Chapter 2: The Prince

Everyday in the palace seems to grow more and more boring.. sure I have many friends to play with, Anzu and Miho always find the time to sit down and play a round of Senet with me or just take a walk with me, Jounouchi always sneaks past his duties to challenge me to "Magic and Wizards", of course I appreciate Serenity's efforts in keeping me company when everyone else is busy, and I know Honda tries to visit from the human world whenever he's able to.. but everything has just became more and more of a hassle.. not being able to leave the palace sure doesn't help! My father really over exaggerated with this grounding- I mean sure I might have sneaked into his office to retrieve the engagement letters sent by nobles, royals and tyrants asking for my hand and refused them all without telling him. No big deal. I mean it's my future right? So why is it that I can't pick who I spend it with?

I look out my room's large oval window while sitting with my feet up in said window's cushioned seat. From my room I could see Alqamar, the great capitol of all of Aljahim, also my birth city. Looking out into the city I can see nearly everything that the city can offer. Our vast variety in architecture always seems to find a way to amaze me, with there being houses and stores that could vary from the height of mountains to the height of small baby apple trees, with the way they combine different shapes like how the triangles and rectangles come together. I smile while I watch the townsfolk move with their everyday lives, Its nice to see that the roads of stone are of a liking to the people, and I couldn't imagine what the town would be like without the large lantern poles that sound nearly every corner so that when night came the streets could still hold some warmth.

I sigh as I watch old lady Gerth argue with a Mare demon, from the looks of it the old Succubi still has some spark in her. I wish I could go down there and work in her shop like I normally do.. ugh! This punishment really is doing its purpose: making me wish I had been sneakier when taking those letters..

I stand from the Window seat and take a look around my room. Wow it's a mess.. I have games and toys scattered throughout the floor, my queen sized bed is a mess, the red bed sheets were wrinkled and shifted off the bed in some sides from me having been jumping on it an hour before, the silk red and black pillows were in different corners of the room from me kicking and throwing them while I bounced- which is always fun- my dark oak wood and solidified ice crystal desk had a bunch of papers scattered on it, some of the papers were crushed into balls and on the ground near a basket that is meant for dirty clothes, inside the basket were the few paper balls that made it inside when I threw them. My closet was opened and a lot of the outfits and shoes that were inside it laid on the ground or on the two tables around it, I had decided to see how many outfits I had that I considered made me look handsome- at the end of the day I only thought two of them did..

Hmm.. what to do now? I think I've done everything that my room can offer me.. I glance back outside the window, the sun was bright and warm today, maybe I could take a walk. Better than sitting around here.

With my decision made I go to my closet and grab a simple black shandyt, a red cloth that holds my family's insignia: a Dragon; I grab a silk transparent cape that my mother gifted me in my one hundred and eighteenth birthday, and then I move to the oak wood chest with gold decorative outlines and drawings, that sits next to my window seat. I open it up and grab a gold collaret that had amethysts adoring it, a gold ring belt, two pairs of twin gold cuff bracelets for my arms and legs, silver earrings with small amethysts in their center, and with all that in hand I close the chest with my foot when I stood.

I wish Miho wouldn't force me to have to ALWAYS pamper myself with these things, the weight of the jewelry can become fairly uncomfortable after a while.. How was I suppose to put on the cape again? Oh whatever I'll just have the collaret hold it in place. Where should I go to for my walk? Maybe I can get lucky and escape past the guards into mother's garden! The flowers there are all so beautiful and exotic, they always bring life to those who get to see them. I smile thinking of the red and white roses that grow near my mother's room, and I imagine the cool water of the small lake that's in said garden, moving in waves slightly as my feet are consumed by it.

Alright only one thing left to do, bandage up my chest- namely where my heart is, being half Lilian demon has its downfalls and my appearance is one of them.. I stand in front of my full body mirror and take in exactly how weak I look.. my skin is pale it makes me look as if I'm sick, my lack of muscle and slender body just makes me seem like child or delicate little girl.. I've tried to grow muscle but my body doesn't grow any muscle mass! When I learned its because my Lilian blood makes me more of a Inccubi and they don't grow in mass to look or be strong, sense their creatures of seduction- oh man was that the biggest disappointment… I'm also short not even one hundred and sixty centimeters to my name, I'm not appealing, I even got rejected by Anzu two years ago and she likes delicate men! Ugh.. you know what I'm leaving mirror, because if I don't I'll break you because all you do is reflect how much of a small child I look like.

I step out of my room and shut the door behind me, but as I walk down the corridor to go to my mother's garden I notice some familiars going into my room to do daily cleaning- and oh dear Anubis, I'm so sorry Hazuki, Amber and Jess, I likely ruined your day with the mess in my room..

Making my way down the corridor a bit faster in embarrassment, I find myself hitting the ground from running into something hard. It felt like slamming my face into marble, geez and the rough floor didn't help leaving my butt with a sting and a slight pain up my back. Damn, I really need to watch were I'm going..

"Huh? Oh Prince Yugi!"

Oh no.. Looking up I see Ushio, the large demon looked down at me with fake worry on his face, he clearly is laughing at me inside..

"Here let me help you up, my prince-" "No No!" I quickly move from his reach and stand on my own, straightening my back to look as tall and proud as I could, I muster up a smile and clear my throat, "Ahem, I mean to say its alright, I can stand on my own. The fall didn't leave any impact so there's nothing to worry about." He grins.

"Yes well we wouldn't want that delicate butt of yours getting hurt now, would we? Being a prize, we mustn't let you get hurt, even from your own clumsiness."

Prize? I'm not a prize! What does he mean by prize?

"Excuse me? What are you talking about, Lord Ushio?" I question with a raised brow. His grin grows.. this man is scary..

"Oh? You don't know my dear prince? I shouldn't say, but with such a cute expression how can I not tell you?" I get a shiver of disgust.. "It has been said that there will be a series of games to decide on who will have the honor of being your spouse. All decided by the King and Queen. Everyone is allowed to enter and have a chance to win the prize that is you, your status, power, and wealth~"

WHAT?!

"I plan on entering, so wish me luck my prince~" as he walks away my face changes into one of complete fear and disgust. This is absolutely NOT happening!

My walk in the garden will have to be postponed, for right now I have to have a talk with my father- no with the King, he isn't my father not anymore at least.

I continue down the corridor and take a sharp turn to the right, I begin to feel a bit angrier as the eyes of those around fall on me, namely my hips.. another thing I hate about being a Lilian is that whenever I get angry or am annoyed my hips will sway when I walk- and just- ughh..why did my mother have to be a Lilian-more specifically a Succubi...

I reach my father's office, through the twin marble doors I can hear my father discussing somethings with some members of his court. …. Maybe I should come back later.. No no! Yugi what are you thinking!? We need to stop this now! He can't get away with this!

"Whoa! Are sure about that Miho?"

Huh? Anzu? I turn towards the end of this corridor.

"Of course Miho is positive! I over heard AND saw Nkosi with the nobles and their familiars heading to the Passageway!"

The passageway? That's only used when special guests or items come in and out of the palace directly.. What's Nkosi doing going over there?

"But really humans? Its been ages sense any of them came to Aljahim, Miho. This has to just be a dead rumor."

Humans?! All I needed to hear to tip-toe myself closer to where Anzu and Miho were.

"No I'm sure of it Anzu. Their going to go met the newly named Pharaoh of Egypt!"

Newly named? What happened to Aknamkanon.. and sense when-

"Wait, sense when did Aknamkanon have a child? I thought his wife died along with the child she was birthing.."

I poke my head around the corner, I see Anzu wearing a turquoise dress, with a gold wide belt that had the insignia of a sun on it, she wore sandals and jewelry of silver and gold adored her decoratively; Miho wore a short Orange dress made from Lilies and spider silk, she had on only a flower headdress and simple silver accessories.

"Miho thought so too! But from what Miho heard, that was a lie the former Pharaoh said to the King in order to keep his son away from the King's grasp. One of the King's familiars said the King requested that Aknamkanon give his first born to him and only that way would the treaty stay in place."

"What?!" as soon as I let that escape I cover my mouth and press against the wall. I shouldn't be listening in on their conversation..

"Huh? Yuu chan?" I sigh.. Miho saw me.. Better come out..

Stepping into their view with a bit of shame from eavesdropping on them, I can see that Anzu is already scolding me with her eyes…

"Yugi! You shouldn't eavesdrop on people like that. Its very rude and what we are talking about could be private."

I sigh, I'm being treated like a kid again.. Either I'm in the eyes of everyone for being a Lilian or I'm being treated like a small cub..

"Sorry Anzu.. I just got curious when I overheard you two talking about Humans coming to Aljahim." Now I forget about my shame and look up at them with hopeful and curious eyes, "Is it really true!? Are humans coming over?"

Miho nods eagerly, "Yes, its true Yuu chan! Miho saw and heard it with her own ears!" she pulls slightly at her long and pointy ears, "The newly named Pharaoh is coming to Aljahim, apparently he and the King are to discuss a way to fix the peace treaty, if they can't than Aljahim and Egypt will go to war." My eyes go wide it seems they'll pop out of my head.

"WHAT!?" Me and Anzu yell at the same time-

Why that son of- War between Egypt?! Is my father insane!? The human realm can't win against our kind, we have advantage of strength and magic. Why go against the treaty anyway? There is nothing Aljahim wants from them or needs from them. War is just a petty move, its wasting efforts to gain literally nothing!

"Has Father lost his mind?! There is no point to starting a war with the humans. There is nothing to gain from this-Ugh, Father is really losing his mind, first I hear from Ushio that a series of games will define who my spouse will be and now I'm hearing that he's being a complete cock head-excuse my language- starting a war with the human realm."

Miho and Anzu straighten- My flames must be blazing crazily, I don't want to scare them- but I'm just so mad!

"W-well, Yugi, if this rumor is true than wouldn't that mean that the King is going to have a meeting with Aknamkanon's son? Their going to talk things through, it might not end in war" Miho nods agreeing with Anzu, but I know my father.

"No, he's decided already on war. If he wanted to actually have a conversation and fix things he wouldn't be sending Nkosi, He wouldn't be in his office talking with members of his court, he'd be ordering preparations for the visit. My father made them come out here to humiliate them. Aknamkanon lied to him, and being the prideful demon he is, he won't feel better until he humiliates them back."

I'm sure Miho and Anzu have different opinions and views on my father, he was never unkind to them or their kind- but they don't know him as well as I do. I'm sure their silence is proof of them understanding that- or I hope it is. I turn my heel to head back to my father's office, now that I know what is going on I can't let it continue. Taking fast and long steps to be back at the pair of marble doors, I inhale. I'm ready to show him he can't just step all over others like he's doing. I will speak my mind for once!

I raise my right hand and give three sharp knocks-

"Who is it!?" Hearing my father's deep and dark tone sends shivers down my spine- oh wow, sense when have my hands been so sweaty? Why are my knees shaking?.. Oh no, come on Yugi get it together, you have to demon up a little and speak your mind or else you and many more are going to suffer.

Ok, my knees stopped shaking, I can do this, "It is only me Father, Yugi, I wish to speak with you about some rumors I was told- and before you say how little importance they have, they involve you using me as a prize for some series of games and they also involve the coming of the Pharaoh. I will not take no as an answer to speak about this."

I sigh, ok good my voice didn't crack and my knees aren't giving out on me yet. I can do this.

The large Marble doors open revealing my father's office to the outside world. The room's marble floors and table-tops must have been polished not too long ago, they were kind of slippery and they had a nice shine.

I step inside and make my way past my father's court straight to his dark wooden desk with marble top. He was looking at me with his sharp black eyes, from the flames of the tips of his pointy black hair and the flames on the end of his tail, I can tell that he isn't happy with my intrusion.. great my hands are sweating again.. I'll just hide them behind my back..

He closed the scroll that was on his desk, "How do you know about the Pharaoh coming, Yugi."

I hum at and look around, he had maps opened and laying on the tables, the scroll he closed was clearly a war plan. I can't believe him.

"I heard some whispers around the palace, something about the newly named Pharaoh of Egypt coming to speak about the treaty." My anger gave me the confidence I needed, and I stepped forward- it must be clear that I wasn't happy, the court members all took steps back when I began to move. "I only wanted to know how you planned on dealing with that situation-" I twist my wrist and the scroll my father closed opened, my dad growls at me-the adrenaline of my anger better not die down from that.. "-but I see your taking an uncivilized and injustice approach with it. War against humans? Father you must be joking."

He continues to glare at me and growls, "Listen, Yugi, we were lied to by them, we tried to make a deal and Aknamkanon played us! We will not take this, so we will be going to war." I glare back.

"He lied to you because you're an unreasonable demon. You likely asked for something that would be impossible to actually give, and even so there is no need for a war just ask for something from Aknamkanon's son. Planning a war against them and wasting on it- well, it's a childish move, you claim and try to show being above them but in the end of the day you're no better." I may be pulling strings that I shouldn't but I can't stop now.

"Yugi!"

Ok maybe I can stop..

"You insolent brat! We are taking action and showing them what their mistakes have done. They dug their own grave."

Its clear from his tone that this conversation is over to him, but not to me.

"Why ask them to come all the way here to discuss it then? You want to give them a light of a chance to just crush it?"

"I didn't send the letter saying we would talk about it! That was all your mother. She went ahead and did it without asking me, that's why Nkosi will be telling them upon their arrive to beat it. They'll be late anyway, there won't be a boat awaiting them, meaning the tardiness will be exactly what we are looking for to end it."

What an infuriating and childish demon.

"You are such a child, king. Does harassing and raping the peace of the humans really solve anything? I'm sure you might think so, but we whom have brains and use them know it doesn't. This won't end here, they are going to try, Aknamkanon tried. He was a peaceful, honorable, intelligent and generous man- I thought you were too, but now I see that you are incredibly far from it. I don't care what you planned to do, because I will be on the humans' side and I WILL find justice between our lands." I turn my heel and don't allow him to have a word in. He deserves to see just how stupid he's being- Oh! I almost forgot!

I stop in my tracks and turn my head back to the king.

"Also, I will not be some prize. Call off the games or I WILL."

There I said it! …. I said it! I can't believe it, I actually told my father off- and I'm still breathing! Wow this is incredible.

"So Yugi how did it go?" by this point I am outside my father's office, and as soon as I get out I'm greeted with Anzu asking me something and Miho eagerly next to her awaiting my answer- oh but that wasn't the only greeting I got when I left the office, for the doors slammed shut as soon as I was on the other side. .. those jerks.

"It went better than I thought, Anzu. I stood up to the king and told him I disagreed with his actions, would support the humans and that I wasn't a prize for no one."

They gasp at me, my bravery must have them impressed!

"Yugi do you want to die?!"

Or maybe not..

"Yuu chan, Anzu is right, you may have spoke your mind but at what cost? What if the king decides he won't take this from you? What are you going to do??"

Way to have faith in me girls.. "It will be alright you guys. I know I look fragile, but I'm not a weakling, the king won't be able to hurt me. He also won't try to, I know him well enough to know he's going to try to put me down by trying to show he's the better demon, but that's all he'll do. Now, please excuse me." I turn and head south east of the palace halls to where the Passageway is. Nkosi is likely already there.

"Huh? Wait! Yuu chan where are you going?"

"To welcome our guests."

Before I do anything though, I'll need to evaluate the new pharaoh and see just if he's worth the trouble I'm going through.. Huh? Whats that sound?? Its like sandals walking behind me.. I turn my head to see Anzu and Miho following me.

"Uh.."

"Yugi you don't really think we are just going to let you on your own? We want to meet the new pharaoh too!" Anzu smiles at me- she has such a pretty smile.. I can't believe she rejected me with that same smile.. sigh well I should have seen it coming, I'm not attractive I just have seduction powers for being a damn Lilian- I have to stop hating on it, its depressing enough..

We walk towards the Passageway, which was located in the garden of greed. The plants and flowers remain being deadly but beautiful. It was like running into an ocean if green, gold and silver.

As we approach we see Nkosi has already begun "greeting" our guests. I see Shimon has come, that's great I'll finally get to have that rematch! There are two magicians, with their auras I can guess the girl is only an apprentice and the tall man is likely her mentor; another tall man, geez even humans are taller than me.. His sharp icy eyes though only tell me he must be a rather bitter person. And than theres a mirrored version of myself wearing the crown of egypt- whoa, wait a second! The newly named pharaoh could easily pass as my brother with his hair being similar to my own, only his tri-colored hair had longer straight and shocked up blond bangs, the tips of his black hair were a deep red. His skin unlike mine was a sun kissed tan, his eyes- also unlike mine- were like rich wine, and his features were as delicate as my own- he was even of my height, save that he's at least four centimeters taller than me. He was decorated with a lot of gold and all of it didn't look as if it was too much on his person, it actually is seeing as it overwhelmed his body but he pulled it off-I could never pull off that much gold, or stand it for that matter.. He's even built better than me, this is totally unfair! He's like an upgraded version of myself.. That's annoying, he's handsomely annoying!

"Oh wow! The rumors are true, he really is handsome~"

Oh great..

"Yea you're right.."

Not you too Anzu! We look almost like twins yet their both swooning over him.. what does he have that I don't !? .. well you know other than the tanned skin, muscles, and sharp eyes. But that's not enough to say he's handsomer than me, besides he likely has the voice of a cracked up teenager-

"Yes, we understand that it may be more in our interest than yours but we ask that you forgive us and allow us to find a way to come eye to eye. We don't wish for conflict, sense in rule I've been trying to hold peace for my people, and the good people and children of my land don't deserve a war because of a neglect of treaty by the part of a foolish leader whom chose to not take part in the said treaty. I only ask for a chance to negotiate something to protect them."

Oh fuck me! His voice is a rich baritone, seriously Ra! Seriously?! … and I can't even say he's an asshole, he's looking for peace for his people.

"What an admirable person.."

All he said is he didn't want war, Anzu, I've been saying the same thing sense we met. Quit fawning over him..

"Well, pharaoh," Nkosi spat- he brings honor to the word beast alright, his rudeness is incredibly disgusting. "You will not get-"

"You will get your chance, just like it was indicated in our messages." They all turn to me, Nkosi, the nobles and familiars look at me with widen eyes, while the humans look confused toward me- well all expect two do. Shimon just smiles at me- I missed him, glad to see he's still good in heath- and than there's the new pharaoh who is just staring at me. He must notice our similar appearances as I did.

"Prince Yugi! How long have you been there?"

I turn to Nkosi, and make it clear with my eyes that I was not happy with him or with the King. I think he got the message, seeing his shiver of fear.

"Morning lord Nkosi. To answer your question I got here to hear you about to refuse our guest a right that we gave him and his people. I ask that you think before you speak, showing this kind of rudeness makes our kind seem as barbaric and uncivilized as some human tales say."

Turning back to the humans- eh?! He's still staring at me? What is there something on my face? … Is he.. sizing me up? He must think I'm a child, just like his other companions.. its clear that's what they think, with the look in their eyes..

I step closer to them- shit I can feel my hips sway, I have to hide my annoyance better.. well at least my tails flame isn't going crazy, flickering red now, but pretty ok for now.

"Good day your majesty, been awhile." Shimon greets me and I smile at him. "Hello Shimon! It has indeed been a while! I feared that it would be years before I got to play another game of Senet with you!" Its true, I was scared that a good opponent left my grasp forever when they didn't visit for many summers..

Shimon chuckles at me and turns to the new Pharaoh- who is still staring at me.. Am I that ugly? Really how surprised could you be to see a scrawny, sickly pale look alike to stare for so long.. its rather insulting..

"Prince Yugi, This is Pharaoh Atem, he is Aknamkanon's son."

I bring myself to smile, mainly because I was right about Aknamkanon and his ability to raise someone who'd care for his people- I should have betted on it.

I turn to the pharaoh, who's name is apparently Atem. My hands are sweating again, I hate it he's younger than me but he has that aura of power just like my father does.. that doesn't help my nervousness.. I'll just keep my hands together, hopefully they won't notice how sweaty they are..

"It's a pleasure to met you Pharaoh Atem! I knew your father, he was a great man, I am terribly sorry for your lost. I am glad to see you seem to be following in his steps to be a great ruler. If what you said earlier is anything to follow by, than I don't think there will be any need for you to worry as I'm sure we will find a way to see eye to eye."

And I am positive there won't be a problem, but not because of him, because of me. … am I really jealous of a human? ..

"Thank you Demon prince, we are ever grateful for your hospitality, kindness and understanding" the Pharaoh said smiling at me- well maybe he's a better version of me and sure it does cause me to be kind of jealous- but we could be friends. I turn back to his other members, the guards seem to be unsure of me, the magicians are both in good favors toward me and the other doesn't trust me- what else could his glare mean?

"And your companions?" I ask innocently.

"I will introduce them to you, Prince Yugi" Shimon says, "This is Mahaad the royal magician and a good friend to the pharaoh, Mana is his apprentice, Seto is the High priest and cousin to the Pharaoh, and finally 5 guards to accompany us on our journey" he gestures to each of them as he mentions them. The glare of the high priest, Seto, is becoming very uncomfortable.. along with the staring of pharaoh Atem- seriously these two are making things kind of hard for me.. At least the magicians seem nice, their looks are gentler and I'm sure the guards are just scared- no scratch that they are one hundred percent scared, I can smell their fear from here.

"Well it's a pleasure to meet all of you, I would love to later witness some of the magical talents of the magicians of the human realm! I'm positive it will be a splendid show of great skill. Now come along we have much to discuss!"

With that I turn and give a quick glare to Nkosi, daring him to speak against me, and he doesn't luckily. I make my way out of the greed garden and head down the hall gesturing them all to follow me.

I can hear their footsteps behind me so that's a good sign, and at hearing Nkosi's hooves I know he's going to explain how this isn't his fault to my father- rather pathetic if you ask me. Keeping my ear up also allows me to hear Anzu and Miho whispering about how handsome the new pharaoh is. Oh please I'm going to be sick.. we look nearly the same, I say! Its not fair.. I mean if I did something to anger you Ra you could just tell me, we'd have some wine and bread as a snack while we work things out. You didn't have to put a better version of me in front of my eyes, not necessary..

Oh! Damn- ok Yugi calm down your flaming is getting a little wild and I'm sure the staring isn't on my back.. Oh good we made it!

I stop in front of my father's office, there was some chattering inside which came to a stop as soon as our footsteps came to a halt at the twin doors. He likely knows I'm here too, he'd be dumb not to know.

"Here we are at the Demon King's office were the meeting will be held. Please don't mind my father's attitude, He awoke today with a knotted tail and may seem to be in a bit of a mood. For that reason I will be joining the meeting, to make sure he doesn't scare you off."

I notice that their quick glances between each other shows their insecurities, well they will have nothing to worry about-

"We thank you, Prince Yugi. Your kindness is really one to admire."

Wha-What.. What was that…

"Prince Yugi?" I blink and turn to Shimon. Oh no.. I was likely gawking.. geez how embarrassing…

"Right! Well lets go in shall we." I push open the marble doors. The maps were all put away in a rack, the scrolls were out of sight, and to my happy surprise my mother was standing to my father's right side. Her warm smile was what I needed, I don't think I might have been actually able to do this alone..

"You must be Aknamkanon's son."

My father is looking right at Pharaoh Atem- whoa, what.. This human.. He's standing firmly, you can feel the confidence fly off him, but it isn't in a disrespectful manner, its exactly like my father's.. the confidence of a leader and the fearless look of a true king.. wow..

"Yes that's correct, Demon King. My name is Atem and at the passing of my father I have taken the crown."

His voice doesn't shake, and as my father stands a good 5 heads taller than him, he doesn't shake or step back even though everyone else does..

"psst" I turn to my mother who was waving me over. I walk towards her, and like always she looks beautiful wearing a long red dress, gold and silver jewelry adoring her and her crown gracefully showing power on her delicate head.

"Yes mother?" I whisper to her as I stand next to her.

"Isn't that new Pharaoh a good looking fellow~?"

Great my mother too..

"Really? I haven't noticed. Seeing as we share many similarities, I guess it was just like looking in a mirror."

My mother giggles at me.. What? Did I say something funny?

"No need to be jealous my son, you're handsomer than he is. I only say in a nosy manner, to see if you found him attractive"

Why would it matter if I found him- Oh.. I blush.

"Mother!" I snap quietly. This Succubi of a mother.. is that really all she thinks about.

"Are you aware that your father lied to me and my people."

I turn back to the main conversation at hand. Oh father really starting off with that?! I can see he caught the Pharaoh off guard, but he does good in hiding it.

"Lied? My father has never been a liar your majesty, I believe there must be a mistake." Uuf, bad response..

"There is no mistake. Shimon can confirm it himself, your father lied to us. Which leaves me to wonder if I really should consider negotiating with you, war is what you and your people deserve-"

"No it isn't. So, Aknamkanon told a little lie, that doesn't mean that we need to go into war, father." I say as confidently as I can manage- which becomes a greater amount at feeling my mother's slight touch on my shoulder. She must agree with me or she'd have sunk her claws in mh shoulder-Glad she agrees.

They all have their eyes on me now, and I can see I've caught the humans off guard. I've also managed to anger my father and Nkosi is glaring at the humans.

"Yugi. This doesn't involve you-"

"Oh but you see father it does. Seeing as its going to be my throne in less than half a summer, and I don't want to go in having to clean up a mess because you're offend that a human played you with a silly little lie."

My father is glaring at me, glad to see he is angry with me already, but I won't back down. I have to prove myself and this is a good chance- also I'd rather be able to visit the human world than have to go to a destroyed land and have to try be proud of that.. Its disgusting me..

"You are still a child. Now do us all a favor and go prepare, tonight we announce the games, and yes their happening so go."

What sort of father is he!? Grr, I can't stand him right now.

"Oh! That's a wonderful idea darling!" we all turn to my mother who had a familiar mischief gleam in her eyes.. what could she be up to, she couldn't –wait.. didn't Ushio say King and Queen ?! Oh no.. I follow her eyes and their on the Pharaoh – Oh no..

"It is?" My mother nods and gracefully goes toward my Father and turns to the Pharaoh, they both stand at the same height, eye to eye.

"It's the perfect idea! How about this Pharaoh, we won't go to war with the human realm if you are able to win the games!"

And she said it..

"Games? What sort of games?" The Pharaoh had a twinkle in his eyes, he must be a fan of games- well I mean who isn't .

"The games will be chosen by our dear prince Yugi, so knowing him they'll all be puzzle games and due to a mandatory tradition there will be physical games or challenges as well. It will all take place this month, with demons from all around Aljahim coming to participate in them. If you are able to win or make it to the final 3 at the very least, than we will grant this treaty taken cared of. Also I noticed that you came with gift already. We'll accept it, won't we Yugi?"

What a sneaky women.. Now I can't cancel the games.. there goes my future..

"We'll except it.." I make my way towards the Pharaoh who gets a small golden box from his guards. This man, if his people have any hope at all, is going to me my husband.. great..

"Here you are, Demon Prince. It isn't much, I wasn't sure what could be a good gift, so after some advice from Shimon I brought this." He had handed the box to me, and as soon as its in my hands I can feel it.. this box has the emotional energy in it, I can feel it the love between a two souls. Its also has another emotion locked around it, one of admiration and a bit of sadness. "It belonged to my mother, and while I didn't come to know her, the items she had always seemed to bring peace. I thought being one of her most cherished items would be appropriate." I look up at the Pharaoh.

This man.. he has some connection to this item but he's willing to part from it to assure the safety of others.. well maybe if he wins it won't be so bad..

"No no, Its perfect, Pharaoh- and please just call me Yugi. Demon prince is a bit too formal."

Especially with how the future seems to be heading.

"Than please call me Atem, Yugi."

He smiles at me handsomely, and I return with a smile of my own, his smile is rather addicting.. oh gods please let everything turn out in my favor..