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Rated PG-13. Lots of Yaoi.

Limes and Lemons

KINGDOM

The hot Egyptian sun beamed down on the grand palace, home of the Pharaoh. It was a beautiful place and was one of the only places that anyone could get relief from the sun. The beauty of the palace was no match for a certain servant. His name was Seth , he had bright icy cutting blue eyes, he was very thin, fairly tall, and with his soft pale skin. He was very polite and was one of the favored servants in the palace. He was a private person but friendly to everyone. One day while he was getting water out of the well. He felt some ones presents. Looking up from the well he came face to face with the Pharaoh.

"Hello Seth, how are you?" He said looked him over.

"I'm fine, my Pharaoh." he said bowing.

"I'm glad." He looked at him again and smiled, "Just out of curiosity what are you're plans for the future, Seth?"

"I haven't given it much thought, my Pharaoh." Seth lied. As soon as he could he was going to leave and travel the world. However his mistress, one of the elder priestess, had found him years ago and bought him to the palace and took care of him. She had wanted him to train to become a Priest but the plan fell though since he was not part of royal blood. So she had him became a servant to her so she could make certain that he was never abused. With a bit of training on the side she taught him everything she knew about priesthood.

"Well that's a shock to me. You seem like a person with a plan."

"Is there anything I can do for you?" He asked

"As a matter of fact yes. Could you come to my room? When you finish whatever it is you're doing that is."

"Very well." Seth said as the Pharaoh left. Seth carried the water to his mistress (not like that). She was reading her spell books when he entered, "I'm back."

"Seth put that bucket down and come here." She told him as she opened a different book, "You're a bright young man so I'm sure you've noticed that you've noticed that I'm not as young as I once was. In fact I'm much older now and I don't have long left."

"Please don't say that. You're not old."

"You're so sweet Seth. I want you to have this." She held out a golden band.

"I you know I can't take this."

"Don't feel guilty Seth. You should have it. You deserve it."

"But I really don't."

"Be confident Seth." She put her books away and gave him a motherly hug, "You're like a son to me Seth. I want what best for you. You've done everything I've asked over you. Remained pure. You'll go a lot farer now."

"Yes." he said.

"Now enjoy yourself for the rest of the day." She told him, "Stay out of trouble."

"Have I ever cause you grief?"

"I'm glad to say no." She said.

Seth left the room and was about to retire to his room, but he remembered that the Pharaoh asked him to come to his. Going back towards the Pharaoh's room. He noticed a odd shadow between the larger vases. He looked over at it and tried to identify it. But when it moved his curiosity peaked. Going over to it he saw a mess of silver hair. Before he could back away the owner of the hair jumped out and tackled Seth.

"Don't you say a word." He said. Seth couldn't say anything because couldn't breath since he was sitting on his chest, "Now saw me where can I get out of here?" Seth pointed towards the hall way towards the courtyard, "Good." The man got up and moved towards the yard but stopped and looked back at Seth. His smile made Seth shiver, "Are you a servant?" Seth nodded and then the man grabbed him.

"What are you doing!"

"I could use a slave." He said and threw Seth over his shoulder like a sack.

"I'm not a slave! Put me down." Seth shouted and to his luck a guard appeared.

"Halt!" The guard ordered.

"Look's like I'll have to get you later." He said and dropped Seth, then ran off.

Seth was helped to his feet by the guard and the guard went after the man. Seth rushed down to the hall to Pharaoh's room.

"It's about time you got here." He said as he pulled him in to his domain, "I suppose you've alright know."

"Know what?"

"Saluna, adopted you as he successor. For when she passes."

"How is that possible?"

"Honestly, you've managed make me fall for you, Seth. And having you as one of my personal priest would be an honor." He said advancing towards him, "Seth I want you to do me a personal favor." He said and pinned Seth against the wall.

"Uh…I..I can't."

"You can you just have to trust me."

"I can't…I promise."

"Promised?"

"I promised to Saluna that I wouldn't. I can't."

"You don't have to worry. What she doesn't know. Won't hurt her." Atem said before crushing his lips against Seth's. He managed to guide Seth over to his bed, unfortunately Seth stopped him again.

"Stop I can't."

"Just relax it'll be fine." He told him. As he snaked his hands everywhere they weren't suppose to go. The only thing that saved him was a knock on the door. He released Seth quickly and went to his door, "What is it?"

"Sir there has been a break in the treasury." The older man said.

"What was stolen?"

"The Black Diamond pendent. It's the only thing we noticed."

"Well if the thief puts it on. It's magic will force the person back to this place." Atem said and an idea struck him, "Don't worry about that. Double check everything in the palace."

"Sir." The man said and left.

Atem turned around to look back at Seth however he wasn't there, "Where's he go!"

Seth shimmied along the edge of the wall and dropped down in the kitchen. The cooks were too busy preparing today meals to notice him. However when he was making his way out the head chief blocked his path, "What are you doing in here?" The man was a big guy with the blackest black eyes that looked so cold they could freeze hell over.

"Uh…well…I. "

"Never the mind about it. Run along now." The chief smiled at Seth warmly. His eyes no longer cold. He reached into a basket and handed Seth a honey roll, "Stay out of trouble."

"Have I ever gotten into any trouble?"

"No you haven't. I'm proud of you." He messed Seth's hair and shooed him out.

Seth went out into the courtyard for getting about the man him earlier. As Seth made himself comfortable in the shade of the height walls. He was about to take a bite of the roll but he was interrupted by the man again. He grabbed the roll from him and ate it. Then he looked at Seth with an evil grin, "I suppose you've heard that I've stolen from the reigning Pharaoh. Does that impress you?"

"…no it doesn't."

"Seth….I suppose you were name after the god of chaos of a reason. Are you cursed?"

"No." Seth looked and the thief directly, "Why haven't you left yet."

"I was planning to find out where you sleep at night and break you in before I take you away." The man ran his hand against Seth face, "Seems like you've come to me."

"I haven't 'come' to you." Seth said swatting his had away, "You need to leave."

"Would you like to come along? Travel all across this land and more." He could tell his words sparked Seth's interest, "How about it? Travel for a few small favors." He pulled Seth towards him and brushed his lips against Seth.

"Favors?" Seth repeated.

"Nothing to difficult. Nothing that you couldn't get through." He advanced on Seth more and hand him pinned against the lime stone brick floor, "If it's a deal we can carry out my part right now."

Seth looked at the man, "What's your name." he asked remembering that this man had stolen the Black diamond the treasurer was so worried about. He care feeling reached into he man's robe and retrieved it.

"Bakura king of the Thieves."

"I see. Well you 'majesty' I already serve a king." Seth rammed his palm up into Bakura's nose. And like Saluna said it caused the attacker's eyes to tear and nose to bleed. Seth got away from the thief and run back into the safety of the palace. He didn't stop running until the was back at Saluna's room. Entering quickly he saw her sleeping soundly and crawled up beside her. He was tired and felt safe in this room. Laying down he soon fell asleep. Saluna awoke and saw him. She would have stayed with him, since she felt that something was wrong, but she was to attend the feast. She was old and wouldn't be required to say the whole time. Covering Seth so he'd stay warm, she left.

She return soon after and Seth was awake, "What's on your mind Seth. Is something troubling you?"

"No, I'm alright."

"You can't lie to me Seth. Tell me." Seth remembered the diamond and showed it to her. She took it and spoke, "Seth you didn't-"

"I'd never steal. The thief…attacked me and I stole it back."

"Are you alright!" Saluna grabbed him and looked at him carefully, "Not a bruise on you."

"Why didn't you tell me you adopted me."

"I'm getting old I forget things. Who told you?"

"Pharaoh."

"Well I adopted you and I'm officially allowed to teach you everything I can."

"It's not as though it stopped you before."

"Now Seth. You already know the rules and laws that come with being a priest. It not an easy road. However it's you're choice." Seth wasn't to sure that he could go the rest of his life in the palace. If he said yes he's be bonded to his palace till the day he died. And he couldn't say no, after everything Saluna had to gone through! Seth sighed and Saluna started to speak again, "Seth it's you decision. And I'll be fine if you say no."

Seth got up and tied his sandals on and said, "I'm going to take a walk. I'll be back…later." He left main parts of the palace and came just to the gates. They were closed and locked to there was no way in or out. Signing deeply and leaned against the gate and soon sat down.

" Looking for me?" A cold voice said startling Seth. Seth got to his feet quickly and looked around.

"Where was you?"

"Over here." Seth turned and became face to face with the thief, "Miss me?"

"Why are you still here?"

"I've realized you took back what I stole." He said, "I'd like it back."

"I don't have it."

"Oh well I'll just have to get something else. Now let me think. What's more valued to the Pharaoh that the diamond." He looked at Seth and smiled, "he'd have to be mad not to value you. Won't you say? Does he value you." Bakura grabbed Seth and wrenched him towards him, "You smell nice. You obviously don't work outside. Am I right?"

"I work anywhere I'm needed." he replied.

"Anywhere?" Bakura wrapped his arms around Seth's slim waist, "There's something you could do for me." Seth stared at him knowing what he meant.

"Why not." He said moving a bit closer, "You had it coming." Bakura smiled thinking he won Seth over but his smiling face quickly turning to a face of pain. He dropped to his knees holding himself. Seth stepped over him and walked back towards the palace.

He hadn't gone far until the Pharaoh found him, "Good Evening Seth. A word with you?" He said motioning for Seth to follow. They went into the throne room it was abandoned since it was so late, "Seth, your beautiful-"

"Thank you. Is that all."

"Saluna told me that you got the diamond back from the thief that stole it. You must have to so scared. Being face to face with a cut throat cold blooded thief. Anyway I want you to have this." He held out a white robe. Now that you're in line to become one of my priest you're going to need this."

" Thank you."

"No Seth thank you." He said and grinned at him, "In morning you'll be awaken awhile after sunrise. Some of the dressers well come and help you get ready."

"I don't need and help getting rested." Seth said.

"You think so? Well you're so wrong Seth. You'll need all the help you can get."

"My Pharaoh, are just about done here. It's late and I need to get so sleep."

"One more thing I want to show you your new room."

"My new-"

"Yes, your new room. You're not a servant anymore Seth. What did you expect." He asked him as he pulled him down the hall, "Here we are. Well you can show yourself in can't you? I'm wanted somewhere else. I'll see you later Seth."

"Yes till tomorrow My Pharaoh."

Atem frowned then smiled , "Till tomorrow."

Seth went into the room and was amazed at how much different it was for his old room. Jump on the bed it was stuffed with wool, feathers and fur, it was so soft. Yawning her closed is eyes and fell into a peaceful sleep. He slept for an hour before was awaken abruptly by the sound of a vase crashing against the hard stone floor. Looking around with little movement his eyes fixed on a shadow by the open window. Seth sat up completely when he realized who it was. Bakura tackled him and pinned him down. He held him until he stopped struggling, "Do you have any idea what you do to me?" He said, "I like your fire. You'd survive in the desert. You need to be crafty and deceitful , that's you all over Seth."

"Get off of me!"

"Soon enough." He said, "Right now I want to show you what you've been doing to me." He went down and gave Seth a suffocating kiss. Seth couldn't breath was becoming light headed. Bakura finally allowed him to he took a deep breath, "Enjoy that?"

"No. Get off me."

"Maybe later. What's this." Bakura reached over and grabbed Seth's new robe, "Are you getting married?"

"No, why do you ask?"

"You have a ceremonial wedding robe. Who gave it to you?"

"What's it to you?"

"A lot." Bakura got off of Seth and looked at the robe, "It's nice. You try it on."

"I don't think so." Seth said.

Bakura tossed the robe back on the bed and looked back at Seth, "Aren't you going to tell me."

"The Pharaoh."

"I should have known. It's obvious you're his love interest. However I've never been the type of person to give up. Ever."