"What girl?" Yami asked.
"You…you were married before me?" Sapna asked accusingly.
"…. What?" Yami's eyebrows reached far into his hairline.
"I'm, going to the park. I need the think. This isn't like me…" Sapna rose from the couch rubbing the mark on her forehead, and walked out the door. Yugi had pointed out where the park stood a few days ago, and that was where the young Queen headed. Finding a place overlooking a beautiful man-made lake, she sat. Ripping grass blades between her fingers, Sapna felt a presence behind her. She didn't bother to look; she already knew who it was; although she felt much power with the person.
"I know your looking for me. Speak up." Sapna said, gazing at the lake and the lush tree's surrounding it.
"I know you were looking through my memories an hour ago." The blonde female spoke. She sat next to Sapna, the wind blowing around her body and face.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Don't act dense with me. I know your powers. You also shouldn't hide things from me. We have no reason to be enemies with each other." Her voice was responsible. She looked over at Sapna.
"I had a dream about you, that is all. I don't even know who you are, and you talk to me like I should." Sapna returned the look over to the other female arching an eyebrow.
"My lady, I know who you are." A smirk appeared upon her glossed lips.
"You know nothing!" Sapna fumed.
"I know enough to tell myself what kind of person you are." She smiled upon Sapna's reaction.
"Then who am I? If you are so bold enough to claim so." Sapna's voice dripped with triumph.
"You are Queen Sapna Jaboolal the 5th, daughter of the honorable Kind Vikram of India." The girl looked over the lake once more. Sapna's eyes widened.
"And… you're not from this time. I recognized you the moment I saw you. And you still wear the clothes fit for a Royal." She continued.
"Who…are you?" Sapna asked in wonder.
"I thought you wouldn't remember, you only saw me once."
*Flashback*
Sapna walked through the streets of Egypt; her nose stuck high in the air.
"Father, why can't we go to the castle now?"
"Because my dear, I haven't been here in a long time. I would like to see how it has evolved. Be patient, mere beti." The king chuckled at his daughter's groan of annoyance. The young princess's eye became caught on something shining in the crowd. Her eyes roamed as the figure wearing the object emerged from the crowd that had parted for the arrival of Princess and King. The item was a crown, perched upon the head of a blonde woman with an infant in her arms. She wore a Greek dress, with a long cape around her body. The woman simply smiled at her as she shifted the tiny pink bundle. Sapna looked away from the kind face to the people that had bowed around her.
*End flashback*
"I know who you are now!"
"I knew you'd remember sometime." The blonde smiled.
"What, is your name?" Sapna inquired.
"Mahlissa." She closed her eyes upon memory.
"What happened to your daughter? If you're Yami's wife, then how come you were on the streets?"
"That is of no importance now. You need to realize your powers if you're to over come your fears." She rose to leave the Queen in an unrested peace.
"I leave you now."
"Wait! What powers!? My mentor told me I had magic even she didn't know of! If you know, please tell me…" Sapna looked down, ashamed she came to begging a stranger for help. Mahlissa turned, looking into the figure of the woman before her.
"You should know by now. You've already dreamt it."
"What?" Sapna was beyond confused now.
"Look, you need to figure this one out on your own… you're a sorceress. Remember that." Her ocean blue eyes glinted with respect.
"I have so many questions. Please, help me. We're similar in so many ways. I lost a friend in my past, will you please replace her. I sense… you're trustworthy. Please, you can't leave me like this. You yourself said we had no reason to think each other of enemies…" Sapna pleaded into the eyes of the Princess. She pointed her face downward.
"And you trust me so quickly? Why?"
"I… don't know. I simply sense it." Sapna looked away, ashamed. For once, she felt slightly intimidated by another female.
"I am nothing to compare yourself to. Don't be ashamed for asking for a little help." She smiled once more upon Sapna's shocked face.
"So, you'll help me?"
"Stand up." Following the command, Sapna stood dusting the grass off her skirt and straightened herself up.
"Now, you're an emotional wreck. You need to be stronger. You shouldn't collapse because something happens. Live with it. This is your second life. You should be expecting anything." The Princess said importantly.
"…Y-yes, okay." Sapna said.
"Why are you so weak?"
"I am not weak! You think you can come in here, and treat me like a peasant! I am Queen with the purest royal blood flowing through my veins!" Sapna argued, she already beat herself upon being weak, she didn't need someone else telling her it.
"See?" The blonde smiled. The Queen merely let out a giggle.
"I'm sorry. I can't help it, I already feel weak." She scratched the back of her neck nervously.
"Hey, don't apologize." Checking her watch, Mahlissa spoke once more. "Well, it's getting pretty late… Ileana will be worried. I have to go." With that, she walked off.
"Wait! Same time tomorrow?!" Sapna shouted causing some birds to fly off.
"Sure!" Came a muffled voice from the trees.
Sapna felt a small happiness reside in her heart. I… have made a friend. I finally have someone to talk to other than a guy. That was the weirdest confrontation I have ever been through. She's strange, so sheltered about her emotions, and her past. So, Yami was married before me, she said I went into her memories. So, is my power reading people's minds? This is confusing I didn't learn anything, I simply got insulted. I want to learn more about that girl. She poses no threat; I am just to scared of getting hurt. Rising, Sapna walked out of the park onto the sidewalk, crunching dead leaves below her feet. It had already gotten pitch black outside. Before she knew it, she was already into the Motou house. The entire house was dark. A note lay upon the table, with Yugi's perfect handwriting on it.
Sapna,
It's gotten pretty late; we went to look for you. If you come home, please stay there, we'll be home pretty soon. Yami's a little hungry, so we might just get something to eat while were out.
Love Always,
Yugi, and Yami.
Sighing, Sapna went to bathroom. She looked into the mirror. Lifting up the pendant upon her forehead, she saw the black stain of the eye of Horrus. What is this power I am supposed to have? A rumble in her stomach snapped her out of her reverie. Her stomach felt upset though. How can I eat when my stomach is going sour on me? Hai Ram… my stomachache is getting worst…. Ugh… Walking into her bedroom, she spotted a bunch of candles upon the desk. Her stomachache lightened up a little after what seemed to be its climax. Sapna picked up the candles, and put them around the bathtub. Let's see if I can still do simple magic… concentrating upon the many candles spread about the room, she closed her eyes. The Queen heard a sparking sound, causing her to open her eyes. Every candle was lit. She smiled to herself triumphantly. She tugged upon the knob, causing cold water to come out.
"Aih! That's cold!" She screeched, wrenching her fingers away from the water. Sapna quickly turned the nozzle to the red 'H'. The water began to slightly steam. Making sure the door was closed and locked, Sapna took off her clothes. Gently easing herself into the hot water, she sighed contentedly. Oh crap, forgot to turn the lights off…raising her soaked body from the tub she felt extremely cold and hurried to the light switch. After flipping it, she got back into the water, looking around at the dimmed lighting in the bathroom from the candles. Now this is what I have wanted for so long. Before long, a knock came to the door.
"Sapna? Are you in there? We're home!" Came the muffled voice of Yami.
"Yes." Sapna said a little loud.
"Oh, ok," Yami said doubtly. "If you need something, then call me or Yugi, k?"
"Sure!" Sapna said, trying to make Yami feel a bit better.
"Sapna, we have lavender soap behind the toilet, if you wanna know." Yugi said softly behind the door.
"Really?" Sapna raised her eyebrow, looking behind the toilet, picking up a bottle of purple shimmery soap. "This is going to be excellent!" The aroma filled the air, acting like a thick gas. This is a little bit of heaven… Closing her eyes, a vision filled the Queen's mind.
*****
Devastated, the Prince headed for the balcony, were he usually sorted his thoughts out. Pharaoh Ramious entered the balcony momentarily. The prince turned around to face his father.
"What am I going to do?" Yami asked.
"…Don't worry son. Forget about her, she has ran away from you as well. Another shall soon come into play."
"But Father, I don't want to remarry." Yami pleaded.
*****
Sapna opened her eyes quickly. Can't even relax like a decent person….. Sapna bent over, unplugging the plastic cork to the tub. She stood, slightly dizzy for some odd reason. Gently stepping out, she wrapped herself in a robe, tying the string around her tightly. She walked into her room, putting on some more pajamas. She didn't feel like getting dressed today, as she felt mentally and physically stressed. When she walked downstairs she saw the whole group there, Bakura, Tea, Tristin and Joey. They were all laughing, eating pizza and playing some card game she heard them call poker.
