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Egyptian Princess

Crowing Ceremony part 1

Yami blinked as the sun rose into his eyes. It was dawn. He stood, facing the sun with his arms outspread. The first rays brought warmth into his body. He shuddered in delight as he felt the power of Ra flowing in his veins.

"M'lord...the ceremony awaits your command." A servant meekly said behind him. "Very well. Prepare the procession for my coming." Yami replied and left.

A crowd gathered outside the large, beautiful building. It was in shape of a pyramid with a flat top. The top part was only for the pharaoh's feet and his high priests. A wall surrounding it prevented chaos from entering the sacred realm.

A loud blow from the Battle Ox's horn sounded for the arrival for the to-be pharaoh. The group went on their knees, acknowledging him. Never before has such an event happened with such young pharaoh. Only Tutankhamen has had such a great honor. Yami led the way, followed by priests and sorcerers dressed in silks and leopards' skins as well as Isis, Ra-Horakhty, and Seb. The crowd was silent in awe at the sight. Many went down on all fours at the sight of the gods walking the earth once again. Head Sorcerer Kaiba was amazed to see all the gods again. Music was heard throughout the entire ceremony, but the musicians were not to be seen.

Timing the way, Yami carefully walked up the stairs leading to the sacred mount. He went higher and higher, until his breath was taken away at the sight of the top.

A huge solid gold altar was set on the eastern side of the top with a benben in the very center of it. Divine amulets made out of precious stones decorated the altar, ensuring long lifetimes, and guarding against evil. A crystal vase containing lotus flower oil stood in the center. The sun's blood-red rays shone through the precious oil. Ra-Horakhty walked over behind the altar, while the others stood behind Yami in deep reverence. A smaller version of the sun shone brightly on Ra-Horakhty's hawk head.

"Yami!" His voice echoed through the land. Ra-Horakhty then placed his staff and ankh, (an object that looks like a giant key) on the altar. "It is time!" He raised his hands up to the sky, calling out hymns and chants that would protect the new pharaoh. The crystal vase grew brighter and brighter until it resembled the sun itself. Yami knelt down on the ground on one knee. Still chanting, he picked up the vase with his hands and walked over to Yami. Yami held his head up high while Ra-Horakhty made his final blessing on his forehead. Yami tried not to cringe as the oil burned on him. He smiled as he felt the comforting weight of the Double Crown on his head. His pains disappeared, and he felt raw energy run through him.

Then, Ra-Horakhty bade Yami to stand up. Tall and proud, he stood in front of the sun god. Ra-Horakhty stepped back for a moment and uttered a few more verses. A flash of light appeared, blinding everyone for a moment. Yami looked at him again. Chanting, Ra-Horakhty held the crook and flail in front of him. Made of solid gold, sapphires, and azalea, it was a breath-taking sight. Isis suddenly appeared behind him and handed Yami the crook and flail.

Ra-Horakhty turned around to the crowd and said, "All hail Yami, your Pharaoh!" The crowed roared happily for their new Pharaoh!

Videl stood in the huge crowd looking at Yami. She saw mostly everything. Lesha hugged Videl to cover her eyes to block out inappropriate material Cat thought Lesha was over protecting Videl. Yami could tell she was looking at him through. He was pleased to know that even though Videl had not yet replied with an answer to his feeling for her, she was there for him when he really needed her to be.

Everyone started to leave to set up for then dance that was later that night. Videl was walking out the building with Lesha and Cat.

"Videl!" Someone shouted. The young princess turned around and saw no one waving at her to inform her that they have called her.

She shook her head, "Guess, I'm just… imaging things." Then turning around she almost bashed into someone. Bowing form her waist, "Oh… uhmm… excuse me sir." She looked up to she whom it was. She saw Yami standing right in front of her.

The new pharaoh was laughing lightly, "Good morning Videl!" He smiled handsomely. Embarrassed, she said good morning back to Yami.

"Uhm… Yam, I mean Pharaoh…" the princess said trying not to sound too self-conscious of herself. Not listening, Yami interrupted, "Come on, I want to show you something…"

He grabbed her soft delicate princess hand as she said a quick OK. The two walked out and walked along the Nile River.

Videl walked next to Yami like a puzzled young schoolgirl. She looked at him a few times, but he looked different. She had never seen him so serious before.

Yami looked very tense. He wanted to purpose to her. He had long a waited the day to fine ask the young princess. He had fallen in love with this little innocent child who he wanted a response from her that she loves him as well. Yami could tell Videl dose anyways, but has her own way of replying.

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Lesha went back to her room to freshen up for the banquet. "Videl is right I should know that Kiaba loves me. Now about getting ready to be shown has Kaiba's girl at the banquet I should get ready eight hours ahead." Lesha said to herself.

GB just happened to over hear and responded by saying, "eight hours!" Lesha said in surprise, "Did I say that. I meant twelve hours."

GB answered back, "Isn't that to much." "Nothing is to much for Kiaba. Sigh…" Lesha said sweetly with her head up in the clouds.

Cat felt a bit awkward so she walked around the palace and then around. She continued her way to get ready for the banquet but had a bizarre feeling about something… On her way some one bumped into her. "Watch where you're going!" They said with a grouchy attitude. She was ready to beat the crap out of that basterd! Running towards that idiot, she trip on something in the sand.

Cat dug a little bit to find out what she tripped on. It was a gold threaded sash. There was an eye of darkness symbolized on it. The eye was on the back of the sash. It was she tied it around her waist and continued to walk to her corridors.

GR had the garment that Lesha and Videl had gotten for her. Cat was pleased a little. She prefers to ware clothing that suits her character. Strangely enough, the sash she possesses changed to fit her costumes that she was wearing!

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The two had stopped near a very sandy part of the Nile.

Videl began to look at Yami considerately. He looked at her and said blushing a little… "Videl… I have something for you." Videl stared blushing heavily.

"This is my mother's ring. My father had given it to her when he purposed to her. And.. Well I want you to have it… Videl I-" Yami said Stuttering. Videl was blushing with shock!

The ring was gold with three diamonds on it shaped like heart to make a heat! There were some words in the inside of the ring. In Egyptian writing it read, THE QUEEN OF EGYPT

O Wow! Yami has never given me something this precious to hold on to! Why would he give it to me? She thought and said, " I have a promise ring already so what to I need this for?" "…Well I want you to replace it with this one." He said. "Oh, I see… well I am suppose to get rid of it when I…" Videl was blushing because she knew what he was about to say.

Yami put the ring on her left ring finger. She stood there feeling so guilty. "Yami I-" "Videl will, I…" he interrupted with. Just then a huge sand storm was coming towards the young couple.

"Videl look out!!!" He pushed her on the ground and covered her with his cape. "Yami!" Videl yelled, but he couldn't hear her. She was afraid of Yami getting hurt.

Surprisingly the sand storm passed by quickly. "That was bizarre." Still on the ground, Yami continued to say with relief, "Are you OK Videl?" Videl bowed her head and responded, "Yes Pharaoh, I am fine and you? Are you alright?" Gladly saying, "Videl, I'm fine but you don't have to call me pharaoh. I don't want you to."

Bowing her head, "But my Lord, you are the pharaoh now. It would be impolite for me, a lower rank of royalty to not call you pharaoh."

Yami wrapped his arms around her. Feeling awkward Videl gentle grabbed his cape that was near his neck so she wouldn't get to uncomfortable. Yami began to come closer to Videl. Feeling too guilty, Videl blushed heavily and put her head down. Her eye where blocked by her bangs. Missing, Yami kissed her face a little lower than her right eyebrow.

"Yami I- *gulp* I…" Yami was holding the young princess tightly. Videl was trying to say something. She wanted to tell the pharaoh that she loves him. I love you too Pharaoh. Videl thought. Yami lifted his head up and stared at Videl affectionately knowing on what see was going to say.

"So… uh… I'll see you later at the banquet Videl…" Yami stood up and took Videl's hand to help her up. "Ummm yeah… see you later," Videl said. The walked off in different directions.

The banquet…

The three lovely Egyptian princesses looked so divine in there new garments!

Cat's nice garment was sleeveless, with the LEFT strap missing. It was light blue. It went all the way to her ankle. The color was a bit pale looking as she walked. She has a thin band of gold with a sapphire stone in the center around her head. She also had sort of long gold, triangular earrings with cut sapphires at the end.

Lesha's wonderful garment was made out of a black cotton material the wrapped all of the way down her body to her ankles. It did not have sleeves but instead a strip of black polyester material with yellow embroidered stars that wrapped around the top with her dress and made for a sleeve that fell about at her mid-upper arm. It shows a lot of skin on her arms and her chest above her bust. She was also wearing a gold necklace that contained many red sapphires and rubies.

And little Videl's lovely garment was shimmering white with long sleeves. The dress went down to about her feet that flows and turns with her every movement. Her band, belt, and earrings were silver and glimmered in the sun; she chose it with emerald stones. Her earrings were tear drop shaped. The jewelry highly complemented her facial structure and her dress. She could not believe how well they matched everything and that she was the only one wearing emeralds, but she had her lost millenium item and of corse, Yami's ring.

Kaiba asked Cat, "What happened to Lesha? I saw her at the ceremony." Cat said, "Why should I care." Then she walked off. Ryou tried to stop her and managed to ask her to dance with him for at least one of the dances. Cat was paranoid but she finally said OK.

Videl over heard and replied, "She had to leave and freshen up. She only had seven hours to get ready." Kaiba said in shock, "Only? Why so long." "Lesha wanted to get ready for twelve. She wanted to look perfect for you." Videl said timidly. "All of this for me." Kaiba responded with a chuckle.

Lesha put on the anklet Kaiba gave her and when she put it on the clasp vanished! She finish up and started to walk to the to the Nile area where the dancing part of the ceremony was held. Then she heard a voice in side her head. "Where's Lesha? What's taken her so fucking long? It was Kaiba voice!

Lesha looked around and saw no one. This only made her want to run to Kaiba side. She rushed to the ceremony hall but it was to late, Kaiba had already gotten up and asked Videl to dance. Lesha froze and felt like an idiot as Cat began to dance with Ryou. She left him before the song was even halfway finished! She traveled off as Videl watched her leave into the late night dust…

Then it happened again to Lesha, but this time it was Videl talking, Kaiba dances to fast! Lesha was appealed. "Kaiba does not dance to fast!" Lesha thought, then seeing Videl with Kaiba, Yami walked over to Lesha and asked her to dance and she agreed.

Dancing with him, Lesha realizes that the pharaoh dances way too slow. Discouraged, Lesha keeps on repeating in her mind, Too slow, too slow… Yami dances too slow!

Videl was whipped around by Kaiba wile Lesha was being flopped by Yami. The song was over. Videl curtseyed to Kaiba. Lesha curtseyed to Yami quickly and then left.

Lesha went to Videl and tapped her on the shoulder. "Videl, I need to talk to you." Taking her little sister into a corner, Lesha loudly whispers to Videl, "Kaiba does not dance too fast!" "Yes he does!!!" Videl insisted.


"DOES NOT!"


"DOES TOO!"


"Well your Yami dances too slow, so there! Slowpoke!" Lesha obscured. "How do you know?" Videl asked heatedly. "Uhmmm.... no clue. Don't ask. I'm special. I think it might have to do with this anklet that Kaiba gave me."

Videl said to her perky sister, "Uh-huh, sure…" Thankfully Kaiba came in between the arguing sisters. "Uhmm… good evening Lesha. You, uhm, look really nice tonight." "Thanks…" Lesha responded as she blushed cheerfully.

Videl left the two knowing that the rest of the night would be about gushy lovey dovey stuff any ways. She could only think about what Yami had said to her, Videl… I- I love you… after she left them and walked to one of the rooms pillars. Videl knew that Yami was implying that does she love him as well? And what really up to giving her his mother's ring that she now possesses…

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Cat coughed again as the wind whipped up the sand for the thousandth time. Where was she? The last thing she remembered was running away from the palace. She had heard rumors that Ryou wanted to marry her. She shuddered at the thought. OK, the guy was sort of cute, but it didn't mean she actually liked him. Cat sighed. What was it with her younger sisters and getting serious with older guys? There was a lot more to life than that-obviously Lesha hadn't gotten the clue. She was stuck on trying to get her to be with someone also.

"Nope, not me…" she thought gleefully. "Who needs men anyway? All they do in Egypt is boss you around.…"

Cat walked around the desert floor for the rest of the night and well into the morning hours she came upon and small village. She walked into the streets trying not to look like a foreigner.

Seeing what looked like a long abandoned gateway, Cat scaled over it without a second thought. Much to her surprise, she saw a rather smallish palace in the distance. People were working all around her. Some of them stared at her in amazement. Suddenly Cat got the feeling that maybe she wasn't wanted in this strange place.....

"HALT!!! Who goes there!!?!" A loud voice rudely interrupted her dreams. Cat snapped out of her daydreams and gawked at the tall, mysterious figure that pointed something sharp at her breast. "ummm..…" she said, trying to think of a plausible explanation. "You know, that's an awfully rude way to speak to a lady." She spoke with quiet an authority. For a moment, the guard looked confused, giving her enough time to try and double back on whence she came. A strong hand grabbed her and slammed her into the wall. She yelped in pain as her shoulder blade was squeezed tight. Shocked, Cat realized that she was looking into the eyes of not a man, but a monster. (Actually the Black Luster Soldier to be exact!)

Furious with herself and ashamed at getting so far only to be bested by a dumb monster, a guy monster, irritated the darker self in Cat. She hated to be second to people, especially strangers or men. Little did her opponent notice that she was beginning to tingle with some magic.... until it was too late. A burst of energy sent her enemy into a puff of smoke. Cat looked around triumphantly. The workers stared at her, dumbfounded.

Her victory was short-lived. Footsteps arrived onto the palace grounds, and before she knew it, she realized that she was surrounded. Even angrier, Cat released some more lethal blasts. Several guards disintegrated on the spot. Only 2 were left, and much to her disappointment, she discovered that she had run out of juice and the other guards were rapidly overtaking her. Still defiant, she managed to give the guards several hard knocks before they finally managed to tie her up!

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This chapter wasn't too corny, was it?