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Yugi was creeped out by this and asked, "Are you like Jonathan Bogard? Like why would you even want to date your dead brother? That's sick and disgusting! Jon tried to seduce Terry...did you know that?! First time was when Terry was a baby and the second time was when Terry was 18!"

"And you are avoiding my question, Star! My first one!" Yugi shouted, as if Star was deaf, "When you were away, did you date anyone?! Its a simple yes or no answer."

Yugi blushed, "No, I don't see anyone else. Well...Dee did need my help with something that lasted 3 months, but that was just repair work on the mansion. Can you believe that Dee has over 70 Kings?"

Yugi pouts, "Well, that's not very nice. I mean, by saying you believe it, its as if you are saying that you don't think that Dee should be loyal to Terry at all! And what does that say about us? What if I had over 70 wives huh? I don't, but...would you say the same if I had over 70 wives?"

Yugi sighed too, "I guess so. But it would seem that it is something we have to talk about later. Besides, we are nearly there. I can see the gate to the manor now. There's no mistaking it. The golden dragon statues in resemblance to the Cyber dragons, yes, this is most definitely the place."

When Star pulled to a halt at the gate, Yugi pressed the door bell. "Yes, who is it?" Said a voice from within the house.

"This is Yugi Mutou and his wife Star. May we enter, please? It is of great importance."

"State how important then I shall decide whether to accept or deny your proposal."

Yugi gulped and then said, "I have reason to believe that Yusei Fudo, Ice Yagami, and Kogaku Bogard might be in some emergency trauma. Plus, there is a global blackout. I need to use the shortcut to get to Empress Dee."

Zane opened the gates from within the house, then said, "Very well, you may enter." In truth, Zane had been worried about Kogaku and he wanted more answers as to why Yusei had missed the turbo duel scheduled for earlier that day. And for a place without power, it was a wonder how things that normally needed electricity to run could run without it.

Yugi entered the open door and was soon greeted by Twin and End and Cyber. Yugi pet all three dragons in turn. They purred as dragons do to show that they acknowledge that Yugi spoke the truth, and that they were happy to see a friendly face. End knelt down offering Star a ride. Yugi smiled, "Look at that, Star. It would seem that End wants to escort you personally."

Zane soon appeared from what seemed to be a very dark and secret room. "Ah, so it is you, Yugi. Sorry about the attitude when you buzzed. I have been on edge since the power went out and since Yusei went missing...sort of."

Yugi nodded, "Yeah, the area where I work is also in chaos. So, any idea who might be wearing Dee's scouter?"

Zane nodded, "I do. Kogaku is the guilty one there. I am sure he did so with good intentions. Something very strange had been happening near Ice Yagami's Palace. Even without the power, I am still able to get the news thanks to my dragons here. Check this out..."

Revealing a digital video shot by Ice's security cameras, Zane showed Yugi what happened. Yugi gasped when he saw Ice literally trying to escape his home. Then, Zane zoomed in on the green fog that had been seeping.

Yugi gulped again, "Well, that explains what happened to our three missing people then."

Then, the camera had picked up something else. Yugi had to cover his mouth..."Is that....Vega Atlas?"

Zane nodded, "Yes. Jack had sent her into Ice's place to find the source of this poison. Now, check this bit out..."

Rewinding the clips, Zane paused when it was showing young Kogaku wearing Dee's scouter and trying to haul Ice to the public road just 50 meters from where Kogaku's tail was after Kogaku had collapsed. "You see?" Zane asked.

"Wow, brave kid!" Yugi exclaimed. Then running it slow motion, the camera had picked up what happened to Yusei.

"NO WAY!!!" Yugi shouted. The dragons roared for Yugi to lower the tone a bit.

Zane closed the file, "Now you know what's happened. I take it the tremors that have been occurring has something to do with the crystal as well. Be cautious when down in the volcanic pits, Yugi. The volcano could blow at any time. Trunks has already gone ahead and is trying to get to his mother's, but...I fear the worst. The cloud has thinned out a bit, but not much. If my wife took the same path as Yusei tried, he could be unconscious. My dragons shall accompany you for safe measure. If you find Trunks, get Cyber to grab him and then fly straight to Dee's. Tell sector security if you should see them to hurry to Dee's and that I shall be in contact with Dee shortly. You have 2 hours at best to get through there alive, Yugi. I cannot give you any more time than that. I have been monitoring the volcano's activity and she will blow soon."

He paused then said in a more warning tone, "Should you be still in the volcano when she does what she does best, there is nothing more I can do for you and you had better pray that my dragons get you out of there in time. Do not try to go through the top of the volcano. The dragons cannot take what the volcano threatens to spill soon."

Yugi nodded and mounted Twin who was begging Yugi for a treat. Yugi reached into his pocket, pulled out a dragon treat, fed Twin then grabbed the reins. "Good luck, you 5," Zane said before the dragons, Yugi and Star were on their way to their own rescue mission.

Corrigan nodded, "You bet, Vega! He's in the volcanic pits right now observing why its become active. I am guessing that crystal also might be to blame for it. Go through the dungeons, find the stairs going down after that and then you should see him."

As Vega took the crystal out of the bag, the volcano began to shake. Iori growled, "Put that away, Vega!" He shouted. Then in a calmer voice he said, "Thank you for revealing to me what the cause of this mess is, but would you mind waiting for me at my lab? I gotta retrieve this dragon's skull first and determine what type of dragon it was."