Disclaimer: No I don't own Yu-gi-oh. Never have, never will.

Story: Amidst a war, between Egypt and Rome. Atemu never imagined he'd fall in love. But he fell, and fell fast for none other then the Emperor of Rome's blue eyed beauty of a son.

Warnings: M/M relationships. (Nothing in the chappy tho...it's just a Prologue .>)

A/N: Ehhh…for anyone who notices…yes the Emperor's (yes he is the emperor of Rome…even though Atemu refers to him as "the pharaoh") son's name is "Severus" just like from harry potter…and yes he has long black hair like Severus…I looked up Roman's names and Severus just happened to be there.

Prologue

Little Atemu clutched at the hem of his fathers robe. His tiny legs tried to keep up with his father's longs strides. He didn't understand why they were here, in this strange place. The dark beige of the walls was different then the smooth white stone he knew. There was a dark navy blue rug running along the stone ground. It ran up the hall and up stairs to a great throne where a proud pharaoh sat. Atemu was confused, this man was pale-skinned, and his father was the pharaoh, not this man! He looked up at his father questioningly. His father's chin was thrust in the air defiantly. A proud and determined expression lay bare on his face. Atemu tugged at his father's robe. His father regarded him with a soft smile, so different then the fierce look before, and patted his head.

"Papa? I wanna go home! I miss mama."

"Patience." His father whispered gently.

Atemu obeyed with a silent pout. The pharaoh upon the throne stirred shifting his weight, sitting up taller. He adorned a small golden band across his brow. His robes were white with a red sash over his shoulders and clipped together in the front by a gold clasp. His dark brown eyes studied the two people closely.

"Ah…Akunamukanon you're finally here." The man's deep voice rumbled loudly in the large chamber. Atemu's father bowed his head slightly, respectfully.

"Indeed, Cassius. I assure you, even as the Emperor of Rome has time to discuss things?" Atemu's eyebrow's furrowed. What was an "Emperor of Rome"?

"Anything for you, my dear friend." Even as he said the kind word's his eyes danced with hatred and suspicion. His focus was distracted, however, as a young man entered the room. He looked about sixteen with dark raven hair to his shoulders. His dress was different then the emperor, being naked from the waist up a more Egyptian styled cloth around his waist. His skin was a lot tanner, darker then the pale skinned man and his eyes were a startling blue rimmed slightly with kohl. This detail in itself intrigued Atemu. He gasped in surprise and squeaked excitedly. He had never seen such eyes! The boy looked amused at Atemu's outburst.

"Severus."

The boy's eyes moved onto the man in the thrones. He tilted his head slightly.

"Father." His soft voice was a complete opposite of his fathers. It was deep, but a kind and gentle voice. The emperor smiled slightly and turned his eyes to Akunamukanon's.

"Akunamukanon, this is my eldest son Severus. He's engaged to be married..." Cassius announced beaming with pride. Atemu's father smiled at the boy.

"Congratulations….and this" he put his hand on Atemu's head, "is my eldest son, Atemu. He's only four." He ran his hand through Atemu's spiky black and gold hair. The boy's face lit up as everyone turned their attention to him.

"What a handsome little boy you are." Cassius said with a chuckle. "Severus, won't you go play with Atemu?"

Severus nodded and held out his hand to Atemu. The boy's eyes widened and he looked up at his father expectantly. Suspicion clouded Akunamukanon's gaze which he kept locked on Severus. Cassius laughed loudly startling all three of them,

"Do you think so little of me, my friend? That I would harm your son?"

Akunamukanon glared at the emperor for a few moments till his shoulders slugged defeated. Reluctantly he nodded at Atemu.

"Go my child. Have fun."

Atemu cried out in excitement hugging his father's leg. He took the other boys hand squeezing it.

"Do you have a pond?" Atemu asked the boy.

"Yes. Would you like to go there?" Severus asked swinging his arm. The motion lifted Atemu off the floor just a bit then back down. Atemu giggled in surprise.

"Yes! Mama always takes me there!"

As the boys left, Akunamukanon stared after his son his heart heavy with regret and sorrow. Please don't get too attached my son…please.

--------------------------3-------------------------days----------------------------later----------------------

Atemu plucked a white lily from the gleaming water. For three days he'd been coming back to this place with his father. And every time he begged to play with Severus. His father scolded Atemu telling him not to bother him. But Severus always insisted he loved playing with Atemu so they did. Now Atemu lifted the precious flower to his nose sniffing it. It smelled pretty like his mother. He scrambled over to Severus who was sitting on a lush bed of grass.

"Make me a crown?" Atemu asked dumping a pile of lilies and reeds by Severus. The older boy sighed impatiently. But seeing the child's hurt expression he smiled.

"Of course."

Atemu smiled looking at Severus's eyes.

"Why are your eyes that color?" he touched the wrinkled skin at the edges of Severus's eyes.

"Because my mother's were blue." Severus took Atemu's hand away.

"Why are hers blue?" Atemu asked

"Because she did."

"Why?"

"I don't know she just did"

Atemu tilted his head looking positively adorable.

"Why?"

"I don't know!!!" Severus barked, irritated. Even Atemu's little 'cute' act wouldn't let him get away with it.

"Why do you ask such pointless things??"

It wasn't until he heard a small sniffle did alarm raise in him at what he'd said. Atemu was just a child still he couldn't help it. He glanced at Atemu almost fearfully. The boy's reddish brown eyes were wet and filling with tears. His lower lip was protruded out shaking slightly. His shoulders were raised and tense as he tried not to cry. Severus winced when Atemu's sudden wail echoed through the room. Tears flooded his cheeks and he was a pitiful sight. Severus gathered Atemu in his arms stroking his head.

"Shhh….I'm sorry I didn't mean to yell…come on Shhh…" Severus cooed softly.

Atemu relaxed his wail turning to soft sobs to just occasional hiccups.

"I'm -hic- sorry…"

"No, no. I shouldn't have yelled." Severus whispered back.

Atemu relaxed in his arms and Severus laid him down onto his lap. While Atemu slept he constructed two crowns out of the lilies Atemu brought. Just as he finished Atemu stirred and looked up at him drowsily.

"You aren't mad at me…are you big brother?"

Severus's heart warmed at the words.

"No…of course not…" He whispered comfortingly placing a kiss on the small boy's forehead. The boy smiled and his eyes found the newly constructed crowns. He touched them giggling with delight. Severus sat him up and placed one of the crowns on Atemu's head.

"Pretty!!" He exclaimed and picked up the extra Severus had made.

"Put it on!" he commanded.

"That's for when you go home…don't you want one for your mother?" Severus pointed out.

"Noooooo…." Atemu said slowly, scornfully. "You wear it. Now!" He growled the last word. Severus laughed and mock bowed.

"Right away, mighty pharaoh." He let the small child clumsily drop the crown on his head.

"Seeeee? Pretty! Severus looks pretty!" Atemu cooed.

Severus grinned childishly. He'd never had any little brothers so he was grateful when Atemu was brought over. The large palace got lonely. He loved Atemu like a brother, no matter the boy was a little headstrong and spoiled.

"I do look pretty don't I?" He teased.

"Oh, very pretty." Came a feminine voice followed by a small giggle. Severus flushed in embarrassment wiping himself around.

"Constance!" he exclaimed.

A tall slender young woman stood in the doorway. She seemed about fifteen, she was pale so very pale her skin contrasting greatly against Severus's and Atemu's. She was smiling, amused as she eyed Severus.

"Having fun in here?" She asked

"Yes! Big brother and me are making each other pretty!" Atemu exclaimed throwing his chubby arms in the air. Severus groaned in embarrassment.

"What a cutie you are!" Constance giggled putting a dainty hand to her mouth. Atemu just grinned smugly at the compliment as if saying 'Oh yeah, I know.'

"He's my father's friend's son and Atemu…this is Constantina, my bride." Severus blushed slightly looking down.

"Call me Constance." She offered with a gentle smile. Atemu ran over to the girl and grabbed her hand.

"Wanna be pretty with us?"

Severus sputtered in disbelief but Constance only laughed,

"I would love too."

After that, Constance and Severus became an important part in Atemu's life.

----------------------2------------------------years---------------------------------later---------------------------------

Atemu sat in a small room on a tall chair kicking his dangling feet, bored. Severus had been so excited and nervous to come but they had to wait for hours. When would the surprise they promised come? A woman came out of another room going to Severus. She murmured something to him and his eyes widened, a broad boyish grin spreading on his face. The woman and Severus went down the hall leaving Atemu. He pouted but stayed plastered to his seat. After what seemed like ages, Severus came back and grabbed Atemu's hand. He led him into a small room, some ways off. He saw Constance in there, lying on the bed looking exhausted but she smiled as Atemu entered. She held a small bundle of white cloth.

"Hello Atemu…" she whispered eyes glittering like mad. Severus helped him into a chair beside Constance.

"Here's that surprise we promised." She lifted her arms raising the bundle so Atemu could see. Pale soft looking skin, a little red, met his eyes. He could see chubby arms, round little cheeks and little pert nose. A small turf of unruly black and gold hair, so like his own.

"Baby…" Atemu breathed in awe. He reached a hand out then paused looking at Constance as if to say 'can I?' She nodded eagerly. He reached out again and stroked the thin wisp of hair on the babies head. He gasped in surprise when the infant's eyes opened. Two big blue eyes watched him. The baby seemed to like the tender touch and smiled making a small gurgling noise.

"His name is Yugi." Severus said with pride touching his son's cheek.

"He's go blue eyes! Where'd he come from?" Atemu asked.

Severus seemed to choke on the very air he breathed. A red flush crept up his neck.

"W-w-well…you see….I-I…Um….m-maybe your father will tell you one day…"

Atemu only smiled softly stroking the babies head. It was the first time he was to ever lay eyes on Yugi, and probably the last happy moments he'd ever have with Severus.

A/N: Wow….that was my longest chappy I've ever written