Alright! Not much to say here, but I know you guys want this new chapter. I see many more people that were in my first story, and I welcome all of you back. But I'm not going to hold you in suspense so onward to the new chapter.

Also one more thing. I know everyone has been wondering about the new wife. I really wasn't going to introduce her, but if you guys would like it would be a completely original character because I wouldn't but Atemu with Anzu and besides Mia I really can't recall too many other female characters. Let me know please. If you have a suggestion I more than willing to listen. Thank you!!!!

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Chapter Three

Malik moved about the farm doing his usual jobs completely aware that Yugi has been gone only two days. He had sent a letter to some of his friends in the nearby town, asking them to inform him when Yugi arrived. If he stopped once, the young man should have been there. As minutes went, he got more and more nervous. Malik planted more seeds in his growing garden as a hawk swooped down. Quickly running over to where the elegant white bird stood, he untied the note and dropped it as he read it. He didn't believe what it said. How could his horse walk its way into town without Yugi? What could have happened to the young man? He scribbled his response, "I will journey halfway if you come halfway to meet me. Let's try to find him."

Malik sent the bird off and began to run around the farm. He locked all the animals up and gave them enough food for two days. He didn't want to stay away longer because he ran the farm by himself. It was hard work, but it kept him occupied all day. Once he finished all his closing up, he grabbed his horse and rode off into the desert. "Yugi!" he shouted, glancing in every direction. Keeping his horse at a slow strut, Malik moved zigzag through the mountain of sand.

It was night fall before Malik met up with a man in a beige cloak. "Any signs of Yugi?"

"No. I haven't seen him," the man answered, sliding off the horse to stand beside Malik's horse. "I heard a rumor that Bakura is hiding somewhere in this desert."

Malik's eyes widened. "You don't think Bakura is the reason for his disappearance?"

"Who knows, but I wouldn't put it past him."

Malik pulled on his horse. "I have to tell the pharaoh."

"Wait, Malik! You know that if you tell him, he'll want to search on his own and that will put him in danger. I'll get a group together, and we'll search. Until then I suggest you go back and wait for Yugi if he manages to get away. Plus if the pharaoh comes you can keep him at bay. Please give us enough time."

Malik sighed and nodded. "Be careful who knows what Bakura is capable of, just please get there before anything horrible happens to him."

"I'll try my best."

Malik pulled on the reigns. "Thank you." With a swift motion, Malik was riding at full pace back to the farm, praying to all gods that Yugi was there.

Atemu sat along the fountain that he used to see Yugi sitting on. His wedding wasn't the happiest moment in his life, but at least the woman was attractive. He just didn't hold as strong as feelings as he does with Yugi. He twirled his fingers in the warm waters. He missed Yugi terribly and felt as if he betrayed him last night. Though he slightly enjoyed himself; it felt strange. He never thought that being with a woman would feel strange to him, but he and Yugi seemed to fit so comfortably together.

Seth walked up to Atemu. "I wouldn't suggest that you stay in the open for long, my pharaoh."

"I feel like something horrible happened."

"To?"

"To Yugi. I only feel it when I'm somewhere that he was known for sitting at, that has his aura all around it. It's as if something happened to him. Seth, I wish to visit him and make sure that he's okay."

"I'll go with you. I don't feel comfortable you journeying there on your own."

"Do what you wish." Atemu rose from where he sat.

The two rode along each other's side, following closely by a small handful of palace guards. Seth refused to allow them to leave without a few men to protect Atemu. Once they entered the oasis, Atemu sensed something off. He quickly rode through the path and up to the farm. "Malik," he called, getting off his horse to walk around the farm. He was just about to give up when he saw Malik riding up.

"My pharaoh," he said, sliding off the horse, letting the animal to roam free.

"Yugi is not around?"

Malik bit his lower lip, trying to think of a quick lie. "No, I just dropped him off at the town two days from here. He wanted to do some shopping and get away until your wedding day was over. I'm going back to get him tomorrow after I let the animals roam for the day and night."

"Is he okay? I keep getting a horrible feeling."

"He's upset, but who wouldn't be?"

"That's true. Did you talk to him about coming back to the palace?"

"No, I will on the way home. I think it was too soon for that."

Atemu nodded and pulled on his horse's reign. "You wouldn't lie to me, would you, Malik?"

"No, my pharaoh. Especially when it deals with Yugi."

Atemu sighed. "Send me a letter when he returns. I wish to speak with him." Malik nodded and bowed.

Atemu moved out of the oasis. "Something is wrong with him."

"I know. I sensed it. Seth, could you place a few guards here to keep an eye on things. I wish to know what is going on."

"Of course, my pharaoh." Seth turned to the guards and dispatched three to hide in the forest before turning to catch up with Atemu.

Yugi awoke feeling every bone and muscle in his body scream as if he was in an uncomfortable position for days. He got up slowly, seeing the outline of bars through his blurry vision. He moved his foot, feeling it stop suddenly. He reached down and felt a chain that connected his foot to the wall.

Yugi reached up to his neck, touching a chocker with a hook as if it was to parade him around like a dog. He looked down, seeing that all his royal garments were gone, and he wore a thin cloth that barely covered his lower half. Shivering slightly, he turned with his back to the barred door in order to curl his body up more. He was freezing. A deep chuckle sounded through the cell, causing the young man to jump. Before he could back away from the voice, two hands pushed and pinned him against the wall. Yugi yelped and whimpered as a hand wondered about his back before locking his hands above his head, securing him to the cold wall. He closed his eyes and tried to will himself into another world to avoid what he knew was coming next.

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As for Bakura being evil. I wouldn't think he's going to be as evil as I read some people write him as. I do in fact love Marik and Bakura, but I do like making them slightly evil. A little hint. No, Bakura isn't going to be horribly evil. He'll be slightly evil. He'll do unthinkable things, but who knows. I might be nice to him towards the end. So don't worry. I know he's a very misunderstood individual. There you have it another chapter! Thanks for reading please review.

Angel Dove