Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! It makes me sad but I must admit it for the stupid lawyers. Everyone else is mine! Muahahhaha. Oh I don't own Egypt or any practices, titles, or rituals performed there. I do however own a computer where I get information on these so all is okay.

Seraph was extremely confused. She looked around and saw she was in her bed. Her head was killing her and her limbs felt like they had been battered. She saw Dakar and was relieved to see he was alright. She sat up and immediately began to sway. She grabbed the bed to steady herself and called out to him. "Dakar."

He rushed over to her and took her in his arms.

"I'm so glad you're okay." Seraph breathed.

"I'm fine but-"

Dakar was suddenly cut off when Seto came over and yanked Seraph out his arms.

"Leave." The single word was uttered in a tight voice that spoke of barely leashed anger.

Dakar didn't move and Seraph blinked oblivious to what was going on.

"I'm not going anywhere."

"I said leave and I meant it. If you need help I will be glad to assist you."

Dakar sighed. "If you do anything to hurt her I swear I'll…."

Seto had had all he could take. He let go of Seraph and stalked over to him, delighted at the wary look on his face.

Dakar hesitated and slowly backed up until he was out of the room.

Seto smiled and quickly slammed the door in his face. Satisfied he walked back over to Seraph.

Seraph finally realized what was going on. She grabbed a small bottle from her bedside table. Hiding it behind her back she watched Seto walk over to her.

Seto was extremely pissed off. He had dealt with way too much shit. He came up to Seraph and grabbed her arm.

She reacted quickly and brought the bottle against his head, shattering it.

Seto felt the blood trickle down his face and lost it. "Damn it to Ra!" he roared. "That's it you're mine!" He grabbed Seraph and threw her down on the bed. He held her down and said "Damn you bitch! You are going to pay."

Seto felt the blood trickle down to his chin. "Ra forbid! You drew my blood so I will draw yours."

Seraph's mind was filled with images of him drawing her blood and leaving her mangled and lifeless on the floor. All of the ways were extremely evil and extremely painful.

Seto saw the flash of fear cross her face and realized what she was thinking. His suspicion was confirmed when she covered her chest.

Seto laughed cruelly. "Not that blood, Seraph. Your virgin blood."

Recognition dawned and Seto bit back a grin when she clamped her legs together.

"It will only make it more painful for you if you fight it." Seto promised.

Seraph didn't move.

Seto easily tossed her skirt up and prepared to enter her. One look at her face stopped him cold. Her eyes were wide with fear and hatred. He didn't want her like this. Cold and afraid. He wanted her to welcome him into her bed and then beg him never to leave it. He easily smoothed down her skirts and pulled up.

He saw the questions in her eyes but simply looked away.

"You need to leave now." She bit out.

Seto sighed. He turned to her and placed his hand on her head and before she could move cast the memory erasing spell.

Seraph lay back against the pillows and fell asleep.

Seto smoothed back her hair and got up to leave. "One day soon. I promise Seraph, one day soon." He opened the door and almost slammed into Dakar who was pacing outside.

"You bastard! What did you do?"

Seto raised his hand and erased Dakar's memory. The boy slumped to the floor and Seto dragged him inside his room. He thought about putting him in bed with Seraph but decided not to.

He let the youth fall on the floor and grinned. He was going to be very sore when he woke up. Moving out of Dakar's room, he walked into Seraph's and stood by her bed. Leaning down he placed a kiss on her forehead and left the room.

One month later:

Seraph opened her eyes and groaned. It was way too early. She stood up and grabbed a robe. After putting it on, she slipped her feet into some silk slippers and left the room. Seraph allowed her feet to carry her and smiled when she reached her destination. She was in the garden. The place that she loved so much. She breathed in the cool morning scent and watched as the first strikes of color lit up the sky. So entranced with the sunrise she didn't realize when Seto joined her.

He watched her in awe, he face bright as she witnessed the miracle of the sunrise. His mouth went dry and he felt a tightening in his groin. Dammit! He cursed silently. Why does she affect me this way?

Seraph cocked her head and smiled.

Seto gasped as all the blood left his head.

Seraph heard the gasp and spun, her eyes widening in surprise when she saw him.

He smiled sheepishly and her heart began to race.

"W-what are you doing out here?" she asked.

Her voice was husky from sleep and her hair tousled. Seto knew that she would look quite the same way after a night spent in his bed. He smiled at the thought of waking up and seeing her looking the way she did now.

Seraph watched the expressions play across his face and then he smiled. That deep smile that showed his perfect, white teeth. She felt a low quiver in her stomach and struggled to stay in control. He was so handsome. Virile and sexy and all man. But he wasn't right. He would break her heart and she couldn't let that happen.

Seto watched as a sudden wariness entered her violet eyes. She shook her head and her long tresses flowed down her back.

He stifled the urge to plunge his hands in it and feel its silkiness against his skin. He had to stop this. He could tell by her guarded expression that she was suspicious. He needed to put her at ease.

He swept his hands through his hair. "Beautiful."

"Hmm?" She murmured watching his muscles ripple. His shirt was open and she could see his chest beneath the cloth.

"I said it's beautiful. Out here." He motioned at the landscape.

"Yes, it is." His sudden movement spread his shirt even wider and she bit back a gasp. Ra, the man was beautiful. Not that she was any judge. Well-toned muscles covered him. She longed to put her hand against his chest and feel him harden beneath her.

"Do you come here often?" he suddenly asked.

His question snapped her back and she flushed slightly. "Only when I can't sleep." She turned back to the view and closed her eyes.

Seto felt his mouth go dry. Watching her, knowing that flushed look was because she was aroused didn't help his control. With her eyes closed and her cheeks soft and rosy, she looked like she had just been loved. Damn, he cursed under his breath.

He grabbed her shoulder and spun her around. Grasping her firmly by the shoulders, he lowered his head to meet hers.

Seraph had no time to react before his mouth was on hers. She stiffened in surprise and she almost pushed him away. Then he began to move his mouth on hers and she softened. Pressing herself against him, she kissed him back, Aura's words echoing in her head. "If he kisses you again and you like it, don't stop."

Seto felt her body soften and groaned into her mouth. He molded her body to his, pleased how perfectly they fit together. Her hands crept up his shirt and twined around his neck.

Seto felt himself go rock hard ands silently cursed. Careful not to scare her off with his fully aroused state he began to kiss her cheek. Trailing kisses from her cheek to her ear and back again.

Seto reveled in her sweetness. She moaned when his tongue licked the shell of her ear and gasped when he moved to the hollow of her throat.

Seto could feel her heart racing ands knew he had to stop before he lost what little control he had left. Just one more kiss he told himself.

His hands titled her face to allow better access to her mouth. He plunged his hands into her hair and tugged at her bottom lip. His tongue beckoned her lips to part and he groaned when she allowed him full access to her hot, wet mouth.

Seraph felt he knees go weak and was glad for something to hold onto. Hot liquid streamed through her body and collected in a puddle between her legs. She lost herself in exploration of her mouth and even heard herself moan a few times.

Seto knew where this was heading. He also knew that Seraph had no idea what was going on. He felt like a bastard for using her but couldn't help himself. He reluctantly tore his mouth from hers ands looked into her eyes, a dark blue now, passions color. Her breathing was as ragged as his and he took small satisfaction that the kiss had affected her as much as it had him.

Seraph waited as her vision returned to normal and her foggy brain cleared. Her face flushed when she thought of the kiss. She glanced over at Seto and saw his chest rapidly rising and falling. She knew she had to get out of there before she felt the need to kiss him again. Why was this man affecting her this way? And it was only him. When Dakar had kissed her there was no comparison. She liked the way Seto kissed much more than Dakar. His had felt like an overeager puppy licking her.

Seto gave her a quick peck on the mouth and turned to leave. "Enjoy your morning." He said with a smile. "I know I will."

Seraph smiled back at him and watched him leave. Once he was gone her smile faded. Who was this man? He was an arrogant bastard one moment and a tender lover the next. Which was the real Seto? What would happen if she gave in to him? Would she end up with her heart in pieces? All of these questions bounced around in her mind and Seraph had no idea what to do. She touched her fingers to her lips in memory of his mouth there and shivered. She clutched the robe tighter around herself and went back inside.

Meanwhile, outside the palace walls:

Bakura ran past the row of disarmed traps and finally reached the treasure room. He ran inside and stopped to stare at the abundance of treasure. He grabbed his canvas bag and began to fill it up. Suddenly he noticed movement out of the corner of his eye. He glanced over and saw a girl standing there.

She glared at him and said "I was here first. Get out."

Bakura sneered, "Wanna bet?" he asked drawing his twin daggers.

The girl leaned down and pulled two sais out of her boots. She slipped them on and Bakura attacked. She blocked him easily and the two thieves circled watching each other.

The girl came in for the kill and Bakura pulled a quick block. Rolling on the floor he jumped up and landed behind her. Before she could turn he had knocked her on the head with the hilt of his dagger.

She fell to the floor and Bakura sheathed one of the daggers. Leaving the other one out, he crept over to her. He quickly flipped her onto her back and reached for the small canvas bag that he knew held her valuables tied at her waist.

With a lightning fast move, the girl brought her left hand straight down on his face slicing him with one blade. At the exact moment she brought her right hand across right under his eye and managed to dig in with two blades.

Bakura felt the sais scrape into his skin ands moaned in pain. He quickly felt the skin below his eye and became enraged. "You stupid bitch!"

Bakura hit her on the head again and she finally went still. He opened her eyes to make sure he wasn't in for any more surprises and was satisfied she was truly unconscious. He left the room at a quick run and crept along the corridors of the pyramid. As he moved, he thought of the girl. She was quick; he had to give her that. And he really couldn't blame her for it because he had made the mistake of underestimating his opponent. It was one of the worst things you could do and was bound to get him killed if he repeated the mistake. Still she was an extremely good fighter, probably not too shabby a thief either if her speed was any indication. He grinned when he thought of her and instantly grimaced as the skin near his eye pulled and began to throb. He felt the blood begin to pour and cursed silently.

Tearing off a strip of cloth, he quickly placed it over his eye to stem the bleeding.

Aura sat in her room barely moving. She should work on the mountain of paperwork but she just didn't feel like it. She missed Bakura so much it hurt. She missed the sated feeling after spending a few hours making love. But it was more than that. She missed the conversations they had over breakfast. And she missed the teasing remarks he used to make her smile. She sighed and picked up the quill intending to attack the work piled on her desk. Suddenly Yami appeared in the doorway. "Hello Aura."

"Mmm? Oh hello my Pharaoh. What can I do for you?"

"I have something for you."

"More paperwork?" she asked pasting a smile on her face. "I think Seto needs some work too."

Yami's eyes darkened. "Don't worry. He has plenty. I have to give him something to do so he'll stay away from Seraphic."

Aura didn't say anything. She simply sat there, looking at him. Then she sighed. "You said you had something for me." She prodded.

"Yes, I do. I must go get it but I'll be back in a second." Yami left the room and when he returned he had a small child with him. "I remembered that your other slave ran off so I took the liberty of finding you a suitable replacement."

Aura's eyes widened.

"Karabai, this is your new mistress, Lady Aurahkah."

Karabai came forward and bowed.

"Now then, I'll leave the two of you to get acquainted."

"B-But…"Aura trailed off when Yami left the room. She turned to the boy. "So….Karabai.."

"Umm excuse me?" the little boy piped up.

"Yes?"

"Everyone calls me Kebi."

"Ahh…Kebi then. How old are you Kar-Kebi?"

"Seven."

Aura sighed. She had no idea what she was going to do with this child.

"Have you heard about Lady Seraphic?" someone asked.

"I heard she's with Lord Seto." One said.

"Yes. They say she sleeps in his bed." Chimed in another.

Dakar's fists clenched angrily. He glared at the kitchen maids who were gossiping. "I know you are not speaking about my Lady Seraphic that way."

The two maids quailed under his icy gaze. Esho, the older one, stepped forward.

"Give it up Dakar. You never had a chance with her anyway. The law forbids it." She moved over to his side. "However, " she continued softly. "It doesn't forbid two slaves.." She smiled suggestively and rocked her hips after laying her hand against his cheek.

Dakar raked his eyes at her in disgust. "Esho go find someone else. There are plenty who will take you." He turned to leave.

The rejection stung Esho. "She'll never have you." She yelled to his retreating back. "You're just a lowly slave. You aren't good enough for her and you'll never be."

Dakar stiffened but walked away.

Seto smiled down at the beauty so close to him. She was quickly becoming a vital part of his life. She made him smile and laugh more than he ever had. She turned her smile toward him and said something. She was looking at him expectantly before he realized that she wanted an answer. He didn't even know the question.

"Seto did you hear me?" Seraph asked.

"No I didn't. What did you say?"

"I asked what it was like growing up here."

"Boring."

"Oh come on. You grew up in a beautiful palace with the Pharaoh and Aura. You knew both of your parents and had a strong family. What could have possibly been that bad?"

"You knew your mother." He pointed out.

"Only until I was six." She sighed. "I never me t my father. My mother used to- why am I telling you this. It's in the past."

"No." Seto tipped her chin up and forced her to look at him. "Tell me. I want to know."

Seraph sighed. "She used to tell me that my father was coming back and we would be a family again. Used to try so hard to be good. I though maybe if I was good enough or sweet enough then he would come. Sometimes I would sit outside for hours waiting for him. I can't believe I was so stupid."

"You weren't stupid." He said gently warmth alight in his eyes. "You truly believed that if he knew how much you wanted him home he would come."

"Yes." She said. "I did."

They were silent for a moment.

"Seto?"

"Hmm?"

"Why do you think she told me he was still alive?"

Seto blew out a breath. "Maybe she believed it herself. She wouldn't let herself accept the fact that he was dead."

"Yes, maybe."

"What about your childhood Seraph? What do you miss?"

"Well I wish I would have been with my mother longer. I mean I love Micah like a father but I would have done anything to have my mother with me."

"You were very young when you were taken."

"Six is too young."

"I agree."

"You know what I always wanted though?"

"What?"

"A cat. One of my very own. I wanted to feel needed I guess."

"You were needed at the temple." He pointed out.

"Yes but they would have been just fine without me. I wanted to feel like I was the most important thing. A cat would have depended on me for everything. And it would have loved me in return."

Tenderness swelled in Seto's chest. He saw a vivid young Seraph wishing for someone to need her, even a cat. The image made him long to pull her into his arms and show her how much he needed her.

"You probably think I was weak.

"Not weak. I think you needed to feel the unconditional love you would have gotten if you had been with your mother all this time."

"You're probably right."

Before Seto could answer a slave entered the garden. "My Lord? My Lady?" he said bowing.

"What is it?" Seto snapped irritated at being interrupted.

"Kemsa? Is something wrong?"

"No my Lady. The Pharaoh wishes to see you in the throne room at once. Both of you." He quickly amended.

"Thank you. Tell Pharaoh we will be there shortly. Oh and Kemsa how is your wife?"

The slave broke into a smile. "She's fine. You were right my lady. She's with child."

Seraph laid her hand on his arm and spoke in a soft voice. "I'm so glad. Make sure she follows my instructions."

"Yes, my Lady."

"Don't you have a message to deliver?" Seto said in an ominous voice.

Kemsa faltered. "Y-yes my Lord." He quickly bowed and left.

"You don't have to be so rude." Seraph said turning on him.

Seto's eyes narrowed. "Are you on a first-name basis with all the slaves?"

"Most of them. Why?"

"Seraph it isn't proper."

"Well why not? They're people too." She blew out an indignant breath.

"It just isn't done. Things could happen."

"Things?" she asked puzzled.

"Ra you're naïve."

"I am not." She put her hands on her hips and lifted her chin haughtily. "What kind of things?"

"Things like this." Seto said as he kissed her.

Seraph gasped at the possessiveness in his kiss. She quickly responded and intuitively molded her body to his. Seto pulled her closer and ravaged her mouth.

Seraph felt the world begin to spin and clung to him in a desperate attempt to gain her balance.

Seto quickly broke the kiss and stepped back. What was it about her? He wanted to strangle her for being so familiar with the slaves. Instead he did something as foolish as kiss her.

Seto laughed hollowly. "You better not look that way when we go see Pharaoh."

Seto's words snapped her back to reality and the dazed look left her eyes. She placed her two fingers on her lips and licked the as if tasting his kiss.

The sight of her pink tongue made Seto want to yank her back into his arms. Instead her grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the garden.

Yami looked up when Seto and Seraph walked in. His eyes narrowed as he surveyed Seto's blank face and Seraph's flushed cheeks and mussed hair. "What took you so long?"

"I was outside." Seraph explained.

Yami nodded. "Well as soon as Relah gets here we can start."

Relah breezed into the room and Yami's eyes lit up at the sight of her. "Sorry I was distracted." She said.

"That's quite alright. Now." He took Relah's hand. "Relah and I have a very important announcement to make. We are finally getting married.""

Seraph clapped her hands in delight and rushed to envelope Relah in an affectionate hug.

Seto walked over and bowing said. "Congratulations my Liege, my Lady."

Yami beamed and looked around realizing for the first time that Aura was missing. "Where's Aura?"

"Has anyone seen Aura?" Relah asked.

The room echoed with 'no's' and people shaking their heads.

"I'll go find her." Seraph volunteered.

"Find out where she is and make sure she got the message." Yami said nodding to her.

Seraph nodded and turned to leave.

"Don't get lost this time." Seto said.

Seraph glared at him. Tossing her head she said, "That was last time. And I didn't get lost. I just got turned around that's all."

"Yeah." Seto mocked. "Turned around for almost an hour."

Yami watched the exchange with narrowed eyes. Something wasn't right here.

Seraph placed her hands on her hops "I know where I'm going. After all I've walked the palace at night plenty of times." She turned and left the room.

"Excuse me a moment, won't you dear?" Yami said to Relah. "Seto, can I see you over here for a minute?"

"Don't bother moving." Relah said. "I can take a hint." She kissed Yami on the cheek and sailed out of the room.

"Is there a problem, my Pharaoh?" Seto asked.

"What do you think of Seraphic?"

"She's young, innocent, and extremely naïve."

Yami nodded. "She's pretty too."

"Beautiful." Seto amended softly.

Yami's brows snapped together and her regarded Seto's face thoughtfully. "She's also extremely friendly. And in the royal circle."

Seto chuckled. "Are you trying to tell me to keep my hands off?"

Yami grinned sheepishly. "Guilty as charged."

Seto said, "You don't have to worry about me. It's the others."

"What others?" Yami snapped.

Seto raised an eyebrow. "The slaves my Lord."

"Yes what about them?"

"She's on a first name basis with most of them and she talks to them friendly-like all the time."

Yami looked thoughtful. "That is not good."

"I quite agree. The wrong one could take her friendliness for something else."

"Yes," Yami paused. "I have it. I'll decorate her. That will remind the slaves who she is and keep them in their place. I've been meaning to do it anyway." Satisfied Yami continued to talk to Seto waiting for seraph and Aura to return.

Seraph walked down the hall mumbling to herself. How dare he, she thought. She counted the corridors determined not to get lost. She would show him. She'd bring Aura back in record time. Seraph turned the corner and panicked. "Oh by Ra this is not happening." She kept walking and became more alarmed when she realized she was not in the right place. I was so busy calling Seto all kinds of names that I must have miscounted. Seraph quickly backtracked and sighed with relief when she saw Aura's room in front of her. She knocked on the door and was shocked when a small boy opened it.

"Can I help you?" the boy asked.

"Yes." Seraph said overcoming her shock. "I wish to see Aurahkah."

"Can I ask your name?"

"I'm Seraphic, Lady Seraphic. I'm a friend."

"Oh okay. Come on in and I'll tell her that you're here."

"Thank you. What's your name?"

"Karabai but everyone calls me Kebi."

"Hello Kebi. Are you Aura's new slave?"

"Yep. The Pharaoh assigned me to her." The little boy said proudly. He turned to leave and Seraph stepped inside the room.

Kebi walked over to his mistress and stood in front of her desk. "Lady Aurahkah?"

Seraph watched as Aura continued to mutter and ponder over the work in front of her.

"Lady Aurahkah?" Kebi tried again.

No answer.

"Lady Aurahkah? Lady Aurahkah?"

Aura looked up. "What is it Kebi? Can't you see I'm trying to work here?"

"I'm sorry Lady Aurahkah but you have a visitor. Lady Seraphic wants to see you." He said holding back tears.

Aura sighed. "I'm sorry I yelled Kebi. I'm just really stressed right now. Where is Seraph?"

"Right here." Seraph said. "Kebi why don't you go tell the Pharaoh that I am going to bring Aura in a little while."

Kebi nodded and turned to leave. He shyly turned back to Seraph. "It's nice meeting you Lady Seraphic."

Seraph smiled at the little boy. "I'm very pleased to meet you to Kebi. The Pharaoh is in the throne room. Now run along and deliver my message."

"Yes my Lady." Kebi bowed and ran out of the room.

"So you have a new slave huh Aura?"

Aura sighed. "Yeah Pharaoh brought him in. Didn't ask me first, just brought him and said 'here you go."

"Well he's not Bakura but he sure is cute."

"Yeah."

"Ok Aura what's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"You miss him don't you?"

"Miss who?"

"Bakura. I know you do. You started moping around right after he left. Did he just leave or did you get to say good-bye."

"I got to say good-bye." She laughed strangely. "I sent him away."

Seraph just looked at her. "You what?!"

"You heard me. I sent him away."

"Aura.." Seraph stood up and came around the desk. Leaning down she gave Aura a long hug.

Aura couldn't help it. She was so touched by the sweet gesture that she began to cry. "I-I didn't want t-to do it but h-he just wouldn't have l-left if I hadn't made him."

"Shh it's ok Aura. Cry it all out."

Seraph hugged the sobbing woman until her tears calmed and she could talk again.

"I miss him so much and I can't mourn because I was never supposed to l-love him in the first place. Ra Seraph why do these things happen?"

" I don't know. But you can't choose who you love. It just happens."

"Don't I know it." Aura said sadly.

"Did he say if he was ever coming back?"

"He didn't say it, he promised it. But I'm so afraid if he comes back Yami will kill him. He left me this." Aura pulled out a crinkled paper from the stack on her desk. She handed it to Seraph and wiped away her tears.

Seraph took the letter and began to read:

My Dearest Aura,

You will never know how much I truly love you. You are everything to me and without you there's no reason to live. You are my son and my moon. You light up my world like no one else ever could. I love you more than I ever thought possible.

You taught me how to love. Without you I would still be a lost, unhappy slave. You changed all that. You taught me how to smile and even laugh again. When I am in your arms I feel sage and happy. I'm no longer a scared little boy in need of affection. You make me feel like a man. Like I'm worth something. Even before I kissed you, I admired you. You took your father's place even though everyone wanted you to fail. You never treated me like I was inferior. You were so cute trying to respond to some of the things I came up with. I can still see you standing there biting your lip to hold back tears. You always were strong even when you wanted to fall apart. Stay strong. Don't let them see you cry. Don't let your beautiful eyes be clouded by tears.

Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Thief's instincts you know. I'll figure something out. You have enough to deal with Seto and the council. Don't waste your time worrying about me. Don't ever stop believing in our love. It is as real as the first time we kissed. You will always be in my heart and my mind. Oh and Aura the kind of relationship we had is not what you should do with your next slave. Don't touch him. I mean it. Stay away from Seto. He's dangerous. Stay safe and remember I love you and always will. It won't be forever. Once I get on my feet I'll come back for you, I promise. We'll run away together. Somewhere, where Pharaoh can 't touch us. We'll settle down and start a family. All right Aura it's time for me to leave but I'll be back. Wait for me. I love you and miss you so much. No tears. I promise I'll come back. Remember how much I love you. At night when you're all alone, it will be me lying awake somewhere holding you in my arms. Hold onto the dreams and memories. They will be ours again. I promise.

With all my love,

Bakura

Seraph eyes filled with tears as she finished the letter. "Well he certainly promised."

"What am I going to do if he does come back Seraph?"

Seraph sighed. "Love him with all you are until your time is up. You want him to come back don't you?"

"No! Yes Ra yes I do. I keep praying he'll come back soon. I know I shouldn't. I should try to get over him and move on but I just can't."

Seraph looked at her friend with sympathy. "Don't try to get over him. It won't work. You are in love Aura."

"Love isn't supposed to hurt this much."

"Ah but it is. Love does hurt but it's worth the pain. It's always worth the pain."

Aura hugged Seraph. "Thank you so much. I didn't know how much I needed to tell someone but I did and I'm really glad you were here to listen to me."

"Anytime Aura. Now about the meeting you missed. Pharaoh wanted to announce that he's getting married. Why didn't you come?"

"I can't do it Seraph. I can' t go in there and pretend to be happy. I can' t be around Relah and Yami just yet. I'll end up crying and then Pharaoh will find out."

"Well you can't avoid them forever. Then Pharaoh will get suspicious. Especially since you're his best friend."

Aura sighed. "I know. Relah told me that they were getting married and they wanted to announce it to the council first. I told her congratulations and even then I started to cry."

"Does she know?"

Aura nodded and wiped away her tears. "I guess I have to face him sometime. Might as well be now."

Seraph grabbed her friend's shoulders. "I'm here for you. Anytime you need me. To talk or cry or just sit in silence. Whatever you need I'm here for you. Don't ever shut me out Aura. Tell me what's going on or I can' t help you. Bakura wouldn't want you to have to do this alone."

"I know. I guess I haven't been a very good friend."

"Yes you have. Your hurting and you need time to heal. But you will heal Aura. You're strong and you will get through this."

"Enough about me. Tell me about you and Seto. I have heard some interesting things about you two."

"Things like what?"

"That you're spending a lot of time together."

"Well yeah. I think we're becoming good friends."

Seraph and Aura continued to talk long into the afternoon. Aura laughed over some of the things Seraph said and she made Seraph laugh with memories of her and Bakura. Kebi came in and out of the room and when he entered it again no one even looked up.

"Lady Aurahkah? Lady Seraphic?" he asked.

Seraph and Aura looked at him expectantly.

"Well what is it?" Aura asked.

"Pharaoh wants to know what is taking so long."

Seraph gasped. "Oh Ra I totally forgot about the meeting. I was sent to come get you for it."

Aura sighed. "I was hoping they would leave but I guess not."

"Come on Aura. We have to go."

"I know I'm coming. Thank you Kebi. You may leave."

Kebi bowed and left the room.

"Where the hell are they?" Yami snapped pacing furiously.

"I don't know my Liege. You've been asking that all afternoon. Why don't you go find them?"

"I'm giving them five minutes. If they aren't here then I'm going-"

He was cut off as Seraph and Aura, breathless came running into the room. They skittered to a stop and began furiously giving their apologies.

Yami held up his hand to stop them. He walked over to them, a muscle ticking in his jaw. "Seraphic, Aura. Would you two like to tell us where the hell you have been all this time?"

Yoru: Oh my Ra the angst continues…..Seraph and Aura are about to be like totally lit into by Pharaoh. And Yami is being a total bastard as usual. Who knows what's going on with Dakar and now Seraph knows what truly happened. What will happen next only I know ^_^ cuz I'm the author. Oh and Tsuki knows cuz she's special and gets to know what's happening before I write it. But anyone else who wants to know you must R&R ^_^