Author's Note: Welcome once again.
Sam- *does a happy dance*
Anara- Sam, why are you dancing?
Sam- UNCLE SHADI'S COMING!
KKR- *grabs ears in pain* Must you yell that in my ears? On with the story, then….
Disclaimer: Anara- KKR doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh. Sam- She also doesn't own Ankhkare (Ankh) or Senui (Scales). They belong to Indigo.
The Eighth Night
Chapter 3: UNCLE SHADI!
It was a week after the Anara-Yami incident, and Sam had finally calmed down. Anara, scared that Sam would kill her if she showed her face, hid in her Spirit Room. Sam had gotten used to the tingly MINA (Millenium Item Nearby Alert) she felt every so often. Today, however, the MINA gave off a strong double reading, meaning that there were two items right outside her house. She gave an excited shout.
"He's here! He's here!" she cried, dashing down the stairs. She made a giant leap and pounced on the figure in the hallway. "Uncle Shadi! Uncle Shadi! Whaddja bring me? Whaddja bring me?"
"It's good to see you too, Sam," Shadi laughed. Rerami, an Egyptian jackal-type dog, came up and started licking Shadi's face. "Stop it, Rerami! That tickles!"
"So, what didja bring me?" Sam pulled Rerami off of Shadi. Shadi reached into his pocket and pulled out a little statue. It was an Ankh between Bastet in cat form and Anubis in jackal form. Sam gasped. "It's beautiful!"
"This little trinket has been in the family for years, and I'd like you to have it," Shadi told her.
"Thank you! I've got the perfect spot for it! But first, can I play with Ankhkare and Senui?"
"Certainly," Shadi said. "I need to talk business with your mother, and this will help me a lot." He handed his neice the Millenium Ankh and Scales.
Sam rushed up to her room and placed the two Millenium Items on her bed. She put the statue on one of the many shelves in her room, then returned to the two items.
"Ankhkare, Senui, come on out!" she called to them.
A grumbling came from the Scales, while a joyous cry came from the Ankh. The first of the two spirits appeared. It was Ankhkare, the green-doned spirit of the Millenium Ankh. His straight green hair flowed from under his cap, and his green eyes seemed to shine with happiness. The tall, thin spirit smiled at Sam, giving her a hug.
"Hello, Sam," he said to her.
"It's been a while, hasn't it, Ankhkare?" She answered, hugging the spirit again. He brushed her hair, accepting the gesture.
"It has been too long, Sam."
When she was younger, her family had lived in Egypt. Her father had always been away from the house on business, and her mother was often away with her friends. So, she had spent most of her young life with Shadi. Ankhkare had been her father figure during those years, Shadi had been her teacher, and Senui had been her verbal sparring partner and friend. She loved her uncle and the spirits dearly, and was heartbroken when her family moved to Japan. Her father had gotten a job promotion, and was relocated to Domino City. Her brother Azo, was two at the time, while she was ten. Her heart was, and has always remained, in Egypt.
"Do you think Senui will be up for a verbal sparring match today?" asked Sam, her eyes sparkling.
"Maybe," answered Ankhkare. "Go and ask him."
Sam gave him an evil grin. She couldn't wait to challenge him to another verbal match, just like in Egypt.
Ending Note: KKR- I just love Ankhkare! Senui is going to make his appearance in the next chapter.
Anara- u_u I didn't even show up in that chapter! Wah!
Sam- I can't wait to give Senui a verbal beatdown! *evil grin*
KKR: Please review! Ja ne!