This is the first story I've done on , so bare with me.
It has blindshipping ( Atemu/Heba), Puppyshipping (Seth,Jou), Tendershipping (Bakura/Ryou)
It's Anzu bashing, but I don't hate the character, which is why I put Teana in. They'll be cousins. I just had to use someone to bash, and she was it.
It's Yaoi, so if you don't lie, leave now.
Chapter 1
"Hurry up!" the dirty blond shouted.
A tri-color haired child ran behind a white-haired one.
"We're trying, Jou!" the white-haired one replied.
Royal guards were chasing those that were young to be brought to the palace to work as slaves.
'Why must we be attacked and used as slaves?' the tri-color haired teen thought. He tripped and fell face first on the ground.
"Heba!" the two older ones shouted, stopping and running back.
Unfortunately, the guards caught up with them and got a hold of all three.
Jou tried to fight, only to be punched in the stomach and then kicked.
"Stop fighting you worthless slave!" the guard shouted.
"I'm no slave!" Jou retorted and received another kick for it.
Ryou was hit in the back and sent crashing face first on the ground when he did nothing.
Heba closed his eyes as he was punched.
"Let's get these worthless ones back. Maybe the pharaoh will find some use of them." one guard sneered.
"Sure. As pleasure slaves." another snickered.
Jou almost said something, but a look into Heba's amethyst eyes stopped him.
"Why do we have to do this?" Yami asked. He had tri-colored hair with lightening bolt streaks in the shape of a star, crimson eyes, and unusually pale skin for an Egyptian. He was also the pharaoh's second and youngest son, a prince of Egypt.
"You know that answer as well as I do, brother. Father wants us to learn the ways of being the pharaoh." Atemu, the Crown Prince, replied. He looked exactly like his younger brother, only his skin was tanned.
The two could be mistaken for twins although they were a year and a half apart in age.
Yami rolled his eyes. "You're the heir to the throne, not me."
Atemu smirked. "You could always use one of the harem girls to relax afterwards. Oh, yeah. You'd prefer a harem boy."
Yami glared at him.
It was no secret that both princes preferred males to females when it came to relationships. Even though they were allowed to indulge in anyone they want, neither wanted to have a bed partner until they were in love, but it didn't stop them from tormenting each other.
"Why must Father get new servants all the time?" Yami asked.
"I don't know. He just does." Atemu replied.
The brothers entered the throne room to find their father and the priests already at the throne.
As always, the two stood by their father, one on each side.
A guard walked in and bowed. "My pharaoh, these were the ones we could find in the village."
About twenty slaves were brought into the throne room and forced to kneel.
Pharaoh Aknankanon looked and frowned when he noticed that about half the slaves had bruises on them. 'I've warned him.' he thought.
Atemu looked at the slaves and felt his heart stop. He saw a slave boy that had to be the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. The boy was an almost exact replica of himself. It was Heba.
Seth, one of the high priests and cousin to Atemu and Yami, found himself starring at Jou.
Bakura, another priest and oddly Atemu's best friend, found himself watching Ryou, intrigued by the fact that this one looked so much like them.
"Mentrab, I have told you not to injure them." Aknankanon said.
"Sire, they resisted." Mentrab replied.
"Do not argue with me." Aknankanon said, raising his voice., indicating that he was annoyed.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Mentrab replied.
"Take them to the slaves' chamber. They will be given their duties then." Aknankanon said.
"Yes, my Pharaoh." Mentrab replied, and the guards led the slaves out.
After the slaves were gone, Aknankanon turned to Seth and said, "Seth, see to it that Mentrab is punished for his disobedience."
"My Pharaoh, he explained his actions." Karim said.
"Yes, but you saw the slaves that were injured. He could have restrained them without force. All the guards who went are to be punished, and Mentrab is to never go again. Seth, you will do as I have said." Aknankanon said.
"Of course, my king." Seth replied.
Aknankanon dismissed everyone, but asked Bakura, Atemu, and Seth to stay.
"I don't need to tell you three that you need personal slaves. It is expected." Aknankanon said.
"I don't need someone that everyone expects me to sleep with." Bakura said.
"What you do is no one else's concern. I do want you all to choose one." Aknankanon said.
"From what slaves?" Seth asked.
"Any of the slaves that were brought in." Aknankanon replied.
The three were dismissed, and they left the throe room.
Yami was waiting on them and said, "The personal slave talk?"
"Yes." the three replied.
"He hasn't given us a choice this time. We have to choose one." Atemu said.
"You were suppose to choose one when you turned sixteen. You're seventeen now." Yami said.
"What about you?" Bakura asked, knowing Yami was sixteen.
Yami smirked. "He'll get me after this. I don't have to worry about that until all of you get one."
"Well, we might as well go and get it over with." Atemu said.
Mentrab was angry. "That stupid pharaoh had no right to embarrass me like that. So what if I beat up a few slaves."
He watched the slaves in the chambers, wishing he could take one and do as he pleased.
It was then that he smirked. 'Why not? It's not like anyone would ever know.' He had wondered what it would be like to have the one that looked similar to the princes and decided to find out.
Walking over, he grabbed Heba by the arm and pulled him up.
"Hey! Let go of him!" Jou shouted.
"Shut up, slave, or I'll kill you!" Mentrab said, pointing his sword at Jou.
Heba tried to get out of his grip, but Mentrab had on iron grip on him.
"Stop struggling, slave! You're going to be a pleasure slave anyway, so you might as well get experience." Mentrab said.
Heba's eyes widened. That had never happened to him before.
Jou, regardless of the threat of death, was about to attack Mentrab to force him to let go of Heba.
"Let him go!" a dangerous voice growled.
"Shut up!" Mentrab said without looking.
A second later, Mentrab was forced to drop Heba and was pinned to the wall, a powerful hand around his neck.
Mentrab found himself looking into the dangerous, furious eyes of Atemu.
"You should know better than to talk to one of the Princes of Egypt in such a way. You also know that you're forbidden from taking these slaves." Atemu said.
"Prince, I-" Mentrab started before he had to stop because Atemu tightened his grip on Mentrab's throat.
"Get out of here, and if I find you in here ever again, you pay for it. With your life." Atemu said before releasing Mentrab.
Knowing Atemu would make good on his word, Mentrab left quickly.
"Arrogant fool." Bakura muttered. He turned his eyes to Atemu. "You should of killed him."
Jou and Ryou, worried for Heba, went over to him.
"Heba, are you all right?" Ryou asked.
"Yeah. I'm fine." Heba replied, rubbing his arm.
A soldier came over to Atemu, Bakura, and Seth. "Your highness, is there anything that we can help you with?"
"First, Mentrab is not allowed in here ever again. Anyone who lets him in will be considered a traitor." Atemu said.
"Yes, my prince." the soldier said.
"We are here to find ourselves personal slaves." Atemu said.
"I fear you may not find any worthy of it." the solder said.
"Let us be the judge of that. " Seth said.
Ryou and Jou had backed up with Heba.
"You sure that you're okay?" Jou asked.
"Yes. I'm fine. He didn't hurt me." Heba said.
"But your arm is bruised." Ryou protested.
"Yeah. He was a lot stronger than I am." Heba replied.
"Most people are." Jou stated.
Atemu, Seth, and Bakura were watching the three.
"I think that blond might suit me." Seth said.
"I think my look-a-like will be the perfect personal slave." Bakura said.
Atemu said nothing, but watched the three.
Seth walked over to the three and grabbed Jou by the arm. "I think you'll suit my needs." Seth said.
Jou said nothing, but his displeasure was evident.
Seth smirked. He was hoping he'd be defiant.
"Oh-no." Atemu muttered under his breath.
"Someone new for him to argue with." Bakura added.
Bakura walked over to Ryou and said, "Come on. You'll be my personal slave."
Ryou was apprehensive. He didn't like the idea of having to go to bed with him.
Heba, on the other hand, was relieved. 'At least they won't be punished by anyone other than their masters.'
Atemu was the last, and he already knew who his slave would be. Walking over to Heba, he said, "Come with me. You'll be my slave."
This surprised Heba. He thought that the prince would have wanted someone else. Someone stronger and more able.
Atemu turned back to the soldier. "Give the rest their duties."
The soldier nodded, and the three royals left with their new personal slaves.
"Well, at least Father will get off our backs about getting personal slaves." Atemu said.
"Oh, yes. Now, he'll start in on Yami." Bakura said, smirking.
"Indeed. Come on, mutt." Seth said to Jou.
Jou glared at his master and said, "I'm not a dog!"
"We'll see." Seth said, walking away.
Jou followed, glowering.
Atemu and Bakura glanced at each other.
"So, how bad will these arguments get?" Bakura asked.
"Depends on what my cousin does." Atemu replied.
Heba and Ryou glanced at each other, both knowing Jou to be of a defiant nature.
"Well, come on. I need to show you what you're duties are." Bakura said.
Ryou followed silently.
"Let's go." Atemu said.
Heba followed Atemu down the hall.
Along the way, the two ran into Yami.
"Well, did you finally get a personal servant?" Yami asked.
"Yes." Atemu replied. He smirked and said, "Now Father will be on your back about it."
Yami groaned. "Don't remind me."
Heba was confused by the similarities between the two brothers. 'I thought that twins in the Pharaoh's bloodline was forbidden. SO why are they here?' Heba asked himself.
"Oh, by the way, Anzu's here again." Yami said.
Atemu groaned. "Not again. What will it take to get her to take a hint?" Atemu asked.
"I've already told Teana. She's agreed to keep her cousin at bay as much as possible." Yami said.
Atemu walked on with Heba following and entered his chambers. He turned around to look at Heba. "What is your name?" Atemu asked.
"Heba, your highness." Heba replied.
"Please, if we are alone, call me Atemu." Atemu said.
"But, it is forbidden." Heba stuttered.
"I'm giving you permission. Believe me. Being called your highness, prince, and all those other names is a pain. I would like a few people to actually call me by my name." Atemu said. He frowned and said, "I'd also like for you to look at me. I know it's not done, but I like for the people who talk to me to look at me." Atemu said.
Hesitantly, Heba looked up.
For the first time, Atemu saw the amethyst eyes Heba possessed.
"You have an unnatural eye color." Atemu said.
"Yes, I know. Not sure why." Heba said.
"Heba, why was Mentrab attacking you?" Atemu asked.
"I think he was upset about what happened in the throne room and was taking his anger out on me." Heba replied.
"I see. Mentrab has been warned on many occasion not to harm the servants he brings in or sleep with them. It's forbidden for the guards." Atemu said.
There was a knock on the door.
"I pray that's not Anzu." Atemu muttered under his breath and walked to the door.
He opened it to find his father.
"Father." Atemu said as Aknankanon walked into the room.
Noticing Heba, Aknankanon said, "I see you have found a personal slave now."
"Yes, Father. Oh, Father. When Bakura, Seth, and I went to the slave chambers, Mentrabwas attacking a slave and was about to rape him." Atemu said.
Aknankanon instantly turned to his son. "Mentrabwent against my orders. He will be punished for this. Which slave did he attack?" he asked.
"The one I chose actually." Atemu replied.
Aknankanon turned back to Heba, who was once more looking at the floor and said, "Is that true?"
"Yes, Pharaoh." Heba replied.
"He'll be punished. You are aware that Lady Anzu is here." Aknankanon said.
"I know. Yami told me." Atemu said.
"Please be nice to her." Aknankanon said.
"I will, but I'm not going to allow her to kiss me and try to seduce me. I'm tired of it, and she needs to get a clue, Father. I'm not going to marry her." Atemu said.
"I respect that. She'll be here for a month." Aknankanon said before he left.
Atemu groaned again. "Someone out there must hate me."
"Why?" Heba asked.
Atemu turned to his slave and found that Heba was looking at him curiously. "Anzu has been trying to get me to marry her for years. She doesn't love me like she claims. She just wants to be made queen when I become pharaoh to further her family's power. They are only lords." Atemu explained.
"If that's all she's doing, then what's so bad?" Heba asked.
"She's annoying. She tries to spend all her free time with me and does everything to get into bed with me. Her cousin Teana looks almost exactly like her, but she's my friend. In fact, Teana is like a sister to me." Atemu said.
There was a knock on the door and a shrill voice said, "Atemu, it's me!"
Heba cringed as did Atemu.
"Speak of the devil." Atemu muttered. He opened the door to have a brunette with long hair and blue eyes hug him.
"I've missed you, Atemu." Anzu said.
Atemu forced her back. "Hello, Anzu." he said with forced calmness.
"Perhaps I can come in, and we can have some fun." Anzu said, smiling in what she thought was a sexy way.
'Discrete much?' Heba though sarcastically.
For once, Atemu had a good reason to send her away. "I'm sorry, Anzu, but I havejust gotten a personal slave and have yet to show him his duties. I must do that. Now, if you will excuse me." Atemu said.
Anzu took the dismissal and left, but not before glaring at Heba.
Atemu close the door and said, "I'm sorry about Anzu. She is a pain." Atemu said.
"I understand what you meant. She obviously didn't like me." Heba said.
"She doesn't like anyone who interferes with her seducing me. Trust me. She hates Yami with a passion." Atemu said.
"Does he do it on purpose?" Heba asked.
"Yes, and that's because he knows I can't stand her." Atemu replied. Growing serious, Atemu said, "Come with me. Let's find you something more suitable for you to wear."
Heba followed Atemuand was a given a white tunic and skirt with crimson streaks to show that he was a personal slave.
"You'll do anything that I tell you along with making sure I get up and dressed on time. You'll also be in charge of keeping this room cleaned and organized."
"May I ask where I'll sleep?" Heba asked.
Atemu pointed to an adjoining door and said, "That room will be where you sleep."
Heba nodded in understanding. 'I wonder how Jou and Ryou are doing.'
"Make sure that you get me up and dressed on time and keep my room clean. You'll also do anything that I tell you, mutt." Seth said.
"I have a name, and it's Jou! And if you think for a second that I am going to lower myself to the level of a pleasure slave, then forget it! I don't care if you have me tortured and put to death! I will NOT sleep with you.!" Jou nearly shouted.
"Be quiet, mutt, or I'll put a leash on you. Here." Seth said, throwing him a off-white tunic with blue streaks. "You'll wear that from now on. I'll get some more later."
Jou glared. "Just because you have noble blood doesn't mean that you're better than me."
"We'll see. At least the only people I have ordering me around are the pharaoh and the princes." Seth said.
"Just because you order me around doesn't mean a thing." Jou said.
Seth glared. "Get changed and then we have to go. I'm sure that the Pharaoh wants to see my new personal slave." Seth said.
Jou glowered, but changed.
"You'll have to get me up and make sure I'm dressed on time. You'll have to keep my room clean, organized, and presentable. You'll also do anything I tell you. No one other than myself am allowed to punish you." Bakura said.
Ryou nodded.
"What's your name, anyway?" Bakura asked.
"Ryou, priest." Ryou replied.
"Well, Ryou. When you and I are alone, call me Bakura. I hate being called priest all the time." Bakura said.
"But-" Ryou started.
Bakura put a hand under Ryou's chin and forced him to look up. "I want you to call me Bakura and look at me when we are alone. Any other time followed tradition, but I like to hear my name and to see the person's face that I am talking to." Bakura said.
Ryou nodded. "I will. Bakura." Ryou said his name hesitantly.
Bakura smiled. "Good." He hot out an off-white tunic with brown streaks in it. "Wear this. I'll have a bigger wardrobe made for you. It'll show everyone that you are my personal servant." Bakura said.
"Do you not mean slave?" Ryou asked.
"No. I hate the word slave." Bakura replied.
Ryou nodded in understanding and changed into his new outfit.
"Come on. I'm sure that the Pharaoh wants to see that I have done as I was told and have a personal servant." Bakura said. As an afterthought, he pointed to an adjoining door and said, "That is your room."
Ryou nodded in understanding.
Bakura left the room with Ryou following him.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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