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-This chapter goes out to Sy. May the gods be with you.
The Pharaoh and the Prince
Previously…
"Master I have returned." He said in a loud voice that carried threw the chamber.
"Welcome back." Replied Tristan's master as she walked out into the room to greet him "I know that your mission was successful but it seems you carry other news."
"I found him." He said with a serious and stern look.
"Found who? Tristan we are looking for many people you must be more specific about who it is." She said as she walked over to the balcony.
"I found him. The prince." He said in a rather hushed tone.
"What? What did you say?" She said as she turned him with a shocked expression.
"I found Prince Yuugi."
Chapter 3: The Story of the Missing Prince
"Tristan…Did…did you r-really find the p-prince?" She asked as she started to shake. Tears of joy beginning to gather in her eyes.
"Yes Master." He replied with a smile "I really did."
With that she broke down and cried her falling tears of joy. Tristan rushed to her hugging her and trying to calm her. This was all a strange and new experience with his master. The thing was she was always so tough and confident and never backing down. She would never openly cry. But she wasn't a heartless witch she just had so many responsibilities. She was the head sorceress to the Emperor and all of the Emperor's before him.
You see his master is what they call a sorceress of the gray. She controlled both the light and the shadows. In order to fulfill her duties better she gave up her name and mortal existence to become a pure sorceress. The transformation not only took away her birth name but also changed her look and personality. When she was younger she was shy and timid. She had beautiful blond hair that flowed like gold waterfalls and beautiful blue eyes. Her skin was flawless, not a blemish or tattoo. But that all changed. As soon as she became pure her hair became short and white with black edges. Her eyes were gray unless she used her powers then her eyes reflected the magic she used. And her body was covered with different symbols from every place.
After the prince went missing she became different and search everywhere for him. She even choose to give herself a new name. She named herself Amethyst after the color of Yuugi's eyes. It was her punishment for her failure and a reminder of what she had to fix.
"You were there weren't you." Tristan said "You were there when the Prince and the Queen were taken."
*sniff* "Yes. I was." Amethyst replied her gaze fixed on the floor.
"Why didn't you tell anyone what happened? Why not explain that you saw?"
"You don't understand." She said pushing Tristan off to the side as she stood "I witnessed it and I failed to stop it. And I even failed to find them and the men who did it. How can I ever forgive myself for letting it all happen?"
"What happened?" Tristan asked "Maybe if you talk about it you won't feel so guilty."
"You want to know what happened?" She asked looking at him. He nodded. "Fine then. I'll show you exactly what happened."
She gripped the sides of his head and forced him to look her in the eye. Her eyes were black from the shadow magic she was using and her markings glowed black. The two were engulfed in a deep black mist as they were transported back into her memories. To the day she failed.
ΔΩβΑΣ ─────────────────────────Eleven Years in the Past─────────────────────────ΣΑβΩΔ
They arrived to a beautiful day. They were standing on a hill overlooking Rome and the palace. It was an amazing view as Apollo's chariot rode over the sky under the blessing of Jupiter for such a nice day. Amethyst was staring at the view with Tristan passed out on the ground beside her. With a sigh she bent down next to her, as another her remained standing, and tried to shake Tristan awake.
"Tristan. You must wake up."
"Five more minutes mummy." He replied sleepily.
"I am not your mother and you cannot have five more minutes. We must hurry before she leaves for the next stop on her list."
"I'm up, I'm up. And who are we follo_"
Then he saw her. It was Amethyst but she looked different. She looked happy and content. She had smile on her face. Amethyst never smiles anymore, she says that she doesn't deserve to smile for her failure.
"Where are we?" Tristan asked "And why are there two of you?"
"We are in my past. We will relive the day Yuugi was taken." Amethyst said "She is me on this day. We are invisible to everyone even her."
"Why are we on this hill overlooking Rome and the palace?"
"This is how I used to start every day. I would come here and overlook the city in such great time of peace. Everyone was happy under the reign of Emperor Darkshadow. Although you would think him to be cold because of his name he was the greatest. Everyone loved and respected him and they still do but everyone also feels sorrow for him because of the loss of Yuugi and his Queen."
"Yeah I remember the pain. He was one of my best buds. How could I forget?"
*sigh*
The second they heard the sigh they looked over to see the memory Amethyst smiling as she continued to look over Rome. She then began to walk down the hill they were on and back towards the city. As she enter she was greeted by the guards Raphael and Valon.
"Hello Master." Said Valon "How was the view this morning?"
"As good as it is every morning that Jupiter and the gods bless us with such a nice day." She said with a smile "And how are you Raphael?"
"I am fine. Thank you Master." Replied Raphael.
"Then I will see you both tomorrow morning."
"Yes. Good day Master." They both replied at the same time.
She continued her walk through the gates and into the city. Rome was just beginning to wake and people were beginning their day by rushing about. She walked down the main road as they started the day. The people no longer bowed when she passed by for it was routine for her to walk through the city on nice mornings.
"Master! Master! Master!" chanted a bunch of small voices.
"Well if it isn't the trouble makers." She replied with a smile.
These were the child gang of Rome. It was made up of children that were both noble, peasant, and some slaves. However they were mainly the same age and were all very close.
"Master where is Yuugi today? He said he would meet us in the middle of town with you." Said Joey
"Yeah. Where's Yuugi?" chimed Malik
Joey and Malik were what you would call the tuff guys of the group. They protected Yuugi and their friends when the Master wasn't around. Although Yuugi was a prince he would often end up getting attacked by someone on the street who didn't like him. Joey and Malik would protect him from that.
"Joey, Malik. Yuugi said he would be here at noon." Said Ryou. He was the second smallest in their group next to Yuugi.
"Yeah guys. He's spending the morning with his mom while we do chores." Stated Tea. She was the only girl in the "main" group of friends and was really the mother hen.
The Master really adored these kids and thought that the prince made a correct choice in choosing them to be his friends. But the fact remained that if they didn't do their chores before noon then they wouldn't be able to play with Yuugi.
"Alright you four listen hear." She said with a frown. She kneeled on the ground in front of them so she could look into their eyes. "Yuugi was going to be the one to tell you this but instead I will. Threats are starting to come in against the prince. Every time he goes out into the city there is a treat against him that is why I no longer hang out with you. Yuugi will explain what actions will need to be taken if you are to continue you friendship and I expect you all to listen and understand. Okay?"
"Yes Master." They all replied in unison.
"Good. Now go do your chores."
The four left without another word excited that they would soon see their friend but dreading what news he would bring. She continued her walk through the city as her two followers remembered what had just occurred.
"Why wasn't I there?" Asked Tristan.
"You had already been moved into the palace because you were going to start your training so I let you sleep in." Said Amethyst as she turned to him "Remember?"
"Oh yeah. I had just moved into the palace. Yuugi was so happy that I could learn and play with him all the time."
"Yes he was. He was always one to play games. Especially with his mother and father. The three of them were more like friends then parents and a son."
"When will they be taken?" He asked in a serious voice.
"During my morning meeting with the Emperor."
They were still talking when the Master arrived at the palace. She nodded to the guards at the gate and the nodded back. She continued up the large steps and into the palace. It was quite the place to behold. The palace was made of stone and painted gold and highly decorated with statues of the gods and past emperors.
She walked up to a set of very large doors with two guards posted on either side. She gave the guards a nod and they proceeded to open the doors. Behind the doors was the throne room. It was one of the greatest rooms in the entire palace. It was decorated with colors of Emperor Darkshadow, green, brown, and gold, and the colors of Queen Yuma, light blue, silver, and white.
There were three thrones lifted on high steps. Sitting on the largest of the three was the Emperor. The throne to his left belonged to the queen and the one to his right belong to the prince. Neither were there so that meant that they were probably sleeping, eating, or in the gardens. She smiled as she got closer, happy to be greeting her Emperor this morning.
"Good morning Emperor." She said as she climbed the steps to the thrones.
"Ah. Good morning Master." He said to her with a smile "How was the sunrise this morning?"
"Perfect in every way. If the gods haven't blessed us with a great day then I will never look at the sunrise again."
"You always say that." He said with a chuckle.
"And isn't it always true." She said with her own smile.
"Yes. I suppose it is."
"Pardon me Emperor but where is Yuugi and Yuma this fine morning?"
"They are eating their breakfast in the gardens this morning."
"Ah…Then perhaps I should…" She started but stopped when a pain came upon her and a cold feeling.
"Master what is it?" the Emperor asked looking concerned at her.
"Amethyst, what's happening?" Tristan asked to his Master.
"It is time." She said holding back tears.
As she said that her past self-disappeared in a swish of black off to the gardens. She grabbed Tristan and did the same and all three appeared in the garden at the same time. Tristan looked around and gasped. Standing there with Yuugi and Yuma tided up were four men wearing masks. They saw the Master appear and froze. It was clear that the two who were being taken were unconscious because two of the men charged while the other two kept the captives up.
The Master ran forward to get to her queen and prince. She had to save them. She hit the first man in the gut sending him flying back next to the two holding the captives. She swung around to hit the other man when a knife was imbedded in her side. She stumbled back and ripped the knife out. She watched as the wound healed instantly but her gaze was away from the captives for too long. She turned back to see the four standing next to each other. She stared wide eyed at them for she knew what they were doing.
"NOOO!" She screamed and dove for them but it was too late. In a poof of black smoke all six of them disappeared. She fell to her knees just as the Emperor and guards started to arrive.
ΔΩβΑΣ ─────────────────────────Back in the Present─────────────────────────────ΣΑβΩΔ
Tristan was on his knees breathing heavily. What had he just seen? Was that really how it all happened? A normal, beautiful day turned dark.
"Was that truly how it happened?" Tristan asked in shock.
"Yes." She said not looking at him "The Emperor said he didn't blame me but I couldn't believe him. I will always blame myself."
"But it wasn't your fault." He said causing her to look at him.
"I am supposed to be a grey master, guardian of the future emperor and I failed." She said angrily before looking away again "I couldn't protect someone I had pledge my life to and someone I thought to call friend."
"You didn't fail." He said as he grabbed her face to make her look at him "You didn't know that man was there with the knife. It took you off guard. There was nothing you could do."
"But what do we do now?"
"Usually I ask you that. But I guess we just have to wait."
"For what?"
"Our journey to Egypt."
"Your right." She said as she stood finally realizing she was on the ground "We will go to Egypt and get our prince back. But we won't tell the Emperor until we get there."
"Why not?" Tristan asked standing beside her.
"Because I think it will be a nice surprise." She said as she moved to the window planning how to approach their meeting with the Pharaoh and the return of Prince Yuugi.
