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Blah = Mind link: Zahara to Sapphira
Blah = Mind link: Sapphira to Zahara
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Chapter 7
Spirit of the Millennium Pendant
Sapphira's P.O.V.
I opened my eyes to see myself in a strange room. There was sand all over the floor. Then there was a desk with pictures of the Millennium Items and different trophies. On the wall were pictures of my family and of Seto and Mokuba. There was also a microphone on the desk and different duel monster cards when I looked closer. There were also various pictures of different places around the world on the wall of famous places as well. Overall, the place was totally confusing to me.
"This place is known as a mind room," I heard a female voice speak. "It shows who a person truly is. What their inner thoughts are. Their hopes, their dreams, and what they worry about all show within this single room that makes up their soul."
When I turned to see who the speaker was, I was in for the shock of my life. It was a young Egyptian woman who looked to be in her early 20s with my blonde hair with golden highlights at the same length as mine, but with bright green eyes instead of my bright blue. She wore the same clothes as me as well. However, I could tell by the look in her eyes that she was far older than me in years by the ancient look within them and her voice had sounded just as ancient.
The woman must have noticed my shock because she spoke in a calm voice, full of serenity.
"I apologize for shocking you," The woman spoke. "My hair was longer than this, but because of you putting on the Millennium Pendant my hair decided to go to your length along with my clothes becomong like yours. I guess so that it's a defense mechanism of the Pendant, but I don't know about that part too well, but the other parts I know for sure."
I looked at her confused. A defense mechanism of the Millennium Pendant? If that was the case, then why does she know so much about it when there's so little information known about it? The woman seemed to sense my confusion.
"I apologize for going off on it without a proper introduction," The woman spoke sheepishly. "I guess being trapped in here for over 5,000 years has caused me to be a bit talkative since I haven't had someone to talk to for a long time."
I looked at her shocked as she gave a royal bow. I guess that she must've been from some royal family with her grace and elegence.
"My name is Zahara," The woman introduced herself with a smile on her face. "I am the spirit of the Millennium Pendant. Have been for over 5,000 years. It's a pleasure to finally meet the one chosen by the Millennium Pendant after waiting for so long."
I looked at her surprised. Wasn't Zahara the name of the wife of the Nameless Pharaoh? How does she have the same name?
Depends on when this Zahara lived. For all I know it could be me and I wouldn't even know that it was me you were talking about.
I jumped in surprise at hearing her voice in my head without seeing her lips moving. She seemed to notice my surprise and gave me a reassuring smile before she did it again.
It's called a mind link. It's because of our connection with the Millennium Pendant that I'm able to communciate with you like this. It saves me the trouble of seeing others talking to yourself and wondering if you're crazy.
I nodded at that. I wouldn't want my parents thinking that I belonged in a mental hospital just because I was talking to a 5,000 year old spirit who was possibly an Ancient Egyptian Queen. I don't think that they would be very understanding of that.
We'll your parents are the ones who brought me to you, so they might understand why I'm here, but I don't think you should tell them about me unless you feel that it's absoultely necessary. Besides, I worry what might happen to me if others knew about me being awakened.
I looked at her confused about what she was talking about. I didn't know how to work the link, but I figured that I might as well try it and see if it works.
What are you talking about, Zahara? What could happen to you?
She seemed to sense my attempt and smiled at my success before she turned serious.
What I mean is that there are those who are after the Millennium Items for power. It could mean trouble for those who use their Millennium Item for good, or are unaware of the power that it possesses. They would be in danger if they are unaware of its power. You are unaware of how to use the Millennium Pendant. That makes you at the most risk to be targeted by those who would seek to use the Millennium Items to gain power.
I nodded in understanding at her words. She was worried about my safety and I couldn't blame her for it. I was her host, and she knew that I was at risk because of her.
Then teach me how to use the Millennium Pendant to its fullest potential. Show me how to protect myself against these people and to allow me the strength to protect those close to me.
Zahara stayed silent for several moments before she sighed in defeat.
Very well, child. Just know that it will be a hard and dangerous task. If there are those that you know that would help you practice that wouldn't reveal me to others, then it would be wise to use them to help me to train you how to use the power of this Millennium Item. Perhaps another user of a Millennium Item. Is there anyone like that close to you?
I nodded as I thought about it. I knew exactly where to go and who to ask for help.
My cousins Marik and Ishizu Ishtar should be able to help. They're tombkeepers like myself and are the keepers of two of the Millennium Items. Marik is the possesser of the Millennium Rod while Ishizu is the keeper of the Millennium Necklace.
Zahara nodded at the information. I could feel her look into my mind for further information about them and nodded in acceptance at what she found.
They will do, child. We just need to make sure Odion stays awake during your training so that he can prevent the evil personality within from coming out again. We can't take any chances during your training. Once slip-up and it could mean disaster.
I nodded in understanding.
Alright Zahara, I understand. I'll be careful during my training.
She smiled at that.
That's all that I ask for, child. Now, what would your name be? I surely can't keep calling you child if I'm to be within your soul for the time being. At least until I find out who I really am.
I looked at her in confusion.
Who you really are? You mean that you can't remember?
Zahara nodded with a sad smile on her face.
Yes, when I woke up all my memories besides my name seemed to have abandoned me. I have the feeling that I sealed myself within the Millennium Pendant in order to fullfill a certain task to help someone close to me, but what that task was and who that person was seem to have eluded me.
I gave Zahara a reassuring smile.
Then I promise to help you find your lost memories and to help you complete your task. As a tombkeeper, my duty is to always uphold my promises and to honor them like we honor the return of the Nameless Pharaoh to defeat the great darkness once again.
Zahara gave me a grateful smile.
Thank you. In return I will help look out for your well-being while I'm here and to make sure that you're not in any danger that you can't handle while I'm around. Let us both benefit from this encounter and look towards the future to find our place in this world.
I nodded at her words with a gentle smile.
Your welcome, I'm just grateful to help out. After all, I just can't turn away from someone in need. It's just not my style. Besides, I get the feeling that you'll make a great friend.
Then I gave her a bright smile as I shook her hand.
My name is Sapphira Takaru. I'm fourteen years old and a tombkeeper for the Nameless Pharaoh. It's a pleasure to make your acquiantance, Zahara. Let this be a friendship that will be able to last for centuries.
She seemed to smile at those words and her eyes seemed to shine brighter at my words.
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