Atemu's Queen: ok another update!!!  I got lotsa reviews for the previous chapter.  I give my sincere thanks to Matsu Shindou, Game Lover, Pharaoh Atemu's Angel, and Dark Mage of Sea 13.

Yami: kweh…..

Atemu's Queen: well looks like someone's really grumpy… I think someone needs a hug…. ::hugs Yami::

Yami:  um….thanks….

Disclaimer: Atemu's Queen of Egypt does not own Yu-gi-oh.

Atemu's Queen: now its part 2 of my surprise chapter!!!

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            The whole night, Atem thought about Rena.  He couldn't even eat his dinner without thinking about her.  He remembered her cries for help, the blood dripping from her body.  He was planning to see her in the Servant's Sanctuary to see what has happened to her.  But as he lay wide awake in bed, he thought about what the future might be like.  He imagined himself waking up every morning with his queen right beside him.  They would raise their kids together, and the kingdom will prosper.  But as he remembered the painful event he witnessed today, that dream was beginning to drift away.

            "Rena…"

            His mind was restless; he couldn't take it.  Atem got out of bed because of complete insomnia.  He walked out unto his personal balcony, and stared out into the distant twilight.

            "Akunadin must have done something to her…" thought Atem to himself, "Its as if I can feel her pain somehow…"

            Atem felt a sharp pain in his chest.  He rummaged around his messy room to find some sort of cloak to hide himself with.  He snuck out quietly out of his chamber, and made his way to the Servant's Sanctuary her heard an interesting conversation between Mana and a fellow mage in one of the corridors.  Mana seemed very worried.

            "Mana, why are you worried about that servant that was thrown into the dungeon this evening?" asked the mage.

            Atem hid behind a pillar to listen in on the conversation.  When he heard the word "servant", he knew it had to be Rena.  However a part of him did not want to believe that Rena was branded a criminal, for the dungeon was a place for people whom were a disgrace to the kingdom.

            "The servant that was thrown in the dungeon…" said Mana gravely, "…It was Rena…"

Atem wanted to think that wasn't true, but then a thought came up in his head.  He thought, could it be that someone found about her secret knowledge in magic?  Atem continued to listen in for more information.

"Rena…" said the mage, "You mean the prince's fiancée??"

Mana nodded and replied, "But Rena isn't a criminal.  I've known her for years!  She's not that kind of person."

It was as Atem had suspected.  Rena was imprisoned because of Akunadin's hatred for her and her family.  He knew Akunadin had no respect for the servants of the palace, but moreover, he despised Rena.

Atem hurried off to the dungeons to rescue his girl.  Whenever guards would pass by, he would pull some crazy stunt and hide behind something. [ Imagine him in Syphon Filter!!]

As Atem hurried to Rena's prison, Rena was in her dark cell, alone and afraid.  She was alone because she lost her parents to Akunadin, and she was afraid because she broke the law.  She attacked a priest by using a holy spell, but only by means in self -defense.  With nothing to keep her body warm, she huddled in the corner of the cell.  She began to cry because of the scars on her body, and the emotional distress she was in.  And then, Rena had become light-headed, and then finally sleepy.  She fell into a deep sleep hoping to dream of something that would keep her hopes up.

                                    [Rena's Dreamy Time!!]

            Rena found herself floating in the night sky.  The city was directly below her.  She panicked for a moment, but then she finally realized that all of this was all but a dream.  Rena looked around and spotted the cave, which her father and mother now rest.  A bright light shot out from the heavens and lit up the night sky, and struck the cave.  Rena saw a small figure emerge from that light.  So like every dreamer, Rena made herself do something seemingly impossible, and flew over to the light.  When she reached there, she found that the light had dispersed, and a young man was before her.  He had rugged brown hair like hers, and dark brown eyes just like hers.  His face had a fierce, but gentle and kind look.  His body was slim, but muscular, and he wielded the sword that was laid in Takanori's resting place.

            "Father?"

            The man smiled and nodded.  He held out his hand for Rena, and she gracefully took it.  This man was Rena's Father, Takanori.  "Rena…its all right I'm here now…" said Takanori in a deep beautiful voice.

            Rena hugged her father, and cried in his bold arms.  She was so happy to see her father after thirteen long years.  Takanori held his daughter and comforted her.

            "Father… I cant believe its actually you!" cried Rena gratefully.

            Takanori smiled and said, "Don't be afraid of Akunadin… even though he killed me, and now that he's trying to kill you, just remember that my spirit will always protect you…"

            "But father, the laws of the country have changed, "said Rena, "As servant such as myself is forbidden to summon any type of offensive or defensive magic."

            "Maybe you are forbidden to use magic as a servant…" said Takanori, "But are you forbidden to use it if you are a queen?  You are engaged to the young Prince Atem am I not correct??

            Rena nodded and sighed.  She just remembered what Akunadin said to her earlier that night.  As long as she was a servant she had no freedom.  She remembered that she was also forbidden to see Prince Atem as long as Akunadin controlled her life.

            "I'm sure that the prince will do something about it…" said Takanori, "Just remember to not be afraid… If you ever need me, call out my name and I'll be there at your side…"

            Rena hugged her father once more.  Then she felt another person was holding her.  She noticed that the other person had a musky sort of scent.  Rena instantly recognized who it was; It was Atem.  Takanori nodded and winked at Rena.  Before he disappeared, blew Rena a kiss.  She smiled and waved at her father.  After he disappeared, it suddenly became dark around Rena.  She heard a voice that seemed faint and distant, but familiar.

            "Rena!! Wake up!! Open your eyes!!"

            Rena was surrounded by a void of nothingness.  Then deep in the darkness, there was a small light.  The light gradually became bigger and brighter until it lit up the whole void.  Once the darkness was dispelled, a figure with angular features appeared, Atem.  He turned around and smiled at Rena.  It was Atem, but only that he seemed a bit older.  He wore the Millennium Puzzle around his neck, and he was garbed in beautiful white robes.  He took Rena's hand, and kissed it.  Rena smiled and wrapped her arms around him.  She placed her lips upon his lips and kissed him.

            "Rena!!  Please wake up!!"

                        [Pop!!  It's the End of the Dream!!!]

            Rena stirred and little and slowly opened her eyes.  When she completely opened them, she found Atem holding her.  Atem smiled and sighed with a sign of relief.  Rena smiled and quickly hugged her prince.  She began to cry again, but this time, these tears were tears of joy.

            "Rena, what happened to you?" asked Atem.

            "Prince…" said Rena, "I'm so glad you came…"

            "Who did this to you?" asked Atem, "Did Akunadin do this to you?"

            Rena nodded.  She turned around to show him the scars that were given to her from the beatings.  Atem gasped and comforted her.  He was definitely going to do something about this.  He thought of the most perfect idea to rid the pain from Rena's back. 

            "Rena…" said Atem, "I just thought of something that will save you from this life…"

            "Tell me…. What is it?"

            "Rena…I'm going to ask my father to make you a royal princess of this palace." Said Atem, "That way, Akunadin will never lay a hand on you ever again.  You are after all my fiancée…"

            "Atem…" said Rena, "Akunadin… he tried to touch me… he wanted me to bear his child so that his son will become pharaoh…."

            "That son of a…"

            "Prince!!  You must not say a curse such as that!!"  cried Rena.

            Atem held Rena's hands and made an oath to protect her, "Rena, you need not worry of the priest to ever harm you again.  I'm going to take up to my chamber, and we'll discuss this with my father."

            "But prince… what about that priest?" asked Rena.

            "I don't know…"  said Atem.  He suddenly picked up Rena.  She was filled with awe when he did this.  She began to blush madly as he carried her out the dungeon.

            "Rena, we're going to my father's chamber to talk about this right now." Said Atem, "If Akunadin remains as head of the servants, he will try to kill you, but if I make you a princess, you will be freed of this life, and then not even Akunadin can touch you."

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Atemu's Queen: all done!!!

Yami:  mm…  ::eating pocky:: strawberry….

Atemu's Queen: you're eating my pocky again!!!!

Yami: but I love strawberry pocky….

Atemu's Queen: fine!! I'll let you have it, but leave some for me!!!

Yami:  ::nods and continues eating::

Atemu's Queen: ok review!!!  and FYI we're coming close to the end here!!!!