Tenshi- not my fault!
Spirit- i know, i know. well this chap focuses on Rei's and Minako's relationships. i figured Rei and Atem were way over due for this, and i had to make Minako's cause i won't have time to in the chaps to come. so hope you all enjoy.
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Portaga got up. "Well we should home then. His majesty will want to hear of this." the girls nodded and followed him out. Pulling up their cloaks they began to head to where their horses were tied up. Hopefully Bakura would be back when they get there. He would, but what they didn't know, was that he wasn't exactly going to be himself anymore...
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Minako smiled as the suns last rays warmed her body. She had had the best bath ever! After all, she had been a slave to a man who only allowed her to wash herself with a damp cloth. Every once in awhile she would sneak off and shower herself off with a bucket of water she stole. Of course she was punished for it, but she had felt it was worth it. Now her skin smelled of lotus flowers and her hair was free of dirt and tangles. For once she actually felt beautiful. A simple yet still lovely white Greek style dress adorned her hour glass figure. Reed sandals protected the bottom of her feet from any rocks or shards.
After her pampering she had decided to come out and sit in the garden for awhile. The suns warmth felt good and just seemed to add to what was the best day of her life. A few exotic birds sang in the tall shrubs and some landed by her feet expecting food. With a smile she sat on the stone bench and offered them a few crumbs to the small loaf of bread she was eating. They chirped and began to peck at the ground, gathering the food in their little beaks. A giggle escaped her. They just looked so cute.
"They're going to get fat that way." came a familiar voice. She looked to her left and found Marik standing a few feet away, smiling. He was out of his purple robe and into more suitable clothing for outside. Only a few golden necklaces hung around his neck, and he had on an armband, as well as his earrings.
She smiled back at him. "Aw, but they're just so cute. How could you say no to them?" he shrugged then came over and sat beside her. "I thought you were tired. Didn't you say you couldn't wait to sleep in a bed once we got into the city?"
"I was and I did, but I couldn't fall asleep."
"A lot on your mind?" she asked as she threw a few more crumbs to the little birds. He nodded. "Like what?"
"Atem's disappearance , these raiders or whoever they are, Anzu having to take over, . . . and you."
Minako looked over at him confused. "Why are you worried for me? I'm away from that man and finally free."
"I'm not worried. . . I'm. . . confused." he stated, slightly blushing, though it was hard to tell due to his dark complection.
"What do you mean?"
Marik sighed. He really didn't know how to word this. Deciding that thinking about it would be to much he chose to just let his mouth run. "It's just, whenever I'm around you I feel. . . different. Like I'm a whole other person. Someone who's actually happy. Though you do confuse me sometimes, I feel better when I'm near you. I don't care about Egypt, or Atem, or anything, even though I know I should. But those things always burden me when I think about them. Then you just appear and take them all away."
Minako just stared at him as he said this. She really didn't know what to say. No one had said such things about her before. Her parents had sold her when she was young, and then had to be sold themselves. The concept of being liked by another had never touched her before. Now, this guy who she had only known for a few days, is basically saying words she never thought she would live to hear. Instead of pushing him away in fear, she started crying. Marik stopped talking at this point and stared at her in shock.
"Minako are you ok? Did I say something wrong? I'm really sorry, I didn't mean-."
"No. . . you didn't say anything wrong." she sobbed, hiding her eyes with her arm. However you could still see the tears as they ran down her cheeks. "I'm sorry for crying but . . . y-you basically told me everything I ever wanted to hear. No body has ever been as nice to me as you have."
Trying to now wipe the tears off her face she felt a hand take gentle hold of her chin and turn her head. Now she was looking into the soft lavender eyes of Marik. "I don't just want to show you kindness Minako. I want to show you love too, if you'll let me."
After a moments pause she nodded. Marik then leaned in and kissed her on the lips. The blonde closed her eyes, not really knowing what else to do. However instinct seemed to take over for her, and she began kissing him back. She felt herself press against his chest as he now had his arms wrapped around her waist. Their lips remained locked for a few seconds longer until they finally pulled away to breath. Minako rested her head on his shoulder as he drew her onto his lap. The two remained that way, and began to watch the sunset together. Now feeling the happiness they had long since deserved.
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The sun lay setting on the Egyptian desert sands. Casting a multitude of colors across the large sky and mountainous shadows on the ground. Purple eyes gazed out into nothingness. The mind of their owner was soaking in everything she had just heard. The first of the nights breeze came to welcome her. She breathed it in and sighed. Everything was just so cloudy. She wished another vision would come to help clear everything up. However she wasn't sure if she wanted to see the future either. What if someone else were to become hurt? Though she had saved Atem she couldn't go around saving the world. That would even be too much for such a person as a pharaoh. Then again he couldn't even take care of himself.
The said person then came out of the little home and stood beside her. She leaned back into the wall and continued starring out over the vast desert. Neither said a word or made any other movement. Nuru was inside making dinner. Rei had offered to help, but the kind woman had just shooed her away, saying she enjoyed cooking so it was no bother.
Night was drawing closer, but they couldn't leave. The Assailants were after them now. Returning to the palace would be like walking into a lions den. The group had men everywhere. Once they returned they would be killed immediately or at least Atem would. They just might imprison Rei, but that was doubtful. Nuru said they needed a plan for getting word to the palace and his priests. As of now, they were the only people he could possibly trust, needed to trust would be more like it. His people were in danger, his kingdom was falling. All this unbeknownst to all except himself, Rei, and Nuru.
"Have you thought of anything yet?" Rei asked, startling the pharaoh slightly.
He shook his head. "No, it seems nearly impossible. We have no one to send word or anything. Plus what if they are killed along the way there?" Rei nodded. This was proving to be a very difficult task indeed. "I do have a question for you though Rei."
"What?"
"Why did you come to rescue me? Or better yet, why alone?"
She seemed to be angered by this. "Ask your dumb head priest Akhenaden. I told him about my vision of you being killed. He wouldn't believe me so I came on my own. The guards only wanted to listen to him. I am a girl after all. Men aren't to partial to taking orders from a female."
"I'm sorry for that. If this ever ends and we survive I'll have a talk with my men. Still Rei, you could have been killed. I left you in charge so if I were to die I would know my kingdom was placed in good hands."
She rolled her eyes. "Well unlike some body I know I can take better care of myself."
"I'm serious. Why did you leave to help me?" he asked crossing his arms. Rei didn't know why, but he was really starting to piss her off. Actually she did know why.
"Oh come on Atem, is it that hard to figure out?" she shouted at him. "I agree to stay at the palace, for you, I agree to watch the palace, for you, then I come out and fight off some assassins, For You! I mean I even used up most of my energy, nearly dying in the process, just to heal you, and yet you can't seem to figure out why I do all this stuff!"
His eyes just widened as she continued to rant. He had never seen her this upset before, but he was beginning to understand why. She cared for him, she cared for him deeply. That's why she had done all that she did. She didn't want to see him hurt, or killed. His eyes softened as they watched her continue to vent. Without much warning, even for himself, he grabbed the back of her head and brought it too him. Instantly her lips touched his and she froze. Not only from the suddenness, but the fact that he was kissing her. A few moments later though, and she was kissing him back.
When the two ended Atem smirked. "I'm sorry, and I love you too Rei." she would have slapped him had she now not been in such a good mood. Instead she rolled her eyes and hugged him. He held her for a moment then the two went in at the call of Nuru. She seemed rather happy for all this mess to be going on. However they had a feeling she had seen the whole thing.
Spirit- wa la. and there it is. a little short, but my head hurts and i can't think of more.
Tenshi- next chap thinks will definitly be kicking up. and this fic is going to be a little longer than expected.
Spirit- but i doubt you guys are complaining. anyways you know the drill. Please Review! Ja ne
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