( AN: Sorry for the long wait, guys. Uni has kept me crazy busy, so I kind of neglected the fic. This chapter is going to be quite a chapter. There will be some new characters too. Sadly, I'm running low on inspiration, so this fic might end soon. I will try my best to make it very good, though. Anyway... On with the fic! )
Seto woke up.
"Huh? " He said as he tried to get up.
He heard the sound of crying.
He looked around the room and...
"Seto! Our son is finally here! " Jono said.
Jono brought the baby boy to Seto and placed him in his arms.
The baby boy was crying. He was a very gorgeous child.
He had blue eyes and blonde hair. He was an even mix of Seto and Jono.
"Hello there! " Seto said to the child. Seto smiled and cried tears of joy.
"Jono! He looks like you!" Seto said joyfully as he held his son in his arms.
"He looks like you too... He has your beautiful eyes. Thank you for this beautiful gift, Seto. You're going to be an amazing father and king, and I promise to be there for you and our son. " Jono said.
They kissed eachother and then they gave the baby a kiss on the forehead.
"What shall we name him, Jono? " Seto asked.
Atem walked in.
"Congratulations, Sweetheart and Jono. " Atem said.
"Thank you, my Pharaoh. " They both said.
"Jono, you can spend as much time with Seth and the child as you would like. " Atem said.
"Really, my Pharaoh? " Jono asked.
"Really. " Atem said.
"Welcome to the world, Zain" Jono said.
Two years have passed... Zain was growing up. The villagers were very fond of the child because of his blonde hair and blue eyes.
"He looks like a Breton." One of the villagers said.
Seto was in the temple fulfilling his priestly duties.
Atem suddenly showed up.
"Seth... "
"Yes, my husband?" Seto said.
"We need to ask the gods to give us our heir. Zain is going to be a priest when he grows up. We need to produce the future Pharaoh soon. " Atem said.
"Already? " Seto asked.
"Yes. That's why we married, right? And also because I love you. " Atem said.
Seth lowered the top of his skirt and stared at the six inch scar. He was able to hide the scar well, and he got his great body back in no time, but he remembered the pain he had to endure. Zain was definitely worth it, though...
"My Pharaoh.. I don't know if I'm ready to bear another child." Seto protested.
"With the gods' help, tonight the child will be conceived. " Atem said.
"May I see Jono? And Zain?
"Tomorrow I'm gonna ask Jono for his hand in marriage. That way, we'll be a big, happy family. " Atem said.
Seto looked sad.
"I want you to be happy. " Atem said as he looked at Seto with loving eyes.
That night, Atem disrobed Seto and laid him down to bed. He started to caress his body.
"You recovered so quickly, your body returned to normal within days of having given birth. Two years later, you are even more attractive than ever. " Atem said as he laid kisses all over Seto's body.
Atem got a few roses, depetaled them and sprinkled the petals all over Seto. The Pharaoh licked his husband's chest, belly button and abs and then he kissed him all over, working his was up to his neck. Seto was actually enjoying the treatment, but his heart wished it would be Jono doing this to him. Seto moaned and purred.
"Are you liking this? " Atem asked.
"Yes. " Seto whispered as he was enjoying being licked on his neck and underneath his chin.
He prepared Seto for penetration.
"I want this night to be unforgettable." Atem said.
That night, the future prince of Egypt was conceived.
A few months later, Seto was preparing for the arrival of his son. The Pharaoh was having feasts and other celebrations.
One evening...
"My Pharaoh... The king consort is about to give birth. His pain is getting more and more frequent. " Amira said.
"Thank you, Amira. I will be right there. " Atem said.
Atem addressed the elders in the temple.
"Let it be known that the future Pharaoh will be born tonight. Egypt is facing a time of sorrow in the midst of war, but tonight, the gods smile at us by sending the new prince. " Atem said.
Seto was in his and the Pharaoh's chambers screaming and crying. The pain was unbearable and by far the worst he had ever experienced.
"I'm here, Seth. " Atem said.
"I'm not giving you any more children after this, cousin! " Seto cried.
The examiner and two priests finally came. Ishizu was one of them. She was also with child (shortly after Zain was born, she married Shada. )
The examiner laced a cloth with a liquid and put it over Seto's nose and mouth. Seto was put to sleep.
"I'll make the incision. " said the examiner.
He cut Seto and the new prince was born.
"My Pharaoh. The new prince is a gorgeous child." He said as he handed Atem the new prince.
The child was a very beautiful child, but not more beautiful than Zain. The new prince had Atem's multi colored hair and Seto's eyes. His skin was light.
As the examiner was going to check back on Seto, he saw a foot come out of the incision.
"My Pharaoh! The king consort was carrying twins! " He shouted.
The second baby was born.
"My Pharaoh, we have a princess! " He shouted. He handed the baby girl to the Pharaoh as well. He did a great job at holding the twins.
This baby had light skin, blue eyes and white hair.
An hour later, Seto woke up.
As soon as he woke up, he heard both babies cry.
"My Pharaoh?" Seto said.
"Thank you, sweetheart! The gods blessed us very much. Thank you for giving me two children." Atem said.
He handed the twins to Seto.
"I can't believe it! " Seto said.
He looked at the babies and smiled.
Amira came in with Zain.
"Come here, Zain! Meet your brother and sister!" Seto said happily.
"My Pharaoh... Can we name our son after Mahaddo? You know.. To honor him? " Seto asked.
Mahaddo died a few days after Zain was born. He died from the impact of the attack Yami Bakura's monster inflicted on him.
"As you wish, dear. " Atem said.
"And you, I will name Kisara. " Seto said to the baby girl.
Seto was happy caring for his children.
"Gods. Please protect Jono. Please end the war and let him come home soon. " Seto prayed.
Jono was forced to marry a woman before the war. A few days after the wedding, he left for war. He visited Seto before being deployed to war and made love to him. Seto was about 10 weeks pregnant.
Atem moved next to Seto to help him care for Zain and their children.
Seto kept praying for Jono's safe return for months.
Zain's third birthday came. Sadly, Jono still wasn't home. Seto took Zain to the temple.
"Look, Zain! You're gonna grow up to be a priest just like baba. But you'll be a special priest." He said.
He lowered himself to Zain's level.
"You're going to be a priest... and a prince. " he smiled.
That night, Seto had a dream.
{Seto and Jono were in the temple alone. Seto was resting in Jono's arms.
"Seto. I've missed you. " Jono said.
"I've missed you too, Jono. " Seto said.
Jono held Seto tight.
"Seto, I want to be with you forever and ever. Even in the afterlife." Jono said.
"We can." Seto said.
He picked up some rare flowers.
"Goddess of love, hear my plea. Let me bound to this man now, in the future, forever. Even after we leave this earth and meet in the afterlife.
Please accept my offering. Please give me and give Jono the gift of eternal love."
Seto offered the flowers to the goddess of love.
"Jono, the goddess of love has accepted our offering. Our hearts and souls are bound together and we will be together forever. I'll still be yours five, ten, even a hundred thousand years from now. " Seto said.
"Don't wait for me, Seto." Jono said.
"What? Jono, what do you mean?" Seto asked.
"Go to the temple. Don't wait. Do it. I love you. " Jono said.
Seto and Jono kissed eachother again. Suddenly, Jono's robes became whiter than usual and he had a bright light glowing around him.
"After you go to the temple, you will be sure that our love will last forever. It'll carry on through generations to come. Now wake up and go to the temple. " Jono said. }
Seto woke up.
"Jono?" Seto said.
It was still dark. The three children were sleeping.
"I guess I better go to the temple. " Seto thought.
He headed to the temple. On the way, he saw some flowers, like the ones in his dream. He picked them and took them to the temple.
He went inside and stood by the statue of the goddess of love.
"Goddess of love, hear my plea." Seto said.
Jono was in the midst of a battle. He suddenly felt warmth in his chest. He fell to his knees.
He immediately thought about Seto and began to pray.
"Let me bound to this man now, in the future, forever. Even after we leave this earth and meet in the afterlife. " Jono said
(in the temple with Seto )
"Please accept my offering. Please give me and give Jono the gift of eternal love." Seto prayed. He offered the flowers.
Kuriboh suddenly reappeared again, but with tears in his eyes.
"What's wrong, Kuriboh? " Seto asked.
Jono was on the dirt with his eyes half open.
"Don't wait for me, Seto. I love you and Zain.
Sorry, Antigone. I just couldn't bring myself to love you. I love him. I love Seto." Jono muttered. He started to pant.
"His heart... and my heart are... One... My soul... Hhhhh... Is bound... To his... Hhhhhh... He... Is the love... Of my life..." he panted. "Hhhhh In the name of the Pharaoh... And in the name of name... Of my king... Consort... My love... Seto... I die... With honor... Hhhhh..." Jono said as his breathing grew heavier.
He took his last breath and he thought about Seto and Zain. Jono died.
Seto felt heaviness in his heart for some unexplained reason. Kuriboh still had sad eyes filled with tears.
Seto walked back to the palace. He was in his chambers with his children.
One week later...
The Pharaoh got news that the war was over and that his soldiers would return home. Egypt won the war.
Seto overheard.
"Jono is coming back! " Seto said.
He went to look for his best garments. He wanted to look his best for Jono.
He also dressed the children in their best garments.
Seto waited for three days until they heard that the ships were coming back.
Atem, Shada, Amira and Ishizu were crying.
Seto was in his chambers with the children. He was wearing his best garments,
Not to mention that his body was back in perfect shape. He got himself well dressed and we'll groomed to welcome Jono.
Atem made sure to dry his eyes. He didn't know how to tell Seto.
Seto was holding his children until...
"Seth... I need to talk to you alone. " Atem said.
"Well, we can talk here. We're with the children, but they are still very small. " Seto said.
"I'll have Amira, Ishizu and Shada watch the children. " Atem said.
"Is it that important? " Seto asked.
"It-... " Atem said.
Seto stared at him. He tried so hard to read the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh gulped.
"Fine. " He said as he handed the children over.
As Seto and Atem left, Ishizu, Shada and Amira cried while holding the children.
They walked down the castle.
"So, as you know... The war is over. " Atem said.
"Yes. And we won, correct? " Seto asked.
"Of course. But sadly, we did suffer some casualties. " Atem said.
Atem tried to fight back the tears.
"Where is Jono? When is he coming to see me? " Seto asked.
Atem made a serious effort to fight back some tears.
"Jono... " Atem said.
Atem took Seto to a room. The room had covered bodies.
"Jono? What is this?! " Seto asked fearing the worst.
Atem cried.
"Jono was shot by an arrow in the chest. " Atem said. His voice was breaking.
"No. That's not true. Jono is coming back. He'll be back with the rest of the soldiers! Just you wait and see! " Seto said. His voice quivered.
Atem guided Seto to a certain body with a blanket over it.
He lifted the blanket and...
"NOOOOO! " Seto screamed and cried when he saw Jono's dead body.
Atem cried.
"No! This is not Jono! I refuse to accept this! Awaken, Jono! Please!" Seto cried.
Seto kept screaming, crying and banging the floor hard with his fists.
Kuriboh showed up with tears in his eyes. He cried too.
Atem hugged Seto and held him.
"What am I going to do? I can't live without him! " Seto cried.
Seto threw himself on Jono's body and cried.
"I can't let you go, Jono. Please wake up! Zain and I need you! " Seto cried.
Seto couldn't stop crying. This definitely was the worst day of his life.