Chapter 5

"Atem Atem Atem," a girl said excited as she saw the Pharaoh.

"Yes Mana," Atem said as she stopped in front of him.

Atem has known Mana for a couple of years now as she was the apprentice of his priest Mahad. Mahad was the holder of the Millennium ring and a close friend of his as well. Mana had long messy brown hair and the nicest blue eyes. Her skin was just as dark as Atem's and had a bubbly personality.

"I heard the Emperor of Japan had arrived," she said brushing her hair back.

"Thanks for telling me this Mana and shouldn't you be practicing with Mahad," Atem said and she giggles.

"We met with them earlier so Mahad told me to go find you," Mana said.

"Alright good luck with practice," Atem said as she waved him bye.

Atem sighed and made his way to the throne room. He didn't really want to deal with anymore kingdoms but he was glad that this was the last one he had invited early. It was long before he had reached the throne room. He smiled widely when he saw Emperor Solomon inside.

"Emperor Solomon it's so good to see you," Atem said bowing in respect.

"It's good to see you Pharaoh Atem I see you're still single," Solomon said making Atem chuckle.

"I haven't really tried looking for someone," Atem said rubbing the back of his head.

"I can see that let me introduce you to my grandchildren," Solomon said.

"You already know me Pharaoh," Anzu said reminding herself she has to be respectful.

"Yes Princess Anzu good to see you back," Atem said kissing her hand.

"And this is my grandson Yugi," Solomon said and Atem just noticed him.

'He looks like me' Atem said staring wonder at his look a like.

Of course there was noticeable difference between the two. Like Yugi didn't have the lightning blonde bolts in his hair. His eyes were a beautiful shade of purple and made him look much younger than he really was. His pale skin shining in the sun showing that he never really went out. Well it's what Atem would assume.

"It's good to meet you Pharaoh Atem," Yugi said softly making Atem's heart beat quickly.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Prince Yugi," Atem said kissing his hand.

Yugi blushes but smiled widely at Atem.

"I'll have Jou show you to your room," Atem said as said person came through the door.

Jou was short for Jounouchi. He had rough blonde hair and a slightly tanned skin. His brown eyes shined with determination as he came up to the group.

"Please follow me," Jou said and the trio had followed him.

Yuli waited a bit as he waved Atem goodbye before catching up with his family. Atem couldn't help but smile at the gesture.

"Do I see Até in love," Dially said when Atem left the throne room.

"I have no idea who you're talking about," Atem said as he joined her to the gardens.

"Come on Atem I'm you're best friend I can see these things," Dially said.

"It's not love it's merely an interest," Atem said.

"It's Yugi isn't it," Dially said making Atem stop.

"How," Atem said and she giggled.

"I met him earlier and I already like him," Dially said.

"But the council won't let me marry a man so I can't consider Yugi as an option," Atem said.

"Forget the council our contract said you have to marry someone you love not because you have too," Dially said.

"Of course but do you really think Yugi would be interested in me trying to court him," Atem said and Dially shrugs.

"You'll have to get to know him first to see if he has an interest in men like you and what better time then asking him to take a walk in the gardens after dinner," Dially said as they reached the garden.

"I suppose so but for now I just want to relax introducing myself to people is tiring," Atem said as they both sat under the oak tree enjoying the shade.

I want to thank Kichona Cho, OddDangerSpiritualCyberLover17, PharaohAtemXYugiXYamishipper, mewtwo123, and samaurai for following the story.

I also want to thank Kichona Cho, OddDangerSpiritualCyberLover17, Bravemaridin, Ghost Water, and Solahs for favoriting the story.

I know you guys didn't have too but I appreciate it.

MysteryGirl425 - Yes I know Mana is Atem's best friend but this is different from others okay. Mana will still be in the story but not as much.

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