Guess who's back kitties (dont ask why Im refering you guys as kitties xD), Im back after a long absense sp? o.O non internet life thing yeah. But good new is, I've got a longer-than-other-chapters chapter! And there is this other story idea itching around in my head, but I told my self I wont write it down til Im done with this one...and trust me, from where this is going its not ending any time soon.. at least I dont think... But hmm, anyway! Enough with my mindless rambling on with the story! x3

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A young, mature-looking tan woman walked up to the entrance of the palace. Strolling up to a dark figure, obviously waiting for her since no one else was around her.

"I was expecting you here; the commander said you would be here." The dark figure said.

"Yes, so tell me what am I going to go by here." She said.

"Hasty, aren't we?"

"Well, there are people at the point of possibly being assassinated here," she said impatiently.

"Ah, well you do make a point. Alright then before anytime is wasted, your new name is Isis. Isis Nubian and 17 years old, and.. I suppose you know what they are supposed to believe."

"Yes, yes I do. And.. Isis..Nubian..17 years old. Okay, is that all?" "Isis" questioned, reciting the information she was supposed to remember.

"Yes, and well, good luck," the man said as he walked away..

Mina was taken to a room where all the other girls where there, it was almost as if she was "competing" for the title to be his wife. Disturbing.

Okay, so basically I just have to avoid him to not get picked and-

"Oh my Ra! I am so nervous"

"Me too!"

"I wonder who is going to be his wife, I hope I am! He is so...," the young girl paused. "..irresistibly handsome" (xD I couldnt come up with another word for hot)

Mina just groaned in disgust, loud enough for them to hear.

The young girl looked at her; she wasn't one of the girls Mina had seen when some of the guests had arrived, well girl guests.

"Are you not glad or even honored to be the one of the women to be chosen to be legible of being," this girl really spoke emotionally when she spoke of Atem. "Prince Atem's wife?"

This girl seemed really annoying, sorta like Teana; squealing, excited, and annoying when it came to the topic of Atem.

But Mina thought about the question, or as to seem interested, "To tell you the truth," she stood from where she was sitting. "I'm not in the least bit interested or I could care less of have the least possibility of being his wife." Mina grinned, and patted her shoulder in amusement of the two girls faces of shock. After being amused by their faces, Mina decided to walk away.

"You can't be serious, are you?"

"Perhaps she is same gender oriented." the other girl whispered to the other girl.

Mina stopped, "Excuse me?"

"I mean, you have to be, because...he is..Atem " The girl said.(LOL another Sasuke)

"That doesn't mean I have to be attracted to him," Mina said with a tone of frustration.

"Like I said; he's Atem, he has got to be the most gorgeous being in all of Egypt."

Mina didn't know what she was frustrated at; this girl's claim, or that it was the truth. Tch, no.. no! What am I saying? This girl has gotten things into my head. Just give her stern look, as if she was crazy. And walk away.

"...Right." Turned then walked away.

To her dismay, the girl must've thought it was rude to just leave like that. "Wait! I don't think I caught your name," she put on the most suffocating and disturbing smile Mina (in which Mina tried her hardest not to express any offensive gesture on her face) had ever seen, and put out her hand. "I am Ming, and the other girl," "Ming" smiled. "Is my adorable little sister, Ling."

"Yes, and you guys are from...?"

Ming looked at her clueless, "We are from...Oh! We come proudly from China"(I did my research :D)

"Right, right. Your names should've hinted," Mina suppressed a chuckle.

"Yes, well I have got to go do some extra errands before this whole party. Pleasure talking to you." Ming gave that smile again.

"Same." When Mina saw that Ming was no where in sight, she threw herself on the chair. What in the name of Ra have I gotten myself in?

On the other side of the palace, a tri-colored prince sat bored in a chair wishing it was the end of the night already, when it hasn't even started. Being dressed in almost gold everything, aggravated him greatly. Not to mention he had 25 of choice of which girl he wanted as a bride, if not less. The rest was up to his parents, and some other people he didn't know of. This was foolish, everything was foolish. But, what was really upsetting him?

Atem stood, he needed to get some fresh air. And not be spotted at the same time.

Surprisingly enough, there weren't much guards to avoid. But Atem couldn't help but feel he was being followed.. He paused and said, "Mana, wherever you are, come out now."

"How did you know I was here?" She asked disappointed approaching him from out of a huge vase.

"I had a feeling sooner or later I was going to have one of those infamous Mana attacks," Atem smiled as he sat one of the steps near the balcony.

Mana giggled, "You were due for one anyway." She looked at him; Atem's face was fraught with the expression of uncertainty, angst, and tension, "Is something the matter?" Mana fidgeted.

"Hm, everything I guess. Mana," He stood. "Consider yourself lucky not having to go through this like I have to."

Mana chuckled, "Don't worry, everything will turn out fine. You only have to marry someone you don't know and conceive a child for the dynasty with someone you don't, that is, if you don't end up with Mina. But then...that would be extremely awkward, considering you two loathe each til the very end, and..." Mana continued.

Atem's thoughts stood at the point where she brought Mina, come to think of it. He hadn't spoken to her since that night. She was most likely avoiding him.

"Also, you have to" she went on. "Are you listening to me?" Mana pouted.

"Uh, yes Mih- uh.. Mana. Of course." Atem stuttered and obviously lied.

Mana gave him a weird look. And finally said,"Good, so what I just told you will most likely help you through your troubles," she smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "Now I got to go before anyone spots me here. Good bye!" With that said, she skipped down the exit of the palace.

Atem didn't know how long he how much time he had spent there just sitting there and talking to Mana. And just realizing he had almost called her Mina, was not taking the best toll on him.

He walked back to his room, and noticed there was a white haired person down the hall. He couldn't decipher-- yet again, damn his eye sight-- who the person was, but didn't think it was one of the palace guards. "Uh, I uhh You there!" He hesitantly called out, not that he was anything proud of. Probably his most non-manly moment.

The figure, to whom he called out to, turned around. Surpised. As if he didn't think anyone else was would be there, in such a ginormous palace. And in the right moment were he accidently stumbled out of the darknes and into some lighting–moonlight, that is– , Atem observed that this person had a mane of white, and not just old white, sort of silver. Which was to find on such a young looking figure, either that or this old person had a really good spine.

Afterward the stumbling into the light, the boy –where Atem finally figured out that it was a man– finally took off running like his life depended it.

"W-Wait! Come back!" Atem called out again, but the boy with the silver mane was out of sight. Atem came up to the door where the boy was standing, and suddenly the door opened.

"Atem?" A voice said emerging from the shadows behind him. "For the love of Ra! I haven't talked to you, unfortunately, in the longest period of time."

Much to his much dismay, it was the last person he wanted to see tonight. "Well, uh hello Teana."

"Good evening," She said eagerly before realizing the open room. "What's that room?"

Atem had forgotten that the door had opened before he turned around to find who had spoken. "I don't know, you caught my attention, then forgot about it."

"You mean. . . you didn't open it?"

"No"

"May I ask what are you doing here?" It was a voice – a voice he recognized only too well – coming out from the room.

"Mina, is that you?" Both of them said in unison.

"Yes, it happens to be me," now putting her hands on her hips. "I ask again, what are you doing here? Especially you" She nodded to Teana.

"I am going to have to ask you the same question, Lady Mina." Teana said in her defensive.

It seemed like it wasn't Mina's night, because she wasn't in the best of moods, "I have to be here, for the whole night event. And this does happen to be where I have to stay until its time to go, and for the last time what are you two doing here?"

Atem sighed, I was wondering around blindly, in the dark my I add, and saw a boy standing in front of your door, but by the time I called out to him, he was already gone,"He paused, "You did not hear me?"

Mina looked at him incredulously, and said nonchalantly, "No. As I said, I was getting rest, and/or getting prepared. In which, I have to do now."

"Wait." Atem had turned around to find that Teana had left out of nowhere seeming to be bored with no end about being a dull conversation, or so she mumbled.

"What?"

"Why were the candles off?" He questioned.

"Pardon?"

"Why were the candles off? I am sure there had to be a reason for why you had every single candle in that room was unlit." Atem seemed to be touching a nerve, because he could tell on his face that she was greatly annoyed with his interrogation.

"How many time do I have to repeat myself, I was resting. Have you ever heard of beauty sleep?" Mina snapped.

"I–" Atem was cut off.

"And, Prince Atem, I do not appreciate you questioning me as to what I was doing in my room, and if it is ok with you, your highness I have to be going now. Thank you, and I will be seeing you later," Ra, Mina just loved to emphasized

And Atem felt like he had been smacked right in the face, not to mention she practically slammed the door on his face. Oh, yes, he thought to him self. This is very, very most definitely the most foolish night everAnd started walking away.

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Oooh la la, anger issues tee hee, but again sorry for teh long wait. Dx I'll try to get the next one in as soon as possible D Kay, kay?! Love ja

WAIT- I would like to thanks those of ya who reviewed and inspired me to write more than what was supposed to be written, extra love to j00 x3