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Sorry couldn't resist anyhow as I was saying… Welcome to the Third Annual Chapter of A Thousand Lives to Die…
In this chapter you will experience that and this while you will enjoy Bakura's and Marik's tragic attempts… ok that didn't make any sense but… Yami will be head over heels over a little midget, no offense and all to Yugi fans… -.- And Jou will try his best not to attack who ever tries to get near his Seto, wait crap that's in the NEXT chapter. What I'm trying to say is… … … DOTS ARE COOL! Ok that wasn't it, what I am trying to say is this chapter is pointless and does not lead to the plot… I think… anyways you must be mad at me for telling you what's going to be happening in this chapter, so I'll just shut up and continue to the review responses… … … … … … … …
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To azn-xoxo: no comment for you. P
To lil-Azn56: your cousin is CRAZY.
To Mayu-Kkg: Thank you for the review and don't worry, I didn't take it as a flame.
To Mandapandabug: I think I'm already dead, this is my spirit talking right now. Thanks for helping me with Marik and Malik's eye color.
Thanks for reviewing and enjoy this chapter.
Oh yes, my apologies for taking so long, I'm getting too lazy.
Disclaimer: don't own, simple as that.
Warnings: Yaoi, slight Yugi bashing by Bakura and Marik when they call him a midget, Tea/Anzu bashing and Mai bashing…I think? Bad grammar.
Pairings: Seto/Jou (Seth/Jono) later on Bakura/Ryou, Marik/Malik and Yami/Yugi.
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"Blah…" - talking.
'Hardy har har' – Thinking.
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Chapter Three: Nice To Meet You Too Part 1
Just because Bakura and Marik are the most wanted thieves in Egypt, doesn't mean they're the best at kidnapping. They almost succeeded in capturing their new found bishies. Ok maybe almost isn't the right word, more like FAILED…a million of times.
A million times is a bit over exaggerating, they had tried at least twenty times but each time they ended up with something they didn't want or the attempt just backfired.
They had first tried to capture Ryou first but after a couple of camels, a few mice and a school of goldfishes and a fat lady on the 11th try they gave up so they tried to kidnap Malik instead.
But every time they tried someone would call for the head guard, making the two thieves miss their target. So finally after the 9th try they gave up and decided to head to the palace gardens to see if they could think of a better plan.
But the only good thing is so far is that they haven't been caught yet well actually they haven't seen a palace guard around at all, they saw a couple of servants but none of them were paying attention to them. The two most wanted thieves in Egypt even went unnoticed by one of the High Advisors!
Both Bakura and Marik thought this was strange, I mean they caught that fat lady was probably was a duke's wife or daughter. She was in high status and she didn't complain or screech or do anything else when the net fell on top of her, she looked kind of dazed.
When they reached the garden it was empty. On several occasions, when they sneaked in the palace, they had been to the garden and most of the time there was always servants taming the garden or just admirers admiring the plants.
"Um…Bakura, where is everybody?" asked a confused Marik.
"I have absolutely no clue," muttered Bakura "but at least we can plan in peace."
They went in search of a place were there were a bit more plants before they sat down and started thinking of a plan.
"Ok, let's see," started Marik "Ryou usually hangs out with the midget and Malik hangs around the stables or the courtyard."
Bakura groaned. "That doesn't help one bit you know." He wasn't in a good mood after all the failed attempts at trying to get Ryou.
Marik groaned too.
"How 'bout we try to get Ryou away from the midget and we try to get him to meet with Malik alone and then we capture them." Exclaimed after his groan, punching the air.
"The question is how?" retorted and annoyed Bakura.
They sat there in silence trying to figure out how to get them both alone in the same spot. Soon Bakura's mind started to stray to how bad he wanted Ryou.
'Ugh, how can Marik be so calm and so… so optimistic right now, (a/n: tch, yea right.) we've tried over a million times already! Ok maybe I'm being a bit too serious about this and all but I really want Ryou, something about him makes me want to know him more and all. He's so cute too, with the soft brown eyes and long silver hair…oh Ra, I sound like a lovesick girl!'
Marik was in his thinking position… ok he didn't have a thinking position but he WAS thinking… but not about HOW to get Malik, he was thinking about how hot Malik was. He was starting to get to his horny state before he heard somebody approaching where he and Bakura were right now.
"Bakura!" said robber snapped out of hi thoughts to face Marik.
"What?" he snapped back.
"Someone's coming, quick hide."
Both of them dove into a nearby bush and saw the Pharoah, who was talking to the midget, behind them was the High Priest who had an arm wrapped around Jono's waist. You could say they were having a snugglefest. And last of all, behind the priest and guard was Ryou and Malik, talking about what had happened to them today
Both of them were in a slight trance from seeing them.
"How 'bout we just kidnap them now?" asked Marik.
"No, stupid, you sure are desperate, if we do it now we'll get caught." Answered Bakura.
"Tch and like you aren't either."
"Shh, be quiet now, they're talking it might help us." Both stopped talking as they listened to the group talk.
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Yami was getting annoyed by the small snugglefest that was happening behind him.
"Ra! Go get a room you two."
"Gladly!" replied both of them as they jumped into a nearby bush…which was a bad thing mind you…well for Bakura and Marik anyways, the couple was only 2 or 3 bushes away from them.
The group that the couple just left had a big sweat drop on their heads. Three minutes passed and Seth and Jono came out slightly disheveled.
"So…you are done right?" asked Yami.
Seth and Jono shared a knowing smile, knowing that they got Yami annoyed.
"Yes…" two evil smirks crawled up onto their faces.
"And we can continue talking right?" replied Yami not liking the two smirks on both of their faces.
Two nods.
"So Seth, tell me why we have to attend the stupid ball that's happening after two weeks." Turning around not to face the couple.
"…"
"Seth?"
"…"
Sounds were heard. Not talking sounds or laughing sounds but kissing and moaning sounds.
"SETH! JONO!" Yami yelled, turning around.
"Yea?" asked a flushed Seth and Jono.
"I thought you guys said you'll stop." Yami's eye was twitching really badly.
"Yea, we just wanted to annoy you one last time, but then again wouldn't you be like that if you got someone." Laughed Jono.
Jono was looking at Yugi and Yami knew who that 'someone' was as he flushed red. As for Yugi, he was looking at the ground scuffing the dirt. Ryou and Malik they couldn't keep it in longer as they burst, soon enough Seth and Jono joined them, leaving two quiet, red faced porcupine heads staring at the ground.
In the bushes Bakura and Marik were smirking at the embarrassed pharaoh.
'More blackmail." Thought the two.
After the while, Yami finally regained his senses and stuttered out his question again before he was interrupted by the couple making out like bunnies.
"Having I already answered that question enough times." Sighed Seth.
"Yea but I just wanted to know again."
"Because the High Advisors said you need a wife." Yami started whining.
"But how did they plan the damn ball."
"I already answered th--"
"Just answer the damn question High Priest." Interrupted Yami
Seth sighed but he answered the question anyways.
"They could've been planning when you were getting ready for bed and sleeping and definitely when we were out to go get the guards. They knew it took two hours to get there and at least an hour or more to chose the guards and another two to get back. Apparently it took us two and a half hours to chose the guards so six and half hours away from the palace. We left the palace a few hours after dawn so by the time we got back it was already past mid-day. They had enough time to finis planning and send out the invitations. Those high in status in Egypt will come, bringing their 'lovely' daughters for you to dance with." Yami stood there confused.
"Of all the explanations you given me, you just had to explain one that I only half understood." Seth smirked.
"Well maybe, because you already knew the reason why for the ball, so why bother giving you an easy explanation when you can have a hard one."
Everyone was confused and what Seth had just said and his explanation. Suddenly a servant and kneeled in front of Seth and Yami.
"Pharaoh Yami and High Priest Seth?"
"Yes." Both replied.
"The High Advisors would like a word with you."
Yami sighed and Seth replied "tell them that we'll be there in a few minutes."
"Yes High Priest." The servant got up and bowed before he excited the garden.
"Do we have to go?" whined Yami.
"Yes we do, would you like them to add more cruelties to the ball? And you better be in your pharaoh mood by the time we get there." Mocked Seth as he turned around to Jono giving him a kiss, they whispered something quick before Jono give Seth a hug and kiss before Seth walked out of the gardens.
As for Yami, he gave one last look at Yugi, muttered his goodbyes before he ran out to catch up with Seth.
"So…" started Malik "Jono are you going to stay here 'til Seth comes for you?"
Jono flushed red.
"Um…No I'm going back home to check on my mom and dad."
"Then what are you doing after?" asked Malik innocently.
Jono glared at him. "And why do you care?"
"Relax Jono, I'm only fooling around." Laughed Malik.
Jono huffed.
"So Yugi how was your day?" intervened Ryou before a fight broke out.
"It was good, why?"
"Because the way Yami looks at you, we would've thought you died from all the scrutiny and blushing." Interrupted Jono. (A/N: ok that sounded corny and didn't make sense but who cares. : Sweatdrops: XP)
"Jono!" said boy laughed
"Just ignore him, Yugi. I asked because Malik and I had a weird day and was wondering if yours was weird too." Said Ryou.
"Oh, no, mine wasn't weird, I had a good day. How come yours and Malik's were weird?"
"You guys enjoy your chat, I'm going home." Came Jono's voice
"Bye Jono."
"Bye guys."
"You see," started Malik, "every time we go somewhere, we'd always hear this strangling noise and when I went back to the courtyard after I finished doing something, I passed by Lady Antoine and she wasn't complaining and she's usually whining."
"But that doesn't sound weird."
"Yea, but every time I pass by an object and come back later. There's always a net on top of it."
"Same here, I passed by camel and had dropped something earlier on, so I went back to found it and there was net covering it. Then I heard a splash after I passed by the fountain and there was another net over the fishes." Said Ryou.
Bakura and Marik sweatdropped from hearing this story.
"Oh, that is weird…in a way."
The three sat on the bench Bakura and Marik had occupied a while ago.
"So, Yugi, tell me how it feels to be the start of Yami's attention." Asked Malik.
"…"
"Well?"
"Um…nice I guess."
"Right." Said Malik, winking at Yugi.
"Well Malik, you should also remember that you found the so called guy of your dreams. So don't go picking on poor little Yugi." Marik's heart stopped beating as Ryou said that.
"I have no clue why I still tell you everything." "Well, it's because I'm your best friend."
"...hmpft, I still don't know why I tell you everything." Ryou smiled.
"So, Malik why don't you tell me about your dream guy, you shouldn't leave little old me left in the dark."
Malik rolled his eyes, "you know we sound like girls right now."
Malik didn't want to talk about his dream guy right now, the fact that he didn't know him very well wouldn't get Yugi off his back about him. He was starting to hate Yugi right now. ok maybe hate was to strong. More like disliked him.
"Don't change the topic Malik." Said Yugi.
Malik glared at Yugi while he looked up at him innocently. Ryou sensing some tension going around the two interrupted before Malik started something bad with his cousin. (an: did I mention yet that Yugi's Ryou's cousin? If I didn't he is…) Malik may be skinny but he's lean and can make a very nasty bruise.
"Um… Yugi I don't think this is the proper time to ask."
"Why not?" asked Yugi as he turned his head to face Ryou.
"Because you know, Malik's had a long day and all and he must be pretty tired if he doesn't want to tell you."
"oh…." Muttered Yugi, not bothering to hide his disappointment.
Malik gave a relieved sigh and thanked Ryou silently.
There was an awkward silence between them as they sat there quietly until a guard came up and kneeled in front of Malik.
"Master Malik?"
"Yes Shiro, and don't bother to kneel and stop calling me a 'master'."
Shiro was the second in charge of the guards. He had short spiky black hair and had tanned skin. Accompanied with hot emerald eyes and a sexy smile. Bad thing though is that if you crossed him you would be dead or really injured, preferably the latter. You'd only died if you were a huge threat to the pharaoh or something like that.
"One of the High Advisors talked to me and wanted you and I to greet the guests one the night of the ball, at the doors that enter the ballroom." Said Shiro after he stood.
"Right with guy who announces who comes?"
"Yes, and he also wants you to go to the courtyard and stables to keep away any thieves or intruders."
"Did he tell you why he wanted us to do it?"
"No, but I followed him and heard him mutter that everyone will see how strong the head guard and second in charge is…" answered Shiro, "but the part where you have to stand guard, he explained that each guard will get his own section to guard over. You have the courtyard and stables while I have the gardens. The High Advisors gave you two places instead of one because they think you're the most efficient guard."
Malik scoffed, "Suck ups."
Shiro smirked at this. The High Advisors are always sucking up to Malik since what happened one year ago when Malik got promoted to Head Guard. They thought he wasn't worthy enough so they never told him anything to do with the palace's defense. Malik had already known that they hated him since they never told him anything. But he did his own snooping and managed to keep the defense up until soon enough a assassin got in and almost killed one of the dukes that was invited over, but luckily Malik was on guard that time and killed him with one clean cut on the neck. From then on the High Advisors accepted him so they started sucking up but that never changed any of Malik's feelings towards them.
"Malik, the High Advisors have warned all the guards that most of Egypt's thieves have found out about this ball, all of them are on the move to have a chance to kill the Pharaoh. It would be deadly if Marik or Bakura got in, so be careful and on your guard from now 'til everyone leaves the palace."
The two thieves sniggered, at least if they don't get anything they wanted they could get a scoop about the palaces defense system.
Malik nodded. "Is that all?"
"One more thing, the High Advisors want to talk to us about the night of the ball."
"Why?"
"How to guest the guests properly."
Malik groaned. 'they're really serious about this whole damn ball, Yami won't even found the right person, hell they don't even know he's gay.'
"Fine then, let's go before I have more nonsense to endure."
Like that, Malik left with Shiro and a disappointed Marik. A weird silence was in the air after they left because Yugi didn't get to know who Malik liked. But he got a great idea in his head and he asked it out to Ryou.
"So…Ryou, who do YOU like?"
Ryou raised an eyebrow? Since when did Yugi start prying?
"Nobody."
Yugi pouted. "Aw, come on Ryou I'm sure you like someone?"
"No I don't." Truth was he did like somebody but he didn't feel like telling Yugi since he was being all pry-ish. "So what are you going to be doing the night of the ball?" asked Ryou changing the subject?
Yugi pouted but didn't argue with the change in the conversation. "I guess hang out with Jono or something if he decides to go."
"He's not gong?"
"Yea, he told me about what happened last time there was a ball, Lady Mai was all over him, even though she knew he was with Seth."
"Oh."
They were in another silence until Yugi's stomach growled.
"Hmm, we should go now, you must be hungry, I'm guessing?"
Yugi nodded his and they left the garden to grab some food. Bakura was burning holes into Ryou's ass with an amused Marik. They waited a while more before they got out of their hiding spot and stretched their stiff muscles. They both smirked, they had got enough information, even if it wasn't much of a help. Now all they needed is to wait until the night of the ball and then they'll make their move.
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The sun was setting as Malik and Shiro finished talking with the High Advisors, they said their goodbyes to the High Advisors and to each other as they went their own directions. Marik was still unhappy about what happened earlier with Yugi, so he left the palace grounds, to go to his favorite tree on top of the hill to think.
It was a lie that he didn't like someone, he did, but you see he never met him before. He caught a glimpse of him today after the ride back from the camp. He just got this nice feeling when he saw him near the fountain. For all he knew could be ugly and a bastard. That was what he first thought but until he saw these hot, violet eyes and knew he wasn't. The only reason he didn't tell Yugi was because it'll be Q & A after. Ryou knew, but Ryou hardly pries.
Malik sighed as he watched the sun go down from where he sat on the tree, he wasn't in the mood because he wanted to see this mysterious guy, he was sad about that but it was also because of the damn High Advisors, they spent a lot of time sucking up to him before they even started telling them about the ball and what they had to do.
After the sun went down, Malik was still sitting atop of the tree. He wanted to not think right now, but no matter what his mind would always wander to the pair of violet eyes.
"I hope…I'll see you soon…" he whispered as he jumped down from the tree and began walking back to the palace.
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Window of Lady Antoine
Lady Antoine sat on her window sill as she stared at Malik, as he came in the palace gates. It had been very long, since the first day she had eyes for Malik. She never told anyone, because her parents wanted her to marry the pharaoh. So all she could do was make up stupid fantasies about Malik and her, happily ever after.
"I hope mama would be mad that I've fallen for the Head guard instead of the pharaoh, I don't even like him, and his hair is too…spiky."
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I AM FINALLY DONE!!!!! : dances :
I am sorry if it was really bad cause I'm pretty sure it was… and I hope it wasn't so boring… Anyways have a good day and review!
Happy Thanksgivings everybody!
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Sorry couldn't resist anyhow as I was saying… Welcome to the Third Annual Chapter of A Thousand Lives to Die…
In this chapter you will experience that and this while you will enjoy Bakura's and Marik's tragic attempts… ok that didn't make any sense but… Yami will be head over heels over a little midget, no offense and all to Yugi fans… -.- And Jou will try his best not to attack who ever tries to get near his Seto, wait crap that's in the NEXT chapter. What I'm trying to say is… … … DOTS ARE COOL! Ok that wasn't it, what I am trying to say is this chapter is pointless and does not lead to the plot… I think… anyways you must be mad at me for telling you what's going to be happening in this chapter, so I'll just shut up and continue to the review responses… … … … … … … …
Um…
To azn-xoxo: no comment for you. P
To lil-Azn56: your cousin is CRAZY.
To Mayu-Kkg: Thank you for the review and don't worry, I didn't take it as a flame.
To Mandapandabug: I think I'm already dead, this is my spirit talking right now. Thanks for helping me with Marik and Malik's eye color.
Thanks for reviewing and enjoy this chapter.
Oh yes, my apologies for taking so long, I'm getting too lazy.
Disclaimer: don't own, simple as that.
Warnings: Yaoi, slight Yugi bashing by Bakura and Marik when they call him a midget, Tea/Anzu bashing and Mai bashing…I think? Bad grammar.
Pairings: Seto/Jou (Seth/Jono) later on Bakura/Ryou, Marik/Malik and Yami/Yugi.
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"Blah…" - talking.
'Hardy har har' – Thinking.
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Chapter Three: Nice To Meet You Too Part 1
Just because Bakura and Marik are the most wanted thieves in Egypt, doesn't mean they're the best at kidnapping. They almost succeeded in capturing their new found bishies. Ok maybe almost isn't the right word, more like FAILED…a million of times.
A million times is a bit over exaggerating, they had tried at least twenty times but each time they ended up with something they didn't want or the attempt just backfired.
They had first tried to capture Ryou first but after a couple of camels, a few mice and a school of goldfishes and a fat lady on the 11th try they gave up so they tried to kidnap Malik instead.
But every time they tried someone would call for the head guard, making the two thieves miss their target. So finally after the 9th try they gave up and decided to head to the palace gardens to see if they could think of a better plan.
But the only good thing is so far is that they haven't been caught yet well actually they haven't seen a palace guard around at all, they saw a couple of servants but none of them were paying attention to them. The two most wanted thieves in Egypt even went unnoticed by one of the High Advisors!
Both Bakura and Marik thought this was strange, I mean they caught that fat lady was probably was a duke's wife or daughter. She was in high status and she didn't complain or screech or do anything else when the net fell on top of her, she looked kind of dazed.
When they reached the garden it was empty. On several occasions, when they sneaked in the palace, they had been to the garden and most of the time there was always servants taming the garden or just admirers admiring the plants.
"Um…Bakura, where is everybody?" asked a confused Marik.
"I have absolutely no clue," muttered Bakura "but at least we can plan in peace."
They went in search of a place were there were a bit more plants before they sat down and started thinking of a plan.
"Ok, let's see," started Marik "Ryou usually hangs out with the midget and Malik hangs around the stables or the courtyard."
Bakura groaned. "That doesn't help one bit you know." He wasn't in a good mood after all the failed attempts at trying to get Ryou.
Marik groaned too.
"How 'bout we try to get Ryou away from the midget and we try to get him to meet with Malik alone and then we capture them." Exclaimed after his groan, punching the air.
"The question is how?" retorted and annoyed Bakura.
They sat there in silence trying to figure out how to get them both alone in the same spot. Soon Bakura's mind started to stray to how bad he wanted Ryou.
'Ugh, how can Marik be so calm and so… so optimistic right now, (a/n: tch, yea right.) we've tried over a million times already! Ok maybe I'm being a bit too serious about this and all but I really want Ryou, something about him makes me want to know him more and all. He's so cute too, with the soft brown eyes and long silver hair…oh Ra, I sound like a lovesick girl!'
Marik was in his thinking position… ok he didn't have a thinking position but he WAS thinking… but not about HOW to get Malik, he was thinking about how hot Malik was. He was starting to get to his horny state before he heard somebody approaching where he and Bakura were right now.
"Bakura!" said robber snapped out of hi thoughts to face Marik.
"What?" he snapped back.
"Someone's coming, quick hide."
Both of them dove into a nearby bush and saw the Pharoah, who was talking to the midget, behind them was the High Priest who had an arm wrapped around Jono's waist. You could say they were having a snugglefest. And last of all, behind the priest and guard was Ryou and Malik, talking about what had happened to them today
Both of them were in a slight trance from seeing them.
"How 'bout we just kidnap them now?" asked Marik.
"No, stupid, you sure are desperate, if we do it now we'll get caught." Answered Bakura.
"Tch and like you aren't either."
"Shh, be quiet now, they're talking it might help us." Both stopped talking as they listened to the group talk.
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Yami was getting annoyed by the small snugglefest that was happening behind him.
"Ra! Go get a room you two."
"Gladly!" replied both of them as they jumped into a nearby bush…which was a bad thing mind you…well for Bakura and Marik anyways, the couple was only 2 or 3 bushes away from them.
The group that the couple just left had a big sweat drop on their heads. Three minutes passed and Seth and Jono came out slightly disheveled.
"So…you are done right?" asked Yami.
Seth and Jono shared a knowing smile, knowing that they got Yami annoyed.
"Yes…" two evil smirks crawled up onto their faces.
"And we can continue talking right?" replied Yami not liking the two smirks on both of their faces.
Two nods.
"So Seth, tell me why we have to attend the stupid ball that's happening after two weeks." Turning around not to face the couple.
"…"
"Seth?"
"…"
Sounds were heard. Not talking sounds or laughing sounds but kissing and moaning sounds.
"SETH! JONO!" Yami yelled, turning around.
"Yea?" asked a flushed Seth and Jono.
"I thought you guys said you'll stop." Yami's eye was twitching really badly.
"Yea, we just wanted to annoy you one last time, but then again wouldn't you be like that if you got someone." Laughed Jono.
Jono was looking at Yugi and Yami knew who that 'someone' was as he flushed red. As for Yugi, he was looking at the ground scuffing the dirt. Ryou and Malik they couldn't keep it in longer as they burst, soon enough Seth and Jono joined them, leaving two quiet, red faced porcupine heads staring at the ground.
In the bushes Bakura and Marik were smirking at the embarrassed pharaoh.
'More blackmail." Thought the two.
After the while, Yami finally regained his senses and stuttered out his question again before he was interrupted by the couple making out like bunnies.
"Having I already answered that question enough times." Sighed Seth.
"Yea but I just wanted to know again."
"Because the High Advisors said you need a wife." Yami started whining.
"But how did they plan the damn ball."
"I already answered th--"
"Just answer the damn question High Priest." Interrupted Yami
Seth sighed but he answered the question anyways.
"They could've been planning when you were getting ready for bed and sleeping and definitely when we were out to go get the guards. They knew it took two hours to get there and at least an hour or more to chose the guards and another two to get back. Apparently it took us two and a half hours to chose the guards so six and half hours away from the palace. We left the palace a few hours after dawn so by the time we got back it was already past mid-day. They had enough time to finis planning and send out the invitations. Those high in status in Egypt will come, bringing their 'lovely' daughters for you to dance with." Yami stood there confused.
"Of all the explanations you given me, you just had to explain one that I only half understood." Seth smirked.
"Well maybe, because you already knew the reason why for the ball, so why bother giving you an easy explanation when you can have a hard one."
Everyone was confused and what Seth had just said and his explanation. Suddenly a servant and kneeled in front of Seth and Yami.
"Pharaoh Yami and High Priest Seth?"
"Yes." Both replied.
"The High Advisors would like a word with you."
Yami sighed and Seth replied "tell them that we'll be there in a few minutes."
"Yes High Priest." The servant got up and bowed before he excited the garden.
"Do we have to go?" whined Yami.
"Yes we do, would you like them to add more cruelties to the ball? And you better be in your pharaoh mood by the time we get there." Mocked Seth as he turned around to Jono giving him a kiss, they whispered something quick before Jono give Seth a hug and kiss before Seth walked out of the gardens.
As for Yami, he gave one last look at Yugi, muttered his goodbyes before he ran out to catch up with Seth.
"So…" started Malik "Jono are you going to stay here 'til Seth comes for you?"
Jono flushed red.
"Um…No I'm going back home to check on my mom and dad."
"Then what are you doing after?" asked Malik innocently.
Jono glared at him. "And why do you care?"
"Relax Jono, I'm only fooling around." Laughed Malik.
Jono huffed.
"So Yugi how was your day?" intervened Ryou before a fight broke out.
"It was good, why?"
"Because the way Yami looks at you, we would've thought you died from all the scrutiny and blushing." Interrupted Jono. (A/N: ok that sounded corny and didn't make sense but who cares. : Sweatdrops: XP)
"Jono!" said boy laughed
"Just ignore him, Yugi. I asked because Malik and I had a weird day and was wondering if yours was weird too." Said Ryou.
"Oh, no, mine wasn't weird, I had a good day. How come yours and Malik's were weird?"
"You guys enjoy your chat, I'm going home." Came Jono's voice
"Bye Jono."
"Bye guys."
"You see," started Malik, "every time we go somewhere, we'd always hear this strangling noise and when I went back to the courtyard after I finished doing something, I passed by Lady Antoine and she wasn't complaining and she's usually whining."
"But that doesn't sound weird."
"Yea, but every time I pass by an object and come back later. There's always a net on top of it."
"Same here, I passed by camel and had dropped something earlier on, so I went back to found it and there was net covering it. Then I heard a splash after I passed by the fountain and there was another net over the fishes." Said Ryou.
Bakura and Marik sweatdropped from hearing this story.
"Oh, that is weird…in a way."
The three sat on the bench Bakura and Marik had occupied a while ago.
"So, Yugi, tell me how it feels to be the start of Yami's attention." Asked Malik.
"…"
"Well?"
"Um…nice I guess."
"Right." Said Malik, winking at Yugi.
"Well Malik, you should also remember that you found the so called guy of your dreams. So don't go picking on poor little Yugi." Marik's heart stopped beating as Ryou said that.
"I have no clue why I still tell you everything." "Well, it's because I'm your best friend."
"...hmpft, I still don't know why I tell you everything." Ryou smiled.
"So, Malik why don't you tell me about your dream guy, you shouldn't leave little old me left in the dark."
Malik rolled his eyes, "you know we sound like girls right now."
Malik didn't want to talk about his dream guy right now, the fact that he didn't know him very well wouldn't get Yugi off his back about him. He was starting to hate Yugi right now. ok maybe hate was to strong. More like disliked him.
"Don't change the topic Malik." Said Yugi.
Malik glared at Yugi while he looked up at him innocently. Ryou sensing some tension going around the two interrupted before Malik started something bad with his cousin. (an: did I mention yet that Yugi's Ryou's cousin? If I didn't he is…) Malik may be skinny but he's lean and can make a very nasty bruise.
"Um… Yugi I don't think this is the proper time to ask."
"Why not?" asked Yugi as he turned his head to face Ryou.
"Because you know, Malik's had a long day and all and he must be pretty tired if he doesn't want to tell you."
"oh…." Muttered Yugi, not bothering to hide his disappointment.
Malik gave a relieved sigh and thanked Ryou silently.
There was an awkward silence between them as they sat there quietly until a guard came up and kneeled in front of Malik.
"Master Malik?"
"Yes Shiro, and don't bother to kneel and stop calling me a 'master'."
Shiro was the second in charge of the guards. He had short spiky black hair and had tanned skin. Accompanied with hot emerald eyes and a sexy smile. Bad thing though is that if you crossed him you would be dead or really injured, preferably the latter. You'd only died if you were a huge threat to the pharaoh or something like that.
"One of the High Advisors talked to me and wanted you and I to greet the guests one the night of the ball, at the doors that enter the ballroom." Said Shiro after he stood.
"Right with guy who announces who comes?"
"Yes, and he also wants you to go to the courtyard and stables to keep away any thieves or intruders."
"Did he tell you why he wanted us to do it?"
"No, but I followed him and heard him mutter that everyone will see how strong the head guard and second in charge is…" answered Shiro, "but the part where you have to stand guard, he explained that each guard will get his own section to guard over. You have the courtyard and stables while I have the gardens. The High Advisors gave you two places instead of one because they think you're the most efficient guard."
Malik scoffed, "Suck ups."
Shiro smirked at this. The High Advisors are always sucking up to Malik since what happened one year ago when Malik got promoted to Head Guard. They thought he wasn't worthy enough so they never told him anything to do with the palace's defense. Malik had already known that they hated him since they never told him anything. But he did his own snooping and managed to keep the defense up until soon enough a assassin got in and almost killed one of the dukes that was invited over, but luckily Malik was on guard that time and killed him with one clean cut on the neck. From then on the High Advisors accepted him so they started sucking up but that never changed any of Malik's feelings towards them.
"Malik, the High Advisors have warned all the guards that most of Egypt's thieves have found out about this ball, all of them are on the move to have a chance to kill the Pharaoh. It would be deadly if Marik or Bakura got in, so be careful and on your guard from now 'til everyone leaves the palace."
The two thieves sniggered, at least if they don't get anything they wanted they could get a scoop about the palaces defense system.
Malik nodded. "Is that all?"
"One more thing, the High Advisors want to talk to us about the night of the ball."
"Why?"
"How to guest the guests properly."
Malik groaned. 'they're really serious about this whole damn ball, Yami won't even found the right person, hell they don't even know he's gay.'
"Fine then, let's go before I have more nonsense to endure."
Like that, Malik left with Shiro and a disappointed Marik. A weird silence was in the air after they left because Yugi didn't get to know who Malik liked. But he got a great idea in his head and he asked it out to Ryou.
"So…Ryou, who do YOU like?"
Ryou raised an eyebrow? Since when did Yugi start prying?
"Nobody."
Yugi pouted. "Aw, come on Ryou I'm sure you like someone?"
"No I don't." Truth was he did like somebody but he didn't feel like telling Yugi since he was being all pry-ish. "So what are you going to be doing the night of the ball?" asked Ryou changing the subject?
Yugi pouted but didn't argue with the change in the conversation. "I guess hang out with Jono or something if he decides to go."
"He's not gong?"
"Yea, he told me about what happened last time there was a ball, Lady Mai was all over him, even though she knew he was with Seth."
"Oh."
They were in another silence until Yugi's stomach growled.
"Hmm, we should go now, you must be hungry, I'm guessing?"
Yugi nodded his and they left the garden to grab some food. Bakura was burning holes into Ryou's ass with an amused Marik. They waited a while more before they got out of their hiding spot and stretched their stiff muscles. They both smirked, they had got enough information, even if it wasn't much of a help. Now all they needed is to wait until the night of the ball and then they'll make their move.
…
The sun was setting as Malik and Shiro finished talking with the High Advisors, they said their goodbyes to the High Advisors and to each other as they went their own directions. Marik was still unhappy about what happened earlier with Yugi, so he left the palace grounds, to go to his favorite tree on top of the hill to think.
It was a lie that he didn't like someone, he did, but you see he never met him before. He caught a glimpse of him today after the ride back from the camp. He just got this nice feeling when he saw him near the fountain. For all he knew could be ugly and a bastard. That was what he first thought but until he saw these hot, violet eyes and knew he wasn't. The only reason he didn't tell Yugi was because it'll be Q & A after. Ryou knew, but Ryou hardly pries.
Malik sighed as he watched the sun go down from where he sat on the tree, he wasn't in the mood because he wanted to see this mysterious guy, he was sad about that but it was also because of the damn High Advisors, they spent a lot of time sucking up to him before they even started telling them about the ball and what they had to do.
After the sun went down, Malik was still sitting atop of the tree. He wanted to not think right now, but no matter what his mind would always wander to the pair of violet eyes.
"I hope…I'll see you soon…" he whispered as he jumped down from the tree and began walking back to the palace.
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Window of Lady Antoine
Lady Antoine sat on her window sill as she stared at Malik, as he came in the palace gates. It had been very long, since the first day she had eyes for Malik. She never told anyone, because her parents wanted her to marry the pharaoh. So all she could do was make up stupid fantasies about Malik and her, happily ever after.
"I hope mama would be mad that I've fallen for the Head guard instead of the pharaoh, I don't even like him, and his hair is too…spiky."
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I AM FINALLY DONE!!!!! : dances :
I am sorry if it was really bad cause I'm pretty sure it was… and I hope it wasn't so boring… Anyways have a good day and review!
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