Here's the next chapter.
I decided to add in Conquestshipping(MaixValon), but it won't be a major pairings. Mainly just mentioned.
Enjoy!
Chapter 12- Plot Revealed
After spending a week in England, the group from Egypt was ready to return home.
"Are we sure that there isn't someone on the plane that shouldn't be?" Seto asked.
"Of course there isn't!" Shada retorted.
"Last time, we thought that, and we ended up getting hijacked." Seto said.
"Calm down, boys. I had the plane triple-checked beforehand. There is no one on the plane that shouldn't be. Karim and Shada will do a look through as well once we are all on the plane before we take off just to be safe." Aknankanon explained.
"Good. One hijacking is bad enough." Yami said.
Aknankanon understood the boys' concern given what they had gone through before. He couldn't blame them for being a little edgy, but he also was going to make sure that something like that never happened again.
The group then boarded the Egyptian Royal 1.
Unsurprisingly, Bakura, Ryou, Malik, Marik, Joey, and Seto all wanted to sit with their husbands this time around.
Yami, Atemu, and Heba all sat together in one of the four-seated areas.
Mahado, though still recovering, was allowed to sit in one of the areas, and Isis sat with him. Karim and Shada would sit with them after they checked the plane to make sure that only the people that were supposed to be on board were on the plane.
Aknankanon, Amara, and Aknaudin all sat together as well.
"I've never seen Seto so paranoid." Aknaudin said.
"Given what they went through when they were coming to England, you can't blame him for being so on edge. I would be surprised if they were not edgy." Aknankanon said.
"I just hope that this flight is uneventful." Amara said.
"It will be. Besides, we have Heba, Joey, Ryou, and Malik on this plane, and I think that they have proven that they can handle just about anything." Aknankanon said.
"That is something that I think we all agree on." Aknaudin said.
Yami looked out the window. "I hope that this flight is uneventful. I don't want a repeat of the last flight we were on.' Yami said.
"Don't worry, Yami. They've taken enough protective measures to ensure that we are safe on this flight. Besides, after seeing how Heba handled that last flight, I think that we would be fine." Atemu said.
Heba blushed lightly at the comment. "Everything I did I did on instinct." Heba said.
"Next time we're in a situation like that, I want to be around you and your instinct." Atemu said.
Karim and Shada finished checking the plane before they returned to where the others were sitting.
"Everything is secure, Pharaoh." Karim said.
"Good. Now, we can go home." Aknankanon said.
After getting the orders, the pilot started the plane, and the plane took off from the English palace, starting to head to Egypt.
"I have word from the Knights." Rafael said as he walked into a conference room.
Valon and Alister were in the room with a man with aqua colored hair and green eyes.
"What did they say?" Valon asked.
"It says that Kenshin and Matsumoto are planning to try and have Prince Heba, Lord Ryou, Lord Malik, and Lord Joey killed." Rafael said.
"What?!" the group exclaimed.
"It seems that Kenshin fears that having them in Egypt was a mistake, and he wants to rectify that mistake." Rafael said.
"Let me see that." the aqua-haired man said.
Rafael handed the paper to the man, who read over it.
"What do you think, Lord Dartz?" Alister asked.
"I think that we need to warn Prince Heba of the impending threat. We may not know the specifics of it, but he needs to know what Kenshin is plotting." Dartz said.
"One of us need to go to the Millennial Kingdom to warn him." Rafael said.
"I agree. We will need to be careful. We can't be caught by any of Kenshin's soldiers." Dartz said.
"Shouldn't we see what Lord Solomon thinks?" Alister asked.
"What I think about what?" an elderly man asked.
The four turned to see a man with gray, spiked hair and violet eyes in the room.
"The Knights were able to get information on what Kenshin is plotting." Dartz said as he handed the paper to the man.
"Oh, dear! He plans to kill Heba!" the man said.
"We were thinking of someone going to warn Prince Heba, Lord Solomon. What do you think?" Valon asked.
Solomon looked at the paper again. "Heba needs to know. He has to be able to defend himself should Kenshin send someone to kill him or the others." Solomon said.
"I'll volunteer to go." Valon said.
"All right. We'll plan out how to distract Kenshin so he doesn't notice that someone has left the Millennial Kingdom to go to Egypt." Solomon said.
Rafael, Alister, and Valon left.
"Solomon, is this best?" Dartz asked.
"Dartz, I understand your concern. I am not doing this merely because Heba is my grandson. If he were to be killed, Kenshin could turn it on the Pharaoh and Egypt and say that they had him killed. It would give him all he needed to launch his war. We can't let that happen." Solomon said.
"You have made your point." Dartz said.
"I only hope that they manage to stop this madness." Solomon said.
Everyone was glad when they returned to Egypt.
"I am going to go to bed and sleep for a week." Bakura said.
"Yeah, and I am not getting out of bed." Marik said.
"I'll have so much fun." Malik said sarcastically.
Marik grinned at him. "I never said that I would be spending that time alone." Marik said.
Malik scowled. "Is that all you ever think about?!" Malik snapped.
"Yes." Marik answered.
"At least he's honest." Seto said, an arm wrapped around Joey's waist.
The three couples soon broke off and headed into one of their rooms.
"Well, I don't think that we'll be seeing them for a while, and I certainly don't want see them for a while." Yami said.
Heba placed a hand on Atemu's shoulder and said, "Come on, Atemu."
"What are we doing?" Atemu asked.
Heba smirked. "Well, since we were on a plane all day, we weren't able to get to our training sessions, so we're going to do it now." Heba answered.
"Now?!" Atemu exclaimed.
Heba nodded a yes.
"B-but it's eight at night!" Atemu protested.
"Yeah. Isn't that kind of late?" Yami asked.
Heba crossed his arms. "Atemu, remember when I said that I had a rigorous training schedule. Five hours a day regardless. It's either five hours now, or we do ten hours tomorrow." Heba said.
"Ten-hours?" Atemu asked hesitantly.
"Yes." Heba answered.
"Let's go." Atemu said.
Heba and Atemu then walked off to begin their training session.
"Wow. Heba really is strict." Yami remarked. He then headed to his own room, thinking that he was glad that he wasn't the one who had to train like that.
~Three Hours Later~
Atemu punched out at Heba, but Heba grabbed Atemu' by his hand and rammed his knee up into Atemu's stomach. Atemu had the wind knocked out of him, but managed to move back out of the way before Heba could strike him again. Heba then kicked at Atemu, but Atemu grabbed Heba's foot and flipped Heba backwards. Heba flipped through the air and landed on his feet before going back at Atemu. Atemu blocked Heba's fist with his arm before he tried to punch Heba, but Heba ducked out of the way.
The two backed off and took a small break.
"Atemu, you're learning fast. I'm impressed." Heba said.
"Well, I've been training five hours a day for a straight week. I should be getting better." Atemu said.
Heba laughed lightly. "I agree. Come on. Back to work." Heba said.
"Right." Atemu agreed.
The two then went back to their training.
From a corner, a dark figure stood holding a knife. The figure gritted their teeth as they watched. 'I'll make you pay for ruining everything!' the figure thought angrily.
Atemu punched out at Heba, but Heba ducked to avoid the punch and turned to kick Atemu in the chest, causing Atemu to stumble backwards. Atemu regained his footing and resumed a battle stance.
Heba felt a wave of power and froze, his eyes widening. 'Someone is here! With evil intentions!' Heba thought.
Atemu frowned when he noticed Heba's distracted expression. 'He told me never to get distracted.' Atemu thought. "Heba, are you okay?" Atemu asked cautiously, not sure if this might be a trick Heba was playing on him.
"Atemu, when I tell you to duck, do it!" Heba hissed lowly.
Atemu thought for a moment that maybe Heba was joking, but the look in his eyes told Atemu that this wasn't a joke, and that he should do what Heba said. "All right, Heba. Just say the word." Atemu answered.
Heba heightened his magical senses to be aware of everything.
The figure then lunged out.
"DUCK!" Heba shouted.
Atemu dropped to his stomach on the ground as Heba lunged forward.
Heba grabbed the figure and threw the man back against the wall. He then lunged forward and grabbed the man, pinning him to the wall.
Atemu looked up to see that Heba had a man pinned to the wall. "What is the meaning of this?!" Atemu demanded.
"It doesn't matter, you damned prince!" the man spat.
Atemu's eyes narrowed. "Then you have signed your death warrant." Atemu said.
"Atemu, go and get some guards. I'll hold him." Heba said.
Atemu nodded and left the room.
The man smirked internally. 'Good. Now, he can die alone.' the man thought.
Heba noticed movement in the shadows. 'So, he wasn't working alone.' Heba thought. He starred into the man's eyes with such coldness that the man flinched. "You're not as smart as you think you are." Heba said.
"What does that mean?" the man demanded.
"This." Heba answered. He turned and threw the man into the corner.
The man slammed into another man and knocked him to the ground. Both men got up and charged at Heba.
Heba ducked and then kicked out, kicking of the men in the stomach with such force that he was thrown to the ground. Heba turned and kicked the other man in the chest. The man stumbled back and then lashed out with a dagger. Heba moved to the side out of the way before he turned and kicked the dagger out of the man's hand. The other man came up behind Heba and grabbed him from behind, trapping Heba's arms.
The other man smirked. "Game over." the man said, picking up a dagger.
"You're both idiots." Heba said.
"Not likely." the man who held Heba captive said.
Heba then slammed his head back into the man's head. The man cried out as he let Heba drop. The other man brought the dagger down at Heba. Heba moved to the side out of the way and then grabbed the man's wrist, twisting his wrist painfully.
The man screamed as he heard his wrist snap from the breaking bone, forcing him to drop the dagger. Heba then brought his knee up into the man's stomach before bringing his elbow down into the man's back, forcing the man to the ground.
The other man recovered and grabbed the dagger. He charged at Heba and brought the dagger down at Heba from behind. Heba moved to the side and reached back, grabbing the man by the wrist. Heba then ducked down and dragged the man over his shoulder, sending him crashing down onto the other man.
A groan of pain escaped the two men.
At the moment, Atemu returned with two guards to find that there were two men instead of one.
"Heba, what happened?" Atemu asked, going over to his husband.
"There was more than one.' Heba answered.
The guards grabbed the two injured men.
"Prince Atemu, what do you want us to do with them?" one of the guards asked.
"Take them to the dungeons. They're both charged with attempted murder of me and Heba. My father will deal with them later." Atemu said.
The guards nodded and took the men away.
"That was close." Atemu said.
"Not really. They weren't even a challenge. I took them down easily." Heba said.
"Well, I'm just glad that you're all right." Atemu said.
Heba stood quiet for a moment. 'Those two weren't Millennials.' Heba thought.
"Is your father never going to stop trying to kill us?" Atemu asked.
"Atemu, they weren't Millennials." Heba said.
Atemu immediately understood the implications. "Are you sure?" Atemu asked.
Heba nodded. "I could sense it. They weren't Millennials." Heba said.
"Oh." Atemu said, understanding.
"I'm sorry, Atemu, but they were Egyptians." Heba said.
"I understand. It's not your fault. It's theirs." Atemu assured him.
Heba sighed. "We're calling this training session over." Heba said.
"Thank you." Atemu said.
The two then left the room.
The following day, Aknankanon learned that two people had attacked Atemu and Heba the night before.
"They what?! Aknankanon shouted.
Everyone cringed at the volume that Aknankanon's voice had reached.
"Father, we're fine. They didn't even manage to hurt either one of us." Atemu said.
"That's not the point, Atemu! I am tired of people trying to kill you!" Aknankanon growled.
"Is Kenshin never going to get the point?" Joey asked.
"They weren't Millennials, Joey." Heba said.
"They weren't?" Ryou asked.
Heba shook his head.
"They were Egyptians?!" Amara cried.
"They were, Mother. I think that there are still people who resent the fact that we are married to them. These men just tried to end things the worst way." Atemu said.
"I am not standing for this! I am letting the kingdom know not to do this anymore!" Aknankanon growled.
"Pharaoh, I don't think it will help. The people are going to resent us, and we can't change what they do." Heba said.
"He makes a point." Shada agreed.
Aknankanon sighed. "I'm just glad that you were able to stop this." Aknankanon said.
A guard came into the room. "Pharaoh." the man said, kneeling.
"What is it?" Aknankanon asked.
"There is someone from the Millennial Kingdom here." the guard said.
"Who is it?" Aknankanon demanded, a little worried.
"There is a man and woman. Valon and Mai Valentine." the guard said.
"Mai and Valon!" Heba exclaimed.
"You know them?" Atemu asked.
"Yes. I do." Heba said.
"Then show them in." Aknankanon said.
The guard nodded and left.
"Who are they?" Amara asked.
"Mai is my half-sister, and Valon is her husband." Heba answered.
A few moments later, Valon was shown into the room with a blonde-haired woman with violet eyes.
"Mai!" Heba said happily, running to hug her.
"Heba, it's great to see you again, little brother." Mai said, happily return ring to hug.
"What am I? Chopped liver?" Valon asked.
Heba laughed. "Sorry, Valon. It's great to see you again, too." Heba said, hugging his brother-in-law.
"What are you guys doing here?" Joey asked as he walked over with Ryou and Malik.
"I wish we were here with better news." Mai said.
"Is there somewhere that we can talk?" Valon asked.
"Anything you have to say you can see in front of us." Aknankanon said.
"He's right. What is it, Valon?" Heba asked.
"We came to warn you. Kenshin is up to something." Valon said.
"What else is new?" Joey asked.
"He plans on killing all four of you." Mai said.
"Us?!" Ryou exclaimed.
Mai nodded.
"Why would he want to kill them?" Atemu asked, worried.
"Well, things didn't work out like he thought they would. He thought that with them married to you, he could gain a foothold in Egypt, but that hasn't happened. He then resorted to attacking you discreetly, hoping that he could force you to start a war, Pharaoh. But every attempt has been foiled." Valon explained.
"By us." Heba supplemented.
"Exactly." Mai said.
"You've become a hindrance to his plans, so he plans to get rid of you." Shada said.
"Any idea when he plans to do that?" Bakura asked.
"No. With the other two attacks, he decided to wait. It would seem too suspicious for three attacks to happen so soon between each other that could be linked back to the Millennial Kingdom. He's going to wait until it's settled down." Mai said.
"How did you find out?" Karim asked.
"The Knights told us." Valon said.
"The Knights? Who are they?" Isis asked.
"The Knights are three great soldiers. They serve under the Emperor." Ryou said.
"Why would they tell you then?" Amara asked.
"Because the Knights hate the way that Kenshin rules. They have grown sick of it." Mai said.
"The Knights, Timaeous, Critias, and Hermos, have been a part of the rebellion since before we were married." Joey said.
"They are trying to keep us as updated as possible without getting caught." Valon said.
"So, they are on your side?" Aknankanon asked.
"Yes. They are informants." Malik said.
"We just wanted you to know so that you can be on guard." Valon said.
"We will be. Thanks for warning us." Heba said.
Mai smiled. "You're my brother, Heba. There's no way that we wouldn't try and warn you." Mai said.
"We need to get back, thought. That distraction will only last for so long." Valon said.
"Right. Be careful, and thanks." Heba said.
Valon and Mai nodded before leaving.
"What distraction?" Aknaudin asked.
"Any member of the Millennial Royal family can sense it when a large amount of magic is used. They had to do something to distract my father from realizing they had come here." Heba said.
"Don't worry. If I know them, they found a good way to distract him." Joey said.
"Well, you four need to be on guard at all times from now on." Aknankanon said.
"We all do. I wouldn't put it past any of them to hurt any of you, too." Joey said.
"All right. I guess we all need to be on guard then." Amara agreed.
"Brother, I think that you should deal with those two men now." Aknaudin said.
"Yes, I do need to. Karim. Shada. Go and get them." Aknankanon ordered.
The two named nodded and walked out of the room.
The others went on got into their customary planes during court.
A few moments later, Karim and Shada returned with a few guards who were forcing the two men into the room.
The two men were forced to kneel before the throne.
"You are both charged with the attempted assassination of Crown Prince Atemu and his husband, Prince. Heba. How do you plead?" Aknaudin asked.
"We weren't going after Prince Atemu. It's that damned Millennial!" one of the men spat.
Heba remained unfazed by it. Such things didn't bother him.
"You are charged with attempts on both because you could have killed either one of them in the situation you were in. You will both be sentences to death for your attempt." Aknankanon said.
The two were then led away, obviously angry.
"Heba, I am sorry for what they said." Aknankanon said.
"Things like that don't bother me, Pharaoh. You don't need to apologize to me." Heba assured him.
"What are you going to do about your father?" Atemu asked.
"There isn't anything that I can do, Atemu. I'm just going to have to wait and see what he tries to do." Heba said.
"Well, I hope that this ends soon." Atemu said.
"I know how you feel." Heba said.
Atemu smirked. "Of course, I know a way to get your mind off of this." Atemu said. He then leaned forward and captured Heba's lips with his own.
Heba was taken off guard, but kissed back.
When the kiss was broker, Heba said, "You're not getting out of training today."
"Damn." Atemu muttered.
Heba laughed.
"So, you warned him?" Dartz asked.
"Yes, I did." Valon said.
"I just hope that they care careful." Mai said.
"I wouldn't worry about them. They can take care of themselves." Rafael said.
"We must be prepared for anything. Kenshin will try anything to bring us down." Dartz said.
"We need to end this madness soon before Egypt ends up becoming our enemy." Alister said.
Solomon looked at them all. "There is little that we can do right now. We must wait for the right time to attack." Solomon said.
"When will that be?" Rafael asked.
"I don't know, but we need to plan out carefully. Once we launch the last battle, it will be the only chance we have to bring Kenshin down. We must do this right." Solomon said.
"We will." Mai said.
'I only hope that you are right, Mai.' Solomon thought.
Kenshin starred out the window, seething. 'I can't believe all my plans have been ruined! I should have had Heba killed instead of sending him to Egypt to be married to that damned prince!' Kenshin thought angrily.
Kenshin turned and walked over to the bed, sitting down. 'I will not let my plans fail through. Heba and the others may have managed to sidetrack them, but I am not going to lose.' Kenshin thought.
A smirk found it's way to Kenshin's lips. 'I will gain control over all of Earth starting with Egypt. I will control everything. No one will be able to challenge me.' Kenshin thought.
He then went to bed, preparing for the next day.
Hope you liked it.
Note 1: Dartz is a good guy in this. He won't betray the rebellion.
Note 2: Since Mai and Yugi have the same color eyes in the anime, I figured I could have them as brother and sister. It's just the way I decided to do this one. Sorry if anyone doesn't like it.
Next: A ball. The next couple of chapters will be more laid back and deal with romance before more actions comes in.
R&R.