Me: I know it's sudden for another update, but I'd love to dedicate this story to the YingYang-Goddess: CandyassGoth, whose fic Unnatural Bond touched a part of my soul I never knew existed.

Anory: -rolls eyes- Oh, for Ra's sake! Shove a millennium stick into will ah! And what in the Shadow-Realm does she have to do with ying and yang?

Me: First off, she the supreme bring of both Hikari and Yami; which makes her the YingYang Goddess. And secondly, I would, but it seems to be to far you your ass.

Anory: -glares- Just get on with the damned story already.

Me: -smiles triumphantly- Gladly!

The skies were clouded with white, moist, streams of mist, but the sun shun vivid and bright.

Flying through the air was the gold and white God; Halakti in her truest form.

Her blue depths gleamed with intense ferocity, focused on some sort of unidentified logic within. Well, what ever it was it's presence was now to be pressed to the back of her conscious. She needed to inform the Court Of the Gods of Shadi's intentions and her agreements to the situation.

A massive plateau lay perfectly upon the point of a single, jagged mountain. It's peak, a razor spear, flawlessly to its precise balancing abilities of the monstrous flat land.

Halakti leaned in landing upon a small, flat plate of stone.

Three pairs of deeming slights welcomed Halakti's arrival.

The Golden One, who's eyes bleed with the red of life gazed down upon the Light Creator.

"Halakti, what is it you've ventured here to speak with use of?"

Halakti may be the creator of light, but within the presence of the three supreme Gods, she seemed but a commoner.

"My apologies You Majesties, but I have startling news."

The Golden One turned to his brother, eyes sheen.

The Red Wrath gazed back at his older sibling, eyes a golden blaze before turning to his younger brother.

"And what would be of such importance that you deem to speak with us of?" the Red Wrath questioned Halakti while watching to see what his younger sibling seemed.

Crimson beams shimmering a slight gold turned to the God of Light. "State your news, Halakti, and we will determine it from there," the Blue Might rumbled.

Understanding the three had given her there permission to speak Halakti lifted herself to properly address the Gods.

"I was called upon to the Present State Time of the Pharaoh by one of the spirits of the Past Pharaoh; King Atem's Guardian, Shadi." Halakti began. "He arbitrated the Pharaoh's inner turmoil along with his Hikari. He presumes that the Pharaoh and his Hikari are at a significant connection to the point one can not survive without the other, despite they're world and time differences of existence."

The Gods remained silent, listing intensively on this information.

"Shadi, Guardian of the Seven Millennium Items, was willing to relinquish his remaining essence within that world along with his two reincarnations,"

"That's observed!" The Red God roared. "I know what he's planning to do, but renouncing his other two's? What could be possible think to-"

"The other Yami's that were once dwelling within that world." Halakti stated softly, figuring at least one of the Gods would be outraged on this idea.

The Blue Might's sharp orbs firmed. "He requests use to let pass the Yami's back into that world? Has as forgotten who one of them were?" he bellowed.

"Millennium Item's, Guarder Shadi states it was the vast spread of the Dark One's power and that there Hikari's are the keys to there Yami's."

"This is an outrage! Surly he doesn't anticipate he would permit such deeds." Red Wrath growled viciously.

"Shadi's soul is pure, which is one of the reasons we've allowed him to remain in that world for so long. He is not one with ill desires. There must be logic behind this scheme." Blue Might stated, trying to ease his older brothers growing fury.

"It makes no difference Obelisk! We can not concur with this. Atem most of all! Or have you forgotten what he is truly capable of?" Red Wrath hissed at his younger brother Obelisk.

"I have forgotten nothing Slifer. However, you seem to have elapsed the reasoning as to our decision back then. Or have you truly no recommendation of as to why we did to him what we did?"

Slifer, slightly taken aback by his younger brother, reeled back. His top mouth ajar to a slight hiss as his lower maw was sealed tight. A deep growl seeping through those enormous fangs of his.

Halakti watched with a mixture of amusement and fright as the Gods began to dispute over Shadi idea.

Spreading his radiant, golden scaled wings the Golden One silenced his younger brother.

"Ra, you can't be serious about this!" Slifer growled towards his older sibling.

Turning his eagle head halfway to eye his siblings, a flashing sheen over took his blood-red gaze before shifting down to the God of Light.

"What was your agreement deal if we were to revive them?" he demanded calmly.

Halakti rose her gaze respectfully up towards the mighty God.

"So long as there would be no disturbance and misusage of there powers." she answered. "With the aid of there millennium items it should also become easier."

"And what punishment was agreed upon should this faultier?"

"Penalty's Judgment," she announced. "His previous soul shall also remain to aid the Hikari's in teaching there Yami's, to harness the understanding and create there proper paths."

Nodding, Ra growled in acceptance.

"Very well. So let it be written, so let it be done."

"Brother, what of the infusion we did?"

Halakti's ears perked, but she continued to appear not paying any attentions.

"Slifer, that was a gift we bestowed upon him, not a curse. He will remain with it until his last breath of existence." Ra enforced his Red Wrath brother to understand.

"And what of his Hikari to adapt to his Yami's reforming?" Obelisk questioned.

"All the Hikari's have that ability, but it was only Atem we gifted out of the Yami's."

"Brother Ra, what of the Blue-Eyes?"

Ra turned to his sibling Slifer, knowing exactly what he was going to imply.

"The White Dragon's master too, will have the abilities as its Yami counterparts."

Giving a hiss of understanding and a growl of approval, Slifer faced Halakti as his golden gaze bore into her.

Obelisk too, did as his Red Wrath brother and growled in acceptance.

"Go and summary the Yami's. The time of there rebirth will being." Ra ordered Halakti as he spread his wings causing them to erupt into a blinding flash of golden light.

Slifer joined his brother, gaping open both his mouths as red energy began accumulating. Obelisk's eyes began glowing as his hands emanated a vivid blue. Power coursing though them.

The God of Light nodded firmly before leaping into the skies and taking off in the direction she had come.

Within minutes she stopped in midair.

"This looks like a decent spot to begin." she stated as she began chanting.

"Theo who steered from the light, I call thy back with my might; Marik!"

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Deep in the far reaches of the Other World, bordered beside the darkness a timid glow shimmered forth.

It's light flickered weakly in the dark, as if contemplating if it's access would be permitted.

Then, with a straddling flash of blinking white light, the once spark was reformed into the once demonic Marik. His hair remaining it's wild, untamed fashion and his dark toned skin with rippling muscles were in tacked. It was his eyes that had changed. Though they were still formed in that evil state, his gaze itself was not. His eyes were now more sharp-cut, midnight-blue orbs with a noticeable shin within them.

"What the… How did I get here?" His voice no longer a eerie, metallic, echo, but replaced with a deep, husky, rasp.

Looking around Marik suddenly noticed a vague image of something a few feet before him.

"Marik, I am Halakti, God of Creator Light. By the will of the Supreme Gods you are to be reborn."

Marik gazed bewilderingly at the transparent image of Halakti.

"Wh-What?" he gasped.

"Do you recall the human Malik?"

With a sudden sharp jolt Marik looked away. Though this only brought a smile to Halakti's lips.

"You have been redeemed by the Gods and offered a second chance."

Marik whipped his head back, wide eyed.

"You will be reborn back to that world. Your powers will remain and your Hikari will have in his position your millennium item."

"What! But wasn't that rod the cause of all that-"

"Be still Marik. All has been arranged in advanced. Once back in that world your rebirth will grant you your own physical from and your mind-link with your Hikari shall remain as well."

Truly astonished Marik was at a loss of words until, "But Malik despises me. I attempted to lock him in the Shadow Realm. Why would the Gods allow this?" he asked dejectedly.

This only brought on a brighter smile to the Light God's features.

"As I had stated Marik. All has been arranged in advanced. The only caution I advice you is to not misuse you powers or attempt to throw the world into chaos. If so does accrue you, along with you Hikari will suffer greatly."

Something suddenly snapped within Marik as he glared angrily towards the ghostly image of the Light God.

"Why would Malik be harmmed! He's got nothing to do with any of this!" Marik fumed.

Halakti beamed him a tender smile. "Then there should be nothing to fear so long as you uphold that law."

Still steamed, but decided it was best to just cooperate, Marik nodded.

Sighing tenderly, Halakti closed her gaze as a flash of dim-violent light erupted, consuming Marik as he vanished along with the glow.

Halakti sighed pleasantly.

"One down, two to go."

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Reopening her eyes, the God of Light keep a few deeps breaths.

"It went better then I thought. And it seems that Shadi was right. Marik seemed to care a great deal about his Hikari."

Heaving a gentle humming sigh Halakti's deep blues softened as she readied to contact the next Yami, closing her eyes once again.

"One who's soul consumed by sin, by the Gods will I pull up in. Now the shadows be no more, come straight forth right to my door; Bakura."

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Deep within the bowels of the twilight-ed abyss a fragmented flicker of what could have been depicted as dust faded in and out feebly.

The darkness surrounding it constantly wrapping around the vague spark, fighter to smother it out. Though the glint was no match, it clearly was not desiring to be consumed.

As it appeared the faint light's might was to be extinguished a sudden burst of energy erupted from the little ember, transforming it into a mighty ball of pure, majestic light.

Within seconds the shadows fled from the light's new power.

Steadily the orb began shifting and morphing into a human looking figure.

Its hair sharp and pointy like before and toned a light tan with a firm build. Its eyes also retained its dark appetence. Hard and fridge, yet held a decent hidden amount of shimmering warmth.

Before it could question anything a transparent image of a human-like woman, with armor and wings appear.

"Bakura, I am Halakti, God of Creator Light."

Bakura gasped, astonishingly at the God.

"I remember you," he gasped. His voice still deep and menacing-like, though within each word wisped out a faint softness.

"Yes. I am here by the will of the Gods." she informed him.

"The-The Gods? You mean the three Egyptian Gods?" he stammered and only became more alert when she nodded. "Wh-What have they deemed of me then?" Bakura asked, clearly afraid.

Halakti couldn't hold her vague smirk. "They have chosen to grant thee a second chance upon the world in which you were thrown from."

Even more flabbergasted, Bakura gazed on startled. Wondering if this was even truly happening. He decided to give it a shot. What else had he to lose anyway?

"If you agree to uphold the law to not misuse your powers or attempt to blanket the world in darkness you shall be reborn into that world."

Bakura gawked, purely unable to speak.

"You will be given your own physical form and your powers will be accessible as well as your mind-link with your Hikari."

This jolted the white-haired man out of his shock, replaced with sheering fear.

"But… Ryou… He…" Bakura squeezed his eyes shut, trying with all his might to hold back the tears plaguing him to fall as he clutched his fists.

"Bakura, it will ease you to know that all this has been arranged in advanced. You will have a place to dwell, being with Ryou. And your millennium item will be within his possession as well."

Bakura was feeling a bit joyous as hearing Ryou had allowed for him to stay with him only for that happiness to swiftly shatter into untamed horror.

"No, no! That damned ring was the cause of all I had done!" he hollered while backing away.

Halakti smiled brightly.

"The ring along with the other six items are no longer a threat. Zorc is truly no more Bakura. And a few moments ago, before I granted you your form back what remained of your light was desperately battling again dark influences. You however didn't succumb and won your own freedom from anything left of the Dark One."

"So… I… Can I really go…" Bakura was in such astonishment he could barley form a decent sentence.

Halakti thought, knew what he was asking and she nodded kindly.

Bakura seemed to hum pleasantly as he closed his eyes and smiled.

"Thank you," he whispered before Halakti closed her eyes, concentrating as a beam of shimmering, dusty brown light enveloped him as both vanished the next moment.

Halakti sighed before returning to her physical body.

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Shimmering pools of deep blue fluttered open as Halakti sighed with satisfaction.

"Now to contact Atem himself," she hummed as her wings spared wider and she took off in the direction to where the sun always rose.

-?-?-?

"Father please don't pester the King. I know he's you brother and my uncle, but it's still bothersome."

"Seto my son, we are just dueling in a friendly game of wits." Aknadin started with a genuine smile.

"But father-"

"It's alright Seto. Your father and I use to do this when we were kids." Aknamkemon warmly beamed. "Why don't you go and see what my son and Mana are you to." the king offered. "I'm sure knowing Mana she most likely dragged him into another foolish idea." he chuckled as he returned to messing with his brother.

"At once Sir," Seto answered as he turned to leave.

The glory of there palace was here, as there home in the other world.

In truth Seto had never been more at peace then here. He had a home, the woman he had fallen for, his friends, discovered and bonded with his father and now his Pharaoh was home. His family, the family he had long for as a child was complete.

Walking down a corridor his eyes caught a flicker of pale white. Smiling tenderly he continued on his way.

It only took a few moments before he was tackled from behind. His upper body being enveloped by loose light blue binds.

Knowing what was coming Seto had braced himself so as to catch himself and his attacked from falling over like last time.

Wrapping his arms lovingly around the slim waist Seto beamed a tender smile down at his attacker who giggled.

"Nice try Kisara, but you're getting predictable."

"Then I'll just have be become more clever then you, huh Seto," the pale blue-white haired woman grinned playfully leaning into the man in her arm to place a tender kiss upon his lips.

Seto grinned leaning in to kiss her back.

"Have you seen where the young Pharaoh has gone?" he asked after ending the kiss.

Kisara shrugged, not sure herself.

"Last I say, he was being dragged away by Mana towards the garden, but when I passed by it a few moments ago they weren't there."

Sighing Seto kissed her once more before heading off again.

"Thanks Kisara. I'll be back later."

Rounding the corner and marched down the hall Seto ran into Isis and Mahado.

"Greeting Seto. What seems to be troubling you?"

"Nothing Isis, I'm just searching for the young Pharaoh's whereabouts."

"Oh, we just saw him heading for the west balcony." Mahado answered.

"Was Mana with him?"

Both guards shook there head.

"Alright then, thank you." With that Seto turned towards the west wing of the palace.

Within a few minutes he reached the balcony.

There, leaning against the stone railing, gazing out into there world was the young Pharaoh. Though, he appeared in a far off distance realm.

Approaching tentatively Seto made his presence known.

"Forgive me my Pharaoh, but might I ask what you are doing here?"

Atem turned to look at Seto for a moment, his eyes heavy with something the young priest couldn't identify before turning his gaze back out into the world.

"Just thinking."

More at ease now that Atem knew he was there, Seto stepped up to his side.

"It everything alright Your Highness?"

"It will have to be."

Seto was growing more concerned about his Pharaoh at the short and cryptic answers he was receiving. He knew it wasn't proper to question the Pharaoh, but something seemed off with him today.

"Pharaoh, please tell me what is ailing you?"

Sighing solemnly Atem faced his friend. His eyes heavy with longing and sadness.

"I know I have fulfilled my destiny and have found peace, but yet I haven't." he whispered as his sadness was beginning to arise.

Shocked, yet tender eyes watched the young Pharaoh's emotions struggle before placing a hand on his shoulder.

Looking up Atem saw a deep kindness in his cousin's gaze.

"Do you regret leaving?" he asked gently.

Down casting his gaze for but a moment before slowly lifting his sight to Seto's, Atem's eyes sheen-ed over with the threat of tears as he answered shakily, "Yes."

Softening in features Seto smiled sadly down at his Pharaoh before Atem turned back to the skies.

"I just wish there was a way," the tri-hair colored Pharaoh murmured.

Seto's face heaved with a deeper sadness for his younger cousin. "Pharaoh, you know that can't be done," he informed Atem softly.

"I know…" Atem muffled the response, beginning to lose control over his emotions.

Just when Seto was going to comfort him a sudden flash of heavy light erupted before them. A moment later when is dimmed away Atem and Seto gasped as it revealed Halakti, who could only beam a smile of sheer delight at seeing Atem's somber state. Oh, did she have news for him!

Halakti arrival did not go unnoticed as the rest of the Palaces royals rushed to the west balcony.

"Pharaoh Atem, I am Halakti, God of Creator Light," she began, ignoring the others.

"Yes, I remember you. You helped me defeat Zorc." Atem marveled at seeing her once again.

The light God smiled.

"I'm pleased you do, but I bring even more pleasant news for you, young Pharaoh."

Gasping in surprise Atem stammered. "F-Fo-For me?"

"Yes. It is decided by the Gods, if you wish it you may return to the world from which you were seal in, but as an individual."

Eyes gawked in astonishment, Atem wanted to speak, but that ability suddenly seem long forgotten.

Smirking proudly Halakti continued.

"It has been arranged, if you answer yes, your dwelling will be with your Hikari. You will retain your powers as well as your mind-link and your Hikari whom only has possession of your millennium item."

"My puzzle?" this finally spurting Atem's voice back. "But those items were forged using dark magic. They were the key to Zorc."

"Be still young Pharaoh. The Gods have sought to it that the seven millennium items would not be used for evil purposes."

Atem suddenly cracked a smirk as everything began to sink in.

'I'll be able to return? I'll have my own body? I'll be living with-" he sudden flushed red at the thought.

Halakti softly giggled knowing what had seemed to get to the Pharaoh.

"If you choose to accept the Gods offer of rebirth you are to uphold the law of not misusing your powers or in anyway attempt to throw the world out of balance."

Atem, again being unable to speak just nodded.

'Was this really happening? Is it all true? Am I actually going to see Yugi again?'

The Pharaoh's eager musing was silenced by a loud cry from Mana.

"Yah! Now Pharaoh can truly be happy!"

Everyone turned and eyed her oddly.

Pouting, the female magician just sighed as she pointed an index finger at Atem.

"I'm not blind! I remember that Pharaoh-look-a-like of yours eyeing you. He was always more worried about you and less about his own hide."

"Huh?" Isis wondered.

"Mana, what are you talking about?" her master Mahado inquired.

Before she could answer Atem sighed out loud soothingly, then looked over to his childhood friend with a caring smile.

"Thank you Mana."

The hyperactive, young magician beamed her friend and Pharaoh an animated kitty-like smile.

"You can truly thank me by going and being happy with him."

Seeing the look of understanding on all his friends and father's faces, Atem nodded. A single tear slipping from his eyes.

"Thank you, all of you," he whispered tenderly.

"Go my son. This is a once in a life time opportunity. Take it!"

Nodded firmly Atem smiled.

"Thank you father," he replied before turning back to Halakti who only remained smiling wildly.

"Are you ready Atem?"

"Yes!" he announced.

Halakti closed her eyes, concentrated and began chanting.

"King of great untold sight, I now bestow Thee a gift of light. From the three Gods it came, once obtained speak Thy name!"

An intensive swirl of misty, violet light became enclosed the Pharaoh in a cocoon-like hold when a blaze of golden rays threatened to erupt from within.

Sensing it was now Atem rose his head and call out proudly, a wondrous and tender smile on his face. His eyes shimmering with tears.

"Atem!"

Within that instant the golden light that had seeped though cased itself over the violent glow and just like that it vanished.

Halakti reopened her blue gaze to be welcomed by the happy and joyous faces of the young Pharaoh's family and friends.

Aknamkemon glowed with pride for his son, smiling wider then ever.

"Take care my son," he murmured before turned and heading back into the palace followed by all the others.

Anory: Aaaaaaand the point of this chapter waaaas…?

Me: I wanted to give a more thorough insight on the Spirit World of Egypt.

Anory: So, basically this was a filler chapter and a useless look at the paradise for the Egyptians.

Me: No! It was very much needed! It will help the story along later.

Anory: I'm still dubbed this a useless, paradise, filler.

Kiba: You! A cat, found paradise!

Me: I… I, uh… Well, it's technically not-

Anory: Get back to your own box you damned pup!

Kiba: -growls- I'm not leaving! Paradise is are. Were taking it back!

Me: I…

DN (Demon Nekoyasha): OOOH! A FLUFFY SNOWBALL! -chomp- NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM! TASTE LIKE GUMMYBEAR!

Me and Anory: …O.o…

Anory: That's just wrong… On sooooooo many levels.

Me: -sweat drop- Well, please review if you can. They greatly feed my plot-kitties.

Anory: Or else Neko will blow this story up. Literally. You know, with fire and all.

Me: -grumble- - looks around- -pouts muttering- I will not