Angel: HELLO!

Y.Ang: She just ate a box of chocolate. We're all doomed.

Angel: YAY!

Y.Ang: (shakes head)

Angel: Thanks so much for all of the reviews! You guys rule!

Y.Ang: You people are really encouraging her. That's not a good thing. You should have realised this by now!

Angel: (humming to Paulina Rubio's Don't Say Goodbye and didn't hear) I will love you 'till the end...of time!

Y.Ang: OMG! She's singing! RUN!

Everyone in story: (runs)

Angel: (notices the lack of people and stops singing) Huh? Meh. Guess I better do the disclaimer, since Yugi is currently being schooled about it.

Disclaimer: I do not own YuGiOh. I also do not own the 'Clan of Anubis'. That belongs to Sakura onto Hitomi. I think that's how you spell her name. I do own Rames, Crystal, Isaac and Isiria. All other cities names are probably copyrighted by Pharaoh.

Lonely Heart In Egypt

Chapter 10 – Revelations

"It's Rames, but Crystal doesn't know," Seto said sadly.

"Rames? But why?" Yami asked curiously.

"Because he is the leader of the 'Clan of Anubis'."

"How do you know?"

"Because as I told Crystal, I know that many people, including myself, have been controlled by someone. What I didn't tell her was that I actually knew who was controlling me. This was because Rames foolishly let me remember the voice that I would obey. The voice I heard ordering me around in my head was definitely his."

"Why didn't you tell Crystal? Why did you choose to tell me?"

Kaiba sighed, "I thought that she's worried enough about her engagement without finding out that her fiancée is trying to destroy her. And as to the reason I chose to tell you, no matter what you say, I know you care a lot about her, even more than I do."

Yami looked as though he was about to protest, but fell silent at Kaiba's last remark.

"And to answer what will probably be your next question; there is basically nothing that we can do to stop Rames without him knowing. If he knows that we know he's behind this, he'll only hurt Crystal. And I know that neither of us, especially you, wants to see her hurt."

Yami's expression showed that he was thinking hard, "But according to a conversation I had with her father awhile ago, isn't Crystal the only one that can stop Rames if he is indeed the leader of this Clan?"

"Yes, but she must find out who he is on her own."

"I don't like it at all, but you are right. And now, I have some more questions for you."

"I'll try to answer them, my lord."

"Alright. Why did Prince Ishtar kill his father and act so horribly, if he is not also in on this? Crystal said herself a few weeks ago that she thought that he was behind everything; that Prince Ishtar was the one behind the attacks on her life."

Kaiba sighed, "Well, if you've noticed, Ishtar and I have always been good friends of Crystal, but both of us have tried to convince her to marry us. Because Ishtar's ways of doing this, and his reaction, were more violent, I suspect that he is being used as a decoy by Rames, so that Crystal will suspect Ishtar. I also have little doubt that the 'dark presence' within Ishtar, was Rames's influence on his mind."

"I suppose. But why has Rames made you and Ishtar both try to marry her? How would that help Rames?"

"Because when Crystal was too young to marry, the only way that Rames could have neutralised her powers was to kill her. Now, if he married her, or one of his mind-slaves married her, he would be able to control her powers and use them himself. And Rames makes no secret of the fact that he also desires her."

Yami couldn't help but frown at those words.

"Sorry, my lord. I didn't mean to insult anyone."

"It's fine Kaiba. It's not you that needs to apologise."

"I know. It's just my nature, especially after spending time with Crystal."

Yami smiled, "She does bring out a person's better side."

"Yes. That's one reason that I love her,"

Yami stiffened at this, but then relaxed as Kaiba continued:

"as a sister, and why my younger brother loves her too. It is also probably the reason why Prince Yugi has grown so attached to her."

Yami nodded, "Yes, my brother has grown quite close to Crystal. I believe it's because she has become like a 'second mother' to him, especially as Yugi was very young when our mother died."

Both remained in silence for a few minutes, as they remembered all the joy that Crystal has brought to their lives.

Suddenly, Yami pounded his fist on the armchair of his throne and stood up, "Damm it! No matter what you say, Kaiba, I am not going to let Rames hurt her! She has done nothing to deserve this!"

Kaiba sighed. He'd expected Yami to react this way a lot earlier. "Pharaoh, I know this. But she also doesn't deserve to die, especially because of the rash actions of someone that loves her!" he said, his voice rising with every word.

Seeing Yami's reaction, and seeing that Yami was about to reply, Kaiba cut him off, "And don't you dare say that you do not love her! I've seen the way you look at her, the look in your eyes as you watch her. You can't deny it!"

Yami's anger began to vanish, and he seemed to collapse from within. "Is there nothing that we can do for her?" he half-pleaded.

Kaiba continued to watch Yami, "I'm afraid so. Mana watches her most of the time, but she still gets attacked. I suppose that all we can do is our best to defend her. I'd say that merely being around your magic will keep her alive – few who would want to attack her would dare risk the combined magical might of the two of you."

A spark of hope shone in Yami's eyes. "Then whilst she remains here, she will be safe."

"Well, it's only a guess, my lord."

"Let's just hope your right. Besides, it wouldn't hurt to have someone there at all times, and I could also increase the guard outside her room."

"That's a good idea. Now, before you go and find Crystal, I have to talk to you about which gods the festivals this month will be dedicated to."

Yami, who had been about to run off, looked unenthusiastic, "Now?"

"Well, as I told Crystal that that is what we were going to talk about, I can't really go back on my word."

Yami thought for a moment, then smiled. "Did you say how long we were going to talk about it?"

Kaiba looked confused. "No..."

"Good. Then the festivals gods will be the same as this month last year. That's enough talk. I'm going!"

As Yami began to run out of the room, Kaiba cleared his throat. "Ahem."

Yami turned around, looking quite impatient. "What now?"

Kaiba raised an eyebrow. "Do you know where Crystal is?"

Yami now looked sheepish, "No. Do you?"

Kaiba nodded. "She should be in the study rooms with our younger brothers."

"Should?"

"Well, they might have moved into the gardens, as they often do on sunny days. But Crystal was going to the study rooms when I left her."

"Why was she going there?"

"I suggested that helping the boys study would help take her mind off the wedding."

Yami froze at the mention of the wedding, then forced a smile. "Yes, that would provide a distraction."

Sensing Yami's attitude, Kaiba quickly spoke up. "If you would permit me to leave, I must go and meet with the other priests to tell them of the festivals."

Yami nodded, though his mind was elsewhere, "You're free to go. I will go and find Lady Crystal."

"Thank you, my lord," Kaiba said as he bowed and left.

After a few minutes of brooding, Yami also left the room, but he left in the direction of the gardens. He was almost certain that she would be there, with the boys.

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Angel: Well, I edited this chapter, and cut out the confusing part about Isis's powers and stuff. It didn't really make sense, and I realised it was contradicting quite a few plot points, and creating several plot holes. Sorry this chapter was so short. Anyway, as always, please review!

C YA! Angel