Evelyn: Sorry it took so long to get back to this, my computer had... a.. uh.. rather unfortunate accident... *was abused by much younger niece* But now I'm back and am actually thinking about writing a second story while working on this one.

So without further adue, I don't own Yu-gi-oh


Chapter Nine

Yami looked around their surroundings, it was still dark and only half an hour left before they reached the capitol city. He looked at the sleeping teen beside him. He was considering waking him up now, so he could be alert enough to find his room when they got there, or let him sleep until they reached the castle. Actually, the truth was the king was rather bored and just wanted someone to talk to.

He gently placed a hand on Yugi's shoulder and shook him lightly, "Yugi," he whispered. The teen in front of him opened his eyes slowly, but then they were wide with shock, then peaceful with realization. "Is everything okay?" Yami asked quietly. Yugi rubbed his eyes, "Huh? Oh, yeah. It's just I keep forgetting that I'm not in my bed." The king smiled, "Well, it's okay because we're almost to the capitol and I promise that you will have a bedroom and a soft bed waiting for you."

The teen gave a small giggle, "Okay, I'm looking forward to it." Yami looked out the window, "Seto is going to be upset with me," he thought outloud. "Who's Seto?" "My High Priest in my courts. He was planning a celebration in the town yesterday for when we returned." "Why?"

"Half the reason was because we have successfully taken back part of our country, granted a small portion, but something nonetheless. And the other half was to take their minds off the previous king's passing."

Yami looked back to the younger and saw the sullen look on his face. So to change the atmosphere, he smiled and said, "Would you like to know what job I have picked for you?"

Yugi's sullen expression changed from sullen to excitement in a heartbeat, "Yes! Joey told me that I was going to love it! But he wouldn't say what it was..." and a small pout formed on his face.

Yami had to stop himself from laughing and tried to stay serious, "Well, I've decided that you're going to be my adviser." Yugi tilted his head in confusion, "What exactly am I going to do?" "There's a lot of things that advisers do, but the main one is to stay by my side and if I need consulting, you are the one I will turn to."

Yugi gasped, "B-but I'm just a teenager! I don't know much about politics!" Yami chucked, "And I'm only a couple of years older than you, Aibou. It's not hard to catch on, I promise." Yugi pouted a little bit, "I'm sure that you haven't been cut off from the world for your entire life..."

The king smiled confidently, hoping that some of it would rub off on Yugi, "Don't worry. I'll teach you everything I know. You've already shown that you can keep a cool head under pressure and find a resolving solution." He noticed that the younger started to relax some and looked back out the window, seeing the woods around them start to disappear and the road to the capitol was showing, they started passing lanterns one by one and the ruler smirked to himself, I know he's going to enjoy this. "Yugi... Look out the window." He peaked out the corner of his eye at the younger, and noticed the look of amazement on his face and the ocean started coming into view with ships leaving and entering the harbor.

"This is amazing!" he exclaimed. Yami chuckled, "Just wait until you see the city." He pointed to the outskirts starting to come into view as the turned the curve to make their way down the hill to the city.

Seto was furious, he watched at the carriages carrying the king and the workers approached the castle (well, it looked more like a giant mansion with several wings surrounding it). He got word of what happened and he did not find it at all amusing or convenient. He had to tell the people the the king will address them in the morning and cancel the celebration. This was definitely going to take a toll on the population's morale.

Seto approached the first carriage carrying the King. Yami stepped out of the carriage and the one that he assumed to be "Yugi" stood next to him. Seto bowed at the waist to formally greet his King. "Seto, you don't have to bow, we're family." Seto stood up straight assuming that was permission to rise, "Well, you will have to get used to it, like it or not, you're not the prince anymore." Yami scowled, "What do you need? I'm tired." Seto mentally winced at how childish he sounded, but then again, since they are family he can probably only show this side to Seto.

"I'm here to show you something that Ryou and Bakura discovered. It's important," Seto stated in his usual cold tone. "Brief me in the morning, I'm going to show Yugi where his room is." As they started to walk away Seto said, "It includes something your father discovered before his passing." Yami stopped in his tracks. He looked torn for a moment and then the younger spoke up for the first time, "Go ahead Yami, I'm sure I can find my way to the employee wing of this place."

Mana chimed in, after hearing the last part of the conversation when she hopped out of her carriage, "I'll show him where to sleep, prince. I need to head that way to sleep too."

Yami nodded, though he looked reluctant and stepped by the high priest's side, "Lead the way."

Yugi let out a small yawn as he walked with Mana to the Employee Wing of the castle, "So why isn't everyone else going with us?" Mana stifled a yawn before responding, "Because the doctors sleep in the medical wing in case of emergency, and guards sleep in the barracks. I should technically be sleeping with the guards, but then it wouldn't be sneaky of a spy to sleep where they're expected to."

"I see..." Yugi said, the weariness in his voice showing. "Well, since you're new here, how about I give you the tour in the morning? I'm on probation right now, so that technically means I'm off duty and can't touch to the fun stuff," Mana said, practically pouting.

"Fun stuff?"

"You know, weapons and magic. Since magic is relatively new, you won't see it out in the kingdom, just in the castle, mainly used for practical combat purposes. Also, Isis is the only one who has completely mastered healing magic in this nation!"

Yugi's sleepy eyes were suddenly wide as Mana spoke about this whole magic concept. This kind of thing was not allowed at all in the village. Not even a whisper of it's power. Though his grandfather did tell him one thing, that it is a spectacle to see it preformed.

After about fifteen minutes of walking, they stopped in front of a door that Mana said would open to Yugi's sleeping quarters. She told him good night practically skipped away, leaving him just standing there. He quietly opened the door and the inside looked magical to him. There was moonlight pouring in through the window lighting up the room. There was a stand with a candle on it, a queen sized bed, and a door which Yugi supposed lead to a personal bathing chamber. He was too exhausted to care right now, so he plopped down on the bed and fell asleep almost as soon as he hit the sheets.


Evelyn: Sorry if chapters are going to be a little short, I'm having a little bit of a block since my ideas were destroyed like my last laptop. ...