Yu-Gi-Oh DM - puzzle/blindshipping

Chapter Text

Once upon a time, in a far away land, at the hillside of mountain Ross was the small village of Hatat, there lived a young shepherd named Yugi; it couldn't be say that he was anything special, he was short and kind of a loner, he lived with his mother and his grandfather, and his best friends were a black bernese mountain dog named Gandora and a dark brown briard named Kuriboh.

His routine was simple.

Every morning Gandora and Kuriboh would wake him up right before his mother called for everyone to go have breakfast, then he would have a game against his grandpa and after that he would go up the hill with Gandora , Kuriboh and his sheeps, usually he would stay up there and would return home right before dusk, but of course, there were also days that he would stay home and rest.

One day, on his sixteenth spring, while he was up the hill with Gandora, Kuriboh and his sheeps, Yugi had the strange feeling that someone was watching him. Gandora didn't move from his side; he tried to ignore the strange feeling the first day, but after a couple of days it became quite difficult to ignore, it stressed him at first but he relaxed when he noticed that the strange feeling didn't follow him home.

Then, one day, he mustered all his courage and spoke.

"You know? It isn't nice to stalk people," he said out loud, to make sure he was heard. "You could at least come and greet me," he added while petting Gandora. He exhaled and turned around to look at the forest.

His eyes widened and he gaped at the man standing in front of him.

His beauty was otherworldly; he had pointed ears, a pair of horns crowned his head, they were almost as chocolaty as his skin; his eyes were sharp and crimson red just like his hair, which was wild on his head, resembling a lion's mane, his front locks stood out, not only because they were a soft daffodil, but because apart from the few that framed his face, the locks stood out in different directions.

He wore a lot of jewelry, various gemstones encrusted on gold and silver. His cheeks, the bridge of his nose and his ears (just like other visible parts of his body) were sprinkled with a golden dust. He was covered with satin and soie of different shades of green and blue, the blue clothes had small white details while the greens had orange.

Yugi was speechless.

"You're right," the sweet baritone voice made Yugi shudder. "I'm sorry for my rudeness, I am Yami Atem. I am king of the fae of this country," he explained and if Yugi could, he would have gaped even more.

"Nice to meet you your Highness," he said in a soft tone that almost sounded timid. "How-?" he found himself lacking oxygen, so he breathed in and started again. "How can I help you?"

"I-" he started timidly. "May I?" he started again "Would you please tell me your name?"

Yugi stared at him with distrust, he knew of some of the tricks of the fae, there were reasons they were also feared.

"What for?" he asked warily.

The king's eyes widened slightly, as if he seriously hadn't thought about that, then he spoke, with a honesty that made Yugi's blood boil with a strange feeling, and a bit of embarrassment.

"I would like to know the name of the most beautiful human I've ever seen," once he finished he looked as if he had just ran a marathon.

Yugi's face grew hotter as it reddened. No one had ever complimented him on his looks, and who could blame them?

Yugi was nothing special. Hiis black hair was impossible to brush and his honey bangs refused to stay out of his face, his skin was pale and freckled from staying so much time under the sun... Maybe the only thing that was special about him were his eyes. They were of a baby lilac color.

Yugi was about to say that that was a lie, that there was no way he was the most beautiful human the fae king had seen in his life, but instead what came out was:

"My name is Yugi Muto." It almost came out as a whisper and Yugi wasn't even entirely sure he had actually said it.

"Yugi Muto," repeated the king, his voice was like honey for his ears.

They just stared at each other for an eternity, until Kuriboh barked from not far away.

"You-your Highness-"

"Please call me Atem," he interrupted, and he seemed embarrassed from his small outburst.

"Atem," he started, the bliss in the King's expression from hearing Yugi say his name was absolutely priceless. "Is there, is there a special reason for why you have been-" he took a moment to choose the right word. "Observing me for the past days?"

Atem's blush suddenly turned even redder. He opened his mouth and then closed it; he bit the inside of his mouth, he was very flustered, his heart pounded a thousand miles per second.

Understanding that he wouldn't get an answer Yugi continued.

"Would you?" he started "Would you like to sit with me?" asked Yugi timidly.

Atem stared at him, his face blushing even more. He nodded, and, a bit hesitant, sat beside the shepherd on the floor, Gandore in between them.

They spent days together for several seasons, slowly but surely, becoming closer and closer, sharing memories and secrets, smiles and soft caresses, likes and gifts.

It was on Yugi's nineteenth autumn, after Atem returned from a political journey to the south islands, when the nature of their relationship changed drastically.

"Atem!" called Yugi from afar.

The king had arrived early and had eagerly, and nervously, awaited for him.

He stood up, arms tense at his side, fortunately covered by his robes. Yugi greeted him with a hug, his arms around the fae's neck, Atem reciprocated the hug, feeling just a little less nervous. Yugi, still a half head shorter than him, looked up into his eyes, smiling brightly; a smile that, in all honesty, Atem couldn't help but return.

"I missed you" said the shepherd, letting go of the king, but still trapped in his embrace "How was your journey?" he asked, as Atem finally let go and both sat down on the grass.

"It wasn't bad" he said, sitting with his legs crossed and putting half his weight on his hands behind him "It was boring. And I missed you too, partner" he said smiling into the distance, as he sneaked one hand over Yugi's, both of them blushing slightly "And how about you?" he turned to his partner "How have you been partner?"

"Oh you know, same thing every day, I finally got the hang of how to play that damned pan flute you gave me" both chuckled.

"Oh really?" it wasn't really a question "Then I hope to hear you play that damned pan flute one day" he said, making Yugi laugh.

"Soon enough" said Yugi, half hiding his smile with the back of his free hand.

Atem suddenly remember what he wanted to talk about with his partner and all the nervousness rushed back into him, he let Yugi´s hand go, his face growing hotter.

"Ah partner" he said, almost stuttering "There- there's something- something I want to talk to you about" the words rushed out in one breath.

Yugi looked at him questioningly.

"Yes Atem?" he turned, all his body looking at Atem, who was not looking at him in the eye.

"I, well, it's, I mean" he stuttered, not sure of how to tell him.

Yugi grabbed the fae's hand in between his own, hoping it would help him calm down, Atem smiled shyly at him.

"I. Partner, we've known each other, not for long," he said Yugi raised his brow, smiling, for him it had been years and they both knew that, Atem chuckled a bit "And, honestly, you're the most wonderful person I've ever met," he said with dreamy eyes, making Yugi blush, his mouth slightly open, eyes wide "I've been wanting to ask you this," then he whispered to himself "My heart is about to explode," he chuckled nervously "My feelings for you run way deeper than just friendship. Would you? May I? Can I? Is it acceptable if I?" he stuttered over the question time and time again, until he just, breathed and looked directly at his partner's eyes as he asked "Is if okay if I court you?"

Yugi gaped.

That was all he did for the longest couple of seconds in Atem's life.

"Partner?" he called, fearful.

"Yes," said Yugi, breathless "Yes please do, I mean, it's a okay, absolutely acceptable," he stumbled over his words, he smiled toothily, a reflection of Atem's, and the fae king couldn't help but guffaw hugging his partner, Yugi joined soon.

And the king couldn't help but plant a kiss on his partner's cheek. He apologized, suddenly bashful, but his partner laughed and returned the favor.

Unsurprisingly, the courting didn't go on for very long, it only took a couple of seasons for them to promise to each other, and fairly after that, the wedding preparations began.

"I'll be back soon, partner," he said "It's just another boring political meeting," he half joked "I'll just chat a little with your queen to make sure everything is as it must" he said to his partners ear, embracing each other.

"You're my only king," was his response, along with a chaste kiss on the lips "I'll miss you," he said giving the king another kiss "I'll be waiting for you," he smiled,and Atem did too "You better be back on time for our wedding" he chuckled, joyful.

"I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world" he said.

They bid farewell with a kiss.

One could say that the meeting went as expected, the mortals and the fae were still in good terms, even after Atem rejected the queen's offer to unify their kingdoms.

Or at least it had seemed like that until, almost at home, he received monstrous news.