Author's Note: Wow its been ages since I last updated...sorry! I've just been really really busy with heaps of essays and orals for school T.T, but I'm finished with them for now so I'll have more time to write during the next week or two...yay! ::throws out lots and lots of candy:: Thankyou for all the reviews! They're my motivation to write!
Well seems that the seth x isis pairing is both liked and disliked by various people, but before the seth x isis fans read any further I have to say: SOO SORRY! This fic is NOT a seth x isis fic ::dodges all the thrown crap:: as you will see later in this chapter.
Isis: T.T ...why are you so mean?
Me: Sorry =.=U...sorry... you were there to spice up the story with some love confusion....
Isis: T.T ...damn you...
...but the fic should still be interesting (I hope) so if you like the story plz keep reading.
There is a flashback and it is marked as =======
Now for the replies to the reviews:
SGCred: I'm soo glad your enjoying the fic. Thankyou so much for the support and ideas, but I already have plans for Bakura ::evil smile::. Although there will be a slight reference to him this chappie he wont be appearing in the story until later chapters. I'm enjoying your story heaps so plz update soon!
NeferNeferi: Thankyou for your review! I'm sorry for updating so late and I'm happy you like my fic!
kikoken: As I said just then this won't be a seto x isis fic don't worry. I'm glad you like the chappie and thankyou for your continual support
Minor Arcana: Thankyou for saying my fic is of good quality...::wipes tears away:: and yea it won't be seth x isis just so you know so u'll probably be happy about that. Thanks for reviewing!
R o b o t C a t: Im happy u liked the ending, but unfortunately this isnt a seto x isis fic so yea, but plz read on and thxs for reveiwing!
Fire Crop: Sorry! this isnt seto x isis, but thx for reviewing!
Satan's Bitch: Hehe yea so do I, but its fun to put them in ::evil grin:: yea i actually really like the seto x isis couple, but unfortunately I've already decided on the storyline and this fic isnt seto x isis.
darkmetaldragonfangs: Glad you liked the end of the last chapter. yea i luv Joey, hes a great character to write. thx for the review!
Ra's Shadow: Alright we'll see, I havent written the next chappie yet, but yea depends. I already have plans for Yami Malik, but he won't be appearing in this chappie..don't worry he'll be in the later ones.
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Chapter 5
Have you forgotten all I know and all we had?
You saw me mourning my love for you
And touched my hand...
I knew you loved me then.
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I believe in youI'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breathe, you're taking over me...
(Evanesces – Taking over me)
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The water of the Nile ascended and fell as the essence of time passed in swift haste. Four moons have past since the last chapter...
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That summer the palace seemed to blossom with profound love. The sensual passion seemed to fill the atmosphere with a sweet, appealing fragrance. Waters of the Nile abundant, harvests successful and the sky a clear azure, Egypt itself seemed to thrive on the flourishing ardour of the lovers.
Entangled within the unspeakable passion were the virtuous Pharaoh Atem and the heavenly Sithathor. Snared in the web of love, the young couple were consumed within each other. With the essence of time, their meeting had grown into a divine passion coupled with the sensation of love. They saw each other often and when they did, both were engulfed by the elusive melody of affection.
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The night sky was embedded with a blanket of glistening stars, cool winds gushed lightly from the Great Nile and beneath the amorous atmosphere, with a beautiful palace garden confiding them to the overwhelming splendour, two young lovers sat in stillness melting into the darkly, glorious background. A wave of unshakable passion between them, the handsome man gently ran his fingers tips over his lover's soft cheeks, tracing them down along her delicate jaw line and slowly lifted her head up towards him. Their eyes locked and as both were drowned into each other's light for a sudden moment, the stars, the Nile, the wind and even the gods seemed to cease of their actions for that diminutive flash. Silence was all that seemed to linger upon the dreamy couple.
Embracing in a slow, enduring warmth, they clinched together in an affectionate contrast to the unruffled ambience. Their lips ultimately locking, in a smooth, heated kiss.
"Pharaoh..." She uttered tearing the silence as they parted. Her lips stilled burned from his passion. It was what she loved most from him; his calm, yet fiery touch.
He caressed her left cheek gently, running the tips of his fingers in a light, feathery stroke. He tranced small, warm kisses upon her honey, tanned neck. And she rested her head upon his shoulders into his impending warmth as his arms instinctively wrapped around her. The young woman fingered the chian of the eminent, golden pyramid that hung loosely around the pharaoh's neck, while he gently fondled with the soft curls of her hair, intertwining and twirling each lock around a tender finger. As she grew secure in his arms, she moved her head so it comfortably rested within the crest of his chest and felt the soft rising of each breath.
All that she felt in the moment was his existence, his passion, his love and his illuminating essence. Closing her eyes she drifted off into a serene, idyllic trance.
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"My pharaoh, that filthy tomb robber must be dealt with! He is a continuously raiding and stealing treasures form tombs of kings and nobles! Killing all in his wake! Villages burnt! Innocent men slaughtered! Women raped! Children abducted or slain! We cannot let this continue!" Mahado said with furious passion, pounding his fist onto the table. The high priest was fuming and his action was automatically coupled with him standing up, glowering over all the four other priests and the pharaoh.
What an occasion indeed, Seth thought sarcastically with a sly smirk, for the holder of the millennium item seldom burst in raw emotion and when he did it was quite both entertaining and tiresome to witness. Mahado, the famous benevolent and gentle priest was the keeper of the Millennium Ring, devoted to only the pharaoh Atem, annoyingly compassionate to all.
What a fool, Seth reflected.
Loyalty was no question in his bitter mind, but it was Mahado's selfless pity to the feeble minded that bothered him. His continuous hassles of the well being of others were getting both tiring and vexing. The high priest sipped his wine coolly letting time pass while Mahado rambled on. Mahado's antics were entertaining for awhile, but this was becoming irritating for every single time Atem held a meeting all the fool would persists on that King of the Thieves, Bakura and his ventures.
Seth let his eyes wander and for a moment, they met with the cobalt orbs of Isis.
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The high priestess shifted uncomfortably under Seth's slight gaze. He had noticed her lingering stare and had raise an inquisitive eyebrow. Isis immediately shifted her eyes left towards the high priest Mahado.
Isis knew deep in her soul that the profound love, which she buried within her heart years ago, had resurfaced. Its fervour had been consuming her for moons and yet she had not the courage to talk to Seth, who as Isis knew herself usually did not dwell on the past. Her rekindled passion was agonizing and she was bitterly helpless under its passion, the holder of the millennium necklace longed for the priest with all her being, but ironically, this time it was one which was not returned.
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After an eternity they parted, the enviable warmth released between their lips, one which Isis immediately missed. She longed to kiss Seth again; she wanted to surrender to her inner desires, to feel their bodies pressed together, to intuit the passion of his lips, to suffer the caress of his hand. Now that he had evoked the long lost sensation within her she wanted more. Her elusive love for Seth was, as difficult as it had been to suppress, effortlessly emerged from the depths of her heart with a mere kiss.
She opened her eyes, but as to her displeasure, Seth's orbs did not embody the tenderness and affection it did in the previous moment. He stared at her, his azure eyes, a reflection of cold, disheartened regret and his arms slid down to his side, no longer holding her body. The corners of his mouth immediately dropped and his eyes no longer flickered with tenderness, but instead were filled with a dark void like an azure storm.
She tried to reach out for his hand, but he promptly whipped his away from hers.
Silence lingered upon the moment feasting itself upon the tenseness of the ambience. Isis dared not to look upon into his eyes fearing the emptiness that seemed to devour him, afraid of the emotionless expression she knew would be plastered upon his face. She stared into the tiled floor, hoping it would open up and consume her whole.
The stillness in the air was cut through with the high priest's murmur, "Forgive me Isis", the rarity of the words echoed through the cosmic temple and all was silent again as Seth turned to leave in a swift hast...
She knew deep in her heart she loved him, but the pride and dignity embedded into her for so long would not let her confess and risk disheartened rejection. The high priestess bit her tongue and stood with the stillness of stone as she watched Seth storm out of the divine temple.
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Seth crossed his arms, interrupting the other man's tongue as a smirk crawled across his narrow face, "Mahado, SURELY a few guards sent to dispense of him will surely relieve us of this pathetic street thief".
Mahado retorted with a furious glare, "Have you not been listening Seth?! Some of our finest guards have been slain! Bakura is no ordinary street thief! He is the King of Thieves! He holds much power! This situation we face is of no small magnitude! Hundreds, maybe thousands are under his command! We must-".
"You are a fool to think of such absurd things Mahado", Seth concluded with a wave of his hands, cutting off the priest in mid sentence. The high priest was sick of this insolent nonsense and stood up to leave, "I've had enough". His eyes lingering upon Isis for a short moment, he turned towards the door.
To his surprise he found the priest Mahado standing between him and the exit, his was filled with fury and his millennium ring glowed with a dangerous golden aura, "We are NOT finished Seth", he uncharacteristically growled, teeth clenched together.
Everyone in the room sat within an eerie silent shock. No one dared defied Seth, not even Isis. Mahado's resentment and bitterness towards the high priest was well known, however none had expected the ring holder to challenge the pharaoh's cousin in such a manner. The kind priest was acting with such deviancy that everyone, even Seth was astonished.
Seth quickly regained his composure and his hand instinctively clutched his onto his millennium rod, which was hooked under his belt beneath his cloak. He could feel its immense power flowing through his veins, "Out of my way you imprudent fool", the tall man's patient had run dry and with that, a ferocity known to all was provoked.
"This meeting is not finished", were is simple words that escaped Mahado's lips, "WE are not finished", his voice was now even, but it held the same livid sternness that was present in his dark eyes.
"I will not say this again Mahado: OUT OF MY WAY", Seth barked, looking down upon the shorter man.
"Enough! My priest! Calm yourselves!" Atem's voice cut through the tension, he stood up and although slightly shorter than the two priests, his forceful presence was felt by all. "Mahado, Seth, we are but friends here there is no need to fight. Mahado, allow Seth to pass. Let out tempers diminish and our minds clear. Then we will discuss this within the next meeting."
Seth smirked in triumph at the ring holder who half-heartedly moved out of his way. The high priest strode past Mahado, an arrogant look plastered on his face, without stopping, he the slashed the air with an egotistical chuckle.
All Mahado could do was tighten his fists and bite his tongue.
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A few days later...
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Seth sipped the wine coolly, feeling the sweet liquid run down his throat and tasted the tender meat and broke a piece of the corner of his bread. The rod holder was seated across the pharaoh at lunch, just the two of them and although the Re's heat was intense, the priest was contented to spend his time with his beloved friend.
"Cousin you know of Sithathor don't you?" The pharaoh asked, he had suddenly stopped eating and his stare was one of great magnitude. Atem's dark lavender orbs shone with such gleam, like an amethyst gem dazzled by sunlight.
Seth raised the usual eyebrow, "Yes..." The high priest was curious. He comprehended Atem's profound attachment to the girl for he spent the majority of his free time with the beauty, but Seth had to ponder why the pharaoh was asking him about her. He tasted his drink once more, swirling the cup in his hand, musing over the question.
"Well", Atem started, his lips were spread across his sharp, triangular face in an enormous grin, "...I have asked her to be my queen".
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Did you like it? I'm thinking of putting in a shadow duel next chappie so stay tuned for that. By the way cuz I don't know anything bout the Egyptian part of yugioh if anyone knows how they actually dueled back then plz tell me or else i'll have to make it up myself :P
Thankyou for suffering through another chapter so plz review review review! comments, critisims, ideas and questions are all welcomed!