CHAPTER REWRITE!

Note: This is a rewrite of chapters one and two! They have been combined because I felt that chapter one was weak and turned off some readers. So the two have been combined to strengthen the first chapter and move the plot quicker.

There are historical inaccuracies in this story! It has been pointed out in reviews and I will change some things to make it more accurate. But others will stay the way they were due to plot and personal reasons. This is my first story I have written like this and I didn't want to make it overly complicated. This is why certain things have been ignored. Maybe one day I will write something more accurate; once I become more confident and stronger in my writing.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!

The warn rays of sunlight stretched over the land as land as it rose in the early morning of dawn, lighting up the world form the previous dark of night. Flowers opened their petals to the bright glow and the animals became to rouse from their slumber. Sun light shone on the imperial Japanese palace revealing it in all its glory.

Inside palace servants awoke and began to prepare the morning meal for the royal family. They all gathered, as they did every morning, and sat at the low table to eat. Emperor Sugoroku entered the dining room, where all stopped eating and bowed. He waved a hand to motion them to continue what they were doing before. Sugoroku was loved by many people in his kingdom because he was a fair and wise man. He was also what you would call progressive; he, unlike many fathers, treated his daughter Vivian with respect and not as some doll meant to only look pretty. Once seated the man looked at his three children; his eldest son Katsuya, Vivian his only daughter, and his youngest child Yugi. Recently he had received a letter from the Pharaoh of Egypt, discussing something the two had been talking about for quite some time. Sugoroku cleared his throat to gain the attention of his children.

"As you know I have been corresponding with Pharaoh Aknamkanon for several years now, and we have just came to an agreement that would unite our two kingdoms." He said "He has agreed to an arranged marriage between his son Atemu, who is the heir to the Egyptian throne, and Vivian."

Yugi smiled to himself; this meant that his sister would be living in Egypt after the wedding. He did however feel bad for feeling like this, but the young Prince had good reason. Princess Vivian was a spoilt brat, who would claw and scream until she got what she wanted. She was also a complete bitch to her young brother Yugi. Vivian constantly put Yugi down by point out things like his appearance (as she stated he was un-masculine or looked as like he was twelve not seventeen), and his place in the line for the throne. First in line was their older brother Katsuya, who Yugi liked very much, then if anything were to happen to him it would be whoever Vivian married, then Yugi. But seeing as Vivian was now marrying the Egyptian Prince this would change. And now with Vivian moving off to Egypt, Yugi would be second in line and free of his sisters' torments.

"This means that you Vivian, will live in Egypt after you are married." Sugoroku continued as he began to eat his breakfast and drink his tea. Yugi, silently pleased with this, looked to his brother who by his face was also pleased. Vivian whoever looked irked.

"But Father! Egypt is hot and sandy! The sun would ruin my complexion! And those Egyptians don't know the first thing about beauty!" Typical narcissistic Vivian, thinking about her appearance before anything else. She thought herself to be the most beautiful woman in the country, and that no one's beauty would ever rival hers. And though she was indeed beautiful, Vivian was ignorant. Really she knew nothing about Egypt and their high regards for beauty. The Princess also had her eye on some of the local lords; if she were to marry one of them she would have power over the lands they controlled. Her father looked at her for a moment with disappointment.

"Vivian may I remind you that you are to be the wife of the future Pharaoh. And that behavior such as this will not be tolerated." He said. Vivian's eyes widened, the realization hit her. She would one day be Queen, not some lords' wife. With her most sweet smile, that made both her brothers want to vomit, she apologized to her Father.

As soon as breakfast was done the royal family separated and when on their usual daily business. Yugi headed to his favorite place in the castle, the gardens. Many of the plants had been planted by his Mother before her death. They were normally tended to by Yugi, but on occasion the servants would help as well. The young Prince took a deep breath in and sighed.

"I wonder what will become of me? Katsuya is to be Emperor after Father passes, and now Vivian will marry an Egyptian Prince." He thought to himself. Yugi always wondered who he really was and what his place in this world was. "Perhaps I'm not meant to become anything."

Meanwhile in the land of Egypt, Prince Atemu was in his chambers preparing for his long journey to Japan. He was not exactly enthusiastic about this arranged marriage. This Vivian was said to be a great beauty with luscious red lips, smooth ivory skin and long flowing ebony hair. But until he saw her in person the stories would not sway him. Atemu wanted to marry someone for love, not for political reasons or even for beauty. He wanted someone who he could talk to and share interests. But what he wanted most was someone who would love him despite his royal position. Many of the Princesses and some Princes he encountered would try to make their way into his life. Only to find out that all they want was to gain more power. And ever since his Father told him of his impending marriage to the Japanese Princess, Atemu had begun to give up on the idea of true love.

"Atemu it is time to leave." Atemu looked up to see his father at his bedroom door. The man was much taller than him with a greying beard. "Everyone is waiting down by boat for us."

"Yes Father." Atemu followed his Father out to the boat while servants carried his belongings he was taking with him on the trip. Once everyone and everything was on the boat, they set sail to the small island nation. Atemu leaned on the ships railing as he looked to the horizon.

"My son, try not to worry. You will like Princess Vivian; she has always been a sweet girl every time I have visited. Maybe you will learn to love her one day." Aknamkanon said trying to comfort his son. Atemu turned to smile at his Father, but the elder knew he was still uneasy with the marriage. The Prince looked back to the horizon where all he could see was the glimmering ocean that would take him to his future.

Now months later, the royal Japanese sat around the table to eat their morning meal. Since Sugoroku announced that Vivian was to marry Atemu; the woman would not shut up about it. And this morning would be no different.

"I hear Prince Atemu is sooo handsome! But it is only perfect that I am to marry him. Beautiful women like me marry a gorgeous man like Prince Atemu." Vivian continued on over breakfast. She had recently heard of the Egyptian Prince's good looks at a party form a lord's daughter who had visited Egypt with her father. The whole palace was excited for the arrival of the Royal Egyptians, who were to reach the Japanese shore around the evening hour. Secretly Prince Yugi very excited about their arrival. Mysterious foreigners were to come to his home, what they would be like he wondered. Would they be a nice as his father claimed them to be? "I hear he's strong and smart as well. Nothing like a certain young Prince we have here. Atemu will one day be king, what will you be Yugi? Hum?"

"Vivian would you be quiet and eat your meal. You have been going on about Prince Atemu for months." The Emperor said sternly. Vivian pouted; she figured she had done nothing worth being talked down to. Yugi looked down to his food, suddenly he lost his appetite. He looked back up again when he felt someone poke him in the arm.

"How much do you want to bet that she'll get fat after the first year." Katsuya whispered to Yugi. He smiled to his brother and he smiled back. Vivian looked glaringly over at the two, but they quickly pretended like nothing was said. The royal family soon finished their meal and went on their way to prepare for the arrival of the Egyptians. Katsuya went with the Emperor, Vivian left to probably put more make-up on. And Yugi was left with nothing to do.

He walked out onto the balcony that adjoined the dining hall. The scent of the flower blossoms filled the air. Yugi took in a deep breath and smelled the flowers and the sea air. Ever since his father announced his sister's engagement, Yugi thought about the far off country of Egypt. He had heard stories of the exotic desert country. The tall pyramids, statues that represented their mighty gods and the palace that seemed to made of solid gold. Yugi wished he could see these marvels. With a sad sigh he walked back into the palace.

"I'll never get to see anything like that" he said to himself. "I don't even know what will happen to me after Father dies. Probably become part of Katsuya's council or something"

The waves steadily rocked the ship as it sailed through the ocean. Many on board had been overcome with sea sickness. But not the Prince Atemu, he leaned on the ships railing while looking out onto the salty water that stretched on for miles. Atemu looked towards his destination and destiny. The young man continued to think about his fiancé; all he knew about her were her looks that everyone continued to talk about. He really wished someone would say more about her.

"You know even if you don't like her, you just bed her until you produce an heir." Atemu was startled by the sudden voice that belonged to his cousin Seto. "And besides you get to be with a gorgeous woman. Or so they say, he looks that is."

"Seto is so bad that I want more than a physical relationship. Someone that would probably care more for me than my looks or power." Atemu responded looked back out to the sea.

"Well you don't have much say in it do you? We'll be there this evening, so be prepared when we land." Seto said, as turned to go back into the ships cabin. Atemu sent as glare as he left, Seto didn't know what he was talking about. His cousin had the reputation of bedding women without much thought. Atemu didn't want that sort of lifestyle.

The preparations for the royal Egyptian's visit were now complete. The guest rooms were set and the bed made with crisp clean linins. The cooks in the kitchen were making the finest Japanese cuisine for both royal families. Presently Prince Yugi was wandering the halls of the palace, watching the servants run crazily around trying finish up last minute details like dusting small vases. He felt much better than he had early that morning. As he walked down halls he noticed the door to his sister's chambers was open. Form it he heard the chattering of Vivian and her ladies In waiting. Curiously, Yugi crept up to the door and stood just outside but out of site. He did not know why he felt the need to listen in on their conversations, but today he felt it necessary for some reason.

"And as you know MY future husband is the most handsome man in all of Egypt." Vivian bragged in her most boisterous tone. Yugi could hear the other women in the room giggle in response.

"Oh Vivian you're so lucky! To marry someone so good looking and a Prince too." one of the ladies said to the spoilt Princess. The rest of the ladies quickly agreed with her. Vivian smirked.

"Not just any Prince, he's a crown Prince. And one day I'll be Queen when that father of his kicks the bucket." She continued "I will have all that power. I can probably control Atemu using my body and run the whole country to my liking."

"But Vivian that would not that be dangerous? If you fail they could charge you with treason and then have your head." Another one of the ladies asked. Vivian's ladies in waiting did care for the Princess, because they all looked up to her.

"Me, fail? HA! With this body I will have that whole country at my feet, let alone the Prince. Why I've had men fall to their knee's begging for a single kiss from me!" Vivian bragged on.

The ladies once again agreed with her. Yugi gasped at his sister's underhanded scheme. He knew that Vivian was greedy but not so much as to plot this. He quickly and quietly snuck off so he wouldn't be caught. He wondered if he should tell someone what he had heard, but what proof did he have? Vivian was a terrific actor, and could sway almost anyone to her favor.

"I could tell Father. But what can he do? Once Vivian is married and in Egypt he cannot do anything. And it's not like he can stop all of this. The Egyptians will be here soon, and I do not think the Pharaoh would appreciate having the whole thing canceled after traveling all this way." Yugi thought. "The only thing I can do is warn the Prince."

Just as he finished the thought he heard someone yelling. It came from outside the palace. The Egyptians were here. All in the palace ran outside. Servants brought around carriages to carry the royal Japanese family to the shore to greet their foreign guests, and an extra to bring both monarchies back.

"Come now everyone. Let's not leave them waiting." announced Emperor Sugoroku. He and his family gathered into the first carriage, while Vivian's ladies followed her still trying to fix her hair last minute. Yugi felt slightly nervous; both for meeting the Egyptians and trying to figure out how to alert the Prince of his sister.

Soon all were gathered at the shoreline, watching the grand ships sail inland. They saw the sails being lowered, and soon when they had reached the docks, lowered the anchors. Several Japanese guards brought over gangplanks to the boats. Yugi and everyone else almost held their breath as they waited for the foreign royals to descend to Japanese soil.

There we go. The first chapter rewritten. Hopefully it is a little better and is a little more accurate. And yes the Ancient Egyptians didn't have large sea bearing boats, but for plot reasons they do here.

I hope you all liked it and will like the next chapter!

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