HELLO AGAIN!

Atem: Stop using the caps lock..

Me: Shuddup. You're just bitter cause I won't give you a cookie.

Anyways. I'm back with another chapter! YAY! Trumpets and fanfare!

Mmmkay. Thank you MickyMcMuffin! Although Atem is still a bit miffed about not getting a cookie, he is also glad that you're enjoying the story!

Atem: Am not.

Shush. Anyways. This chapter we actually get to see some of Micah's character! Yay! I'm also going to deviate a bit from the proper Swan Princess movie because it's getting really hard to stick to the script without it seeming completely stupid. SORRY!

But in an attempt to retain your affection here are some free cookies...

Atem: COOKIESSSS.

Me: Shit. Atem no. Stay back, Stay- (*Atem starts foaming at the mouth and bites me*)

Me:YOWCH! Um.. Please enjoy and hopefully by the time you've finished reading this Atem will stop his cookie monster impression and be back to his normal tri-coloured haired, violet eyed smirking self in next to no time- ATEM GIVE ME BACK MY ARM!

Mana: Hmm. Well I'm going to assume that Wereranga does not own Yu-Gi-Oh but that she does own Micah because she made her up... Anyways, ONTO THE STORY!

The two young royals broke apart from each other, Micah's face reddening. Atem took her by the arm, smiled and led her out to the royal gardens where a clear starry night sky could be seen.

"Arrange the marriage," he called back to the two fathers who were possibly giddy with delight. Micah frowned slightly at this decision and decided to voice her opinion. After all she

was an intelligent girl who had plenty of brains when she wanted to use them.

"Wait," she said quietly, nervously tucking a stray lock of her silver hair behind her ear as the cheers of the crowd started. She tugged Atem towards a bench near a rosebush and sat down with him. "Why do you want to marry me?" Her blue eyed gaze searched him, the trust within them evident to the onlookers.

Atem looked taken aback by the question. His violet eyes twinkled laughingly at it. "You're all I ever wanted Micah. You're beautiful!"

Mahad and Seth both facepalmed. They knew that this wasn't what the princess had wanted to hear. Aristotle on the other hand was watching his daughter with a disapproving frown. He didn't like the fact that his daughter was so full of these modern ideas about how women should be viewed. He cleared his throat and shook his head pointedly at Micah who had reddened slightly by Atem's last comment.

Back at the rosebush, Micah had dipped her head at the comment, acknowledging it. "Thank you Atem. But what else?"

Atem looked at her, his grin frozen on his face. He looked around despairingly at his father who was motioning frantically with his hands for him to say something. Beside him, Mahad, Seth, Mana and Isis were holding their breaths, their eyes desperate as well.

He turned back to Micah who was watching him intently, her eyes filled with hope.

He hesitated, nerves clogging up his throat. "What else?" He asked, stalling for time.

Micah gave him a very pointed look. "Is my beauty all that matters to you?' She asked. Say something! She screamed in her mind at Atem who looked very confused.

Atem knew he had to something but unfortunately he couldn't think of anything There was just so much about her that he couldn't describe with words. Then his traitorous mouth opened and his nerves did the talking.

"What else is there?"

The palace went silent, cheery voices deadened by the insensitive remark.

Instantly he watched as the encouraging smile on Micah's face disappeared, to be replaced with what looked like a bitter look.

Behind him, Mana, Isis, Seth and Mahad facepalmed. They knew that the prince had screwed things up royally. Wincing at the expression on the princess's face, they knew that she wouldn't forgive him for such a thing.

Micah looked at Atem aghast. She had honestly thought that he would be different to other boys. She stood up and gave the gangly prince one last look of solid despair before she looked directly at her father. She shook her head and ran towards her chambers before the tears that were threatening to engulf her burst out in front of the crowd.

Atem sat there in shock, his violet eyes reflecting the turmoil he felt within. Distantly he could hear the two kings exchanging condolences.

"We tried Aristotle. We can't say we didn't."

He felt Mana sit next to him and he looked at her, his eyes reflecting his confused self. "What did I do Mana?"

His best friend looked at him pitifully before she moved away. Probably to talk to Micah, Atem thought gloomily. He stood up, his mind confused, and was vaguely aware of two bodies standing beside him as he walked to his bedroom.

The two kings looked at each other. Aristotle sighed unhappily. "Aknamkanon, I do believe that this is my time to leave and prepare the boat. I am truly sorry about this... mishap." Pharoah Aknamkanon merely shook his head sadly and embraced his fellow royal. "Would you like for me to send Micah after you?"

"Please. I don't think she's up to travelling just yet. What with recent events and all."

The pharoah smiled at his old friend. it was settled that he would send Micah in the morning with one of the Millenium guardians and an entourage of guards.

Meanwhile a certain white haired thief was listening intently to Aknadin's plan, nodding slowly and smirking as the plan was outlined.

"So. Will you do it?" asked the traitorous brother. The thief stroked the grid like scar on his cheek absentmindedly for a moment, before grinning evilly at the older man.

"It's a deal!" The two shook hands and their laughter could be heard throughout the desert night.

Payback would be soon, sweet and strike at the hearts of the Pharoah and his son.

WELL! I've finally rescued my arm from Atem who has recovered from his sugar high and I hope you've enjoyed this chapter. Sorry it's so short but there really isn't much that can be done about that, it's sort of a leadup to some action! YAY! And we've been introduced to our main villains!

Anyways, I've noticed that I've been getting lots of hits but so far have only four reviews. I'm not going to be one of those people that goes "oh, I'll only update if i get 5 reviews" but I would appreciate feedback about it.

Thank you to the three people who have reviewed though (Hitomi Mitsurugi, JohhnynoySid and MickyMcMuffin), you guys are the best, and I would throw you cookies but I'm scared that Atem would eat my arm if I did that so sorry.

Thanks for reading and I promise that there will be a new chapter up soon.

:D

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