I'll find a way to get back to you Sephiroth. Even if it takes 5000 lifetimes, I will find you again. We'll be together once more I swear on my soul…

Yagami searched in vain for a way to save his lost love. He went through all the scrolls he had, all the scrolls everyone else had and even some that weren't supposed to exist.

Unfortunately, his search hindered his ability to run his country. Yagami found no comfort in the defeat of his enemies. He would just sit on his thrown or in his room and he'd just go through scroll after scroll. This made it easy for enemies to move in.

Yagami got into a war. He won, but just barely. Sephiroth's Rod had blocked a dagger to his heart and enabled him to take out his enemy. It was all his soldiers could do to pull their king from the assassin's body before he ripped it apart by himself.

When Yagami feared he would never see his love again, he made a great decision. It wasn't the smartest one, but he wasn't thinking at the time. He sought out the spell that Pegaseth had used on Sephiroth and used it on himself; sealing himself inside his puzzle in hopes of awakening with his love.

Yagami didn't think about what would happen to him if the spell did work. He did successfully seal his soul inside his puzzle; effectively making sure he and his koi would at least be in the same time period. But he lost his memory at the same time. He knew the risks of it, but he was sure he would be able to find his love eventually.

Even if he didn't even remember him…

~Epilogue~

" Yugi!!"

The smaller, lighter version of the King of Games turned to look for whoever was calling his name. He was on his way home from school and he would be needed to deal with the afternoon rush at the Turtle Shop.

He saw it was one of his good friends and 'forever friendship girl'; Tea Gardener. She was still wearing her school uniform and running after him across the Quad.

" Oh, hey Tea! What's up?"

" Oh, nothing. How's Yami doing since he got his memories back?"

Yugi looked down at the ground. His Yami had been a little more secluded as of late. Since he regained all his memories, he seemed to be more closed off to himself. He still talked and dueled, but the fire and passion he used to have was just gone…

Except when he dueled Kaiba.

Even now, Joey would have to beg and pled to get the Pharaoh to play against him, but when Kaiba even hinted at a challenge, Yami accepted before the offer was out of his mouth. He'd just jump right in and the same passion and energy he once had would return.

Yugi sensed immense hope and anticipation coming from his Yami when they dueled. It was like he was waiting for a present on Christmas Eve. Their duels were still the best in Domino and no one would even think to ever challenge them but each other.

But when the duel was over, Yugi could see the hope waver in his Yami's eyes. He would look like a broken child for a minute and maybe look like he would just cry; but it was quickly covered with a flash of arrogance and another chance of hope.

Yugi wondered idly if something happened in Yami's memories that made him expect something from Kaiba that he didn't know he should know, or should know that he didn't know, or didn't know that he should know and should know anyway because it was important to know anyway.

" He's still the same. Maybe he'll feel better once he has his duel with Kaiba-kun. That usually makes him feel better."

Tea wrinkled her nose." Oh yeah. They do duel every Friday don't they? Why can't Kaiba take a hint? He's never gonna beat Yami as long as he has us!"

" That seems to be the only time Yami feels like his old self. When they duel, it's like Yami's waiting for something from Kaiba…"

" Probably a trap."

" No…I don't think so. It's like he wants him to remember something so badly. But Kaiba doesn't act any different and Yami just closes himself off again."

" Then we'll just have to cheer him up! Let's go!"

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Yami shuffled his cards lazily and shifted on the dueling platform. He didn't need to see his cards. He knew all the cards he had and by now he knew all the cards Kaiba had. He knew he could beat Kaiba every time and he did every time.

But he wasn't dueling Kaiba for the sake of dueling. He was dueling him for the sake of seeing him.

Since regaining his memories, Yami remembered why he locked them away in the first place. Though he knew it was a stupid and lovesick decision, but he couldn't help himself. He was so dejected over losing his koi; he'd try anything.

At least now he could see his old koi. He loved the look of intensity in Kaiba's eyes when he dueled. He loved the way his eyes just lit up when he summoned his beautiful dragons.

A smirk crossed his lips as he thought of the 4 BEWDs that hovered around his koi and made sure he was okay. He loved those dragons and they returned his love equally. He wished there were a way to bring back Qenna…

Though he really should be paying attention to the duel in front of him, Yami could not tear himself away from those gorgeous blue eyes across from him. He could look into those eyes forever and never lose the feeling of complete love and trust that came from within them.

Sighing, as he won yet another duel, Yami stepped down from the platform; awaiting the cheers of his friends and the heartbreak that meant his koi had not yet returned.

" Hey, what's wrong with Kaiba? Is he okay?"

Yami turned around at his aibou's voice of concern. He cast a glance over to Kaiba, who was stepping down from his own platform to see what was wrong.

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Kaiba didn't know what was wrong with him. He had been just fine during the duel. He was making moves just like he had always had. He didn't miscalculate any of his moves and he knew Yami's deck well enough.

Yet he still lost. Thought it was a pretty good battle. Sometimes it depended more on what cards you drew than the ones you had in your deck; but he managed to keep it interesting. At least until it ended.

Now all of a sudden, he was having these strange rushes of memories. They were hitting him like a fresh ton of bricks and everyone was stronger and making it harder for him to retain his balance. He was smart enough to get down from the high platform before he fell off and hurt himself.

His head was swimming with voices and recollections of things he didn't recognize.

Or did he?

" You guys go get some help! I'll stay with Kaiba!" He thought he heard Yami say. Then they all disappeared and went to follow the Pharaoh's orders.

" Yagami! Take your hands out of my clothes and go run your country!! Don't you have some hostiles to deal with or some region to conquer?"

" Yes, I do have 'hostiles' to deal with and I would 'conquer' those 'regions' if they would just sit still and stop squirming!"

" Oi!! Those places were not meant for Pharaoh's fingers now get out of there!!"

" Ra, is this garment made of metal?! Why won't it tear off?!!"

Those memories…Were they his? Did they belong to someone else? Did that mean he had a reincarnation too? What did all this mean? His head was swimmy. He was going to pass out soon.

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Yami hovered over Kaiba like a hawk. He didn't know what happened to him. He was just fine a second ago, now he was unconscious on the floor. Did he suddenly get sick or something?

Maybe this was it…Yami couldn't even begin to stop the smile on his face. Maybe Sephiroth had finally come back. Maybe this was it…Maybe they could finally be together again.

He cautiously placed his hands on Kaiba's neck to check and make sure he was still alive. His pulse was steady. Maybe he just got too hot or maybe the memories shocked him…

" Mmm…?" Blue eyes fluttered open and blinked slowly. Then they came to rest on Yami. He still had his hands on his neck. He was too shocked to move or even begin to explain what his hands were doing there.

" Yagami? Can't you keep your hands to yourself? You're not human…"

Yami's eyes went wide with excitement and utter disbelief. " What…What did you call me?"

" Yagami. That is your name isn't it? Where are we? What is this place? And what have you got me wearing?"

 Yami let out a sound between a squeak and a squeal. He threw his arms around his long lost koi and squeezed him tightly; vowing he would never let go. " Sephiroth…You're really here. You're alive…"

" I think so…Where was I?"

" You don't remember?" Yami pulled away and looked into his eyes; only to see confusion. Sephiroth really didn't know what was going on.

" No."

Yami shook his head as tears were starting to form." It doesn't matter. Nothing matters anymore. Your soul is free and we can be together again! I've missed you so much!"

" Yagami, I appreciate the gesture of concern and affection, but I also appreciate breathing!"

" Oh! Forgive me." Yami released Sephiroth and allowed him to breathe again. He couldn't help it. He was so excited. His love was finally back. " I just haven't seen you in so long. I'm never letting you out of my sight again!"

" Yagami, you're being emotional."

" Shut up, I'm the Pharaoh, I can do what I want. And right now…" A darken look came over the Pharaoh's face. Sephiroth didn't have to remember very much to know that look." I have 5000 years to make up for…."

" Oh Ra…"

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Yugi-tachi ran down towards the dueling arena where they left Kaiba and Yami. They hoped that the CEO was okay. They didn't exactly like him, but they didn't want him to be seriously ill either.

/ Yami, is Kaiba-kun okay? /

/ ….What? Yugi? You're still here? /

/ Yes, we brought help just like you told us too. Is Kaiba-kun alright? The doors are locked. /

/ It's better they stay that way aibou. /

Yugi was about to ask what he meant by that when he caught a sudden flush of mental images and a lot of Egyptian cursing that made him stop in his tracks.

 / Hey! Hey, you! Where do you think you're going?! Quit squirming! /

/ Yagami, someone could see us! /

/ Then they'll get a floorshow! / ^_^

While everyone else was waiting on Yugi to tell them what was happening in there. They had people here to help just like Yami ordered, now what were they supposed to do?

" Watch out Yug'! I'm gonna break the door down!" Joey started to charge the door.

" Wait Joey!! You don't want to do that." Yugi jumped in front of the door and blocked his friend's path. It would be better for all of them if they just walked away slowly and didn't look back.

" But Yami could be in trouble! What if he could be hurt!" Tea protested.

RIIIIPPPPPPPP!!!

" Those are my clothes Pharaoh!!"

" Well, I certainly hope that weren't expensive because they're all coming off!!"

Yugi sweatdropped while everyone behind him just stood in astonishment.

" If that's any indication Tea, I think Yami's just fine."

OGE: That's it. I finally finished it. I've done it. I've completed it. I've done all there is to be done and I'm extremely tired. 10 pages in 5 hours straight. You all SO owe me!

Yami: Who cares about you? I got my koi back! ^_^

OGE: Your gratitude for all my hard work is astounding Yami. I know that was so hard for you. Now then, I should hope to write a few more fluffy Yami/Seto stories. And I'm going to start a new pairing. I don't think anyone's done this one yet. YamixSetoxYami Seto. That means YagamixSetoxSephiroth. Now I should hope to go and collapse on my bed with Pepsi Blue and Devil May Cry 2.

Archive: Knock yourself out.

Fanart: You mean you haven't already?

Sequel: Mmmmm, I'll think about it. But right now, my creative juices have run dry. No plot yet. But if you can think of something better, by all means have at it! I don't do too well with sequels.

OGE: Ne, I think that's it…Oyasumi nasai!

Yami: Good. Now everyone out!! Some of us have 5000yrs. to make up for….^_^

Sephiroth: Help me….