The Scars of Love

Inside the Palace...

Inside Akeyana's room....

Akeyana was in her room getting prepared while the little girl slept in her bed. Akeyana already bathed, oiled herself up, and fixed her hair, now all she had to do now was find something to wear and put on make-up before dusk arrived. She also wanted to give the Pharaoh his birthday gift since she hadn't gotten around to doing that yet. She decided to wear a very revealing top that was open at the chest and tied around her neck. It was white with a gold trim on the edges. She wore a large white scarf tied around her waist, fitting tightly, leaving a piece hanging down covering up the crotch area. This also had a gold trim around the edges. She wore more jewelry than usual and it was all gold. She wore gold bans around her wrists, she wore 2 gold winged Isis pendants around her upper arms, she wore gold beads in her hair, she wore gold anklets, and a small gold string tied around her upper legs and elbows.

Her hair remained the same in which she had covered a section of hair over her right eye and left the rest hanging down past her waist and over her shoulders. For make-up she placed gold eye shadow on, making a line under each eye extending to the sides of her face, and putting on gold lipstick. She covered her face with a gold mask that had many strands of gold beads attached to the mask. She lifted the mask up off her face and let it rest on her head. She then gazed into the Mirror again. "Thank you Goddess Sana. I guess I was giving up too soon. Maybe it was me all along. Things will get better soon. I'm sure of it. My relationship with my friends, the people, and the Pharaoh is growing stronger everyday. I should be getting down their now, and hopefully things will go better this time than they did last time."

Akeyana placed the mask back on her face and went over to the bed and stared at the sleeping little toddler. Akeyana saw a gold necklace around her neck with a name on it. The name read Akira so Akeyana figured that this was the little girls name. She picked up Akira and left her room. Akira griped Akeyana's clothes and held on tight while continuing to rest her weary eyes.

Inside the Grand Hall...

When they got downstairs they could see that the Palace was bombarded with many people who where eating, drinking, laughing, watching the acrobatics perform, and greeting the Pharaoh as well as his Priests.

When Akeyana lifted her mask up off her face and rested it on her head, she looked around at all the many people who rushed over to her and showered her with gifts and praised her for saving the little girl. After a few hours of greeting and talking to people, Akeyana sat down in the courtyard, and not long after, she could here many footsteps entering the courtyard.

Inside the Courtyard...

Akeyana paused only to see all of her friends coming with flowers and gifts in their hands waiting to give to Akeyana. "Hey guys what's all this?" They all sat down around Akeyana and handed the gifts to her. "Thank you everyone."

"You saved my children and you've helped me start a brand new life here with you. Thank you so much and I'll never forget what you've done for me." Aria said. "I'm glad to see you here as well Akeyana and I'm glad you saved this little girls life. You've taught me many things such as fear, hate, strength, and most importantly love. I'll always treasure the knowledge you have taught me." Timaeus said. "We are all very proud of you Akeyana and you deserve this. You've shown me that their are better things to do than being in a gang all your life and not being able to accomplish anything. Our journey was very exciting and I hope to go on more adventures with you." Helmos said.

"We were always here for you and will always be here for you even though your inside the Palace. I'm just glad to see that things are going back to the way they were before. Since I've known you all my life, I've learned a lot from you like helping people, mainly the elderly and the little children. You were always that cute belly dancer girl that everyone loved and they always gave you things. Even when you got in trouble you still held your head up. And when you ran away from the city, you saved a whole bunch of other people's lives as well. Making new friends, helping them with their lives, and teaching them what you have taught me." Yochiko said.

"You sure showed these fuckers that your not to be messed with. If anybody messes with you again you let me know and I'll handle em' personally. Your like the daughter I never had Akeyana, but I'll always watch over you even when its my time to go." Rishad said. "I missed you so much Akeyana. It was getting very lonely without you. You've taken a lot of bullshit from people and I hope they realize what they have done and I hope they plan to treat you better than what they have been doing. You know you'll always find peace and comfort in the midst of your friends and just know that we are one." Marlene said.

"If it wasn't for you my life wouldn't have been so great. You've taught me how to stand up for myself and you've taught me how to never let anyone stand in your way or hold you down. You helped me defeat my father, and you saved me from that awful city, thus helping me create a new life for myself. If there was any Goddess that I'd worship, it would be you." said Aerith. "You have saved me from my village, you have comforted me many times when I was down, you have helped me to see through my past and into another day, you helped me overcome my many fears, you helped me in my relationships, and you have triumphed over every obstacle that was brought to you and I just want to say thanks. You'll always be an Angel to me." Teania said.

"I am happy to see you have grown into a fine young woman, even though you have faced many hardships you never gave up. Even when you think you did I know you didn't. The people need you to guide them. Now, you are their Hero, a little while ago you were a demon, and a few months ago you were a thief. It is a blessing to see that you have forgiven these lost souls for what they have done to you. You've finally proven to them that you are a true Goddess with a mortal spirit and a heart of pure gold in which no one can shatter it and no one can break it no matter how hard they try. You have taken many hits for other people's wrong doings and believe me when I say that your pain was not in vain. Only good things await you and even better things are yet to come. You've shown the Gods that you are worthy of their powers and when the time comes, your true form will emerge and you will return to the heavens and be remembered by all the people of Egypt." The elderly woman said. Akeyana hugged each of her friends, over flowing with tears that she just could not control.

She sat back down and wiped her face of all the tears. "Thank you so much. You've all taught me many things as well and you have helped me mainly when I was down. Being called a thief and a demon hurts but, I have grown past that and I'm ready to help the people in any way I can. If they can accept me fully, only then will I be able to have a relationship with the Pharaoh. Its so hard to watch him everyday knowing that I can't see him as often as I like. But if we continue like we are now, were bound to see a drastic change which will help everyone all around. I love you guys and you'll always be the closets ones to my heart." Akeyana rejoiced.

The Pharaoh stood by watching the whole time, delighted to see them all together and getting along so well. He didn't realize Akeyana had so many friends. He gradually walked over to them and without hesitation they all got down on their knees and bowed to the almighty Pharaoh. "Good evening everyone." The girls began to blush shyly. "We'll be going now Akeyana, see you later." Aria said quivering all over as she stared at the bounteous Pharaoh. Akeyana waved to her friends and then they all exited the courtyard. "Were those your friends?" The Pharaoh sat down next to her putting his arm around her shoulder. "Yeah, they just came to give me these gifts." Akeyana held Akira's hand and she griped it tight while still asleep. "You must really love this little girl? Maybe one day we'll have kids." Akeyana laughed. "I doubt it but, its possible. I do like this little girl and I think she feels the same way. But, what I can't understand is why her mother hates me so much and I saved her life."

"I think the mother was just shocked that's all. Its been a while since I was able to be alone with you. So much has been going on and I can't seem to get close to you up until now. Let's just enjoy this moment together while its still here." Maya came in and picked up little Akira. "I'll take of her, don't worry, she's in good hands. You two have a good time." Maya left the courtyard. The Pharaoh stood up and grabbed Akeyana's hands, pulling her off the patio. "What are you doing?" Akeyana giggled. "Follow me." Akeyana held onto his hand and they walked out the courtyard and into the Garden.

Inside the Garden...

"Where are you taking me?" The two continued walking through the Garden, through the bushes, flowers, and plants and over by the river where Akeyana sang. "What are we doing here?" Akeyana looked at the Pharaoh who was staring into the river. He removed his top and left his thick muscular chest bare. He removed his sandals and stepped into the water.

He began walking farther and farther in until the water covered his body from the waist down. "Come here Akeyana. The waters fine." Akeyana came in as he said walking slowly, so as not to fall over. The Pharaoh held out his hands to her and she grabbed them and he pulled her over to him. He wrapped his arms around her and rested his hands on her big apple bottom. Akeyana put her hands on his chest, running her fingers across his soft nipples.

"It looks so pretty tonight. We're just standing in the river sparkling in the moon's reflection. This is so pretty." The twilight of the moon was making them glow like an exploding star. "It is beautiful outside. That's why I led you over here because you can get a better glimpse of the moon. You look so pretty tonight." Akeyana blushed as she slid her smooth hand across his cheek. "Thank you. I forgot to tell you that I never got a chance to give you your birthday present." The Pharaoh was anxious to see what he was getting. "You don't have to give me anything. Having you in my life is the greatest gift any man could want." Akeyana took his left hand and ran it across her whole body. "So you don't want all this?" The Pharaoh was shocked but, of course he wanted her. "Of course I want it. I've been wanting it for a while now."

The Pharaoh reached over and gave her a kiss. Akeyana could feel his hands griping her big apple bottom even tighter as she let out a low moan and released her lips from his. "I figured you would. I've never had sex before and if I were to loose it to anyone it would be you and only you." The Pharaoh kissed one of her hands. "Don't worry. I will go nice and slow for you. I'll caress every part of your body until, you tell me to stop." Akeyana ran her fingers across his chest and stared into his crimson eyes. "Its your birthday present not mine. You can do me however you want and you choose when you want to stop. I want to make up for causing you so much trouble." The Pharaoh was still shocked, thinking this was all just a dream. "You haven't cause me any trouble. I've caused you more trouble. That's why I plan to fulfill all of your fantasies and be gentle to your virgin body. I want to make this night an unforgettable one."

He moved her hair off her face and kissed her again. "Well I just don't want to seem controlling since this is your present." The Pharaoh rubbed his hands on her back and down her spine. "I know but, I just want it too be good. Whether I'm going fast or slow I just want you to love it, so that I may become apart of you bringing us closer together." The two kissed one more time and then got out of the water. They put on all their garments and left the Garden.

Inside the Grand Hall...

When they got back to the Grand Hall they parted ways and continued chatting with the friendly people. Bakura on the other hand didn't seem so pleased. He was standing in a corner drinking some wine and watching the people chat. "Akeyana a hero? Don't make me laugh. I would never have thought this day would come when the people get together to praise her. No matter. It would all soon come to an end. I've waited long enough. Tomorrow, you had better watch out Pharaoh. The tides are about to turn and the darkness will soon reign upon your little parade."