*Well, people, here I have an extremely long chapter, it is actually the longest chapter I have ever written. Well, before you begin reading it, I advise you to read the warning. But first, I want to say is that, I'm sorry to those who wanted a happy ending, but with this story, that won't happen, you'll find out why soon. If you want to say something mean to me and take out all you anger on me, that's fine with me. Express how you feel; I like to hear your comments. Well, read the warning, and be prepared for what is to come.
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People, I am stressing this warning, and I advise you to read it. Here are the major things you should look out for.
1. In the very first chapter, I had given a warning about many things. One of them is rape. This chapter contains rape, and I bet you all know who it involves…or maybe you don't. Now I hope you still continue to read the story, but if you can't stand rape, then don't read.
2. I also warned about character death, now you might be wondering who is killed…well read to find out. You never know, it might not even be a major character. I just hope you guys can take it.
Well, that's all I wanted to warn you about. I really hope you like this chapter, even if there are some things you need to watch out for. Well, enough of this.
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Okay one more thing, Tasha, I'm prepared to take your 'Waas.' So give me your best shot!!! ^-^ Raine, nice guess about what you think will happen, but…you'll have to find out what really happens. And to all those people wondering if there will be a sequel, I mentioned this in previous chapters, and I don't mind repeating it, Yes, there will be a sequel, the title is "You and I…Forever" and the sequel to that is "You and I…Eternally Forever." Soon to come once I'm done the last two chapters. So for now, read and enjoy!!
Chapter 18~Consequences
The words that Yami said filled Anzu with grief, after all these years, she and her family were finally caught. She could feel tears beginning to form, but she didn't want to show them, so she struggled to hold them in. She felt this was all her fault, if only she had never told Bakura what bothered her, and then they would all be safe at home. She looked at Bakura, who knew the worst is to come, and Bakura was grabbed and was handcuffed, Yasuo and Anzu didn't need to be, so they just followed the guards, Bakura behind them. Anzu was trying hard to find a way to get out of this, but there were no options, unless she could convince Yami to let them go. But again, what were the chances of that?
Anzu looked at Yasuo, who looked as if he believed he was the reason for them getting caught. Anzu wanted to tell him it wasn't his fault, but the guards were telling them to keep moving and not say a word. Anzu, then wondered, did Yami know that Yasuo was her son, or did he just think that Yasuo was a boy she knew. Then maybe there was a chance to save him. She needed to talk to Yasuo, but how could she talk to him without these guards listening to her. Things never seemed to go right, but to her luck, she married the right person.
Behind them Bakura had gotten loose form his chains and the guards where now trying to hold him down, but he had better skills than the guards. Two of the three people who were watching Anzu and Yasuo had to go and help their comrades, so Anzu and Yasuo still couldn't escape, but she could talk to Yasuo now. The guard left to watch them was watching the others. She went close to Yasuo and quickly talked to him, knowing Bakura would soon be tied down.
"Yasuo listen to me," Anzu said shakily, and Yasuo looked at her, trying hard not to look at his father, "if the pharaoh asks, who your parents are, do not, and I mean it, do not tell him I am your mother, or that Bakura is your father, understand!"
"But, mom, why?" Yasuo didn't like how this was going.
"It's the only way to save you, he won't do anything to you, but if he finds out that Bakura and I are your parents, I don't know what he would do," Anzu told him, but Yasuo wanted to be there, he wanted to know what was going to happen to them.
"What's going to happen to you and dad?" Anzu didn't have time to tell him, Bakura was handcuffed again, and the guards were returning. She just left his side and they soon returned to following the guards. Yasuo was worried but he would do as he was told, but if something bad was going to happen to his parents he was going to do what ever he can to help them.
Anzu looked at Yasuo, she had a feeling things are not going to go good, the feeling she had wouldn't go away. Was she going to lose her family today? She couldn't bear that, no she had to find a way to saved them all, even if she had to give herself up, she would do it. Isn't that what Yami wants, to marry her, then maybe she can convince him to let her family go and she would as he asked. But Bakura would never allow it. 'Why do things have to be so complicated?' Anzu thought to herself.
After what seemed like a very long walk, they had arrived at the palace, the place where their faiths will be given. Anzu looked behind to see Bakura angry, she knew he didn't care what happened to him, but his only concern was his family. He looked at her as well, and he was determined to save them. But Anzu knew, he wouldn't be able to, the feeling would not go away. The guards lead them in the palace and once they had arrived at the throne room, they saw Pharaoh Yami sitting, and he looked angry.
"About time you got here!" Yami's voice boomed, "Now that everyone is here, it's time to choose their sentences." Before Yami could do that, Anzu spoke up, hoping he would listen.
"Yami, please, I beg of you to let them go. If I were to stay here and receive their punishment I would most willingly do it. Please, please, spare them and take me instead," Anzu ran up to Yami falling to her knees, she kept begging wishing it would help. She grabbed at his robe, "please, Yami, don't do this."
"Restrain her!" Yami commanded and the guards grabbed her, but Anzu tried to get free. After a while she gave up. She looked at Bakura, who was glad that Yami did not agree with her, he wasn't about to let her stay with Yami, even if it would set him free. Anzu couldn't hold in the tear, she began to cry, but quietly. "Now, bring forth the boy," Yami said, and one of the guards pushed Yasuo forward. Yasuo showed no fear, but just looked at the pharaoh like his father would. "What is your name, boy? You better tell me, and maybe I won't punish you for what you said to me at the parade. Yasuo looked to his parents and they nodded their heads.
"Yasuo, sir," he told him as politely as he could.
"Yasuo…hmm…nice name. Now tell me did you cause the disturbance at the parade?" Yami asked.
"No, sir, I didn't. It was a cat, and the owner just wanted to save it, so she was practically the cause of. The reason you saw me there is because I had to push her away, or she wouldn't gotten hurt. That why I was there," Yasuo explained everything.
"I see, so that is why you were there. Well, then, I guess I'll have to accept that," Yami said, "Now who are parents?" Yasuo looked again to his parents, first to his father then to his mother, who nodded her head. Yasuo nodded his as well.
"I don't think you know them, but I know they are probably worried about me right now. They are at home if you would like to know, and I really should get back," Yasuo lied, Yami looked skeptical. He felt the boy was lying, the way Bakura saved him it was almost as if the boy was his son. Well there was one way to find out for sure.
"Very well then," Yami said simply, "guard, escort the boy home." The person Yami was looking at bowed and told Yasuo follow him. Yasuo was hesitant, but he followed taking his time. "Bring forward the thief," Yasuo heard, and he slowed down his pace, he wanted to hear what is going to happen to his father. He could see that her mother was still crying, but only a few tears fell, he could also see she was holding her breath, waiting for Bakura's sentence.
"Dad…" Yasuo was worried, and the guard that was escorting had stopped too. He already knew what was going to happen but he wanted to see the reaction, so he didn't say anything to Yasuo to follow. Bakura was pushed toward the Pharaoh, and all the people could see was how happy he was, the smirk he had showed it.
"Well, well, after so many years, I have finally caught you. I can finally give you what you deserve," Yami began.
"But he hasn't done anything for so many years…" Anzu was trying to again to change Yami's mind. But he ignored her.
"You have made many people suffer, stealing from them, killing them," Yami continued, "as well as your partner, but he, I could find later. Right now I want to enjoy what I have right now. It's true no one has heard from you for more than seven years, but the crimes you committed in the past, cannot go unpunished. So, I sentence you to…" Everyone listen attentively. Anzu was crying out not do say it, and Yasuo was scared about what he was going to say. Yami smiled for a moment then finished his sentence, "death."
Anzu cried out, again begging him not to do it. Yasuo thought he heard wrong, but he knew he couldn't have. Tears were beginning to form in his eyes as well, and he could feel anger build up. His anger was making him blind, he acted without thinking and that cost him dearly.
"Nooo!!" Yasuo cried out running toward his father. Both his parents thought he left, and there eyes went wide when he went in between Yami and Bakura, for what he said, ruined everything, "You can't kill my father, you can't!" Anzu was now shaking uncontrollably, and Bakura looked on in disbelief. Yasuo could have gotten away safely, but it wasn't possible now. It took time for Yasuo to realize what he just said, and he didn't regret it, he wanted to help his father.
"So…you lied to me. Your father is here after all. Tsk, tsk, tsk," Yami seemed pleased. "So you are Bakura's son, yes I could tell by the ugly hairstyle. But then who could your mother possibly be," Yami said in a voice that said he had a clue who. Yasuo just looked at him, angrily.
"That's none of your business!" Yasuo cried out.
"Well, that's true, but you know, I think I changed my mind about you. You won't go unpunished after all," saying those words made Anzu gasped; she was trying so hard to stop shaking.
"He is only a child, pharaoh. He doesn't deserve any punishment, and for what reason would he deserve one," Bakura finally spoke.
"Oh, there are many reasons, for one, he lied to me. Also, I can't let the son of a thief wander around. For all I know, he could become like you. I always did believe in the saying, 'like father, like son.' Yes, I can't take my chances," he told him.
"But he wouldn't, he really wouldn't," Anzu tried convincing him.
"You know Anzu, you have been showing so much concern for these two," Yami amusingly said, "why would you possibly show so much worry for the thief and his son, hmm? Are they dear friends of yours, or…are they more?" Anzu knew that Yami was toying with her, he knew everything now.
"Please, don't do this," Anzu whispered, and didn't say anymore. Yami just smiled.
"Now back to you, Yasuo," Yasuo looked at him, trying not to look at his mother, who he really wished to comfort, "because you are the son of Bakura, one of the most feared thieves, I have my concerns, and the only way to get rid of theses concerns, is to sentence you…"
"Nooo, please don't do it, stop it!!!" again Anzu spoke out once again, everything that has been happening has been tearing her up inside, she couldn't control her body as it shook violently, and she wept hard, trying hard not to believe this was happening, but it was, and nothing could change it. Bakura felt the same; he didn't want to believe this.
"To death," Yami finished, in the background Anzu was screaming and fury build up in Bakura. Yasuo just looked down, feeling tears begin to fall.
"You bastard, he is only a child!! A seven year old kid, he hasn't done anything. He is an innocent child!! Don't you dare sentence him to death!!!" Bakura had to be restrained, and it took about five people to do so. He would kick, and struggle, but he was trapped, and couldn't get loose, he could hear Anzu crying harder.
"What I said will not be changed, I have made my decision, death to both of you," he pointed at Yasuo and then at Bakura. Anzu fell to her knees, just crying as hard as she could, her face was facing the floor, wishing to shun out everything, to make everything go away. She wished it was nothing more than a dream, but only reality can be this cruel.
"Bastard," Bakura whispered as he fell to his knees, trying so hard to think of a way out of this. Yasuo walked up to him and hugged him, beginning to cry on his shoulder, Yasuo was scared but he wanted to tell his father he wasn't, he wanted to show his father that he will be strong. Yami began to laugh at Bakura; it was great to see him so helpless.
"Well, I'm done dealing with you two, all that's left is Anzu," Yami turned to face the shattered woman. She was still crying, laying on the floor shaking, oblivious to what Yami had said. Really, she just didn't care. Yami walked up to her, and Bakura tried to get up and so he could get him away from her, but guards were restraining him. Yasuo just watched. "My dear, dear, Anzu…So tell me, what these people mean to you? Why do cry so much for what is to happen to them? Hmm?" Anzu didn't look at him and stayed silent. "Answer me!" Yami lifted her, and made her look at him.
"I don't have to tell you. You already know," she said, her voice shaking.
"So, you faked your own death, married a thief, and had a son," Yami said.
"Something like that," she told him. Yami just shook his head.
"Well, then, I guess you haven't done much, but you still will be punished. First, however, once your family is dead, the wedding that was suppose to take place six years ago, will still go on. But that's not your punishment, no…I have a good one for you, or maybe not." Yami gave her a smile that made her shiver, one she didn't like at all. Yami let Anzu go, and went to talk to Bedius who was standing there silently for the whole time. Anzu had gone to where Yasuo and Bakura were, and she hugged them both never wanting to let them go. Her heart was filed with sadness and she just held on to them. Yami was whispering something in Bedius' ear and Bedius just bowed once he was done.
'Take the boy to the dungeons, grab those two and follow me," Bedius commanded his troops.
"What? No, wait, don't take him away. Stop please, don't take him away from me," Anzu held Yasuo tightly, but the guards grabbed her and tried pulling her away, and Bakura couldn't do anything since his hands were tied behind his back.
"Mom! Dad! Let me go! Mom, dad, don't let them take me!" Yasuo shouted, who was being dragged as well. He was ripped apart from his mother and the guards finally were able to drag the boy out of the room. Anzu tried hard to get free, but the guards were too strong. She couldn't get free, no matter how hard she tried, but she didn't stop. One of the guards had to lift her, and she kept hitting him in the back, screaming to let her go. It took five guards to hold down Bakura as he struggled to get loose as well, but he has no success. They were taken away, but everyone who was in the room weren't the only ones who knew what was about to happen, deep in the shadows stood a figure, and soon the figure disappeared, gone to get someone.
The couple was dragged around the palace, to a room where Anzu and Bakura had no idea what to expect. When the guards went into the room, Bedius told them to put Anzu over at one end and Bakura to another. When Anzu saw what she was suppose to be placed on, she began screaming harder. It was a bed, and memories of the past began to plague her. She knew why she was here; she knew what her punishment was. She struggled harder, and she struggled even harder when she was on the bed. Upon placing her there, her hands were grabbed, and the guards grabbed two chains with shackles on the wall and placed them on her wrist. Anzu was now trapped and could not escape.
Bakura was chained as well, but he wasn't on a bed, he was chained to a wall, facing the bed. It took time to get him tied up, but when the guards were done they left the room, leaving the couple alone. Bakura tried to see if there was any way to get the shackles off, but they were on too tightly. He gave up after a while of pulling, and looked toward Anzu. She was watching the ceiling, tears flowing down slowly. He wondered what was going to happen, but something told him he already knew. If only he could reach Anzu. If only he could comfort her.
"Anzu?" Bakura called out. Anzu turned her face to look at him. Her eyes hurt from all the crying, "Anzu, you look so tired, maybe you should get some sleep."
"I don't think I'll have time. Yami will probably come soon. Bakura, I'm so scared," Anzu told him.
"Hey, come on, be strong. I know it's hard, but we'll get through this. Just don't give up," Bakura tried comforting her. But who was he kidding? How were they going to get through this, he and his only son were going to be killed and his wife is going to marry that damn pharaoh. How could they possibly get through this? But he couldn't lose hope, not when they needed it the most.
"Bakura?" Bakura forgot his thought and stared at Anzu, "I love you."
"I love you, too," when he said that, the doors of the room opened. Yami had just arrived, and a wide smirk could be seen on his face. Bakura wanted to charge at him, but the chains kept him back. Yami walked up to him, just looking at him.
"You look frustrated, you really should calm down," Yami said amusingly.
"What are you going to do to Anzu," Bakura growled, he had a feeling what was to happen, but he didn't want to believe it.
"Anzu?" Yami turned to look at her, "well, you see Anzu had really made me upset, so I know only one way she can make up for that. You know you really are a foolish person, thinking you could steal her from me, and I would never find out."
"I didn't steal her from you, she was never yours," Bakura's teeth were gritting.
"Wrong, she was mine, and now I plan to take her back," Yami said as he left Bakura. He walked slowly to Anzu, who whimpered as he came near. He only chuckled. Bakura could see how scared she was, and wanted to kill that pharaoh badly.
"Stay away from her!!" Bakura shouted, of course Yami didn't listen. He just ignored him.
"Well, Anzu, I must say you have grown quite beautifully," Yami commented, but that made Anzu begin shaking, "You look so scared. Don't worry dear Anzu everything will be alright." Yami was now on the bed, Anzu was paralyzed with fear. Yami moved closer to her and once he was right beside her, he stroke her cheek as if trying to calm her down. Bakura was now struggling against the chains, yelling out to Yami.
"Please…don't…" Anzu couldn't say much. She desperately wanted to get out of this. She was trapped this time, though, and now for sure she would never escape. But what was worse, Bakura was watching, he was there and he would watch everything. That was what hurt Anzu the most.
Yami didn't say anything and soon he laid a passionate kiss on Anzu's lips. She tried moving her head, but he grabbed it with both hands. Bakura was struggling harder as he saw Anzu shedding more tears. Once Yami was done kissing her, he moved on top of her, making her whimper once again. He wasted no time, grabbing the collar of her clothing; he ripped it in half, leaving her bare at the top. Anzu wanted to cover herself, but her hands were tied up, she couldn't do anything. This made more tears spill. She wouldn't even look at Bakura; she was so ashamed, so very ashamed.
Yami could only smirk as he went down and began to harass her left breast. He licked the nipple and blew, making it hard and firm, while his hand busied itself with the right breast. Anzu was crying softly and would whisper to stop, but he wouldn't. When he was done, he went to the other breast and gave it the same treatment. Anzu just wished Bakura didn't have to see this; she felt she was betraying him. Bakura was pulling as hard as he could n the chains, but all that accomplished was having his wrist cut open, blood dripping down his arms, but he didn't care, Anzu was his only concern. More tears came and Yami had now stopped. He looked at Anzu and smiled, placing another kiss, forcing his tongue into her mouth. He explored it, not letting anything go untouched, and Anzu began to gag, she could hardly breathe.
When Yami was done assaulting her mouth, he began to kiss her slowly on the cheek and then went down to her neck. He placed butterfly kisses on her skin as he slowly went down. He reached her breast again and played with them for a while, then continued to go downward, to his true goal. As he reached her stomach, he placed kisses around it, then with his hands he ripped what was left of her clothing off. All that was left was Anzu's undergarments.
Yami gently stroke around Anzu's womanhood, trying to find all the sensitive spots. He knew when he found one because she always jolted. He couldn't help but smile at that. Anzu was trying her best to keep herself under control; she didn't want to give Yami any satisfaction. After Yami was done searching, he put his hand inside Anzu's undergarment and began to stroke her member. Soon afterward, he placed two fingers inside her, making her groan; it wasn't of pleasure, but of pain. She was shaking again, it didn't feel good at all, and Yami just went deeper with his fingers.
"Stop it, you bastard! Get off of her!!" Bakura shouted, he couldn't stand watching this, he knew Anzu was in pain. But Yami still continued.
"Please, Yami, stop it. Your hurting me," Anzu tried again to stop him. Yami looked into her eyes, and smirked.
"I know you want this. You're all wet and warm inside. You're ready, so let's begin," he said, as he removed his hand. He quickly took off her underwear and this is when Anzu started to resist harder. She moved her legs, keeping them together, but Yami was strong, he was able to pull them apart, leaving her womanhood in perfect view. He kept his hands on her thighs so she wouldn't be able to move, and thankfully for him, she wouldn't be able to kick him. He lowered his face and began licking her member; Anzu gasped, and closed her eyes tightly. Bakura was screaming at Yami the whole time, but nothing ever worked. Yami licked everywhere he could, tasting the one he has longed for. He stopped and looked up at Anzu, she still had her eyes closed tightly and she was breathing hard. Right now he wanted to hear her scream.
"Delicious," he simply said as he licked all of Anzu's juices around his mouth. He then stood up and began to remove his clothes. Then he went back on top of Anzu. She didn't know that he had removed his clothing, sine she still had her eyes closed, but when she felt the tip of Yami's manhood she gasped and went wide eye.
"No," she whispered, tears were coming back, "don't do it. Stop it!!!"
"Anzu…" Bakura whispered. Yami just looked at him then with one swift move he entered Anzu, making her yell as loud as she could. It hurt, it hurt so much, Bakura was always gentle with her, but Yami did too hard. Yami stayed in her for a while, and when she stopped shaking, he began to go in and out. He trusted hard, and it made Anzu scream with every thrust. She move violently, trying so hard for him to stop, but he just went faster and harder.
"It's so tight," Yami groaned as he felt his manhood go in deeper and being squished tightly. Anzu was groaning and moaning, she couldn't help it, and this made her feel horrible. She looked over to Bakura, tears still falling, and whispered something so silently.
"I'm sorry," was what she said, and Bakura understood what she said. But why was she sorry? This wasn't her fault; it wasn't at all her fault. Then he wondered, 'Does she feel sorry because I have to watch this, because it's hurting me? But it must be hurting her even more. If she had never met me then she wouldn't feel so much pain. She wouldn't feel as if she is betraying me. Does she…no I can't think that…But wouldn't it have been better if she never met me. She would be hurting less if that was so…' Bakura looked up again, he could see that Anzu had given up; she was lying there so motionless. Her eyes they were full of pain, it hurt him to see her like this.
As Yami continued to plunge into Anzu, he grabbed one of her breast again and pinched her nipple, while his other hand reached for something under her pillow. He finally grabbed what he was looking for; it was a key for the shackles. He unshackled Anzu, and now she was free, but she was so tired to move or do anything. Yami lifted her up from the waist, and now she was sitting up, he was still in her. He made her bounce every time he thrust into her, and he sucked on her breast as he did so. They stayed like that for a while, Yami going faster and faster, and it was evident he would give in soon.
"I think I'm going to cum," Yami said, breathless. Anzu went wide eyed again.
"No, don't so it, for the last time, please, stop…" but after one more thrust Yami finally gave out, he spilled his seed in her, and this made her scream once again, louder than before. Bakura had been looking away ever since Anzu apologized; it was too much for him to watch, it was too painful. When he heard her yell, he fell to his knees, wishing so hard he could help her.
Yami slowly went out of Anzu, both of them were breathing hard. He kissed her one last time, and when he was completely off the bed, Anzu curled up in a ball, and continued to cry. She wept loudly, and began to rock back and forth, so ashamed with herself. She felt dirty; she felt she betrayed the ones she loves. It's true that she couldn't do anything, but she was showing she like it, with the moans and groans, she couldn't stop it.
Yami quickly got dressed and looked at Anzu before he walked to where Bakura was. Yami didn't say anything, but smirked. Bakura looked at him angrily, if he wasn't chained to a wall, he would kill Yami slowly and painfully. As the pharaoh kept watching him, his smirk soon faded away and he copied the anger look that Bakura had. Without warning he punched him in the face, making Bakura's lip bleed. After that, Yami left the room.
Once he left, the room was silent, except for the whimpers of Anzu. It was already dark outside and once morning came it would be time for Bakura and Yasuo's death sentences. Anzu was crying hard and was shaking. Bakura looked at her for a few more minutes, then the thought he had before came back, he really needed to know, he needed to ask.
"Anzu," he called, "Anzu look at me. Please, Anzu, look at me." Anzu didn't move, she was still curled up in a ball. "Anzu, I need to ask you something," Bakura started again, "do you…regret everything? Do you regret meeting me, falling in love with me, marrying me? Do you regret having a child with me?" It hurt to ask that, but he felt this would have been less painful for Anzu if he wasn't there. He waited for an answer but none came.
Anzu wanted to tell him that she didn't regret anything, she really wanted to tell, but she couldn't find her voice. All she could do is cry, cry for the fact that she was raped, cried for the act her husband had to see it, and she cried for the fact that she couldn't answer her husband. Because of the silence, Bakura believed to have gotten his answer, deep down he felt she regretted everything, if there was only a way to reverse time, then maybe everything would be different.
Bakura stayed on his knees, that's he fell asleep, and Anzu, she cried herself to sleep, hoping that dreams would help her to forget everything. She prayed to Ra that Bakura and Yasuo would be safe, she only hoped there was something she could do, to make up for everything she has done, it is her fault after all…isn't it? If only she didn't open her mouth, if only she didn't look so depressed, then her friends and family wouldn't have been worried, but that's all that can be said, if only…
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A figure stood at the entrance of the city. The person was wearing a cloak, hiding her identity. The figure wanted to go to the city of Crime, but there was a huge sand storm not far from here. It would be risky to walk in it, but the person had to go, she needed to get to Crime and warn him. She began walking, hoping she would not get lost, hoping she will get there in time.
As the figure walked through the dessert, she knew it would practically take until morning to get to Crime, by then it might be too late but she could not give up, she had to get there. She walked further, fell a few times, and the storm was getting worse, but yet she didn't go back. His friends were in trouble, he needed to know, she needed to get to him.
Further and further she walked, but she knew she was lost. The sand was making it hard to know which direction is which. She felt like hours have passed since she began, and really that was the truth. She suddenly stopped, feeling too tired. She dropped to her knees and rested for a while. She covered herself best she could so that sand wouldn't get in her eyes. It seemed the storm would never pass, but she had to keep hope.
After a long time, the storm finally seemed to be stopping, and the figure was sleeping, which was quite uncomfortable. The sun was soon coming up and when the light hit her, she her eyes fluttered open. She finally noticed that the weather was now calm and it was…MORNING!
"Dear Ra, I must warn him," She stood up quickly, brushing off the sand. First she looked around and wondered what direction to go in. She really didn't know, but when she turned around, the city was right there. "Dear me, it was right in front of me and I didn't know. Stupid sand! I better hurry," she said as she ran down to the city. At the entrance, of course, was Lume.
"Halt, who goes there?" Lume said.
"Not now, Lume," the person said, and she walked passed him. Lume just looked confused and wondered who she could possibly be, how does she know him?
Quickly, the woman ran, only to ask where she can find a specific house and when she got the information she needed, she dashed off. Soon, after walking so long, she finally arrived at her destination. She ran to the house and went inside without knocking. She went into the kitchen to find the person she was looking for.
"Malik," she said, and Malik looked up. He had no clue who this person was, and wondered what she was doing here. She couldn't just barge in his house. When he was about to speak, he stopped when she revealed who she was.
"Isis?"
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The morning light shined on Anzu's face, waking her from her slumber. She opened her slowly, and couldn't remember where she was, but when she saw her naked body, memories of last night came back to her. Anzu lay there silently, really believing that what happened was a dream. She looked to her left, to see Bakura still sleeping. She really wanted to go over there and hug him, but she was filthy, she didn't deserve to hug him, not with what happened. So she lay on the bed, all alone, and that's how it'll stay. This morning, everything will be taken away from her. Her life, her family, and her hope, they will all be gone.
Anzu closed her eyes, thinking that sleep will take everything away. Then the doors of the room opened, Anzu opened her eyes to see who it was. It was some guards. "Time to get up. Get dressed," one of them said. Many guards pinned Bakura down, as they released him of his chains. Anzu quickly got dresses and soon she and Bakura were dragged out of the room. They didn't know that the deaths were going to be this early. Anzu just wanted to talk to Bakura before everything happens and she wanted to see her son as well. To her luck, she got that at least.
"Mother," she heard, and when she looked up, it was truly her son.
"Yasuo," Anzu cried out as she ran to him, hugging him tightly.
"I'm so glad to see you mom, and you too dad. That's all I wanted before…" Bakura was tied up, so he couldn't hug his son, he just nodded his head. Anzu kept on hugging him and didn't want to let him go.
"This way," Bedius just arrived telling them to follow him. The family walked for a short while and stopped at a door. "Get inside; the priest will be in shortly."
Anzu wondered what he was talking about, but decided to keep quiet and went into the room. The three took a seat on the chairs that were around the room. The room was small, pictures were on the walls, it was dimly lit, and there were no windows. Anzu felt uncomfortable in these kinds of rooms, Bakura and Yasuo were fine. Yasuo looked at the pictures on the wall and then he looked at his mother, he could see that she had been crying, a lot. He went up to her and smiled, hoping it would bring a smile to her face as well. He didn't like to see her sad, and she didn't want her to be when it came time to his death.
"Mother, are you alright," he asked, Anzu just looked at him and pulled him toward her, making him sit on her lap. She hugged him tightly again, and didn't say anything. Yasuo didn't mind, he knew that she must feel worried and sad for what is about to happen. If only he could do something. The family didn't wait long until they heard voices again coming from outside.
"I can't believe Pharaoh Yami called me here for nothing. Why couldn't he ask another priest to do this," it was Seto who said it.
"Because he really thought you would like to know who is condemned to death. Two people you may not know, but one for sure," the other voice belonged to Jou.
"What are you talking about?" Seto was now curious.
"You'll see," Jou simply said and left him. Seto raise an eyebrow and opened the door to the room where Anzu and her family was. When he was inside the room, he went pale, and his eyes widened.
"Anzu…Bakura, Yasuo!" he could only say. Anzu knew he was going to be angry, but there was nothing she could now. "What…How…How in the world…did this happen?" Seto asked, looking at each one multiple times.
"You better sit down, I'll tell you everything," Bakura told him, and once Seto was seated, Bakura explained everything. It didn't take long and when he was done, he went to Anzu and hugged her, something he wanted to do in a very long time. He just thought it was best to do it now, since she was beginning to cry again, this time he wanted to comfort her.
"That bastard," Seto whispered. They all stayed silent for a moment, but Seto soon spoke, "I told you not to ever come back. I told you…"
"I know…it's all my fault," Anzu spoke for once.
"No, Anzu, it's not. There is only one to blame and it's that damn pharaoh," Seto told her, trying to make her feel better. It was another moment of silence after that, but Seto spoke again," well, at least Yami called to me here. Come on Bakura, Yasuo I should at least save your souls. Its time for confession, I don't think there is any escape from this, so you might as well repent for your sins." Seto motioned for the two males to move in front of him and they did so. As he began talking, Anzu just listen and a few tears fell, she now knew that what was about to happen was really going to happen. Like Seto said there was no escape.
Seto finished what he was doing and now all four sat silently again. Anzu got up and went to sit beside Seto. Seto looked at her with sad eyes, he knew this was hurting her the most; soon she would losing the two people that meant everything to her. He knew how she felt, losing Mokuba was the same, and he was going to make he would be there for her as she has been for him. He grabbed her hand and stroked it with his thumb, it was comforting for Anzu.
"Seto," Anzu began, as she saw Bakura and Yasuo talking quietly at one corner, Seto looked at her attentively, "can you do me a favour."
"Anything," Seto said.
"I want you to try and save Yasuo. I overheard some guards talking, saying they were going to separate us. They said I was to watch…" she began to sob, "they said I was to watch Bakura's death, while Yasuo would be killed somewhere else. And I want you to try and save him."
"Anzu…I might…" Seto was cut off.
"I'm not asking you to promise me that you will save him, but to at least try, please," Anzu pleaded. Seto sighed, how could he possibly save Yasuo, when he couldn't even save his own brother…but maybe this was a second chance to do something right. He couldn't save his brother; at least he could try and save Yasuo.
"I promise I'll try," Seto vowed, Anzu shed more tears and hugged him. Seto hugged her back; he hoped he could save him.
"Momma," Anzu stopped hugging Seto and looked at her son, and he continued, "I want you to know that I love you, mom. I know that I will die today, but I'm going to be strong, I'm not going to let them have the satisfaction they want. But before I die, I just wanted you to know that I love you."
"Oh, Yasuo," Anzu embraced him, and he struggled to get out of it. When he did he turned to Seto.
"Uncle Seto, I want you know that I'm going to miss you, you were the best, you taught me a lot," he told him, "and please tell Mawik, I will miss him, too, he was a great person, and I had fun with him. Promise you'll tell him."
"I promise," Seto said. He knew he had to save him, no matter what…but his heart told him it wouldn't be possible. Bakura went to join them and he embraced Anzu, she did as well, Yasuo joined them. Seto watched and prayed to Ra to have mercy on their souls. Then a knock was heard at the door.
"It's time," said Jou, as he told them to follow him. Yasuo and Bakura were the first out.
"Please, save him…" Anzu whispered to Seto as she got up and left the room. Seto sighed, as looked at Jou angrily, and then left the room. Unknown to them, Jou had been listening to them. Once they were all gone, Jou turned around to be face to face with Yami.
"Everything alright?" Yami asked.
"Seto might try to be a hero," Jou told him.
"Really," Yami thought for a moment, "tell the guards that all the priests are to be locked inside the temple, I don't want any interruptions."
"Yes, sir," Jou bowed and left Yami's side. Yami watched him leave, and smirked as he walked away.
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"Are you sure, Isis," Malik asked his sister. Isis had told him everything that happened and what will happen.
"Yes, and I came here as soon as I could, but now I fear that I may have been too late. Bakura and his son will be killed for sure this morning. It's seems we have run out of time, I'm sorry I couldn't get here sooner," Isis said, feeling like she failed.
"No, I might get there before it happens. I have to go, I must try and stop it from happening," Malik said as he got up and quickly put on his cloak.
"I would come with you, brother, but I feel I would slow you down, since I am very tired," Isis told him.
"That's okay, get some rest. My room is over there, and when I come back, you're going to have to explain where you've been all these years," he said as he was soon at the door.
"I will, now hurry, try and save them, but be careful, don't get caught," Isis said worriedly.
"I won't," that was the last thing he said as he ran out of the house and out of the city. He only hoped he wouldn't be too late, but in his mind, he felt he would be.
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Seto walked slowly to the temple, but something caught his attention. He heard yelling coming form within the Temple of Ra. Alarmed, he ran quickly into the temple. What he saw shocked him. There were guards everywhere, and the priest and the apprentices were all gathered in the main room. He ran to one of the guards demanding an explanation on what was going on, but the guard just grabbed him telling him nothing. Seto struggled with him and flipped him, making him hit the ground hard. Other guards saw this and soon went to help their fallen comrade. It took many to bring him own. They had to tie him up so he wouldn't cause any more problems.
"Let me got this instant! Who do you think you are to barge in here like this? This is a temple, a sacred place," Seto tried explaining, but none would listen.
"It's our orders to lock all the priest in the temple, we are merely following them," said one of the guards. Many priests were trying to get the guards out, but the pharaoh's men were armed, and it kept the holy men away. Once they were all gathered in the main room, the guards quickly left, locking the doors of the temple, now everyone was trapped. All the priest looked at each other and then at Seto, who was very angry.
"Untie me now!" Seto ordered and Zylon passed the crowed and did as he said.
"What's going on? Why are they doing this," Zylon asked. Seto quickly explained, and everyone gasped.
"I have to get out of here; I only came for my cloak. I must go and save the child," Seto said as one of the priests handed him his cloak. But how was Seto to get out? The doors were locked and the priest told them they locked the other doors in the room as well. Zylon looked at him, and knew it was time to reveal something.
"Okay, people, gather around, there is a way to get out," Zylon said and everyone looked confused. Zylon walked away from them and went to wall where there was a huge picture of Ra. It was beautifully painted, and it was the symbol of the temple. He bowed to it and walked to it, feeling around it, until he pressed some sort of switch. In the middle of the room, there was a circle, decorated with designs, and once he pushed that switch, the circle in the middle opened, revealing a spiral staircase. Zylon walked to where an astonished Seto stood. "It leads to the palace, Seto; hopefully you will get there in time." Seto looked at him and bowed, thanking him. Without a word he went down the stairs, hoping he will make it.
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Anzu, Bakura, and Yasuo were once again in the throne room, and soon the pharaoh arrived as well. He looked at them and smiled. This is what he has been waiting for, and finally he would get rid of Bakura and Anzu would be his. He motioned for a few guards to come forward, and he whispered something to them. Anzu tried to listen in, but it couldn't be heard.
"Mother," Yasuo whispered, she turned her face to look at him, "isn't it going to hurt."
"I don't know, dear. But don't think about it, just forget about it, you're not going to die," Anzu tried to convince herself.
"I am, mom. Like Seto said, there is no escape. But like I said, I'll be strong," Yasuo said, Bakura was listening to them.
"Yasuo that's enough, you're going to make your mother cry," Bakura said. Yasuo looked at him and nodded his head.
"Anzu," Bakura began talking to her, "don't forget we love you, and I'm sorry," Anzu looked at him and wanted to say he had nothing to be sorry about, but she couldn't say anything since Yami was speaking again.
"Well, it's been long enough," Yami started to say, "guards you know what to do." The guards that were there bowed, and grabbed the family members. One was trying hard to take him away.
"Wait a minute, what about Yasuo, where are you taking him," Bakura shouted, he wanted his son near; he didn't want him to do this alone.
"He is no longer your concern," was simply what Yami said.
"At least let us say goodbye to him," Anzu requested.
"No. Take the boy," Yami said and they began to pull Yasuo away.
"Mother, father! You have to be strong as well. I love you both!!" Yasuo screamed out as he was finally out of the room. Anzu and Bakura looked on and were struggling hard to get free, it hurt too much. It hurt too much to know they would never see their son again. 'Unless Seto can get to him,' Anzu thought as she was yank away out of the room along with Bakura. Yami was about to follow, but he heard Jou call out to him.
"Yami!"
"What is it, Jou?" Yami asked.
"I want to tell you that all your order has been accomplished, they are all locked in the temple," Jou told him, and Yami's smile came back.
"Excellent, now we better go, death is awaiting Bakura," Yami said as he walked away from Jou. Jou stood there for a while; he didn't like how things were going. Ever since Anzu came back, Yami has been acting very differently; actually, this is exactly how Yami has been before Anzu fake her death. He didn't understand what could possibly be making his best friend act so cruel. But whatever it is, Jou would stand by him, he is after his best friend. Jou thought for a moment longer then followed Yami.
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Seto didn't know how long he was walking, but it seemed like the tunnel would never end. When Seto reached the bottom of the stairs, all that was there was this tunnel. It wasn't dark due to the torches that were lit, which made him think who comes down here. He ignored any questions he might have on this secret passage and concentrated on getting to Yasuo. He didn't know how much time he had left, for all he knew he could be too late.
Seto now decided to hasten his speed by running, and as he ran he could see some sort of light up ahead. He ran quicker and soon reached the light. He looked up and saw some sort of medal gate door there. Seto lifted it with ease and climbed out of the tunnel. He looked around and realized he was outside the palace, being more specific, he was in the palace garden, meaning that where the penalties are to take place aren't far from here. So taking a deep breath, he ran once again, never stopping; only thinking of Yasuo.
"I have to get to him, have to try and save him," Seto said to himself. As he ran like this, it brought back memories of the past. He was running like this, trying to get to Mokuba. Yami wouldn't allow Seto to see him die, but Seto wanted to be there and try all he could to save his brother, and Yami knew that, that's why he didn't let him go. That was almost like what is happening now.
Seto could feel his legs getting very tired, but he kept going. He soon stopped, however, because in the distance was Yasuo. Yasuo was being prepared to be hanged, the rope was being place around his neck; this was how Yami killed the children. He hanged them. Memories again came back to Seto, they flashed before him, seeing the same thing he is seeing now. As Yasuo stood there, Seto could see Mokuba, it was like his past was coming back, everything was happening again, but what was worse, everything was happening twice, it was completely two different people. All Seto could see was his brother calling for him, then reality came back. He could see Yasuo's face clearly, and to his surprise, Yasuo was smiling.
Yasuo could see Seto, and he smiled at him, because he didn't want to show fear. He was being strong like he said he would be. When he heard one of the guards saying it was time, Yasuo looked at Seto, and mouthed, 'I'll miss you all.' Seto eyes went wide opened; the guard was pulling the lever.
"Noooo!!" Seto memories were flashing violently; he kept seeing Mokuba then Yasuo. He was running, knowing he has done this before, but once again, he was too late. When he stopped running, Yasuo was dead…the same way Mokuba had died. Hanging, as the roped around his neck ripped his skin, making blood flow rapidly, and all Seto could see was both Mokuba and Yasuo, the ones he had failed.
Seto looked on in total horror, he couldn't do it; he couldn't save him. "I'm so sorry, Mokuba…I'm so sorry Yasuo, I failed you both. Anzu, I'm so sorry," he whispered to himself as he looked away from the corpse. He knew he had to tell Anzu, he had to get to her, so without another though he ran to find Anzu, to tell her of the bad news. But unknown to him, Anzu had a feeling.
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Anzu watched silently as the guards tied Bakura's arms tightly around a poll with rope. Meanwhile, Yami was choosing the weapon he would kill Bakura with. Yes it was the pharaoh who would kill Bakura. The he wanted, any weapon can be chosen. Anzu didn't say anything at all, because she knew that there was nothing she could say to change anything. Yami finally chose a weapon, which was the bow and arrow, something he enjoyed using.
When he observed it, to check everything was fine, he told all the guards to leave and go back to their original duties. The only ones left to see the death, was Jounouchi and Anzu. Jou was there to restrain Anzu. She had tried before to get to Yami and hurt him, but Jou was now stopping her from doing anything. Anzu looked on in despair; then she felt something, something in her heat. Her heart was hurting ever since they were caught, but the feeling in her heart was more painful, it told her something was wrong. Then it hit her, Yasuo…he was gone. Her beloved son…tears were beginning again to flow. She couldn't take the pain anymore, she couldn't let Bakura die, she couldn't.
Anzu looked at Yami, who was concentrating really hard on his target, and then looked at Bakura, who seemed to be concentrating on something. Unknown to Anzu, he was actually managing to get the ropes untied, the stupid guard that tied it, did a poor job. Bakura only hoped he could get out before he is hit by an arrow.
Anzu couldn't take this anymore, without thinking, she stepped on Jou's foot, then twisted his arm back, and with her elbow, she hit him in the back of the neck, knocking him unconscious. She learned that from Bakura. She looked back now and saw that Yami was preparing to shoot, and her eyes went wide. There wasn't time to stop him, so she did the only thing she could think of.
"Well, Bakura, I will be sure to take care if Anzu I won't lose her like you did," Yami said and then let the arrow go. Bakura wouldn't have enough time to get free, it was too late.
"Nooo!" Bakura's eye went wide and everything seemed to go so slow. Bakura turned his head to see Anzu coming towards him.
"No," Bakura whispered. Anzu was nearing him, and the last thing that was heard, were the cries of the two lovers, yelling one another's name, and then darkness…
*Muhahahaha, a cliff hanger to end this chapter. Now who do you think go hit with the arrow? Did Anzu get there in time, or was she too late? Or maybe it was neither, you never know. Maybe the arrow reflected off of something and it hit Yami…you never know…Anywho, I really hoped you liked this chapter but please don't be upset that this story will have a sad ending. I promise the sequel won't be like that. Anyway, I know this chapter was long, but hopefully it was god enough. Bye!!!
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People, I am stressing this warning, and I advise you to read it. Here are the major things you should look out for.
1. In the very first chapter, I had given a warning about many things. One of them is rape. This chapter contains rape, and I bet you all know who it involves…or maybe you don't. Now I hope you still continue to read the story, but if you can't stand rape, then don't read.
2. I also warned about character death, now you might be wondering who is killed…well read to find out. You never know, it might not even be a major character. I just hope you guys can take it.
Well, that's all I wanted to warn you about. I really hope you like this chapter, even if there are some things you need to watch out for. Well, enough of this.
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Okay one more thing, Tasha, I'm prepared to take your 'Waas.' So give me your best shot!!! ^-^ Raine, nice guess about what you think will happen, but…you'll have to find out what really happens. And to all those people wondering if there will be a sequel, I mentioned this in previous chapters, and I don't mind repeating it, Yes, there will be a sequel, the title is "You and I…Forever" and the sequel to that is "You and I…Eternally Forever." Soon to come once I'm done the last two chapters. So for now, read and enjoy!!
Chapter 18~Consequences
The words that Yami said filled Anzu with grief, after all these years, she and her family were finally caught. She could feel tears beginning to form, but she didn't want to show them, so she struggled to hold them in. She felt this was all her fault, if only she had never told Bakura what bothered her, and then they would all be safe at home. She looked at Bakura, who knew the worst is to come, and Bakura was grabbed and was handcuffed, Yasuo and Anzu didn't need to be, so they just followed the guards, Bakura behind them. Anzu was trying hard to find a way to get out of this, but there were no options, unless she could convince Yami to let them go. But again, what were the chances of that?
Anzu looked at Yasuo, who looked as if he believed he was the reason for them getting caught. Anzu wanted to tell him it wasn't his fault, but the guards were telling them to keep moving and not say a word. Anzu, then wondered, did Yami know that Yasuo was her son, or did he just think that Yasuo was a boy she knew. Then maybe there was a chance to save him. She needed to talk to Yasuo, but how could she talk to him without these guards listening to her. Things never seemed to go right, but to her luck, she married the right person.
Behind them Bakura had gotten loose form his chains and the guards where now trying to hold him down, but he had better skills than the guards. Two of the three people who were watching Anzu and Yasuo had to go and help their comrades, so Anzu and Yasuo still couldn't escape, but she could talk to Yasuo now. The guard left to watch them was watching the others. She went close to Yasuo and quickly talked to him, knowing Bakura would soon be tied down.
"Yasuo listen to me," Anzu said shakily, and Yasuo looked at her, trying hard not to look at his father, "if the pharaoh asks, who your parents are, do not, and I mean it, do not tell him I am your mother, or that Bakura is your father, understand!"
"But, mom, why?" Yasuo didn't like how this was going.
"It's the only way to save you, he won't do anything to you, but if he finds out that Bakura and I are your parents, I don't know what he would do," Anzu told him, but Yasuo wanted to be there, he wanted to know what was going to happen to them.
"What's going to happen to you and dad?" Anzu didn't have time to tell him, Bakura was handcuffed again, and the guards were returning. She just left his side and they soon returned to following the guards. Yasuo was worried but he would do as he was told, but if something bad was going to happen to his parents he was going to do what ever he can to help them.
Anzu looked at Yasuo, she had a feeling things are not going to go good, the feeling she had wouldn't go away. Was she going to lose her family today? She couldn't bear that, no she had to find a way to saved them all, even if she had to give herself up, she would do it. Isn't that what Yami wants, to marry her, then maybe she can convince him to let her family go and she would as he asked. But Bakura would never allow it. 'Why do things have to be so complicated?' Anzu thought to herself.
After what seemed like a very long walk, they had arrived at the palace, the place where their faiths will be given. Anzu looked behind to see Bakura angry, she knew he didn't care what happened to him, but his only concern was his family. He looked at her as well, and he was determined to save them. But Anzu knew, he wouldn't be able to, the feeling would not go away. The guards lead them in the palace and once they had arrived at the throne room, they saw Pharaoh Yami sitting, and he looked angry.
"About time you got here!" Yami's voice boomed, "Now that everyone is here, it's time to choose their sentences." Before Yami could do that, Anzu spoke up, hoping he would listen.
"Yami, please, I beg of you to let them go. If I were to stay here and receive their punishment I would most willingly do it. Please, please, spare them and take me instead," Anzu ran up to Yami falling to her knees, she kept begging wishing it would help. She grabbed at his robe, "please, Yami, don't do this."
"Restrain her!" Yami commanded and the guards grabbed her, but Anzu tried to get free. After a while she gave up. She looked at Bakura, who was glad that Yami did not agree with her, he wasn't about to let her stay with Yami, even if it would set him free. Anzu couldn't hold in the tear, she began to cry, but quietly. "Now, bring forth the boy," Yami said, and one of the guards pushed Yasuo forward. Yasuo showed no fear, but just looked at the pharaoh like his father would. "What is your name, boy? You better tell me, and maybe I won't punish you for what you said to me at the parade. Yasuo looked to his parents and they nodded their heads.
"Yasuo, sir," he told him as politely as he could.
"Yasuo…hmm…nice name. Now tell me did you cause the disturbance at the parade?" Yami asked.
"No, sir, I didn't. It was a cat, and the owner just wanted to save it, so she was practically the cause of. The reason you saw me there is because I had to push her away, or she wouldn't gotten hurt. That why I was there," Yasuo explained everything.
"I see, so that is why you were there. Well, then, I guess I'll have to accept that," Yami said, "Now who are parents?" Yasuo looked again to his parents, first to his father then to his mother, who nodded her head. Yasuo nodded his as well.
"I don't think you know them, but I know they are probably worried about me right now. They are at home if you would like to know, and I really should get back," Yasuo lied, Yami looked skeptical. He felt the boy was lying, the way Bakura saved him it was almost as if the boy was his son. Well there was one way to find out for sure.
"Very well then," Yami said simply, "guard, escort the boy home." The person Yami was looking at bowed and told Yasuo follow him. Yasuo was hesitant, but he followed taking his time. "Bring forward the thief," Yasuo heard, and he slowed down his pace, he wanted to hear what is going to happen to his father. He could see that her mother was still crying, but only a few tears fell, he could also see she was holding her breath, waiting for Bakura's sentence.
"Dad…" Yasuo was worried, and the guard that was escorting had stopped too. He already knew what was going to happen but he wanted to see the reaction, so he didn't say anything to Yasuo to follow. Bakura was pushed toward the Pharaoh, and all the people could see was how happy he was, the smirk he had showed it.
"Well, well, after so many years, I have finally caught you. I can finally give you what you deserve," Yami began.
"But he hasn't done anything for so many years…" Anzu was trying to again to change Yami's mind. But he ignored her.
"You have made many people suffer, stealing from them, killing them," Yami continued, "as well as your partner, but he, I could find later. Right now I want to enjoy what I have right now. It's true no one has heard from you for more than seven years, but the crimes you committed in the past, cannot go unpunished. So, I sentence you to…" Everyone listen attentively. Anzu was crying out not do say it, and Yasuo was scared about what he was going to say. Yami smiled for a moment then finished his sentence, "death."
Anzu cried out, again begging him not to do it. Yasuo thought he heard wrong, but he knew he couldn't have. Tears were beginning to form in his eyes as well, and he could feel anger build up. His anger was making him blind, he acted without thinking and that cost him dearly.
"Nooo!!" Yasuo cried out running toward his father. Both his parents thought he left, and there eyes went wide when he went in between Yami and Bakura, for what he said, ruined everything, "You can't kill my father, you can't!" Anzu was now shaking uncontrollably, and Bakura looked on in disbelief. Yasuo could have gotten away safely, but it wasn't possible now. It took time for Yasuo to realize what he just said, and he didn't regret it, he wanted to help his father.
"So…you lied to me. Your father is here after all. Tsk, tsk, tsk," Yami seemed pleased. "So you are Bakura's son, yes I could tell by the ugly hairstyle. But then who could your mother possibly be," Yami said in a voice that said he had a clue who. Yasuo just looked at him, angrily.
"That's none of your business!" Yasuo cried out.
"Well, that's true, but you know, I think I changed my mind about you. You won't go unpunished after all," saying those words made Anzu gasped; she was trying so hard to stop shaking.
"He is only a child, pharaoh. He doesn't deserve any punishment, and for what reason would he deserve one," Bakura finally spoke.
"Oh, there are many reasons, for one, he lied to me. Also, I can't let the son of a thief wander around. For all I know, he could become like you. I always did believe in the saying, 'like father, like son.' Yes, I can't take my chances," he told him.
"But he wouldn't, he really wouldn't," Anzu tried convincing him.
"You know Anzu, you have been showing so much concern for these two," Yami amusingly said, "why would you possibly show so much worry for the thief and his son, hmm? Are they dear friends of yours, or…are they more?" Anzu knew that Yami was toying with her, he knew everything now.
"Please, don't do this," Anzu whispered, and didn't say anymore. Yami just smiled.
"Now back to you, Yasuo," Yasuo looked at him, trying not to look at his mother, who he really wished to comfort, "because you are the son of Bakura, one of the most feared thieves, I have my concerns, and the only way to get rid of theses concerns, is to sentence you…"
"Nooo, please don't do it, stop it!!!" again Anzu spoke out once again, everything that has been happening has been tearing her up inside, she couldn't control her body as it shook violently, and she wept hard, trying hard not to believe this was happening, but it was, and nothing could change it. Bakura felt the same; he didn't want to believe this.
"To death," Yami finished, in the background Anzu was screaming and fury build up in Bakura. Yasuo just looked down, feeling tears begin to fall.
"You bastard, he is only a child!! A seven year old kid, he hasn't done anything. He is an innocent child!! Don't you dare sentence him to death!!!" Bakura had to be restrained, and it took about five people to do so. He would kick, and struggle, but he was trapped, and couldn't get loose, he could hear Anzu crying harder.
"What I said will not be changed, I have made my decision, death to both of you," he pointed at Yasuo and then at Bakura. Anzu fell to her knees, just crying as hard as she could, her face was facing the floor, wishing to shun out everything, to make everything go away. She wished it was nothing more than a dream, but only reality can be this cruel.
"Bastard," Bakura whispered as he fell to his knees, trying so hard to think of a way out of this. Yasuo walked up to him and hugged him, beginning to cry on his shoulder, Yasuo was scared but he wanted to tell his father he wasn't, he wanted to show his father that he will be strong. Yami began to laugh at Bakura; it was great to see him so helpless.
"Well, I'm done dealing with you two, all that's left is Anzu," Yami turned to face the shattered woman. She was still crying, laying on the floor shaking, oblivious to what Yami had said. Really, she just didn't care. Yami walked up to her, and Bakura tried to get up and so he could get him away from her, but guards were restraining him. Yasuo just watched. "My dear, dear, Anzu…So tell me, what these people mean to you? Why do cry so much for what is to happen to them? Hmm?" Anzu didn't look at him and stayed silent. "Answer me!" Yami lifted her, and made her look at him.
"I don't have to tell you. You already know," she said, her voice shaking.
"So, you faked your own death, married a thief, and had a son," Yami said.
"Something like that," she told him. Yami just shook his head.
"Well, then, I guess you haven't done much, but you still will be punished. First, however, once your family is dead, the wedding that was suppose to take place six years ago, will still go on. But that's not your punishment, no…I have a good one for you, or maybe not." Yami gave her a smile that made her shiver, one she didn't like at all. Yami let Anzu go, and went to talk to Bedius who was standing there silently for the whole time. Anzu had gone to where Yasuo and Bakura were, and she hugged them both never wanting to let them go. Her heart was filed with sadness and she just held on to them. Yami was whispering something in Bedius' ear and Bedius just bowed once he was done.
'Take the boy to the dungeons, grab those two and follow me," Bedius commanded his troops.
"What? No, wait, don't take him away. Stop please, don't take him away from me," Anzu held Yasuo tightly, but the guards grabbed her and tried pulling her away, and Bakura couldn't do anything since his hands were tied behind his back.
"Mom! Dad! Let me go! Mom, dad, don't let them take me!" Yasuo shouted, who was being dragged as well. He was ripped apart from his mother and the guards finally were able to drag the boy out of the room. Anzu tried hard to get free, but the guards were too strong. She couldn't get free, no matter how hard she tried, but she didn't stop. One of the guards had to lift her, and she kept hitting him in the back, screaming to let her go. It took five guards to hold down Bakura as he struggled to get loose as well, but he has no success. They were taken away, but everyone who was in the room weren't the only ones who knew what was about to happen, deep in the shadows stood a figure, and soon the figure disappeared, gone to get someone.
The couple was dragged around the palace, to a room where Anzu and Bakura had no idea what to expect. When the guards went into the room, Bedius told them to put Anzu over at one end and Bakura to another. When Anzu saw what she was suppose to be placed on, she began screaming harder. It was a bed, and memories of the past began to plague her. She knew why she was here; she knew what her punishment was. She struggled harder, and she struggled even harder when she was on the bed. Upon placing her there, her hands were grabbed, and the guards grabbed two chains with shackles on the wall and placed them on her wrist. Anzu was now trapped and could not escape.
Bakura was chained as well, but he wasn't on a bed, he was chained to a wall, facing the bed. It took time to get him tied up, but when the guards were done they left the room, leaving the couple alone. Bakura tried to see if there was any way to get the shackles off, but they were on too tightly. He gave up after a while of pulling, and looked toward Anzu. She was watching the ceiling, tears flowing down slowly. He wondered what was going to happen, but something told him he already knew. If only he could reach Anzu. If only he could comfort her.
"Anzu?" Bakura called out. Anzu turned her face to look at him. Her eyes hurt from all the crying, "Anzu, you look so tired, maybe you should get some sleep."
"I don't think I'll have time. Yami will probably come soon. Bakura, I'm so scared," Anzu told him.
"Hey, come on, be strong. I know it's hard, but we'll get through this. Just don't give up," Bakura tried comforting her. But who was he kidding? How were they going to get through this, he and his only son were going to be killed and his wife is going to marry that damn pharaoh. How could they possibly get through this? But he couldn't lose hope, not when they needed it the most.
"Bakura?" Bakura forgot his thought and stared at Anzu, "I love you."
"I love you, too," when he said that, the doors of the room opened. Yami had just arrived, and a wide smirk could be seen on his face. Bakura wanted to charge at him, but the chains kept him back. Yami walked up to him, just looking at him.
"You look frustrated, you really should calm down," Yami said amusingly.
"What are you going to do to Anzu," Bakura growled, he had a feeling what was to happen, but he didn't want to believe it.
"Anzu?" Yami turned to look at her, "well, you see Anzu had really made me upset, so I know only one way she can make up for that. You know you really are a foolish person, thinking you could steal her from me, and I would never find out."
"I didn't steal her from you, she was never yours," Bakura's teeth were gritting.
"Wrong, she was mine, and now I plan to take her back," Yami said as he left Bakura. He walked slowly to Anzu, who whimpered as he came near. He only chuckled. Bakura could see how scared she was, and wanted to kill that pharaoh badly.
"Stay away from her!!" Bakura shouted, of course Yami didn't listen. He just ignored him.
"Well, Anzu, I must say you have grown quite beautifully," Yami commented, but that made Anzu begin shaking, "You look so scared. Don't worry dear Anzu everything will be alright." Yami was now on the bed, Anzu was paralyzed with fear. Yami moved closer to her and once he was right beside her, he stroke her cheek as if trying to calm her down. Bakura was now struggling against the chains, yelling out to Yami.
"Please…don't…" Anzu couldn't say much. She desperately wanted to get out of this. She was trapped this time, though, and now for sure she would never escape. But what was worse, Bakura was watching, he was there and he would watch everything. That was what hurt Anzu the most.
Yami didn't say anything and soon he laid a passionate kiss on Anzu's lips. She tried moving her head, but he grabbed it with both hands. Bakura was struggling harder as he saw Anzu shedding more tears. Once Yami was done kissing her, he moved on top of her, making her whimper once again. He wasted no time, grabbing the collar of her clothing; he ripped it in half, leaving her bare at the top. Anzu wanted to cover herself, but her hands were tied up, she couldn't do anything. This made more tears spill. She wouldn't even look at Bakura; she was so ashamed, so very ashamed.
Yami could only smirk as he went down and began to harass her left breast. He licked the nipple and blew, making it hard and firm, while his hand busied itself with the right breast. Anzu was crying softly and would whisper to stop, but he wouldn't. When he was done, he went to the other breast and gave it the same treatment. Anzu just wished Bakura didn't have to see this; she felt she was betraying him. Bakura was pulling as hard as he could n the chains, but all that accomplished was having his wrist cut open, blood dripping down his arms, but he didn't care, Anzu was his only concern. More tears came and Yami had now stopped. He looked at Anzu and smiled, placing another kiss, forcing his tongue into her mouth. He explored it, not letting anything go untouched, and Anzu began to gag, she could hardly breathe.
When Yami was done assaulting her mouth, he began to kiss her slowly on the cheek and then went down to her neck. He placed butterfly kisses on her skin as he slowly went down. He reached her breast again and played with them for a while, then continued to go downward, to his true goal. As he reached her stomach, he placed kisses around it, then with his hands he ripped what was left of her clothing off. All that was left was Anzu's undergarments.
Yami gently stroke around Anzu's womanhood, trying to find all the sensitive spots. He knew when he found one because she always jolted. He couldn't help but smile at that. Anzu was trying her best to keep herself under control; she didn't want to give Yami any satisfaction. After Yami was done searching, he put his hand inside Anzu's undergarment and began to stroke her member. Soon afterward, he placed two fingers inside her, making her groan; it wasn't of pleasure, but of pain. She was shaking again, it didn't feel good at all, and Yami just went deeper with his fingers.
"Stop it, you bastard! Get off of her!!" Bakura shouted, he couldn't stand watching this, he knew Anzu was in pain. But Yami still continued.
"Please, Yami, stop it. Your hurting me," Anzu tried again to stop him. Yami looked into her eyes, and smirked.
"I know you want this. You're all wet and warm inside. You're ready, so let's begin," he said, as he removed his hand. He quickly took off her underwear and this is when Anzu started to resist harder. She moved her legs, keeping them together, but Yami was strong, he was able to pull them apart, leaving her womanhood in perfect view. He kept his hands on her thighs so she wouldn't be able to move, and thankfully for him, she wouldn't be able to kick him. He lowered his face and began licking her member; Anzu gasped, and closed her eyes tightly. Bakura was screaming at Yami the whole time, but nothing ever worked. Yami licked everywhere he could, tasting the one he has longed for. He stopped and looked up at Anzu, she still had her eyes closed tightly and she was breathing hard. Right now he wanted to hear her scream.
"Delicious," he simply said as he licked all of Anzu's juices around his mouth. He then stood up and began to remove his clothes. Then he went back on top of Anzu. She didn't know that he had removed his clothing, sine she still had her eyes closed, but when she felt the tip of Yami's manhood she gasped and went wide eye.
"No," she whispered, tears were coming back, "don't do it. Stop it!!!"
"Anzu…" Bakura whispered. Yami just looked at him then with one swift move he entered Anzu, making her yell as loud as she could. It hurt, it hurt so much, Bakura was always gentle with her, but Yami did too hard. Yami stayed in her for a while, and when she stopped shaking, he began to go in and out. He trusted hard, and it made Anzu scream with every thrust. She move violently, trying so hard for him to stop, but he just went faster and harder.
"It's so tight," Yami groaned as he felt his manhood go in deeper and being squished tightly. Anzu was groaning and moaning, she couldn't help it, and this made her feel horrible. She looked over to Bakura, tears still falling, and whispered something so silently.
"I'm sorry," was what she said, and Bakura understood what she said. But why was she sorry? This wasn't her fault; it wasn't at all her fault. Then he wondered, 'Does she feel sorry because I have to watch this, because it's hurting me? But it must be hurting her even more. If she had never met me then she wouldn't feel so much pain. She wouldn't feel as if she is betraying me. Does she…no I can't think that…But wouldn't it have been better if she never met me. She would be hurting less if that was so…' Bakura looked up again, he could see that Anzu had given up; she was lying there so motionless. Her eyes they were full of pain, it hurt him to see her like this.
As Yami continued to plunge into Anzu, he grabbed one of her breast again and pinched her nipple, while his other hand reached for something under her pillow. He finally grabbed what he was looking for; it was a key for the shackles. He unshackled Anzu, and now she was free, but she was so tired to move or do anything. Yami lifted her up from the waist, and now she was sitting up, he was still in her. He made her bounce every time he thrust into her, and he sucked on her breast as he did so. They stayed like that for a while, Yami going faster and faster, and it was evident he would give in soon.
"I think I'm going to cum," Yami said, breathless. Anzu went wide eyed again.
"No, don't so it, for the last time, please, stop…" but after one more thrust Yami finally gave out, he spilled his seed in her, and this made her scream once again, louder than before. Bakura had been looking away ever since Anzu apologized; it was too much for him to watch, it was too painful. When he heard her yell, he fell to his knees, wishing so hard he could help her.
Yami slowly went out of Anzu, both of them were breathing hard. He kissed her one last time, and when he was completely off the bed, Anzu curled up in a ball, and continued to cry. She wept loudly, and began to rock back and forth, so ashamed with herself. She felt dirty; she felt she betrayed the ones she loves. It's true that she couldn't do anything, but she was showing she like it, with the moans and groans, she couldn't stop it.
Yami quickly got dressed and looked at Anzu before he walked to where Bakura was. Yami didn't say anything, but smirked. Bakura looked at him angrily, if he wasn't chained to a wall, he would kill Yami slowly and painfully. As the pharaoh kept watching him, his smirk soon faded away and he copied the anger look that Bakura had. Without warning he punched him in the face, making Bakura's lip bleed. After that, Yami left the room.
Once he left, the room was silent, except for the whimpers of Anzu. It was already dark outside and once morning came it would be time for Bakura and Yasuo's death sentences. Anzu was crying hard and was shaking. Bakura looked at her for a few more minutes, then the thought he had before came back, he really needed to know, he needed to ask.
"Anzu," he called, "Anzu look at me. Please, Anzu, look at me." Anzu didn't move, she was still curled up in a ball. "Anzu, I need to ask you something," Bakura started again, "do you…regret everything? Do you regret meeting me, falling in love with me, marrying me? Do you regret having a child with me?" It hurt to ask that, but he felt this would have been less painful for Anzu if he wasn't there. He waited for an answer but none came.
Anzu wanted to tell him that she didn't regret anything, she really wanted to tell, but she couldn't find her voice. All she could do is cry, cry for the fact that she was raped, cried for the act her husband had to see it, and she cried for the fact that she couldn't answer her husband. Because of the silence, Bakura believed to have gotten his answer, deep down he felt she regretted everything, if there was only a way to reverse time, then maybe everything would be different.
Bakura stayed on his knees, that's he fell asleep, and Anzu, she cried herself to sleep, hoping that dreams would help her to forget everything. She prayed to Ra that Bakura and Yasuo would be safe, she only hoped there was something she could do, to make up for everything she has done, it is her fault after all…isn't it? If only she didn't open her mouth, if only she didn't look so depressed, then her friends and family wouldn't have been worried, but that's all that can be said, if only…
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A figure stood at the entrance of the city. The person was wearing a cloak, hiding her identity. The figure wanted to go to the city of Crime, but there was a huge sand storm not far from here. It would be risky to walk in it, but the person had to go, she needed to get to Crime and warn him. She began walking, hoping she would not get lost, hoping she will get there in time.
As the figure walked through the dessert, she knew it would practically take until morning to get to Crime, by then it might be too late but she could not give up, she had to get there. She walked further, fell a few times, and the storm was getting worse, but yet she didn't go back. His friends were in trouble, he needed to know, she needed to get to him.
Further and further she walked, but she knew she was lost. The sand was making it hard to know which direction is which. She felt like hours have passed since she began, and really that was the truth. She suddenly stopped, feeling too tired. She dropped to her knees and rested for a while. She covered herself best she could so that sand wouldn't get in her eyes. It seemed the storm would never pass, but she had to keep hope.
After a long time, the storm finally seemed to be stopping, and the figure was sleeping, which was quite uncomfortable. The sun was soon coming up and when the light hit her, she her eyes fluttered open. She finally noticed that the weather was now calm and it was…MORNING!
"Dear Ra, I must warn him," She stood up quickly, brushing off the sand. First she looked around and wondered what direction to go in. She really didn't know, but when she turned around, the city was right there. "Dear me, it was right in front of me and I didn't know. Stupid sand! I better hurry," she said as she ran down to the city. At the entrance, of course, was Lume.
"Halt, who goes there?" Lume said.
"Not now, Lume," the person said, and she walked passed him. Lume just looked confused and wondered who she could possibly be, how does she know him?
Quickly, the woman ran, only to ask where she can find a specific house and when she got the information she needed, she dashed off. Soon, after walking so long, she finally arrived at her destination. She ran to the house and went inside without knocking. She went into the kitchen to find the person she was looking for.
"Malik," she said, and Malik looked up. He had no clue who this person was, and wondered what she was doing here. She couldn't just barge in his house. When he was about to speak, he stopped when she revealed who she was.
"Isis?"
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The morning light shined on Anzu's face, waking her from her slumber. She opened her slowly, and couldn't remember where she was, but when she saw her naked body, memories of last night came back to her. Anzu lay there silently, really believing that what happened was a dream. She looked to her left, to see Bakura still sleeping. She really wanted to go over there and hug him, but she was filthy, she didn't deserve to hug him, not with what happened. So she lay on the bed, all alone, and that's how it'll stay. This morning, everything will be taken away from her. Her life, her family, and her hope, they will all be gone.
Anzu closed her eyes, thinking that sleep will take everything away. Then the doors of the room opened, Anzu opened her eyes to see who it was. It was some guards. "Time to get up. Get dressed," one of them said. Many guards pinned Bakura down, as they released him of his chains. Anzu quickly got dresses and soon she and Bakura were dragged out of the room. They didn't know that the deaths were going to be this early. Anzu just wanted to talk to Bakura before everything happens and she wanted to see her son as well. To her luck, she got that at least.
"Mother," she heard, and when she looked up, it was truly her son.
"Yasuo," Anzu cried out as she ran to him, hugging him tightly.
"I'm so glad to see you mom, and you too dad. That's all I wanted before…" Bakura was tied up, so he couldn't hug his son, he just nodded his head. Anzu kept on hugging him and didn't want to let him go.
"This way," Bedius just arrived telling them to follow him. The family walked for a short while and stopped at a door. "Get inside; the priest will be in shortly."
Anzu wondered what he was talking about, but decided to keep quiet and went into the room. The three took a seat on the chairs that were around the room. The room was small, pictures were on the walls, it was dimly lit, and there were no windows. Anzu felt uncomfortable in these kinds of rooms, Bakura and Yasuo were fine. Yasuo looked at the pictures on the wall and then he looked at his mother, he could see that she had been crying, a lot. He went up to her and smiled, hoping it would bring a smile to her face as well. He didn't like to see her sad, and she didn't want her to be when it came time to his death.
"Mother, are you alright," he asked, Anzu just looked at him and pulled him toward her, making him sit on her lap. She hugged him tightly again, and didn't say anything. Yasuo didn't mind, he knew that she must feel worried and sad for what is about to happen. If only he could do something. The family didn't wait long until they heard voices again coming from outside.
"I can't believe Pharaoh Yami called me here for nothing. Why couldn't he ask another priest to do this," it was Seto who said it.
"Because he really thought you would like to know who is condemned to death. Two people you may not know, but one for sure," the other voice belonged to Jou.
"What are you talking about?" Seto was now curious.
"You'll see," Jou simply said and left him. Seto raise an eyebrow and opened the door to the room where Anzu and her family was. When he was inside the room, he went pale, and his eyes widened.
"Anzu…Bakura, Yasuo!" he could only say. Anzu knew he was going to be angry, but there was nothing she could now. "What…How…How in the world…did this happen?" Seto asked, looking at each one multiple times.
"You better sit down, I'll tell you everything," Bakura told him, and once Seto was seated, Bakura explained everything. It didn't take long and when he was done, he went to Anzu and hugged her, something he wanted to do in a very long time. He just thought it was best to do it now, since she was beginning to cry again, this time he wanted to comfort her.
"That bastard," Seto whispered. They all stayed silent for a moment, but Seto soon spoke, "I told you not to ever come back. I told you…"
"I know…it's all my fault," Anzu spoke for once.
"No, Anzu, it's not. There is only one to blame and it's that damn pharaoh," Seto told her, trying to make her feel better. It was another moment of silence after that, but Seto spoke again," well, at least Yami called to me here. Come on Bakura, Yasuo I should at least save your souls. Its time for confession, I don't think there is any escape from this, so you might as well repent for your sins." Seto motioned for the two males to move in front of him and they did so. As he began talking, Anzu just listen and a few tears fell, she now knew that what was about to happen was really going to happen. Like Seto said there was no escape.
Seto finished what he was doing and now all four sat silently again. Anzu got up and went to sit beside Seto. Seto looked at her with sad eyes, he knew this was hurting her the most; soon she would losing the two people that meant everything to her. He knew how she felt, losing Mokuba was the same, and he was going to make he would be there for her as she has been for him. He grabbed her hand and stroked it with his thumb, it was comforting for Anzu.
"Seto," Anzu began, as she saw Bakura and Yasuo talking quietly at one corner, Seto looked at her attentively, "can you do me a favour."
"Anything," Seto said.
"I want you to try and save Yasuo. I overheard some guards talking, saying they were going to separate us. They said I was to watch…" she began to sob, "they said I was to watch Bakura's death, while Yasuo would be killed somewhere else. And I want you to try and save him."
"Anzu…I might…" Seto was cut off.
"I'm not asking you to promise me that you will save him, but to at least try, please," Anzu pleaded. Seto sighed, how could he possibly save Yasuo, when he couldn't even save his own brother…but maybe this was a second chance to do something right. He couldn't save his brother; at least he could try and save Yasuo.
"I promise I'll try," Seto vowed, Anzu shed more tears and hugged him. Seto hugged her back; he hoped he could save him.
"Momma," Anzu stopped hugging Seto and looked at her son, and he continued, "I want you to know that I love you, mom. I know that I will die today, but I'm going to be strong, I'm not going to let them have the satisfaction they want. But before I die, I just wanted you to know that I love you."
"Oh, Yasuo," Anzu embraced him, and he struggled to get out of it. When he did he turned to Seto.
"Uncle Seto, I want you know that I'm going to miss you, you were the best, you taught me a lot," he told him, "and please tell Mawik, I will miss him, too, he was a great person, and I had fun with him. Promise you'll tell him."
"I promise," Seto said. He knew he had to save him, no matter what…but his heart told him it wouldn't be possible. Bakura went to join them and he embraced Anzu, she did as well, Yasuo joined them. Seto watched and prayed to Ra to have mercy on their souls. Then a knock was heard at the door.
"It's time," said Jou, as he told them to follow him. Yasuo and Bakura were the first out.
"Please, save him…" Anzu whispered to Seto as she got up and left the room. Seto sighed, as looked at Jou angrily, and then left the room. Unknown to them, Jou had been listening to them. Once they were all gone, Jou turned around to be face to face with Yami.
"Everything alright?" Yami asked.
"Seto might try to be a hero," Jou told him.
"Really," Yami thought for a moment, "tell the guards that all the priests are to be locked inside the temple, I don't want any interruptions."
"Yes, sir," Jou bowed and left Yami's side. Yami watched him leave, and smirked as he walked away.
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"Are you sure, Isis," Malik asked his sister. Isis had told him everything that happened and what will happen.
"Yes, and I came here as soon as I could, but now I fear that I may have been too late. Bakura and his son will be killed for sure this morning. It's seems we have run out of time, I'm sorry I couldn't get here sooner," Isis said, feeling like she failed.
"No, I might get there before it happens. I have to go, I must try and stop it from happening," Malik said as he got up and quickly put on his cloak.
"I would come with you, brother, but I feel I would slow you down, since I am very tired," Isis told him.
"That's okay, get some rest. My room is over there, and when I come back, you're going to have to explain where you've been all these years," he said as he was soon at the door.
"I will, now hurry, try and save them, but be careful, don't get caught," Isis said worriedly.
"I won't," that was the last thing he said as he ran out of the house and out of the city. He only hoped he wouldn't be too late, but in his mind, he felt he would be.
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Seto walked slowly to the temple, but something caught his attention. He heard yelling coming form within the Temple of Ra. Alarmed, he ran quickly into the temple. What he saw shocked him. There were guards everywhere, and the priest and the apprentices were all gathered in the main room. He ran to one of the guards demanding an explanation on what was going on, but the guard just grabbed him telling him nothing. Seto struggled with him and flipped him, making him hit the ground hard. Other guards saw this and soon went to help their fallen comrade. It took many to bring him own. They had to tie him up so he wouldn't cause any more problems.
"Let me got this instant! Who do you think you are to barge in here like this? This is a temple, a sacred place," Seto tried explaining, but none would listen.
"It's our orders to lock all the priest in the temple, we are merely following them," said one of the guards. Many priests were trying to get the guards out, but the pharaoh's men were armed, and it kept the holy men away. Once they were all gathered in the main room, the guards quickly left, locking the doors of the temple, now everyone was trapped. All the priest looked at each other and then at Seto, who was very angry.
"Untie me now!" Seto ordered and Zylon passed the crowed and did as he said.
"What's going on? Why are they doing this," Zylon asked. Seto quickly explained, and everyone gasped.
"I have to get out of here; I only came for my cloak. I must go and save the child," Seto said as one of the priests handed him his cloak. But how was Seto to get out? The doors were locked and the priest told them they locked the other doors in the room as well. Zylon looked at him, and knew it was time to reveal something.
"Okay, people, gather around, there is a way to get out," Zylon said and everyone looked confused. Zylon walked away from them and went to wall where there was a huge picture of Ra. It was beautifully painted, and it was the symbol of the temple. He bowed to it and walked to it, feeling around it, until he pressed some sort of switch. In the middle of the room, there was a circle, decorated with designs, and once he pushed that switch, the circle in the middle opened, revealing a spiral staircase. Zylon walked to where an astonished Seto stood. "It leads to the palace, Seto; hopefully you will get there in time." Seto looked at him and bowed, thanking him. Without a word he went down the stairs, hoping he will make it.
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Anzu, Bakura, and Yasuo were once again in the throne room, and soon the pharaoh arrived as well. He looked at them and smiled. This is what he has been waiting for, and finally he would get rid of Bakura and Anzu would be his. He motioned for a few guards to come forward, and he whispered something to them. Anzu tried to listen in, but it couldn't be heard.
"Mother," Yasuo whispered, she turned her face to look at him, "isn't it going to hurt."
"I don't know, dear. But don't think about it, just forget about it, you're not going to die," Anzu tried to convince herself.
"I am, mom. Like Seto said, there is no escape. But like I said, I'll be strong," Yasuo said, Bakura was listening to them.
"Yasuo that's enough, you're going to make your mother cry," Bakura said. Yasuo looked at him and nodded his head.
"Anzu," Bakura began talking to her, "don't forget we love you, and I'm sorry," Anzu looked at him and wanted to say he had nothing to be sorry about, but she couldn't say anything since Yami was speaking again.
"Well, it's been long enough," Yami started to say, "guards you know what to do." The guards that were there bowed, and grabbed the family members. One was trying hard to take him away.
"Wait a minute, what about Yasuo, where are you taking him," Bakura shouted, he wanted his son near; he didn't want him to do this alone.
"He is no longer your concern," was simply what Yami said.
"At least let us say goodbye to him," Anzu requested.
"No. Take the boy," Yami said and they began to pull Yasuo away.
"Mother, father! You have to be strong as well. I love you both!!" Yasuo screamed out as he was finally out of the room. Anzu and Bakura looked on and were struggling hard to get free, it hurt too much. It hurt too much to know they would never see their son again. 'Unless Seto can get to him,' Anzu thought as she was yank away out of the room along with Bakura. Yami was about to follow, but he heard Jou call out to him.
"Yami!"
"What is it, Jou?" Yami asked.
"I want to tell you that all your order has been accomplished, they are all locked in the temple," Jou told him, and Yami's smile came back.
"Excellent, now we better go, death is awaiting Bakura," Yami said as he walked away from Jou. Jou stood there for a while; he didn't like how things were going. Ever since Anzu came back, Yami has been acting very differently; actually, this is exactly how Yami has been before Anzu fake her death. He didn't understand what could possibly be making his best friend act so cruel. But whatever it is, Jou would stand by him, he is after his best friend. Jou thought for a moment longer then followed Yami.
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Seto didn't know how long he was walking, but it seemed like the tunnel would never end. When Seto reached the bottom of the stairs, all that was there was this tunnel. It wasn't dark due to the torches that were lit, which made him think who comes down here. He ignored any questions he might have on this secret passage and concentrated on getting to Yasuo. He didn't know how much time he had left, for all he knew he could be too late.
Seto now decided to hasten his speed by running, and as he ran he could see some sort of light up ahead. He ran quicker and soon reached the light. He looked up and saw some sort of medal gate door there. Seto lifted it with ease and climbed out of the tunnel. He looked around and realized he was outside the palace, being more specific, he was in the palace garden, meaning that where the penalties are to take place aren't far from here. So taking a deep breath, he ran once again, never stopping; only thinking of Yasuo.
"I have to get to him, have to try and save him," Seto said to himself. As he ran like this, it brought back memories of the past. He was running like this, trying to get to Mokuba. Yami wouldn't allow Seto to see him die, but Seto wanted to be there and try all he could to save his brother, and Yami knew that, that's why he didn't let him go. That was almost like what is happening now.
Seto could feel his legs getting very tired, but he kept going. He soon stopped, however, because in the distance was Yasuo. Yasuo was being prepared to be hanged, the rope was being place around his neck; this was how Yami killed the children. He hanged them. Memories again came back to Seto, they flashed before him, seeing the same thing he is seeing now. As Yasuo stood there, Seto could see Mokuba, it was like his past was coming back, everything was happening again, but what was worse, everything was happening twice, it was completely two different people. All Seto could see was his brother calling for him, then reality came back. He could see Yasuo's face clearly, and to his surprise, Yasuo was smiling.
Yasuo could see Seto, and he smiled at him, because he didn't want to show fear. He was being strong like he said he would be. When he heard one of the guards saying it was time, Yasuo looked at Seto, and mouthed, 'I'll miss you all.' Seto eyes went wide opened; the guard was pulling the lever.
"Noooo!!" Seto memories were flashing violently; he kept seeing Mokuba then Yasuo. He was running, knowing he has done this before, but once again, he was too late. When he stopped running, Yasuo was dead…the same way Mokuba had died. Hanging, as the roped around his neck ripped his skin, making blood flow rapidly, and all Seto could see was both Mokuba and Yasuo, the ones he had failed.
Seto looked on in total horror, he couldn't do it; he couldn't save him. "I'm so sorry, Mokuba…I'm so sorry Yasuo, I failed you both. Anzu, I'm so sorry," he whispered to himself as he looked away from the corpse. He knew he had to tell Anzu, he had to get to her, so without another though he ran to find Anzu, to tell her of the bad news. But unknown to him, Anzu had a feeling.
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Anzu watched silently as the guards tied Bakura's arms tightly around a poll with rope. Meanwhile, Yami was choosing the weapon he would kill Bakura with. Yes it was the pharaoh who would kill Bakura. The he wanted, any weapon can be chosen. Anzu didn't say anything at all, because she knew that there was nothing she could say to change anything. Yami finally chose a weapon, which was the bow and arrow, something he enjoyed using.
When he observed it, to check everything was fine, he told all the guards to leave and go back to their original duties. The only ones left to see the death, was Jounouchi and Anzu. Jou was there to restrain Anzu. She had tried before to get to Yami and hurt him, but Jou was now stopping her from doing anything. Anzu looked on in despair; then she felt something, something in her heat. Her heart was hurting ever since they were caught, but the feeling in her heart was more painful, it told her something was wrong. Then it hit her, Yasuo…he was gone. Her beloved son…tears were beginning again to flow. She couldn't take the pain anymore, she couldn't let Bakura die, she couldn't.
Anzu looked at Yami, who was concentrating really hard on his target, and then looked at Bakura, who seemed to be concentrating on something. Unknown to Anzu, he was actually managing to get the ropes untied, the stupid guard that tied it, did a poor job. Bakura only hoped he could get out before he is hit by an arrow.
Anzu couldn't take this anymore, without thinking, she stepped on Jou's foot, then twisted his arm back, and with her elbow, she hit him in the back of the neck, knocking him unconscious. She learned that from Bakura. She looked back now and saw that Yami was preparing to shoot, and her eyes went wide. There wasn't time to stop him, so she did the only thing she could think of.
"Well, Bakura, I will be sure to take care if Anzu I won't lose her like you did," Yami said and then let the arrow go. Bakura wouldn't have enough time to get free, it was too late.
"Nooo!" Bakura's eye went wide and everything seemed to go so slow. Bakura turned his head to see Anzu coming towards him.
"No," Bakura whispered. Anzu was nearing him, and the last thing that was heard, were the cries of the two lovers, yelling one another's name, and then darkness…
*Muhahahaha, a cliff hanger to end this chapter. Now who do you think go hit with the arrow? Did Anzu get there in time, or was she too late? Or maybe it was neither, you never know. Maybe the arrow reflected off of something and it hit Yami…you never know…Anywho, I really hoped you liked this chapter but please don't be upset that this story will have a sad ending. I promise the sequel won't be like that. Anyway, I know this chapter was long, but hopefully it was god enough. Bye!!!
