Lost in the Sands Chapter 1: Of Names and Slaves Unwanted, a yu-gi-oh fanfic

I'm re-writing this, completely. It sucked. Didn't even go together. So..I'm gonna re-write it. Meow. Hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer - I do NOT own Yuugiou..wish I did, so I could pair Seto with every male on the show. That'd be cute. ;D Anyhoo. On with da story.

Lost in the Sands
Chapter I - Of Names and Slaves Unwanted.

A sigh left slightly parted lips, crimson orbs watching the world beneath the balcony of which he stood. Stars above twinkled happily, speaking a language those on earth could not understand. Perhaps tales of the future to come, or the best memories of the past. Who knew. Another sigh floated off into the distance, a head resting on folded hands upon the edge of the balcony stone railing. It looked so peaceful down there, with everyone asleep..waiting for Ra to awaken the next morning and bless the world with his light.

But for this certain person, no such sleep came.

No, merely staring out at the world...wishing for some sort of relief from this pressure.

None came. Only the soft sounds of an ocassional bug in the distance, a few people mumbling, the sounds of weapons shifting in the hands of probably half asleep guards. Gods forbid that someone try to kill him during the night, with such unreliable guards at his doors. Shaking his head, he stood up, dusting off the red tunic he wore.

A sudden foreign sound pulled him from his musings, scarlet eyes turning to face the door. Steady footfalls came towards them, a few spoken words to the men outside his door. The figure inside had barely enough time to stand fully up, and brush a blonde strand behind his ear, when the door came flying open. He quirked an eyebrow.

"Was there a need for such an entrance? Especially during the night?"

"Shut up. You know damn well why I'm here. "

Chuckling, he went to stand by a table, waving a hand.

"It seems to have slipped my mind, care to fill me in?"

Enraged, the other person flung a figure to the ground.

"THIS, IS WHY I'M HERE! What is the meaning of putting..this..THIS FILTH.. in my room? I found it sitting on my bed..acting as if it owned the place!"

"..I see. But, you give me too much credit Set. I did not send it to you. I know how you feel about..slaves. As much as I love the expression on your face, and wish I could've seen the one when you found it, I did not send this to you. "

The figure known as Set blinked both blue eyes..and growled.

"Well, I don't want it. What the hell do I do with it?"

A soft sob came from the form on the ground, a female apparently. She raised her head, two blue orbs shining with tears. Set kicked her, sending her a few feet past the other male..growling once again.

"How dare you raise your head in the midst of your betters! You'd think it wise to keep your head down, and stop that damned crying. "

"Set, Set. Calm down man..leave her be. She seems to be new..or else she would not be crying. Just leave her here..I'll find who sent her, and see that it does not happen again. Now, go to bed, before something inside that brown head bursts. No need for splattered Set all over my good floor. "

The blue-eyed teen snorted, and folded both arms over his chest.

"Since when did `it` become a `she`? ..Nevermind. I don't want to know. Just take care of it."

With that, the brunette was storming out of the room, leaving the red-eyed youth to stare down at the sobbing figure on the ground.

"Shh, shh. Stop that crying. Stand up."

She stood, trying her best to stop the tears from falling. Who was this now?

"Now, tell me who sent you to his room?"

To the bipolar guy's room? " I don't know..a man with long white hair..over one eye. " She indicated, putting a hand over her right eye.

"I see. Sati!"

A woman wth long black hair entered the room, bowing as she came in.

"Great Pharaoh?"

Pharaoh? The girl trembled, legs threatening to give way beneath her.

"Send this girl to my harem. See to it that they take care of her. "

"Yes my Pharaoh. "

The trembling girl was led out by the ebony-haired woman..all the while staring at the ground. Once she was gone, the ruby-eyed boi sat back on the bed. This was turning a bit more eventful than he had anticipated. He didn't really know what to do with the female..so..he sent her to the harem. At least there, she'd be taken care of. He hardly used the thing anymore, but still kept it up nicely. As for who had sent her, he knew all to well. Damn..they were probably trying to get Set to stop being such a pain in the ass, arrogant High Priest. Not that he didnt agree..but that really hadn't been the right way to go about things.

"And I end up having to deal with him."

He'd have to talk to that certain..`priest` who had sent the girl. They all knew that Set hated pleasure slaves..no clue why..but he did. Maybe the `Pharaoh` could ask. If he did, Set would -have- to answer. Snickering to himself, he finally pulled himself fully on the bed, tugging a sheet over himself, and fell asleep.

~*~*~

Whipping sands bit at pale skin, causing the figure to wince in pain. The sandstorm hadn't been a nice one, sending all those golden grains over the small caravan passing through.

"Pick up the pace Jounouchi(1) We're almost there!"

Jou growled and forced himself against the winds harder. Honda(2) was always looking out for him like that, but sometimes it got a bit annoying. Especially, since he was carrying a certain little one..while Jou had to walk his sore ass.

"I'm going! Don't have a freakin' camel." (3)

Finally, after what seemed to be a lifetime, the winds began to die down as they reached civilization. A large palace came into view, as did the many homes that huddled around it. They were finally at the palace of the great Pharaoh. A voice boomed over them, Honda almost instantly dropping the little bundle he was holding. It mumbled an "oof", but stood.

"Alright you bunch of scum! Get tents up, and look pretty doing it, people are already looking at you!"

A whip cracked, signalling what would happen if they disobeyed. Jounouchi grumbled and began to help out with getting up the tents. The little bundle from before sighed, fixing the full face headdress, and went off to help Honda. Jou never got why he wore that thing..something about his appearance..and their slaver made him wear it. Ah well, not like he was -that- curious. More like tired as hell. So he got back to work.

They had made it to this city..to be sold to the officials of the Palace, and perhaps, the Pharaoh himself. He could only hope they didn't want a blonde-idiot..and he could go on not being used by someone. Then again, their Slaver wasn't that good. He'd just hope for the best. A small cry echoed, his honey-coloured eyes looking around. He caught sight of the small boi wincing, Honda holding him protectively as their owner stormed off, mumbling something about `too short to work.`

Jou walked over. "What happened?"

"He didn't pull a rope tight enough, so the tent went lopsided. Big guy wasn't too happy. "

"Oh. Hey..out of just..being here to long without knowing..whats his name?"

The little one stopped Honda before he could answer. "My name is Yuugi(4)."

An eyebrow arched on the blonde's face. That was the first time he had heard the little one speak. Their owner had never let him. And he knew why. An angelic voice he had..seeming as if one of the Gods themselves were singing it through his lips. Peeking out from beneath the ragged cloth, he could a flash of blonde..maybe some violet, but he couldn't be sure. He decided it wasn't his place to ask much further. Maybe Honda knew, since they were so close. That also made him wonder a little too much.

"Ah. Nice ta meet you Yuugi. Better get back to work before I get whipped. " He gave a grin more lopsided than the tent, and ran off. Honda just sighed, and went to tighten the rope. Sensing the other's gaze on him, he looked up to Yuugi.

"Whats wrong?"

"Nothing..just..I hope he doesn't tell that I talked."

"Naah, Jou's good people. He won't say a thing. Come on, all the works done. Lets get to the main tent to see what he wants to do with us."

With that, they ran off to the said tent..awaiting further instructions from their slaver.

~*~*~

"I don't care if you think it's good for him, Its not your place to send him slaves!"

His voice bellowed out over the other priests, causing them to tremble and sweat.

"Yes you're highness..we just..-"

"I said, I Do.Not.Care. Now get out of my sight before I make you all slaves. "

In a fleeting second, they were all out of the room, leaving his throne room bare. Not even Set was there. Absolutely no one..-

"Neferuptah(5)! Darling!"

Oh shit. He turned slowly..praying to any and all gods that it not be who he thought it was. Crimson met sparkling violet. It was, her.

"Maya...Hello. Um..What..did I do..to..earn a visit from you?"

It was obvious, she made him more than nervous. Even she knew this, using it often to her advantage. She gave a devious smile, and sauntered over to him.

"Oh, Great and powerful Pharaoh, I bring a message from the City Officials. A special caravan holding the most beautiful slaves has just entered the city limits. The owner - Amun I believe - Has said, he has a special one you should see yourself. "

"But, many have said that. Why do I care about this one?"

"Beeecause..I want to go. So come on. We're going."

He shook his head, but stood up and fixed his tunic.

"Alright. Honestly, I don't know why I let you do these things to me."

"I was appointed by your mother to keep a watchful eye over you, and I'll be damned if I don't do it. So, pick up the pace Neferu(6). "

He groaned, but kept walking towards his chambers to get dressed. All the while listening to the woman go on and on about buying some fresh slaves, and maybe getting Set someone. Neferu cringed, and looked towards her.

"Don't even think about it. He wants -no- slaves of those sorts."

"What a stick in the grass. "

"I know, but there can be nothing done about it. Now, kindly leave so I can change..I'll be out shortly."

"Yeah yeah, just don't take too long girly-boi. "

Twitching, he shot her a sharp crimson glance, closed the door behind her.

~*~*~

(1) Jounouchi. I'm using his original name. He's from a different country.

(2) Honda too.

(3) Just something stupid Jou would say. Obviously paraody of our saying.

(4) Yuuuuugi toooooo.

(5) Guess who this dude is. I'm aware that the name is female, but I thought it'd be cute to give it to him.

(6) Nickname.

Well, thats one full chapter. The plot..EVERTHING, has been changed. I hope everyone likes it. Pleeeease review. I always look forward to people helping me become a better writer.

Yami: Is that me?

I dunno..the reviewers will have to guess and find out. I'm sure its not -that- hard.

Yuugi: Some people can be idiots. Who are the pairings in this story anyway?

You'll see. Its not what you'd expect right off. Then again, some people will. You never know. Meow. So, Read, Review, Enjoy. See chu next chapter. Will come out tomorrow, tuesday at the latest. Baaai.