Chapter 1
It was a lazy, Sunday afternoon. The weather was getting cooler and the leaves were changing colors. It was the perfect day to stay in with your loved ones and stay cozy. Yugi was lounging on the couch, reading over some notes for his upcoming literature test. His blue, plush blanket was around his shoulders and legs were thrown over Yami's lap. He was watching TV and mindlessly rubbing his leg. Yugi glanced up at him every now and then, smiling softly. The house was quiet, save for the TV. Grandpa was gone for a couple of weeks, so the boys had the house to themselves. It was perfect. If only their pharaoh was with them. Speaking of the Egyptian…
Yugi looked up from his book. "Hey Yami, where is Ate? I thought he was just going to shower and then come down and hang out with us."
Yami muted the television and looked over at him. "That's what I thought he was doing…" He glanced at the stairs. "He's been up there a long time."
"Maybe we should go check on him?"
Yami nodded. Yugi closed his book, placing it on the coffee table. He swung his feet on the floor and stood, blanket falling onto the couch. He took Yami's hand and the two headed upstairs. Yami checked the bathroom while Yugi checked their room. Atem wasn't in either.
"Hmm… could he be in the office?" Yami asked.
"Maybe-" Yugi was cut off by a noise from the spare room. He looked at Yami and nodded towards it. They walked over and Yugi pressed an ear to the door. He nodded to Yami and opened the door, peaking inside.
Inside the spare room, Atem stood in front of the full length mirror. He was dressed, head to toe, in his Egyptian garments. The violet, silk cape flowed down his back as the gold crown glittered atop his head.
Yugi gave a low whistle as they walked in. Atem jumped and spun around as they boys entered the room.
"Yugi, Yami… what are you two doing in here?"
Yami chuckled. "I think we should ask the same thing. We were waiting for you to come downstairs and join us."
Atem blushed. "Right… sorry, I kind of got distracted."
Yugi smiled and walked over to him. "That's okay, Ate." He ran his hand along the cape, marveling the softness of the silk. "What are you doing in this anyway?"
"Well… I have just been thinking about home lately and I got a little… nostalgic."
Yami sat on the bed and looked at him. "Oh? Missing it?"
Atem shook his head. "Not really. I mean… I miss certain parts. I miss my friends, my family. But the stress of being a king…" He looked at the two and smiled softly. "I'd much rather be here with you two."
Yugi smiled and wrapped his arms around him, kissing his cheek. "Well, I'm glad you're here. Both of you." He looked over and smiled at Yami, who smiled back.
Yugi giggled and pulled back. "You know… I could definitely get used to you wearing this. You look incredibly sexy." He glanced over at Yami. "You would too. My pharaoh boys." He grinned.
Yami blushed a bright red as Atem chuckled and nuzzled him. "Well, maybe someday your wish will come true, 1Ameeri."
Yugi grinned brightly. Yami chuckled and stood. "Alright, 2Rohi, why don't you get out of those clothes, put something comfy on and come downstairs. We can order pizza and watch movies."
"Oooh that's a great idea," Yugi exclaimed.
Atem chuckled and nodded. "Sounds perfect. You two go order and pick out some movies and I will be right down."
The boys nodded and headed back downstairs. Atem removed the puzzle from his neck, laying it on the nightstand as he went to the closet to put away his clothing. As his back was turned, the puzzle began to shine. At first it was a bright gold, but the gold soon became a dark purple. The light died as Atem turned. He grabbed the puzzle and headed down to an evening with his boys, completely oblivious that something was stirring within the puzzle.
1Ameeri – Egyptian for my prince
2Rohi – Egyptian for my soul