I was finally back home after what seemed like years. I was happy to see Ahkmenrah. I missed him so much. As soon as I got off my horse some of the priests came running up to me. I knew instantly that something was wrong because priests never run unless something happened.

"My Queen, something terrible has happened."

"What is it?" I started panicking.

"The pharaoh has been poisoned."

"What?"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. How could this happen? Isn't that why we have food tasters for? Whenever I find out who did this I will punish them. The preists led me to the room where Ahkmenrah was an when I saw him I wanted to break down and cry. He looked so helpless. The healers told me that if he did not get the cure in the next day then he would die. They didn't know what poison was used so they had no idea what cure to use.

"Ahk, I'm here now." I said as I kneeled next to him. "I'm here and I won't leave again."

I wanted to cry, but I refused to cry in front of the healers and priests. I had to be strong now more then ever. I kissed him then stood up and looked at everyone.

"What has been done about this?"

"We are still questioning the cooks and food tasters."

I looked at one of the soldiers that were in the room and he looked like he wanted to say something. "Do you have anything to say?"

The soldier looked at me. "My Queen, when we went back for questioning the people said that a man appeared in their cells and threatened them."

"A man?"

"Yes. I don't know what they are talking about. People can't just appear and disappear."

A man that can appear and disappear? I only know one person who can do that; Bakura.

"There is something I need to deal with. Come get me immideatly if there is any change." Then I left the room.

It's getting harder and harder to tell who I can trust in this palace. The more the days pass the more people are turning on us. If this keeps up then there will be no one left on our side. I have to keep a closer eye on people. Some times I wish I was a normal girl so I wouldn't have to worry about this, but if I were then I never would have met Ahkmenrah. Even though things seem bad now I'm glad at how it all worked out.

I walked out to the garden and looked around. "Bakura? Bakura, if you can hear me then you better show yourself." I waited, but there was nothing. "Bakura, I'm warning you-"

"All right, all right, now stop yelling."

I turned around and glared at him. "What happened? One of the soldeirs told me that the prisoners said a man appeared in their cell and threatened them. What did you do?"

"Calm down, I was only trying to find out who poisoned the pharaoh. I knew the soldiers wouldn't get the answer so I stepped in."

"And did you find anything out?"

"I can give you a description of the one who poisoned the pharaoh. He said that the cure was made from the blue lotus and a lily. You know your flowers so I was thinking you could make the cure."

"I would have to know what posion was used. I wouldn't know how to make the cure without knowing the poison."

"Hold that thought."

"Bakura-"

He suddenly disappeared.

"I hate when he does that."

I sat down as I waited for Bakura to come back. I was so worried that I would lose Ahkmenrah. Each minute that passed I was closer to losing him. I hope Bakura can find out what the poison was soon. I started pacing since I couldn't sit still. I felt so helpless just standing around and waiting. It felt like time had slowed down. Such a cruel torment.

After what felt like an eternity, Bakura finally came back with a smirk on his face.

"He seemed willing to tell me the poison and his name. He was so scared he was about to tell me his life story, but I vanished before he could."

I shook my head. "You do have a way with people. Now what was the poison."

Bakura told me the poison that was used and I was some what familiar with it. Bakura gave me the flowers and I wasted no time in making the cure. I had never made it before so I was hoping I was doing it right. I only watched how it was done. I was very careful not to make a mistake. After about an hour I was finished.

"Thank you for your help, Bakura."

"It's what I do for friends."

I smiled.

"What are you smiling at?" Bakura asked, confused.

"You called Ahkmenrah your friend."

"I uh...I did not. I called you my friend." Bakura turned away.

I laughed. "Say whatever you want, but I know the truth. Thanks again." I kissed him on the cheek then ran off to give Ahkmenrah the cure.

When I got there everyone was wondering how I knew what cure to use. I had a hard time explaining...actually I didn't even explain. I just told them to give it to Ahkmenrah. They were hesitant, but finally agreed when I kept glaring at them. Now all I have to do was wait. I hope this works. I told everyone to leave use alone and they quickly left.

I sat next to Ahkmenrah.

"Ahkmenrah, you have to get better. I can't do this without you. I feel so lost. I fell like this is my fault. I'm sorry. You have to get better not just for me, but for your child. You're going to be a father. I love you."

Bakura's POV

I watched as Nubia ran off to give the pharaoh the cure. I hope it works. If it doesn't then I will go back and kill that man myself. I then thought back to what Nubia said about me calling the pharaoh my friend. I wouldn't call us friends. I'm just loyal to him and would protect him. I would hate to see anything happen to him. Damn, I just described a friend.

I appeared in the room where the pharaoh was, but I made sure that I was hidden. The room was empty except for the pharaoh and Nubia; she was crying.

"Ahkmenrah, you have to get better. I can't do this without you. I feel so lost. I fell like this is my fault. I'm sorry. You have to get better not just for me, but for your child. You're going to be a father. I love you."

So Nubia is pregnant. The two of them will make good parents. I was hoping...well, it doesn't matter what I hoped for. I knew from the beginning that Nubia and I could never be. Maybe if the war had never started things would have ended up differently, but I can't dwell on what might have happened. I have to focus on the present and help Nubia and the pharaoh in any way that I can.

I went to the desert and walked in a random direction. It was strange that one year ago I was hired to kill the pharaoh and I had no trouble or second thoughts about doing it. Now I can't even think about killing him. It's interesting how things turn out. Some times they even turn out for the best.

When I got tired of walking I sat on the sand. There was something that I have to do, but it will have to wait until tomorrow when I have light. I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out, but I was going to try. There was nothing to lose I just hope it works.

Sorry Bakura's POV was short, but I have plans for the next chapter and I promise it will be longer. I hope you enjoyed reading this and thanks to everyone. :)