Hey! Thanks once again to all you people who reviewed! I must be grinning like the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland when I read them! I must say that this was a hard chapter to write because I wanted to move forward but I didn't want to rush into anything. So I hope you like it. This is a little short but I didn't want to drag out useless stuff.

I thought I should mention this (reviewer brought it to mind!) Lower Egypt is in fact above Upper Egypt. Why you might ask? The Nile flows north not south so basically it flows backwards. So Upper Egypt was SE Africa while Lower Egypt is above that. Now the reason that Yugi was marveling in the history was because often times when a new Pharaoh came they would cover the previous Pharaoh to make themselves more glorified and recognized. Not all of them did though. There was only ONE Pharaoh and I know I changed that but I really didn't want to write a story saying, "Yugi was a Prince of another Country…" That would sound stupid to me. Egypt also would never try to join forces with another country a Pharaoh would try to conquer (and most likely succeed) to bring more land to Egypt. I figured that it would have been a wise thing to have two Pharaohs because then you could know that you would have control of the whole country. But it could be bad because the two Pharaohs would probably disagree and fight creating a civil war.

I should probably stop because I could go on forever. History is really cool. (In my opinion. Lol)

I don't own Yu-gi-oh or any of its characters. I'm serious though when I say if I owned Yu-gi-oh I wouldn't be here. I'd probably be in some fancy house living it up. But I'm not… sigh boring house…

Just a warning: Yugi and Atemu's fathers get a little out of hand on the teasing nothing real bad but yeah…

Gems of Amethyst and Ruby

Chapter 4: Abtu?

Yugi woke to find that Atemu was still holding him to his chest tightly. Yugi couldn't remember when he had slept this well. He smiled to himself as he watched Atemu's face. Yugi couldn't help but think of last night; maybe this isn't such a bad thing. I can see myself with Atemu more clearly then I could before. Does Atemu see it the same way? I know he is interested but does he really want to take this farther then the casual glance and touch? Yugi's eyes drifted shut in thought whilst Atemu woke.

Atemu found he was in the same position as last night and Yugi was still asleep. Atemu didn't want to wake Yugi so he lay there thinking about Yugi's actions of the previous night. When he touched my face… it felt so … right? I don't know what to think now… I thought we were going o be friends, but it feels like we are becoming more. The wedding is in 4 days… that is too soon. Atemu pulled himself out of his thoughts to find Yugi looking at him concernedly. "Are you all right Atemu?"

"I'm fine Yugi, comfortable? I know you were last night."

Yugi blushed brightly at Atemu but soon found a way to get him back, "Yes I'm comfortable my lover. I know you are wondering what part I'd take on our wedding night." Yugi got up from the bed and walked into the bathroom. Atemu followed Yugi over to the bathroom door.

"Part for what?" Atemu looked at Yugi confused.

Yugi stuck his head outside the door for one last comment. "Submissive." Yugi closed the door on Atemu's shocked face.

WHAT? Submissive? Is he serious, is he still playing with me? I'm not going to let him win. He may think he has the last word but he is wrong. Today I will win, no more of his teasing. I'll leave him speechless. With those promising thoughts Atemu dressed and headed down to breakfast.

Yugi joined Atemu for breakfast and they talked amiably. The morning was pretty uneventful, for Yugi and Atemu had left the table when their parents entered the room. They only heard snatches of conversation something about Abtu (1) and some criminals.

Yugi and Atemu went to the courtyard and sat on a bench. Neither was talking just simply enjoying the other's company. Atemu decided now was the best chance to get Yugi back. He turned toward Yugi, "Lover? It's beautiful outside and the sun is shining upon your radiant face."

Yugi laughed and answered, "If you think you can pick me up with a one liner like that, you are sadly mistaken! That was one of the…" Atemu swiftly silenced Yugi by kissing him full of the lips. Atemu had only meant to get back at Yugi but now that he could taste Yugi's subtle lips, he couldn't get enough. Surprising enough to Atemu Yugi did not pull away he deepened the kiss further. Once Yugi was over his initial surprise, he wrapped his arms around Atemu's neck, while Atemu's came and encircled his waist. The kiss ended all too soon. (I know all too soon for you readers eh? I know I know! )

Yugi pulled away from Atemu and stood, "You will have to wait till the wedding night for more my lover. I'm afraid if I stay longer this might go farther my prince. Good Afternoon." Yugi walked out of the courtyard leaving a blushing Atemu in his wake.

Atemu couldn't believe it! What was Yugi doing? He… I… I was supposed to get him back and yet again he twists it to his own advantage! He is too cunning. Worst of all I don't even know if it's real. I don't want Yugi to just be kidding, but if I really mean that does that mean I'm falling in love? Oh Ra! What am I to do? Should I talk to Yugi? How could I bring up a subject like that? All these questions were running through his head in a great race, though it didn't seem like the race would be over for quite some time.

Yugi watched Atemu from indoor; he seemed lost in his own thoughts. Why am I doing this? I don't want to hurt him but it seems that's what I am doing. Are we just playing a game? I suppose that's what you could call it. A twisted game, but a game nonetheless. Was Atemu just trying to gain a few points by kissing him? What was I doing kissing him back? Was I trying to win or was that…I'm falling, straight into love. That's what it is. I'm trying to provoke his feelings. Even with these thoughts Yugi still doubted himself. He looked back up at Atemu only to find he was gone.

Dinner was a quiet affair well at least at Atemu's and Yugi's end. Neither spoke to the other. Both were still confused about the earlier events of the day. On the other side of the table the two pharaohs and their respective wives were having a heated conversation. There conversation wasn't about each other or about their sons. They were both talking about the defiling of Abtu.

"I swear criminals are getting bolder and bolder these days. Attempting to destroy the seat of Osiris!"

"Osiris will not be merciful when they come to their test at the scales. Hopefully sooner then later."

"Yes, I agree to that. Now lets talk about happier business shall we? Yugi, Atemu, why are you so quiet tonight I'd have thought after last night you would talkative."

Yugi and Atemu immediately looked up at Atemu's father. Yugi remained silent but Atemu was more vocal with his thoughts. "What do you mean father? Have you been spying on us?"

Atemu's father chuckled loudly as did the other adults. "No I wasn't spying. I thought I heard a noise down the hall and I went to see if you two were okay. I obviously didn't disturb your rest; you must not have noticed me. I'm so happy you love each other."

The rest of the adults at the table silently agreed. Yugi and Atemu simply excused themselves and left. They wisely didn't listen to what their parents said after they left.

Yugi and Atemu walked down the hallway silent as statues. Yugi occasionally looked at Atemu. Atemu simply looked sad and confused. Yugi resolved he would have to talk to Atemu tonight.

Yugi watched Atemu, as he got ready for bed that night. He sighed heavily then sat against the wall of the balcony. He buried his face in his knees while the wind blew his hair.

"Something wrong?"

Yugi looked up to find Atemu kneeling down beside him concern etched on his face.

"I'm fine, just tired I guess."

"Yeah, hey can we talk?"

"Sure, about what though?"

"Us." Yugi let his head fall again, he wasn't expecting talking to Atemu this soon. He would just have to talk to him, even if he was ready.

Atemu sat down beside Yugi and started to pore out of the thoughts that had been running through his head. All the things he had though about, was Yugi just playing some game or was it real. Atemu finished and looked at Yugi who was smiling lightly at him.

"Atemu, I'm sorry if I hurt you. I guess I was just confused about what I felt. When you kissed me it pushed me into wanting to know if I loved you. I guess the answer scared me."

"What was that answer?"

"I…couldn't tell. It was one kiss, I…" Yugi looked over at Atemu with a small smile. Atemu returned that and leaned down.

"Well let's see if we can find out…"

Atemu leaned over towards him Yugi met him half way. Yugi's eyes willing shut as he fell deeper and deeper in to the kiss. Atemu tasted addicting to Yugi and he couldn't get enough. Atemu gently pulled away and looked at Yugi expectantly.

"Do you know now?"

"This arranged marriage isn't such a bad thing is it?"

Atemu nodded and kissed Yugi again, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched from above.

"That's my boy!" a loud voice boomed from above them. Yugi and Atemu furiously pulled apart and looked up. Both fathers were leaning out the balcony window watching them with smiles on their faces.

"Atemu! Just think you only have to wait two days!"

"Let him keep his virginity!"

Yugi blushed bright red at Atemu's father's voice. He quickly pulled Atemu inside and shut the balcony doors only to hear more form their parents.

"Oh come on! Where is the show?"

"Only two days Atemu! Then you can do what ever you want to him!"

Atemu yanked Yugi away from the doors and pulled him onto the bed where they both lay there fighting off their blushes. A good half hour passed before their father's voice's died away.

Atemu was the first to speak, "I'm so glad they finally shut up!"

Yugi laughed then turned to Atemu, "I guess they would have found out sooner or later."

"Yeah, I guess we can't get away from them can we?"

"What do you mean? We came inside we are fine for now."

"Sorry to have to tell you but the past five minutes they have been watching us through the door. Shall I go shut tit?"

"If you don't I will!" It was Atemu who laughed this time as he shut the door in his father's face. Anger protests were heard but finally they died away.

"You know I think we might actually be alone."

"It'd be a miracle Atemu. I'm so tired I'm going to take a nice hot bath then I'm going to bed!"

"Go ahead. I'm skipping the bath and going to sleep."

About a half hour later Yugi came out of the bathroom and had gotten into bed but he couldn't fall asleep. He didn't wan to wake Atemu so he simply laid of his side looking out the balcony window. He was almost scared out of his skin when warm arms wrapped around him. He turned over to find that Atemu had grabbed him in his sleep. H smiled softly as he cuddled into Atemu's chest. Atemu will be surprised tomorrow! Yugi found that he could sleep now in comfort with Atemu.

Well more fluff! Yay! I know Yugi is a little more ambitious then he usually is but I kind of like him teasing Atemu. You don't know how tempted I was for one of their fathers to yell out "Lover-boy!" But I didn't! Lol I hope some of this was humorous to you guys.

The Greeks called this place Abydos. It was the seat of worship of Osiris (King of the Dead). It was also called Busiris, "the house of Osiris". Egyptian tradition says that the sun ended his daily journey at Abydos, and entered into the underworld here, through a gap in the mountains called "peq". In the 12th dynasty it was believed that the souls of the dead entered into the afterlife here.

Next chapter is going to be great and pretty soon you guys will get to the part you wanted, The Wedding! I hope this didn't happen to fast but I never really realized how hard it is to keep it going with out something happening. I just want to correct something that A LOT of people do they say that Atemu has silk sheets. Egyptians didn't have silk. Silk originated in the orient and Egypt was not trading that far. The farthest the Egyptians ever ventured was just below Turkey but that is not a proven fact.

Mana is coming in the next chapter I think…