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Khasara

Matthew

Nye

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Trouble in Paradise

His tri-colored hair appeared in the gap of the door before his face did. Khasara let out a small sigh of relief that it wasn't somebody else.

"May I come in Lady Khasara?" The Pharaoh asked.

"Why of course My Lord. This is after all your palace, I'm merely a visitor." She said slightly bowing her head. Atem ducked the rest of the way into the door.

"I've come to talk to you about the reason you came here." The Pharaoh said thoughtfully. His crimson eyes stared into her opal orbs. Khasara got a bad feeling that was slowly crawling up her spine. Did he know what was really going on? Was she going to get in trouble? Oh boy, she wanted to faint. She bowed her head a little more so that her hair hung lazily beside her eyes.

"I'll answer you to the best of my abilities Sir." She said quietly.

"Well first of all," He let out a small sigh, "Do you like it here?" He asked. Seeming kind of tense about the conversation he planned on continuing with. Khasara quickly lifted her head and looked questionably at Atem. This was not the type of questions she thought he was going to be asking.

"I think it's a great place My Lord." She answered hesitantly. Atem's gaze had moved from Khasara to the garden below the balcony. He seemed to take in a deep breath.

"I assume that your father explained this to you before your departure from your home. About our kingdoms and such." Letting out a sigh his crimson eyes were once again upon her. "Would you be willing to stay here? —Forever?" Khasara raised a slender brow and tilted her head slightly to the side.

"What do you mean?" She questioned a little confused. Once again the Pharaoh appeared to stumble over his words, wanting them to go just right.

"Will you marry the King of the lower kingdoms, and finally unit Egypt?" Atem said stepping forward and taking her hand in his darkly tanned one. "Will you be my bride?"

Khasara's heart stopped. Her eyes bulged from her face, and her jaw dropped. What was she to say? What was she to do? She couldn't stay here forever. She had to make it back to her own time. She had to make things right. Closing her eyes she took in a deep breath and prayed to Ra. Hoping he may give her the answer she sought. The God's smiling face flashed before her eyes.


Matt had made it to the Industrial side of town. His mind was racing, and he was scared out of his mind. How could Khasara and Mina disappear almost a day apart? Where had Mina gone? Was she okay? He was tired of worrying, but he knew that Khasara had to be found first. So he was on his way to the Egyptian Archeology Headquarters, where he and Khasara were employed. Knowing that he could find a few people there who would be willing to help find one of their favorite employees. Straightening his suit jacket he stepped through the front doors.

"Good morning Mathew. How are you today?" Asked the blonde receptionist behind the front desk.

"Fine Jessica. Um— would it be possible to have and emergency meeting with Dr. Bulton?" Matt questioned leaning half way across the counter.

"Sure. Hang on just let me check to see if he's clear for ya." She typed in a few things on the keyboard of the computer in front of her. "10:30? Yes he's should be free here in a few minutes. You know your way around, go get some coffee in the lounge and then head his way." She stated and pointed towards the stairs. "Oh, and Matt. Relax, deep breaths, calm down. Is something the matter?"

Matt stuffed his hands into the pockets of his slacks. She had read him like and open book. His blue eyes stared at the desktop. Sighing he relayed the story once again.


Khasara couldn't believe what she just said. She was still in shock. Was it the right thing? Is that was Ra's smile meant? Had she messed something up? What was going on? And why all of a sudden did the fate of the whole world suddenly rest on her shoulders? She was just a normal person. Nothing spectacular, nothing beyond brilliance, she was just one girl.

She now sat on her bed, her head resting in her hands as she stared at the floor. Worry was still flowing threw here, but then somewhere deep down it felt right. It seemed like she had made the right choice. Her conscious on the other hand was nit picking everything. Quickly standing up and flipping her hair out of her face, Khasara lightly stepped over to her balcony.

Leaning on the stone railing her black eyes focused on the sun, as it slowly made its decent to the sandy earth below. It was beautiful here, she had to admit, but she could not see herself living a lie for the rest of her life. What if she didn't get back to her own time? What would her family, and friends think? And what about Granny Mina? Khasara's heart sank at the thought of her grandmother.

Once again she was home sick, but she knew she could not change things now. She was glad that Atem had practically sprinted from the room after she told him "Yes". Then another thing came to mind. Priest Set. If she did get suck here in the past she would have to live with him! Oh no, uh-huh! Not if he was going to continue to treat her like a beggar. They were going to have to have they're run around, and she knew whom the winner would be.

A small smile came to her face, and the tanned woman turned from the balcony into her room. Unknowingly being watched by a pair of steel gray eyes. He had been waiting for his moment of revenge. And it had come. He would be able to take out two birds with one stone, and the conversation he had just heard made things even sweeter. Slowly the form crawled up the wall of the palace, un-noticed.

Placing his fingers on the edge of the balcony he peeked over, just in time to see the hem of her red gown whisk around the edge of the wall. "Perfect." He thought to himself and silently leapt over the railing. Leaning against the wall that separated the balcony from the room he gave a chuckle.

Ice seemed to run up Khasara's spine. She knew that evil snigger, and stiffly she turned to look at the form. Steel gray eyes met black ones, and Khasara froze.

"Bakura." She said in a hushed tone.

"I'm so glad you remembered me my Princess. I would have hated to introduce myself again." The thief said coldly. Khasara continued to stare, visions from their last meeting flashing in her mind. The beast he possessed, and the Pegasus that protected her. She did not think it would come this time. Slowly her eyes moved to his cheek and the pale skin of crossed over scars shown brightly against his dark tan.

"I see you managed to patch up your cheek pretty good." She said mockingly, and seemed to relax a bit. Having the upper hand is all she needed right now.

"No thanks to you." Bakura said calmly. "Plus I make scars look good." He said with a grin. Khasara was not happy how he had turned the tables on her so quickly. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end. Khasara did not like the feeling in the room. She knew something was going to happen. Looking out the corner of her eye she glanced at how far the door was from her. Bakura caught her look, and smiled as he slowly reached for something in his robes.

Khasara took this as her chance to move, spinning around she dashed towards the door. But as she made her move so did the thief, and as soon as he pulled the stone from his pocket his threw it at her. As Khasara's bronzed hand grasped the handle the rock struck her head, and everything turned black.

"Simple and easy." Bakura's dark voice stated as he walked over to her. Picking her up he threw Khasara's limp body over his shoulder.


Yes finally got the 11th chapter up..w00t w00t! lol. Yea I know I took forever again. But college isn't easy ya know. Busy busy busy lil bee I have been. And finishing this chapter was not on the top of my to do list. Sorry but thats the truth. BUT HEY ITS DONE AIN'T IT? lol...love ya'll. ya meh favorite readers. 3 Anyway hope you enjoy this one. And I'll be getting the next chapters up as soon as I finsih them too..hehe .

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Moxy