Closure
Summary: Atem runs into a familiar face at a coffee shop and has a talk with a man he didn't expect to see again. Not yaoi
I do not own YuGiOh!
Prologue: When the ceremonial duel ended with Yugi's victory Atem was supposed to leave to the afterlife right? Wrong. The gods felt that Yugi and Atem still needed each other for a little bit longer so they decided to grant Atem a mortal body and allow him to stay with Yugi. The gods told Atem that he would know when the time comes for him to return to the afterlife, he'd be given sign when the time was right. Until then he was given a chance to stay in the modern era. Yugi and the others were ecstatic about the news and Atem was shocked but thankful that he at least had some time left to be with his friends.
(The little alternate ending above was inspired by a few other fanfics I had read.)
Atem's POV
I was heading back to the Kame Game Shop on a late afternoon when I suddenly had a caffeine craving. I decided to stop in at a little café down the street. Since receiving my own body 6 months ago I had developed a bit of addiction to coffee and was quite used to ordering it now, I even knew my favourite roast, dark. As I waited for my drink to be made I noticed someone else come in who looked strikingly familiar. As he approached my thoughts were proven right….. BAKURA!
I was in shock, I hadn't seen the ancient spirit since Zork's annihilation. According to Yugi, Ryou had said that fate was not ready to have him and Bakura separate yet either. Also, Bakura was no longer in the shadow of Zork and Ryou hoped that Bakura would at least be human from now on. Why Ryou wanted to stay connected to a man who treated him like a slave for years was beyond my comprehension. Maybe it was Ryou's subconscious that wanted Bakura in his life for a little longer or maybe all that fainting and waking up in random places over the years had messed up his mind. Whatever the reason, Bakura was here in the 21st century. As he came towards my direction I didn't know what to expect but judging from the past I stiffened and widened my stance slightly and braced myself for an assault.
Bakura: ah pharaoh, paranoid as ever I see ( he said sarcastically)
Well given our past history I think I have reason to be tomb thief
Bakura: well, although I do appreciate that you take my presence as a worthy threat, you can relax for I am not here to skin you (he chuckled)
I wasn't sure what to do, Bakura didn't seem to have any weapons on him nor did he have that usual sadistic-sociopathic look in his eyes. After assessing the situation I decided to let my guard down.
well if that's the case then why are you here? I asked
The same reason as everyone else, to have a nice beverage he said as he ordered a coffee.
"Makes sense" I thought as I wondered to myself why I asked an obvious question.
Bakura: care to join me he said motioning to one of the café tables
Now I was really confused. Did he just suggest I join him for coffee? Who is this man? Maybe he really has changed since Zork was destroyed? Or was he just toying with me for some other devious reason
Against my better judgement I walked over and sat down across from the thief king.
So….. How have things been going for you? I said after 5 minutes of awkward silence
Bakura: I've been managing. You?
same, I'm getting pretty used to the modern technology and customs. I'm finally allowed back into the kitchen now and can cook basic foods, so all is well. Are you getting along with Ryou okay?
Bakura: yes, it's going well
We sat in silence for another few minutes.
Bakura: …. um…. Alright look Pharaoh, there's a reason I've asked u to sit with me.
oh, and what might that be? I asked slightly more intrigued now. I noticed Bakura's hands were shaking slightly and his voice was becoming less sardonic and more intent. What could he possibly wish to talk to me about.
Bakura: Since I've been here I've been feeling different. I can't put my finger on it but something is making more pissed off everyday. After the feeling didn't stop I began seeing a therapist. Well, it was really Ryou's idea and I thought it was fucking retarded. But after the first session the mortal doctor wasn't as annoying as I thought she'd be. Unlike others her presence didn't make me want to send her to the shadows. Anyway, she told me I had a lot of anger and tresentment duh!, but although I thought that a lot of what she said was frivolous she did eventually give me some useful advice that seemed to make sense.
Wow you actually listened to a someone I smirked but quickly apologized when Bakura gave me a death glare.
Bakura: She said if I want to figure out how at least feel something other than anger again I-I…. (he paused and looked away)
I could see this was serious and Bakura was not the type of guy who reveals anything about his emotions. What is it? I asked with as much sincerity and concern I could muster up for my former enemy.
Bakura: forget it I should just leave, just forget I ever said anything. The unemotional him was returning. He started to get up when I reached for his arm and pulled him back slightly. I could see Bakura wasn't used to anyone touching him and Iwaited for an attack. To be honest I didn't even know why I stopped him. Again to my surprise yet relief this time, Bakura returned to sitting position.
Bakura: She said.... I should make amends and find closure with the people I have hurt or who have hurt me. My first was Ryou and my second one is you.
please read an review before I put another chapter up. First time writing this type of fic. am I off to a good start so far?
