Let's get things straight: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh and any of the characters, Mr. Takahashi does. But I do own Ayah, Neferi, and any other characters I make up.
Broken Promises
Chapter 1: A Shadow Rises
Ayah was visiting Pharaoh Atem, showing off her new baby, Neferi. Bakura didn't come, of course, he still despises the Pharaoh, but he does tolerate Ayah's visits to him. Ayah was in the dining hall with the Pharaoh having a peaceful lunch.
Meanwhile, Mana was holding the sweet baby in her arms while she wondered around the palace gardens. She cooed at the little baby, "What a sweet little one you are! Awww...you're so cute!" She kissed Neferi's forehead. The baby sneezed spraying poor Mana in the face. "Ewww!" she shook her head as if that would get the snot off. Mana frowned and handed the baby to Mahaado who was passing by. "Here! You take her for awhile! I gotta go wash this stuff off my face!" Mahaado looked at the child with a confused and worried look. "Uh...Mana?" he asked not knowing what to do with the tiny infant. But Mana had already run off to clean herself.
Neferi giggled and poked the priest's nose. He smiled at the cute baby, What a sweet child she is! I hope she stays this sweet, but with a thief for a father you never know. Mahaado looked up and saw a figure in the distance. So, the thief king decided to show himself. he thought. Bakura stopped his black horse in front of the priest and climbed to the ground. Neferi stretched her small arms toward her father. "You happy to see me my little one?" Bakura said to her as Mahaado handed the child to her daddy. Bakura stroked the white hair forming on her head. She gurgled happily and held onto one of his fingers in her tiny hand. Bakura and Mahaado stared at each other awkwardly. "Ayah is in the dining hall having lunch with the Pharaoh. I shall announce your arrival." Mahaado said and turned to leave. "No. Tell Ayah she can stay longer if she wants, I will look after Neferi for awhile." Mahaado shook his head in acknowledgement and went to deliver the message to Bakura's mistress. Bakura mounted Shadow Spirit with his baby in his arms. "Wanna go for a ride, Neferi?" Her chocolate brown eyes smiled up at him. "Nice and gentle, Shadow Spirit. Do you think you can handle that?" Bakura smirked. "Yes, yes! I know, you don't need to tell me!" the horse replied grumpily.
As they trotted into the desert, a silvery, white horse run past them. "Wow! That's one fine mare!" Shadow Spirit exclaimed as the creature dashed past him. Priest Seto sat upon her back making her gallop full back to the palace. Shadow Spirit started to follow but his master stopped him. "We're going for a ride, remember, fool horse?" Bakura said leaning forward, speaking directly into Shadow Spirit's ear. "Don't call me a fool, fool! Nature was calling and I wanted to obey!" the horse said in a huff. "You can chase that mare later, when rod boy has dismounted her. Otherwise, you'll have one pissed off Priest after you." the thief replied. "Wise words, O master with hair from the clouds!" Shadow Spirit snickered. "Just do me one little favor...SHUT YER YAP!" Bakura shouted. Frightened by her father's angry shout, Neferi cried like she had just lost her best friend. "Now look what you did, Bakura! You made poor Neferi cry. Way to go daddyo!" the demon horse said sarcastically. Bakura just grumbled at the horse's last remark. "Shh...it's ok, Neferi. I would never hurt you. The horse maybe but not you." he said softly rocking her gently in his strong arms. Shadow Spirit ignored what his master just said because he knew it was his fault too that baby Neferi was crying. Neferi yawned and stretched. Hearing her father's voice return to normal and his loving touches made her feel very comfortable and drowsy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. A pleasant slime spread across the thief's face, I never thought I'd say this but, I'm holding the greatest treasure I've ever seen.
While Bakura, Neferi, and Shadow Spirit were out, a stranger emerged to stand upon a sandy hilltop in the distance. "The thief has gone soft, experiencing the joys of fatherhood. The anger and hatred within him is diminishing. Damn! I need a new person to feed from to survive. The dark figure snuck around to the back of the palace. He stealthily crept up the stone wall, blending in with the other shadows around him. He passed the guards with ease. Peering into a window he spotted the Pharaoh dining with Ayah. "Ah! The Pharaoh will be a nice host. I can smell jealousy within him. Jealousy for that female."
The darkness slipped through the window and crept across the floor to where Pharaoh Atem sat. When the shadow touched him, Atem could feel his jealousy rise to the surface. "Pharaoh, are you alright?" Ayah asked with a concerned expression. She saw a sudden change in Atem's expression. "Yes. I'm fine." he smiled to reassure her. I don't want her to worry about me; she doesn't need that stress. But why do I feel this strong need for her? I promised her I would let her go. I need to keep that promise. Atem struggled with his feelings. The shadow whispered into Atem's ear softly so noone but the Pharaoh could hear. "Pharaoh, let me ease your pain and help you to get what you desire." "Did you hear that?" Atem asked Ayah. "Hear what? Are you sure your ok?" she questioned. "Yeah, it was probably coming from outside somewhere." he replied. The mysterious voice whispered again, "Why don't you get rid of that thief? Ayah doesn't have to know you destroyed him. You can use the child as a slave when it gets older and Ayah could be yours at last." New thought formed in Atem's mind as he stared at Ayah. A dark fire began to burn in his eyes, I know I promised to let her go, but that thief doesn't deserve her! He's just a poor, dirty, thief! He could never take care of Ayah properly. After all, I am the Pharaoh, I can have any woman I want, including Ayah! I'll kill Bakura and make it look like an accident, she will need time to be alone, but after that she will turn to me! As for that child of hers, maybe I'll just destroy it too! Heck, it's not my baby! It's that bloody thief's! He'll pay for stealing my woman from me!
The shadow laughed to itself, "Hahaahaa! All I had to do was conjure up the Pharaoh's unwanted feelings to manipulate him. I shall live on, feasting on the so-called mighty Pharaoh Atem! Mmmm...who better to manipulate? Hahaahaaahaaahaaa!"
Author's Note: I hope you enjoy the sequel! More characters from YGO make their apearances in here...Heehee! This is going to fun to write...Please Review! I love reading other's reviews...