HD: sorry about the wait!

COH: things start to happen after this chappie!

Alvar: HD no own.

Cole: good.

Bea: start!

Chapter 7

Seth sat on his seat on the left side of The Pharaoh who was nervously bitting his nails.

"You're Pharaoh." Seth interrupted loudly, signalling to the young Pharaoh to stop his nervous habit. Yami quickly pulled his hand away from his mouth and looked up at the council man before him. Atemu trusted none of the men and would gladly fire them all, except for the small fact that he had no one ells to take their places. The old man kept talking and Seth felt himself zone out. He was rudely bought back to reality by the arrival of Princess Amber-Lee she barged into the hall, pushed past the angry council men nd marched up to her brother.

"Brother, you need to get ready for the banquet." Atemu nodded and rose from his throne with Seth following.

"You're dismissed." He ordered carelessly to the still fuming men. Amber-Lee smirked at them and followed after Seth.

"Brother, what do you plan on wearing? Not to mention saying?" Atemu faulted, he hadn't thought of any of that. "So as usual it's up to me?" Amber-Lee smirked.

"Of course." Seth smirked back. The three entered Atemu's chambers and Amber-Lee went to his wardrobe.

"Do you only have black?" She asked, pulling out black after black.

"It is the royal colour." Atemu pointed out airily.

"So? You're not going to woo a young prince by looking like some creature of night." Amber-Lee shrugged. She pulled out a rich purple robe and held it up. "This will do." She threw the robe at Atemu with some wrist and arm bands. "The banquet starts soon." Amber-Lee grabbed Seth and dragged him out.

"How do you think he'll do?" Seth asked, as they walked away from Atemu's room.

"Hopefully he'll woo the Prince, but knowing him he'll likely scare him." She rubbed her forehead. "Our time is running short Seth."

"I know. I just hope he's the one…"

Yugi had been to very few banquets in his life but none this big!

'Everyone in Egypt must be there.' He thought. He was dressed in a new purple, white and silver robe, as his other possessions had been stolen or destroyed. He had gold bands on his upper and lower arms and the Phoenix necklace. He didn't know why he kept the thing; it had been a gift from a person who'd tried to kidnap him! But Yugi rather liked it, the ruby eyes seem to draw him and Yugi just couldn't get rid of it.

"Yugi, what are you doing?" Yugi looked up at his honey eyed friend. Jou smiled at the Prince in amusement.

"I wanted to see how many people came. The rooms crowded!" Yugi's eyes light up in child-like glee but faded and fear took its place. "I don't think I can do this Jou. What if he's mean?"

"Don't worry Yugi. Ryou, Amaya, Malik and I will be here for you." Yugi half smiled.

"I know…" Yugi straitened and held his head high. "Well no turning back." He looked over at Amaya and Ryou who were arguing quietly. "You two ready?" They looked up at the young Prince and nodded. Amaya stepped up and hugged Yugi. Yugi hugged her back and sighed gently.

"Prince Yugi?" Yugi looked up at the servant. "Are you ready?" Yugi nodded and held himself up as the doors opened fully and every head turned to the young Prince. An aisle ran down the center of the people straight to the platform that had the Pharaoh, the Princess and High Prist. Yugi walked down the aisle with such grace it was as if he were fly not walking. Every eye was on him but he did not meet one set of eyes as he came to stand in front of the Pharaoh's throne. He didn't look at the Pharaoh but at the beautifully carved wall.

Silence, it was if someone had died, no one moved or spoke as the Prince approached the waiting Pharaoh. Atemu's heart leapt to his throat, never had he seen such a beautiful person. His perfect body and his soul capturing eyes, everything about him hypnotised him and left him dizzy. He was like a God. Atemu's throat went dry as the boy stopped in front of his throne and after a moment bowed to him. Atemu didn't move, nobody did, time seemed to have stoped, until Amber-Lee broke the spell.

"My Prince, you must be hungry, perhaps we should start the feast." Atemu snapped from his trance and nodded. "Then let the feast begin!" The sea of people gathered around cheered in one chorus. A servant came and led the Prince to another platform on the side of the hall were he sat with his friends. Amber-Lee turned to her brother and smirked. "I see you've taken interest in the Prince already." Atemu ignored her and took a cup from a servant. Amber-Lee and Atemu re-seated themselves and watched the crowded hall.

"How long till Atemu loses control and jumps the Prince?" Seth drawled mockingly. Atemu glared at his cousin.

"Three days at the least." Amber-Lee smirked.

"How much are you betting?"

"Bakura's service for thirteen Ra falls."

"Deal." Atemu glared at his so called 'loving family.'

"If you must bet about me at least be so kind as to do it behind my back!" He snapped. The two only smirked.

"Where is that thief?" Seth inquired; he hadn't seen the white haired thief all day.

"My guess is stealing." Amber-Lee shrugged. Atemu gave her a warning glare. "But it could be unlikely!" Amber-Lee shrugged.

"I wonder how the Prince is…" Seth muttered, looking to the young Prince who was talking to a honey eyed blonde. Seth's eyes lingered on the blonde.

"Hmm…I'll go talk to him!" Amber-Lee had left the two before they could voice their thoughts. She made her way over to the Prince and their friends. The trail of her midnight blue gown fluttered behind her as she made her way to the Prince. As she approached she noticed a young girl with him. She was much like Amber-Lee, except the tipping of her hair was white and bangs were pale gold and her eyes were glassy golden she was also shorter than herself. Amber-Lee stood in front of Yugi's seat and gave a small bow. "My Prince, I did not introduce myself. I am Princess Amber-Lee." She glanced sideways at the girl who gave her a sour look.

"Umm…I'm Yugi and these are Jou, Ryou and Amaya." Yugi smiled shyly. Amber-Lee smiled.

"If you need anything Yugi, don't hesitate to ask."

"How about his freedom to not marry the Pharaoh?" Amaya spat. Amber-Lee looked over at her.

"I have no control over my brother." She shrugged. Amaya glared at Amber-Lee.

"Or more you don't care."

"Amaya…" Ryou warned softly. Amaya shook him off and glared at Amber-Lee.

"All you and your brother care for is yourselves and power." Amber-Lee smirked and to Amaya's shook and anger she kissed her cheek and whispered.

"I like you." Amaya fumed as Amber-Lee smiled at Yugi once more before walking back to her seat.

"Why that…!" Amaya was at a loss for words as she glared at the Princess.

"Amaya, calm down she's only trying to get you frustrated." Ryou sighed. Amaya sat down in a huff and glared at Amber-Lee across the room. Yugi kept his head down.

TBC…

HD: another chapter!

Bea: no war? No gory sense?

COH: stop complaining!

Cole: I unfortuantly agree with the thief, more battle it is action/adventure.

HD: all in good time!

Alvar: much thanks to Hedwig-the-MelleniumOwl, HOPPY-SAN2345 and spidy007.

HD: please review! And Ja Ne!

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