Hey guys! Here's chapter 21 to Moonlit Princess! And Reader Review Responses:

AnimeLover4EVERInLife- Thanks. ^-^

Juliet28- You're welcome, Juliet!

ShandyCandy- Yeah...Shandy...the assassin won't be getting any death in this chapter.

CuteNinja25- Oh he won't but something else will be revealed.

GirlFish- Yep. Hope you like what's revealed.

Onto the Chapter!

Chapter 21

"Father," Yami looked at the Pharaoh. "May we start the trial now?"

Aknamkanon sighed. His son was eager for revenge. They knew of the assassin, however they needed the full story. If not, he could be doing something tragic.

So he replied. "Wait, Yami. See if Lady Yugi and Heba are ready for the trial to take place."

Yami nodded and left the room.

"Atem." The oldest son looked at their father. "Go and get the rest of the nobles. Lady Vivian and Lady Mira along with Lord Muto." Atem nodded.

"Shall I get Bakura and Marik?" He asked. Aknamkanon nodded.

As soon as he was gone, the Pharaoh sighed. It was stressful.

The assassin looked up, the chains rattling.

"What is it now?" He asked. The guards looked at him before moving out of the way. Bakura and Marik walked foreward and entered the cell.

"Time for your trial." Bakura said coldly. Usually he would make a joke about the criminal, but this was one of his biggest rivals and he had gotten into the palace under his watch.

The prisinor didn't say anything, but let them unchain him and drag him out.

"Don't try anything." Marik said. Bakura swore he could see the assassin smile.

When they arrived, everyone had arrived. Lady Yugi was close to Yami, who pulled her closer when he saw the assassin. Atem was protectively standing in front of Heba. Vivian was glaring at the two females. Mira was off on her own, avoiding everyone. Although, she seemed shocked to see the assassin. Due to their status, Ryou and Malik were off to the side near the wall. They weren't supposed to be there, but this trial required everyone.

"You," Aknamkanon said to the assassin. "You've been charged with attempted murder along with the murders of others. What do you have to say before this trial commences?"

The assassin smiled. "Well, I did it." He said. "There's no use denying it. Go ahead. Execute me. It's the only way for me to atone for all the blood I've spilt. So go ahead. Kill me."

Aknamkanon was shocked. As were most. The ones who were accused usually would pin the blame on someone else or scream that they were innocent.

"What do you mean 'Kill You'." Yami demanded. He wanted answers. "Do you not care about your life."

The assassin sighed. "I don't." He answered. "I haven't valued my life since I first killed someone." He paused and shifted. "I was kidnapped from my family as a child. I was raised to kill. And if I refused..." He trailed off.

Off to the side, Mira's eyes widened in horror. She silently walked up to Aknamkanon and whispered something into his ear. Aknamkanon turned to face her.

"Are you sure, Mira?" He asked. She nodded.

Aknamkanon stood. "Lift his shirt." He said. Bakura and Marik along with a few others were surprised by the demand, but complied. They removed the back and froze in shock. Marik's jaw dropped and Bakura had the urge to run out of the room and throw up.

Even from his distance the Pharaoh could see some of what was causing the shock. "Turn him so we can see." Marik turned him. The assassin had to almost laugh at their yells, gasps, and utter silence as they took it in.

He knew what was there. The lashes, scars, stab marks, whip marks, scabs, bruises completely covered his back. Not one part of his back was spared. It was a horrifying sight. And he knew it.

"Oh, and one more thing." The assassin snapped everyone out of their thoughts.

"Someone that is in this very room hired me to kill Prince Yami. Not Lady Yugi. And they aren't a noble."

And that's it! I know you all expected some screaming and accusations, but this makes it better. Anyway, leave a review on your way out!