Disclaimer: Whaddaya mean I don't own it? NOT FAIR! (runs away crying)

Summery: At the end of US version season five, Yami/Atemu went to the afterlife leaving Yugi behind. He is glad to see his friends again but something doesn't feel right, he feels…empty. He wants to get back to Yugi to feel whole again will there be a way for him to do so?

Yami will be called Atemu in this fic as that was his name when he was Pharaoh. I will be using all the characters Japanese names in this story.

Japanese words:

Aibou – partner

Hai – Yes

Owari – end

Chapter 1

"I will never forget you." Yugi called after Atemu as he began to walk through the huge double doors into the afterlife. He stuck out his left arm as he went and gave them all the thumbs up as he left. He could see his friends waiting for him on the other side and although he was sad to leave his friends in the real world, he had a real feeling of coming home.

The door clanged shut behind him and he knew, even if he wanted to he couldn't return.

"Welcome home my Pharaoh." Isis said coming forwards and bowing low.

"I have missed you, all of you." Atemu said and smiled. Then he saw someone else, someone who had been standing behind the others but now came forwards.

"Father." He said and his father came forwards and drew him into an embrace.

"Welcome home my son. I am so proud of you and of those who helped you achieve what you did."

"I've missed you so much." Atemu said never wanting to let go.

"Well we have eternity to spend together now." His father said "Come, there is a palace here that awaits a Pharaoh."

"A palace? Here in the afterlife?"

"Yes now you are here you can take your rightful place."

"Are you not Pharaoh here then?"

"No, I gave up that position with the blood I spilt to create the Millennium Items, it is yours now."

"Thank you father."

They walked through admiring the scenery and beauty of the afterlife. Everything was bathed in an ethereal glow and Atemu knew that this really was heaven.

"It is truly beautiful here father, I wish my friends could have come with me to see this."

"Tell me of them."

So Atemu told his father all that had transpired between himself, Yugi

And the others right from where the Millennium Puzzle had been solved.

"He was a remarkable young man this Yugi." His father commented.

"Yes he was my aibou, my partner in everything. I hope he moves on and finds a wife and has a family."

The palace they were heading for was set high on a hill above a sparkling city. Atemu gasped as he saw it. This was more fitting for a god than for him. His father chuckled.

"It is amazing is it not?"

"Yes." Atemu breathed "But surely it is not for me? It looks as if Ra himself should be ruling here.

"It was he who created this part of the afterlife for all of us to enjoy." Akunumkanon said "He is pleased with you my son for all that you have achieved and this is your reward."

Atemu still awed by the sight, offered a prayer to Ra to thank him for giving him such a wonderful home and the two of them began to walk towards the palace.

Isis and the others had gone on ahead to tell everyone that the long-awaited Pharaoh had at last arrived and as Akunumkanon and Atemu walked through the streets there were shouts and cheers from the people welcoming him.

Atemu smiled and waved, recognising a few of them from his days as Pharaoh. Now he was Pharaoh again and he felt happy and contented. Now he didn't have to be there on his own, now he had his father to guide him.

"There is no evil here Atemu." Akunumkanon told him, "There is only peace and love, no one needs to work as there is no need to eat or sleep."

"It is amazing father." Atemu said still in awe of this place.

Together they walked up to the enormous palace doors, which were wide open so people could come and go as they pleased. 'Even though I an Pharaoh here,' Atemu mused 'There is no rich and poor divide, everyone is on the same level but still they show me and my father respect.'

He was glad of this remembering how sad he felt for those in need when he was Pharaoh and his efforts to help them.

They entered the palace and walked down the enormous hallways, which seemed to be made of the purest gold. They came to golden double doors which Akunumkanon pushed open to reveal a magnificent throne room with a throne at the head of it. It too was golden and set with ruby's and sapphires.

"Welcome home my son." Akunumkanon said and Atemu walked towards the throne. He turned and seated himself on it and the waiting people in the room cheered, glad to have their Pharaoh in his rightful place after their long wait.

TBC…

I apologise for this short first chapter it's just to give a general idea of what might have happened after Atemu went to the afterlife. Things will get going soon! (Grins)