Susan: Sorry that this is so late. I know that I said it would be out before the end of August, but I just couldn't write. Well, I could, but when I write and I'm angry or stressed, everyone kinda gets killed off, so I usually avoid it. Anyway, Alara and I got into a fight, so this chapter doesn't have a beta. I hope that there aren't too many horrific errors. Leave me a review or message me if there are any that I need to change desperately. Anyway, I don't own Yugioh, or any of its characters, only my OC's. I hope that you enjoy!

Yugi's POV

The day was oddly uneventful after my incident with Priest Seto, and if I hadn't been so worried about who might be coming, I would have understood Adom's intense fascination with the scarab. Seeing as it and the key were the only two things of interest in the room, I was left staring at the door. Most of the time Shani and Naeemah kept Mother and us busy outside of work, but we had no work to do, and both the girls were out doing their jobs.

"Adom?" My brother looked up, an eyebrow raised. "I'm sorry I got us all into this mess."

"What mess? This? Don't worry about it." Adom's smile seemed forced to me, and he was rubbing at his bandaged chest again. "It's not like it is your fault anyway."

This family is falling apart around me… We sat in silence, not sure what we should say to one another after everything that had happened in the last few weeks.

When Yami came into the room early the next morning, I wasn't sure if I was relieved or not. He appeared somewhat distressed, and that worried me. It was like before, in the hallway, where he wasn't the strong royal guard I was used to seeing. Something had frightened him, and I didn't want to know what else could do that to him other than Priest Seto.

"Come, we must go!" he told us, his right hand on his sword, prepared to draw it.

"Waah?" Naeemah mumbled, rubbing at her eyes as she was woken.

"Get up!" Yami growled, eyes searching for any threats. He grabbed Shani's shoulder, shaking her awake, and I was surprised at how quickly she rolled to her feet, fully conscious. Then I was hit with another thought, one that appeared to be much more pressing to me.

"Why aren't you with the Prince and the Pharaoh?"

"I was sent to get you. They want you and your family with them. Now get moving!"

As we were shuttled out of our room, I watched as Adom, Shani and Naeemah each grabbed their most precious objects. Mine already hung from my neck, and I touched the key for reassurance. Adom also snagged a curved knife, from where, I do not know, but he had it in his hand, and somehow it seemed as if it had been made for him. It did not look odd, or misplaced, and I found that fact disturbing even as I raced after Yami and my sisters. Adom trailed behind, looking out for us, and I felt more guilt for my previous thoughts of how he couldn't protect our family anymore.

"What is going on?" Naeemah asked, her voice trembling.

Yami paused, glancing around a corner before motioning us to move once again. "The Hyksos are attacking. Come on, hurry!"

"How did they get into the palace?" I asked as we ran.

"They aren't in yet, but they're inside the city. Now be quiet, someone's coming!" Yami had us crouch in a doorway, though Adom was mostly leaning against te door frame, looking quite pale. We waited, both Yami and Adom holding their weapons ready. A shadow appeared, creeping towards us, and then suddenly Yami had the man against the wall, the sword drawing blood as he pressed it against the man's neck.

"Ryou!" Naeemah yelled, gripping Yami's arm. "Let go! He's a friend!" Yami didn't release him, and instead tightened his hold, making Ryou whimper. "Please! Please let Ryou go!"

When Yami still refused Naeemah's pleads, Adom grabbed Yami's arm and ripped it away from the white-haired boy. "Release me." The royal guard growled, looking up to meet Adom's eyes. Ryou, meanwhile, slid downthe wall, hand over his heart as he fearfully watched the scene unfold, his eyes watering. I wasn't particularly sure what to do, whether to choose my brother's side or just stay out of the confrontation, before blood won out over fear, and I moved to stand beside my brother. "Do you want to die, slave? Is that it? The Hyksos are coming, and they will kill you if I don't first."

I could see it in Adom's eyes, the defiance, the anger, the wretched hatred for the world. And I knew then exactly what was going through his mind, because I had seen the look so many times before. When the guards had tried to break him, when the guards had tried to kill him out in the sand. I'd like to see you try.

Susan: Yeah, I know that it is really short, but I wanted to post something, and this was all that I could come up with. The next chapter or two will be very important plot-wise, which is another reason why I stopped here instead of ending in the middle of a huge plot point. Anyway, thanks for reading my fic, and I hope that you enjoyed!