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The light all around them, Yami and Bakura kept twisting around, trying to see the edges of this immense void. They were very nervous about this new possible threat.
Asheritu however did not struggle and only smiled slightly. She recognized this place, having been here before.
The Wingweaver appeared before them out of nowhere. "Destiny is finally complete." She said without moving her mouth, yet her words echoed around them, seeming to come from everywhere at once. "Now you may all finally be at rest."
"No!" cried Yami, Bakura and Asheritu at the same time.
The Wingweaver seemed surprised. "You do not wish to rest?"
Asheritu smiled. "Well I for one would like to see how it all plays out."
"I see." Replied thebehemoth thoughtfully. "You as well?" she asked Yami and Bakura. They both nodded ardently. "Very well, so it shall be."
As the light gradually subsided they all checked themselves over, making sure they were all in one piece. This done, they started to relax, only to be astounded by seeing Ryou, Yugi and Ashelin standing directly in front of them, each wearing their Millennium Items.
Asheritu was the first to snap out of her daze. Laughing, she swept Ashelin up, marveling at finally being able to physically touch someone she had been sharing a body with for so long. "Destiny has its perks after all!"
"What does this mean?" Yami asked, still thoroughly confused.
"It means, my dear Pharaoh, that we are finally alive once more. Not just guests in another's body." She threw her arms around his neck.
"Ryou," Bakura said softly, "I apologize for the way I treated you. No-one should be a prisoner in their own body. Can you forgive me?"
Ryou smiled happily. "Of course I will!"
"Let's get out of here." Yami said, his arm still around Asheritu's waist.
"I agree." Ashelin agreed, looking back at the chair with a shudder. "Let's go home."
"Why do you think Yugi called us and asked us to come here?" Tea asked Serenity as they walked up to the game shop.
"I don't know Tea, but he sounded really happy." She replied.
Joey knocked on the door and Yugi opened it. "Hey Yug," he said. "What's all this about?"
Yugi smiled like only he could. "It's a surprise." He said, leading them upstairs.
When they entered the room, everyone froze, barely believing their eyes. Yami was sitting there with both Asheritu and Ashelin.
Tristen looked at Yugi. "But if you're there, then how is he there?" he exclaimed, pointing at Yami.
Asheritu laughed. "Destiny is finally complete. And I suppose this is our reward."
"What is?" Serenity asked.
Yami drew Asheritu closer and she snuggled into him. "We get to pick up where we left off."
Tea was shocked by his gesture. Did this mean what she thought it meant?
Her thoughts were interrupted by Ryou coming through from the kitchen with an armful of snacks. He was followed by Bakura whose arms were considerably fuller. So full that he only managed to get halfway across the room before he dropped them all over the floor.
Asheritu got up to help him. "I did tell you not to try and carry so much." She chided gently, picking up various things and transferring them to the table. "You're just lucky nothing was opened."
Ashelin stood up. "What are you all standing there for? Let's celebrate!" she ran over to the stereo and turned it on, light cheery music filling the room.
The party was going very well. Everyone was talking and laughing – generally having fun. Yami and Asheritu had spent most of their time in a secluded corner catching up and remembering old times. After all, they had nearly five thousand years to make up for.
Tea watched as Yami laughed from one of their more amusing memories with a heavy heart. In that moment, she gave up on whatever hope she had left for being with him. She was so caught up in her thoughts she didn't even notice that Ashelin was beside her until she spoke.
"Tea, when we thought it was too late and we were doomed, Asheritu told me everything. That in Ancient Egypt, you were in love with him, but he didn't return it. That pain caused you to become angry and harsh. Don't let that happen this time, okay?" She didn't mention who Tea had fallen for, but didn't need to. It was obvious.
Tea looked at her in shock. "What do you mean?"
Ashelin smiled. "You're far too good a person to become twisted up inside by hatred. Just think of all the good times and remember what you have, okay?"
Inside, Tea knew this was the truth. She didn't know how, but she was sure that was what happened. She smiled at Ashelin. "Thanks."
Ashelin returned it with a grin. "You're more than welcome. Now, I don't know about you," she said, "but I'm bushed. I'm heading off to bed. Night all!" she called, leaving the room, going towards her bed they had set up in Yugi's Grandpa's office.
Tristen looked at his watch. "Hey! It's really late. I'd better be heading off."
"If you're leaving man, we might as well too. You coming Serenity?" Joey asked. She nodded and followed the boys out.
Slowly, everyone wandered out, leaving just Yami, Yugi and Asheritu in the room – even Bakura and Ryou had decided to call it a night too. Yugi bid them both good night with a wave and a smile and went off to his room.
Asheritu sighed. "It's been a very long day. I for one am looking forward to a good night's sleep. What about you?" she asked.
Yami nodded. This had been the most tiring day he could remember, both physically and mentally. He intertwined his fingers with hers and together they walked to the little guest room in Yugi's flat.
After having hurriedly changing into boxers and a singlet, Asheritu lay on her side in the bed. The bed they would be sharing. Her heart was racing; she'd never actually shared a bed with him before.
When she felt the covers move, she tensed up. She even jumped slightly when she felt Yami move closer to her, wrapping one arm around her waist. But she soon relaxed as she felt Yami's breath on her shoulder and his gentle kiss the back of her neck.
Asheritu sighed in contentment and snuggled in closer to him. As she slowly drifted off to sleep, she silently thanked every god she could remember from her childhood for making this happen.
Ashelin sat on the edge of her bed, tears streaming down her face. Finding no one there to comfort her after having a nightmare was far more upsetting than any dream could possibly be.
It had finally hit home. She now knew what their separation meant. The bond that they had shared since before she could remember was gone, never to be repaired. True, she'd never have to argue about what she wanted to wear, but it was a minimal compensation for what she'd lost. No one to console and reassure her, no one to give advice.
She wanted so desperately to go and see Asheritu, but gathered that she and Yami would be… otherwise occupied. So she got up and went to see the only other person who could possibly understand how she felt. Yugi Moto.
Asheritu jolted awake suddenly. "Ashelin's had a nightmare. I should go comfort her." Just as she started to swing her legs out of the bed, Yami gently grabbed her arm.
"She'll be fine. Besides," he said with a wicked grin, "I'm sure Yugi will be able 'comfort' her just fine."
Asheritu giggled and playfully punched Yami on the arm. "You're so bad! But I suppose you are right." She said thoughtfully. "After all, they do say that history always repeats itself."
A/N: Well there you go peoples, the final chapter. I do have a prequel for this story floating around in my head, but as I have lots of other projects goins as well, I'll only write it if I know you want to read it. If I get thirty reviews, I'll start on 'Asheritu's Past' - find out exactlywhat happened back in Ancient Egypt.
