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

Main Pairings: YugiXAtemu

"blah" - talking

blah - thinking

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 9

Atemu woke up to yummy smells. He slowly opened his eyes and found a note on the nightstand. Dear Atemu,

I went to the grocery store to pick up some food for the weekend. I'll be back in a little while.

Love Yugi

He set the note aside and got up from the bed. He found Yugi cooking in the kitchen. "Aibou...?" he said still rubbing the sleep from his eyes.

"Oh, you're up. Lunch is almost ready okay?" He nodded and sat at the table. Yugi smiled. "Feel better?"

"...Yeah..." Yugi smiled. He finished cooking and served lunch, sitting down across from Atemu.

"Hope you're hungry." He nodded and his "stomach" agreed.

- - -

After lunch, Atemu helped Yugi clean up. "I was thinking we could go to the beach. See the ocean and swim."

"...You sure? What about-..."

"You'll be fine. I've got my arm soaked plenty of times. Besides, don't you trust Dr. Pegasus's abilities?" he added a bit jokingly.

"...I suppose. But...I don't..."

"I took care of that. I packed some trunks for you. They were in with some of your old clothes. Now, the only question is, are you a good swimmer?"

"...Of course. Can't you tell from the picture?" he smirked.

"...Ha ha, okay. Then let's hurry and finish." Atemu nodded.

- - -

"Atemu! Come here!"

"What?" Atemu said walking over.

"Come see this. See the baby sea turtles?" Atemu carefully bent down to look at the tiny little creatures. "It's amazing. They start off rough right from the beginning. Their mother buries them in the sand and they have to hatch on their own. Then, they have to make their way back home to the ocean by themselves. Some don't even make it."

"...Yeah..."

"They're such tiny, cute things, but they make it through all that and become strong little guys."

"Yeah...it's amazing."

"They're kinda like you. You made a big, long and hard journey too." Atemu nodded, watching as the mass of little turtles made their way to the ocean. One of them was getting attacked by a bird and was trying to flip himself back over to make it back with the others. Atemu rushed over and scared the bird off.

"Leave him alone!" he shouted. The bird gave up and flew off. Atemu bent down and gently took the turtle into his hands. He walked over to the tide where the others were and put the small baby into the water. "There you go Little One. I hope you make it back to your mother safely." Yugi watched all this with a big smile on his face.

"That was priceless. Maybe he'll make it back because of your help."

"Maybe..."

"You're just like that sea turtle. You had ME to help you through."

"...Yes...Yes I did." Yugi smiled and Atemu smiled back.

"Look over there, there's some cool sea shells." Atemu nodded and followed. As they collected shells, he remembered doing the same thing with Yugi, Grandpa and Anzu.

"I've got some really cool ones."

"Me too."

"Let's go put them by our things and go for a swim." Atemu nodded.

"Race you!" Yugi said tagging Atemu. He smirked and chased after him. When he got to the water's edge, Yugi splashed him.

"You'll pay for that!" Atemu said splashing him back. It erupted into a water fight as Atemu laughed and smiled. Yugi was happy that he was happy.

- - -

After they were worn out from swimming and the beach, they found a spot to sit and watch the sunset. Both watched the waves as they turned from blue to crimson to a deep purple. "It's so beautiful. To be far from the city and it's day to day worries. Just watching the waves and the sun..."

"Yeah..." Atemu said from his shoulder. Yugi smiled and put an arm around him. They stared at the sunset as the sun tickled the top of the water. They turned to look at each other, staring for awhile. Yugi moved in slowly and hesitantly. Atemu blinked curiously, wondering what he was up to. Crimson eyes widened as Yugi's lips locked with his. He sat there for a moment, but decided to just give in. He started kissing back as memories from both Yugis' flooded his mind. After a few minutes, they pulled away.

"...I...I don't know why I waited until now..."

"...Me either..."

"Well, I did say we start from here on out didn't I?" Atemu nodded. He went in and they kissed again.

"C'mon. It's late and I'm getting hungry," Yugi said pulling away.

"Me too." So, they walked back to the house hand in hand. Atemu was nuzzled against Yugi's shoulder.

- - -

Later that night, the moon glistened brightly on the ocean. Everyone slept peacefully to the rythmic sounds of the waves and wildlife. Even Yugi slept peacefully, dreaming happy dreams. Atemu wasn't though. A lot of bad memories he had were giving him nightmares. He tossed and turned and whimpered. "...Yugi...no...I...I want to stay...with you...Don't...don't leave me here...please...I...I...don't want to die..." He started sobbing and shaking, the nightmares really hurting him. His cries woke Yugi.

"Huh?" Yugi woke up grogglely as looked to where the voice came from.

"...Aibou..." he sobbed.

Yugi watched him solemnly as he sobbed and shook. "Atemu..." he said gently shaking him.

"...Don't go..."

"Atemu...Atemu wake up..." Yugi said concerned as he shook him a little harder. It took awhile until Atemu slowly woke up, tears in his crimson eyes. "You okay? You were having a bad dream." Atemu didn't answer, but latched onto Yugi, sobbing into him. "...I-It...It's okay..." Yugi said surprised by this. He hesitantly put his arms around him. Atemu still cried. "...Hey...It was just a bad dream...It's alright..." Atemu nuzzled into him, sobbing harder. Yugi smiled and hugged him tighter. "SSssssshhhh...it's alright...I'm here..."

"...I'm scared..."

"It's okay."

"...What...what if something...something else happens...?"

"Nothing else will. I promise I'll protect you and nothing bad will ever happen to you again. You're safe now. I love you Atemu and it's going to be alright," he said softly and gently as ran his hand through his tri-color tresses.

"Promise...?"

"I promise," he said gently pushing his head against him and nuzzling into his hair. "I promise I won't let anything happen." Atemu weakly nodded. Atemu seemed to calm down a bit. Yugi smiled and let go, tucking both of them in more warmly. "Go back to sleep," he smiled, kissing his forehead and ruffling his hair.

"...I...I can't..."

"Can't sleep? Still scared?" he asked gently. Atemu nodded slowly. Yugi smiled. "I know just what to do then." He thought back to the old times when he would lie in this bed with his grandma and mom. "Well, there's this old story about my grandfather..." he started as Atemu listened intently. He hung on every word like a child listening to their favorite story. Atemu smiled a small smile, remembering his father from so long ago in the ancient past. He began to grow tired as the waves and Yugi's voice seemed to calm him. "...and that's how my grandpa caught those big fish." Yugi chuckled with a smile to see that Atemu had fallen back asleep. He gently kissed his forehead and made sure he was tucked in before closing his eyes and going to sleep.

- - -

The ocean sun glistened through the bedroom window of the cabin. Yugi's amethyst eyes winced at the bright light. He moaned and rubbed his eyes. He smiled at the morning sun. He felt something against him and looked to see Atemu fast asleep, comfortably resting on his chest. He looked so cute like that. Yugi smiled and gently ruffled his hair. Sleepy eyes slowly blinked open at the gesture. "Morning..." Yugi smiled. Atemu just blinked for a bit before smiling as well. "Hungry?" Atemu nodded. Yugi smiled and both of them headed to the kitchen.

"A little."

"Okay then. Let's go get breakfast started," Yugi smiled. Atemu nodded and both of them got up from the bed and went into the kitchen. Yugi started getting things ready for breakfast. Atemu helped a little bit. He winced a bit as some things bumped his hand. "You alright? Let me see," Yugi said going over. He carefully undid the bandage and gently checked his hand. It had started to heal like normal human skin. "It's fine. You'll be alright. Just be careful, kay?" Atemu nodded as Yugi re-bandaged it.

- - -

After breakfast, they took a walk along the beach. They spent the day swimming and enjoying each other's company. They had a picnic lunch in a special secret spot. They watched the seagulls and the sun set as they collected more shells. Once inside, Atemu helped Yugi pack things away for thier drive home. "Did you like it here?"
"Yes. I think we should come here again. Looking back on old memories..."

"And making new ones," Yugi said pulling Atemu into a passionate kiss.

"...Yes...new ones..." Atemu smirked as they pulled away. He dropped his bag that he was packing and tackled Yugi onto the bed. Yugi laughed and the two got lost in each other.

- - -

After dinner, they talked in bed about each other and the life they were now sharing. "I'm glad I found you," Yugi said as they finished talking and just stared at each other.

"...And I'm glad I found YOU. It's like going back in time and having Aibou back..." Yugi smiled and sat up in the bed. Atemu pouted a bit and snuggled closer to him. Yugi laughed and pulled the old pharaoh into his lap. Atemu nuzzled against him with a happy moan, resting his head on his chest. Yugi smiled lovingly at him and gently ran his hand through his hair. Atemu closed his eyes and so did Yugi as both were lost in the sweet moment. It didn't take long for either to fall asleep.