CHAPTER 3
Ryous face fell slightly at this. Damn Bakura how did he know I was there thought Ryou; it's not fair he thought to himself.
'firstly' said Bakura holding one of his figures up, 'you were two loud secondly you took so long and thirdly I saw you coming in that mirror over there by the wall'.
It wasn't long before a smile started to dance its way Across Ryous face.
'So' Bakura said turning to Ryou 'what have I missed while I was Away'. Ryou just smiled before saying 'you have no idea'.
Ryou told Bakura about everything from the nobles to how he was feeling about the next day to come. Bakura just let him talk without any interruptions.
Once Ryou had finished, Bakura's eyes shone with a burning Anger. It startled Ryou a bit; Bakura was never really an angry person. 'I can't believe they spoke to you like that' he almost yelled out, 'you're a prince for god sake, And for one of the most powerful countries on this side of the world'.
'Come on Bakura lighten up' said Ryou with a smile 'you've just got back why don't we go and have a bit of fun I mean I'll do anything to take my mind off tomorrow'.
With this the two stood up and started making planes as to what they would for the following afternoon. The two finally agreed on a game of hide and go seek, lunch, weaponry practise and then a dip in on of the 11 palace pools.
So almost immediately the two left the grassy spot on which they had made their plans, to go and follow them out.
The two soon decided that they would play scissor paper rock to see who would be in first. They had three rounds and the person who won two out of three or more was declared the winner and could hide first.
Surprisingly Ryou managed to come out as the victor, which usually never happened. As soon As this was done Bakura headed over towards the waterfall to start counting while Ryou took off towards the large wooden doors to leave the palace garden. Just as before the two guards opened the door for him and allowed him to pass through without question.
Ryou skidded in to the next room, and stood in front of the large staircase, as quickly as possible he made his way to the top of it.
Once he was at the top of the stair case he made his way up to the north tower, he loved the north tower the inside stones where the same as the ones in his elegant bedroom. But the walls were not bear they were covered in many Artworks, from large expansive ones to smaller cheaper ones, but all were impressive and caught the eye of those that had a chance to see them.
This was the place in which he and Bakura had first met, before then Ryou was much more lonely, although it was surprising that they had never met, seeing As Ryou's father was once the head Adviser, but unfortunately he had fallen ill. He became very frail and many feared for his life, but he never gave into it. Then one day he just vanished, the only clue was a note which said that he had left in search of a cure, And that he will not return if indeed he does find one, it also said that he hoped that Bakura his one and only son could be looked after And his regret that his son could not join him on his quest.
Many now thought the man to be dead, but Bakura never gave up hope, he had told Ryou this A few times, he always said he was probably living with the elves. He knew his father would love it there.
The elvan lands have always been very peaceful and full of life; the elves are very wise and usually nocturnal but still can occasionally be seen during the day. The elvan cities are mostly found in the forests. There they are safe from the wars happening in the world around them.
It didn't take Ryou long before he was in front of yet another stair case which lead to the first floor of the tower. A few later moments Ryou was at the top of the stairs entering the first floor.
Slowly he pushed his hair out of his face before pushing the large red wood door out of his way to reveal. A large well furnished room, soft cream coloured carpet covered the floor which gave comfort to all those that set foot on it. On the wall opposite him was a large window which allowed you to look out over the majority of the palace and its grounds, to his right there was a fire place similar to the one found in his own room. To his left there where many portraits of all the kings that had once ruled over this fine palace. Scatted around the room were allot of extravagant pieces of furnisher.
Ryou slowly entered the room tacking in its beauty, this room always made him gape no matter how many times he saw it. It took around 30 seconds before he realized he had to keep moving, Bakura could be hot on his trail.
As quickly as possible he made his way to the next stair case which lead him higher still into the tower. Ryou started up it immediately, so it wasn't long before he reached the second floor.
This room had no window but was furnished like the one below it, on the wall where the window was found in the previous room there was a book case which contained hundreds of books on different topics.
Ryou loved this room as much as the one below it but he had to keep moving or Bakura would soon catch him.
So off he went again up the next stair case to get to his destination, the next stair case was a lot longer than the last one and the one before it.
Once Ryou climbed the last three stairs he walked silently into the next room panting heavily, 'god I wish father would in stall some kind of contraption so we didn't need to have so many stairs' Ryou said to himself in between pants.
After Ryou had fully recovered from his stair climbing expedition he pushed his white main out of his face to take in the room around him. It was small and cramped, it still had the elaborate carpet but the room was not of the same quality as the one before it all it contained was a large painting of the sea and a trapdoor on the ceiling.
The painting was of very high quality, and contained allot of high detail. Everything could easily be made out.
Ryou loved this painting probably because he loved the sea so much; he loved the way the waves the crashed on the great sandy beach that stretched for miles. He loved the big blue sky and the warm comforting son which could be seen reflecting off the cool water.
Slowly Ryou tore his eyes away from the painting to the trap door located on the ceiling; slowly he extended his right hand to grab the rope dangling from the trap door. Slowly he wrapped his fingers around the rope and pulled on it gently Allowing A the trap door to spring open And a ladder to land down near his feet. As soon as this was done sunlight burst into the room. Without hesitation Ryou made his way up the ladder and on to the roof of the tower like he had done many times before.
Once out on the roof Ryou sat down and stared out over the palace, here he could see all most anything, there were only three towers higher than this one but this one was enough of a climb for Ryou. The view from the tower was great from there you could see over the palace walls, from here everyone looked like Ants. He could see All the guards, workers and nobles.
Time pressed on and Ryou started to relax a bit he was happy with his hiding spot but secretly hoped Bakura would find him soon. He was starting to get lonely he had seen him once or twice weaving his way around the palace on his search for Ryou.
Ryou waited and waited, and eventually found himself falling asleep on the ledge of the tower, the sun was warm and comforting and was enough to put Almost Anyone to sleep. Slowing his eyelids started to close and a yawn escaped his lips.
Ryou was so comfortable that he didn't here the trap door slowly open and the sound off someone scurrying up the ladder, all he heard was got yah.
Ryou jumped so high that the sun would have been within his reach, by the time Ryou recovered from his scare he found Bakura rolling around at his feet laughing his head off.
'So you finally found me' Ryou said through a small yawn, 'what you saying I took a long time' Bakura asked Ryou. 'Well I guess I am' Ryou said back defiantly, 'yah well I guess I did' Bakura sAid scratching the back of is neck 'so do you wanner go an get some lunch' 'yah alright' Ryou said as he heard his stomach give A low growl.
The two made their way through the corridors of the palace to Ryou's bedroom, there Ryou Asked his one of his servants to go fetch him lunch and Another to go and set up a weaponry training Arena for Bakura and him self.
The two then entered Ryou's room And each took a seat in front of the freshly lit fire place the room was warm And the two were highly comfortable in the two lounge chairs.
As Ryou looked around the room he tried to figure out where these hidden guards of his fathers were, this kind of thing was the only thing he didn't like about being a prince he was never alone. Which was good for some but Ryou often just felt like escaping and being free if only for A few hours or so.
'Earth to Ryou anybody home' Ryou came out of his train of thought almost immediately, 'oh sorry Bakura I guess I was just daydreaming' 'don't worry about it you've got so much to think about I'm just glade I'm not you' Bakura replied.
At this second there was a soft knock at the door, slowly a young girl entered she had long blond hair and blue eye's, her skin was tanned and she wore a white dress which was sleeveless but trailed down to her feet, neither Bakura or Ryou recognized her.
Slowly the girl made her way carefully to a large table to place down the tray over flowing with all kinds of foods. After placing the tray down she did small curtsy, and hurried over towards the door.
'What's the hurry' Ryou called over to her before she reached the door, slowly the girl turned to Ryou and Bakura, 'well I mean why don't you join us be the way you were watching the food your obviously hungry and we cant eat it all'.
The girl smiled before saying 'I'd love to' Ryou and Bakura made their way from the fire to the table, where the tray had been placed. Slowly the three took their seats, 'so what's your name' Bakura asked the girl casually trying to start some sort of conversation.
'Um well my names matilda, I work in the kitchens' 'Aren't you A bit young to be working there, I didn't no my father employed people of your age' Ryou stated. 'well um I guess I Am a bit young but working here is great, my family well, wasn't that well off so meals were small and we couldn't afford much, but know that I work we can Afford Allot more and the meals are free cause I can take home the left over food in the kitchens, so everything's good know' She replied. 'Well that's good Ryou replied.
The three then started eating and continued to talk about anything and everything, by the time they had finished nearly an hour had gone by. Matilda thanked them for lunch and hurried towards the door, 'what's the rush Bakura asked her casually' As she scrambled towards the through the door, 'I'm very late I've got to get back to the kitchens' she replied, 'don't worry about it replied Ryou 'I told you to stay didn't I And I'm the prince'.
Matilda then turned to Ryou and replied 'your right, thanks Ryou and good luck with tomorrow', 'thanks replied Ryou 'I hope we se each other again soon'. With that Matilda left the room and made her way back to the kitchens.
A few moments went by before Bakura and Ryou made their way to the weaponry training area which had been set up for them. On the way there they talked about there knew friend Matilda.
It wasn't long before the two reached there destination.
Well I think I'll leave this one there, ah this one took so long. So what do you think plz review. Its going t move Allot quicker from here, this is kinder still the prologue.
Sorry that the last chap was so short I hope this one makes up for it shouldn't be to long till I update so c you then.