The Sands of Time

By Ezri07

Chapter Two—Yugi's Master

A guard walked in followed by a small boy in shredded clothes. His face was badly bruised, but no one could deny that he looked identical to the pharaoh. There was a lot of whispering for the number of people there were in the palace.

"Bring him here," demanded the pharaoh.

The guard took a couple of steps and tugged hard on the rope that was tied to the boy's wrists. Yugi fell forward onto his already bruised and skinned knees. He let out a soft whimper of pain, then stood up again and started walking towards the pharaoh, his head down.

"He is small and weak," the guard said harshly.

"Where is his master?" asked Atemu.

"Outside," came the guard's quick reply.

"Show him in," the pharaoh said to another guard that was near the door.

The master had a black shaggy beard, and was bald on his head. He looked somewhat angry. "You highness," he said sweetly, bowing.

"I understand this is your slave, Yugi, correct?" the pharaoh asked.

"Yes, he is small and of little use," the master replied.

"He looks hurt. What happened?" the pharaoh said.

The master was caught by surprise, but then answered, "He is very disobedient. He has to punished for his… wrongdoings."

"I see. Tell me, what has he done?"

"Uhh… well, plenty of things."

"Like what?"

"Like… uhh…"

"Well, since he seems of little value to you, then I will buy him from you."

"What? I mean… he is weak though. Don't you want someone stronger? I have others that are much stronger, that could actually help you."

The pharaoh smiled, "No, how much do you want for him?"

The master looked slightly confused, "Half a bag of silver, no less!"

"I thought he was weak and was of no use to you," the pharaoh said, "but if that's what you want than you may have it. Now leave."

The master backed away, giving Yugi an angry look on his way out.

"Yugi come here please," King Atemu said softly.

Yugi started towards the pharaoh, his eyes watching the title around his sandalless feet.

"This is fine, right? You being here instead of your home," the pharaoh asked.

Yugi nodded, his face still towards the ground. "It wasn't my home," he whispered bravely.

"I knew it wasn't. Have Anzu show you to the washroom, she's her over there," Atemu pointed to the woman in the corner wearing a tan and gold dress.

Yugi nodded.

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Ezri: Anyone who likes this story, please review! If I get good reviews I will give you chapter three! (It starts to get interesting in that chapter too.)