ANYWAY... this is the reason i stuck this random bolded note here. NOTE: this chappy gets a little, uh... fluffy.... kinda like chappy 8, only it gets a little..... further.... dun worry we dont read about anything happening, but you know whats coming *coughsexcough* *cougharen'tIrandomcough* *coughWEEEEEEEcough* *coughsorryI'mdonecough* ^_^

sooo.... on with the torture! *^_______^*

ANOTHER note: The song in this chappy is "There You Are" by Martina McBride so…. I dun own that.

I'm Still Dreaming

Chapter Nineteen

Teanna held the fine linen in her fingers, running them over the sewn edge. The long, cream-colored cape that flowed from her shoulders was one of the finest things she had ever worn. Fastened underneath a golden necklace that was laying on her shoulders, it made her feel like a real queen.

She ran her hand on the gold arm bands that were made to fit her forearms and upper arms especially. The long, white dress she was wearing touched the floor, billowing out around her bare feet with different colored reeds on the edges. It was tied around her hips with a golden sash, so her midriff was bare. A top much like a white tankini was wrapped around her upper body, stopping at the thick, golden necklace wrapped around her neck. Teanna had made sure that there was a clip in the back before putting it on.

Hanging around her neck was a silver chain, and attached, was a silver cartouche, embedded with the name of the Pharaoh. Her husband-to-be. She held it gingerly in her hands, and smiled down at it.

"Oh!" she said as she felt hands suddenly in her hair. Someone was fastening a mitsukai flower into her long, dark hair, its soft white petals brushing her cheek.

A shiver of excitement rushed through her body. In less then an hour, almost all of Egypt would be gathered in the center of the city, watching as the Pharaoh took on a queen.

There you are in the early light of day
There you are in the quiet words i pray

Teanna walked to the edge of her balcony, the view overlooking the city. She could see people milling about, waiting for the ceremony to start. Teanna gripped the rail, her knuckles turning white.

She couldn't believe this was actually happening.

Ever since Asenath (more like Meretseger) condemned her to dwell among the ruins of her once proud home, she had dreamed of the day when she would appear before Yami, his soul returning to the earth, and they would pass into Imenet together to finally wed.

"I wish there was something I could do for Yugi-kun..." Teanna said softly. But she knew it was impossible; it wasn't possible for souls who had crossed into the afterlife to communicate with living people. She closed her eyes and silently prayed to the gods, asking them to do something for Yugi and his friends in return for their kindness.

"Teanna," a masculine voice said behind her. Teanna turned around, surprised to see someone in the room. It was a burly young man, with a kind face, and sweet eyes. He was dressed as a mere commoner, wearing a plain white tunic with a dark sash tied around his waist, frayed sandals on his feet. But Teanna recognized him, for his pale skin and fleshy body, so unlike the thin, tanned people of Egypt.

"Jonouchi-kun..." Teanna said, smiling. She giggled. She turned around full-body, leaning against the rail on her balcony. Jonouchi shrugged and walked forward, the curtain that was blocking the doorway pushed aside.

"You don't think I would miss this chance to see you, do you?" he said. "The Pharaoh is my friend, whether he likes it or not, and he did promise Yugi to pass a message onto me here..." Teanna was surprised. She was so glad that Jonouchi was here.... She couldn't stand the looks on their faces when she mentioned Jonouchi's death....

"You know...?" Jonouchi laughed.

"He just told me, Teanna," he explained. "And I wish I could give him a message back..." Teanna shuffled her feet.

"I bet he's glad you're here, in this place, with us," Teanna said, watching Jonouchi's reaction. He looked down at the floor.

"I miss them... But...."

"Like I said; he's probably very happy, knowing you're in Imenet. Even though you're not with them in the Land of the Living, but... He's not a very good friend if he's not happy..."

"I guess...." Teanna changed the subject.

"Well.... Do you know something I could ask the gods to do for Yugi?" Teanna asked, her arms folded behind her. Jonouchi shrugged.

"Let me see... He helped your son, rescued you from Meretseger using those wierd cards, helped you cross over to the afterlife.... Not only that, but he reunited you with the Pharaoh.... I think you hafta ask for something big," Jonouchi decided. Teanna agreed.

"Yes, but I don't know what..."

I've known you just a week or two,
I've been blessed by the simple happiness
Of the perfect love we've made

"Ask the Pharaoh himself after the ceremony. You're gonna be alone anyway..."

"Good idea. I'll ask him tonight." Just as she said that, a single flute song reached her ears from outside. It was calling her to the courtyard. Jonouchi, leaning in the doorway of the room, pointed outside.

"You're needed," he said, making Teanna laugh. §

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"Oh my God....."

"That was incredible...."

"I know! I can't believe this is happening...." Both Teanna and Yami were standing in the center of the courtyard, hanging onto each other as they laughed drunkenly, talking about the recent events of their wedding. The first thing that Teanna had said after Yami had carried her into the palace [1] was "Do I hafta wear this thing all the time?"

She was, of course, talking about the golden crown, embossed with the Sennen Symbol. The golden headband situated on her forehead, the same one that Yami had to wear most of his life (considering he was a Prince.....)

Every time i turn around
When i'm lost and when i'm found
Like an angel standing guard

"Yes, you do, now that you're queen for the rest of eternity," Yami said, holding her up. The entire courtyard was empty of people, the darkness their only comfort. Teanna moved away from Yami, trying to keep herself from laughing. For one night only, no one was allowed into the south side of the palace, which is where they were at that moment. Teanna closed her eyes and spread out her arms, spinning in circles. Yami watched with more concern then interest.

"I can't believe I get to live in the Pharaoh's palace!" she cried out as Yami came running over. He grabbed her waist with his arm, cupping her into an embrace.

"That's because you're married to the Pharaoh," he said softly, kissing her cheek. Teanna shrugged.

"Possibly." She looked over at the Queen's Garden, the mitsukai flowers blossoming at their highest point. Large curtains seemed to be draped from the surrounding pillars, and the effect of the soft torchlight made it look beautiful.

"Oh...." Teanna moaned, stepping forwards. She ran over to the Garden, all the way at the back of the courtyard, Yami in toe. She stepped lightly over the stream running around the Garden. She touched one of the curtains, running her palm over it. Yami stepped up beside her, examining the workmanship on the Garden.

"Beautiful enough for you, Teanna?" he asked, standing right behind her. Teanna spun around.

"Did you do this?" Yami shook his head.

"It was my idea, but the beauty credit goes to one of my priests, Mahaado. His apprentice, Mana, arranged all the flowers so the garden was set around the mitsukai flower, your favorite." Teanna wandered over to where the mitsukai stood, crouching down and stroking one. As she stood, she was caught up in one of the curtains, accidentally pulling it down.

"Ah!" she cried, laughing, the lace draped around her body. She twirled in a circle, her skirts flaring up, the transparent lace making her shine.

"So," she said, stopping suddenly. "How do I look?" Yami walked over and put his hands on her shoulders.

There you are
Every time i take a breath
And when i forget to breathe

"Pretty good, I guess..." he joked, trying to make her mad. This just made her laugh, though. She pulled him close to her, wrapping him into the lace as well.

"That was on purpose, wasn't it?" she hissed, trying to sound mad. Her giggling manner shone through, though, and she leaned against him, trying to suppress her laughter.

"You-" Yami said, wrapping his arms around her waist. Teanna shrieked with laughter; she was very ticklish. Yami, surprised, stumbled over the lace draped around them, bringing them both to the hard stone ground. Teanna laughed as Yami rubbed his back, sitting up. They were leaning against a pillar, partially hidden by the mitsukai flowers.

"Ow," he said, frowning. "That hurt, Teanna!"

"Oh, I'm sorry," Teanna said, sounding sorry. She did, until, she leaned forward and kissed him. Yami taken aback, reeled backwards, nearly falling over again.

"You idiot," Teanna whispered as she leaned back, nearly sitting in his lap by this time. Yami still had one arm wrapped tightly around her waist, so he pulled her closer. Now, Teanna was sitting on his lap, and Yami was sitting upright, his legs crossed and his back against the stone wall. Teanna wrapped her arms around his neck, moving her face closer to his, so they were now nose-to-nose.

"Is there any real reason for this?" Yami whispered. Teanna shrugged.

"I don't know." She thought for a moment, and then said "Your nose is very cute."

This made Yami laugh.

You're watching over me
There you are

"What?" she said. "It's truthful."

"Oh, is that it?" he asked, smiling. Teanna shrugged again.

"I don't know... I don't know much else.... I haven't spent enough time with you to know anything else, anyway..." She looked at his eyes. "Hmmm... I wish I knew more... I think that would make our relationship start off on the right foot, ne?"

"You're speaking like your Japanese."

"I was reincarnated Japanese."

"So wasn't I." Teanna giggled. Yami rolled his eyes.

"Why do you-" he started, when she leaned in and kissed him again. She broke away, hovering right in front of his face. She licked her lips, then opened her eyes to face him. She was now nearly kneeling in his lap, her arms draped around his shoulders. The lace curtain was still surrounding their bodies. Teanna leaned against him, then picked her head back up. The thick, golden necklace that was on his upper chest had startled her.

When i'm looking for the light
In the middle of the night

"Ah," she said in his ear, reaching to the back of his neck. "That necklace is very heavy-looking. And it's very uncomfortable to lie on." She undid the clasp that was holding it, and pulled it off of him, revealing his bare chest. She plopped it onto the stone ground, it's gold surface reflecting the torchlight around them. Yami pulled her closer as she leaned against his chest.

"Is that better, then?"

"Yes, very." Teanna lifted her head so her nose was once again against his. Yami blinked.

"You are very, very strange, dear Sennaniakah," he said. Teanna shrugged.

"So are you, Atem," she whispered back. Yami shrugged, and leaned closer to her, kissing her neck. Teanna closed her eyes and pulled away from him, but then he just kissed her lips instead. Yami's fingers found the clasp to her necklace, which she was complaining about earlier, and undid it. He pulled it off her, and he felt the muscles in her shoulders relax. She pulled away from him again and opened her golden eyes.

"Thanks, that thing was so annoying..." She reached out and pulled the golden crown off his forehead, he doing the same to her. They dropped them both into the flowers next to the mitsukai, where they wouldn't get roughed up already.

Searching for the brightest star
There you are

They kissed again, longer this time, Yami falling onto his side, dragging Teanna with him. That lace curtain that Teanna had pulled down was still around them, still keeping them together. Teanna broke away again, but this time she didn't stop Yami from kissing her again. His hands settled onto her shoulders, sliding down her back to the middle of her back, then he hugged her tighter then before.

The top of her outfit, the one that was like a tankini, was basically just fabric wrapped around her breasts. It was tied in the back with two knots, so that it wouldn't come off.

Except, of course, if someone untied it... Carefully, as he pulled away from his new wife, he untied the first knot, nearly tearing the fabric at the second one. Her top fell away, revealing her entire back down to her hips. Teanna kissed Yami's nose.

"Remember when we bet who would get us caught?" she whispered, panting a little.

"Yes, I do," he whispered back to her. "And I won the bet, didn't I?" Teanna rolled her eyes pathetically, shuffling closer to him.

There you are standing in a crowded room
There you are the earth and i'm the moon

"Yes, you did, Yami," she said, laughing a little. "You bet that you would get us caught."

"And I did! So there," he whispered, smiling at her. She giggled.

"You giggle waaay too often, Teanna."

"Shut up!" Laughing, Teanna pushed him away, then found that she couldn't, because the curtain kept them locked in. So, instead of pushing herself away, she drew closer to him, kissing his cheek. Yami stroke her cheek gently. This tickled her gently, making her laugh.

"And you're waaaaay too ticklish."

"It's not a crime."

My desire is to stand by the fire
That burns inside of you

"Yes it is."

"Nuh-uh."

"Yeah-huh."

"Shut up! You sound like a five-year-old!" She sat up a little, so she towered over him, glaring down at him playfully. Yami grabbed her wrist, pulling her down to the ground, halfway on top of him. Teanna leaned on him, smiling down at him. She leaned in a kissed him gently, her eyes closed, falling onto her side. Holding her tightly, Yami discarded the rest of his clothes, so the only thing left on his body was the golden arm bands on his forearms and upper arms.

And yet, that lace blanket was still wrapped around both of them.

Teanna opened her eyes and studied Yami's face. A thought suddenly occured in her mind.

"Yami..."

"Mhhhm?"

"Where's Zvallah...?" she asked in a whisper, worry flashing through her eyes.

"Ummm... Oh yeah, he's with Jonouchi-kun." Teanna sighed with relief.

"Why didn't you tell me that?"

"You didn't ask..." Teanna knew there was something else she was supposed to ask, but she couldn't remember what. Then....

Every time i turn around
When i'm lost and when i'm found
Like an angel standing guard
There you are

"What could we possibly do to thank Yugi?"

"How would we achieve that one?" Yami asked, confused. Teanna shrugged.

"I was asking the gods for help...." Yami shrugged.

"Truthfully... Yugi doesn't ask for things. When he helps someone, knowing that he did something is the only thing he likes." Teanna leaned down on her side, staring at him.

"I guess.... Knowing that we're here.... together... Is what he wanted...." Yami whispered, moving closer to Teanna. Like before the wedding, a shiver ran through her body. She was torturing him along with herself, wrapped in the lace, mostly hidden by mitsukai flowers.

Slowly, as if she were afraid, she slid the long gown off her body, untieing the golden sash around her waist. Tossing it over her shoulder, she kissed Yami's nose, which - like everything else - made her giggle.

"Why are you laughing, you nut?" Yami asked as Teanna giggled. She shrugged, moving closer to him.

Every time i take a breath
And when i forget to breathe
You're watching over me
There you are

"I don't know," she whispered profoundly, staring into his eyes. "I wanted to." She kissed his lips, startling him. He had expected her to say more, so he was taken by surprise. But that didn't matter to him, as long as she was here. He pulled her closer to him, both still locked in the kiss. Teanna smiled as they made skin-to-skin contact, sparking a flame deep in their hearts.

Teanna broke away, breathing hard from the lack of air. She kissed him again, wrapping her arms around his neck. She could feel his defined muscles moving as he raised his arms around her back. Teanna wanted to stay with him, rub herself against him until she became his essence.

When i'm looking for the light
In the middle of the night
Searching for the brightest star

And throughout everything, the lace curtain remained wrapped around them from where Teanna had clumsily left it.

There you are…..

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weee.... that was fun to write.^^ that whole thing was basically juss to torture my friend, Yugiohchix2008. and to please Black Mistress, who liked chappy 8 lots^_^

did you know i wrote this while still writing chappy 15? its strange, ne? WEEEENESS.......

whoa..... like I said... 'stuff' happened... *coughsexcough* *coughnotthisagaincough*

hee....

Missy: oo, thankies! *reads chappy all glassy-eyed*
Jess: DAMN YOU!! *kills compie*
Shibby: ^_^;;;

woooo... i hafta do HOMEWORK..... *sigh* well.... it could be worse..... sooo....

Reviewz:

MarikzAngel: hehe! Took me a loooooong time for that chap, lemme tell ya!
Yugiohchi2008: um, Jess? Shaking yugi will only make it worse… hehe the hamburgers might work tho….
YumeTakato: so…. Why did you cry exactly? I dunno…. Maybe—DUH! WHEN YAMI LEFT!! *smacks head* im such an IDIOT…

Sorry f anyone else reviewed I already had this typed!! DON'T GO AWAY THERE IS ONE MORE CHAP AFTER THIS—THE EPILOUGE!

soooo..... plz review!

Shibby-One
"What kind of door locks from the outside?" Totodile wondered.