Notes: Anara- Welcome back! *bows respectfully*
Sam- Yeah, welcome back! Just to let you know, we take bribes in the form of weapons, Duel Monster cards, money…
Anara- …herbs, teas, spices, large amounts of gold, and don't forget chocolate!
KKR- As well as pain relievers. I think I'm going to take some aspirin now. *goes off to find the Aleve*
… is Sam's thoughts.
… is Anara's thoughts.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh. *sobs in a corner with her trusty Aleve bottle at her side*
The Eighth Night
Chapter 2: A Pain in the Mind
…Though I must say, you don't look anything like Takara.
Who's Takara?
The priestess I told you about earlier. There's quite a story about her and the Pharaoh, but that would take a while to tell. Let's get some shut-eye.
Sure. Good-night, Anara. Sleep well.
The next morning, Sam woke up bright and early. It was a Saturday, and she had promised to meet up with Yugi. She had breakfast, washed up, and got dressed. Looking at herself in the mirror, she looked nothing like her Egyptian parents. She had curly golden-brown hair that fell to her shoulders, beautiful blue eyes, and rather fair skin. She didn't care, though. A Millenium Item had chosen her, and that's all that mattered. Her uncle would have been proud. She marched herself downstairs with a sense of purpose.
"Mama, I'm going to meet up with Yugi!" She headed for the door, but her mother stopped her.
"Sam, your Uncle Shadi will be stopping by next week for a visit, as well as to check up on the status of the Millenium Items," her mother informed her.
"Okay, Mama! See you later! Tell Azo to take care of Rerami!" She bounced out the door with her bag slung over her shoulder.
Yugi's grandpa's shop wasn't too far from her house. As they neared the shop, a strange feeling overcame Sam.
What's going on, Anara?
You're sensing another Millenium Item. It's the first sign of- never mind.
First sign of what? Tell me!
You're uncle can do a better job.
Sam knocked on the door of Solomon's shop, trying to get Yugi's attention. She waved at him, and he smiled. He walked out, the Millenium Puzzle around his neck.
The Millenium Puzzle! He is the chosen one, the descendent of the Pharaoh! I must bow before him!
NO ANARA! HE'LL THINK I'M A FREAK!
It was too late. Anara appeared in human form, and bowed in front of Yugi. Yugi was shocked.
"Yugi, I can explain!" cried Sam. That's when her Millenium Seal began to glimmer in the light. Yugi understood.
"So you have a Millenium Item too?" he said. She nodded.
"Her name's Anara."
"And I am so grateful to meet the Chosen One, whose Millenium Puzzle contains the spirit of our great Pharaoh, Yami!" announced Anara, bowing before Yugi. "I cannot express my gratitude…"
Yami, for a change, decided to make an entrance. Anara fell to the ground, showing her praise to the Pharaoh. Yugi was a bit startled, while Sam looked like she was ready to die.
"Stand, Anara," said Yami. Anara stood up, trembling with delight and fear.
"He doesn't remember a thing, does he?" whispered Sam to Yugi.
"I don't think so," Yugi replied.
"Yami," Anara began, "do you remember who I am?"
"Umm…" Yami lost his train of thought. There was silence.
"Yami, enough with the act! I'm more embarrassed now than that time that Azo ran around without any underwear in front of the Council of Elders. Everyone, GO BACK TO YOUR ITEMS! NOW!"
The two spirits and Yugi just stared at her. Finally, Anara returned to the Seal, pouting, while Yami returned to the Puzzle with an indifferent shrug.
"Wow," Yugi sighed. "No one's ever been able to get him to do anything, not even me at times! How did you do it?"
"Frankly, I'm not sure," Sam replied. "I'm just glad that I got Anara to stop groveling."
The first step on the road to guardianship is often the most misunderstood. Anara sighed.
What do you mean, the first step to guardianship?
I mean, MMMPH! Yami had reached out to Sam's mind and slapped a hand over Anara's mouth.
{Don't mind her,} Yami said. {She doesn't know what she's talking about.}
And I suppose that you do? Wait, YAMI! YOU MEDDLING PHARAOH! GET OUT OF MY MIND! NOW! A few moments later, things returned to normal as Yugi and Sam stared at each other in silence.
"Sam, you want to go out for pizza?" asked Yugi.
"Sure, but could we buy some aspirin afterwards? I think that I'm going to need some… very soon."
Parting Note: An interesting chapter, don't you think?
Sam- Now I've really got a headache.
Anara- I'm so sorry Sam! I didn't mean to annoy you like that, but… why did ya have to kick Yami out of my Spirit Room? I kind of liked it!
Sam- O_O Too much information!
KKR- Ach! Just please review! PLEASE! *begs with the readers*