A/N: Welcome to the Sequel to Return of the Kings. If you enjoyed that tale then you should enjoy this one. This takes place approx 7-9 months after the end of the last one. As usual, if you like it, please leave a comment! I love hearing your thoughts and reactions! They keep me going!

The sun blazed hot over the harsh dry dirt as diggers carried wheelbarrows of dead soil and debris, others brushed off and chipped away at old ancient buried structures and more still assisted in odd jobs fitting an archaeological site. Many were thirsty, all were sweating and few sat uncomfortably in the shade examining maps, journals, survey reports and the like beneath the protection of tents.

Maximillion Pegasus was one of them, sipping at a glass of red wine as he listened to his senior researchers prattle on about which location was more likely to have anything of significance.

While they had made some decent headway of discoveries here, they hadn't found what Pegasus was certain would be here and until they find it, they would continue searching, spreading their resources as thin as they had to, so long as they found it.

It was all in the journal he kept in his suit jacket, the one modern thing found in this site 6 months ago by an unsuspecting traveller. He knew not what he had found, but as luck would have it, it could well prove to be one of the most profitable investments Pegasus would have made in recent times. If this journal spoke true then his company would soar, he could revitalise Duel Monsters with a brand new season of cards and once again his name would be the talk of the world as much as Kaiba Corp.

Not to say his company was doing badly, but with Kaiba's rematch against the Pharoah being televised and a sudden demand for anything ancient he needed new ideas. Even Kaiba Corp was revising their amusement parks and their competitions. He needed to stay ahead of his game and helping the archaeological community wasn't a bad venture either.

Not to mention, if he could find something of significance his dear friend Yugi boy would be greatly interested as well… which could spark even more interest for Duel Monsters if the former King of Games is seen making waves.

He sighed and sipped at his wine, swirling it around in his glass lazily. He was excited to get things moving along, but listening to his researchers drolling arguments were getting tiresome; and the heat didn't help at all. He insisted on being here; being cooped up in one of his mansions was making him lethargic and a change of scenery was good for the soul… but even he wished to be inside his jet or at a nearby luxury hotel drinking his wine amongst spa bubbles instead of sweltering out here for naught.

He boredom was soon interrupted however as a commotion was sounding near section 23; a small site of little promise a little ways off from the others. It was chosen as a site of interest soley based off a terrain scan showing dark areas. It wasn't favored among his researchers but Pegasus followed what Yugi had taught him: to believe.

Approaching the site they split apart the frantic group of diggers scrambling to look and in the centre were two men trying to resuscitate another.

"Call a medic!" One supervisor called out as he began to take over for the diggers. Another supervisor began corralling the workers, getting them to spread out and back away. Pegasus watched as the man's chest rose and fell but no life could be forced into him. What he died from was a mystery for now… they weren't overworked and they had plenty of water. It was hot but the men were on regular shifts. He could have been bitten by a snake, a spider or perhaps a scorpion but at first glance there didn't appear to be any creatures nearby or tracks of a snake.

"Mr. Pegasus, sir." One of the diggers said to him, head cast low to his feet and his voice weak with fear.

"What is it?" He asked the man. He winced and recoiled before he moved aside and pointed to a golden dagger half buried in loose sand.

"We found this, he touched it and it took his life. He couldn't breathe. He dropped it and collapsed. It killed him, sir. It is cursed." The man said, his voice wavering.

Pegasus approached it. It was an intricate gold dagger adorned with decorative carvings in the blade, swirling in precise circles resembling vinework or fire. The hilt was solid, glinting in the sunlight and curved to fit into the palm perfectly. It was unlike anything they had uncovered thus far… mostly pottery and stone evidence of civilisation. But this gold was so shiny even after so many years being buried… but what caught his attention the most, was the eye on the handle. He knew this eye anywhere. He wore one for years and was the very reason that Duel Monsters existed in the first place… the Millenium Eye… there was no mistaking it.

He moved to crouch when the digger from before touched his arms, pulling him slightly to stop him from getting close.

"Please sir, it killed him. You mustn't get too close. It will kill you too!" He begged, quickly releasing him in fear of punishment but insisting he protect him.

"Fetch me some cloth. We won't touch it then." He ordered the man and he scurried off immediately.

Crouching still as a pair of diggers lifted the dead man away gently he heard the dagger sing to him, enticing him to touch it, to see what it had seen and to feel what it feels. He believed it to be dangerous and so agreed not to touch it, but resisting it's song proved difficult even for a man with his experience.

This was not what he expected to find, least of all in the area he had chosen… but this would still intrigue Yugi enough to aid him… he could still use this to his advantage.

***

Heat burned his cheeks, melting his body as blood rushed to various places. Thuds against the wooden slats of the walls threaten to alert many others outside but in this moment they cared not for any attention they might bring. They had locked his door and they knew better than to intrude on Yugi whilst his door was locked.

Panting and breathing heavily as puffs of white air escaped their lips, Atem had him pinned against the wall but Yugi was still in control, wrapping his legs around his waist and pulling on Atem's hair to expose his neck as his bit gently into him. His moaning made him press into him deeper until finally Atem's legs were getting weaker.

Carrying him off onto his bed he threw themselves onto the thin mattress, burying himself deeper into Yugi and for a moment he had the upper ground. Yugi's strength weakened as a gasp escaped his lips. He threw his head back, scraping his fingers against Atem's shoulders. It was rare for Atem to gain such ground on him but when he did he felt such power that he needed to cling to for as long as he could. Yugi was skilled at taking control even against him but on occasions like this Atem needed to savor every moment, any way he knew how, and that was to be as rough with him as he could. He was close already, had been a while, but with Yugi like this he knew he could finish him.

Pushing his knees up and breaking his hold around his waist was easy enough in this position and with him now locked in place, giving Atem easy access to drive as deep as possible Yugi moaning now with every thrust, to the point Atem needed to hold his hand over his mouth as his eyes rolled back.

He felt Yugi shuddering beneath him and his back was arching and his entire body reacted to way he was thrusting into him.

His phone beside the bed began to ring then and in frustration Yugi quickly grabbed it and threw it away. Atem was at his limit now though and so was he… a few quick thrusts later and they came together, their bodies shaking and tensing and throbbing with and against one another.

They breathed together, catching their breaths as their muscles softened, their hearts raced and their minds went numb with euphoria.

Atem slipped out of him gently and collapsed beside him, aching in his legs but not caring at all. He was exhausted but greatly satisfied as Yugi laid unmoving save for the quick rise and falls of his chest.

"T-think… they heard… you?" Atem asked him, giggling.

Yugi smiled and nodded, closing his eyes tiredly. He didn't care if they heard… right now he cared not for anything except how satisfied they were. It'd been too long since he'd seen Atem, this was a much needed surprise.

His phone started ringing again from somewhere hidden from sight. He groaned tiredly, waving his hand towards it and hoping it would silence itself.

"Maybe… you should answer it." Atem suggested.

"You answer it." Yugi said back to him tiredly.

"I don't think my legs work right now." Atem giggled.

"How do you think mine feel?" Yugi laughed.

The phone wouldn't be quiet though, so groaning in annoyance he rolled off the bed and searched for it as Atem admired his body from the comfort of the bed.

"Hello, Dr. Moto." Yugi said when he finally found it. He held it by his shoulder as he wrapped a towel around his waist, watching Atem as he visually pouted, silently telling him to lose the fabric.

"Pegasus… now's not a great… what now? I'm in the middle of an expedition already. Iraq's not my area of expertise, you want Leon… What about your researchers… why me? ... y-yes? What?" He was completely focused on the call now and the tone suggested this wasn't a housecall. Atem was interested too now, trying his best to read Yugi's expressions of shock, confusion and disbelief. "Can you send me photos?" Yugi continued as he lifted the lid of his laptop. "Yes… no… okay it's come through. Where did you say you found… what the… h-how?" Yugi asked in dismay as an image appeared before him.

Atem came over to him then, leaning lightly on his shoulders and wrapping his hands around his waist. The image was that of a golden dagger but what caught his eye was the Millenium Eye carved into the hilt… it appeared to be the same design and the same quality of the Millenium Items but he had never heard of a Dagger before.

"Are you serious? You haven't… right. And you're sure this is what ki-... right. Of course. There's more…? What? No… I - I don't know I'm sorry. I could ask but that's not something we've spoken about. Are you sure? Okay… No I understand why you called me. Yes. I understand. Pegasus the dig here- really? You won't mind if I confirm this with Owoi then? Okay… you already… well you're as presumptuous as ever. You're not wrong… okay. I'll be there as soon as I can. Yes… yes. He's here… yes I thought you might. Okay… see you soon. Don't let anyone touch it. Goodbye."

Yugi put down his phone and sighed heavily, staring upon the dagger in awe.

"So… you're going to Pegasus then?" Atem asked.

"You're coming with me. He's in Iraq at the moment, thats where they found the dagger."

"Yugi it looks like a Millenium Item… but I've never heard of a Millenium Dagger before and furthermore… Iraq? A little far for a Millenium Item to travel on it's own isn't it?"

"Assuming it was created in Egypt you mean? And assuming it is a Millenium Item. The likeness is uncanny but even in my research the creation of Millenium Items was never recorded before your father made them. There was recordings of how to create them but they never proved the existence of any before hand. There's been no archival evidence suggesting this has been performed before… but then I suppose the Egyptians had to get their knowledge from somewhere… but Iraq? I don't know enough to make any kind of assumption just yet."

"So what about your site here? This is for your studies Yugi, you're so close to finishing your thesis."

"I know but I can work on that when we get back. Besides, Pegasus has already arranged with Owoi who's going to take over for me here and anything found will be shared directly to me… it's taken care of. That and there's one other thing."

"That being?" Atem asked.

"Pegasus found something that could very well be personal to me." Yugi said, sliding around in his arms to face him.

"That being?" He asked again.

"My father's journal."