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DISCLAMER-SARIAHAEL DOES NOT OWN YUGIOH AND MOST LIKELY NEVER WILL.

Ten Years Later

It was pitch black as he rode towards the tomb. He was alone, as he usually was for missions like this. It would be easy for him, the traps would be easy to see and avoid. For he was the King of Thieves, though he was only 18.

Akefia crept into the dark, musty tomb with ease. Inside was a bounty fit for the pharaoh, and it would be used to get food and supplies. He dodged the first traps with unnatural grace. The second and third were just as easily avoided.

As he blended into the shadows, an unwilling memory from his youth sprang into his mind.

Flashback

Akefia was standing in the middle of the village, stock still. The stars were the only light against the new moon. His eyes were alert though, and darted every way possible.

The sudden turn was the only indication that he had sensed something, before something lunged out from the shadows. Akefia caught her with little difficulty, and swung her around once before letting her fall. He started to laugh.

Ari pouted "How did you know?"

"You kicked a pebbled right as you were lunging." He responded lightly, staring into her eyes. (NOT IN A ROMANTIC WAY!)

Ari sighed "Why can't I get this right." She whined pathetically.

Akefia put a hand on her shoulder" You are doing just fine, a little more practice and you'll surpass my father."This was a mighty compliment coming from Akefia, he practically hero-worshiped his father.

"Thanks." Ari said, and then sat down to here another lecture about the art of sneaking.

End Flashback

Akefia didn't know why he was reminiscing on the past, especially on such a bittersweet memory. That happened a year before the guards came and destroyed everything. They were so happy back then; nothing could really get them down.

All these years later, the memories had faded. The only thing that Akefia could recall perfectly was Ari's eyes (NOT ROMANTICLY!). They had always puzzled him. On the outside they were a sapphire color, then turned into a mucky green, finally, around the pupils, they were gold (MY REAL EYECOLOR).

Akefia shook his head. There was no good in remembering the past, especially since it hurt so much. It was the present, and he needed to focus. He had found the treasure chamber.

In a split second, his whole "This will be easy" thought came crashing down. There was someone there, a woman. She gasped, then proceeded to try and tackle him.

The fight that followed was short. The girl was a good fighter, but Akefia was the master. He pinned her down, and pulled out a knife. But before he gave the blow, he happened to lo look into her eyes.

Sapphire, green, and gold eyes surrounded by pale* skin looked up at him in fear. Akefia dimly heard his knife clatter to the floor. He had only ever seen those features in one person, his best friend, Ari.

She gave a little gasp, and practically breathed "Akefia?"

He was too shocked to respond vocally, but sat up.

The girl gave a chocked cry of joy, and hugged him" Oh, it is you! Don't you recognize me? It's me, Ari! I thought you were dead!" Ari gave a little chocking noise, and started to sob into Akefia's shoulder.

Akefia tried to make sense of everything, and whispered "Ari?'

Through her continuous sobs, she managed to chock out" Y-yes i-it's me-e. O-oh Ra, you- you're here!"

Akefia, finally grasping onto the present situation, held Ari tightly and tried to comfort her. Finally, her sobs subsided. For awhile later, they just held onto each other, till Akefia raised her head to his. "How?" Was his simple question.

Ari, after taking a moment to get her bearings, began." I rode off on Maydenia for a day into another town. But when I got there there where posters of me everywhere, saying I was a wanted thief with a high bounty on my head. My guess is that someone saw me escape, but couldn't catch me. So I hid, and Maydenia and I starved for three days. Finally, I stole some food and water for us from a rich stableman. I didn't want to, but I had no choice. Since then, I've stolen only from the rich, and it was only ever the bare minimum."

Akefia nodded, it was so Ari. "How did you find this place?"

"I stumbled upon it while I was looking for a home. No one ever comes here, and it's close enough to town so I can get food." Ari said.

Akefia nodded, then pulled her up. This was the first time he really looked at her. Her hair was tangled and went down to her thighs, there was a scar on her jaw, and her dress was rags sewn together. Yet, despite her ragged appearance, she looked as kind and gentle as she did ten years ago.

Ari led him to a hidden chamber on his left where he found Maydenia. No longer a child, she was a lovely horse with a gentle appearance. The saddled her up, then slowly made their way out the tomb.

*By pale skin, he means a medium tan. They were very dark in Egypt.

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