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POV Tamara

I looked at the pharaoh, inspecting his reaction. I really have to say I thought he would be really angry, and most likely afraid, but he didn't seem to care. Either that, or he (probably) is really good at hiding his emotions. I just noticed his strange hair. I never really looked at him before, but I started to really look at the details. His hair was spiky and tricolored, an unusual hairstyle. He had a young face, with serious deep, purple eyes, making him look mature. He looks almost nothing like his father… I tried to imagine the pharaoh's mother with tricolored hair… it was just too funny to think about, so I tried not to. The pharaoh shifted his serious eyes towards me, and looked at me as if trying to see through my soul. It seemed strange, and sent a shiver through my spine. Then he abruptly asked me, "Do you mind spending the night in the palace?"

I was stunned. Did the pharaoh just ask me to spend the night in his glorious palace? It seemed to good to be true. I was speechless.

"I… um… sure."

Sure, it was an undignified manner of speaking, but so what? I got to stay in the biggest and best place in all of Egypt! I was so happy that I wasn't even suspicious, because I don't have a care in the world!

POV Atem

I looked at Tamara, trying to see her reaction. She seemed self-controlled, but I had no doubt that she was simply amazed and joyful inside. I was glad she said yes, because she was the key to ending this peasant revolt before it started. I called in Isis to guide our guest to her room.

"Isis! Would you please come here?"
Almost instantly, she stood right in front of me, ready for any command. I have to admit, I do admire her promptness.

"Yes, your majesty?" she asked looking at Tamara with a raised eyebrow.

I cleared my throat.

"Would you be so kind as to lead our guest, Tamara to her room?"
Isis bowed her head, making her long hair fall over her shoulders.

"Yes you majesty. Right away."

As soon as she left, with a silent Tamara trailing behind her, I stopped to think. How will this peasant help me? Perhaps I can convince her to (I hate to use it) spy for me to see what angers the peasants, and what to fix… if all goes well, I should rule peacefully without any uprisings… that's only if all goes well… I have no doubt in my mind that by now, Seto knows about me bringing a peasant here… and I bet he's no doubt suspicious… For all I know, he could know that there might be a rebellion… he even could use this chance to usurp the throne… with Seto anything is possible. Sometimes, I don't even think he's himself… before he was faithful, but all of a sudden, he's living up to his father's expectations… maybe he isn't him… I shook the idea out of my head. It's not like the fact that half of the guards are spying on really help me feel comfortable. Sigh. Being pharaoh has its troubles. Many, many troubles.

"Your majesty?"
I almost jumped in my seat, but then I relaxed when I saw it was only Isis.

"Isis, you almost scared me out of my wits!"

I didn't want to sound too angry about it, but I did. Isis responded by saying, "Please excuse my behavior."

I examined her closely. She really does seem to blame herself for everything, even when she didn't do anything wrong.

"No, excuse me, I shouldn't have yelled at you."
She just nodded as if she already knew I was going to apologize. I expected it was from her Millennium Necklace, which gave her the power to be a seer. I proceeded on asking, "Did you guide our guest to her room?"
Isis nodded. She never let me down before, so why would a simple task stop her?

"May I ask why you forced her into your plan?"
I wasn't surprised at the fact that she already knew of my plan. She was a clairvoyant anyway. I sighed and told Isis, "Because. She can go through the market picking up useful information without arousing suspicion."

She sighed and shook her head.

"I still think you should have picked someone else. She still is fifteen and has a whole life ahead of her! Just think of what such an experience could do to her!"

"We no doubt will have enemies, but I am willing to take the risk. If she survives, hopefully, she will be handsomely rewarded. She will not work for nothing," I said eying Isis sharply.

Isis returned the look, and then stated, "You still haven't answered why she was chosen of all people."
To tell you the truth, I came by her by luck. It was also convenient that she was an orphan, which she no doubt had to be to be prowling around without a home.

I looked at Isis quietly for a few seconds, and then I decided not to respond. If she really had a need to know, she could find out on her own. Isis questioned me no further. I was slightly contented, because I didn't have much patience for Isis' riddles. I was quietly thinking, when all of a sudden, Jou burst in.

"Atem! Seto is missing!" he yelled at the top of his voice. I was alarmed.

"Send all the guards on a search for him. Ra forbid finding him dead."

This order was issued at once, and pretty soon, all the guards were searching all of Egypt for him…

POV Seto

Where… where am I? I am definitely not in my room… I remembered a dark figure hit me on my head, rendering me unconscious… now I am in a… tomb? I stood up, brushing the dust from my clothes. I looked at my surroundings, which by the look of it, was ancient. There were a few skeletons in the corners, and bats on the ceiling. I must admit even I was a bit nervous being here. Why was I here? An unexpected voice caught me off guard, scaring me quite a bit.

"Hello high priest Seto."

I turned around, looking everywhere to see who was talking. Out of the shadows, a white haired man stepped out of the shadows. I narrowed my eyes.

"Who are you?" I said, with my usual iciness.

The stranger tsked me and shook his head. He looked at me with his brown eyes and said, "Now, now Seto, that isn't a way to speak to the bringer of your desires."
I glared at him. What did he mean? Nobody could bring back Kisara, I've tried and failed too many times…

"Stop speaking in riddles! What do you mean? Who are you?" I said angrily.

He responded in a taunting voice, "I guess you don't have the patience, now do you? I know exactly what you want, and I can get it for you. All you have to do is one teensy little favor. That's not too much, now is it, Seto?"
I still glared at him, trying to intimidate him, but it had no effect.

"You still didn't tell me who you are," I said, still eying him.

He laughed in a cruel way, and said, "I go by many names, Seto. King of Thieves, Bringer of Desires, and many more. But, my true name is Bakura."

It was my turn to laugh.

"You know nothing about me, fool. I am not who you think I am."
"Or do I Seto? I know what you want… you want Kisara. Your only true love. Seto, I know a lot about you. And I can give you what you want."

His voice was so soft, persuasive and smooth, like a snake's. How did this person know so much about me? I just stared at him and disbelief, until I found my voice.

"How can you bring her back? It's impossible."

He laughed and bore his eyes into mine. "I can, and I will Seto, if you do me a small favor."
I gazed at him intently. Is it possible he has the power to bring her back?

"What kind of favor?" I asked suspiciously.

He laughed his cold laugh.

"Nothing difficult. All I need you to do is prevent Atem from stopping the peasant rebellion and arouse as much hatred for him as possible."

It seemed so easy… but why should I betray him? He's my cousin… should I betray him for Kisara? How do I know that Bakura will keep his word? He is the King of Thieves after all…

Bakura grinned and then asked, "So, do we have a deal?"
I looked up, stared hard into his eyes, and told him my answer.

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