Chapter 4
For the First Time
in Forever
Three years have past. Yami has come of age to be crowned the next king. The new butler of the castle, Tristan Taylor who will be taking over for his father, greets the many visiting lords and ladies at the docks on this special Winter day.
"Why do I have to wear this?" a young boy in the village complains as his sister leads him to the gates that will be opening soon.
"Because the prince has come of age. Today is Coronation Day!" the older sister says as she became excited that the gates are finally opening.
"That's not my fault, sis." the boy says as a few townspeople set up podiums with different colored silk ribbons hanging freely with a few flags painted with pictures of the two engaged princes hanging on a few poles scattered throughout town.
At a firefighter vehicle, Seto and Joey, both the age of seventeen are simply just hanging out, staying out of other people's way as they finish preparing for Coronation Day. "Hey Seto." Joey says as he felt his stomach growl.
"What is it, pup?"
"I'm hungry for a snack."
Chuckling a bit with his head shaking at the usual comment of his best friend and now boyfriend, Seto replies with a smirk, "You're always hungry, Joey."
"Hey, I can't help it."
"That's because you have a bottomless pit for a stomach." When Joey started giving him a playful glare, the smirk on Seto's face remained. "Anyway, I knew you would eventually ask for a snack so here."
Taking out a small travel bowl from a compartment in thee vehicle, Seto hands it to Joey, who curiously opens the lid to find curry rice cooked the way he likes it. "You're the best Seto!" Joey exclaims as he digs into the food. Seto rolls his eyes at the usual behavior Joey uses as takes out his own snack bowl with filet mignon with foie gras sauce and enjoy his favorite snack.
Entering the town from the west docks, a young woman from China with her black hair in buns with her bangs loose, wearing a yellow traditional Chinese gown with red slippers and two men beside her, looking identical to each other with the only difference being the color of their Chinese clothes and the Chinese symbols on their foreheads. The man with orange had the kanji of 'lost' or 'illusion' while his brother in green has the kanji of 'palace'.
"Aw Domino. Such a mysterious kingdom. Open those gates so we can reveal your secrets and exploit your riches. Am I right, Para? Dox?"
"Of course, Lady Vivian." the two men reply as they remain by her side as they wait for the gates to finally open.
"I simply cannot wait for when the gates open." one noble woman says to her friend as they join the crowd on the bridge that lead to the castle.
"I can't wait to finally see the king and the prince he's betrothed to. I'll bet those two are just stunning."
"I can promise that they are hands down handsome!"
In his room, Yugi sits on his bed, back against the headboard with the covers still over his body as he glances outside at the beautiful clear blue sky. Then he heard a knock on his door. "Yes?"
"Morning Prince Yugi. I hope I didn't wake you." one servant says as he waits outside in the hallway.
"Good morning, Duke. You didn't wake me up. I've been awake for a while."
"Well I came to inform you that it's time to get ready for Yami's coronation. And there will be an announcement for your engagement later tonight."
"Alright, thank you Duke."
"My pleasure." And so, Duke leaves to help the other servants finish with the preparations. Excited that today is the big day, Yugi jumps out of bed to get dressed. Once in his Coronation Day attire, Yugi dashes out of his room and running past Tea who is bringing him breakfast. Since him running past her almost made her fall, Yugi helps her keep her balance before quickly hugging her in excitement and taking off again.
The window is open
so's that door
I didn't think
they did that anymore
Running through the halls, Yugi smiles when he sees the maids opening the many windows and balcony doors that have been closed for a long time.
Who knew we owned
a thousand salad plates?
For years I've roamed
these empty halls
Why have a ballroom
with no balls?
Finally they're opening
up the gates
There'll be actual
real live people
It'll be totally strange
Wow, am I so ready
for this change
Looking out onto a balcony, Yugi could see a couple ships sail into port with a few birds flying by.
'Cuz for the first time
in forever
There'll be music,
there'll be light
For the first time
in forever
I'll be dancing
through the night
Now in the garden, Yugi admires all of the flowers and plants and trees that have grown without him knowing.
Don't know if I'm elated
or gassy
But I'm somewhere
in the zone
'Cuz for the first time
in forever
I won't be
alone
Glancing back up at the sky, Yugi lets out a dreamy sigh. "I can't wait to meet everyone. Hopefully Yami will show he is The One." Being without Yami for a long time has made Yugi become lonely, making him feel that he's missing a very important part of his life.
Tonight imagine me suit and all,
fetchingly draped against the wall
A picture of
sophisticated grace
Yugi allows his mind loose as he hopes that he can finally talk to Yami after such a long time.
I suddenly see him standing there,
a sexy figure, taller and fair
I wanna stuff some
sweets in my face
But then we'll laugh and catch up all evening,
Which is totally bizarre
Nothing like the life
I've led so far
For the first time in forever
There'll be music, there'll be fun
For the first time in forever
I could be noticed by a certain one
And I know it's totally crazy
To dream I'd find romance
But for the first time in forever
At least I've got a chance
Being in the room of paintings, Yugi expresses his dreams of being back with Yami to the motionless figures as if they can hear and understand what he desires.
In the study, looking out of one of the windows to see the many people waiting on the bridge, Yami speaks the ritual to himself as he glances at the portrait of his father when it was his coronation.
Don't them in,
don't let them see
Be the good guy
you always have to be
Removing his red gloves as he practice taking the pose his father had taken in the old painting, Yami picks up a small brass bowl and brass candlestick from the table and copied the same form as the painting, attempting to keep the fire under control.
Conceal, don't feel,
put on a show
Make one wrong move
and everyone will know
However, as hard as he had tried, Yami could see embers slowly form on the surfaces, turning the items red until he replaced them on the table. Knowing he can no longer delay, Yami puts on the mask of a king as his hands tighten into fists.
But it's only for today
(It's only for today)
Getting excited, Yugi leaves the painting hall and gracefully makes his way to the gates, where the guards await for the order.
It's agony to wait
(It's agony to wait)
His gloves back on, Yami starts to leave the study as Yugi approaches the gates.
Tell the guards to open up
the gate
(The gate)
As the two both sang 'the gate', Yami leaves the study to make his way to an open balcony as Yugi happily rush outside the castle grounds and greet everyone as he makes his way to the town.
For the first time in forever
(Don't let them in, don't let them see)
I'm getting what I'm dreaming of
(Be the good guy you always have to be)
As Yugi weave around, smiling at the many guests and townspeople while glancing all around him at the endless blue sky, Yami stands upon the balcony to appear as the king he is now suppose to be. Watching Yugi make his way through the formed crowds on the bridge to the town, Yami lets a small smile form on his face as he kept his eyes on his aibou.
A chance to change my lonely world
(Conceal)
A chance to find true love
(Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know)
Now beside a colorful totem pole, Yugi's smile only grew as his eyes sparkle, to finally be free like a beautiful dove kept locked up in a tight cage.
I know it all ends tomorrow,
So it has to be today
'Cuz for the first time in forever
For the first time in forever
Nothing's in my way!
Weaving through the many totem poles and the many silk ribbons, Yugi is enjoying this new day until he felt something knock him over with great force. On his knees and rubbing his head from the impact, Yugi glares at the one that knocked him down. "Watch it!"
Steadying her white stallion with a grey mane and tail, a young girl, the same age as Yugi with long blond hair held back in a silk silver cloth, turquoise green eyes, a couple specks of freckles on her cheeks, soft red glasses, wearing a soft pink dress with the skirt reaching just between her knees and thighs, white leggings underneath, a simple blue ribbon around her neck, and white formal boots whispers to her steed, "Easy there, Copernicus." before dismounting him to face Yugi. "I'm so sorry about that. Are you hurt?" she asked as she raise her eyes to look up at him.
At closer look at her, Yugi is surprised to see her appear cute on some level, but he knows full well that his heart is fully set on Yami. "Um. Yes, I'm okay."
"Are you certain you're okay?" the girl asks as the guilt is starting to be visible in her eyes and across her face.
"Yeah. I just wasn't looking where I was going. But I'm fine now." Yugi says with a reassuring smile in order to cheer her up and free her of the guilt she earned when she knocked him over.
Seeing the smile caused the girl to let out a sigh of relief before saying, "Thank goodness. I'm Lady Rebecca Hawkins of the Country of Freedom." the girl, Rebecca then curtsies to him.
"I'm Prince Yugi Muto of Tokyo." Yugi replies with a bow.
At the word 'prince', Rebecca went even lower and even her horse Copernicus bow his noble head to the royal. "Oh, now I feel terrible for hitting the Prince of Tokyo with my horse." Rebecca says with a nervous giggle and a small blush forming on her cheeks.
"It's alright, Rebecca. It was an accident after all." Approaching the handsome steed, Yugi scratched him under the chin with Copernicus neighing happily.
Just then the bells started to ring from the clock tower back at the castle. Realizing the time, Yugi bid Rebecca good-bye and hurried back to the castle with Rebecca looking after him with longing eyes.
Author's note: Hi guys. This is just a reminder that even if there seems to be some development between Yugi and Rebecca, but this story is about puzzleshipping as the main couple. Yugi is just really nice towards Rebecca because he's just the perfect hikari we all love. So sorry to replayshipping fans.
