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Chapter 13

Shadi Appears

Sapphira's P.O.V.

I was calmly walking down the halls of the tombkeeper's home with a serious look on my face. I was heading towards the chamber where I kjnew Marik's initation took place so many years ago. It was painful just remembering it because it reminded me of how I lost my Uncle from Marik's dark side so long ago.

Mother didn't seem to surprised at the turn of the events, but she was still upset about losing her brother. She just hoped that Marik wouldn't turn out like his father did and told me to watch over him when I could, even if I was already looking out for him in my own way anyway.

I walked into the room with a small sigh to see that nothing much has really changed. The walls seemed more darker and ominous than before, but other than that, it seemed the same. I guess that it really never changed.

I've noticed that Marik's attitude had changed slowly throughout these years. I wasn't blind to this. I knew that it was his dark side's influence and I knew I could do anything to stop him from inside his body because Marik isn't even aware of him yet.

I heard footsteps behind me and I turned to see Marik walk up to me with a sad smile on his face. He seemd to know what I was thinking and wrapped his arm around my waist and put his chin on my left shoulder.

"It's alright, Phira" Marik spoke reassuringly. "You did all you could. There's no need to hide how you feel. I know that you put up this shield around yourself to protect yourself from getting hurt, but don't you think that it's time to let that shield down?"

I sighed at Marik's words.

"I know, Marik" I spoke sadly. "I know that I should, but no matter what happens, I just can't seem to let it down. It came down slightly when Seto gained my trust, but it has never came completely down. Sometimes I don't think that it ever will. only time will tell the answer."

Marik nodded and sighed slightly.

"I wanted to thank you and Odion for protecting me from my dark side" Marik spoke seriously, shocking Sapphira that he knew.

"I'm not blind, Phira" Marik continued. " I could sense something inside happening that I knew wasn't me. I could feel a dark prescence. I remember what happened on my father's death. I saw your hand glow with those symbols that show the represent the same as the markings on Odion's face. You both did it to protect me from him, didn't you?"

I nodded and looked up with tears in my eyes.

"Yes" I answered. "We didn't want anything bad to happen to you and I couldn't handle it if you suffered the same fate as your father. You're like the brother I never had and I wanted to help in some way. As long as Odion stays awake and doesn't collapse then you'll be safe and I only have to use this power if he's out of the picture."

I got out of his arms and turned to face him.

"Are you mad at me for keeping this a secret?" I asked him softly.

Marik shook his head.

"No, Phira" Marik answered. "I'm not mad. I understand why you did it and I'm grateful for it. Just don't worry too much about me, alright? You know that I can't stand to see you so upset. You're like a little sister to me."

I smiled softly and nodded before he turned and walked off into the hallways further into the home.

"He will be saved from his dark side someday, Sapphira" A soft voice spoke. "You just have to wait and let time run its course."

I turned to see an egyptian with clear blue eyes wearing a simple clothing that would've been worn back in ancient egypt along with shoes that were associated with the time period. I knew who he was because of my mother and from seeing him the day my unlce was killed.

"You're the guardian of the Millennium Items" I spoke seriously.

The man nodded.

"My name is Shadi," he answered. "I use the Millennium Key and the Scales to judge people who are unworthy of the items or have committed deadly crimes on the pharoh's for tresspassing upon their graves with greed in their hearts."

I nodded.

"That makes sense, Shadi" I answered. " I assume you came because you sense the spirit of the Millennium Pendant is awake after her long sleep."

Shadi nodded.

"It seems that you know about her presence," Shadi spoke in a monotone voice. "I just wanted to make sure that she made contact with you before anything happens in the proves that you are the chosen one for the Millennium Pendant. You also felt lonely until you met that boy, but you needed someone that would always be there to keep an eye on you to keep you out of trouble. It seems that Zahara has helped you let down that barrier you built around yourself, but I'm sure that in time it will be let down for good. I have faith in you."

I nodded.

"Thank you, Shadi" I answered. "How soon do you believe it is for the Pharaoh to be reborn? You and I can both sense that it's coming soon, but I can't predict when that will happen."

"Only time will tell, Sapphira" Shadi answered. "All I can tell is that it will be within the next three years. You should use this time to hone your skills as a duelist and learn to master the Millennium Pendant. You will need to be ready for anything."

I nodded.

"I know you have a favor to ask of me, Shadi" I spoke. " What is it?"

"The one who I gave the Millennium Eye may have been chosen by the item, but I fear he may use it for evil intentions in the future," Shadi began. " When you meet him, I want you to keep an eye on how he uses it and tell me if he's been abusing its power. Use your Milennium Item to see his intentions and report it to me. Until the Pharaoh is reborn I want to keep a close eye on all of the users of the Millennium Items. I trust you and Ishizu with the items, but we can't be to careful with the others."

I nodded.

"Alirght, Shadi" I answered. "I'll do what you ask. I honor my promise as a tombkeeper and I'll see to it that I'll keep an eye on the other users that I encounter."

Shadi nodded before he disappeared from sight. I sighed and looked up at one of the inscriptions of the walls.

"It looks like the time to honor our promise as tombkeeper's is coming near" I spoke to myself. "Maybe it's time to find out where exactly this feeling is coming from and find some answers. After all, I think that we both need some answers, don't you think Zahara?"

In my head I could feel the faint feeling of Zahara agrreeing with me.

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