Hello fellow Yami/Tea fans! It has been indeed a long time since I've updated. I apologise sincerely for the long wait. A lose of inspiration has taken place in that period of time, therefore disabling me to write this chapter. However, inspiration has taken toil in me. I present to you chapter 7!

OK, that little note up there seems too formal... Oh well! I am really really sorry for not updating that quickly! I still want to thank all those who have encouraged me and have complimented this story. Thank you all for not giving up on me! I will try my best to give you the updates fast! Thank you all once again!!!

Chapter 7: The capture

The warmth of her body against his left him excited for more. Lustful thoughts raced through his mind as he slid his hands down to her delicate thighs. A strange yet powerful feeling emitted from him, silently encouraging him to go further and further…

"QUIT THAT ATEM!!!" He scolded himself. He attempted to crash his head against the wall, but figured that it would not help him. His hair was just in the way to cause him damage. He slammed his face against his pillow, trying desperately to block out those thoughts that pestered him. What made him do such a thing to her… why did he want that so badly? Those answers were only known to him, but he promptly refused to acknowledge it.

"Great! How am I ever going to be able to face her again, let alone ask her to be my date for the upcoming ball," Pharaoh Atem uttered.

Every 4 years, there was a grand ball held for the kings of the Middle East and neighboring countries to meet up and form bonds with the countries. That year however, Egypt was to play host for this upcoming event, thus it would be necessary for him to bring a date along with him. However, he has been told this only the other day, and he was not exactly prepared for it. Nevertheless, he did have a girl in mind, but what he did that night terrifies him. He was afraid that his act would pull the bond between him and Tea apart!

"I would never hear the end of it from Shimon! Great! Atem, Atem, next time, exercise self restrain!" He mentally hit his head against the wall.

No matter, he would still admit that it was a magical feeling to have that moment. Making love with an attractive woman, let alone a girl who has such a dramatic background, was a thrill to most men. Atem was still baffled about his sudden approach, but he would say that he did enjoy it.

He rose from his bed slowly and sat up straight. He needed a break from this and after all, after such an exciting event, he needed time to digest it further. He stopped in mid track, and mentally slapped himself, reprimanding himself for thinking of such again. He continued on his way. Destination, the garden.

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At the bottom of the Nile, mysterious blue light emerged from the secret room. The nasty sea witch rounded her palms on top of her cauldron, preparing for the arrival of her bait. She smirked devilishly, before placing her hands on the side and proceeded to the door. She made sure that it was locked and secured before lifting up her delicate hand. With a flick of her wrist, she disappeared and joined the waters…

Silently like a predator, she climbed out of the fountain in the palace. She breathed heavily, but made sure that her intakes of breaths were still inaudible to the guards.

"Invisco!" She whispered. Instantly, her whole body shimmered slightly, before blending in with the surroundings. The spell enabled her to be invisible to the human eye, but not for long, as her magic was running low. She needed to reach Tea and get her back to the Nile fast! Her ritual must be completed by that night, and she knew the outcome if she did not complete it by midnight. She glanced at the sky and studied it. "Only three hours before the new day, that should be enough," She told herself.

She laid herself on the ground and once again chanted another incarnation. Immediately, she was gone with the wind and made it up to Tea's room. She settled on the ground, still in the position she originally was and took in her surroundings. The room was beautifully decorated in purple and gold, with a grand marble floor and wide ceilings. Atop the majestic bed sat her little princess. The Sea Witch or better known as Queen Ekans, snorted at the silly smile plastered on Tea's pretty features. "Typical of that girl to get so excited over the Pharaoh. I should have taken her earlier then. Such foolishness this girl possesses." She thought to herself.

Tea could not feel Queen Ekans' presence even though she was just a foot away from her. Tea was simply too absorbed in her thoughts to notice. Danger was advancing towards her

"Hello there dear princess," spoke Queen Ekans. Tea gasped in utter surprise. That voice sounded so near and so familiar, now where has she heard it before? Tea glanced around the room to see no one. She slowly sank into her bed and squeezed her eyes shut. "Maybe I'm just tired. It can't be my step mother… it just can't be!" Terrifying images of the Queen flashed through her mind, causing her to quiver in fear. However, she did not know that Queen Ekans was edging her way towards Tea, her eyes glowing with a mystical blue light.

"Get up you wretched girl! Don't you know it's rude to ignore your Queen!" Queen Ekans boomed. Tea rose from her bed, startled. "No! Go away! You're not here at all! Get out of my…" before she could complete her sentence, her eyes locked with engaging blue light, drawing her into hypnosis…

Insane laughter filled the bright room, but it soon turned grey and dark, a lonesome feeling swept through the room. Tea's eyes were glazed over. The sea Witch has done a rather good job in hypnotizing Tea. Tea was bounded by the spell, and could only act upon the witch's commands. "Perfect! Perfect! Just what I needed! Now I will surely be even more powerful! Too bad your father can't see you for the last time! Oh wait, what am I saying, you will meet your father… in death!" Queen Ekans shrieked. Indeed, the all powerful King of the mystical Nile has been stripped off his powers by his nasty second wife, Queen Ekans herself! His body was gotten rid off, and thus Tea was transformed from a princess to a slave. Unknown to her, someone was speeding towards them that very moment.

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"What was that?" Atem made a sharp turn upon hearing a distinguished laughter. The evilness in it alarmed him; he knew that it belonged to a dark being. Although he was barely one meter away from the garden where he would have his long break, he knew that the character was a dangerous one. He had to investigate. "What are the guards doing!" He exclaimed. Nevertheless, he broke into a run, following the laughter. A dreadful feeling pitted in his stomach as he soon found out that the laughter was really close to the guest room, that is, Tea's room. He commanded his legs to speed up even faster. He had to make it before anything happened to Tea! Somehow, he feared that this mysterious character was somehow related to what Tea has told him. He sure hoped not, but unfortunately, that was not the case.

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Dashing pass the countless rooms, he managed to arrive at his destination. He glanced around him and he gasped in shock. The guards patrolling the area were knocked out cold! He peeked into the room, and witnessed an elegant woman in orange robes. With his millennium puzzle, he was able to detect the evil aura surrounding this lady. His eyes wondered around the room, which has suddenly turned dull. His eyes opened in fear as he had a glimpse of Tea! She had a blank expression on her face, as though she was oblivious to the fact that some evil maniac was trying to take her away.

"Curses! My magic is running low! I have to teleport back to the Nile before..."

"Before what, you witch!" Atem interrupted her. "What do you intend to do to Tea! I assure you, if you dare hurt her, you will not live to see the daylight ever!" Atem continued, fury evident in his speech.

"Oh please my Pharaoh, whatever you do, you can never defeat me! Though my magic is running out soon, I will regain them and have even more power! Do you know dear Pharaoh, that this little princess over here possesses powers beyond imagination! Once I've acquired those, I would rule the seven seas and the entire World! How rude of me to leave before the mighty King, but I must make my way back now! So long! Don't miss me too much," With that said, she grabbed Tea's wrist and disappeared into thin air. Leaving Atem shocked.

"No! That evil wretched woman! How dare she take Tea away! AHHHH!" Pharaoh Atem sank to the floor. Anger built up in his chest, his fury overpowering him. "Hang on Tea, no matter what happens, I will get you back, I promise." He whispered silently. He knew what to do next in order to retrieve Tea back. He rose slightly and made his way out the door, his mind fixed on his mission. He knew that every second counted, and he knew just who to consult, his faithful Magician, Mahado.

I know this is a short chapter, but I promise the next chapter would be up in say… 2 weeks. I hope you've enjoyed this chapter and once again, please review and tell me what you think of this. Thank you all for reading this. I wish you a pleasant day ahead. - Until next time…

Jojo