Different hearts, same desire
Neferi: Hello people!! I hope you guys excuse me, I've been VERY busy with schoolwork but not anymore! I finished school last Friday!
Mera: That's correct, now she can keep on going with her stories.
Yami: Thank Ra'. Now let's read the disclaimer and get on with the story.
Mera and Yami: NeferNeferi doesn't own YGO but she does own Mera, Menesi, Rasejem and other things in the fic.
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Chapter twenty-one: The touch of love
Mera woke up as the rising sun entered her chambers. She looked around and saw that WBF was sleeping on a chair as always. Just then the door burst open, making WBF jump on her chair and Mera snap her head to look at who it was. But nobody needed to guess whom it was, only Rasejem entered the chambers of his daughter like that.
"Good morning Mera" he smirked cruelly "I trust you had a good night sleep. Today you will be joining Seto again on the temple as always but you will help on the preparations of your wedding, which is tomorrow morning. Your mother bought you a dress for the wedding, it's very nice, I'm sure you'll like it". "Very well father" nodded Mera. "Get dressed and hurry" he ordered.
When Rasejem walked out of her chambers and closed the door Mera went to take a bath. When she finished she entered her chambers and saw that WBF was waiting for her.
"Mera what are you planning?" she asked concerned. "You will find out WBF but not by my words. The only thing I can tell you is that it all starts today" answered Mera as she put her jewelry on "I'm off to the temple, take care of my mother". "I will as always" stated WBF.
Mera stood up and walked over to the stable where her father was waiting. Then they both took off to the temple of Ra'. When they got there Malik was waiting for them as the past day.
"Have a good time Mera" said Rasejem politely for he was in front of Malik.
Mera simply nodded and watched her father take off to the pero (place).
"I will try father" murmured Mera. "Come on Mera, Seto's waiting for you" stated Malik gently.
Mera gave him a genuine smile and followed him inside. The smile had perturbed Malik.
'Mera is acting so weird today, I wonder why…' he thought as he led her to the Dinning Hall.
As they both entered they noticed Seto was finishing his breakfast. As he drank a little bit of wine he noticed that Mera had arrived. He smirked and walked over to her.
"Good morning Seto" greeted Mera gently. "Good morning" he replied caressing her face.
Seto leaned down and kissed her on the lips. Not expected by Seto, Mera kissed him back! Malik stared in shock.
'What in the fedu (four) pillars that sustain the sky is happening?!' thought Malik as Mera and Seto parted.
"I'm done with my breakfast Mera, shall we take a walk around the temple for a while?" asked Seto as he smirked. "Sounds good to me Seto" answered Mera.
Seto grabbed her hand and both of them walked away, leaving Malik alone on the Dinning Hall.
"What's wrong with Mera?" he asked himself. "Perhaps she's finally accepting her shoy (fate)" answered Isis appearing and standing beside her brother.
Malik watched as his best friend and Seto walked away talking about many things.
'I don't think Mera can forget the Pharaoh that easily' he thought.
In the pero (palace)…
"Pharaoh, your clothes are ready for tomorrow" announced a servant as Yami sat down on the aset (throne). "Yes" said Yami "My cousin's wedding is tomorrow". (A/N: Forgot to mention that Yami and Seto were cousins in ancient Egypt, though they didn't treat themselves like ones in here).
Yami was feeling rather hurt though he didn't show it to the people around him. Only his friends could see through his act. He sat there on his aset (throne) trying to clear his mind from Mera. Just then Rasejem came up to him to torment him more.
"Pharaoh you don't know how glad I am that my daughter is getting married" said Rasejem with the intention to make him feel worst. "Yes so am I, Mera deserves someone that can give her respect and femi (love) her" replied Yami as he eyed Rasejem. Then he murmured "Something you never gave her".
'I enjoy seeing the face the Pharaoh shows when I speak of Mera and Seto' thought Rasejem, enjoying every bit of himself at the moment.
"Yami, you look like you need a little bit of fresh air, come and take a walk with me" smiled Anzu as she entered the Aset (throne) Hall. "Alright Anzu" accepted Yami standing up.
He walked past Rasejem, desiring to make him taste his khopesh (Egyptian sword) but had to held the desire for Mera's sake. As Yami approached Anzu she smiled at him and took his hand.
"Let's go" she said.
Yami let go of her hand and followed her.
'Why don't you fall for me already?' she asked herself rather irritated.
Both of them walked into the garden silently and sat down on a bench. Then Anzu broke up the silence.
"Yami why are you sad and looking hurt?" she asked softly.
Yami looked at her, his enchanting violet eyes locking up with her blue eyes.
"It's nothing Anzu, don't you worry" he answered giving her a forced smile. "I know you too well Yami and right now I know you're lying" replied the girl "Please tell me, I want to help you if that is possible". "You can't help me Anzu, nobody can" stated Yami "There's nothing you can do". "What is it Yami? I'm sure I can help even a little bit" she pressed on the matter gently as she put her hand over his.
Yami however, moved his hand over to his lap and answered "I don't want to tell you Anzu, at least not now".
"Very well Yami" she said "But remember that if you want to talk I'll always be there for you". "I know Anzu, I know" he smiled at her.
'I can't wait for Mera to marry Seto. When she does then she won't be in my way to get Yami' thought Anzu.
They spent a few moments there in silence looking around the nefer (beautiful) garden until footsteps were heard coming closer. Then a young man was seen carrying a papyri in hands.
"A message to the Pharaoh from priest Malik" he stated making a neb (reverence).
Yami stood up and took the papyri. He opened it and read the message inside. When he finished reading it only a thought passed through his mind again and again 'I have to go to the temple of Ra' and see Mera'.
"Yami is everything alright?" asked Anzu. "Yes Anzu, everything's alright" answered Yami turning to look at her "But I have to go for a while now". "That's fine Yami" nodded Anzu.
The young Pharaoh then walked into the corridors of his pero (palace) and directed himself to the stable. When he walked into it Jou and Honda were there.
"Hey Yami" greeted Jou and Honda in unison. "Hello Jou, Honda" replied Yami "Listen, I'm going to the temple of Ra' for a while, if anybody needs anything just inform them I'm there". "Very well" said Jou.
Yami climbed on his horse and rode off to the temple of Ra' as fast as his horse could.
"Why is he in such a hurry?" asked Honda. "He must have an important matter to attend at the temple" answered Jou "I just hope it has to do with kicking Seto's butt".
In the temple…
"It's very pretty" commented Mera as she looked at how the garden was arranged for her wedding.
The sweet scent of the exquisite flowers the temple had on the garden filled the air. Long tables were arranged around the garden for the guests to eat and sit down on and on the steps leading to the next part of the temple a table was put, where everything needed for the wedding was to be set.
"We will sit on the longest table of all beside the Pharaoh and your parents" Seto told her. "I see…" said Mera. "Not all the decorations are put up yet but they will be soon" added Seto "The tables can't look so dull in our wedding". "Well you can put mantelpieces on all the tables and some vases or something like that, it doesn't need to be elaborated" stated Mera.
As Seto was about to reply Malik interrupted "Excuse me Priest Seto but you are needed on the temple of Isis, the High priestess needs to speak with you".
"Alright I'll go" said Seto coldly. "I'll be here Seto so take your time" said Mera. "Very well" nodded Seto.
He gave her a kiss on the cheek and went away.
"Mera are you feeling alright?" asked Malik concerned "You've been acting as if you loved Seto". "I'm alright Malik" smiled Mera.
Just as she entered to the tepi (first) hall of the temple her eyes landed on Yami.
'What is he doing here?' thought Mera.
They stared at each other for a brief moment until Yami walked over to her.
He gripped her by the arms gently and pulled her closer to him while saying "Tell me you don't - "
"Not here Yami, all the priests can see and hear us" interrupted Mera "We need a more private place".
He let go of her and followed Mera into a chamber.
"I'll be nearby in case Seto or another priest comes" said Malik "Just don't speak too loud". "Thanks Malik" nodded Mera after Yami had entered the chamber.
She closed the door behind her and turned over to Yami.
"Mera please tell me you are not going to marry Seto" pleaded Yami standing in front of her. "I am going to marry him" said Mera with closed eyes, holding the desire of telling him all the truth.
She didn't know that Yami knew everything. He also knew that she had been forced to marry Seto. He was just going around acting so she wouldn't lose her cool in front of her father.
"But why? I know you don't want to be with him Mera" stated Yami as he caressed her face. "What makes you say that?" asked Mera moving his hand away. "Because when I'm near you, you act different. When I touch you, you relax unlike when my cousin does. And when I kiss you, you show me you enjoy it" whispered Yami as he looked down at her with caring eyes.
He pressed his lips against hers for a brief moment and the moved away. Mera moved to kiss him again but then stopped herself.
"See? I told you" stated Yami. "No, you're just…tempting me Yami" replied Mera turning around and walking by a table that was in the room. "I am not tempting you Mera, you just don't want to accept it" smirked Yami following her.
'Don't follow me around Yami or I might not think about it and decide to run away with you, making my father kill my mother' thought Mera 'No! I have to make him believe I want to marry Seto, at least for now'.
"Mera?" called Yami's voice.
Mera snapped into reality and saw that Yami was standing right in front of her.
"Mera, Yami!" called Malik from outside "Seto's coming!".
Mera's eyes narrowed briefly and she walked over to the doors. She and Yami walked out a few seconds before Seto appeared.
"Hello Yami" smirked Seto "What are you doing here?". "I came by to see how is the temple" answered Yami. "I see…" said Seto standing beside Mera and putting an arm around her waist.
Mera looked over to Malik and told him with the use of her Millenium Chain 'What is Yami doing here?'. 'I sent him a message' said Malik kind of blushed in embarrassment 'I thought it would be good for both to see each other'.
When Mera was about to reply Seto said something that didn't let her finish her conversation with Malik "Come on Mera, I'm supposed to take you home today".
Mera simply nodded and after making a neb (reverence) to Yami and saying goodbye to Malik she left with Seto.
"Malik I don't want her to marry" stated Yami as he saw Seto and Mera walk away. "Well Pharaoh you will have to think of something, I have no ideas to give you now" replied Malik.
Just then Yami smirked "I have an idea now".
Meanwhile outside the temple…
Seto helped Mera to sit down on the horse and the he followed suit. Just as Yami was walking out the temple they both rode off.
'Everything's going according to plan' thought Mera 'Soon…'
A short while later they had arrived at her house.
"Here we are" said Seto helping her down.
The day had passed by very quickly, almost as if the neters (gods) wanted Mera's plan to happen soon. And since night had arrived Mera's plan for that day was about to succeed, that was, if someone arrived at her house.
"Thank you Seto" she gave him a fake smile. "It was no problem Mera" he smirked.
He leaned down and gave her a kiss. They parted when the front door of the house opened.
"Thank you priest for bringing my daughter back home" said Menesi stepping outside. "Good mesut (evening) Lady Menesi, Mera" said Seto.
He climbed his horse and rode away towards the temple.
"Oh my child, I know you don't want to wed him but there's nothing we can do about it" said Menesi hugging Mera. "Don't worry mother" murmured Mera softly as she hugged her back "I will be fine".
Menesi caressed her daughter's face and kissed her forehead "Come inside, the night is cold".
Mera entered her house after her mother and followed her into the living room. Rasejem was there waiting for her.
"You're going to marry Seto tomorrow and then I won't have to see your face again in this house" said Rasejem excitedly.
'He's in a good mood now, I bet he believes nothing will go wrong now' thought Mera.
Just then the door was knocked. Nailah, a servant, opened the door. A gasp was heard and a murmur of voices before the young Pharaoh strode into the living room.
"Good mesut (evening)" he greeted them. "Pharaoh it's an honor to have you in my house again" replied Rasejem. "I would like to speak with you Rasejem" stated Yami. "Of course, please follow me" said the father.
Menesi and Mera were left alone on the living room. WBF came down.
"I thought I heard the Pharaoh's voice here" she commented after greeting her mistress. "He's here" replied Mera "He's speaking with my father".
"Rasejem I would like to spend some time tonight with Mera, after all she's my friend and I haven't been able to speak with her for a long time" said Yami looking at the man.
'I see there's nothing wrong with him doing that, nothing can go wrong now' thought Rasejem.
"Of course Pharaoh, there's no problem at all" he agreed.
Yami smiled to himself as both walked out of the chamber they were speaking in.
"Mera you may go out with the Pharaoh tonight for a while" announced Rasejem.
Menesi and WBF exchanged looks of confusion. Mera, on the other hand, stood up and approached Yami.
"We'll be back later Rasejem" said Yami.
Both walked out of the house and after climbing the horse the Pharaoh rode on, left. The ride was silent until they arrived at…
"The Nile river" said Mera as she gazed at the nefer (beautiful) river.
It's crystal-clear mesis (waters) flowed gently moved by the refreshing breeze that blew and they also reflected the full moon that traveled the sky that night.
"Yes, we're going to be here tonight" said Yami climbing down his horse and helping her to do the same.
They both approached the river and walked by it's borders until Yami stopped on a designed spot.
"Do you remember this?" he asked Mera as he sat down. "I couldn't forget this, in this very spot was where we tepi (first) met" answered Mera sitting down at his side.
Yami nodded. Mera gazed at the vegetation around them until Yami spoke again.
"Mera" he said softly.
The girl turned her head to look at him and then blinked. He was very close to her.
"Yes?" she answered after she had swallowed hard.
Yami didn't answer, he simply leaned in and pressed his lips against hers. He kissed her as she put her arms around his neck. He brought her closer to him and turned the kiss into a fervent ua (one).
Meanwhile…
'Ra' please take care of Mera, I don't know what she's planning and that concerns me much, I care dearly for her. Please, let a little hope appear for her and don't let her sink into despair' thought WBF as she gazed at the full moon from Mera's balcony.
A long time later…
Mera was asleep on the grass with Yami's cape around her to keep her warm. The young Pharaoh was still awake and right now he gazed at the full moon with a gentle smile on his lips.
'Mera's very tired, I figure she had a long and tiring day' he thought 'The nerves of her wedding tomorrow must have put a weight on her'.
He looked at the girl beside him who was sleeping and stroke her head gently. She stirred a little and Yami thought he had woke her up.
"I femi (love) you Mera" he told her "I have never told you this before but it's the truth".
Some moments later Mera woke up. She didn't hear Yami telling her that important statement.
"Thanks for letting me sleep Yami" smiled Mera.
"I don't mind Mera" smiled Yami "As long as I'm with you".
Mera yawned and then laughed "Excuse me, I'm so tired".
Yami chuckled "No worries".
As Mera stared at the bright stars that night she gasped "Oh by the blessing of all neters (gods) it's late!".
It was senu (two) in the morning!
'My father is going to kill me!' she thought standing up.
"Sorry, I guess I didn't care the time it was" said Yami "But I can't take you home now, your parents are probably asleep now".
Mera sighed 'He's right'.
"So I guess I'll be taking you to the pero (palace)" smirked Yami.
"Very well" agreed Mera.
Hand in hand both of them walked over to the horse and after climbing it they rode over to the pero (palace). When they got there a chamber was assigned to Mera, the ua (one) next to Yami's.
"Sleep well Mera" said Yami as they stood by the doors of her chamber. "You too my beloved Pharaoh" replied Mera.
They shared a fervent kiss and then each of them entered their respective chambers.
As Mera lay down on her bed she thought 'My plan ends today'.
Neferi: End of chappie and it was a long one too!
Yami: What is Mera planning?
Mera: Won't tell you, find out in the next chapter!
Neferi: That's correct! Please review and keep reading!