T.D.K- Well, here's the sequel to Mummy faster than I expected it! This crazy ride's going to explore the Egyptian concept of Ren, or the power of one's name. With maybe the exception of Vivian, all names used will be ancient Egyptian/Chinese names. Since I am bringing in ancient China, I'm hoping I can merge my favorite parts of Mummy Returns and Dragon Emperor.

Atem- Tyrant owns nothing, except the ideas for names, the meanings of which will be at the bottom, and her oc. If you don't know who that is, go read Mummy!

Yugi- And away we go!

Long ago, when the pyramids were first considered old, there lived a Chinese Empress. The Empress commanded an empire as far as the eye could see. She wished to live forever. Upon hearing of a hermit within the wilds of her empire, she sent her best warriors to him. The three warriors scoured the land for this secluded wise man.

The hermit was of great knowledge, as he had memories of one life he had already lived, one life he was living, and one life he had yet to live. The hermit listened to the warriors, but knew the Empress would not settle for just immortality.

The hermit shook his head, refusing to give up the secret that he had learned in his beloved land of the sand sea. His words swayed the warriors to his side. He taught the three warriors the power of a name. He renamed the three as he had himself years before.

The exotic blond male took the name Wati, symbolizing his severed ties to his former mistress. The other male took the name Zuberi to be conscious of the strength his new master had given. The third was a woman who became Woserit, to proclaim her might. Their master, the hermit, then revealed the name he had taken. He was Nuri, but was better called the Gypsy Hermit.

He also revealed many things to them, bonding together in a way only true family could. The four traveled the empire, and farther, to Nuri's land of sand sea. There he learned a secret to be passed on into his next life. At the end of their journey, the four returned to the Empress. As punishment for desertion, Wati, Zuberi, and Woserit were sentenced to death.

Nuri refused to give up his secrets, even if it meant the salvation of his precious family. He had the eyes of an ancient. He could see what others could not. He could see the taint surrounding the Empress. She had so much promise, once upon a time. Nuri knew what she would do with the knowledge he held. He refused to condemn the world.

He joined his family on the executioner's block. As the sword swung down to his neck, he closed his eyes, breathing out a single name. This name was of a ruler he had loved in his previous life; a ruler of his beloved land of sand sea. It was a promise.

Marik Ishtar looked up into the grey sky above Domino City, Japan. He was on a mission, and rain would not stop him. After all, he had a Pharaoh and his consort to reunite. How he was going to do that, he hadn't quite figured that out. He knew Atem's mummy still had some magic to it. It was either magic or Atem's spirit that affected the environment around him. Since he had brought the ancient Pharaoh here, the name of his consort had appeared everywhere.

Lavender eyes looked back at the Pharaoh's display case. "I'm going to see Yugi and Megan, Atem. I need to check on them. Something just hasn't felt right since they found that Chinese Empress' tomb. I'll bring them both here, if they want to see you. It might not happen; they are in their last few years of high school."

While he knew the mummified lips did not move, they seemed to have lifted into a smile. Marik sighed. He grabbed his umbrella before walking out. His thoughts wondered to the new research the discovery of Anubis' city was bringing. There were inscriptions bearing Atem's name all over the treasury room. There were also other cartouches bearing two names; Rasui and Oni.

From his knowledge, the Egyptian curator knew those names. Rasui was a male name meaning 'dream', and Oni was a girl's name meaning 'wanted'. There had also been a reference to both being the public names of ancient Egyptian royalty. As to why there was no reference to their personal names, Marik didn't know. He did know that Rasui and Oni had to have been Yugi and Megan.

The blond man shivered, even though there was no chill to the air. He felt someone had just walked over his grave. He picked up his pace, heading quickly to the game shop the two teens and their grandfather called home here.

Hong Kong…

A busty blond woman, in thigh high stiletto heeled boots, looked at the newest attraction of the city's museum. She narrowed her orchid violet eyes as she took in that vile Empress' funerary equipment. She was happy that she, her brothers, and their master had managed to stop her.

"Madam Valentine! A pleasure to see you!" Mai Valentine turned to the pink haired CEO who had funded the expedition to find the Empress. Her expression was blank, but she knew he was a pawn to fate. Like a gentleman, Siegfried von Schroder offered her his arm. She smiled politely, but refused it.

"Thank you for clearing your busy schedule to see me. Congratulations on your find, although I can't help but wonder if you should have left her where she was. Empress Wong was not known for her benevolence." Mai said, watching Schroder's reaction. He frowned.

"It is part of this country's history."

"Aren't you quite the philanthropist? Sure you're not in it for the legend of the Gypsy Hermit and his three warriors? Or are you searching for what Nuri refused to give her?" Mai cursed inwardly. She had forgotten that Nuri's name was not known today. Only she, the reincarnation of Woserit, remembered it. She even doubted if Wati and Zuberi even remembered who they had been.

"Nuri? Was that the hermit's name? Doesn't that mean 'gypsy' in the ancient Egyptian language?"

"I happen to be an expert on the Gypsy Hermit and his warriors. I call him Nuri because the legends around him say that he was the reincarnation of a Pharaoh's consort. He wasn't married to just any old Pharaoh, but the Nameless Pharaoh himself. And yes, that is what Nuri means in ancient Egyptian." The pair stopped, entering a small office space. Mai sat down, her back flush against the wall. She couldn't give up the habits of old, even more so after they'd awaken.

"What do you know of Empress Wong's desire for eternal life?"

"Mostly what anyone would. She wanted the power Nuri had, the knowledge from his past, present, and future lives. He was a hermit for a reason that not even I know. He traveled, along with his warriors, according to the legends. Nuri had a special knowledge when it came to names.

"Some of the miniscule writings attributed to him, hint that this knowledge had something to do with the power of a name. The only culture I know to take the power of a name so seriously was Egypt. There are references to his longing to return to the 'land of sand sea.' I think he had some kind of tie to ancient Egypt, but as to if he was the Light Prince's reincarnation, I need better proof.

"I know Nuri had no intention of sharing his power with her. According to legend, he was killed for his refusal of the Empress' proposal and of her hand. She tried to marry Nuri, having coveted him the moment she saw him. Siegfried, professional to professional, I've seen things in this field, things I have no way to explain. I want you to be careful. Just because Nuri didn't tell her how to obtain eternal life, doesn't mean Empress Wong didn't dabble in things best left alone."

Siegfried nodded, genuinely considering her words. The German CEO knew the words were a warning. Mai Valentine was not considered a real life Lora Croft for nothing. She had a reputation in the archeological world that preceded her. "I thank you for your concern. I will be careful in handling the Empress and her treasure."

"That's all I ask. Now, I wish I could stay longer, but I am also expected tomorrow at the Domino City Museum. I have been promised a personal tour of the exhibit on the City of the Dead in Egypt, which features Pharaoh Atem's mummy." Mai bid Siegfried farewell, before leaving the museum. She had another reason to be going to Domino.

She was finally going to see her brothers, master, and meet his beloved Pharaoh in the flesh. It would be good to peel back the layer of Mai Valentine and be Woserit again. For she was a woman and she was mighty.

T.D.K- Yup, I'm expanding my alt verse. Like I said before, we're going to be dealing with Ren, or power of a name. I don't mind saying that the main part of this is to find Yugi and Megan's personal names from their lives in Egypt. I reread the first fic, and cringe at the names I used for them in their past life. So, I have an explanation for both names that will be later in this. I also have their personal names picked out too, and I believe they fit them well.

So the other two warriors should somewhat be guessable, and I hope I made Nuri obvious enough. Here are the names used and what they mean, even if they've been stated in the fic:

Wati- Male name meaning rebel

Zuberi- Male name meaning strength

Woserit- Female name meaning mighty woman

Nuri- Unisex name meaning gypsy

Rasui- Male name meaning dream

Oni- Female name meaning wanted

A few other notes are that I may alternate between calling our favorite Pharaoh Atem or Atemu. Atemu is a real ancient Egyptian name that I believe means 'of Amen/Aten' I'll be using Atem as a variation of Atemu with the same meaning. In addition, Tea/Anzu will NOT be bashed. I know in some of my older works, and the beginning of the prequel I do bash her. Well, I've grown tired of the extreme character defaming bashing, so I won't do it in this.

Nobody saw Mai coming in as one of the warriors, did you? I love Mai. The name Woserit just fit her personality, along with the type of monsters she uses in the show. They and their duelist are all mighty women.

I'm done, so give the r&r button some love, ok? Also, should anything confuse you or you've got questions, feel free to PM me or ask in a review. If it won't give anything away, I'll answer it.