Love and Betrayal
By the egyptionkitty
Chapter 2
Disclaimer: I forgot last chapter, so here it is, and I won't say it again: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh. I am only one of the many who wish they did. But, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Thank you.
Hello once more! This is the second chapter of Love and Betrayal, by moi. I sincerely hope that you enjoyed last chapter, because here's the second! Well, enjoy, and tell me if I need to fix anything!
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Third Person POV
Bakura looked down upon the teenage boy who was looking up into Bakura's terrifying form. Bakura smirked at the boy's shaking and whimpering, and kicked him once more. The boy held his ribs where Bakura assaulted twice, biting his lip to contain the howl that had escaped once. The boy's eyes were watering, as tears of pain seemed to be forming at his eyes. He looked up at Bakura with a mixture of fear and respect.
Bakura continued to scorn the helpless boy on the floor at his feet. He turned around and unsheathed a silver sword, glistening in the moonlight. The boy's eyes widened, expecting the worst from the merciless thief king. Bakura took the sword and cut into the pitiful child's skin, leaving a wide wound engraved on his skin. The boy screamed in pain as the blood gushed out, and he wrapped his arms around his body as if it would stop the pain.
Bakura continued to look down on the whimpering boy, and said coldly, "What is your name, scumbag?"
The boy's eyes widened, as if it was shocking that something as terrifying as Bakura could talk. He attempted to get up from the floor, but because of his grievous wound, he shrieked in pain once more, before falling back onto the ground.
In a trembling voice, the boy managed to speak in barely a whisper.
"M-my name is Hinotama Ankhenet…" Hinotama whispered, closing his eyes as he groaned in pain.
Bakura looked at the trembling boy in disgust. Bakura spat on him, and kicked him on the hand, ignoring the bawls of pain that were continuously heard. The poor boy let go of his ribs, only to find that blood had spilled, giving his rags a dark red tint, and his palms were covered in the blood from his ribs. Hinotama was paralyzed on the spot, unable to move from the unbearable pain in his ribs. Bakura sneered at him, laughing at the piteous sight before him.
"Listen, boy, and I will put you out of your misery. Follow me, and you will be greatly rewarded; desert me like that fool of a high priest, and you will die. Join me, and become more powerful than you could ever dream to be." Bakura hissed at the whining boy, who was in a pool of blood spilling from the gaping wound in his ribs.
The boy stared with his eyes wide open at Bakura, as he started to lose so much blood that he was at the point between life and death. He stared into the air as if his life was flashing before him, as close to death as possible. Hinotama simply nodded his head and started to moan.
"Anything… to put me… out of this… PAIN!" Hinotama screamed the last word, as if it was the last he would utter.
"Very well." Bakura said simply, still staring down at the bloody heap on the stone floor.
Hinotama closed his eyes as if to embrace death, but he was suddenly surrounded by black magic that took form of flames. His body was levitated into the air, as the flames licked at his wounds, instantaneously closing the wound, and all the blood that was spilled seemed to disappear from his clothes, and go back into his body. Hinotama's breathing returned to normal instantly, and his body seemed to be healthier than even before he met Bakura. His thin form became strapping. Hinotama became as if he was in perfect health. He stared wildly at his new form, flexing his arms, and looked up at Bakura in amazement.
"Amazing…" Hinotama muttered, feeling the muscles in his arms and legs.
Bakura started laughing evilly and said, "This is only a taste of my power. Of course, if you want to stay alive, I need you to do a few… what should I call them? Ah, favors. After all, I did save you from death, did I not?"
Hinotama frowned and opened up his mouth to argue, but after thinking again, just nodded.
"Excellent," Bakura said evilly, diabolical conspiracies forming in his mind, "Let's get started then."
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POV Saphira
I was so excited at the prospect of actually seeing Egypt, that I absentmindedly skipped my lesson with Isis. Eheh… she most definitely wasn't going to be happy. Well, that was in the past… now is now, and then was then… well, with all the free time on my hands, why not go see Jou? He's bound to be excited about taking me. But not nearly as excited as I am right now. Well, I guess I should head over to the servant's quarters.
I started to walk down the marble staircase leading me to the servant's quarters. Because Jou was head of the servants (or 'lead butler' as he likes to call himself) so he gets the most luxurious room in the quarters. Although it was a rather nice room, it was nothing compared to the royal rooms. Although having about 7 different rooms myself, it was quite comparable. It didn't have nearly as many veils, silk curtains, pillows and other comfortable (and unnecessary) items. But it did have a decent wool stuffed bed and furniture. You really couldn't complain if you were a servant.
A palace servant was rushing by, off to attend his duties as a servant, like hundreds of other servants in the palace. He did stop and bow, but I waved him off. I don't like being bowed to every time you pass by nearly anyone in the palace. It was rather annoying, especially if I was late for a lesson. I finally reached Jou's room, which was in the nicest area of the quarters, but it still was rather dusty. I knocked on the wooden door, coughing and sneezing from the excess amount of dust flying around in the air.
I heard voices inside the room, as I wondered why in the world would someone be at Jou's at this very moment. Nonetheless, Jou opened the door, surprised to see me here to visit him.
"Why hello, Saphira!" Jou said with a surprised look on his face. Behind him, I could see Isis' feminine form, sipping from a golden goblet encrusted with emeralds and rubies.
Ishizu immediately stood up and bowed, to show respect. I rolled my eyes at the stupidity of bowing, but ignored her.
"I am afraid it is time to go. And Saphira…" Isis started, and then shifting her gaze to me, I gulped, "…today's lesson will be made up by double lessons tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of the evening," She said, glancing at the sunset from Jou's window. (A/N: It isn't really a window, it's just like a square cut into the stone, but there's nothing in between.)
I sighed, knowing that Isis was bound to tell me that anyway, I sat down on gold-coated bench at the corner of the room.
"What brings you here?" Jou asked, as if it was unusual for me to visit him.
I sighed again and said, "I went to Uncle… erm, I mean 'Priest' Seto to ask him if I could go to see the outside world."
I was almost sure that Jou muttered 'traitor' when I mentioned his name, but I continued to speak, ignoring Jou.
"… And he said ok, as long as it was ok with you to escort me." When I finished, I looked at Jou pleadingly, begging for him to come with me.
Jou muttered something incomprehensible, and then sighed. I knew it was probably about Uncle Seto, because Jou has a strange dislike for him.
"Saphira, you know that if we go, we will be disobeying your father's rules," Jou said seriously.
I lowered my head, as if ashamed to even think that I could convince him, but I was sure he was going to crack.
"…But, if you are really set on going, I guess it's ok," Jou finished, grinning sheepishly.
I looked up and smiled, as I threw myself onto him.
"Thank you thank you thank you thank you sooooo much!" I squealed in delight, hugging tightly onto my caretaker, "You rock, Jou!"
Jou just smiled and shooed me off to my room. I was prancing happily to my room, awaiting the day when I finally can be free of the bonds tying me down, like a bird in a cage that needs to be freed.
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Yes, it was quite a short chapter. Well, what do you think? Good, bad, pie? Or bacon. Or maybe… CHOCOLATE! XD I was kidding. Well, here are the review comments:
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Evil Yami: Yay! You reviewed! Well, here is chapter 2! So, whaddaya think? Good, bad, or take over the world? XD Ha ha, I'm so funny I make myself laugh. Yes, isn't Uncle Seto ADORABLE? I couldn't help it… bad me!
Actress19: Congrats on finishing Wrath of the Vicious Reptile. Thanks for reviewing. Yup, I luuurves to make my fics suspenseful… it's my specialty… Well, that's all for now, bye bye!
Dark Mage of Sea: Yes, Uncle Seto's a classic. Well, there's a tiny bit about the boy, now you know his name. I will uncover his past soon, sooo… you have to keep waiting! Mwahahahahaha! I'm so mean! Thanks for review, and may the writing be with you!
Moondalian: See? I updated both fics for you. Aren't I even nicer? Yup, everyone thinks Uncle Seto is funny. Aww… thanks! I'm glad you liked the first one, and I hope you'll like this one! Bye for now!
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