Ahkmenrah's POV (Right before the execution)

I knew Nubia didn't want to be here. I could see so much conflict in her eyes. She wants to help him, but she knows she can't and if she does it would be treason. I could see the pain she was going through. The guards brought Bakura out with his hands bond behind him. He didn't look at all worried or scared. I noticed he was looking at Nubia and he smiled. How can he smile when he's about to be killed?

I stood up and all talking ceased.

"Bakura, you have been found guilty of attempted murder of Queen Nubia. You are hereby sentenced to death. Do you have any last words?"

"I hope you have an unhappy life." He glared at me.

"Proceed." Then I sat back down.

I tried to stay calm. I had to. I know Nubia was going t be in a state when this happens so one of us has to hold things together.

Bakura was forced to his knees and his head was pushed onto the stone table. Then the executioner raised his sword. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Nubia stand up and rush inside. I knew she wouldn't be able to watch this.

what happened next happened so quickly I'm not sure exactly what had happened. Bakura got free from his bonds then kicked the executioner. He grabbed the sword then made his way through the crowd as everyone screamed. How did he get free? The soldiers started yelling out orders to go after Bakura.

I went inside and saw Nubia leaning against the wall. I could hear a sob escape.

"Nubia."

She turned around.

"I'm sorry I couldn't stay out there."

"Nubia, He's gone."

"I know he's gone." She snapped.

"No, I mean he got free from his bonds and ran off."

"What?"

"I don't know how he got free, but he did and now he's on the loose."

Just then some of the soldiers rushed in.

"Your highness's, we have three groups of soldiers looking for Bakura. It will be safer for the two of you to stay in the palace until he is caught and we will double security."

I nodded. "Keep me posted on anything you find out. He has to be caught."

"Yes sir." Then they headed out.

I looked over at Nubia who looked confused and shocked.

"Nubia."

I really didn't know what to say at the moment. Should I tell her it's ok because he isn't dead? Or should I say we'll find him?

Nubia's POV

So many things were going through my mind right now. How did Bakura escape. Where did he go? And would he be coming back? He was hired to kill us and he failed so would he come back to finish the job? How could he even think about killing me? He makes me so mad.

"Nubia."

I jumped when Ahkmenrah spoke. I looked at him, but he looked like he was at a loss for words.

"You know I have never been afraid of Bakura. He was always there protecting me, but now...now I am afraid."

Ahkmenrah came up to me and wrapped me in an embrace.

"It's all right. I'll be here to protect you. I'll protect you from anything."

The rest of the day was a little hectic. Soldiers were coming in and out with news on Bakura and they were patrolling the palace more then ever. They still hadn't caught him. And of course I had about five soldiers around me at all times. I couldn't have one second alone without one of them right by my side. It was actually annoying.

I was in the garden where I thought I could get some alone time since it was surrounded by a wall, but no such luck. The soldiers said that Bakura could climb the wall. Yeah, like he would do that in day light and risk being caught. Bakura may be a ot of things, but he isn't stupid. At least I convinced the soldiers to stay by the door and not follow me everywhere around the garden.

I was walking through the garden with many thoughts in my head when someone grabbed my, covered my mouth and pulled me behind a wall.

"Promise you won't scream?"

I know that voice. I nodded.

He let me go and I turned to face him.

"Bakura, how did you get in here?"

He smirked. "I have my ways."

"The same ways you used to escape the executioner?"

"I thought you would be happy I wasn't dead."

"I don't know what to feel." I told him truthfully.

Bakura looked around the corner then back at me. "Can you get away from your guards tonight?"

"I don't know."

"Well try. I'll meet you back here."

I looked away. How can I get away from them? They're around me constantly and tonight they will be standing by the bedroom door. How was I suppose to get around that? I looked back at Bakura, but he was gone.

"Bakura?"

I looked around, but couldn't see him any where. Where did he go? And how did he come in and out without anyone seeing him?

I was debating whether I should tell Ahkmenrah. I probably shouldn't because I know he will try to stop me. Or maybe he'll want to come, but I need to face Bakura alone. Now the question is how do I get away from my body guards?

That night at dinner wasn't any better. There was talk about Bakura and how he escaped. I didn't feel like talking. My mind was still on Bakura. Kahmunrah didn't mind talking even with the lisp I gave him. He was saying how he will take his soldiers out tomorrow and search for Bakura. He was hoping Bakura would be caught quickly because he was concerned for me and Ahkmenrah. That's not true. He doesn't car about us.

After dinner I tried thinking of ways I cold get away from the guards, but so far I wasn't coming up with anything. When Ahkmenrah and I got to our room we didn't say much. We were both to busy in our own thoughts.

After a few minutes there was a knock at the door. Ahkmenrah went over and opened it.

"I'm sorry to disturb you, Pharoah." A soldier said. "We caught a bandit who we believe is in leage with Bakura."

"Give me a minute and I'll be right there."

The soldier nodded then left the room. Ahkmenrah looked at me.

"I have to go. Maybe he knows where Bakura is hiding. I'm sorry."

"It's all right."

Then he left. I waited a few minutes then opened the door. Two guards were there.

"Is there something you need, my Queen?" One of them asked.

I sighed. "No, nothing." Then I closed the door.

I walked out to the balcony. There is no way I can get passed the guards. Wait a minute. I looked down at the garden below. It wasn't that high up so I could try climbing down. I know it's not very lady like, but no one else is around and I don't care.

I climbed over the balcony and grabbed onto the wall. There were some places that I could use for footing, but not much. I slowly made my way down. I hope Ahkmenrah doesn't come back any time soon. He'll be shocked when he sees me gone, but the guards still at the door.

I was almost to the bottom when I lost my footing and fell. I geld in my scream since I didn't want to draw any attention to myself. I closed my eyes as I waited to hit the hard ground, but it never came. I opened my eyes and saw Bakura's smiling face.

"Why is it that every time you climb out from a balcony you fall?"

"At least you are there to catch me." I said as I got out of his arms. "So what do you want to talk about?"

Bakura sighed. "I could never lie to you, Nubia. Kahmunrah is the one who hired me."

"I knew it." Then I glared at him. "You agreed to kill me?"

"I didn't know you were Queen. I hadn't been to our home land in years so I hadn't heard news that you got married and was the new Queen."

"But you still went after me that night."

"I didn't realize it was you until I was close enough, but I had already swung my sword. I'm sorry."

"Will you give yourself up and explain that Kahmunrah hired you?"

"I can't. Call me selfish, but I'm not ready to die yet."

"How did you get free anyway?"

"I've had experience with getting free from ropes."

"So you've been captured before?"

Bakura nodded.

"What happened to you? Where have you been this past year?"

"I'm not ready to tell you. I hope you understand."

"Kura-"

Bakura shook his head. "How many times have i told you not to call me that?" He didn't sund angry though.

"I've lost count."

"I should go and you should too before anyone relaizes you're gone. I'll pay a visit soon, but don't worry I won't kill you or your husband. I could never hurt you."

I smiled. "Thank you, Bakura."

What happened next was really unexpected. Bakura closed the space between us and he pressed his lips to mine. After a few seconds he pulled away.

"Until next time." Then he ran in the shadows.

I can't believe he kissed me. I was not expecting that. I smiled.

My smile didn't stay for long. I looked up to the balcony. How was I going to get back up?