A/N: ho ho ho I'm back and for those that want Bakura to kidnap
Téa...well...you'll see Thanks for the reviews
Previously on Saga of Chronicles:
Téa was just fitting in to the life style of royalty when priestess Isis warned Téa of her future in the palace. Seeing this as a challenged Téa decided to stay, but also because of pharaoh Atem. Unfortunately it seems Isis's fortunes were gold as a thief named Bakura entered Téa's life.
Saga of Chronicles: Ancient Egypt -Part3
As the fog darkened around Bakura a faint form appeared. Téa could see the chock on everyone's faces. Somehow she knew something big was going to happen.
"Behold! Diabound!" Bakura said, as the form of the beast was completed.
The monster's features were spine chilling. A human upper body with a serpent lower body. Téa also noticed that Diabound, as Bakura called it, was enormous. The creature has fear written all over it. Téa felt extremely unsafe standing behind the columns. Shivering in fear Téa backed away till her back was tight against the wall. Turning her attention away from Diabound she observed the expressions of the priests. Other than shock and concern she found no fear, especially in priest Seth.
"So how do you like Daibound?" Bakura asked provocatively.
Boiling with anger Seth held his millennium rod toward the beast and recited a series of Egyptian spells. As if ordering the beast Seth pointed toward the sealing tablet. Suddenly Diabound turned into a ray of light heading toward the tablet with immense speed. Nearly missing Seth.
Giving a victorious smirk Seth turned toward Bakura. "You were saying?"
Instead of the defeat expression Bakura just laughed confidently. "Look again high priest!"
The sealing tablet begins to crack. To everyone's horror, except Bakura, Daibound re-appeared. Seth's face contoured to that of extreme hatred and dislike. Again he recites a set of Egyptian spells, but a different one. Téa closed her eyes in fear of what priest Seth was about to do. But she could see it. Seth summoned another monster, a horrible monster. As Bakura laughed at the pathetic thing when compared to Diabound, Seth's monster launched its attack. Diabound destroyed it easily. Spitting out blood Seth died. The priests all summoned their monsters. But one by one they were destroyed. Pharaoh Atem took the stand and summoned the gods. However, the secret ability of Diabound was activated and the gods too were defeated. Thus Egypt fell in peril and agony as Bakura took the throne.
"No...no...stop! Stop it!" Téa screamed in fear.
"Téa!" Atem said getting up from his throne.
"What's she doing here?!" Seth complained in disgust.
Bakura watched this with interest. "Téa...she is something worthy of note,"
Opening her eyes she was met with many other eyes. Suddenly she realized that she actually screamed out loud. Nervously she made the best out of this situation. Running like she never ran before Téa headed for the exit to the spectator's area.
"Wait!" Atem called.
Turning back for a second Téa explained everything. "I've made my decision to stay and now that I've told you I'm going to go. Have fun...I mean...good luck? Um...you guys can continue now..."
"Téa!" Atem called again trying to stop the frightened girl from running away. He wanted her to stay by him, to protect her.
This time Téa didn't look back. Finally she made it. Zipping past everything she headed for her sanctuary, the garden.
After hours, or at least it felt like hours, of pacing back and forth in the garden Téa decided to rest by the reservoir. Staring blankly into the reservoir Téa recollected her thoughts. Maybe she should think twice about staying considering Isis's vision was having a huge affect on her. She never knew there were such monsters that existed in people. Through her life she only knew of spirit being. The only thing she knew about spirit beasts is that they are much powerful and can be summoned and controlled at anytime. However, it takes a lot of 'Ka' to summon one. An ordinary person doesn't have the energy to do so.
"Stupid spirit beasts...I wish I could help but I'm too weak," Téa mumbled to her self.
Unexpectedly a pair of tough but well nurtured hands blocked Téa's eyes sight. Scared that Bakura was going to kidnap her Téa screamed and kicked and punched whichever direction she felt necessary. Hearing a ouch Téa stopped.
"It's alright," The voice had a weird affect on Téa.
Feeling her cheeks warm up she knew whom it was. "Atem!"
"That really hurt Téa," He laughed as he sat down beside her.
Glad to see him she wanted to tell him everything that was on her mind. But stopped when she remember what just happened. Looking into the waters once again she made sure no eye contact was made.
"I never knew the reservoir was so interesting," Atem said looking in the waters as well. Making sure he made eye contact with Téa.
"What about Bakura?" Téa said half worried half scared.
The change of Atem's expression was dramatic. "He disappeared,"
"Isn't that good?"
"I don't know. But all I know is he showed great disrespect to my father. I shall never forgive him for doing that,"
"...Atem...I decided to stay...so I can help you through this...as a friend," Téa said a bit slow since she was finding the words as she went along.
"Hungry? Let's eat!" Atem said out of the blue.
"I was serious!" Téa said angrily.
"Look Téa, You are a great person and a wonderful friend. Your other friends are so lucky to have you that...it is selfish of me keeping you here," Atem said sadly. "So...I'd like you to return to where you came..."
Téa couldn't believe her ears. Obviously the reason for Téa to leave was not what Atem said. He was hiding something.
"I don't believe one bit of that and you know it!" She retorted.
"Just go!" Atem ordered.
"No! I won't leave until you gave me a full explanation of why,"
Atem turned around and started to leave.
"If you dare to..." Téa didn't finish when Atem came running back.
What happened next was all blurred. When Atem ran back Téa thought he was going to kill her so she backed away. But instead she found Atem gently holding her pressing his lips against hers with force. Immediately Téa's knees gave way and fell backwards pulling Atem down too. Both teens plunged into the water. Trying to find the bottom of the reservoir Téa found it to be much deeper than expected. Finally she was able to control her limbs. Arriving at the surface she looked for Atem. A hand reached from behind and held her into a tight hug.
"Atem are you okay?" Téa said worried about her friend forgetting how they ended in the predicament.
"The reason why I want you to leave is so I can protect you...and to prevent you from seeing bloodshed. I have to admit Diabound is much too powerful for us. When the time comes I might not be able to protect you. I love you too much that I can't bear loose you Téa," He said hugging her as I she was a fragile doll that'll break from the slightest thing.
"But I want to share your pain, your thoughts, your burden. I love you Atem and we should get through this together," Téa said swimming toward the edge. "Like this," Holding her hand out she helped Atem out.
"...I don't want you to feel my pain, to carry my burden, to hear my thoughts. I want you to be happy," Atem said.
"I am happy just being with you no matter what. You should know. You love me right?"
"Of course I do...but..."
Téa was fed up. "If you love me you should prove to me that you do! Entrust yourself with me. If you think I'm just some doll in a display case then you are wrong!" Téa said storming away.
"That's not what I meant!" Atem struggled to hold Téa back but was pushed away. "Téa!" He called but Téa was out of sight.
Téa sprinted to her room. Wasting no time she packed all her stuff and left. She was going to teach Atem a lesson, never underestimate Téa. And to do so she's going to run away, yes that's perfect. Running through the maze like corridors Téa found the entrance, or exit in her case, of the palace. She slipped past the guards and laughed out in victory.
"Ha Ha! Look whose better now!" Téa screamed toward the palace.
Her reward was the guards looking at her as if she was some lunatic. But she didn't care. Walking to the calm streets she realized it was almost sundown. The reality that if he doesn't find a place to stay she'll be camping out in the streets set in like a hard stone dropped on glass.
"Excuse me but do you know where I can get a place to stay for the night?" Téa asked a random passer-by.
"Yes, over there," The passer-by said pointing to a two storied caramel tinted boarding house.
"Thanks," Téa said smiling happily. She had always been taught a smile would go a long way.
When she walked in the boarding house a happy face of an energetic middle-aged man greeted her.
"Hello Miss, welcome to Camel's Resting place. Do you have a camel with you?" He said looking around for the creature.
"No. But I'd like a room for the night," Téa asked.
"Sure right this way," The man led Téa to a shabby stair way and into a cramped hall. Opening a creaky wood door he showed her the accommodation for tonight.
Téa had some doubts about this place due to the way the manager dressed. A dirty, food stained, and ratty robe should signs of unhygienic practises. But she'd rather stay here than be out there.
"This is your room. Here is the keys to the lock and I'm guessing you know how to open those windows?" The man said pointing to a small wooden plank hung on the wall with a stick beside it.
"Yes. I've seen those," Téa said hiding her annoyance to this stupid person who thinks she knows nothing.
"Good." The man said heading toward the door.
"But shouldn't I pay you?" Téa said showing him some small copper coins.
"Oh not yet. You'll pay when you tell me you're leaving," With that he left leaving a 'thank god his gone' Téa.
Inspecting the room for undesirable surprises Téa checked the small hay bed; similar to the one she had at the village. Seeing the room was clean and free of insects Téa slumped on the bed. Looking at the dull room she found something useful, quill and paper. She walked toward the small table and light the candle with the match provided.
"With the candle light the room's going to get warm," Téa said reaching for the window. The plank of wood was attached to the wall. Without the stick supporting it the plank would fall down and close the opening. And the man thought she didn't know.
"That's better," Téa said letting the breeze play with her hair. "Now back to business,"
Téa started writing a letter to Taweret; she was the one who taught Téa how to write, and tell her about all the things that happened during her short stay at the palace: Dear Taweret, how's life at the village? I hope everything is okay because the palace is in mayhem! A thief named Bakura came and completely shook the foundations of the palace, literally! Maybe you've heard of him. But that's not all. He even has a spirit beast! Can you believe that? Kashta would've been amazed by the spirit beast the priests and Bakura had...but he'd be scared too. But the most important thing that happened was pharaoh Atem told me that he loved me. You're shocked aren't you? But I have to admit I've developed feelings for him too. So why am I writing to you? Simple, because he thought I was some weak girl that he the hero has to protect. So by running away, don't worry not far, I'll teach him. Will it work? I have no idea but I'm sure it'll work out in the end. Love you sincerely Téa. By the way, stop worrying about me!
Sighing off the letter Téa was satisfied. Folding it up she headed down stairs.
"Though the outside looks run down and horrible it's facilities are truly great. I guess that's why you don't judge a book by its cover," Téa mumbled to her self as she headed for the counter.
"May I help you," The same man said with the same smile.
"Yes, I'd like to deliver this message to village near the deep valley," Téa replied. Her village was never given a name. But the people there called it 'Valley Village'.
"Sure," The man said and handed the letter to another.
Unknown to Téa a white haired certain someone was listening to Téa's request with a wide smirk.
That night Téa had a wonderful sleep. No loud noises from next door, no drunken men trying to break in, and lastly no servants out your door. Téa liked the plain ways of commoners though she did miss silk fabrics with vibrant colours from the palace. The sound of morning came too quickly for Téa's liking. But something tells her the early morning commotion was not from the busy food market. She decided it was best if she check it out her self.
"How was your sleep Miss?" The manager asked.
"Fine thank you," Téa replied politely. "What's going on? Why is it so loud?"
The man's face turned ghostly white. "Come with me,"
Téa followed him to the window opening near by. Peering outside Téa saw the royal troops marching through. "Oh no! Is it a war?"
"I'm afraid so," The manager said sadly. "It seems some guy stole something very valuable to the pharaoh,"
An image of a thief entered her mind. "Bakura..." Téa whispered to her self. "But...why does he need such troops? I mean it's some guy right?"
"I have no idea why but it seems this has to do with the millennium items. And I'll tell you a secret. Just last night a priest died!"
Téa gasped in horror. "But priests are powerful! If this guy defeated a priest then Egypt would sunk into darkness,"
Shaking his head in disappointment the manager agreed. "I'm afraid this town will soon be a ghost town once the war starts. The pharaoh kept the death of the priest a secret to prevent panic. I heard it from one of the guests here. He told me that he was near the pharaoh's tomb when it happened. He saw it all!"
"Where is he now?" Téa asked.
"He left in a hurry last night. Never even got his name. He was a queer fellow I can tell you that. I mean it must've been pretty scary cause his hair was completely white!"
Again the image of Bakura sprung from Téa's mind. Maybe Bakura was here yesterday, Téa thought. Nah! It wouldn't be him; she smiled and threw away the horrid thought. "He sound pretty suspicious to me," Staring blankly at the passing troops
"Not to me. I've seen people of all shapes and sizes and I tell you...look!" The manager said pointing to two people.
"Priests!" Téa recognized them immediately. Priest Shada and Priest Seth.
"Oh dear me! This is going to get ugly. I'm going to close this shop and move to somewhere safe. If I were you Miss I'd leave too," The manager said and walked away worrying.
"Atem...what's going on?" Téa asked air. But being who she was there was no way she's going to leave with a mystery on her mind. What she need is some way to get information without being noticed. Téa's smile brightened as she head out and followed closely behind the two priests just like what she did in the palace.
"I can't believe it! The pharaoh is doing all this for some concubine?" Priest Seth complained.
"Not concubine my friend. The pharaoh claimed that he's in love," Priest Shada corrected Seth.
"Love, what a phoney word. Everyone knows what the past pharaohs are like. Sitting there with more than a hundred wives. All who are killed once the old pharaoh dies. I would pity them, but that'll be a waste of my emotions,"
"I never knew you had emotions for anything Seth, except loyalty,"
"Are you comparing me to a dog?" Seth said coldly.
"I'm just saying that if we don't find Bakura he'll resurrect the dark lord,"
"That's the reason I came out here for. Not some stupid commoner,"
Téa really loathed the way Seth looked down on commoners. If it weren't for the fact that soldiers surrounded her she'd show Seth a piece of her mind. But at least she finally knew the truth behind all this. One, the pharaoh cheated on her and two Bakura was going to bring some dark lord back to life. And reason number one was really giving Téa a hard time to remain calm. She really needed something to cool off her anger. Thus she decided to stop following them and head back to the boarding house and pack her stuff.
A/N: heehee that's some surprise eh? Anyways as usual review
Author's corner:
Reporter: I've just got one question...WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG?!
Me- ! Long story made short, My computer's motherboard was fried so I had to fix it. But the people didn't know when the parts are going to come so I'll be computer free for god knows how long. And because all the information was on my hard disk (thank god it wasn't broken --!) I couldn't do anything but go online occasionally to check e-mail and such. I apologize greatly for the long delay. But now I have to do catch up work to do. Making a 30 sec original drawn flash animation, a geography ISP along with a project, and a huge recital to practise for music! EESh! I'm dead meat if I don't get started and school ends in less than 6 weeks! So updates will be slow :-(
Previously on Saga of Chronicles:
Téa was just fitting in to the life style of royalty when priestess Isis warned Téa of her future in the palace. Seeing this as a challenged Téa decided to stay, but also because of pharaoh Atem. Unfortunately it seems Isis's fortunes were gold as a thief named Bakura entered Téa's life.
Saga of Chronicles: Ancient Egypt -Part3
As the fog darkened around Bakura a faint form appeared. Téa could see the chock on everyone's faces. Somehow she knew something big was going to happen.
"Behold! Diabound!" Bakura said, as the form of the beast was completed.
The monster's features were spine chilling. A human upper body with a serpent lower body. Téa also noticed that Diabound, as Bakura called it, was enormous. The creature has fear written all over it. Téa felt extremely unsafe standing behind the columns. Shivering in fear Téa backed away till her back was tight against the wall. Turning her attention away from Diabound she observed the expressions of the priests. Other than shock and concern she found no fear, especially in priest Seth.
"So how do you like Daibound?" Bakura asked provocatively.
Boiling with anger Seth held his millennium rod toward the beast and recited a series of Egyptian spells. As if ordering the beast Seth pointed toward the sealing tablet. Suddenly Diabound turned into a ray of light heading toward the tablet with immense speed. Nearly missing Seth.
Giving a victorious smirk Seth turned toward Bakura. "You were saying?"
Instead of the defeat expression Bakura just laughed confidently. "Look again high priest!"
The sealing tablet begins to crack. To everyone's horror, except Bakura, Daibound re-appeared. Seth's face contoured to that of extreme hatred and dislike. Again he recites a set of Egyptian spells, but a different one. Téa closed her eyes in fear of what priest Seth was about to do. But she could see it. Seth summoned another monster, a horrible monster. As Bakura laughed at the pathetic thing when compared to Diabound, Seth's monster launched its attack. Diabound destroyed it easily. Spitting out blood Seth died. The priests all summoned their monsters. But one by one they were destroyed. Pharaoh Atem took the stand and summoned the gods. However, the secret ability of Diabound was activated and the gods too were defeated. Thus Egypt fell in peril and agony as Bakura took the throne.
"No...no...stop! Stop it!" Téa screamed in fear.
"Téa!" Atem said getting up from his throne.
"What's she doing here?!" Seth complained in disgust.
Bakura watched this with interest. "Téa...she is something worthy of note,"
Opening her eyes she was met with many other eyes. Suddenly she realized that she actually screamed out loud. Nervously she made the best out of this situation. Running like she never ran before Téa headed for the exit to the spectator's area.
"Wait!" Atem called.
Turning back for a second Téa explained everything. "I've made my decision to stay and now that I've told you I'm going to go. Have fun...I mean...good luck? Um...you guys can continue now..."
"Téa!" Atem called again trying to stop the frightened girl from running away. He wanted her to stay by him, to protect her.
This time Téa didn't look back. Finally she made it. Zipping past everything she headed for her sanctuary, the garden.
After hours, or at least it felt like hours, of pacing back and forth in the garden Téa decided to rest by the reservoir. Staring blankly into the reservoir Téa recollected her thoughts. Maybe she should think twice about staying considering Isis's vision was having a huge affect on her. She never knew there were such monsters that existed in people. Through her life she only knew of spirit being. The only thing she knew about spirit beasts is that they are much powerful and can be summoned and controlled at anytime. However, it takes a lot of 'Ka' to summon one. An ordinary person doesn't have the energy to do so.
"Stupid spirit beasts...I wish I could help but I'm too weak," Téa mumbled to her self.
Unexpectedly a pair of tough but well nurtured hands blocked Téa's eyes sight. Scared that Bakura was going to kidnap her Téa screamed and kicked and punched whichever direction she felt necessary. Hearing a ouch Téa stopped.
"It's alright," The voice had a weird affect on Téa.
Feeling her cheeks warm up she knew whom it was. "Atem!"
"That really hurt Téa," He laughed as he sat down beside her.
Glad to see him she wanted to tell him everything that was on her mind. But stopped when she remember what just happened. Looking into the waters once again she made sure no eye contact was made.
"I never knew the reservoir was so interesting," Atem said looking in the waters as well. Making sure he made eye contact with Téa.
"What about Bakura?" Téa said half worried half scared.
The change of Atem's expression was dramatic. "He disappeared,"
"Isn't that good?"
"I don't know. But all I know is he showed great disrespect to my father. I shall never forgive him for doing that,"
"...Atem...I decided to stay...so I can help you through this...as a friend," Téa said a bit slow since she was finding the words as she went along.
"Hungry? Let's eat!" Atem said out of the blue.
"I was serious!" Téa said angrily.
"Look Téa, You are a great person and a wonderful friend. Your other friends are so lucky to have you that...it is selfish of me keeping you here," Atem said sadly. "So...I'd like you to return to where you came..."
Téa couldn't believe her ears. Obviously the reason for Téa to leave was not what Atem said. He was hiding something.
"I don't believe one bit of that and you know it!" She retorted.
"Just go!" Atem ordered.
"No! I won't leave until you gave me a full explanation of why,"
Atem turned around and started to leave.
"If you dare to..." Téa didn't finish when Atem came running back.
What happened next was all blurred. When Atem ran back Téa thought he was going to kill her so she backed away. But instead she found Atem gently holding her pressing his lips against hers with force. Immediately Téa's knees gave way and fell backwards pulling Atem down too. Both teens plunged into the water. Trying to find the bottom of the reservoir Téa found it to be much deeper than expected. Finally she was able to control her limbs. Arriving at the surface she looked for Atem. A hand reached from behind and held her into a tight hug.
"Atem are you okay?" Téa said worried about her friend forgetting how they ended in the predicament.
"The reason why I want you to leave is so I can protect you...and to prevent you from seeing bloodshed. I have to admit Diabound is much too powerful for us. When the time comes I might not be able to protect you. I love you too much that I can't bear loose you Téa," He said hugging her as I she was a fragile doll that'll break from the slightest thing.
"But I want to share your pain, your thoughts, your burden. I love you Atem and we should get through this together," Téa said swimming toward the edge. "Like this," Holding her hand out she helped Atem out.
"...I don't want you to feel my pain, to carry my burden, to hear my thoughts. I want you to be happy," Atem said.
"I am happy just being with you no matter what. You should know. You love me right?"
"Of course I do...but..."
Téa was fed up. "If you love me you should prove to me that you do! Entrust yourself with me. If you think I'm just some doll in a display case then you are wrong!" Téa said storming away.
"That's not what I meant!" Atem struggled to hold Téa back but was pushed away. "Téa!" He called but Téa was out of sight.
Téa sprinted to her room. Wasting no time she packed all her stuff and left. She was going to teach Atem a lesson, never underestimate Téa. And to do so she's going to run away, yes that's perfect. Running through the maze like corridors Téa found the entrance, or exit in her case, of the palace. She slipped past the guards and laughed out in victory.
"Ha Ha! Look whose better now!" Téa screamed toward the palace.
Her reward was the guards looking at her as if she was some lunatic. But she didn't care. Walking to the calm streets she realized it was almost sundown. The reality that if he doesn't find a place to stay she'll be camping out in the streets set in like a hard stone dropped on glass.
"Excuse me but do you know where I can get a place to stay for the night?" Téa asked a random passer-by.
"Yes, over there," The passer-by said pointing to a two storied caramel tinted boarding house.
"Thanks," Téa said smiling happily. She had always been taught a smile would go a long way.
When she walked in the boarding house a happy face of an energetic middle-aged man greeted her.
"Hello Miss, welcome to Camel's Resting place. Do you have a camel with you?" He said looking around for the creature.
"No. But I'd like a room for the night," Téa asked.
"Sure right this way," The man led Téa to a shabby stair way and into a cramped hall. Opening a creaky wood door he showed her the accommodation for tonight.
Téa had some doubts about this place due to the way the manager dressed. A dirty, food stained, and ratty robe should signs of unhygienic practises. But she'd rather stay here than be out there.
"This is your room. Here is the keys to the lock and I'm guessing you know how to open those windows?" The man said pointing to a small wooden plank hung on the wall with a stick beside it.
"Yes. I've seen those," Téa said hiding her annoyance to this stupid person who thinks she knows nothing.
"Good." The man said heading toward the door.
"But shouldn't I pay you?" Téa said showing him some small copper coins.
"Oh not yet. You'll pay when you tell me you're leaving," With that he left leaving a 'thank god his gone' Téa.
Inspecting the room for undesirable surprises Téa checked the small hay bed; similar to the one she had at the village. Seeing the room was clean and free of insects Téa slumped on the bed. Looking at the dull room she found something useful, quill and paper. She walked toward the small table and light the candle with the match provided.
"With the candle light the room's going to get warm," Téa said reaching for the window. The plank of wood was attached to the wall. Without the stick supporting it the plank would fall down and close the opening. And the man thought she didn't know.
"That's better," Téa said letting the breeze play with her hair. "Now back to business,"
Téa started writing a letter to Taweret; she was the one who taught Téa how to write, and tell her about all the things that happened during her short stay at the palace: Dear Taweret, how's life at the village? I hope everything is okay because the palace is in mayhem! A thief named Bakura came and completely shook the foundations of the palace, literally! Maybe you've heard of him. But that's not all. He even has a spirit beast! Can you believe that? Kashta would've been amazed by the spirit beast the priests and Bakura had...but he'd be scared too. But the most important thing that happened was pharaoh Atem told me that he loved me. You're shocked aren't you? But I have to admit I've developed feelings for him too. So why am I writing to you? Simple, because he thought I was some weak girl that he the hero has to protect. So by running away, don't worry not far, I'll teach him. Will it work? I have no idea but I'm sure it'll work out in the end. Love you sincerely Téa. By the way, stop worrying about me!
Sighing off the letter Téa was satisfied. Folding it up she headed down stairs.
"Though the outside looks run down and horrible it's facilities are truly great. I guess that's why you don't judge a book by its cover," Téa mumbled to her self as she headed for the counter.
"May I help you," The same man said with the same smile.
"Yes, I'd like to deliver this message to village near the deep valley," Téa replied. Her village was never given a name. But the people there called it 'Valley Village'.
"Sure," The man said and handed the letter to another.
Unknown to Téa a white haired certain someone was listening to Téa's request with a wide smirk.
That night Téa had a wonderful sleep. No loud noises from next door, no drunken men trying to break in, and lastly no servants out your door. Téa liked the plain ways of commoners though she did miss silk fabrics with vibrant colours from the palace. The sound of morning came too quickly for Téa's liking. But something tells her the early morning commotion was not from the busy food market. She decided it was best if she check it out her self.
"How was your sleep Miss?" The manager asked.
"Fine thank you," Téa replied politely. "What's going on? Why is it so loud?"
The man's face turned ghostly white. "Come with me,"
Téa followed him to the window opening near by. Peering outside Téa saw the royal troops marching through. "Oh no! Is it a war?"
"I'm afraid so," The manager said sadly. "It seems some guy stole something very valuable to the pharaoh,"
An image of a thief entered her mind. "Bakura..." Téa whispered to her self. "But...why does he need such troops? I mean it's some guy right?"
"I have no idea why but it seems this has to do with the millennium items. And I'll tell you a secret. Just last night a priest died!"
Téa gasped in horror. "But priests are powerful! If this guy defeated a priest then Egypt would sunk into darkness,"
Shaking his head in disappointment the manager agreed. "I'm afraid this town will soon be a ghost town once the war starts. The pharaoh kept the death of the priest a secret to prevent panic. I heard it from one of the guests here. He told me that he was near the pharaoh's tomb when it happened. He saw it all!"
"Where is he now?" Téa asked.
"He left in a hurry last night. Never even got his name. He was a queer fellow I can tell you that. I mean it must've been pretty scary cause his hair was completely white!"
Again the image of Bakura sprung from Téa's mind. Maybe Bakura was here yesterday, Téa thought. Nah! It wouldn't be him; she smiled and threw away the horrid thought. "He sound pretty suspicious to me," Staring blankly at the passing troops
"Not to me. I've seen people of all shapes and sizes and I tell you...look!" The manager said pointing to two people.
"Priests!" Téa recognized them immediately. Priest Shada and Priest Seth.
"Oh dear me! This is going to get ugly. I'm going to close this shop and move to somewhere safe. If I were you Miss I'd leave too," The manager said and walked away worrying.
"Atem...what's going on?" Téa asked air. But being who she was there was no way she's going to leave with a mystery on her mind. What she need is some way to get information without being noticed. Téa's smile brightened as she head out and followed closely behind the two priests just like what she did in the palace.
"I can't believe it! The pharaoh is doing all this for some concubine?" Priest Seth complained.
"Not concubine my friend. The pharaoh claimed that he's in love," Priest Shada corrected Seth.
"Love, what a phoney word. Everyone knows what the past pharaohs are like. Sitting there with more than a hundred wives. All who are killed once the old pharaoh dies. I would pity them, but that'll be a waste of my emotions,"
"I never knew you had emotions for anything Seth, except loyalty,"
"Are you comparing me to a dog?" Seth said coldly.
"I'm just saying that if we don't find Bakura he'll resurrect the dark lord,"
"That's the reason I came out here for. Not some stupid commoner,"
Téa really loathed the way Seth looked down on commoners. If it weren't for the fact that soldiers surrounded her she'd show Seth a piece of her mind. But at least she finally knew the truth behind all this. One, the pharaoh cheated on her and two Bakura was going to bring some dark lord back to life. And reason number one was really giving Téa a hard time to remain calm. She really needed something to cool off her anger. Thus she decided to stop following them and head back to the boarding house and pack her stuff.
A/N: heehee that's some surprise eh? Anyways as usual review
Author's corner:
Reporter: I've just got one question...WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG?!
Me- ! Long story made short, My computer's motherboard was fried so I had to fix it. But the people didn't know when the parts are going to come so I'll be computer free for god knows how long. And because all the information was on my hard disk (thank god it wasn't broken --!) I couldn't do anything but go online occasionally to check e-mail and such. I apologize greatly for the long delay. But now I have to do catch up work to do. Making a 30 sec original drawn flash animation, a geography ISP along with a project, and a huge recital to practise for music! EESh! I'm dead meat if I don't get started and school ends in less than 6 weeks! So updates will be slow :-(