Attara: Hi! I've decided to update yet again. And for the people who are wondering where the Yu-Gi-Oh cast is…Hiko is one of the Yu-Gi-Oh cast members…so…
Aria: Now what happens to me?
Attara: You'll see…
Aria: Uh-oh…
Attara: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, and last time we left off where Renas ratted out Anat/Aria.
I cried bitterly into my pillow. How could Renas, my nurse, do that to me? I remembered those days when she was too young to take care of me. We were best friends…were…
Cycles later, a strange, white-faced man approached the royal palace. I just seated myself at my father's side.
"Your sire, I come from the vast sea to be in your presence." The outsider said in a thick accent.
"I see that." My father said curtly. I could tell he was still quite angry at my behavior.
"I entreat you to allow me to study your culture."
"Of course."
"Thank you, your majesty."
"You may stay in the palace, if you like."
"Thank you."
The outsider glanced at me in speculation and I glared at him, but he soon left the room. I left soon after, not being able to stay in my father's company for long before I felt guilty. Once I had reached the halls, I bumped into none other than the foreigner.
"How do you do, my princess?" He bowed.
I stared at him for a couple of seconds, not knowing how I should respond, but I soon just pretended to smile.
"Very well, thank you." I hurried along.
"Wait! What is your name?"
"Anat."
"I prefer to name you Aria."
I stared at him in disbelief. How dare he name me? That was my mother's duty. Besides, "Aria" wasn't even a word in our language! I felt rage inside my soul.
"My name is Anat." I emphasized.
"Excellent, princess."
I growled and bolted out the door. He could be killed for this! But the name "Aria," it sounded so pretty and unique from all of the other girls in Egypt. I was named by a foreigner.
The next day, the foreigner approached my father once again.
"I find your culture much impressive." He began.
"Continue." My father urged, obviously pleased with the compliment.
"I wish to study the royal family…"
"Of course."
"Thank you, your majesty."
Immediately, the foreigner neared me.
"I have chosen to have you as my study of culture." He picked.
"Yes indeed." My father returned.
I stood up indignantly and walked out. However, he followed.
"Princess Aria, I have news of Priest Hiko." He whispered.
I stopped abruptly.
"What do you know about him?!"
"He is now the pharaoh's advisor."
"High Priest?"
"Yes."
"And who are you?"
"Ryou."
"Welcome to Daro, Ryou."
"Thank you, princess."
"Come with me."
I grabbed his arm and brought him to my chambers.
"Tell me all about him!"
"He has had a misfortune, princess."
"And what is it?"
"He…uh…no longer possesses his memory."
"What?!"
"A mystical creature has done something…terrible."
"The Shadow Game?"
"Unfortunately, yes."
"Has the pharaoh done anything?"
"There have been many attempts to revive Priest Hiko's memory, but they have all failed. As you know, the pharaoh's son has created six more millennium items for noble Egyptians."
"Yes, I know."
"I apologize for being the bearer of unpleasant information."
"No need."
"I shall leave you, Princess Anat."
"Call me Aria."
He looked at me and I smiled back weakly. The only reason I've decided to take this name was because the peasants of Daro have often thought of me as a cruel and vengeful individual. It took a lot of courage to notify me with this knowledge, and I respect that…a little. Hours later, Ryou left Daro without a trace.
Aria: Don't forget to read and review!
Attara: Oh! Wait! I think I might as well try to make this story catch up as soon as possible, so I'm going to update the next chapter…later today…maybe.
Aria: If not, it will be tomorrow…right?
Attara: Right!
Aria: And, once again, don't forget to read and review!
