You've watched Seto's life fall apart as he goes through nine months of pain, suffering, but in the end; joy. You've read about the aftermath of a decision, and realized that the past always comes back to haunt you. Or in this case, takes a journey across Japan to find you. You can even say that you have survived two of HiKari Mokuba's Guardian stories, and that you're only reading this one for the food. Well, prepare to be prepared for the story of the century! HiKari Mokuba's Guardian happily presents a story about the past, the present, and one boy whom changes it all. The sequel to "Mother, May I?" This is "Forget Me Not."

Prologue: The Stranger

Long ago, when the pyramids were still young, Egyptian kings played a game of great and terrible power. But these shadow games erupted into a war that threatened to destroy the entire, until a brave and powerful pharaoh locked the magic away, imprisoning it within the mystical Millennium items.

But before any of that happened, Egypt was a chill and peaceful place for their new pharaoh and his series of guardians kept the country in check. His name was Atem, son of Aknamkanon, the former pharaoh. Out of all his trusted guardians, there was one that stood out the most, one whose life was about to change forever. His name was Seth, son of Aknadin, brother of Aknamkanon.

Seth looked around cautiously before entering the main corridor of the palace. At this time, everyone in the palace should be getting ready to go to bed, but Seth always found himself being more and more cautious every time he snuck his way out. The exit was up ahead, and a smile grew on his face. He was going to make it, he was going to successfully make it out of the-

"Seth?" Seth froze. Of course, who could that have possibly been? Seth turned around to face Mana whom stood behind him; her nightgown was on already. "What are you doing?" She asked in a high-pitched voice. Seth wanted to ask her if she could possibly speak any louder, but decided against it.

"Nothing, I'm just getting some air," Seth lied. He didn't feel bad about it though, whatever got Mana away the quickest, which usually wasn't a problem considering she was quite a clueless person in general. "Shouldn't you be stalking Mahado or something anyway?"

Mana was a magician-in-training, and had been under Mahado's wing for a while now. Seth was still baffled as to how Mahado could possibly deal with her, in most cases Seth found her to be childish and slightly hyper. But Mana had been a close friend of Mahado and Atem's since they had been kids, so it wasn't surprising that Mahado decided to teach her spells when she had decided to become a magician.

"Mahado finished his lesson for the day, besides, it's bed time."

"Right, like you had to remind me…" Seth muttered under his breath.

"What?"

"Nothing, good night!" Seth said, brisk fully making his way out of the palace and into the darkness of the village. Egypt was a very dark place at night, but this didn't bother Seth. He was always prepared, keeping his millennium rod tucked into the sling around his waist at all times. Most knew the power of the millennium items and usually kept their distance from anyone whom held the title to obtain one.

At the moment, though, none of this mattered since Seth was now standing in front of a slightly run down hut with a smile on his face. Looking around, he fitted his priest hat just right and brushing off some dust on his gown before walking in.

"Kisara…" He whispered in a loving voice, looking around the room. Seth spotted a fire in the next room over. "Kisara… hey…" he said softly once again, entering the room. Kisara sat on her bed, his face looking down at the ground.

"Hey Seth…" she said in a quiet voice. Seth knelt down, bringing his face down to her level before kissing her.

"Kisara… are you alright?" Seth asked. Kisara shrugged, looking away at the candle that was lit on a stool.

"Seth… I think I'm pregnant."

"What?"

"…I'm pregnant, Seth…" Seth blinked and tried to make a connection in his head.

"Like… with a child?"

"Yes!" Now Seth was the one to look down at the ground in despair.

"Oh… are you sure?" Kisara shrugged.

"I haven't exactly had… my time of the month, in about two months." Seth sighed in frustration.

"If only there were some sort of device that you could use to figure out whether you were really pregnant or not…"

"Seth, this really isn't the time. What are we going to do?" Seto got up and sat down beside her on the bed. Seth hadn't expected this to happen, nor did he wish it to. His relationship with Kisara had been a secret for almost a year now, knowing that the pharaoh's counsel wouldn't have approved of a high priest and a peasant girl to be together. But now there would be evidence, evidence that could ruin him. Seth looked back over at Kisara.

Their eyes looked up and met, even in the faintest of the candlelight, and there was a spark. It seemed that in their darkest hour, it was still apparent that their love would shine through all of that. Seth reached over and grasped Kisara's hand in his.

"I know what you must do…" Kisara said, a darkness consuming her bright blue eyes. She was fully aware of Seth's title in Egypt and knew that he wouldn't be able to raise a child; it had already been hard enough to see each other as often as they did.

"No, we'll have this child. And I'll help you raise it." Kisara's eyes sparkled with hope and happiness.

"Really? You will? But how?"

"I'll raise him up to be the royal Pharaoh's servant! That way he could be with me in the palace all day long and be under careful watch by the guards." Kisara smiled.

"You'd really risk your high priesthood for our child?"

"I'd risk everything for our child… and you." Kisara let out a giggle of happiness and jumped into Seth's arms.

"I love you!" she said excitedly. Seth wrapped his arms around her and hugged her back.

"I love you too, Kisara."

Meanwhile, back at the palace, Atem sat before a man whom was bent down with respect. "My great Pharaoh, this is a quite the kingdom that you have raised up."

"I thank you for your compliment, but what is it that you seek at such hours of the night?" The man got back up onto his feet, but kept his eyes hidden under his hooded robe.

"I seek your help, my great Pharaoh…" the man pulled down his hood and revealed his face. His light blue hair went all the way down his back and was tied in ponytail at the end, his green and yellow eye gleamed, even under the darkness of his hood. "My name is Dartz."

"What help do you seek, Dartz?" Atem asked, raising one eyebrow. Dartz got back up onto his feet and pulled down his hood, revealing his face.

"I seek shelter and food, Great Pharaoh, that is all that I request of you. My kingdom has been demolished and destroyed." Atem's eyes widened.

"Your kingdom?" The man nodded.

"My name is Dartz and I was once the king of a great civilization… have you ever heard of Atlantis, Pharaoh?"

"Atlantis?"

"Yes my Pharaoh, a fine country it once was… that is…" Dartz turned away for a moment, "Before the orichalcos came and tore my kingdom apart." Shimon, the Pharaoh's advisor and right hand man, looked over at Atem. Shimon could feel great power and great darkness within the man and wondered whether Atem could sense that as well. Unfortunately, it seemed Atem had not picked up this reading.

"I'm not exactly sure what you're talking about… but I'm sure it is a matter that can be discussed at a later time," Atem said with a wave of his hand, "You may stay in the palace for as long as you need."

"But Pharaoh…" Shimon muttered over to him. Dartz bowed before Atem.

"Thank you, great Pharaoh, you have shown me great kindness." Atem nodded, indicating that he was allowed to go. Dartz turned and left the room. Atem looked over at Shimon, whom had a very concerned look on his face.

"What troubles you, Shimon?"

"I sense great evil and great power within that man, Pharaoh, I'm not sure if it is good to let him stay within the palace walls…" Atem looked ahead at the doorway and thought for a moment. Shimon was usually never wrong when it came to bad feelings, but Atem felt sympathy towards the man. "Pharaoh…" Shimon said in a cautious voice, "Do not let your kindness be your downfall."

"I won't, Shimon," Atem got up to his feet, "He won't be here for long, besides… maybe we can find out more about that orichalcos he was talking about… if it could destroy his kingdom, it could destroy mine as well."

"I've heard of Atlantis, Pharaoh, and it is a city that was destined to fall to the darkness of its people. It says so in the stone that our ancestors left." Atem got up and stretched his arms and legs before starting down towards his sleeping corridors.

"I'll think about all that you have said, but for now he may stay. The pharaoh's had always spoke of showing kindness to those in need."

"Yes, but Pharaoh…"

"It'll be fine, Shimon." Shimon shook his head as Atem left the main room of the palace. Sometimes the pharaoh was blinded by his kindness for others, just as his father had always fallen victim too. Shimon use to be one of the sacred guardians under the rule of Aknamkanon, and had been very close to him up till his death. He had seen first hand how Aknamkanon's trust had lead to his own downfall, and couldn't bear the thought of Atem befalling the same fate. But maybe he was right, and maybe this Dartz fellow wasn't as evil as he had predicted.

Seth walked at a quick pace and with a small hand grasped within his, "Now Shu, when we get there, you must remember that you are not to speak of how you are my son… all you say is that you want to serve your country by serving your pharaoh." The small boy looked up at his father, his big gray blue eyes staring up with a wonder and awe.

"But father…"

"No Shu, I told you not to call me father. No one must know you're my son, okay?" Seth instructed in a stern voice. Shu became quiet, still clueless as to what was going on but wanting to avoid angering his father even more. He just wish he knew what was going on and what he was actually going to do at the palace.

When they arrived, Seth let go of Shu's hand, but still indicated that he follow him as he passed through various hallways to the main room. Shu had to run to catch up with his father, it seemed now Seth was simply running on nervous energy. Seth knew Shu resembled a lot of his father, and was worried the others might recognize the similarities between them. Never the less, he had promised Kisara that Shu would be safe and under his watchful eye, and this would be the only way to do so.

"Ah, Seth, there you are!" Shada announced as Seth entered the room. The other five guardians that stood in the room turned towards him as Seth moved in closer to where the pharaoh sat upon his throne. He observed solely at Shu, whom was trying to walk as closely behind Seth as possible in an effort to hide from all the sudden attention he was receiving.

"Say Seth, who is that child that is following you?" Isis asked, confused by the boy's sudden appearance.

"Great Pharaoh, I have brought this boy from the streets of our village," Seth nudged Shu to stand in front of him so that all of the guardians as well as the pharaoh could observe him, "He wishes to serve his country by being your personal servant boy." Atem titled his head to the side, staring at the small child that stood before him.

"Servant boy? Why would I need that?"

"Please Pharaoh, you must understand… this boy has no parents, and no family. Who knows how long he has been wandering the streets by himself for, I think he deserves a safe place to stay." It was apparent that the rest of the pharaoh's guardians were exactly buying this either, for each of them didn't believe this was a random act of kindness. Seth was very ruthless, and sometimes heartless at times, especially when dealing with criminals or ones whom could be suspected of treason.

And yet he brought forth this strange little boy, out of the blue, to live and work for the pharaoh. "Where is all this coming from, Seth? I think we can all agree this is not a normal act of kindness we would expect from you…" Karim stated, telling Seth the exact thing that was on everyone's minds. Seth paid no attention to any of them, his eyes were focused only on Atem and Atem alone.

"Please Pharaoh, let this boy work for you. You will see he is capable of great things. I beg of you to keep him here." Atem looked towards Shimon.

"What do you say, Shimon?"

"I don't see what trouble he could bring," Shimon said, shrugging.

"But do we really want a child running around the palace? This is not exactly a playground," Mahado said, glaring at Seth. Seth and Mahado usually found themselves in this position; always butting heads and disagreeing on most issues. Mahado and Seth made an effort to usually stay away from one another, but in meetings like these, they would find a way to clash.

"Mahado, I don't believe this is of your concern," Seth spat, glaring at the guardian.

"Of course it is of my concern," Mahado said, stepping forward, "I don't know about the rest of you, but I'd rather not be babysitting any children. We have a country to run and protect." Atem raised his hand and the room fell silent.

"Mahado does have a point, but still," Atem's eyes fell back onto the small boy that stood in front of him, "If Seth says he is here to work, then we'll put him to work. I'm sure this boy won't be too much trouble. What is your name, my child?"

"Um… Shu, sir…" Atem smiled gingerly.

"Well, Shu, welcome to my palace. These are my six guardians; Isis, Shimon, Karim, Mahado, Shada, and Seth. There are all very close friends of mine, and if you are in any need of assistance, you can ask them for anything." Atem could see Mahado rolling his eyes and sighing loudly. "Now I'm sure you'll need a tour of the palace before you begin work… whom shall be the lucky one to show you around?"

Atem looked around the room, even though he was already planning to stick Shu under Mahado's wing for being so rude from the very beginning. But Seth stepped in before any decision could be announced, "My Pharaoh, I will take the liberty to show him around. After all, I do feel a sense of responsibility for him after picking him up from the streets." Atem relaxed back in his chair and shrugged.

"Very well then, Shu, you may stay with Seth for the day." Shu looked back over at Seth. Seth smiled; this was going perfectly. Shu would be safe and under his protection and no one would suspect a thing. It seemed as though he were in the clear from here on out, he couldn't wait to tell Kisara all about it that night.

It was in the dead of night and there's was only one soul that was awake at this time and making his way through the streets of Egypt at a quick pace. His millennium rod was tightly gripped in his hand already, and sweat was beginning to form on his forehead and drip down. He knew what he was about to do was treason, but after meeting with his father after so many years, he had realized what he wanted. What Seth had been born to do; he wanted to become the new pharaoh of Egypt.

He quickly turned a sharp corner and rushed into a small valley nearby. There he stood for a moment, waiting in the darkness as he quietly regained his breath. There was a stirring somewhere near him, and his senses became alert. His eyes spotted a dark figure in the distance, one that started walking towards him. Seth stood up straight, keeping his millennium rod by his side at all times.

"So you decided to show Seth…" the voice said in a surprised tone, "What made you change your mind?" Seth narrowed his eyes at the man.

"The usual; fame, power, glory." The man laughed quietly before stepping forward and revealing himself as Dartz.

"Well, you made the right choice."

"Great, now where is it?" Seth asked, wanting to hurry and get it over with. He knew that if anyone spotted him with Dartz, he would be doomed. Dartz grinned, but shook his head.

"Hold on now Seth… I can't just hand the orichalcos over to you without anything in exchanged…" Dartz said, the grin remaining on his face. Seth eyed him suspiciously.

"What exactly were you planning on having?" Seth asked.

"I want the boy…" At first Seth was confused as to what Dartz was talking about, and then suddenly, it hit him. He was talking about Shu.

"What do you want with him?" He said, now in a defensive tone. What would Dartz possibly want with his own son?

"There's no need to be so protective, Seth…"

"There must be something else you seek in exchange for the orichalcos!" Dartz looked down and shook his head.

"I'm sorry, but the only thing I seek and desire is that boy of yours…" Seth's eyes widened.

"You know…?"

"Yes Seth… and I could tell all of the Pharaoh's guardians of this too… maybe they'd like to hear about Kisara as well?" Seth's eyes filled with anger.

"You said you would give me power, not back stab me!" Now the grin on Dartz's face disappeared and was replaced with frustration. What was it going to take to make this guy go through with the deal?

"Look Seth… if you want power, if you want to be the Pharaoh, you're going to have to give up things in order to do that. You can't have a simply boy holding you back. If anyone found out about who he really was, it would ruin you. I suggest you hand him over to me before the situation gets dangerous. What do you say?" Dartz held out his hand, ready to seal the deal. Seth looked away.

"I'm not sure…" Dartz frowned.

"Look Seth… everything you ever wanted is right there for you. All I want is your boy…" Seth thought for a moment. He thought about his son, he thought about Kisara, and he thought about all the power he would receive in exchange. Although he loved his son dearly, greed had already managed to cloud Seth's mind of what was truly important. And in that moment, he sealed Shu's fate.

"Deal." Seth stated, taking Dartz's hand and shaking it. Dartz's grin returned in that moment, for now he could begin the reconstruction of his fallen kingdom and work his way towards creating a whole new utopia. The possession of that boy was the first step towards making that dream possible.

A/N: Hey guys! Okay, so here we are with my third sequel… wow. I feel like this has really been quite a journey, and that I knew you all so well just from all your wonderful reviews! Well, I hope to get to know you more with yet another HiKari production! I'm sorry this chapter was so rushed and short, but there was only so much I could fit all into one chapter(although I'm sure you'll all be happy to know that I am going to lengthen my standard chapters from now on, so look forward to longer chapters! And I'll have you know I haven't changed my standard length of chapters in years, so consider this a historic moment) Anyways, so this was the prophecy Dartz was talking about, even though it wasn't totally explained. But don't worry, it'll be explained in much greater detail later on. Look forward to a fast update, I just needed to get over my 1 chapter hump, but now I am back BABY and I'm about to ROCK YOUR WORLD!

P.S: I just wanted to point out how silly and yet totally cute the name Shu was... oh my gosh, I loved it. Okay, anyways, review my pretties! And do give a round of applause for Becky the Sexy, she'll be co-politing some of my ideas and helping me develope ideas for all your story needs!:) See you next chapter!