I'm very sorry to update late. I was busy.
So this Chapter 5
Chapter 5: A visit from the enemy.
Tea stood up and got into the room. She sat on the bed and ate her meal. She was very hungry.
"What is it?" Atem asked his friends as soon as he entered the throne room.
"My pharaoh, there is a bad news." Isis said and turned to face him.
"Bakura and his alleys attacked a village near here." Seth said, he was angry." The village is on fire and they stole every house."
"What? We have to go now." Atem's eyes widened." I will go. Seth and Shada will go with me."
He got out of the room heading to the stables. Riding their horses and set off immediately.
"Let's go there now. I want 300 hundred guards behind me." Atem ordered.
Seth raised his hand." Open the gates." As he ordered, the gates began to open.
Tea jumped when she heard loud noise. She ran to the balcony and saw a lot of horses running outside the palace gates. And she saw Atem on front, of course. In the back there were big carts having supplies like food and blankets. The guards were putting large bags on the carts.
She also saw Mana and Shimon talking to Atem in front of the gates.
Atem was riding his horse when he saw Mana and Shimon ," Atem, please be careful and safe the people. And come safe." Shimon said.
Atem smiled, "I will." And he ran through the desert.
"Take care of them Atem." Mana shouted. Atem raised his hand goodbye. And the army was behind him, Seth and Shada, too.
Mana sighted and turned to go inside when her eyes caught someone. It was Tea looking from her medium balcony. Tea realized that and waved a small wave to her. Mana smiled and continued what she was doing.
'What happened to make them in rush like this.' Tea thought After minutes she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around quickly but it was only Mana.
"Mana, you scared me." She put her hand on her chest.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I'm glad to see you out of the bed. Your face color is back. You are not pale like yesterday." Mana said.
"Thank you. What was that about? Did something happen?" Tea asked
"Yes. You know the enemies won't let us rest."
"The enemies. Who?" Tea knew who was Mana talking about, but she asked to be sure.
"I almost forgot that you're not from here. His name is Bakura and he is very evil."
'I knew it. He is planning to do something.' She then looked at the sky. There were so many shining stars.' I wonder how the others are doing.'
"You know. " Mana voice woke Tea up." I believe the pharaoh and the others will be back in less than 2 days." She smiled.
"You seem so sure." Tea said and smiled at Mana.
"Of course I'm." Then she put her hand on Tea's shoulder." I know them like the back of my hand."
"Mana, what happened?"
"As usual, they attacked a small village."
"Why? What will he gain from this?" Tea was asking herself more than asking Mana.
"I don't know. I think he wants to make our live miserable. Especially Atem." Tea looked at her when she heard Atem's name.
Mana realized what she had said. She remembered that Tea was with her." I'm sorry. I shouldn't say his name like this."
"You mean Atem. Who is he anyway?" liar.
Mana looked at her." He is the pharaoh. Don't say his name like that."
"Okay." Tea said.' I wonder what she will do, if she knows our adventures in the future. But how could this happen and he forgot about us.'
Mana looked at Tea with her smiling face, but it changed when she saw Tea's sad face." Tea, what's wrong?" She asked and put a hand on Tea's shoulder.
Tea realized that someone was here." I'm okay." She removed the tear away." I guess I miss home that much."
Mana smiled." Don't worry. I promise I'll help you as much as I can. And you'll go home again. And until that time; I assure you that this will be your second home. And I and the others will be your friends."
"Thank you." She yawned." My second home wants me to go to bed know."
Mana laughs." I'll leave you then. Hope you happy dreams."
"You too." Tea replied.
'What will happen next?"
The horses were traveling cross the great desert. It took them 6 hours to reach it. When they reached the village, it was completely destroyed.
They helped the people. Some guards tried to catch Bakura, but unfortunately they failed. It was a tiny village, with less than 300 people living in it, so it wouldn't take much time to be build. 47 persons were killed that day and the rest survived. Some were injured and some were not. Most of the men stayed to rebuild everything back with the help of the pharaoh's workers.
"We will camp here for a few hours." Mahad said to Atem and Seth. "Tomorrow is going to be a long day."
Then Seth spoke." Most of the guards will stay to protect the villagers. But you my Pharaoh, I think it would be better if you returned to the palace. It's for the best."
Atem nodded and drank water.
The next day the sun shone brightly in the sky. Seth was already awake.
Seth came closer to Atem and tapped on his shoulder.
"My Pharaoh, wake up."
"I'm already up, Seth." Atem answered.
Seth smiled." Let's go then. We don't have all day."
Mana knocked on Tea's door.
"Who is knocking?" Mana heard Tea speak.
"It's me, Mana."
"Come in." Mana entered the room." Good morning." She said closing the door behind her.
Tea looked at her and smiled." Good morning. How are you?"
"I'm very well. Actually, I think it is a great time to go out and see the world."
"Really?" Tea said. Mana nodded.
"But I don't know the good places here." Tea said.
Mana put an arm on Tea's shoulder." Don't worry. I'll be your guide. So, are you ready?"
"I'm very ready."
"Change your clothes quickly then. The tour is about to start." Mana headed to the door to give Tea some privacy.
Tea laughed." Ok. Give me 5 minutes."
Mana nodded and closed the door.
Five minutes later, the door opened and Tea came out." I'm ready."
Mana looked at her." You look beautiful in this dress." It was creamy and reached just below her knees. It covered her chest, a golden belt was around her waist and a pair of brown sandals covered her foot.
"You think so?" Tea asked, examining herself.
"Of course. So, where do you want to go?"
Tea put a finger under her chin." Mmmm. I don't know. I guess I'll let you choose, my guide."
Mana put a hand on her chest." I promise, you are in good hands."
Tea laughed." Ok, let's go then."
Mana was very excited. She showed Tea the whole palace. The throne room, the guest room and the dinning room. And she showed Tea a good view of Egypt from the palace top.
Then she introduced Tea to her friends in the castle like the chef in the kitchen, the gardener, the nice maids, Etc… But she decided to wait till it's the right time to introduce Tea to the royal court. They probably won't be very comfortable around her, especially Seth. She knew he wasn't evil but it comes to the kingdom and the Pharaoh, he becomes another person.
Being in a different world, time and country made her a little afraid, though she was in this time before.
"It was a very nice tour, Mana. And the palace is marvelous." Tea said.
"Really? Wait until you see the gardens." Mana said.
"OK." They walked through many hallways. There were large columns and statues. Then they reached large gates without doors.
"Here we are." Mana said.
Tea's eyes went blind from the sun for seconds. The garden was beautiful. There were trees, a fountain and flowers of every color.
"It's very beautiful, Mana." Tea said calmly.
"I'm glad you liked it. Come and sit down with me. We could a drink or something before doing anything here." She led Tea to a patio and a big tree casts its shadow over the seats. Tea sat down on a wooden chair. Then she sat herself.
"So, what would you like to drink?" Mana asked.
"Anything. I don't know what you drink here." Tea said.
"You will leave it to me then. OK." Mana stood up." I'll be back in a minute."
Tea nodded to her and watched Mana going away.
Tea rested her back and closed her eyes. 'I wonder how are the others doing? Dad, Yugi, Joey, Tristan and the others. I wish I could tell them that I'm fine and alive'
The she felt a hand on her shoulder. She opened her eyes but it wasn't Mana.
"Hey, are you okay?" He asked.
"Yes I'm fine." She stood up." Hello. I'm Tea gardner."
Then she was shocked. The short old man looked exactly like Yugi's grandfather.
He smiled." Hello. I'm Shimon." They shook hands. Then he asked." Do you fell well now?"
"Yes. I'm a lot better." She answered.
Mana was coming back and saw Shimon.
"Great" She murmured.
"Master Shimon, You met Tea."
They looked at Mana." Yes."
"Mmm. I ordered drinks. Would you like to join us?" Mana said.
"Thank you, but I should work."
"Come on, please. Just five minutes. We will talk."
He thought for a moment then agreed." OK. If you don't mind miss?" He looked at Tea.
"No, of course not. I Will be happy."
They sat down. A maid came with a tray in her hands. She laid it on wooden coffee table then bowed and left.
Shimon began the conversation." So, miss Tea. Tell us about yourself."
Mana began to fill the cups very carefully.
"There isn't much to tell. I have already told Mana a lot of things." She replied.
"Yeah right. She told me that she like crystal blue color, and she is about to be twenty and she is from a strange country that I don't remember its name. I don't think that a much of yourself."
Then she gave a cup to Shimon then Tea.
Shimon spoke." Tell us about you home." If he is going to set with them, then he will like to have some information from Tea.
"My country. It's called Japan and it's in Asia."
"What about your parents?"
Tea stopped drinking." Actually. My father is traveling for his job. And.. My mother died when I was young."
"Oh. I'm very sorry. I shouldn't have asked this question." He apologized.
"It's okay." She smiled simply.
"Do you have any friends back home?" Mana asked this time.
"Yes, I have so many friend but my close friends are Yugi, Joey and Tristan."
"What a strange names." Mana said.
"So why aren't you with them?" Shimon asked.
Mana spoke." I have her that question before but she didn't answer?"
"Ahh. It's a secret then." Shimon said.
"No, not really. I'm just not sure why I'm here." Tea replied.
"What do you mean?" Shimon asked.
"Maybe you won't believe me but one moment I was at home, the next I found myself here."
"Really! That's …. Interesting." He was not surprised. He knew that kind of magic.
"What do you plan to go back?" Mana asked.
Tea looked sad." I…Don't know."
Shimon stood up." Well. I have work to do now." Then he turned to Tea." I'm very glad to see you well Miss Tea. And I will do what I could to help you."
Tea smiled at him." Thank you, master Shimon." Then he left.
As soon as he left Mana jumped beside Tea." You heard that. He will help you. I'm happy. He doesn't help anyone unless he feels good about this person."
"Really?" Tea asked.
"Of course." She seemed more relaxed.
'He is kind like Yugi's grandfather, too' Tea thought and smiled.
Somewhere else
Atem was riding his horse across the desert. Seth and Shada were behind him. He decided to let the old people, women and children spend the time at the palace until the village is fully prepared.
"How long it will take to rebuild the villag?" Atem asked.
Mahad answered "Not so long. If they are fast, it will take just one month."
The next day they make it to the palace. As soon as the guards saw them, they opened the gates. Shimon, Mana and the others went to see them.
"Atem, my boy, how are you?" Shimon asked and hugged him.
"I'm fine. How is everyone?"
"We are very well, Atem." Mana said.
"How was your trip, Pharaoh?" Karim asked playfully.
Atem raised his eye brows." You're very funny. They laughed, then Isis spoke.
"Did you catch Bakura?"
"No." Seth answered.
Mana looked behind Atem and saw people. She talked in a law voice, so they couldn't hear.
"Hey gueys, who are those people?"
"They are the villagers. They will stay with us for a while." Mahad said.
At the same time Tea was watching them from her balcony. He was happy with his friends just like he was in the future. Tea turned and entered the room. She saw a desk, so went to see it. She was bored anyway.
There were a papyrus paper and red ink. She sat on the chair and opened the drawer to see a parchment. She held it 'What's this?' She thought.
There was someone knocking on her door. Tea said come in.
"Tea, I came to check on you." Mana said.
"Thanks. I'm okay."Tea said.
Then Mana stood beside her. "What are you doing?"
"Nothing. I'm bored."
"Would you like to go somewhere?"
"Yes!" Tea said, excitedly.
Mana giggled. "Where to?"
"Maybe…The library."
They were walking in a hallway peacefully until they saw Seth coming towards them. And he was not too happy to see them. He stood in their looked at him and was surprised, he was exactly like Seto.
"Hello, sir." Tea greeted and bowed her head a little. But he glared at her.
'Very much like Seto.' Tea thought.
"Mana, what is she doing outside of her room?" He asked.
Mana crossed her arms." We are going to the library."
Then he turned to Tea." Why? Are you going to read a dark magic book."
Tea glared at him. 'I think it's my destiny to hate the ancient and the future Kaiba.'
Then Mana spoke." Seth, can't you be nice with the Pharaoh's guest."
"Not until I know her intentions."
A forth voice spoke." Don't worry Seth, she is not a bad person." Shimon said. Atem beside him.
"Hello, sir." Tea bowed her head. She turned to Atem. "Hello, Pharaoh." Bowing once again.
"Hello, young lady." Shimon greeted back." Were you going to the library?"
"Yes, but Seth stood in our way." Mana said.
"I was going anyway." Then he left.
Tea then spoke." I'm not welcomed from everyone here."
"Forget about him." Mana said.
"Come we will walk with you to the library." Atem said.
Tea was amazed by the library." Wow. It's very big. I can run here."
"We did that before." Mana said. She used to play here with Atem when they were young.
"So what will you do now?" Shimon asked Tea.
"Maybe I'll read a book."
"Then wait. I know a great story and I think you'll like it." She exclaimed and ran to a bookcase.
"There it is." She handed it to Tea.
She opened it." Umm. Mana, I cant understand a letter."
"Why?"
"You can't read hieroglyphic. I will read it to you then." Mana said.
"Or you can learn her how to read it." Atem said.
Mana looked at him." Good idea."
The hours passed. Atem and Shimon were already gone. Tea was a fast learner, but it was very difficult that it would take years to learn.
"Enough today." Mana said, closing a big book." So, what do you think?"
"It's good to know, but not good to learn." Tea said.
Mana laughed." It's not that bad, right?" Mana said, looking at Tea's face.
Tea waited for a moment then replied." I think I haven't got used to it, yet."
"Come now. It's dinner time." Tea had to admit, she was hungry.
"Tea, go to your room and I'll get your dinner." Mana said and left.
Tea went her balcony and saw Atem talking to karim and mahad. Seeing them make her miss home more. She felt sleepy, so she turned to her room. And saw something on the bed. A letter. Strange, who would leave a letter for her? She opened it.
'Greets and welcome. I hope you are enjoying yourself staying at the pharaoh's palace. But I'd like to warn you. Listen to me carefully, if you don't to lose your time or your life or your friends. So I expect you to be a good listener when we meet. The king of the thiefes.'
Tea was speechless. What does he want to talk about? It's absolutely one of his plans. Could he really hurt her or Atem friends as he said? He wouldn't hurt Atem because he can fight Bakura back.
She was very angry that she crashed the letter when her hand turned to a fist, she throw it on the ground and it disappeared under the furniture. Tea couldn't see it and she didn't care. She hated her position.
"If I were you, I'd treat someone important letter better that that." A voice said.
Tea turned quickly to the voice and there was standing at her balcony doors. A dark figure with a cape covering his face. He lifted his head and the moon showed him.
"Bakura!..."Tea said in a law voice. He appeared from nowhere.
"Yes."He said coldly.
Tea tried to calm her heart beats." What do you want?"
"I think I told you that I'll visit you in the letter." He said and took a stepped closer.
"What do you want?" Asking again slowly.
"A small favor will work. And I swear I won't do anything to hurt you nor your friends." He said.
Tea could smell his lies from a mile." And what will that be?" She asked.
"The millennium puzzle."
Tea was very mad." I'll never betray a friend and steal something he protects with his life to save the world from someone like you. Sorry, I can't help you."
Bakura was furious. He grabbed Tea by her neck and pushed her to the wall." Don't you think I know this? This is not an offer. You have to do it or you'll see someone die before you everyday. Don't you want to save your dear friends lifes."
Tea couldn't breathe and her face turned red." No!" She screamed with all the energy left in her. Bakura backed away causing Tea to fell to her knees, coughing.
"Then you left me no choice." He pulled a knife. Tea eyes were wide opened. But just then they heard a voice from outside.
"What? I'll give this to the guest then I'll come right over." Mana's voice. Tea knew it.
She looked at the ground. 'What if she came in!'
Tea tried to stand up. And when looked at Bakura he was already gone. He jumped from the balcony. Tea was terrified a moment ago. He was going to kill her! Wasn't he?
The door opened." Tea, I got you your…."Mana stopped when she noticed Tea's pale face.
"What's wrong, are you okay?" She asked worriedly. Tea just nodded.
Mana put her hand on Tea's forehead." Are you sick?"
"No, I'm just tired."
"You look pale as if you seen a ghost." For a strange reason she couldn't believe her new friend. Tea looked somehow afraid, nervous or something likes that. She though maybe it was a moment of a bad memory or so.
"Okay. I'll leave you now. Eat your dinner and rest." Tea nodded and said good night.
When Mana left, Tea sat on the bed and covered her face. Maybe she should tell Atem everything to remind him.
'Why wouldn't I just go home and live in peace.'