A/N I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, it's just fun to play with.

B.E.W.DWarriorPrincess: Thanks for the comment, and I'm sorry to disappoint you with the pairing, but you're right. I didn't want to say it outright, but it is an Atemu x OC. But I'm glad that you're still reading. XD

And to all readers, I hope that my OC doesn't turn out to be the proverbial Mary-Sue. Let me know if you think she's improving or worsening.



The next day, Safiya went about her duties as usual. She brought Seth his morning meal, washed his clothes, and cleaned up his quarters, all the while humming to herself. When she had finished her morning chores, it was just about time for her to serve the Pharaoh and Priest their meals. She found the food in the cook's quarters, as usual, and deftly carried the tray out to the dining hall.

As she approached the two men, she held the Pharaoh's gaze. He returned her gaze, smiling at her. She blushed a bit, and lowered her head. Seth, who was watching closely, did not miss a pass between his friend and servant.

Atemu and Seth chatted idly while they ate, and Safiya stood to the side, patiently waiting for them to finish so that she could remove their place settings. She watched the two eat, and her heart skipped a beat whenever Atemu would steal a glance at her, standing in the corner.

This unspoken communication between his friend and servant enraged Seth, who could only watch and wait until nightfall to release his anger.

After a short while, the two finished their meals and Safiya humbly approached their table. Without looking at either one, for fear of blushing, she gathered up their dishes and gracefully removed them. When she was out of hearing distance, she began to hum to herself softly.


When night fell and Safiya returned to her room, she found Seth waiting for her. Seeing the look on his face, she fell to her knees before him, patiently awaiting the first blow. He calmly approached her kneeling form then angrily grabbed a handful of her white hair. He then yanked her head back, forcing her to look him in the eyes. The jealousy and hatred she saw there were more intense than she had ever seen before. "You little whore. You refuse me and instead, actively pursue Atemu."

"My Lord," she pleaded, "all I did was look at him."

He yanked her hair back so violently that she was thrown on her back, hitting her head on the floor. When she looked up, Seth was crouching over her body, pinning her to the floor. He grabbed her jaw with such a force that she was sure it would leave a bruise, and pulled her face up to his. He kissed her angrily, biting her lip in the process. "The next time you talk back to me," he whispered cruelly, "will be the last time that you speak." He stood and reached for his whip. She slowly rose to a kneeling position and awaited the cruel blows from her merciless master. While she waited, she raised a hand to her lips and pulled them away to reveal blood. This was the first time he had ever drawn blood on her face. She wasn't sure how she could hide the swollen lip that she was sure to have, but she figured she could make up an excuse.

While she was thinking of a tale to tell, the first blows of the whip cracked upon her back. She gasped sharply, and quickly turned her thoughts to Atemu. She soon overcame the pain with memories of the Pharaoh's gentle touch and waited for Seth to finish.

This beating lasted longer than the others and was more violent. When he had finally finished and stepped away, the pain rushed over her like a flood. White lights cascaded through her vision and she began to feel faint. Her torn clothes were warm and sticky with her own blood, and when she looked down, she could see a small crimson pool forming beneath her. Seth's cruel voice cut through her like a knife. "Get away from me. I don't want to see or hear you again until morning."

She forced herself to stand, and shakily passed through the curtain to her room. She did not have to wait long for Seth to fall asleep, and when he did, she headed for the Pharaoh's room as quickly and quietly as she possibly could.