Author's Note: Hey everyone! I REVISED THIS CHAPTER! YankeeSamson was kind enough to write a freakishly long review, thank you SOOOO much for your effort and advice, and I decided to rewrite this chapter because it was just...as my computer's teacher says, 'for lack of a better word', the old chapter was BLEH. I know Sarah was a 'train wreck' quote YankeeSamson and I didn't exactly set Yami's character up properly. Oh and I sped through it too quickly and forgot to smell the flowers. XD I've tried harder now and I really hope it's all right now. Please take a look and see how it was. Review and let me know. Thank so much everyone. And a shout out to YankeeSamson for their advice and effort into setting me straight. And a thanks to everyone who reviews saying I do well. Thanks soooo much for your support guys. I really appreciate it. ^^ Enjoy this chapter! :)
The Prophecy is known.
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Battle City-New Evil Emerges, Old Friends Reunite Chapter 9
My body stilled at the sound of the new voice. I wasn't expecting someone to appear so suddenly, but instead of panicking, I stayed calm. If this was some sort of enemy, I couldn't just start losing my mind and mess something up. I had to remain relaxed that way I can perform smoothly and think quickly on what to do. For instance; right now. This new person's voice was gentle and kind, yet commanding all at once. It wasn't the smooth and slick voice of the mystery caller who led us here. And what made it even more confusing was how this person sounded so oddly familiar...
Yet to be safe, when Yami and I averted our eyes away from the stone tablets we were looking at to see who decided to come in and join us, I quickly moved so that I was in front of Yami in a battle stance. Yami looked at me in confusion, probably wondering why I did this without a thought. I'm beginning to think he kind of understood how I did this Guardian thing; by putting myself as his shield 24/7. But that's just it; kind of. He doesn't know that I'd risk my life for him though, but he'll soon know. And right now, instead of me being the only careful one, Yami and I both raised our guards. We had no idea who this was.
The air around us suddenly turned extremely tense. Somebody could drop a pin and we could hear it's 'ping' as it hit the floor, but the silence only lasted a split moment, until I realized who was standing before us, a thoughtful look on her face.
It was definitely not a man, so it couldn't have been the mystery caller. Upon seeing who it was, my heart almost soared with happiness.
There, standing not very far from us, was a tall woman with slightly tanned skin. She was wearing an Egyptian style dress; made of beautiful white silk with golden embroidery lining the hem and collar. Her long black hair reached down to just above her elbows. A strange gold necklace was around her neck and every time I blinked, it looked like it was glowing. And when I met her eyes, I found a familiar strong, blue gaze. The kindness shown in them was no doubt seen before. Now I was certain I knew who this was, and I finally found her name escaping my lips in a flash.
"Ishizu!" I exclaimed out of pure joy and surprise. Even though she wasn't THE original Isis, she was still a link to her and I respected that. She was still my caretaker and friend.
Yami merely blinked at the back of my head, thinking that if I knew this woman, then we were safe. There weren't enemies around. He was no doubt also wondering who this could be and how I came to know her.
With that in mind, I hugged Ishizu; locking her in an embrace. I haven't seen her since before Duelist Kingdom and it seems like a long time away. The letters we sent to each other only gave us a feeling of how the other felt and a sketch of what we were doing. After finally being able to see Ishizu again, I think I feel a lot better. Because I got a confirmation about the fact that I'm not alone in this repeating past. She's here with me.
"Oh my gods, I missed you," I smiled up at her, when I finally let her go.
Ishizu smiled gracefully and placed a comforting hand on my head in welcome. "As did I," she said with her soft voice. "It has been a while, hasn't it? I hope you haven't been in too much trouble."
A small sweat drop formed on the back of my head. I know because I swear I heard a light chuckle from behind me, telling me that Yami found it somewhat funny.
I guess writing to Ishizu about all the adventures the gang and I went on so far have really opened up my spirit to the world. I mean, at first I was pretty scared to be reborn and I remained somewhat serious to stay on task of finding the Pharaoh and Guarding him. But as Duelist Kingdom started, all the way to Duke's duel against Yugi, I've been like my normal self, which was a bit hyper, but I can turn serious if it's really necessary. Like just now when Ishizu suddenly entered the room, how I quickly jumped in front of Yami like that. I was serious then; dead serious. I'm glad I made friends such as Yugi, Joey, Tristan, and Tea. They made me back to who I was 5,000 years ago. I'm glad they're there to let me open up to them and be myself. Being serious all the time really sucks.
"Other than all the stuff I wrote to you about, no nothing changed," I said then, replying to Ishizu's question. Then I tapped my chin thoughtfully,"I don't think I've been bad..."
Ishizu quirked an eyebrow at me in suspicion. I guess she wasn't sure if I'm exactly telling her the truth, but I swear! I haven't been done anything wrong.
To get out of the question though, I finally brought Yami in front of of me for introducing. He had this mischievous glint in his eyes. I'm pretty sure he was laughing on the inside about me getting into trouble.
"Yami? This is Ishizu," I said, letting my hand rest on Yami's shoulder. "She's my original caretaker's, Isis', reincarnation. She's my official caretaker and legal guardian. Ishizu, let me introduce to you, Yami. I have found our Pharaoh's spirit and am now ready to carry on the task of being his Guardian." Being serious again. I'm glad Ishizu can tell the difference or this would have been hard. She would be wondering if I actually meant it or not, but I did. Lord, I've been waiting for this moment ever since the Prophecy Recitation. The look in my eyes of new born determination told Ishizu that I meant it.
Upon hearing what I said, Yami looked over his shoulder to where I was standing right next to him. He was searching my expression for any signs of true discipline. I didn't exactly meet his gaze. I was like those military parades when everyone was so focused on doing what they were doing and they don't look around for what everyone else was doing. I had my eyes focused on Ishizu in a manner that said 'I'm ready. Let's do this.' Yami turned his head back to Ishizu who surprised him a little with the bow of her head.
"It is an honour to meet you, my Pharaoh," she said, while she was still bent. Yami seemed to be acting a little awkward to the formality. After being trapped in the Millennium Puzzle for about 5,000 years probably made him a bit uneasy to see this sort of act for him.
He simply held up a hand as Ishizu was just raising her head. "Please," he said and Ishizu and I blinked at him in slight confusion. "I understand I'm Pharaoh, but the formality is too much. I haven't experienced what it's like to be King for about 5,000 years. I've been noticing Sarah do almost the same thing and I've been meaning to talk to her about it."
Here, I blushed slightly out of some sort of embarrassment. I don't know why, but hearing Yami say something close to saying that I messed up, made me unproud of myself. I mean, he's a King, right? And subjects, no matter who they were and what rankings they had, always had to please the Pharaoh, or else you might end up losing your head. Yami didn't seem like the type of person to actually be terrificly mad at someone, but I'm sure he'd be somewhat irritated. Upon hearing this, I guess I'll just have to try harder. But being formal was bad? Did Yami really not want that?
Ishizu seemed to respect his wishes. She didn't complain or think that Yami needed the formality because of his ancient heritage. "Of course," she said while nodding. Then she decided to make fun of me again which was even better. "Speaking of Sarah, is she treating you well?"
And just hearing what Ishizu said just now about me treating Yami well, well...I don't exactly know why but I began blushing a little bit more. I mean, did she expect something to happen...?
Yami quirked a brow at me, pondering over the question Ishizu has just asked him. You'd think for a once formal Pharaoh, he wouldn't search for a way to humiliate anyone. As he wondered how to answer my caretaker's question, his gaze hadn't left mine. I think he was searching for a way to answer properly.
Or he could've been thinking really hard about something and looking at me like that would help him. I didn't exactly get how that would work, but I ended up having my eyes locked into his in that instant anyway. My heart almost stopped. What was with me lately? I mean just this day starting was enough and having to spend all of it with Yami was nerve wracking. He made me so nervous and I had no idea why. And when he's just giving me this look of...longing now...it's making my stomach quench in different directions.
"So far she's told me who she is," replied Yami, turning back to Ishizu. I almost forgot she asked him if I've been causing any trouble. Me? Mischief maker? Psh...maybe...but not today. My mind was clouded with the thought of Yami and me hanging around. It was too busy trying to get over the fact that I was actually walking around with the Pharaoh. Most of the time, people would consider that an honour. I found it an honour too, but Yami was acting much differently around me than what he usually acted like back in Ancient Egypt. He was commanding and superior back then, now, he was more out-going and less formal. Hey, maybe that had something to do with everything. I mean, I'm finally seeing him after 5,000 years and my feelings for him haven't changed as much. I still want to be his friend, but there's this other...force...driving me forward—forward onto a path that's blocked though. I can't seem to get past it. It's like something's stopping me. A barrier of some sort?
But I don't even know what's on the other side. What if it's bad?
And why am I thinking of it all right now?
I gave Yami a small smile in reply for his glance. He was still regarding me from the corner of his eye and there was something different glinting in his eyes, like he wanted to tell me something.
"Yes, I'm well," said Yami, finishing his answer for Ishizu, and the glint of difference I saw in his eyes was gone, like he'd given up on the thought. I wonder what it was...
Ishizu seemed to like that answer. She gave me a look that said 'Well done. You're handling your Guardianship well.' I gave her simple nod, saying my thanks.
After that moment of gratitude, I tilted my head to the side in sudden wonder. I think I'm realizing things and what people said a bit later than normal.
"You're not bored with me?" I asked Yami in slight shock. I thought maybe Yami would have thought it was awkward having someone new in the group suddenly come up and say, "Hi! I'm from your past!" Well...maybe not in that kind of a giddy mood but it was still sudden. I mean, I thought he'd find it weird.
But instead of pulling away, he ended up coming a lot closer. Ever since I told him I was a friend of his from the past to come and help him, he never let go of my hand. It was amazing, I'll have to admit, but it was that same feeling at the time, with the barrier I couldn't cross and not understanding what was on the other side and what was driving me to it. Good lord Sarah...stop thinking or you'll hurt yourself...maybe it's something to do with...something I'm not familiar with.
Surprisingly, Yami shook his head no, looking at me perplexed, like he didn't understand why I said that. "No, not at all," he said, breaking me out of my thoughts. "You didn't bore me at all today. In fact...I've had more fun with you then with anyone else. Ever since I met Yugi."
It was my turn to be a little baffled. It seemed to me...that Yami actually enjoyed my company. I mean, I guess I can relate. When I first saw Yami and finally found him, I was thrilled to have my friend back, even if he didn't have any memories of us being friends. It was still heart warming to know he was here and that I wasn't dreaming the Prophecy Recitation.
Was it...that he was also thrilled to have me here?
I kept my slightly bewildered eyes still set on his own which showed that look of longing again. He had a sense of eagerness in him like, again, he wanted to tell me something, but, again, he didn't say anything. XD Gosh..what was it! Couldn't he come out and say it?
But I guess since I had my reasons for not telling everyone who I really was, that didn't mean that no one else couldn't do the same. Yami probably didn't know how to say it or he was wondering if it was even the right time. I decided not to ask if anything was wrong.
"Aw, really?" I asked him a bit sheepishly. I caught him moving slighter closer to me and my heart almost began beating rapidly in nervousness.
"Of course!" he said with a smile, brightening up his face. "I don't understand why you would say something like that. Why would I be bored with you?"
I blinked. That's not a bad question. "Um...I dunno...I mean it must have been awkward finally meeting after so long. I just thought..."
Ishizu seemed to understand completely because she had this look in her eyes saying, more formally though, 'I know something you wish you knew' and it made me trail off, wondering what she had just thought of. I wanted her to spill it out. I had to resist the temptation to groan in peril. I don't understand half of what I felt most the time. I wanted to understand why I felt so different around Yami and what all the blushing was about. Being so confused about stuff I didn't even get sometimes was so depressing.
"Ah...I might have an idea." she said and both Yami and I peered at her skeptically. Being the reincarnation of one of the smartest people I know might have its perks because her years of experience will be put to use in many different ways. This wasn't combat, or magic, though, but it was still human based and she'll know what she's talking about.
"Sarah might have thought the relationship between the two of you might not be lost forever. I'm sure she believes that there is a way for the same bond from the past to be reformed, but she's thinking of how to gain it back."
Hm...I don't think I could have said it any better.
Yami gave me a quizzical look, something like his brows furrowing in thought while showing a questioning glance into my own. He might have been thinking pretty hard on the statement Ishizu just said.
"Relationship...?" he asked me curiously. I think he hoped I would finish his sentence because he didn't say anything after that.
"Oh!" I just realized that he was waiting for me to say something. Gosh I'm so dense... "Yeah, back then we were friends. You know how I said something about the Pharaoh and his Guardian being really close friends? Yeah...that what us."
Yami frowned slightly at the new tidbit of information. It didn't seem like he liked that very much, or that he was hoping for something else.
...oh wait he didn't...want us to be friends? Was that what was making him sad like this? Oh gods no...not my friends too...please-
Ishizu saw the terrified look in my eyes that Yami was technically missing because of his averted eyes, curiously staring at the stone tablet, as if waiting for something more. The Egyptian women quickly decided to change the subject, but instead of that, she actually made me think a whole lot differently.
"How much have you learned of your past, Yami?" asked Ishizu and Yami turned around back to us blinking.
"I know only a bit." he said. "Ever since Yugi finished putting together the Millennium Puzzle, and I was reborn, I've only known that my origins lie within Ancient Egypt. But ever since Sarah told me she's a friend from my past, my spirit has been literally brimming with happiness. I always thought Yugi and I would have to go through this alone but when Sarah told me she'd be there with us, I never felt so alone anymore."
There was a moment of awkward silence where Yami had this innocent smile on his face, showing me how he really meant everything he just said. I never even noticed that while he was explaining how he really felt, with every word he said, he came one step closer to holding my hands. And right now, he was holding them—yes, both of them—close to his chest like he didn't want to lose me. Like he didn't want to lose me again.
The bright smile and shining eyes he had made me suddenly start blushing. The room around us became a bit hotter and I was very well aware of Ishizu giving us this funny look. She looked curiously at us both, as if trying to figure out the thinking of a teenager, and two of them for this matter. I don't even think she saw any kind of Pharaoh acting like this either.
Yami saw something wrong in the tense atmosphere and quickly backed away a little, letting our hands fall back to our sides. "I'm sorry," he said a little solemnly. I swear he was sweat dropping somewhat. "I got a little carried away there."
I guess I can relate again. I was really excited too when I saw him, but I was too shy to actually...do something as bold as what he just did. I guess he was really caught in the moment to realize what he was doing. I didn't mind it all though...
..um...gods, what was the last sentence I said? I felt my head almost spin but I kept it together and forced myself to stand up straighter and get rid of the awful blush haunting my cheeks.
"I-It's fine," I spluttered doubtfully, actually wondering if I was or not. "I didn't mind," The limbs I call my hands felt oddly warm and I wondered if it had something to do with the blushing too. I still didn't get it...the blushing I mean...
Seeing the slightly embarrassed and nervous smile of Yami's, I quickly added in, so to set it straight, "B-But I'm glad you're happy I'm here. I mean, I wouldn't have wanted to let you go through something as big as this yourself anyway. I was your friend then, and I want it to stay like that now too. That's why I'm here." I had no idea where that boost of confidence came from. I guess it was the alleviation from Yami saying he actually did want me there with him. I was off thrilled, I felt... galvanized.
Yami smiled, breaking out of the sorry state he was in a moment ago. I finally realized all I was missing for 5,000 years, but it was all worth it. The waiting, the finding, and the pain of him losing the memories of us. Well... maybe not the last one so much... But I woke up back to him. Greatest moment in my life. There's a loyalty I keep for him that I never want to lose. I guess Yami saw the same in my eyes, because out of just being extremely happy, he slipped his hand over my own. I felt my cheeks grow hot again.
...I swear if I don't get what the blushing was for... I'm going to—
"Well...it seems the Prophecy is truly in motion," said Ishizu from out of nowhere. Both Yami and I blinked to find Ishizu no longer in front of us, but instead, behind us, gazing up at the corroded tablets hidden behind the glass display cases.
I raised a brow in slight agitation. What did Ishizu mean? I always used to think the start of the Prophecy was the moment Yami was reborn and the confirmation of it's establish was my rebirth. But Ishizu saying that it truly was in motion, could that mean there was something else to admit it too?
"I'm...sorry?" I said to her in confusion. Yami held my hand a little bit tighter, wondering what we're talking about.
Ishizu looked over her shoulder with her hands held together behind her back, as if she was contemplating something. But there was a thoughtful look on her face that I could read clearly. It said, 'We're so close.' So close to what exactly?
"Sarah, we had this talk before, haven't we?" Ishizu asked me accusingly, like forgetting was a pretty bad thing, but instead of an irritated cast, she regarded me quite observantly.
I wracked my brain for my stupidity bin and found the file saying, 'Oh hey! Look at me! I'm the thing Ishizu told you the day you met her!'. I felt like whacking myself against a wall but I remembered Yami standing right beside me and my hand locked in his own...which I still don't really understand but ok...so I didn't go for the plan of knocking myself out.
"Right! You said the whole reason Yami was reborn," I said, now remembering my conversation with my Egyptian caretaker back in the temple in Egypt. I knew the prophecy already but the way Ishizu spoke that day totally inspired me and it told me to get this done. Without any mistakes. I was even more determined to stay by Yami's side no matter what. And I was vaguely observant of Yami gazing at me with new interest.
Ishizu nodded and walked back to where we were standing, but this time, she held a look of concern, mainly when she looked at me. I wonder what changed her emotion so quickly.
"Indeed he was to be reborn again," she said, agreeing with me and answering one of Yami's many questions that was swimming around in his head, about whether or not he was truly reborn, "but now, we have to tell him why, because the time has finally come."
I nodded in certainty. If Ishizu has said that it was the right time, then indeed it was. I wasn't going to say otherwise, because the Prophecy had said that my caretaker was the specific individual with the authorization to whether or not tell Yami the Prophecy and if so, when. So it's a 'Yes, we're telling him.' and 'Now.'.
"What are you two talking about?" asked Yami, now in total confusion. Oh right, he didn't know what the hek we were talking about. God...I'm so oblivious-
I cleared my throat and waited for Ishizu to signal me to start. She gave me an approved nod and I began explaining the full extent of the Prophecy. Yami listened attentively the whole time and was patient through it too. Ishizu stood some ways back as if to judge how I did. This was, after all, the very basis of everything. The whole point of our rebirth. I couldn't leave any details out and especially if their important ones.
So I started, reciting word for word from the Prophecy Recitation I had witnessed 5,000 years ago after Yami's soul was sealed away and before mine was. Every word was critical. It was amazing how everything that seemed so confusing then would seem so familiar now.
"Long ago, when the pyramids were still young, Egyptian kings played a game of great and terrible power. But these, "Shadow Games", erupted into a war that threatened to destroy the entire world. Until a brave and powerful Pharaoh locked the magic away, imprisoning it within the mystical Millennium Items. Now, 5,000 years later, a modern day figure will unlock the secrets of the Millennium Puzzle, infusing him with ancient magical energies. Destiny will have chosen him to defend the world from the return of the Shadow Games, just as the brave Pharaoh did 5,000 years ago."
Ishizu showed me an impressed smile. I'm guessing by her look, I got it right. There were nervous bubbles in my stomach from the moment I had begun. Yami was too interested in the new info than to see me give Ishizu a gratifying smile.
"So the chosen modern day figure is Yugi?" Yami asked after much thought while I recited.
I nodded, my insides beginning to stop bubbling now. About time, too. "Indeed, it's Yugi," I said. "When I first heard this, I didn't understand that line so much. But now that I'm actually in the present day and I'm finally hearing the scenario in this point of view, I get it. Do you understand, Yami?"
Yami gazed at the stone tablets again, looking for some sort of answers like he would get them just by looking at the artifacts. I'm guessing I'd do the same thing if I wanted answers. And when he was standing like that, the light shined off him, giving him that long lost essence of him being Pharaoh so long ago.
When he finally nodded, I knew he was still somewhat sure. He inclined his head too slowly and I instantly knew there was something bothering him.
"So, is that the full prophecy?" he asked.
I blinked. "Yes, it is," I replied. "Those words showed a big worded picture of what was to happen. But in easier terms, when you were ruling Egypt, Yami, sorcerers and high ranking peoples in the kingdom dueled against each other with "Shadow Games". Instead of playful stakes, they were dead serious about them, and they would range the winner's loot from power to death."
"So that power is back," realized Yami.
"That's right." I said. "The power of the Pharaoh is infused within you. That's why you're so proficient in Duel Monsters. It's because that power was similar in many ways. Pegasus just remade the original dueling into a card game so everyone can play it and, hopefully, not stake so much as death."
"How was it dueled back then?"
"The opponents summoned monsters to their field directly from the Shadow Realm," I explained. "The monsters' realm. They were kept there so they won't be able to cause harm to anyone in our world."
"So about the Pharaoh locking the magic away..."
"Yeah...that was you. One day, the monsters decided to renounce. They wreaked havoc; destroying countless villages, and murdering many people in the kingdom. They were getting out of control and someone needed to stop them. Then you risked your own life just to seal them away; into the Millennium Items. Their dark powers lurk within them. That's why Bakura used his Millennium Ring to take us to the Shadow Realm in your duel against him back at Duelist Kingdom. He has that power and so does all the other Items. Somewhat actually, and with the different kinds of Items, comes along a unique power. Take your Millennium Puzzle for example..." I gave him a sad smile, suddenly remembering the many years of waiting. I quickly changed it into something not showing any pain before Yami could see it. "It held one of the greatest spirits of all time. Yours."
Yami smiled at the flattery. I wasn't actually trying to make it seem like praise, I mean he was a great Pharaoh, don't get me wrong, but I wasn't trying to show him off. He did that well on his own. Like now, he had this discreet smile on his face telling me it couldn't possibly have been him. But it was. I wasn't ever thinking about lying to him about something like this.
"Do you really believe I could accomplish all of that?" he asked me. For once in this business, I didn't really have an answer to that question. Well for one thing, I never imagined the Pharaoh to be this modest. Especially around me.
"Well of course you did," I said, not really knowing where this was about to head. "I mean it was you who trapped the shadow magic away. You who saved all those people, led those same people, and helped those people, too. You even won against the Battle of the Nile which seemed too hard to defeat. You've done so many incredible things—I can't really say them off the spot, I'd need to make a book about it!"
Yami blushed to some extent, but it was very light. I never knew all that time in the Millennium Puzzle could affect someone to make them so different. I mean, Yami used to be so superior back in the day. Now, he's acting a lot like how someone would act from being called 'Beautiful'. Oh...I guess it is because I called him something nice...but usually, back in Egypt, he would've just nodded impassively and went back to work, like his win over a battle or agreement was only minor, nothing to celebrate. Hey...I guess that's what it was... He only showed little of his actual power so he'd think it wasn't something to show off and that's why he acted so nonchalantly. But now, without any idea of what he could do, all this "praise", but what is actually what he really did, was making him somewhat close to shy. I mean modest, yes, but not bad enough for him to run away into hiding.
Ishizu walked up beside me and placed a hand onto my shoulder. She gave us a comforting smile, a glimmer of mystery was set in her eyes. "I'm sure you know better than that, Sarah," she said to me. "Even the Pharaoh knows there's something wrong with what you are saying. He couldn't have accomplished anything with your help. You know that."
I squared my shoulders and then let them fall in a shrug, with my cheeks growing warm. I guess this is how Yami felt when I was talking about him in that way; all shy but not bad enough to cause hiding and never come back out.
"It wasn't a big deal..." I murmured quietly.
"Excuse me? It wasn't a big deal?" I blinked at Yami who was now mounted solidly on his feet, regaining composure after a moment's awkward situation, with his arms crossed, dignifying his smirk. I assumed I'd melt on the spot. My knees were about to buckle and I almost felt light headed. It was certainly intense. I can at least say that much.
Whoa, whoa, wait. ...what did I just say? Intense? Something's wrong with me...
Instead of really keeping my accord, I couldn't think of anything to say. Ishizu certainly felt my fortitude. Especially when I began stuttering on what to say. "I...um...you...you—it's not NOT a big deal?"
"Of course it means something Sarah," he said. "It means something to me, because if I had help from you, I have no idea why you're not mentioning it at all."
I was in a small state of shock. Um...why would the Pharaoh of Egypt care about his shield? That doesn't make any sense. I mean...I'm just like any other weapon; once I'm used I'm gone. So why is it that he would mind what happened to me? So what if I helped? It's like telling the story of a sword that's been in so many battles, it's story sticks with the Pharaoh because it survived that long. I didn't really understand that concept.
And if I did help, so what? I'm just doing my job. Why is he so concerned? This is exactly like the whole birthday apprehension. Like he cares for when something so little as my birthday would be, he cares for something so much as my life. I'm just his shield though, why would he? (Yes... after all she's been through, this is how she thinks.)
After my family was taken from me, I didn't really have a way for my life to go; the only thought left was to serve my country as much as I can. I considered it an honour and the best way to do so when I became Guardian of the Pharaoh. How else to provide assistance to the kingdom than to put myself in front of the Pharaoh? The King of Egypt? I found it my duty. But Yami seems to be thinking differently about this. And I don't like it when I don't understand why.
"Because it's not such a big deal," I stated simply. "I mean...if I helped, I helped. It's my job. Why wouldn't I help?"
Yami seemed to feel hurt from this answer. Laceration etched his face, trying to resolve what my reasons intended. I reckon he didn't quite understand my way of thinking.
How can she say something like this? the Ancient Pharaoh asked into his mind incredulously. She speaks as if her life means nothing at all. What happened in these 5,000 years to allow her to think this way? Was it even something in these past millennia that changed her? If it has something to do with her past before the Prophecy instead...I wish even more now that I knew more of my own past. Maybe it would have led me to some conclusion as to why Sarah believes so strongly of customs and my safety and so less on her own life. All I can do now, is tell her differently.
Yami licked his lips nervously and gave me a gentle smile. "I'm glad I wasn't the only one then," he said. "Thank you, Sarah."
I nodded, glad things were attaining back to some formality.
Then he held his chin in his hand, thinking about the Prophecy he's just heard. "So, about the return of the Shadow Games..." he started, wracking his mind for the right words. "Who's, exactly, the one bringing it back?"
"Oh, the one who's brought it back is-" I blinked harshly at him. My mind suddenly went blank. I couldn't seem to recall who it is. My thoughts didn't imply to go that far.
I turned to Ishizu for guidance, worry evident in my eyes, because I suddenly remembered what the Reciters said at the Prophecy Recitation. (The Reciters were the Pharaoh's Secret Court.) They hadn't explicitly said who it was going to be, but they said it would cause the world's destruction, that's for sure. Yami seemed to sense my concern and hesitantly reached out a hand to lightly touch my arm.
Ishizu was holding something in. I knew what it was from the moment I asked; she knew something. She knew who it was, but she didn't want to speak of it. Her brow creased in discomfort and she fiddled silently with her folded hands. What was it that was making it so hard for her to say?
Ishizu finally sighed and decided to come through, but I knew from the look in her eyes that I was definitely not going to like this. She was trying so hard to keep me together, to keep me safe from danger, and she knew that by telling me who it was, I won't be able to stand it. From the look in her eyes...I could tell that by just knowing who the evil was, was going to be a test of my strength; of how much I can cope with the truth. But I never knew that by just a few words, I'd suddenly fail that test. I had no idea...
"I'm...terribly sorry, Sarah," she said solemnly, so solemnly, that just by hearing it, my heart wanted to stop beating. My breath stayed hitched in my throat and I waited patiently to hear what she said, but I wanted so badly to know who it was; but not out of excitement, out of absurdity. I mean, how bad could the person have been?
"Who is it?" I asked her, even though my determination, or try of determination anyway, was slowly diminishing. I hadn't seen Ishizu look so close to devastation. (But if only Sarah knew...it was meant for her)
Ishizu met my eyes. "I'm afraid I recently received a vision from the past and then one from the future. Both visions showed me the same person and I knew instantly who the evil is being caused by. I understand the Prophecy didn't mention who it was..."
"Right...it said you would tell me," I said carefully, renouncing that day. The Reciters said "an evil" they never said who it was exactly. They predicted that in time, the reincarnation of Isis would tell me who it was, when Destiny has chosen the right time to let us know. And I'm assuming that time is now.
Ishizu nodded. "Precisely," she said, but the look of despair never left her. "And I'm afraid it's the worst kind of enemy possible."
"What are you saying?" I asked.
"I'm saying that it's the same evil from your past. The same one to claim the devastating war in which you finally saw your brother again."
My face paled and the room just turned incredibly cold. The temperatures dropped to -30 for me but Yami didn't notice that. He noticed my painstaking face. Horror and adversity flooded my eyes so much, I thought I'd collapse on the spot. Yami held my arm in sudden concern.
"Sarah?" he asked me, but his voice sounded distant. My heart began beating rapidly, too fast to count. "Sarah, what's wrong? Why are you upset?"
"Oh no..." I thought aloud, not being able to hear Yami at all. My head almost spun...actually...I think it's spinning so much, I'm not able to feel if it's spinning. Yami still stood beside me, trying to get answers while understanding my pain.
"He...he's going to come back...he's going to come back, find me, and then finish what he couldn't finish back then."
Author's Note: I personally thought...this was one of my best chapters. BUT AGAIN: YOU GUYS ARE THE JUDGE OF HOW GOOD I DID, OR HOW BAD. Please review and let me know how I did. I would really like to know. Oh and if I did something wrong, again...please let me know. Thank you so much YankeeSamson for writing that exceptionally long review. It was worth your while, because I have understood it's meaning. Well...I think. Please let me know if I did all right. Or if I didn't get it at all. Thanks so much everyone! ^^ (Gah...I'm sorry I spelt YankeeSamson's name wrong before...updating it now. And my apologies!)