Hidden Secrets

Chapter 1: Bare truth

Flashback, Kura's POV

"Congratulations, you have a beautiful baby girl!" the doctor exclaimed, holding the baby in front of the woman with lavender colored hair and a man with silver locks.

The woman smiled and took the baby from his arms, "She's beautiful isn't she Bakura? She looks just like you.." she smiled weakly.

The man named Bakura looked down and admired his child, "No, I think she looks more like you, she has your beautiful blue eyes and lavender hair.." he grinned.

She smiled up at him and held the baby close, "I'm naming her Kura..and she's going to be with us forever.."

That baby is me and those are my parents Kissa and Bakura, or so I'm told by the people that live on the streets. They died soon after I was born..that was the last time I saw them. They got attacked by the palace guards because my father was a thief and they took me away to a place I'll never forget...

I am now living on the street, running from the law like my father did, mearly escaping the are I was confined to when I was only 6 years of age. I am now 12 and in search of my father because I refuse to believe he's dead.

Present, Kura's POV

I slowly made my way into the cavern I just discovered and made my way down the stairs, coming to a door with an Egyptian symbol on it. I gently pushed the door, causing it to swing open with a soft creak.

I entered the room, making as little noise as possible and examined it's contents. There was one bed and a dresser that has a small lamp on it, seeming that a child lived in these quarters.

As I made my way to the table, I felt a hand clasp my shoulder and made me jump. I slowly turned to face a body with sandy colored hair.

We stared at each other for a while, his lavender colored eyes boring into mine, "What the heck are you doing in MY room..and what do you want?" he glared at me.

I glared back at him, "I just found this place..I didn't know it was your room. My name is Kura if you wanted to know.." I pushed his hand off my shoulder.

His eyes softened, "Oh sorry..my name is Marik Ishtar. I live down here with my older sister Isis and my older brother Odion..where do you live if you don't mind me asking?"

My smile slowly turned into a frown, "I live on the street as a thief like my father did and I have no family.." I looked away from him, staring at the wall.

I felt a hand squeeze my shoulder sympathetically, "I'm so sorry to hear that..hey you wanna be friends? You can live with us if its ok with my siblings.." he smiled at me, as I turned my head to look at him.

My mouth slowly formed into a smile, "I mean, if it's ok with your siblings, I'd love to stay with you..if you don't mind.." I blushed, unlike me and looked away.

He chuckled and slowly moved to the door, "I'll go ask Isis if it's ok for you to stay here.." with that, he left.

I sat down on the bed, as I heard yelling coming from the next room, "are you crazy Marik?! You don't even know this girl and you invited her into our home and expect me to invite her in with open arms?!"

I then heard Marik reply, "Sister, you don't understand..she doesn't have anywhere to live and she doesn't have any family. I'm sure she would do the same for you and I. She's a sweet girl..please give her a chance Isis.."

The woman named Isis sighed, You are too kind hearted younger brother..that is your weakness. If she is to live here I'm holding you responsible if she does anything wrong, alright?"

I heard him giggle and I assumed he hugged her, "Thank you so much sister, you won't regret your decision I promise you that!" he came into the room and smiled at me, "She said yes! You can have my bed..I'll sleep on the extra cot 'kay?"

Slowly I got up and moved to him, patting him on the shoulder, "You're a good boy Marik..just promise me you won't tell Isis that I'm a thief..she'll kick me out.."

Marik nodded, "No way, I cross my heart and hope to die..your secrets safe with me!"

Isis' room, Isis' POV

I sighed and sat down on my bed, staring up at the blank ceiling, "I hope you made the right decision little brother. I foresee bad things happening with that little girl.."

Turning my head, I witnessed the girl standing at my room, a shy look on her face, "Um, hi..I'm Kura the girl that Marik was talking about. You must be Isis.." she smiled sweetly.

I looked at her with uncertainty, "Yes, I'm Isis and you make one wrong move your out of here..got it?"

She nodded and turned towards the door, "Okay..I'll go now. Nice meeting you Isis.." with that, she walked out.

I sighed again and put my face in my hands, "What have I done..that girl is trouble, but why is she trouble I don't know..my necklace is clouded. There's something she does not want me to see..I have to find out before it's too late.."

Pharaoh's Castle, Pharaoh's POV

I growled, hitting my throne with a balled hand, "What do you mean you lost her?!" I snarled, standing and making my way to the guard.

He gulped, "I had her, but she escaped from the dungeons..she is Bakura's daughter if she can escape like that.." he trailed off.

Rubbing my forehead, I sighed, "I'm surrounded by morons..if I want the job to get done right I have to do it myself.." I got up and went to the town, searching for the girl named Kura.

I searched for hours for that girl, when suddenly I caught glimpse of a sandy haired boy accompanied with a lavender haired girl.

Grinning, I made my way over to her, picking her up by the collar, "Look what I caught..Kura the daughter of the famous thief and escape artist Bakura. Your father taught you well didn't he..but not well enough!" I sneered.

I felt her try to kick at me, holding her away from me, "Let me go you wrinkly old man or you will pay for even setting a hand on me!" she growled.

Chuckling, I tied her hands and feet together, putting her over my should, "You talk big for a little girl..hasn't your daddy taught you to respect your elders?"

I felt a hard kick come in contact with my shin. I lowered my eyes to find that the little boy had kicked me, trying to get the girl, "Now, now little boy..go back to your mommy and be a good little boy.."

He growled, trying to kick me again, "Let her go or you'll pay and feel the wrath of Ra!"

I yawned, starting to walk away, "Go home kid..your wasting your time.."

Village, Marik's POV

I fell to my knees, staring off where my friend once stood and was taken by that bloody Pharaoh. How dare he take her away from me..

I held my head and felt a sharp pain go right through me like an evil force coming over me..

My whole body began to shake. I slowly lowered myself and passed out, the words barely escaping my lips, which were filled with anger, "Kura..I will avenger you.."

Bedroom, Mariku's POV

I slowly opened my eyes and stared up at the night sky, or so I thought, my eyes narrowing in hatred, as I thought about what had happened.

I grunted and sat up, looking at my surroundings which seemed to be a bedroom. I'm guessing it's my hikari's bedroom judging by it's contents, which is very little I might add..

As I turned my head, I caught a glimpse of a woman with dark colored hair and chocolate colored eyes. I'm guessing that's his sister, the vile woman that almost banished the girl.

Glaring, I got up from the bed I was lying in, the sheets falling from my figure.

The expression on the woman's face faltered, as I lowered my eyes to find that I was clothed.

Snarling, I pulled the blankets over myself and sat back down, "What is the meaning of this?! Where is my clothing?!"

Chuckling, she moved over to where I was, "Your clothing is being washed..I found you lying in the dirt.."

I rolled my eyes, "You just wanted to see me naked and I was not lying in the dirt for your information.." grinning, I laid back down on the bed.

Sighing, she went to fetch my clothes, handing them to me, "Why would I want to see you naked..you're my brother.."

My eyes widened, "You must be joking..you are not my sister you vile woman..your making this all up to get in my pants!" I held the blankets tightly around me.

She raised an eye brow at me, "Believe what you will child, I am your sister and there's nothing you can do about it..now get dressed before you catch a cold.."

I laughed, "Your one funny person..get some clothes on you'll catch a cold..we're in the MIDDLE OF THE DESERT! You are a silly one aren't you.."

Growling, she stormed out of the room, slamming the door loudly behind her. Geez..someone's on their period or something..