Sapna drew her shaking arms around the angelic neck that was supporting the nervous, wrecked face that looked at the other guys glaring at him in jealousy. Bakura's hands seemed ready to fall off as they found themselves around her hips. Both eyes looked else were, clearly nervous. The young man cleared his throat as an effort to gain his voice back.
"Well, erm… how has your night been going?" Bakura's voice sounded as if he started going to puberty, clearing his throat once more.
"Oh, it's just fine. How is yours?" Sapna looked up, into innocent almond orbs, which was glazed over dreamily.
"Same here. I just wish Yugi wouldn't do this set up thing. I'm such a nervous wreck…" He gently smiled as he twirled her, causing her skirt to flare out beautifully.
"Well… you shouldn't be…" Sapna cooed softly, slowly relaxing. She accidentally forced her self back into the original dance position to hard, causing Bakura to gasp before wrapping his arms around her again.
"Ugh, sorry bought that… I'm not to keen on this modern dancing, you know were the male and female are this close, holding each other like…erm… this." The Queen looked up again, this time seeing a pair cold eyes seductively glaring back at her.
"…" Sapna became quiet, not wanting to cause a scene; she attempted to act normal, her eyes bubbling up. The man forced his body against hers in a suggestively tight manner, digging his hands into her already exposed hips.
"Sapna, told you I would see you again. I…" He held her even tighter, if it was possible before continuing. "….like keeping promises." Sapna's breath began coming in short gasps. She nervously looked around.
"Bakura, 5000 years in the shadow realm, my magic is tougher, and I can put up a fight this time. I will kill you first." She glared into the eyes of her enemy.
"I like it when you talk feisty. You'll do as I say." Bakura smirked.
"Never. That will happen when I become a peasant."
"You are a peasant, for an unmarried queen…" He bent his head down, whispering in her ear. "Would still be a virgin." Sapna pushed him away, horridly disgusted.
"I am not a virgin because you took that one gift away from me." She hissed sounding possessed.
"That gift belonged to me." Bakura grinned, noticing the Pharaoh and his Aibou coming towards them.
"Is everything okay, you two?" Yami asked, raising an eyebrow in Bakura's direction.
"Oh, of course." Bakura said, his now innocent eyes and light voice back.
"See? Sapna's just paranoid." Yugi smiled at his friends, returning to the refreshment table to join his other friends.
"Okay, Sapna you just call me if you need anything…" Yami said, more suggestive to Sapna. Bakura, the younger one, held her in dance position again. Sapna ever so afraid yet didn't want to embarrass the present day Bakura.
"Bakura?" Sapna whispered.
"Yes, I'm here." Came the sweet British voice.
"Good, I'm going to go join Yugi now, okay?" Sapna stated nervously, more asking for permission.
"No your not, we're going to ditch this joint." The ancient one spoke. Sapna began ready to attack with magic, noticing for the first time her magic was futile.
"What have you done?" Sapna hissed acidly, attempting to remove herself from the man's grip.
"History repeats itself, my Queen." Sinister chuckles followed. Sapna realized he used his shadow powers upon her. Her own magic destroyed, she made a mental note to herself, to learn that spell. If she could still train that is.
"Let me go… now. Otherwise the one you fear most will rise again, and destroy you." Sapna smirked as Bakura's eyes glittered with malice at the mention of Yami.
"You have angered me. Now… you shall pay." Bakura twisted his grip of her wrists. By now, the skin under his grip became raw, ready to expose blood.
"Bakura, you're hurting me! Let go!" Sapna's voice became a little higher. If only I could get him to release his magic, I could use my magic on him! Sapna began concentrating upon Bakura.
"Go ahead, use your magic. I watched the whole scene with you sacrificing yourself to the shadow race, now try to do your magic on me."
"Fine by me, just watch." He must know something I don't. He's too smug about me using my magic. I'll do my old attack, my other magic is by far too strong, it might hurt some other people. Pharaoh's cry should stun him, until I can get Yami's attention away from that girl…. Wait a minute? Girl?! And he got mad at me, for getting ready to kiss Yugi?! I'll show him!
"By the power of the ancient Shadow Realm… Monsters guide me. Pharaohs... Cry." Sapna whispered only audible for Bakura to hear. He grinned smugly at this. The young Queen threw her hands into the air, waiting for the anger to pent up enough for her to scream… but nothing happened. She glanced around at the teenagers looking at her. It's bad enough my outfit gets me enough attention, but now they must think I am psychotic. Why can't I do my attack?? A growlish chuckle filled her ears, causing her to be knocked out of her train of thought.
"Try again, Queen. The Pharaoh isn't commanding you to do that attack. I know your type of magic. And I also know if you use your natural, original magic, it would effect the other around us. You're stuck. Your wonderful Yami is chatting his royal self away with that female over there. Why would you want a king like that? Come with me, I'll show you what your missing." Bakura mocked.
"I wouldn't come with you if you were the last person on Earth and it was up to us for population." Sapna spat. I can't do Pharaoh's Cry because Yami didn't command me? Well, that's not right.
"Ouch. My lovely Queen, you're so hurtful. You'll pay for that comment." At this comment, Sapna wrenched her hands away from Bakura. Holding her thickly layered skirt in her hands, she ran to the table. Yet, within a few yards from the table, Bakura picked her up, putting a hand over her mouth. Tears seeped from her eyes. Not again… I'm a human! Not monster! I should have control over what I conjure!! Struggling to get free, Bakura pulled her outside. Pushing her against a wall, he talked hoarsely.
"Now listen here. I'm not going to do anything to you, yet. I want to warn you." Bakura groaned as she still struggled, he removed his hand so she could talk.
"Of what you monster!? Me becoming pregnant or something!? You brute! Get away from me! You've taken everything precious to me!" Sapna fell down, sinking into a crying ball; Bakura kneeled down in front of her.
"Exactly. We need to discuss something. I was doing some research last night in the shadow realm. Now, listen here... Oh for Ra's sake will you stop crying?! This is an important matter!"
"Now you want some compassion!?" Sapna cried out.
"No, I want to you listen. This concerns me and only you. This is very serious."
"Well, I don't want to listen to you! Hai Ram! You raped me!" The Queen sobbed ever harder.
"Dammit! You're not allowed to be stressed out! I won't hurt you!" Bakura's lips curled in frustration. This comment caused Sapna to look up, tears silently streaming from her passionate fiery eyes.
"Why are you caring about me all of a sudden?" she whispered.
"…Because." Sapna quirked an eyebrow at this statement.
"Sapna, I'm going to be on your back all the time now. I want you to realize that. Everything will hit you soon enough." Bakura said. At the use of her real name instead of something sarcastic, she blinked. The crystal water still leaked from her eyes. Her highness closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. Bakura stared into her closed eyelids, gazing at the perfection of the lined lid. He glanced down, noticing the corsages; he had pushed them up to grasp her wrists. He looked at the biggest one, a white flower with matching white lace. He plucked one of the huge petals. Bringing it up to Sapna's face, he wiped the tears away. He traced the black line with the petals, ever so softly. He removed his hand from her face. Sapna opened her eyes, shocked.
"Royal's should keep their composure." Bakura grinned.
Sapna looked at him, as his eyes changed into innocence. His hair more tame, as well as his body, slightly skinnier, without the buffness.
"…Bakura?" Sapna asked slowly.
"Why are we out here?" Bakura questioned the lighter British accent returning.
"No reason." Sapna wasn't sure whether or not she knew if Bakura knew of his Yami. She and Bakura rose, walking back into the dance hall. Instead of dancing more, she walked slowly, yet very cautiously back to Yami and Yugi. She sighed; she had been so stressed out and emotional lately. Yami turned, smiled gently to her. Sapna frowned as the woman smiled at her. She didn't have any spunk in her anymore to tell the woman and Yami off.
"Ah, Sapna! I would like to introduce you to one of Yugi's teachers." Sapna blushed at her common mistake of the poor woman. Ram, what's gotten into me as of late? Being her second situation, Sapna was prepared at this new 'handshake' thing. The woman had a firm grip, obviously attempting to out do the Queen. Raising an eyebrow, Yami and the woman continued talking. Rolling her eyes, Sapna walked over to Yugi. He was with a few friends. A blonde girl with straight hair and a girl with long brown curly hair, and finally Tristin, Joey and Tea.
"Hi Yugi." Sapna's voice quivered. The young man looked at her concerned; she simply shook her head.
"Sapna…?" Yugi questioned.
"Oh, I'm fine." Sapna hesitated before smiling.
"… Will you guys excuse me for a second?" Yugi asked politely, before leaving to another side of the room with Sapna.
"Sapna? What's wrong? Your eyes are blood red, you've been crying haven't you?" He asked cautiously.
"…Ok. Yes. But… I will tell you later. Go have fun." Her short sentences worried Yugi.
"No, I can't do that. You're upset now. Let me go get Yami, and we'll leave at once." Yugi started to walk away until he felt a tug on his arm.
"My lord…you must not go, have fun." Sapna forced a smile. Yugi shook his head, before slowly walking over to his friends. Sapna sank into the floor pulling her knees to her chest. She rested her head upon her knee's having thoughts of what Bakura was trying to tell her. Why couldn't I stop crying? I am so weak. No… I had a reason to. I am allowed to fear. But how can I be strong if I fear someone who is weak enough to have to share a human body. I'm not even human. I'm a monster. I couldn't even protect myself. I am a disgrace to the Shadow Race. The Queen took out a card; she hid within a secret pocket of her skirt. The stared into the picture of the Elf, overlooking the attack points as well as the defense points. What have they done to you? You're only used for defense… Oh how I wish you were still here. I don't want to have to go to the shadow realm to find you. Upon these thoughts, the Queen heard a faint, dragged out, and very weak voice pulling into her mind. /Sapna? Is this you? / … Who is this?? Sapna thought, completely confused. /Sapna… Its really you. / Huh? State your business and what are you doing in my mind? Sapna knew it couldn't be Bakura, this was clearly a female's voice. /Sapna… now listen to me. You are the last remaining of the Shadow Race. Use this to your advantage. You have hidden magic even I never knew of. Let me lie in the past. Sapna, do your duty as a Queen. / Thinking with everything in her heart, Sapna recalled the voice. Mystic Elf? Is that you? Could it really be?! /Sapna, heed my advice. / With the last few words, the extra presence in Sapna's voice vanished. Tears still trailed down her face even more so at her lost friends disappearance once again.
"I have powers even the Mystical Elf never knew of?" Sapna whispered to herself, drowning in her thoughts once more.