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A rope was dropped down from the hole he had come from and he grabbed it. Skillfully he climbed up it with Hotaru slung over his shoulder. They watched until he was out of sight. Then listened to the scurrying on the roof. Soon Etaxu would return and find Hotaru missing. They didn't know what he would do, but he couldn't keep them all there. It just made them smile, knowing he could no longer torture them or the violet eyed girl ever again.
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Rei wandered through the halls of the palace. She still had yet to give Atem her decision on whether to stay and serve him. He had promised to send men to rebuild their lost village. Of course it would never be the same, but they would still get to live on the land they had been raised on. The soldiers were also already training the male children how to fight. In turn, the boys taught some of what they were learning to their sisters.
If she stayed, they would be better armed and prepared. She would not have to worry over their safety anymore, which would be a welcome change. Besides the fact that she found three new friends in Setsuna, Haruka, and Michiru. The three had been helping her to understand what she was. In turn she taught them ways of actually controlling the elements they were under. Life would be so peaceful and happy at the palace. But that was just it. Life wasn't always that way, and if she were to stay, she might end up turning a blind eye to a suffering world.
"Rei?" Came a voice that startled her. She turned around to see Atem. "What are you doing here?"
Looking around she realized she had wandered into a sort of prayer room. Realizing it might be a room forbidden to others she bowed. "I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. I didn't mean to trespass."
"It's fine, this room is open to everyone. You've just been hanging around with the servants, so I didn't expect to see you around this part of the palace." he explained. She calmed down a bit, realizing she had done nothing wrong.
"Still, I'm sorry if I disturbed you." She said and turned to walk away.
"You know, you still haven't given me an answer."
She stopped. "An answer to what?"
"If you are going to stay here or go back with your people."
Rei shrugged. "I'm afraid I still don't have one for you." she said. Then she suddenly turned back to face him. "When are you going to start answering yourself?"
Atem raised an eyebrow and crossed his arms at this. "What do you mean?"
"Your mind...it's puzzled. Day after day you keep asking yourself are you doing the right thing. Would your father have done this, or why you can't be as good as him. They're clouding your judgment so much you're letting other people make decisions for you."
Atem stared at her. "How would you know this?"
"Anyone with common sense can see you're struggling. But my powers are letting me look into your thoughts more deeply, although I'm not trying to. I haven't mastered all that I can and my magic sometimes acts on its own accord, especially when I am around those who are lost and troubled." she explained. Atem sighed and bowed his head.
"You're right. I'm afraid to think for myself. Every time I make a decision ...I feel as if my father could have always made a better one..."
Rei felt a little sad for him. The Pharaoh had big shoes to fill at such a young age. "That's not all Pharaoh. You also feel obligated to accomplish all your father couldn't. One might say you've become obsessed with following your father's wishes for his kingdom...Such as the wedding."
Atem looked up at her in surprise. "What do you mean? I care deeply for Anzu."
"But you don't love her in that way. Your father wished for you two to be married, because he thought it would make you happy. He did not see that your love towards her was that more of a sister, not a wife." she then turned back around and walked to the door, before leaving she glanced over her shoulder at him.
"Atem...your father is dead; he is no longer the ruler of Egypt. This country belongs to you now. He had his time and now it's your turn to do things your way. You are not your father. And the more you try to become him...the more you will loose who you are." With that she left the Pharaoh alone.
She knew some of her words were like a slap to the face, but she didn't care. The Pharaoh needed to hear them. She doubted many people would have the courage to talk to the young ruler in such a way either; perhaps not even his priests, and so she had. She hoped she would save the country from future disaster by doing so.
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The King of Thieves sighed. Hotaru was still not awake yet. It had been a day since he had rescued her from the slave traders. As they had left the city she had fallen unconscious, and ever since then she had been out and hadn't moved a muscle. It worried him, but only slightly. She was a strong girl and he doubted this would bring her down.
Already there was talk amongst his men about her. One rumor consisted of him only stealing her to fulfill his own desires. Another was that he and the slave trader had arranged for her to be given to him as a gift. He quickly straightened out the ones who started these rumors...in a more violent way. In reality, he didn't know why he had saved her.
She was entertaining, yes, but you don't risk your life for someone simply because you find them entertaining. Something else about her had made him do it, and the fact that he didn't know what that reason was drove him crazy. If she was awake and not so wounded he would feel like pounding the answer out of her, though in truth he would never lay a hand on her...at least not to harm her. It was just getting on his nerves.
"You alright Bakura?" The thief looked up to see Jabari standing over him. It appeared he had fallen asleep at the bar.
Nodding, he sat up. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired. Is she awake?" Jabari shook his head before taking a seat next to his friend.
"No, but I have a feeling she'll wake up soon. None of her injuries were too serious, and they're actually healing much faster than they should. There's something odd about that girl."
"Tell me some thing I don't know."
Jabari smirked. "Well aren't you in a happy mood? Anyways here's the key to her room. I locked it so none of the drunks get any ideas," he said and tossed Bakura a small silver key. He then got up and walked out of the room. Sighing, the thief finished his jug. That girl was more trouble than she was worth.
Soon he got up and went to check on the girl. He entered the room she had been given and quickly confirmed that there had been no change in her condition. Taking the seat by her bed he dipped the now warm cloth that was on her forehead into a basin of water. A flash of gold caught his eye and he looked at her arms. They were wrapped in some golden bandage-like material.
It was scorching outside, why was she wearing those? It wasn't some sort of priestess thing, that he knew. After placing the cloth back on her, he began to unwrap her arms. When he came to her skin his eyes widened. Burn marks and scars practically littered her arm. The same went for her other one. They looked old, so they couldn't be from the traders.
Had she done this to herself? No, she didn't seem like that type of person. Suddenly her closed eyes tightened, and she began to stir. Bakura sat back waiting for her to fully wake up. Finally her violet orbs opened and looked around lazily. It wasn't long before she spotted Bakura in the chair. His presence had startled her though and she quickly sat up to move away.
"Easy, I'm not going to hurt you," he said, noticing her abrupt movements had made her dizzy. "Do you remember what happened?"
Hotaru only nodded, which made Bakura raise an eyebrow. "And? Aren't you going to say anything?" She shook her head. She didn't want to talk, not now, not ever. She never wanted to open her mouth again, unless it was for eating and drinking.
The thief sighed and got up. "Get some rest. I'll be back to check on you in an hour. If you need anything my room is just at the end of the hall on your left." With that he left the room. Hotaru looked around it more.
'Where is this place?' she thought. 'And why did he save me? Now I'm in his dept...' She sighed. 'It seems like we're going back and forth with that.'
Suddenly she became aware of her exposed arms. She gasped and quickly hid them under the sheet, as if someone were there to see them. After a moment she grabbed her wraps and covered them again. Had Bakura seen them? He must have been the one to unwrap them. It didn't really matter if he were to ask anyways, because she wouldn't answer...
Then again was this code of silence going to help? It wouldn't erase the pain and fear of the past days. If anything it would just get her into more trouble. She sighed again. She would have to think on that. For now she would just enjoy the warmth of the blankets and the comfort of the bed. Closing her eyes, she fell back asleep, but couldn't escape the faces of the other women, even in sleep
Spirit-that's all for today. Now i have to go set Tenshi free before he starts eating all of my bunnies food. Please Review! Ja ne
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