Bakura's POV

I stumbled out of the cave as I held my bloody side. Luckily the wound wasn't that deep and I would live. I can't believe they would turn on me...no wait, I can. They were thieves after all and thieves are not known to be loyal even to other thieves.

Once I was a good distance from the cave I sat down and started a fire. As the fire was going I cleaned my wound the best that I could. When I was finished with that I took my dagger and let it heat up in the fire. After a few seconds I put the dagger to my wound; I grimaced in pain. At least that will stop the bleeding for now.

I laid on the desert sand and looked up and the sky as I slowly drifted off to sleep.

Dream

I had just finished a day of training and I was exhausted and not to mention bruised. I took off my shirt...or what was left of it...and threw it to the side.

"Bakura." Nubia said frantically as she came running up to me.

I looked at her. "What?"

"What do you mean what? You're injured."

I looked down at myself and saw that I was more bruised then I thought. I also had blood dripping down from my shoulder wound. I shrugged like it was no big deal. "It's what I have to go through to be a soldier."

"I don't like the idea of you getting hurt." Nubia dragged me over to a chair and forced me down. "Now don't move."

She left the room then quickly came back with a bowl of water and started cleaning my wounds.

"You really need to stop getting injured like this. One of these days I won't be around to help you."

"Such is the life of a soldier."

"Why do you want to be a soldier? Why don't you be a priest like your father?"

"No offense, but that is a boring job. Why would I want to spend my time speaking to the Gods and performing rituals at temples?"

"That's a very important job." Nubia said as she hit me.

"Ow, don't I have enough bruises?"

"Just be quiet and let me clean your wound."

I kept my mouth shut for a few minutes as Nubia made a fuss over nothing. These wounds aren't nearly as bad as the ones I've had before of course I would never tell Nubia that.

"So how was your day?"

"You really can't shut up, can you?"

"Nope." I chuckled.

End Dream

I woke up to the sun in my eyes. I sat up and stared t what was left of the fire. I missed the old days when life was less complicated and when I could have Nubia in my life every day. I hope she's all right. I would pop in to go see her, but I never used my magic for the distance so I don't know how well that would work or if I could even make it. Well, if I can't check up on her I might as well check up on the pharaoh.

I winced as I stood up. I was still in a little pain, but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle.

I appeared in the palace and looked around. It seemed too quiet; something isn't right. I walked around, making sure to be very cautious, but it didn't seem like anyone was around. I was beginning to think the place was deserted. Soon I heard voices so I followed them and came upon a group of soldiers and priests standing by a closed door. I snuck closer so I could hear what they were saying.

"The food tasters are being questioned."

"How could this happen? How could we not know about this?"

Soon more soldiers joined the group. What is going on? "They are all denying it."

"Of course they are. None of them are foolish enough to admit it because that would mean death."

"Queen Nubia must know about this."

"She will be back soon. We will tell her then."

"I can't believe the pharaoh was poisoned."

The pharaoh was poisoned? How cold that happen? I am going to find out who did it.

I made my way to the prison cells and peered in. There were soldiers standing guard so I had to find a way to get past them. I hid as I plotted this out; it wasn't going to be easy. Just then people started shouting and the soldiers all rushed to see what the commotion was. Talk about being lucky. Once the soldeirs left I made my way to the cells.

"Look at all the pathetic fools." I said.

"Who are you?"

"Your worst nightmare. Now you will tell me which one of you poisoned the pharaoh."

"We didn't tell the soldiers. What makes you think we will tell you?"

"I'm more persuasive then the soldiers." I took out my dagger as I appeared in one of the cells. I smirked as I saw all their frightened faces. I pressed my dagger to his face. "Now tell me who poisoned the pharaoh. If you don't I will cut your flesh slowly."

"It was me."

I looked over in the cell across from me; I appeared next to him. "Why?"

"Kahmunrah told me if I did then he would spare my life. He would make me High Priest when he rules. Not a lowly food taster."

"Kahmunrah lies. Now tell me where the cure is."

"Will you spare me?"

Strange, I'm having this de ja vu feeling. Oh yeah, I was in his position only I didn't poison anyone.

"I' only a thief. I have no power in the palace. Now tell me where the cure is." I pressed my dagger deeper to his skin; he screamed. "I won't stop until you tell me."

"The cure can be made from the blue lotus and lily."

"If you lie to me I will be back and next time I won't be so kind." Then I disappeared.

So I have to get the blue lotus and lily, but even if I do get those I wouldn't know how to make a cure. And I can't go to the healers because I'm still a wanted man. Nubia is my only chance. She is very good when it comes to flowers. Perhaps she will know how to make the cure.

Nubia's POV

I had spent a few days trying to convince my father that Kahmunrah was evil, but he still wouldn't listen. I was scared to be alone with Kahmunrah so I made sure I always had a guard with me at all times. A few times I think Kahmunrah was following me and because of that I some times can't sleep. I was leaving today and I was worried what Kahmunrah will do when I'm gone, but my mother assured me that everything would be fine. I don't even know if she believes me.

It was early in the morning; the sun wasn't even up yet. I woke up because I felt sick to my stomach. Once the sickness passed I finished getting my things ready and once that was done I went to say good bye to my parents. I found them in the throne room talking to Kahmunrah. He glared at me as I walked up to them.

"Have a safe trip back my daughter." My father said. "Some of my soldiers are going back with you. They are waiting at the front gate."

My mother came up and hugged me. "Be safe."

"I will. And watch out for Kahmunrah." I whispered.

After a few more minutes of talking my my parents I left. I was looking forward to going back because I missed Ahkmenrah, but I hate going because I don't trust Kahmunrah here.

"Nubia."

I turned around and glared at Kahmunrah. "If you do anything to harm my parents I will kill you personally."

"Big threat coming from you. I wouldn't worry too much about your mother and father. They are on my side and I never hurt anyone who is loyal to me."

"Some how I don't believe that."

I turned my back to him and started walking. I was almost outside when I started feeling sick again. I leaned against the wall.

"Queen Nubia, are you all right?"

I looked over at one of the priests. "Yes I'm fine."

"Maybe you should see a healer before you depart."

"I don't need to see a healer."

"I would feel better if you did."

I knew he wasn't going to let me go so I just gave him. I don't know why he wasn't making a big deal out of theis. I wasn't even feeling that sick. It will pass, but the priests always overreact about everything.