Forever in Eternity

     Caleb walked quietly down the hall; he had been doing that a lot lately.  He wasn't comfortable any where much less around Marik.  That arrogant jerk, he was making Caleb's life a living hell and there was nothing he could do about it. 

     If Jono only knew, would he hate him?

     Sure he wasn't the one who killed the Pharaoh, but he didn't say who did either, that made him an accomplice.  Now Marik is trying to get rid of Yami and he isn't stopping him.  One more thing to add to the demands of that monster, if he didn't tell then Jono would be safe.  That's another thing he has to add to his consciences, the death of Yami and the heartache of Setti.

     Setti, his new friend.

     He could tell right away, Setti was in love with Yami, even the blind could see it.

     Yami loves him too, but apparently his worse than the blind because he can't see it.

     He stopped before he reached Setti's door, he heard voices from inside.

     Anzu wasn't a very bright girl, everyone knew that, and obviously couldn't take no for answer. 

     For as far, as she was considered she was going to be the future Queen and no one was going to stop her, not even the young boy who was standing in front of her.

     Over the many visits she had made to the palace, every time Yami was in this room, with this boy.

     It was obvious this boy had a hold over him, and she could use it to her advantage and if he didn't help her them he was have to pay for it.

     "Setti, how are you today?" Anzu asked with a false sweetness that Setti saw right through.

     "I am fine.  What are you doing here?" Setti asked.

     "I've come to talk to you,"

     "About?"

     "The future,"

     "What about the future?"

     "Not just any future, my future,"

     "Your future,"

     "Yes, as Yami's Queen,"

     "But Lady Anzu, you and Yami are not going to get married,"

     "Yes we are, and you are going to help me?

     "What are you saying?"

     "Look, you little nothing.  I am going to be Queen, with your help or not.  If you help me you can be my pet and everything with be alright but if you are against me you with suffer," Anzu looked deadly as Setti.

     Setti stood from his bed.

     "No, I will not help," Setti stated.

     "Why you little…" Anzu started.

     "Ahem, I think you should be leaving.  If you don't I will call the Pharaoh and he will throw you out," Caleb stated as he walked in drawing the duo's attention.

     Caleb walked over to Setti and turned to Anzu.

     "What do you what low class?" Anzu hissed.

     "For you to leave, you know you are not wanted here," Caleb stated.

     Anzu's eyes narrowed as he looked at him.

     "Look who's talking.  You low class garbage, your just here to amuse people with your idiocy, but you can't even do that," Anzu said snobbishly.

     "That's enough, you are not wanted here, so please leave," Setti stated.

     "Since when do pets give orders," Anzu stated.

     "You heard him Anzu, get out!" a voice called from behind her.

     Anzu turned to see a very irritated Yami.

     "Yami…" Anzu started.

     "I have heard enough, I want you to leave, or I will call the guards," Yami stated as he walked to her.

     "But Yami, my lov…" Anzu said.

     "Don't you dare say it.  I want you out and I want you out now!" Yami shouted causing Anzu to filch.

     Anzu starred wide eyed at Yami, before she started to pout and started to cry.

     "It will not work, Anzu, get out," Yami stated one more time.

     Anzu looked up with her red eyes and stained cheeks, but it did not alter Yami's decision.

     Yami glared stayed on her, until she narrowed her eyes at the two young men who she blamed for her mistreatment and walked away.

     Yami turned to look at the two.

     "Are you two alright?" Yami asked receiving a nod from both of them.

     "Setti…" Yami started but was soon interrupted.

     "My Pharaoh," a guard called to his attention.

     "Yes," Yami turned to the guard.

     "Marik would like to have a word with you, Pharaoh," the guard answered.

     Yami let out a sigh and turned to Setti and Caleb.

     "I'll be back in a while, Setti.  Caleb could you stay with him," Yami stated.

     Caleb nodded and bowed, while Setti pouted but remained quiet.

     Yami gave him a reassuring smile and walked away.

     "I hate it when he has to leave," Setti pouted.

     "You know he is the Pharaoh, he has his duties," Caleb mocked.

     "But what does Marik what with him anyways?" Setti continued to pout.

     "You know, you could always tell him you love him, I bet he wouldn't leave your side day or night," Caleb stated.

     Setti turned to look at his friend.

     "What?  I'm only stated the truth," Caleb stated in a false innocence.

     "Sure you are.  Since where telling the truth why don't you tell me, the truth?" Setti asked as he sat down on his bed.                   

     "What truth are you talking about?" Caleb asked uncertainly as he sat down next to him.

     "The one you've been hiding since we became friends," Setti stated.

     "I don't know what you are talking about," Caleb stated a little more defensively then he had meant.

     Setti looked hurt, but before Caleb could say anything Setti stopped.

     "It's alright, I won't ask anymore about it, but at least say that one day you'll tell me," Setti stated.

     Caleb looked it the eyes of his best friend and nodded.

     Yami walked along the halls of the palace on to Marik's studies. 

     He really didn't need a battle of wits, with the older advisor right now, all he wanted to do was go to Setti and be with him.  It had been a trying day today, farmers and workers coming to him asking for help.  People wanting to ban other people, it was chaos.  Not really but Yami was getting a headache, and he just wanted to rest.

     Setti was his only escape now, he hadn't had time to play with the Shadow People, and it upset them.  He had to spend more than two hours trying to explain to them, that he had duties that kept him away, and in no means had he forgotten them.

     Setti would spend time with them over now and then, but his more jealous Shadow People didn't like him and other feared him.  It only hurt Setti.  His Dark Magicians were they only ones that truly accepted him.  His two main champions were the Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl.  They accepted him as if he was their son. 

     His poor Dark Magicians they had tried for many years to have children but the gods, did not see them in their future.  Maybe that is why they sent Setti to them.

     Setti loved being with both of them, he told him that they reminded him of his parents.

     Yami thought his pleasant thoughts when he came face to face with Marik.

     "You called me, Marik," Yami stated.

     "Yes, my Pharaoh," Marik stressed the word.

     Yami knew that he hated calling him his pharaoh, but it was title, besides Yami loved to get under the man's skin.

     "My Pharaoh, I have heard of your engagement with Lady Anzu," Marik started but was stopped.

     "This is no engagement, I will not marry her," Yami stated.

     "And why not?" Marik asked angrily.

     It had taken hours to convince the Council to choose Lady Anzu.  She wasn't the brightest of people, well she wasn't very bright at all but she was easy to manipulate.  Marik had his way of convincing her, promises of making sure Yami would love her and only her. 

     "Because I don't love her," Yami stated with equal anger.

     "It was you, wasn't it?  You were the one who put it in their heads to choose Anzu without my consent," Yami nearly yelled.

     "Anzu is the best chose," Marik stated.

     "No the best chose would be one I love," Yami stated.

     "Well if you weren't to busy bedding that Dark Magician," Marik stated with jealous dripping in every word.

     "That's it.  You lust after Setti," Yami stated.

     "I do not lust after that boy.  Besides I have more important things to do," Marik answered in an almost convincing way.  Marik was a good lair, he had years of practice, but only when he lost his calm did it show.

     And the thought of Yami being with the boy he desired wasn't very calming.

     "See to it, Marik.  Keep this treachery and I will need to find a new advisor," Yami stated before he stormed out of the room.

     Marik wanted to scream, how dare he?

     He opened the door to secret chamber were all the dark magic was held.

     It wasn't strong enough to kill him.  Yami was much stronger than his father, he would not be easy to kill, not he who was favored by the gods.  But Marik as well was favored by the gods, he too possessed magic.  It was up to destiny to decide whether who lived and who died.  And it wasn't going to be him; he would make sure of it.

     Minutes later, Caleb walked into Marik's studies to find him looking through scrolls.

     Caleb could tell he was mad by the look in his eyes.  He also guessed it was something to do with the Pharaoh because he held the same look right before they softened when he saw the worry in Setti's eyes.

     It was going to be a hard day.

     Caleb sighed and walked into the chambers were Marik looked back and fore.

     "It's about time you got here," Marik shouted with a look in his eyes.

     "Here, I need you to get these things for me," Marik handed him a list.

     Caleb scanned the list with his golden eyes, and they widen when he noticed you could only find them outside the safety of the palace walls.

     "But these items are outside the palace walls," Caleb stated.

     "And, get for me now," Marik shouted causing Caleb to finch.

     He knew if he didn't do what Marik wanted he would just threaten with the death of Jono.

     Caleb hated how weak he seemed but the risk was too great.  Marik was in one of his moods where he would actually do it.

     Caleb walked out, held the list in his hands and left to the front gates.  He dreaded every step he took.  He hadn't been outside the palace walls since the day Jono and his father had saved him from his father.  For all he knew, his father was dead, but it didn't mean that the teenagers were any kinder.

     He wore a cloak to find his skin and clothes.

     For once, he would have asked Jono to come with him, but he would ask questions.

     Then there was the fact that he wasn't in the palace, so it wouldn't have made a difference.

     His clothes weren't the most elaborate but they were nicer then most.  By the material of his robes one could tell he was from the palace.      

     Caleb walked carefully down the crowded street and watched out as he bumped into people.  He kept to himself as he held the ideas items tight.  Some of the merchants didn't try to take advantage of him, but others did, thinking the shy young boy maybe as naïve as well. 

     He let out a small sigh of relief when he had all of the items.

     Then he noticed something he wished he hadn't.

I hope you like it.

Sorry I left off there, but I've been very busy and I haven't updated in a long time.

It's mostly to update something, and not leave people hanging.  I'll try to update the next chapter as soon as possible.