I walked down the halls of the Royal Court. I was to see my father for an important message. I sighed wondering what it could be since I was still only so young.

Mahaado walked behind me as if also to receive something or tell me something else.

As we reached the door to my father's room the guard bowed.

"Pharaoh Yamasis, you're father is waiting" the guard said as if I was more powerful then normal.

Pharaoh? Me? But I was only 8! How could I be pharaoh, anyway? My father is still alive...

It hit me then and I rushed into my dad's room.

"Father!" I called as I rushed beside him in his bed, "What happened?!"

I looked him in the eyes frightened for his life.

"Yamasis... Yamasis..." he smiled weakly towards me, "It is your time now to be pharaoh..."

I stared at him. I didn't want to be pharaoh! Not yet!

"I'm not ready!" I said meekly not wanting him to go.

My father smiled again, "Oh, but you are. Yamasis! You are..."

"Father!" I whined as I grabbed his hand, "Don't leave! Don't leave me!"

Mahaado feeling my pain put his hand on my shoulder. He was one of the youngest priests. His age was around 17, about 10 years older then me. He took care of the Millenium Ring.

My father whispered as he was slowly passing away, "You're in charge of this kingdom now... And if you're going to be Pharaoh..."

My eyes full of sorrow I nodded my head for him to continue.

"You will need this..." he lifted up his head and took of the Millenium Puzzle, "Here, take this my son..."

I toke it from his hands, that were shaking with weakness, and stared at the puzzle.

"But father..." I started but got cut of by a guard running into the room.

"Pharaoh Akunamukanon! Say from the city! Word is that the King of Thieves has returned!" the guard said, rushed.

"What else?" my father said as he tried to sit up.

Mahaado quickly rushed beside my father and let him lay down, softly.

The guard continued, "They say his name is Bakura... He is a survivor of Kuru Eruna!"

"Kuru... Eruna?" Akunamukanon said, "But that place was destroy at least five years ago, if not more!"

Mahaado once again tried to make my father relax, seeing he was tense and struggling.

"Tell me... What did he look like?" my dad continued.

"They said he has mid-length white hair... That's about the only feature they could notice without getting themselves killed" the guard assumed.

"What age group do they believe he is? Did he tell anyone what he wanted..?" My father questioned.

"They believe he's in he's a pre-teen... From what I heard from most people, they say that he wished for your death... Today" he confessed.

I froze. Today... Today is his death... I had a dream with those words in them... I didn't think it would be a big deal because it was a dream and I didn't know who 'his' was... But it's all clear to me now...

"Father, do... do you think it's a curse?" I said my eyes filling with tears.

"No...I don't... I believe it's..." he said as he took one last sigh...

"Father! Don't go!" I yelled and tried to wake him, "Father!? Wake up! Please wake up!"

Mahaado walked to my side as I began to cry. He once again put his hand on my shoulder.

"Do not cry, Yamasis... You will become a great pharaoh! And I swear on your father's corpse... I will do anything to protect you..." Mahaado said understandingly, "Now... What are your commands?"

I looked up at him, the tears still streaming down my face.

"Prepare a tomb for my father. Lots of traps and his most valued treasures..." I stopped seeing a glint in Mahaado's eye getting his joke, "Aside from me. Make the traps tough ones to get by in case my father's tomb is trying to be robbed..."

"Master Yamasis... What should we do about the thief?" the guard questioned.

I stood up and glanced in the guard's direction, "Bring six of your men to search Kuru Eruna..."

"Six? Is that really necessary, Pharaoh? The thief is only a few years older then you!" the guard complained.

"Yes, from what I can tell he is stronger then he appears so if I were you... I'd listen" I stated.

Mahaado looked at me differently then normal, "Shall I give word to begin the process of your father's wrapping?"

I nodded. I walked out of the room and into the throne's. When I got in I saw a boy about my age standing next to the throne where I normally would stand when my father was pharaoh.

"Pharaoh Yamasis, I presume" the boy said as he bowed to me, "Is there anything you need?"

"No, not really..." I sort of mumbled and sat up in the throne chair which was still to big for me, "Though... It'd be nice to know you're name"

The boy blinked then nodded, "As you wish... My name is Seth, Seth the son of Priest Akunadin."

"Priest Akunadin? Ahh... I've heard about you! You're to be one of the next priests! Priest of the Millenium Rod, I am right?" I cocked my head.

Seth nodded, "That's right... My father knew your father very well."

I nodded too and smiled, "Tell me a bit about yourself, Seth. Do you have any friends? Are you learning about the sealed monsters?"

Seth blinked as if he'd never expected to be asked anything about himself by the Pharaoh, "Umm... I don't have any friends... I've learned about the sealed monsters in tablets... My favorite is the Blue Eyes White Dragon. I read that text over and over... I find it very interesting"

My smile became bigger, "Yes, that one is very interesting! Lucky for you that it's your favorite! I still don't have one"

"A favorite monster?" Seth asked and I nodded, "Oh"

Though my father's death was today, it felt good to talk to someone my own age that shared the same interests as me.

"Pharaoh Yami!"

"Huh?" I turned my head to the doorway and noticed Mana running right toward me, "AH! WATCH IT MANA! SLOW DOWN OR YOU'LL-"

Ow... That hurt...

"Whoops, sorry Yami. I didn't mean to run into you... I never noticed how slippery it can get when wearing sandals on these floors..." Mana said apologetically.

"Its okay" I said as I rubbed the back of my head.

"You know you shouldn't run into the pharaoh like that!" Seth said defensively.

"Calm down, Seth! It's okay it was an accident!" I reminded him.

"Yeah... Sure..." Seth mumbled.

Mana sat down at took off her sandals, "I think it'd be better if I didn't wear these..."

I nodded continuing to rub my head.

Mahaado walked into the room as Mana stood up.

"Ah! There you are pharaoh!" Mahaado said happily.

"Please, Mahaado! Just called me by my name!" I replied.

Mahaado smiled, "Okay then Yamasis."

"So... What brings you here Mahaado?" I said as I searched his face for clues, but the only thing I could find were signs of joy which is good enough.

"You father's tomb is complete!" Mahaado said, overjoyed.

"Already? That was quick!" I said, surprised.

Mana smiled fully, "I was just going to tell you that!"

Seth stared at both of them, "How many traps does it have?"

Mahaado sighed, "Not many but fairly hard ones to get by"

I nodded, approvingly, "Good. Any word from Kuru Eruna?"

Mahaado shook his head, "None"

"Oh. Alright" I replied, surprised but not fully, "Doesn't it take about a day to get there anyway?"

Mahaado nodded, "Yes, it does they shouldn't be there till three quarters after noon"

"Okay" I said, aware of the time phrases we use.

Mahaado turned to leave then stopped, "Oh! And one more thing! Supper is starting soon! So hurry up to the Dining Hall!"

I smiled, "Sure"