Through The Shadows – Chapter 4 – Lies, Grace And Struggle
Malik: (crawls into FAB's drawers) Yeah, finally…FAB's homework…I haven't done math for awhile…Not that FAB is doing it so correctly…
FAB: (crawls behind Malik with the frying pan)
Malik: Ooh, FAB has literature too…And history…I am going to submit ALL of my homework this time…
FAB: (raises the frying pan)…
Malik: Come to me dear notebooks…My precious…
FAB: (hits Malik on the head with the frying pan and causes him to blackout)
Malik: X…X
FAB: Hello there, dear ANGST readers! How are you today? Better than Malik, I presume…I haven't updated in awhile, but now it is time for another chapter.
Since I forgot last time, here you have Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN YGO! WHY? If I had owned YGO, I would have bashed that Wheeler thingy away!
I hate him even more than the Egyptian! (AKA Yami)
No matter…Now on with the story!
Chapter 4 – Lies, Grace And Struggle
Seth sat on the floor of Ra Temple, in one of the sacred rooms behind the altar. He was playing around with the prophetic objects, trying to figure out when was the date for Atemu and Kisara's wedding (Not that I am going to ever let it happen!) thought Seth as he grasped his millennium Rod and concentrated.
Lethal power crossed his veins as the hand of the ancient Egyptian calendar whirled and twisted in its place. Seth started to mumble the prayers of the doom, and as he was whispering the ancient words the millennium Rod was glowing and shining.
Finally Seth opened his eyes, sweat covering his forehead from the concentration. The feeling of power still beating in his head, he looked at the date. It was right away on this month.
Seth looked at the date and sighed. He couldn't let the pharaoh know it. He was going to lie about the date. It was a dangerous thing to do, since the Pharaoh was god a himself. And still Seth's plan was very vague. And he had to do some training in the Shadows Games before he challenged the Pharaoh.
Kisara opened her eyes heavily to the bright sun of the morning. She sat up in the bed, struggling to get her numb limbs move. She stretched, ignoring the pain it caused her, and then looked around the room. She remembered the previous evening, and the talk with the Pharaoh.
/"You will get used to me…"/
The words echoed inside her mind as shivers went down her spine. She was confused, but she knew what she had to do: she had to run away from here. But when could she do this? How could she do this? And where was Seth? Where was she?
She got up, her legs have betrayed her and she fell back on the bed. She didn't give up though – she got up again, and made her way towards the window.
The look was outstanding; her room was located high, it was third or fourth floor, and the royal gardens were visible underneath. The air wasn't hot, it was slightly warm, and she sighed as the light breeze caressed her face and the air reached her burning lungs. She had been so transfixed by the view, she didn't hear that someone entered the room.
"Mistress…" she heard a voice behind her and turned around. She saw a young girl in maid clothes standing behind her. She had long black hair and grey eyes, and her voice was somehow familiar. Kisara looked at her, waiting her to continue. The maid seemed nervous.
"Are you feeling well?" asked the girl. Kisara looked at her and a small smile crossed her face. She nodded. "I think I am better."
"I'm glad. Do you wish to go out, to the gardens? It is beautiful day." said the girl "His majesty sent me to help you dress up and serve you some food."
Kisara looked at her again "Tell me…" she started, trying to recall…However, she couldn't remember the girl's name.
"My name is Ikana, my mistress…" said the girl.
"I know who you are! You were here last night, weren't you?" asked Kisara. The girl nodded. "I was helping the Pharaoh to treat you. He saw you were not feeling well and called me. I prepared special tea for you." said Ikana with a gentle smile, feeling proud because Kisara, the future queen of Egypt, remembered her. Kisara smiled back at her. "I want to go out to the gardens." she said "I want to see the flowers and breathe the morning-air. I feel somehow suffocated up here."
"No problem, mistress Kisrara. I'd help you dress up, we'll be there in no time!" exclaimed Ikana.
She went out of the room, and was back two minutes later. Ikana brought clean clothes for Kisara, and after she got dressed, Ikana led Kisara into the dining hall, where Kisara tried to eat some breakfast. "I feel like I can't eat anything" she said to Ikana. Ikana tried to coax her into eating some more; she was worried about her and felt like she had known Kisara for a lifetime. It was obvious she and Kisara would be good friends.
"But drink some of the tea I made for you, here" asked Ikana and talked with Kisara while the other was drinking and eating. Kisara asked Ikana about her family, and Ikana told her stories about her nine older brothers. "I am the only girl in my family, and you can't believe how protective my brothers are towards me," she laughed.
Later, the girls went to walk around the royal gardens, Ikana telling Kisara about the palace and some rumors she heard about other servants.
Atemu sat in the Trial hall, and listened to one of his advisors, reading him a letter of praise from another country. Suddenly, a servant run into the room, and announced the high-priest Seth is waiting to talk with the Pharaoh. Atemu signaled his advisor to get out of the room, and told the servant to let Seth in.
Seth paced into the room a moment afterwards; he wore his traditional clothes, and held his millennium Rod. Atemu waited the high-priest to greet him. Seth said the official greetings to the Pharaoh, and then was signaled to come near. He walked towards the golden throne, and sat before the Pharaoh.
"Did you do what I asked you to do, Seth?" said Atemu in a low voice. "Yes, your majesty." replied Seth, hating every word that crossed his lips, not looking Atemu in the eyes "I found the date for your wedding. It is next month; the night full moon shines upon your kingdom." lied Seth. Atemu nodded "That's great. Thank you, Seth. The decorations and the preparations are to begin now." Seth nodded, his heart beating loudly in his chest. He lied to the Pharaoh, and nothing happened to him! Was the Pharaoh really a god? Anyway, Seth did what he wanted, and he got the time he needed.
Atemu smiled at him. "You will do the traditional ceremony, will you Seth?" he asked. Seth felt his hands tightening around the millennium Rod. Could he done this, he would have slit the Pharaoh's throat right now for taking Kisara from him. Yet he swallowed, hard, and lowered his head letting "Yes, your majesty." escape his twisted lips. "That's perfect," Atemu leant back and clapped his hands once "I will make sure the servants do their work. You may go now, Seth."
Seth stood up, and quit the room, his eyes burning in hatred.
Atemu then got up, and walked towards the window of the Trial Hall. He looked out to the gardens, the sun creating pool of light in the middle of the clearing near his hall. Suddenly, he spotted Ikana and Kisara entering the garden, and pacing around, admiring its uniqueness. They sat on stone bench in front of the palace.
Kisara looked much better than yesterday. With the sun rays playing in her bright hair and her ocean eyes she looked as little goddess. She listened to Ikana's stories, and looked serious and understanding. (She is so beautiful…) thought Atemu (and next months…she will be my wife).
Atemu was about to go and tell Kisara about the wedding date, so he wore his millennium pyramid necklace, and went to the gardens.
He paced through the shadowed halls of the palace, to the entrance of daylight.
"You had to see my brother's face when he saw the mess I did," said Ikana, and Kisara laughed. "My brother looked like he was about to scream my head off, and then…" Ikana paused to let out a soft giggle "The plate that was hanging from above fell down near him and shattered to pieces! You had to see how he jumped!" Kisara laughed again, imagining Ikana's older brother.
Atemu was getting near the garden Ikana and Kisara were sitting in, as he heard Kisara's laughter. It was the most perfect sound he had ever heard.
"And once my brother was…" Ikana started anew, when a shadow covered her face. Kisara raised her eyes to see the person who was standing there, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw the Pharaoh.
Ikana got up immediately and bowed before the king. "Your majesty," she said quietly.
"Ikana, I see you did what I asked you to. Please leave me alone with princess Kisara for a couple of minutes; I have to talk with her." Ikana nodded. "Yes, your majesty." she said, bowed once again and left.
Kisara looked at Atemu, and waited for him to start.
"My dear Kisara, how are you feeling today?" he asked concernedly.
"I am a lot better, thank you." answered Kisara politely.
"I can see that you are better, and I am glad." said Atemu, "I've just spoken with Seth," Kisara's fingers grasped the rims of her clothes, clencing hard "And he checked the date for our wedding." her eyes widened in fear. Atemu looked at her, and silently explained "We are getting married next month, Kisara".
Kisara was shocked, yet she fought to not let it show. However, she felt Atemu knew that. And she couldn't believe Seth was the one who arranged the wedding! How could he? He promised her he would never leave her alone! What was he doing?
A lone tear trailed down her cheek as the thoughts of Seth filled her mind (No…He couldn't have…). Atemu's hand was on her cheek now, wiping the wet trail away. "Don't be afraid, Kisara…" he said "Don't cry. It is alright. I understand you are nervous…I will make everything fine, you will see. Everything will be perfectly fine."
Kisara felt his arms around her, hugging her close to him, and let herself forget about Seth and what he had done.
Seth walked out of the palace, and crossed the gardens in order to reach the gates. He was furious; (Atemu thinks he is the all-mighty king of the world! Well, I have to beat him in his own Game – the Shadows Game – and I will take his place. I will never let him marry Kisara, it will happen only over my dead body.)
As he paced in the gardens, he suddenly saw Atemu and Kisara. Kisara was crying, and Atemu was holding her. Seth was frozen on the spot when he saw this picture. Then, before he could move or speak, Atemu swept Kisara right into his arms, and carried her back to the palace.
Seth glared after them, and his heart withered like a burning flower. (I need to talk with her. But how can I do that? When can I find her alone, even for a moment?)
And the answer came to Seth immediately. (At night…)
"What happened to Kisara?" asked Ikana anxiously when she saw the Pharaoh carrying Kisara. "She is alright," said Atemu. He placed Kisara back on her own legs, and held her hand i his "You just need more time, Kisara…By the way, do you want to see me dueling? I have a duel today, against some opponent from another country, and I want you to watch." he said "It is going to be right after lunch. I insist we eat together this time." he smiled at Kisara warmly, and then turned to Ikana.
"We are going to eat in the dining hall right away, notify the servent immediately." he ordered, as he led Kisara before him.
FAB: Ok, that's it! Do you like this chapter? I think the story is in progress!
Malik: (rubbing his head) So is my headache! Why did you do this to me?
FAB: Because you are always stealing my homework! By the way, I am going on some school stupid trip next week, so wish me good luck! I might drown in a lake or fall down from a mountain!
Malik: Am I going too?
FAB: Of course you are! Go and get prepared!
Malik: Alright! And don't forget to REVIEW, ok?
FAB: That's true, Malik! Please REVIEW dear readers, it helps. I haven't got many reviews by now…Do you think this story deserves reading? Oh, well, I guess the world hates me…(ANGST mood)
Malik: Cut it out FAB, you have to help me to pack my stuff!
FAB: Alright! Good bye, dear readers, and have a great weekend! I will really try to update soon!