It was another slow but active day in Ancient Egypt: The hot sun beat down on farmers who tilled the fertile soil on the banks of the Nile, merchants haggled with customers in the market square, ...and above the homes of their citizens. Pharaoh Atem and Queen Alyssa sat upon their thrones, talking quietly amongst themselves as the afternoon sun dispersed those who sought their attentions.

"I used some of the special powers you transferred to me after we got married." He replied, smiling slightly at his wife's enthusiastic question.

"Oh.. that's right. My special powers, I forgot all about that." I said, sighing at his reply.

Atem frowned in worry at her expression as he detected a hint of hesitation in her voice.

"What's the matter?" He asked with a concerned voice.

"These powers, I don't fully understand them, no one does, but we've already seen first hand how many people, POWERFUL people want them. And if someone like that DID manage to get their hands on it..." I shuddered. "I don't even want to think about what might happen."

"Remember that business with Dartz? Remember just how close he came to capturing your soul with the Seal Of Orichalcos?" He replied to her statement.

"Ugh, don't remind me. I NEVER want to go through that again." I added. "Especially witnessing you using that same card, which I still haven't forgiven you for activating it."

"Look, that's over and done with. Dartz's was defeated, and everyone's soul returned to their bodies." He said. "End of discussion."

"Hm.. Guess you're still sore from what Raphael had say to you about being a evil king." I said.

"Me. Evil?." He said. "I think he was just saying that to throw me off my game."

"No, but I've seen the look in your eyes every time someone gets under your skin. And a perfect example was in Duelist Kingdom during the duel between you and Kaiba." I replied, remembering the scene. "You had the ambition to let Celtic Guardian follow through with the attack. The blast would have knocked kaiba off the ledge."

"This is really not a good time to be talking about that." He said, changing the topic. "Can we please talk about something else."

"Ok, um.. Thinking. Thinking. I got nothing." I said.

Atem just rolls his eyes at his queen.

"Maybe these powers can be used for good, why don't you go and take a job at the local hospital in Domino City." I suggested.

"Alyssa, you know I can't just walk in there and demand then to offer me a job. I don't have any medical training to do that type of work." He replied to her suggestion.

"Not without my powers it's not." I chuckled lightly.

"Don't you think that's cheating." He replied, concerned at her comment.

"It is, but it's also a great way for you to keep your family healthy." I said.

"Ok, I'm picturing your idea, but I have just one question." He replied.

"What's that ?" I asked with a question.

"Who is gonna take my place while I'm gone ?" He asked.

"Seto can take the reigns for the time being. Our children have not become of age yet to run the kingdom." I replied.

"We really do need to take a little break every now and then. Ever since we defeated Zorc and his cronies, things got a little quiet around here." He said.

"Yeah, a little "too" quiet." I scoffed.

Atem turned his head to one of his royal guards.

"Could one of you go and fetch Priest Seto for me, if you please." asked Atem.

"Yes, my king." replied one of the guards.

The guards left to retrieve Priest Seto.

Meanwhile..

He was busy dealing with important tasks until the guards entered.

"Sorry for the intrusion Priest Seto, but the pharaoh is requesting your presents in the throne room." said the bulky toned guard.

Despite his arrogant 'what is it now' gesture, he gets from his seat and follows the two guards. As soon as Seto walked into the throne room, he kneels to both King Atem and Queen Alyssa in respect.

"You summoned for me, my king ?" said Seto.

"Yes, I have something to tell you. I'm going to be taking a break for a little while, and I need you to take over for the time being while I'm away." said Atem.

"As you wish, my king. I will take care of things until your return." said Seto, as he bows.

"And a couple of our closest friends will be watching over our children. I'am also taking a break." I added.

"Very well, your highness." said Seto, bowing again.

Atem got up from his throne and started to walk toward Priest Seto, he took off his Millennium Puzzle and placed it around Seto's neck.

"I will also entrust you with the millennium puzzle for safe keeping. Guard it well." said Atem.

Priest Seto just nod in agreement. Alyssa stood up and walked over to Atem.

"You ready ?" I asked.

"Let's go." answered Atem.

I snapped my fingers to open up a portal, upon entering our Egyptian attire changed into their future clothing, then another portal opened on the other side into Domino City.

Domino City

"Ha, feels good to be back in regular clothes, Egyptian style for the 21 century wouldn't clash that well." I said. "

Atem was wearing the very same clothes, that Yugi had picked out when he first set him on a date with Alyssa. His black sleeveless shirt and black pants along with his spiky choker and spiky bracelet.

"Let's stop by the Game shop before we head to Domino Hospital, we haven't see Yugi and our friends for a long while." He said.

"Just what I thinking." I replied.

They walked toward the Game Shop passing crowds of peoples who were dueling in various places using Kaiba Corp's duel disks. The smells of fresh pretzels from nearby vendors in the park could make anyone's mouth water.

"Mm, those smell de-licious. We'll have to stop and get one on our way back." I said.

"Maybe.." He answered.

"Oh shoot, since the money currency is different here, ah, silver and gold would be a bit too much to use for money. Let's see if I can conjure up some regular coins."

I was just about snap my fingers, Atem put his hand on mine, and then spoke softly. "Not now, you're going to attraction unwanted attention. Wait until we get to Yugi's grandfather's game shop."

Amounts of people who were using the park for their duels.

"Yeah, good call." I replied softly.

They walked up to a yellow building with a green roof including a sign that Kame, we entered the game shop.

"Yugi! Solomon! You guys here?!" I shouted.

Yugi peaks around the corner to see Atem and Alyssa standing in the hallway, he ran over to greet them.

"Atem! Alyssa! How did you manage to find a way back to the future ?!" said Yugi, in excitement.

"I use my special powers to transport both Atem and I to your time." I said, hugging Yugi.

"Special powers ?" said Yugi, confused.

"I'll have to save the details for another time. We thought we stop by." I replied.

Yugi shouts to Tea, who was doing some homework upstairs.

"Hey Tea, guess who stopped by for a visit!" shouted Yugi.

"Who, Yugi ?!" shouted Tea.

Tea came downstairs and saw Alyssa and Atem.

"Alyssa! Atem! We missed you, it's been a couple of years since the Ceremonial Duel. How you guys been ?" said Tea.

"We're doing okay." said Alyssa to Tea.

"So, what brings you to Domino ?" asked Yugi.

"We were just on our to see if Atem could apply for a job at the local hospital, ever since the whole thing with Zorc and all that, activity in Egypt has slowed down.. a lot." said Alyssa.

"Why the hospital, could he just get a job with Kaiba at his company. I'm sure he'll give Atem a job." said Yugi.

"That's true Yugi, but I have a reason why I am choosing to work at the hospital. Egypt doesn't have the right medical equipment if someone get sick. So I have thought about becoming a diagnostician to help keep my family and friends healthy." said Atem, answering Yugi's question.

"Egypt "does" have very high risk illnesses, I won't have a problem with you becoming a doctor." replied Yugi.

"Me nether. At least it will keep you guys from being bored." said Tea.

"Oh, you don't know the half of it. Theft has gone way... down, so we didn't have to deal with many thieves lately." I snapped my fingers and a resume with all the information already written appeared in my hands. "If you are going to apply for the position you need this, it's called a resume. I have all of your information already written. Sorry that we can't stay longer, we gotta get to Domino Hospital to hand this in." I answered.

"Oh ok, we can catch up on old times some other time, and good luck on getting the job, Atem." said Yugi.

"Thanks Yugi. Say hi to your grandfather for us." said Atem.

"See you later Yugi, Tea. Oh, I'll be by again later on to drop the kids off." I said, as we were walking out the door.

"Okay, see you later!" said Tea.

Atem and Alyssa left the game shop and headed to Domino Hospital. On their way there, Atem turns his head to me.

"Now, all I have to do to change my appearance and voice is just by thinking about what you want to change into, and then snapping my fingers." he said.

"That's how I first found out." I answer. "I think it was snap once for clothes, snap twice for voice."

"But what if you need to change in a quick pinch." he asked.

"Then you do a double snap. which I'm still trying to learn how to do double." I replied.

Domino City Hospital

As they arrived at the hospital, Alyssa and Atem went over to the receptionist's desk.

"What can I help you with ?" said the receptionist.

"Is the hospital director available ? We're here just to see if my husband can apply for a position here." I asked

"Hold on a moment please." She phones the hospital director. "The director will be right out. Have a seat in the waiting room." said the receptionist.

"Ok thank you." I replied.

They sat and waited. Just then the hospital director came around the corner, and walked over to Atem and Alyssa.

"Hi, I'm the hospital director." He shakes both of their hands. "Um, who is the one that's applying for a job ?" said the director.

Atem slowly puts his hand around his back and snapped his fingers, answered.

"I am." said Atem.

"Great. Well, we'll walk into my office and I will interview you." said the director.

All 3 of them walks into the Director's Office.

"Please, have a seat." said the director.

Both Atem and Alyssa sat in the chairs.

"Do you have a resume ?" asked the director.

"Yes, I do." replied Atem as he hands the director his resume.

The director takes Atem's resume and looks it over.

"Atem Muto, um by any chance, are you related to Yugi Muto ?" asked the director, as he read.

"Yes, I am. I'm his older brother." said Atem.

"Ok, you may be in luck cause the hospital is really busy today. So, I'll make this interview short and sweet. Do you have any previous medical training ?" said the director, as he checks the information again.

"I have had a least 10 years experience working in a local clinic." answered Atem.

"That's good. What qualities do you admire most in people ?" said the director.

"The qualities I admire most in people is honesty and trust worthy." answered Atem.

"Wonderful. And what position are you applying for ?" said the director.

"The position I'm applying for is a diagnostician." answered Atem.

"We do have that position open currently, and we're are hurting for more doctors. What the heck, congratulations Atem Muto, you got the job." said the director.

Atem stood up and shakes the director's hand.

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview me for this position. When do I start ?" said Atem.

"You can start tomorrow morning." The director's beeper went off. "Oops, I got to go. Nice to meet you, and welcome aboard Atem." said the director, as he left the room.

"Yay. You got the job. This is cause for celebration at Yugi's house. Not bad for your first time applying." said Alyssa.

"Well, your powers did help me a little bit back there. He didn't even notice a thing." said Atem.

"And you saying that you were Yugi's older brother, classic cover up" I chuckled.

"Come on, we got to get going ourselves, we need to bring Ash and Misty over to the Game Shop if I am to start working at this hospital tomorrow morning." said Atem.

"Yeah. We can start to head back to the Game Shop, and tell Yugi that you got the job." I replied.

They started to walk back to Kame Game Shop.

Kame Game Shop

When they got back.

"We're back Yugi!" I shouted.

"I'm in here, guys." said Yugi from the living while watching television.

Alyssa and Atem walks into the living room, and sat down on the couch.

"So how it go ? Did you get the job ?" asked Yugi, in suspense.

"I got the job, Yugi." said Atem.

"What ? Really ?" said Yugi, surprised.

"The timing couldn't have been better. The hospital was a little busy while we were there, so the hospital director did a very quick interview and like all of his answers, so he decided to hire Atem for the position." I replied.

"That's great, Atem. When do you start ?" asked Yugi.

"I'm starting tomorrow morning." said Atem.

"I'll be right back, I have to get the kids from home." I said.

I blinked my eyes and appears back in Egypt.

"Ash, Misty. You going to be staying with your grandfather, Uncle Yugi, and Aunt Tea. It will only be for a couple of days, your father just got a new job. I will be also staying at Yugi's, cause we don't have anyone to watch you here at home while your father is working at his new job." I said, to my two children.

"Ok mom." said Ash and Misty, in unison.

Alyssa blinked once again, reappeared in Yugi's living room

"I'm back." I said.

"Wow, that was quick. I guess you weren't joking about your powers." said Yugi.

"Yeah, but that's only partial of what my powers can do. Um, Yugi, is it ok if me and the kids stay with you guys for a couple of days, just until Atem gets use to his new job." I asked.

"I don't see why not. We have a spare bedroom that you and the kids can use." said Yugi.

Just then Solomon appears in the doorway.

"Alyssa, Atem, kids. So good to see you." said Solomon

"Hi grampa." said Ash and Misty to their grandfather.

"Hi Solomon, good to see you too. How you've been ?" I asked.

"I've doing well, thank you for asking." said Solomon

"Is it alright for Alyssa, Ash, and Misty stay for a couple of days. Atem is going to be starting a new job at the hospital in the morning." said Yugi asking Solomon.

"The more the merrier I say." said Solomon

"Thank you. Do you guys have any sparkling wine ? I forgot to pick some up." I asked.

"Yes, we do. In fact we still have the bottle from your wedding reception." replied Solomon.

"I can go grab it, where did you store it ?" I asked.

"It's in the cabinet above the sink." said Solomon

Alyssa look into the cabinet above the sink.

"Found it." I grabbed the bottle of wine and couple of wine glasses and shouts to Tea upstairs. "Tea, won't you come and join us for some wine, we're gonna celebrate Atem getting a job at Domino Hospital." I said, to Tea.

"Coming." said Tea, as she walks down the stairs.

Alyssa pours wine into all 5 wine glasses and handed out the glasses to everyone.

"To Atem's new job." I said, proposing a toast.

Everyone clinks their glasses and sips the wine.

"After a couple of years, I'm surprised that this even kept." I said.

"Since I'm going to be working at the hospital, I will make sure you and the kids are the first ones on my schedule." He said, to Alyssa.

"I'll be your first patient on your very first day." I said.

She finishes her wine and snuggles up to him. Atem puts his arm around Alyssa as she laid her head on his chest.

"You picked well. She has been an angel in this family." whispered Yugi.

Atem stroke Alyssa's hair lovingly, and kisses her head, whispers back to Yugi.

"Yes, she is perfect, isn't she." Atem whispers to Alyssa softly. "Sweet Dreams. my Queen." he said, whispering softly.

"I wouldn't say she's that perfect, half the time she shows weakness here and there, just none of us had noticed them." said Yugi. yawning.

Atem just nods, reflecting on the obvious thing he knew all along, just never acknowledged it.

"Night Yugi." said Tea. "I should head home too, and don't worry I'll call for a cab."

"Night Tea, see ya tomorrow" he said, about to head upstairs.

Tea turns her head to Atem.

"Night Atem, see you later." said Tea, to Atem.

"Bye Tea." he replied back as she walk out of the Kami game shop.

Tea walks out, closing the door, and start thinking. 'Ever since Atem left for the afterlife, I've been having these conflicting emotions towards Yugi, but I don't know if he'll accept it. We've all been friends for years, so I'm definitely going to tell him sooner or later. Also Alyssa did us all a huge favor and brought him back, she has done more then a simple person could ever do, and hope she's continues on her path."

She call for a cab on her cell phone.

Back inside the shop

Atem looked at the clock which displayed 8 o'clock, and then at his kids.

"Time for bed you two." he said.

"But daddy, can't we stay up ?" said Ash. "Just this once please.."

Misty tried to use her eyes of cuteness to presway him. "Plwzz.."

"Maybe tomorrow." he said. "Now go on up."

"Aw.. ok." they said in unison.

Ash and Misty rushed upstairs with their father trailing behind. Yugi had his bedroom door closed, so no one could walk in unnoticed.

"Don't forget to brush your teeth." Atem called out, as he got to the top of the stairs.

Ash and Misty both got on their separate step stools and starts to brush. As soon as they were finish, Misty walks out first to use the bed room to change, and Ash stayed in the bathroom to change into his pjs.

Atem knocked on the bathroom door.

"I'll be out in a second dad." Ash said.

He slipped into his light green pajama bottoms, then puts on his top light green shirt over his head and pulls it down. After that Ash opened the bathroom door, Ash announcing to Misty who had the bedroom door close, while she was currently changing.

"Sis, are you done yet? Cause we're coming in." he said.

"Just a minute, I'm still changing." she said.

"Well hurry up." he said.

Misty took off her white shirt with small fake jewels that were stitched onto it, along with her blue skirt, then slipped on a small pink child size nightgown.

"Okay, you can open the door now." she said, letting them know.

Ash opens the door, and both of them went over to the bed that they had to share. Ash pulled down the covers on his side, and climbed up into the first since he was the tallest for a 5 year old, Misty on the other hand need a little bit of help after pull the covers on her side.

"Daddy, could you give a boost." she said, having a little bit of trouble getting onto the bed.

"Alright." he said.

Atem held her by her sides and lift her up.

"Thanks." she said.

"You're welcome." he replied.

They both slide under the covers, laying their heads on the pillows.

"Dad, will we be able to come visit you at your new job?" Ash asked.

"I don't see why not." he replied.

Ash and Misty smiled with joy as they snuggled on their separate pillows.

"Tomorrow, your mother will be coming in for her first appointment, so I need you guys be on your best behavior for Grampa and Yugi while I'm at work." he said, while pulling up the covers over them.

"Ok." They replied in unison.

Atem kissed both of them on their foreheads.

"Goodnight dad." Ash said.

"Night daddy." Misty added.

"Goodnight, may Ra protect you always." He replies.

Ash and Misty snuggles in and falls asleep. Atem warmly walks back over to the door, and quietly closes it. Then he knocked on Yugi's bedroom door.

"Yugi, you still awake ?" he asked.

"Yeah, come on in." Yugi replied.

He open Yugi's bedroom, walking in, then closed it behind him.

"Yugi, can I talk with you for a bit." Atem asked.

"Sure, is something on your mind Atem?" Yugi replied. "Ever since I gave back the puzzle to the stone tablet, I'm not able to hear your thoughts anymore."

Atem chuckled and sat on Yugi's bed.

"I'm just thinking back to what all of us went through together over the years. Taking on a important task like give medical advice wasn't really my forte." he said.

"I remember one time in history class, we were discussing medicine during ancient Egyptian times, and that healers used medical herbs to heal injuries." Yugi replied. "Medical techniques nowadays, are so far advanced that a mere computer can diagnoses a single problem within mere seconds."

"Those textbooks of yours seem to give some pretty accurate information for ancient history." he said, impressed.

"Yeah, there's was even a guy named Imhotep, who was a old kingdom physician and architect that claims to be a god himself in the medical field." Yugi added. "But enough about that, having doubts about your first day?"

"Could be why I'm feeling so anxious." he replied.

"It's just first day nerves, everyone has them once in awhile." Yugi said.

Atem smiled at Yugi.

"You always knew what to say to cheer a friend up." He said.

"Well you're the one who taught me about trusting other people after all, or I've still would have been that awkward young kid with no friends who liked to play puzzle games by himself." Yugi replied. "Things will snap into place once you got use to it. By the way, what was Alyssa saying about her having powers ?"

"I believe what she explained was, she had the ability to transport herself to other universes by opening up a portal, and shape shift into other people including voice, clothing, and knowledge of the universe with a snap of a finger." he answered.

"What's the downside?" Yugi asked.

"If she goes into a universe that has magic or magic based, then her abilities won't activate." He replied.

"Care to elaborate." Yugi said.

"I've only seen her do it once. She traveled to some other world then came back looking like someone different." He replied.

Yugi sighed. "Something like that can lead to dangerous things, a person can easily follow her back and can do serious damage to other worlds." "Just what Paradox did when he brought Yusei and Jaden into our time."

"Exactly." He said.

"But I don't understand how she found a way for you to have your own body." Yugi said.

"I wonder that myself." He said.

Yugi starts to yawn.

'Well, I'll let you get some sleep. And thank you for cheering me up." He said.

"I'm always here if you ever need some uplifting advice." Yugi replied.

"Goodnight Yugi." He said, chuckling.

"Night Atem." Yugi replied.

Atem walks toward Yugi's bedroom door opens it, walks out and closes behind him.

As he walked downstairs, Solomon noticed him and said. "You know, during that final duel, Yugi did really want to lose, so you wouldn't have to leave."

Atem smiles.

"And it's all thanks to a certain someone that made my return much more memorable." He said, while glancing at Alyssa who was asleep on the small couch.

"Time we all got some shuteye." Solomon said, goes to turn out the lights. "Night."

Atem nods. "Goodnight."

Then he walks over to Alyssa and kissing her on the forehead, pulling a throw blanket over me. And lastly he went over to the 3 seater couch laid down and fell asleep himself.