Destinies Intertwined

Hello there!

Well here is the next chapter to DI. I'll have to apologise for this one, I don't like it very much BECAUSE I sorta had to rush it as I'm not going to have much time to write next week and yeah... I wanted this chapter out before then. So please be nice for this one... it's not my best. Hopefully you'll like it. :)

Happy reading and reviewing!

And I don't own Yugioh.

Sammii.


It was sunset by the time Fadil had managed to leave the grounds of the Palace. The day was long, extremely long for; the royal wedding of Prince and Teana had been announced. The village celebrations had been going since late morning and up until now, everyone was still cramming up inside the palace courtyard trying to get a glimpse of the couple.

It was because of this reason that Fadil decided to make his way out of the village now, where he wouldn't be spotted by anyone. He couldn't afford to be caught... he had risked so much to get to the point where he was at. Convincing the Guardians to let him work at the Palace was hard however, befriending Teana... that was much simpler than he thought it would be. Yes, he was nice to her when they found her, but he thought that she would have been somewhat reluctant. She should have. How gullible.

The orange skies didn't do much to reveal his hooded face as he made his way out of the village through many streets. Although it was late in the day, it was still quite warm and the elongated, black robes didn't do much to help him. Now that he thought about it... the village was big and all he wanted to do was to get to the outskirts as quick as possible so he could take them off.

The outskirts were hishideout.

Ever since Bakura had recruited him, Fadil had never felt more at home. For his whole life, he had been ridiculed... by everyone... his parents (who were too busy with their precious eldest son); and his so called 'friends' who teased him every day since he was a child. Fadil knew he didn't belong. And he knew that he would never belong... well not in the village anyway.

But it changed. It changed 15 years ago.

It was his seventh birthday when he met Bakura... a boy who was a year younger than him and lived on the streets. Of course his parents did not acknowledge the day of their son's birth, instead they made him work on the house... to prepare him for the occupation of a tomb builder. Fadil, on the other hand, didn't want to spend his life building tombs for precious pharaohs who didn't care for anyone but themselves. No, he wanted to do something else... he wanted to be a scribe. He loved the idea of reading and writing. He even asked his parents to allow him to do so... to allow him to follow in his father's, and brother's footsteps.

But apparently he wasn't worthy of such a title. And so, they 'trained' him to be a tomb builder.

However, on that day 15 years earlier, his life changed forever. He had made his first real friend. It happened whilst he was digging at the side of his home, when the six year old Bakura struggled to him and begged him for food for; he hadn't eaten in a week. Immediately, Fadil had run inside and grabbed a basket of bread and fruit; and gave it to the boy. Bakura devoured the whole lot in less than five minutes. The boy had fascinated him. Even though he was so poor, there was something about him that seemed different. And Fadil recognised that straight away. He knew he finally found an outcast... just like himself.

From that day forward, Bakura became the family Fadil never had. And when the two were old enough, they ran away from the village with plans to change the world. To make sure justice was given to those who deserved it... not those who were greedy.

And then... three years ago, they thought of the perfect plan. The perfect idea to get back at those who didn't deserve the life they had. A plan only to be ruined shortly after it was put into action. A plan which had put a strain in a bond that was so strong.

The village outskirts were finally upon Fadil as he swiftly walked towards the hideout. It had taken about ten minutes before he finally reached the caves which obscured his group who were known as the Exiled. At his movement, the red eyed guards perked up and were on high alert.

"Be calm, it's me." He said as he reached the two, who were huddled close together; their weapons out.

At his voice, the guards relaxed and let Fadil through to the darkness which was the caves but was stopped when Bakura had emerged to the entrance.

"You've taken your time."

"My Lord, the announcement has deferred my arrival. If I left earlier, I would be spotted."

"Well?"

Fadil shifted as he recited the day's events. "The Prince and Lady will wed in three days time. It was announced late this morning and celebrations are under way right now."

"And what of your mission?" He asked as he made his way forward, into the sunlight a little more and looked over upon the village.

"She trusts me."

"How much?"

"Enough to let me stay in her chamber… alone."

With that, Bakura turned to face Fadil with an evil smirk playing across his lips. "Excellent."

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Tea had never experienced such chaos … well none of the sort that was happening now. Hundreds of villagers crowded into the Palace courtyard, chanting her name… the title they thought referred to her. Teana. It truly was spectacular because she felt like a celebrity and although confused about the whole situation, she felt a little flattered.

However, that was put aside as she looked to her right and saw Yami standing there, shell shocked and speechless. She was too, for, what was to happen in three days time did not seem believable. She was going to marry him. Marry him.When Tea jumped into the realms of time she didn't expect this outcome. No, she expected that she would help Yami save Egypt and ultimately the world from demise. This certainly didn't cross her mind. And now, seeing the looking upon his face, he couldn't believe it either.

It seemed that they had just got out of their stage of awkward silences and one word answers. They were finally going back to normal… like the friends they were. Finding out that they had to marry each other brought that discomfit right back and slapped them in the face. Throughout the whole duration of these celebrations, neither of them had said a word to each other. They just stood at the Palace balcony overlooking the kingdom, whilst the Guardians explained the plans of their supposed wedding.

In three days. In three days Tea was to have a husband. And her husband would be Yami. Woah, okay, don't think about that.But she couldn't help it. The thought kept coming back to her and the more it did, the more she freaked out. She had tried to say so many times that they were all mistaken… that she wasn't the Lady of Egypt but no matter how many times, they didn't believe her. Apparently she was the true Lady and she had 'finally come back to them'. But how could she come back if this was the first time she was here? Even Yami tried to tell them otherwise but to no avail. It just wouldn't work.

Tea snapped out of her thoughts when Yami flashed a glance to her before he unevenly shifted a little further to distance himself just that much more. She didn't blame him… actually, she was grateful as she too wanted the space. This whole situation was just way too awkward to be standing close to each other.

At this, Tea looked back out to the crowd. If only they knew what was going through her head. As she looked out to them, she noticed that their faces bore the looks of utter joy and hope. They were full of spirit and as they cheered for both her and Yami, Tea couldn't help but also feel guilty. They were mistaken, and had their hopes up for nothing. The earlier flattering feeling she had completely disappeared and was replaced with anxiety and panic. What if they wouldn't be able to get out of this? What if they actually got married? What would happen afterwards? Would she become Queen? Would they have to stay there forever? Would they have to have children—?

"OH MY GOD!" Tea accidently gasped out loud and her eyes widened even further. Ew okay, change train of thought… CHANGE THE TRAIN OF THOUGHT!

She didn't notice that Yami had moved closer to her. "Are you alright?"

At his words (and the fact that he was now close to her), she froze and awkwardly faced him, putting on a forced smile, "Um, yeah… yeah I'm fine. Sort of… not really." Saying the words, she slightly shifted away from him as her wondering question still scarred her. No, THAT will definitely not happen because we're not gonna get married. No. Nononono.There had to be some way to get out of this.

Seto's voice had caught her attention, as well as Yami's. "My fellow Egyptians," He began, "Our beloved Teana has finally come back to us and after all these years, she and our Prince are once again reunited!" The crowd cheered. Yami and Tea focused to anything but each other. "And so, let them speak to you!" Seto continued, "Let them announce to you, themselves that they will, at last, be married and take the throne like a proper King and Queen!" At these words, the crowd cheered even louder. "Let their love lead us with dignity!" And as he stepped back, the crowd was in frenzy. Tea couldn't believe how much they were cheering, chanting, screaming… it was all so loud.

Let their love lead us with dignity. Love?The false thing was (along with many other things) that she didn't lovehim. Well not like that. No, she loved Yami as a friend. Didn't she? Was it possible that there could be something more?

Silence now filled the courtyard and Tea realised that the crowd was waiting for them to speak up. She looked at Yami who, at her glance, nodded and stepped forward. Thank youshe thought. He knew she was completely uncomfortable and was in no means able to talk to such an audience. So he had decided to say something even though he too, was far from ease.

"Um… hello!" He yelled out and, at his words, every person standing in the courtyard had bow down in silence immediately. At first Tea thought it was weird but then again, she had experienced the same sort of reaction whenever she said anything. Yami looked back to the Guardians and then at Tea with a confused look upon his face. It was then, that a man, who resembled Yugi's grandfather, had taken his spot beside Yami and whispered something in his ear. He then backed off and Yami looked back out to the audience awaiting his speech. "Uh…" He took a breath and continued, "My people! I am contented to say that, at the arrival of my… beloved… Teana, we will finally wed. In three days time, Egypt will have its Pharaoh and Queen." Yami then stepped back and headed back inside the Palace. Tea, not knowing what else to do, made her way inside too when the grandpa look alike stopped her.

"My Lady, you must speak to your people."

"Oh, okay? Um…" She turned around and reluctantly made her way back to the edge of the balcony.

"Shimon! She need not speak. I have already done so." Tea turned back around and saw Yami back on the balcony.

"But Prince, she should address her people"

Yami turned to her with a face bearing the look of that of an apologetic one. Tea gave him a small smile which symbolised her gratitude about him trying to help her and turned back to face the crowd. Okay… be calm. Don't be nervous Tea, just speak."Um…" Come on! Yami could say something, you can too."Well, it's-it's safe to say that I have-have come back to you… my people?" She coughed, Don't sound uncertain!"My people. These… these years of… separation, have been hard. But no need to worry for, in three days- in three days time, our kingdom will prosper once again!" She looked back and saw Yami nodding proudly before she stepped away from the edge and quickly put herself out of view.

Shortly after, the two were escorted back inside the Palace whilst the cheers sounded loudly from the courtyard.

It was well into the night when the two were finally left alone. Tea stood in front of the door to her room whilst Yami stood in front of the door to his. The crowd had long dispersed and the Guardians were dismissed of their duties and had headed off to their chambers. After what seemed like days, it was peaceful. And now they were standing opposite to each other; an awkward silence once again filling the air.

Thinking there was nothing more to say, Tea opened the door to her room, "Well… goodnight."

"Tea, wait."Yami said as he stepped forward, "We need to talk."

"Um, okay?" He was right, they really needed to talk. "Where? Here or…"

"Anywhere."

"Okay" Tea whispered and made her way into her room, leaving the door open behind her. She took a seat on a stool in front of her mirror and waited for Yami who slowly made his way inside and quickly examined his surroundings before taking a seat on her bed.

"What are we going to do?" She asked as he rested his elbows on his thighs and rubbed his temples in a contemplative manner.

"I don't know." He replied.

"It's so awkward." She sighed.

"Extremely."

"Well it doesn't have to be does it? If… if we don't, you know, think about it."

"How can we not? It's happening in three days." He said, straightening up.

"There has to be something we can do to stop it. They're mistaken Yami. I'm not the Lady of Egypt or Teana or anyone royal. I'm just Tea."

At her words, he looked at her. "What made them believe that you were?"

"Well… well, I don't know. It started when a guy asked for my name and when I answered, everyone started acting all weird."

"And then they assumed you were Teana." Yami said, understanding what had happened.

"Yeah. And I tried telling them so many times that they're wrong but no one will listen and I don't know what to do because I came here to help you fight an evil not get married to you." Tea continued hastily, getting everything off her chest and didn't realise what she had just said.

He tensed at those last words but tried his best not to stay silent because they really did need to talk things through, no matter how awkward it was. "I know. I didn't expect this either."

"So what? Do we just let it happen because I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to be, you know... married." Tea said, trying to lighten the mood.

Yami caught on to her intentions and made a small smile, "No, neither am I. I had no idea that to be Pharaoh, this has to happen."

And without knowing what she was doing, Tea started to laugh. She couldn't stop herself for, the more she thought about the whole situation, instead of freaking out like she had earlier; the more it became funny. Who knew that she had to marry Yami in order for him to be Pharaoh. Imagine how the guys would react… Joey wouldn't let her live it down… neither would Tristan or even Yugi. Of course, they would be freaked out but they would ultimately tease both her and Yami forever.

Tea's laughing resulted in a look of confusion from Yami, "What's so funny?"

"Everything," She replied through her giggles, "It's just funny. Who knew eh? And just think… what would the guys say when they found out?"

Yami couldn't help but smile, "Yeah, this is quite a strange predicament isn't it?"

"SO weird." She managed to say through her giggles before returning to business, "But seriously... there must be something we can do."

"Hmm..." Yami replied as he stood up and started walking back and forth. "Maybe-" And then it hit him. He stopped pacing, "Maybe we don't have to get married if there is no reason to?"

"What do you mean?"

"A couple get married when they're in love right?"

At this, Tea blushed and quickly looked down to shield her face from his view. Why she blushed, she had no idea but it wouldn't go away. "...well, yeah..." A strange feeling found its way to her insides.

"And we're not in love. Everyone thinks otherwise but... if we convince them that we're not, there is a chance there won't be a wedding." Yami said, sounding pleased at his words.

Tea looked up, "How are we meant to though? No one listens." Even though her blushing had ceased, the feeling in her stomach wouldn't.

"They'll have to. We'll pretend to have an argument whenever the opportunity arises."

There was something about that plan that Tea didn't like. Fighting with him whenever she could? No, she didn't come here to do that. One fight was enough but to have many? "But... I don't want to fight with you. Once was enough..."

Yami walked up to her and looked her straight in the eyes, "It's not going to be real. We'll act it out. They'll call off the wedding and everything will go back to normal."

Tea couldn't agree with him. That's when she realised... if they didn't get married, he wouldn't become Pharaoh and so, his destiny wouldn't be fulfilled, he wouldn't save the world; and they would be stuck there forever. Dread began to creep over her... there really was nothing they could do.

"Yami," She began as she stood up, "it's not going to work."

"Tea, it can... we can make it work."

But she merely shook her head and closed her eyes as she whispered, "We have to... you need to become Pharaoh, Yami. It's the only way. Just... just think of me as someone else."

Yami stood in shock for a few moments as he processed her words. He had understood and, not knowing what else to say, nodded before he made his way out of her room.

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A knock sounded at the door. "My Lady?"

Tea shifted underneath her covers before she tentatively got up and made her way to the door. Who would want to talk to her at this hour? She opened the door to find Seto standing there. "Oh, hello." She said, rubbing her eyes.

"Teana, my apologies for interrupting you but I must show you something."

At his words, she had instantly woken up and made her way outside without hesitation, only to find Yami standing there also. Her eyes immediately moved to his exposed stomach for, he was wearing the same half tunic as when she first saw him and now, after everything that has happened, she couldn't help but study him. And boy, did he look different. She was used to seeing him look like Yugi, except being taller and having more defined features. Now, he had those of Egyptian features, with tanned skin, darker eyes- and he's more built... where did those abs come from? Wait... what? Did I just... check him out? Apparently she did because the strange feeling returned to her and she quickly looked away from him. Snap out of it Tea, he's your friend. But it was at that moment that she noticed Yami was attractive. And that realisation would not leave her. Crap...

Seto's words brought her out of her thoughts. "My Prince... my Lady... if you could please follow me." And with that, he made his way down the hall with Yami and Tea close behind.

"Tea, I've been thinking..."

"Mmm?"

"I cannot go through with it." He whispered and stopped Tea's rebuttal by shaking his head before continuing, "I know that it must happen for me to become Pharaoh but it's not right. Nor fair on you."

"But Yami, what about-"

"There has to be some other way. If not, then I will defeat whatever evil there is out there without the title of Pharaoh."

"I'm afraid that's not possible." A different voice answered.

Yami and Tea moved their attention to Seto, who was standing in front of a wall with giant inscriptions and hieroglyphics on it. "My Prince, I trust that you've seen this wall before?"

Yami nodded, "Yes I have, a couple of days ago. Why?"

"I am sorry for interfering but I have noticed both yours and Teana's confusion. I am not sure as to why you two are lost but as your Guardian I will show you. My Prince, the hieroglyphics... do you know what they say?"

Tea saw Yami's eyes widen when he read the ancient script; the pieces clicking together. "Yes." Why hadn't he noticed this before?

"Then... do you understand my Prince? Do you understand that the only way our Egypt will be safe is if you are Pharaoh, and Teana, your Queen?"

Yami slowly nodded.

Tea, however, was still as confused as ever and her confusion doubled when Seto had begun walking off. Queen? Egypt only safe if he is Pharaoh? Wasn't he going to explain everything to them?

"Um..." But she was stopped as Yami's hand held her shoulder.

"Don't worry about him."

"Yami, what's going on? What does it say?" She asked, as she focused on the fact that he was touching her. Don't think about that...

"I think you are able to read it." He replied, dropping his hand.

Tea turned to face the wall and to her surprise, she could read what it said. And she understood what it meant.

"Oh..." She whispered and turned back to face Yami. As she did however, she noticed something flicker in his eyes before he looked away to shake it off. "I'm guessing you're going to take back what you said?"

"I'll have to."

"If it means you saving the world then it's okay."

Shortly after, the two made their way back to their rooms and for the first time in a while, they weren't silent. They were actually talking to one another, like friends (even though whenever he looked at her, some butterflies found their way to her stomach). However, even though Tea had to marry Yami in three days time, she knew it would be alright because it would mean he fulfils his destiny. And she came here to help him. If getting married to him was the way, then there was nothing more she could do.

Upon reaching their respective rooms, Yami smiled. "Thank you."

"For what?" She replied as she stopped at her door.

"For being a friend."

For some reason, his answer caused a weird feeling, different to the one she experienced throughout the day. It was as if she had expected him to say something else, something other than 'friend.' "That's what I'm here for!" She ended up saying, with a smiled which was a little forced.

"Goodnight Tea." He said before he opened the door to his room.

"Goodnight Yami."

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And... yeah. Not my favourite chapter but yeah. I wanted to get it out before tomorrow otherwise I wouldn't have any other chance to. I hope the small revolutionshipping moments were okay even though it was rushed...

Okays, Imma shut up nows. Next chapter will be up a little later than usual so my apologies for that :(

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