Dousing the Flame

Proposition

A/N: I'm soooo sooooo sorry. Work has been absolutely insane. We just started a rolling release of a new product and things have been just absolute chaos. I've been wanting to updated but have just been so tired. Not sure when I will be able to update again, but will try to do it soon. 

Estrellalover Thank you. Don't worry too much about Atem. He's going to be in good hands soon. 

SyrTsukiano Right! I'm very visual minded and every time I picture that, I have to just giggle. 

Jofisk Very cute! Thank you. 

Yamiyugi234 I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm! I hope you enjoy this chapter. 

Moving along. Thank you all for your comments and for taking the time to read my story. Please continue to vote and to comment. 

Enjoy the chapter!

/Thoughts/

"They have a code don't they? Some kind of 'if you stop their leader you stop them,'" Yugi asked the high priests once they discovered Atem had been taken by bandits. The amethyst eyed youth was furious. His face blazed crimson; the vein on his forehead pulsed with his rage. The high priests had to nearly tie his petite form down to prevent him from going after the bandits alone and unprepared.

"Some do. We are not sure if this particular group does or not. They are new to this area." The high priest with short brown hair and cool blue eyes named Seth commented, "The point is, Your Highness, we can not go blasting into their camp without a plan. Some of these bandit groups are relentless. We cannot underestimate them."

Yugi nodded pacing, "You say this group seems to be into human trafficking?"

"Yes, Sir," the high priest that looked remarkably like his grandfather confirmed.

"I have an idea," Yugi paused momentarily before beginning, "Send me in as bait."

"We can not risk that, Your Highness," Seth said sternly, rising to his feet. 

A sly grin crossed Yugi's lips. His amethyst eyes darkened; his rescue plan blooming right behind them, "Trust me. I know what to do." Yugi's grin did not vacate his face as he turned and walked out of the room to prepare, leaving the council of high priests looking at each other uneasily. What plans did their mini pharaoh have in mind? Whatever they may be, the council was sure they would either end wonderfully well or in flurry of chaos and disaster. Only time would tell. 

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Yugi wrapped himself in a dark black cloak to hide what he was wearing underneath. Something to ensure the bandits' attention were on him and him alone. He leaned down close to Hikari for optimum speed. The royal guard flanking him as he galloped to where their scouts reported the bandit's camp to be. The closer they got to the camp, the further the royal guard distanced themselves from Yugi, as per his instructions. He was to go in first and alone. They were only to come if trouble erupted or wait for Yugi's signal. 

Two bandits approached Yugi, "Well. Well. Well. What in the name of Ra do we have here? A stray? Are you lost little one?"

Yugi's large amethyst eyes taking on the most innocent appearance he could muster, "I'm sorry," he spoke softly; almost feminine like, "I am lost. I have been riding all night and I'm tired. Will one of you please help me? Perhaps you have a map I can use?"