*sighs* Despite no one bar Shaami bothering to review, which makes me wonder if she's the only person actually reading this story, I thought I'd attempt to write the nest chapter, though I doubt the quality shall be as good as the previous chapters, as I still lack motivation, inspiration & ideas. However, if I don't attempt to write anything then this story will never be completed & Shaami will probably kill me. If you are reading this story please review, even if it is to say you hate it, I just need to know that this is actually being read & isn't a waste of my time. Please review so I can start writing properly again, as I would hate for this story to stop being updated for those that are actually enjoying the story. Arigato.

Nefersheps sighed softly, looking at the listless body of the white-haired boy, she wanted nothing more than to help him & make the pain & confusion leave, yet she could do nothing but watch through the viewing portal she had created. It had been five millennia since she had last walked in that realm, she sighed again, memories of her past resurfacing to cause her more pain. Iset stepped next to her mistress & laid a hand on her shoulder, Nefersheps ignored the gesture, being used to it by now, her guardians meant well, but they could not protect her from the pain she felt inside.

"Saharen wakes from his sleep & his power shall follow, the keepers will free you from the Realm of Chaos & you shall be with your friends again, this pain will not last much longer." Iset said lightly, her gentle & musical voice enough to bring reassurance to those who heard it. "I know that Iset, but the little one needs me now." Nef retorted. "He is in good hands, it is not your place to protect them, they cannot rely on you Lady. Humans are meant to rely on their own kind." Iset replied, more forcefully than she would usually talk. "Iset is right Lady, they have to learn from everything they do, you can't interefer with that." Set spoke softly from the corner, his usual demeanour dropped.

Nefersheps chose not to respond to her guardians & returned her gaze to the 'magic mirror', she knew they were right, but it still hurt her to see any of them hurt, especially An', as she had always felt protective over him because of his innocence.

"You say they will free us, yet they do not know I still exist." Nef muttered softly. "Dark Magician will tell his master & he shall help." Set replied firmly. "You would say that, you're obsessed with Dem." Iset retorted. "As if you're any better with Elfin!" Set yelled back. "Enough! I know you both want to make out with your lovers but I don't need to hear about." Nef ordered, quickly silencing the oncoming argument.

Nefersheps closed the portal & laid down on the gold-encrusted bed, the black silk cover sliding smoothly over her delicate form, her burgundy, shoulder-length hair cascading around her, closing her emerald eyes, she slipped into a dreamless slumber.

I use nicknames for certain cards; Dem, if you couldn't guess, is Dark Magician & Elfin is Dark Elf. Set & Iset are 'Shadow Monsters' I made up. Pathetically short chapter I know, but as I said, I can't think of anything to write, but hey, at least I updated. Please remember to review; it's not exactly time-consuming.