"The Christmas Puppy"

By Petit Angel Girl

Role-Played out with Silver Star

Anime: Yu-Gi-Oh!

Pair: Yami x Yugi

Authoress Note: My first Yami x Yugi fluff story, role-played out by me and my friend, Silver Star. We actually did this quite some time ago, but I'm just now getting around to putting it in fic form. A cute fic to bring in the Christmas cheer, even if it's early. Enjoy!

It a snowy December day in Domino, the day before Christmas, and a boy named Yugi Motou was walking home from the grocery store after picking up groceries for his Grandpa when he passes the town's pet store, taking a glance in the window. And then there in the window, he spots an adorable puppy. He rests his free hand on the glass the other holding the grocery bag, looking in with bright eyes and a happy smile on his face. 'Wow, what a cute puppy! What I wouldn't give to own him!'

The said puppy – which had black fur and purple-blue eyes -- begins bouncing happily, jumping at the window and panting in excitement. This makes Yugi laugh happily in return.

"He's terrific! Oh…" His smile fades, and he looks down slightly, frowning sadly. 'But Grandpa probably wouldn't want a little puppy running around in the Game Shop. And puppies eventually grow into dogs' He sighs 'Well...wishful thinking only...goodbye, little guy' Then he shifts his grocery bag, holding it in both arms again and heads home, spirits lowered a bit.

The puppy sits pawing at the glass and whining.

Back at the Game Shop...

Yugi walks in with a sigh as he closes the door behind him. "I'm home, Grandpa..."

"Welcome back, Yugi." He walks out then sees his grandson's expression. "What's wrong?"

"Grandpa…do you think I could have a puppy for Christmas."

"A puppy? Why the sudden request? And on such short notice."

"Well…" He blushes slightly shyly then looks up, smiling. "I saw the cutest puppy on my way back from the grocery store, in the pet store window. He had black fur and such pretty violet eyes. And he seemed so friendly and playful."

"We'll see, alright? I know you're trustworthy enough to take care of one, so we'll see."

Yugi nods, still smiling. Then he hugs his grandpa in thanks. "Thanks, Grandpa. I'll get these groceries put away for you now." He heads into the kitchen to put the groceries away.

"Can you handle yourself for the rest of the night, Yugi? I need to go visit a friend to discuss something about our last dig, alright?"

Yugi looks over his shoulder at him, smiling again. "Sure, Grandpa. Take care, and good luck."

"Alright then." The he heads out. But it wasn't his friend's he was heading to…he was going to that pet store to pick up the puppy, unknown to Yugi.

Yugi soon finishes putting the groceries away. Later, that evening, Yugi is up in his room writing his letter to Santa, as most traditional people do:

Dear Santa,
I know this may seem a little awkward writing a letter to you at 16, but consider this my Christmas wish in writing. At first, I couldn't think of anything I wanted; I already have all my friends and my Millennium Puzzle--two things very precious to me. But now, I think I know what I want: A puppy. The puppy I saw today in the pet store window.

I know dogs can be a lot of work, but there's something special to me about this little puppy, and if you can grant me this one wish, I, and the puppy, would both be very happy. Thank you as always.

Love,
Yugi Motou

Once he finishes the letter, he heads down to the kitchen, setting cookies, a glass of milk, and his letter on the table. Then he heads upstairs to bed.

Grandpa, gets back home with the sleeping puppy in his arms, a purple collar on his neck with a small bow on it. He lays the puppy in a gift box with holes in it, placing the top on before heading to bed himself.