Konichiwa! Things have changed in the fic. After adding Christopher into the fic, it just went a little crazy. So, this chapter is NOT what I said it was gonna be. It will begin to explain more about the relationship between Nitari and Yugioh, and more about Arianna's past. ^^ Enjoy!

Chapter Eleven: Strands of Emotions

She opened her bright crystal blue eyes and looked around. The sun was high in the sky, shining brightly.

"Mommy!" a small voice spoke. Nitari looked down at small pair of blue eyes, peering up at her. Nitari smiled.

"What is it Adrian?"

"One of Isis priestess called for you! She wishes to speak with you personally!"

"Isis does? How strange?" Nitari thought, thinking. The little boy was smiling up at her from beneath his spiky red hair. "Adrian, why don't you go to Lera, and have her tell your father that I will be late for the meeting tonight," she spoke, her eyes staring off somewhere.

"All right Mother!" the little prince ran out of the room, and vanished. Nitari, biting her lip, left the room quietly.

The Queen walked up the stone steps into the temple. She was greeted by several silent priestesses, who were either praying or working in the temple.

"Queen Nitari…" a soft and gentle voice spoke. Nitari turned to see the goddess looking at her.

"Goddess Isis…I am honored to be in your presence…" she whispered softly, bowing her head. The goddess smiled at the queen, and laid a hand on her shoulder.

"Queen Nitari…you are one of the most innocent souls have I ever watched over. You have ruled over this kingdom with kindness, yet you were firm. You welcomed the Goddess of Dreams into your palace, despite she was from Greece. You were willing to feel Seth's rath for allowing another kind of god into Egypt. You have raised your son, Adrian, with love and discipline. He will grow up to be a fine pharaoh, if…"

"What is it Goddess." Isis looked in Nitari's worried eyes.

"I have had a premonition, Queen Nitari, a terrible and horrible premonition. Your husband, Yugioh, is continuously being absorbed and obsessed with the Shadow Games, neglecting his duties as Pharaoh. The Shadow Realm is slowly consuming him, cuasing him to become colder and harsher with each passing moment. If this isn't stopped, Egypt will fall."

"What?" Nitari's eyes widened with surprise and fear.

"Apollo himself has come to my temple, against his father's wishes, and has warned me of this as well. He has foretold the fall of this Kingdom. The Fates told him of the disasters to come."

"All because of the Shadow Realm?"

"Yes, but it can be stopped Queen Nitari, but only you can. You must find a way to stop this from happening! You must!"

"But, cannot you do anything Goddess Isis?" Isis shook her head sadly.

"No, for I only have limited powers, and this is not part of them."

"What do you suggest for me to do?"

"I suggest that you give order for seven different talismans to be made, of pure gold. These seven talismans should be able to contain the Shadow realm, and it's monsters. That is the only way to stop this disaster from happening!" Nitari bowed, closing her eyes in sadness.

"Yes, Isis, but what is-" But when she opened her eyes again and looked up, Isis was no longer standing in front of her. She was no longer in the temple either. She was back in her bedroom. Looking out the window, she saw that night had fallen. "What the…?" as she looked around. Then, she heard the door open and close quietly. Nitari whirled around to see black cloaked figure walked swiftly towards her. "Who are you?" she demanded. A pair of cold hands grabbed her shoulders as he pulled her close. Nitari struggled, trying to pull away, but couldn't. The figure was repeating a chant under his breath. Then, she felt the figure press his lips against hers, and she tried to pull away. The hood slipped and revealed who was kissing her.

KINOSHI! the Queen screamed in her head. His eyes were blank green, filled with magic. Nitari suddenly felt herself grow weaker and weaker, as if her very soul was pulled away from her. Yu-yu-gioh…help me… Kinoshi pulled away form her, smiling evily.

"Now dear queen, you are no use to anyone now! Yugioh can't have you no longer…you belong to the Shadow Games he whispered dangerously. Nitari slumped to the ground, weak and sobbing. All around her, the room went black, beginning to fill with dark, cold mist.

"NOOOOOO!" Nitari screamed, sitting up in her bed. She looked around her soul room, sweat dripping down her face. The queen stared down at her sheets, eyes wide. "No…not these memories…please…no…" she whispered sadly, burying her face in her hands, sobbing.

***

Arianna opened her eyes, wide awake.

Nitari! What's wrong? She felt the queens sobs and her eyes lowered. Nitari… Around Arianna were several female contestants for the tournament. Quietly, she slipped out of her bunk and quietly snuck out of the room. Opening the door to the outside, cool sea breeze met her, causing her to shiver a little. Closing her eyes, the case glowed and Nitari appeared beside her. The queen was sobbing and slunk to the cold ground. Arianna knelt down and hugged the sorrowful queen.

"It haunts me child…my past…it's come back…to haunt me…" Nitari sobbed. Arianna felt a pang of guilt and held the woman even closer.

"It's going to be alright my friend, I promise…" But the queen just continued to sob. The sea wind blew, ruffling their hair. "You're not alone Nitari…you're not the only one who suffers from her past…" she whispered quietly, as silent unshed tears finally fell. "Chris…"

Arianna…I have never forgotten you

"Nor have I Christopher…why did you have to die?" she whispered. The Millennium Case was glowing.

I had to Aria-chan…if I didn't…

"You didn't need to die though! I need you! I miss you!" she sobbed, her tears mixing with Nitari's.

No Arianna, as much as I love, it didn't last. But there is someone waitng for you, but you just don't know that yet

"Please don't go!" But the voice had vanished, making her cry even harder. "Christopher!" she sobbed hard, calling out his name. But the only answer she got was the wind and the crashing waves below them.

***

Yugi quietly walked outside, looking down at the sea below. His eyes were angered, yet saddened. He still felt his emotions to after Weevil threw Exodia overboard.

"Damn you Weevil, you're gonna get it," he muttered under his breath. Then, the sound of sobs reached his ears.

\\ What is it aibou?\\ Yami asked.

"I hear crying…" he spoke quietly, following the sound. As turned the corner, he saw two figures on the ground, crying. "Arianna?" he whispered rushing over to her. The other figure was Nitari, looking even worse.

"yugi?" Arianna whispered, looking up.

"What's wrong Aria-chan? Why are you crying?"

"Oh Yugi…" she whispered, shaking her head. Beside him, Yami Yugi slowly appeared, and knelt down beside Nitari, pulling her off of Arianna, gently. The queen threw her arms around the pharaoh, and sobbed into his shoulders.

"What is wrong koi?" Yami asked quietly. Nitari clutched his clothes in her fists, and cried.

"Oh tenshi, it haunts me…it haunts and devours my soul…" she sobbed. "The memories…they're stronger than ever…" Yami held his lover close, closing his eyes. Slowly, the two vanished, and reappeared in Yami's soul chamber.

"Nitari, don't worry, I am here," he whispered in her ear. This caused her to sob even harder.

"These stupid games! It started it all! Now look at what it has done to us! It separated us! Damn him! Damn Kinoshi!" she shouted, her eyes filled with angry tears.

"Kinoshi? The priest?"

"You remember him?"

"Vaguely," he replied.

"He was the one who betrayed you Pharoah! He's the reason why I was locked away into the Millennium Case!"

"Nani?!"

"Hai! He did this to us…he encouraged you into the games, influenced you to sentence The Goddess of Dreams,Lera, away angering her mother, Demeter; locking me away, tearing apart our lives…all because of him and his influence from Seth…" she sobbed.

"Oh Nitari…" he whispered, hugging her close.

"I-I couldn't save us Yami, I couldn't save us or Adrian…"

"Adrian?"

"Your son Yugioh, your only son!" His eyes widened.

"What happened to him?"

"Seth killed him! He fucking killed our only son! Isis tried to save him, but failed. But Anubis took his spirit and soul, as he came to the afterlife and turn it into a emrald stone, which he gave to Isis to protect. But now, it is somewhere buried in the sands of Egypt!"

"This cannot be…" he whispered, horrified by this.

"I didn't want you to remember koi, but now…"

"Shh…don't speak Nitari…rest…"he whispered, lifting her chin, and brought his lips to hers.

***

"It's going to be okay Arianna, trust me," yugi whispered, hugging his friend close.

"I just wish I could believe you Yugi, I just wish that I could," Arianna wept. The puzzle and case began to glow, the only true light seen from miles away at the Duelist Kingdom. At the island where a demon awaited for them, ready to devour their souls into the darkness of the Shadow realm. The boy held her tight, trying to comfort her. "You can trust me Arian, you can. Everything will be all right." Arianna threw her arms around her friend, and sobbed. Yugi patted her head. "Just cry, let it all out. Just, let it go," he spoke to her as if he was speaking to a two-year old.

"Christopher..." she moaned sorrowfully.

"Christopher?" yugi questioned.

"He...he was my love...but he died a year ago..." she muttered, the tears were beginning to slow down. "We were friends ever since we were just little kids. He as the one who showed me the game, and understand it."

"How did he die?" Arianna lifted her head weakly and met his eyes.

"We...we were traveling again, our little group, when we came up to a gang. We didn't do anything. They just...just..." her voice began to fade.

"They did what?"

"Shot us."

"They did what?!"

"They began to fire at us, the bastards. All of us made it out alive, except for...except...for..."

"Chris." Arianna nodded, the flow of tears were now just silent and single tears streaking her already tear-stained face.

"Hai...we mourned over his death, and ever since then..." There was silence.

"Did you ever fall in love again?" Yugi asked.

"Hoe, I couldn't. My heart still belongs to Chris, even though..."

"Nani?" Arianna sighed.

"Through the Millennium Case he can speak to me from the spirit world, but not too often. On a very rare occassion, like today, he able to speak to me twice."

"What did he tell you?"

"He told me that I sould open my heart again, for there was someone who cared for me, but I just don't know that. I don't think I'll ever be ready to put him away," she whispered, and pulled away. She wiped her eyes with her hand and gave a small smile. "Yami and Nitari look so cute together." Yugi smiled.

"Hai, they do," Yugi agreed.

***

Their lips met for the first time in five thousands since they were apart. Nitari felt her body glow with warmth, as Yami gently held her in his arms. When they parted, Nitari looked up into his eyes.

"Yami..." she whispered softly.

"Nani?" he replied and Nitari smiled humorously.

"We haven't kissed like that ever since our wedding," she stated, grinning. Yami gave a small laugh and kissed her nose.

"Really? The Shadow realm was destroying me, wasn't it? I'm sorry koi, for being so cold to you, and Adrian,' he spoke gently.

"The great Pharaoh, being soft? Why, I haven't seen this happen for thousands of years!" Nitari kidded. Yami just growled playfully.

"Don't go and tell everyone that though, I have a reputation to keep tenshi!" He pulled her close again, and kissed her forehead.

"Just, do not go and leave me again," Nitari whispered, looking in his red eyes.

"I will, and I hope you will not leave me either," and they kissed again. Yami leaned foreward, gently pushing her to ground. The mist quickly formed to cushon them. Yami's hand slowly slid up her shirt as she gracefully wrapped her arms around his neck. He gently and with care kissed her neck, and she kissed his forehead, while slowly unbuttoning his shirt. It slid to the ground as the two lovers fell deep into each other's love.

***

Yami and Arianna blushed, sensing what their counterparts were doing.

"Seriously, we're still here, I hope they realize that," Arianna said with a small laugh. yugi shook his head.

"And at least keep it rated PG," Yugi added, with a grin. Arianna laughed.

"Well, they have been seperated for over five thousand years...I guess they need some time to themselves."

"We're gonna have to stay out here, until Nitari is ready to go back into the case. I can't carry around TWO ancient spirits with me," Yugi pointed out. Arianna smiled and shook her head.

"That's alright. I don't mind it out here. The sea breeze is always so peaceful to me," she spoke, standing and walking over to the railing. She stared out into the sea, watchng the waves below. Yugi joined her, peering out into the sea.

"It's really pretty at night, isn't it?" Yugi commented, peering over the edge. Arianna nodded, watching the sea, letting her mind wander. "I wonder what it's gonna be like at the tournament."

"Challenging and tricky, knowing Pegasus," Arianna responded, saying the name in a harsh tone.

"He's going to be in for a rude surprise when I get to him," yugi growled. Arianna looked at him, a little surprised.

"I've never sheard you speak so harshly Yugi, except for when Yami duels, but never you."

"he has my grandfather, and I can speak kindly of someone who's taken someone close to me," he replied, glaring at the sea.

"I understand how you feel Yugi. I know how you feel," she replied, returning her gaze to the sea. Then, she felt a spiky head lean against her arm. She looked down, blushing a little, to see Yugi's head against her arm. Then, she noticed, that he was asleep. Smiling gently at him, Arianna shook her head. "Poor kid," she whispered. "Thank you Yugi," she whispered very softly in his ear. "For being a good friend." She smiled at him, at his angelic face. He looks so sweet and innocent. I don't think I ever met anyone with a more innocent and kind soul as his. She though, gently stroking his hair. then, she froze. What am I doing? What am I thinking? She looked down at the boy. Am I...?No, I can't...Chris... Remember what he told you though? another voice in ehr head asked. He said I should let him go, but... He doesn't want you to grieve over him for the rest of your life I know, but... Don't be afraid of your emotions Arianna stood there, having a conversation with herself in her mind, confused about her emotions. Do i like Yugi? she asked herself, but then shook her head. No, he likes T'ea, not me. He would rather want to be with T'ea instead of me. I need to get these ridiculous thoughts out of my head Shaking her head sadly, she closed her eyes and allowed the wind to toss her hair around.

***

Nitari fell asleep inYami's arms, her face expressionless. Yami smiled at her, pulling her close.

"I never want to loose you, again," he whispered in her ear softly, and kissed her cheek. "Ever."

OH MY GOD! I completely lost myself in this chapter! 4 PAGES LONG?! Dear lord!

Nitari: I have to admit saturn, this is probably one of your best chapters!

That's cause you got to be with Yami! So, what were you two doing?

Nitari: ::blushing::

Hehe, just kdding! Hey Arianna! Have you not been telling our readers something?

Arianna: ::in another room:: SHUT UP!

^_^ Haha! I'm not really sure if I should add some serious lemon in this fic though. I mean, Yami and Nitari are a serious couple...

Yugi: You're then gonna have to change the rating.

It's already gonna change to R, cause of future battles, since Kinoshi's in the picture. Sorry about the chapter change guys. I wanted to add this, to make things a little more clear about what's going on and such. Thanks ZD, for helping find stuff out about the Egytian gods and goddesses! Luv ya! ~_^ I owe you one! I'm not sure what the next chapter is gonna be, cause since I added Chris and Adrian intot ehf ic, it threw my story off completely, as I said earlier. But, it'll be done! tell me what yout hink though. Did you like the chapter? Thanks a bunch! Chapter Twelve coming as soon as possible!