I hope all of you are staying safe in quarantine. With everything that's been happening right now, I hope everyone is safe and protected. We should all live in a peaceful world filled with love and kindness, not hate! All of us must treat each other with love and respect! Remember, we are all equal!

Now, it looks like the boys will be able to go to the Temple of Horus but on one condition: marry them or provide them an heir. Looks like they'll be thinking it over and figure out what they can do. Read the chapter and we'll see what their answer is.

"Its official! They've gone insane!" Joey freaked out.

"I'll have to agree with Joey here. It can't be possible for them to think we can get pregnant and give them 'heirs'," Ryou quoted. "Only females can bear children."

Yugi massaged his forehead. "Sadly, Atem mentioned that his mage Mahado is an expert in magic. He'll find a spell, gain permission from the gods & goddesses, and then use it on us so we can gain the ability to get pregnant."

"If we are unable to do that, we'll have to marry them," Malik sighs. "It's the only way for us to convince the pharaoh that we must go to the Temple of Horus." He leaned back and rested his body on the bed. "Heru said he and the others are serious about marrying us. They knew we won't stay here forever, so they want us to never forget them."

"By marriage, we'll wear wedding rings and form vows with them. Remembering something like that can never leave our minds. We'll be bound to them forever, even when we're separated by time or death," Ryou added.

Joey held a finger up. "One problem, we're only 18 and still in school. Also, we have no idea how old Seth and the others are. If they're older than us, then we're married to older adult men who look young."

"Here in Egypt, men and women are married right after they start puberty," Yugi explained. "For men, it's the ages between 16-20. For women, they marry at 14."

"Now I'm glad they changed the laws in the future. Its best to wait until you're an adult to get married," Malik said. "But back to the matter at hand, what are we gonna do? The pharaoh is the one deciding on whether or not we can go to Edfu. We can't even sneak out since we have no clue which direction we're headed at."

"Even if we do marry them, our departure will hurt them a lot," Ryou's eyes flickered in sadness. "We need to be considerate of their feelings."

Joey frowned and folded his arms. "We can't get pregnant since it'll take a long time, which is something we cannot do. We only have two months of summer vacation left." He sadly sighed. "Plus, we got that dreaded summer homework to finish."

Yugi nodded, and leaned his head back while resting on the chair. Right now, they're in a tough situation. The only reason Heru brought the decision up to Malik is because Atem is thinking of saying no to them. He's trying to stall so they could stay longer. Atem, Seth, Akefia, and Heru are infatuated with Yugi, Joey, Ryou, and Malik. They don't want them to leave, except it isn't possible.

His mother and grandfather are wondering where he is, and the others are missing their loved ones. Ancient Egypt is fascinating to him along with the history and their culture, but his home is Domino City. He can't stop his education since he's almost done. He wants to graduate high school. He wants to create a fun game for everyone to play.

However, he also wanted Atem. His heart yearns for the pharaoh, who can never leave his mind. His touches caused his body to shiver, craving for Atem to touch him more. Atem's kisses would make his lips tingle, and he loved being in his arms.

Whenever Atem makes love to him, he would always see what pure heaven looks like. Its almost like the night would never end as he continues to feel pure bliss from Atem loving him and showing him his gentle and romantic side. Being with Atem would make Yugi very happy, but alas, their love is forbidden due to the both of them living in different time eras.

Closing his eyes for a moment, he opened them and looked at his friends. "Guys, we should marry them."

Joey gaped at him. "Who are you and what have you done with my pal!?"

"I'm serious, Joey. I think we should marry them right before we go back to the future."

Ryou looked at him in astonishment. "Y-Yugi, are you sure about this? Why do you want to marry Atem soon? Remember, we're still in high school."

"Yugi, do you really love the pharaoh?" Malik asked. "Remember, marriage is a serious thing between two lovers. You must think carefully about it."

Yugi nodded. "I did. I know I love Atem. My heart can never stop yearning for him." He placed his hand on his chest. "It always beats for him whenever he's near me, and it can never stop thumping when he kisses me or touches me. I could never get him out of my mind, and he's always in my dreams."

His cheeks began to turn pink. "When we intercourse, he would go slow and make sure I feel his love. He worships my body and whispers sweet words to me that made me smile. He made sure I was comfortable and ready before he continues. Not only does he respect my feelings, but also my heart. He cherished it like a precious jewel." Yugi glanced back at his friends. "If there's a chance we are unable to come back here after we go back home, I want him to know that I will always love him. My memories of him will never fade away."

"Yugi…" Ryou whispered.

Joey sniffed. "T-That was beautiful, man."

Yugi took a deep breath and released it, his eyes starting to water. "I-I also know that mine and Atem's love is forbidden. I'm from the future, and he's from the past. I won't be able to stay here forever with him, and he can't come to the future with me or the past will mess up. Atem must do his duties as pharaoh just like in the history books so the future can exist. M-Maybe there's a chance I could meet him in the next life in the future."

Malik got up from the bed and went over to Yugi, placing his hands on his shoulders. "You will, Yugi. Not Atem, but his reincarnation, who will be reborn with new memories. The Egyptian gods and goddesses will make sure his soul continues to exist in each lifetime. You'll find him again, and we'll help you."

Yugi sniffed and wiped his eyes. "T-Thank you, Malik. I-I know Heru and the others will be reincarnated and you'll see him again. I doubt he'll ever forget his Malik."

Malik snorted. "More like use his psychotic tendencies to help him remember. But either way, I'll never stop loving that crazy assassin. He would always compliment me and get handsy with me."

"Its best not to go into deep details," Ryou chuckled. "But you and Yugi are right. Our hearts would never stop loving them. Even though my love for Akefia is forbidden, I still want to leave a piece of myself with him. I never want to forget him."

Joey scratched his head. "I never thought we would actually talk about marriage. This is usually Tea's thing." He glanced at them and then sighed. "Guess I'll ask Mokuba if he's willing to become the best man in the wedding. I'll have to see if Seth really does want to get married right away. However, he can be a little dorky sometimes, which is something I love about him."

Yugi softly smiled. "Since we all agree to marry them, who wants to tell them we said yes?"

Ryou, Malik, and Joey looked at each other and then yelled at the same time. "Not it!"

Yugi blinked, and then pouted. "Oh real mature, you guys!"

Soft footsteps echoed in the halls as Yugi walked down the long hallway. After he left to go find Atem, he ran into Mana and he asked her if she knew where he could find Atem. However, she got the wrong idea and took him to a different room so he would look presentable for the pharaoh. After experiencing an embarrassing moment of being stripped and dressed by the female servants, he is now wearing a white halter-top with stringed beads attached to it, a long white skirt with slits at both ends to expose his legs, a purple sash tied around his waist, jewelry, and a little bit of makeup on him.

Now, he's dressed as a concubine again since no one can ever know of him being from the future. But to Yugi, it's still embarrassing especially when Atem would always give him a hungry look whenever he sees Yugi dressed in Egyptian clothing. It is sweet of Atem to tell him he looked lovely in his concubine outfit, but it still felt revealing to him.

Shaking his head to forget about what he remembered, his eyes spotted a familiar door. Since Mana told him Atem finished early today, it was still daylight and he decided to retire in his chambers. Jogging over to the door, he stopped in front of it. Taking a deep breath and releasing it to calm his nerves, he lifted up his arm and knocked on the door.

He heard a faint 'You may enter' as he opened the door and stepped inside. Closing the door behind him, he noticed Atem lying on the bed with his forearm draped over his eyes. Clad in only his top and shendyt with his jewelry removed, he let out a small sigh. "What did Akefia and Heru do this time? There better not be another head in the burial chambers."

Yugi covered his mouth to refrain from giggling. "Actually, I came here to tell you something, and there is no second head in the burial chambers."

Atem moved his forearm away and opened his eyes. "Are the gods testing me again? No matter which outfit you wear, I can never stop having you and keeping you in my bed for all eternity."

Yugi's cheeks turned red. "A-Atem, this is a serious matter." He cleared his throat. "Malik explained to me from his conversation with Heru that you're still hesitant on whether or not you'll let us go to the Temple of Horus."

"I'm still deciding, little one. But right now, my mind needs to rest from today's meeting."

"Heru mentioned he could persuade you to let us go there if we did one thing for you all."

"Which is?"

Yugi could feel his cheeks turning pink, as he gazed at him. "D-Do you and the others really want to marry us?"

Atem sat up from his position. "More than anything. We want you 4 to be ours forever. We will never marry anyone else. Our hearts only belong to you and your friends."

Yugi sat down on the bed near him. "I don't understand on getting us pregnant, which I understand you want us to bear your children, but why that along with marriage? Won't everyone be against it?"

Atem pulled him onto his lap, scooting back for his back to rest against the headboard while cradling Yugi. "As their pharaoh, I make the rules. I decide what I want, and I will get it. If anyone opposes me, they'll know what will happen when I'm angered. I'll never marry anyone but you and only you." His grip on Yugi tightened, as he caressed his arm. "Marrying you would be the greatest thing that has happened to me. I want you to be my queen, spouse, and mother to my children. I want you to bear me heirs so we can have a family together. I wish to grow old with you until we depart together to the afterlife."

Yugi felt Atem bury his face onto the crook of his neck, causing his entire body to heat up. He could hear his own heart pounding against his chest, and Atem's warm breath blowing against his skin isn't helping his body temperature decrease. But not only that, Atem is serious on wanting to marry him.

They only knew each other for quite a while, but it felt like forever. Usually it takes longer for a relationship to form, but Atem is already head over heels in love with Yugi when they first met. He not only wants Yugi to stay here forever, but to also marry him and give him a family. He'll be Khemet's queen and people will know who he is.

Stroking his hair, Yugi let out a reluctant sigh. "Atem, the guys and I discussed about it. We agreed to marry you and the others."

Atem lifted his head up, his eyes sparkling with hope. "You will?"

"I will marry you, but only after you take me and my friends to the Temple of Horus. If you do that, we can discuss the wedding plans after we meet with the gods and get the pocket-watch fixed."

"But-

"We won't leave once the watch is fixed, Atem. I'll stay a little longer with you until after the whole wedding ceremony is over and when we are ready to say goodbye to each other. I know it'll be sad for the both of us, but this is for the best. The past and the future must never be altered or everything will cause a disturbance in both time and space. I also don't want to anger the gods who are keeping the world in balance."

Atem thought about it, and then heavily sighed. "Is this the only way for you to marry me?"

"It is, Atem. If you don't agree to it, then you'll never get a chance to touch me."

"Don't even think about it, little one. Your heart, soul, body, and mind already belongs to me. You even crave for my touch."

"H-Hey! Do not stray on the conversation! I'm being serious here!"

Atem chuckled, and kissed his cheek. "Since you're stubborn about it, then I'll have no choice but to accept it." He caressed his thigh. "Okay, I give you and your friends permission to go to the Temple of Horus. We'll leave at dawn."

"You will!? Thank you!" Yugi hugged him. "And Atem?"

"Yes?"

"Stop squeezing my butt! Squeeze your own butt!"

"I'm checking to see why you believe my butt is too big. Its obvious your bottom is bigger than mine."

"Then get your hand off my butt! I'm still recovering!"

"No can do. I like touching you."

"Think about cats instead!"

"You as a cat? That would be a dream come true~"

"You are definitely a horny pharaoh!"

The next day

"Wasn't this the same temple where we met those zombie guards?"

"That was a different temple, Joey. This one is a lot bigger and ancient than the other temple."

"Does this place have zombies here that are either friendly or evil?"

"I don't think it does. I'm pretty sure there is a shrine inside."

"As long as there are no ghosts in there, then I'll handle it

"Puppy, please talk quietly. You must be respectful to Horus's temple."

"Little one, do not forget to give Horus your offering as a way to honor and worship him as your deity."

Joey and Yugi nodded as they continued to gaze at the Temple of Horus. Now that they have reached Edfu, they were amazed at how tall the temple is. The walls were engraved with hieroglyphics, symbolizing what the pictures and letters mean to anyone who understands their language. Statues of the God Horus appeared on either side of the entrance, almost like they will pop out from the stone in real life. The entire structure looked like it was made out of gold, but made out of sand and materials used for building.

Yugi looked at Atem. "I'm surprised no one lives in this temple. Aren't there usually priests or anyone who guard and take good care of the shrine?"

Atem smiled. "When the shrine is built, so was the temple. The previous pharaohs believed it is best to have their most trusted priests and priestesses to guard this place and keep it well so Horus will be pleased." He turned his head and gazed at the temple with a faraway look. "Once we enter, the shrine will be located in the center of the temple. An oracle will be there, who will let us offer our gifts to Horus. We must also be respectful and polite so we won't cause any anger to the gods."

Joey gulped. "Now I hope there are no mummies in there."

Malik shook his head. "Joey, we'll be fine. Temples are not haunted and they make sure the dead are resting peacefully."

"And there are no such thing as curses," Ryou said before Joey could speak.

Akefia laughed. "Do you honestly believe curses are a myth?"

"Don't say it," Malik glared at him. "We're here to talk to the Sky God, not scare Joey."

"He is correct. No one is allowed to scare my pup," Seth gave Akefia a stern look. "And remember, you and Heru must not steal anything at the temple."

Heru snickered. "We won't anger the gods, priest. Trust us some more."

Atem took some deep breaths to calm himself down, and glared at Heru. "Like Seth said, do not anger the gods. Be on your best behavior."

Akefia & Heru grumbled, but stayed silent as they all began to enter the temple. Their footsteps echoed the hallway, with them being the only ones here. As they crossed by pillars and carved walls, they stopped at the center of the temple. Right there in front of them is the shrine dedicated to Horus, the sky god and protector of the ruler of Egypt.

Standing next to the shrine is a tall, muscular figure wearing a white cape, yellow shendyt with a red and purple sash tied around his waist, golden bands on his arms and legs, yellow shoes, blue bracelets on both wrists with golden rectangles engraved on them, and a golden mask covering his face. He knelt down on one knee and bowed like a knight kneeling for his ruler.

"My pharaoh and his guests, I have been waiting for you."

Whom do you all think this person is? I'll give you all a hint: he is a character from the Yugioh series. If you know, then good for you. If not, then you'll wait until next chapter for his identity to be revealed. Until then, please review, fave, and follow this story!