Chapter 21-

The sun drowned in the horizon with clouds hovering above with a mixture of red, yellow and orange, clashing in endless swirls. The light rays crash down into the water below, making it shimmer and glow with the colour of the sun as it makes its departure for the moon to take over. The light slowly dimmed until nothing but black remains with a glimmer from the stars up ahead and the moon standing proudly emanating a soft glow, however, not as effulgent as the sun was previously. The air was silent, still. Though the atmosphere is serene.

Yugi sat curled up on the bench as she stared up ahead as the night progressed. She came out in the garden a couple of hours earlier to watch the sunset as she's never done so before. It's an absolute breathtaking sight to behold. How come she hasn't done this sooner? Normally when she came out this late, it always ended up with someone dead as the outcome, her fangs being the weapon. Never before has she stopped to marvel the beauty of the sunset as it makes its journey towards the horizon. Now she's seen such a sight, she knows she'd be seeing it more often. The idea of playing her piano outside while the sun sets made her smile, the resplendency up ahead would surely give her some kind of inspiration. When did she become a romantic? She's basically setting a stage up for romance.

The noetic conception made her shiver. Gods, how can she change views so quickly?

She rubbed her arms up and down as the night air became gelid and brushed over Yugi in an unwelcome dance. She shivered as the breeze rushed past her figure harshly before returning just to repeat it's previous action. It's best she went inside and warmed up. She stood from her position on the bench, making sure to straighten her clothes out before she made her journey towards the door. The wind picked up speed with each passing second, it hit her figure viciously, picking up force with each move she took.

"Hello, friend."

Yugi snapped her head around at the familiar voice, her gaze landing on the figure who spoke. Her eyes widened a fraction at the sight before her. No way.. "Amy?"

Said person giggled "Correct."

"I thought you were dead" She advanced more proximate, her hands moved subconsciously towards the newcomers face who happily let her explore. She grabbed her chin, turning her head from side to side in an attempt to confirm that she is indeed real and standing before her. "What the fuck."

Amy crossed her arms around her chest "Did you not want to see me?" She had a hint of a smile on her lips when her friend stared in shock.

"Happy to see you? Of course, I'm happy to see you.. But" She sighed, bringing her hands together she twiddled with her fingers "You were dead.. I'm sure of it. And if you weren't then why are you here now? It's been over three thousand years.. OH SHIT... YOU'RE A VAMPIRE?" Her eyes widened when realization hit her. How come she didn't notice this before? She can smell her scent, and it's fucking disgusting.. It has another scent mixed in with hers, is she mated?

As if reading her thoughts she gave a small laugh "When you feigned your death, I left the palace and moved somewhere to start a new life which is exactly what I did. Somewhere along the line I met a guy called Zak. We fell in love but somehow he seemed to change and grow distant. I think you understand what I'm talking about. He told me everything, about what he is and how I should leave, but I didn't want to leave him. I loved him and I knew I were to spend my life with him even if he wasn't a human." She gave a small shrug "We became mates not long after that."

Yugi raised an eyebrow at her explanation. It seemed to lack deeply. "Oh?" That's all she could say, she was damn speechless. Amy was a great friend to her back in Egypt when she was queen. She was loyal and she could even put her trust in the girl. She has long ebony hair, although it's shorter than Yugi's. Her eyes are that of a mixture of purple and red that seem to glisten in the moonlight. She was slightly smaller than Yugi and her figure wasn't as pronounced but she was still beautiful to the eye.

"I know, it is shocking" She ran a hand through her ebony hair "I thought you were dead too, I knew you left but didn't have any knowledge that you became a vampire" She hugged her body as the night air became heavy "Wheres your mate?"

Yugi raised an eyebrow "I don't have one." It's true. She doesn't.. Yami may be her boyfriend, but they haven't gone as far as mating. Yugi is still contemplating whether she wants to or not.

"You don't have a mate?!" She stared at her friend with wide eyes "Do you know how dangerous that is? Do you have any idea what could happen if you were to lose your sanity?"

"Don't you think I know that?" She glared at the female who dared question her "I'm not oblivious to anything, I'm quite knowledgeable on that subject."

She held her hands up "Look I didn't mean to upset you, but don't you think you should look for a mate?"

"No"

"No?"

"No"

She frowned "You're still stubborn, you know that?"

"I do" She chuckled as her gaze flickered towards the night sky "You'd be surprised at how much I've changed since I came here though."

"Whats changed?" She raised her eyebrows at her friend who couldn't see it as her attention was elsewhere.

"I've become more open.. More free" She let her eyes fall on her friend "I was unsociable when I changed, heartless.. I've been that way for the last three thousand years until I met them.. Until I met him."

"There's a 'him'?" She raised an eyebrow at her friend who nodded in response. A smile pulling at her lips.

"There is indeed" She chuckled "I despised him at first, however, as time went on things changed.. Just like I changed." She smirked "Then I met Jaden, I remember that day all too well. The poor kid was scared as he was on the brink of death. I feel honored to have saved him that night" Once her friend remained silent she continued "Jaden and Yami have changed me for the better, whether I'm mated or not I have faith that I won't lose my sanity, the both of them keep me sane. The both of them give me the will to live."

"These two must mean a lot to you, huh?"

"More than I thought possible with a heartless fool like me" Her voice was a mere whisper before she smiled "Yami would attempt to kick my ass if he heard me belittle myself"

"I want to meet this Yami fellow. Oh, and Jaden too"

Yugi nodded "In time to come, right now I want to spend the rest of my night sleeping, so go home" She chuckled when her friend gave her a mock bow.

"As you wish my Queen" She turned to walk away though halted as she turned her head towards Yugi "I'll be here tomorrow! No excuses!" She ran off before Yugi could say anything more about the subject. A smile pulled at her lips, what a surprise..

Amy was the only person Yugi could call a friend back in Egypt. She was loyal to her Queen but also a good friend in which Yugi could talk to when any problems were to arise. It gave her comfort knowing she could rely on her whenever she was needed. Yugi was stubborn back then and remotely put her trust into anyone which is precisely why she only had one friend at the age of eighteen. Even though Yugi was stubborn, she did her job as Queen right, ruling with fairness and equality. She would happily listen to her people and help in any way possible. That is exactly why everyone loved her as a ruler. She was strict when necessary and kind in certain situations. She loved her people and would do anything for them, even going as far as giving up her title as Queen to protect them from the evil that grew within her when she was turned into a being of darkness.

Rubbing at her arms fiercely, she entered the mansion to get some much needed sleep.

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"You want me to go school with you?"

"Yes"

Yugi groaned. She should've known such a subject would be coming up. Especially since she wouldn't be attending school back in Domino anymore. Is there really any reason for her to attend? She knows more than the teachers put together so she'd be bored as hell. She would've rejected, however, Yami attends and that way she'd be able to keep an eye on him and every other student. She won't let anyone near him. Maybe she should do it, after all. Bakura, Marik and Seto already concurred. As long as people don't touch Yami then everything should be fine.

"Fine" She smirked at his shocked expression. He had a feeling Yugi would protest.

"Really?" He sat down alongside her from his previous position leaning against Yugi's bedroom door.

"Yep" She moved closer to peck his cheek "I don't see why not"

"Great!" He stood up from the bed as he advanced towards the door "I'll phone Ryou and tell him to order your attire" Without waiting for a reply he made his exit, leaving Yugi alone to watch his departure as thoughts ran wildly in her head 'Do I need to wear the school uniform' She looked on in repulsion, hell no.

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KNOCK! KNOCK!

Yugi groaned from her position on the sofa. She had Jaden snuggled into her embrace as they watched Spongebob. Jaden's suggestion, she agreed reluctantly. She heard the knocking resound a second time which seemed to piss her off. Yami was upstairs taking a quick shower so Yugi was the only one who really could answer it. She wouldn't risk Jaden's safety just to open a damn door because of her indolence. Giving a quick glance towards Jaden, she pried his arms from around her to answer the Ra forsaken door that won't seem to shut up. Turning the knob, she swung the door open with a bang as it hit the wall before glaring at the newcomers. Her glare faltered, however, when she got a look at who was at the door. "Amy?" She sighed and ran a hand through her hair. She needs to control her anger issues. It was only Amy.. And some guy.. "Who's this?" She nodded her head towards the male beside her friend. His appearance isn't much to look at. He was quite lean and small in appearance though taller than Amy. He has medium length brown hair and dark purple eyes though there's a flicker of red in certain angles.

"Yugi, this is my mate I told you about" She smiled as she pointed towards the brown-headed teen "Yugi, this is Zak.. Zak this is Yugi, my Queen and best friend."

"It's nice to meet you Yugi, I've heard a lot about you." He held a hand out for Yugi to shake.

"Bad I hope." She shrugged as she grasped his hand, the grip was firm.

When Zak looked on in confusion Amy laughed "It's her personality, you'd have to know her to really understand."

Yugi stared at the male when she said this. A small smile played at her lips as her eyes rolled "Come on, I'm sure you didn't come here to stand on our doorstep." She moved to the side to allow them passage. Once the couple entered, she shut the door behind them before leading the way towards the living room where Jaden happily sat still engaged in the annoying sponge ripping his pants one too many times on TV. She sat back on the sofa beside her son who wasted no time in leaning his head on her shoulder, his gaze never leaving the TV to notice the new arrivals. Yugi smiled at this though decided to get his attention "Jaden, there are two people I'd like you to meet."

At his mothers voice, Jaden's head instantly snapped up before his gaze flickered between the two opposite them. He smiled as he made his way towards them, hand waving in greeting. "I'm Jaden"

Amy smiled at the boy in front of her, she pulled him in for a hug "I'm Amy and this is my boyfriend Zak" She pointed towards the male beside her who smiled and nodded his head in greeting.

"It's nice to meet you kid" He placed a hand on Jaden's shoulder, squeezing slightly.

Yugi watched as Jaden nodded at the two. He turned around, sauntering back towards the couch to sit next to his mother before focusing back onto the TV, greetings finished.

"Yugi I-"

Yugi and the two arrivals turned towards the new voice and froze. Yami stood in the doorway in only a towel which was wrapped loosely around his waist. Another towel was around his neck and his hair was damp, clinging to his skin in a sultry way. Yugi could feel heat elevate to her face once her gaze landed on her boyfriend. He looked god damn sexy.. She turned towards her friend who was blushing madly. The look alone made her growl, she was staring at her Yami! She glared at Yami who stared at her in confusion, though he himself was embarrassed to be in such a predicament. He didn't expect any company.. He came downstairs to retrieve his aftershave that he bought earlier that day, only to walk in on two strangers in his house, getting comfy on his leather sofa, what the hell is this?

"Yami" Yugi grabbed his arm before dragging him out of the room, away from prying eyes. Yami had to grip his towel in case it just so happened to come loose while Yugi was roughly dragging him away. Once she let go, he fixed his towel so it hung more securely around his waist. Once satisfied, he turned his attention towards his girlfriend, eyebrow raised in a silent question.

"Sorry" She rubbed the back of her head "The way Amy was examining you pissed me off."

Yami sighed. If he had known.. He pulled her towards his damp chest, his hands on the small of her back, rubbing circles and intricate patterns "Remember I'm yours and yours only" He kissed her forehead lovingly before pulling away with a smile "Who are those two anyway, I've never seen them before?"

"Amy is an old friend of mine when I was Queen three thousand years ago, the other guy is her mate, I only just met him" She shrugged when she finished. Her eyes trailed down Yami's body secretly loving how his skin glistens from the blanket of water caressing his skin. It was kissable. She let her fingers trail down his chest, her nails elongated as her journey trailed downwards. Her eyes darkened considerably when his body shivered beneath her touch, her fingers continued downward until the irritating material prevented her from going further. Her gaze flickered upwards to lock eyes with Yami, his beautiful crimson a darker shade than normal. The look alone seemed to warm her to the core. Maybe they could..

"Yugi are you ok?"

Said person gave an inaudible curse as she reluctantly pulled away from Yami to acknowledge her friend "I'm coming" Was her simple reply before she turned towards Yami. She bit her lip, she had the sudden urge to pounce on him right then and there, however, now isn't an appropriate time. "Please change into something decent." She kissed him passionately before pulling away from the male as she made her way back into the living room to join the others.

Yugi took her previous seat beside Jaden as she waited patiently for Yami to arrive. After five minutes, Yami entered in his favoured leather. Yugi smiled, typical Yami. He took a seat beside Yugi, his arm instantly making its way around her shoulders to pull her closer towards his body. "So you're a friend of Yugi's, correct?" Yugi already told him she was, it's the only way he's able to start a conversation with them.

Amy gave a nod "Yep, and you must be her boyfriend, Yugi told me a lot about you last night, It's nice to finally meet you."

Yami nodded "Likewise."

"I'm going upstairs to play on the X-Box" Once Yugi gave a nod in acknowledgement, Jaden wasted no time in running upstairs to play a new game that was released a week ago.

"He seems like a really sweet kid."

Yugi smiled "He is."

The room turned silent as the conversation died then and there. It's hard starting a conversation with someone you hardly know or haven't had contact with for thousands of years. The two couples stared at each other before Amy decided to break the awkward silence.

"Yugi, do you go school by any chance?"

Yugi frowned at her friend. She doesn't at this current moment, but she will in a couple of days.. "In a couple of days, why?"

She grinned "Well me and Zak were planning on enrolling, it would ease our boredom." She turned towards her mate "He's planning everything out so we should be there by next week."

Yugi turned towards Yami before she focused back on Amy "That's great, so we'll be seeing each other more often?"

"Of course!" She stood up from her chair, closely followed by her mate "We'll attend as often as we can and maybe arrange to meet up afterwards" She gave her friend a hug before turning towards Yami and nodding "The two of us need to head home, it's nice seeing you again Yugi and it was lovely to meet you" She turned towards Yami who nodded in reply. "We'll let ourself out" With a quick smile, they made their departure which left Yugi and Yami alone.

"That was the worst ten minutes of my life."

Yami chuckled "I agree, it did seem pointless for them to make such a journey for the amount of time they were here" He shrugged as he pulled Yugi closer.

"Hmm" Yugi let her eyes fall closed as Yami ran his fingers through her hair. Her arms immediately found comfort around his neck to pull him closer to her body, loving the warmth his body radiated.

"Yugi.." He breathed as he nipped at her ear, loving the moan that emanated from his girlfriends mouth. He trailed kisses down her jaw and neck until he reached her pulse point. He gave a harsh nip to the skin, efficiently reddening it before he worked his tongue over the gradually bruising flesh. He pulled back to examine the bruising mark on his lover's neck. He smirked at his mark.

Yugi felt her flesh burn though it was a pleasant sensation. She pulled away to kiss Yami expeditiously on the lips before pulling away. She gave him a wink "I'm going to take a shower" With nothing more said, she ascended the stairs until she was out of sight. Yami watched her departure with a frown. He was horny..

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Sorry I didn't post yesterday I'm not really feeling up to it.

Neither was I today. I feel light headed and can hardly think straight so my mind is at a blank.

I had to get this chapter posted though so here it is. ;3

It's nothing much. Amy and Zak won't be a big part of my story, just to let you know..

I want to start adding more romance, so more will come in the chapters.

If you can review that would be great, if not then just enjoy the story.

Until next time I guess c;