Chapter four of the Alternate ending. And this one is alllll about the baby! :)

Ryou: Yugi's baby being born already?

Yep! I didn't want to make it too long before it happened, and I had to move on from Yami's death. But it's still a sore subject for Yugi and the others.

Yugi: I don't get how Yami survived the path to the afterlife without a burial.

That will be explained in the next two chapters or so. Please have faith, it shall, eventually, make some degree of sense. :)

Ryou & Yugi: Oy-vay...

*pouting* Anyway, let's move on, reviews please! *list*

InuYoiushi
Right, Dartz is schedueled to be knocked off his throne in about four to five chapters, depending on how much I want to drag this out. You'll now see the adorable baby so please read on!

Kurai-onii
Yes, Dartz just couldn't leave Yami to Rest in Peace. So now the stakes of revenge have gone up a few more levels (100'000'000 levels and rising), you may want sleeping pills, because until he is directly featured in a chapter, he's just lounging on the throne eating dates and drinking wine, waiting for Yugi to 'come running back to him because he loves him so much' *vomit* errr... no way! But I'm trying to make his death as horrid as possible. I think that Yugi will keep his baby as FAR from his brother as possible, so don't worry about the child unless I state otherwise. :)

Magi Magi Magician Gal (Previously Alverna)
You don't have to hate yourself, I already had written this out by the time I had your review, I knew how the acient Egyptains took care to mummify the body and give it it's proper burial, logically Dartz would know that too since their countries were so close, and he really hates Yami's guts, so to make him suffer after death... he'd do it without a second thought.
I'm not planning on any Teá bashing, sorry, but that'll be in my next fanfic, or one shot, whichever comes first. How about Yugi finally giving birth for happiness, now you'll get to see the baby! That's happy! (Yugi: *cuddles Pharaoh doll* Thank you for this *teary eyes* it's so thoughtful *crying* Me: ! *rubs back*)

MissKenniGurl672
(*Wide eyes*... *covers Hikari's eyes* your too innocent to read this!) Whoa, your mad. But Karma will come back and bite HARD, so just be patient. :)

BabyNinetails
(*covers the Hikar's eyes* Don't read, it'll corrupt you!) I know, that was just too far, Dartz wants an uprising he can crush or for the people to be defeated in spirit as well in reality. Dartz will get his just deserts, just you wait and see, the baby comes now! Read on to see!

SangoMarie
I'm glad you kept my story, there is some happiness now; the baby's coming! I'm glad you thought I captured emotions, because that's the thing I was worried I didn't do well enough, Also I wish you three luck in murdering him, but leave him alive long enough for him to play his role in the end of my story :)

Ak (Guest)
I'm sorry you think that, but if you don't like it, don't read it. And That made me very upset! There are better ways of saying you don't like things! Or (The best way) is; if you can't say something nice, don't say anything.

*curles up in a ball*

Yugi: What's up?

Someone gave me a mean review, I just re-read it...

Ryou: *hugs authoress* Well they have no taste. Come on, let the people read.

Okay... *still depressed* Something else! My story has had just over 300 views and I've only got 21 reviews! I mean, is it so hard to just spend thrity seconds saying that you liked it!?

Anyway. I don't own Yugioh or Robin Hood, please read and leave me a comment.


Days passed. Those beginning days dragged, hopeless and full of sadness for what was lost.

Weeks took over the days and they began to march in the steady rhythm that everyone was so familiar with. Over the said weeks things took a turn for the worst. The orphans had permanently moved underground because it was safer, but most others were forced to return to the surface.

The main reason for this was the lack of food. The infinite city, though vast and massively accommodating and comfortable in every way, couldn't produce food. There was no sun for the crops and no fields to attempt to grow thing and the artificial gem light was not like sunlight at all. Nothing grew, so farmers were forced back to their ruined farms to produce enough for their families.

Bakura and Seto finally realized why the city was abandoned so long ago by it's makers and past inhabitants, the key was food produce that the city just couldn't do.

But the surface was dangerous. Mai had suffered her own loss one day when Vivian, Teá and Miho brought back news from the village they had just ran from. Soldiers were rounding up people like cattle, and those that they caught who were healthy and considered rebellious were taken to the Palace and to Dartz.

Yugi listened fearfully as they told him of the mass slave trade he had started up, enslaving the people of Kehmet (as Egypt because strictly a evil Atlantian's reference) and transporting them to Atlantis to work. There were rumours of undersea mines and basic workers, then other more extreme ones that just grew from the other rumours.

Yugi laid a hand on his baby bump, the baby just barely showing, his stomach extended very slightly and was rather firm now. He glared up at the surface and thought, Dartz… let them go. Let Yami's people go, what you are doing is more than wrong, you'll pay. He promised.

Yugi rubbed his stomach carefully and smiled down at the growing life. I made a promise to become Pharaoh, I haven't told Seto or anyone else yet, but soon I will. I have to bring the people home. He sighed, life was so hard now. He and the other hero's had plenty to eat as the people offered a handful of their own corn and one of their crops to them to provide for the baby.


Seto and Mokuba had the genious idea to create little fish farms in the ponds in the city, Mokuba just wanted a pet fish at first then he caught two, a male and female. Seto saw this and introduced the idea of having a 'herd' of fish, and treat them like sheep to get some sort of meat without going near the Nile.

Mahad was supportive and they soon had a few fish farms going, the children liked to feed the fish, and Yugi often sat and watched them swim to pass the time, it was rather peaceful there… it solved part of the food problem, but fish alone weren't enough to feed everyone.

Mai and the orphans were very good company to Yugi, they often shyly asked questions about the baby, Rebecca asked to hold it fist. "After you though" she added with a happy smile.

Yugi nodded and patted her blond head "I'm sure you'll get to meet the little one" he agreed. Leon and Noah had made some blankets out of washed rags, with Mai's help, and Mokuba was always asking what name the baby would have.

Yugi held up the blanket with watery eyes "You made this?" he asked the two beaming boys.

They nodded eagerly, Noah pointed to the edge "We all got the rags, the girls cleaned and we put them together" he explained. Smiling proudly.

Leon put his hand on a whitish coloured rag "This was from my old blanket, it's always kept me safe! I think that the baby will need the good luck"

Yugi laughed and rubbed his eyes "I think so too, that's so thoughtful of you all"

Rebecca grasped her teddy tightly and blinked up at Yugi worriedly "Yugi? Why are you crying? Don't you like it?" the orphans all stiffened and gasped.

Yugi blinked then shook his head "I love it, it's just so thoughtful, I never thought you'd make something so nice for me and the baby. I'm just getting a little emotional, don't worry" he choked and wiped his eyes again.

Mai stood up and said "I think Yugi needs some rest, being pregnant can make you cranky and emotional" she explained and began to usher them to the exit.

The little one's all left with calls of "Bye Yugi!"

Yugi waved them out and then reached under the bed and pulled out Yami's cape again. He pressed his face into the fabric and tried to find a hint of his beloveds scent, it was so faint now. Yugi's tears dripped off of his cheeks. "I miss you" he murmured.


In due time months replaced weeks and soon 'the day' arrived.

Ryou was sitting with Yugi, they were playing an Atlantian game called checkers and were talking about nothing important, just being friends. Yugi winced as he reached for the next piece "Ow!" he complained.

Ryou jumped, blinked, then half laughed "Is the baby kicking again?"

Yugi nodded and rubbed the spot that had received a harsh kick. His amethyst eyes shining with a secret joy "Yeah, baby's been very lively recently" he cooed as he rubbed the spot again. Ryou hesitantly sat next to him and put a hand on his very swollen stomach, his brown eyes were dying to ask a question. Yugi smirked a little "Something wrong Ryou?" he teased lightly.

Ryou pouted and said "I… I just wanted to feel it too"

Yugi stopped teasing and moved Ryou's hand to the baby's favoured kicking spot. "Try there- oh!" he winced again as the baby kicked.

Ryou gasped, his gentle eyes wide "Whoa, the little one sure is strong" he commented, wincing a little as well.

Yugi nodded and sat up a little better from his lounging position against the pillows of the sofa. He groaned as he moved, he was so large now that it was an effort to move even the littlest bit "Definitely Yami's" he said with a small smile.

Ryou smiled as well "Only Yami's baby would demand so much attention from you" he agreed.

Yugi laughed with Ryou at the statement, remembering how clingy Yami had been once he had escaped with him from the fair, it seemed so long ago now… but the man had never let Yugi go two minuets without giving him a kiss, cuddle or caress or receiving the same himself. That had increased especially after they had made love for the first time. Yugi blushed a little as the memories of that blissful night swept over him.

Ryou saw the blush and shook his head "Pervert, I know that look" he poked him in the arm.

Yugi blushed harder "S-sorry- ouch!" he curled up around his stomach suddenly.

Ryou gasped and said "Another kick?"

Yugi winced and relaxed slowly, then felt wetness running down his legs. He gasped and gripped Ryou's arm "Ryou… I think my waters just broke" he gasped out.

Ryou blinked like an owl then jumped up. "What! Now?" he almost shriked, panicking more than Yugi was.

Yugi nodded and winced as the pain started to make itself know. "Ow… yes, now. Hurry get Isis" he said as he collapsed back against the sofa and placed both hands on his stomach to try and sooth the pain and hopefully the baby too.

Ryou jumped like he'd been electrocuted and turned to run out of the door "R-right! Hang on I'll be right back" and the door closed behind him.

Yugi panted and rubbed his stomach "Ah… ready at last little one?" he whispered before gritting his teeth again. The baby kicked again, as if the child was trying to comfort his parent, or perhaps enthusiastically agree with him. Yugi chuckled a little "Definitely Yami's" he murmured again, with a little sarcasm hanging off the end of his words.

Yugi leaned his head back and concentrated on breathing, because Isis had stressed the importance of breathing to control the pain and contractions. But, in truth, none of them knew what to expect because Yugi was one of two boys in the world who had had the operation that allowed them to have children, the first being Ryou. And he was the first to concieve and now give birth. They weren't entirely sure of what to expect.

Isis burst into the room with the group following after her, Ryou looking out of breath more than the others as he had been running around finding them all.

Bakura, Joey and Marik looked a little shocked. Malik had a large grin, Ishizu had her hands clasped together and looked a bit worried but she did have a smile too. Seto had his normal poker face on, yet even he looked excited by this, Mokuba was almost bouncing with the news.

Mahad and Isis reached Yugi first and Isis's hands touched his forehead and stomach instantly, Mahad took Yugi's hand "Are you alright?" he asked worriedly.

Yugi nodded and winced again "Oh! Y-yeah, I'm fine. I think it's time" he gasped out with his own silly smile on his face.

Everyone looked at Isis who nodded her blue eyes shining in joy "I believe so too" she agreed, everyone's excitement seemed to grow at her words. Isis stood up "Mahad, we have to move him to his room, be careful" she warned as the man handed his staff to Ryou and began working his arms under Yugi to lift him.

Yugi put one arm around the taller man's shoulders as he was lifted. He kept gasping and wincing as the pain kept coming. He rubbed his stomach "It's okay baby" he whispered.

Ryou held his hand as he passed, his eyes shining "You'll do fine" he assured him.

Yugi smiled "Thanks Ryou"

Marik and Bakura messed Yugi's hair and offered their own crude words of encouragement. Bakura smirked "You'd better do a good job, I wanna see the runt" Yugi chuckled slightly.

Marik nodded "You'll get a hell of an ass whooping from me if I don't get to see the mini midget"

Malik bonked him on the head. "Be more considerate! Yugi's got enough to worry about" he scolded then squeezed Yugi's hand as he walked next to his Father "Don't listen to them, everything will be fine, this is Yami's kid we're talking about" he reminded them, they all remembered how stubborn and determined Yami was.

Yugi smiled "I needed to hear that, thanks Malik"

Malik nodded, Ishizu appeared and stopped him from entering the bedroom with a stern look and with both hands, Malik leaned around her "Anytime!" he promised Yugi.

Ishizu stopped everyone else and shook her head "You can't go in" she said.

Ryou made a noise of protest "He's my best friend!" he protested.

Ishizu rolled her eyes "No men are allowed in but Yugi, not even Dad" just as she said that Isis seemed to throw the man out. Ishizu rushed back inside and shut the doors, there was the sound of a lock and then just quiet for a while.

Mahad straightened his headdress with a bemused expression. Seto looked up at him "Didn't you get thrown out when your kids were born?" he asked dryly.

Mahad nodded after turning to him then said "But never by my own wife…"

Joey and Mokuba suddenly drew the eyes of everyone, Mokuba had grabbed Joey's hands and they had begun dancing in a circle with large smiles and they were chanting "The baby's coming, the baby's coming!" Mokuba had a large and cheerful grin while Joey had his normal goofy one.

Seto raised en eyebrow and snorted "I don't know them" he said, making everyone chuckle. Joey and Seto had been lovers for just over half a year, having taken the time to see if their relationship would work first. Mokuba had been very encouraging of this arrangement, even if it meant he had to have his own room away from Seto to protect his 'innocent eyes'.

Everyone winced as Yugi screamed and Ryou squeaked in panic. Bakura hugged him and they began the long wait.


Hours seemed to drag, Joey had taken up pacing to try and pass the time, it annoyed some people. Mokuba was sitting in Seto's lap and kept asking Seto if Yugi would be alright. They had never thought that it would take this long to give birth, even Mahad appeared worried.

Mokuba and Ryou exchanged a glance, Mokuba stood up "I'm going to tell Mai" he announced before running off. Seto let him go and, his arms now empty, grabbed Joey as he paced by him and used him as his human teddy bear instead.

They all held their breathes when Yugi's screaming stopped. The silence was worse than the screams, much worse, had something gone wrong? Where were the girls? Where was the baby?

Their hearts began to race, what was happening?!

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"WA! Ahh!"

The waiting group all gasped at once when they heard a baby's cries. Ryou began crying too, being a little overemotional as normal.


Yugi lay, exhausted in his bed, Isis cleaning him up. He was weak, tired and covered in sweat. Isis washed his skin to try and cool him, she was smiling widely "You did wonderfully Yugi" she assured him.

Ishizu was busy washing the baby then wrapping the crying bundle of joy in the blanket the children had made for him, smiling widely "It's a boy" she said in awe.

Yugi smiled up at her "A boy…" he sighed out. Isis straightened his clothes and propped him up against the pillows, she pulled his blanket up and made him as comfortable as possible after such an ordeal.

Isis kissed his forehead "Ready to meet him?" she asked.

Yugi nodded and weakly lifted his arms, Ishizu carefully tucked the little one into Yugi's pale arms. Yugi looked down at his son, his son… "Hey baby" he greeted tiredly, his amethyst eyes shining but droopy. The baby instantly stopped wailing and began to coo softly. Yugi smiled and kissed his forehead, the baby's skin was hot and slightly damp, so fragile, so tiny. Yugi's eyes flowed with tears "He's so little" he gasped softly.

Ishizu wiped her own eyes on her sleeve while Isis hugged her shoulders. Isis rocked her daughter, both caught in the moment. A knock at the door shattered it though. "Hello? Is everything alright?" Joey called out, followed by a chorus of shushing.

Yugi chuckled "You should let them in" he said to the two women with him.

Ishizu went to the door and unlocked it, she stepped outside and smiled widely at the waiting group "It's a boy" she declared.

Ryou squealed and nearly glomped Bakura who was standing by him. Malik and Marik punched the air, Joey looked shocked. Seto was grinning, Mahad beamed before hugging his daughter. "Can we come in?" he asked.

Ishizu nodded "But be quiet" she advised "Yugi's been through a lot, it was more difficult than normal because we didn't know what to expect"

They nodded. Bakura and Marik groaned "We know that, just let us see the little guy!"

Joey jumped up and said "Yeah, we've been waiting to meet him for nine months!"

They barged in past Ishizu who sighed and groaned "So much for being quiet…"

Yugi looked up from stroking his son's cheek as the group piled in. Mokuba last with Rebecca, Leon and Noah with him. Yugi smiled "Hey guys"

Ryou stood by him "How are you feeling?"

Yugi smiled, clearly exhausted, but it was a genuine smile "I'm fine… we're fine" he said as he looked down at the baby wrapped up in blankets. Ryou leaned over and hesitantly, making sure that Yugi was alright with it, reached a hand over and cautiously pulled back the tiny corner of cloth that hid his face.

Ryou gasped "Oh! Oh Yugi… he's adorable!" he squealed with a hand over his mouth to keep himself from being too loud. Everyone else leaned around and saw the snuggling baby Yugi held in his arms.

Rebecca, Leon, Noah and Mokuba ran to the other side of the bed and climbed up to have a better view, Rebecca cooed "He's so little…" she silently squealed into Leon's shoulder, making the boy blush before agreeing with her.

Mokuba smiled "Hello baby" he greeted, making Yugi smile.

The baby had bronze skin, small chubby arms and the littlest of hands. He had a strong resemblance to Yami in his face even though he had a bit of baby fat clinging to his cheeks and chin that only made him look even more adorable. His nose was a little button in his face, lips were delicate but plump even as a newborn, and his eyes were closed as he relaxed in the blanket the children had made for him.

The baby had damp and limp hair, that was quite thick and covered his entire head nicely, you could already see the tips becoming a dark pink as they dried, the main mass being black while a nice collection of blond bangs grew from just above his face, they smoothed into the rest of his hair as Yugi had pushed it back so that he could see his face better. Yugi smiled and rubbed a finger gently against the baby's cheek. The baby cooed and slowly opened up his little eyes.

The children and Ryou all gasped in delight, the eye shape was Yami's but the colour was Yugi's. The lovely amethyst was an exact match to his Papa's.

Ishizu laughed giddily "He's beautiful"

Isis and Mahad leaned on each other, smiling as well, they were proud of Yugi, he had done so well to have such a beautiful and healthy son.

The baby looked around with his eyes, clearly confused as to why all these strange people were there, and why they were all looking at him. He closed his eyes and turned his head so that he was cuddling into Yugi's chest, almost as if he was acting shy.

Rebecca and Ishizu squealed at the cuteness. "So cute!" they chorused.

Yugi smiled and kissed the baby's hair in comfort "It's okay little one" he soothed, the baby looked up at him but made no move to turn back to the strange people. Yugi stared, shocked at the inquisitiveness in the little one's eyes, the baby suddenly relaxed and burbled something quietly.

Marik chuckled "Well it looks like the little guy recognises his Pappy" he commented with a hand pinching his chin thoughtfully.

Yugi smiled, they were bonded already, it was so different to think of his precious baby now in his arms and independent of him instead of in his stomach and tied to his own wellbeing.

Bakura snorted "Well at least the runt looks a little like the both of ya" he commented gruffly. Ryou gave him a pouting glare and Ishizu took that moment to smack him on the head. Bakura yelped while Ryou just smiled.

Yugi laughed a little before yawning loudly. His eyes feeling suddenly very heavy, Isis looked at her husband. "Could you bring the crib in please?" she asked him as she picked up a pile of blankets.

Mahad left the room with Seto and they returned with a wooden crib, it wasn't very well made, being rather batted and almost like a box, but it was ideal for keeping a child in. They placed the crib by Yugi's bed. Yugi just letting Rebecca have her short hold as he promised.

Rebecca was smiling widely. Seto held his arms out and looked at Yugi "Can I…" he began to ask, hesitating wasn't part of his nature normally.

Yugi smiled and nodded "Yeah, go ahead" he gestured tiredly, with a warm smile on his sleepy face.

Seto cautiously held the tiny babe in his arms, if anything Seto's height made the baby look even tinier! Seto studied the baby's face for a long minuet before smiling, a genuine smile that was normally reserved for Mokuba or Joey.

Joey messed the baby's hair softly, making the baby jump at the unexpected touch, but the large eyed babe soon got over it and returned to relaxing and playfully squirming. Seto rocked the baby carefully, looking less stern, more like a emotional person for a moment.

Mokuba leaned over and ticked the baby's nose, making the child screw up his face to get away from the offending tickle. Mokuba laughed "So he's our cousin?" he asked Seto.

Seto shrugged "Second cousin really, but yes" Mokuba beamed, already accepting the baby to his family. The others of the group were looking at the youngster and instantly adoring him and that acceptance made him a permanent part of their 'messed up' family.

Seto placed the baby back in Yugi's waiting arms and the little boy burbled in recognition again when he was in his Papa's arms again.

Seto smiled, he had accepted the little one and said in awe "The next Pharaoh… what's his name?"

The orphans perked up and Rebecca asked "Yeah, what ya gunna call him?" she leaned over him "Can I pick? I know some good ones" she said.

Noah snorted "But I know lots of Atlantian names" he argued.

Leon rolled his eyes, helpless as another argument started. Yugi chuckled and everyone focused on him when he started to talk "Actually… I've already decided on a name. The second I saw him I knew what I was going to name him"

Ryou and Malik leaned forwards "What?" they asked, impatient.

Yugi pulled the blanket down so that he could see his son's face and head clearly, the newborn squirmed and burbled again. Yugi smiled "He's called Atem" he said calmly.

Everyone blinked, Yami's official name… but then they all smiled. It fit. The child had such a strong resemblance to his Father, and he was going to be a powerful Pharaoh one day, gods willing. It was just right.

Isis nodded and said "Pharaoh Atem" to herself, what Yami was meant to be called on his crowning.

Mahad finished arranging the blankets and said "It's perfect"

Yugi nodded and brought his child close again, letting the babe's head rest in the crook of his neck. Yugi yawned and his eyes drooped again. Isis reached over and took the baby, and placed him in the crib right next to the bed when Yugi moaned a slight protest. Yugi relaxed, not wanting his son too far from him, he reached over and let his hand droop over the edge, Atem's little hand held onto Yugi's littlest finger, the babe's hand wrapping easily around it.

Yugi sighed, content and his heavy eyes began fluttering shut.

Isis tucked him in a little better "We'll let you have some sleep, we still have to tell the city of Atem's birth" she reminded the others.

Everyone filed out, with whispered praise and waves of goodnight. Yugi was asleep before the doors shut properly. Atem continued to hold his Papa's littlest finger as he wriggled in the blankets, his wide eyes looking at everything, but eventually he felt sleepy too and dozed off peacefully.


I hope no one thought that the name choice was weird... But in my head, it just had to be. No other name, no matter how long I looked, was good enough.

Yugi: I have a son!

Ryou: Congradulations! He sounds so cute!

IMPROTANT PLEASE READ! Please give me LONG REVIEWS! Any review less than twenty-five words and I will add another WEEK onto the updating wait you readers will have. I'm sorry, but I'm tired of such small reviews.

Thanks again.