Disclaimer: All Yu-Gi-Oh characters belong to Kazuki Takahashi. This fic has Yaoi; you have been warned.

Main Pairings: YugiXAtemu

"blah" - talking

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Full Summery: (AU, Yaoi) In the year of 3005, Domino Japan had changed greatly, but sadly leaving a confused ex-pharaoh in the dust. Could he survive this odd time, and win the heart of one Yugi Vontane, a decent of his loveable Aibou?

Cyber Affection
by Yami-Yugi

Chapter 3

The next morning was a beautiful sunny day. A familiar someone slowly opened his eyes. "...Wh-where am I? ...Yugi!"

"You can relax. Your friend's perfectly safe."

"Pegasus? I thought I'd never see you again."

"Well, I guess you did," he replied with a smile.

"Where am I?"

"In my new lab. After I got over my depression I decided to start my own company. I heard what happened to the other one. Good riddance I suppose. Especially if they tried to kill you and your friend."

"Yeah...Where is Yugi?"

"He's in the guest quarters. They're a few halls down. I'm happy for you. Becoming friends with one of the surviving relatives. None other than the famous Investigator Yugi Vontane as well. He seemed very upset about you."

"He...he's been very kind to me." Pegasus smiled. There were rushing footsteps.

"Atemu! Atemu? Oh, I was so worried!" Yugi cried running in and hugging him tightly. He smiled and hugged him back.

"I'm okay now."

"Thanks so much," Yugi said letting go and turning to Pegasus.

"It was no problem."

"Can we go home now?"

"Well...we don't exactly have a home to go home to, Atemu."

"Oh..."

"You're quite welcome to stay here until things settle."

"Thank you. That means a lot. I'll call work and let everyone know we're okay." Pegasus smiled.

"...Okay great. Thanks. I have good news."

"Do tell."

"We can stay here as long as we need. Also, I just asked them for a favor. Since Domino Robotics is no longer in business, there's an opening..." Yugi said with a smile towards Pegasus.

"What are you planning?"

"You can be the city's new company. What do you say?"

"I...I don't know what to say..."

"I think you should. Things would be much better with you around," added Atemu.

"Well, if you put it that way...How can I say no?" Pegasus replied with a smile. Atemu and Yugi looked very happy.

"There you all are. Wow! You can't even tell what happened." said Vincent as he entered the room.

"That's the result of my expertise," Pegasus said proudly.

"You guys hungry?"

"Yeah."

"Mind if I join you? Pulling an all nighter can really work up an appetite."

"Of course."

"Come on Atemu," Yugi said extending his hand. Atemu hopped of the table and happily took it. They all walked down to the café for breakfast.

---

After breakfast, Yugi, Atemu, and Vincent walked back to his room to find a fellow officer there. "Hey Vontane," she said. "I heard about everything. I….went to your house and managed to get a few things." Yugi looked on the bed to find a suitcase of clothes and some other things. There was also three familiar items sitting next to it.

"They survived. I believe those belong to you," Yugi said with a smile at Atemu. He smiled back, glad that the Puzzle, the disk, and the deck weren't damaged at all.

"Well, I'm gonna take off. There's that trial coming up. I want to see if I can pull a few strings."

"Right. Thanks Vince."

"No problem, couz." With that, Vincent left.

"I'm glad you both are okay. That was scary."

"How are the others? The one's that were there last night?"

"They're fine. Overnight observation stays in the hospital for minor injuries. Beth has a broken arm from the shockwave though."

"What happened?"

"Well, she noticed that model was headed to your house. When she tried to question it, it went crazy. It fired at the car. They got the shields up in time, but….It shook them up pretty bad."

"Oh, I'll have to send her a card then."

"She'd like that. I should scoot. Gotta get back to work."

"I probably should too."

"Nah, Chief gave ya the week off. Figures you'd be a little shaken up from last night. He wants you to focus on the upcoming trial anyway. Both of you are witnesses."

"Right."

"Does that mean I have to tell them again?"

"Yeah, but it won't just be the police. It will be everybody, in a courtroom." Atemu looked nervous again. "The courtroom will have tight security and everything. No one can hurt us anymore," he added putting a hand on his shoulder. Atemu nodded slowly.

"Well, I'm gonna be late if I don't go. It was good to see you…alive. Stay safe you guys."

"Bye."

"Later Vontane," she said almost running out the door.

"…So what now?"

"We wait patiently. This will all be over soon." Yugi sighed heavily as he flopped onto the bed. "This is most definitely the hardest case I've ever done. I've never been personally involved before either."

"But you arm…."

"That happened on the job. It wasn't a personal attack like this one. But, as I was saying, it'll all be over soon. Then we can put it behind us, knowing those criminals are locked away."

"…I hope so…" Atemu said worriedly as he sat down next to Yugi.

"Hey…don't worry," he replied sitting up and hugging him. "I promised I'd take care of you, and I will." Atemu nodded slowly and rested his head on Yugi's shoulder. Yugi smiled at him. He looks kinda cute like that...wait...What am I saying! The thought was quickly pushed from his mind. "Hey, let's go for a ride."

"Where?"

"Just come on. It's a nice day out and I don't feel like sticking around here."

"Okay." Yugi smiled and they headed out. He got to the parking lot and forgot he didn't have his car.

"Well…guess we gotta walk. Come on." Atemu took his hand and they headed towards the city.

---

They got to the edge of the city. "It's…It's so…."

"Big and populated I know. Technology really got things going. I'm tired of walking." Atemu watched him curiously. "Hey Taxi!" A car with a small neon sign pulled up. "Come on, this is our ride." Atemu just stood there. He'd never ridden one before. His Yugi had never shown him. "Come on, it's safe," Yugi said leading Atemu into the car.

"Where to sir?"

"To the nearest flower shop."

"Sure thing." They took off.

"Why are we going to get flowers?"

"You'll see."

"Here we are sir."

"Thanks," Yugi said paying the driver money. "Come on." Atemu followed, watching the taxi leave. They looked through all the flowers, Yugi picking up a few different ones here and there. Atemu just watched him, following closely. "Go ahead and pick some of your favorites." Atemu looked at Yugi curiously. "It'll help me," he said with a smile. Atemu shrugged and started looking through the different flowers. He picked out a few, but two types caught his eyes. There were white lilies and surprisingly lotus blossoms.

White Lilies were Yugi's favorite…He looked longingly at the lotus blossoms, remembering his ancient memories from so long ago.

"You okay?" Yugi asked. Atemu nodded slowly. Yugi smiled. "Hey, those are great. Ready to go?" Atemu nodded. Yugi smiled and they purchased the flowers.

---

Yugi called for another taxi and they headed towards Yugi's house. "Why are we going this way?"

"You'll see Atemu," he said. They passed the graveyard and Atemu looked at it longingly. "Driver, stop here please." They stopped at the entrance.

"Yugi, what are we doing here?"

"Come on, we're going to visit Great Grandfather's grave."

"That's why we bought the flowers?" Yugi nodded with a smile. Atemu smiled solemnly back. They got out of the taxi and took the long walk to the Mutou graves. On the way to Yugi's, there was a female grave. It had an angel statue on it. There was an inscription on the stone.

Here lies a woman, who's spirit illuminated many lives. She was an accomplished dancer who studied in New York. Her spirit lived in her dancing and quickly infected those around her. She was the loving wife of Yugi Mutou. May she rest in peace and her spirit live on.

"Anzu…" Atemu said sadly.

"You knew her too huh?"

"Yes…." he laughed a little. "She used to have a crush on me." Yugi smiled. He put one of his red roses on her grave. Atemu held a lotus blossom close and said a silent prayer. He placed it on Anzu's grave. They smiled at each other and continued to Yugi's grave.

"May you rest in peace Grandfather. We miss you. Don't worry, I'm taking good care of Atemu too."

"Aibou….." Atemu knelt next to the grave and prayed a silent prayer. He placed his flowers down as tears fell. Yugi put a hand on his shoulder.

"Let's go back to the lab." Atemu nodded as Yugi helped him up.

- - -

They got back to the lab and headed to Yugi's room. They were met by Dr. Pegasus. "There you two are. Where did you disappeared off too?"

"We went to visit my great grandfather's grave. We put flowers there for him."

"I see...I'll let you two be then," he said with a smile.

"Hungry Atemu?" Atemu nodded. "Let's have lunch then," Yugi smiled as he led him to the cafe.

"Okay." Atemu said as he fallow him.

- - -

After lunch, Yugi and Atemu went outside to enjoy the weather. At that time Vincent showed up. Yugi and Atemu were on their backs in the grass looking at the clouds. "Hey couz," Vincent said looking down on them.

"Huh?" Yugi said sitting up.

Vincent smiled. "Oh sorry, did I interrupted something?" he asked.

"No, just enjoying the day. What's up?"

"Well...it took me all morning..."

"Oh, were you able to 'pull some strings' ?" Atemu sat up and listened in curiously.

Vincent nodded. "Yep. It took the law some convincing about Atemu but I did it." he said.

"Really? How'd you convince them?"

"Well, first off he saved your life. Second, the fact that he'd die if you tried to upgrade him...They took an exception," Vincent said with a smile.

Atemu sighed in relief, but became nervous about the trial. "Don't worry, you'll be okay. I have to speak in front of them too," Yugi assured him.

"All he has to do is sign a few things."

Atemu looked at Vincent and the papers in his hand. "It will make you a legal witness. You'll be okay." Atemu nodded. Vincent smiled and handed him a pen. Atemu slowly looked over the papers. "Need help understanding something?" Yugi asked. Atemu shook his head. He soon signed.

At that moment Pegasus came in. "There you are." he said with smile. In his arms was some old cloths Yugi nor Vincent never saw before. It took awhile for Atemu to recognize them.

Crimson eyes started to water. "I-Is that...?" he started. Pegasus nodded with a smile.

Atemu slowly came up to him and Pegasus gently place the cloths in Atemu's arms. "I'm sure they still fit you." Pegasus said with a smile. Atemu stood there speechless, tears flowing. Pegasus smiled and started to leave.

"Wh-where did...you find them?"

"They were with some stuff your Yugi had store away for you." Pegasus said as he left.

Atemu cried more steadily. Yugi smiled and walked over to Atemu. "May I?" he asked gently taking the clothes from him to help put them on. Once he was done, Atemu was standing before them dress in an almost tight leather outfit. Atemu cried, remembering old memories he had wearing the clothes. He suddenly felt Yugi cup his chin in his hand. He looked up at him, tear filled eyes. "It's okay...don't cry..."

"It...It seems-..."

"Ssssshhhhh," Yugi said gently putting his thumb over his lips. "I know. It's going to be okay," he said letting go and hugging him. Vincent smiled solemnly and quietly excused himself. Yugi gently led Atemu back towards the lab. "Come on..."

- - -

It wasn't long until the day of the trail came around. Yugi was nervous and trying to recount the events of that night. Atemu was much more nervous than him. He was playing with the shirt that lay on the bed for him. It was a nice dress shirt. There was a suit to go with it. Yugi was dressed in his work attire. He was pacing around. "Please, you're making me nervous," Atemu said playing with the shirt again.

"Sorry about that." Yugi said. Atemu sighed. "What's wrong?"

"What if...what if they ask me about...about my life and...about Aibou..."

Yugi smiled solemnly and sat next to him. "They might, but I'll be asked some personal things too. You'll be safe. I won't let them hurt you. Vincent's going to be the accusing lawyer in this case. We have the home field advantage," Yugi said with a smile. Atemu perked up a little. Yugi smiled. "Come on, we need to get ready." Atemu nodded. He got dressed as Yugi used the bathroom in the room. Yugi soon walked out. "You look nice...ha ha ha ha ha! Here, let me help," he snickered noticing that Atemu was having trouble with the tie. "Hmmm," Yugi said looking at him. He took the tie back off. "You look much better without it," he said with a smile. "Come on, let's head out Vincent should be here to pick us up." Atemu nodded and fallows Yugi. Sure enough, Vincent was waiting for them. He was also dressed more business like than usual.

"Ready?" Yugi nodded. Atemu sighed nervously.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine," Yugi soothed.

"Hey, I'm behind you. There's no need to worry," Vincent added with a smile. Atemu sighed. They got into the car and drove off towards the courthouse.

- - -

The courtroom was more like a big auditorium. There was a mass crowd. The jury consisted of mostly humans, but there were a few cyborgs and androids. The witness stand was almost like a cage. It had restraints much like the chair back at the room in the police station. Atemu got even more nervous when he saw his surroundings. He hid a little behind Yugi. "You'll be okay, Vincent and I are here with you." Yugi squeezed his hand reassuringly. They walked to their table on their side of the room. They sat down and Vincent opened his briefcase.

"All rise for her honor, Judge Harris!" The entire court stood up as a tall woman entered. She had on a long, silver robe with long brown hair pulled halfway back. She had a stern power in her eyes with hidden kindness.

"You may all be seated," she said sitting down. Atemu got very nervous and frightened as the CEO and his lawyer walked in to sit on the other side at the other table. Both Vincent and the other lawyer rose. "The case at hand is number three seven five two, Investigator Vontane versus Domino Robotics." The CEO smirked evilly at Atemu. He cowered and clung onto Yugi.

"Don't you mind him, he can't hurt you." Yugi took his hand and held it tightly. "Don't worry."

"Opening statements."

"My client, Yugi Vontane claims that Domino Robotics has been doing questionable acts. He also claims, they purposely sent out the malfunctioning units."

"My client, Mr. Saito is here to defend that they were only malfunctions and the company is very reliable."

"Alright, you may be seated. Will the accusing attorney please call their first witness."

"I call Yugi Vontane to the stand," Vincent said. Yugi stood up and Atemu grabbed him tightly.

"It'll be okay. Just sit tight and nothing will happen. He can't hurt you in a courtroom," Yugi whispered. Atemu nodded slowly and kept his eyes on the judge. Yugi went up to a security guard. He held out a bible and asked that Yugi put his right hand on it.

"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth lest you be charged with perjury?"

"I do."

"You may take the stand." Yugi nodded and sat down.

"Your name for the record," Vincent started.

"Investigator Yugi Vontane, Domino City Police."

"First question, when did you start noticing these 'questionable acts'?"

"Shortly after I started investigating the first murder by one of the malfunctioning units."

"Okay. When did you start linking the murders to Domino Robotics?"

"After the third murder. I noticed there was a certain pattern to the malfunctions."

"I see. Can you explain?"

"Yes. I noticed that all three victims' families were poor. I also noticed that shortly before the murder, the victims had records of getting cheap, or low grade cybernetic parts. When I looked at the records, I noticed the parts came from Domino Robotics."

"What made you believe that these malfunctioning units came from the same place?"

"When examined, they had the company logo on them."

"So, are you saying that the company is responsible for these murders?"

"Yes."

"Your honor, I have proof of these accusations," Vincent said producing video-graphs (like a photograph, but its video) and the reports. As well as the records. Judge Harris nodded and gave him the evidence back. "No further questions." Vincent sat back down as the CEO's lawyer stood up.

"What's he going to do to Yugi?"

"Cross examine him. He's going to ask questions that will make him look guilty. He's going to try to make Mr. Saito look innocent." Atemu looked worried. "Don't worry. He'll have a hard time with the evidence right there in front of him. Also, it will be hard for him to try to hide the attack on Yugi. Relax Atemu. There's security, a good judge in my opinion, and me. With me on your side, we'll put them away for good," he said with a smile. Atemu only sighed.

"Vontane, why did you even start investigating these murders? After all, they clearly were only malfunctions."

"It's my job to."

"I see. Are you positive the units were purposefully sent from Domino Robotics? Couldn't it just have been an accident? Maybe they were on their way to be destroyed."

Yugi sighed heavily. "Yes, it's possible."

"Then, based on that, would you say that it is indeed my client's fault?"

"No. But the evidence shows a link and a pattern be-..."

"Is it true that you came to Domino Robotics as a client?"

"What does-..."

"Just answer the question."

"Can't you object and make him not answer?" Atemu asked worriedly.

"It would be overruled, Atemu. It's perfectly legal to ask. Like it or not, he does have a perfect working arm from them." Atemu looked upset. "There's still a chance, don't worry," Vincent said putting a hand on his shoulder. "We will win." He nodded. Vincent smiled.

"Yes. I had lost my arm on a case. I came in at my doctor's suggestion." The lawyer smiled evilly.

"Is it true that your arm works perfectly and has no malfunctions what so ever?"

"Yes," Yugi said getting a little annoyed.

"Mr. Daiei, what does this have to do with the case?"

"I'm simply putting the fact out that we make high grade, working parts."

"Continue," Judge Harris said.

"Very well. Is it true that you hacked into our computer system with no permission from any authority?" Atemu got very worried.

"Yes, but I was only doing my job."

"How can you prove it?"

"The equipment I used is police issued. It's my job as an investigator."

"That still does not give you the right to go snooping around."

"I only use it in desperate measures. In this case, it was."

"Fine. No further questions," he said sitting down.

"Mr. Vontane you may take your seat." Yugi nodded and sat down. Atemu grabbed his arm and held it tightly.

"Hey, I'm alright. They didn't do anything."

"We're going to get in trouble."

"No, we won't. I had to tell the truth. If I don't, then I'll get in trouble for lying."

"But..."

"Don't worry. We have Vince and hardcore evidence behind us. It's going to be okay."

"Defending attorney, call your first witness."

"I call my client, Mr. Saito to the stand." He glared at Atemu as he got up into the stand. Atemu cowered behind Yugi. He smiled solemnly and held his hand tightly.

"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth lest you be charged with perjury?"

"I do."

"You may be seated."

"Your name for the record," Mr. Daiei started.

"Mr. Saito, CEO of Domino Robotics."

"How long have you been CEO of Domino Robotics?"

"Thirty years."

"And how long have you been making cybernetic parts?"

"Nine years."

"How did it all start?"

"A retired employee of mine created a prototype and went on from there." He smirked at Atemu. He purposefully left Dr. Pegasus out of the picture.

"I see. Would you say that the parts are fully functional?"

"Yes. I've had many a satisfied customer."

"Is it true that you have sold cheap, or low grade parts?"

"Never. I put the customer first."

"Liar..." Yugi said trying to keep his cool.

"Easy couz."

"I know..." Atemu worriedly clung to Yugi's arm. "It'll be okay."

"Alright. What about the malfunctioning units?"

"Simply malfunctions. Nothing more. Glitches in the computer system."

"So, would you say that the murders were clearly accidents?"

"Yes, unfortunate, but accidents."

"I see. No further questions."

"Mr. Kaiba, you may cross examine." Vincent nodded and got up.

"Mr. Saito, is it true that none other than Dr. Pegasus was the one to revolutionize your industry?"

"No, I don't know who you're talking about."

"Fine...," Vincent muttered under his breath. "We'll do it the hard way." He took a deep breath and thought how to rephrase the question. "Is it true that your, 'retired employee' created a prototype that paved the way for your success in cybernetic parts?"

"Yes. In fact it's sitting right over there." Atemu tensed as the CEO pointed to him.

"Alright. Is it true that you pride yourself on making money from the more elite class?"

"Yes, but we except unfortunate families as well. We have certain leeways we take to insure they can afford the parts."

"I see. Based on that, and the evidence, would you say that those 'leeways' included purposefully giving them cheap parts?"

"No I..."

"It says right here in this police report," Vincent said showing it to the judge and Mr. Saito.

"Clearly the order was sent out wrong."

"-heavy sigh- Is it true that since these families weren't as profitable that you gave them downgraded parts?"

"No."

"The evidence is right in front of you!"

"Don't raise your voice at me."

"Never mind...next question. Did you send out the defective units to the specific families you sold the low grade parts too?"

"No."

"Assuming you did, did you send out the units because the families were 'catching on' and had found out you swindled them?"

"No, I don't like that you're making these accusations." Vincent was starting to get really pissed off. He took a few calming breaths.

"Did you know about the attack on my client by one of your units?"

"Yes. Terribly unfortunate."

"Are you in anyway connected to this attack?"

"No, it was merely an accident."

"There is proof that one of your men sent it out. I have the destroyed device in my hands," he said showing the court a container that had a beat up device inside. It looked like it put out some sort of signal."

"He did? Well...I had no id-..."

"One of the prison guards has a valid report that you laughed and became overjoyed. Even going as far as to joking about it."

"What does that have to do with this?" Mr. Saito said getting annoyed.

"Did you deliberately send out a malfunctioning unit to attack and murder my client?"

"No. One of my men did."

"Are you in anyway connected to these murders and the attack on my client?"

"What if I am?"

"Yes or no."

"Objection!"

"Overruled. Answer the question Mr. Saito."

"No. One of my men did it."

"No further questions..." Vincent growled. The CEO happily sat down, smirking at Yugi and Atemu. Vincent sighed.

"Call your next witness."

"I call back my client Yugi Vontane." Yugi got up again.

"Where were you when the attack happened?"

"I was in my bed asleep."

"When did you find out you were going to be attacked?"

"My boss, the police chief, told me at work."

"And what course of action did you take?"

"I rushed home. I was accompanied by two units to guard my house."

"Back to when the attack happened, when did you know that the said unit was coming?"

"I woke up when I heard the door being broken in."

"Can you tell us in detail what happened from there?"

"Yes. After I woke up, I found the unit firing at me from my bedroom door. I shot him with one of my more powerful weapons that I had on the night stand. The blast destroyed him, leaving the unit useless."

"I see, but how were you able to destroy it so fast without getting hit?"

"I wasn't...I was saved, then I fired."

"And who saved you?"

"Atemu did," he said pointing at him.

"What! That outdated piece of junk saved your life!"

"Mr. Saito!" Judge Harris exclaimed.

"Cool it!" his lawyer said. He nodded and sat back down.

"Continue."

"I wouldn't be alive in this chair if it weren't for him."

"How did you come across him?"

"When I was investigating at Domino Robotics. I found him in an old lab. I questioned him and he gave me a testimony. It's in my reports."

"Alright. How did he come into your possession?"

"He was being kept, almost like a prisoner there. I decided to take him with me."

"Continue."

"When Mr. Saito tried to stop me, I decided to take him into police custody. He's a powerful witness."

"So, you survived the attack and was able to stop the malfunctioning unit?"

"Yes."

"You are sure that the defendant is responsible for sending it out?"

"Yes. According to the evidence of the guard and the destroyed device. Also, the unit had the Domino Robotics logo on it."

"Alright. No further questions."

"Mr. Daiei, cross examine."

"No questions."

"You may take your seat." Yugi nodded and sat down. Mr. Daiei smirked evilly and shared glances with the CEO.

"I call the final witness, if you can call it that, to the stand. The prototype." Atemu felt the whole room grow cold. An undying fear rose within him. He began to shake. He didn't move from his spot.

"Come on Atemu. You must take the stand," Judge Harris said gently.

"Go on. It'll be okay. Just tell the truth and he can't hurt you," Yugi said squeezing his hand.

"Go on," Vincent said.

"C-can...Y-Yugi...come w-with...me?"

"No, but I can. Come on," Vincent said reaching out for his hand. As Atemu took it, he turned to the judge.

"Your honor, Atemu requests that I go with him. He's never been a witness in court before."

"Alright, I'll allow it. But he must answer every question himself. You cannot help him."

"I understand." Vincent gently led Atemu to the stand and helped him sit down.

"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, lest you be charged with perjury?" Atemu nodded weakly. Vincent smiled at him as he reassuringly squeezed his hand. He backed off a little, letting Mr. Daiei question him.

"I can't believe I'm asking IT this but, your name for the record."

"A-...Atemu."

"How long have you been housed at Domino Robotics?"

"N-nine years..."

"You weren't a prisoner there as the plaintiff says are you?"

"I...I w-wasn't allowed to...leave..." He glared at Atemu.

"Next question, is it true that you snooped around a lot? Listening in to things you should not have been listening to?"

"Y-yes..."

"So you admit you were spying on my client and his fellow employees?"

"...I..." Atemu nodded weakly.

"In any case, what makes you believe that my client was sending out the malfunctioning units on purpose?"

"I...I heard the plotting..."

"Because you were snooping around where you shouldn't have been. Anyway, isn't it true that the plaintiff stole you from my client?"

"No...he-..."

"Is it true that you helped him by telling him things you shouldn't have?"

"He w-was asking me...questions...I was only...t-telling the truth..."

"Is it true that you are severely outdated and do NOT meet code?"

"...I...I am..."

"Is it true that since you don't meet the code, you should not be a legal witness?"

"But I signed-..."

"Is it true that you defied your place by not staying put in the lab like you were supposed to?"

"I...I did...but-..."

"Is it also true that you belong to my client?"

"N-no...I...I w-was-..."

"Is it true that you are nothing but an old, outdated, piece of junk prototype that should not be allowed to testify in this courtroom?" he said harshly.

"..."

"Is it true that you are nothing but an outdated prototype that knows too much?"

"..." He looked very upset.

"Answer the question!"

"Objection!"

"Answer the question!" Atemu burst into tears.

"Mr. Daiei!" Judge Harris shouted as she hit the table with her mallet. "He is a witness, not a thing! You may be seated!" She looked at Atemu and smiled solemnly. "The witness is too upset to continue. We will have a recess. Court dismissed until an hour from now." Yugi rushed over to Atemu, who latched onto him sobbing as soon as he got down from the stand.

"It's okay...It's okay...It's over. You don't have to say anything anymore," Yugi said hugging him tightly.

"Man! He's as sleazy as they come. It looks in our favor right now."

"Good. Come on Atemu, let's go outside. It's alright," he said as he gently led him out, letting him cry on his shoulder. Vincent sighed and followed them out.

"That THING has a name! I can't believe this!"

"It's up to the jury now. After recess they'll decide if we can get back up there."

"We'd better be able to. That prototype...I'll get you for that!" he cried as Yugi, Atemu, and Vincent walked passed.

"Don't listen to him," Yugi soothed as Atemu shook in fear. "He can't do anything to you. I think you've got us won, Atemu."

"-sob-"

"It's alright," Yugi said as they sat down on the courthouse steps. He held him close and let him cry.

"Maybe we shouldn't have made him a witness," Vincent sighed.

"We had to. He had information and his account is in my report from when I found him."

"I guess you're right."

"We just have to wait on the jury now."

"Yeah. It's alright. They can't hurt you anymore."

"-sob-"

"Sssshhhh, you did great. It's almost over."

"-sniffle, cough, sob-"

"Ssshhhh. Lean on me, when you're not strong, and I'll be your friend. I'll help you carry on. For, it won't be long, 'til I'm gonna need, somebody to lean on."

"Isn't that what Aunt-..." Yugi nodded and continued to sing. Atemu calmed down after he finished.

"Ready to go back inside?" Yugi asked gently. Atemu nodded weakly. Yugi gently led him back inside the courtroom, Vincent close behind.

- - -

"Court is back in session. All rise for her honor, Judge Harris."

"You may be seated. Now, both sides may call up the witnesses-..."

"Your honor?"

"Yes?"

"The jury is ready to present a verdict."

"Very well. Closing statements."

"Based on evidence and my client's testimony, as well as Atemu's, I believe that Mr. Saito is guilty of all charges."

"I say that the evidence falls short and only proves that what happened were accidents, just accidents. Also, the attack was fault of one rouge employee. I say that my client is innocent."

"Very well. We will have a ten minute recess for the jury."

"What now?" Atemu sniffled.

"We wait for the jury to decide. It'll be okay," Yugi soothed.

- - -

"We the jury, have decided on a verdict."

"We find the defendant, Mr. Saito, guilty of all charges. We also find that Domino Robotics is guilty."

"What!"

"Alright. You are charged with a life sentence, no parol, in Domino's highest security prison for attempted murder and three accounts of manslaughter. Your company is inevitably shut down. Never to be used ever again. Court is adjourned."

- - -

Everyone was relieved as Mr. Saito was locked away, never to be seen EVER again. Yugi and Vincent were talking on the way back to the lab. "I am just really relieved it's over."

"Yeah me too. Poor Atemu."

"Yeah...Speaking of which," Yugi said noticing he was fast asleep in the backseat.

"Wore him out I guess."

"Yeah...at least he's free now."

"Yeah."

"Only one more thing to do before things get back to normal."

"What's that?"

"Get Pegasus going as the new company. People are still going to need parts and repairs."

"True. He's much more reliable anyway, and friendly."

"Yeah..."

"Well...we're here. Want some help carrying him?"

"Thanks."

"No problem couz." They got out of the car and gently pulled Atemu out of the backseat. Yugi held him against him as Vincent carried his legs and feet along side Yugi.

- - -

They got inside and put him to bed. "Thanks Vince...for everything."

"No problem. Now things will be happily ever after."

"Yeah. Back to work and everything."

"Yeah. I'll see ya later couz."

"Alright. See you later Vincent." Vincent smiled and left. Yugi sat on his bed and watched Atemu sleep for a while. He's so cute asleep... Yugi thought as he laid down next to him. He subconsciously kissed him on the cheek. "Sleep well. You've had a long day." He watched Atemu sleep for awhile. His eyes grew heavy and he fell asleep beside him.