A/n: Hmm. I didn't update in a while! Gomen! (bows humbly)

Disclaimer: Nope don't own YGO. At all.

Chapter 3

Ishizu sat quietly on the chair, watching as her brother's men scurried about. They had given up, not finding anything. Well, nearly. Now, it was a standoff between them and the hostages.

He'll go away once he doesn't find anything, she thought. But then…..he'll figure out that Seto has outsmarted him and be after him……still, it is a chance we have to take. I have no choice.

Marik, she said through her Millenium Necklace. Do you really think I'd be stupid enough to hide the only God Card you haven't plundered right beside me in the museum?

No, but then again……I don't really know you, do I? Came the scathing response. And vice versa. She sighed.

That is your fault, not mine. Without preamble, you took Odion----

---He came willingly, 'sister'!

Oh? She said mildly, with a twinge of sarcasm. It didn't seem so. I know him well. And I know he would not do this willingly….

….

As you.

Yes, well, you must not know me as well as you thought! I am so sick of your self righteousness. Cease talking to me. The link was cut off.

…Apparently not. Though Ishizu wasn't really that much surprised. Not many things did. She felt that over the years she had been jaded to a certain numbness, in her heart. Of course, she'd always been reserved, even as a little girl. Right now, though, the only person she felt sorry for was Odion.

And Kaiba…..still working in his binds. The men hadn't tied her up, and she hoped it was because out of respect for…….being the elder sibling, she supposed. They had been stuck in the museum for nearly three hours.

"How fare you, Ishizu?" a deep voice startled her; She turned and saw a tall, muscular figure in a dark, slithery cape.

"Odion!" The man lifted his hood, revealing a deeply tattooed face. "What are you---" she stopped herself.

Kaiba watched from the corner shrewdly. She had called the giant "Odion". …. He wanted to find out which of these thugs was Marik, so he could destroy their leader, once and for all. Probably not, they don't look any alike…..not really……no, they're not.

"Are you hungry?" Odion's light green eyes surveyed her worriedly. I haven't seen him since Marik abducted him….there's so many questions I have to ask him…. she shook her head to his question. "Good…." They both knew there was no way to get food anyway.

"Odion...why have you gone with my brother? Why didn't you stay in Egypt?" she whispered, knowing it was risky, but taking the chance anyway. If I am to die, I must know!

He didn't answer and avoided her eyes. "Please, do not let me explain……all I will say is that...I owe it."

'Owe'? Ishizu thought fast. "On second thought, I would like to dine."

He bowed deeply and brief. "Yes…..I will bring you some soon."

I don't think so Odion!

Please master, Ms. Ishizu has been here for three hours….she must keep up her strength.

Very well…… but don't linger! Marik thought, Hmmm, I should send her away…..it's obvious she won't tell me the location of my card. And Kaiba…he's a sneaky soul. He must have it or at least, know where it is and is hiding it from me…..a decision he will later regret.

Watching Odion trudge away, Ishizu felt a kind of sickness in her heart. How could our family be divided in this way? Meanwhile, Kaiba said sarcastically, "Lovely family. Is he psychopathic, as well?"

The golden necklace at her tan throat flashed in anger. "Do Not disrespect my family, Kaiba." Her voice wavered with anger, dark blue eyes blazing at him. "I will not have it!"

"Oh, sorry," His voice dripped with mockery. "I suppose taking innocent bystanders at gunpoint is just a hobby of everyone's.." He saw her fist clench. "I see I have hit a nerve."

"You know nothing. Absolutely nothing." She declared, turning away to study the engraved wall.

I know that it is a sensitive issue with her, Kaiba thought to himself smugly. As with her insane brother, as well…. He stored the bit of information away for later, finally feeling his wrists released. With her back turned and only one of those hooded freaks in the room at the present, it would be easy to make his getaway…

Fixing his eyes on the open target of the door, Kaiba stood up slowly, all senses alert and ready. No guns pointed at him at present. Those goons will regret ever taking mine from me! Everything was still, silent. Too silent. He felt the fine hairs on the back of his neck stand up, prickling. Something's wrong….but I have no choice. Either take this chance now, or never…..

He started to sidle away, then was about break into a run, when he heard a soft sniffle. It was so light that he told himself it was only his imagination, or a trick, and then his eye fell on her, with her back turned from him, still facing the wall. There was the Egyptian engraving, but she wasn't looking at it. Oh great…..

"Come on," he hissed softly, still edging towards the open doorway. ….I knew it was too easy….damn conscience.Well, my offer only stand once.

"I must stay….." She said stubborn, stil; facing the engraving. As if she were giving him permission. Idiotic female. Always loyal to a psycho, til the end, I see. Still, he paused, glaring daggers at her slender frame, in indecision. Her brother will kill her happily, and still she sticks by his side. Fool.

But still he didn't move.

The big hulking figure from before came in, bearing a plate of food. Like if this were a restaurant, he thought sarcastically, crossing his arms and watching giant of a man touch her on the shoulder. It was in a familiar, caring way, so ironic, given the situation they were in.

"Thank you, Odion," Ishizu said softly, while the man bowed and walked away with a flourish of his cape. "Do you wish to eat, Kaiba?" she said, still not looking at him.

As if she knew I wouldn't run away. The arrogance, especially from a female, irked him. "Excuse me for not having an appetite right now, he said with sneer, coming back into the middle of the room. Those Rare Hunters have returned anyway.

"Why didn't you just leave?" she said in her soft voice, looking sideways up at him. "You had the chance…..but ---"

"My foot was asleep." Something about her made him feel irrational and short tempered. And that was all the explanation.

Even though she was not hungry, Ishizu ate anyway, without tasting, looking away from his scowling, sulky expression. He should have gone. The God Card would have left with him. I really did mean it…..

Didn't I? Of course. I can handle this by myself.

"Seto, there is no one watching right now. Go." She gestured towards the door.

"Oh, like I'm supposed to believe that. I'll leave, right into a trap by you and your brother."

She held his eye. "Do you really believe I would do that to you?"

"I wouldn't know. All psychos are alike."

Giving up for the moment, she wandered away. He was the most infuriating man…..it makes me grateful that all men aren't like him. Well, I won't---

Sister. I know where it is.

The mental message stopped her cold. Meanwhile Kaiba saw her freeze, and wondered what was going on now…..how irritating not to know what is going on….

I am going to scan your little friend's mind……

"What friend? I have none!" This she said aloud, startling everyone in the room to look over, even the CEO..

Heh heh heh…..ah. I see. Search him again, my loyal hunters!

One of the hooded freaks that was slumped in heap on the floor suddenly got up, zombie-like, and put it's slithery fingers in a hidden pocket of the coat. The shining blue card took to the light like a flash. "What---! Thieves!" Kaiba exclaimed, equally blue eyes widening, and then narrowing just as quickly. "That is mine!" How did they know?

"Ah, the famed Obelisk," Marik through Rare Hunter sighed reverently, twisting it around in his fingers. "I will seeing you around……bowing to my feet, Kaiba!" His cackles echoed around the walls.

Ishizu stood stock still, helpless of what to do as the hooded Rare Hunter turned away. Kaiba was less statue like. "I will duel you for it, Marik! One on one. Winner takes it."

The Rare Hunter paused in mid step. Seemingly, he thought it over. "I'm afraid that would be a waste of my time, Kaiba," he sneered condescendingly, then kept on.

"Are you afraid to lose?!"

"Lose my time is more like it," was the answer. I have to convince him to duel me for it! Kaiba thought, fuming. But there was nothing he could think of, short of tackling the guy to the ground. He crouched, preparing himself to do just that as a last measure, but that there was a loud call of "Freeze! Police!" from outside, with about a hundred squad cars and guns pointed at them.

Hmmm, thought Marik. Foolish police kept the place surrounded; I can't have my Rare Hunter come to me with the card in hand without him getting shot down. The said Rare Hunter just stood there, the grabbed the CEO roughly and pulled him back inside.

……It is too bad you cannot teleport items with your Rod, brother, Ishizu said through the Items' link with a certain satisfaction.

.......I will find a way, sister. Even if I have to go over there and collect it myself!

How will you do that? There must be a hundred policemen…. Suddenly her face turned into stone.

Look right outside…..came the hiss, and she slowly brought her focus to the small, square window. One by one, the police were dropping to their knees, right before landing face flat, mumbling, "Yess…Master….."; Millenium Symbols glowing on their foreheads.

Stop; what do you expect to do?! End this!

In time.......you'll see…..came the smug reply. Ishizu didn't want to guess. I must work fast, she thought. His power does take time, but for now……

….The card is in his hands…..

A/N: Hope you enjoyed! See ya! Next: An accident back in time? Review this chapter, plzes.