Sorry I waited so long! I'm terribly sorry! Also..chapter one is screwed up..this one is better. Excuse it. The most you need to know about this story from that sorry ass chapter, is that Seto likes Yami, a lot. Kay? Okay. -nodnod- NOW ON WITH THE FIC! -hangs banner and listens to Okui Masami- Kiss in the dark...^-^
-[ Lost in the Sands ]-
-[ Chapter Two -- Gifts ]-
Ra's light giver hung lazily in the mid-morning sky, an eqaully lazily sitting Pharaoh slumped in his throne. The day had dragged on slowly, and to his dismay, it was hardly over. There was a ruler from another country coming to discuss things between the two kingdoms, mostly re-establishing peace treaties, but they had yet to arive. He was in good hopes it would be today, but sadly it wasn't.
'This is extremely boring..where's Seto...?'
Thoughts were cut short as a man suddenly ran into the throne room, stopping quickly in front of him.
"Sire! Your guest from the neighboring kingdom of Tan'zania is here!"
"Bring them in."
It was a neutral reply, since he was expecting the same as a couple of years ago. The man who represented that kingdom had disgusted him. Thank Ra it hadn't been the actual ruler. Once again, his thoughts were cut short, but by something much more interesting than just good news.
'What the....?'
What seemed like a hundred women flooded the room, each half naked with only a cloth tied around their bodies to keep their breasts from being completely exposed, and a curtain of beads hanging from a string to cover their lower parts. Long, bright coloured feathers adorned their crazy hair. Even with the fact that the tri-colour haired ruler wasn't interested in women, this still intrigued him. Their display of acrobatics facinated him. Abruptly, they all stopped, throwing themselves to the floor in a half-laying position. Two amazonian women marched down an aisle the bodies split to make, each holding spears and bearing armor. Behind them, a single woman walked, shorter a tad, long blonde hair adorning her head Behind her, two more amazonian warriors marched. They all stopped in front of him, the four splitting off to the side, leaving the fifth to look up at the Pharaoh.
"Anktehmet, Prince of the Amehotep dynasty..Pharaoh of Egypt. I, am Lady Mai'nia, Queen of the exotic Tan'zania empire."
"Greetings to you, and your followers who have traveled to stand before me. Egypt welcomes you as do I."
With that said, he stood and stepped down to level with the woman. Being shorter than her did nothing to diminish his regal air. Fierce crimson eyes studied the queen before him. So..she was the current ruler of the great Tan'zania empire, who was known for its warriors and battling skills. A country said to be nothing but women, or at least its military. She looked down at him, deep violet eyes narrowing dangerously, her hair catching Ra's beams. He turned to his council, seeing that Seto had come in, probably during opening dance.
"So, you come to discuss the peace contracts between our lands I trust..?"
"Hai Pharaoh, I have. I bring a gift with me as well your highness. Anza! Li'tari! Bring him in."
"..Him..?-"
Before he could finish his question on the matter, two of the guards, brunettes, had ducked out of the room. Soon, they entered once again, hauling a cage with them. Crimson eyes went wide with shock at what was inside. Across the room, a set of cerulean blue went almost double that size. The cage was made of what seemed to be thin gold, its bars glistening with small gems, quite fancy for any animal. But..what was inside was not in any way an animal. Quite the opposite.
"A peace offering to you Pharaoh. We find him to be quite a match for you."
Behind the sunlight bars, sat the most elegant creature he had ever seen..and the most shocking to say in the least. He was almost a mirror image of the Pharaoh himself, as Mai'nia had indicated with her play of words. Spiked tresses of raven and crimson, with golden bangs were almost his own, save a few more hanging down and less spiked up. Bright violet eyes shining with innocence looked clouded with unexpecting fear of what was to become of him after being given as a gift. Such worry to be bestowed on a child.
"He is a beauty ne? The boy was one of the rare males to be born to our kingdoms. A winter child as well. His eyes tell of his winter blood. We found him with his mother..he was trying to wake her up. She'd been dead for days. Killed by raiders no doubt. "
Beauty was an understatement. He wore only a snug white tunic, exposing his small chest. A slender body was outlined perfectly, down to his lithe arms and legs. True was his winters blood, indicated with his moonlight pale skin.
"I thank you for your gift Lady Mai'ana. He is beautiful."
"You are most welcome Pharaoh. This is proof we mean to keep the peace between our lands."
"Yes. May it stay for as long as our kingdoms stand."
With that, he reluctantly tore his eyes from his gift, turning to the nearest servant.
"Show Lady Mai'ana and her court to their rooms! Send a flock of servants to tend to their needs."
"No need for rooms for the dancers. They have many a' tents outside. The earth runs thick in their blood as well as mine. Wouldn't feel right indoors. I'll take that room though, and a bath perhaps."
"Consider it done. Have a good night."
"You too Pharaoh."
Her wink was enough to tell him she meant other things in her words, again. A sly one she was, but he had no fear of betrayl this night in his palace. No, he would sleep quite well with that beauty next to him. It seemed, for the moment, he had forgotten completely about Seto. Seto however, had not. His blood boiled at the sight of HIS Yami staring at..at that boy! True, he was quite beautiful, but he was merely a gift. A slave! With an indignant huff, he stormed off to cool his head, leaving Yami in the throne room to inspect his newest toy.
"So..do you have a name?"
"Yes my lord Pharaoh. I am called Yuugi. "
That wouldn't do. He hated to be called Master, but more so something like that. Would the boy be able to scream all of that when the time came? Of course not.
"Do not address me by that child, I do have a name. "
"Y-yes Sir."
"Well, say it!"
The boy yelped in fear, crawling to the back of the cage, fear in his eyes.
"Anktehmet...?"
That sounded even less appealing. Thinking for a moment, he went back to the previous night, of the newest name he had bestowed upon himself. Seto however, was conviently omitted from the memory.
"No..that will not do. Call me Yami little one."
"Yes...Master Yami."
Ahh, that sounded much better. A smirk adorned his features as he fingered the door to the cage, throwing it open.
"Out."
The boy scrambled out at the one word order, a good thing indeed. Yami did not wish to mar that exquisite skin with whip scars. A hand instantly sought that skin, as he caressed the exposed flesh of the boy's chest. So soft..as if he had been bathed in milk. An elegant eyebrow shot up under a blonde bang at the shiver which ran throug the smaller one's body. Had the boy liked it..or just acted out of fear? It was hard to tell with slaves, especially one so terrified of his new master.
"Tell me, how old are you?"
"Fifteen..Master Yami."
His brows furrowed together in thought. He assumed the boy to be about ten or twelve, but fifteen already? He was quite small, and only a winter younger than Yami himself. Ahh well, that would be alright. His hand went seeking further down, reaching under the boy's short tunic. A gasp was poorly stiffled as he caressed the inside of a milky thigh, then moving upward once again. So, it seemed the little one was as 'little' as he thought. A smile crossed his face as he withdrew his hand, much to the relief of the boy apparently.
"Listen, and listen well. I am your master. You answer to I and I alone. You will sleep in my room, and share my bed. Any other services I ask of you are to be carried out without question with a penalty of severe punishment if they are not. Am I understood?"
"Yes..Master Yami."
"Good. Follow me and keep up."
With that, he turned on a heel, leaving the empty throne room with the small package of dazzling beauty following closely behind him. In mere moments, they reached his bed chambers. The two guards stood tall, one servant rushing to open the door for him. He beckoned the boy inside swiftly.
"I have waited long enough."
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Author's Notes: OO! CLIFFIE! Oh yeah. Wanna know what happens? Gimmie enough reviews and I might consider spitting out the next chapter soon. Last time, you peoplies failed to do so, and I waited this long.
Yami: You were just lazy.
SHH! -smack-
Yami: Oww. X_x
Serves you right you naughty Pharaoh. Anyway. R&R kay? I love you.
Yami: ITS FALSE LOVE! SHE CARES NOTHING FOR YOU!
SHADDUP! -smack-
Yami: OWW! ; -rubs head-
Once again, serves you right. I'd like to thank Mandee-chan, my muse. Kitteh loves her muse! ^-^