Tenshi- and we've been busy today so sorry it's kind of out late too.
Spirit- i made sure it was a little bit longer than usual though. so i hope you all like the chap!
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Rei gasped as the vision ended and she fell entirely to the floor. Atem was going to die, she had to stop him from going out. However her eyelids were beginning to close. Her whole body felt like it was made of bags of wet sand. 'No, why now? I have to stop him.' she thought. But she could feel herself begin to drift off. The last thing she could think of was what Atem had mouthed in her vision. It looked like he had called out her name. After that everything went black.
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Violet eyes slowly began to blink open. A few times they shut at the light coming in, but then finally adjusted. Once able to focus they began to look around the room. It looked like some kind of infirmary. The owner of the violet orbs grunted. His whole body ached and he felt dizzy. It was probably due to dehydration. Ever so slowly he began to sit up, clutching his head as he went.
"W-where am I?" he whispered. No one was in the room. This place was also definitely not the palace. He had been to the medic wing before. It was a lot bigger than this.
Hearing voices outside the door he laid back down and pretended to be asleep. The door opened and he peeked through his eyelids to see who was coming in. What he saw made him jump up. "Bakura!"
The thief stopped at the door and stared at him in surprise then glared. "Finally your awake."
"What's going on? Where am I? It was your band of thieves that attacked us wasn't it?" Tenshi yelled getting out of the bed. The whole room began to spin and he couldn't keep his balance up.
After a moment he fell half onto the bed. "Shut up fool! And get back into bed! You can't even stand let alone fight me."
"Yeah right you bastard!"
"Why you little!"
"ENOUGH!" came a powerful voice behind the white haired teen. He moved away and in stepped a angry looking Hotaru. Tenshi's eyes widened at the sight of her. In moments the girl found herself being tackled to the ground by her overly joyed twin.
"Hotaru! I thought you were dead! What happened" he cried.
She was finally able to pry him off and stand back up. "It's a long story. But right now you need more rest. You still have a slight fever." he nodded and jumped back into the bed. Bakura grumbled something which earned him a glare from the soldier.
"Why is he here?" Tenshi asked.
Hotaru looked over her shoulder at the thief then back to him. "As I said, it's a long story. I'll tell you when you get better alright?" he nodded. "Good. Now go back to sleep."
"Ok!" with that he laid down and closed his eyes. Almost instantly the young soldier was out. Hotaru motioned for Bakura to be quiet and the two left the room. Once a safe distance the girl let out a sigh, but smiled none the less. Her brother was going to be ok. There still was the fever, but it was going down gradually. There was really no need to worry anymore.
"He's . . . interesting." came Bakura's voice from beside her.
Hotaru couldn't help but giggled. "Yeah, well he's kind of always been like this."
"At least he listens to you."
"Only sometimes. Good thing he was still sick when you walked in. There would have been a big fight if he had been all better."
Bakura rolled his eyes and flashed her a cocky grin. "Please, I bet I could take him." Hotaru just shook her head. Too many people underestimated her brother. They then usually wound up severely beaten. Still Bakura was pretty strong too. He might actually provide a challenge for the violet eyed teen. "Well, we better get some breakfast before everyone else eats it."
"Ok." the violet eyed girl said and followed him to the mess hall.
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Rei's eyes snapped open and she shot up. Sweat trickled down the sides of her head. Instantly her purple orbs darted around the room. This was Setsuna's bedroom. A hand was placed on her shoulder and she jumped. Looking over she saw the older woman sitting there with a glass of water in her hand. She offered it and Rei took a few gulps. Once the raven haired girl was calm Setsuna began to look worried.
"Rei, what happened? What did you see?" she asked.
The girl was confused for a moment, then remembered her vision. "Atem! He's in danger! I have to stop him from leaving."
"Rei he has already left." she jumped out of bed at this, ignoring the weak feeling in her legs.
"Then we have to stop him! Or send out more men for aid. Setsuna he's going to die if we don't do something!"
The woman nodded. "Then you must hurry. Go tell the High priests. They will know what to do."
Rei nodded and dashed out of the room. Some maids screamed as she pushed past them. She ignored their yells and continued on. Finally the grand doors to the throne room came into view. With much effort she pushed them open and stumbled inside. A few of the priests were there conversing but stopped at her entry.
"Lady Rei? What is the meaning of this?" Akhenaden asked, slightly annoyed.
She gasped for some breathe, one able to she spoke. "Forgive me Priest Akhenaden. But we have to stop Pharaoh Atem! I had a vision, and he's going to be killed unless we do something."
"That is unlikely. The Pharaoh just went to take care of some raiders. I doubt they are a match for him."
"Pardon my saying so, but I highly doubt that these are normal raiders. They had killed all his shoulders and then killed him."
Karim stepped forward. "Are you sure this was an actual vision and no dream?"
"Yes! Damn it! It was a blasted vision! Now are you just going to stand there or are you going to send someone out to stop him?" she shouted.
Akhenaden. "I've heard enough! Guards! Get her out of here." two guards stepped forward and made to grab her. She glared at both of them and her body heat shot up. Neither could get near her due to the intense heat.
"Keep your hands off of me! Pharaoh Atem left me in charge, not the damned priest." she then moved her burning eyes to the priests. "If you won't do something, . . . then I will!"
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The sound of steel clashing rang out in the desert winds. Soldiers death cries were also picked up with it. Men were being killed left and right. Atem barely had time to breathe as his two attackers swung their swords wildly. Whenever he fought one off the other would be on him in an instant. They were organized. Making it so neither would really tire out. Unfortunately the same was not said for the Pharaoh. He could feel his strength draining with each block and swing.
These were not raiders. They were too skilled. Too well planned out in their tactics. Most likely they had even used the disguise of being raiders to lure him out. His men were falling. Pretty soon he would be fighting alone. There was no way he could fend off fifteen over men. He was having trouble keeping alive with just these two.
Suddenly an arrow lodged into his right shoulder, and he cried out from the sudden pain. His whole arm went numb for a moment, but he had no time to nurse it as a sword came down on him. He managed to block that, but not the kick to his stomach. Doubling over he gasped for air. The two men circled him like hawks. He saw another in the distance raise his bow, an arrow aiming straight at him. Atem mentally cursed himself. He should not have taken the group so lightly.
The pharaoh looked up into the eyes of the man about to end him and did nothing. There was nothing left for him to do. All his men were dead or dying. Even if he managed to dodge the arrow, he would not live much longer. The archer smirked at his submission and pulled the arrow back. In moments he released the flying weapon. Atem closed his eyes and just waited.
"Atem!" called out a voice. His red eyes shot open in time to see the arrow catch fire and crumble to ashes. The two men that stood on either side of him also became engulfed in flames. Hearing fast horse hoves hiting sand he looked behind him.
A surprised expression took over his face. "Rei?" he gasped. She was riding towards him and holding out her hand.
"Quick! Grab on!" she shouted. He stood up and took hold of her arm when she past by. Rei helped swing him up behind her. Quickly she set fire in a half circle around them, keeping out the rest of the evil men. Atem took up a shield and slung it onto his back as she turned around. Arrows either bounced or broke as they struck it. The two wasted no time in riding back the way she came.
"Rei, how did you know I was in trouble?" Atem asked when the group of men were no longer in sight.
"I had a vision of you being killed. No one believed me back at the palace so I came on my own to help you."
The pharaoh smiled. "Thanks. I knew I could count on you. . . damn it!"
Instantly Rei looked back. "What's wrong?" Atem was pulling the arrow out of his shoulder then examined the tip. It was coated with some kind of sticky clear substance. Rei's eyes widened. "Snake venom. We have to get you to a doctor!" the man just nodded. Already his vision was getting hazy. Rei kept glancing back at him. He wasn't looking good at all. His normally tan skin had become slightly pale. The girl was getting scared. He couldn't die now, not after she saved him from the assassins.
"Just hold on Atem! We're almost there!"
"Rei. . . I can't see you." came his hushed voice. She felt him lean his head on her shoulder. The poison must be causing his eye sight to go bad. His grip on her waist was also beginning to loosen. She placed her hand over his to keep him on.
"Don't die on me! You have to stay with me Atem." she said, tears were beginning to well up in her eyes. This wasn't going to work. She had to get the poison out now! Quickly she stopped the horse and got off. As gently as she could she grabbed Atem and slid him off the beast as well. Making a clicking sound with her tongue, the horse lay on the sands and she was able to rest the Pharaoh against it.
The red eyed man moaned, she had to act quickly. In seconds she had torn away the cloth surrounding his shoulder. The wound was green and purple, not a good sign. Pressing her mouth to it she began to suck out the poison. Ever so often she would spit the blood and poison she had gathered out and went back to it again. After awhile she felt that was all she could do. However that wasn't enough. By now some of the venom had already traveled into his bloodstream and was infecting the body.
"Damn it, what else can I do? Atem wake up! You have to help me." she slightly shook the boy but to no avail. He was already unconscious. The raven haired girl was fully crying now. She didn't know what to do. What else could she do? Her mind was racing for answers. She was beginning to panic. Finally she just collapsed on him and cried onto his chest.
"Please Atem. Please be alright. You can't die, not now. I haven't told you how I feel about you yet. So you have to wake up ok? You have to wake up." she sobbed. "You have to wake up so I can tell you . . . that I love you."
Tenshi- That's Sad!
Spirit- of course it is.
Tenshi- he's not going to die is he?
Spirit- you can never tell with me and i'm not saying anything.
Tenshi- Spirit!
Spirit- well if you guys want the next chap Please Review! Ja ne
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