Chapter 9!

Yugi woke up later that day and looked at Yami. He was still asleep. So, as quietly as possible, Yugi slowly got out of the bed and went to the bathroom.

Yami woke up seconds later, not feeling Yugi beside him, and shot up, eyes searching the room.

'Yugi…?'

Then he heard the sink from the bathroom go off. He inwardly sighed of relief; he thought Yugi had gone missing in his small panic. Yugi re-entered the room with a smile when he saw that Yami was awake and watching him.

"Oh, sorry Yami, did I wake you?" Yugi asked quietly as he got back in the bed and snuggled up to Yami.

Yami wrapped an arm around Yugi's waist, "No, little one, you didn't. I just woke up a few moments ago."

Yugi 'hmmm'ed and nodded, "Okay. This feels so nice just cuddling. I like it." He smiled and closed his eyes.

He didn't see Yami smiling evilly again, "I like it as well, precious."

Yugi frowned. "Yami, why do you keep calling me precious?" He had a bit of hope in his eyes.

Yami smiled a happy smile at Yugi and said, "Why, because I love you, precious! Love you with all of my heart."

Yugi smiled happily and his eyes shone, "I love you too, Yami. A lot lot lot lot lot!" he rubbed his head against Yami's chest.

Yami couldn't take it anymore and wrapped both his arms around Yugi and pulled him into his lap. He nuzzled the back of Yugi's neck and whispered, "That's very good, my Yugi. Very good. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could love each other forever?"

Yugi nodded with his eyes closed in bliss. "Yes… it would be wonderful… to have you love me and only me forever…."

Yami smirked evilly again and whispered back, "What if I could make that happen for us? But I would need to do a few things before I can make sure that nobody can come between us, and I would have to do them outside of our house… will you help me, beloved?"

Yugi sighed in happiness at the thought of them being together forever, "Yeah, I'll help you in any way I can, just tell me love!"

Yami's heart swelled at being called Yugi's love and said, "I need you to kiss me and say my real name. That's all you have to do; leave the rest to me…will you do it, precious?"

Yugi nodded happily, not knowing what he was truly doing, but then frowned.

"I don't know your real name." His eyes drooped, "I'm sorry."

Yami smiled even more, "That's perfectly fine, Yugi. My real name…is Atem."

Yugi smiled at him and nodded, still not understanding that he was about to unleash an evil that only had mercy for him, and leaned in to kiss his love. Yami leaned in as well and they both closed their eyes as their lips met in a simple yet very loving and passionate kiss. Yami held Yugi tighter in anticipation and happiness while Yugi wrapped his arms around Yami's neck.

The kiss soon ended and both were panting. Yami was now waiting impatiently for Yugi to say his name and for them to be bonded.

Yugi finally recovered from his small high and hugged Yami.

He whispered, "I love you…Atem."

Yami/Atem wrapped his arms around Yugi violently as he could feel his ancient powers coming back to him. Yugi also felt something and got scared.

"A-Atem?" he stuttered as a green light surrounded them.

"Oh, thank you, Yugi. Now, you and I will be together for eternity! I can finally have the world that is rightfully mine, just like you are! You've done a great thing, love. Be proud of yourself!" Atem said loudly and they were both covered in the green light.

Yugi screamed. Atem smirked.

"Now Yugi, feel the power in you that we will use to take control of this world!"

The green light got too bright and turned white as it engulfed them. Yugi couldn't take it and fainted.

Now that the light was gone, the house was now a palace fit for a thousand kings. The sky was dark and cloudy. Atem was now wearing the pharaoh's outfit of ancient years with the crown adorning his head. He smirked and looked down at the unconscious boy in his arms wearing a similar outfit but with slight differences. He kissed Yugi's lips and looked at him, his face just a few inches away.

"Thank you, my prince. I promise to give you anything you have ever wanted, but first *chuckle* we have work to do". He whispered and walked back inside to awaken his dead council and plan the demise of the world.