Seto's POV

It's already been two years since Yuna left for Harvard. In those two years many things have changed. I am now twelve years old, as are Yuna and Yugi, while Mokuba just turned seven not long ago. Yugi and I are now in Domino middle school and so we rarely see Mr. Smith and Ms. Samane. Although we do meet them every Monday morning at a special, small shop.

Yuna has become quite famous for her many archaeological discoveries and historical reasurches over the years, but finishing Harvard in 14 months has finally gained EVERYONE'S attention. The whole world is now looking at Yuna. And so, a vise man opened up a shop downtown that mainly focuses on Yuna and her career. His name is Stan James and he himself is her fan, so he is really doing what he likes. Yugi and I accidentally stumbled upon it when we bumped into each other on the streets when I was getting something with Mokuba. During our second visit, we met Samantha and John there and made a deal to come every Monday from then on, because that is when the new stuff comes. We befriended Mr. James and we always talked with him for a very long time while we examined the new things. He always somehow got Yuna's interviews records and the modelling pictures that should be available in magazines two weeks earlier than they are released. In exchange for letting us, mostly, just look around we always tell him about Yuna and what we liked to do with her while she still lived in Domino. Kaiba Corp has become the largest gaming company and I have somehow managed to keep the Big Five from wrecking chaos. No one can compare to the power my company has.

In fact, I'm even planning a tournament!

It all started when one day I was called to the Domino museum. I haven't visited that place since Yuna first left, so I was surprised that almost nothing changed.

Except one exhibit.

In the secluded area there were two massive tablets.

This was the reason why she invited me here on national television, in front of the whole of Japan. She either has guts or a death wish. This woman of 19 years or so of age.

Ishizu Ishtar.

I don't know why, but from the moment I laid eyes on her I couldn't stand her.

And then she opened her mouth and I really started hating her. She kept talking about destiny and faith, even daring to go as far as claiming that there is a reincarnated pharaoh walking around. I'm not sure how I refrained from downright laughing in her face, but then she said that I am the reincarnation of some High Priest or something and I couldn't take it anymore and just snorted in her face, turning to leave. She then, however, started talking about my life and my desire to not only defeat Yuna but also to prove myself to her, something that only Mokuba knew of, and I was frozen on the spot. Than she started talking about Gozaboro and my experience at Duelist Kingdom, even about Sasha, Sara, Seira, Taro, Teresa, Kyoko, Ren, Sho, Sasuke, Kanae, Chiori, father Yuri Noda, Samantha Samane, John Smith, Lory, Maria, Yashiro, even the damn anaconda Natsuko-chan! No one has ever been able to dig out all that about me! She continued to Hobson, Akiko, Roland, Fugata, the Big Five, Zoey, Elliott, Wesley, Kiki, Renee, Corina, Bridget, and all she said when I asked her how she knew all of that was that she has a special gift which is straightened by the 'powers' of the necklace she was wearing. And that power is to gaze into the past and the future. I didn't believe her and just called her nuts and declaring that she is a stalker. But what she showed me next was simply IMPOSSIBLE!

"But ...This can't be! There's no way that thing was made 5000 years ago!" I yelled out, as if that could make it disappear. One of the two tablets in front of me was showing rectangular frames in which were carved pictures that looked frighteningly similar to Duel Monsters cards. But the game was new, and the tablet was obviously at the very least a couple of hundreds of years old!

"Long ago, while the pyramids were still young, Egyptian kings played a game of great and terrible power. These 'Shadow Games' escalated into war until a powerful Pharaoh looked the magic and the game's secrets away in seven mystical items that were said that they will stay unchanged even after several millennia. Hence the name, the seven Millennium Items." I gasp as soon as the word 'Millennium' left her mouth! Yuna! She has one of those items! The Millennium Puzzle. Ishizu just continued her tale. "However, some magicians were able to release the power and the Pharaoh had no choice. He killed himself, erasing his own NAME, which was needed for the ability of enteribg the afterlife which was the most important thing for ancient Egyptians, just so his people could live. Today, he is known as the legendary Nameless Pharaoh. And every native of Egypt knows that his reincarnation is currently walking the Earth. For twelve years now. However, there is a story that his cousin preformed a spell that would allow him to find his beloved younger cousin and be able to guide his soul to the afterlife. Many things in this story are facts. Just look over there! Look at your destiny!" She points to the second tablet and I forgot how to breath. This ttablet looked like it was done with more care, more detail than the other one. It showed two familiar figures hovering protectively over two smaller, no less familiar forms. The one on the top, just below a triangle, was a carving of a dragon and a spellcaster. Not just any dragon and mage.

It was the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and the Dark Magician!

And what was even scarier was that the Dark Magician suddenly resembled Mahad a little too much! How haven't I see this before?

And the two figures below them... One was the High Priest that I am the supposed reincarnation of. And no wonder that someone might think that! Despite the tablet being old and all the colour almost washed away, I could clearly see the resemblance to the dead priest from some 5000 years ago. The second figure had me reaching my hand out and softly caressing the protective glass over the picture of the Pharaoh. Even if he was a male, there was no mistaking him and whom he resembles. Yuna. Everything, down to the shape of the eyes and their color, even if it was a bit worn out. They have been obviously painted a bloody red all those centuries ago. The proud stance was the same, although the hair was more like Yugi's. The figures had their hands outstretched to the fire between them. Ishizu said that this tablet represents their rivalry, but the way their hands are almost touching made me think otherwise. I was, for the first time, left truly speechless.

Especially since I could read and understand the words!

The dead lie down,

Vessels turn to sand, to dust,

Gold and even swords adorn the sheath of time,

The dead share not the Pharaoh's name,

I cry out,

The verses of battle,

The verses of friendship,

Lead me to where souls afar cross.

I could only stare in wonder as I read the ancient symbols, the carvings that were so lovingly made in this old stone. I could sense how much this pharaoh was loved by the person who made this. But the words stabbed my heart like daggers as I realised that the verses were filled with a heart shattering sadness. I couldn't stop reading and so I completly missed the surprised look that Ishizu was sending me.

Amongst the numerous people killed, friend and foe alike ...

Amongst the people who escaped with their lives ...

There was not a person who possessed the Pharaoh's name.

Because,

You had vanished like dust-like grains of sand-right before my eyes ...

Since they are grains of sand, I shall collect them all together.

Since the body is a sword and the mind is gold,

Please be adorned in the sheath of time and rest in peace, for now.

I swallow the bump in my throat.

In the forthcoming rematches-I certainly pray you will win on the battlefield of the souls...

Pharaoh, I...

My eyes widened, my heart clenching. Why didn't he finish his thought?

I didn't see Ishizu staring at me in wonder.

'Till the time we can meet again...

Live the live your heart desires...

Not as a king,

But as a human being...

I can wait.

I couldn't get over the shock of what I have just read. And it's not because it was in an ancient language.

It was because of the words. They felt so familiar. And Yuna's face flashed before my eyes at every word, the emotions that were building up in were incredible. They went from a beautiful warmth to a blood-chilling numbness that I couldn't bare. Especially when the person, who I had a feeling was the priest that stood across the Pharaoh on the tablet, talked about his Pharaoh's death. I felt an emptiness I couldn't bare.

And I missed Yuna immensely at the sight of that heart shaped face, that I haven't seen in so long right in front of me, carved in stone. I had turned to leave, not wanting to be reminded that the person I cared so much for is not here and hasn't been for two years now, but Ishizu offered me something I couldn't refuse. The power to defeat Exodia, The Forbidden One ... that could defeat Yuna. She gave me Obelisk The Tormentor, one of the three Egyptian God Monsters that were carved above the dueling pair and their most fateful servants in the stone of 'The Pharaoh's Hidden Memories'. She told me that whoever held all three had the strongest deck, could defeat anyone.

I wanted them, because then I could take away some of Yuna's fans and she could stay in Domino. Stay near me.

I know that I am selfish but I truly miss her.

I have took the card and started planing the tournament to happen in a week instead of a month. I still needed time to test out my new Duel Disks. But Ishizu's departing words annoyed me. She said that she will win back Obelisk from me, which surprised me seeing as I was going to make a rule that you must bet your rarest card in duels. I was doing this because of four reasons:

1. The tournament will be more intense, thus more exciting and a lot more successful, not to mention that it will keep the weaklings out.(I am aware that I'll get an earful from Yuna once she finds out, seeing as she always tells me to respect my cards)

2. I wanted to get rid of the Rare Hunters, a group of people that have been attacking duelists all over the world and stealing their cards, thus making a BIG problem for me and Pegasus(we are partners for three years now;ever since the Duelist Kingdom incident was cleared up, actually), so we had decided to eliminate them. Luckily Ishizu had some information about them, as well.

3. I want to collect all three Egyptian God Cards and get back my title as the best duelist in the world from Yuna.

4. Yuna herself. I wanted to see her. It HAS been TWO YEARS after all.

And so I decided to make Domino a battlefield. Since I practically own the town, no one could do anything but be annoyed. Duelists all around the world are slowly flying into Domino City, ONLY THE BEST WERE INVITED, and with them surely there at least a few Rare Hunters. Everything is slowly coming to place and all that was left to do was test out my new Duel Disks, and what better way than challenging the graphics with Obelisk.

I am in my testing chamber, wearing a new white trench coat and black slacks, black turtleneck, belts around my biceps and around my shins, the new duel disk on my left arm, about to duel against one of my supercomputers to try out my new systems, closely observed by my employees, Roland and Mokuba. The computer has my three most trusted beasts, therefor I will be facing a creature that no one has ever defeated before. Except for that one person. My one and only true rival. Yuna. She would have won that duel on Pegasus' castle if my life hadn't been on the line. I always feel shame wash over my whole being as I remember all the things I have said to her and yet she still stood beside me, supporting me when I needed it the most. The Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon represents my failure and shame, but it is also the symbol of my promises to Yuna. I will never let her down. Even if I'm doing it now not even knowing it. I am aware that she would not approve of my lust for power and how I am willing to destroy my most faithful monster just so I could get it. But I need Obelisk's power so that I could defeat her and reclaim my title as the best in the world from my crush. That way, maybe Yuna could live an easier life here in Domino. Near me. I know that I'm being selfish, but at this point I didn't care anymore. I want her in Domino City and I want her to stay in this town in which I live. With new determination, I insert me deck into the designed holder and face the computer, signaling for the simulation to start.

I was doing good until the computer played Fusion and I stood facing my own Ultimate Dragon. With just one attack most of my LP were blown away. I heard Mokuba yelling out my name, obviously concerned. For the first time I felt fear grip my heart as I stood against an opposing monster. Was this how she felt back then? Did fear cloud her mind, making it impossible to think up a strategy? Has Yuna turned numb at the chance of a defeat?

Just as more doubts were about to enter me I remembered that I'm her rival and I put my fingers over the top card on my deck. But the thought of Yuna never coming for the tournament even though I have personally sent her invitation made me pause. I never noticed as the card I was about to draw started glowing, nor did I hear Mokuba exclaiming that we should stop because a huge power surge was suddenly effecting the computer. I could only see a world of purplish-blue shadows and the dragon that stood opposite me, ready to destroy me at any given moment. I didn't want to give up! I didn't want to disgrace the trust and respect that Yuna has for me! I want to fight! But i couldn't...

Just then a light stronger than anything I have ever seen entered the dark world and before me was my proud rival how I remembered her from two years ago, standing proudly, her back to the dragon that only she has ever defeated before. Her crimson eyes held me captivated as she came and stood beside me, now facing the dragon, staring it down. I felt new strength from just her standing there, giving me support. But, too soon she walked away from me and took a defensive stance several feet away from me. The dragon roared and reared his three heads back, three balls of White Lightning forming in the mouths. I realised too late that Yuna was his target and that the stubborn girl wasn't going to step away or back down. She stood there, awaiting the blast. I called out her name, out loud or just in my head I did't know. She turned to me and gave me a determined look over her shoulder before a small smile appeared on her lips just as the attack enveloped her entirely. I screamed out her name over and over again but there was no answer. When the aftereffects of the attack disappeared all I could see was the empty place where Yuna once stood. There was nothing.

I felt a wave of pure rage sweep through me, my entire being focused on that hurt that I was feeling at the moment. In my anger, I was blinded for everything else except for the power I felt running thorough my body from the card I just drew from my deck. It was Obelisk The Tormentor. I offered him my three monsters that have been on the field and activated his special ability as he was standing behinde me, his form hte biggest I have ever seen for a single Duel Monster, skin blue, eyes red and lots of muscles, by giving him two more offerings and ordered an attack. I watch in sick pleasure as my most trusted dragon is destroyed and something snaps. The connection to everything, that's what it is. The only thing on my mind at that moment was lust for power and defeating Yuna Yami Mouto once and for all. Nothing but power. And for the first time since I have first felt it three years ago, I ignored the challenging excitement that was building up in my stomach. The feeling I usually got when a certain girl was around...

In the USA, on an airport...

''Calling all the passengers who are leaving on flight 56, Domino City, Japan. The plane will take off in ten minutes. Please board the plane'' called the lady over the speakers. The lone figure just stood up from the seat in the waiting area and went to the gate for the plane to Japan, to the city of games.

Mokuba's POV

Seto was in danger and I couldn't even reach him. He could't hear me as I yell my little heart out. For the first time in my life, I wasn't the one that my brother wished to see by his side. I knew who it was and I knew that if she didn't come for the tournament my big brother will forever be lost.

I had seen that look of accpeting defeat in his eyes, then there was hope and s little happiness. However it soon turned to a look of devastation which immediately turned to uncontrolled rage. But as he destroyed the three-headed dragon, there was only sick pleasure on his expression as he laughed like an evil scientist. There was nothing left of my caring big brother who fell in love with his only worthy rival. I shivered as he continued to look in that same sick pleasure at the card of Obelisk on his duel disk. That card had caused the glass of the observing room to shatter and the screens of our computers to explode. It's dangerous! But Seto will use it against Yuna and anyone else who might try and stand between them. That card will swallow his heart into the same darkness that Gozaboro had created just for Seto, from which Yuna had barely been able to drag him out of.

I hope she will be able to do it again.

It's then I saw something that gave me a reason to believe that she will definitely succeed. Seto had caressed his dragons once he took them from the deck he had inserted into the machine. yes, everything will be just fine as soon as Yuna lands in Domino. But I knew that the darkness that that card awoke won't go away that easily. It will have to be forcefully removed by no one else but the person who made him aware of it in the firs place.

Yuna will most definitely have to come back.

On a ship, somewhere on the way to Japan...

''We'll be in Domino City in two to four days, Masters. The Rare Hunters are already in the city, awaiting your commands.'' said a tall, clocked figure in a baritone voice as he bowed to the two shorter figures. The shorter ones both had gold bands on their wrists and biceps, a golden choker was around the slightly shorter one's neck, while the other had a cape. Both had an Egyptian-like crown that had the eye of Ra in its center. The boys wore the same cream-colored pants, but the taller had a black muscle shirt while the shorter had a lavender vest-like top. Both had very light blond hair, except the taller's stood up in spikes while the shorter's fell a little pass his neck. Both had lavender were standing by a glass case where a single card lay, beside it a golden like rod that also had the sacred eye in it's center.

''Excellent! Once we arrive, make sure if Ishizu is in the city. We wouldn't want her to stop our plan!'' said the shorter one, while the other looked thoughtful. He then spoke, his voice slightly deeper.

''Also make sure that the three of us can enter the finals without any problems. And don't forget to find the Pharaoh's reincarnation! Remember that destiny can be a bitch so who knows who it might be. However, we do know that whoever it is, it will be painfully obvious seeing as only the Pharaoh ever had blood red eyes! Whoever has red eyes, that is your target.''

''Go now, Odion. You have work to do!'' Odion left, leaving his two adopted younger brothers and masters alone. The shorter spoke.

''Marik, there are rumors that the Queen of Games, Yuna Yami Mouto, has eyes the color of the setting sun. Maybe she is the one?''

''Don't jump to conclusions. We just know that the Pharaoh was reborn twelve years ago and that is it. Rumors are just that, Malik. They are rumors. However, if Ishizu herself is in that town then maybe the Pharaoh and his High Priest are as well. She has searched for them ever since fathers death. But if they are here, our revenge will be that easier. We will kill that reincarnated Pharaoh just like he killed our father! He will pay!'' Marik cried, turning to his younger twin, Malik. They clasped hands and swore to defeat their enemy together.

Back in Domino; with Yugi...

''I can't wait to see what new things Mr. James got tomorrow morning!'' said Yugi as he helped his grandfather close up the Kame Game Shop. Solomon chuckled, knowing that his younger grandchild missed his older sister. It had been quite a few months since they last heard from her, after all. No calls, no mail, no emails, nothing. They knew that she was busy. They found out everything first from their new friend Stan and his shop that was centered around his beloved granddaughter. She has had a few expeditions and some other projects while she rocked the Harvord's professors' worlds with her extensive knowledge. And that is when you don't even consider all the talk shows, the concerts, the songwriting requests, the invitations to various events etc. 'No wonder that we haven't heard from her' thought Solomon. Something then popped into his mind.

''There were rumors that a big Duel Monsters tournament will be held soon. Do you think she heard of it?''

Yugi just shook his spiky head. ''I don't know. Maybe?''

Solomon thought for a while, then: '' I heard that it's held by someone rich and influential. But who? It's supposed to be here in Domino, but that would mean that they need Seto's approval. I mean, the city is practically his.''

''You don't think ...?'' Little Yugi couldn't finish.

''Who knows? That boy is as predictable as a storm! How Yuna manages to not only understand him but beat him as well is beyond me!''

The two laughed and finished up their little jobs, before having dinner(which was nothing compared to a certain Mouto's cooking) and went to bed after watching a bit of TV.

Seto's POV

'The Battle City tournament starts in two days, well actually tomorrow' I thought as I lay in bed. It was already 01.39 am, so it was Monday. 'Stan should have something interesting about Yuna today.'

For some reason I just couldn't sleep. There was a feeling that I was once used to, but now I can't figure out from where is it so familiar. The last two years were too boring and I needed a good challenge. I can only hope that Yuna decides to participate in my tournament.

I can't believe that I have forgotten, even if for a moment, what was truly important to me! And for power!

I know that if Yuna had been present, I would probably never earn her forgiveness again, let alone her respect and trust.

That card had woken up the darkness Gozaboro had given life while I was under him before meeting Yuna, and I know that only Yuna can extinguish it completely.

I just hope she returns soon.

On a plane, somewhere above the Pacific...

The lone figure was sitting by the window, all alone. In their hand were two special cards, a deck of 40 cards, not just any cards but Duel Monsters cards, in the container on the belt that was in the persons lap. The person was wearing a miniskirt the same color as the morning sun, a black shirt and a dark blue leather jacket. Around this passengers waist was already one belt, and there was a choker around a swan-like neck that resembled ivory in color, matched by wristbands in the same fashion as the choker. All were black with silver clips instead of ordinary metal ones. The figures majestic, almond-shaped eyes, that were in a cute heart-shaped face, were cowered up by a pair of sunglasses, although there was no daylight anymore, and the unique hair was pulled back in a ponytail as the top of the head was cowered by a baseball cap which was signed by every member of the Yankees, given to this special individual by none other than Mr. president of USA himself on one of the biggest games in New York after this person opened up the game. Around the beautiful neck was a chain to which a big, golden pendant was attached.

The figure was staring at the two cards. One was a dragon whose scales were a nice aquamarine color, a scar over his left eye. The other was a knight whose armor was the same color as the dragon's ''skin'', the same light blue eye injured. The meaning of those two cards made the luscious lips spread in a small smile that made the whole planes breath hitch. It was the proof of completing the first step to fulfilling the dream of this individual's deceased parents. The thoughtfulness of this person's ''guardian'' had really touched the figures heart. Soon two more pairs of cards like this will join the one now held in the delicate hand as long, graceful fingers caressed the cards. The precious cards were, however, soon placed into an equally precious gold box that had an eye etched in its center and was decorated by hyeroglyphs everywhere.

As soon as the figure put away the item, two other cards were taken out of the deck. One was a mage in purple robes that the figure had been dreaming about every once in a while, fighting for it's master that has the same eyes as the figure does against their main rivals that happen to be the white dragon with blue eyes the same as his master's that is on the second card. The figure looks at the two cards lovingly and the entire airplane couldn't breath because of the beautiful smile. The figure wasn't even aware of this and just lovingly, gently caressed the magnificent dragon whose scale were so white they resembled moonlight. It was easy to see that everyone was VERY jealous of the card, especially when it was brought to those petal-like lips and a small kiss was placed on it! Everyone wanted to rip the card to shreds but dared not to, because they knew who the person was.

The enticing figure put the cards away and leaned back into the somewhat comfortable seat, gazing out the window, that small smile becoming bigger, causing many of the passengers to suffer a severe nosebleed as the beautiful figure thought

'I wonder what that Card Prince of mine is doing right now?'

A/N: And just who is this mysterious figure that caused all those people to be JEALOUS of CARDS? Find out soon! Although you can guess in reviwes! I'll announce the winner in the next chapter. I should be able to post it before I go on vacation. And sorry if there are mistakes or plot holes. I'm writing this as ideas come to me. The poem in there does not belong to me, but Stan and his shop do.

Thanks for the support!

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