Hey everyone, I am back again, Wow up to chapter 12 already. This is going fairly well so far! I hope everyone is enjoying the chapters as I have written them thus far. At times it feels as if I either write constantly or not at all. I am grateful for the patience you all have shown when I slack off and forget to write, or feel uninspired. I really thank you for that. As I said before, I have a few ideas I am pondering over, But hey.. lets just see where my mind takes me with this. I will simply write whatever comes to mind XD At times I think.. that it makes for an exciting read for myself when I am through, For I simply write and write.. and uhm... ramble apparently lol.. I am done now! Promise! We all know by now that I do not own Yugioh! Goodness I sure wish I did though hehe.

On to the show!


Hot wind swept over the dunes as the small group made its way into the desert. Tea had never ridden a camel before, and at first the one she rode on had frightened her, Yet now she seemed pleased. It was high enough that she could not feel the wave of heat that nearly pulsated from the sand filled dunes. It was extremely hot though. Currently she half lay upon her mount, eyes half closed as she tried to keep the heat from driving her crazy. It seemed as if only herself, Joey and Tristan were uncomfortable in the heat, Yugi.. though he had never been to Egypt before moved along with ease. Malik a lifelong resident of Egypt did not seem disturbed by the ungodly waves of heat accosting them, Though he had given her a light silk scarf to put about her mouth, so that she would not choke on the dust that sometimes flew through the air. Tea sighed softly, as she pulled down that bit of material shielding her face. Fingers meanwhile grasped upon a water bottle, which would be opened .. a sip taken. She wondered how long it would be before they reached their destination.. Malik had said that his family home was.. well.. out of reach by most others. An ever present smile though would remain upon her face. She was quite interested in seeing Egypt. Malik had even told her of a Pyramid that lay a few miles from his home. Maybe they could explore around it.. Do something!
It was only a matter of time. Malik turned slightly, violet gaze stopping upon his desert rose. His. Not the Pharaohs. She simply did not know it yet. Likely she would be blind to his love, even if he professed it to her.. Yet in time she would understand, She was meant to be his.. regardless of the millennium items he had coveted all these years. Somehow they had taken a back seat to Tea. Inner voice growled low as Marik cursed him within that mind. Fool! Focus upon the task at hand, then you may seek to have the girl! If you allow your emotions to get in the way, all will be in vain. She loves Yugi. Which means a part of her loves Yami. If we do not play this correctly, you will lose the girl and I will not be allowed to gain vengeance upon the one person I have sought to destroy my entire life!What did Marik expect from him? He was only human, despite the darkness dwelling within him. Mouth set into a fine line, only for his thoughts to be distracted as a voice reached his ears.
"Malik..? Hey Malik! Do you think that we will be there soon? Tea looks a bit tired." Amethyst eyes were upon the male as Yugi spoke. He was concerned for her as usual, She had been through so much strain in the past month. He did not wish to push her further then her body needed. After all this was a trip to mend her body and soul was it not? If they traveled too far, Yugi would not feel comfortable, What if something happened to his friends? To Tea? How would they reach the outside world? So he fretted. His usual optimistic outlook on things had dimmed considerably since Tea had been abducted. If anything had happened to her, he.. he would not know how to go on...


Yami paced his soul room restlessly. This place, It was his home as far as he knew. His land. Yet it all seemed so foreign to him. He had been living within Yugi's body for quite a while, and at times it was as if his lighter side.. well did not listen to him. Something was wrong in his eyes. He just knew it, Yet he was far from proving it. Though Malik seemed to be a good friend, a savior in the eyes of the others.. Yami knew that wolves often dressed in sheep's clothing.. Worming their way into the e fold, so that they could slaughter them when their defenses were down. It concerned him that Yugi openly trusted the boy, though he could not blame him.. After all Malik had rescued the one person Yugi loved more then his own breath.. Yami felt his heart constrict slightly at that mere emotion. Yes, a part of him loved Tea as well. How could he not? After all they were one and the same, regardless of their minds being separate. they still shared everything.. He vowed to find the person whom had hurt Tea ... and when he did.. nothing would stop him from destroying that person!


"We are nearly there Yugi." Malik murmured softly, his voice sounding a bit strained, perhaps he was tired as well? No.. rather it was taking every ounce of patience to not shove the Pharaohs vessel off of his mount and just leave him there for the carrion birds to feast upon. Tea would not like that though and she would rebel against him.. He had to do as Marik said.. Keep to the plan.. then he would have his rose. She would be all his to love and enjoy...


Tristan and Joey groaned softly as they traveled upon a double humped camel. Why did they have to ride together? Why not Yugi and Tea? Eyes were narrowed as the sun beat down upon them, It was nearly blinding trying to find your way about this immense desert. Sweat beaded upon their brow.. Eventually Joey grumbled and closed his eyes to fall into slumber for a little, forcing Tristan to hold his friend up, that he might not fall into the blistering sand below. A roll of his eyes towards the heavens would be offered as the brown haired boy cursed beneath his breath. "More like going to a funeral or my execution then a vacation." Hopefully it would be worth it in the end though. Perhaps they could sit around the Oasis and relax, play a few games, allow Tea to recuperate. then go somewhere.. Less.. desolate... Well, he could only hope.


That is it for this chapter. I hope they are not too short n.n;;