The Sands of Time

By Ezri07

Note: Bakura's POV again.

Chapter Seven—Running Away from the Inevitable

The pharaoh's guards were coming. I could see them across the desert. I knew there would be no use running, but it was the only thing I could think to do at the moment. I stepped into our small hut, "We need to go…now!"

My brother stood up immediately, "Should I bring the Golden Ring? Will we be back?"

"Yes, bring the ring. I'm not sure about the second question though."

We ran through the desert, and we ran until it was night. The darkness was like a thick, velvet blanket. There were no stars out, and I couldn't see the moon. I told my brother that we would rest here for a moment.

"No matter what happens, you keep running, okay?" I said.

His expression told me he was completely confused.

"I'm sorry I can't explain, but please do what I ask."

He nodded.

Rest came so easily after that long run. When I awoke, I could still see the guards coming across the desert. I knew we couldn't run too much more. We were nearly out of water and had no food. We continued though. We continued our hopeless journey to safety. At about mid-day, we stopped to rest again. The pharaoh's guards had horses and camels. They would reach us in a matter of hours.

The two hours passed like a snap of your fingers. The guards were very near, and they knew where we were. The guards were mere feet away from us.

"Please," I begged my brother, "run. Run as far away as you can. I promise I will return for you."

He did not understand, but did as he was told. I was thankful he did.

The guards came upon me. They took me to the palace. I knew my fate. I hoped with all of my heart that my brother would stay safe.

I was put in an obviously old cell. There was mold growing on the walls where the rain leaked in. I sat against the hard, cold, stone wall. Was I doing the right thing telling my brother to keep running? He would surely run out of water. I made him promise to keep running, and that promise will definitely kill him. A tear rolled down my cheek. I have sent him to his death! I have sent my only surviving family member to his death!

I did not sleep that night. I knew what was going to happen in the morning. I would be killed, and my brother will also die. He will die not even knowing what I was. He will die not knowing I was a thief and a murderer.

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Ezri: Well, end of chapter! Please write a review! I really want to give you the next chapter (it's the one this whole fic is leading up to) but I can't give it to you unless you review!