Yami finally made his way back to where Mokuba and Seto were. He walked in expecting to see them waiting for him. He was surprised to find them asleep.

It was still hard to believe that is was Christmas. Seto and Yami were thrilled about this being a true Christmas. Every year before the late King died, Seto and Yami would sneak presents to each other. Even when Seto's mother was alive they had to do the same. Though Seto's mother did her best to arrange time for them to 'study' together. This way they could have time to exchange presents and things. Gozaburo never liked it and felt that it wouldn't be healthy for a future king to have any form of attachment and didn't want them to get that close to each other. Seto's mother felt the exact opposite she felt it would be more of an asset that a hindrance. After Gozaburo's death they freely exchanged gifts when they wanted to. Even though the big five often criticized them for it. They just ignored them they no longer had to fear so they never again hide it. They often would reflect and think on their little brother wondering if he was okay. Like his birthday they'd sometimes buy gifts and as usual fight over what to get. They'd usually end up realizing they were just wasting energy and only get one. Now that they had two kids to care for, well when they shop for things they'd still argue. Though this time they didn't hold back. Especially when it came to Mokuba.

Yami smiled seeing them sound to sleep like that and Mokuba curled up in Seto's arms like, well the only thing Yami could describe it as was a little kitten. He got a blanket and gently placed it around them. However in doing so he woke Mokuba.

Feeling the blanket Mokuba yawned and looked up and smiled. "Hi b-big brother."

Yami gently stroked his hair. "Shhh…its alright, just go back to sleep."

Mokuba grabbed his hand and started to snuggle up with it.

Yami shook his head. "Look if I promise to let you hold my hand would you let me sit down and get settled in first then gave you my other hand?"

Mokuba giggled but nodded and released him.

"Shh… let's not wake Seto." Yami whispered as Seto stirred. Yami had decided it best just to let them sleep. He figured knowing Seto that he didn't get any sleep last night and he knew how much the kid got.

So he settled in and slid his hand underneath Seto's. It was the only comfortable way he could give his hand to Mokuba, since Seto had his arms wrapped around the kid. After fixing the blanket up he fell asleep.

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Outside Yugi and Joey were about to exchange presents.

"Here you go Yugi, it aint much but…"

"No, it's great Joey. But what is it?"

"Well you sometimes carry around a lot of scrolls and that satchel you use isn't very strong and well I aint no master craftsman or nothing but I made that there box myself. See it's long enough but small enough to carry. I made it deep and put small handles and a strap so you can carry it."

"Wow, I don't know what to say Joey. My presents not all that great."

"Don't think like that Yugi. I know what ever you got is great." Joey said unwrapping it. He held up a feather.

"Its from a peacock, its said to bring good luck. A lot of the knights wear them in their hats."

"But Yug, I don't even have an official hat yet."

Yugi smiled, "Don't worry about it Joey, I know someday you will make it as a knight."

"Thanks, but everyone knows that Ryo will get it before I ever will. I'm lucky just to even be here. If not for Master Yami, I know for a fact that I wouldn't. The king would have never given me anything. I'm really surprised that he did that."

"Well maybe you're just wearing him down. Now with Mokuba around he's easier to get along with than he use to be." Yugi said.

"Yeah, speaking of which I need to get home. Serenity is waiting to open up presents. I have to say I'm a little excited myself. I mean you did it, you really did it, you saved my sister from going blind. Now she can see as if she never had a problem. I can never thank you enough for that Yugi."

"Hey that's what friends are for Joey. I hope Serenity likes what you got her. Oh here I got this bracelet for her. I put a small spell on it so that it will prevent her disease from ever reoccurring. It will also make her sight improve to 150 percent eventually."

"You don't think her disease will ever return do you?"

"Well I hope not, but then again I didn't think that Mokuba's protection spell would ever break either."

"Oh man I forgot all about that."

"Don't worry Joey. I'm sure it'll be fine. You'd better go, before Serenity starts to worry."

"Well I just hope she likes everything. Maura helped me to pick out some things for her."

"Well then I'm sure she'll love it."

"Thanks I hope so." Joey said leaving.

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Before they started opening presents Joey handed Serenity a present.

"Oh before I forget here, it's from Yugi. He says it'll help improve your eyesight and make sure that it never goes bad again."

"Thank you Joey. I'll be sure to make Yugi something special for it."

"You don't have to do that. He wants to do. We're his friends."

Serenity smiled, "Of course, I know that Joey. But I still want to do something to thank him for everything."

Joey couldn't argue with that and handed Serenity another present. Serenity opened the package and found the doll that Maura had insisted that Joey get.

"Oh, Joey I love it!" Serenity cried hugging him tight. "Thank you so much big brother! I love it."

Joey smiled, "You're welcome sis. I'm just happy you like it."

"Yeah I do. Thank you. Your turn."

Joey opened his next one to find a bright blue jacket. "Serenity this is…"

Serenity smiled, "I got it from a shop in town. It's an official uniform that the knights wear."

"Wow thanks sis. I love it, it's great." 'Well with this much support who knows maybe someday I will make it as a knight.'

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While Joey and Serenity continued to open presents, Asana found Noah outside brushing his horse down.

"Hi, Noah."

"A, what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see you. It's Christmas."

"Don't you have a job to do?"

"I found someone to cover for me. I wanted to talk to you."

"About?"

"About mothers claim that I was adopted."

"I've thought of that too. Every time I try to ask mother about my birth she avoids the issue. I've asked around and Shimon's mother suggestion talking to Granny Adler. She said that she was the local midwife. I did ask her."

"Well what did she say?"

"She said that after Marine that mother was told she couldn't have anymore kids."

Asana blinked. "So, what she said about me could be true. But then what about you?"

"She said that mother was a twin."

"What? I didn't know we had an aunt."

"I asked her, that. She said that she came here to visit and went into labor early. Then she had a hard labor, soon after I was born she died. Mother took it upon himself to raise me as her own."

"Well at least you know now. I mean even though mothers not really your birthmother she's still a part of your family, unlike me. I don't even know who all my family is."

"Don't feel bad sis. We're outcast. We'll always be together."

Asana hugged him, "Thank you, Noah!"

Noah was taken back by this but resigned himself to hug his sister back.