Yami awoke with someone tapping his shoulder gently. Opening his groggy eyes, he looked out the window, the sun hadn't even came up yet. He knew this persistent tapping was from his slave, to wake him earlier than any one in the castle today. Although Yami would have loved to stay in bed with Sapna in his arms, he had to get up in order to see his Father off. He had a sudden lurch in his soul. He had a horrible feeling about this whole ordeal. Untangling himself from the Princess he followed the slave out. He stared at the dark blue rug leading to his Fathers chambers in thought When he reached the door, he opened them to find his Father gone. Yami's eyes widened in shock, tearing up he ran up to his Fathers personal slave begging to know what happened.

" Youthful Prince, Your Father left when you went to sleep earlier. The Pharaoh needed to get there early. He apologizes for any inconvenience to you…" Before the slave could continue, Yami fled the room. He swiftly continued down the stairs. His heart led him to the gardens. It was a vast beautiful place, it was strange though, every were that surrounded the palace, were desert. But this huge garden was like an oasis. It actual had thick soil, a small pond and much growth. What some didn't know, the Royals and High priests had summoned their finest men to help keep up with this mystical wonder. They actually requested the Shadow Monsters help with their magic. IT was still nightfall as Yami wondered through the shrubs. He sat at a stone table. He felt like crying. He knew he was acting like a child. But he didn't care what people thought. They didn't matter. They weren't the ones to watch over the kingdom as a responsible Pharaoh. Sure, some wished they could be in his place, but none of them knew what it was like. The young Prince decided it was early, and had been quiet some time since he practiced his magic.

" Dark Magician, and the Dark Magician Girl, I summon you to come here." Yami whispered, not feeling the urge to show off to the remaining awake slaves and guards surrounding the Gardens. Within seconds a multi colored purple haze filled two spots big enough for teenagers to fit in. A girl in her teens and a young man in what looked like his early adulthood stood before the Prince.

" You wished for our presence your majesty?" The purple clad man questioned, slightly bowing.

" Yes, I wish to practice my skills today." Yami spoke tiredly.

" You haven't called upon us lately, we began to get worried, your majesty." Murmured the younger one. Her green eyes shone brightly in the night, while her turquoise and pink outfit flapped silently behind her in the wind. This caused the Prince to sigh in frustration and stress.

" Yes, you are both aware of my current situation?" Yami spoke, not wanting to explain the situation, afraid of crying.

" Yes we are, Pharaoh Yami…" The young man smiled.

" I'm not Pharaoh yet, and I am to just watch the kingdom. I'll never be Pharaoh, because Father will live." Yami reassured himself more than his magical friends.

" Are you sure you're ready for training at such a drained and stressed level?" The young girl questioned. She was his servant and friend yes, but she tended to be a little more caring for the prince than show him his abilities, unlike The Dark Magician.

" Come sire, I shall train you that of the gods today."

" Don't you mean tonight?" Yami laughed. The sorceress smiled at the attempted humor, knowing Yami will be all right.

***** Back in Yami's room *****

The Indian Princess arose with wanting some form of heat. Noticing she was still in her clothes from yesterday, she went to the guard in the corner asking of her clothes, only for him to grunt to the table of the room. There, in velvet red bag was her clothes, next to various small boxes bearing her jewelry. She gazed out the window while shuffling through her luggage. It was still night. She guessed the morning to be at least two or three hours before sunrise. Dressing in her usual attire, only purple this time, she began slipping on her anklets, toe rings, bracelets with rings attached to them, arm bands, her belly chain, her other belly chain. She huffed in anger at what she was to wear. So heavy! Grace fully she walked out of the room. Upon hearing sounds of explosions and magic, she ventured to the sound. As it got heavier, she realized were it was taking her, to the gardens. Opening the gates, she noticed a blare of Magic coming at her, raising her defenses up, she shot another tight white ball of power back at the powerball. Her eyes opened just as wide as everyone else's when she found out Yami was the one that casted the magic to her, he had been sent flying back into rather large bush from her counter.

" Oh! Yami I am so sorry!" Sapna squeaked, rushing over to Yami's side.

" Sapna, you never told me you knew magic?!" Yami said excitedly as he pulled himself up with help of the Dark Magician. Sapna waved over to the other sorceress as they grinned widely at each other.

" Of course! I started training by only the best, but when your father wanted you to train as well, I had to switch my teacher." Sapna smiled brightly. Alas! She could finally train in a place other than her castle! The mere thought of not being able to train for the months here were horrifying. She didn't want to lose her abilities. Yami quirked an eyebrow.

" So who is your teacher, Sapna?"

" Mystical Elf, please come forth.." an elf came forth, praying, she had blue skin with dirty blonde hair. Her headpiece looked majestic as it matched her robes. Yami grinned, he should have known better.

" This is my teacher, Yami." Sapna stated simply.

" So I see, so, that means that Egypt isn't the only country that uses shadow monsters?"

" Your Father, The Pharaoh, is good friends with my Father, meaning that most things that are in Egypt are most likely found in India. And vice versa. For instance, our jewelry, Egyptians love to wear jewelry, so do Indians." Sapna closed her eyes, reminded of her Father. Yami also was in thought about the great Pharaoh, his Father.

" If you wish to discontinue your training sire, we shall take leave" The purple covered magician spoke.

" If you don't mind.." Yami eyes reflected the rising sun of Ra.

" Oh Ra!!! I forgot to head to the temple before the sun rose!" Yami yelled as he took off in lightening speed to the temple. Sapna looked confused, bidding farewell to the teachers as she hurriedly followed her Lord.

Running into the temple, Yami found the priest already chanting the usual prayers, while the incense burned. The sun began rising fully now. The altar slowly received the light as it shone gold in appreciation. Yami ran next to the high priest kneeling next to him.

" Ra….. Yami I know you're late…. Your unexcused." The priest murmured as he continued his prayers. Yami huffed in frustration and embarrassment. Although this was the first time he was ever late to a Morning Prayer, the priest was rather strict when it came to being tardy to prayers. The shinning sun shone, as Yami unclasped his hands, opened his eyes, standing to finds Sapna behind him, saying a few short Prayers herself. Yami's beautiful eyes dazzled crimson in the sun, like his Fathers. Yami waited for Sapna to finish her prayer before speaking. Her eyes opened, to the brilliant sunlight, her eyes didn't even squint as they reflected a red and brown hue upon her, her gold and silver jewelry which took up most of her body, glittered upon her tanned body. Yami's breath was taken away as he breathed in her features.

" I didn't know you prayed to Ra?" Yami smiled as he blushed to her gaze upon him.

" I don't."

" Then?"

" Suraj Naran. Its in respect to your sun ritual"

" Ah." Yami said expertly, minus the fact that he didn't know whom that was. Sapna smiled at his oblivion that he tried to turn into intelligence. At their blushing moment, a guard waltzed in as he bowed lowly to the prince and princess.

" Your highness, forgive me for interrupting, but there is someone here to see you." At this comment, Yami raised his eyebrow thoughtfully.

" Ok.." Yami motioned for Sapna to come with him. At their arrival at the grand entrance, Yami found a person about his height, with shoulder length silver hair, chocolate orbs and a smirk no on could forget. His cape, underpiece, and thick gold necklace resembled Yami's somewhat. He had the same Egyptian tan as Yami, along with the chiseled chest to match it. As Sapna royally stepped next to Yami, she grace fully pushed her braid and bangs behind her hair. His eyes wondered her body, causing her to shiver uncomfortably, she griped Yami's right arm in yearning comfort. He smiled at her in an evil, yet polite way. Yami catching Sapna's uncomfort, and the stranger's gaze upon her like she was some statue annoyed him greatly.

" What business do you have here, stray?" Yami asked, sounding like a perfect Pharaoh.

" I am from India, I need a place to stay" His gruff voice grunted.

" Who are you? Only Royals are allowed to stay in my palace." Yami spoke deeply.

" I am from India, you are not…" Sapna spoke, yet suddenly her voice changed slightly, as the stranger glanced over at her again. " Yes, you are the kingdom next to ours, the prince, Yami let him stay" Sapna's eyes lacked its correct color, as she stared without blinking at the ground.

" Sapna? If you insist.. What is your name stranger?"

" Bakura." He ruffly stated.

"Okay… Bakura." Just as Yami finished this statement, a guard walked up to him urgently.

" Master, an urgent telegram has been sent here." The guard bowed as Yami took hold of the parchment.

" What is it today with all this drama?" Yami groaned as he opened the scroll. It surprised him that it was from his Father.

" What on Earth could he be asking of me now?"

Yami;

Son, you must seal all of the Shadow Monsters. It is they who have been ordered to attack the Taj. You must do something to seal them all away, of not, the fate of the world lies in your hands, not only Egypt….. I haven't much long to live, I shall attach this note to my pigeon, and hopefully you get this in time.. I haven't time to explain son; you are the crowned prince of Egypt. Please, take care of Sapna, she is the Queen.

~ Pharaoh Ramious.

Yami collapsed on the floor. This 'Bakura' grinned maliciously as he was taken to his room. Sapna fell to her Lords side as she red the parchment. She gasped as she cried her heart, Yami and Sapna, on their knees, holding each other. Knowing what exactly 'she is the Queen' meant, stung daggers into her heart. Yami pushed her off, growling he strutted quickly over to the temple.