I woke and rubbed my eyes. I had a good nights sleep. I got up and changed my clothes.

I strode out the door and walked down the hallway until I heard Shimon-sama calling me.

"Pharaoh Yamasis! Pharaoh Yamasis! Time for you're lessons!" He called as he tried to catch up to me.

I darted away trying to find a vase to hide in. I hated my lessons. They were always trying to teach me how to write Egyptian which I'll probably be never be good at.

I jumped into an empty flower pot and sat down trying to make sure my hair wouldn't stick out and give my hiding.

"Yamasis!?" Shimon called again hoping I'd show.

I stayed as still as a stone as Shimon walked by me. He saw Mahaado and walked over to him.

"Mahaado, do you know where Pharaoh Yamasis went?" Shimon questioned him.

Mahaado just looked at him, "Do you think I know?"

Shimon nodded, "Out of all people, you seem to know him best..."

Mahaado smiled, "I figured so..."

Mahaado walked over to the flower pot I was in, "Yamasis you can come out now"

I popped my head out from the vase, "Ah, Mahaado! You're not supposed to tell!"

He laughed and smiled like always, "You don't take you're lessons seriously do you?"

I smiled, "Well... Most of the time I do..."

I climbed out of the pot and looked at Shimon-sama.

Shimon shook his head, "Not when I'm around you don't seem to"

"Shimon!" I said really embarrassed, "Why do you always tell me secrets!"

Shimon laughed and so did Mahaado.

I felt so humiliated that I slumped down and looked at the floor. My face was red.

Mahaado smiled at me, "Oh come on it's not that bad!"

"Genetics! You're father was like that too! He never liked writing!" Shimon- sama continued.

I stared up at him, "My father?"

Shimon nodded his smile fading as he sensed my sorrow still faintly there.

Mahaado bent down infront of me, "How about you skip today's lesson. I bet you still can't think clearly with your father's death still so close."

"It's okay... I'll go and take them anyway..." I sighed and got up.

Mahaado stood up also and looked down at me, "You sure? I could get Mana or Seth to join you in your lessons if you want."

"No, no... I'm fine, really! Just give me a few minutes and I'll be back on my feet" I said continuing to protest.

Mahaado nodded, "As you wish Pharaoh..."

I smiled, "What did I tell you about calling me that Mahaado!? Just address me by my name!"

Shimon-sama's smile grew again, "Well it seems that our pharaoh is back to how he use to be and can attend his lessons!"

"Lessons!? What!? No! I don't want to attend my lessons yet!" I panicked.

Mahaado smiled and looked as if about to laugh before he heard giggling from behind him.

I peered from his side wondering who it could be.

"Master Yami not wanting to attend his lessons and..." Mana smiled and giggled happily, "Teacher-sama late for consol meeting!"

Mahaado eyes widened, "Whoops... Err... See you later, pharaoh!" He bowed to me and left.

I tried to keep a straight face. Mahaado was always on time for things! I couldn't believe he had forgotten about a meeting!

Shimon-sama seeing me trying not to laugh, smiled, "Pharaoh Yamasis... You really should just let it go! It's not healthy for anyone to hold in their own laughter!"

Mana giggled again, "Pharaoh Yami can't laugh? Teacher-sama said Yamasis is ticklish!"

I gulped. I hated being tickled. When my relatives visited the pyramid when I was younger they'd always tickled me till started crying, fortunately Shimon-sama stopped that most of the time.

Shimon smiled, "Yes but he also hates it very much!"

Mana covered her mouth and laughed quietly, "What about Master Yami's lessons? They end soon, do they not?"

Shimon-sama nodded, "Its best he'd get to them!"

Shimon turned to me, "Isn't that right, Pharaoh?"

I nodded. They were both right. I sighed and started walking back to where my lessons were held.

Mana smiled, "Though... My lessons start soon too! Teacher-sama wondered if Master Yami would like to watch!"

I spun around a smiled overjoyed. I'd finally get to see a performance!

Shimon-sama looked at me and laughed, "Pharaoh Yamasis! You haven't looked this happy since you first laid hands on a rebaba!"

I looked at him a bit embarrassed, "Shimon..."

Mana giggled, "Master Yami wants to watch?"

I nodded and smiled.

Mana smiled back, "Good! We Prepared performance just for you!"

I looked at her shocked. A performance? For me? I couldn't wait!

Later Mana and Mahaado's lessons started. They started off by making a few things disappear and reappear then they summoned they're soul monsters and had a small duel. I was surprised at how good Mana had gotten at it in only 5 days! Once they ended the match they were both panting and wiping sweatdrop off they're foreheads. Mana sat down on the ground and inhaled deeply then exhaled the same way. Mahaado smiled and turned to me.

"How did you like the performance?" He questioned me.

I smiled, "Very good! I surprised on how quickly you taught Mana how to summon her soul monster!"

Mahaado bowed, "Thank you, pharaoh! Glad we had the honor of pleasing you!"

Mana stood up, walked over to Mahaado's side and bowed also, "Thank you very much, Pharaoh!"

She looked up at me and winked then went back to bowing.

"You may rise now..." I said still not to use to people bowing to me.

Mahaado stood up and thanked me again as I walked out of the room.

I walked down the halls to the chamber that held my throne. As I walked in Seth was once again standing beside what use to be my father's chair.

"Seth? What are you doing here?" I asked him as I walked over.

Seth replied, "I was sent stay and take guard."

"Ahhh... I see. Very well then" I nodded as I sat in the throne, "Have you got any updates on Bakura?"

Seth nodded, "He was reported staying at an Inn... He killed one man before he left... Though it is said he paid for his stay..."

I cringed, "With what?"

"Money of course... Though I don't know where he could have got it..." He said a bit confused with my question, "Did you think he paid with something else?"

I nodded and answered truthfully, "Yes, I did... I thought he might have paid with our people's lives..."

"Oh... Okay... He was also was reported at a local Restaurant eating steak... A bit strange would you not say?"

I stared at him then started laughing, "I get it! Since he normally steals food... He decided to steal money and pay for more luxuries!! Ha... It's pitiful..."

Seth stared at me surprised by my actions. I seemed darker for some reason now to him...

"Master Yami!!!" Mana yelled as she ran into the room, "You forgot your present!"

"Present?" I turned to her questionly.

She nodded and hands me a box, "Teacher-sama wanted me to give this to you!"

Mana smiled as I opened it, "It's... It's a scarab!"

Seth peered over my shoulder, "Wow! What a treasure!"

I nodded, "Thank you Mana"

Mana smiled happier then ever, "You're very welcome Master Yami!"

I smiled back then turned my head to Seth, "Did you hear any other reports about Bakura?"

He shook his head, "None other then the ones I've already told you..."

"Pharaoh Yamasis!" A man said as he ran into the room, "Pharaoh! Claiden Glordis' tomb has been robbed! His son has been murdered!"

I stared at him, "Who would do that? They were both my father's tomb keepers!"

The man sighed, tiredly, "They say it was Bakura... He continues to strike the town..."

"Has he left?! Kamiru! You must tell me!" I demanded, a bit scared of his power.

Kamiru shook his head, "We don't know... A woman working at an inn said that he left early the next morning... She thought he was just a boy with enough money to live on his own but she soon found Mathew Glordis' body upstairs in his room dead with a few of his father's treasures scattered on the floor... Sorry Pharaoh but that is all the information I can give you..."

I cringed and nodded, "Thank you Kamiru... You stay to you word... You will be a true priest when the time comes..."

He knelt down before me and bowed, "Thank you pharaoh... I will go back to the city and check for more word..."

Seth turned to me, "Pharaoh Yamasis... I was wondering if I could go to the city to also help. I find that... Well... I find I am ready for my first mission. I want to help"

I nodded, "I understand, Seth... Though... It is nice having you as company..."

Mana butted in, "But pharaoh! I can be your company! Seth-sama needs to train! It would be good for him"

Kamiru nodded," It would... But... His ka is not yet strong enough if he runs into trouble."

Seth looked disappointed, "I take it I can not yet travel to the city..."

Kamiru continued, "Though he does need lots of practice to I will take care of him... If it is okay with you pharaoh..."

I sighed and smiled slightly, "It is fine. I know he needs practice so I agree..."

Seth smiled with joy, "Thank you, pharaoh!" He bowed, "I am ever so grateful!"

"You're welcome, Seth" I said as I stood up.

Kamiru cocked his head to the side, "Shall I leave with the party right away?"

I shook my head, "I know you just got back... You should stay and rest for the night."

He smiled, "Thank you, Pharaoh... A rest would be good..."

Kamiru stood up bowed again and left the throne room. I was grateful he had came... I rarely saw him though I know he's great friends with Mahaado.

Mana, who hadn't said anything in a while spoke up, "Pharaoh Yami, are you hungry?"

I never noticed it. My stomach growled as my face flushed with embarrassment.

"Hehe... I guess I am" I said.

"Thought so! How about you Seth?" Mana said as she cocked her head to the side.

He nodded, "I guess so. I'd better get the best treatment I can before I leave!"

I laughed and Mana joined me. Seth just smiled.

Dinner eventually came. The tables of soldiers were telling jokes, drinking, having fights, the usual. I sat at the table with the priests and the ones that were to be next in line to guard the Sennen Items. Kamiru talked with Mahaado telling the odd joke. Akunadin talked with Shimon and the other priests. Seth sat quietly and ate. Mana sat beside Mahaado listening to his and Kamiru's conversation.

The food was delicious! Fresh fruit and meat. Performers danced among a nearby stage. Just about anything, anyone could ask for!

A big fight broke out at the Soldier table. Food and fists started flying. A few of the priests glared at the soldiers, the rest ducked under the table making sure not to get hit.

The women who were bringing the foods to the tables were trying not to get hit or running away.

I decided after a few minutes that it should stop so I got out from out of table and raised my voice.

"STOP!!!" I yelled as everyone froze on the spot, "It's pointless for you people to be fighting right now! We have more important things to do!"

The priests stared at me surprised by my outburst.

I felt a bit guilty for the yelling, "Err... Sorry everyone... Let dinner commence..."

I sat back down and lowered my head so I wasn't looking at anything but my food.

"Very well done, Pharaoh" Mahaado said.

I blushed, "You... Think?"

"Of course!" Shimon said with his brightest smile yet.

"Err... Thanks..." I said as I slowly went back to eating supper.

Supper, as I said before, was excellent. It being late, I decided to get some rest.