CHAPTER 1: THE CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT
It was a normal day at Isis' museum. She had nothing to do. However, she wasn't bored at all. She was reading a very interesting book, called 'Egyptian gods and goddesses'. She yawned. It was almost time to close. She turned another page and started reading about some goddess called Nephtys. She yawned again, when someone passed through the door. It was her brother, Marik.
-Hi there- Isis smiled.
-Hello- said Marik, smiling her back- are you coming home now?-
-Not yet- Isis said- in half an hour...-
Marik sighted.
-Please- Marik said- Yugi, Joey and the others are coming to visit; and we won't make it home. Can't you close earlier, just for today?-
-I don't know...- Isis said. She was very tempted to close.
-Please...- Marik insisted.
-Well, since there's no one in the museum- Isis said- I suppose...-
-...you can go back to work- a male voice said. Isis looked up and Marik turned around to see who had spoken. Standing at the door, arms crossed and a paper on his right had, was Seto Kaiba.
-You?- Isis said, surprised- what do you want here?-
-I want you to continue your work- Seto said- and one more thing: family members are not allowed to visit you during your work hours...-
-And who the hell do you think you are, Kaiba?- Marik asked.
-Since you ask- Seto said, showing them the paper he had- I'll tell you. I'm the new owner of this museum...-
-WHAT?- Isis and Marik said at the same time. Isis took the paper. It was true.
-So- Seto said- Marik, please get out, or else I'll fire your sister...-
Marik was about to answer, but Isis put her hands on his shoulders.
-Wait for me outside- she said. Marik obeyed and got out.
-Very well- Seto said, sarcastically- your brother finally learned to behave... good work...-
-Why?- Isis asked- why are you doing this to me?-
-Doing what?-
-You know what- Isis said- just leave me alone...-
-As you wish- Seto said-by the way, the museum closes at 7 pm and opens at 8 am. I expect to see you tomorrow at 8 am...-
-Whatever...- Isis said, angrily.
-Just another thing- Seto said- I'll hire someone for translating paintings...-
-But that's part my job- Isis said, angrily.
-I don't care- Seto said- so, tomorrow, you will interview her at 10 am-
-Sure- Isis said, almost killing him with her look.
-One last thing- Seto added- this Friday night I'll give a party here, to celebrate the change of management. So, you must get a dress...-
-Yeah, right- Isis said. Seto Kaiba turned around and got out. Isis was so angry that she couldn't move.
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-He what?- Yugi and Joey asked at the same time, when Marik told them about what had happened earlier at the museum.
-I don't believe that- Tea said.
-Sorry we didn't finish preparing dinner- Marik said- but we did what we could...-
-Don't worry- Yugi said- we weren't very hungry...-
-Are you kidding?- Joey said- I'm starv...- but Mai put her hand on his mouth in order to shut him up.
-By the way, where's your sister?- Yugi asked.
-I don't know- Marik said- I thought she...-
-I'm here- Isis said, arriving.
-Are you okay?- Tea asked.
-Yeah, I'm fine- Isis said, forcing herself to smile- I'm glad you came...-
-We are planning to stay until Sunday...-
-Great- Isis said- Kaiba just told me... he'll give a party this Friday night...-
-Yay!!!- Joey said.
-Party!!!- Yugi said.
-Boys...- Tea said, angrily.
-It's time to go home- Serenity said- come on...-
-I thought you would be staying with us- Marik said.
-Oh, no- Tea replied- we got a couple of hotel rooms...-
-We didn't want to disturb you...-
-Thank you for coming, guys- Marik said- see you tomorrow...-
-I just can't wait to see the pyramids!!!- Tea said- see you...-
Everyone said goodbye.
-I think I'll go to bed- Marik said- good night, Isis...-
-Good night, Marik...-
Isis saw her brother enter his room and close the door. She waited until she was sure Marik was asleep, and began to cry.
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A young dark-haired girl was at home, laughing. Her little brother was playing, and she was watching him. Suddenly, she heard her father arriving. She knew that meant trouble.
-Marik, go to your room...- she said in a low voice- father is coming-
The boy got up and ran to his room. The door was wide open, and a man entered.
-Isis!!- the man shouted- come here...-
Isis obeyed, and stood in front of her father. But she was surprised. This time, he didn't come alone. He came with a man she knew very well. He used to visit them all the time, and always gave Isis nasty looks.
-How old is she now?- asked the man next to Isis's father.
-Almost fourteen- he answered. The other man looked at Isis so carefully that make her look away disgusted. She hated being looked like that.
-All right- said the other man- I'll take her, mr. Ishtar-
-You'll what?- Isis asked, surprised, and turned to her father- father, what...?-
-You didn't think I was going to keep you, did you?- Isis's father said- I just sold you...-
-No, you won't- Isis said, stepping back. Her father grabbed her wrists and the other man tied her with a rope.
-No!! Stop!!- she shouted- let go of me!!!- she was struggling and squirming to get loose, but she was no match for two grown up men.
-No!!!- Marik said, trying to help his sister- leave her alone...-
-Marik!! Go to your room right now or else you will regret it...- shouted his father. Marik didn't move.
-Marik, do as he says- Isis said. She didn't want her father to hurt Marik. Listening to his sister, the boy got back to his room.
-Tomorrow I'll come for her, mr. Ishtar - the man said- and I'll bring you the money...-
The man left, and Isis's father grabbed her.
-Now, girl- he said, pulling her downstairs- I'll keep you where you can't escape...-
-Why...?- she asked, her eyes filled with tears.
-That's the way it is, girl- he said- women and girls in this country are sold and stolen... and you can't do anything about it...-
The man almost threw Isis in and locked the door. The young girl started to cry.
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-Why were you crying?- someone said. Isis woke up. It was Shadi.
-What are you doing here?- Isis asked. Shadi smiled.
-Don't answer a question with another question- Shadi said.
-I'm sorry- Isis said- I fell asleep in the sofa. I... had a lot of trouble at work today...-
-Why were you crying?- Shadi asked again.
-I don't know- Isis replied. It was true. She didn't know why she was feeling so miserable.
-Don't cry- Shadi said- it's very sad and painful to watch a goddess when she cries-
Isis smiled and cleaned her tears with her hand.
-I won't cry anymore- Isis said- thank you, Shadi...-
-You're welcome- he said- now, you must get some rest...- He accompanied her to her room and waited, standing next to the bed, until she fell asleep.
-Since you don't have the millennium tauk anymore- Shadi whispered to the sleeping girl- you can't see into your future... Tomorrow you will meet someone that will change your life, and what you thought you knew about your past...-
He kissed Isis's forehead and disappeared.
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It was a normal day at Isis' museum. She had nothing to do. However, she wasn't bored at all. She was reading a very interesting book, called 'Egyptian gods and goddesses'. She yawned. It was almost time to close. She turned another page and started reading about some goddess called Nephtys. She yawned again, when someone passed through the door. It was her brother, Marik.
-Hi there- Isis smiled.
-Hello- said Marik, smiling her back- are you coming home now?-
-Not yet- Isis said- in half an hour...-
Marik sighted.
-Please- Marik said- Yugi, Joey and the others are coming to visit; and we won't make it home. Can't you close earlier, just for today?-
-I don't know...- Isis said. She was very tempted to close.
-Please...- Marik insisted.
-Well, since there's no one in the museum- Isis said- I suppose...-
-...you can go back to work- a male voice said. Isis looked up and Marik turned around to see who had spoken. Standing at the door, arms crossed and a paper on his right had, was Seto Kaiba.
-You?- Isis said, surprised- what do you want here?-
-I want you to continue your work- Seto said- and one more thing: family members are not allowed to visit you during your work hours...-
-And who the hell do you think you are, Kaiba?- Marik asked.
-Since you ask- Seto said, showing them the paper he had- I'll tell you. I'm the new owner of this museum...-
-WHAT?- Isis and Marik said at the same time. Isis took the paper. It was true.
-So- Seto said- Marik, please get out, or else I'll fire your sister...-
Marik was about to answer, but Isis put her hands on his shoulders.
-Wait for me outside- she said. Marik obeyed and got out.
-Very well- Seto said, sarcastically- your brother finally learned to behave... good work...-
-Why?- Isis asked- why are you doing this to me?-
-Doing what?-
-You know what- Isis said- just leave me alone...-
-As you wish- Seto said-by the way, the museum closes at 7 pm and opens at 8 am. I expect to see you tomorrow at 8 am...-
-Whatever...- Isis said, angrily.
-Just another thing- Seto said- I'll hire someone for translating paintings...-
-But that's part my job- Isis said, angrily.
-I don't care- Seto said- so, tomorrow, you will interview her at 10 am-
-Sure- Isis said, almost killing him with her look.
-One last thing- Seto added- this Friday night I'll give a party here, to celebrate the change of management. So, you must get a dress...-
-Yeah, right- Isis said. Seto Kaiba turned around and got out. Isis was so angry that she couldn't move.
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-He what?- Yugi and Joey asked at the same time, when Marik told them about what had happened earlier at the museum.
-I don't believe that- Tea said.
-Sorry we didn't finish preparing dinner- Marik said- but we did what we could...-
-Don't worry- Yugi said- we weren't very hungry...-
-Are you kidding?- Joey said- I'm starv...- but Mai put her hand on his mouth in order to shut him up.
-By the way, where's your sister?- Yugi asked.
-I don't know- Marik said- I thought she...-
-I'm here- Isis said, arriving.
-Are you okay?- Tea asked.
-Yeah, I'm fine- Isis said, forcing herself to smile- I'm glad you came...-
-We are planning to stay until Sunday...-
-Great- Isis said- Kaiba just told me... he'll give a party this Friday night...-
-Yay!!!- Joey said.
-Party!!!- Yugi said.
-Boys...- Tea said, angrily.
-It's time to go home- Serenity said- come on...-
-I thought you would be staying with us- Marik said.
-Oh, no- Tea replied- we got a couple of hotel rooms...-
-We didn't want to disturb you...-
-Thank you for coming, guys- Marik said- see you tomorrow...-
-I just can't wait to see the pyramids!!!- Tea said- see you...-
Everyone said goodbye.
-I think I'll go to bed- Marik said- good night, Isis...-
-Good night, Marik...-
Isis saw her brother enter his room and close the door. She waited until she was sure Marik was asleep, and began to cry.
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A young dark-haired girl was at home, laughing. Her little brother was playing, and she was watching him. Suddenly, she heard her father arriving. She knew that meant trouble.
-Marik, go to your room...- she said in a low voice- father is coming-
The boy got up and ran to his room. The door was wide open, and a man entered.
-Isis!!- the man shouted- come here...-
Isis obeyed, and stood in front of her father. But she was surprised. This time, he didn't come alone. He came with a man she knew very well. He used to visit them all the time, and always gave Isis nasty looks.
-How old is she now?- asked the man next to Isis's father.
-Almost fourteen- he answered. The other man looked at Isis so carefully that make her look away disgusted. She hated being looked like that.
-All right- said the other man- I'll take her, mr. Ishtar-
-You'll what?- Isis asked, surprised, and turned to her father- father, what...?-
-You didn't think I was going to keep you, did you?- Isis's father said- I just sold you...-
-No, you won't- Isis said, stepping back. Her father grabbed her wrists and the other man tied her with a rope.
-No!! Stop!!- she shouted- let go of me!!!- she was struggling and squirming to get loose, but she was no match for two grown up men.
-No!!!- Marik said, trying to help his sister- leave her alone...-
-Marik!! Go to your room right now or else you will regret it...- shouted his father. Marik didn't move.
-Marik, do as he says- Isis said. She didn't want her father to hurt Marik. Listening to his sister, the boy got back to his room.
-Tomorrow I'll come for her, mr. Ishtar - the man said- and I'll bring you the money...-
The man left, and Isis's father grabbed her.
-Now, girl- he said, pulling her downstairs- I'll keep you where you can't escape...-
-Why...?- she asked, her eyes filled with tears.
-That's the way it is, girl- he said- women and girls in this country are sold and stolen... and you can't do anything about it...-
The man almost threw Isis in and locked the door. The young girl started to cry.
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-Why were you crying?- someone said. Isis woke up. It was Shadi.
-What are you doing here?- Isis asked. Shadi smiled.
-Don't answer a question with another question- Shadi said.
-I'm sorry- Isis said- I fell asleep in the sofa. I... had a lot of trouble at work today...-
-Why were you crying?- Shadi asked again.
-I don't know- Isis replied. It was true. She didn't know why she was feeling so miserable.
-Don't cry- Shadi said- it's very sad and painful to watch a goddess when she cries-
Isis smiled and cleaned her tears with her hand.
-I won't cry anymore- Isis said- thank you, Shadi...-
-You're welcome- he said- now, you must get some rest...- He accompanied her to her room and waited, standing next to the bed, until she fell asleep.
-Since you don't have the millennium tauk anymore- Shadi whispered to the sleeping girl- you can't see into your future... Tomorrow you will meet someone that will change your life, and what you thought you knew about your past...-
He kissed Isis's forehead and disappeared.
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