This chapter has more info than the last, but is REALLY boring, with NO Yugi. But it is a little longer and the next chapter should be funnier. If the next chapter isn't up be Friday, it won't be up for 2 weeks. My grandmother is coming till Fri, and then we are going to the Dells. -_- But I'll try to make the next chapter longer and funnier to make up for it. If you have any ideas, E-mail them to me! ^_^
Erckie~ I LOVE RYOU!!!!! That's why he plays a major role ^_^ I also think Malik is sooooo evil yet soooo cool! Kinda like the way I like Sesshomaru...
SoulDreamer~ I will ^_^
Crouching Tigress~ I haven't read the second one *jelous* but oh well... *puts on list of things to steal, along with all of Saiyuki from Dittomons friend in Japan (even though it's in Japanese).*
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*Yami's POV*
The guests came around mid-day. As they came into the throne room, they bowed to Father and I, as was custom in Egypt. I had learned that they were from Nubia, our neighbor to the north. (it is really to the south, but Upper Egypt was in the south and Lower Egypt was in the north so...) They would be staying for a week, 'business' reasons. I bet that I was going to be engaged to the Nubian Princess soon, or we were going to have a war. Speaking of that girl, where is she? Ah, there, coming in with the King of Nubia. She was wearing a white garment, as most people wore in this heat with blue and gold lining. Her golden hair, which was rare in Egypt, was accented by her gold crown. She had pale skin and light blue eyes, also a delicacy in Egypt.
"So do you like her son?" Father muttered in my mind.
I found that I couldn't talk and just nodded. Father chuckled through the link "I KNEW you would like her. What about the Nubian Prince?"
It wasn't until then that I noticed him. He was my age, and looked almost exactly like his sister. White shirt and pants with more gold on them, blond hair with a gold crown and pale skin. He also had blue eyes, but his were more harsh, as if he'd seen things he didn't wish to see. Things I myself have seen. Bloodshed, death, torture, maybe even worse. "They look like twins."
"They are." thought Father matter-of-factly
"That explains a lot." I thought. "What are their names?"
"Prince Meeho and Princess Leeho. I think that we should give them our full attention"
I looked down at the King and the Prince and Princess and at my Father's mental count of 3 bowed my head in acknowledgment and approval at the same time as Father. People always seemed to find that weird, but I found it amusing to see the looks on their faces. They didn't look surprised though, to my utter disappointment. They'd obviously heard of us. Pity.
"Welcome to Egypt. We hope you enjoy your stay here King, Prince, and Princess of Nubia. You will be shown to your rooms now." Father snapped his fingers and servants bowed and showed the Nubian guests to their rooms. "Yami, bring them to lunch soon. Get accounted with the Prince and Princess, they are 14, same age as you."
"Yes, my Pharoah. My Ra be with you."
"And also with you, Crown Prince."
I made my way upstairs and onto the guest floor and I saw that the Nubians had made themselves comfortable. I coughed to make my presence known, as most people didn't realize I was there. They looked up and I said "Good morning. Is Ra well with you?" (basically, he is asking if they had a good trip and stuff.)
"Yes and with you?" they said in unison.
I nodded my head sharply. "I am Crown Prince Yami. The evening-meal is ready, do you wish to dine with us?"
The King gave a curt nod and I led them to the dining hall, as one could easily get lost. "Meeho and Leeho, am I correct?"
"Yes." they said in unison. I wondered if they had a connection as twins or if it was impulse.
"Father said that you are 14, as am I. Not many people my age visit the Palace."
"We don't see people our own age much either"
"We must be quiet until the meal starts." I said as we entered the dining room. I took my seat on the right side of my Father, and High Priest Seth sat on his left, well, he NORMALLY sat on his left, but today the Nubian King sat there and Seth sat to HIS left. "Looks like your going down in rank, eh High Priest Seth?" Seth seemed to ignore me, but you could tell that it got to him as his scowl deepened. Meeho and Leeho were sitting to my right. After my Father gave an announcement, welcoming the guests, blah, blah, blah. I thought of starting a mental conversation with them, but that would freak them out. After y Father finished his 'speech' the servants came in with the food. I noticed the three odd-looking boys that I had seen this morning. They must gotten them as new servers, but I could've sworn I'd seen them wondering the halls nights ago, when I had gone for a walk. (WAY run-on sentence)
They had seemed to be lost when the white haired one yelled "Your even worse!!! We've been lost for FOREVER!!!"
"You lead the way then!" the blond shouted back.
"Ok then, I will." replied white haughtily.
Then they had left in the direction of the kitchens, I think.
"Crown Prince Yami, this food is delicious!" exclaimed Leeho, but not too loudly. Meeho nodded in agreement.
"Do you have to sit through all of the advisors too?" Meeho asked. I nodded.
"Because I'll be Pharaoh someday....I can't say I hate them though, they give me a chance to catch up on my sleep." Leeho giggled, and Meeho's mouth turned up slightly at the corners. We talked about our respective lives, and I conveniently left out the fact that I had shadow powers. Outsiders weren't to know.
"Evening-meal is over, you may all leave now." said Father as he snapped his fingers and left the table. On his command, the servants came in and cleared the table.
"Father, can we all sleep in my room tonight? I want to get to know them better."
"As long as it's ok with their Father. You can have more beds brought into your room if you would like."
"Thank you, almighty Pharaoh" I 'said' as I closed the link.
I headed for my mothers grave, as I had almost forgotten. (Actually, I totally forgot about this...)
As I arrived, I went to the small opening where we put food and offerings in for her afterlife (they actually did that) and I spoke to her. "Mother, I just wanted to tell you that I've finished the golden puzzle you gave me. I feel that when I'm near it, my Shadow Powers increase. I even made a wish, as you said to. I'll never let it go, I promise. I will see you again sooner or later, though hopefully later than sooner. I should get back to the Palace, but I'll visit you again next year." and with that I walked away into the night, tears that hadn't been shed since last year finally falling down my face.
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I'm starting a mailing list, so when I update I'll E-mail you. Um...just leave your E in a review. Also, if you know of any other Ancient Egypt Fics, leave their name or link or something to it and I'll put the link on my bio (hope that made sense...) Any ideas, I'm sorta stuck..... I know what's going to happen AFTER the week that Meeho and Leeho are there, but not DURING the week. And I'm not sure if Yami's gunna fall in love with Leeho, mainly cause I can't write romance -_-
