Hi everyone! I'm sorry about how the last chapter came out . . . my computer was screwing up and wouldn't allow me to do much about what happened with the quotation marks. but I'm really trying! Sorry for not updating in a long time either! School started and I'm kinda stressing now.

Chapter 8: Please don't cry

Yami softly stroked Seth's hair and rubbed soothing circles on his lower back. The prince looked down at his now quiet slave and felt his heart rip into shreds. Seth looked so lost and alone in the world. It seemed that the spellcaster was done crying but he looked like more tears were to come soon. Not wanting to let go of Seth, Yami held him closer and began to hum a soft tune.

(A/N: I know this song wasn't around in Egypt. but it's a comforting song.)

In a dream I hold you close

Embracing you with my hands

You gazed at me with eyes full of love

And you made me understand

That I was meant to share with you

My heart my mind my soul.

Yami gazed at Seth warmly and continued to hum the comforting song to him. Seth seemed to be calming down a little more now, but Yami kept humming.

Then I open my eyes and all I see

Reality shows I'm alone

But I know someday that you'll be my side

Cuz I know god is just waiting 'til the time is right.

Seth snuggled closer to Yami and breathed in his scent. Thoughts were running through his mind that maybe Yami would be nicer to him in the future.

So I pray.until that day (until that day)

When our hearts beat as one (when our hearts beat as one)

I will wait so patiently (patiently) for that day to come

I know some day that you'll be by my side

Cuz I know GOD just waiting 'til the time is right

When Yami finished, he sighed and gazed at Seth warmly. "Do you feel better?" Yami asked quietly. Seth nodded and sat up sniffing lightly. "Good. I need you to be feel the best when you go back to the tournament." Yami stated.

"Master?" Seth asked meekly. "Yes?" Yami replied.

"May I please forfeit from the tournament?" Seth tried to avoid eye contact.

"No. you may not Seth."

"Please master! Please don't make me fight him! I beg of you. I'll do anything." Seth begged pathetically.

"Who don't you want to fight?" Yami asked.

"My brother. the man who tried to beat me up back at the resting place."

"You have a brother? What is his name?"

Seth sighed and tried his best to explain. "His name is Setsudo and he was a great brother to me. He always tried to stick up for me when my mother or father would shout at me. But something happened to him and he began to change. He became angry at every little thing. He ran away from home and now he's here and he doesn't even remember me."

"And what about that Miko guy?" Yami asked, stressing the name.

Seth was frightened by the way Yami had said Miko's name with a burning hatred in his voice. "He was the spellcaster who used to make fun of me when I was younger." Seth explained.

"He didn't seem to hate you." Yami stated. 'Why is this spellcaster Miko bothering me so much?' Yami wondered. "I know master." Seth replied.

"Forget it. You are going to continue to fight in the tournament though." Yami stated. Seth closed his eyes and sniffed. Yami felt a pang of pain in his heart just by looking at the brunette. "Come on. Let's go before we miss a battle." Yami ordered. When Seth made no move of getting up, Yami shouted, "Get up slave and let's go!" Seth jumped and walked slowly behind Yami.

As they were walking back to the tournament, Yami glanced back at the brunette. 'This is going to be the hardest tournament of my life.' Yami thought to himself.

Just then, Miko magically appeared in front of Seth. "Hello there my beautiful Seth." Miko whispered in a dangerous voice.

A scream was heard as Miko jumped on Seth. "Get off of him you heathen!" Yami shouted.

~~~~~ END OF THIS CHAPTER~~~~~ Authors Notes: Well that was fun! Time to get some coffee so I can get started on my new fanfiction story titled "Why?" it'll be posted soon if you are interested! It is another Yami/Seth story though! I think Seth is soooooo adorable!

Yami: Another one!?!? You haven't even finished this one yet!

Seth: Leave her alone. she will do as she wishes.

Yami: Oh boy.

Chibi Seto: COFFEE!!! *runs around the room*

Yami: Seth! Let's go play while she's busy! =^_^=

Seth: -_-;

Chibi Seto: *Grabs Yami and runs downstairs* Need more COFFEE!!!!

Seth: We're accepting reviews please!