*Dodging various pieces of fruit and furniture* HELLO EVERYONE

Sorry for such a long wait, I started year 12 and got really hung up on homework. Plus my laptop keyboard decided to be a bitch, the area that I live in decided to get flooded and I almost lost inspiration because of DAMN WRITERS BLOCK! Hate the stuff.

Anyways, this is a bit of a filler chapter, just introducing the puffin and explaining what Seth was talking about in the last chapter.

ENJOY.

And because I can't face up to the reality that I don't own this, Micah and Yugi have volunteered to do the disclaimer.

Yugi: Volunteered?

Micah: Apparently so.

Both: So since Wereranga is a highschool student who can't face reality and currently has less then $10 in her wallet, she does not own the Yu Gi Oh franchise.

Me: If I did, there would be no duelling on motorbikes and more Atem! :D

Micah sat sighing at the edge of the oasis. Her reflection stared back at her, in all it's Kuribohness glory. Joey and Ryou lay asleep in the shade of one of the few palm trees that populated this particular place. She watched them for a moment, sweatdropping slightly at how deeply they were sleeping. In the hot desert sun, she could feel her mind drifting through her memories, pausing at one that had happened two years ago, the summer that she'd turned fifteen.

"Seth, I just don't know what to do. It's like he doesn't even know that I exist sometimes, or when he does, he doesn't want to get to know me." The silver-haired Grecian beauty sighed despondently as she and the young priest-in-training walked together through the beautiful gardens of the Egyptian palace. The young man gazed at her, his cobalt blue eyes clouded with concern.

"Princess Micah, perhaps you have misunderstood the Prince's actions. Or perhaps, misinterpreted them?"

The girl paused, her navy blue eyes looking at him puzzledly. "Perhaps you're right. Though it would be nice if he'd acknowledge me once in a while." She said darkly, growling slightly. Seth laughed at her and they continued walking.

"Prince!" squealed an over-exuberant girl-child as she ran towards the brooding tri-coloured haired teenager that sat on the ornately decorated bench within the palace gardens. She slowed her place slightly when the older boy failed to reply, so deeply was he engrossed within his musings.

She stood in front of him, hands on her hips and a worried expression on her face. "Prince, what's wrong?"

The prince looked up at her, his startled violet eyes meeting her steady brown orbs. He attempted a smirk. "Who said there as anything wrong?"

Mana raised an eyebrow at him and the prince squirmed under her intensive gaze. He cracked after only a few seconds of this torturous interrogation designed to test the resolve of any man.

"Okay. It's about… The princess."

Mana's eyes brightened and she smiled enthusiastically. "Ah, the mysterious and elusive Grecian beauty that is the lovely Princess are you going to profess your undying love to her yet?"

"He hasn't had the chance." A deeper, more adult voice spoke. Both of the teens turned their heads towards the Master Magician who was walking towards them. He inclined his head to the prince. "Isn't that right your majesty?"

Mana turned back to the prince, a smirk on her face as she surveyed the now reddened royal.

"Is that right? She asked, eyebrows raised.

The prince looked away, embarrassed. "She's out walking with Seth." He muttered.

Mahad looked at him, concern filling his features. "She seems to be spending a lot of time with him lately. Do you know why that is my liege?"

Atem looked at him pained. "No and she wouldn't tell me if I asked. We don't'," He paused, searching for the word.

"Talk much? The royal nodded gratefully at his adviser. Suddenly, a girlish giggle floated through the garden. Both boys turned to Mana. She blinked.
"What are you looking at me for? Do I giggle?" She asked, her hands on her hips.

Not far from the three friends, Seth and Micah had paused in their perusal of the gardens. Micah had just leaned over to inhale the beautiful scent of a lotuss flower, when a butterfly flew up and landed on her nose. She giggled, the very sound that the others had heard, and turned to Seth, her eyes alight with delight. He found it very hard to resist the emotions in his heart when she was like this. He felt himself drawn towards her, could see her leaning forward to meet him as well. They were very close. He could see the little freckles that dotted her nose. She looked at him strangely, a small but puzzled smile on her lips.

"Seth, what are you doing?" She asked. He said nothing, simply moved closer until their lips touched, closing his eyes as he did so. He could feel her surprise as he did this and waited for her response. When none came, he moved away from her and tried to immerse himself in the beautiful lotus flower. His heart was hammering and he struggled to contain the emotions that threatened to wash over him.

She was watching him, he could tell. Her hand was at her lips. Eyes wide, she stared at him.

"Wh-Why-" She faltered, lost for words. He wouldn't look at her.
"Why did I kiss you?" He asked, his voice rough with emotion. "Because I hoped that maybe if you saw how I felt, you'd stop moping over the prince, and maybe, just maybe," He swallowed, nervous to his stomach. "You might come to love me as I love you."

She stumbled backwards, face pale. 'Seth, I-I'm sorry." She turned and fled, brushing past Mahad who stood there silent.

Seth clenched his fists, before releasing them, sitting down very heavily and placing his hands over his face.

In the weeks that followed, the young princess steadfastly avoided her friend, preferring the company of the prince, who was starting to become more comfortable in her company. Seth's heart ached to be so far from her, but it was for the best. Master Aknadin had already threatened his training if he so much as talked to her again. Besides, he reflected. It was for the best. Maybe now the prince would confess his love.

Micah was confused. First the boy had confessed his love to her, then he kept his distance, barely talking to her. It hurt her to lose one of her only friends at this court, deeper then could be hidden. She slipped her arm through Atem's as she walked with him to the library, where he'd promised to teach her about Kaa.

The idea both fascinated and frightened her. Monsters of the soul that could be used to attack and defend the kingdom. It sounded like the ultimate army.

It was a good distraction from Seth, she decided as the two young royals walked towards the immense room filled with papyrus scrolls.

"Gah! What da hell was dat!" Screeched Joey who'd been woken from his nap quite rudely. Ryou yawned and sat up, rubbing his eyes. Both boys looked over at Micah, who seemed lost in her own world. Joey stood up and stretched.

"YAAAAHHHH!" Screamed a very familiar voice. The two boys looked up confused only to become the landing pad for someone.

Micah was interrupted in her reverie by the sounds of groaning. She looked up startled to see Joey and Ryou underneath another boy, with tri-coloured hair. Her hopes were rising, until she realised that this boy was transparent too.

He looked over at her, still clutching his head. His eyes were determined. "Micah, my name is Yugi Motou, and I will get you home, I promise. The fate of the world depends on it."

So again sorry for the late update, but I hope you enjoyed this. And review, for the fate of the world depends on it.

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Until next time….