Yugi sighed as Yami scrubbed his back. Despite refusing to allow the Prince wash him, the Prince insisted. They had an argument until the Prince pulled the prince card.
“I can wash myself!”
“You're injured! I refuse to let an injured person who might have a concussion to wash themselves alone!”
“You're the prince! I can't let you wash me when I'm just a slave!”
“Look, I didn't want to do this but… As the Prince, I order you to let me help.”
Yugi was still annoyed that he pulled rank. But he couldn't fight when he was ordered by his master. Yugi sighed once more; the Prince's scrubbing calmed him.
A knock on the bathroom door was heard. “My prince, Seto and I have returned. I have brought the linens you asked for and Seto has brought Makluan.”
Yugi looked up at the prince. The heir smiled and stood, walking over to the door. He opened it up a crack and grabbed the towels from Mahado. “Bring Makluan into my bedroom. I will be finished with Yugi shortly.” He allowed Mahado to bow and turn away before closing the door. He set the towels down before going back over to Yugi to finish washing the younger male.
“Prince?” Yami looked down at the young servant. “Why are you so nice to me? Aren't masters usually more rough with their slaves?” Yugi asked nervously before looking up at Yami.
Yami blinked before smiling slightly at Yugi. “Yes, it's true that most people are harsh and abusive to their slaves. However, in my eyes, slavery is wrong.” Yugi’s expression turned to shock at these words. “I do believe in humans being servants, but not slaves. If you're a slave then you're lower than an animal. However, if you're a servant, then you're similar to that of a maid or a butler. You're not treated as badly.”
Yami sighed. “My father has never understood my way of thinking. I have tried many times to convince my father to abolish slavery, but to no avail.” Yugi's expression turned to sadness. Yami cupped his cheek. “But I swear to you, Yugi; when I become Pharaoh, I will abolish slavery. You will be free to leave if you so wish.”
“Why…” Yugi started as Yami moved to drain the tub. “Why would you promise so much for me?” He asked. Yami froze before looking over at Yugi.
“When I first saw you, I felt a connection. I wish to get to know you. The real you.” Yugi blushed a bit. “In addition, I saw the innocence in your eyes back in the throne room.” Yugi looked at Yami in shock as Yami helped him stand in the tub. “I saw hurt, betrayal, sadness, regret. So many negative emotions that I wish to help you get rid of.” Yami reached for the towel and swiftly wrapped it around the servant. “Will you accept my help?”
Yugi hesitated and he held the towel closer to himself and blushed. 'Should I trust him?' He asked himself. He looked up and into the future pharaoh's eyes. After staring into them for a couple seconds, Yugi made his decision.
“Okay. I'll trust you, Master.”
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“He'll be okay. He'll have a headache for a couple days and he has a sprained ankle, but that's about it. But if you don't want his sprained ankle to get worse, try to keep him from doing hard work.”
Yami nodded in understanding after Makluan finished explaining Yugi's condition. “I wasn't planning on giving him hard work in the first place. Unlike my father, I treat my servants as if they were actual people. I don't intend to let him out of my sight anyways.”
“Very well. Now if you will excuse me, sire, I have some work to do.” Yami nodded as Makluan bowed and left. After Makluan left, Yami closed the door and sighed in relief. 'At least Yugi isn't injured too bad.'
“Master?”
Yami looked up to see Yugi looking up at him with a concerned look. Yami blushed a bit before he heard a chuckle. He looked behind Yugi and saw his cousin and best friend smirking at him. Yami glared before clearing his throat.
“Seto. Mahado. You are dismissed. I know you have duties to attend to.”
Mahado and Seto bowed before walking to the door. Seto left but Mahado stopped in the open doorway. “Please don't forget the meeting you have today.”
Yami glared. “I thought I told you to cancel that meeting, Mahado. Why am I being told that the meeting is still set?”
Mahado flinched in fear before bowing. “I apologize, my prince. She was very persistent. She even came here in person-”
“WHAT?!” Yami yelled in rage. This caused both Mahado and Yugi to flinch in fear. Seeing that he scared Yugi, he pat the younger one's head. “I apologize for scaring you, Yugi.” He then glared at Mahado. “You don't mean to tell me that she's here in the palace right now?”
Mahado nodded nervously. “She's been here for awhile, my prince. She's awaiting your summon.”
Yami sighed in annoyance. “Fetch her and bring her to the entertainment room. I will be there shortly.” Mahado nodded before leaving, closing the door on his way out. Yami waited until he left before walking over and falling onto his bed with an irritated sigh.
“Master?” Yami peeked at Yugi, who had a cute, concerned expression. “Are you okay? Do you need anything?”
Yami smiled. “Yugi, come here for a second.” Yugi walked over to the edge of the bed. Yami reached out and pulled Yugi onto the bed, causing a yelp to come out of Yugi's mouth. Yami rolled over to look at Yugi. “Does this make you uncomfortable?”
Yugi blushed a bit but shook his head. “I'm fine, Master. But are you sure its okay for me to be on your bed?”
Yami smiled a bit. “It's fine. As long as I say its okay, its alright. And Yugi, can you do me a favor?” Yugi tilted his head. “When we're alone, call me by my given name?”
Yugi blushed. “But… But you're the Prince! It's not-” Yugi stopped when he saw the sadness in Yami's eyes. Yugi blushed but sighed. “Very well… Yami.”
Yami smiled. “Thank you, Yugi.” Yami sighed. “I really don't want to go to this meeting.” He looked at Yugi. “Will you come with me?”
Yugi smiled and nodded. “Of course I will.”
Yami smiled and kissed Yugi's head, causing the younger to blush. “Thank you… Aibou.”
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A/N: I'm probably gonna be questioned on why their relationship is already progressing. After all, the same thing has happened in the past. If you wanna know why, its because:
Its my story so I can write it however I wish to. (Don't mean to sound rude but it's the truth.)
Its ancient Egypt; why not make people fall in love at first sight.
Because the BlindShipping and PuzzleShipping is life.
Anywho, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I'll make another soon!
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The Pharaoh and the Slave
Fanfiction*Yu-Gi-Oh Fanfiction* *PuzzleShipping & EgyptianShipping* Yami, Heir to the Throne of Egypt, was used to the loneliness that came with being a prince. But what happens when, one day, his father tells him to take a slave that looks so much like Yami...
