"Big Brother!"

Mokuba ran up to Kaiba, who was still outside of the museum's storage room.

"Most of the Neo Rare Hunters have left Domino City." He reported.

"Good." Kaiba said.

"I protected Kaiba Corp, just like you told me." Mokuba said proudly. "So you don't have to worry about a thing!"

"Good work, Mokuba." Kaiba said, smiling a little at his brother.

"Hehehe, thanks! You know I'll do anything for you." Mokuba said, smiling widely at his older brother. "So, anything new with your Egyptian God Card?"

"Somehow, it's back to normal. I don't know what they did, but..." Kaiba was suddenly cut off when Para's brother, Dox jumped in, grabbing Mokuba.

"Urk! S-Seto...!" Mokuba cried.

Kaiba looked shocked at the man's sudden appearance.

"How dare you! What's the meaning of this?" He snapped at Dox.

"Seto Kaiba! I have a message from Master Chevalsky!" Dox said with a sly smirk. "Come to my castle. If you want to save your dear brother...you have no choice but to come to my castle!"

"You worm!" Kaiba growled.

Before any more words could be exchanged, Para arrived from the storage room.

"Younger brother! You have fulfilled your mission!" He said. "Master Chevalsky will promote you to a higher position!"

"Elder brother! You also have done your job with most excellence!" Dox said.

"You punks! How dare you mock me!" Kaiba snapped.

Para and Dox laughed.

"Master Chevalsky demands your presence, Kaiba!" Para said.

"Come to Master Chevalsky's castle!" Dox exclaimed.

"The castle that you..."

"Know so well!" Dox finished for Para, laughing before the two brothers ran away with Mokuba.

"Mokuba!" Kaiba cried and was about to take off after them.

"Let us help, Seto!"

Kaiba turned around to find Yugi, Jounouchi, Kay, Cat and Ishizu standing behind him. They had seen enough.

"Kay is right, Kaiba. Now is the time for teamwork. The Dark Being must be sealed again." Ishizu said.

"Quiet, you!" Kaiba snapped. "I'm never going to cooperate with you! I'll crush Pegasus on my own and get Mokuba back!"

Kay scowled at his words.
"Seto! Angry or not; don't you look down on Uncle Pegasus! I know there's something wrong with him! So you and I are on the same boat! Put your ego aside for once and let us help!" She snapped.

Kaiba was taken aback for a moment, speechless.

"If we work together we can rescue our loved ones and take down the Dark Being." Ishizu said.

"How many times do I have to say that I don't have time for your so-called ancient magic!" Kaiba snapped before turning and walking away.

Kay fumed.
"That big headed jerk!" She growled.

Ishizu sighed.

"We're left with no choice. We must also go to Sol Chevalsky's...I mean...We must also go to Pegasus' castle." She said.

"But who knows where the castle is?" Jounouchi asked.

Almost as if on cue, a Millennium Guardian approached the five.

"You have proven yourselves to the Millennium Items. Trace the flow of time and accept your destiny." He said. "One man knows where you must go. You must seek out Paradox. Paradox awaits you in China. He will show you the way."

With that, the Millennium Guardian walked away.

"That was random." Jounouchi stated.

"Paradox? Is he talking about the Paradox brothers?" Cat asked.

"No. Paradox is not the Paradox brothers." Ishizu said. "I sensed that the Millennium Guardian was telling the truth. You all must go to China as soon as possible. I wish you luck." She then turned and walked away.

"You know...I'm worried about Mokuba and Kaiba." Yugi said.

Kay crossed her arms angrily.

"I'm worried about Mokuba too. But forget Seto! He can go and be a jerk by himself!" She growled.

The others sweatdropped.

"Um...anyways...we'd better find Pegasus' castle quickly." Yugi said.

"Yugi's right." Jounouchi agreed. "If this Parachute guy can help us...we'd betta find him quick!"

"Um...that's 'Paradox' Jounouchi. Not 'Parachute'." Cat corrected him, sweatdropping.

"Let's go, guys! We're off to China!" Yugi announced.

The four arrived at the Great Wall of China.

"So, where is this guy supposed to be anyways?" Jounouchi asked.

"Maybe he's in the same spot where we found the Millennium Guardian?" Cat suggested.

"Let's take a look." Yugi said.

The four climbed the steps leading to the top of the Great Wall of China and entered one of the towers. They found a strange looking man standing in the room. He was short and had blue skin. They could only see his eyes for the rest of him was dressed in creme colored robes and a tall hat. They looked like the clothes in Ancient Egypt.

His eyes were large and blue, yet serious looking.

The man started to speak as soon as the four approached him.

"I am Paradox." He introduced himself. "I am the sage of all duelists. I have heard many things about you all. However, there's something different about you. You're not who I expected..."

"Enough with the weird introductions!" Jounouchi said. "Let's cut to the chase. Where's Pegasus?"

"Why do you want to know?" Paradox asked.

"We have to stop the Dark Being at all costs!" Yugi replied.

"Reshef the Dark Being...if the three Egyptian God Cards regained their power...it may be possible to thwart Reshef's grand design."

"Yeah! So tell us where he's at-..."

"Patience, young one. Patience." Paradox cut Jounouchi off. "Everyone...the Winged Dragon of Ra that you hold...that card will not help you at Pegasus' castle. The Winged Dragon of Ra has not yet awoken."

"That's right! It's in Sphere Mode, right?" Kay exclaimed.

"You must restore Ra's power. There must be someone who knows how to wake it..." Paradox said before he slowly disappeared.

"HEY! What da heck? He didn't even tell us who could wake him up or where Pegasus is!" Jounouchi complained. "What a waste of time!"

"Not really, Jounouchi. Paradox is right. We need to reawaken Ra's power before we can go to Pegasus' castle." Yugi said. "Let's head back to Domino to see Ishizu."

"Did you meet Paradox?" Ishizu asked after the four returned to Domino.

"Well..." Yugi started as he explained what Paradox told them.

"I see...only two men have deciphered the ancient hieroglyphics needed to awaken Ra. The first is Kaiba. But he is..."

"He went after Mokuba." Kay said.

"Then we just hafta meet the other guy." Jounouchi said.

"The other...is my brother, Marik." Ishizu said.

"Ah...that makes sense." Jounouchi said. "The Winged Dragon of Ra belonged to Marik."

"Marik is living a new life in Egypt." Ishizu explained. "Please see him there."

"Aw, great. C'mon guys. Time for another road trip." Jounouchi sighed.

The four walked along a city in Egypt.

"They should be around here somewhere. Ishizu said this is where they live now..." Yugi said, looking around.

Kay stopped, squinting into the distance.

"Hey! Isn't that Rishid?" She asked, pointing to a large, dark skinned man in a purple shirt and black pants with black shoes. He was almost completely bald with one spot on his head that had long black hair in a ponytail.

"It is! HEY! RISHID!" Yugi called.

Rishid turned around, surprised to see the four. He smiled and approached them.

"Ah! It has been too long!" He greeted. "Welcome, powerful duelists!"

Jounouchi grinned in a goofy manner. "Hehehe...powerful duelists, huh? I love hearin' that every time!" He said. "Rishid, how are ya?"

"I am well, as you can see." Rishid replied.

Jounouchi laughed cheerfully.

"Yeah, you're lookin' good!"

"My friends, what brings you here?" Rishid asked.

"We're here to see Marik." Cat said.

"We have to talk to him." Yugi said.

Rishid's face suddenly fell a little.

"It is most unfortunate, but...I cannot permit you to see him." He said.

"That isn't the answer we're looking for." Jounouchi said. "That's not cool, right guys?"

"Maybe...we should come back later?" Cat suggested.

"Wha...Come back later?" Jounouchi cried. "We don't have time!"

"I think Cat already knows that, Jounouchi." Yugi said.

"Let them enter, Rishid."

Everyone turned to see Marik standing outside of the door. He hadn't changed a bit since Battle City.

"M-master Marik...are you certain?" Rishid asked.

"Of course. I don't mind." Marik said before stepping back inside the building.

Rishid turned to the four.

"Please forgive my rudeness." He apologized. "Please enter."

The five then proceeded to walk in to find a large room decorated in Egyptian clothes, trinkets and carpets. Marik stood at the far end of the room, in front of an alter. He seemed to be praying.

"Father, Mother...and all those people I harmed..." Marik said. "I hope that the sun shines upon your spirits."

Everyone waited patiently until Marik turned around, smiling at them.

"Hello. It's been a long time." He greeted the four.

"Master Marik, forgive us for disturbing your rituals." Rishid said, bowing his head a little.

"It does not matter. They are always welcome." Marik said. "Even my departed Father would have welcomed them."

"Marik, we need your help." Yugi began. "We have to awaken the Winged Dragon of Ra."

Marik looked confused.

"Tell me more..." He said.

The four proceeded to explain everything about the God Cards, Pegasus, the Millennium Items, the Neo Rare Hunters and the Dark Being.

"So...that explains why my sister left in a hurry." Marik said thoughtfully. "It makes sense now...I understand what you seek."

"Great! Then how about getting on it right away?" Jounouchi said.

"I will not awaken Ra so easily." Marik said.

"What?" Jounouchi cried.

"Ra is the most powerful of the Egyptian God Cards. You felt its mystical strength firsthand." Marik explained, referring to Bandit Keith at the museum when he was struck by Ra's lightning.

Jounouchi made a freaked out face.

"Urk...yeah, you're right." He agreed. "Ra is seriously scary."

"So, I have a purposal." Marik said. "I will test you. I will determine if you are worthy of using Ra. If you fail to defeat me in a duel...then you are unfit to bear the Winged Dragon of Ra!"

The four blinked.

"Sounds fair." Yugi said.

"But...who will duel him?" Cat asked.

"How about you, Cat?" Jounouchi suggested.
Cat looked surprised.

"M-Me?" She asked.

Kay grinned.
"Yeah, go for it Cat! It's good practice." She said.

Cat sighed. "Okay." She said and stepped up, activating her duel disk.

"Alright! It's time to duel!" Marik said, activating his own duel disk.

After a long battle, Cat won.

"I see...you have learned much from your previous duels." Marik noted. "I believe you can control Ra. I need the Winged Dragon of Ra."

Yugi handed it to Marik and Marik turned around, placing it on the alter.

He chanted some Egyptian for a moment.

"Awaken! The Winged Dragon of Ra!" He cried.

There was suddenly a bright light in the room. Everyone shielded their eyes.

Once the light was gone, Marik picked up the card and handed it back to Yugi. Ra was now in Battle Mode!

"Ra has awakened." Marik said.

"Yeah! That's it!" Jounouchi cheered. "The Winged Dragon of Ra is back in all its glory!"

"Unfortunately...no." Marik said.

Everyone looked shocked.

"Wh-what are you saying, Marik?" Yugi asked.

"Have you forgotten?" Marik asked. "The Winged Dragon of Ra has one other form. Its immortal form...the Phoenix Mode."

"I remember that..." Jounouchi said with a freaked out face. "That's da scariest mode of them all."

"Yes, exactly." Marik said.

"Then wake that form up!" Jounouchi said.

"That...I cannot do now." Marik said. "It's true that I woke up the third form in the past. However, that was when darkness ruled my heart. I have no idea how to awaken it now." He looked thoughtful. "There must be a secret...but there is nothing to fear. Ra is immensely powerful even in its present form. It should be sufficient to help seal the Dark Being. However, the must be a secret behind the Phoenix Mode. You should return if you discover what it is."

"We'll do that, Marik." Cat said.

"I'm sure Paradox will help us. He'll tell us where Pegasus' castle is." Yugi said.

"Yeah! Phoenix Mode or not, we can get the job done! We'll put Reshef down for good!" Jounouchi cheered.

The four, including Rishid, stood outside the building.

"Master Marik will decipher the hieroglyphics." Rishid said. "But he will need time. It is best if you continue your quest. I will wait for you here and inform you of his progress. Please visit us occasionally. I am sure that will please Master Marik."

Everyone nodded.

"Please give my regards to Mistress Ishizu." Rishid said before they left.

Whoo, I updated! Yay me.

It's longer than the last chapter too. Yay!
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
See you next chappie! :D