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Dreams (Flashback) or Memory- Dream
Author's Notes- AN
Flashback- Flashback
Gods- Gods
Mana's Inner Thoughts- Thoughts
Mana's POV
The three of us waited for Atem to come downstairs. And tried as I might I couldn't forget the feeling of being on top of him. The rush of memories were slightly disorienting, especially the emotions that came with them.
How could I have been so stupid to believe that me jumping on top of his chest wouldn't have any effect on me. His presence alone had an effect on me.
After another few minutes of waiting, Atem decided to grace us with his presence. He looked freshened up, wearing dark blue jeans, leather boots and a plain grey shirt. His Millennium Pendent was hanging from his neck, lazily resting on his hard chest.
Atem walked into the room and gave us an acknowledging look.
"Come on lets go to the family room. It'll be more private and less likely that anybody can sneak up on us." He said not missing a step.
"Good morning to you to Pharaoh." Mahad retorted sarcastically.
... ... ...
"Alright then, now that we are alone for a while, let's talk."
"Yeah, I opt to begin with the Millennium Items." I said, staring disgustedly at the Eye. "I for one am not scarifying my eye for this thing." I waved the damn thing around, wishing that I could throw it into a hole straight to the Underworld.
Atem gave me a small smile, most likely because of my theatrics.
"Mana, that is the way of the Millennium Eye." Isis said to me, in yet again a belittling tone.
It bugged me how she acted towards me. When we were in Egypt she was like my older sister, now she acted as if she were my mother.
"Great Isis, then you can take out your left eye and replace it with this metal crap." I said mockingly. With that said Isis rolled her eyes and settled on giving me a stern look.
"Mana, relax." Atem assured me, putting his hand on my shoulder. He wore a thoughtful expression. "How about you wear it as a necklace?"
"Prince, that sounds like a great idea, but how? This thing doesn't have a loop or anything to past a string through it."
"Give me a few days, I'll figure something out. For now just carry it in a pocket or something. It shall still grant you its power, while you have it on you that is."
I gave him a nod, still glaring at the ball of gold that I held in my hand. Without another thought, I stuffed it in a hidden pocket within my skirt.
"Alright so let's talk about the Darkness and our Magic. Since we entered this realm we have all regained our ability to practice, but it's been a while and we are all out of practice.
"Mana, Pharaoh and I have to restore our ability to summon our Ka. Since we sent them back at the park I haven't been able to sense my Dark Magician. We also have to reconnect with the Items and their powers, especially the Shadow Games. We carry the Darkness, and we cannot let it lose within our souls." Mahad informed us; we were the vessels of the dark power. The power we each learned to control from a young age.
"Pharaoh, Mana and you will be continuing your lessons." Atem and I were both about to let him know our protests, but he continued. "No buts. You two are in no position to complain. Yes, both of you already completed your required training, but it has been 5000 years and neither of you remember how to cast the simplest spells."
"And how come you do?" I asked him, trying to find a hole in his argument.
"Simple, during the past 5000 years, I have been residing in the Realm of the Beasts, sharing my soul with the Dark Magician; never losing complete touch with my powers." He answered smugly, knowing that he was absolutely right.
I resisted the urge to throw one of the pillows at him. I hated it when Mahad was right.
"Fine, we'll talk about a schedule after we figure the rest of the things out." Prince told us looking at me with a small smile. Ra, this was going to be too much like the good old days.
"Now about the glass necklace, Pharaoh-" Isis started, changing the subject.
"Oh that is another thing, you guys must stop calling me Pharaoh, my King or Highness. Please just call me Atem, for we must fit in." Prince interrupted her giving her an apologetic look. I was sure he was secretly grinning. Prince had always hated all those formalities.
We all nodded, I tried my best to hide my smile. He didn't say anything about me calling him Prince.
"As you say Pha- Atem," Isis gave us a sheepish look. It will take us time to get use to calling him by his name.
Isis continued. "You have got to tell us if you start to have any recollections about the past. Then we might be able to figure out what type of magic you used to seal it."
"Sounds good." He gave her a small nod. A miserable expression crossed his face. I knew that he hated sharing personal facts about himself.
Prince lay with me in the Ginger Garden. It was a miracle that we had a few hours to ourselves. With Prince's lessons on how to rule Egypt and my apprenticeship in becoming a court Magician finally starting. We barely ever had time to just relax.
"Prince, is something the matter?" I asked, turning my body to face him.
"It's nothing." He replied, still loss in thought.
"Prince something is up and remember you can tell me anything."
He gave me a small smile. I usually used that line when he was being stubborn, reminding him that I would always be here for him.
"Fine, its Shimon."
"What about Shimon?" I asked a little annoyed at how mysterious he was at times.
He sighed, giving me a look that I decided to ignore. "He is complaining that he wishes to know more about me personally so he can choose a compatible woman for me to marry."
"Oh," this had always been an awkward topic between us, especially now that I had come to realize that I love him.
"And what did you say?" I ask, hiding my discomfort.
Prince turned towards me and gave me a leveled look. "I told him that if I ever decided to marry I could well choose my own wife."
I got lost in his eyes at that moment, could he really be saying what I think he was saying. I would never be so bold to hope; that would only lead to my heart breaking.
"Mana!" Someone called out my name bringing me back to the present.
"Are you ok?" Prince asked.
"I am fine, just got lost in my own thoughts." I assured him, giving him a tiny smile.
He's eyes were slowly starting to distract me. I turned away trying to recollect my thoughts. That is when I noticed that Mahad and Isis had left the room.
"Where are Isis and Mahad?"
"They left a few minutes ago. It would seem that this isn't the first time you've spaced out like that."
I gave a simple shrug. "Yeah well after your death it became a habit of mine to tune out. It was the only way I could think of to escape my pain."
I cringed. Why do I have such a big mouth?Perhaps it was because it was natural for me to confide in him.
"I am sorry for causing you pain Mana." He put his hand on my arm trying to provide some comfort.
"No, Atem," I told him sternly, using his first name to emphasis how serious I was. "Do not apologies to me, unless you know why you are apologizing."
"Mana I-"
"Atem I am serious."
"Ok, but tell me what were you thinking about this time." He said the last part with a smile.
Idiot!
Prince was subtly trying to get me to reveal information about his past. I thought back to what the memory was about and saw no reason how it could cause harm.
"I was thinking back to the day you told me about how Shimon had been bugging you for being so secretive and causing him problems in finding you a wife." I said mockingly, poking playfully at his arm.
"Oh, that sounds like Shimon." He was trying desperately to contain his laughter.
I on the other hand didn't have the same self-control that Prince did and without saying another word I burst into laughter. It seem that it was all it took for him to join me.
... ... ...
Hours later the gang had arrived at the game shop.
"Ok you guys everything has been set for you to go to school. We worked it out so that we all will be together.
"The story will be that Pharaoh-"
"Call me Atem, Yugi." He instructed the younger version of himself.
"Oh yeah, that Atem is my cousin. That will explain why we look so alike. Isis will be Atem's older sister and Mahad and Mana will be family friends, playing the roles of brother and sister." Yugi informed us giving each a level look.
"Sounds good Yugi," Prince began. "Something, which I keep forgetting to ask you is, how long has it been since the Ceremonial Duel?"
"Well Pha- Atem, it has been nearly a year." Tea answered, in a low voice.
"Oh," Prince replied giving me a sheepish look.
Yeah, time did work in mysterious ways in the Afterlife.
"So when do we start 'school'" I asked, already hating the word.
"Tomorrow," Joey said automatically. "The Principle thinks that it is the best thing considering how behind you all will be." He said the last almost too smugly.
However, it seemed that Prince knew how to knock Joey down a few notches. "Don't worry about us we are all quick learners and remember we were the ones that came up with numerology and astronomy."
"Plus, this 'school' thing can't be much harder than learning how to be a Priest, a Magician or Pharaoh." The rest gave a nod, silently agreeing with me.
Joey on the other hand was giving each of us a glare. For some reason, unbeknownst to me, he had been happy of knowing something that we didn't, or more precisely Prince didn't.
"Alright then, since we all have to wake up early tomorrow, I suggest we go to bed now." He directed the first part at Prince.
I had to resist the urge to chuckle, though apparently Prince noticed and sent me a glare.
We said our good nights and headed towards our rooms.
I reflected on what had happen today and remembered that I still had the Eye in my pocket. I quickly got out of my skirt and without waiting for Isis to enter the room I fell asleep.
Well there you guys go, hope you enjoy it and I'll post the next one as soon as possible.
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