~Disclaimer...I own everything! But I'm having a "Who-wants-Pegasus" sale. Anyone want him?? Please! He's free! And he comes with his own background music!
Pegasus: You're selling me!?
Nika: NO!! Were you not listening!? I'm giving you away! Who in their right mind would buy you?
Yuugi: Excuse me. I'm here to buy Pegasus. ^_^
Nika: Well, okay. That's one person...what are you gonna do with him anyway?
Yuugi: Oh that's easy! I'm going to make him wear a dress and sing I'm a little teapot while doing the moves on a crowed street just outside the Kaiba Corp. building! ^__^
Nika: That sounds fun! Make sure to invite me! Oh! I bet we could make a fortune selling tickets to that! (bashes Pegasus into unconsciousness) Quick Yuugi! Get the dress! ^____^
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Angel Eyes
Chapter Five:
"Dreams of Kehmet"
As Yami watched Pierce leave, he had a sudden rush of guilt. He couldn't understand why. He hadn't done anything to hurt her. If fact, it was Malik who had so coldly told her not to be around them. Yami couldn't help but like the girl instantly. There was something familiar about her that drew him to her. Not in a romantic way, nor even that powerfully. It just seemed he should know her and be kind to her. He wanted to ponder it a bit further, but something was bothering him.
"Malik." he said to the blonde Egyptian. "Who were you two talking about?"
Malik just scoffed. "I don't know what you're talking about, pharaoh."
"Don't play games with me, Malik!" Yami warned. "I want to know who that girl really is and who you two were talking about!"
Malik studied the pharaoh's face. He could tell he was serious, but that never stopped Malik before. What did surprise him was the concern hidden deep behind Yami's hardened eyes. Concern for a girl he didn't even know. And also...guilt. *You should feel guilty.* Malik thought. *If you had put aside your foolish pride you would have seen the truth. You could have spared her pain.*
He was in no mood to deal with this. Turning to leave he said, "You don't need to know anything! Just stay away from her, pharaoh!" And with that he left.
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Pierce was happier than she had been in quite a while. Since she moved to Japan her life had been a living hell. But now she had not only met Jounouchi who she could tell was going to be a good friend, but Malik was here as well! Smiling and humming to herself as she walked she didn't see the person standing in her way with his back turned.
WHAM! She slammed into the person hard, knocking her to her butt and making him stumble forward a few steps.
"Itai.." she whined as she rubbed her already sore behind, remembering a fierce kick Bakura had landed there earlier. *This really is a day of near-death experiences.* she thought.
"Watch where you're going!" an irate male voice demanded.
Looking up at the imposing figure, her eyes widened into saucers. She had just collided with Seto Kaiba! And he was none too happy about it! He glared down at her, fire smoldering in his eyes. That's when she noticed something strange. His eyes were almost exact replica's of hers. Odd. Glancing around, she looked desperatly for someone to save her should he decide he's in a killing mood today. Then she took in the long white limo parked next to them. Appearently he had been just about to get in. *Oh, he's gonna kill me!* she thought despairingly.
Amy laughed good-naturedly. Oh be calm! she laughed. He's not going to kill us!
Speak for yourself! Pierce said vehemently. You're already dead!
Why, I'm hurt! And I'll have you know I am very much alive!
Her inner dispute was interupted when Kaiba cleared his throat in impatience. "Well?" he said.
"Oh!" she started, getting to her feet as fast as possible. Once standing she bowed deeply and said, "I'm very sorry! I wasn't paying attention! Please forgive me."
He couldn't help but smile. "You're that girl who beat up Bakura, aren't you?" His voice was slightly less angry this time he spoke and was tinged with slight curiosity.
"Ano...heh...define 'beat up'." Pierce said respectfully while rubbing her bruised wrist.
With a smirk more suited to her own face, he said, "Beat up as in you attacked him and managed to survive while inflicting injury to his body."
She chuckled and said, "Yeah, I guess I did then. Is he really that dangerous?"
"You have no idea." Kaiba said distantly as he turned away and began to get into the limo. He paused before shutting the door to study the girl. Normally he would have completely forgotten a person as insignificent as her by now, but somehow she had caught his attention. He took in her ripped clothes, bandaged hand and lacerated face. Somehow he had trouble imagining her causing much harm to anyone. But he could tell there was more to her than she let on. It was her eyes. Her eyes betrayed her. Her eyes spoke volumns.
With a sigh he asked, "Do you need a ride somewhere?"
Startled as she was, all she could do was stare.
Impatient once again, he gestured to her state of dress and said, "It's hardly appropriate for you to walk down the street like that. Someone may decide to take advantage of your fragile state."
The very thought that someone could take advantage of this girl in that way was enough to enrage Kaiba.
She wasn't sure why he was offering, but she wasn't about to turn him down. He most certainly had a point. And if he entertained any such ideas...she could easily escape. There was sure to be more shadows inside the limo than there would be on the street at noon with the sun bright overhead.
Climbing in beside him, she thanked him and shut the door. Then she gave directions to her house.
They rode in silence for a while, each one studying the other while pretending not to.
Pierce, like most people, had emence respect for Seto Kaiba. He was powerful, wealthy and handsome. A fearsome combination. But she was not one to normally show anything but defiance to the power and respect those like him demanded. What made her speak humbly to him was something else. *The dreams.* she thought. *I've seen him in my dreams.*
~~~~Pierce's dream~~~~~
She's standing on a high stone balcony looking down on a tumultous crowd below clad in scant tunics of white. Eight women in shear white dresses flank her, their bodys adorned with scented, holy oils and bands of gold. Their sable hair in perfect coifures, gold and jewels woven in them. Each one wears the mark of Isis on their foreheads. She is dressed similarly, but her dress is of spun gold, and on her head sits a mighty crown of gold encrusted with sapphires. She represents the embodiment of the Great Mother Goddess, Isis. They are the nine priestesses of the Temple of Isis.
A chant rolls on waves of thunder spoken from the lips of the crowd. "Isis, Isis, Isis." They call for her.
She remains eternally still, watching all as is her duty. As the Goddess Isis watches over heaven and earth, so too she watches over the ceremony about to take place.
All eyes turn from her to face the site below and the crowd falls silent.
Below, on a platform of gold, two rows of hooded priests emerged from the temple carrying a man's writhing body over their heads. He crys out for his foreign god to save him, but no reply comes. The priests place him on the altar and tie his feet and arms down before backing respectfully away.
This man is the honored sacrifice to Osiris. His blood will flow and the earth will blossom once more, giving life to the people of Kehmet. However he is of another land, far off to the east. He doesn't realize how priviledged he is to be chosen. His death will give life to thousands. And still he calls upon his god to save him.
A chant fills the air once more, this time led by the hooded priests. "Osiris, Osiris, Osiris." they intone, a call to the Great God to decend to them and accept this sacrifice.
A man emerges from the temple wearing a gold and purple headress over his cinnamon brown hair. A long white cape falls from his broad shoulders down his back. His upper arms and wrists are adorned with gold bands and a large gold ankh rests on his bare chest. In his right hand he carries a golden staff.
He is the High Priest chosen by Osiris to represent him on earth; just as she is the High Priestess chosen by Isis herself.
She cannot help herself but smile on the form of her brother. Yes, she knows this priest personally. As Osiris and Isis are siblings, so too are they.
The crowd gathered below falls into a raucous cacophony of cheers as he stands before the sacrifice and rasies his staff above his head. Two of the robed priests move forward and hold the sacrifice still as he thrashes wildly from side to side, trying in vain to escape. The high priest raises his other hand above his head and clenches the hilt of his staff. Pulling his hands apart, the hilt is removed to reveal a blade in it's place. The crowd cheers louder and the symbolance of their god thrusts the blade into the man, splitting his chest open to reveal the organs within. Replacing the hilt on the staff, her brother reaches into the dying man's chest and pulls out his heart. He holds the heart up for all to see as the other priests untie the now lifeless body and hurl it down the temple steps, the blood flowing down as the mighty Nile is replenished with his life essence. The heart is tossed into the sacrificial flame, signifying the end of the ceremony and the beginning of a night of celebration.
The high priest leaves the platform, followed by his priests and returns inside the temple. She smiles once more and leads her priestesses inside as well. This night is far from over.
~~~~~End~~~~~
Looking over at the still form of Kaiba she thought, *Yes, that was definately him I saw in my dream last night. But what does it mean?* She expected a response from her ever present other half, but all she recieved was silence.
Amy? she asked, and still only silence. Amy, are you there? No voice greeted her, but she could feel the overwhelming emotions of love and respect coming from deep within her. She was there; she just wasn't answering.
Sudden movement caught her eye and she leaned fearfully back as Kaiba reached toward her. His eyes glowed with malicious intent. She was frightened, the dream fresh in her mind. So she did the only thing she could think of. She disappeared. Or rather, that's how it looked to Kaiba. One moment she was there, the next she was gone.
He froze as his hand fell on the phone beside her. He studied the seat where she had just been, confusion playing over his normally stoic features.
*Uh-oh!* Pierce thought from her hiding place. *He was just reaching for the phone! And I had to go and disappear like an idiot!* She mentally banged her head against a very sturdy wall while cursing her foolishness. *Damn it! Now what do I do!? I can't just leave! He'll go around telling everyone I just disappeared out of his car!* She sighed audibly, which made him cock his head to the side while continuing to study the seat. *Only one thing I can do I guess...*
Appearing to grow out of the shadows, she returned to her previous position, looking very ashamed. "I'm very sorry." she began. "You looked a bit frightening when you reached in my direction. I just assumed you were going to hurt me. It...it was just a reaction."
"What was a reaction?" he questioned, not moving from his position. "What did you do?"
She coughed once and said, "Yes, well. Please keep this a secret?" After recieving a nod for her troubles she began to explain. "I became shadow. I...I don't know how, but for as long as I can remember I've been able to walk through shadows. To disappear into one and reemerge elsewhere. It's not a trait shared by my family and I don't know why I have it. I just do. Only one other person knows...still alive. My grandmother knew and she said it was a gift from Nephthys. That she had seen fit to gift me with her aspects."
Kaiba was silent for a moment as her words sunk in. Staring into her eyes, only inches apart, he could see himself reflected in them.
Suddenly he jumped as his pager went off again. Pulling it out of his pocket, he checked the number. Just as he expected. Looking at Pierce he said in a solemn tone, "My pager went off. It's on vibrate. That's why I reached toward you. I was reaching for the phone. I would never hurt you."
Picking up the phone, he dialed a number and proceeded to yell at the person on the other end. Something about Kaiba Corp. Pierce couldn't tell what. She was shocked that he hadn't said anything about her little secret, well one of her little secrets. Maybe he thought she was insane. But then, he had seen with his own eyes, and seeing is supposed to be believing. Maybe he thought HE was insane! She had expected at least some reaction! But instead all she got was an explaination about a pager. And his strange declaration that he would never hurt her. It was strange the way he had said it. With a cold tone, but great emotion behind it. What was that emotion? She struggled to place it. Protectiveness. Yes, that was it. He sounded almost protective. Of what? Of her? Why would he be? He barely knew her.
Amy? she tried once again. She knew she was there. She just wasn't answering. AMUNET!! Answer me! she shouted. I'm tired of this game of yours! At this, she heard Amy sigh.
No game, tenshi. I just think it's better if I remain silent for now.
What? Why? Now Pierce was growing concerned. Amy had a knack for speaking what was on her mind and was never silent in such a situation.
To explain why I remain silent would require a lengthy explaination of other things. Things you shouldn't know just yet.
But, you will tell me...eventually? Won't you?
She felt Amy smile. When the time comes, no explaination will be necessary. Now return your attention without. We're home.
Just as she felt Amy slide away, back into the darkness, the car pulled to a stop. Kaiba spoke into the phone and told the person to hold on. As Pierce opened the door and prepared to make a quick exit he reached out and grabbed her arm.
"I won't tell anyone." he said. "I don't believe in magic, so there's nothing to tell. Trust me."
She smiled sincerly at him and nodded. "I do."
He released her arm and she got out, but he said, "By the way, what's your name?"
"Amu...uh, Pierce." she replied. *Weird.* she thought to herself. *Why did I almost call myself Amunet?*
"Well, Pierce. I hope we meet again." With that said, Kaiba closed the door and the limo drove off.
After standing on the sidewalk like an idiot for a few minutes, Pierce went inside and made herself a sandwich since her parents weren't home.
~~~~Inside Amy's Chamber~~~~~
Deep inside Pierce's mind, in a place sealed to her, Amunet sat studying her fingers.
"She's starting to remember." she said to no one in particular. "This can't be a coincidence. It was Isis who offered her father the job and suggested they move here. She was the one who insisted that Pierce attend the high school. Perhaps it's time I had a talk with Isis Ishtar. And Malik as well. He must know of my wishes in order to act accordingly. Yes. Tonight I will seek them both out."
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(A/N) sorry for the late update. I've been working on it, but the only thing I had planned for this chapter was for Pierce to meet Kaiba. I hadn't a clue what would happen before, during or after. Well, since everyone who's asked for a certain pairing has asked for Pierce/Malik, that's what you get. Next chapter, the Ishtars get a visit from Amunet.
(A/N-2) "Kehmet" is the name of ancient Egypt. Nephthys is the personification of darkness and all that belongs to it. Her attributes were passive, rather than active. She was the opposite of Isis in ever respect, but was her sister and they were never seen apart. Isis represents the visible world, while Nephthys represents the invisible. Day and night.
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Thank you for reviewing!
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Pegasus: You're selling me!?
Nika: NO!! Were you not listening!? I'm giving you away! Who in their right mind would buy you?
Yuugi: Excuse me. I'm here to buy Pegasus. ^_^
Nika: Well, okay. That's one person...what are you gonna do with him anyway?
Yuugi: Oh that's easy! I'm going to make him wear a dress and sing I'm a little teapot while doing the moves on a crowed street just outside the Kaiba Corp. building! ^__^
Nika: That sounds fun! Make sure to invite me! Oh! I bet we could make a fortune selling tickets to that! (bashes Pegasus into unconsciousness) Quick Yuugi! Get the dress! ^____^
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Angel Eyes
Chapter Five:
"Dreams of Kehmet"
As Yami watched Pierce leave, he had a sudden rush of guilt. He couldn't understand why. He hadn't done anything to hurt her. If fact, it was Malik who had so coldly told her not to be around them. Yami couldn't help but like the girl instantly. There was something familiar about her that drew him to her. Not in a romantic way, nor even that powerfully. It just seemed he should know her and be kind to her. He wanted to ponder it a bit further, but something was bothering him.
"Malik." he said to the blonde Egyptian. "Who were you two talking about?"
Malik just scoffed. "I don't know what you're talking about, pharaoh."
"Don't play games with me, Malik!" Yami warned. "I want to know who that girl really is and who you two were talking about!"
Malik studied the pharaoh's face. He could tell he was serious, but that never stopped Malik before. What did surprise him was the concern hidden deep behind Yami's hardened eyes. Concern for a girl he didn't even know. And also...guilt. *You should feel guilty.* Malik thought. *If you had put aside your foolish pride you would have seen the truth. You could have spared her pain.*
He was in no mood to deal with this. Turning to leave he said, "You don't need to know anything! Just stay away from her, pharaoh!" And with that he left.
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Pierce was happier than she had been in quite a while. Since she moved to Japan her life had been a living hell. But now she had not only met Jounouchi who she could tell was going to be a good friend, but Malik was here as well! Smiling and humming to herself as she walked she didn't see the person standing in her way with his back turned.
WHAM! She slammed into the person hard, knocking her to her butt and making him stumble forward a few steps.
"Itai.." she whined as she rubbed her already sore behind, remembering a fierce kick Bakura had landed there earlier. *This really is a day of near-death experiences.* she thought.
"Watch where you're going!" an irate male voice demanded.
Looking up at the imposing figure, her eyes widened into saucers. She had just collided with Seto Kaiba! And he was none too happy about it! He glared down at her, fire smoldering in his eyes. That's when she noticed something strange. His eyes were almost exact replica's of hers. Odd. Glancing around, she looked desperatly for someone to save her should he decide he's in a killing mood today. Then she took in the long white limo parked next to them. Appearently he had been just about to get in. *Oh, he's gonna kill me!* she thought despairingly.
Amy laughed good-naturedly. Oh be calm! she laughed. He's not going to kill us!
Speak for yourself! Pierce said vehemently. You're already dead!
Why, I'm hurt! And I'll have you know I am very much alive!
Her inner dispute was interupted when Kaiba cleared his throat in impatience. "Well?" he said.
"Oh!" she started, getting to her feet as fast as possible. Once standing she bowed deeply and said, "I'm very sorry! I wasn't paying attention! Please forgive me."
He couldn't help but smile. "You're that girl who beat up Bakura, aren't you?" His voice was slightly less angry this time he spoke and was tinged with slight curiosity.
"Ano...heh...define 'beat up'." Pierce said respectfully while rubbing her bruised wrist.
With a smirk more suited to her own face, he said, "Beat up as in you attacked him and managed to survive while inflicting injury to his body."
She chuckled and said, "Yeah, I guess I did then. Is he really that dangerous?"
"You have no idea." Kaiba said distantly as he turned away and began to get into the limo. He paused before shutting the door to study the girl. Normally he would have completely forgotten a person as insignificent as her by now, but somehow she had caught his attention. He took in her ripped clothes, bandaged hand and lacerated face. Somehow he had trouble imagining her causing much harm to anyone. But he could tell there was more to her than she let on. It was her eyes. Her eyes betrayed her. Her eyes spoke volumns.
With a sigh he asked, "Do you need a ride somewhere?"
Startled as she was, all she could do was stare.
Impatient once again, he gestured to her state of dress and said, "It's hardly appropriate for you to walk down the street like that. Someone may decide to take advantage of your fragile state."
The very thought that someone could take advantage of this girl in that way was enough to enrage Kaiba.
She wasn't sure why he was offering, but she wasn't about to turn him down. He most certainly had a point. And if he entertained any such ideas...she could easily escape. There was sure to be more shadows inside the limo than there would be on the street at noon with the sun bright overhead.
Climbing in beside him, she thanked him and shut the door. Then she gave directions to her house.
They rode in silence for a while, each one studying the other while pretending not to.
Pierce, like most people, had emence respect for Seto Kaiba. He was powerful, wealthy and handsome. A fearsome combination. But she was not one to normally show anything but defiance to the power and respect those like him demanded. What made her speak humbly to him was something else. *The dreams.* she thought. *I've seen him in my dreams.*
~~~~Pierce's dream~~~~~
She's standing on a high stone balcony looking down on a tumultous crowd below clad in scant tunics of white. Eight women in shear white dresses flank her, their bodys adorned with scented, holy oils and bands of gold. Their sable hair in perfect coifures, gold and jewels woven in them. Each one wears the mark of Isis on their foreheads. She is dressed similarly, but her dress is of spun gold, and on her head sits a mighty crown of gold encrusted with sapphires. She represents the embodiment of the Great Mother Goddess, Isis. They are the nine priestesses of the Temple of Isis.
A chant rolls on waves of thunder spoken from the lips of the crowd. "Isis, Isis, Isis." They call for her.
She remains eternally still, watching all as is her duty. As the Goddess Isis watches over heaven and earth, so too she watches over the ceremony about to take place.
All eyes turn from her to face the site below and the crowd falls silent.
Below, on a platform of gold, two rows of hooded priests emerged from the temple carrying a man's writhing body over their heads. He crys out for his foreign god to save him, but no reply comes. The priests place him on the altar and tie his feet and arms down before backing respectfully away.
This man is the honored sacrifice to Osiris. His blood will flow and the earth will blossom once more, giving life to the people of Kehmet. However he is of another land, far off to the east. He doesn't realize how priviledged he is to be chosen. His death will give life to thousands. And still he calls upon his god to save him.
A chant fills the air once more, this time led by the hooded priests. "Osiris, Osiris, Osiris." they intone, a call to the Great God to decend to them and accept this sacrifice.
A man emerges from the temple wearing a gold and purple headress over his cinnamon brown hair. A long white cape falls from his broad shoulders down his back. His upper arms and wrists are adorned with gold bands and a large gold ankh rests on his bare chest. In his right hand he carries a golden staff.
He is the High Priest chosen by Osiris to represent him on earth; just as she is the High Priestess chosen by Isis herself.
She cannot help herself but smile on the form of her brother. Yes, she knows this priest personally. As Osiris and Isis are siblings, so too are they.
The crowd gathered below falls into a raucous cacophony of cheers as he stands before the sacrifice and rasies his staff above his head. Two of the robed priests move forward and hold the sacrifice still as he thrashes wildly from side to side, trying in vain to escape. The high priest raises his other hand above his head and clenches the hilt of his staff. Pulling his hands apart, the hilt is removed to reveal a blade in it's place. The crowd cheers louder and the symbolance of their god thrusts the blade into the man, splitting his chest open to reveal the organs within. Replacing the hilt on the staff, her brother reaches into the dying man's chest and pulls out his heart. He holds the heart up for all to see as the other priests untie the now lifeless body and hurl it down the temple steps, the blood flowing down as the mighty Nile is replenished with his life essence. The heart is tossed into the sacrificial flame, signifying the end of the ceremony and the beginning of a night of celebration.
The high priest leaves the platform, followed by his priests and returns inside the temple. She smiles once more and leads her priestesses inside as well. This night is far from over.
~~~~~End~~~~~
Looking over at the still form of Kaiba she thought, *Yes, that was definately him I saw in my dream last night. But what does it mean?* She expected a response from her ever present other half, but all she recieved was silence.
Amy? she asked, and still only silence. Amy, are you there? No voice greeted her, but she could feel the overwhelming emotions of love and respect coming from deep within her. She was there; she just wasn't answering.
Sudden movement caught her eye and she leaned fearfully back as Kaiba reached toward her. His eyes glowed with malicious intent. She was frightened, the dream fresh in her mind. So she did the only thing she could think of. She disappeared. Or rather, that's how it looked to Kaiba. One moment she was there, the next she was gone.
He froze as his hand fell on the phone beside her. He studied the seat where she had just been, confusion playing over his normally stoic features.
*Uh-oh!* Pierce thought from her hiding place. *He was just reaching for the phone! And I had to go and disappear like an idiot!* She mentally banged her head against a very sturdy wall while cursing her foolishness. *Damn it! Now what do I do!? I can't just leave! He'll go around telling everyone I just disappeared out of his car!* She sighed audibly, which made him cock his head to the side while continuing to study the seat. *Only one thing I can do I guess...*
Appearing to grow out of the shadows, she returned to her previous position, looking very ashamed. "I'm very sorry." she began. "You looked a bit frightening when you reached in my direction. I just assumed you were going to hurt me. It...it was just a reaction."
"What was a reaction?" he questioned, not moving from his position. "What did you do?"
She coughed once and said, "Yes, well. Please keep this a secret?" After recieving a nod for her troubles she began to explain. "I became shadow. I...I don't know how, but for as long as I can remember I've been able to walk through shadows. To disappear into one and reemerge elsewhere. It's not a trait shared by my family and I don't know why I have it. I just do. Only one other person knows...still alive. My grandmother knew and she said it was a gift from Nephthys. That she had seen fit to gift me with her aspects."
Kaiba was silent for a moment as her words sunk in. Staring into her eyes, only inches apart, he could see himself reflected in them.
Suddenly he jumped as his pager went off again. Pulling it out of his pocket, he checked the number. Just as he expected. Looking at Pierce he said in a solemn tone, "My pager went off. It's on vibrate. That's why I reached toward you. I was reaching for the phone. I would never hurt you."
Picking up the phone, he dialed a number and proceeded to yell at the person on the other end. Something about Kaiba Corp. Pierce couldn't tell what. She was shocked that he hadn't said anything about her little secret, well one of her little secrets. Maybe he thought she was insane. But then, he had seen with his own eyes, and seeing is supposed to be believing. Maybe he thought HE was insane! She had expected at least some reaction! But instead all she got was an explaination about a pager. And his strange declaration that he would never hurt her. It was strange the way he had said it. With a cold tone, but great emotion behind it. What was that emotion? She struggled to place it. Protectiveness. Yes, that was it. He sounded almost protective. Of what? Of her? Why would he be? He barely knew her.
Amy? she tried once again. She knew she was there. She just wasn't answering. AMUNET!! Answer me! she shouted. I'm tired of this game of yours! At this, she heard Amy sigh.
No game, tenshi. I just think it's better if I remain silent for now.
What? Why? Now Pierce was growing concerned. Amy had a knack for speaking what was on her mind and was never silent in such a situation.
To explain why I remain silent would require a lengthy explaination of other things. Things you shouldn't know just yet.
But, you will tell me...eventually? Won't you?
She felt Amy smile. When the time comes, no explaination will be necessary. Now return your attention without. We're home.
Just as she felt Amy slide away, back into the darkness, the car pulled to a stop. Kaiba spoke into the phone and told the person to hold on. As Pierce opened the door and prepared to make a quick exit he reached out and grabbed her arm.
"I won't tell anyone." he said. "I don't believe in magic, so there's nothing to tell. Trust me."
She smiled sincerly at him and nodded. "I do."
He released her arm and she got out, but he said, "By the way, what's your name?"
"Amu...uh, Pierce." she replied. *Weird.* she thought to herself. *Why did I almost call myself Amunet?*
"Well, Pierce. I hope we meet again." With that said, Kaiba closed the door and the limo drove off.
After standing on the sidewalk like an idiot for a few minutes, Pierce went inside and made herself a sandwich since her parents weren't home.
~~~~Inside Amy's Chamber~~~~~
Deep inside Pierce's mind, in a place sealed to her, Amunet sat studying her fingers.
"She's starting to remember." she said to no one in particular. "This can't be a coincidence. It was Isis who offered her father the job and suggested they move here. She was the one who insisted that Pierce attend the high school. Perhaps it's time I had a talk with Isis Ishtar. And Malik as well. He must know of my wishes in order to act accordingly. Yes. Tonight I will seek them both out."
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(A/N) sorry for the late update. I've been working on it, but the only thing I had planned for this chapter was for Pierce to meet Kaiba. I hadn't a clue what would happen before, during or after. Well, since everyone who's asked for a certain pairing has asked for Pierce/Malik, that's what you get. Next chapter, the Ishtars get a visit from Amunet.
(A/N-2) "Kehmet" is the name of ancient Egypt. Nephthys is the personification of darkness and all that belongs to it. Her attributes were passive, rather than active. She was the opposite of Isis in ever respect, but was her sister and they were never seen apart. Isis represents the visible world, while Nephthys represents the invisible. Day and night.
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Thank you for reviewing!
lilhillbillie: Nope! You didn't let the cat out of the bag! (scoops said cat back into said bag) Here's your plotbunnies! All two hundred of them! Take them! TAKE THEM I SAID!!! They're heavy!! *sweatdrop* I really don't have enough of a chapter of "Unleashed" to beta... Sorry. But I promise I'll get to work on it soon! (gets distracted) Oh look! I just got a new episode of Yami no Matsuei! lalalala (goes off to watch it) (comes back to finish the reviews) Oh, my mom's having two operations. One in about a week and another this summer. I don't know enought to explain really. I just know the first one isn't really dangerous but the second one will lay her up for a while. Thanks for asking.
Kasa-chan: Thank you! Your review convinced me that Pierce and Malik are MADE for one another!! Bwahahahaha!!!! Behold, the almighty power of the AUTHORESS!!! *cough* And her reviewers!
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yamisilver: I'm glad you like it! And, yes. I have paired her with Malik. She's still going to have a minor thing with Bakura...but that won't hurt Ryou. Basically it'll just be them getting over some bad blood and harsh feelings that exists between them. Thank you for liking my character too! I have a picture of her if you'd like to see it. I'm working on making a site just for my fics. I don't have enough room on my present site for character pics.