Chapter 2

"So, why are you talking about Sanura? And why are you talking about her with Taweret?" Bes asked, wobbling over to a chair.

"Well, why do you care?" Pachet inquired.

"He just thinks that Sanura is a pretty girl!" Taweret exclaimed.

Both women burst out in laughter. Bes was not amused.

"That's not true! So, why are you talking about her? And what is this favor, you keep referring to, Pachet?" Bes folded his arms.

"Well, Sanura is married, for one." Pachet said, sitting back in her chair.

"Damn." The short god said under his breath.

Taweret started to giggle.

"And she is going to have a baby." Pachet smirked.

"Damn." Bes said once more. He was obviously disappointed.

Taweret couldn't take it anymore and finally started to crack up, in laughter. Pachet just snickered.

Taweret managed to calm herself down to answer Bes's original question. "Pachet asked me to watch over Sanura during her pregnancy because it's out of her power to protect her like she used to."

"Well, I'm the God of Fertility. Why not ask me?" Bes asked, pointing to himself.

"Knowing you, you would have her raped just so you could watch!" Pachet raised an eyebrow.

"Why would I do that? When Bakura is always standing next to her…" Bes smirked.

Pachet rolled her eyes, resisting the temptation to smack him…hard.

"That's disgusting! You're horrible!" Taweret shrieked.

This time, she did hit Bes upside the head. Pachet was glad her friend did it for her. Taweret was always quick to act.

"Please, Taweret. If you refuse, he's my last hope." Pachet begged, gesturing towards the tiny man next to her, who was rubbing his head.

"Fine, I'll do it. I don't want to see Sanura's fate in Bes's hands." Taweret smiled.

"Yes, very funny." Bes frowned.

"You deserve it." Pachet smirked, running a hand through her hair.

"Come on, Tefnut!" Sanura called.

The dog was several feet behind her sniffing at a food stall. He looked up and bounded over to her. Sanura was in the city, again. They needed more food, more often now that she was eating more. Bakura made sure that she was eating enough for two people…literally. Bakura had volunteered to do the shopping himself. But Sanura was afraid he wouldn't use the money at all. The last thing they needed was to get in trouble with the Pharaoh. Sanura didn't want to see another guard ever again.

Anyway, Sanura was happy to be out in the open again. It was a clear day. Everything was perfect. She snapped out of her thoughts long enough to realize that Tefnut was growling. She looked up to see a young woman's face.

"Priestess Isis!" Sanura exclaimed and knelt down.

"Now, Sanura, you don't have to do that. We know each other well." Isis smiled, helping her up.

Tefnut continued to growl.

"Tefnut, hush!" Sanura patted the dog's head.

"Aww, he's cute. When did you get him?" Isis let him sniff her hand.

"We got him a month ago." Sanura replied.

"We?" Isis asked slyly.

Sanura blushed. "Yes, we. I convinced Bakura to keep him, after he followed him home one day."

"Speaking of which, how are you and Bakura doing? Any news? It's been two months."

"Bakura is fine. We both are. He is very sweet. It's a miracle he let me come here. He's been very protective. Well, since we found out…" Sanura's smile widened as her sentence trailed off.

"Found out what?" Isis had a playful smirk as well.

"Well…I'm pregnant!"

"That's great!" Isis exclaimed, hugging Sanura. "How did Bakura take the news?"

"He had the same reaction but he gave me a kiss instead." Sanura blushed again.

"Isis, who's this?" A young girl appeared behind the priestess.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Mana, this is Sanura. You remember her from the stories the Pharaoh tells you, right?" Isis introduced.

"Hello!" Mana waved enthusiastically. "So, you are the one who was on trial. The trial I wasn't allowed to attend." Mana teased, looking at Isis.

Sanura looked away in guilt.

"It's alright, Sanura. Mana is a sorcerer in training. She's not allowed to attend official meetings until she has graduated." Isis explained.

"Sanura?" Mana asked.

Sanura looked down at the young girl.

"Did Bakura really fall in love with you?"

Sanura blushed a deep crimson. "Well…yes. It wasn't until the night after the trial that he said it, though. But…yes, he does love me. He loves me enough to willingly raise a child with me." Sanura had the biggest smile on her face.

"Sanura!"

She turned around to see Bakura walking up the path.

"No wonder you took so long. You always seem to find distractions while you are in the city." Bakura teased, giving his wife a light kiss.

Mana took a step back. This was the man that had killed her mentor, Mahado. She wasn't mad, no. Frightened? Only a little. Obviously, what Sanura had said was true. Bakura seemed a lot nicer. And did she hear right or is Sanura going to have a baby?

"Oh, Bakura. Congratulations on your new baby. What are you hoping for?" Isis spoke up.

"Are you going to tell all of Egypt about your pregnancy?" Bakura asked Sanura, placing another kiss on her cheek.

Sanura just smiled and blushed.

"Yes!" She placed her hand on her stomach.

"Well, I'm hoping for a boy. Someone to carry on the family business." Bakura smirked.

Isis rolled her eyes. "And you?"

"I'll be happy with what the gods bless us with." Sanura replied.

"It's getting late, Sanura. And you have been out all day." Bakura pointed out, nipping at her neck.

Sanura let out a squeak but quickly covered it up with a laugh.

"Well, goodbye, Isis. It was nice meeting you, Mana!" Sanura finished, turning away, with Bakura right beside her.

He whistled for Tefnut to follow and the dog trotted after them.

"It's nice to see Sanura so happy. And Bakura too. I didn't know the once feared tomb robber was capable of public displays of affection." Isis snickered and continued on her way.