*Hello people! Another chapter has finally arrived. I must say it isn't the greatest chapter, but I still like. Anyway, I need to say that the next chapter the baby will probably be born, but I will write what happens during the nine months. I'm sorry to those who wanted the baby to be a specific gender, I actually already know what the baby will be, I mean I had know before I even wrote this story down. You will have to wait and find out the gender; hopefully you people will like the child. Anywho, on with the story. Read and enjoy!!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Chapter 15~ The Plan

"A plan? What is it?" Anzu asked, so relieved that Seto had a plan.

"I'll tell you once you find Bakura and come back. Now you better go," Seto told her and she agreed She stood up and walked to the door, but before leaving she looked back at Seto. She could see that he was worried, and she hated to see him like that, she always wants to see him to be happy. She looked at him for a while monger then left. Seto sighed when she saw that she was gone. "I hope this works," was all he could say as he left to do some work.

Anzu walked out of the temple, but she wasn't in any rush. She really wanted to tell Bakura about the baby, but she didn't want to tell him of the arranged marriage. She sighed, wishing that life wasn't like this. Everything would have been fine if only Yami wasn't in the way. She sighed again, she couldn't keep blaming Yami for everything, he may be part of the problem, but wasn't she to blame as well? After all, she married Bakura, she now bears his child, and she knew that Yami was forcing her to marry him. So wasn't it her fault as well. She should have just said no to Bakura, but then…she knew she couldn't. The reason she married Bakura was because she loved him, there was no doubt about it, she already told herself this, she had fought with herself before saying how much she needed Bakura and really there was no point in contemplating if she should have married Bakura or not, because it would only end up with one solution…she should have and she did. Anzu sighed once again; life seemed to get more cruel and cruel everyday.

As Anzu walked she thought of laces where Bakura could be. There was his home, Hikari, her place, and then there was anywhere if he was not in those places. Anzu decided to first check her house since it was near. She hurried to her house and when she got there, it was the same as she left it, empty. She sighed again and before leaving she grabbed her cloak, put it on and walked out of the house. When going to crime she had to make sure no one saw her, and sometimes it was best to hide her identity, just in case Yami was ever around.

She took longer than it should take to arrive at Crime, but could anyone blame her. She was nervous of telling Bakura that he was going to be a father, and scared of his reaction when she told him what Yami had planned for her. If only she had courage, then maybe it would have all been easy for her. As she walked up to the main entrance of Crime, Lume stood there stopping her form entering.

"Halt, who goes there?" Lume asked, trying to see Anzu's face form under the hood.

"It's only me Lume, don't worry," Anzu responded taking off her hood. Lume just gave a nervous glance.

"Oh, Miss Anzu, I'm terribly sorry, I didn't know. Well, go right in," Lume stepped aside, he was really nervous around her, especially since she was the wife of Bakura. Bakura after all was the most feared thief in Crime, and even though he hasn't stolen anything in a very long time, he still had a temper that scared not only Lume but everyone else in Crime. Because of that, he was well respected and if anyone ever gave a wrong look at Anzu, they will surely suffer at the hands of Bakura.

"It's alright, Lume. You don't have to apologize, you didn't know it was me, you're just doing your job," Anzu told him as she bowed and entered the city. She looked around and could see everyone was busy, as usual. People were running about trying to sell some things they had stolen form other cities. It was really odd how in Crime no one was allowed to steal anything in this city and everyone who lived there obeyed the rule. Well, if they stole something from here as well they wouldn't be able to make a living.

Anzu kept on walking and someone bumped into her it was a small boy, about four years old. He had been chasing another child, and he didn't watch where he was going. "Are you okay?" Anzu asked as she helped him up. The boy just looked at her and nodded his head. Once he was up he bowed as an apology and ran off. Anzu felt like the boy was really nervous when he saw her. Did everyone Crime know who she was married to? Anzu shrugged it off and kept walking. As she walked she saw other children playing, and she soon thought of her own. She wondered what it was going to be, a boy or a girl. She hoped for a girl, but she would love him or her, no matter what the gender. She patted her stomach for while and hoped Bakura would be happy.

Finally she arrived at Bakura and Malik's house and entered it. She looked around, but there was no one in there. That was odd; she thought for sure one of them would be in here. She looked around some more, trying to find a clue to where they may be. Without finding anything, she left the house and decided to go to Hikari, if he wasn't in there, then she really didn't know where he could be. She walked quickly, and soon arrived at the cave. Entering it, she could here voices from inside, ones that were recognizable. She ran and soon enough she found who she was looking for. Bakura was lying on the ground while Malik was taking a swim. She felt her nervousness returning and didn't think she could tell Bakura. She stood there for what seemed like hours, but in reality only a few minutes passed.

"Malik I'm leaving. I really want to see Anzu," Anzu could hear Bakura say. She felt he heart beating quickly, knowing he would see her, and that she had no choice but to tell him. She really had no clue which was harder to tell him, the fact they were going to have a child or that Yami has arranged a wedding where she is the bride.She sigh as she saw Bakura walking towards her, it was now or never. She walked up to him and Bakura saw her, having a smile, glad that she was here. Anzu forgot her nervousness and gave a smile, but she soon looked away and Bakura could tell something was wrong. He ran up to her and she looked at him again, but this time she looked nervous.

"Is something wrong Anzu?" Bakura asked, but she kept on looking at him.

"Bakura we need to talk," Anzu said. Bakura didn't like her tone, it sounded like she was going to tell her some bad news.

"Talk about what?" said Malik who went unnoticed until now. Bakura just gave him a stare that said 'bud out of this.' Malik understood and walked away.

"Wait, Malik," Anzu stopped him and he turn to face her, "go to Seto. He's at the temple, he'll explain everything. I would let you hear it from me, but I really need to tell Bakura alone." Malik nodded and ran off.

"Anzu what is it that you need to tell me?" Bakura asked, worried what the answer would be. Anzu took a breath and told him that they should sit down. When they sat at the edge of the lake she began to tell him everything.

"Bakura, there is something I should have told you long time ago," she paused and Bakura looked at her, telling her to continue, "about two years ago, two days after Yami tried to…rape me, he had arranged something."

"Arranged? What do you mean?" Bakura asked, not liking where this was going.

"He arranged…arranged a wedding that will take place within two years," Bakura looked at her questionably, what was she getting at? Anzu continued, "And I found out that I am going to be playing a major role in this wedding."

"And that would be?" Bakura raised a brow, if she said the word he was thinking, he knew he was going to kill soon.

"The bride, Yami wants me to marry him," she finally told him. Tears could be seen forming, and Bakura breathing heavily. He was furious.

"So he's forcing you to marry him?" he asked though gritted teeth. Anzu could feel the anger building up. "Why didn't you tell me this before?"

"Because…because I was afraid, afraid for your safety. Yami would kill you if he found about us," Anzu was crying now, but she tried to keep herself under control, "He told me that if any other man dares to love me, he would kill them. I knew if I told you, you would go and try and hurt him, or try to kill him. I was worried that you would get caught, I didn't want that, I don't want to lose you," Anzu cried freely now, shaking, and Bakura calmed down a bit. He felt horrible, all this was affecting Anzu, and he really didn't want to see her like this.

"That bastard, he never knows when to stop," he looked at Anzu and hugged her, trying to calm her, "shhh, it's okay, Anzu, I'm not going to try and kill him, because I know there is no way he is going to know about us, and there is no way he can take you away from me. I won't let you marry him; you belong to me, and no one else. I promise you that," he assured her. Anzu cried for a little longer than thought it was best to tell him about the other news.

"There something else, Bakura," Anzu paused for a moment then continued, "I'm…I'm pregnant." Bakura turned pale, all the fury he felt before was gone, and the only thing he felt was shock. His eyes had widened and his mouth was opened, he was so surprised. This was something he didn't expect.

"Ar..are you sure?" Bakura asked, trying so hard to believe what was said. Anzu nodded her head.

"You're going to be a father. We are going to be parents," Anzu looked at him and really thought he was going to faint, but he did something she didn't expect, he laughed, softly at first, but then he went hysterical. Either he was going crazy, or he was happy with the news. The next thing Anzu knew, she was grabbed by the waist and he stood up, picking her up while doing so. He held her high above and began to twirl her, she could hear his laughter dying down, but by how things look she knew he was happy.

"A father? A father! Never did I think of ever being a father, but now…I never felt this way before," Bakura told her, putting her down and hugging her tightly. Anzu hugged back and had tears falling down, but they were tears of joy.

"I'm so glad you're happy," Anzu struggled to say; her tears were flowing more and more by the second.

"Of course I am. How did you think I would feel?" Bakura asked smiling at her, Anzu did the same. But then the worry came back to her.

"Bakura, all this is great! All of it, but there is a problem," Anzu told him, his face now showed concern.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Soon I will be showing that I'm pregnant. It won't go unnoticed, and if Yami finds out…" she didn't have to continue, Bakura already knew what she meant.

"You're right. What should we do?" Anzu looked up at him and told him that Seto had a plan and that he was waiting for them. He agreed to go and they both left, both hoping for the best.

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While Anzu explained everything to Bakura, Malik was at the temple, bothering Seto. He arrived really wanting to know what was happening, and he told Seto that Anzu told him to get all the information from him. Seto didn't believe him, however, and didn't really want to tell Malik something that wasn't his business. It took very long for Malik to get Seto to say something, and it took every means necessary. Malik had to fall on his knees and beg Seto to tell him. Seto couldn't take Malik's annoying voice any more so he told him. Malik was very shock with all the information. He wasn't as furious as Seto or Bakura was when he heard of what Yami is making Anzu do, but he was still mad. But when he heard that Anzu was pregnant, he began to laugh. Seto could only raise a brow at that and look at him as if he were crazy.

"What is so funny about that?" Seto had asked.

"Just the fact that Bakura is going to be a father. I mean, him a father? Hahaha. I know Bakura and he really isn't good with children. You should have seen one time when he almost killed a kid," Malik began to tell Seto the little incident that happened with Bakura and a child. It seemed that some seven years old boy was dared to make fun of Bakura. The things that the kid said to him were very insulting and hilarious, but to Bakura they were just insulting. He practically wanted to kill the kid when he came up to him, but Malik grabbed him before he could, and the kid didn't even stop there, he went up to the Bakura again and stomped on his foot. This aggravated him even more. It took more people to stop Bakura and the boy managed to get away safely. "With that little incident, I don't think he could stand his own child. He even said that he hated children and hoped that he never had any."

"He really said that?" Seto asked, not knowing whether to believe him.

"Well, not really, he just said that he didn't like children and hoped that they would leave him alone. I really don't know how he would act with his own kid," Malik honestly said.

"Well, hopefully he will be happy, because the last thing I want is for Anzu to be upset that her husband doesn't want the child," Seto said, and Malik just looked at him understanding Seto.

"Well, he probably will love the child either. I wonder what it'll be. My bet it is a boy," Malik said, Seto jut looked at him as if he were crazy.

"Well, I'll think it's a girl," Seto told him.

"Nah, a boy," Malik insisted.

"No, a girl," Seto also insisted. The two just glared at each other, believing that one of them was right.

"Fine, let's bet on it," Malik said and Seto looked curious.

"Fine, what do you want to bet?" Seto urged.

"If it's a boy, you become my slave for one week," Malik said.

"Fine, if it's a girl, you have to be my slave for one week," Malik agreed and shook hands with him. They both smirked; they couldn't wait for the child to be born. They both began to chuckle and that's when Anzu and Bakura came in, and they didn't notice.

"What the hell are you guys chuckling about?" Bakura asked rudely as he stared at them weirdly. This got their attention.

"Uh…nothing, we were just thinking," Malik answered. Seto nodded his head, agreeing with Malik. Bakura just raised a brow and shrugged it off.

"Well, since you guys are finally here, I'm guessing everyone knows what is possibly going to happen," Seto said and everyone nodded their heads.

"Yeah, now I really hope you're plan is going to work Seto," Anzu said, looking a bit worried.

"Don't worry, I know it will. So listen up, this is quite simple to understand," Seto said and all of them gave him their full attention, "Anzu, you have to fake your own death." Everyone gasped, thinking he was crazy, "I know it sounds absurd, but it may be the only way to protect the child and Bakura."

"But what do I do when people think I'm dead?" Anzu asked.

"You'll have to leave, Anzu. I suggest you move in with Bakura and after that, you better not come back to this city. If you do, someone could see you and it would screw up the whole plan," Seto explained. Bakura wasn't to sure if Anzu should do that, but Anzu knew it was the only thing she could do. If she just left the city, Yami would go look for her, but if she was presumed dead, then Yami wouldn't go around looking for her. She didn't care if she had to leave her home; as long as it meant that her husband and child will be safe, she would make that sacrifice.

"Well, if that's all I can do, then I'll do it," Anzu said.

"But Anzu, I don't think…" Bakura was cut off by Anzu.

"Bakura please, this only is the only way. I know I will be leaving everything behind, but I'm willing to do that. I'm willing to do it for you and this child, because I want both of you to be safe. I don't care what I have to do, just as long as I know that I know that you are safe, you and the baby," Anzu told him, but Bakura was still reluctant. He knew, however he couldn't change her mind, so he sighed and agreed. Anzu smiled and hugged him; she knew that life may get a little better.

Seto smiled at the two then decided the plan should begin soon, "okay guys, I think we should get this plan into action now."

"How are you going to convince people to believe Anzu is dead?" Malik asked.

"I'll have to kill an animal, spread its blood all around Anzu's room. I am going to make it seem like someone broke into her house and that they murdered her, that way people will think she is dead," Seto explained. Malik's eyes widen and he grinned widely.

"Oh please, let me be the one to kill the animal, you don't know how long it's been since I killed someone, and killing this animal will make up for it, pleeeaaase," Malik practically begged and Seto sighed nodding his head. Malik smiled and began to walk away.

"Where do you think you're going?" Bakura asked.

"I'm going to kill an animal, want to join?" Malik answered, as joyfully as he possibly could. The three just gave him a weird look.

"I'll go with you, you can't just kill any animal," Seto told him, and he and Malik soon left. Anzu and Bakura just watched them leave and then looked at each other, hoping this was going to work.

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The sun was almost setting and the gang had to make sure no one saw them go into Anzu's house, and when they did that they went in and began the plan. They decided to wait until dusk, so that when Anzu left it was dark and no one would see her. Seto had placed the blood anywhere he thought was a good place. Malik was supposed to help him, but he said if he touched blood he would have the urge to go kill, and this time a person. Seto just sighed and thought it was a pathetic excuse, but Anzu helped instead. She didn't like to touch the blood but it had to look as if it was hers, so she would leave some hand prints around her room, making it seem as if she was hurt and needed to hold on to something. Bakura and Malik just scattered some of things around the room, making it seem as if she was struggling. Seto had even gotten a blade to make it look like she was stabbed; it would truly convince people that she was killed.

When they were done, they looked at the room and the job they had done. It really looked like someone was killed in this room, and that made all four smile, they got the look they wanted. Looking at each other, and smiling for a job well done, they went to the kitchen waiting until it was completely dark. They didn't wait long, for soon the sun was completely gone and the moon and stars began to glow brightly in the dark sky.

"Well, I guess we better leave, now," Anzu said as she stood up. Everyone nodded and got up as well. She grabbed a little sac that contained some of her clothing, she couldn't take everything that belonged to her, or that will raise suspicion. People just have to think that she was murdered and nothing more, so if people found that her stuff was gone, it would look weird. Bakura grabbed the sac she held and told her he would carry it for her, she said thank you and then went to Seto, hugging him and beginning to shed some tears.

"Come on, Anzu, be strong, everything is going to be alright," Seto assured her.

"I know it's just that I'm going to miss you and I'm going to miss this city…" she couldn't continue, it would only make her sadder.

"Don't worry, you'll see me again, I'll come visit whenever I can. I promise that I'll visit everyday, if I have to. Don't cry Anzu, everything will be alright, I promise," Seto hugged her tightly and Anzu stopped crying.

"Can you promise me something else?" Anzu asked.

"Anything," Seto said.

"Tell my parents I love them. They are going to come back within two years, and well, I won't be here," Anzu said, and this made Bakura feel really bad, he had forgotten that she had to leave her parents, all because of him. He'll have to make it up to her some how.

"I promise I'll tell them, now you better get going," Seto said and soon Anzu let go and walked beside Bakura. They exited the house from the window, and when they were outside, Anzu took one last glance at her home and waved at Seto. Seto did the same and whispered, "goodbye Anzu. Bakura take good care of her, I leave her in your hands now." Soon Seto left, making sure no one saw him leave the house and went running to the temple, hoping that morning wouldn't come so quickly.

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Morning came and Seto didn't get any sleep. He was worried about Anzu, wondering if she got to Crime safely. Sighing he got out of bed and stretched. He wondered how long it would take for the pharaoh to find out that Anzu was dead. He smirked, knowing he would laugh at how Yami will look when he thinks Anzu is dead. But he had to remember that he had to act shocked. He stretched a bit more and left his dorm.

He walked to the main room of the temple and saw San talking to Zylon. He raised a brow curious about what they were talking about. HE walked up to them and he could see Zylon had a very sad look, could it be that they already know about Anzu?

"Zylon, what's wrong?" Seto asked.

"Seto, you must go with San, the pharaoh requests that you investigate something. It seems Anzu…Anzu is…" Zylon couldn't finish, but Seto understood. He turned to San and told him to begin walking, and he will follow.

It didn't take long until they arrived at Anzu's house. When Seto entered, he saw many guards all around the house. 'What time did the pharaoh come to her house,' Seto thought as he looked around. He heard San say that Yami was in Anzu's room, so that's where Seto went. When he arrived there, he made sure he looked shocked at what he saw. So upon entering he acted surprised and was wide eyed. Yami looked distraught, he was looking at everything and really couldn't believe what he saw, Seto however was amused by the way he looked, but he wouldn't show it, he just kept on looking surprised.

It was silent for a moment then Yami spoke, "I came to see Anzu, but I found that her door was opened and when I entered I went to her room and…and saw this. What do you think happened?" Seto looked around, making it seem as if he was trying to figure out what happened.

"Well, it looks as if someone broke into her house," Seto said a bit shakily, still acting, "my guess, is that someone attacked her, stabbed her to be more precise." Seto pointed at the blade that was on the floor and Yami just stared at it with hated. Seto continue, "it seems Anzu was probably…probably struggling. She was wounded and couldn't keep her balance. By the looks of it as well, she was dragged." Seto began to walk out the room and followed the blood, Yami also followed.

"As you can see it ends, here at this window. Whoever attacked her probably took her body, I…doubt she is still alive," Seto said, acting as if he was sad. Yami looked out the window with total disgust and felt miserable.

"Whoever did this, will pay. I swear it on my grave, I will avenge her death," Yami said, "I'll have to make sure the guards work harder, that criminal will suffer!" Yami's made his hands into fists, making his hands bleed due to his nails digging into his hand. One could really tell that he was upset, but Seto knew that he wouldn't go and look for the criminal, which was relieving. Seto backed away from the pharaoh, and in the corner of his face there was a small smirk, the plan had worked.

*Well, that's it. The next chapter will probably take me long to write, depending if I can think straight. Well, I hope you liked this chapter, I got to go now.