Sister of the Pharaoh: Hey guys! Chapter 12! Sweet!
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"Talking"
"Whispering"
(Thinking and song lyrics)
Yami watched over his sister as she slept that night. He was still quite wary about her health after what happened yesterday. Breathing softly, Laura rested comfortably in her bed as dreams filled her mind. Watching her carefully, Yami sat down on the side of Laura's bed. Stroking her hair gently with a tender hand. It was then that a memory came flooding back to him. A time when he made a promise that he swore to keep.
(Flash Back)
A twelve year old Yami held his mother's hand tightly as she laid sick in bed. Although close to dying, the queen kept a smile on her face as she turned to see her husband, son and daughter at her bed side. She asked Yami to come closer and whispered softly.
"Yami dear, I'm so sorry to leave you and Laura so soon. Please promise me...that you'll watch over her, always."
"I will, Mother. I promise I'll protect her."
"Good. Remember to always keep your loved ones close to you. Never wait to tell them how much they mean to you, for you might not have another chance..."
With those final words, the Queen closed her eyes. Passing on to the next life. Yami cried silently as his father held both him and his sister. His mother's last words were forever engraved on the young prince's heart. Later that night as Yami laid awake in bed, a tiny knock tapped at his door. Yami rose from his bed and opened the door to see his eight year old sister standing before him.
Laura was in dressed in her PJ's with a stuffed rabbit in hand and rivers of tears running down her face.
"Laura? What's wrong?" Yami asked.
"I...miss Mama..."
"I know. I miss her too."
"You and Papa aren't going to leave too, right?" Laura asked.
"Of course not, Laura. Father and I are going to be right here."
"Promise?!" Laura asked as she embraced Yami tightly.
"I promise." Yami said as he returned the hug.
He then picked up Laura and carried her to his bed. The two stayed with each other that night holding one another in comfort.
(End of Flashback)
Yami was shook from his thoughts at the sound of Laura stirring. She slowly opened her eyes and gazed up at her brother.
"Yami? What's wrong?"
Yami smiled and covered Laura with the blanket as he spoke.
"Nothing, dear sister. Just watching over you."
"Thank you. Hey Yami, did you confess to Yugi yet?" Laura asked.
Surprising her brother with her question before he answered with a smile on his face.
"As a matter of fact I did."
"Great! I knew you had crush on him!"
Yami smirked and poked Laura's forehead as she giggled. Yami then cupped her face gently. Laura held her brother's hand and smiled as she leaned into his touch, falling back asleep. Yami released his hand and walked to the door. Turning back to gaze at Laura once more.
"Sleep well, sweet sister." Yami whispered as he left the room to retire for the evening.
The next day, Yami had Yugi follow him to the palace gardens. He lead him to the spot where he first asked Yugi to be his steward. The air was cool that day as the wind gently blew by. Rose petals that had began to fall to ground danced in circles in the air. Yugi was a bit confused as Yami stared at the flowers. He seemed to have a lot on his mind. Wanting to break the awkward silence, Yugi decided to be bold and speak up.
"How is Laura doing?"
"She's better. The poison has completely left her system thanks to Yusei."
"That's good." Yugi said with a sigh of relief.
It was then that Yami turned to face Yugi. Though his face remained emotionless, his eyes showed the tension he was feeling as he spoke.
"Yugi, there's something I wish to discuss with you."
"Yes?"
"I know that we haven't had much of a chance to be together since I confessed to you. What with Laura being sick and your daily duties." Yami started.
"That's fine. As long as I can be at your side, that's all that matters to me."
"I'm truly happy to hear you say that Yugi. However it seems that I will have to start looking for a new steward."
"What?! Why?" Yugi asked in shock.
"Because from this moment, your no longer my servant. You are going to become my partner in marriage."
Yugi's eyes grew wide in surprise as Yami suddenly got down on one knee. He then pulled out a sliver ring from his pocket and held it up to Yugi. A passionate gaze in his eyes as he spoke.
"Yugi, since you came to the palace, you've stolen my heart. I've quickly grown to love you and never want to be in a world without you ever again. So I ask you, Yugi. Will you except this ring and marry me?"
For the first time in years, Yugi cried tears of joy. He was so happy that he wanted to sing and felt as though his heart would burst. He then tackled Yami in a tight embrace as he blushed as red as fresh strawberry. Never wanting the moment to end as he cried out his answer happily.
"Yes! Yes! A hundred times, yes! Of course I will Yami! I love you."
"I love you too, Yugi. Thank you." Yami whispered as he too, cried tears of happiness while holding the one he loved.
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