Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Duel of Love ❯ Falling ( Chapter 14 )

Disclaimer: I don’t own Yu-Gi-Oh, alright?   A/N: Like…wow!   Duel of Love   Chapter 15: Falling   Yami        My advisor came to see me today…he informed me of a possible marriage opportunity as one of my allies was bringing his daughter to offer marriage to strengthen ties between us.  He told me how by now I should have a few wives and children on the way…and he told me I should seriously consider this marriage.  A celebration was being planned so that they could be welcomed properly but I had no thoughts of marrying her or any other woman.  I know I should…I know my duties, but I wanted Miss Katiana…I wanted her to bear my children, to hold our sons and daughters…I wanted her to be my wife and my queen.  But also…she was the only one who knew about my darker half and accepted it even though she was in danger, and she wanted to be with me, I knew it…I just had to get her to admit it.  I sighed, this celebration wasn’t going to be of any use, and I’ll only turn the poor girl down.   Katiana        Preparations were underway for another party and I was remaining in the library.  I planned on doing so until the celebration was over as well.  The tomes were interesting enough and I think I almost was to the point where I could translate the sixth tome.      “Are you deciding to stay in here all night?” a voice asked and I looked up to see High Priest Mahado!      “High Priest,” I said, standing up and bowing, “I n…never did get to t…thank you for healing me…”      “Think nothing of it,” he said, “I do my duty…but you didn’t answer my question, are you going to stay here during the celebration?”     “Uh, yes,” I said, sitting back down.      “You know the Pharaoh has deep feelings for you,” he said, “He always showed it whenever he talked about you, it was quite obvious…”      “Oh well…um…” I stammered…how many people knew about this?      “I’ve been a loyal servant of the pharaoh even before he became the pharaoh you know…” he said, “I always want what’s best for him…and for him to be happy…”
     “W…What does that have to d…do with me?” I asked.      “You make him happy, I’ve seen this,” he said, “You should go tonight…”      “No…I c…can’t…” I said.      “Why not?  I’m sure he would love to have you there…” he said.      “It’s not p…proper…” I said, trying to defend myself again, “Not right…”      “I don’t think he cares,” he said, “He’s turning down the potential bride tonight because he wants you…he loves you… but it is your choice…I won’t force you…”      “…” I watched him as he left the room and buried my head in my arms, sobbing a little.  I wanted to…I wanted to tell him!   …        I was going…I put on my best priestess outfit, unwilling to wear my green dress, the one the pharaoh had gotten for me because I didn’t think I should.  I wanted to see him and I was going to tell him…I wanted to tell him…I knew I shouldn’t…I knew it was wrong but I wanted to!  I walked down the hallway and towards the main chamber, where I heard music and the sounds of a celebration…a party.  Egypt was known for its celebrations…its festivals…parties…  I swallowed my pride, and walked in.  I wanted to see him…I had to see him…I couldn’t loose my nerve, not now…I was so close to telling him!      I walked into the main chamber…dressed in my best priestess outfit.  I had decided to go, not because High Priest Mahado had told me, asked me to, but because I felt I had to, I wanted to see him.  I walked in and looked around, searching for the pharaoh.  I saw him and he was talking to a young girl…she was younger than I was, and very pretty!  My heart began to hurt…it hurt so badly…I was…jealous.  I was…jealous that he was with someone else.  I really did love him.  Did…didn’t he say he’d wait for an answer?  I mean…sure he was allowed many wives but…never mind.      I saw his eyes wander and meet mine and I panicked, turning around and loosing my nerve.  I ran towards my room, running in and flinging myself down on the bed.  I really loved him and I couldn’t say it!  I couldn’t tell him now…it wasn’t proper…it wasn’t right!      “I…I…” I sobbed and buried my head in my pillow.      “Miss Katiana…” a soft voice said and I felt the bed give way as someone sat down on it, “I saw you there…”  I looked up to see the Pharaoh looking down at me.      “I…I…” I couldn’t find my words.  His hand brushed my cheek and he wiped away the tears I had.      “I know why you were crying…it’s because you saw me with that girl…she was younger than you were you know…” he said, “And you know…sooner or later my duties will take precedence over any love…any emotions I might have…I want to wait forever but you should know I can’t…”      “I…I…” I still couldn’t find my words, but I sat up, gazing into his eyes.  There was a long pause between us as his eyes searched my face.  He was so close…so very close… if he leaned any closer…he could kiss me…I wouldn’t fight it…I couldn’t… not this time because I knew I loved him…      “Were you jealous?” he asked, chuckling softly, his laugh echoing slightly off the walls, “You don’t even really understand your feelings…do you?  I do…I understand them…I understand my feelings…”      “Please d…don’t tease me!” I said sobbingly.  I felt so pathetic, so weak.  I gripped the sheets on the bed tightly, but they couldn’t give any comfort.  He had said it freely… but I couldn’t!  Why won’t the words just come out of my mouth?      “Do you still fear me?  Do you fear my other half?” he asked, a knowing look on his face, “Is that…I know…”      “No…I…I…” I tried to begin again but the words wouldn’t flow!  ‘I love you…for everything you are…’  That was it…that was what I wanted to say!  Why…why couldn’t I form the words?      “It’s alright,” he said, “I’m turning that girl down you know…I still have a little time.  Besides…you are the only one I want… It won’t be easy though…my duties will take precedence…but I want you…I need you…”      “My…Pha…Pharaoh,” I said, trying to begin again but he hushed me and took me into his arms and I felt my head rest against his chest, “You…you’re warm…”      “Huh?” he asked, sounding slightly confused, “What did you say?”      “Warmer t…than Seto…” I said, not exactly sure what he meant.  I snuggled unconsciously into his arms and he let out a sigh.      “This is what I want…” he said, “Ra…Ra Katiana…I really love you…”  I began to relax into his arms, snuggling closer.      “Pharaoh…I…I…” I stammered as I faded to sleep but he hushed me.      “Shhh…” he whispered, “It’s alright…”      “But…” I whimpered and he held me close.      “My princess,” he murmured as I fell asleep.  Did…did he just call me that?   TBC

A/N: Kinda keeping the chapters short because a lot is happening in a short amount of time so a cliffy is needed…please review!  I haven’t forgotten this story!  Just don’t flame me!