Tenshi-Spirit's upset cause like 17 people read the last chap and only 2 of them reviewed.
Spirit-i'm not asking much i just one a review. it doesn't even have to have more than a word on it, i just want some appreciation for what i do. so you better start reviewing. i'm going to post two more chaps after this one, and if there's no improvement i will stop updating it. i'm not trying to be mean, but this is getting ridiculous.
Shout Outs!-(to those who were kind enough to review to me)
Sailor Ra-Well here's the next chapter you guys wanted. and i hope you like it. Gr aren't little sister's just major pains! anyways thanks for the review, however if people continue not to review, i'm going to stop posting this. I'll only be e-mailing it to the people who have been reviewing to me. so if this happens would you like me to send it to you?
Saturn's Spawn- lol it's ok. i have a hard time saying stuff in reviews too. and like i told Sailor Ra, if people don't start to review i'm going to stop posting this, but if you want i can e-mail it to you. i'll be e-mailing it to the ones who have been reviewing to this story so far. well thanks for the review it was much appreciated!
Pairings- Hotaru/Bakura, Rei/Marik, Makoto/Seto
Names- the reason i have this is because i am using Yami's past names.
Yami-Atem Kaiba-Seto Yami Bakura- just Bakura Tea-Anzu
Disclaimer-i don't own anything except a few minor characters and the plot. got it? good!
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"The Pharaoh didn't seem like the type to argue like that when I had met him." she said. Rei shrugged while she laughed as well. Both just sat there for awhile and then the carriage suddenly stopped.
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"What's going on? We can't be there already." Rei said. Hotaru got a bad feeling and listened to what was going on outside the carriage. Neither of them were aloud to look outside of it for their protection. She didn't like being blinded this way but it couldn't be helped.
Then they heard it. The sound of men yelling and horses racing in the sand. The unsheathing of swords followed and soon the clash of weapons. Hotaru pulled Rei as close to the floor as possible and covered her as arrows dug their way into the carriage. Suddenly the carriage started moving again at a fast pace. Shouts to protect the princess where heard from the guards as well as the cries of the men who were being killed.
The carriage stopped suddenly throwing the two girls forward. The door opened to reveal the guard who had two swords. He helped Rei out and onto his horse but when he reached for Hotaru the other door opened and someone else pulled her out before he could. Once Hotaru was thrown to the ground she looked up to see it was a ugly man with no hair and a bow in his hand.
"Hello princess." he said revealing yellowed teeth. He picked her up and slung her other his shoulder. Hotaru quickly took out a dagger hidden under one of her large bracelets and stabbed him. He cried out before falling to the ground and letting her go.
She rolled in the sand a few ways but soon recovered and stood up. Ready to take out the dagger hidden under her sash. The guard with the swords rode towards her but was soon cut off by another man who made to kill Rei. The guard blocked his attack and lopped off his head. But not before the man had sliced off the black cloth that concealed his face. Hotaru starred at him...it was Marik.
"Marik?" she breathed. Unfortunately she didn't see a horse come up behind her and was soon swooped up and settled onto it. When she looked at her captor she gasped. Bakura grinned at her.
"Well, well what have I got here?" he said. "I've got the princess! Lets move out!"
His men soon got back on their horses and rode off. Hotaru struggled, but Bakura's grip on her was strong and by now he had bound her hands. Some of the guards rode after her but where blocked by some of the thieves who had seen their plan and went to stop it. She looked back to see Marik ride off with Rei who had tears in her eyes as she watched Hotaru get kidnaped. The veil that once covered her face had fell off.
'Good...the princess is safe.' Hotaru thought. None of the thieves had seen them leave and even if they did they thought she was the princess. Something hit the back of her head and her vision began to fail her. It wasn't long till she was shrouded in complete darkness.
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"Marik we have to go back!" Rei cried as they raced to the palace. Marik had stolen one of the thieves horses so they could get there faster.
"We can't. I have to get you to safety." he said, though he too wished he could go back and rescue Hotaru. She could hold her own but trapped in the thieves hide out was not a good thing. Soon they would discover that she wasn't the real princess and then what? Would they kill her? Most likely.
Marik pushed those thoughts out of his mind. He had to concentrate on getting Rei out of here and back to the palace. He felt her place her head on his back and cry into his shirt. This made him want to stop and comfort her but there was no time for that. "I'm sorry Rei." he muttered.
"I know." she sobbed and buried her face more into him. He sighed. Seeing her so hurt made his heart retch. "Marik you have to cover your face again." she said. "If my brother see's it's you he will get suspicious."
He nodded and stopped the horse. Taking out more cloth he began concealing his face again till Rei stopped him. She had placed a hand on his cheek and turned his head to face her. In no time she had her lips on his. He smiled and kissed her back. She took her hand away and broke the kiss so he could finish concealing himself. Doing so, he then took the reigns again and kicked the horse into a canter.
Rei wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his back drinking in his sent. They had been secretly seeing each other for three months. The raven haired girl had first met him when she went to visit the temple of Osiris. He was their praying when she went in and she sat next to him to pray as well. When they were done they introduced each other and became friends.
Three nights later she and Marik snuck out to visit the markets which were holding a feast in the name of Osiris . He saved her from nearly being taken by a group of guys who were looking for a "good time" with her. That was when she first realized her feelings for him and in two more days they had both fallen for each other. However they were not allowed to be together. She was a princess and he was a tombkeeper. Her brother would be furious if he found out.
He and Marik were good friends too so she didn't want to ruin there friendship. So the two agreed it was best to keep their love a secret. They saw each other whenever they could and acted just as simple friends around everyone else. They knew they couldn't keep it up forever, but for the time being it was all they could do. It didn't take long for Rei to fall asleep as Marik rode on to the palace, eager to get her to safety.
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The sound of laughter and the clank of jugs soon awoken Hotaru. Her vision was all fuzzy and all she could see were blurry images that were red. She must have still had the veil on and it some how slipped to cover her eyes. When she tried to move she realized her hands had been raised up and chained over her head. Finally her vision returned to normal and she looked around the room. She was in the middle of some bar and the men were drinking happily all around her.
A group soon saw she was awake and quieted the room. Three of them walked over to her with huge grins. She growled a warning and they all laughed. "We've heard of your temper princess. Not one of the gentlest ladies are yah." he said.
Inwardly Hotaru was glad they still thought she was Rei, for the true one would be long gone by now. However that could also be a bad thing for herself.
"You know we've also heard of your beauty. What's say get a look at yah." the one to the left said and reach for the veil. Hotaru moved as far away from his hand as she could which wasn't far. His grin grew then he lashed out and knocked the veil and to her dismay the wig off.
The whole room grew silent as she was revealed. They all knew her, it was the girl who had beaten Bakura. Most of them stood in shock while the others stood in either anger or fear. The one to the right took out his sword and grabbed a handful of her hair. She groaned as he yanked on it and held the sword up to her throat. Her violet eyes narrowed at him and she gritted her teeth.
"Haku tell Bakura we got the wrong girl!" he snapped. A boy behind him got off his stool and ran off to do as he was told. "Well men what shall we do with her?"
"Leave her for Bakura to deal with! I'm sure he'd want the pleasure of killing her." one man called out. However some didn't agree with him.
"Why don't we have some 'fun' with her before he does though. She may not be the princess but she still is a rare gem wouldn't you say?" said another. Hotaru felt disgusted with them. She wanted death and nothing more. She didn't want to become their plaything. Turning her head she spat at the man who said that.
"Bastard. I'd rather die then see more of what I'm seeing of you now, cause I can tell you this. If I feel like vomiting at the sight of you now I'd think I'd drop dead where I stand at the rest of you." some of the men laughed, but the one she had mocked fumed.
He pushed the man that had her hair out of the way and punched her across the face. She didn't scream but it stung like hell. The taste of blood filled her mouth but she ignored it and glared up at him. That's when he went completely mad. He began kicking her and punching her everywhere. She cried out once then clenched her teeth from the pain. Some of the men tried to hold him back but he just kept going.
It was then that a sword appeared through his stomach. Hotaru looked up wearily and saw blood trickle out of his mouth as his eyes went wide. The color drained from his skin and his eyes fogged. He soon slumped to the floor and was dead in no time. The whole room grew quiet once again and everyone turned to see Bakura looking down at the man with the look of pure disgust. It was he who had killed him.
He stepped over the body and walked over to Hotaru who still stared at her old attacker. It wasn't until she felt him undoing her chains that she turned her violet eyes to him. Once free he held her so she wouldn't fall and quickly, but gently picked her up bridal style. She winced when he touched her raw skin but had no energy to struggle or complain.
"If I see anyone else lay a hand on a woman like that you'll soon join him! I don't need garbage like that in my army! Now get back to your drinking!" with that he left the room with her and turned down a hall. It wasn't long before the sound of laughter filled the room again and the men began to ignored the body on the floor.
Spirit- I AM SERIOUS PEOPLE! if you don't start reviewing i'll only be sending this to those who have through e-mail. i know people have been reading it due to that new "hit" thingy.
Tenshi-now if you'll excuse us, i'm going to try and calm her down. but please review if you want her to continue to update this on fanfiction.
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