Disclaimer: Still don't own Yugioh or any of their characters, the others are mine though.
Chapter 3
"Are you alright, miss?" "Yes thank you." "You should be more careful, "he said as they walked out of the alley. "I'll try to remember that, by the way I'm Kira," she said cheerfully and extending her hand. The young man took her hand and lightly kissed it. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Kira..." "(Am I blushing? I don't even know that guy but his voice is so… so) Bowing to her, he began to walk into the crowd when… "Kira there you are!! Where have you been? Why did you run off like that? Are you listening to me?" Kira giggled in response. "Reality calling Kira, are you there," Lilia waved her hand in front of Kira. "Oh hi, Lilia it's about time you caught up." Turning to the young man Kira began introductions, "This is my older sister Lilia." "Lilia this is the brave young man that saved me. "I'm sorry if she caused any trouble for you" "It was nothing really." "Yes, well thank you anyway." "Let's just go Bakura's waiting on us." "I' m already here, let's go you two." As Bakura began to walk off the young man asked, "Who's he?" "Um he's ....." "Our uncle, Kira finished for Lilia. He's been showing us around when I got separated from them in the crowd." "I hope to see you again, Kira." With that the young man took his leave. "Uncle?" Well I had to think of something, Bakura, Kira stated defensively, would you have preferred slave?" "Let's just go okay?" Lilia said getting in between the two.
Later on that evening, Bakura walked up the massive steps of the temple and into a room at the end of the hallway. Inside was a tall man dressed in fine array and a flowing cloak with his back to Bakura. "It's very rude to keep me waiting like this." "If I recall, I wasn't hired for my manners." True as it was, Seto wasn't fond of his attitude still it was a minor upset considering his track record of completing his missions. "What do you have to report?" "The villages were destroyed as ordered and the spoils have been secured in the vaults." Seto smiled, "Splendid, here's your payment." Seto tossed Bakura a fairly large bag of gold coins. "Any sign of the jewel?" "Not yet." Bakura responded. "Very well, I'll contact you later." When Bakura left Seto went to his private study. ("I've searched every country in this kingdom, where could it be? Rubbing his forehead, he decided to call it a night.
"Kira are you trying to get yourself killed?" "No, Egypt is such an amazing country I've never seen anything like it before.
" Kira turned to her sister, "can I ask you something?" "Sure what is it?" "Do you… miss our home?" "Of course I do, why would you ask?" "You act like you don't care sometimes, you haven't even mentioned it since we left….. " Now were here with the man that took all that away from us maybe I do want die." By this time Lilia was holding Kira rocking her back and forth. "I know Lilia felt tears forming in her eyes, I miss them so much I think about them more than you know Kira." They wouldn't want us to dwell on the past, because they're always be here with us. "We have to be strong for them, okay?" "I don't think I could do that, Lilia." "Yes you can, you're not one to give up so easily." "I mean it's not the best idea to back talk Bakura, but you did anyway." That made Kira smiled, "I guess I did what would I do if I didn't have a sister like you?"
Hugging her tighter, Kira settled down in her lap while Lilia looked out the window. (My sister, may you always be safe.)
The sun shone brightly through the window of the girls' room welcoming the new day. Unfortunately, this new day brought an unexpected visitor. The stranger walked in the room smiling happily at the two sleeping girls. He walked over to Kira seeing a stern look on her face. "Um…." Kira groaned and almost kicked him. (Maybe I should let her sleep.) He then turned his attention to Lilia. (She must be the one.) Reaching over to push the hair out of her face, he didn't see the half open eyes. Lilia saw someone with white hair reaching toward her. (What the…) Grabbing his arm Lilia was a little startled when he shrieked. The screamed woke up Kira and she grabbed a nearby object and took aim. "Kira don't!"
Having heard the noise, Bakura ran up to the girls' room and shook his head at the sight before him. Kira was standing there dumfounded with a broken water pitcher in her hand and Lilia next to a sprawled out man lightly slapping his cheek. "Lilia what are you doing that guy just attacked you." "No he didn't, she responded looking for a pulse I was just surprised." "Then why did you scream like that." "Actually, it was him screamed." "Oh, (Geez, he sounds like a little girl) so who is he?" "My servant Ryou." Bakura knelt down beside Lilia, "how is he?" "He has a pulse, but he's probably going to have a knot on the back of his head." Bakura threw Ryou over his shoulder and walked out the room.
"Rise and shine your highness," came a cheerful voice. "How can you be so happy this early in the morning?" Yami stretched and looked down at the little boy. Yugi shrugged. " It' like my grandfather used to say, carpe diem." Yami smiled. Yugi made each day a little more bearable. With all of his obligations weighting him down, it was good to get a breath of fresh air to start the day off. Yugi stood on a chair while he adjusted Yami's red cloak. "There you go Yami; Yugi beamed looking into the mirror. As Yami began to leave Yugi called to him, "Remember it's never as bad as it seems."
The morning dragged on with meetings and council sessions. Somehow he survived. (Just one more meeting and I'll be free for the rest of the day.) With that one thought keeping him sane, Yami prepared for the final meeting. After the advisors were assembled, one stood up to speak. "Your highness, never before in the history of Egypt has the kingdom flourished as it has now, even more so than in your father's time." "He'd be proud to see what you've accomplished." (What in Ra do they want
now?) If Yami forgot everything else his father taught him, he remembered this; when the people started bragging about you, except alternative motive. Then another advisor took the floor. True as my fellow councilman's statements are, I'm afraid a very crucial matter has been deferred. "Oh, and what would that be?" Yami asked. " The future of the kingdom." (Basically get married and have kids.) Yami sighed " I don't plan on dying anytime soon." (Even though the thought of freedom from all of you is tempting.) "God forbid your highness, but one of your most important duties is to ensure that the kingdom is left in trustworthy hands."
"We'll take a recess for lunch, after which you'll have my answer." The Advisors bowed and left. "You can come out now, Yugi they're gone." Yugi sheepishly moved from the curtain behind the throne. "How many times have I told you not to hide there during sessions," Yami said crossing his arms. "As many times as your advisors have asked you to settle down, and you really should." "Are you siding with them," Yami asked a little surprised. "Yes, but for different reasons true it's your responsibility, but you should be happy too." " You sound like my mother." Yami said solemnly. He remembered seeing his parents together.
**Flashback**
"Yami…" Yami turned around and ran anxiously to his mother who was sitting in his father's lap. Scooping him up, she gave him a tight hug. "There's my little pharaoh." "He won't be little much longer." His father had said. "One day you're be pharaoh and have a queen of his own. " "Will I be happy like you two?" "Of course you will, Yami, his mother said." "How will I know?" "You're know Yami, just let nature take its course." "Yuck," Yami said watching his parents kiss. The queen held Yami tighter and began to kiss him on his cheeks. "Mom!! " Yami yelled. The king sat back and laughed.
**End Flashback**
"It's up to you either way, Yami." Yugi said and left Yami to his decision.
Ryou slowly opened his eyes feeling a little dizzy. "What, how…" "I hit you on the head with a water pitcher, I'm so sorry," Kira said bowing. "Oh, that's alright," Ryou said sitting up. "How can it be okay, Kira sat on a stool beside the bed I could've killed you!!" "You only did it to protect your sister; I'm not going to hold it against you." "So you forgive, just like that?" "Of course." Kira jumped up and gave Ryou a tight hug. After a few minutes she checked his head. "It looks like the swelling's gone, how do you feel?" "Much better, what time is it?" "Noon I think." Wonderful, Ryou rose to his feet just in time to make lunch." "That won't be necessary; Lilia said from the doorway I don't know how long you'd be out so Bakura let me make lunch." "Well in that case, Kira extended her arm to Ryou shall we?" "Absolutely." Linking up both made their way to the
kitchen with Lilia giggling.
"As much as you praised my accomplishments earlier, I'm a bit surprised that you would question my judgment." The meeting was back in session and the advisors were holding their breath as if they would die from anxiety if he didn't say something. "However, I understand the reason for your concern and thus have decided to begin my search for an eligible bride." The expression on their faces was akin to a child's on a snow day. "May we suggest this arrangement take place on mid summer's eve?" "Yes it would be perfect for your 21st birthday then all the nobles and….." "No, this will not be announced,
Yami stated. "I will not be displayed as merchandise all young women will be allowed to attend regardless of class." "Your highness surely you don't mean…." "I've agreed to your request, but the choice is mine alone, dismissed. The room cleared and Yami looked toward the sky. "Mother, father, Yugi, I do this for you."
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