Chapter 8

Avila, the Queen of Thieves:

"Did you hear? There's a new thief around."

"I heard it's a woman!"

"They call her the Queen of thieves…only one person has seen her!"

Avila smiled to herself as she passed the gossiping villagers. Kuni stood beside her, grabbing items off near by market stands. "Well, at least you're famous…just remember, I'm the one who taught you all you know!" Kuni bit into the fig she carried.

"Don't worry, Kuni, I'll never forget!" Avila said with an assuring smile.

Kuni glanced at her friend and gave a chuckle.

"You don't look like a boy anymore. If anything, you look like a beauty!"

Avila blushed and swatted Kuni on the shoulder. "Stop sucking up!" Avila shouted with a laugh.

Kuni just laughed and continued to eat her fig. Avila sighed a happy sigh and continued to stroll through the market.

"Bakura had better catch this girl tonight! So…I want you to go as back up to the tomb of the dead Pharaoh! We need to catch her, and kill her if you must!" Malik ordered to a rather large man.

"Yes sir, master Malik!"

Avila smiled to herself as she overheard the conversation. "Did ya hear that Kuni?"

"Yes…you shouldn't go…"

"Yes I should, just to show them all they can't stop me!"

'And to see the look on Bakura's face when he finds out he's been out smarted.'

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Bakura smiled to himself as he sat back in the darkness, waiting for the "Queen thief" to show herself. He knew she would strike tonight; it was the only place she hadn't been to, the father of the Pharaoh's tomb.

The sun had just set and the guard's men wandered around outside the tomb, also waiting for the girl to show.

"Any day now…" he whispered into the darkness. That's when a movement caught his eye. He chuckled under his breath as he watched the shadow creep closer to his hiding spot.

A flash of long black hair and a dark cloak passed his face. "Well hello." He said while grabbing the cloak and tugging it back wards. A grunt escaped her lips as she fell back into his chest.

"So, you're the Queen of thieves? Ha! And they said you were hard to catch…looks like they were wrong."

She wiggled from his grasp and fell backwards landing on the stone floor with a thump.

"Bakura!" she muttered under her breath.

"Yes, it is I, the famous Bakura. Or at least I will be once I rid myself of you…" and with that he drew his sword. She jumped to her feet and began to run down the deserted hall.

"Aw? Is the great thief queen running from me?" he threw his head back and gave a roar of laughter.

Kuni dashed down the long hall way, breathing heavily. "Damn you Avila! Now is the time to show up!" Kuni muttered under her breath. She didn't know how much longer she could hold him off.

"I hope she's already in the tomb!" Kuni whined as she sprinted.

"Come here!" Bakura yelled behind her. He tugged on her cloak, sending her sprawling backwards.

Instantly the swords point was at her throat, hovering over her, ready to kill.

"Look at you now…the famous thief my ass!"

He stared down at her dark brown eyes and gave a smirk. "Farewell." And raised the sword over his head, only to be met with another one.

Kuni sighed with relief and rolled away.

"Oh, a protector?" Bakura asked with laughter. The cloaked figure stood in front of him poised, feet spread apart, both hands gripping the hilt of the sword.

"Is this your lover, little thief?" He asked glancing at Kuni who sat against the wall, arms crossed over her chest. She gave him a smug smile.

"No, she's the Queen of Thieves."

And with that said Avila lunged at him catching him off guard. Her blade sliced his arm, causing him to step back in shock. He turned glittering eyes up at her.

"Oh? Is that all you've got?" and with that he let out a low evil chuckle.

He was faster then her, way faster, catching her off guard and sending her backwards.

With each blow he made she blocked it. But she could feel herself growing weak. She had never battled anyone as strong as Bakura before. She was forced to use both her hands to hold the blade up to meet his blows, while he only used one. Her arms began to vibrate from the contact of their blades, causing her to give a low moan of pain.

"Have we had enough yet?" he asked with a low chuckle.

Avila ignored his taunting and continued to jump around, avoiding his deadly weapon. She caught him in the thigh, pushing her blade deep into his skin. He gave a groan of pain and stepped away form her. He glared at her and ignored his injury, jumping at her with such force she felt as if she would shatter.

He began to grow impatient, he wanted to end this and see who this thief was. His leg darted out, catching her behind her legs, causing her to fall backwards with a scream.

Her sword fell to the floor with a clatter. Kuni flew forward but stopped when Bakura held the blade to Avila's throat.

"Move and I'll kill her." He said with threat. Kuni backed away and pressed herself into the wall, staring at Bakura's dark menacing face.

"Now, let's see who you really are my masked friend." He bent down to remove the cloth that covered her face.

He gasped in surprise to see the green eyed girl staring up at him. "Hello again Bakura…Miss me?" And with that she gave a small smile. His mouth opened in shock as he stared down at the girl he had often dreamed about. His shock didn't last long, and he broke into a grin.

"Hello little thief. Nice to see you again. Never thought you'd become a tomb robber."

"Avila? You know Bakura?" Kuni asked

Avila glanced over at her friend and gave a sigh.

"Unfortunately."

Bakura smiled down at her. "Gee thanks, so all those nights together meant nothing to you? I'm hurt, really I am."

Kuni's eyes grew big and she began to choke. "NIGHTS? Avila! Did you and Baku…"

"No! We did not!"

Bakura laughed above her and seethed his sword. Before Avila knew it she was standing in his arms.

"I really have missed you." He whispered into her hair. Avila didn't want to admit it, but she had missed him too.

Avila pushed at his chest and stepped back.

"You left me! All alone!" She screeched, anger bubbling in her. Bakura sighed and crossed his chest with his arms.

"I had to…you're a thief, you should understand." Avila's eyes clouded with hurt.

"But I needed you…I needed you…"

Her eyes pooled over with tears and she turned her head away from him. Bakura began to feel weak and looked down at his thigh. Blood flowed from it freely.

"Shit…and I need a healer." And with that he fell backwards.

Alright, right now I'm at my aunts! She has Aol…so…my internet connection sucks…(sigh) at least I have a computer to use! Ok R&R!

ATTENTION: My next chapter will be rated R! heh heh! Can you guess why? LOL! Just thought I'd give you a heads up!