Author Notes: This is a sequel to the first Yugioh/Danny Phantom crossover story I did called "Ghostly Secrets." I claim no rights or anything associated with these two series but the idea for the story is completely my own. If you haven't read the first story I suggest that you do so as this picks up right after the first one ended. A special thanks to fallingHikari on fanfiction.net for their help in creating an OC villian for this story.  Please leave me your comments and reviews telling me what you think.  Thanks!

Key Guide: "regular speech", 'thinking to one's self', *mental speech*, -duel monster card speech-, bold=dark voices, italic=ghost speech, CAPS= shouting/yelling, (author notes), bold italic=dark ghostly voice

Six- search for answers

That same day there was a large party thrown for both Yugi and the American group welcoming them to Japan.  All of the people who befriended Yugi and Atemu where there.  Even some of them had dueled Atemu in the past thinking that it was Yugi.  Only some of Yugi’s past enemies like Bakura and Merik along with Yugi’s closest friends knew the truth.  That it was truly Atemu they were battling.  Yugi would be defending a title that wasn’t his.

*Don’t think of it that way Yugi.  You are a very capable duelist.  But I had earned the title King of Games long before you were even born.*

*I know Atemu but every duel we ever had or I ever had, you were in control.  It doesn’t feel right to me to defend your title.*

*No Yugi…… you had earned that title when you defeated me to send me to the afterlife.  You had defended that title until I had returned.  Which by the way was not planned.  I just want this all to be over with so I can return to back to my eternal rest as I had earned it.*

The following day the group took the Americans on tour around Japan when both Yugi and Danny stated that they had something important to do.  The two set out for the museum within Domino City.  Merik and Bakura stood outside along with Ishizu.  Yugi wore the millennium puzzle around his neck as Yugi began to question how the millennium puzzle came back to him.  He remembered seeing all of the millennium items fall into a pit once he had defeated Atemu sending him to the afterlife.  The original Shadi supposedly died protecting the pharaoh from Zorc.  But somehow Shadi had been reborn or remains as a spirit.  Shadi still held the millennium key around his neck as Yugi regained not only the millennium puzzle but also the millennium rod.

‘But how is it possible?  Perhaps Shadi had felt that I was going to need the millennium puzzle back in order to fight not only Sekhmet but whatever else is coming.  He possibly knew that Atemu would be the possibly the only one who could stop them.’ Yugi thought to himself.

“Pharaoh……” stated both Merik and Bakura in unison.  Atemu wasn’t of course in control over Yugi’s body as he had no idea if Ishizu knew.

“Guys…… what have I told you?” asked Yugi.

“It is alright Yugi Moto.  I know that the pharaoh is back.” stated Ishizu.  Yugi shot an evil glare at both Merik and Bakura.  “No…… they didn’t tell me if that is what you’re thinking.” added Ishizu.

*It’s all right Yugi.  Those who used to own a millennium item will definitely sense that I have returned.* Atemu stated as he switched places with Yugi.  “Ishizu, Merik, Bakura…… it is good to see you all.  I need some help.  No doubt you could sense it.” replied Atemu.

“Come on in and we will all talk.” stated Ishizu as they all went into the museum.

“Hey Pharaoh…… why is Danny here with you?” asked Bakura in a low whisper.

“He is involved with my past plus he can help me in the upcoming fight.” replied Atemu.  Merik and Bakura looked at him in confusion that is when they could sense the small portion of shadow magic that Danny held within him.  A questioning look crossed both Merik’s and Bakura’s face.

*It is all right to tell them Atemu if you wish.* Danny stated mentally.

*No….. it is your secret to tell Danny.  Not mine or Yugi’s.” replied Atemu.

Danny proceeded to tell Ishizu, Merik, and Bakura about him having ghost powers caused by a freak accident with his parents ghost portal to get it to work.  He then proceeded to transform before the three of them.  Ishizu looked the most shocked out of all of them.

“It’s you…….” stated Ishizu as she led the group over to Atemu’s exhibit which was still on display.  Several new stone tablets with Egyptian hieroglyphics and images sat on the slabs.  One was of Danny dressed in Egyptian clothing controlling ghosts.  Atemu was by his side summoning the dark magician along with the Egyptian gods.  Danny gasped when he saw his image etched into the stone.  The two of them looked to be in battle against someone.  The group rounded the corner to see another slab with a dragonic looking human.  He seemed to be summoning up a large army of what looked to be zombies and ghosts.  Without warning, ancient memories hit both Atemu and Danny hard.  The shadow magic him them just as hard as it ravaged their bodies transforming the two into the appearances they had gained because of Sekhmet (see the first story “Ghostly Secrets”).  Atemu’s spirit was ripped out of his puzzle and a part from his human host as the three teens laid on the ground screaming in pain.

“Atemu!” yelled out both Bakura and Merik as they tried to rush to the former pharaoh’s side.  Ishizu, Merik, and Bakura were thrown back away from Yugi, Danny, and Atemu. 

“We aren’t going to be able to help them Merik and Bakura.  A very ancient and powerful memory is unlocking.  We can only hope that Danny, Atemu, and Yugi are strong enough to survive the awakening of this memory.” stated Ishizu.

Atemu, Danny, and Yugi were screaming in pain as both the memories and transformations ravaged their bodies.  Memories of the most ancient and powerful of enemies they had ever faced…… Regeanna, a draconian necromancer who wanted control all over all of the dimensions and absolute power.  The only two who were able to stop Regeanna were Egyptian Danny and Atemu.  Right as Egyptian Danny and Atemu defeated Regeanna to a dimension between both the shadow realm and ghost zone, Regeanna swore his revenge against the two who had stopped his goals.  Regeanna tried again with not only Sekhmet but also with Zorc.  Even though the battle against Sekhmet had cost Egyptian Danny his life, they managed to send him to the shadow realm.  Zorc was Atemu’s downfall as he had given up his life to seal Zorc away.  Slowly the pain that ravaged the three teens body began to recede.  The painful memories of the ancient past still slightly throbbed in their heads.  The transformations they had went through melted off of their bodies.  The three whom where there went to help their friends.

“Are you three all right?” Ishizu asked in general.  Yugi simply nodded his head.  Danny allowed his ghostly transformation to reverse as he shuttered as if cold.

“It feels like I was zapped again by the ghost portal.” replied Danny in a soft moan.  Yugi looked at Atemu as his body never moved nor did he speak.  Suddenly it felt like the room had grown colder as dark energy and shadow magic lashed out from Atemu.

“I am going to start killing my enemies.  No more sending them to the shadow realm.  This is the third ancient enemy that I had to face against.  Regeanna is nothing like Zorc and Sekhmet as he is pure evil incarnate.” Atemu hissed with venom in his voice.  Yugi cowered away from Atemu as the ancient pharaoh was much like he acted when he was possessed by the Orichalcus.

“Atemu!” snapped out both Merik and Bakura in unison.  They clearly recognized the darkness that had its grip on Atemu.  He was acting just like the evil spirits of Bakura and Merik when their dark yami’s took control over their body.  Atemu looked up as he let out a soft Egyptian curse recalling back the dark energy and shadow magic.  Atemu walked over to his young hikari once he was back up to his feet.

“Abiou…….. please forgive me as I didn’t mean it.  Perhaps in some ways I did but please know that I would never act that way.  It’s simply not in my nature.” stated Atemu.  Yugi looked up at Atemu as tears ran down his face.

“It’s not the first time that I had seen you like that Atemu.  It still scares the shit out of me when you are like that.” replied Yugi.  Atemu helped the teen back up to his feet as he hugged his host.

“I am sorry Abiou……. I will try to keep it under control.” Atemu stated.

“It sounds like from your memories, this Regeanna is the baddest of the bads.” stated Merik.

“The worst.” replied Danny.

“Everyone that I had faced against doesn’t compare to Regeanna.” added Atemu as Yugi’s body became a spirit as the two became one once again. 

“Atemu is right.  According to these tablets, Regeanna is known as the destroyer of worlds.  Looks like he is bound to try again.  I may not have the millennium necklace to see into what lays ahead but it seems that Regeanna is the main reason to why you have returned to us Atemu.  No one but you and Danny can possibly stop him.” stated Ishizu.  Suddenly a cold breath escaped from Danny’s lips as he was sensing a ghost nearby.  Even Atemu was sensing it.  Clockwork suddenly appeared before the group as Atemu noticed Merik and Bakura tense up.

“Clockwork……” stated Danny.