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Just like Akunadin he pulled her close, but he was different. Akunadin was cold, Atem's embrace was warm and she wanted it to last.

Aurelia allowed herself to become lost in the warmth and gentleness of the moment. She buried her head into Atem's chest and he rested his head on hers.

"I'm sorry." he said slowly. "I suppose I forgot."

"Big oaf." mumbled Aurelia into his chest.

"I will help you. I will set you free."

Aurelia looked up at him and smiled. Atem smiled down at her and took her face in his hands, he pressed his mouth against hers again. This time it was more of a kiss. She could feel the gentle, silkiness of his lips and found it odd to find the kiss delicious in its own right.

Atem released her. "I'll come back later, you'll come to the banquet."

"What about Akunadin?" gasped Aurelia.

"Well think about it. You said he promised something, what was it?"

"His promise was he wouldn't take me to his bed till I was 18 yrs of age. Why?"

Atem thought for a second. "You promised him to never go outside without an escort."

"Yes!"

"There you have it!" he laughed.

"What?"

"You never promised you wouldn't go off with someone else or be by someone else's side. He made the promise but you didn't. With the help of my father we can get you out of Akunadin's grasp."

"How?" asked Aurelia her eyes full of hope.

"I don't know, but I'll think of something." Atem kissed Aurelia again quickly and then stepped away. "I'll have to go now. But I will be back."

Aurelia nodded. The prince turned and left through the main doors.

'I really hope none of Akunadin's cronies saw him leave through that door.' winced Aurelia.

She sighed and hugged herself, each little thump of her heart reminded her this was no dream. With her soul near release, Aurelia began to sing.

Every note clear, a song of love, hope and dreaming away life.

High above her in the shadow of the coloured ceiling and pillars a pair of red eyes watched. The black shadow with no true form moved. He was waiting, why his servant was taking forever to complete the ritual. If they did not hurry he would be forced to take drastic measures. The shadow crawled along the wall and lustfully watched the girl in her prayers.

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Really it's not that interesting, but hay.

Please review and i'll get the next chapter up ASAP.

AHHH my disk is missing. i'm gonna have to write chapter 4 all over again &$&)(&$&((&&())(&()

I am calm....so for those of you reading this..........I'm SO SORRY WAAAAAAHAAAAAHAAAA