Sister of the Pharaoh: Hey guys! Chapter 7! Yay!
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"Talking"
"Whispering"
(Thinking)
Yugi's list of chores became very full as the ball quickly approached. There were flowers to get, food that needed preparing, decorations, music and the guest list. There was a lot to do within one week and Yami and Laura were just as busy helping with the preparations. After a long and busy day, Yugi retired to his room with many thoughts rushing through his head.
Thought that made him very upset. As much as he wanted to go to the ball with Yami, he also knew that his Stepfather and step siblings would be there. He was more worried about Tea and his father than he was about Bakura. Worried about what would happen if they found him there. Yugi was very much afraid of being taken away, back to the horrible life of being beaten and burned.
Afraid that he would never see Yami again. That part scared him the most. For over the short the time he knew him, Yugi grew to love his master. He was kind, caring and always seemed to smile brightest whenever Yugi was around. Yugi couldn't help but blush at the thought of how handsome Yami was as well. He started to dream of dancing with the prince at the ball. Thinking of how wonderful it would be if he could.
Yugi was shaken from his thoughts when a knock came to his door. Yugi allowed entrance and Laura entered the room.
"Good evening Yugi."
"Good evening princess."
"Are you excited about the ball this week?"
"I would be, but I don't I'll be attending." Yugi answered sadly.
"Why not? You don't want to go?"
"No, I do. But, it might be dangerous for me if someone sees me there."
"What do you mean?" Laura asked.
The princess was such and caring soul. Yugi couldn't help but open up to her. He told Laura everything, about where he came from and how he was sold to the palace by his Stepfather. How he knew that his family would coming to the ball and that they might steal him away if they found him here.
"But why do you think he would want you back, if he sold you?" Laura asked after Yugi finished explaining.
"Because my Stepfather mostly likely thought I was sold to a brothel or something. If he finds out I'm here and being taken care of, better than his children, I know it will anger him. He might take me away from Yami and I'll never see him again. That's the last thing I want." Yugi said with tears his eyes.
"Yugi, you love my brother, don't you?"
"Huh!? How did you-"
"I see the way you look at him when your alone together. I'm very perceptive. You want to be able to dance with Yami at the ball right?" Laura asked with a smile on her face.
"Yes, but-"
"Then come with me!"
With that, Laura lead Yugi to a room that was filled with different masks, cloaks and other costumes that were all made by hand.
"Wow! Where did get all these, Princess?"
"I made them. It's a hobby I have. What did you think I did with all my free time? Braid my hair?"
"These are wonderful! I can't believe you made these all by yourself." Yugi said as he stared at the costumes.
"Not all, Yami was the one who sparked my interest into making them. He made this mask." Laura said, holding a royal purple mask with gold trim.
"We used to make all kinds of things together when we were younger. But now he's preparing to become king, and we don't spend as much time together."
"I'm sorry. You two sound like you used to be close." Yugi said.
"We were, and we are. Just, not the same as when we were kids. But enough about that. Here, you can wear this mask and cloak and pull your hair back. That way, you can go to the ball and your step father won't recognize you!"
"Are you sure?"
"Of course! I'll even make a suit to go with it!"
"Thank you so much, Princess."
"Your welcome, and please, call me Laura. Princess is too formal to be used all the time." Laura said as she pulled out some material and measuring tape.
"Thank you, Laura."
"Sure, now then let me measure you and I'll get started!"
Laura worked the three days to make Yugi's costume. On the eve of the ball, she finally finished and Yugi could hardly believe his eyes. The suit and pants were a violet color with gold trim to match the mask that Yami had made. The oufit seemed to sparkle with all the effort put into it. Yugi smiled as he took the costume from Laura.
"It's perfect. Thank you again, Laura."
"Your welcome, now go try it on! I still have to get ready myself."
"Okay. See you later!" Yugi said as he left the room.
Excited to get ready for the ball as he ran to his room.
SOTP: Awesome! I hope you all liked this! Yami: Your getting the ball scene already? SOTP: Relax, I have plenty in store afterwards. Reviews are always welcome!