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"What the hell are you talking about?" Bakura stared at Aura.

"You have to leave." She said again.

Bakura rolled his eyes, "I got that. Why?"

Aura stared at him, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Bakura, we were caught."

"But the Pharaoh said there's no damning evidence."

"Be that as it may, you still have to leave."

Bakura was really pissed now. "Aura just stop it!"

"Stop what?"

"That thing you do!"

"What thing?"

"That thing you do!"

"What thing?"

"That fucking royalty thing. I'm Bakura not Pharaoh!"

"I'm sorry." She lowered her head and stared at her lap.

"Aura, Ra, Aura don't cry."

He grabbed her and roughly drew her into his arms. She began to sob and he held her even tighter. His Aura. He shook his head as he tried to understand what she was saying. He had no idea.

"What? Aura I can't understand you."

Aura lifted her tearstained face and looked at him. "I said, Pharaoh knows something's going on. We got lucky this time."

Bakura sighed. "Maybe we will next time too."

"There's not going to be a next time."

"I'm not leaving."

"Yes, you are."

"No, I'm not."

Aura sighed. "If you don't leave I'll…I'll.."

Bakura crossed his arms over his chest, "You'll what?"

Aura cocked her head desperately trying to think of something. "I'll petition Pharaoh for a new slave."

Bakura's eyes widened. "You wouldn't."

"Yes, Bakura, I would."

Bakura backed up, disbelief clear in his dark eyes. "But..But I wouldn't see you..ever."

"Precisely."

"You can't do this Aura! Not to me. Not to us!"

"There can't be an 'us' anymore."

"What, you don't love me anymore?" Bakura asked, afraid to hear her answer.

Aura stared at her lap, refusing to answer.

"Aura, answer me dammit! Do you love me?"

Aura's tears started falling into her lap.

Bakura grabbed her shoulders in an iron grip and forced her to look at him. "Answer me." He said in an awful voice. "Do you love me?"

Once again, Aura refused to answer.

Bakura's jaw tightened in anger. "Fine." He grabbed her arm and hauled her over to the bed.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm going to find out if you love me or not." he said yanking off his shirt.

"Bakura stop it!"

"Shut up." H shoved her down on the bed and laid down on top of her. Grabbing her dress, he began to tear it off.

"Bakura, stop it!" Aura began to sob again.

Bakura ignored her, ripping off her dress.

"Don't let what Seto said be true." She said through her tears.

Bakura stopped cold. He realized what he was doing. He looked down at Aura and saw the fear in her eyes. Fear he had placed there. What the hell was wrong with him? Burying his face in her neck, he said in an anguished voice, "Ra Aura, I'm so sorry. I would never hurt you."

Aura continued to sob and Bakura pulled her to him. She was shivering so he grabbed the blankets and covered her, rocking her in his arms.

"Damn you Bakura. Yes, I love you. Don't you see? You have to leave."

Bakura stiffened. He rolled away and stood up. "Fine Aura you win. I'll leave." He said jerking his shirt over his head.

Aura sighed with relief. "Thank you Ra."

"Oh no you don't want to thank Ra yet. I'll be back."

Aura gasped. "Bakura you don't understand."

"No. Aura you don't understand. I'll leave tonight. But I'll be back tomorrow." Bakura grinned.

Aura slammed her fists down on the bed. "That's it." She stood up and reached for her dress. A knock on the door sounded just as she had straightened the dress and ran her hands through her disheveled hair.

"Bakura get the door."

"Can I help you?" he asked.

"Lady Relah wished to see Lady Aurahkah immediately."

"Thank you." Said Aura dismissing him with a wave of her hand. "Now Bakura, I'm going to see what Relah wants. I want you gone when I come back. If you're still here, I'm petitioning Pharaoh. Don't try me Bakura, I will do it." Leaving her last sentence echoing in all it's finality she left the room.

Bakura stared after her. Suddenly she came back and pulled the Ring out of her dress. Slipping it off she placed it in his hand. Without another word, she left once again.

Bakura was speechless. He knew she would do what she had threatened. But she hadn't even said good-bye. He grabbed a piece of parchment and scribbled furiously. Finishing the letter, he placed it on a pile of paperwork and packed his meager belongings. Then he walked over to the window. Throwing his bag down, he waited for the thud, then turned and looked at the room one last time. "So many memories. Good-bye Aura." He muttered and dropped out of the window, the Ring still in his hand.

Aura leaned her forehead against the wall fighting back tears. Her heart was breaking. She fought the urge to run into the room and tell Bakura not to go. She wanted to throw herself in his arms and never let go. But she couldn't. No he had to leave. It was for the best. She would never be the same without him, but at least he would be safe. He would understand once he sat down and thought about it. Wouldn't he? She could hear sounds coming from the room. He was leaving.

The tears started again and this time she let them fall. She didn't care if someone saw her. Right now all she had was her pain.

Aura stood there for what seemed like hours but really was only a few minutes. Silence reigned and she fought the urge to open the door and see if he was really gone. No I can't do it, she thought. Turning quickly she hurried down the hall to answer Relah's summon.

"Dammit to hell!" Seto raged, flinging papers around his room. "It was all planned. Everything went according to plan. Why isn't she gone?"

Seto's slave cowered in the corner and he looked at her in disgust. "Straighten this room up girl and when you finish get me something to eat. And it better be hot. Not like last time!"

The slave bowed and began to straighten the desk.

Seto walked over to the window still brooding. Damn you Aurahkah. Everything would have been fine, if you would have just listened to me. If you would have said what I told you to. But no Aura never did what she was told to do. He had underestimated her. Underestimated her intelligence as well as her cunning. It was a mistake he vowed never to make again.

Yami felt terrible. He could still see Seraph's violet eyes filling up with tears. He should have known. She didn't know her father was gone. When she had mentioned him, it was always in the present. He shook his head. Great job, Yami. Ra, why do you always have to be such a bastard to her? It was all so confusing. When she had befun crying he felt like his hear was being ripped in two. He only felt that way about Relah. It didn't make any sense. She was nothing to him. She was simply a pretty girl on his council. She disrupted his palace and caused all kinds of problems. So why did he feel this fierce need to protect her, to stop her tears and make sure they were the last she ever cried?

Seraph was devastated. She couldn't believe it. Her father, Akur, was dead. Her last hope of ever finding him died. She had cried in the Pharaoh's arms. She sat up in disbelief. Pharaoh had hugged her and wiped her tears. Almost like a…father. It didn't make any sense. He was mean and controlling. Every time he said something to her it made or cry or he ordered her to do something. She remembered the way it felt to be in his arms. Different from Seto's but she had felt safe. Was he really kind? Was it possible? She knew firsthand how often men changed. She had seen enough of them growing up. But usually they went from kind to mean..unless…was that it? Was he trying to make her feel safe so he could really hurt her? Or was he kind and gentle like Relah always said? Seraph was confused and she began to get a headache. She laid down on her bed and refused to think about it anymore.

Dakar moved through the hallway trying to get back to Seraph's room. He knew that something had happened. Something that had to do with Lady Aurahkah's slave. His buddy had told him that after everyone had left Pharaoh tod her to stay back. Then his friend said she had fled from the room in tears. He was angry at Pharaoh for making her cry. Just because he was the highest in the land didn't mean he was allowed to hurt people. Hurt Seraph. It wasn't right. No one had the right to hurt Seraphic. She was so kind. He walked into the room and saw her laying on the bed. Dread coursed through him. Was she alright?

"My Lady?" he asked softly.

Seraph opened her eyes and looked at him. "Hello Dakar."

Dakar felt his stomach churn. Her eyes were red, and there were tearstains on her cheeks. He walked over to the bed and saw the pillow. It was soaked.

"What's wrong my lady?"

"It's nothing Dakar. I just got some…news."

"What kind of news? You can tell me."

She took a deep breath, "My father is dead."

"Oh." Dakar wasn't quite sure what to say. "I'm sorry."

"I didn't know him but I hoped that maybe one day…" she shook her head and blinked back tears.

"Please Seraphic, don't cry. Don't cry." Dakar tried to gather her into his arms, but she moved away.

"I can't take anymore hugs, Dakar. I'm sorry."

Her words stung him. Who else had hugged her? Surely not…Pharaoh. That bastard Seto. He must have touched her again. No wonder she didn't want to be touched.

Seraph sat on the bed motionless.

"I'll go get you something to eat." He said trying to hid the hurt her felt.

"Dakar…"Seraph pleaded.

"I'll be right back, my lady." He quickly left the room.

Aura walked down the hall slowly. She knocked on Relah's door. Relah opened the door and enveloped her in a hug. Aura clung to her still sobbing.

"Shh it's ok Aura. Calm down."

Relah hugged her for a long time. Finally, Aura wiped her eyes and they sat dow.

"So what happened?" Relah asked.

"He's gone."

"He left?"

"Yes, I told him to go."

"Why?"

"Because we were going to get caught. It was only a matter of time. This time we got lucky but next time…well I would rather have him alive."

Relah nodded and waited for her to continue.

"It's just so hard. He accused me of not loving him."

"What did you do?"

"I didn't say anything. I think that hurt him worse than an answer would have."

"Almost like you were admitting something without actually saying anything." Relah mused.

"Yes, he got very upset. He was a little scary."

"Did you say anything else?"

"I told him he had better be gone when I got back. I couldn't tell him good-bye Relah. It would have been too final. And I didn't trust myself to kiss him either."

"I wonder what Seto will do now."

"What do you mean?"

"He lost. Bakura was his way to irritate you and at the same time a convenient hands-free way to dispose of you. Now Bakura's gone but you aren't."

"He won't give up."

"No he won't."

"He'll probably mess with Seraph. He kissed her."

Relah's eyes widened. "What?!"

"Yeah, when you were sick, she came to see you but I told her you needed to be left alone. She looked so alone, so I decided to see if I could help her out. Then we started talking and the whole thing spilled out of her. I was shocked."

"You better tell me exactly what she said happened."

Aura began to tell and Relah leaned back listening intently.

"Wow." Relah said when Aura finished. "I didn't think Seto would ever break the law. I wonder if Seraph knew."

"I doubt it."

"Well, she knows now."

"Hmmm, I hope she's careful."

"Maybe Seto will leave her alone now that she's on the council."

Relah sighed, "I don't think so. I saw the way Seto acts around her."

"If Pharaoh finds out, all hell will break loose."

"That's what I'm afraid of."

Seraph felt terrible. She hadn't meant to hurt his feelings. She just couldn't take another hug. She would smooth it out with him when he came back. Her thoughts wandered to the news she had just received. What about her mother? Was she still alive? Am I an orphan? Will I ever see her again? Seraph stood up and walked to the window. She looked out into the garden she loved so much. Staring at the garden, she easily pushed all thoughts of her father from her mind.

The girl flew across the room. Seto winced as he watched her flee. He hadn't meant to scare her but he was so pissed off. The stupid chit was crying. It only made him more upset. He picked up the plate and saw the girl cringe. The stupid girl thought he meant to throw it at her. He slammed the plate down on the table and left the room. He had to calm down. All this anger was going to force him into doing something he didn't want to do. He felt his face harden into the emotionless mask he had perfected years ago. He turned his thoughts to the meeting. Seraph had tried to take the blame for Aura's wrist. She had failed miserably though. His lips twitched as he though about how she had looked lying. She reminded him of an angel who had done something wrong. Still she had tried to protect him. Or had she? He wondered if she knew the truth about Aura's wrist. If she had would she still have taken the blame? He suddenly remembered that Pharaoh had told her to stay back. He wondered what the private meeting was about, then he decided to find out. Using it as an excuse to see her, he started toward her room.

Dakar walked into the room and Seraph met him at the door. She took the plat from him and put it on the desk. Then she hugged him.

Dakar was shocked.

"I'm sorry Dakar. I never meant to hurt your feelings. I just couldn't take another hug just then."

Dakar smiled, "It's ok Seraph."

She tried to pull out of his arms but he wouldn't let her move. He pushed her back into the wall and pinned her there.

"Dakar-"

Dakar cut off her protest by placing his lips on hers. Seraph couldn't move. She felt strange being kissed by Dakar. She waited for the exploding sensations that had been there with Seto but they never came. It was a lot like being licked by a puppy, and an overeager puppy she amended silently.

Dakar locked her arms around his neck and continued to kiss her. He tried to part her lips with his tongue but she wouldn't budge.

Seto walked into Seraph's room.

He saw her in the corner and Dakar's hands were on her. They were kissing! Rage like he had never felt before exploded in his brain. He yanked Dakar off and threw him across the room. He stood there breathing heavy, anger tight in his chest.

Seraph blinked. Where had Seto come from?

Dakar was lying on the floor. He didn't move for a while. Seraph tried to go to him but Seto clamped his hand on her arm and pinned her to the spot.

"Don't you dare move." He said in a menacing voice.

Aura and Relah continued to talk until Yami came to get Relah. When he appeared Aura said goodbye and left the room. She walked down to her room, loneliness heavy in her heart. She already missed Bakura. He hadn't even been gone for very long. She opened her door and walked inside. Immediately her gaze was drawn to the bed. She couldn't do this now. Her throat tightened and she felt the familiar lump of tears in her chest. She was about to leave the room when a sudden need to have him near her overwhelmed her. She walked over to the bed and grabbed his pillow hugging it tightly to her chest. Breathing deeply she caught his scent. It was still on the pillow. Manly and earthy. Only Bakura had that scent. She laid down and cried herself to sleep.

"What was that about?" Yami asked coming behind Relah.

"She just wanted to talk." She leaned back against him.

Yami put his arms around her waist and began to kiss her neck. "She seemed upset."

"Wouldn't you be?" Relah asked.

"Upset? About what?"

Relah pulled away. "Her slave was accused of raping her and she was knocked out and then went through almost two hours of questioning while her slaves life was on the line."

"Okay, I surrender. She can be upset."

Relah walked back over to him. She put her arms around his neck and kissed him. "That's why I love you."

"Because I admit defeat?"

"No. Because you let me win."

Yami smiled and kissed her again. Then he lifted her into his arms and carried her to the bed.

Seraph stood there, afraid to move. Seto's hand was still locked onto her arm. It was getting more painful by the moment. "Let go of me."

"Shut up!" Seto snapped.

Dakar stirred and Seraph once again tried to run to him.

Seto snapped her back against the wall. "You aren't going anywhere. Now it's my turn."

He lowered his head and Seraph twisted but couldn't move. She finally turned so he kissed her cheek.

"It's a good thing you aren't getting paid for this. You'd never make enough." Seto mocked. He grabbed her neck and held her in place. Tehn he lowed his head once again.

Seraph felt the hot sting of tears at her eyes. She tried to blink them away but one slowly began to trickle down her cheek.

Seto kissed her long and hard, a bruising kiss meant to punish and subdue. Suddenly his mouth turned gentle. He slowly began to shape and reshape her lips with his.

Seraph quieted and stood there. She shyly put her arms around his neck and touched the tip of her tongue to his lips.

Seto groaned and held her tighter. His tongue plunged into her mouth and began to taste every inch of her hot mouth.

Seraph felt hot shivers rush down her body and collect in a puddle.

Suddenly Seto broke away. He was breathing heavily.

"That was much better. I hope you realize I could turn you in."

He waited for her to beg him not to but Seraph didn't say a word. The stupid girl didn't even understand what was going on.

Seto sighed and walked over to Dakar's still form. He picked him up by the shirt and brought his hand back.

Seraph let out a cry and came running. Seto calmly held out his hand and said a few words. Blue fire flowed from his fingers.

Seraph quickly threw her own magic at him. They collided in the air and exploded leaving behind a cloud of smoke.

Seto dropped Dakar and faced Seraph. She was breathing heavy. He glared at her. Then he smiled. Calmly, he raised his hands and allowed four sparks to flow and race through the air towards her. She quickly formed a crystal around herself and waited for the magic to bounce off. Seto ducked as his own magic came back at him.

Now he was angry. How dare she challenge him. One of the greatest priests of all time. HE gathered his magic and began to fling it all at her. His one small target.

Seraph quickly shot magic to counter the blue flying all around her. She hit a few but she couldn't keep up with his furious pace.

Seraph felt his magic slam into her body. She couldn't move. All she saw was blue fire. It surrounded her like a warm blanket and made her feel sleepy. She could see foggy shapes but she no longer cared. All she wanted to do was stay inside her blanket of warmth. She moved her hand and was shocked when it wouldn't budge. Suddenly she became alert and tried to fight off the fire. It was no use. She was pinned to an invisible wall. Seto stopped throwin ghis magic and waited for the smoke to clear. When it did, he saw Seraph standing there motionless. An odd dreamy haze covered her eyes, turning them lavender. Her soft mouth was relaxed. She looked like she had just been kissed, long and hard.

Seto stared at her in wonder as she came back and her eyes returned to their violet shade. She had an alertness about her now. He watched her try to move and was satisfied when she couldn't. He turned back to the boy on the floor and kicked him in the stomach. The boy didn't move. Seto once again picked him up and began to slap him in the face.

Dakar stirred and began to fight back. Seto slammed him in to the wall and said in a threatening voice, "You touch her again and I'll kill you." He dropped Dakar who immediately stood up and prepared to fight.

Seto laughed. "Gonna challenge me? Better not, I'd kill you in seconds." He laughed again.

Seraph felt a numbness spreading through her body. She could see Seto beating up Dakar. She had to get to him. She had to stop Seto. She fought the last effects of the magic. She tried to walk and was disappointed when she couldn't. Defeated, she slumped to the floor.

Seto heard a groan behind him. He turned around just in time to see Seraph fall. She lay on the ground not moving.

"You bastard! What did you do?" Dakar screamed.

He rushed over to her, "Seraph? Seraph! Open your eyes!"

Seraph blinked and felt Dakar grab her and start shaking her.

"Open your eyes dammit!" He continued to shake her getting more violent.

Seto walked over and flung him off. "You idiot. You're going to kill her if you don't stop!"

He gently picked a dazed Seraph off the floor and set her on her feet. She started to fall and leaned against him for support.

"Come on sweetheart. Just a little more." He coaxed leading her to the bed. Seraph followed wondering what would happen next.

Yoru: Sorry about the long delay guys. I just didn't feel like writing for a while. And yes it was totally evil of me to leave you with that cliffhanger, but I can't help it, I'm evil. ^_^ Anywho everything just gets better and better. Now we have Seto fighting with Dakar and poor Seraph has just been hit with so much magic she can't move. And before you scream and send me evil notes, yes Bakura is gone. Will he come back? That question and more will be answered later in the story. However I have not been getting many reviews lately and I'm feeling like I don't want to write anymore. Maybe a couple of really good reviews will change my mind…..^_~