*Hello people! Here you have the next chapter of this story. I really hope you like it! I have to warn you that the wedding scene isn't the best thing. Firstly, I do not know how Egyptian gets married, so please don't tell me that isn't how they do it. Because I know it isn't, unless it was, and I just don't know. Secondly, I don't even know what the priest say in weddings. I haven't really been in one, but I think it goes something like that. So I hope you people don't mind. Oh and when Abkura says something about a poem, it's actually a song, I just didn't want him to be singing, I'm not the type to embarrass my favorite couple. ^-^ Anyway, I really hope you like this chapter. So read and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! or the song "Angel's Wings" by Westlife.

Chapter 13~ Thoughts and the Wedding

Two days left. Two days until Anzu is going to get married. Two days and she will be a wife to a man she loves dearly. But what she fears is that in two more years, Yami will force her to marry him. After all this time, Anzu still has not told Bakura and the others about the little arrangement that Yami has made. True she told them about a year ago he ripped the dress, but she was careful not to tell them why he did it. She merely told them that she ran into Yami and he ripped the dress she bought for no practical reason, and that's why they were so mad, but she knew if they knew that Yami was forcing her to marry him, then they would probably have killed Yami, and nothing would have stopped them. Sometimes she wonders why she just doesn't let them, but something is telling her not to. She couldn't explain it, but there was something about Yami that didn't seem normal. Something she can't figure out. Anzu thought for a minute then decided to ignore it.

"Whatever happens in the future…happens. I can't change anything, but hopefully nothing bad will happen," she said to herself. She sat up, now sitting on her bed, thinking. She was in her room wondering about the wedding that was soon to come. Everything that was needed for the ceremony was bought and ready. She didn't need to plan much of the decorations since it was Seto and Malik who did it. Seto only told Malik where the ceremony was to be held and Anzu really wanted to know, especially to see how they decorated the area. She hoped they didn't screw anything up, and if they did, she would probably murder them. But Bakura was the one to tell her that she should just calm down and not worry so much about how everything was going to look. They were getting married because they loved each other, the wedding was just so that they can always be together, so that no one can come in between them, and as one of the wedding vows say, until death do you part. Anzu thought hard on that.

"What if Yami were to find out we were married, would he really kill Bakura?" she asked herself, remembering the words that Yami said to her about two years ago, 'or else, you can say goodbye to the one who dares to love you.' Those words haunted her the most. Say goodbye to the one that dares love her? For sure he meant he would kill anyone that falls in love with her. It just wasn't fair. But that's life, always unfair. Anzu sighed and thought abut more things. She really should have told Bakura about everything that is to come, but what if he…he tries something foolish, getting himself killed. She couldn't bear to loose him. Sighing again she lay down, thoughts still running in her mind.

"Should I really go through with this? Should I really put my dear Bakura in danger? True he is a wanted man in Egypt, but this will give Yami all the more reason to kill him. What am I to do? I already said yes to Bakura, changing my mind would hurt him, and I couldn't do that. I love him, and I want to marry him, so why am I afraid? I should just stop worrying; Bakura would surely find a way to make me change how I feel, so there is no point in fighting with myself. I'm going to marry him, and whatever happens, I will protect him, no matter what," Anzu looked at the ceiling, and smiled.

She never really thought her wedding day would be so soon. She had always dreamed of having a big wedding and that all her friends and family would be there to watch. But due to some circumstances, it had to be a wedding where no one was ever to know it happened. Anzu wasn't all to thrilled, but as Bakura would put it, they were getting married because of love; also it's for them, not for anyone else. She continued smiling and wondered how someone like him was with someone like her. He was a wonderful person, except for the fact he used to be a thief, well…he still is, but he rarely steals anything anymore. But other than that, Bakura was a person that seemed fit for someone else, yet he chose her, he fell in love with her, and that made Anzu really happy.

"All this time I thought I would never find someone I would love, but I proved myself wrong. Well, hopefully everything will turn out great. I pray to Ra to help us through this," Anzu said as she got up from her bed and went to get something to eat, thinking of how her life will be once she is married in two days.

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It was today, the wedding was today. Anzu was still asleep, dreaming of her wedding, not knowing that it was already morning and today her dream will come true. She tossed and turned murmuring an 'I do' in her sleep. The wedding was to be at noon and if she didn't wake up, she would miss it. It was really odd that she didn't wake early, since she usually does, but her dream kept her asleep, making her smile a few times. Bakura really believed that she would be the first to wake up on this day but since he wasn't sure he had sent Malik to get her. He would have done it but he wasn't allowed to see her, not until the ceremony. So Malik, who argued, was sent to get her and make sure she was ready, but when he arrived at her house, she as still asleep to his surprise.

"And all this time I thought you were thrilled about this day," he said to the sleeping form, "well, I better find a way to wake you up." Bakura left the room and came back with a bucket full of water. He was going to do the same thing she had done to Seto, but he never knew that. With a huge grin he quickly dumped the water on top of Anzu, causing her to jump in surprise, fall of the bed, and look like her life was scared out of her. Malik just laughed and when Anzu heard him, she looked at him and gave him the scariest look anyone has ever given. He quickly stopped and looked at her terrified, if he knew those glares very well, which he does; he knew he would have to run. So run he did, and Anzu chased after him. The house wasn't so big, so Malik barely had any room to run, and because of his misfortune, he soon was stuck in a room, Anzu right behind him.

"Malik, you better give me a good reason why I shouldn't kill you, and I mean a really good reason!" Anzu said, never letting her deadly stare leave the blond male. Malik just gulped and tried hard to think of something. But being sometimes slow, he took a long time to think, but he finally came up with something.

"Uh, uh, be…because it's your wedding day," he said cowering into the deeps of the corner of the room. Anzu just looked at him, and then her face lit up.

"Oh my gosh, you're right! Today is the wedding! Oh Ra what time is it? I have to get ready!" Anzu said as she ran out of the room. Malik just sighed with relief and stood up, but Anzu came back, "By the way, I'll kill you later." Malik just looked at the spot where she was and bowed his head. He was too young to die.

"Note to self, remember never to dump water on psychotic woman," Malik said to himself as he left the room and waited in the kitchen.

Malik was sitting on a chair waiting patiently for Anzu to get ready. He thought it would be night time by the time she was ready. He was bored and soon fell asleep while sitting, his head was leaning backwards and he was slouching trying to get comfortable. Once he was deep in slumber Anzu had finished preparing herself, and walked in the kitchen.

"Sorry I took too long I couldn't fin…" Anzu didn't finish her sentence since she saw Malik sleeping. She walked to him, observing him to confirm he was asleep. When she knew that he was snoozing for sure, she smirked. It was pay back time. She left the room making sure not to make a noise. Upon returning, she held a bucket full of water. Revenge was sweet and she could really taste it. "Well Malik this is what you get for dumping water on me," she whispered as she smiled evilly.

Without any time to spare, she quickly dumped the water on Malik and he immediately woke up, startled and in pain as well, since he fell of the chair and hit his head on the table. He was in shock not understanding what was happening, but when he heard the laughter of Anzu, he knew what was going on. He stood up and rubbed his head, looking very angry. "What? Don't look at me like that, you deserved it."

"You know two don't make a right. You really didn't have to do that," Malik said as he sat back on the chair.

"Well, you didn't have to dump water on me, either. You only got what you deserved," she said, smiling at the very upset blonde boy in front of her. Malik just sighed and let it go.

"Are you ready?" he asked hoping she was. She nodded her head and Malik as glad. "Finally, I thought you would take forever."

"Quiet you! I had to make sure I looked nice," Anzu told him as she walked away and opened the front door. But she stopped from going outside. She couldn't let anyone see her, especially Yami if he was out there. She was wearing a beautiful dress that she had found in her other's room. It probably was her mother's wedding dress, so Anzu took it. It was as beautiful as the one she had chosen a long time ago, but it was still good to use. Anzu left her hair down, but it had some hair pins all around it, pins with little gems. She put on white paint for eye shadow, and her lips were painted a nice reddish colour. He also noticed something vey beautiful on her wrist, it was the bracelet Seto had given her. It shined brilliantly and Malik really wanted it, but he knew it was Anzu's and she would probably kill him if he tried to steal it. All in all Anzu looked beautiful, something that Malik actually noticed, but he rather not say anything since it was his best friends soon to be wife.

"What's wrong? Can we go now?" Malik said as he was becoming restless. Bakura was probably wondering what was taking so long.

"I can't go out like this. What if Yami was out there? If he saw me dressed like this, he will get suspicious. The last thing we want is for Yami to be wondering what is going on. I have to cover my identity," Anzu explained and Malik just smiled.

"Bakura figure as much," Malik said as he took something out from underneath his cloak. He threw it to her and she caught. It was her cloak, she remembered letting Bakura borrowed it since he didn't have his. She sighed with relief and put it on. She covered her face with the hood and Malik did the same with his. Soon both were out of the house and walked at normal pace to the temple.

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Bakura was pacing back and forth, and there were many reasons for it. One, he was nervous about getting married, two Anzu wasn't there yet, and three he wondered if something happened to Anzu. "I swear I will kill Malik if something happened to Anzu," Bakura said out loud. Seto just looked at him and knew it would really be best to stay away from the almost crazy man. Seto had been in the same room with Bakura for over an hour. He tried to calm the thief down trying to get him to stop worrying, but no matter how hard Seto tried, Bakura was becoming more and more fidgety. Seto continued to watch Bakura pace about, wondering himself why Anzu wasn't there yet, and if something did happened; he would most certainly kill Malik. But for some reason he had faith in the Malik, and it scared him.

"I'm sure Malik and Anzu are coming here right now. They are probably already at the doors, so I'll go check, while you stay here, alright?" Seto told him as he got up. Bakura just looked at him and continued pacing back and forth. Seto just shook his head, and couldn't believe how nervous this person was. 'And to think, he is the most dangerous and wanted thief in Egypt…Why does that sound wrong? My Ra, I can't believe I'm letting Anzu marry him. Well, it was either him or the pharaoh," Seto thought as he walked out of the room. He quickly got to the font doors of the temple, and he didn't see Anzu anywhere. The wedding is supposed to start soon, he could see the time on the sundial. ""Where could she be?" Seto said to himself. Then he heard something, voices, voices that were bickering about something. It was definitely Malik and Anzu. Those two always had something to argue about, like that's all they can do. Seto sighed and hoped it wouldn't be like this forever.

Seto opened the doors to greet them and said, "Guys do you have to fight. It a special day, so stop arguing and get inside quickly. Once Bakura finds out you are here, he will stop making a whole on my floor." The two argumentative friends just looked at him, silent for a moment, then began to argue some more. Seto could feel his anger rising, he could always keep himself under control but he has never met people who can be so…so, he couldn't find the word so he did the next best thing. "Will you two just shut up, get inside, get ready, and live happily!! Right now I had to be with a guy who can't stop pacing around and by Ra it was as annoying as it can get, and I really don't want to hear from you two! You act like two year olds for Ra sake! Just shut up and get inside!" both Malik and Anzu looked at him oddly.

"Geez you didn't have to scream. You could have just asked us politely," Malik said as he walked passed Seto and went inside.

"I think the stress is getting to you Seto, you have never acted this way with me before. Are you sure you will be able to do your job today?" Anzu asked as she walked by hi as well. Seto just looked at the sky and sighed. 'Why me?' he thought to himself. He let out another sigh and went inside.

Anzu was looking around; she still had no clue where the wedding would be held. She looked around for decorations, but there was no room that she has seen so far with decorations. She looked behind her to see Seto catching up to her and Malik, the only way to find out where the wedding would be was to ask him.

"So Seto, where is this wedding going to be?" she asked as she walked beside him. Seto looked at her then responded.

"Remember that time when you dumped water on me?" Anzu nodded her head, and Malik chuckled a bit, he never knew she did that to him. "Well remember that dead end you stumbled upon?" again, Anzu nodded her, and knew what he was talking about.

"So it's in that secret area?" Anzu asked. She remembered about it clearly, because of it she had suffered a tickle attack. Seto nodded at her and she couldn't believe it. 'So that secret area wasn't a place he kept his secrets. Oh well, at least no one will find us there,' Anzu thought as the three waked for a while longer.

Upon arriving Seto scanned the wall and he pressed one tile that made the wall slide to the side. At first Anzu was amazed, but then shook it off and carefully followed Seto and Malik close behind. "Are you the only one that knows this place Seto?" Anzu asked as she looked around.

"No, all the other priests know of this place. The reason we have it is because it is a place where one can take refuge or for those who want to be alone. Sometimes it is used for the same reason you are using it," Seto explained.

"So Bakura and I aren't the only ones who had to have a secret wedding?"

"Well, no. There were many cases where some wanted to get married but since their parents wouldn't allow it, they would come to the temple and ask for a private wedding," Seto said as he stopped. Anzu just looked at the doors they were all in front of. It had a beautiful carving of two angels. Anzu was really amazed.

"Before we go in, don't you think we should give her the little gift," Malik said, shaking Anzu out of her amazement.

"Yeah, you're right," Seto agreed. Anzu just looked at the two puzzled and wondered what they were talking about. Malik and Seto just grabbed both her hands and dragged her into a room. Anzu kept looking at them puzzled and really wished they would explain.

"Guys, what are you doing? Why are we here?" she asked as they made her stand in one spot. Seto turned to her and began to explain.

"When you told us what Yami did a year ago for no practical reason, we were outraged, and we felt sorry for you. We wished we could have done something."

"Yeah, so that's what we did, something. With my genius mind I came up with a great idea," Malik said, and Seto whacked him across the head. "What?" Malik wailed.

"You mean my idea," Seto corrected, Anzu just giggled. Seto then continued, "so anyway, my great idea was that since you really wanted all of us to look great on this day, we knew you wanted to as well, so we out together our money and we you this," Seto moved out the way and showed Anzu the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. It was a gown that flowed so freely to the ground, one slit could be seen at the side, there were no sleeves, and it shimmered so nicely when the light hit it. Anzu was so shocked and speechless. She felt tears begin to form and felt herself shaking. The dress was more beautiful than the one she had bought.

"Oh Seto…Malik, it's gorgeous. Simply gorgeous," she said as she let her tears fall and hugged both of them. Both blushed and were happy to know she like it.

"I knew you would like it, I'm the one who chose it," Malik said. Anzu looked to Seto who nodded his head, agreeing with Malik that he was the one to choose the dress. Anzu was kind of shocked; who knew Malik had good taste. She just hugged him one more time and went to the dress. She observed every bit of it, loving it.

"Well, I guess we should leave you to get dressed. So, we'll be with Bakura. Malik here will escort you to the aisle," Seto said as he dragged Malik out of the room, which seemed to have wanted to stay. Anzu smiled and then got dressed when they left. It didn't take long to put on and she finally noticed the veil that came with it. It flowed right down to ground and it covered her face up to the neck. She loved how she looked in it and was so thankful that she had great friend like Malik and Seto. She felt like crying but decided to leave it for later. She quickly went to the doors, opened them, and stepped outside, where she found Malik waiting for her.

"About time!" he said jokingly. Anzu playfully smacked him on the shoulder.

"I didn't take that long! Anyway what do you think?" Anzu said as she twirled around, modeling for him. He just looked at her and wanted to say she really looked gorgeous, but he feared Bakura.

"You look nice," he told her instead. Anzu smiled, happy to hear that.

'Well, then let's go. Is Bakura ready?" She asked.

"Yeah, he is already waiting for you the altar. He's ready to get married," he said. Anzu took a deep breath.

"Okay then, I'm ready too," she said and was ready to leave, but Malik stopped her.

"Wait, Anzu there's something I want to give you," he said as he took something out of his pocket. Anzu gasped at what she saw. "I didn't know you had one, but I guess I might as well give to you anyway," Malik handed it to her and she looked at it. It was a bracelet, just like the one Seto gave her, but the only difference was that it was gold. She looked at it for a while then at the one Seto gave her. The bracelet that Seto gave her, was silver, and it had five gem, red, blue, green, white, and black, the one Malik gave her had the same coloured gems. She just looked at it for a bit longer, then without warning she hugged Malik tightly. Malik was surprised but hugged her back. "So I'm guessing you like it?" Anzu nodded her head.

"Yes, it's beautiful, now we better get going," she said as she put the bracelet on her left arm, the other was one her right.

"Alrighty then, let's go," Malik said as he handed her his arm. She took it and both were off. Malik would be the one to walk her down the aisle.

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Bakura waited for her bride to arrive. When Seto told him she was here, he got more nervous. He was scared, but he would not admit it. He knew he was doing the right thing, but he wondered if Anzu really wanted to marry him. He couldn't stop squirming and he felt he was going to faint. He wondered if Anzu felt the same way.

"Relax, Bakura, everything will be alright. You'll see, once Anzu walks down that aisle you will be gawking all through this ceremony because you are the luckiest man to have her, and you won't feel nervous anymore. So don't worry," Seto tried comforting him. Bakura kept shaking but he felt a bit better. He really wanted to know how she looked like. 'Probably as gorgeous as can be,' he thought, calming down a bit. "I think there coming," Seto said, making Bakura look to the door.

Everything went silent in his head and all around him. When the doors opened he couldn't believe what he saw! Either he was looking at an angel or that was his Anzu. He went with Anzu, and he watched as she gracefully walked down the aisle. Everything went dark around him and all he could see was her. No one else. It was her he saw, it was her he would marry, and it was her he would love for all eternity. His heart leaped a couple of times; he never felt like this in his whole entire life, he never felt so great. He knew this feeling will never go away, as long as Anzu was with him, it will remain with him.

After what seemed forever, Anzu finally arrived at the altar. Smiling at her soon to be husband. Bakura did the same and he lifted the veil that covered her beautiful face. He was gawking at her and couldn't seem to stop. Anzu giggled at this and Seto cleared his throat. Bakura snapped out of it and looked at Seto.

"Well, are we ready to begin?" the bride and groom nodded. So Seto began the ceremony. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to witness the joining of Anzu and Bakura as they take their relationship to the next step. They have decided to join in holy matrimony, due to the love they share. Now, if there is anyone here that thinks they should not be married, speak now or forever hold their peace." Anzu, Bakura, ad Seto looked at Malik, since he was the only person witnessing their marriage, he was the only one who could say something. He looked at them as if they were accusing him of something.

"I'm cool with it, so continue," Malik said as he looked away form them. Seto nodded and went looked at the couple.

"Now we'll distribute the rings and vows, and I believe Bakura has his own wedding vow," Seto said and Bakura took the ring that Malik was holding. Anzu looked at Bakura and couldn't believe he made his own vow. Bakura, who looked at her with loving eyes, said.

"Anzu, I want you to know that everything I tell you, I really mean it, and the only way I could express it is by a poem," Bakura took a deep breath, and continued,

"I would die for you

Lay down my life for you

The only thing that means everything to me

'Cause when you're in my arms

You make me prouder than

Than anything I ever could achieve

And you make everything that used to seem so big

Seem to be so small since you arrived

On angel's winds, an angelical formation

Angel's wings, like letters in the sky

Now I know no matter what the question

Love is the answer

It's written on angel's wings

And I often wonder why,

Someone as flawed as I

Deserves to be as happy as you make me

So as the years roll by

I'll be there by your side

I'll follow you wherever your heart takes me

Cause you make everything that used to be so big

Seem to be so small since you arrived

On angel's winds, an angelical formation

Angel's wings, like letters in the sky

Now I know no matter what the question

Love is the answer

It's written on angel's wings

Now anyone who's felt the touch of heaven in their lives

Will know the way I'm feeling, looking

In my baby's eyes

That's why I can't bear to be too far away

I know that god must love me cause

He sent you to me on angel's wings

On angel's winds, an angelical formation

Angel's wings, like letters in the sky

Now I know no matter what the question

Love is the answer

It's written on angel's wings

Love is the answer

It's written on angel's wings"

When Bakura was done, Anzu eyes were filled with tears. Never did she think she made him feel that way. Never did she think she was loved so much. Her heart was full of love and joy, she couldn't stop crying. If only she could say something like that, but she couldn't talk, all she could say was that she felt the same way, and Bakura understood. He knew she how she felt and he wouldn't want her to say anymore. Anzu and Bakura just looked in each others eyes, and knew form this point on, that they have made the choice, they both knew they had done the best thing. As Anzu stopped crying Seto continued.

"Well, now that you have both have your rings, I now pronounce you husband and wife," Seto looked at Anzu and smiled, then he looked at Bakura, "you may kiss the bride." Without another thought, both Anzu and Bakura were locked in a passionate kiss, not wanting to let go. Seto and Malik just watched and wondered how long they could go at it. After what seemed so long, the couple separated and smiled at each other. Anzu was teary and Bakura was as happy as can be.

After the ceremony, the four enjoyed themselves with a small feast, talked about future plans. They enjoyed the day, and really hoped the best from now on. When all was done everything was cleaned up and they all left the area. Upon arriving at the front doors of the temple, Malik said goodbye to everyone and left to go to Crime. Anzu and Bakura on the other hand went to Anzu's house. Saying their goodbyes to Seto, they left. Side by side they walked home, never wanting to leave each other side. When they arrived, at Anzu's home, Bakura lifted Anzu of her feet and carried her to her room, where he made the whole day a lot better for the both of them.

**Sniff* that was beautiful…well whatever. I don't know how the hell I thought of it, but hey at least their married. I just wish that was possible in the show. *sigh* I just know they belong with each other. Anyway, hoped you liked it. I was really having a hard time writing this, especially since I don't know what the priest say on wedding and I don't know how Egyptians get married. So please don't be so hard on me! Anywho, bye!