A/N: Hello! Sorry for the LATE update! You know the usual routine right? Been busy, got lots of tests and homework… that was the root causes of my not updating of Chapter 4! I'm really really REALLY sorry for making you all wait so long for lil' old me to update! Kill me if you want, BUT not literally. Lol!

Oh first, I want to thank my reviewers! sniff sniff they were the best I tell you!

XxxShadow Angelxxx: Tea, a mermaid? Hmmm… sorry, it's not the right answer. It's alright, Keep guessing! Thanks for reviewing! You love mermaids? Me too! Even though they only exist in fairytales… you can try to write one mermaid fic. Is it going to be a Yami/Tea fic (twinkling eyes) I hope it is! W00t!

Racegirl: Aww, thanks for your compliment! You thought the moments were great? Lol! Thanks! I had fun writing them too! Go Yami/Tea! WooHoo! Oh yay! Thanks for reviewing!

A. Valentine: Lol! Don't worry about it! I sometimes do have dirty thoughts as well! Thanks for reviewing! Once they get together, expect some sizzling! You won't kill me… Really! W00t! SAVED! Haha! Here's chapter 4 for ya! Yami/Tea forever and ever!

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Plus, thanks to everyone who has read my story! Alright on with the show!

Disclaimer: Do I look like I own YuGiOh? If I did, won't the episodes be bombarded with Yami/Tea moments! Go Yami/Tea! Woo! Oh and, YAMI WILL NOT LEAVE IF I OWNED YGO!

Chapter 4: Explanations and ponderings

Green light flickered through the opened window of one of the many enormous rooms in the palace. As eerie as it sounds, no one, however noticed the light as it blended in perfectly with the early dusk, a very fortunate thing for the controller. Tea cupped her delicate hands in front of her chest and allowed the green light to slowly diminish between her palms. She sighed in great relief. Not even Atem knew that she had run her hands through the sparkling waters of the fountain while they were at the garden, so that she could restore whatever powers she had lost. As she felt a surge of energy run through her veins, the magical light engulfed her body before completely disappearing into her body. Throughout the process, Tea was oblivious to what she had done. Yes, she had reinforced her powers, but that simple act also caused a certain crystal ball to glow under the Nile River…

(Next Scene)

The crystal ball glowed tremendously through the waters of the Nile. Its owner burst through the doors of her lair and strode towards her prized possession. She peered down as an image soon came into view. The nemesis let a devilish smirk stretch across her delicate features. Queen of the Nile as she is, her true colors were still camouflaged under her pretty face. No one knew that she was, in fact, a sea witch. Even the King was oblivious to it. Once she got the image of Tea etched into her mind, she let out a hollow chuckle.

"Perfect! Looks like that little rascal is recovering her powers… just what I intended her to do. Soon Tea, soon, you would help me with my ritual…dear child"

(Next scene)

Pharaoh Atem has ensured that the guards had a special room to have a quick rest and to be kept updated about the current affairs. Sure, the guards had long and tiresome hours of work, but they obviously had shifts, so that each could take a short break. Among those who had the opportunity to rest were none other then the two ''famous' guards, who apparently were in friendly terms with the almighty Pharaoh.

" I don't trust the new girl!" Jou pouted, folding his arms. Honda slapped him hard on the back, receiving a shout of protest moments later.

"What did you do that for! You could have broken my spine idiot!" protested Jou, boiling with rage.

"Why are you calling me an idiot, idiot!" Honda shot back.

They both held each other in a death glare competition, but everyone knew their glares were not even 10 as good as Atem.

Everyone burst into laughter. After a exhausting day of work, this was indeed rewarding. What could you expect more from those two jokers!

Although the room was lightened up by the amused giggling, it soon died down as each individual resumed to the thought of the new guest. Sure, she was a beauty with charming features, yet the mysterious aura around her still caused people much ponderings.

"I'm not certain of this girl! Clearly would never just pick up a girl from the outside walls of the palace," one of the guards responded, breaking the awkward silence.

Pharaoh Atem doesn't just pick up any girl as you claim! Tea was on the banks of the river! Remember, BANKS! Still, I feel that Pharaoh Atem should have inquired more about her. Honda added on, receiving a murmur of agreement form his comrades.

Yes, it was true that Tea seemed to be anything but harmless, but doubts still lingered in everyone's minds. Their priority was to protect the Pharaoh at any cause, even to risk their lives for the ruler. Suspicious characters should have been gotten rid of as soon as they were discovered! Yet, something about Tea had already seem to have captivated Atem's heart. No matter how hard anyone tried to convince him to let Tea go, Atem would clearly not entertain such a suggestion. All they could do now, was to wait for unsolved questions to be answered. It might take a day, a week or forever, but everyone had a tugging feeling in their heart that the result was to be unexpected…

(Next scene)

Dream…

A cauldron sat in the middle of the dark and gloomy room. Its contents simmered as the fire glowed fiercely. An evil nemesis stirred its contents, as she gazed fondly at her potion. Cerulean eyes widened in terror as the scene played in front of her very eyes. Yet, what she witnessed was not the root cause of her fear, but it was what she heard that triggered her chest to tighten in fear.

"Soon little girl… soon, the ritual will be completed once I sink you into this potion! My ritual would be completed and the most powerful witch would be known through the rivers and the seven seas! No one can stop me now!" she shrieked, adding her infamous evil laughter after she had exposed her plans.

Deep down inside her, Tea knew that this evil being was referring to her. She gripped her shirt and beads of perspiration started rolling down her forehead. She tensed and only one thing appeared in her mind. She had to escape!

She whirled around and broke into a run, praying that her footsteps went unnoticeable to the witch. Soon, though, she realized that her worst nightmare has come true.

"Stop there you wretched child! I demand that you come back at once! You will never get away with this Tea!"

Tea jolted up from her bed, her breathing shallow and irregular. Why was she having such flashbacks? Scenes of that horrible event raced through her mind again,

"No! Don't come back! Leave me alone! Get out of my head!" Tea cried, clutching her head in extreme agony.

She buried her face into her pillow; tears erupted from her crystal blue eyes. No one knew her sufferings no one know her pain.

"Why? Why is it still lingering in my mind… why can't it stop haunting me !" Tea whispered, as she continued weeping.

If only someone was there to comfort her, to hold her and to soothe her soul. All those were yet to come, as she never let anyone know about her background. How she wished that a certain Pharaoh would suddenly appear in front of her, and she could once again fling her arms around him, feeling his warmth radiate from his body. If only she could forget about the event and start a new life here, in Egypt! Yet, no matter how hard she wailed, the unforgettable terror would never flow away, as her tears would…

Erm... Hi everyone! (receives death glares) I know I haven't updated for... lets see... 3 weeks... Oops! Well, I was occupied with school work, school activities and such! I had tests that I had to study for! I am really sorry for the late update! Hope you guyz understand... (almost everyone holds up weapon)

Well, there will be more Yami/Tea moments to look forward to in the next chapter... so for now (glances at review box) REVIEWS ACCEPTED! FLAMES UNINVITED! (peace sigh) Alright, hope you have enjoyed this chapter! More to come! (runs)