(A/N) Tada! I got off my lazy bum and updated! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays, and here is the next installment of DCMP!

Warning: I'm using Yami no Yuugi's real name in this story, so if you don't know it already (an unlikely chance if you frequent ff . net) it will be a spoiler… Shonen-ai ness. Also, this is definitely AU 'cause in the manga/anime, Yuugi was never pharaoh!BTW: Don't expect this to be historically correct, I'm not an Egyptologist (though I would like to be one…) I will try to keep stuff historically correct when I can. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Unfortunately, I, along with who knows how many other fan girls, did not receive Yuugiou for Christmas, …

Don't Call Me Pharaoh!

By Hales731

Chapter 6: "Today is just not my day…"

Atemu shifted in his lover's throne, hoping to find a comfortable position. As of yet, he had no such luck. The wooden throne had a short, straight back which was adorned in gold leaf, precious stones, glass paste, and a multitude of hieroglyphics(1). Pretty, it might have been, but was no means a place that Atemu would have enjoyed remaining in for long periods of time.

He heaved a sigh and turned his attentions to the current proceedings taking place in the large throne room. At the moment, one of the pharaoh's high scribes was reading off a list of the pharaoh's many possessions.

Atemu tried to look interested as the nasally tone of the scribe listed the amount of cats the Morning Star had. Truth be told, the pharaoh's look-alike was bored to the tips of his multi-faceted hair. Yuugi had told him that the life of the leader of Egypt was unexciting, but Atemu had always thought that his lover was exaggerating a little bit.

Attempting to smother a yawn that threatened to escape his lips, the pseudo-pharaoh shifted his position again. He let his mind wander to what Yuugi might have been doing at that moment.

"Probably enjoying a nice game of senet," Atemu muttered to himself. "As much as I love him, he's a lucky bastard…"

"What was that pharaoh?" The High Priest Seto leaned near Atemu, a sly grin gracing his face. It seemed that the arrogant priest had been attuned to Atemu's discomfort.

"Nothing…" was the growled answer.

"Is it that the pharaoh does not enjoy hearing about the state of his assets? Does the pharaoh feel unsuitable to continue with the proceedings?"

"Shut up, Seto."

"As you wish, Great Morning Star."

Heaving another sigh, Atemu decided that, so far, his day was not the best it could be… He wondered if there could be anything to possibly kick-start the dull atmosphere into more enticing surroundings. The other priests did not seem to be enjoying themselves either.

A sudden grumbling from the pseudo-pharaoh's abdomen announced to the court that Atemu was hungry and interrupted Atemu from is monotonous musings.

Whispers erupted within the throne room, causing the High Priest to clap his hands harshly.

"The court is dismissed for the Pharaoh's luncheon and will resume at a later time," Seto announced authoritatively. The remaining scribes, nobles, and priests exited the room, leaving just Atemu and his lover's cousin.

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After a brief lunch, and several rounds of senet in which Seto was thoroughly trounced, the pharaoh's court was recalled. This time, however, Atemu was wise enough to request some cushions to sit on. Now he was not nearly as uncomfortable as he previously was.

Finished with the account of how much barley the pharaoh had in his surpluses, the head scribe bowed out of the throne room, only to be replaced by a blond hair and blue eyed priest(2). Atemu had met the man previously and had decided he like him. The priest's name was Mahaado and he wielded the Sennen Ring. Atemu, upon meeting the man, had learned that the priest was fiercely loyal to Yuugi, and was in charge of guarding the tombs of the pharaoh.

Mahaado approached the temporary pharaoh, his head bowed.

"I regret to announce, my lord, that the tomb of your father had been plundered. Word reached me whilst you were dining. The guard that managed to escape the thief is greatly wounded and is currently within the care of the head healer. I have questioned him, and he claims that a single man, calling himself the King of Thieves, Baku-Ra, attacked them."

Seto interrupted Mahaado with a snort. "He calls himself the Servants of Ra(3)? Why would he refer to himself in a plural form and how was a man as arrogant as that able to defeat you most experienced guards?"

"The surviving guard claims the man had an exceptionally strong kaa, that he was able to control." Mahaado glared at Seto, then turned to Atemu. "What is you command, my pharaoh?"

"Well…" Atemu started slowly, trying to decide what Yuugi might have done. "Is Yu- I mean my father's resting place greatly disturbed? Has anything been taken?"

A warning glance was shot towards Atemu from Seto's direction. It clearly said, "You better come up with something quick or Yuugi's father won't have much of an afterlife. Or worse, you'll be caught, and neither of us will have much of an afterlife."

Suddenly, a loud bang resounded through the room.

A few seconds later, a familiar looking figure with long white hair, forced his way into the pharaoh's throne room. He was shrouded in a cloak, not unlike the color of blood. The man was also draped in a multitude of gold and jewels.

"Awww, shit… today is just not my day," Atemu muttered to himself, kneading his forehead gently, just beneath the heavy weight of his lover's crown. He looked up at the man across the room and finally registered who the man looked like.

"R- Ryou?!" he sputtered.

The man looked up at Atemu and growled viciously. "That's the second fucking time today that I have been labeled as such. Where is the bastard that dares to appear as me, so I might have his soul devoured and his body torn asunder? No one is permitted to mock the King of Thieves."

"Er, I don't think Ryou would like you talking about him that way…" Atemu tried, weakly. He looked more closely at the snarling man before him. The self titled 'Baku-Ra' was similar yet dissimilar to Ryou. His incredible pseudo-likeness was not unlike Atemu's likeness to the true pharaoh. The Thief King shared Ryou's pale skin (though his was somewhat more tanned) and his white locks. But the similarities only extended that far. Where Ryou's eyes were soft, gentle and mahogany, Bakura's were hard, cold, and crimson. Bakura's hair was jagged and somewhat spiky; however Ryou's was silky and tended to float about his shoulders. Essentially, Bakura looked like a meaner and more masculine Ryou.

"Do you think I really give a fuck?" was the response.

"Thief! You are in the presence of the pharaoh! Show some respect and do not speak in such a manner!" Seto shouted.

"Oh, dear. Have I offended his headship? Well, as a peace offering, I have brought you a gift, O Great Morning Star, Most Powerful Incarnate of Horus!" The thief reached behind himself and revealed what he had been dragging. It was a man of sorts, partially decomposed, and wrapped in linens; it was a mummy. "I thought you'd like to speak with your beloved father again!"

(1)This is a description of the throne in Tutankhamen's burial chamber. It's not very comfy looking at all.

(2)As far as I know, this is what Mahaado looks like. If any of the description is incorrect, please correct me.

(3)Edit: If anyone has noticed, I have changed the translation of Bakura's name, opting for a more feasible translation. Translation come with help from lucidscreamer (Thanks!).

I know, I know. That was pathetically short, but I have half of the next chapter written and I wanted to make sure the descriptions of the next scene weren't lame. But as compensation I'm giving a short summary on the next chapter:

Next time:
The battle of kaas between Atemu and Bakura.
We catch up with Yuugi and find he's not having the best day either.
While limping away from his first confrontation with Atemu, Bakura receives some unwanted help…

NEwho, now for the review responses:

Well, there were a few people who got the cameos, but there were two people who seemed to elude people. The toy stall owner was supposed to Varon and because my cousin is obsessed with the paring, his partner/wife is Mai.

Ladywolf(terri – Thanks!
Xamosy – My name's special? Thanks! And I hope this was soon enough!
Yamishadowcat22 – Thanks! And we'll see if they meet again (snicker)
Citrus luver – Hope this sedates you! And thanks for the review!
Dymond – You win 10 points and a virtual Pharaoh Yuugi plushie for guessing the movie line! And thanks for the review! I'm glad you likes!
Molly-chan the Anime/Game fan – I agree, as much as I love this arc, I hate it as well. But I blame Kazuki Takahashi for making me cry….he's a jerk… (waves Yami/Yuugi flag forlornly)
Yugi-is-my-one-and-only – Thanks!