Hey everyone! I'm so sorry for the long wait but I'm finally updating the next chapter and it might be longer than the others. If not I'll try to make the next one longer but thank you for your patience. For those who read Meeting with the Wolf I have the next chapter written out I just need to type it so it will come out soon. By the way you can ignore this if you want but Yugi's grandpa will be called grandpa when Yugi's thinking/talking to him, Yami will call him Councilman Moto, and when it's grandpa's thoughts then he will be Solomon. Sorry if that's confusing. With that enjoy!

Chapter 3: Lunch with Grandpa

There wasn't much for the two boys to say as they waited. An awkward air hung about them and neither knew what to say to break the silence. They didn't have to wait long as a voice called them to the kitchen saying lunch was ready. Yugi, excited that Yami would meet his grandpa, jumped off he bed and make it to the hallway before Yami could blink. "Man he moves fast." Mumbling about Yugi's energy he quickly got up and followed. The sight that met him in the kitchen caused him to freeze. Now that Yami thought about it he'd heard the name Moto before he just didn't notice when Yugi introduced himself. Standing before him was Solomon Moto, one of the members of the Millennium Council. He possessed the power of the millennium key and was close to Yami's master Aknamkanon. Councilman Moto seemed to realize he was being watched so he lifted his head and Yami could see the recognition in his eyes. Yami wasn't sure how to react. On one hand he could greet him properly but he didn't know if Yugi knew anything about the magical world but on the other hand he didn't want to offend the great elder. Making the choice for him, Solomon spoke up.

"Yami what are you doing here?" Solomon's tone was kind but this only served to remind Yami that he had a duty to fulfill. He had to warn the council. Yugi stood off to the side wondering how they knew each other.

Bowing in the traditional sign of respect, Yami placed his right fist over his heart while he looked at the floor and went down on his right knee. "Councilman Moto I have horrible news. My master, Aknamkanon, is dead. He was killed by Marik. I humbly ask that you warn the others as I don't know what Marik was after but he might go after them as well." Keeping his head bowed he waited for the councilman's response.

"Stand up Yami and raise your head." When Yami did as told, Solomon went up to the young man and brought him into a hug. He knew Yami had to be hurting and he wanted to comfort him. Still he couldn't believe his old friend was dead. Thinking back to when Solomon last saw him he contemplated what happened at the meeting. 'Did you know this would happen? Is that why you set up these precautions?' Realizing he would never get the answers to his questions now he turned his attention back to the man who was lightly crying in his arms.

Yugi watched everything going on and was extremely confused. How did Yami and his grandpa know each other? Yugi also didn't understand why Yami was bowing to his grandpa either. Yugi was taught to respect his elders but this seemed like it was too much. Then he found out that Yami's master was murdered and this Marik person was the one who killed him. Finally when Yugi saw Yami crying in his grandpa's arms he rushed over to hug Yami as well. He wanted to know what was going on but that could wait. First he had to help his new friend in need.

Yami stopped crying pretty quickly. He hadn't meant to but to have Councilman Moto hug him had set him off. Wiping off his face he turned to Yugi and smiled to show his effort was appreciated.

Solomon smiled and led Yami to a chair. "Sit down. I made lunch for the both of you so why don't we sit down and eat it. We can talk afterwards," He glanced at Yugi. Deciding on something he brought the food to the table and they started to eat. No one spoke throughout the whole meal and when they finished Solomon took the dishes and put them into the sink. With a heavy sigh, he walked back and sat down. Looking at Yugi's questioning face he decided that Yugi was old enough to learn about the other world. He hadn't wanted to involve him but now it seemed only fair to share the truth. Laughing to himself he started off with a simple statement, "Magic is real."

Yugi's eyes widened considerably at this and questions burst forth before he could stop them. "What do you mean magic is real? Like spells and wizards? Is it like Harry Potter? Do you get a wand? Who exactly was Yami's master and why was he murdered? You're a councilman? What is the council? What do they do? Do I know anyone else who is a wizard or on the council?" Yugi spoke these very quickly and was panting by the time he finished.

Yami was staring at Yugi stunned by all the questions but found some of them funny. Apparently so did Councilman Moto.

"Slow down Yugi and give me a chance to answer one!" Solomon laughed. "First off when I say magic is real it's just as it sounds. We prefer to call ourselves sorcerers as opposed to wizards and we do cast spells but it is not like that series Harry Potter and we do not have wands." At this his grandson pouted. Growing serious, he looked at Yami. "Yami's master was Aknamkanon, one of my closest friends, and head of the Millennium Council." Yami looked ashamed at having forgotten what affect his master's death might have on the old man. Solomon saw his apologetic look and just smiled back. "Each councilman guards a powerful artifact called a millennium item. Aknamkanon guarded the millennium puzzle, the strongest, and I guard the millennium key. Each item possesses a certain power and increases one's magic power but it can severely drain you and sometimes even to the point of one's death if they aren't careful. That is why only the strongest sorcerers hold the items and in return their job is to keep peace in the magical world and prevent normal humans from finding out about us." Yami was raised in the magical world so none of this was new but Solomon could tell that Yugi was struggling to take in everything. Sighing he continued, "Aknamkanon was probably murdered because Marik wished to take the puzzle."

"Who is Marik?" It was Yami who answered.

"Marik and I were fellow apprentices to Master Aknamkanon and I thought of him like a brother. A while ago he left to train on his own when he found out that Master was going to train me to use the millennium puzzle. I thought I would never see him again so I was surprised when I realized he was back." Bitterness crept into his voice and Yugi saw him glaring at the floor. Yami decided to tell them everything he remembered from the previous night. At the end of it he asked, "Do you really think Marik was after the puzzle? The thought had occurred to be but I didn't think he would be stupid enough to try and forcefully take it. Now that I look back, I realize I haven't seen Master with the millennium puzzle in quite a while."

"I'm positive that Marik is after the puzzle. Aknamkanon was worried that Marik was becoming power hungry but Marik mustn't be allowed to lay his hands on it. As for the puzzle itself, I have it." This simple statement appalled the other two as they stared at Solomon, puzzlement in Yami's eyes.

"B-b-but, not to seem rude Councilman Moto but why do you have the puzzle?" Yami wasn't suspicious of him he was just baffled as to how it might have come to be in his possession.

"Aknamkanon visited me a while back and asked me to guard it and that if anything happened to him I was to give it to you. I think he suspected Marik would come back one day for it so he did this as a precautionary measure. He left shortly after and I haven't seen him since. Or I guess I'll never see him again." He corrected himself softly. "Wait here for a moment." Solomon left the room while the two men looked on to where he had disappeared.

"He seems really torn up about this. I've never seem my grandpa like this before."

Yami gazed at Yugi as if in apology. "I'm sorry about all this. I hate that I have to be the bearer of bad news. He was my master but your grandfather reminded me that he had friends too."

A few minutes later Solomon came back and held out the millennium puzzle for Yami to take. "Aknamkanon mentioned he hadn't finished your training when he gave me this but he still felt that you were ready to wear it. I am also more than willing to help you out if you need it."

Yami hesitated. He always wanted the puzzle but had been told of how dangerous it could be if misused. Looking back he thought of all his knowledge and skills he and learned over the years and a new resolve formed. With determination he took the puzzle from Councilman Moto's hands and placed it around his neck. The upside down pyramid hung from the chain and the golden eye gleamed in the kitchen's light. He would wear it with pride and master it just as he had mastered any spell he ever had difficulty with previously. He faced Yugi's grandfather and gave a slight bow. "Thank you and I'm sorry for your loss."

Ruffling Yami's hair, "Don't worry about it. Also from now on call me Solomon." Looking at the clock he sighed. "I can't believe it's already passed 3. Sorry boys I've got work to do in the shop." With that he left, leaving the two to their own devices.

Yugi froze when he heard the time. "Shit! I totally forgot about Joey! He's gonna be pissed." Not giving Yami any time to react, Yugi grabbed his hand and rushed them both out of the house.

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