Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of the characters (unless otherwise stated) Kazuki Takahashi does, nor do I make any money from these stories.
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Aknamkanon was the first to recover from the shock of what the gods had said, "We have to announce the marriage of crown prince Atemu and Yugi immediately!"
"Guard!" he called out
A guard rushed into the throne room "Yes pharaoh?" he asked as he kneeled
"Find the heralds and have them go to the balcony and call the people, I have an announcement."
"As you command pharaoh." The guard said before standing and leaving the room.
Aknamkanon looked at Atemu and Yugi, he was going to say something until he saw them, he smiled and motioned the others to leave the room, he himself went to the office attached to the throne room, he knew Atemu would know that's where he would be.
Atemu and Yugi had sunk to the floor onto their knees holding each other tightly, Atemu was smothering Yugi in little kisses "I can't believe it Yugi." he whispered in between kisses "You and me, a child!"
"I know." Yugi said shakily, he pulled away from Atemu and sighed, "I'm sorry Atemu."
"What for Yugi?"
"I…I shouldn't have said what I did I do love you, so much."
Atemu smiled "I know you do and I know why you said it." Atemu leaned in for a kiss, one that soon turned passionate, when they broke for air Yugi looked round the room "Um Atemu?"
"Yes Yugi?"
"Where did everyone go?"
Atemu looked round the room "I don't know." He said as he stood up gently pulling Yugi up with him, he spied the open office door "I think I know where my father might be." He grabbed Yugi's hand "Come on!" he pulled Yugi towards his father's office.
The two boys stood in front of Aknamkanon's office wondering what to do, what to say, when the pharaoh's voice spoke loud and clear "Come in boys."
Atemu and Yugi walked into the office Aknamkanon motioned for them to sit down "The wedding will take place in one month."
Atemu looked at his father "Why the wait?" he asked crossly "Why can't we get married sooner!"
Aknamkanon sighed but before he could speak Yugi did it for him, gently touching Atemu's arm Yugi looked at him "Calm down Atemu, as crown prince of Egypt, there are a lot of arrangements to be made, it will take time to prepare the feast, summon the dignitaries from their various countries, and all the other little things that need doing."
Atemu groaned knowing Yugi was right, he looked at his father pleadingly "Can't we just have a small celebration father?"
Aknamkanon shook his head "I'm sorry Atemu but as crown prince…"
Atemu sighed, "I know, I know I just hoped..."
There was a knock on the door "Enter!" Aknamkanon called, a guard walked in and bowed
"The people are gathered and the priests and council await your presence my pharaoh."
Aknamkanon stood, "Good, Atemu, Yugi come with me."
They walked out of the office, through the throne room and out onto the balcony. Aknamkanon stood forward with Atemu and Yugi just beside him but back a little, the priests and council members stood lined up behind the three in a solid show of support for the royal family.
The pharaoh held up his hands to quieten the excited chattering of the people. "People of Egypt!" he called "I have gathered you here as I bring you joyous news, Crown Prince Atemu has finally chosen a consort!"
The people cheered as a cloaked figure moved amongst the people, working his way near the front of the crowd.
The pharaoh held up his hands and again the crowd fell silent "My people the one my son has chosen is Yugi!" Atemu and Yugi stepped forward. To the surprise of the cloaked figure the crowd cheered,
"Why do you cheer?" he venomously asked the man next to him, the man turned to him
"We all know and like Yugi, he has helped most of us in some way when the pharaoh could not, and he helped deal with the
child stealers!"
"Don't you mean 'when the pharaoh would not'?'" he asked slyly
The man turned to him, "Do not besmirch our beloved pharaoh!" he hissed.
Unperturbed the figure made his way to the front of the crowd and looked up at the smiling pharaoh, prince, and street rat
"This is outrageous!" the figure cried, "Not only is the crown prince marrying a common street urchin but a male at that! It is an affront to the gods themselves!" the figure continued to shout.
The pharaoh looked out at his people "My people, the gods have approved of the union between prince Atemu and Yugi."
Standing by the viewing pool Ra growled, "Do you still want to scare someone Hathor?"
The goddess grinned "How?"
"We make an appearance before the people of Egypt."
"How tall?" she asked mischievously
Ra chuckled "Courtyard floor to balcony."
"May we join you?" a voice asked, Ra turned and saw Isis and Osiris standing there
"Why?" Ra asked suspiciously
Osiris grinned, "What better than to have four gods appear?
Especially if one is the god of the underworld and in Isis's case, the goddess of motherhood and fertility."
Ra groaned, "Why not invite Horus and Ma'at and we can have a damn party!" he snapped
"We thought you'd never ask." Horus said trying to hide his grin as he and Ma'at appeared.
Hathor laughed "Now, now Ra calm down the more gods and goddess the people see the more inclined they will be to believe that we will grant Yugi the gift of conception."
Ra rubbed his chin, "You know you have a point there." He sighed, "Come on let's go, gods on one side of the balcony goddess the other." In a flash the six disappeared.
"Where is your proof pharaoh?" he shouted. "Where is your proof of the gods approval? And what about providing an heir for Egypt? Or do you not care about her people and who will govern them?"
Before the pharaoh could answer there was a bright flash, the people covered their eyes until the light had dimmed, when they removed their arms they were shocked to see six gods and goddess's standing by the balcony, as one the people knelt, some in reverence, some in fear, this was the first time the gods had appeared to them in this way.
"Is this proof enough Jahi?" Ra said angrily "Not only do we approve of the union but we have decided to bless young Yugi with the gift of conception." He looked at the stunned people, "People of Egypt look at us!" Ra commanded, the people all looked up, his voice softened "Do not fear Egypt will have its heir."
The people once again cheered even louder knowing that the young couple had the blessings of the gods with them.
"Why have you allowed this abomination?!" Jahi snarled
Ra looked at him, his dislike for the man obvious "You question your gods!" he roared angrily
"Not only do I question this madness, I will stop it!" Before anyone could react Jahi raised the bow he had primed under his cloak and let the arrow fly towards Yugi, the crowd watched in horror as the deadly projectile neared its target, only to be stopped by the hand of Osiris.
Coming out of their shock at the attack on Yugi two of the men grabbed Jahi "Hold him!" the pharaoh roared. Soon two of the guards took Jahi and looked up to their pharaoh "Take him to the dungeons, strip him to his loincloth, see he hides no other weapons or poison, and bring his captors to me." He narrowed his eyes "For his attempt on Yugi's life his death will be a slow and painful one!"
A/N
Ra = the sun god (the most important god to the Egyptians)
Osiris = God of the dead and ruler of the underworld
Horus = Protector of Egypt
Hathor = protective goddess. Also goddess of love and joy
Isis = protective goddess. Also goddess of love and fertility
Ma'at = goddess of truth, justice, and harmony.