Last chapter.. :l
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Chapter Twenty One - Parting
But that day came, bringing a subdued atmosphere for all concerned. They had all had to sleep on the fact that in the morning they would be leaving. Yugi awoke that morning quite depressed, it was going to be hard to say goodbye again. But Yugi knew that unlike last time he would do what Atem wanted him to do, which was to move on. He looked at his friends, they were still sleeping. Getting up he straightened his tunic for what would most likely be the last time. Closing the door quietly on his way out, he set off for a last wonder through the palace.
On his wonder he came to one of the palace's least visited gardens. It was by far the finest Yugi had seen which was probably the reason it was the least used, they didn't want to spoil it. He took in the surroundings the exotic flowers, the trees, the man sitting perfectly still under the tree. Wait…what? Yugi approached the man cautiously but relaxed as he recognised who it was. Atem looked up as Yugi approached.
"I didn't except to see you this early, Yugi."
"Yeah," Yugi sighed, sitting next to Atem, "I didn't sleep well."
"I know, I'm sorry that I gave the leaving day to you entirely unexpected."
Yugi smiled sadly, "It doesn't matter, better that you did or we would keep putting it off."
Atem nodded in agreement. They sat in silence for a while before a thought crossed Yugi's mind.
"Hang on, what are you doing up this early?"
Atem chuckled slightly, "I always get up at this time, though I don't normally come here but the Guardians will have less chance of finding me here."
"Why don't you want them to find you?"
Atem shrugged, "I just wanted space this morning but knowing them, they'll find me.. they always do."
Yugi let out small laugh, he really was going to miss Atem. But as the saying goes all good things must come to an end. Yugi knew that he had to let Atem go, he had his own life to live.
"I really am going to miss you, Atem."
"I know…"
"I mean, you're like my brother! How can I just let go after all these years."
"Because you must. You did what was best for me, which was helping me regain everything I lost. Then you set me free and I can't thank you enough." Atem stood and turned to look at Yugi. "You don't need me anymore Yugi. You helped me and I helped you. Always look to the future, don't let the past hold you back."
Yugi leapt at Atem, hugging him tightly. The Pharaoh heard a muffled 'Thank You' and smiled as he returned the hug.
"Come, it's time." Atem said.
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Yugi, Joey, Tristan and Tea stood in the throne room watching the three people in front. Mahad, Mana and the Pharaoh were standing in front of them staring at the portal which Atem had just created. He turned to face Yugi and the others, a sad smile on his face.
"It's time; through that portal is your home." Atem said.
No one moved except Mahad and Mana who moved away sensing that they would be introducing.
After a long time Tristan made the first move. He walked over to Atem and clapped a hand on his shoulder.
"I'm gonna miss you buddy."
"As am I, thank you for everything."
Tristan patted Atem's shoulder before he walked through the portal. Tea was next; her goodbye was faster than Tristan's as she burst into tears and hurried through the portal. Joey's farewell was practically the same as Tristan's and then that left Yugi.
He took a few steps towards Atem, tears swimming in his eyes.
"Am I ever going to see you again?"
Atem set his hand on the crying boy's shoulder.
"Maybe I don't know. Just remember what I told you."
Once again Yugi embraced Atem tightly. Although it was with great reluctance that Yugi pulled away, quite quickly. He looked at Atem a mixture of sadness and seriousness on his face.
"Be good, Atem. Don't get ill again or I'll beat Mana by killing you before she does."
Atem laughed making Yugi laugh slightly as well.
"I'll try Yugi."
Yugi walked towards the portal. As he drew level with it he turned to look at Atem one last time. The hints of laughter were leaving his face. Yugi smiled at him; in return Atem gave Yugi the thumbs up. Yugi sighed and walked through the portal.
The portal closed behind Yugi. Atem's hand dropped to his side and his face fell. The laughter which had been on his face by a small sad smile, his eyes never left the spot that Yugi had just been. Mahad and Mana had been standing so quietly it was easy to forget that they were there, until they moved forwards slowly.
"Pharaoh?" Mana called, ever so gently.
The Pharaoh stirred, looking at her.
"Are you ok, my Pharaoh?" Mahad tried.
Slowly, the sad expression left Atem's face to be replaced by a expression that was familiar to them.
"Yes, I'm fine. Let's get to work".
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Yugi stepped out of the portal, which snapped shut behind him. The portal had them back home, the Ishtars were watching Yugi. He didn't say anything, just left the house. He started to run, running all the way home.
As he drew close to the Kame Game Shop he saw a familiar figure sweeping outside of the shop.
"Grandpa!"
Grandpa looked up. He had expected the call from Yugi; he probably wanted something to feed his obsession with. That was all Yugi called him for now, some else to feed his obsession with. But as he observed the running figure of his grandson he realised that this was not the obsession stricken Yugi, it was the Yugi he a brought up. His grandson leaped into his arms embracing him tightly. Yugi was crying as hugged his grandfather and Solomon was as well. He didn't care how Yugi had come through this obsession. All that matter was that the normal Yugi was back and they could finally move on with their lives.
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Well that's it, the end of Yugi's Obsession. I must say I am really sad that it is over. But as I said earlier.. all good things must come to an end.
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