Yaa! I know it's been awhile, but Momo is back! As usual it's another romance fic, but this time with a twist. I don't know if you could tell from the summary, but this fic is sort of a spoof off of my favorite Disney Animated film Aladdin! You see, it's about a boy who finds an item that can grant all his wishes, and uses it to try to win over the girl he loves…but then after that the story makes a complete turn. The basic principle might sound like Aladdin, but I promise you it is a lot different, so for you Disney haters don't fear. I promise no dancing monkeys and singing parrots.

Well as you can tell this fic is A.U, and is set back in Ancient Egypt times. This time I wanted to try a little something different, and as promised, I'm going to make up what I did in my last fic to you Yugi. This story is actually a Yugi x Anzu fic.

Yugi: Really! Wow and here I thought you forgot all about me.

Of course not my little Minnie Bisho! However, you don't get all the attention. This fic isn't solely dedicated to your romance. I also have big plans for Kaiba. ::Grins evilly:: I've been wanting to do a Seto x Shizuka fic for a long time, and now I have the perfect opportunity.

::Under breath:: Oh and just to make things fun, it's also going to be a Yami x Anzu fic. You know me, I just can't resist those love triangles…ohh and Seto and Anzu are kind of betrothed to each other too…I guess that's an important detail too…

::Sings to herself:: "Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated…" ::Starts to laugh evilly::

Yugi: What was that?

Oh umm nothing. Anyways on with the fic!

Yugi: Is it okay to be a little worried now?

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh or it's characters, so please don't try to sue me and all that good stuff. I'm a poor broke student, so even if you did sue me, you probably would only win some grass and dirt…and lent from my socks…no wait the grass and dirt is rented so it's not mine and the lent was taken away as taxes…well in that case go ahead and sue me, because you will get NOTHING!

I Dream A Yami

Chp1 Lost and Found

Yugi stared out solemnly into the wavy kaleidoscope of purple, red, and golden hues. The brilliant colors faded in and out of each other creating a rainbow of tri-colored wonderment. Suddenly a violent splash shattered the multicolored canvas sending a wave of painted lights dancing across the lake.

Yugi tossed another large stone into the lake and sighed deeply as he watched his reflection shatter into a million waves. Then in an instant, the wave of colors reformed only to emit Yugi's sad reflection back before him. "If only the pieces of my heart could be put back together that easily too," groaned Yugi as he tossed another stone into the lake with remorse.

"That's no way to skip a rock Yugi," called out a gentle voice from behind him as a rock suddenly flew past his head and skidded far across the lake. Yugi felt his heart leap out of his chest as the unexpected visitor suddenly startled him.

He quickly whirled around only to come face to face with a pair of confused blue eyes. For a moment he stared back at the brunette blankly and blinked. However, he was instantly warped back into reality as he bowed his head down before her and spoke. "Oh, umm Lady Anzu," he blurted as he suddenly felt his face grow hot. "I didn't know you were there!"

The blue-eyed girl stared at Yugi with surprise and then suddenly started to giggle. "Don't be so silly Yugi," she laughed as she knelt down beside him and lifted his head to meet her eyes. "You don't have to bow for me. I thought you and I were friends?"

"I know but…" Yugi stared over Anzu's shoulder and gave a suggestive glance towards the young girl behind her.

"Oh Miho? Don't worry about it. You can trust her." Winked Anzu as she stood to her feet and giggled again.

"So Yugi, what are you doing out here all alone?" asked Anzu as she sat down in the grass next to where Yugi was standing.

"Oh I was just getting some water, before…." Yugi's voice began to trail off as he suddenly remembered why he had been so depressed before.

"Before you decided to take a break and skip out on your work," smiled Anzu suggestively as she began to search the grass for something.

After a lengthy silence Anzu stared back at her friend with worry as she noticed the sad glaze that had taken over his usually cheery violets. Yugi began to space out when he suddenly noticed the look of concern his friend was giving him. "Oh umm I forgot to say!" shouted Yugi frantically as he decided to redirect all attention from off himself. "Congratulations!"

"Hmm? For what?" Blinked Anzu as she stared up at her hysterical friend blankly.

"Well I just heard about your engagement!" Yugi smiled uneasily as he waved his hands in front of his face in a defensive manner. "I bet you're really excited."

Suddenly the light in Anzu's eyes dimmed as she stared back at the lake and threw the rock she had just found into it. It landed with a big splash much in the same way Yugi's rocks had done before. "Oh is that all…" she whispered lowly as her voice trailed off.

"Lady Anzu!" Shouted a shrill voice. "Lady Anzu there you are!" All eyes suddenly turned to meet the tall lady who was running towards the trio. "Lady Anzu what are you doing out here?" huffed the older woman as she gave the three teens a taut look. "Don't you know your uncle has been looking for you everywhere. Now stop fooling around with this street trash and get back to the house."

Anzu gave the woman a heated glare just before she turned back around to face an embarrassed Yugi. "Sorry Yugi, I have to go now. Maybe we can talk later." She smiled as she gave him one last goodbye and turned to leave.

Yugi watched the three ladies walk off towards the huge mansion just before he fell to the ground and slammed his fist down angrily. "That's right! What's wrong with me?!? I'm nothing but street trash. What could I have been thinking!?!"

"Oh come now. You ain't all that trashy looking." Cooed a sardonic voice from behind. Yugi was once again startled, however this time he was much more close to the lake as he suddenly turned around, lost his balance, and fell in with a large splash.

"Haha, now you just look all washed up!" Hooted an ecstatic voice.

Yugi stared back at the brown-eyed boy laughing at him and gave him his meanest glare. However, to his despair it looked more like a cute pout, which only further aided in his pathetic appearance. The much taller blonde fell to the ground into a fit of laughter before he finally decided to get up and help his smaller friend out. However as he reached over to lend a helping hand, Yugi picked up the water pot which he had brought from off the side of the lake and clocked the sandy teen in the head with it.

Suddenly Yugi felt himself get drenched again as the chocolate-eyed boy fell into the lake beside him with an even larger splash. Once he finally regained consciousness, the blonde haired teen tackled Yugi and dunked him into the water. "Aye, what a dirty trick! That's the last time I help you!" He laughed just as Yugi suddenly knocked him backwards into the lake again.

The two of them flailed around in the water each knocking the other back in every time one of them got near enough to get out. Finally after they both got tired, they slowly trudged out of the lake and fell to the ground in exhaustion. "So," gasped the blonde boy as he rolled over on his back and stared back at Yugi. "What's got you so down?"

Yugi mirrored his friend's movements as he rolled over and stared up at the sky. "What do you mean Jonouchi? Nothings bothering me!"

"Hey don't try and lie to me. I heard what you said." Frowned Jonouchi as he narrowed his eyes at Yugi suspiciously.

Yugi grew silent for a moment just before he rolled over on his side with his back to Jonouchi. "I told you already. It's nothing." He half whispered.

"Just give it up Yugi, you know I'll keep botherin you until you tell me, so you should just save yourself the time." Grinned Jonouchi suggestively as he poked Yugi's back.

Yugi was quiet for a second as he thought over what he said in his head, and realized he was right. "Fine, fine, I'll tell you but you got to promise you won't laugh at me." Sighed Yugi wearily.

"Sure," smiled back Jonouchi as he gave Yugi his most innocent look.

Yugi rolled his eyes, seeing as how he knew his friend was anything but innocent. "Okay, well you know I've been working at this mansion ever since I was a little boy."

"Yugi you still are a little boy," chuckled Jonouchi just before Yugi's icy glare cut off his voice. "Jus kiddin man." Retaliated Jonouchi as he waved his hands in the air defensively.

"ANYways, for as long as I've been working here, me and Anzu have been really good friends. I mean we use to play out her at this lake everyday. Well that is until we both got older…and we started to get busier, but were still really good friends. However, when we were younger, Anzu got betrothed and I just found out today that now that she is old enough, Anzu will be getting married soon and I-"

"Ohhh, I see," interrupted Jonouchi. "Yeah I heard about it too. The daughter of some high priest is going to marry Egypt's number one bachelor, Seto Kaiba. Wow I didn't know that lucky broad was your rich girl Yugi."

Yugi let out a defeated sigh as Jonouchi's words only further reminded him of his dilemma. "Well I guess I can see where you're comin from. I mean once Anzu gets married, you probably won't ever get to see her again. I mean it's inevitable that she'll move out here to go live with her new hubby and seeing as how you work here and not there, you guys will never see each other again."

Yugi blinked wildly as he took in his friend's words. He never thought about it that way. "Your right Jono! I won't get to see her again. This is even worse." Cried Yugi as he rolled over on his face and sulked.

"What!" Exclaimed Jonouchi. "You mean that's not what's bothering you. There's more?"

"Well….." Yugi suddenly felt stupid as he realized he had let out more info than he had cared to give.

"Don't tell me that you-"

"Yeah, your right. Over the years that I have known Anzu we were always good friends, however some where along the way, I grew to…love her."

Suddenly Jonouchi busted out laughing as he sat up in order to take in more air. "Now I DEFINETLY see what the problem is."

"Hey you promised you wouldn't laugh you insensitive jerk!" pouted Yugi as he threw grass at the larger teen and sniffed.

Suddenly Jonouchi stopped laughing and gave his friend a concerned look. "Oh…your serious. This just ain't some kind of silly little crush is it?"

Yugi only snorted as he gave his friend no kind of a verbal response. "Man well this really sucks. I mean no offense, but there's just no way an orphan boy like you could stand a chance against some one like Kaiba. I mean not only is he really rich, famous, and the second most powerful person in all of Egypt, he's also related to the pharaoh. So he's basically royalty! I mean he's the freaking royal vizier and the general of the royal guard. I also hear that all the girls think he's the best looking man in the land, well that is until they get a good look at me, but hey I'm not going to gloat or nothin."

Yugi stared up at his friend desolately as his eyes suddenly began to water up. Before he had only looked at things from a point of view that he was poor and Anzu wasn't, but now that Jonouchi put it that way, all hope really was lost. "Geez Jonokun." Sniffed Yugi. "Thanks for making me feel a lot better."

"Hold up, wait a minute Yugi!" Called the sandy haired teen as he tried to stop Yugi from walking away. Jonouchi quickly leapt to his feet as he attempted to catch up with his remarkably quick companion. "Come on Yugi, I'm really sorry." He pleaded as he grabbed Yugi's hand in order to stop him. "I didn't come here to try to make you feel worse. I actually came here to cheer you up!"

"Congratulation Katsuya." Muttered Yugi as he tried to hide his face from Jonouchi.

Jonouchi bit his lower lip as he realized how much all this was getting to Yugi. He never called Jonouchi by his first name unless he was really mad. "Well you see Yugi the real reason why I came here was because I wanted to show you something." Yugi was still silent, as he gave no signs of acknowledging Jonouchi's presence.

"You see here Yugi, look what I got!" grinned Jonouchi proudly as he pulled out an old tattered looking scroll from out his worn knap sack. Yugi stared at Jonouchi vacantly. It was obvious he was unimpressed.

"Toilet paper?" blinked Yugi.

"Stop makin fun of me!" Scowled Jonouchi as he opened up the scroll for Yugi to look at. "It's a treasure map you cry baby!"

Yugi took the scroll from Jonouchi and stared at it strangely. "A treasure map?" he questioned somewhat monotonously as he eyed Jonouchi with doubt.

"Cool huh?" Grinned Jonouchi even more widely.

"Oh please Jonokun," Chortled Yugi as he rolled his eyes and walked back to the lake. "I thought we stopped playing treasure hunter and bandits when we were five."

"What!?! Come on Yugi this isn't a game this is a real genuine treasure map! Do you have any idea what I had to do to get my hands on this thing!" Retaliated Jonouchi ecstatically.

"Jonokun I really have to get back to work. Unlike some people I have a real job!" mumbled Yugi as he scooped up some water into his pot and headed back towards the mansion.

"What?!? You call this a real job?!?" Exclaimed Jonouchi with slight disbelief. "No offense Yugi, but there's no way Jonouchi Katsuya is going to spend the rest of his days lickin some rich pansy's boots. I'm going to make something of myself."

"Is that what you think of me?" Whispered Yugi almost inaudibly.

"No Yugi, you know that's not true. It's obvious that the situation with this girl is makin you emotional and all, but come on, face reality. There's no way you can win this girl you want, no matter how hard you whine. However I know something that could make you feel a little better. Think about it this way Yugi, when you got money, fame and fortune will follow. You may not get to marry this girl, but at least you guys can still be friends! That's why once we find this treasure you and I will finally be able to make it!"

Yugi stared back at Jonouchi as he took in his words. In all truth the idea of going treasure hunting did sound really exciting, but there had been too many times he had regretted going along with his friends get rich quick schemes. Usually they all ended up with the two of them finding nothing, they would almost get killed, and then both of them would end up in worse shape than they started. However, what if Jonouchi was right? What if they really did find some great treasure? Then he would finally have enough wealth and power to get Anzu to notice him, and then just maybe they could still be friends. It was obvious if he stayed and worked for her uncle like he was doing now, he would never really get to see Anzu anymore. Seto Kaiba lived in the palace! Only the rich and famous were allowed to visit there, not lowly peasants like him.

"Okay Jonouchi! I'll do it. What's the worse that can happen? "Exclaimed Yugi excitedly.

"Great Yugi! I knew I could count on you," Smiled Jonouchi as he slapped Yugi on the back happily. "And I promise you Yugi, you won't regret this!"

However, Yugi had no idea how much those words would come back and haunt him.

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"Meet me at outside the Green Devil's Heaven he says? I promise I won't be late he says!" Yugi sat outside the loud and lively bar as he shivered and grumbled under his breath. "At least he could have said meet me inside." Then again that wasn't really a good idea considering how many thugs, murderers, and gangsters basically lived at the place. It was a well-known Casino, headed off by one of Egypt's most well respected businessmen, Otogi Ryuuji.

Although Otogi wasn't much older than Yugi, by the luck of Ra he had somehow come across a large amount of money not too many years ago. Rumor had it that he had won his fortune over a single game of dice and sent some rich lord to the poor house. Then ever since that day, his small fortune had increased exponentially as compulsive gamblers from all around tried there hardiest to beat the famous Green Devil Otogi. It was no wonder that the story was true, seeing as how Otogi was a wiz with dice and basically never lost. "I guess it just goes to show that you got to take big risk, to get big rewards. I can't wait till the day me and Jono make it big."

"Then wait no longer!" Jeered a confident voice from within the darkness. "Because tonight is the night we make it big!"

"Jonokun what took you so long!?" Smiled Yugi as he ran up to greet his friend.

"Oh well I just had to pick up a few things Yugi. Sorry I took so long." Frowned Jonouchi sincerely as he got a better look at his shivering friend. "But believe me it will be well worth it, once you and I find this treasure!"

"The only thing you little twerps are going to find is a one way ticket to Hell!" Growled a deep voice from behind the two teens. Jonouchi's eyes widened as he quickly grabbed Yugi , pulled him to the ground, and narrowly missed the huge machete that about loped off both their heads. "You little brat! How dare you steal from us!" Thundered the burly looking bandit. Both Yugi and Jonouchi looked up from the ground as they came face to face with a large group of well armed not so happy looking thugs.

"I think this our cue to RUN!" Shouted Jonouchi as he yanked Yugi from off the ground and took off like lightning. Although Yugi was much shorter and less physically able than his larger friend, one think he was proud to admit was his ability to run. It was probably the sole reason why a loner like him was able to survive the ghettos of Egypt this long.

"Jonokun, just where exactly did you find this treasure map?" Huffed Yugi as he quickly turned a corner and hoped over a few crates.

"Umm, do you really have to ask?" Panted Jonouchi as he struggled to keep up with Yugi.

"Oh my dear Ra, we just started this adventure, and you're already about to get us killed!" griped Yugi as he dashed under a wooden pipe.

Jonouchi jumped over the pipe just before he was suddenly met with a hard kick in the stomach. "JONOUCHI," shouted Yugi as he ran to his friend's aid. Jonouchi struggled to breath as he tried his best to recover from getting the wind knocked out of him.

"Get out of here Yugi. Just leave me behind," he wheezed as he realized there was no way both of them could escape now.

"No way. I would never leave you behind!" protested Yugi just before he was interrupted by the iciest laugh his ears had ever heard. Both Yugi and Jonouchi were frozen in their tracks as their hearts suddenly stopped from fear. Had they still been running, the sound of this cold cackle would have definitely halted them.

"Your such a damn idiot Katsuya. Did you really think you could escape from me?" Smirked the cold voice tautly. Yugi unconsciously backed into Jonouchi as he heard faint footsteps stalking towards them. "I'm not like the rest of those fool thieves. You should have known I would have caught up to you eventually."

Finally Yugi's eyes widened as amethyst met pitch-dark coffee. Never in his life had Yugi ever seen such a dark pair of brown eyes. It was as though they were overcome with darkness itself. Why their tormentor's shadowy eyes shamed even the shade of night. However to top things off, the tall figure before them had the whitest ghostly long hair which totally contrasted with his murky black eyes, and even darker smile.

"Move it Yugi," growled Jonouchi as he knocked Yugi behind him and suddenly met the albino demon's sword with his own small Kadaicha.

"Good thing your sword is quicker then your mind!" smiled the bandit sadistically just before he threw all his weight forward into his sword sending Jonouchi crashing into Yugi!

"Shut the hell up bastard!" Snarled Jonouchi as he leapt to his feet in order to meet his opponent at full force. The white haired bandit only responded with a viscous cackle as he swung his sword at full force just barely missing Jonouchi's head.

Yugi watched in horror as Jonouchi and the demonic figure twirled around in a deadly dance. Only the gleam of their swords against the reflection of the moon shed light upon the two. 'What should I do? I gotta help Jonokun!' However, before Yugi could react he was forcefully grabbed from behind and put into a tight stranglehold.

"Aye leave him alone," thundered Jonouchi as he whirled around to see why Yugi had suddenly shouted. That was his biggest mistake, as he was abruptly smacked in the back of the head by the hilt of his enemy's sword.

"Jonokun!" Cried Yugi as he struggled to break free from his captor's grasp.

"Dammit,' groaned Jonouchi as he rubbed the back of his sore head. However before he could get up, the Albino haired bandit slammed his foot on Jonouchi's back and brought his sword to meet Jonouchi's throat.

Yugi's eyes widened with terror as he suddenly began to panic. Jonouchi was now seconds from death and there was nothing he could do.

The brown-eye ghost stared at Yugi with amusement just before he lifted his head up and laughed bitterly. "Looks like you lose Katsuya!"

"That's because you're nothing but a dirty thief and a cheater, Bakura," grunted Jonouchi as he struggled to get up off the ground but realized it was futile.

Bakura let out another icy laugh as he kicked the back of Jonouchi's head hard and grinned deviously. "Look who's talking?!? Aren't you the one who started this?"

Suddenly Yugi stopped struggling as an unexpected thought crossed his mind. 'Do these two know each other?'

"Get your stupid foot off my ass!" Snapped Jonouchi as Bakura stared back down at him with even more amusement than before. Finally he gave Jonouchi one last kick to the head just before he hoped off of him and spat.

"Fine, fine, I just thought you looked a whole lot better wallowing in the mud like the pig you are." Sneered Bakura as he eyed the dirt covered Jonouchi suggestively.

"That's not what your mamma called me last night." Smirked Jonouchi wryly.

Bakura's smiled suddenly disappeared as he glared at Jonouchi so coldly that even the demon's in hell would have complained they could feel the ice. "Shut the hell up you moron. You're in no position to mouth off to me." Thundered Bakura as he gave Jonouchi a hard punch to the face sending him crashing into a pile of trash. "Don't think I haven't forgot about what you did. How dare you steal from me, and then make me chase you all over Egypt in the middle of the Ra forsaken night! I have the right mind to kill you and your little friend."

"Leave Yugi out of this! This is between you and me!" Growled Jonouchi fiercely.

"Your in no kind of position to give me orders! Now give the scroll back to me this instant!" Spat Bakura venomously.

"Come over here and find it," smirked Jonouchi as he winked at Bakura indicatively. Bakura merely glared at Jonouchi just before he motioned to the large man who had Yugi in a death lock. Yugi let out a pained yelp as his vision began to fade. "Fine, fine," glowered Jonouchi as he pulled out the scroll and tossed it at Bakura.

Bakura easily caught the tattered scroll and examined it carefully, just before he smiled with satisfaction and put the scroll in his pocket. "You know I must admit Katsuya, I am slightly impressed that you managed to rob me when I wasn't looking and then eluded me for this long. If you knew what was good for you, you would have joined my gang years ago."

"You know I can't," muttered Jonouchi as he wiped the blood from the side of his face.

"You know I don't get you Katsuya. You say you want riches and fame, and yet you still hang around this crusty little nobody town." Jonouchi glared at Bakura bitterly as he realized Bakura was only taunting him. He knew good and well why Jonouchi chose to stay in this shabby little town. Suddenly Bakura's smile faded as a look of slight hurt covered his eyes, however before Jonouchi could reinforce his suspicions Bakura snapped his finger signaling the large thug to drop Yugi. "You need to come to your senses and stop hanging out with all these children. It's unbecoming for a fine thief such as yourself."

Jonouchi ignored Bakura's words as he quickly ran to his friend's aid. Yugi began to gasp for air as Jonouchi managed to help him to his feet. "Hmm, I guess you've escaped death today. But that's only because we have a little history together Jono. However, cross my path again and I swear I'll kill you!"

"Wait!" Called Jonouchi before he had a chance to think his words over. "I…"

"You what?" Smiled Bakura deviously. Although he knew what Jonouchi wanted, he thought it would be much more fun to hear him say it himself.

"I want a cut to." Answered Jonouchi silently.

"Why should I let you tag along? What I should be doing right now is rippin out your smart ass lungs." Muttered Bakura as he pretended not to care.

"Because you know no one else can keep up with you as good as I can." Smirked Jonouchi.

"Might be true, but do I really want to stare at your ugly face all night." Smirked Bakura back.

"I look a hell of a lot better than the rest of your goons." Chuckled Jonouchi suggestively.

Bakura rolled his eyes as he noticed all the offended looks his gang members were now giving him. "Stop comin on to me asshole! Now get your stuff and let's get going."

"Jonouchi! Wait!" Protested Yugi as he grabbed onto Jonouchi's leg.

"Oh…Yugi," Whispered Jonouchi as he noticed the look of worry in his friend's eyes.  "I…"

"Jonouchi I don't think you should go…I have a bad feeling about this." Yugi pleaded as he grasped onto Jonouchi more tightly than before.

"Don't worry Yugi. He may be a stupid bastard, but I ain't scared of him. Me and Bakura go back since before diapers."

Yugi suddenly grew silent, as he seemed to be thinking something over in his head. "Well….then I'm comin too." He replied quietly.

"Yugi…"

"NO WAY! There's now way this little twerp is taggin along!" Shouted Bakura incredulously. "I have a reputation to think about!"

"Hey if he says he wants to come then Yugi gets to come. Otherwise….otherwise I'm not goin either!" Snapped Jonouchi back as he crossed his arms over his chest defiantly.

Bakura narrowed his eyes as he realized that Jonouchi was trying to stare him down again. "Fine then. I don't need you." He snorted. "And nothing is going to change my mind!"

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"Achoo!" Sneezed Yugi as he accidentally blew out his own torch. "Opps, sorry." Bakura glared at Yugi just before he smacked him in the back of his head.

"Shut your hole short stuff!" He growled. "Oh gods I should have just killed them both."

"Bakura-sama, look there it is!" Shouted one of Bakura's men. Bakura finally lost interest in torturing Yugi as he turned to see what had caught everyone's attention.

Bakura tried to suppress his impressed smile as he stared up at the huge statues. "Well oh well. This must be the entrance."

"What is that?" Gasped Jonouchi. "I've never seen a monster like that before."

Everyone stared in awe as they approached a huge entrance surrounded by an elaborate array of multicolored stones. However, what caught their attention most were the two large identical looking statues standing on each side of the entrance.

"They're dragons," exclaimed Yugi as he walked towards them as if he were in a trance. The large statues were made of pure crystal white stone, however,

 as the light from everyone's torches reflected off of them a hint of light blue gleamed brightly off there scales. The beautiful beast amazed Yugi as their sapphire eyes called out to him, drawing him in with their spell.

"What do you think your doing," snapped Bakura as he quickly yanked Yugi by the arm and pulled him back to reality. "Don't you know places like these are usually full of traps. Dammit, Katsuya you better get your friend here in check before he gets us all killed!"

"Yo Yugi, you should be more careful. Bakura is right. Places like this are usually full of traps. Here just stand back here and let us handle it." Warned Jonouchi as he gently motioned Yugi to stand to the side.

"Here's the deal!" Shouted Bakura enthusiastically. "Whoever can bring me one of those dragon's eyes first, I'll make him a rich man!"

Not having to be told twice, several rash bandits charged towards the statues greedily, knocking each other down on the way. However, once they all neared the entrance the several multicolored rocks began to light up fiercely.

 "Okay keep your guard up everybody!" Called out Bakura as he suddenly took on a defensive position. He wasn't sure what was going to happen, but past experience told him to expect the worse.

Yugi felt a lump grow in his throat as the cave was suddenly filled with a strange sound. Every time a certain colored stone lit up a noise was suddenly emitted from it, playing a song mixture of pure chaos and rage. Suddenly all the bandits near the entrance were terrified as they pointed at the two statues and then took off running back towards the rest of the gang. Somehow the idea of being rich sounded less enticing than the idea of staying alive.

However, to their dismay, the blue eyes of each dragon lit up as each bandit was struck down like lighting raging from the sky. Suddenly the entire room lit up and was covered with smoke.

Jonouchi blinked twice as he realized the horrendous death song the cave was playing had finally died down. Now the only thing left at the entrance was a pile of ashy remains, which use to be a group of bandits.

"Damn…well this sucks." Muttered Bakura as he began to rub his chin thoughtfully. "I was expecting a trap, but nothing like this."

"Well now what?" Blurted Jonouchi frantically as he was suddenly irritated by Bakura's calm grin.

"Well if you really want to know what? How bout you ask your idiot friend?" Replied Bakura slyly as he pointed at the mesmerized Yugi who was making his towards the entrance.

"Yugi! You Idiot!" Cried Jonouchi as he ran to his friend's aid.

"Look who's talking? You're the one who's chasing after him." However Jonouchi was too far-gone to hear Bakura's cold statement.

Yugi's mind was completely vacant, as the sound of a lustrous voice seemed to be calling out to him. Now he had completely forgot about his fear and terror, as he became possessed by the celestial echoes. As Yugi past the multicolored stones, they suddenly lit up much in the same way as they had before.

"Dammit!" Growled Jonouchi as he realized he was too late. However, rather than the sound of nerve racking disorder, the stones suddenly lit up in an alluring pattern as an eerie song began to play.

"What the-" gasped Jonouchi as he finally caught up with Yugi and listened to the unnatural song. However, the moment that Jonouchi walked past the multicolored rocks, the song began to change back into a chaotic fit of off key echoes and notes. Then the entire earth began to shake as the eyes of the two white dragons lit up a fierce hue of blue.

"AHA!" proclaimed Bakura as a sudden realization hit him. "Dammit Katsuya you owe me for this one." He growled as he leapt out from behind the rock he was hiding and ran towards Jonouchi and Yugi. On his way towards them, he pulled out two small explosives from his cape and lit them up quickly. He then threw them at the two largest stones, right as they were about to light up.

Yugi stared up at the large statues in a daze just before he was warped back to reality. "What? Where am I?"

"Look out tiny!" Called out Bakura as he tackled Jonouchi sending all three teens crashing to the ground. A large explosive sound rumbled from behind the trio as the huge stones burst into pieces. Then the eyes of the two dragons lit up and suddenly began to shoot bolts of lightning in every misshapen direction.

"You saved us?" Stammered Jonouchi as he looked up at a not so pleased Bakura.

"Not yet! Now get to your feet and run. I may have misdirected those dragon's fury, however as long as that music keeps playing they'll continue to shoot at everyone aimlessly!"

Not having to be told twice the three boys jumped to their feet and made a mad dash towards the cave entrance. There was no turning back now as the area behind them began to cave in.

Bakura let out a relived sigh as he leaned his head against a large rock. "Oh gods I thought we were dead for sure."

"Th-thanks." Stuttered Yugi as he stared at Bakura with gratitude. "I'm really sorry I almost got us all killed again."

Bakura scowled at Yugi just before he smacked him in the back of the head again. "You idiot, what were you thinking!?!" Yugi winced in pain as he rubbed his sore head, but was then startled by the half smile half smirk on Bakura's face. "Whatever, at least you have a pair of balls on you. I'll give you that much short stuff."

"So how did you mange to save our behinds back there?" Questioned Jonouchi tiredly as he took in a few more pained gasp.

"Simple you dolt. I just used my head. Although I'm sure that's something you don't normally do." Jonouchi merely rolled his eyes in response. "After analyzing our position I realized that every time someone stepped past the colored stones that lead to the entrance, a very fine sound frequency was emitted by their footsteps and was then echoed off each stone, causing a chain reaction of melodic notes throughout the room. However if a person didn't step just right, the frequencies were sent in every crazy direction and once those sound waves reached the two statues, they some how sent a vibration through the dragons until they reached their eyes and then somehow caused the combination of light and sound waves to create an explosive force…"

"Okay, okay I heard enough Aristotle." Groaned Jonouchi as he fidgeted with this ear. "Now I don't understand anything you said so just save your breath. Gawd if you weren't so damn evil I would swear you were a geek! Then again didn't you use to be a-!"

"SHUT THE HELL UP!" Threatened Bakura in such a way that even Jonouchi was at a loss for words.

"Well I understood everything you said and I have to admit I'm impressed." Clapped Yugi loudly "You figured all that out in such a short amount of time. You're really smart."

"Well they don't call him the King of Thieves for nothing!" Smiled Jonouchi suggestively.

"Tch, whatever." Snorted Bakura. "Although I see it's no wonder you hang around this little twerp. At least he has a brain."

"Hey-"

"Anyways I may have saved are asses for now, but now what?" Stated Bakura as he stared around the huge empty cavern they had ran into. "The map says the treasure is suppose to be here, but I don't see a damn thing."

"Don't tell me we went through all this crap for nothing!" Groaned Jonouchi as he smacked himself in the head.

"Maybe this is just another trick and there's a secret door around here or something?" Suggested Yugi hopefully.

"Optimism is usually the first sign of idiocy. I take back what I said about you half pint!" Grumbled Bakura.

"Hey, stop pickin on Yugi." Scowled Jonouchi errantly. "He has a point. It wouldn't hurt to try. Besides who would go through all the trouble of building such a complicated trap if there was nothing here worth hiding!"

"Fine, fine let's get to looking you bunch of babies. I never said the kid was wrong, I just said he was stupid!" Jonouchi let out a defeated sigh as he realized that was the best he was going to get out of Bakura.

A few hours had passed, and all hopes of finding any kind of treasure, quickly transformed into the hopes of finding any kind of way out the dank and dark cave. Yugi trailed his fingers over the cave wall for the third time when he suddenly noticed a strange mark where his hand had stopped. "Nani?"

"Dammit! How the hell do we get out of here?" Whined Jonouchi as he fell to the ground helplessly. "Hey Bakura you still got anymore of those explosives?"

"Well yeah I do in my knapsack but I wouldn't suggest-"

However before Bakura could finish his sentence Jonouchi had already pulled out an explosive and lit it up.

"Jono! You idiot. Hurry up and put that thing out! If that thing explodes in here, it might cause a cave…..in."

Sadly to the trio's distress the small explosive had already blew up and now the entire cave was shaking furiously. "Opps."

"Don't Opps me you moron!" snarled Bakura as he searched the cave for any means of escape. Suddenly the floor beneath them began to crumble as all three boys ran toward solid ground. "Jump for it!" Instructed Bakura as he realized it was there only way to make it to the edge of the much more secure part of the cave. However to Yugi's dismay he just barely missed the edge as he suddenly went plummeting below the ground.

"YUGI!" Shouted Jonouchi as he jumped out to grab Yugi's hand, but just barely missed it by a millimeter. Both teens then began to fall down the deep, dark, newly formed crevice, however, lucky for Jonouchi, Bakura was able to barely grab the end of his cape and save him.

Yugi let out a helpless cry as the sound of Jonouchi's desperate voice echoed down towards him.

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//Swallowed by the shadows of nothingness, darkness is my very being…so cold...so lonely. What am I? Who am I? Am I dead? Was I every alive? So black this soul of mine has become…if that is what you can still call it. Hn? What is this? Hikari-//

Yugi blinked wildly as he finally gained consciousness. He tried to make out his surroundings, but was unable to see anything in the shadow filled room around him. "Am I dead?"

His shaky voice echoed around him as Yugi finally managed to stand to his feet. It was then that he was surprised to notice that he was completely unharmed by what he had thought to be an endless fall. "I am dead!"

However, just as he finally took a step forward, the entire floor beneath him lit up in a chain reaction, sending a glare to his eyes that almost blinded him. When Yugi finally focused his eyes, he suddenly gasped as he took in the room around him.

Well the majority of the room was quite empty and dark, however the floor was paved with a fluorescent colored light, which formed a pattern that resembled the legendary trademark Eye of Ra.  However, what caught Yugi's attention most was a huge worn out column and a small shiny chest sitting atop it.

Yugi slowly stepped out towards the column, without any regard to Bakura's warning that the place could be filled with traps. Like a moth to a flame, Yugi was in a trance as he followed the steps up the column and toward the chest.  When Yugi finally reached his prize, his eyes glistened brightly as the pure golden chest sparkled against his deep violets.

Then without thinking, Yugi reached out to open the box. A celestial voice suddenly surrounded Yugi as he touched the chest, and he quickly jumped back in fear. "Jonokun? Bakurasama?" Questioned Yugi desperately. However the only response he received was the sound of his own echo as the alluring voice disappeared. Yugi searched the room frantically just before his eyes once again fell on the chest and the same spell that had drawn him there was cast again.

Yugi touched the box cautiously as he slowly began to open it. The ghostly voice suddenly got louder, as Yugi got closer to opening his prize. However, just as Yugi was about to completely lift the lid, the ground began to shake from the recoil of Jonouchi's bomb and Yugi fell backwards off the column knocking the chest over with him.

A bright light suddenly filled the room as the chest was abruptly opened. Yugi's heart about stopped as dozens and dozens of strange gold stones flew from the box and floated around in a circle surrounding Yugi. "By Ra! What magic is this?" mumbled Yugi in disbelief as he stood to his feet and watched the golden pieces circle him. Finally Yugi gained enough courage to take a closer look at the flying gold and was surprised by what he saw. The golden fragments weren't rocks. No they looked more like puzzle pieces.

Yugi carefully examined the tiny golden objects when his eyes suddenly caught attention to one piece in particular which had the Eye of Ra engraved on it. Without a second thought Yugi slowly reached out and touched the piece. Suddenly the room went completely dark as all the puzzle pieces vanished.

Everything grew completely silent as Yugi felt the room temperature drop a deadly degree. He shivered slightly as he held his arms to himself and suddenly felt weak. The very shadows of the room seemed to have come to life and were now suffocating Yugi as they tugged at his soul. Yugi's heartbeat suddenly slowed as he felt his mind drift away from him. However, just before Yugi was about to lose all hope a bright light from within the darkness shined before him, cutting through the demonic night. Yugi shut his eyes tightly in fear and the slowly drifted them open. There before him was a triangle shaped item seemingly floating in midair as the trademark Eye of Ra glistened in front of Yugi's face. Somehow all the tiny pieces had magically reformed into a small tri-shaped object. Entranced by the object Yugi reached out to touch the puzzle just before his hand was violently caught and two crimson rubies flashed above him.

Yugi felt his heart stop as the puzzle suddenly lit up and a dark slim silhouette appeared in front of him. The shadowy figure smiled down at Yugi and leaned in just inches from his face. "Hello Yugi." Smirked the figure enigmatically. "I am Yami. It's a pleasure to finally meet you."

To be continued

Wow, that was a long chapter! The other chapters won't be as long, and I admit I almost split this bad boy into two, but then I changed my mind. I wanted to have Yugi find the sennen puzzle at least by chapter one so you guys could all get the basic idea where this story will be going.

So how do you guys like? I promise you it will get a lot better! Besides the real fun has yet to come. Next chappie two of my favorite characters will be making their debut! Yami and Kaiba! YA!! ::Hugs Yami, and then trips Kaiba who is trying to runaway::

Kaiba: Dammit! Do I have to be in all your fics! I do have a company to run you know! I don't have time to play in your stupid little alternate universe! Besides I hate wearing all those Egyptian clothes. I mean who the hell wants to run around in a skirt!

Yami: You're just mad because I make mine look good, and yours just looks like a…well…skirt!

Kaiba: What are you implying!!

Yami: Hey you said it, not me.

Okay now boys that's quite enough. Besides I haven't even done anything to you…yet. Save it for the next chapter. That's when the real torture, err I mean fun really begins. Okay readers please review and tell me how you like this fic so far! Ja ne!

AU. When a peasant boy Yugi, discovers the rich girl he loves, Anzu, is betrothed to another he believes all hope is lost. That is until he finds a magical spirit who claims he can grant all his wishes but can life really be that simple? NOPE! YY/Y/A&K/S