My first Yu-Gi-Oh story! This takes place in the Egyptian past from Dawn of the Duel. It's about the lives of the six guardians and the Pharaoh. It's mostly a SetoxKisara story. It's going to be pretty different from the original ending. Well anyways please enjoy and REVIEW!

Chapter 1

Seto placed his hand on her silky cheek. This had been the girl he had saved all those years ago. He couldn't believe it, but she was right there in front of him. She stirred slightly and let out a peaceful sigh. Seto removed his hand from her face and turned his back to her. He had better get back to the Pharaoh before Bakura would strike next. Tightening his hold on the Millennium Rod, he entered the main room where the Pharaoh's royal chair lay.

"Where have you been, Seto?" Pharaoh asked him.

"Shada and I were patrolling the streets my king," Seto replied. He dare not say the real reason of what Shada and he had been doing. If the Pharaoh knew they were strengthening his army in that uncommon way he might not approve.

"And everything went well I suppose?"

"Yes, my king."

Just then Shada entered the room followed by Karim. Seto gave Shada a stern look and Shada nodded his head.

"I take my leave then Pharaoh," Seto spoke as he bowed gracefully.

As Seto walked down the long pathway from the room he heard the Pharaoh ask Shada how the patrolling had gone and Shada had replied well. Seto let out a sigh of relief. Shada had been one of his closet friends since he had entered the Guardianship. Shada had entered it only a little time before himself and they were pretty close in age.

"Master Seto!"

Seto turned to see one of the servants running up the hall. He wondered what could be the matter so he stopped in his tracks to wait.

"Master Seto, the girl you have brought back from the market is awake. You had said you would like to be fetched soon after," the servant explained bowing his head at the superior.

Seto turned in the other direction and walked with quick steps towards the holding room. He actually hadn't expected her to wake so soon, she had had quite an ordeal. He entered the open archway and walked steadily up to the girl seated on the alabaster stone bed.

Seto stopped just inches from her, "How are you feeling?"

She looked up at the man that towered over her seated form. He wore a blue outfit with beige undertone. He had a long cape that almost reached the ground. Her dark blue eyes met his bright sapphire ones. Her eyes opened wider at the recognition of his face. Although she couldn't see his chocolate brown hair she knew exactly who this man was.

"Seto?" she replied in a quiet meek voice.

His eyes smiled at her, "I knew you would remember me."

She stood quickly, the top of her head reaching just under his chin and her hands moved to encircle him when the guards moved towards her with their spears.

She withdrew her hands quickly and Seto put up his hand, palm facing the guards, "It's fine."

The guards backed off, but it was obvious they didn't trust her. He was after all the right hand man of the Pharaoh and they had to protect him with their lives if necessary.

"Leave us," Seto commanded.

"But sir!" one of the guards protested.

"I am one of the six guardians of the Pharaoh and the holder of the Millennium Rod. I can take care of myself."

"Yes sir!" they answered and scurried out.

"I'm sorry," Kisara whispered.

"Hush now. Do not be sorry for such things. It might be best if I transfer you to my private quarters," Seto remarked.

Kisara felt a slight blush rise to her cheeks, "Why is that?"

Seto lowered his voice, "No one knows you are here and I'd like to keep it that way."

"Why?"

"Because you are very strong."

"I am?" she looked surprised.

"There is great power locked inside you. Now come," Seto offered her his hand and she took it. He continued, "Do not speak."

She nodded her acknowledgement and Seto moved out of the room at a swift pace. Kisara followed behind him quickly. He took the twists and turns of the palace hallways like he knew them like the back of his hand. They were so close to his room he was so excited they would make it until he saw the Pharaoh walking down the stone steps they were walking up. Seto pushed her farther down so she could not be seen because of the winding in the staircase.

"Seto, I was just looking for you."

"Were you my king?" Seto moved up as he moved down and they stopped when there were three steps in between them. They were just about the same height.

Kisara peeked around the corner and shuddered as she slinked back more. The Pharaoh was facing her direction so there was no way to escape. And if anyone came into the hallway they would see her.

Seto looked up over the Pharaoh's shoulder. He really hoped his plan wouldn't backfire. He didn't know how the Pharaoh would react and he didn't want Kisara to suffer. As if his prayers had been answered he saw Shada coming up behind the Pharaoh.

"Shada!" he called.

Shada looked towards the two and walked part way down the steps to where they were, "Yes, Master Seto?"

"I left a scroll in the room we were conversing in earlier, could you get it for me and bring it to my room?"

Shada raised an eyebrow, "A scroll?"

Kisara poked her head around the corner again and saw a second man facing her now. She thought she saw him glance her way and she quickly melted to the ground. This definitely wasn't going to end well.

Shada glimpsed the shiny sliver hair around the corner and spoke again, "Oh yes I remember that scroll. I'll get it for you."

Shada continued past Seto and the Pharaoh towards the bottom of the stairs.

Seto hoped Shada knew the silent hint and then looked back at his Pharaoh, "Sorry for the interruption my lord. What did you want to speak to me about?"

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Shada turned the corner sharply. He grabbed her wrist with one hand and placed his other hand over her mouth so she wouldn't scream in alarm.

"Be still dear girl. I will take you to Seto's room," Shada waited for her nod and then let his hand up from her mouth.

He took her partly back the way they had come and then went another direction to get to Seto's room. Once they reached the room that had a craving of the Millennium Rod, he pushed the gray stone forward. He waited for her to go around him, but when she stood immobile he urged her in.

She went around him into the room a little unsure, "Thank you."

"Put the stone plate in front of the door and do not open it for anyone, but myself and Seto. My name is Shada," Shada ordered.

"Who are you talking to Shada?"

Shada pulled the stone forward putting it back in place and didn't move from it until he heard the clicking of the stone plate in place. Shada walked up to Mahad with a frown on his face, "No one."

Mahad was fully loyal to the Pharaoh. He would tell him anything and do anything for him. Mahad gave him a skeptical look, "Why were you in Master Seto's room then?"

Shada knew this would not end well for him. Mahad would most definitely inform the Pharaoh of him snooping in Seto's room so there would be no reason to deny it. Then he remembered that the Pharaoh had been there when Seto asked him to bring the scroll to his room.

Kisara had her ear against the stone trying to hear the conversation of the two men. She didn't want this Shada person to get in trouble on her behalf.

"For your information Master Seto knows I was in his room. He asked me to put a scroll in his room for him. Go tell the Pharaoh of my excursion if you wish it."

"Shada, Mahad, what are you two arguing about?" a female voice asked from around the corner.

Both men turned to see Isis walking up the stairs with her regal aurora around her. She smiled at the other two guardians. When neither spoke she continued, "The feast shall be ready soon. Do not be late."

Shada turned and went down to the left. Isis watched him go then turned to Mahad, "Why have you angered him so?"

"I think he was snooping in Seto's room," Mahad confessed.

"Then it is his and Seto's business, none of yours."

Mahad smirked, "You seem to always be right."

She giggled and let him encircle her in his arms, "That is because I am."

"Does that mean I am not when I do this?"

Mahad brushed his lips against hers in a soft, loving kiss.

She pulled away, but a smile still danced on her face, "Yes it does."

Kisara moved her head away from the stone when she heard their footsteps getting farther away. She wondered if that was a secret relationship. Then she wondered about herself. No one knew she was in the palace except for Seto and Shada. And it didn't seem like they wanted anyone else to know.

Kisara was actually surprised by the way Seto had acted. Usually people called her a witch or a freak and wanted nothing to do with her, but this was the second time Seto had come to her rescue wanting nothing in return. He seemed to except her for who she was and not how she looked. The guards had been so frightened of her that they had want Seto to get away from her right away, but he didn't pull away. He had wanted to be alone with her and for that she was grateful. She just hoped he would come back soon so she could speak with him.

She turned around and went to sit on his alabaster stone bed. The white sheets were silky and fresh. She wanted to lie down, but she was afraid if she did she might fall asleep and then she couldn't open the door for Seto. The room seemed pretty bear she noted as she looked around.