I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Only the charm is mine.
Chapter One- A Bold Request
Mahad smiled as Isis walked away. The morning court had just ended and he was about to do a patrol. He enjoyed Isis' company and valued her friendship. Only her friendship had become love and I reciprocated those feelings. I feel I know her well, but there are aspects of her that I don't. I, fortunately, have a way to know those parts of her which is simply talk to her. I do have another request for her. I merely need approval from her and the pharaoh. Mahad headed out to gather guards for patrol, his mind composing the request he would make to his love and the pharaoh, for it was an unusual request.
Isis walked down the corridor, her thoughts on her lover. She had only known Mahad for a little bit of time but the two of them had developed a friendship that was almost as close as the one between Mahad and the pharaoh. It was common knowledge that Mahad had watched out for Atem when he was a child but that didn't keep them from becoming best friends. She was sure that Atem told Mahad things he told no one else and naturally Mahad would not betray the pharaoh's confidence by speaking them to anyone else.
I love Mahad and yet I feel as if I don't know much about him. What is he like outside of meetings and his off time? I know the professional and personal Mahad, but what is he like on patrols and teaching his students? I could ask to attend his classes and follow him on patrols. I could also be a bit more personal with him. I am a little concerned about Seto's behavior towards me and could ask Mahad's opinion about it.
She frowned thoughtfully. She knew even less about the young brunette than she did about Mahad. She knew he was bright with an almost endless thirst for knowledge and a love of power. His sense of right and wrong was quite strong and made him well-suited to wield a Millennium Item. Lately, however, he seemed to be giving her discreet, admiring looks. Of course, this was just her perspective; reading too much into it. She was prone to that, seeing as she wielded the Necklace which showed her visions of possible futures that more than often came true.
Perhaps I should confront Seto with my suspicions. If he does admit feelings for me, I will have to let him down gently. No one knows that Mahad and I are in love, save for the pharaoh if Mahad confided it to him.
Mahad led the guard back to the palace, very pleased. No reaction from the Ring at all and no crime of any sort was found. It was a peaceful day and an excellent time to propose my idea. He entered the palace and found Atem on the balcony that overlooked the kingdom. He knelt behind and to the left of the young king. "My pharaoh."
Atem turned to him with a warm smile. "Report, Mahad."
"Patrol was quiet and uneventful. An unusually peaceful day."
"Excellent. Well done."
"Thank you." He paused and Atem sensed his friend had more to say.
"What's on your mind, my friend?"
"It is a proposal and I seek your approval and Isis' approval as well."
Atem was intrigued. Mahad did not normally make requests of him. A request that needed his approval and that of Isis. Mahad had confided to him of his feelings for the priestess and he encouraged him to tell her. It was during their next private time that Mahad told him that the two of them were in love. "I see," he finally said. "What are you proposing?" Atem guessed that Mahad was going to ask for permission to marry Isis; a request he would gladly grant.
"I would like to switch bodies with Isis."
Atem blinked. That's not what I expected. "You want to switch bodies with her? Why?"
"I know her well but would like to know more. I thought if I were in her body, I would know her better than I do now. I have a charm that when worn and spoken with a spell, will switch two people's souls until the counter spell is spoken in addition to wearing the charm.
"My proposal is for us to switch for a day or two and that no one will know save for you and my students as my magic will travel with me."
"An interesting proposal and I will certainly support it if Isis agrees to it. If she does, inform me, and then perform it tomorrow morning."
"Thank you, pharaoh. I will go find her and ask." He rose and left to locate his love. His heart pounded at the thought of having a woman's body briefly. It would be both an interesting and strange experience, not to mention fun in a way. I hope she goes along with it. He headed for the tower where the court occasionally gathered and where Isis did her fire visions.
He emerged at the top to see Isis in front of the fire, eyes closed, and her hands on either side of her Item. He said nothing; simply admired her form and calm poise. Gods, she's beautiful and I love her so much.
Isis soon lowered her hands and opened her eyes. They focused on Mahad and she smiled at him. "I was aware of you the entire time," she said.
"I suspected you did. So, no visions today?" He sat beside her.
"None. How was patrol?"
"Quiet and peaceful. It was a nice change of pace."
"Change can be good."
"Indeed." He looked at her blue eyes and imagined looking at himself through her eyes.
"Mahad? Are you all right? You're staring." Isis then smiled when Mahad blinked and blushed slightly.
"I'm fine. I came up here to pose a question."
"I'm listening."
He took a deep breath. "What would you say to briefly switching bodies with me?"
She blinked. "Switch bodies?" Her lips curled up into a smile. "An interesting idea. I have occasionally fantasized about being a man."
"Have you?"
"Yes. Mahad, I would love to swap with you. When and for how long?"
"Tomorrow morning and for a day or two. I have already approached the pharaoh with the idea and he supports it. Only he and my students will know of the change."
"Why your students?"
"My magic will travel with me as it is tied to my soul."
"So, you'll use a spell to switch us?"
"A spell inscribed on a charm, actually. I'll wear it when casting the spell and then I'll use it when casting the counter spell. It is important that one of us wear the charm during the switch. If it's not worn, we can't switch back."
"Will you wear it the entire time?"
"Technically, you will as you'll have my body."
Isis nodded. It made sense as everyone knew Mahad was a magician; most people wouldn't attempt to attack or steal from someone who could use a spell.
Mahad stood. "I need to inform the pharaoh that you agree and then I have a class to teach. Isis, I would like us to switch for two days. What do you think?"
"Two days sounds good. It would give us plenty of time to be comfortable as each other as well as experience the other's life."
Mahad nodded as he left. Isis agreed to the swap and that it would be for two days. He knew he would fine-tune the plan with Atem before informing his students of the swap.
Atem will need to act as if nothing happened. He will need to address me as Isis and Isis as me as well as look at the proper person. Mahad smiled. The next two days would be fun.