PB-Queen: Wow thank you everyone for the reviews! You all made my day. I can't even express how grateful I am. This Chapter goes out to you my reviewers because you are my inspiration and my encouragement. I love writing…So enough chat from me, I own not Yugioh. But here's to you and to puzzleshipping (you know what they have incommon? They both rock!) This chapter is much more happy I promise…

Love is never wanting to lose faith, never wanting to give up, and never truly moving on. Love is knowing and praying in the deepest part of what's left of your heart that they feel the same.

-Courtney Jo Wright

Prayer's Answer

The sun beat down on my already sweat drenched body but I didn't care. The moments I got outside in the sun were becoming more and more rare. The coarse sand glued itself to my skin making me itchy. The dryness in my mouth making it difficult to swallowed was just another one of the wonders I was experiencing. Despite how awful sounding this situation was, I couldn't help but feel thankful and happy for it.

"You are one weird kid. Are you ready to go back in? I'm dying out here!" I heard my 'watcher' grumble and moan at the same time. Yes it is possible and he does it quite frequently.

I put a hand over my eyes shielding them from the sunlight as I turned my head to look at him. His pale blond hair was pasted to his tanned back since he was using his shirt as some sort of protection from the sun.

"Malik you know he's letting me out less and less. I'm so pale now I don't even look Egyptian!" I sighed looking at my Ivory coloured skin with distaste. Who knew it would disappear? My 'watcher', Malik, just scoffed. "You never looked that Egyptian to begin with." I wanted to glare at him, but I never could. I was grateful for his company and in a sense friendship. Our violet eyes met for a split second then his eyes shifted to glance ahead.I followed his change in gaze back to the cave across the dunes where it looked like someone was watching us. Waiting for my return.

"Geez he doesn't trust me with you does he?" He grumbled. Malik, I decided to dub him my watcher, because I was not a baby. He mainly had to follow me around when my so-called-master Bakura was out or when I wanted, no, got to go out he would "escort" me. He grabbed my arm tightly and yanked me to my feet and dusted my back off. I straightened out my white garment then played with my golden necklace Bakura had given me. I never dared ask where he got it from. He just told me to wear it so I did.

"Ok let's go. I want some food to. You better made it good!" Malik continued on with his usual grumbling about why did I have to lay in the sand and why he was stuck with such a pathetic job. It's generally the same every time we go out.

It was a short walk back and Malik was right, Bakura was there looking rather impatient. "I let you out for some fresh air not a little expedition! You need to stay closer to the hide out!" He shouted that spite flew into my face. I stood there looking afraid. I didn't dare move fearing that he may take offence or cause him further annoyance. This only meant harder punishment later. "I-I'm sorry." I muttered bowing my head down as he knocked me onto my hands and knees. The sudden impact cause me to gasp in shock.

"This is where a slave like you belongs…a his master's feet. You understand?" Bakura growled.

I just nodded my head slowly. "Yes Baku-I mean master." I said the last bit with venom but he didn't seem to notice. I thank the gods for that. He yanked me up by my arm and shoved me towards the inside. "Now go and fetch us some lunch and make it snappy!" I regained my balance and hurried to the kitchen to see what I could find that Bakura would deem as 'worthy food'.

It's been three years since I have been their slave. My father sold me to a slave trader but no one seemed to want someone who looked as weak and fragile as I. At least I thought so, until one night we were attacked by a group of thieves. Of course they where led by their king of thieves. A lot of the memories of that night were blurred from the darkness and as my minds own way of protecting me. All I know was I was the only one from the group that walked away…in one piece. So I had much to be thankful for in a sense. I tried to always keep on the positive side of things. It made things feel…well I don't know. It just made things easier for me and for everyone else. As long as the others were happy I could get a moment or two of peace and happiness.

I walked back out of the kitchen to see Bakura and Malik muttering silently to each other. I knew they were planning on robbing another tomb. "Took you long enough!" Malik sneered yanking the plate from me. Bakura didn't say anything. He looked deep in thought and then cast a side ways glance at me then to the food then back to Malik. "Is something the matter?" I winced as I asked. Fear paralyzed me as his eyes seemed to glow with hatred. "Just get out of my sight!" He hissed slamming his hand down on the table and Malik jumped in with his usual two cents…

"He's just mad because the new Pharaoh is making things harder to steal. It also doesn't help that you look like h-"

"Malik shut up before I decide to remove your tug!" He barked making both Malik and I jump. I didn't wait for his response to me I just booked it into the kitchen. Once I heard their murmurings I let out a sigh of relief. Bakura's patience was short these days. But I knew what Malik was trying to say. The Pharaoh and I look alike even though we are not related. Bakura just likes to use me to take out his anger towards the pharaoh on me. I looked at my reflection in the cracked mirror. My lips bruised, cuts on my back and torso, and bite marks along my neck. His voice rung through my memories like a haunting ghost.

'Cry if you want.' he laughed. His eyes wild with the lust of anger and satisfaction of the pain he was causing me. 'Just think…if you where the Pharaoh's slave…he would be harder and cruel to you than I…' I lay under him trembling as his ran his lips from my neck down to my torso then onto my stomach. I let out a sudden gasp. He just smirked at my fearful and surprised reaction as he moved downward…

I quickly shook the memory away. I didn't want it. Didn't want this torment to play in my mind over and over. Sometimes it's better just to forget or pretend nothing happened and everything was ok. But in my mind I knew it wasn't so.

"Things are getting worse…" I muttered silently to myself. I was so lonely. My life felt empty and at times I felt like I was a walking shell. But I couldn't lose hope. I had to believe. "Dear Ra," I began clasping my hands tightly in prayer lowering my head and focusing all my energy and spirit into my words of plea. "Please Save Me. Let me find a place of happiness. Let me find sanctuary."

The door swung open making me jump and nearly knock over all the pots. Malik just stared at me and looked around the room. "You are coming with us tonight. The tomb we are robbing has a small entrance way and only you will fit. So be ready to go before sunset." He grumbled slamming the kitchen door behind him. Panic filled my body as I quickly realized the new danger I would be facing but at the same time there was...excitement. Maybe…just maybe the gods where giving me a chance to escape! Who knew when I would be able to again? Still this strange new feeling overcame everything else in me. Like some presence had fallen over me like a warm blanket letting me know that sanctuary was in my grasp all I had to do was reach out to it and I would be there. It would find me...somehow...

PB-Queen: Ok Next Chapter has Atem 3 in it. A little less dark. I write kind of based on the situation. You'll learn more about Yugi's past as Atem Uncovers it…oh btw should I switch up POV between Yugi and Atem? Also there will be some fluff but how many people want some lemon scented fluff? Huh? I want to please you guys and gals so tell me what you think kay? Also I have a lot going on now what with education, work, art, volunteering… so I'm going to update once a week (or no more than 14 days apart as long as I don't get writers block. I think that's a good plan for update do you agree?) Well take care everyone please review and tell me what you think. Oh and for those starting back to school, university, or what ever new challenges you'll be facing best of luck!

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