Different hearts, same desire
Neferi: Back with the new chappie!
Mera: Yes!
Yami: This story it's now entering it's best part because…well, you will find out.
Neferi: I'll call someone from the story to read the disclaimer now. Let's see…have the honors Malik!
Malik: Hello Neferi, Mera, Yami.
Mera: Read the disclaimer my good friend.
Malik: NeferNeferi doesn't own YGO but she does own this story.
Yami: Enjoy.
Chapter sixteen: The birthday
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The day Mera had been born came. The ushebti (servants) in the house were preparing everything and putting it in the best condition. That day Mera didn't go to the pero (palace), she stayed home and helped in everything she could. Finally, the night started to fall and Mera started to prepare herself.
"You will look so stunning!" said WBF excitedly "I bet the Pharaoh won't be able to take his eyes off you!". "WBF!" exclaimed Mera turning to look at her monster as she sat on a stool "Don't let my father listen you". "He can't, he's outside receiving the guests" replied WBF.
Outside…
Many of the guests had arrived already, including Seto. He was especially looking forward to see Mera and dance with her. Anzu was also there with Jou and the others but Yami hadn't arrived yet.
The guests were all sitting in the tables provided by the hosts. The tables were practically reserved for each family. There was a platform at the far end of the entering path to the house, were a well-decorated chair was laid. There, the Pharaoh was to take his place. At the left side of the platform were musicians preparing to put some sound through the air.
"So Rasejem, where is your daughter?" asked a man. "She's still inside the house preparing herself to come down" answered Rasejem smiling.
"Hail to the Pharaoh!" announced one of his guards for Yami had arrived.
The people stayed in complete silence and stood up as Yami passed through the path. They all made a neb (reverence) as Yami passed before them. As he approached the platform he saw Menesi and Rasejem waiting for him there.
"Good mesut (evening) Pharaoh Yami" greeted the parents. "Good mesut (evening) Lady Menesi, Rasejem" replied Yami. "It is an honor for us to have you here" said Rasejem "Please, take your seat on our humble home". "I prefer waiting for Mera with the company of our friends" replied Yami "Excuse me".
He walked away towards his friends.
"Why is Mera taking so long?" asked Rasejem trying to hide his anger to his hemet (wife). "Here she comes" answered Menesi.
Walking alone down the path behind the platform came Mera.
"I'm here mother, father" she said stopping in front of them. "Good, now I'll announce you're here" said Rasejem.
He climbed the platform and stood at the center of it, making the people turn their attention to him and fall in silence.
"Good mesut (evening) guests" he said "We are all gathered here to celebrate my daughter's fifteenth birthday. I made this feast for her, so she would spend time with her friends and loved ones. Now I present to you my dear daughter, Mera".
Mera climbed the platform and stood beside her father, smiling. All eyes fell upon her and the people greeted her kindly.
"Good mesut (evening)" she spoke "I would like to thank all of you for being here tonight so you could spent this important day to me at my side. Please, enjoy the feast as I know I will".
The people clapped and cheered her as she smiled. Then Yami moved to the platform to take his seat. The guests fell in silence again. As he stood before Mera she made a neb (reverence) and then smiled at him. He lowered his head in respect and smiled at her gently. Then he proceeded towards his seat while Mera walked down the platform.
"And now we'll let the musicians entertain us with their music while my daughter dances with a young man her tepi (first) dance as a more grown Lady" said Rasejem.
The musicians started playing a slow melody and Mera stood by the platform.
'Ra' don't let Seto dance with me, and don't let the men kill me' she thought with closed eyes.
The tepi (first) young man that got to her would dance with Mera. She saw many walking up to her, and she could see Seto was ua (one) of them. Suddenly a voice behind her said "May I?".
As Mera turned around she faced her grinning Pharaoh.
"Yes you may" she smiled.
Yami took her hand while the other men sat down, Seto included with an angry face, and both walked to the center of the path. They stood in front of the other, as the music stopped, and both positioned to dance. Yami put a hand around her waist and with the other took her hand while Mera put her other hand on his shoulder. Then the slow song played again.
"Thank Ra' you got to me first (tepi)" whispered Mera as they began dancing. "I said to myself I had to dance the tepi (first) song with you my dear Mera" replied Yami smiling.
Mera also smiled as some couples began to join them. Yami spun her around gently and she spun gracefully, her dress moving at her every move. Yami thought she looked more nefer (beautiful) each time he set eyes on her.
Meanwhile Seto was looking at Yami and Mera dancing furiously.
'That Pharaoh…he will pay' thought Seto.
"Seto are you alright?" asked Malik looking at him. "Yes I'm fine Malik" answered Seto looking away from the dance floor.
'I bet he's jealous' thought Malik trying to hide a grin.
Suddenly the music changed to a faster ua (one). Yami spun Mera around faster and she let go of his hand and both started dancing. The people that were sitting started clapping at the beat of the music as the couples kept on dancing.
'He's good at dancing' thought Mera as she spun around and Yami stopped her and both started dancing together.
They were a sensation, the people stopped dancing just to look at them.
"We have fans" whispered Mera on Yami's ear as he held her closer for they were making a move together.
Yami grinned as he spun her around again and pulled her back towards him. The song ended with Yami holding Mera by the waist from behind. The people clapped animatedly and cheered them. Mera and Yami smiled then made their way out of the dance floor. Another song started to be played and people kept on dancing while Mera and Yami walked to their friend's table.
"Happy birthday Mera!" greeted all of them with smiling faces as Yami and her sat down. "Thank you for coming" smiled Mera. "We brought you presents but they're inside the house, your mother told us to put them there" said Shizuka. "You had no need to bring me presents, the best present you gave it to me already. It's your friendship and your company now" replied Mera.
"We don't care, we simply wanted to bring you something that showed our appreciation towards you" smiled Honda. "Thank you, you guys are the best" smiled Mera. "Happy birthday Mera" said senu (two) voices in unison.
Mera turned her head around just to find Seto and Malik there. Malik was smiling but Seto was looking seriously at her.
"Hello" she smiled happily.
Both of them also sat down on the table. Jou glared at Seto a few times, then greeted Malik. They kept on talking animatedly until it was time for the banquet. They all proceeded to their tables and after making a toast for Mera, ate. Then the dancing kept on going. Mera needed to talk with someone that was there, alone. She found the perfect moment now.
"Malik I need to speak with you" she whispered on his ear as he sat alone on his table. "Let's go now, we won't be missed" he said standing up.
They walked away from the feast, without being seen, and stopped at a secluded place in the grounds of the house.
"What do you have to tell me?" asked Malik curiously. Mera sighed "Prepare to listen to the story of my life".
And she told him all the truth that she was hiding from everyone. When she finished speaking, Malik was angry.
"But why do you stay in silence? Tell the truth to Yami, he will surely help you" replied Malik. "I told you I can't" stated Mera sadly. "If you can't then I will" said Malik. "No, promise to me you won't tell this to anyone" said Mera looking at him in the eyes. "But Mera…" said Malik. "Please, promise me" insisted Mera. "Alright, I promise" said Malik. "Thank you" said Mera and she wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a hug.
Malik also hugged her.
"We have to go, some people are missing us" said Mera moving away.
Malik nodded and both walked away to the feast again. Nobody noticed when they reached there. After a few hours the feast ended. The people went to their houses after saying goodbye to Mera. Yami, in change, stayed a while longer.
In Mera's chamber…
"You know, I hadn't imagined you were such a good dancer Yami" said Mera as she took her jewels off. "You are the good dancer Mera" replied Yami who was sitting on her bed, watching her. "Thanks for the compliment but just admit it, you are also good" stated Mera turning around and looking at him.
The young Pharaoh smiled and tapped the bed at his side, indicating that Mera should sit there. Mera walked up to him and sat at his side as indicated.
"Mera, I have your birthday present here" said Yami not looking at her "I wanted to give it to you personally and in private".
Mera looked at him and took ua (one) of his hands that was on his knees. Yami turned his head to look at her, slightly in shock.
"Why are you so nervous?" she asked.
Yami couldn't help smiling, then moved away his hand from hers and with it caressed her face. The young girl smiled and put her head on his shoulder. The Pharaoh wrapped an arm around her and placed his head against hers.
"There's no need to worry Mera" he answered softly.
A short while after they moved away and Yami took out his present. He had it in his hand, which was closed.
"This is your present from me Mera" he said opening his hand.
Mera's eyes narrowed and she exclaimed "By the sekhem (power) of neter (god or goddess) Isis!".
It was a golden ring with an amethyst stone shaped like a leaf. It was very simple but very pretty.
"Why do you give me such an expensive gift?" asked Mera looking at her Pharaoh. "Because you're worthy of it" answered Yami taking her right hand and putting the ring on it.
Mera blushed and lowered her head slightly.
'Oh Isis, I would give up even my life just to let him know how I feel' thought Mera as she looked at the ring.
Suddenly Yami's senu (two) hands touched and raised her head. She met his eyes and instantly noticed the proximity they were having. They were so close that she could even feel his breathing on her lips. He lowered his hands and leaned forward to kiss her. Mera closed her eyes and waited. She felt his warm lips press hers, and they tried to open her mouth.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door and Mera jumped away. She put a hand over her mouth looking away flushed while Yami looked towards the door a little angry at their interruption in such an interesting moment.
"Come in" said Mera.
Menesi entered. (A/N: Lucky for Mera ^-^)
"My Pharaoh, it is time for my daughter to sleep" she announced. "Very well, sleep well Mera, Lady Menesi" he said standing up.
As he walked away Mera's voice stopped him "Wait, aren't you going to give me a goodbye?".
Yami turned around and walked up to Mera. As he stood in front of her he leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. She did the same but then she wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a hug. Yami wrapped his arms around her waist and also hugged her. Menesi smiled at them.
"Have sweet dreams my dear Pharaoh" whispered the young girl softly on his ear. "They will be sweet if I dream with you" Yami replied also in a soft whisper on her ear.
Mera smiled as she blushed and both let go of each other. Then Yami walked away after giving a smile to Mera and to her mother.
"He's a good young man my dear daughter, if he were to ask your hand in marriage to me I wouldn't hesitate in letting him marry you" said Menesi "I know you femi (love) him". "Please don't tell my father" said Mera worriedly. "I won't Mera, I promise" replied her mother. "Thank you" smiled Mera "Would you really let him marry me?". "I would" smiled Menesi "Now go to sleep".
She left Mera alone so she could change her dress.
After a few moments Mera was lying on her bed asleep with a gentle smile on her lips for she was having a sweet dream with Yami.
In the pero (palace), Yami was asleep having the same dream that she was.
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Neferi: End of the chapter! I hope the story is good and to your liking.
Mera: I hope nothing goes wrong with Yami and I.
Neferi: I can't guarantee that…
Yami: Let's just keep hoping we have an ending together.
Mera: Please review and keep reading!