The Snake King's Temple

Chapter 4

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“Yugi, Ryou, Malik come on wake up. We’re descending soon.”

“Huh? Ji-chan?” Yugi asked.

“Wake up. We’re about 45mins away from landing. Besides I
believe that Malik wanted to get changed.”

“Alright Ji-chan. I think I will go
to the bathroom as well. Ryou, Malik wake up.” Yugi said and shook said teens.

Ryou slowly sat up, rubbing his eyes and yawning. Malik
groaned and sat up and cracking his back before standing up and letter Ryou and
Yugi out and then grabbed his bag. The boys walked down the back to the toilet.
Yugi and Ryou took turns using the toilet before Malik was let in while they
waited outside stretching their legs.

When Malik walked out, he was dressed in a long tunic that
looked like a dress. It went down to his ankles and had long sleeves that went
to his wrists. The tunic was large and baggy to give plenty of airflow
underneath. He had a big piece of material over his face to stop sand flying
into his face. There were also sandals on his feet.

“So what do you think? Is it me?” Malik asked, jokingly.

“Oh yes. But I think you can lose the head piece for now.”
Yugi said.

Malik pulled it off and shook his head to get his hair to
sit right. They laughed at the look on the hostesses face.

“It’s alright ma’am.” Ryou said. “Malik comes from Egypt but
hasn’t been home in a while. He knows the climate and wasn’t going to wear this
for the whole flight knowing everyone’s reaction.”

They turned and started back to their seats. Solomon was
there reading some information Arthur had given him at the graduation party.
The boys sat down and started talking with each other. After about five minutes,
the hostess’s voice sounded over the PA system on the plane.

“Ladies and gentlemen we are currently 30mins away from
Cairo airport. In 15min, we will be turning the
seatbelt sign on and you won’t be allowed to move around the cabin. Thankyou.”

“So Ji-chan how are we getting around?”

“We’ll go by taxi to the motel and in the morning Arthur and
another colleague are bringing our jeep out. He’ll head back while we go get
your clothes and then head out. Oh yeah you three are sharing a tent at the dig
site.”

“That’s fine Ji-chan.”

“I’m sure, seeing how the three of you were comfortable
before.”

All three grinned sheepishly. “You know we’re like brothers
Ji-chan.”

 “I know Yugi, it’s
alright.” Solomon chuckled.

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As the flight landed they filed out, got their luggage, and
passed through immigration and then customs before they caught a taxi to the
motel. Solomon got the key from the mailbox where he was told it would be left.
They headed into the room and got changed before heading to bed.

Since there were only two beds which were doubles Yugi and
Solomon took one and Ryou and Malik took the other.

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The next morning Yugi woke to find his grandfather dressed
and reading the info he’d been reading on the plane again.

“Morning Ji-chan.”

Solomon looked up. “Hello Yugi I’m surprised you’re awake.
Have a good sleep?”

“Yeah still tried though.”

Solomon chuckled. “I’m sure. Tomorrow morning you’ll be
fine. Why don’t you have a shower to help you wake up, then you can help me
with Malik.”

Yugi giggled before heading to the shower. When he was done
he came out dressed to see Ryou sitting up in bed, rubbing his eyes.

“Morning Ryou.” Yugi giggled.

“Morning Yugi.”

“Go have a shower you’ll feel better.”

Ryou nodded and stumbled into the bathroom. Yugi and Solomon
waited till Ryou had turned off the water. Indicating he’d finished and was
getting dressed. Yugi walked over to Malik and shook his shoulders.

“Malik time to get up.” But Malik
didn’t show any sign that shaking would wake him. “Malik come on, we’re in
Egypt! You’re home land!” Still no movement. “Ji-chan! He won’t wake!”

Solomon sighed and went to the fridge in the room and pulled
out a block of ice from the freezer compartment and gave it to Yugi.

“Here use this. I use to use it on your father when he
wouldn’t wake.” Solomon said and turned to the door since there was someone
knocking on it. “I’m coming.” He called before looking at Yugi. “Make it
interesting.”

Yugi giggled and nodded as his grandfather turned and headed
to the door and Ryou came out of the bathroom, dressed and drying his hair with
a towel. Solomon said a quick hello to Ryou as he passed him. Ryou looked at
Yugi sho had moved the bed sheet from Malik’s body. Smiling at Ryou he took the
ice in hand and placed it on Malik’s bare nipple seeing he wasn’t wearing a
shirt. After five seconds Malik jumped awake yelling.

“Holy Shit!”

“Malik Ishtar! Don’t swear!” Solomon scowled from the
doorway.

“Sorry Ji-chan!” Malik called, before turning to
uncontrolled laughter. “Yugi you little...”

Malik pounced on Yugi who was laughing while holding his
sides. Malik straddled Yugi’s legs and started to tickle him more.  Yugi let out screamed laughter as Malik
tickled him more and soon it started to hurt.

“Malik Stop! Hurts!” Yugi said
through his laughter.

Malik stopped and climbed off him. Yugi panted softly as he
lay on the floor. Malik gave Ryou as soft glare which caused Ryou to just
smirk. Malik turned back to Yugi who was holding his sides and sitting up.

“Serves you right for waking me up like
you did.”

“You wouldn’t wake so how else am I meant to?”

“I don’t know. Anything but ice.”

“Alright I’ll think of something else than.”
Yugi said and Malik nodded.

“Alright boys time to go soon. Malik shower now.” Solomon
said as he came in.

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End of Chapter 4

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