped in the puzzle still. Yes, the spell merged his and Atem's soul together, but there was a price. Looking at the puzzle Yami sighed, he had to find a way to release his true self. He knew what he had to find, but it was leading to be a harder task than he anticipated.

On a more positive note, Yami was happily looking toward the future. Shortly after coming back to Japan, Seto asked him to move in with him. On top of that Seto bought him a jeep that was identical to the one from Egypt. (Once he got his license that is…) They fell into a domestic normal. Yami loved to cook for them, he even made sure Mokuba was off to school on time. Thanks to this, Yami was happily beginning to move on. Even with him trying to free part of his soul, he was happy with his future.

Seto, not announcing it as Yami did, was also looking forward to what to come. However, as Yami's puzzle was warning him about Atem's soul. The millennium rod was give Seto a warning. Seeing how happy Yami was with his job he decided to keep it to himself. His company was steadily growing, he and Mokuba were building their amusement park. Life was surprisingly happy.

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Yami smiled as he waved good bye to the receptionist at the museum. Hopping into the jeep, he took out his phone. Just about to call Seto and ask about lunch, his phone rang. Blinking in surprise as Mokuba's number came up. "Hello M-"Yami was cut off by a very upset sounding Mokuba.

"Y…Yami! Can you come get me please!? I don't feel-"Mokuba didn't finish his sentence. The sound that replaced his voice did a good job explaining what was wrong.

Waiting until he knew Mokuba was listing, Yami asked. "Yes I can, but are you sure that you don't want your brother to get you?"

"No, please just hurry!"

Yami felt oddly happy that Mokuba wanted him, and calmly answered. "I will be there in a little bit. Hang in there okay?" After getting a muffled "okay" in response. Yami made a quick call to the museum to let them know that he wouldn't be back after his break today. He knew part of why Mokuba didn't call Seto. Seto had been…distracted lately. Yami knew it wasn't from his job. Rolling up to the school Yami hurried inside.

"Yami!" Mokuba was huddled on one of the arm chairs in the office. Yami gave him a smile, feeling Mokuba's forehead. Frowning he said, "Let me sign you out and we can go."

After getting home Mokuba mumbled, "Don't tell Seto…" Yami cocked his head to the side raising an eyebrow as he sat next to him on the bed. Fidgeting Mokuba said softly, "he has so much on his mind right now…"

Yami gave him a gentle smile, stroking Mokuba's cheek. "Go to sleep. I'll stay with you." Mokuba smiled, yawning as he laid down.

Yami was quietly reading, and brushing his fingers though Mokuba's hair. Seto entered the room quietly, Yami looked up and smiled at him. Seto joined them on the bed and gave Yami a look. Yami set the book down and said softly, "He asked me not to bother you, so I stayed home after lunch and watched him. His fever went down and he stopped throwing up about 15 minutes before you got home."

Seto looked down at Mokuba and touched his forehead, "He's still warm. Thank you for picking him up Yami." Seto looked back up at Yami to see him smiling at him, "really Seto, you don't have to thank me. Mokuba was part of the deal. Seto carefully moved Mokuba off Yami's lap and covered him up. Yami waited by the door as Seto finished tucking him in.

As Seto joined him at the door Yami kissed him and cued, "It's so interesting seeing you so sweet." Yami winked and headed down to the living room before he got to see Seto's look of annoyance. Seto followed Yami down and his eyes fell on the puzzle around Yami's neck. Seto frowned, that dam thing… His eyes never left Yami as he sat on the couch. Seto followed and sat next to him, he glanced at him. still…I have this feeling. The millennium rod is telling me something is off… Ugh, dumb magic crap. He looked straight ahead, deep in though. Not hearing what Yami was saying.

Yami blinked at him, "Seto? Are you okay?"

Seto blinked awake and looked at Yami, "Yes, just some things at work. What did you say?"

Yami raised an eyebrow, not really believing him. Shrugging Yami said, "Someone donated an Egyptian Mirror. It is in amazing shape considering its age."

Seto's eyed him, "do you know who donated it?"

Yami sighed, "No, it was done anonymously." Seto's mind started racing, the rod's warring screaming at him. Oblivious to Seto's inner torment, Yami smirked. Picking up a game controller, wiggling it at him. "Up for a duel?" Yami's smirk grew as Seto's eyes lit up. "You're on Yami."

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Seto watched Yami head off to work, with Mokuba still ill he decided to work from home. Seto did do real work but he really wanted to explore this odd feeling he was getting. He went to his office and over to his safe. Taking out the millennium rod he grumpily sat at his desk after checking on Mokuba and thought back to when Yami got his body. Imhotep had just been left to his own devices, a choice that Seto currently regretted. Seto had thought his Blue Eyes had killed him, but he had this feeling he couldn't get over. Seto eyed it with distain as he truly felt just how heavy it really was. Only now he didn't realize what he was supposed to do now. Before his memories would come in a dream, but he wanted to learn more about this Imhotep person. Seeming to understand his request, the millennium rod began to glow and he was thrown back into his past.

"Seth! Sethhhh! Come here!"

Seth sighed, he turned to see happy bright purple eyes. "Come on, I have someone I want you to meet!" Atem smiled. Seth smiled and stood up, and willingly followed the prince outside. "This is Imhotep, my father introduced us." Seth and Imhotep locked eyes, gray clashing with blue. "His dad is a well-known healer." To humor their prince, both boys shook hands. Never once breaking eye contact, at that moment Seth deiced hat he didn't like this boy, at all. Atem smiled once again, oblivious to what was going on between them. "I'm sure we will all be the best of friends!"

The memory switched to when they were teens, just after Yami had become the Pharaoh. It still shocked him the age that Yami had taken up the throne. Yami was 16, Seth was 18, as was Imhotep. Yami's closest friends were also young when he took over for his father, Mana was 15 and Mahad was 21.

"What on earth were you thinking Imhotep? Atem shouldn't have left the palace without proper guards! You saw that the thief Bakura almost killed him!" Seth had Imhotep shoved against the wall growling at him.

Imhotep matched Seth's glare, "He was perfectly safe,"

Seth cut Imhotep off and started," He fell into the Nile River!"

Imhotep snorted, "Well, my Priest. Just because you have that dam rod doesn't make you any better equipped to protect Atem! Besides, you couldn't stop Bakura, Atem had to fight him. So now you were off looking for stronger Ka souls, of course I had to keep Atem company, his best friend was gone." Seth's glare intensified, he was about to snap back at him when Mahad spoke.

"Come on boys," His authoritative voice brought them back to the rest of the world. Both stepped away from each other as Mahad came over, "His horse almost never panics like that, and something must have spooked him. The Pharaoh is unharmed. You both act as if our king cannot defend himself. Atem had more magic within him before he obtained the puzzle." Crossing his arms he turned to Imhotep. "Now, thanks to Seth leaving like he did we are now better at defending our king. Each of the priests left his side at some point to make ourselves stronger." Seth gave Mahad a heated glare and responded with a simple "eh". As Imhotep snorted.

"I'm going to check on Atem." Seth glanced at both of them and turned on his heel and marched away. Imhotep made to follow but was stopped by Mahad, "You will be coming with me. We have something to discuss."

Seth watched the pair as they walked away. Eyes narrowing, Seth decided to follow them. Stopping jus close enough to ease drop.

"I have every right to be alone with Atem!" Imhotep hissed, "We are to be married!"

Mahad pinched the bridge of his nose. "Look, that wasn't set in stone before Atem's father passed away. Atem is now the Pharaoh, if he doesn't wish for this union he can overrule it." A dark expression passed over Imhotep's face as Mahad continued. "Even if he does marry you, he needs to produce a hire. There is a women in mind and she would replace you and be his queen. That wouldn't be fair to you. I can promise you that Atem wouldn't put you through that. He's to kind. You must prepare yourself for that possibility." Mahad then walked away from Imhotep.

Seth couldn't help the satisfied expression that rested on his face as he walked down the marble halls. Looking at his Millennium Rod he remembered leaving Atem's side to find a better Ka monster. He also learned quite a bit about himself, now knowing he was Atem's cousin changed nothing. He knew how he felt about him, and that wouldn't change. He felt that something was off, however he couldn't place it. Kiara had done something to his mind, and yet he knew something was going to happen. Seth idly thought to himself as he entered Atem's room. I will protect him. His eyes locked onto Atem's sleeping form. As the healer left the room Seth walked over to Atem and carefully brushed his fingers through his bangs. His next task was to take Bakura down.

"Seth?"

Seth smiled at him, "Atem, how are you feeling?"

Atem slowly sat up and mumbled, "Soar…did I fall off my horse?"

Seth nodded grimly and asked, "Do you remember what caused him to buck you off?"

Atem frowned and sighed, "No, he's never acted like that before." Atem stood and went to his mirror, as he fixed his eyeliner. He looked at Seth's reflection and blinked, "Seth? What's wrong?" he turned stared at Seth. Seth looked away from him and to the rod. He studied it, not noticing that Atem had approached him. A soft hand touched his cheek, "Seth, please?" Seth placed a hand over his and simply moved his for head against Atem's. He whispered, "Why?"

Atem understood instantly, "You have the best control the Millennium Rod. It lead you to many different Ka. It simply suits you." Atem moved away slightly and frowned, "There is a darkness in you," Seth suddenly stood straight, he giving Atem a slightly shocked expression. "That's something new." He looked up at Seth, he gave him a smile and placed his hand on his chest. "It won't consume you, I can help you control it." Seth relaxed as Atem hugged him, Seth held him close as a sad thought passed over his mind, 'despite your words…I have a bad feeling Atem…'

Seto stared straight ahead, the only thing he gathered was that he and Imhotep couldn't stand each other. He sighed, as he continued to go deeper into his past. If there was any other way to learn about Imhotep he would. He still hated all of this magic crap. But who else would be able to hide from Yami's magic and his puzzle?

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Yami smiled brightly as he carefully took an Egyptian mirror, he hadn't seen one in such good condition before, (well not including in his past.) He didn't know who sent it to him, but now that it was in his hands, he didn't question its authenticity. Yami frowned and there was a crack right down the middle of the glass. He gently ran a finger along the glass. He flinched suddenly, closing his eyes he took finger into his mouth. Missing a drop of blood vanishing into the crack. Yami frowned at his finger and carefully place the mirror onto his desk and went to get a bandage. As he left the room the mirror gave off a dim glow as the rest of the remaining blood was absorbed into the glass. Just as Yami returned to his office the glowing had died. He picked up the artifact again and smiled at the glass. As Yami locked eye's with his reflection he tuned out the warring from his puzzle, it was giving off a faint glow as Yami moved the mirror closer to his face. His eyes glazed over as a dark cloud began to form. It almost shot at his face when.

"Y…Yami!"

Yami blinked and looked over at a shocked Yugi. "Hello Yugi."

Yugi's eyes narrowed. What was that darkness from that mirror? I'm glad I chose to surprise Yami today! Yugi recovered quickly, his slightly freaked face changed into a bright smile. "Let's go out for lunch Yami, there is a new restaurant in walking distance from here."

Yami smiled at his other half, "Alright, let me get my coat." Yami left the mirror on the desk to get his coat, Yugi slowly walked over to the mirror slowly. He looked down at it, as watched it a black blob crossed under the glass. Yugi jumped back just as Yami announced he was ready to go. Yami left the office first, Yugi followed and couldn't help but glance back at the desk. He frowned and hurried after his dark half.

They found themselves at a small café, Yugi looked up at Yami. "Do you even know who donated that mirror Yami?" '

Yami sighed, after taking a drink from his coffee and looked at him, "It's just a mirror Yugi, and I sense no magic or malice from it. My puzzle would alert me to any danger."

"But Yami, you have been acting strange. I feel that you haven't been listing to you puzzle. What about that Imhotep guy? You might have everyone else fooled, but not me! You want to set Atem free don't you?"

Yami sighed, "Imhotep? Did Seto put you up to this? He said the same thing when I told him about the mirror. You both are being ridiculous but if it makes you feel better I will wait and check out the mirror with Seto tonight."

Yugi smiled and nodded. "With this settled, let's get some food."

Both walking back into the office an hour later Yugi gave a warry glance at the mirror and asked, "Yami, can I help you out today?"

Yami smiled and nodded, "If you really have nothing better to do."

They both set to work, Yami answering any and all questions that Yugi had. Yugi spent most of his time keeping an eye on Yami. Yugi couldn't help but notice how Yami would glance at his desk every now and again, and whenever he did look at it his eyes seemed hooded. This isn't good, I can only distract Yami for so long. Something isn't right about that mirror. This cannot wait until tonight! Yugi smiled at him, "Hey I need to make a phone call be right back!" Yami gave him a simple nod as he kept on reading though some notes. Yugi walked out of the office and decided to call Seto.

"What?"

Yugi hesitated, "h…hello Kaiba. Um, well I'm here with Yami and he's acting weird." As Yugi told Seto everything that he had witnessed. Yami was left alone.

Yami glanced at the door, then looked at the mirror. He shook his head, Yugi seems freaked out about the mirror, I will wait to check it out at home. He looked back at his notes. As he tried to keep himself busy, the mirror began to slowly looked up from his notes. As if in a trance, Yami stood up and walked over to the desk. He looked down at the mirror with glazed over hooded eyes. Yami carefully picked it up and started at his reflection. As he locked eyes with his other self a small smile grew on his copy's face. Yami suddenly gasp, dropping the mirror he fell to the floor with a small thud.

"Yugi whatever you do, don't let him touch that mirror! I'm on my way." With the sharp click from the other end Yugi hurried back to the office and froze for a moment, what he saw sent chills up his spine. Yami was crumpled on the floor next to the mirror, but what was worse was the fact that the Millennium Puzzle had lost its luster. It looked dull and pale, along with Yami. He rushed to his side, "Yami!" he gently shook Yami's shoulders, "Yami please wake up! I…I told you not to touch it!" Yugi looked around as he began to cry, he didn't know what to do. Yami had a heartbeat, and even if they called for help they couldn't do anything for him. This was clearly some kind of magic. Yugi sniffled as he check Yami's head to make sure he didn't hit it too hard when he fell. All he could really do was wait for Seto to get there.

Seto skid to a stop at the museum, he took the steps two at a time, basically ignored the front desk and went straight to Yami's office. "Yugi, what happened?"

"I came back in from our call and he was like this! I…I don't know. He must have looked at the mirror when I wasn't in the room. Since I don't know what's wrong I didn't call for help, he seems to be sleeping."

Seto knelt down next to Yami, he was indeed breathing, and by looking at his face you could see his eyes moving under his closed lids. "Let's go Yugi, we are taking him to Kiaba Corp. there is something that I want to try. If any of the employees ask we are taking him to this hospital." Yugi nodded and followed Seto out after grabbing the mirror.

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A warm breeze kissed his face, Yami rolled over and yawned. He rolled onto his back and stared at the ceiling, and suddenly gasp. This wasn't his house…w…warm breeze? It's January. Yami sat up and looked around the room, eyes going wide. He jumped up from the bed and ran to the window, ignoring the silk curtains. He let a silent scream, I'm in my room when I was Atem…that was what? 5000 years ago. He stumbled back and looked down at himself, he was also clothes were also the same he once wore. He rushed to the mirror and took in his new look. His cream colored tunic clung to his slim frame, he had his basic gold jewelry. The only difference is that he had a paler skin tone. He ran his hands over the tight gold belt that sat low on his hips. Yami glared, "I know I didn't wear it that low on my hips…" he went back to the window and looked out over Egypt. His eyes swept over what he once ruled. "this can't be real…this has to be a dream.'

The doors burst open and Imhotep walked in, "Atem."

Yami turned and glared, "What do you want with me?"

Imhotep smirked, "I have all that I want now Atem. You will remain here with me." Yami's glare intensified, "Like hell I will!" The glowing eye appeared on his forehead, at the same time his millennium puzzle began to glow. Imhotep kept his smirk plastered onto his face, he watched contently as the light around Yami suddenly dimed and then went black. Yami froze, he slowly looked down at his puzzle, shakily taking it in hand he muttered, "I…I can't use my magic." He turned his gaze to Imhotep, "What did you do to me?!" Imhotep, still with his creepy smirk on his face. He tried to touch Yami's face. Yami's expression switched to one of disgust as he quickly moved away from him.

Imhotep glared, "you will love me Atem, just wait." As Imhotep stormed out of the room Yami heard him tell the guards to keep him locked in that room, which was perfectly fine him. The double doors slammed shut. Yami glared again as he moved to the window and looked down. His eyes scanning for any way down. He frowned, I will get out of here…

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"Mr. Kiaba, we have good and bad news. Mr. Moto's mind is extremely active, so there isn't any chance of brain damage. We just don't understand how he got like this." Seto eyed the doctor, and deciding that it wasn't his fault. He muttered, "I figured as much, you can go." As the doctor left, Seto pulled out a device.

Yugi giggled, "Kaiba? Isn't that similar to the thing in Inception?"

Seto glared and ignored him as he hooked it up to Yami, "Look…I really liked that movie. And I saw it as a challenge to try and make one, it works." As he was about to hook himself up Yugi said, "Hey, you're not going alone!"

Seto groaned, "You and the mutt? How did you get in? You know what, ever mind. I was Mokuba…" Ignoring Jonouch's complaints, Seto stood and muttered, "Get over here." Hooking them all up, and telling one of his men to keep an eye on their bodies. Seto hooked everyone up to his machine and said, "I will explain everything once we are in the dream." Seto nodded at his guard, and with a push of a button they were sent off to dream.

The group were blended into Yami's mirror dream world. Falling from the sky to land roughly in the hot sand of ancient Egypt. Seto stood up first, "Okay, listen up. You have seen the movie Inception. Just like the movie, time for us will speed up. Five minutes will feel like an hour. If I'm right, we are in Yami's dream."

Yugi asked, "His dream inside the mirror?"

Nodding Seto said, "Yes, I believe so." Seto looked around, it clearly was the Egypt. "We need to get inside the palace."

"Hey rich boy! How are we going to do that?" Jonouch's snapped.

Seto glared and just before he could snap back Yugi piped in, "Guys! We are here for Yami. Now we need to come up with a plan." Jonouchi and Seto whipped around to look at him.

"Two Pharaoh's? How did you get away from Imhotep?!" Mana had appeared next to Yugi with a bright smile. Yugi jumped and whipped around.

Seto's eyes narrowed as he looked at her, "Ugh…you're that bright ray of sunshine that was always with Yami in the past…"

Mana kept the smile on her face and said, "You're as friendly as ever…and you are all wearing strange clothes…" She looked at the three of them then said while pointing at Yugi. "You never answered my question!" Yugi gulped at looked over to Seto.

Seto rolled his eyes, "It's a long, complicated story. But, this is a dream and Imhotep intends to hurt Atem."

Mana gasped, "Hmmm, I suppose I should believe you…" She eyed them and mumbled, "I haven't seen a second Seth around…" She looked at them again and said. "Hey, you guys are getting a lot of strange looks." Mana turned and looked at them, "You need a change of clothes, I'm sure what you are wearing works when you're awake, but not here."

Seto blinked and sighed, "Fine, fine. All you two should have to do is think about something you want to wear and your clothes should change." His clothes changed, very similar to what Seth wore in his dreams. He just simply simplified it by eliminating his head peace and the gold. After Yugi and Jonouchi changed Mana smiled and said, "There! All better, let's go."

Mana continued to lead the small group though the city, keeping them out of site.

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Yami searched the room, he even tried using the door so simply walk out, but the guards wouldn't let him out. Yami glared, now he knew this was a dream, the guards would never listen to Imhotep over himself. Yami rushed over to the window, looking down, then back to all the fabric that was inside his bed room. Humming to himself as an idea it. Yami checked the knots on his fabric rope he slowly lowed it over the railing. He wasn't sure if it would be strong enough to hold his weight… Yami frowned as he looked over the edge at his sheet, and curtain rope. Yami had taken the blankets from his bed and the curtains then tied them together so he could climb down. He looked out over the city, he sighed. He had forgotten how beautiful Egypt was when the sun was setting. Yami double checked for any guards before he started to climb over the edge.

"My Pharaoh, what are you doing?!"

Yami yelped, almost losing his grip on his rope. Yami looked down, Mahad stared up at him, with a horrified look plastered to his face. Yami smiled called out "Mahad!" Mahad crossed his arms and gave him a look. "W…well I was escaping."

Mahad sighed, "If you had only waited a little bit longer, I would have done just that. Now just how do you plan to get down?"

Clutching the rope Yami mumbled, "Jump?" Yami heard Mahad sigh as he let go knowing that Mahad would catch him.

"Now, shall we go Pharaoh?" once they were on their way out of the city Yami's mind seemed to catch up, "Wait…how are you here Mahad…I watched you die?"

Mahad smiled sadly, "that you did…my Pharaoh, this is a dream."

Yami sighed and mumbled, "I figured as much. Where are we going?"

Mahad smiled, "Mana and I have a plan, and we think that Yugi, Jonouchi and the new Seth are here." Yami stared at him, Seto…here? "How can they be here?" Mahad just gave him a knowing look and continued to lead Yami out of the city.

"I…Imhotep S...sir! The Pharaoh, he's gone!"

"What did you just say? How did he get out?!" Imhotep growled out.

The guard swallowed, "well, he went out the window, he used his blankets to make a rope."

Imhotep relaxed, "Well then, let's go find him. He can't use any magic, so he is basically helpless." The guards quickly followed Imhotep out the palace and to the stables. "But Sir, he was spotted with Mahad! There are reports that Seth is here as well."

Imhotep stilled, "Did you say Seth?"

The guard simply nodded, "That could be a problem…Now we really need to find the Pharaoh."

The guard nodded once again, each mounting a horse. "Sir, they are on foot, they couldn't have gone far."

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Yami followed Mahad, he glanced behind himself. They hadn't got very far from the city yet, and by now Imhotep must have noticed that he was gone. "Yami!"

Yami jerked his head forward and froze, running toward him was Yugi and Jonouchi. A smile exploded onto to Yami's face, "How did you get here?"

Yugi latched on to him, "You're okay!"

Jonouchi added, "We had help getting here. Your rich boy brought us with him."

Yami blinked at him, "He brought you with him? But how?" he looked around Jonouchi and locked with blue. "Seto!"

Shocking everyone, Seto strode over to Yami, grasping his shoulders and kissing him. "Are you okay? He didn't hurt you?"

Yami stared at Seto, he smiled and shook his head, "No."

Seto signed, "What happened anyway? Why didn't your puzzle stop this?"

Yami frowned, "Well…my magic isn't working. Back when I first looked at the mirror, I felt my puzzle react, but then nothing. As if it was being blocked. Then my memory began to blur. Yugi stopped it the first time…he caught my attention. The second time I don't think he could have stopped it." Seto opened his mouth to replay, but before he could…

"My Pharaoh look out!" Mahad shoved Yami out of the way right before a sprit monster attacked.

Seto and Yami both fell the ground hard, "M…Mahad!" Yami sat shocked. Seto took time to look around, it wasn't just Mahad who had been attacked.

Seto glared and shouted at everyone. "This is a dream!" Standing up his duel disk appeared on his arm. "Think about your deck and a duel disk should show up!"

Doing as instructed Yugi and Jonouchi stood to defend themselves with their duel disks.

Imhotep laughed, taking the chance surprise Seto with an attack he called out. "It's not like you priest, you're not paying attention!" even before he knew what hit him, Seto found himself on his back on the sand with some sphinx monster on top of him.

"Seto!" Yami went to run over to him, just to be yanked back by some guards. "Let me go! I order you to!" Yami looked desperately over at Seto's crumpled from on the sand. "He needs me!"

Imhotep glared at Yami, "It's always about HIM!" Imhotep viciously jabbed his finger in Seto's diction as he stared at him. Yami matched glares with Imhotep. "You know what Pharaoh? Apparently I need to break you."

Yami followed his gaze to where Yugi and Jonouchi were. "Leave them alone!" Turing his monster from Seto, its evil gaze locked on them. It's pricing red eyes locked onto them, Yugi locked his gaze with Yami, and clearly terrified he muttered, "Y…Yami…"

Right before Yami's eyes, Yugi and Jonouchi vanished. Yami went limp for a moment, simply staring at where they used to be. He slowly looked at Seto's limp form, then back to the space his friends used to be. Imhotep shouted at Yami, "You are now mine! Do you understand?"

Yami snapped, without warning, slither burst from the clouds overhead. The guards hastily let go of Yami as Slither lowered its head. Yami stroked his dragon's head as it growled at the guards before eliminating them. Imhotep's eyes narrowed, his Sphinx moved in front of him, "you can't keep that up without a DiaDhank, even that rule applies in the dream. My Sphinx is stronger, you don't look so well Atem. Put that dragon away."

Yami glanced over at Seto, he was well aware of what his dragon could do, and yes, Slither was weaker than what Imhotep had. Under normal circumstances, Slither could easily win, but he could feel his magic failing. Seto would have to beat Imhotep. He moved his gaze back to Imhotep.

Seto moved slightly, slowly sitting up he looked at Imhotep and Yami. Slither is here…Yami is okay. Seto blinked, something was off. He locked his eyes on Yami. As he watched Yami control his breast, he noticed how weak he looked. His body was shaking. His dragon was doing its best to stop the Sphinx's attacks, but it was obvious that Yami was losing.

Seto found himself gasping and moving to his feet faster than he ever had, he managed to get to Yami before he hit in the ground. With Slither disappearing behind them Seto looked down at him "Yami, Wake up!"

Yami moved his head against Seto's chest, "Your chest is warm…" Seto sighed and smiled.

"I sure hate to interrupt," a cold, voiced hissed. "But you're not taking him! He will be mine, even if it's only in this dream!"

Seto growled, "Try to stop me!" Seto looked down at Yami again, "We will go home, please just wait a little bit longer."

Yami smiled tiredly, "I know you will win Seto."

Seto carefully laid Yami down and stood up, locking eyes with Imhotep. His Blue-Eyes busting froth from the sky above them.

"Seth, you have no idea how long I have wanted this." Imhotep eyed Seto.

"Quit living in the past! I'm not Seth." He spat. "Yami is no longer Atem! However," Seto glared, "let's get this over with! I want to get back to the present. But since you like the past, I will use my own millennium item to put you in your place!" Using his Millennium rod, Seto summoned two other blue-eyes and combine them into one. Blue-eyes roared and attacked without warning.

Imhotep fell hard out the way, he glared, "If Atem's dragon couldn't win, and yours won't." The Sphinx let out a horrible scream, which was matched by the blue-eyes.

"She seems to dislike you as much as I do Imhotep. My dragon has never attacked without my say before." Seto smirked as his dragon took flight, the Sphinx followed in kind, Seto watched amused as the two beasts attacked each other. His eyes fell back onto Imhotep, "Look, you lost him then and you can't have him now." Imhotep simply ignored him, and went back to watching the fight. He could feel himself growing weaker with each hit the blue-eyes was giving his Sphinx. Seto kept his eyes locked on him trusting his dragon. Imhotep was flinching, and like that duel with Yami, he could see his energy leaving his body. Seto still wasn't sure why Yami didn't have the energy to fight himself, but this was very satisfying.

They both watched, Imhotep looked panicked as Seto simply looked smug. The Blue-eyes dived towards the sand, crushing the Sphinx into the ground. Causing sand to fly up into the air like a tidal wave. Taking back into the sky and lunching its powerful blast onto the Sphinx, before is celebrated with a loud cry. Imhotep fell to the sand gasping as Seto just laughed. He crossed his arms and smirked, "That's where you were meant to be, on your knees like the dog you are!" The Blue-eyes landed lightly behind Seto.

By this time, Yami had finally recovered. He lingered behind Seto, he kept blank expression on his face. Feeling nothing for Imhotep, if anything Yami felt that Seto had gone easy on him.

"If anything Imhotep, I can't believe that my past self didn't do this to you before. I have seen what you did in your past. I have a feeling that Seth didn't do what I just did because of Yami…Surly I could to more damage, but I feel that I have made my point. Don't touch what's mine." Seto crossed his arms as he watched Imhotep pant and cough on the ground.

Yami moved forward and stood next to Seto, stating with a blank expression. "I should lock you here."

Seto blinked and gave Yami an odd look. Imhotep scrambled to his feet, "M…My Pharaoh?"

Yami said, "You have done nothing kind, you kidnapped me, made me watch my friends die. Even though I know they aren't truly dead, watching it was enough. On top of that, you made me watch Mahad leave me again." Yami's expression stayed cold as the eye glowed on his forehead. "I now see how you are still alive after 5,000 years. As I did with the puzzle, you latched your soul to the mirror. Then you left it for your recantation of yourself to find. Locking you in the mirror will free the recantation's soul back to his body. I can't believe I let you over power my puzzle. The power of your dream is breaking, my magic is growing stronger. Doing this will feel like nothing."

Imhotep began to panic again, falling to knees, "Please Pharaoh! I…I'm sorry!"

Seto watched for a moment, this wasn't Yami. This must be Atem. "Yami don't!" he carefully took Yami's wrists, "Please stop." Yami's red eyes locked onto his blue, "I don't want you to do it. This isn't you."

Yami looked away from Seto, but sighed. Closing his eyes, "If I don't he could come after us again."

Seto turned to look at Imhotep, noticing that he looked completely relieved, he turned back to Yami. "Then I will defeat him again. We can break the mirror. Won't that help?"

Yami looked up at him, eyes calming down and the gold eye dissipated from his forehead. "That will still seal him in this world."

Seto said, "That works for me." Turning his eyes back to Imhotep he demanded. "Release us now! If you don't I won't stop him again." Without warning, the dream world around them fell apart, surrounding them in pitch black.

Seto woke slowly, he blinked at the ceiling as bright lights attacked his eyes. He was vaguely aware of the people in the room saying Yami's name. He sat up and looked over at Yami. He was awake and looked to be perfectly fine, just covered in other bodies at the moment. Each of the geek squad taking turning hugging him. Seto sighed.

"Big brother!" Seto took his eyes away from Yami again. Mokuba ran over to Seto and hugged him, "Why didn't you tell me?! I was worried!"

Seto hugged him back and sighed, "You should be in bed."

Mokuba pulled back and smiled, "I feel fine!" Mokuba smiled brightly again and turned to run to Yami and practically jumped on him. Seto smiled lightly and just watched.

Yugi looked at Seto and blinked, "Hey guys, I think we need to leave them alone for a moment." He ushered the group out, as the door closed, before Seto could even say anything, Yami was on him, he was settled contently on top of him. Hugging him tightly. Yami whispered, "I didn't want to put us though this…"

Seto said nothing, he simply clung tightly to Yami, hiding his face against his neck. For the first time in long time, Seto felt himself crying, and he only tightened his grip on Yami more. Yami signed and pressed his face into Seto's shoulder, deciding to keep quiet. "Yami, let's go somewhere…"

Yami laughed as he ran his fingers thought Seto's hair. "Anywhere but Egypt!"

Seto laughed a little, finally letting go of him. He laced his fingers with Yami's and mumbled, "I guess we better go talk to everyone…" Yami nodded and went to stand, but Seto kept him in place. "I was thinking…Yami." He tightened his grip on Yami's hands, "Will you marry me?"

Yami froze, he felt his heart beat jump, he stared at Seto, and a smiled grew on his face. This was something that he never expected to hear. "Of course I will!" throwing himself on Seto, kissing him deeply. Yami smiled and whispered against Seto's lips, "I love you."

Seto blushed a little, he swallowed, and rushed out. "I love you too."

Yami just smiled again, "Let's go, they are waiting for us." Seto groaned and followed Yami out of the room.