Hello, I'm back again! I was deliberating on whether or not to use this scene because in some versions of the movie it isn't actually included. I decided to chuck it in so that we get more of a sense of how deep Atem's feelings are for Micah. Plus it contains vases.

Anyways, thanks to people who have reviewed and I hope you enjoy this one because it might be a while before I put another one up. (I'm starting year 12 in a couple of days) :D

Atem, do the disclaimer.

Atem: WereRanga wishes she was cool enough to own me and the Yu Gi Oh franchise, but she doesn't, so she isn't. Instead she finds herself strangely content enough to write fanfictions that produce no monetary gain for herself. Deluded child.

Prince Atem pulled back the string of his bow, and sighted his target. He released... and smiled in satisfaction as his arrow hit dead centre. Clapping resounded in his ear, and he spun around to spy Seth applauding his effort. He relaxed slightly, though his smile was replaced by a look of annoyance.

"What do you want Seth?"

Seth could tell from his tone that the prince was obviously displeased with the interruption, but spoke regardless. "My prince, the pharoah wishes to speak with you." He bowed slightly, symbolically rather then respectfully. Atem frowned at the insolence but let it slide.

"In a moment Seth. Could you please assemble the priests? I need them for practice."

A vase rattled nearby and Seth instinctively stepped in front of the Prince, the Millenium Rod held within his white-knuckled grasp. The Prince just smiled and braced himself for impact. Predictably, his best friend Mana leaped from the vase, launching herself at him. Her legs went around his waist and he steadied her for a moment, before promptly dropping her at his feet.

"OW!" The petite brunette glared at him as she rubbed her behind. "You know, I'm really missing those days where you'd actually catch me and I'd stay caught."

Atem just raised his eyebrows and smirked at the girl. His violet eyes twinkled with mischief and Mana's heart lifted when she caught sight of it. It had been three long weeks since she had seen that look in his eyes. Ever since Micah had disappeared and Mahad had absorbed his Kaa, he had been decidedly gloomy and depressed, like there was a heavy weight on his shoulders.

Mana looked up at him, her fingers clasping her chin as she lost herself in thought. Suddenly she wheeled on the prince, her brown eyes considering something. He looked at her, his brow furrowed.

"Is something the matter Mana?" He looked at her serious expression, watching her carefully.

She shook her head, the serious expression still on her face. He asked Seth to fetch them, to which he protested, but ended up doing anyway.

Atem waited patiently with Mana as Seth fetched the people. He could feel the magician's apprentice's pitying glances and turned to face her.

"Mana, why do you keep looking at me?" The girl blinked and looked at him with wide eyes.

"I'm not looking at you."

"Yes you are." His vibrant eyes seemed to look deep within her and she couldn't help but crack.

"Okay, I admit it, I was looking at you." She took a deep breath and looked at him sideways. "It's just, this obsession with finding Micah. You've looked everywhere in the kingdom and haven't found her. Prince," she looked directly at him, her expression pained. "I don't think she's comng back."

the prince merely looked away from her, his eyes focused on the target that was still standing with the arrow in its center. He sighed.
"Mana, I know that she's out there. When I find this Great Kaa, I'll find her. And I'll prove the whole kingdom wrong!" His voice rang throughout the practiceyard, making Mana jump.

"Okay, okay." She grumbled as she stood up. Seth walked into the courtyard, trailed by the Millenium guards and a handful of priests. All of them had disgusted looks on their faces.

All were dressed in animal clothing. All were pissed.

Mana grinned evilly at Atem, her face mischievous. "They're not happy."

Atem smirked at her. "I know, but I have to practice." He pretended to sigh depressingly, ignoring the angry stares from the ridiculous looking guards.

"Oh I'm not complaining, In fact," Her smile widened. "I simply think that this is going to be very, very fun."

Mana: Atem, you dropped me!

Atem: Well sorry. But someone has to be the focus of my teenage angst.

Me: Shush you lot, the readers are trying to read.

Hope you enjoyed it! And remember, can't guarantee a quick update! But up next, more singing Millenium guards, violence in the form of padded arrows, and a Pharoah that wants his son to marry! Don't forget to Rate and Review.

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WereRanga.