Chosen Pharaoh Chronicles Part 1: Longing Reunion & The Beasts Within

Based on the original Yu Gi Oh storyline. (Combination of anime & manga canon)

Author's Note: I've put into thought that maybe I'll do commissions for this novel. Like select drawings of certain scenes in each chapter. Not sure yet but I'll see what happens. Anyway as you notice some of these chapters aren't full rewrites just more like revisions and that is a majority of this story. In later chapters you will see other more noticeable changes. So enjoy!

Rated M

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh it belongs to Kazuki Takahashi

Chapter 5: A Nightly Stroll

"Hey baby you heading home?" Yugi asked through his iPhone.

"Yeah I just need to pick up a few things at the store." Tea replied through her Android.

"Alright beautiful make it quick I got a big surprise for you when you come home."

"Does it involve whipped cream like before when I found you on the couch with cream covering your chest."

"No Tea there's no whipped cream on my chest, it's nothing like that, in fact I'm afraid you might faint when you see it."

"Oh in the name of Ra don't tell me you bought a puppy."

"Whoa hell no! I mean I like dogs but what are we going to do taking care of a pooch?"

"Alright then I'll see when I get there. Love you Yugi."

"I love you too Tea, bye."

He hung up the phone and turned around to see Atem snickering after the phone call.

"What's so damn funny man?"

"Whipped Cream… on your chest?" Atem chuckled and arched an eyebrow.

"Well, you gotta be creative sometimes to keep a woman happy and it wasn't the cheap stuff either."

"Look why not try loving her up in a hot tub or something." Atem suggested. He had to hid the slight twitch he got from flashing back to a similar encounter with his wife.

"That doesn't sound too bad… hey wait a minute why would you suggest that? You won't even tell me about your sex life."

"You said be creative and besides it wouldn't take an experienced man to figure that out."

"The Gods only know what you would do."

"Well, anyway when is Tea going to be home? I can't wait to see her again."

Yugi couldn't help but feel defensive toward that comment yet he decided to pass it off.

"She will be here soon so why don't you occupy yourself with something as I get the house ready."

"Alright I'm gonna go take a stroll around town to get some fresh air."

"Okay but that leather jacket of yours isn't going to keep you warm. Take one of my coats in the closet. It's still winter so it's pretty cold out and I remember that one time you got me sick because you weren't used to it."

Grabbing a long peacoat from the closet he noticed that the arms looked a bit small for him. Upon trying it on he noticed it was a little tight but not completely uncomfortable. "Oh well, I'll be just fine. So I'll see you in an hour."

Atem left out of the front door of the game shop. He smiled at the scene in front of him with fresh white snow covering the ground. He may not be used to the cold but he enjoyed the fresh air the snowy environment brought. He walked down into town just to pass by some familiar buildings. They consisted of the Domino Café, the Big Web Arcade, the rebuilt Kaiba Dome, and even Tea's old house. He knew now only her parents lived here and he was probably the last person they'd want to see.

After sighing he took a glance at his watch and saw that it was time for him to start heading back. He took a shortcut through a small alley. Then he sensed a presence in the area. Being the winter time the sun was already gone and blackness had covered the skies. Only the streetlights illuminated the snow covered side walks. In correlation with the presence he felt, he discovered a strange set of footprints. They appeared to be like that of a dog but were larger than he was used to. The moon was full as it shined brightly in the sky and the air had a strange scent to it. Shadows started moving about as this mysterious figure came closer from behind the pharaoh. In an attempt to escape the stranger, Atem dashed into another alleyway he used to take as a shortcut to school. Unfortunately, this was exactly what stranger wanted him to do. That's when a hand was placed on Atem's shoulder.

"You know the moon is out and full tonight. Isn't it beautiful pharaoh?" Said a sharply accented voice. It sounded Greek.

Atem turned around to fully face the man."How do you know who I am and what are your intentions?" His voice was stern.

The alleyway was dark and only small streams of light pierced through the buildings that surrounded them. Then the man came into view. He appeared to be in his late twenties and had a small scruffy beard on his chin. He had a Julius Caesar haircut and was about six feet tall. The man wore a long black leather trench coat, with blue pants, a grey button down shirt, and Timberland boots.

"Who are you?" Atem asked.

The taller man smiled."You may know me as the first wolf shape shifter but historically I am former king of the Arcadian Greeks, Lykaon."

Atem had to reach far in the backs of mind for his knowledge of Greek history and mythology. "Wait you weren't turned into a wolf for serving flesh of a child to prove that the gods were not as they say they were."

"Well, partially true but it was the body of an already dead child not one that we killed. The historians like making me out as the bad guy when really it is the gods who aren't exactly good."

Atem folded his arms but kept his guard up. "Doesn't make what you did sound any better, not that I really cared for the gods anyway."

"Not care much for the gods? Ha. That is interesting statement coming from a man whom can control three of his own. But in my case, I was young and naïve but I proved my point now didn't I. The rulers of Olympus are not what they claim to be, they share every flaw that we mortals do. But I digress with my motives."

The former pharaoh rolled his eyes. "Look Lykaon I don't care about your sad story! Just tell me why you are here. Do you want my powers or do you want to destroy the world?"

The Greek held up his hands."I mean no harm Pharaoh. You should know better than that. Our cultures, Egyptian and Greek were quite friendly with one another for millennia. We shared ideas and resources and one of our own was your last pharaoh. Or should I say queen."

"Cut the history lesson Greek. Now get to the point for I have a life to live."

Lykaon knew exactly what Atem's intentions were. He smiled and held out a document.

"Look I know you have to talk to that new girlfriend of yours but there is something I need to take care of first. Hell, when I'm done with the procedure it might help you out when you have that little conversation with…what's her name again..." He looked at the document closely. "Ah Tea. Hm pretty name, sounds like the rumors of your wife being reincarnated were true. Well last time I heard of Teana was about twenty-five years ago when I first saw Keanna. She wasn't a little baby anymore. She's grown quite a bit into a fine young woman."

Atem felt rage come over him. He assumed that his family was safe somewhere far beyond anyone else's reach. Perhaps this man was the reason his family was not in his home in the afterlife. He went into a protective mode like a male lion defending his pride. Atem turned quickly and grabbed the man who was five inches taller than him and slammed the Greek into the brick wall. Lykaon would be lying if he said he was not impressed by the pharaoh's physical strength. Not to mention he knew of this man's magical abilities so part of him was worried to get on his bad side.

"Look Atem we're more alike than you think. I was a king too and I had a family. A wife and daughter… they were also taken away from me. I know how it feels. But while my old wife doesn't love me anymore you at least have a chance for a new life with someone that you love."

Atem let him go and cooled down a bit. 'How does he know all this information about me? Was he sent here by someone?'

Then his eyes widened remembering his father's last words 'You'll understand when you meet some friends of mine.'

"I apologize for acting like that it's just that I was worried that something may have happened to my family." Atem muttered with his head down. 'It's too late to try and protect them now. I had my chance to do so when they were alive but I failed. Now they're gone and I don't know if I'll ever get to see them again.' Atem thought.

"How come you said the last time you saw Keanna? Did you meet them somewhere? If so please tell me!" Atem pleaded.

Lykaon flicked his wrist to straighten out the document in his hand. "Yes I did meet your daughter a few decades ago in the afterlife. However, your wife disappeared when I met her and as of five years ago your daughter's location also changed. When I was debriefed on this whole thing I had to see Keanna again. The exact location had been classified to me. In fact I came in blind folded. You know for her protection. She and her current guardians have been under the radar in case any enemies of yours were still lingering around. I really wanted to show you the contents of this document that your daughter sent me to deliver but I'm running out of time tonight. Perhaps another day." Lykaon responded as he put the document back into inside of his coat pocket.

"How is she? Has Keanna grown well? She probably hates me for not being around doesn't she?" Truthfully Atem didn't want to hear the answer but he had to know.

"Keanna is doing fine. And no I highly doubt the girl hates her beloved father. Wasn't exactly your fault that you haven't been around. She is quite eager to meet you. The princess also mentioned that she thanks you for making the difficult decision of locking away your soul to protect them from the dark forces."

Atem remembered that decision and that's the real reason he did it to protect them in death as well as the world. And as Teana's father had wished to never have that look of royalty in his eyes ever again. Teana's father hated Atem for not protecting his daughter and baby grandchild. Atem really didn't look the same from when was he younger, well except for now.

"Look Atem I cannot tell you much right at this moment. But your daughter wanted me to tell you something your wife said before she disappeared. It was in case you guys would never meet in the afterlife."

Atem looked up with sadness in his eyes.

"What did she say?"

Lykaon cleared his throat and continued.

"She said that she wants you to move on and be happy. I guess she knows about that girl Tea. Though it surprises me how similar the two are. Looks only have slight changes but the personalities are a perfect match. Not to mention the natural connection. Besides it's pretty damn obvious that you two like each other a lot. Hell I'd almost say that Tea is Teana through and through with only her past memories missing."

Atem clenched his fists trying to ignore what Lykaon was saying about the similarities between the two. "She said that… but why let me betray her trust… our marriage. I told her that I would love no other even if I lose my own sanity. And please enough about the similarities between her and Tea. I'd rather not think that my best friend lays with my Queen."

"I see why this love triangle works. All three of you are equally stubborn well at least from the stories I've heard."

"Who I am to break such a promise? Hell I was too chicken shit to say anything about this to the others."

The Greek glanced at his watch and realized that he was going behind schedule."Look Atem, perhaps you should take all possibilities into consideration especially if two women you claim are in reality one. The fact that your wife disappeared the same year Tea was born seems very suspicious. You see a few others and I are here to help you. Now let us change the subject, I haven't got all night to do this. Oh by the way may I ask you something?"

Atem nodded and signaled him to continue.

"You have played games that involved the mind, body, and soul. You've summoned monsters from a parallel universe. You can even summon the great Egyptian Gods. You've even merged with some of these monsters but tell me pharaoh have you ever thought of being one? I mean have it be part of your flesh and blood, something you could have as part of your body and feel all emotions when in it's beastly form. You know from experience I know that the beast within always seemed to show who we really are and how we really feel."

"Where are you getting at Lykaon?"

"You'll understand in time but please forgive for what I must now do."

Atem opened his mouth to respond but it was too late. Lykaon was turning into something as shadow magic surrounded his form. It seemed to be all too natural for it to be a mere illusion. Whatever it was seemed living like its human form and all that was different was the physical appearance. His eyes sharpened and turned into a shining white, teeth grew into fangs, ears extended to a point, dark grey fur covered his body, and his nose grew black with rubbery texture to it. The bridge of the man's nose and his mouth started to extend into a robust snout. A pair of bottom teeth at the back of his mouth pointed upward from his beastly lips. Then sharp claws came out of his fingertips where normal nail once was. A dark blue pendant surrounded his neck and his bluish-grey skin were covered in strange symbols. The long trench coat and jeans still covered his new form. Lastly he grew a bit of a mane around his neck from the excess fur. The transformation was complete Lykaon had fully turned into a genuine wolfman also known as Lycanthrope.

Lycanthrope is an actual Duel Monster card I was describing as Lykaon and Lykaon is an actual character in Greek mythology. Looking forward to your reviews and see ya next chapter! =) If I don't get enough reviews I won't be updating as fast so please contribute!