Here's the continuation of the story. This is when things start getting interesting. I hope you like this, because I know I'm getting anxious in writing this. Now, this is going to be a duel with the old rules from when the game first came. This means that you can summon a monster level 5 or above without a sacrifice. That stuff doesn't happen until Battle City I think. Review please!

Atem prepared his deck for his duel against Seto. Yugi helped prepare the deck as well. He was very upset that Seto would try to steal a card just because he wanted it. The only reason he wasn't giving the rich boy a timeout was because Atem refused it. He told Yugi that with Seto, there was no need for magic. Atem wanted the duel to be fair and square.

Yugi could also sense another reason inside Atem. He really didn't want Seto to serve a penalty game. That was the technical word for a timeout. Atem understood Seto's need for that card. It was like when Yugi was glomping Atem on the floor just for a stack of cards with one calling to them. The Blue-Eyes was calling to Seto.

Still, that didn't mean Seto had any right to take a card that was precious to Atem's grandfather. Atem decided that dueling Seto over the card would be more fair. If Solomon realized his card was missing, Atem would blame himself. Yugi started seeing that Atem wanted to save Seto from the burden of stealing something precious to Solomon.

"You care about Seto, don't you?" Yugi asked.

"Why do you ask?" Atem glared. Yugi gave a glance before his brother sighed. "Seto's an ass, but I don't truly hate him. I wanted that Dark Magician card from his suitcase just as much as he wanted my grandpa's Blue Eyes. Though, I'm angry for him stealing that card, but... I don't hate him."

"I like him too," Yugi admitted with a soft smile.

"I still need to get grandpa's card back whether Seto likes it or not," Atem declared as soon as he finished his deck and shoved it in his pocket.

"So, am I gonna play?"

"You'd like to take a whack at him?" Atem smirked as Yugi nodded. "Knock yourself out, but no shadow games."

"Right."

Atem ran downstairs on his way out the door. Solomon happened to notice his grandson and asked, "hey Atem!"

Atem turned and replied, "yes?"

"You never gave me back that Blue-Eyes White Dragon card. You didn't lose it did you?" Solomon asked.

"Uh no," Atem replied. "I... promised Seto I'd let him use it during our duel today I... know I should've asked you first and I'm really sorry, but..."

"No need," Solomon grinned. "Just make sure you give it back as soon as you boys are done. It means a lot to me."

"Thanks," Atem thanked and with that he left out the door.

Atem ran to his motorcycle and hopped on top of it. Yugi's spirit sat behind his brother while he was driving it down the road.

"I can't believe you finally got your license for this," Yugi grinned. "This is awesome!"

'I know, right?' Atem smirked as he drove his motorcycle toward the mansion.

Seto stood at the front of his mansion as Atem pulled to a stop and parked his motorcycle. The rival showed a smirk up his lips as the teenage boy climbed out of his vehicle.

"Nice ride," Seto smirked.

"So, where do we meet?" Atem asked.

Seto showed Atem inside of the mansion where the table for their duel was located. Atem and Seto shuffled each others' decks before handing them back.

"You have Blue-Eyes right?" Atem asked as Seto smirked and showed the card he stole from Solomon. "And not a fake, impressive."

"I don't try any tricks when it comes to dueling," Seto claimed.

"And yet you were sneaky enough to take my grandpa's card."

Seto smirked before noticing Atem touching the puzzle around his neck and his expression changing to somewhat of a child-like version of himself. Seto glared furiously.

"Well, this is brilliant," Seto said sarcastically. "Maybe I'm out of my head, but I know you're not Atem."

Yugi chuckled, "not many people get that. How did you find out?"

"Atem's not the only one who's familiar with magic. Duel Monster cards are not just regular cards. Every duelist knows that, or at least ones that have a strong bond with a curtain monster. That monster chooses someone to be their owner. Blue-Eyes has chosen me just like Dark Magician chose Atem, or you, or both. Your grandfather doesn't understand this or he would've given me that card," Seto explained.

"How do you know?" Yugi asked in a glaring tone. "How do you know there wasn't a card or cards calling out for him? If it's because he never gave you that card, maybe it's because that Blue-Eyes called out to Grandpa."

"No, I heard her!" Seto argued. "Your grandpa didn't. He only knows that particular card by the fact that it's given to him by a friend. To him, that card is a piece of paper with no spirit inside it."

"You never asked him, so how would you know?"

Seto and Yugi gave hard glares. The millennium puzzle glowed with shining brilliants. Yugi sat back down on the table and took a deep breath. Seto sat back at his chair as the two drew their cards. They started with 2000 life points.

"I'll go first," Seto announced as he drew his first card. "I summon a BladeBeast-Gargoyle in attack mode."

As soon as Seto placed the card on the table, an image appeared on top of the card showing the monster on the card. Seto gasped, and then stared into Yugi's eyes.

"Who... what are you?" Seto asked.

"My name's Yugi. I live inside the puzzle with my brother Atem. He doesn't want me to play a shadow game, but I figured he wouldn't mind upgrading the duel a little bit," Yugi explained with a hint of enthusiasm. "Now I attack your BladBeast-Gargoyle with Dark Dragon."

The two monsters attacked and Seto lost 500 life points, bringing him to 1500 life points. Seto showed a surprising and dumbfounding face as the image disappeared. Seto took the card and sent it to the graveyard pile. Seto then showed a wide smirk and a laugh.

"This... this is the ultimate game!" Seto shouted in enthusiasm. "Monsters coming to life! This is awesome!"

"I believe it's your turn," Yugi mentioned as Seto nodded and drew a card. A smirk appeared on his lips.

"I summon Battle Ox to tear down your Dark Dragon limb from limb!" Seto shouted victoriously as Battle Ox destroyed Dark Dragon and 200 life points were deducted from Yugi leaving 1800 life points.

"You cannot defeat my Battle Ox!"

"It's not over until one of our life points hits 0."

"Then draw your next pathetic card," Seto smirked as Yugi drew his next card.

"I play Mystical Elf in defense mode," Yugi announced as a blue woman with a white robe appeared in defense mode.

"Hm," Seto smirked with his eyes closed and arms crossed. "No matter. I'll still defeat you, even if you're just Atem's pathetic wall to hide behind."

Yugi's eyes narrowed as Seto set his Battle Ox in defense mode. After that, Seto placed a card face-down, ending his turn. Yugi drew his next card. He could tell the battle was getting tense.

"Keep going, Yugi," Atem said from behind. "You're doing great."

'Yeah, but this card is no good,' Yugi replied, looking at the card he drew. 'It doesn't even have an effect.'

"Just keep going."

"I'm done," Yugi said.

"How pathetic!" Seto smirked as he drew his next card. "Now I reveal my spell card known as Giant Transformation. This rises my Battle Ox's attack and defense by 20%."

Yugi gasped as Battle Ox's attack points rose to 2040. It attacked Mystical Elf and she fell in pieces. Yugi was afraid of several things and one of them was losing. There was also the fear of what his grandpa would say when Atem took the blame for letting Seto have the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

"Yugi, calm down!" Atem warned while putting his arms around Yugi's body. "It's not over yet. You've beaten Joey before remember? You can do this!"

'I know, I'm just scared,' Yugi admitted. 'I don't want Grandpa's heart crushed.'

"I know."

"Look at you!" Seto laughed. "You're pathetic, weak. I can't believe Atem let you play against someone like me!"

Yugi's lips trembled and felt a huge lump in his throat. Atem laid a kiss on Yugi's cheek to calm the boy down. It did help a little bit, but Yugi was still scared. He looked at Atem who showed encouragement. He believed in his brother with all his heart. Yugi narrowed his eyes and focused on the game, but no matter how many monsters he put on the field, they continually were destroyed by Seto's Battle Ox.

Yugi was now left with 500 points. He was scared and close to crying.

"Aw great, are you gonna cry now?" Seto mocked as Yugi's lips trembled.

"Don't give up," Atem whispered.

'I can't do this, Atem. He's too good,' Yugi whined. A tear was about to build up until he felt his hand being brought to the top of his deck. He looked into Atem's eyes and warm smile. Yugi smiled back, and then drew his next card. "ALRIGHT!" Yugi smacked the card in attack mode. "I summon Summoned Skull in attack mode!"

"You have Summoned Skull?" Seto gasped.

"Hmhm," Yugi nodded with an exciting smile. "I felt him calling to me when I was walking near a dumpster. Can you believe we found it under that stuff?"

Atem chuckled while massaging Yugi's shoulders since the boy was trembling in fear not too long ago. Seto had sweat pouring down as Summoned Skull defeated Battle Ox. Seto's life points were now 800. The two were close to neck in neck in life points. Yugi set a card before turning back to Seto. He narrowed his eyes as he drew his next card.

"Not bad," Seto smirked finally. He then grinned in excitement as soon as he saw the card he drew. "I now summon Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

"Oh crud," Atem responded as the white dragon appeared in brilliance. Seto showed a wide smirk of enthusiasm while Yugi showed more fear.

"You will die now Yugi!" Seto shouted in joy. "Destroy Yugi's pathetic life points!"

"Trap! Mirror Force!" Yugi announced. With that, Blue-Eyes White Dragon was destroyed.

"Oh shit!" Seto responded.

"Now I summon Dark Magician," Yugi smirked as Dark Magician appeared on the field. "That's game."

Dark Magician attacked Seto and his life points dropped down to 0. The monsters faded and Yugi took the Blue-Eyes White Dragon before changing to Atem. Seto glared furiously as his fingers twitched. Atem smirked as a chuckle escaped through his nose.

"Good game," Atem said. "Yugi wanted to play. I think he likes you."

"Charming," Seto growled through his teeth.

"I still wish you could've kept that card, but it means a lot to my grandfather and it represents a close bond him and Professor Hawkins has. I respect my grandpa's treasures more than my life."

"I HATE YOU ATEM! I HATE YOU!" Seto shouted, though there was a lump in his throat when he said that. Atem smirked widely.

"Maybe, but I know you can't truly hate me."

"And why is that?"

"If you did, you wouldn't call me your rival," Atem replied. That struck Seto through his chest like a knife. He didn't know whether to strangle this teen or to actually agree with him. "Anyways, I have to return this card before my grandpa wonders where I am. Next time, I promise to fight."

Atem left the mansion and returned the card to his grandfather. Solomon was happy to finally retrieve his card and jumped for joy like a crazy old man who lived in the Crazy House. Atem chuckled at that response. The game with Seto was the best time of Yugi's life. Yugi had never met a challenger as strong as Seto was. The boys had already gave great respect to Seto, but there was more to come for the future.

The next day, Atem walked to his first class. His old teacher Mrs. Chouno was replaced by a different teacher since she was getting counseling. Atem and his friends just rolled their eyes at that news. It was no surprise that Mrs. Chouno needed counseling since expelling students was her main specialty to release her anger. She needed Anger Management classes big time.

As Atem was talking to Joey and Hanaski who sat at his left, he felt a presents on his right. There was a new student in class apparently. Atem turned around and spotted the blue-eyed boy with a laptop on his desk. His eyes were filled with seriousness to them. Atem smiled, which turned to a smirk.

"Chess?" Atem asked as Seto stared at his rival with cold-blue eyes.

"It's game," Seto smirked. He put down his laptop and pulled out a Chess Board. Everyone gathered around to see who would win in the game of Chess.

"Looks like this is the start of a beautiful friendship," Yugi thought while watching the two play Chess.

'You mean Rivalshipping... ok for some reason, that just sounded wrong on so many levels,' Atem said as he moved his Bishop. "Check mate."

"DAMNIT!" Seto shouted while banging his fists on the desk. "REMATCH!"

"You're on!" Atem smirked widely.