Yami: Where.. is she? *looks around*
Atem: Not here.. she took the car and left..
Yami: She.. ran away?
Atem: Nope, had to buy food.. or so I think..
Ryou: Yes, she left just a little while ago ^^ but she will be back soon, I'm here instead of her!
Bakura: And me! :D
Akefia: Don't forget me! XD
Yami: ... *groans* noo...
Ryou: *stares at his lovers* go back home! Tomyo doesn't owns *smiles and takes up paper* let's see.. oh.. Tomyo says she was extremely bored had having Anzu around and letting Yugi go easy on the story *stares at Atem and Yami* sorry.. then she says she doesn't want to murder anyone, but she couldn't help.. apparently she was chuckling while she wrote it!
Atem: OKAY, SHE'S DEAD! *runs off*
Ryou: But that she still kind of regrets what she did.. and will make it up in.. a few years.. around 11 apparently!
Yami: Oh oka- wait, what?
Ryou: That's it.. that's all it says..
Yami: F*ck!
Chapter 10.
Will Christmas Happen?
There was a cry. Atem and Yami both jumped to their feet, startled out of their worry. A doctor came out of the room and by the looks on his face, was Yugi in danger. Yami was quick to meet the doctor.
"W-what's going on? W-will Yugi be alright?" he asked. Atem gentle wrapped an arm around Yami. The doctor took of his glasses and wiped sweat of his forehead.
"He was stabbed right in the abdomen, wich means the baby could have been killed.. what the stab also did was to puncture the uterus and so we have to save the child if it is still alive!" the doctor explained, putting the glasses back on. Yami gasped and looked ready to faint. Atem too gasped, but he wasn't as pale as Yami.
"W-what?" Atem asked.
"We are trying to save the child, but we can't say anything for certain yet.." the doctor said, disappearing down the corridor in a hurry. Yami let out a heart broken sigh and collapsed in Atem's arms.
"I was right there.. yet I couldn't protect him.." Yami complained, tears ready to roll down his cheeks. Atem wrapped his arms tightly around Yami.
"It's not your fault, you didn't know he would be stabbed" Atem said, letting Yami rest his forehead against his shoulder. They heard another cry and suddenly everything went dead silent before a heartbroken, sad cry rippled through the silence. The doctor that had talked to them came back and disappeared into the room. Then there suddenly was another cry and the two outside looked up at each other. Suddenly the cries broke and was followed by a child's shrill crying. Yami's eyes widened in shock as the two stared at each other before they turned towards the door. But no one exited before an hour later. A nurse came out to see Atem and Yami siting on each their chair. Yami leaning against Atem, his eyes closed and his breath even. Atem's eyes was open and very alert to everything. They focused on the nurse before he realised she had just exited the room Yugi had been brought to.
"Yami.. wake up" Atem cooed gently and Yami snapped out of sleep. His eyes made it to Atem before they went to the nurse, who smiled sadly at them.
"He is.. ready to see you.. now" she said, looking a little to sad for the duo's liking. Atem and Yami nodded before they hurried over to the door. Atem nodded to Yami before he slowly opened the door.
"Yugi?" Yami asked gently as they entered. Yugi was lying on the bed, looking very exhausted, and also very sad. Yugi's eyelashes fluttered before he opened his eyes and they met with Yami's red, worried eyes.
"Oh Yami..." Yugi whispered, tears forming in his eyes again.
"Aibou" Yami simply murmured back before he hurried over, hugging Yugi.
"Yugi, are you alright?" Atem asked, closing the door softly.
"Y-yes.. now I am.." Yugi whispered, tears falling from his eyes.
"W-why are you.. crying?" Yami asked.
"Yami.. I was.. I had twins.." Yugi tried to talk, but the sobs got the better of him.
"W-what?" What happened them?" Yami asked.
"I.. the boy.. the first one.. he.." Yugi broke down, his sobs breaking his boyfriends hearts. Atem was quickly beside Yugi as well, placing his palms against his cheeks.
"Yugi, you don't need to talk yet.." Atem said gently, but Yugi shook his head.
"N-no.. you.. need to.. know.. Atem.. your son.. our son.. he didn't survive.." Yugi sobbed and Atem gawked. He felt a stab of sorrow and anger go through his heart before he inwardly cursed the one attacking Yugi.
"Oh no.." Yami said, his eyes shone of guilt and grief.
"B-but.. the girl.. survived!" Yugi said slowly.
"A girl?" Yami asked.
"Y-yeah.." Yugi murmured.
"But what happened?" Atem asked, he wore a furious expression at the moment.
"Anzu stabbed me.. killing.. the boy, that's why they had to take out the girl too.. if not she had died.. and I would have died of blood loss" Yugi said, sniffing a little. Suddenly Yami sighed as he sat down onto the bed, face in his hands.
"Yami?" Yugi asked.
"It's all my fault.." Yami whispered.
"W-what?" Yugi asked, this time in shock and confusion.
"Ever since.. I met you, I vowed that I'd always protect you.. but I couldn't.." Yami's voice was heartbroken and sticken with grief and guilt. Yugi stared at him before he reached out and pulled Yami into a hug.
"It's not your fault.. I didn't expect her to stab me either, but she did it.." Yugi said.
"Yugi" Yami murmured, looking up at him.
"It's not your fault, if you say it is one more time I'm gonna hit you!" Yugi said, puffing his cheeks. Yami slowly nodded before he sat up, but not before he pecked Yugi's lips. Yugi blushed slightly, but then he smiled sadly.
"If they.. had both survived.. what would you.. have named them?" Yami asked.
"Seth.. and Ran.." Yugi breathed out.
"Seth?" Atem asked.
"Ran?" Yami repeated. The two looked at each other.
"We like it" they then said in unision. Yugi giggled, then his smiled faded.
"What about the kids.. how will they react.. when they find out?" Yugi asked.
"I'll call Jounouchi and get him to pick up Mamoru.. all the boys are already at Jou's place" Yami said, getting to his feet, but Atem laid a hand on his shoulder.
"I'll do it" he said. Yami nodded and watched as Atem left.
"I guess.. he needs someone to talk to too.." Yami said, turned back to Yugi, his head low. Yugi stared at him before he sighed.
"Don't look so guilty Yami.. Mou Hitori no Boku.." Yugi whispered.
"Yugi... oh Aibou" Yami was quick to embrace his hikari.
"Yami, don't cry.. don't be guilty" Yugi said, wrapping his arms around Yami's neck. There was a knock on the door and Yami sat back, then a nurse entered, she looked a little sad, but also hopeful.
"Do you.. want to see the girl?" she asked. Yugi lit up and nodded.
"Yes" Yugi said and the nurse left before she came back with a small girl in her arms. She gently gave the girl to Yugi, who smiled as the nurse left. Yami looked down at the sleeping girl in Yugi's arms. The girl had a cute, round face, but there was a long cut on her left cheek, a reminder of how close she had been to death. Yugi held the little girl closer and sighed in relief.
"At least she's okay" he murmured. The girl yawned and soon opened her eyes. Deep, innocent, crimson eyes looked up at Yugi and he mentally swooned of her cuteness.
"It's like seeing Atem when he was just a baby" Yami said.
"More like you.. because Atem was that pale when he was born" Yugi stated.
"Everyone is pale when they're born Yugi" Yami said, laughing. Yugi smiled.
"True.." he whispered, snuggling his little daughter. Suddenly the door opened and Atem came in, startling both Yugi and Yami. Atem closed the door before he stopped completely, staring at the two over at the bed, well, he was staring more at the little one in Yugi's arms.
"Is that-" he began when Yugi nodded.
"Yes Atem.. it's Ran" he said and Atem was over by the bed in no time. The girl looked up at Atem and giggled when he gently touched her cheek.
"There's a.. wound.." Atem murmured.
"Yes, it from the knife, um.. when are the kids.. coming?" Yugi asked.
"As soon as Jounouchi could get a hold of Kaiba, so I think they're here very soon.. when it comes to you, I think Jounouchi would brave the world and more.. not that we're any different but.." Atem said, making the other two smile. In fact, it didn't take more than half an hour before they were here. Jounouchi and Yoru got stuck in the door-way because both was so worried, but after a gentle push from Heba and Kaiba, they managed to get free. Jounouchi was quick to be by Yugi's side.
"Yugi, are ya okay?" he asked, fussing over Yugi's pale features.
"I'm okay Jou, now at least" Yugi said, thus the blonde slowly calmed down. Mamoru and the other teens came up to their parents side and looked at the little girl. Heba looked at Ran, before looking up at Yugi.
"Mom? Is that baby.. yours?" he asked.
"Yes she is Heba.. she's your little sister, Ran" Yugi said, thus Heba smiled.
"So no one died? That's a relief" Tsunagi said, but Yugi's suddenly sad face made them a little more worried than usual.
"Yugi?" Jounouchi asked.
"I had.. twins.." Yugi whispered, but everyone heard it. Mamoru gasped.
"So you mean-" she began when Yugi nodded.
"Your.. little brother.. didn't survive" Yugi said, Heba and Mamoru began to cry at once. Yami held Akai and Tsunagi close while Atem hugged Heba and Mamoru, only Yoru seemed to not have reacted yet.
"W-who.. would do such a thing?" Yoru suddenly asked.
"We would like to know that as well" Kaiba said.
"Anzu.." Yami murmured and Jounouchi gasped.
"Dat.. dat.." he just stuttered out, too angry to even curse at the moment.
"She attacked you?" Kaiba asked.
"Yes.. stabbed.. me.." Yugi looked like he was about to cry as well.
"We will get her Ahku, she will pay for this" Atem said and Yugi nodded.
There was no sounds except a gurgle from Ran now and then. Yugi didn't turn to look at his family as the judge talked with his own lawyer, which Kaiba had paid. It was one of the best lawyers in Japan, so they were sure Yugi would win this. Then the young man was called up to testify.
"Is it true, that for over 15 years now, Masaki-san has been stalking, threatening and trying to hurt you and your family?" the lawyer asked. Yugi took a deep breath.
"Yes" Yugi stated. He knew this would get out, people all over the world would know about him and their family, which they had managed to hold somewhat secret for the last decade or so.
"Is it true that she also paid three men to attack your children?"
"Yes!" Yugi said, there was a gasp through the mass of people that didn't know Yugi up close and hadn't been through all Yugi and his family had.
"Is it true that she almost killed your first children as well?" the lawyer questioned.
"Yes" Yugi choked out. The memories obviously gave him a hard time.
"Is it true that she also threatened and even hurt others to hurt you?"
"Yes"
"And wasn't one of those Yami Sennen?" the lawyer asked.
"Yes" Yugi answered. He could see the pain across Yami's face, and if Yugi focused a little more, he could notice the slightly shorter spot on Yami's head where hair had been removed to stitch him up.
"Is it true.. that just a few weeks ago she attack you public, stabbed you and therefore killed one of the twins your carried?" the lawyer asked and tears welled up in Yugi's eyes as he nodded.
"Y-yes.." he sobbed, and there was another gasp through the mass of people.
"Do you have any more questions?" the judge asked, but the lawyer shook his head and withdrew. They had what they got, the jury was all on Yugi's side. Then Yami was called up as main witness.
"Is it true you watched Masaki-san stab Mutou-san down?"
"Yes!" Yami said.
"Did Masaki-san not attack you half a year ago?" the lawyer asked.
"She did!" Yami answered.
"And she would even stalk you to get to Sennen-san?" the lawyer questioned. What was so funny, was that both Atem and Yami had the same last name, but they were not related, so Yami had to be careful when someone used their last name.
"Yes, she did!"
The jury desided
Anzu was in for 60 years in prison for stalking, attack, murder and a lot of other charges. And the lawyer that had been asked to defend Anzu was trying to make it look like she was at least a tiny bit mentally disturbed, but it was very clear she had done it all while being all to aware of the consequences. She was lead out, while looked at Atem with a desperate look before she disappeared out of the doors. Yugi walked down to the rest of his family and he was quickly embraced by his two lovers.
"I'm so happy it's over.." Yugi whispered. Yami nodded and handed him Ran, who was looking up at her mother with her large, innocent eyes.
"It's just to bad that a murder was what it had to take to get her behind bars.." Atem said, staring at the floor as he was obviously holding back his anger for the young woman who had been trying to break them apart for over 15 years.
"Can we.. go home?" Heba asked, clinging to Atem. Yugi smiled softly, then he stopped and groaned.
"What is it Yugi?" Yami asked.
"The press.. I guess by now the whole world knows.." Yugi said and Atem nodded.
"Yeah, they'll jump you the second you get out.."
"Are you going to be alright?" Yami asked.
"Yes, why don't you take the twins.. I don't think it'll be good if they find out Atem has more than one lover" Yugi said, rolling his eyes towards a back door. Yami frowned, then he nodded.
"Tsunagi, Akai.. come on" he said, smiling to the other before he left with Kaiba and Jounouchi, sneaking out the back way. Yugi held Ran closer before he looked at his kids.
"Ready?" he asked and they all nodded. Yugi took a deep breath as they turned towards the doors. Atem wrapped an around Yugi, giving him a peck on the cheek.
"It'll be fine!" he reassured Yugi, who smiled.
"I hope so.." he whispered before the doors opened and they were met with at least twenty people. Kaiba came back and stood beside Yugi, who looked up at him in confusion and shock.
"Kaiba?" Yugi asked.
"I'm just here to make sure they don't eat you!" Kaiba said.
"Thank you" Yugi murmured. Then the press moved closer, the teens clung to their parents, hiding behind them as Yugi raised his head, ready to meet the annoying people with their camera's and questions.
"Mutou Yugi, is it true, that despite being a man, you have been able to give birth to children?" a female asked and Yugi took a deep breath.
"Yes!" Yugi answered and the press basically bristled with this new information.
"So, is this why Masaki Anzu attacked you, was she jealous?" a man asked.
"No, well.." Yugi looked up at Atem.
"She is in love with me.. that is why Yugi was attacked!" Atem said, glaring at the people. Mamoru peered out from behind Yugi, before she blushed, squeaked and hid again. The people had already noticed the teens, but had not questioned it.
"For how long have you know you where able to conceive children?" another man asked. Yugi tilted his head to the side before he frowned lightly.
"I've known for over 14 years.." Yugi slowly answered. They slowly made their way towards the exit before Atem grabbed Kaiba's arm.
"Can't we answer this later? I doubt this is the time to flare up under Yugi's situation!" he said angrily. Kaiba nodded.
"A conference could be arranged.." Kaiba said and Yugi lit up.
"That'd be a lot better.. I don't want the teens in this mess" Yugi stated.
"But mom.. we'll be alright!" Yoru said, but Yugi shook his head.
"The press might not accept us.. I have an history if being chased by paparazzi and other.. crazy people" Yugi explained. Mamoru and Heba exchanged slightly worried looks before all three nodded. They ignored the press' questions as Kaiba turned and informed them that they would hold a conference soon, then tell them to leave for now. Yugi sighed when they were let alone long enough for Yugi and the rest to slip into one their cars, were Yami was already waited.
"They let you go?" he asked.
"Somehow.. we desided we'd have a conference later on and thus they backed off long enough for us to escape.." Yugi said. He buckled up Ran as Mamoru go in and sat down beside her. Yugi got into the front seat and started the car. He, Yami and the two girls would take his car, while all the boys and Atem took the other car. Yami sighed and made sure he was buckled up.
"I'm just glad Anzu's in jail, I mean.. she's been rough on us for one and a half decade now" Yami complained and Yugi smiled sadly at him as they drove out of the parking lot. Yugi suddenly smiled a little bit more playful.
"Well.. Christmas is.. three days from now.. let's make what we can out of it" Yugi said and Yami smiled before he nodded. Ran giggled from the back seat and Yami turned to see Mamoru tickling the little girl.
"Having fun here?" Yami asked.
"She's so cute.. I've always wanted a little sister!" Mamoru said.
"Hm.." Yami turned back and Yugi cast a glance at him as they drove down the street. Then Yami smiled a little and Yugi blinked.
"What are you thinking about?" Yugi asked.
"Hm, nothing really.." Yami said, smiling at him.
"Yami, I know that smile, come on.. tell me" Yugi pouted.
"I wont tell you, but I can give you a hint" Yami said through their mindlink. Yugi turned his head, staring at him for a long time before he turned back to the road. Mamoru stared at them.
"It's no use thinking it.. I can hear it as well" she said and Yami jerked his head around to stare at her in shock, then he sighed.
"Yeah, I forgot tha- hey, haven't Mahado told you to not listen in on our conversations?" Yami said, lifting an eyebrow. Mamoru blushed, then she pouted and looked away.
"He.. might have mentioned it.." she muttered. Suddenly Yami laughed.
"What's so funny?" Yugi asked.
"She just.. reminds me so much of Mana.. I think you might have been hanging out a little too much with her.." Yami said, his laughter slowly coming to an end as they stopped in front of the house. Yugi turned the engine off and Mamoru was quick to get out of the car. Yami raised an eyebrow and muttered something. Yugi was about to ask what he was saying when he saw Mahado appear in his Egyptian garbs a few feet away from the car. Mamoru squeaked and glared at Yami. The two duelists got out of the car as Atem came over and talked to Yami, then the father of the kids turned to Mahado.
"I think.." he begun, chuckling at the dirty look Mamoru gave him.
"She is becoming a mini-Mana Mahado" he said and Mahado blinked, then he turned to Mamoru before he sighed.
"Yes, I can see the similarities.. they've been hanging out for too long.. I'm afraid I couldn't keep Mana from doing this though" Mahado said. Atem just laughed and smiled at his good friend.
"That is okay, just as long as she doesn't use her powers for fun" Atem said.
"But I wont dad" Mamoru complained. Atem chuckled.
"But you just did, didn't you?" Atem asked and Mamoru blushed.
"Fine, I wont do it anymore.." she whined, pouting as Yugi giggled, he picked up Ran as Yami closed the door and they walked over to Mahado.
"How are you Mahado?" Yugi asked. Mahado turned and smiled at him.
"I am fine, how are you?" Mahado questioned, Yugi smiled a little sadly at him.
"I'm okay I guess.. I'll better tomorrow though" Yugi said.
"So.. it's soon Christmas, and we have a Christmas tree to set up" Yami said, the teens stared at him as the man walked over and unlocked the door, then he opened it. Seconds later all kids were inside. Yugi giggled as he walked over to the house with Ran in his arms and Mahado by his side. Suddenly another Egyptian-clothed person appeared beside them.
"Atem!" the girl threw herself at Atem, who squeaked and turned.
"M-Mana?" he asked, Mahado turned and pulled the girl off in one swift motion. Then they noticed Mana held a bag of something. Yami stared at it before Atem also noticed it.
"What's that Mana?" Yami asked.
"Just some gifts.. it's Christmas isn't it?" she said, handing the bag to Atem.
"Woah.. thank you Mana, every year too.. I know the kids will be exited, they love Egypt and gifts from you are even better!" Atem said, smiling to his long time childhood friend. Mana just smiled back.
"I'm happy they like it!" she said. Soon they entered the house. It had become a custom over the last year that Atem, Yami and Yugi would invite their ancient friends to Christmas. However, that was only Mahado, Mana and Seth, since the rest was with their respective reincarnations. Seth may be Kaiba's ancient self, but the priest didn't exactly like how Kaiba treated Atem and Yami, so he kept coming to them instead. Yugi handed Ran to Mamoru, who walked up the stairs and put the girl to bed while Yugi went to get the mail. Yami and rest stood in the hall way talking when they heard Yugi gasp loudly.
"Yugi?" Yami asked.
"Guys, come and see" Yugi called, thus everyone exited the door, and got a shock.
"It's snowing?" Yami asked. Atem wrapped his arms around Yugi's neck.
"Merry Christmas Yugi" he said. Yugi giggled.
"Hahaha.. merry Christmas everyone" Yugi called, thus the custom went through everyone. Then they began to chat about the upcoming holiday. Maybe, just maybe the Christmas would be a happy celebration after all.
Ryou: Okay *takes up another note* so she says she is happy that Ran survived.. and if not mention Ran is named after Ra ^.^0
Yami: Oh.. so that's why- Seth didn't survive *fumes*
Ryou: oh, and she says she really will make it up.. in 11 years!
Yami: Why 11 years?
Ryou: In the story..
Yami: Oh, so it could happen tomorrow or the day after?
Ryou: *nod*
Yami: Good to know! *turns to reader and points finger* review, or we'll never know what she'll do.. and I have a feelings it about me!
Ryou: Yeah, so it says in the note; Yami and Yugi is in the center next time something happens.. and there's a XD behind..
Yami: O.O ... at least Anzu's gone now.. for now.. BYE! *runs off*