Author's note: I'm back baby. Excuse me, but I have returned. Thanks for all the support in Desert rose! Finally, we get to see more of the war coming to place! Yes, to all you clever reviewers out there, Teana is pregnant. I hope you enjoyed the last installment and I hope you enjoy this one. Please review, but don't leave ones saying you want me dead or shit like that ^^

Warnings: None

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Not even Tenionia or Zireria. They belong to the wonderful Sorceress of the nile *inserts heavenly choir*

I was lookin' for a breath of life,

A little touch of heavanly light

But all the choirs in my haid,

Saying no-o-o-o

(In Teorna)

"Please, Father, allow me to help you."

King Akrin smiled painfully as his daughter helped him out of his chair, taking him by the arm and leading him to his room. "Thank you, daughter," he said grimly. "I have counted on you so much for the past few months."

"Of course, Father, daughters should always help their fathers," Zireria's smile was sickeningly sweet as she patted his arm gently. "I'm just glad at least one of your children is still around to help. Little Tenionia is still hiding from us."

"Don't remind me of that selfish, little brat," Akrin grumbled. "She's caused enough trouble already."

"I know, Father, but do not fret, she shall be punished. Severly punished."

Akrin grunted in approval and they continued their walk in silence. Zireria led him to his room, opening the double doors and leading him inside. Akrin shivered at the cool December air, wishing he had a thicker tunic on. Zireria stood at his chest, pulling out a night tunic and something else hidden in it. "Here, Father," she said sweetly. "Let me help you again."

Akrin turned around, only to be met with excruciating pain. He choked on his own saliva, his tounge partially hanging out as he choked on his words. Zireria smiled sadistically and twisted the blade around, causing him to groan and clutch it, looking at his oldest daughter with teary eyes filled with pain.

"...Z...Z...Zi...Zireria...wh...why?"

She gave the blade and extra hard twist. "Why, Father?" she sneered. "Because you left me alone. You all left me alone. All for that little bitch Tenionia. What was so special about her, hm? My powers are stronger than hers. You should have given me the throne, but instead, you gave it to that ungrateful brat."

Akrin felt blood pour down his chin. He wondered if his wife, Arsinoe, had felt this when she killed herself. He shook his head. "Ten...Ten..Teni..onia...is special."

"And I'm not?"

He let out a cry of pain and slumped to the floor. Zireria paused for a moment before the grin on her face went even wider. She kneeled to the floor close to his ear. "I'll let you in on a little secret," she watched his confused expression with cold enjoyment. "I killed Mother. She did not commit suicide, I killed her."

His eyes widened, but before he could reply, she pulled the blade out sharply. She watched with an emotionless expression as the light died from his eyes and his breathing stilled. Two men rushed into the room, both eyes wide with shock. They stared at their former king's body before turning to Zireria, who was still standing there with blood on her dress. The first man, Hammu stepped forward, his eyes enraged.

"Princess Zireria, how could you?" he snarled. "He was your Father!"

Zireria glared at him. "He was never my Father."

The general charged at her in a fit of rage. Zireria shook her head at his recklessness and stabbed him the the blade. She wasted no time in killing him. The other general, Amon, just stared at his fallen comrade,and then to Zireria, but made no attempt to attack her. She smiled at him, hands on hips.

"Congratulations, Amon. You've been promoted."

Amon just put a on a grim smile and nodded, bowing to his new ruler. "Thank you, My Queen."

(Pharaoh's palace)

"By the gods, what do you mean you're pregnant!"

Teana grimaced at Seto's words, crossing her arms protectively over her body. Seto was an imposing figure, not one to mess with, but Teana stood her ground. She looked at him in the eyes, and firmly said, "Yes, Seto, I am pregnant."

Mahad gave her a stressed look. "When were you planning on telling us?"

"When I was absolutely sure. I'm almost on my third month."

Seto turned to Mahad, shouldering the magicain from her view. "I'm sure you know a spell that can destroy the thing. I really don't want to go through a stoning process."

Teana's eyes flashed with rage and she forced Seto to face her, feeling a lot more powerful than she actually was. "You will not touch my son! He is innocent, you hear me? Do not speak of him as if he is a thing!"

"She's right, you know," Atem pipped in, apparating at Teana's side with a firm look. "We will not harm this child. It is not the child's fault it was created."

"He," Teana corrected. "It's not his fault he was created."

"Right, it's not his fault he was created."

Isis sighed, putting a hand on Seto's arm. "Seto does bring up a point, though," she gave Atem and Teana sympathetic looks. "This child will causes problems. Not that I mean any disrespect to both of you."

Teana gave Yami a look and he shook his head. "We will not hurt the child. I forbid it."

"Tch," Seto muttered and walked away, the rests of the priests leaving as well. Only Tenionia and Atem stayed behind, pacing back and forth slowly, trying to make sense of what was going on. Atem looked Teana in the eye, his face hard and serious.

"Teana, I won't allow harm for you or the child, but," he narrowed his eyes. "Who is the Father?"

Teana froze, her hands wringing in her lap as she bit her lip. "I...I don't know," she admitted, feeling terrible for lying, but she didn't want to slander Bakura's name. It wouldn't be fair towards him. She had been willing. "I couldn't see and I panicked when he did it," she felt tears form in her eyes, but they were not of the rape she had been through, but the lie. "I blacked out."

Atem nodded, squeezing her shoulder reassuringly. "I understand. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I didn't realize it; you had been acting very strong and normal."

He left after that, leaving Tenionia with her, who scrutinized her with dark eyes. The other princess crossed her arms, her mouth pressed in a thin line. "I don't believe you," she said stoiclally. "It does not add up."

Teana shook her head. "It's the truth. I do not wish to talk about what happened, if you do not mind," she stood up to leave, but Tenionia stopped her, placing both of her hands on her shoulder and forcing her to face her.

"Do not lie to me, I can tell a liar when I see one," she looked into Teana's eyes and her eyes softened. "What happened? Tell me, please!"

Teana sighed. "Promise you won't tell anyone?

"I promise."

Teana narrowed her eyes. "I trust you, Tenionia, but I need more than your word. I want you to swear it. Swear it on the most important thing in your life."

Tenionia's narrowed eyes narrowed even furthur. "I swear on my brother's grave. I will not tell a soul what happened unless you tell me."

Teana glanced around, seeing the servants come in. She pulled Tenionia into her room, making sure that no one could hear what she was about to say. Tenionia sat down on her bed, fingers laced together in her lap and her back straight. Teana sat down with her, fidgety and nervous. "It happened shortly before you and Seto attacked the village. I had been kidnapped a while back and Bakura saved my life. It wasn't long after that, that he...he kissed me. I guess the feelings he had for me came through and mine did too. A while later, we made love on the roof."

"On the roof?"

Teana blushed. "Yes, on the roof."

Tenionia took her hand. "I can't say I very much approve of that sort of behavior before marriage," she noted Teana's blush deepening. "But it is not my place to judge. Like I promised, I will not tell anyone what actually happened. I swear by the power of Isis to protect your and your son."

Teana smiled. "Thank you."

"I'm not doing it for gratitude," Tenionia warned, her face looking like a teacher. "I'm doing it because if it were me, I would want the same thing. I'll even fight Seto off if I have too."

"That would be strange to see."

"It would, but you get the idea."

Teana placed her face in her hands, rubbing her temples. "I just feel terrible for lying to Atem and slandering Bakura's name. I know Atem doesn't know it was Bakura, but if my son has white hair..."

Tenionia squeezed her hand gently. "Don't worry, I am here to protect. If they try to hurt your son, or you, I will not hesitate to attack. I'll even get you out of the country. Atem would help, I know he would."

"I'm sure he would."

Tenionia placed a hand on her abdomen, even though a baby bump had not yet formed. She smiled, using her magic to see the infant. "He's developing quite nicely. He'll be beatiful, just like his Mother."

Teana smiled. "I don't even know if it is a boy yet. Is there any way to tell yet?"

Tenionia shook her head. "He's not far enough along yet to tell. I can tell you in two more months, if you would like."

Teana shook her head. "No, I'd like to be surprised. I just have a feeling it's a boy," she rested a hand on her abdomen. "Mother's intuition I guess."

Tenionia laughed and patted her hand, letting go of it and standing up. "I will be heading for bed now, good night, Princess."

"Good night, Princess Tenionia."

(Somewhere around the palace)

"Bakura, I really think we should leave. I don't like being this close to the palace. Especially with all the guards around. There's more of them now."

Bakura ignored Marik's warning and continued to watch the pharaoh as he lay in his bed, a frustrated sign on his resting face. He had seen all the other priests in their beds, and they all had the same looks on their faces. Something was going on, and he needed to find out. Teana's room was the last room he visited. He stepped inside carefully, seeing she was fast asleep.

He walked around her room carefully, trying not to wake her. She looked peaceful enough, so he let a rare smile show through. "Good night, my Desert rose," he mumbled. "I'll see you soon."

He placed a kiss to her forhead and retreated out into the night. Marik didn't look all to pleased with the fact that they had almost been caught, but he did not care. The two of them rode off into the night, leaving no trace of them being there.

Please review! Oh Bakura, if only you knew what was REALLY going on. That would be kind of interesting to explain. Sadly, we won't be seeing too much of him in this one. He will be in it, but he will be doing...other things. Thief like things. The song was Breath of Life by Florence and the Machine. Review and follow!