Siren: You guys are like _ finally ra dammit! xD then he left. Anyways, let's see what happens next c:
Chapter Six
The Return
Mana came out of the flower shope waving goodbye to Kisara who was now helping out. Mana walked towards home and saw Yugi sitting down, buried in his scrolls. She snuck up behind him and leaned her head over in front of his face.
"How are you?" Mana said cheekily.
Yugi yelped in surprise.
"Mana, are you crazy? You scared me." Yugi said.
"You're always so busy. You want to be a Royal Scribe yes?" Mana asked.
"Of course I do. Don't you study to be a Magician?" He asked.
Mana sat down beside Yugi as he calmed.
"You forget that the teachings are poor without Mahad here." Mana explained.
Mana sighed and looked at the ground sternly. Yugi perked up and looked at Mana.
"In Six months we haven't heard any news from the front. I want Mahad and Atem to come home." Mana said.
Mana and Yugi sighed as they leaned onto one another.
"Yes." Yugi said.
"I realize now exactly how important they are to me." Mana said.
Mana thought to herself about Mahad. She remembered the night he left and what happened in the garden. Him on top of her, bare chested.
"I wish I could see him bare chested again." Mana said aloud.
Mana turned red when she realized she said it aloud. She panicked to cover for her big mouth.
"I mean doesn't Atem look good like that?" Mana said, waving her arms around.
"Gyah." Yugi shouted as he fell over.
"But why did he leave you behind? Were you bad?" Mana asked.
Yugi rose up off the ground, arms waving.
"No, I wasn't bad or anything." Yugi said.
Mana looked at him mischeviously. She inched closer and stared directly at Yugi's face.
"No, eh? Maybe, do you like Atem?" She asked.
Yugi panicked to find a suitable reply.
"Everybody loves Atem, he is so kind!" Yugi yelled.
Hearing those words made Mana think of Mahad and what happened between them. She smiled sadly.
"He can confuse people." Mana said.
Yugi looked up at her and saw a hint of tears in her eyes.
"Isn't it sad?" She said.
"Mahad. What does this mean?" Mana thought.
"Please return home soon, or I may die of a broken heart." She thought.
Six more months later….
"Yugi!" Mana exclaimed.
Mana rushed through the crowd to Yugi who was carrying and handful of apples home.
"They're back! Atem and the others have returned!" She shouted.
Yugi dropped the apples as he heard those profound words.
"Atem. He has returned?" Yugi spoke softly.
Mana and Yugi looked onward as Atem, Seth and Mahad walked down the streets. Everyone began shouting and clapping at their return. Mana couldn't control herself. She ran as fast as she could to them.
"Atem!" She shouted.
She flew through the air and wrapped her arms around Atem.
"Mana?" He said inquisitively.
"I was so worried about all of you! Are you all well?" Mana asked.
The tears followed from her eyes as she looked back towards Mahad. Atem pulled her away and smiled.
"I'm fine. Don't worry any longer." He said.
Atem walked away as Mana stood staring at Mahad. Seth came over to her and gave her a hug as well.
"I missed you as well Seth! You have been gone longer then the rest!" Mana exclaimed.
"I'm glad someone missed me." He said.
As he walked away, Mahad walked towards Mana. Her heart began beating so fast you could almost hear it. Mahad knelt down and placed his hands on her shoulders. He leaned over and whispered in her ear.
"My wish came true. I found my way back to you. You look even more radiant than when I left." Mahad whispered.
Mahad smiled and followed the others to the castle. Mana's heart skipped a beat. Mana smiled and turned back to Yugi. She looked as Atem released him from an embrace. Mana ran and tackled him.
"Did you see? He greeted you like family. It's so great!" Mana shouted.
"Yes." Yugi said.
Mana released him and pointed at him. Yugi stared at her finger.
"Now, you must leave my home. You return to Atem's room." Mana demanded.
She smiled and skipped off back to the flower shop. She looked up at the sky as she skipped and watched the horizon burst into flames.
"It's getting late. I should get home instead." Mana thought.
Mana ran on home past the flower shop. She opened the door and immediately ran upstairs toward Mahad's old room.
"Time to water the Mana flowers." She said happily.
She whistled as she entered the room. She opened her eyes to see Mahad standing there. Mana began blushing deeply and covered her mouth with her hand. Mahad walked over and gave her a hug.
"I'm sorry about the formalities earlier." Mahad said.
He released her from his grip and she averted her eyes from his. She stared at her feet figiting.
"No, It's okay. I completely understand that." Mana said
Mahad grabbed her chin and lifted it, forcing her to look at him.
"Why won't you stare at me?" He asked.
She pushed him away and turned her back to him. Mahad clenched his fist.
"You were gone a whole year. We never heard one word from the front about your safety." Mana said.
Mana turned around slowly, clenching her fists and tears welling up in her eyes.
"Yugi and I nearly died inside from our fear of you all not returning! What could we do?!" Mana screamed.
Mahad grabbed her wrist and twisted her to his side. She accidentally tripped them and they landed on the bed. Mahad was above her, both hands on her wrists. He looked down on her panting heavily. Mana looked at him in shock.
"I told you I would come home and that I would keep you safe." He said softly.
He leaned down and nuzzled his nose into her hair. Mana looked the other way and started blushing more. Mahad rolled over and pulled her on top of him.
"Gahh, what are you doing?" Mana said, panicking.
Mahad lifted his head up and kissed her softly. Mana tried to pull away and resist, but Mahad's strong hands gripped her waist too firmly. She closed her eyes and let go. Mahad took control of her body and flipped her over. He climbed on top of Mana and continued to kiss her passionately.
"Are you alright?" Mahad asked as he broke the kiss.
She nodded as they both panted, lusting for more. Mana wrapped her arms around Mahad and he smiled.
"Mahad!" Seth exclaimed.
Mana perked up and looked towards the door. Mahad's head fell down onto the pillow, with an annoyed look. Mana jumped of the bed as fast as she could and so did Mahad.
"Mahad! There you are! We must hurry to the castle!" Seth shouted.
"Calm down. What has happened?" He asked.
"The Pharaoh doesn't have much longer to live." Seth said.
Seth ran down the stairs. Mahad looked back at Mana, she nodded. Mahad also ran down and out the door with Seth. Mana sighed and fell back onto the bed.
"I like Mahad. So very much. Why can't I just say it!" Mana yelled.
Mahad and Seth rushed through the castle in search of Atem.
Yugi pulled Atem close to him, hugging him with love.
"You are home now." He said.
Atem smiled and returned the hug and closed his eyes.
"How about you? Are you fine? And Mana?" Atem asked.
Yugi frowned and replied.
"Mana is fine. I think she might love you." He said.
"Oh and you?" Atem asked.
Yugi instantly blushed. He pulled away from Atem, panicking.
"What?!" Yugi shouted.
Atem look at him with a confused look.
"I was wondering if you had someone you love." Atem said.
"Oh well I think so. On the contrary, I'm sure I love this person but I won't tell who." Yugi said whule facing the opposite to Atem.
Atem looked at him annoyed.
"Prince!" There you are! You must leave the palace at once! This might be the end!" Seth shouted.
Atem looked up at Seth alittle annoyed.
"Aknamkanon will die soon!" Seth exclaimed.
"Father?" Atem said in shock.
"Atem?" Pharaoh said.
"Yes, Father! It's me!" Atem shouted.
His father reached up and put his hand on his son's face. Atem held his Father's hand closely. Aknamkanon let a tear flow down his face.
"You will be a great Phara-" He said as he died.
The Pharaoh's hand slipped from Atem's face and fell to his side. Atem began crying at his bedside. Seth came to him and helped him out of the room.
"The Pharaoh has died. May his soul live on forever." Mahad announced to the crowd.
Mana stood next to Yugi in the crowd. She watched and cried as Mahad gave him the Millennium Puzzle.
"Let us go." Mahad said.
Mana walked Yugi back to the castle. She held onto his arm the whole way home. As they reached the top step she hugged him tightly.
"I'm sorry Yugi. I think you are the only one who can console him right now." Mana said.
Yugi nodded and went inside. Mana turned around, but she was pulled back around the corner. She landed against the wall and opened her eyes.
"Mahad!" She exclaimed.
Mahad put his cheek on hers and wrapped his arms around her.
"Are you fine?" He asked.
"For the most part, poor Atem. He became an orphan today. Better yet a King!" Mana said.
Mahad frowned and nodded.
"Mahad! Where are you?" Isis yelled.
"I must be going." Mahad said.
Mana nodded as he left around the corner.
3 months later….
Atem opened his eyes and walked out to the enormous crowd. Everyone began shouting.
"At only 17, He's the Pharaoh. What a burden." Mana thought as he walked out.
She saw Mahad standing close by and she smiled. He just looked on firmly.
"We haven't seen eachother so much lately." Mana thought.
Yugi nudged her and smiled. Mana smiled back and began shouting for Atem. Mana smiled and ran towards the castle with Yugi.
"Let's party!" She exclaimed.
Yugi frowned and stoped at the foor of the stairs. Mana turned around to look at him.
"What's wrong?" She asked.
"I'm not permitted to join." Yugi said.
Mana realized and frowned. She gave Yugi a hug and pulled him up the stairs.
"I'm sorry, but there's no law against peaking in and watching." Mana said mischievously.
Mana stopped at the throne room doors and bowed.
"I'll see you later Yugi" She said.
Mana opened the doors and went inside. She looked over at Atem and smiled. She waved over to him as he smiled back.
"Wow! So pretty!" She said.
She wandered over to the food table and picked up some grapes. She turned around and saw Mahad standing across the room with Priestess Isis. Mana smiled and popped a grape in her mouth. Isis continued talking to Mahad as he watched Mana.
"Mahad?" Isis said.
"Hmm?" He said.
"Are you listening?" She asked.
He turned towards her and scratched his head.
"I'm sorry, I was spacing." Mahad said.
Isis looked over at Mana and smiled. Isis grabbed Mahad's bicep and leaned close.
"You know Mana looks quite beautiful tonight, don't you agree?" Isis said.
Mana looked over at Isis and Mahad. She watched has Mahad let her grab him and touch his hair. Mana frowned and walked away towards the door. Mahad became worried and brushed Isis off. He followed her through the throne room.
"Hmm?" Isis mumbled.
She touched her Millennium necklace and gasped.
"An attack? Mahad!" Isis screamed.
Yugi quickly ran to Atem as Mahad turned around to face Isis. Mana turned around at the sounds of screaming. Yugi fell to the ground after being hit with a poison dart.
"Yugi!" Atem yelled.
Atem flew up from his seat and caught Yugi as he was falling. The crowd began pushing eachother in panic and running for the door. Mana bounced between people and fell to the floor. Scared, she rolled over underneath a table and covered her ears. Mahad grabbed her hand and carried her out.
"There's no time! Give him to me! He was hit with a poison dart!" Isis yelled.
"You must save him Isis!" Atem shouted.
Anonymous laughter filled the silent room. Everyone turned their attention to the man laughing.
"You are too busy. You didn't even notice my arrival. I'm Bakura and I came to pay my respects to the new Pharaoh. I bring greets from my village Kul-Elna." Bakura said.
"How did you get in? Leave at once. This is not a good time." Atem shouted.
"Notice you don't know of my village? I shall tell you and about how your father screwed up my life." Bakura said.
Mahad carried Mana into his room and set her on his bed.
"You should be safe here. I must go and help the Pharaoh." Mahad said.
Mana nodded as he rushed out the door.