During the flashback

I laid in the rough hot sand feeling tired, and out of energy. The hot sun made it too tough for my body to even move. I was so dehydrated. I spotted two men being carried through the streets. They stopped when they spotted me.

"Shada, look there." One of the men spoke.

I heard them approach.

Shada, who was holding a golden key like object, glanced over. "Seems to be a young girl, Judging by her light pale skin, sky blue colored eyes, and long shoulder-length blonde hair. Is she dressed in an light royal blue outfit? Could she be another royal from another country? If so, why would someone like her be out in public with no guards around?"

Priest Seto moved in closer.

"Citizen or not, I stand by our king's rule to protect our city and the people who live within it. Every potential criminal shall be rid of their shadow creatures. Now use your Millennium Key to see into her soul."

Abiding to Seto's instructions, he held up his golden key and asked to show them what lies in this girl's heart. The object glowed to reveal a fairy nurse with a syringe needle.

"Looks like her shadow creature doesn't appears to be a serious threat." Shada places two of his fingers on my wrist to check for a pulse, which was very faint due to the hot weather. "Also, it looks like she need some help."

Seto sighs. "Very well."

He motioned for a guard.

"Bring this girl back to the palace, provide her something to eat and drink. Then notify the pharaoh immediately. Tell him that we're still on the look out for Bakura."

"Yes sir."

The guard lifted me up and then into a cart with a cage. Lastly, he got up on his horse and began to make his way back towards the Pharaoh's palace.

"Since that is taken care of, let's continue on our search. Men, keep your eyes peeled for anymore potential criminals, and bring them to me if you should find any." Seto announced to the rest of the guards.

Back To Reality

Atem was stunned at what Yuri had just described. "So you trudged all the way to Egypt... on your own. How did you manage such a long journey?"

Yuri sighed.

"With a lot of luck and bravery. Most of the time I ran into things that I would rather unsee." She shudders. "So much violence."

"I bet you probably used your powers to block out some of it." Atem said.

"Heh. You don't know what I went through to keep myself from harm." She replied. "But I've had a few close calls, and one of them had involved a needle. Not a hospital needle, just a regular plain one."

"That's why you cringe every time when you see any needle shaped objects." He said, with conviction.

Yuri nods.

"My sentiments exactly. However, you were a ball of nerves right when you and I first met." He said.

Flashback

The guard arrives back to Atem's Palace and I feel the cart come to a stop. He got off his horse and I heard the metal door squeaking open. 'Was I being treated like a prisoner?' He picked me up and sling me over his shoulder like a wet towel, bringing me into the palace.

Pharaoh Atem, sitting on his throne, noticed the guard entering the room.

"What happened?" He asked.

"Priest Seto and Master Mahad came upon this girl in need of nourishment and rest."

The pharaoh glances at my clothing for a quick moment and asks. "Where was she found exactly?"

"Within the city limits, passed out, and wearing strange royal clothing." The guard responded.

"Any word on Bakura's whereabouts yet?" Atem questioned.

"No, your majesty. We're still on the search for him." He responded quickly.

"As soon as he is found, capture his shadow creature Diabound and then shall be brought straight here, to be judged by the Millennium Items. In the meantime, I'll allow her to stay at the palace until Bakura has been taken into custody. Please take the girl to a spare room and have one of the nursemaids tend to her."

The guard bows in respect and brings the young girl to an empty guest room.

Meanwhile... something strange was happening. The girl's blue pendent reacted to the new environment, glowing a light pink color. It slowly absorbed her surroundings, depicting the next best course of action.

Even though my body was weak at the moment, my ears were taking in all the gossip in the hall of the palace. This was the most embarrassing position any princess could ever be in, being carried over a guard's shoulder in someone's else palace, with servants gossiping about me. My eyes were clearly closed as we walked down what seemed liked an endless hallway. A soft bed with silky sheets, untouched by guests, was finally going to be used. I felt myself being taken off the guard's shoulder and placed onto the bed sheets. The smooth covers made my body relax into a deep sleep, knowing that I needed the rest after walking thousands of miles.

The palace guard quietly slipped out as I slept soundly to regain my strength. When he exited the guest room, a nursemaid was passing by. He explained to her what happened and the Pharaoh requested that you aid in her recovery.

"The poor dear must have been through a lot to travel all on her own. I'll see of what I can do." said the nurse, turning her head to look at me.

"Many thanks." replied the guard

He starts to head back into the throne room.

Throne Room

Pharaoh Atem thought to himself."There has to some kind of explanation, a princess in odd looking clothing, was found near the entrance to my kingdom. Could she be the missing girl that disappeared over several months ago? But why would she ended up here of all places?"

The guard reappears back in the Pharaoh's view.

"Is our guest getting some rest ?" asked Atem.

"Plenty, she practically fell fast asleep the moment she hit the sheets." responded the guard.

"Excellent. You can return to the search."

He bows one last time and then leaves. Meanwhile... Bakura, a familiar white haired tomb robber using his shadow creature to conceal his whereabouts as he move swiftly around the palace undetected.

To be continued...