The sequel to Running, this time told through Akefia's point of view. Its title should become obvious. ^^

Kefi is the OOC version of Akefia, whom me and Shadows have made a separate character and in a relationship with Akefia.

Again, it's based on our role play. ^^

I can't tell you how glad I am to finally have you back, Kefi. After three thousand years without you, seeing your bruised face come through the hole in the Shadow Realm we had created was like seeing the face of my own personal angel. Which you are to me. You were the one who kept me sane back in Egypt, and without you I went crazy. It was probably that which led to my own downfall, but that doesn't matter. I have you back now, even if now is a place I hardly recognise.

The streets are greyer, the country is colder yet there still seem to be people waiting around every corner to get you. I will not let you from me again, Kefi, I shall keep you by my side forever. You don't mind, I know you want the same from the way you cling to me, not wanting to let go. Don't worry, Kefi, I won't let you go again.

You can't imagine the pain of losing you the first time. It hurt my heart so much I think I'd lost it completely. The loss of you made me hate the Pharaoh so much I exacted my revenge, or tried to. I failed, something I hated myself for and still do. Then I was brought back and I swear my first thought was of you, Kefi. I wanted to have you back, no; I needed to have you back.

I got you back, pulling you out myself and as you embraced me tightly, I swear I felt my heart come back in place. We got you some new clothes first with Ryou's help, since the new world confused me so. But it doesn't matter. I survived in Egypt with you; I can survive in the modern world too, in this strange country called Japan, or something. We learnt the new language; we got a place to stay along with Bakura, the modern version of me who used to be part of Zork. I hate him, especially when he's near you. I glare at him to make him leave the room.

In fact, I hate it when anyone comes near you. Even Ryou, who is looks harmless like you, I don't trust around you. He could be hiding something; they could all be hiding something, trying to take you away from me again.

"Akefia-nii~"

Oh yes, a new thing you picked up from Japanese. I like the nickname, but only when you use it. Other people can go to hell and stay there, leaving me alone with you. That would be perfect. Just you and me, together for eternity.

You'd like it too, I know you would. You cling to me just as tightly as I hold on to you; you like me being around you all the time, keeping you safe. Protecting you from the evil world that you, in your naivety, still see through rose-tinted glasses.

There was, of course, a bit of trouble concerning the toilet, which you didn't seem to see was a very easy and obvious place to kidnap somebody since they would always be in the room, but we sorted that out so I would never have to leave the room you were in. I never wanted too ever again.

I love you, Kefi. I love you so much. I couldn't bear to ever lose you again. Even if everyone out there tries to separate us, I won't let them anywhere near you. I promise I will always protect you. Always.

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