Ahh…I know I can't update my stories fast…so I apologize to my dear readers for taking the update long. I really need to concentrate to my studies for I'm aiming an achievement. So until I graduate…please bear with me, my updates will be slower. Thank you for the patience and Merry Christmas to you all!

This chap is a bonus chap and doesn't have any connection to the main plot although, a bit of Tea's past is shown here and although it looks as if it connects to the main story, I can't put it like that for the time frame is different. Enjoy Reading^^

"Tea…darling, wake up already" said a sweet voice as a gentle hand brush upon Tea's head.

"Hngh…Mom?" the little girl asked as she gently opened her eyes. The smile of her mother welcomed her, eyes same as her and the shoulder length blonde hair that was tied in a bun.

"Dear, you don't want to sleep all day and miss the very important season of the year…don't you? Come on, your father brought you something and I cooked your favorite food" the elder lady said and held the tiny hand that immediately held tighter.

As soon as the two came to the dining table, foods of all sorts were already placed. Even the place itself is decorated nicely and shines brightly due to the Christmas lights, the dining room gave the little girl a warm feeling. Tea's father was now sitting in the table and is busy reading the newspaper. Upon seeing him, Tea's eyes widened and she immediately run towards the elder man.

"Daddy! You're back! Merry Christmas!" the little girl said as she hug the elder man tighter.

"Woah there my darling, did you miss Daddy that much? Since you've been well behaved here, I brought something for you that I'm sure you'll like" said the elder man with brown hair and hazel eyes.

"I think it would be best if we eat first then give it to her, dear" the elder woman said and her husband nodded.

Minutes after eating, Tea looked at her parents with curiosity. Her parents seemed to be near 40 already but they still looked young and happy as if they were newlywed couples.

Tea smiled, "Mom and Dad…I just thought of something!" the two elder persons looked at their daughter and smiled, "what is it darling?" "When I grow up, I want to marry someone who'll cherish me for who I am and will stay together happy with our life. And I want my husband to be just like Daddy!"

Tea's father laughed and came towards his daughter, he then hugged her. "My sweet child, you don't have to worry about that. I'm pretty much sure that someone would choose you, and I know that for you are beautiful and kind. Just always remember that if you have already found the right one…don't let go of him and you'll know if it's him if he makes you feel you're special no matter how many mistakes you've made, nor how bad your cook is" the elder man said with a smile and Tea pushed herself a bit from her father to see him.

"Really? But Daddy, I don't want him to lie if my food is bad…he'll die of it" the 8 year old girl said and she as well as her father and mother laughed together.

"Our queen…Teana, please wake up" came a voice and Tea made a soft groan.

"Is she awake already?" came another voice and the first voice answered, "No…our pharaoh." "I guess she's tired, but thank you for still trying in waking her up Isis"

"It's my duty our pharaoh, I'll be leaving now." After the door shut, Tea could feel the right side of the bed gain weight.

"Seriously, what kind of person sleeps at Christmas eve?" Atem said in a whisper and softly touched Tea's face. On the other hand, Tea who is half asleep and half awake though mentally only was trying not to punch her husband in the stomach.

Why? Is it wrong to sleep?! I'll definitely remember this Atem…I thought you understand me! Geez! You'll get your punishment later, Tea thought and slowly opened her eyes as if she didn't hear anything. "Hngh…Atem?" Tea asked and looked at her husband, the young pharaoh was surprised though he smiled "Hey there sleepy head, got a nice dream?" After saying that, Atem slowly leaned to Tea and kissed her forehead.

The young girl who didn't expect that to happen become stiff for few seconds, "W-what are you doing?!" Tea could feel herself becoming flushed, she got a pillow beside her and tried hitting Atem.

The young pharaoh saw it coming and got off the bed, "You almost got me there Tea but…you still got a long way to-" his sentence was cut when the pillow hit his face.

Tea laughed hard upon seeing what just happened, "I still got a long way to go eh? Haha…Oh Atem, you should've have seen your face."

"Is that what you want? Then I'll give it to you" Atem answered back and got the pillow that hit him and throwed it towards his wife.

"I can't believe you would hit your wife…Help! Somebody! Your pharaoh has lost it! Help" Tea screamed jokingly accompanied by laughter while Atem tries to catch her.

Meanwhile the palace is full of people, almost all were royalties from the neighboring countries and they gathered to Atem's palace to celebrate Christmas eve as well as see the beloved wife of the pharaoh. Different kinds of foods were served and the decorations were grand as well. The villagers were also celebrating though they were outside, even so, Atem and Tea made sure that they would be welcomed as well like the royalties and they were served with the same food that was served inside the palace. Children were playing and the old people sat and talked to each other, it is the most joyful Christmas that was celebrated.

As soon as the guards came in the center of the venue and formed a line of two, the royalties as well as the villagers became quiet. Even the children stop playing, the councils then stood near the throne and then the door opened, revealing Atem and Tea. The young pharaoh dressed in a white knee length skirt while being topless and wears gold sandal, while Tea dressed in a red tube and white long skirt that shows her curves adding two slits that run 6 inches below the hips in either side and wears gold sandal. Everyone stared in awe as the two walk in.

Atem took this opportunity to stop and speak, "To everyone who went and attended this event…me and my wife, Teana is truly grateful and as gratitude, our kingdom would be open for the projects that you want to establish as a sign of friendship. Please do enjoy the party tonight, and we wish you a Merry Christmas."

After that, the two then sat on their throne and watched everyone talk with each other. No sign of Bakura's servant, nor mischiefs. Everything went well until the clock strike 12, the other guest that got drunk were carried to a guest room while the other royalties left and thank Atem for the event.

"Our family would like to thank you two for inviting us, it's a pleasure going here and meeting your beloved wife. Indeed, she's quite a charmer and is very unique from the others here. Well, she's second to my wife as a beautiful person…Take good care of her" The king of Libya said and waved goodbye to Atem while the young pharaoh returned the gesture and smiled.

Watching the retreating form of the Libyan King and his wife, Atem wondered what it would be like to him and Tea when they grow old. Wait! Why am I thinking of that, our contract was only 3 months and after that our life would return to normal…but why do I feel sad instead of being happy? Atem thought and didn't notice that Tea was already beside him.

"Hey Atem, let's go outside where Yugi and the others are…hmmm? Atem?" Tea asked and still he didn't answer, the young girl decided to touch him on the shoulder. As soon as her right hand was placed, Atem flinched.

"Oh, Tea…didn't notice you're there already. You were saying?" Atem asked with a smile though his brows were slightly showing that of uneasiness.

"You're mean, you don't even listen to your wife. Hmmm, I was saying that let's go outside to where Yugi and the others are. Come!" Tea said and immediately grab Atem's hand, the young pharaoh was surprised but trailed behind.

Upon going outside, the two saw that their friends were laughing and Joey, Tristan and Duke looked a bit drunk. "Hey there guys! You seem to be having a lot of fun without us" Tea said as she run towards her friends, the four guys immediately looked at the direction where it came from and saw Tea.

"Hey there Queen*hiccup* Teana*hiccup*…Or shall we still just call you*hiccup* Tea?" Joey said in a soft voice.

"Joey, you're making a lot of hiccups. I guess you guys need to rest already, and you can just call me Tea…afterall, you guys are an exception to the rule" Tea said and looked at Yugi.

Atem came and said, "I guess you're right Tea. I'll call some of the servants to get the three."

Yugi looked at Tea and nodded, as if understanding what she meant by that look. "Come on now you guys, let's rest" Yugi said as he stood and tried waking up Duke and Tristan, "We'll talk to you and Atem in the next day…goodnight" he added with a smile.

Not so long, some servants arrive and bowed down to Tea. After she smiled to them, the servants carried Joey, Duke and Tristan while Yugi followed them.

Atem then came and saw Tea sitting alone. He came towards his wife and touched her back, "Are you alright?" The young girl nodded and the young pharaoh sat beside her.

"Atem…did you… enjoy this event?" Tea asked and the young pharaoh looked at his wife worriedly.

"Of course, why did you ask?" Atem answered still looking a bit worried.

Tea looked at him and smiled weakly, "Nothing really. I just want to make sure my husband is happy on the very special season of the year."

Atem smiled too, "I am happy even if there's nothing served right now…as long as you're with me."

"Hey Atem, I wanna ask you. Why do some people spend a lot on Christmas when some are living in poverty and can't afford even just a shelter to live?" Tea asked and the young pharaoh pondered it for a moment.

"Because Christmas like you said is the most special season of the year and to tell you the truth, even I don't want to spend a lot today for some of the villagers are needing these foods that we do" Atem answered looking through the sky and the young girl looked at him.

"Then…why did you made this event? I only agree for the villagers were invited" Tea ask and her husband smiled.

"I made this event so that the villagers could participate and eat foods that they haven't tried before. It's like having 2 birds hit by one stone. Establishing a strong bond with the neighboring countries for trades…now you understand?" Atem ask looking at his wife and Tea smiled as well as nodded.

"Then let's have this event every year…okay? Like a tradition" the young girl proposed and the young pharaoh answered, "Sure."

Atem looked at the sky again. It was a cloudless sky and the stars were twinkling, the wind blew just enough that it isn't that much cold. Suddenly a shooting star appeared, Atem was surprised but then smiled. "Hey Tea, go some wishes tonight?" the young pharaoh asked and the young girl looked at him curiously. Atem sensed Tea's gaze and looked at her with a smile, "There's lots of shooting stars tonight…" and pointed the sky.

When Tea looked, her husband is indeed right for the moment she gaze to where he was pointing, the shooting stars showered fast. Tea smiled the took Atem's left hand, "Then let's wish."

The latter was surprised by the hand that held him but he remained calm and only smiled, "Yeah…let's make a wish." After that, the two closed their eyes and made their wish.

"I wish that everyone right now is enjoying the day and that their happy faces shall linger till the end of time" Tea thought and smiled.

"I wish that as the new year comes, these memories and time I had with them would remain forever in their minds and that the people on earth would enjoy their time until the end with happy faces. To tea, I wish that she would find the right one planned to her and that she will remain this lovely" Atem wished.

As the two opened their eyes, both looked at each other and smiled. "I hope that the day will come, that you would find the right one meant for you Tea" Atem whispered and the young girl looked at him confusedly.

"What are you whispering there Atem? Let's go inside…oh wait! Let's stay here and you need to close your eyes again" Tea said with a smile.

Now it's Atem's turn to look confused, "…Okay?.." upon saying that, the young pharaoh closed his eyes.

"Mom and Dad…I think I have found the right one for me, I know it's wrong to conclude it right away but…I feel that Atem is the one. I wish that this moment would stay forever in both our hearts" Tea thought to herself and looked at her husband with a smile. She then leaned on and slowly moved her head closer to Atem.

"Merry Christmas…Atem, thank you for everything" Tea whispered and then close the gap between them.

Atem opened his eyes as he felt soft lips on his own, and saw Tea's lovingly face. "Well I might accept this for once…I hope I will not regret the day to come when Tea found her right one. For I have no reason to feel angry to him nor feel jealous, afterall…my marriage with Tea was only base on a contract and nothing more" Atem thought to himself and remained kissing Tea, as both hearts mixed in with the season's warmth.

END

To my dear readers, Merry Christmas to you all! And Advance Happy New Year! ^^

P.S. I know my description of the dress should be revised, I still can't put the right words…but to reference of Atem. just go to yugioh wiki and see the image of Atem to battle city(the one that was used in his flashback when he was still an evil prince) and to Tea...well i tried posting the link here but the technique for some reason doesnt work already. it's like a belly dancer clothes although egyptian type and the real image i got was that of gold. sorry, i'll revise the description if i can ask help from my friends^^