~Disclaimer...I don't own Yugioh.
The authoress, Mistress Nika, would here like to make an announcement.
Nika: I am PREGNANT!!!
All bishys: *gasp* O_O
Pegasus: (scratches head) But I thought you used the proper protection...?
Nika: You baka! It's Sesshoumaru's!! He's my mate!! *sigh, turns to readers* Yes, it's true. I, Nishimura Matsudaira Kurashima Kobayashi Higashikawa Akane Shiori Natsuko, am pregnant with my second child. Sesshoumaru and I kept the first one mostly a secret because I was in my human form, me being a hanyou, at the time and would have been a target for our enemies if they found out. Our first child was a little girl named Sakura. This one will be our first boy and Sesshoumaru's heir, Aoshi. Oh, and now that you know my full name...you will NOT call me by it! The only people allowed to call me anything other than Nika are Sesshoumaru and Naraku. Naraku calls me Akane because that's what I went by when I met him five hundred years ago. Sesshoumaru calls me Natsuko because that is my personal name and it is his privilege as my mate! ^__^ So! Congratulatory wishes can be sent in reviews and I suggest you keep gifts to yourself because we'll never receive them! (glares at Bakura who is going through the mail...shredding random things he deems "evil")
P.S. If you'd like to know about my adopted daughter, Rin, go to her site she just created. The picture at the top is one I took on the day Sesshoumaru and I announced our mating. We let Rin tell Jaken...love his expression! And for those who haven't a clue who Sesshoumaru is *coughbakascough*, that's him with the silver hair in the picture. I'm guessing I don't have to tell you Rin is the little human girl.........not the green warty toad-looking thing. -_- http://hometown.aol.com/inunekomiko/myhomepage/profile.html
(The authoress would like to say that it is Nishimura Matsudaira Kurashima Kobayashi Higashikawa Akane Shiori Natsuko who is pregnant. For those of my family who read my fics but do not take part in my world, I AM NOT PREGNANT!!! Don't you dare go running to my mother, or Kami forbid my GRANDMOTHER, and tell her that I am pregnant! Because I'm NOT!!! And if you do I will hunt you to the ends of the earth and beyond to get my revenge!! You know they believe EVERYTHING they hear!! So keep your big mouth SHUT!!!)
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Angel Eyes
Chapter Eleven:
"She's Back" (from outer space, don't come around cause you're not welcome anymore! ^__^ Should I stop singing now?)
"SETH!!!" Pierce's voice rung out, stoping Bakura instantly. "SETH!!!" she cried again, not sure who she's calling for and certain someone from five thousand years ago cannot answer. But still she called out. Compelled to cry for her brother.
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"SETH!!!" a voice rung through his mind.
"AMUNET!!" he called back, leaping out of his desk and drawing the attention of the entire class.
"Kaiba-san?" the teacher asked with a raised eyebrow. "Is something wrong?"
"SETH!!!" the voice cried again, begging for his attention.
"Amunet." he whispered and dashed out of the classroom without another word.
Racing down the hall, Seto Kaiba followed the cries only he could hear. He passed Malik on his way out of the principle's office, but didn't stop to chat. Besides, what was he going to tell him? That the reincarnation of his sister from five thousand years ago was calling for him? The sister who happened to be Malik's girlfriend? He didn't have time anyway. Every cell in his body was driving him on; driving him to save her.
Finally reaching his destination, though he wasn't quite sure how he knew where to go, he ripped open the door and saw Bakura straddled across Pierce and pinning her arms to the floor.
"Get off my sister!" he bellowed and crossed the room in three strides.
He landed a mighty kick to Bakura's midsection, throwing him off her and knocking him into the far wall. Kneeling down he helped her to sit up and she literally threw herself into his arms and began crying into his chest. He wrapped his arms around her protectively and tried to quiet her sobs.
"Shhh.." he said. "I'm here. You're alright."
"Seth!" she sobbed. "You came! You saved me!"
He nodded and stroked her hair soothingly. "You're safe."
Pierce clung to Kaiba for all she was worth. *He saved me!* was all she could think. *My brother saved me.* Then as her tears subsided her rational mind began to resurface. *Wait. This is Seto Kaiba. Not Seth. But...he feels the same; his soul feels the same as Seth's. But, Seth is...gone. Right? He was Amunet's brother. So he's dead? Wait! Amunet!*
Her attention quickly turned away from her own welfare and the strange fact that she was now crying into Seto Kaiba's shirt.
Amunet!? she cried frantically. Amunet!? Are you alright!?
But all she got was silence. *She's been knocked out.* she reasoned. *That's why I woke up on the floor with my face stinging. Bakura must have hit her while she was in control and knocked her out. So it made sense that I would have regained control.*
"Angel!?" she heard a worried voice say.
Her sobs suddenly ceased and she sat up and away from Kaiba. She looked to the door and saw Malik standing there with confusion and concern in his eyes. His gaze flicked between the now unconscious Bakura, herself and Kaiba.
Rushing to her side, he put his hands on her shoulders gently and asked, "What happened? Are you alright?"
She nodded her reply and opened her mouth to assure him that she was okay. But just then a stabbing heat shot up her spine and she doubled over holding her head in her hands. She let out a small cry of pain and fell into Malik's lap.
He held her tightly while Kaiba fretted silently. He was about to go get the nurse when Pierce suddenly stopped moaning in pain and sat up. Her eyes were keen and she sat incredibly still, staring at something only she could see. For several moments she didn't move, just stared into space. But then her eyes refocused and she looked at Kaiba.
She smiled warmly and held out her hands to him. "Seth." she said softly
Without thinking he took her hands in his and said, "Sister."
*This is just like the dream.* he thought as he held her hands. *It's like what happened before. When I was Seth and she was Amunet. But, is this Amunet I'm speaking to? Or Pierce?*
She grinned mischievously and said, "Need I ask if you have been well?"
At his shocked expression she giggled. "Don't worry, my brother. This is me. When the side of me that is Amunet was knocked unconscious, the memories were freed from her hold." She released his hands and looked down at the floor, struggling to find a way to explain. "You see, I am Amunet. We are not yami and hikari, like the pharaoh and his aibou. We were reincarnated into a new body, like you. And like Jono. However, as Amunet I wanted to have memories of a normal life in this new world of the future. The only way that could be possible was if I did not have any memory of my past in Kehmet. So I split myself into two. Two personalties, one body, one soul. The side of me that is Angelica Pierceson was allowed to lead a basically normal life, while the side of me that is Amunet remained in the background of our mind. Keeping the memories of our truth away from the innocent Angel. But now that the side that is Amunet is unable to consciously restrain the memories, we have rejoined temporally. When Amunet reawakens, I shall lose the memories once again and become simply Pierce. Though I shall remember all that has recently occurred."
She turned around to face Malik, for the first time realizing that she was sitting in his lap. She gazed into his eyes and said, "My beloved. I thank you for maintaining the promise you made to me all those years ago in that tomb. You have protected me and kept me safe, even from my own past." Reaching up she placed a gentle hand on his cheek. She leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on his lips. Forgetting her brother's presence for the moment, Malik wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close, reveling in the feeling of her lips on his.. Her arms went around his neck and for that moment it seemed time had stopped just for them.
Regretfully she broke the kiss and disentwined herself from him. Sliding back so that she sat on the floor she said, "I think it's best if I go home now. I don't know when Amunet will wake up and as Pierce I may need some time to come to terms with what has happened...and what I will remember." Looking upon Malik with tender eyes she said, "And I may need someone there to help me."
Malik nodded and stood up, offering her a hand which she took.
Kaiba was instantly on his feet. "Matte!" he said as they began to leave together. When they looked back at him he said to her, "I'm not crazy, right? I mean, you really are the reincarnation of my sister from five thousand years ago? I really am the reincarnation of an Egyptian high priest? Jounouchi really is the reincarnation of my slave and lover, Jono? Yami is the pharaoh? Bakura over there is that tomb robber that...that..." He couldn't bring himself to say it.
"That raped me?" she asked. "Yes. He is the very same one. I'm not surprised he didn't remember me. He has committed so many horrible acts they must have all blended together. Though I AM surprised you know that. Tell me, what have you remembered?"
Kaiba thought deeply. So many things had flashed before his eyes when he had seen what Bakura was about to do. "I remember that it was the festival of Osiris. You and I were playing the part of Osiris and Isis. I sacrificed a man and then we lead a procession through the streets, ending at the palace of the pharaoh. We went inside and gave the pharaoh the divine right to rule, symbolically. Then....something happened. Something...that was the pharaoh's fault. You ran out of the palace in tears. The next thing I remember is the next morning you came to my temple in a horrible state. You told me that a band of men had cornered you in the streets. They had robbed and taken advantage of you. I used magic to hunt them down and give them a slow torturous death. But one escaped. And...that's all I remember."
She nodded slowly, considering all he had said. "Yes. I see. It seems that you are going to eventually regain all your memories. It's very strange. A reincarnation shouldn't have the memories of their past life. I was very confused when I was reborn with mine." She lifted her eyes to his and asked, "Has Jounouchi mentioned anything about strange dreams of the past?"
Kaiba shook his head. "No. Though he does have a recurring dream of being chased by a sandwich...but I don't think that counts."
She giggled and said, "No. Unless it was an ancient Egyptian sandwich it doesn't count."
They both broke out in laughter. Even Malik joined them in their mirth. It was strange to see Seto Kaiba laugh. He was usually cold and distant, and when he did laugh it was an evil laugh that meant doom for whoever had crossed him. But Pierce's presence, like Jounouchi's, always seemed to lighten his mood. Make him seem more approachable. More human.
However, Kaiba's laughter faded out and a strangely embarrassed expression took it's place.
He stared at the floor and, without looking up, said, "Will you remember who I am, when Amunet wakes up?"
"You mean that you are my brother reborn?" she replied. "Yes, I will remember that."
"Then...do you mind if I call you sister?"
With a smile she said, "Of course not. That is what I am after all. As you are my brother." Then she took Malik's hand and said, "Now I must go. I can feel Amunet awakening."
Kaiba nodded and both Malik and Pierce left the room. Looking over to Bakura who was just beginning to stir he thought, *Hm. Amunet isn't the only one waking.*
Bakura's eyes opened and he raised himself into a sitting position. Kaiba walked over and knelt beside him. A wicked smirk appeared on his face and he said, "And now, what shall I do with you?"
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(A/N) Oh yeah! Guess what! Next chapter is the Malik in boxers chapter! ^__^ And a surprise for Yuugi and friends! (*mumbles* like their lives aren't one big surprise after another..?) This chapter took forever to get out! But I'm back on track thanks to my faithful reviewers! I want to thank everyone who has reviewed so far. If it wasn't for you I would have given up on this fic...probably this chapter.
Sneak peek of the next chapter:
Yami: Isis, we need to speak to your brother.
Isis: Of course. Come in.
Yuugi: Malik, we wanted to talk to you about...PIERCE!!??
All: O_O
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Reviews are the lifeblood of fanfiction! That...and words...and ink...and series to rip from...
Rei Akita: She wasn't! She wasn't! Well...she was... Just not this time!! Sorry Malik wasn't the one to save her though. It just seemed that since Seth wasn't able to save Amunet, Seto should get to save Pierce. O_o I'm gonna kill you! How dare you guess who the song is about!? No one guessed that she was raped by Bakura in ancient Egypt, but you guessed who a song was about from like six measly lines!?!? How is that possible!? About the rating, that's what I thought. So it's staying PG-13. [Pegasus: How dare you threaten her!!! So what if she's one of my rabid drooling fangirls!!! Hey! Don't look at me like that! They exist!! I swear! *grumble* I am a bishounen after all. Aren't I entitled to a few fans here and there? *sniffle-sniffle* [Nika: Oh great! Now he's crying! What happened to the insensitive male who'd rather drive around for hours than ask for directions!? [Pegasus: Hey! I didn't ask for directions! It was YAMI!! *points to Yami* [Yami: O_o
Reine Keri: Yes! Hit him again!!! I'll even pay for a new keyboard if it breaks!! I update fast!? *looks confused* I thought fast was everyday! Not once a week! Oh well. If it makes you happy! ^__^ Oh yes. Don't mess with Seto! Bet you can't wait to see what he does to Bakura now! ^__^
laDy SaSaMi7: *gasp!* NO! Someone stole your name!? That's horrible!! There were like 17 Nika's here before they made it so no one could have the same name. But I changed my name before they implemented it so I didn't feel cheated. AMUNET! AMUNET! Her name is AMUNET! Amunet was the goddess of mystery. I thought it fit. ^__^ Don't let Bakura freak you out! We all know he's a psycho! But don't worry. He won't be this bad again! Why, he may even join forces with her later on! o_o I'll try to read your fic, but mine are taking up a lot of my time. (psst! psst! Anyone who's reading Instincts may expect a chapter in the next two weeks or so! ^__^)
LoveLiesBleeding: I'm sorry. Really Pierce got Malik out of process of elimination. Yami has Yuugi. Bakura has Ryou. Seto has Jounouchi. Wasn't even thinking about Honda. Otogi is so forgotten he ain't even here. Anzu...is...the friendship bitch. (. hate her!) And...uh...is that everyone? yeah I think so. ALERT!! ALERT!!! BOXERS NEXT CHAPTER!! PREPARE FOR MAJOR BISHYNESS!!! ^___^
Silent Angel: Yay! Sake Sister!! Welcome to the club btw! Yes, Bakura did snap. And yes, he did rape Amunet. That's what happens when you die of hotness. You miss stuff! I suggest if you're going to be a Sake Sister you learn how to let your eyes glaze over slightly as you gaze at any particular bish. This assures that you do not die of hotness and you're awake to enjoy anything that might happen! And I mean ANYTHING!! ^__^ YAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Seto/Jou rocks!!!
Liviania: Yep! Pegasus is a wonderful dancer! Especially when the lights are low....sultry music playing...very little clothes...@_@ I'm okay!! Did you like your Seto Cookie? I sent it your way! ^__^
LoveLiesBleeding: Oh my! You're Thinking!? Scary thought! o_o Now I'M thinking!! I'm sorry though. Malik didn't save Pierce. He did get a tender moment with her though. AND he gets to take her home! NO! NO!! (grabs Pegasus and strips him) YOU MUST WORSHIP THE FUNNY BUNNY BOXERS!!!! O_o (realizes Pegasus wasn't wearing Funny Bunny Boxers...in fact, he wasn't wearing underwear at all!) Oh...My....GAWD!!! (faints)
Meep: Thank you! And I intend to finish this one! ^__^
flamer: *gasp* Flamer at three o'clock! Get him Bakura!! (Bakura chases flamer around the house making lewd comments and obscene gestures) [Bakura: Come back! Let's play! Don't you want me to show you the dark side!? [Nika: ^__^ Oh! Flames! Bakura! Me and Malik are going to set the neighbors house on fire! Wanna come!? [Bakura: (emerges with flamer over his shoulder) Absolutely! ^__^
Catherina: Um. Yes? I did in fact mention that's what she was playing. I have to wonder why you chose to point that out. And I'm not sure if you're review was complimentary, a strange flame...or perhaps you were just bored? I'm sorry. I'm a little confused.
xxphatxbaybeexx: You're not meant to understand her past. If you did you wouldn't need to read this, would you? I'M the only one who's supposed to understand her past! So far anyway. Well, not so much after this chapter, but still! And no. She is not Seto's sister. Nor Malik's lover. Nor "friends with everyone except for Yami." She is the reincarnation of Seth's sister. She is now Malik's girlfriend. There is a difference between girlfriend and lover. Believe me, I know. It can be summed up in one word. Sex. And she's not friends with everyone. In fact, she really just gets along with them. You know? Someone who's good to hang out with at school, but you wouldn't really want to spend all your time with them? And she is friend's with Yami. Amunet just didn't want her to be. She and Yami are perhaps closer than she and the others simply because they share a similar past. And if you were paying attention, nowhere did it say that Yami thinks he's too good for her. He wanted to get to know her, Malik just wouldn't let him. I'm going to stop now because I have more reviews to get to and don't want to spend my time explaining things that shouldn't require explaining if you're paying attention.
Reine Keri: Thank you! Here's the fluff. And they'll be humorous fluff next chapter! ^__^ Ummm...probably chapter after next will deal with Bakura. The Seto/Jou kiss pic is at http://www.freewebs.com/nikafics And I've decided not to post my prologue until I get closer to finishing this one. Hey! I hit my head on my ceiling fan once and cracked my skull and I STILL updated!! I think that's devotion!! ^__^ That's true btw.
bluefuzzyelf: O_o HAKURA-CHAN!!! I had no idea you were reading this fic!!! Are you back home now? (steeples fingers together like Burns from The Simpsons) Yes, excellent. Malik is indeed "hot". (evil grin...then gropes Malik) ^__^
Liviania: I'm glad you're not confused. Yay! Suspense lover!! Fluff! Fluff! Fluff! ^__^ Yeah, I know! Poor Ryou! But don't worry, I could never hurt the kawaii little angel too much! That's just wrong! Nope. Actually I have something planned for Mokuba, just not until much later. Nope. Actually the site on my profile is my Sake Sisters site, which I suggest you check out anyway! ^__^ But the site I have my fic pics on is http://www.freewebs.com/nikafics Not much there yet, but I'm working on it. I don't like to post pics until I reach that scene in the fic. Thank you for the pen sharpener!! (chases writer's block demon brandishing the newly sharpened pen) Die, you vile creature! Never shall you or yours haunt my doorstep again!!
Silent Angel: Hey! Aren't I supposed to be YOUR muse!? How can a muse receive inspiration from the one they're supposed to inspire!? No! Really! I wanna know!! Maybe it'll help! Hope your homework gets lighter. And thanks for reviewing! (psst! psst! I know you're busy, but I need your Sake Sister profile! I've already got people asking what kind of demon you are and other stuff about you! But take your time. Don't want you to have to change something later.)
Rei Akita: I'm glad you're not confused either! Oh no! I want them to keep reading even if they ARE confused! ^__^ I'm glad one of us is patient! lol Fluff! Fluff! (does the fluff dance) Ryou in chapter after next. I hope. -__- Mokuba will probably make an appearance, just not for some time yet. The Seto/Jou pic can be found here. http://www.freewebs.com/nikafics I'm not posting anything until I finish, or get close to finishing, this one. Yes, it was a lot to answer. I seriously didn't expect people to.
LoveLiesBleeding: Glad you're not confused or irritated. Fluff is part of a balanced diet. Right above lemons on the fangirl food chart. ^__^ Ryou soon. *major gasp* YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE SETO KISS JOU!?!? Are you anti-yaoi/anti-shounen-ai??? Cause if so, you shouldn't be here! What with the only het couple being Pierce and Malik! And...and...SETO AND JOU BELOOOONNNNGGGG TOGETHER!!!! (raises the yaoi fangirl flag...half Seto in a compromising position with Jou, half Youko in a similar position with Hiei) (marches back and forth across the room chanting "Yaoi! Yaoi! Yaoi!")
The authoress, Mistress Nika, would here like to make an announcement.
Nika: I am PREGNANT!!!
All bishys: *gasp* O_O
Pegasus: (scratches head) But I thought you used the proper protection...?
Nika: You baka! It's Sesshoumaru's!! He's my mate!! *sigh, turns to readers* Yes, it's true. I, Nishimura Matsudaira Kurashima Kobayashi Higashikawa Akane Shiori Natsuko, am pregnant with my second child. Sesshoumaru and I kept the first one mostly a secret because I was in my human form, me being a hanyou, at the time and would have been a target for our enemies if they found out. Our first child was a little girl named Sakura. This one will be our first boy and Sesshoumaru's heir, Aoshi. Oh, and now that you know my full name...you will NOT call me by it! The only people allowed to call me anything other than Nika are Sesshoumaru and Naraku. Naraku calls me Akane because that's what I went by when I met him five hundred years ago. Sesshoumaru calls me Natsuko because that is my personal name and it is his privilege as my mate! ^__^ So! Congratulatory wishes can be sent in reviews and I suggest you keep gifts to yourself because we'll never receive them! (glares at Bakura who is going through the mail...shredding random things he deems "evil")
P.S. If you'd like to know about my adopted daughter, Rin, go to her site she just created. The picture at the top is one I took on the day Sesshoumaru and I announced our mating. We let Rin tell Jaken...love his expression! And for those who haven't a clue who Sesshoumaru is *coughbakascough*, that's him with the silver hair in the picture. I'm guessing I don't have to tell you Rin is the little human girl.........not the green warty toad-looking thing. -_- http://hometown.aol.com/inunekomiko/myhomepage/profile.html
(The authoress would like to say that it is Nishimura Matsudaira Kurashima Kobayashi Higashikawa Akane Shiori Natsuko who is pregnant. For those of my family who read my fics but do not take part in my world, I AM NOT PREGNANT!!! Don't you dare go running to my mother, or Kami forbid my GRANDMOTHER, and tell her that I am pregnant! Because I'm NOT!!! And if you do I will hunt you to the ends of the earth and beyond to get my revenge!! You know they believe EVERYTHING they hear!! So keep your big mouth SHUT!!!)
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Angel Eyes
Chapter Eleven:
"She's Back" (from outer space, don't come around cause you're not welcome anymore! ^__^ Should I stop singing now?)
"SETH!!!" Pierce's voice rung out, stoping Bakura instantly. "SETH!!!" she cried again, not sure who she's calling for and certain someone from five thousand years ago cannot answer. But still she called out. Compelled to cry for her brother.
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"SETH!!!" a voice rung through his mind.
"AMUNET!!" he called back, leaping out of his desk and drawing the attention of the entire class.
"Kaiba-san?" the teacher asked with a raised eyebrow. "Is something wrong?"
"SETH!!!" the voice cried again, begging for his attention.
"Amunet." he whispered and dashed out of the classroom without another word.
Racing down the hall, Seto Kaiba followed the cries only he could hear. He passed Malik on his way out of the principle's office, but didn't stop to chat. Besides, what was he going to tell him? That the reincarnation of his sister from five thousand years ago was calling for him? The sister who happened to be Malik's girlfriend? He didn't have time anyway. Every cell in his body was driving him on; driving him to save her.
Finally reaching his destination, though he wasn't quite sure how he knew where to go, he ripped open the door and saw Bakura straddled across Pierce and pinning her arms to the floor.
"Get off my sister!" he bellowed and crossed the room in three strides.
He landed a mighty kick to Bakura's midsection, throwing him off her and knocking him into the far wall. Kneeling down he helped her to sit up and she literally threw herself into his arms and began crying into his chest. He wrapped his arms around her protectively and tried to quiet her sobs.
"Shhh.." he said. "I'm here. You're alright."
"Seth!" she sobbed. "You came! You saved me!"
He nodded and stroked her hair soothingly. "You're safe."
Pierce clung to Kaiba for all she was worth. *He saved me!* was all she could think. *My brother saved me.* Then as her tears subsided her rational mind began to resurface. *Wait. This is Seto Kaiba. Not Seth. But...he feels the same; his soul feels the same as Seth's. But, Seth is...gone. Right? He was Amunet's brother. So he's dead? Wait! Amunet!*
Her attention quickly turned away from her own welfare and the strange fact that she was now crying into Seto Kaiba's shirt.
Amunet!? she cried frantically. Amunet!? Are you alright!?
But all she got was silence. *She's been knocked out.* she reasoned. *That's why I woke up on the floor with my face stinging. Bakura must have hit her while she was in control and knocked her out. So it made sense that I would have regained control.*
"Angel!?" she heard a worried voice say.
Her sobs suddenly ceased and she sat up and away from Kaiba. She looked to the door and saw Malik standing there with confusion and concern in his eyes. His gaze flicked between the now unconscious Bakura, herself and Kaiba.
Rushing to her side, he put his hands on her shoulders gently and asked, "What happened? Are you alright?"
She nodded her reply and opened her mouth to assure him that she was okay. But just then a stabbing heat shot up her spine and she doubled over holding her head in her hands. She let out a small cry of pain and fell into Malik's lap.
He held her tightly while Kaiba fretted silently. He was about to go get the nurse when Pierce suddenly stopped moaning in pain and sat up. Her eyes were keen and she sat incredibly still, staring at something only she could see. For several moments she didn't move, just stared into space. But then her eyes refocused and she looked at Kaiba.
She smiled warmly and held out her hands to him. "Seth." she said softly
Without thinking he took her hands in his and said, "Sister."
*This is just like the dream.* he thought as he held her hands. *It's like what happened before. When I was Seth and she was Amunet. But, is this Amunet I'm speaking to? Or Pierce?*
She grinned mischievously and said, "Need I ask if you have been well?"
At his shocked expression she giggled. "Don't worry, my brother. This is me. When the side of me that is Amunet was knocked unconscious, the memories were freed from her hold." She released his hands and looked down at the floor, struggling to find a way to explain. "You see, I am Amunet. We are not yami and hikari, like the pharaoh and his aibou. We were reincarnated into a new body, like you. And like Jono. However, as Amunet I wanted to have memories of a normal life in this new world of the future. The only way that could be possible was if I did not have any memory of my past in Kehmet. So I split myself into two. Two personalties, one body, one soul. The side of me that is Angelica Pierceson was allowed to lead a basically normal life, while the side of me that is Amunet remained in the background of our mind. Keeping the memories of our truth away from the innocent Angel. But now that the side that is Amunet is unable to consciously restrain the memories, we have rejoined temporally. When Amunet reawakens, I shall lose the memories once again and become simply Pierce. Though I shall remember all that has recently occurred."
She turned around to face Malik, for the first time realizing that she was sitting in his lap. She gazed into his eyes and said, "My beloved. I thank you for maintaining the promise you made to me all those years ago in that tomb. You have protected me and kept me safe, even from my own past." Reaching up she placed a gentle hand on his cheek. She leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on his lips. Forgetting her brother's presence for the moment, Malik wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close, reveling in the feeling of her lips on his.. Her arms went around his neck and for that moment it seemed time had stopped just for them.
Regretfully she broke the kiss and disentwined herself from him. Sliding back so that she sat on the floor she said, "I think it's best if I go home now. I don't know when Amunet will wake up and as Pierce I may need some time to come to terms with what has happened...and what I will remember." Looking upon Malik with tender eyes she said, "And I may need someone there to help me."
Malik nodded and stood up, offering her a hand which she took.
Kaiba was instantly on his feet. "Matte!" he said as they began to leave together. When they looked back at him he said to her, "I'm not crazy, right? I mean, you really are the reincarnation of my sister from five thousand years ago? I really am the reincarnation of an Egyptian high priest? Jounouchi really is the reincarnation of my slave and lover, Jono? Yami is the pharaoh? Bakura over there is that tomb robber that...that..." He couldn't bring himself to say it.
"That raped me?" she asked. "Yes. He is the very same one. I'm not surprised he didn't remember me. He has committed so many horrible acts they must have all blended together. Though I AM surprised you know that. Tell me, what have you remembered?"
Kaiba thought deeply. So many things had flashed before his eyes when he had seen what Bakura was about to do. "I remember that it was the festival of Osiris. You and I were playing the part of Osiris and Isis. I sacrificed a man and then we lead a procession through the streets, ending at the palace of the pharaoh. We went inside and gave the pharaoh the divine right to rule, symbolically. Then....something happened. Something...that was the pharaoh's fault. You ran out of the palace in tears. The next thing I remember is the next morning you came to my temple in a horrible state. You told me that a band of men had cornered you in the streets. They had robbed and taken advantage of you. I used magic to hunt them down and give them a slow torturous death. But one escaped. And...that's all I remember."
She nodded slowly, considering all he had said. "Yes. I see. It seems that you are going to eventually regain all your memories. It's very strange. A reincarnation shouldn't have the memories of their past life. I was very confused when I was reborn with mine." She lifted her eyes to his and asked, "Has Jounouchi mentioned anything about strange dreams of the past?"
Kaiba shook his head. "No. Though he does have a recurring dream of being chased by a sandwich...but I don't think that counts."
She giggled and said, "No. Unless it was an ancient Egyptian sandwich it doesn't count."
They both broke out in laughter. Even Malik joined them in their mirth. It was strange to see Seto Kaiba laugh. He was usually cold and distant, and when he did laugh it was an evil laugh that meant doom for whoever had crossed him. But Pierce's presence, like Jounouchi's, always seemed to lighten his mood. Make him seem more approachable. More human.
However, Kaiba's laughter faded out and a strangely embarrassed expression took it's place.
He stared at the floor and, without looking up, said, "Will you remember who I am, when Amunet wakes up?"
"You mean that you are my brother reborn?" she replied. "Yes, I will remember that."
"Then...do you mind if I call you sister?"
With a smile she said, "Of course not. That is what I am after all. As you are my brother." Then she took Malik's hand and said, "Now I must go. I can feel Amunet awakening."
Kaiba nodded and both Malik and Pierce left the room. Looking over to Bakura who was just beginning to stir he thought, *Hm. Amunet isn't the only one waking.*
Bakura's eyes opened and he raised himself into a sitting position. Kaiba walked over and knelt beside him. A wicked smirk appeared on his face and he said, "And now, what shall I do with you?"
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(A/N) Oh yeah! Guess what! Next chapter is the Malik in boxers chapter! ^__^ And a surprise for Yuugi and friends! (*mumbles* like their lives aren't one big surprise after another..?) This chapter took forever to get out! But I'm back on track thanks to my faithful reviewers! I want to thank everyone who has reviewed so far. If it wasn't for you I would have given up on this fic...probably this chapter.
Sneak peek of the next chapter:
Yami: Isis, we need to speak to your brother.
Isis: Of course. Come in.
Yuugi: Malik, we wanted to talk to you about...PIERCE!!??
All: O_O
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Reviews are the lifeblood of fanfiction! That...and words...and ink...and series to rip from...
Rei Akita: She wasn't! She wasn't! Well...she was... Just not this time!! Sorry Malik wasn't the one to save her though. It just seemed that since Seth wasn't able to save Amunet, Seto should get to save Pierce. O_o I'm gonna kill you! How dare you guess who the song is about!? No one guessed that she was raped by Bakura in ancient Egypt, but you guessed who a song was about from like six measly lines!?!? How is that possible!? About the rating, that's what I thought. So it's staying PG-13. [Pegasus: How dare you threaten her!!! So what if she's one of my rabid drooling fangirls!!! Hey! Don't look at me like that! They exist!! I swear! *grumble* I am a bishounen after all. Aren't I entitled to a few fans here and there? *sniffle-sniffle* [Nika: Oh great! Now he's crying! What happened to the insensitive male who'd rather drive around for hours than ask for directions!? [Pegasus: Hey! I didn't ask for directions! It was YAMI!! *points to Yami* [Yami: O_o
Reine Keri: Yes! Hit him again!!! I'll even pay for a new keyboard if it breaks!! I update fast!? *looks confused* I thought fast was everyday! Not once a week! Oh well. If it makes you happy! ^__^ Oh yes. Don't mess with Seto! Bet you can't wait to see what he does to Bakura now! ^__^
laDy SaSaMi7: *gasp!* NO! Someone stole your name!? That's horrible!! There were like 17 Nika's here before they made it so no one could have the same name. But I changed my name before they implemented it so I didn't feel cheated. AMUNET! AMUNET! Her name is AMUNET! Amunet was the goddess of mystery. I thought it fit. ^__^ Don't let Bakura freak you out! We all know he's a psycho! But don't worry. He won't be this bad again! Why, he may even join forces with her later on! o_o I'll try to read your fic, but mine are taking up a lot of my time. (psst! psst! Anyone who's reading Instincts may expect a chapter in the next two weeks or so! ^__^)
LoveLiesBleeding: I'm sorry. Really Pierce got Malik out of process of elimination. Yami has Yuugi. Bakura has Ryou. Seto has Jounouchi. Wasn't even thinking about Honda. Otogi is so forgotten he ain't even here. Anzu...is...the friendship bitch. (. hate her!) And...uh...is that everyone? yeah I think so. ALERT!! ALERT!!! BOXERS NEXT CHAPTER!! PREPARE FOR MAJOR BISHYNESS!!! ^___^
Silent Angel: Yay! Sake Sister!! Welcome to the club btw! Yes, Bakura did snap. And yes, he did rape Amunet. That's what happens when you die of hotness. You miss stuff! I suggest if you're going to be a Sake Sister you learn how to let your eyes glaze over slightly as you gaze at any particular bish. This assures that you do not die of hotness and you're awake to enjoy anything that might happen! And I mean ANYTHING!! ^__^ YAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Seto/Jou rocks!!!
Liviania: Yep! Pegasus is a wonderful dancer! Especially when the lights are low....sultry music playing...very little clothes...@_@ I'm okay!! Did you like your Seto Cookie? I sent it your way! ^__^
LoveLiesBleeding: Oh my! You're Thinking!? Scary thought! o_o Now I'M thinking!! I'm sorry though. Malik didn't save Pierce. He did get a tender moment with her though. AND he gets to take her home! NO! NO!! (grabs Pegasus and strips him) YOU MUST WORSHIP THE FUNNY BUNNY BOXERS!!!! O_o (realizes Pegasus wasn't wearing Funny Bunny Boxers...in fact, he wasn't wearing underwear at all!) Oh...My....GAWD!!! (faints)
Meep: Thank you! And I intend to finish this one! ^__^
flamer: *gasp* Flamer at three o'clock! Get him Bakura!! (Bakura chases flamer around the house making lewd comments and obscene gestures) [Bakura: Come back! Let's play! Don't you want me to show you the dark side!? [Nika: ^__^ Oh! Flames! Bakura! Me and Malik are going to set the neighbors house on fire! Wanna come!? [Bakura: (emerges with flamer over his shoulder) Absolutely! ^__^
Catherina: Um. Yes? I did in fact mention that's what she was playing. I have to wonder why you chose to point that out. And I'm not sure if you're review was complimentary, a strange flame...or perhaps you were just bored? I'm sorry. I'm a little confused.
xxphatxbaybeexx: You're not meant to understand her past. If you did you wouldn't need to read this, would you? I'M the only one who's supposed to understand her past! So far anyway. Well, not so much after this chapter, but still! And no. She is not Seto's sister. Nor Malik's lover. Nor "friends with everyone except for Yami." She is the reincarnation of Seth's sister. She is now Malik's girlfriend. There is a difference between girlfriend and lover. Believe me, I know. It can be summed up in one word. Sex. And she's not friends with everyone. In fact, she really just gets along with them. You know? Someone who's good to hang out with at school, but you wouldn't really want to spend all your time with them? And she is friend's with Yami. Amunet just didn't want her to be. She and Yami are perhaps closer than she and the others simply because they share a similar past. And if you were paying attention, nowhere did it say that Yami thinks he's too good for her. He wanted to get to know her, Malik just wouldn't let him. I'm going to stop now because I have more reviews to get to and don't want to spend my time explaining things that shouldn't require explaining if you're paying attention.
Reine Keri: Thank you! Here's the fluff. And they'll be humorous fluff next chapter! ^__^ Ummm...probably chapter after next will deal with Bakura. The Seto/Jou kiss pic is at http://www.freewebs.com/nikafics And I've decided not to post my prologue until I get closer to finishing this one. Hey! I hit my head on my ceiling fan once and cracked my skull and I STILL updated!! I think that's devotion!! ^__^ That's true btw.
bluefuzzyelf: O_o HAKURA-CHAN!!! I had no idea you were reading this fic!!! Are you back home now? (steeples fingers together like Burns from The Simpsons) Yes, excellent. Malik is indeed "hot". (evil grin...then gropes Malik) ^__^
Liviania: I'm glad you're not confused. Yay! Suspense lover!! Fluff! Fluff! Fluff! ^__^ Yeah, I know! Poor Ryou! But don't worry, I could never hurt the kawaii little angel too much! That's just wrong! Nope. Actually I have something planned for Mokuba, just not until much later. Nope. Actually the site on my profile is my Sake Sisters site, which I suggest you check out anyway! ^__^ But the site I have my fic pics on is http://www.freewebs.com/nikafics Not much there yet, but I'm working on it. I don't like to post pics until I reach that scene in the fic. Thank you for the pen sharpener!! (chases writer's block demon brandishing the newly sharpened pen) Die, you vile creature! Never shall you or yours haunt my doorstep again!!
Silent Angel: Hey! Aren't I supposed to be YOUR muse!? How can a muse receive inspiration from the one they're supposed to inspire!? No! Really! I wanna know!! Maybe it'll help! Hope your homework gets lighter. And thanks for reviewing! (psst! psst! I know you're busy, but I need your Sake Sister profile! I've already got people asking what kind of demon you are and other stuff about you! But take your time. Don't want you to have to change something later.)
Rei Akita: I'm glad you're not confused either! Oh no! I want them to keep reading even if they ARE confused! ^__^ I'm glad one of us is patient! lol Fluff! Fluff! (does the fluff dance) Ryou in chapter after next. I hope. -__- Mokuba will probably make an appearance, just not for some time yet. The Seto/Jou pic can be found here. http://www.freewebs.com/nikafics I'm not posting anything until I finish, or get close to finishing, this one. Yes, it was a lot to answer. I seriously didn't expect people to.
LoveLiesBleeding: Glad you're not confused or irritated. Fluff is part of a balanced diet. Right above lemons on the fangirl food chart. ^__^ Ryou soon. *major gasp* YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE SETO KISS JOU!?!? Are you anti-yaoi/anti-shounen-ai??? Cause if so, you shouldn't be here! What with the only het couple being Pierce and Malik! And...and...SETO AND JOU BELOOOONNNNGGGG TOGETHER!!!! (raises the yaoi fangirl flag...half Seto in a compromising position with Jou, half Youko in a similar position with Hiei) (marches back and forth across the room chanting "Yaoi! Yaoi! Yaoi!")