HI!!! Yes, I know it has been ages since I had updated this story. I am so sorry, between work and school, my time has been shot.

So, in case you were wondeirng I will still be working on this story, it is just the matter of when I will be able to update it.

Anyway, just to make up my lack of updating this is the longest chapter I had written ever in this story, I figure I owe it to you.

About Kelios I might bring him in either the next chapter or chapter 30; I am trying to keep this story under 40 chapters.

Let see if I am successful at that ;).

So, please once again REVIEW and let me know what you think.

"Talking"

thoughts

'monster to Kaley'

Chapter 28:

Feelings revealed:

Evening finally had settled upon Domino, families oblivious to the danger that is coming, were settling down for the night.

Kaley was in the kitchen preparing dinner for her and Bakura, while the thief was sitting at the table polishing his daggers.

Silence had hung in the air as the two occupants were lost in their own thoughts.

The teen while cutting the vegetables, cursed when the knife she was using sliced her finger.

Hearing his charge's curse, Bakura looked up "what happened."

Kaley looked over her shoulder at him and gave the ex-sprit a small smile "nothing, just go about polishing your weapons, dinner should be ready shortly."

Looking like he wanted to say something, the thief shrugged figuring it was a teenage thing and went back to polishing his dagger.

Letting out a sigh of relief, the white hair teen ran her finger under the water.

Opening the cabinet above her, Kaley took out a box of band aids and began placing one around her injured finger.

Nodding in satisfaction, the teen continued her earlier activity and within a half hour, dinner was ready.

"Taking a quick glance at her housemate, Kaley couldn't help but smile at the bored look that was displayed on the tomb robber's face.

Thinking about her little shock that Bakura had caused earlier today, she figured now was as good as any to pay him back.

Opening the link, she was about to say something but jumped once again at the deep voice in her mind ((nice try, onna, if your going to ask me to set the table, forget it.))

Seeing the girl's expression go from shock to confusion and ending in a pout, Bakura couldn't stop the twitch of his lips that were threatening to turn up.

"How were…when…grrr never mind" Kaley grumbled as she began grabbing the dishes that are necessary for dinner.

Hearing her grumbled the King of Thieves chuckled, "sorry Kaley, just because you're my ex-landlord's daughter, doesn't make you special."

Rolling her russet eyes at her housemate, Kaley didn't say anything much to the thief's amusement.

"What can't think of a witty come back, mortal?"

Not getting a response out of the teen, the thief shrugged his shoulders not really bothering finding out what is going on in the summoner's mind.

"Bakura" hearing a hn from the thief, the teen knew that he was listening, "when do you think Kelios will makes his appearance." Looking to the teen, Bakura saw worry and fear in the girl's eyes. Curling his finger in a 'come here' motion, Kaley began to approach him.

When she was standing beside him, Kaley looked down at him, "I don't feel ready, Bakura, I just barely survived against those monsters yesterday."

"Their energy probably doesn't even come close to their masters, and that is what worries me; I don't want to lose anyone."

She studied the thief who was slowly fiddling with his golden prize dagger.

Figuring that he wasn't in the mood to hear her concerns, the teen let out a frustrated sigh as she turns to walk away.

Before she moved two steps, a hand grabbed her wrist preventing any further movement.

Being pulled backwards, Kaley didn't fight the restraints as she was now sitting on the ex-spirits lap.

With arms tightly secure around the girl's waist, the tomb robber laid his chin on his charge's head and let out a sigh.

Nothing needed to be said between the two, as Kaley leaned back against the strong chest.

"Dinner is going to get cold if we don't touch it" the teen stated.

Bakura snorted as he let the teen go. Once the table was set and everything was ready to go, both began eating in silence.

"You have school tomorrow don't you" the thief asked?

Kaley shrugged, "yea but I don't want to go, if Kelios decides to make an appearance I want to be ready."

Bakura smirked, "I thought you said you weren't ready."

The teen shrugged, "I said I don't feel ready but I won't really know until I am actually in that situation."

"Point taken" was the response she had gotten before silence had befallen once again.

When dinner was done, Bakura decided to assist the teen in cleaning the dishes by putting them away, much to Kaley's relief.

As Kaley was handing a wet dish to Bakura, she couldn't help the smile that was on her face.

Studying the thief the teen couldn't fight the blush was threatening to rise.

"I thought you said I wasn't special enough for you to help" she stated innocently.

Not getting a response, Kaley's smile widen I wonder what is going on in the mind of the famous King of Thieves she thought with wonder.

Feeling the female's intense stare on him, the thief couldn't help but blush at the thought of being heavily observed.

What in Ra's name does this mortal find interesting?

"See something you like, Kaley" he stated seriously?

Jumping at this voice, Kaley blushed at being caught starring as she looked to her hands, "no….I mean yes….um I mean…I....uh… was just trying to figure out what you are thinking that is all" she whispered.

Bakura gave her a disbelief look "you are a horrible liar Kaley, you do know that right."

The teen rolled her eyes at him "yes, you happen to mention that a while ago but thank you once again for pointing that out" she stated.

Shaking his head, Bakura couldn't fight the amuse smile that was playing on his face, "anytime" he mumbled as he turn to leave the kitchen.

Seeing his retreating form, the teen gave him a small smile "where are you going, tomb robber" she asked?

The thief stopped in his tracks and threw the girl a look, "figure it out" he retorted as he picked up his movement and left the kitchen.

Shaking her head, the teen looked to the clock, it read 6:00 pm.

Letting out a sigh, Kaley thought it was time to get started on her homework.

As she was approaching her room, she stopped in front of Bakura's door.

Looking at the partial open door, the lights were off, curious as to what he was up to, she slowly approached.

Before her hand could touch the door, a voice stopped her, "and what are you up to little mistress" stated a female voice.

Kaley smiled as she let her hand drop to her side; turning she regarded Farah who was in her human form, "hello Farah."

The older nodded as she turns to the thief's door, then back to her mistress, the monster smiled inwardly at the girl's red face.

"If you were to ask me, now would be a good time to tell that bloody thief what you wanted to tell him since the day you first met him."

The woman smirked as the girl threw her head up giving off a confuse look, "what are you implying" the teen asked suspiciously?

Farah chuckled, "not here, we don't want the subject of our discussion to over hear us; let's continue this in your room shall we."

The teen reluctantly followed the monster into her room, if Kaley looked back, she would've notice the silhouette of a figure.

When the two were in Kaley's room, Farah walked to the door and lightly closed it as she turns to regard her young mistress.

Kaley was sitting at her desk, getting her homework out so she can start it.

"You can't ignore it any longer Kaley, why don't you stop pretending that you don't know what I am talking about."

The teen stopped as she regarded her monster, "you looked into my thoughts when your in the bracelet didn't you."

Farah gave her an innocent look though not hiding the playful smile that was displayed.

I didn't have to, it is written all over your face and in your body language."

"If one were to study you closely, they would see that you had developed some sort of affection towards our infamous King of Thieves."

Kaley felt her throat go dry, confirming her koa's suspicions, "all of us monsters had been noticing this and there is a bet going on of whether or not you will finally confess your feelings."

Kaley gave the woman a disbelief look, "you're telling me that my koas' are betting on my love life."

Farah laughed, "well there is not much to do when you are stuck in the bracelet of An'nut, besides it gives us an insight on how modern mortals deal with their feelings."

The teen snorted at that "nice to know that my love life inspires you all" she stated sarcastically.

Farah gave the teen a shrugged "so you going to discuss it before the big battle starts, if any now would be the time."

A serious expression marred the woman's face, "it's going to be a difficult battle, Kaley, and there is a slim chance that you may not survive."

"I know that I had mentioned earlier about relying on Shadow's power, but that depends on how everything plays out."

Kaley was silent during Farah's lecture, feeling arms wrapped around her shoulder, the whitenette leaned back into her monster's embraced.

"We will do everything we can to make sure you survive, even if it means sacrificing our lives, but you Kaley, need to be more confidence in yourself; you can do this and you will win."

Farah felt the teen nod, "so about what I had asked earlier, will you do it?" Kaley was silent, trying to comprehend everything.

Letting out a sigh, the teen felt a smile break out looking at Farah the younger nodded.

"What about Bakura, how do I know he feels the same?"

Seeing her mistress's worry expression, Farah couldn't help but let out a sigh, placing on hand on the girl's shoulder, "trust me, Kaley, you have nothing to worry about."

Giving the elf a skeptical look Kaley knew that Farah was right, that she would never mislead her but then again there is always a first time.

'I heard that young mistress, such little trust' Kaley for the third time that day jumped.

Feeling herself being push towards the door, both humans took note of Dark Witch standing there with a huge smile on her face.

Raising an eyebrow at the young monster who gave her two thumbs up, Kaley didn't need to know why she was there as well.

"You know if you are both wrong I will never forgive you, besides the last thing I need is Bakura to hate me or better yet feel awkward every time I am around him" she whined.

Both monsters look to one another sharing a wink, Kaley being busy with her rant missed it.

When both mistress and monster had reach the door, Yuri opened the door and then Farah pushed the young teen gently out of the room.

Turning around, Kaley was about to yell at them but stopped when she took in their mischief expressions.

"You are not allow back in your room till you to accomplish what is needed to be done" threaten Farah with a serious expression.

Sticking her tongue out at both monsters, Dark Witch closed the door while giving her mistress a sly wink.

Feeling insulted at being kicked out of her own room, Kaley now realized that she had no choice.

Looking down the hall, her eyes stopped at the door, feeling her nerves kicking in Kaley wanted nothing more than to leave.

Kaley knew that if she chickens out both Farah and Yuri would never let her live it down, besides if she wanted her room back, she had comply."

"Oh well, come on feet, let's go and get this over with" she whispered as she slowly made her way to the thief's door.

When she was standing in front of it, the teen was now scared as different thoughts were running through her mind,

What if Farah is wrong, what if I ruin everything that we have built.

Even if it doesn't work out, at least I know where he stands.

Bbesides every time I am close to death, my thoughts always drift to him; hoping that he will save me from my fate.

Placing a hand on the door, the teen swallowed hard as she slowly pushed it open.

Peeking it in, her eyes widen at the sight, candles were lit around the room, eliminating the dark, I wonder if he did this to remind himself of his home in Ancient Egypt.

She however frowned when she didn't see the form of the thief, cautiously the teen carefully walked in.

Closing the door behind her, she began to look around the room; she remembered what happen the last time she walked in here uninvited.

Shivering at the thought, the teen was thinking about backing out but stop when she felt her sprit being pulled out of her body.

All she saw was a flash of light and then darkness.

Opening her eyes, the teen slowly pushed herself up into a sitting position.

Looking around, Kaley recognized the decor of her soul room. Okay why am I here?

Standing, the whitenette walked to the door and opened it while peeking into the hallway.

Looking across the way, she noticed the door that belongs to Bakura's soul room.

While studying the closed door, a shiver ran through her body.

Feeling her body move against its will, the teen noticed that she was nearing the door.

She found it funny that she didn't fight against the force and allowed it to guide her. When she was face to face with the black door, the said door to her surprised opened.

She then felt herself being pushed, hard into the room, the door slamming behind her.

Lying face down onto what felt like sand; the teen slowly stood up and brushed herself off as she took in her surroundings.

It was a room, in the front there was king size bed with a red and black canopy.

A gold bedside table sat next to it, torches were lit around the room, creating shadows.

Kaley was both at awed and scared at what she is witnessing.

What if Bakura found her here, who knows what he will do. To her right, there was an oak dresser, which was adorned with jewels.

"Wow" was all the teen could say as she approached the dresser.

Looking around making sure it is safe, the young Bakura touched the jewels that were displayed before her, "you must have been one hell of thief Bakura" she whispered.

"You have no idea how accurate statement is, mortal" stated a gruff voice that had a tint of British accent.

Kaley dropped the necklace that she was holding as she whipped around. Hearing laughter echoing around the room the teen couldn't help but frown.

"This isn't funny Bakura, where are you" she asked looking around?

"It's not supposed to be, that is the point, darkness is key to Kelio's powers; yet light can be its weakness."

"Every single living being has a light within them, a power that can defeat the darkness if their soul and will are strong enough."

"Your father had proven himself over and over many times, at first I thought light was weakness, a force that needed to be squash."

"But, Ryou taught me other wise, I may have been cruel to him; oh, yes I will not deny that, but at the same time my feelings for him had changed."

"When it happen is still a mystery to me but you my dear Kaley, have that same light within you; the same strength and will that your father possessed."

"Your father had learned to harness that power and was able to defeat me at one time, so it goes to say that you can do the same with Kelios."

Kaley was silent, "if I were to face him alone, will I be strong enough to defeat him" she asked?

"It depends on how strong your will is, young one."

Kaley slowly turned to her right, as her eyes widen at the sight before her.

Standing there was Bakura, but not the Bakura that she had come to know.

Seeing her shock expression, Touzoku Bakura smirked, "Ah yes, you never have seen me in my true form now have you."

Kaley was taking in his form, he was tan, his body was lean and muscled, not heavily mind you, and his hair was short.

The teen looked to his face and starred into not brown but a violet pair of eyes. Under his right eye was a scar in a shape of a double cross T.

He wore a red cloak with white lining, and a knee length purple kilt with a pair of flat golden sandals.

Slowly approaching the King of Thieves, Kaley began walking around him, examining him.

When facing him the teen had to ask, "I don't understand, if this is your true form than what is the form that you normally take?"

The thief gave a teen a small smile "it was the form of your father that I had taken on, in my soul room I am able to change into this form anytime I wish."

The teen nodded in understanding, "dad told me stories about you and I can't help but think that he was right."

She didn't get a response to that, "so I take it you are probably wondering why I am here huh" she asked nervously?

Instead of looking at his face, the teen decided to stare at the floor, "yes, I have been curious yet something tells me that it wasn't done intentionally" the thief stated.

Kaley let out a sigh, "well it's complicated and I'm…uh…not sure what to say" she stated this time looking at this face.

Bakura let out a sigh as he walked passed his charge and towards the dresser where he knelt down, to pick up the necklace that Kaley dropped.

A shame of her action, Kaley wanted to apologize, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have touched what was yours, I didn't mean to drop that necklace."

Bakura gave a side look and shrugged, making the teen smile.

The thief slowly turn to face the teen, if the lights were bright enough, the tomb robber would've noticed the red tint that graced the girl's cheeks.

"So, you going to enlighten me" he stated while walking towards the teen.

Kaley was now leaning against one of the walls in the thief's soul room. Seeing him heading towards her the whitenette had to control the beating of her heart.

She couldn't help but like this form of the thief king, sure his form in reality is hot but this is something more.

The ex-spirit closed the distance between himself and the nervous teen. Seeing her shaky form he couldn't help but smirk.

"You look uncomfortable, summoner, what's wrong do I make you nervous" the tomb robber joked. Kaley looked away, he chuckled.

"I'll take that as a yes; we have so little time till Kelios decides to makes his appearance."

Grabbing her chin, Bakura brought her face forward till she was facing him, with a frown he continued, "no matter what, promise me that you won't do anything stupid."

"I had fought many foes throughout my past and current life to end with nothing but failure."

"I will assist you in every way I can, but you must always learn to depend on yourself, for that is when your true power will come."

"You understand, don't you" he asked?

Kaley slowly nodded, "yea I do, I just hope that I can be just as strong as my dad and you."

Rubbing her cheek with the back of his hand, the thief nodded "you are strong; never forget who you are and where you come from; if you have any ounce of your father in you, than you will succeed."

"I had failed my attempts in obtaining the items and to bring Zork forth into this world, thanks dark lord taking over my soul."

"I will not allow my descended fail and I do hope she will succeed for all of ours sakes."

Kaley regarded the thief with a confident look, "I won't fail Bakura, I give you my word."

The thief patted her cheek "I know, so you going to tell me why you are here?"

Well here it goes "yea there is a reason why I am here, well uh first of all Farah and Yuri kicked me out of my room, so I am not allow to go back in until I accomplish what I came here to do."

Seeing the male lift a white brow, the teen took in deep breaths to try to calm her nerves, "just promise me that no matter what happens, we will still be alright."

Bakura was confused at the mortal's request but nodded, before he could say anything, lips were pressed against his, silencing him.

The thief was caught off by the bold act; he didn't know what to do.

Feeling no response, Kaley's heart sank as she broke the kiss; looking at the thief, he had an unreadable expression.

Feeling like a fool she cursed Farah and her intuition. She cursed herself for not knowing the thief king's true feelings towards her.

I think I just screwed things up, way to go Kaley the girl scolded herself.

"I think I should go before I make a further fool of myself" she whispered as she pushed past the still shock thief.

Blinking out of his thoughts, he felt the female brushed against him as she began to walk away.

Before she could go any further a voice stopped her, "is that how it's going to end, Kaley" the teen didn't respond.

Her body stiffens as arms were wrapped around her from behind.

Feeling a weight on her shoulder, the teen allowed her body relax, "it doesn't have to end this way, and we will win this war and bring peace back to this world; even if it means sacrificing my life.

She felt his grip tightened at that" "sacrifice of one life is a noble way to die but don't count on that happening."

"The pharaoh sacrificed his life to save Egypt and looked what happened." Kaley giggled at that, "so what now" she asked?

"We just wait to see what happens and just hope that Ra will be on our side."

"What about now" she whispered? "What do you want to happen, little one" he whispered into her ear as his grip tightens around her.

"You feel the same don't you" she asked?

"Hn, what do you think." Turning her around, it was Bakura who initiated the kiss.

Kaley wrapped her arms his neck and smiled when the thief pulled her body close to his.