Hey guys, I'm back. It took me a while and not everything is back to normal for me, but at least I am able to write again. If only for a while, sooooo…. On to the story, shall we!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything about Yu-Gi-Oh! I do own this story concept and the made-up characters like Mene.

Chapter 7:

Into Town

Anzu woke up the next day feeling well rested. She looked up to the ceiling of her canopy bed, thinking about the day ahead.

She would be going into town with Seto today. Slowly a smile spread over her face. She was looking forward to spent some time with him. People thought that he was cold and reserved, but she knew better. He could be, but to those he trusted, he was loyal, trustworthy, honest and he could be sweet, but not in public.

Slowly she got out of bed and put on a robe over her nightgown. Then she walked out onto the balcony. Looking out over the city. She watched the shopkeepers lay out their merchandise and farmers went to the market to sell their goods and to buy or trade for things they needed themselves.

There was a knock on the door and Tale and Yanara came into the room.

"Good morning, A- Anzu," stuttered Tale, still having trouble speaking to the Princess in such an informal way.

"Good morning Tale. And you to Yanara," answered Anzu. Approving the way she was addressed.

"Fazya is helping Lady Mene, is it alright if we help you?" Yanara asked.

"Of course it is," Anzu said with a smile.

She walked to the bathing room and got into the huge bath, Yanara helped her wash herself, while Tale got another dress for her.

Anzu got out of the bath, dried herself off and put on another robe. Then she walked toward her bed where a beautiful off-white dress was laid-out. It had a flattering, airy top, with slightly thicker material around the breast area, to keep it nice and decent and long see-trough sleeves. It had a long skirt that flooded around her legs, but still slim fitted.

After putting on the dress Anzu walked over to her vanity, where Yanara started on her hair and Tale did her make-up.

When that was done, Anzu met up with Mene and together they walked to the dining area to get breakfast. After breakfast they parted ways. Mene wanted to stay in her chambers and do some reading, while Anzu took off toward the royal stables. There she met up with Seto and Atem.

"Good morning Princess, sleep well? "Atem asked, while taking her hand and kissing it.

"Yes, very well," Anzu answered, while giving a slight cutesy in return.

"Good to hear. Now, I should be going. I've got a meeting to attend," Atem said with a slight look of jealousy in his eyes, while walking away. When he was some distance away, he turned around to look behind him, to see Seto approaching Anzu. The hint of jealousy more evident on his face. 'Wait and see Seto. You can take her out now, but I shall have her in the end. Mark my words," Atem thought.

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(Meanwhile)

Seto approached Anzu and took her hand. He also kissed it and said; "Good morning. You look gorgeous in that dress." While Anzu gave him a slight curtesy as well.

Seto noticed that Atem had turned around and had a jealous look on his face. Seto smirked in response and gave him a look that said -Game On! Seto's attention went back to Anzu and together they walked to the carriage, that was waiting for them. The two beautiful white stallions in front, where restlessly waiting for them to get in. The four guards that were to come with them, where already seated on their chestnut-colored horses. Seto helped Anzu inside and got in after her. He closed the door and took a seat opposite of Anzu. After he was seated the carriage began to move toward the city. Seto looked at Anzu, who was watching the landscape and the city up ahead.

"Do you enjoy the view?" Seto asked.

"Yes, I do," Anzu replied, looking back at Seto. " This city is one of the most beautiful one's I have ever seen. I can see some changes, which isn't that surprising, because I have not been here in over four years."

"Yes, we added some buildings and houses, because the city is expanding. I will show you, if that is alright with you?" Seto answered with a tiny smile in the corner of his lips.

"I would love that. Thank you Seto, this means much to me." Anzu replied looking towards the upcoming city.

They arrived in the center of the city where the market was being held. The streets were buzzy and everywhere you looked, you saw people walking from stand to stand, venders selling their merchandise, overloaded carts pulled by donkeys or horses (and sometimes people), messengers running every-which way and nomads passing through on their camels.

Seto helped Anzu out of the carriage. Instructing the guards to stay with the carriage. Seto and Anzu began to walk past the stands, stopping here and there to look more closely.

"Oh, look over there Seto. Let's take a look, shall we?" Anzu said. They got to a stand where they sold all kinds of jewelry and jewelry boxes. Anzu was looking at all the different jewelry, while Seto looked at her. He was pleased to see that Anzu had such a great time. Anzu was looking at two bracelets, who could be worn together and separate. One was made with tiny beads of dark blue stones and few white ones evenly divided over the entire bracelet and finished off with gold. The other one was the same but made of deep red beads and a few coppery-brown ones. Anzu bought the bracelets. She wanted to keep the blue one and the other was for Mene. Anzu didn't see that the blue one also had a matching neckless. Seto secretly bought that one so he had a gift for Anzu. After paying for the bracelets, the two of them walked further.

They saw many intriguing things. Anzu also went to a shop which sold different kinds of fabric and bought four different colors and textures, that matched each other, so she could let the head seamstress make dresses out of them. After that it was time for lunch. Seto let Anzu back to the carriage.

"Why are we going back to the carriage?" Anzu asked while looking at him with a sweet smile on her face.

"Because I want to show you something," Seto answered, while helping her into the carriage.

They went to one of the new buildings, just outside of the city, opposite of the palace. It was a temple for the goddess Isis. On the flat roof Seto had a servant lay out a lunch for the two of them. From there you could see the entire city and beyond.

"Oh Seto, this view is so beautiful you can see for miles around!" Anzu said, not even noticing the large blanket with all the different dishes, the two lit candles and two plates, waiting for them.

Seto watched Anzu in amusement. Letting her enjoy the view for couple of minutes. She was so beautiful, sweet and caring. He would do anything for her. He also knew that he had competition, not only from his cousin, but from others as well. His cousin was his biggest rival in this though and he knew he had to do everything in his power, to be able to succeed in capturing Anzu's heart.

Seto walked towards Anzu and lightly grabbed her hand. "Anzu, let's have lunch. You can still see everything if you sit down and enjoy the food," Seto said, while gesturing to the blanket.

Anzu went speechless, for a couple of seconds, while taking in the settings. With a very faint blush on her cheeks, she didn't know what to say. Smiling she sat down and Seto sat down next to her, but slightly to the side, so that he could still see Anzu too. They began eating the different dishes, and sometimes commenting about a dish, while still enjoying the view and the friendship between the two. Seto made one or two subtle flattering comments toward Anzu and her light blush didn't faint the entire time. The two stayed there longer than expected, enjoying everything, but after two hours the two left and let the servant clean-up after them. They headed back towards the carriage and went to see all the new buildings and temples that had been built over the years.

"This is so beautiful Seto. I like how this temple's surrounding garden is being kept, with all the flowers and all," Anzu commented.

"This is a temple for the god Osiris. He stands for the growth of vegetation and crops, as you might know," Seto said.

"Of course I know," Anzu said; "It looks lovely, though".

"I'm glad you like it," Seto said.

Seto saw a flower that had a kinked stalk. He reached for it and picked it up. Removing the roots, he gave Anzu the flower., who took it with a sweet smile on her face. Together they walked through the rest of the garden and back to the carriage. Seto helped Anzu into the carriage and then went in after her. It took of back towards the palace. When they reached it they stepped out of the carriage and entered the palace. Seto walked Anzu all the way to her chambers and when they reached them, he took her hand in his and turned her toward him.

"I hope you had a nice day?" Seto asked.

"Yes, I had a wonderful day. Thank you Seto, for everything," Anzu answered. Looking him in the eyes, letting him see the sincerity in her eyes.

"Am glad you liked it. I hope we can this again soon," Seto said while reaching into his pocket. He took out a very small satchel and held it out for her. Anzu took it with a curious look on her face.

"What is this?" Anzu asked.

"Why don't you open it and you find out?" Seto said.

Anzu opened the satchel and reached into it. She drew her hand back, with the neckless in her hand. Her eyes went wide and she looked at the neckless closely, recognition in her eyes.

"One of the bracelets you bought had a matching neckless. I bought it for you, in hopes that you will remember this day and will remember me when you were it," Seto said before Anzu could utter word.

"Oh, it's so beautiful. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Will you please help me put it on?" Anzu asked.

"Of course," Seto said.

He reached for the little clasp and put the neckless around her neck. Anzu turned toward him so he could see it on her.

"It looks so beautiful on you, but not as beautiful as you yourself," Seto said.

"Thank you," Anzu answered looking down to hide the small blush on her cheeks. She made a small courtesy towards Seto and Seto kissed her hand.

"Have a nice evening Princess. I won't be there for dinner, so I see you tomorrow," Seto said.

"You too Seto, and again thank you for today. I really loved it. And thank you again for the neckless. I see you tomorrow," Anzu answered.

"You don't have to thank me, I liked it too," Seto answered. And with that he turned around and walked away. Anzu entered her chambers with a happy smile on her face.

I hope you guys liked this chapter. It took me quite a while to put it together, because I didn't go as I wanted it to, but in the end I think I did ok. So please Read & Review! Ik really like to know what you guy's think of the story!