Yay! My final chapter!
I've come a long way in two months!
Kings Are Blind
Servants dragged the boys' various assortment of luggage up and into the palace. They seemed so incredibly delighted to have two extra people to wait on!
Shimon gave Yami a friendly hug as he walked through the front entrance of the palace.
"Ah, Yami…" He said sweetly. "How have you been, my boy?"
Yami smiled tiredly. "Well, it's been a rough week. I was just released from the hospital a couple of days ago…"
Shimon gasped. "Hospital?! Are you alright?!"
Yami nodded, placing a reassuring hand on the elder man's shoulder. "I'm fine. Just a little tummy trouble. I'm still recovering, though; so I would appreciate it if you could please notify my cook and ask him not to cook anything too heavy for me…"
Shimon smiled and hugged the boy again. "No problem; you just rest."
Yugi looked around, taking in the surroundings he had remembered from his previous visit. Smiling to himself, he picked up his bag and placed it on his shoulder, stopping for a second to let Joey catch up.
The blonde was closely examining every little thing. He also took the time to "examine" a couple of the servant girls who were assisting him with his luggage. He quickly gathered himself and scurried to catch up with the other boys.
Yugi and Joey headed to where Yami stood by the hallway entrance.
"Are you ready to see your new rooms, boys?" Yami asked.
"Yeah!" Joey said excitedly.
Yugi nodded and smiled. "Are ours close to yours?"
Yami grinned, blinked, and nodded. "Of course."
The three boys strolled down the hall, passing in front of Yami's room and stopping at the two doors across from it.
One of the doors was more of a reddish color, the other a golden yellow. Yami stepped aside and allowed the boys to take over.
"They're both pretty much the same, only the color schemes are different. However, I'm giving you both the option of choosing."
Joey quickly tripped over Yugi, grabbing the frame of the red door and positioning himself in front of it. "I call this one!"
Yugi giggled and shook his head. "Sure, Joey. Let's check out yours first."
"Alright." Joey turned and opened the door, instantly smiling at the royal atmosphere of the room.
The walls matched the door, a deep red. The bed was covered in a red comforter, which exposed beautiful ivory satin sheets. Matching curtains hung limply and privately over the giant window in the back of the room. A large oak chest stood against the left hand wall.
"Wow," Joey said. "It's perfect."
Yami smiled. "I'm glad you like it."
Joey sat his things down on the floor, looking up at the painted ceiling and down at the cushy carpet. He stopped for a second and frowned.
"How am I supposed to watch TV?"
Yami raised a finger and cocked his head, striding over to the oak chest and opening the double doors, revealing, of course, a television.
Joey grinned like a maniac, clasping his hands together. He ran over to give the king a childish hug.
"Oh, Yami, I've always loved you!"
Yami gently hugged him back and laughed. "Come on, Joey, did you really think I would forget about giving you your most favorite possession?"
"Of course not, that's why I've always loved you!"
Yami rolled his eyes and chuckled. "Well, that's good to know…"
Yugi still stood in the doorway. "Come on, guys! I want to see my room, too!"
Joey sighed. "Alright, Yuge, geez…"
Yugi skipped over to his room, opening the door and smiling with delight and excitement.
While the room had pretty much the same layout as Joey's, the golden colors were gorgeous and inviting.
"I love it!" Yugi cried, hugging Yami around the waste and moving to jump on the bed.
"Hey! These beds bounce so much better than Japanese ones!" He said, parading around the bed as if it were a trampoline.
Joey ran in, and hopped on the bed to join him.
"Damn, Yami, these things are like super-king-sized! Celebrities don't even have beds this big!"
Yami chuckled, leaning against the wall and crossing his arms. "Well, celebrities aren't royalty."
Shimon knocked lightly on the wall, causing the two boys on the bed to immediately stop jumping and look up, as if they were children being caught by their mother.
Shimon laughed and smiled. "We're going to have a big welcome dinner for you, Yami. You boys all get dressed up and meet in the dining room in about two hours, okay?"
Yami nodded. "Thank you, Shimon. That sounds lovely."
Yugi stepped off the bed, plopping down on it and frowning. "What should we wear to a big fancy dinner? Joey and I don't exactly have robes and capes like you do…"
Yami huffed. "You boys didn't even look in your closets, did you?"
Yugi and Joey quick-glanced at each other before running to Yugi's closet and tearing the door open.
Several fancy, royal outfits hung from golden hangers. Yugi turned to Yami, his mouth agape.
"Oh. My. GOD!" He cried, snatching out every piece, holding them up to himself and staring in the mirror. "These are amazing, Yami! Thank you!"
Yami smiled. "You are very welcome. Now, shall I leave you two boys alone to get ready while I prepare for myself?"
Yugi nodded. "Sure! I'll see you later."
Yami nodded back, waiting for Joey to exit to the room before gently closing the door and entering his own.
XXX
Yugi eyed himself in the mirror. He had never looked so incredibly hot in his life!
Baggy, black satin pants hung above his feet, where light burgundy slippers were placed. A matching burgundy poncho shawl-like piece of silk hung in front of the black top he wore.
"Wow…" He said. "I never thought in a million years I'd ever be dressing like this. You're amazing, Yami…"
Joey made flirtatious faces at himself in the mirror. He had selected a very flattering outfit for his figure.
His chest was bare, only the tippy-top was covered by the forest green cloth that was draped around his shoulders. White pants graced his legs and green sandals donned his feet.
"Damn," He said, ruffling his hair and winking. "Joey Wheeler you are one smokin' piece of meat…"
After peeking at the clock for a time check, Yugi creaked open his bedroom door and moved to knock on Joey's.
He could hear the blonde bustling around before the door opened.
Yugi's eyes widened suddenly and his head perked back. "Wow…Joey…you…you look great!"
Joey did a model-like pose and winked. "I know, right?" He laughed and poked Yugi in the shoulder. "You ain't so bad there, yourself, Yuge…"
Yugi smiled. "Thanks."
The two stayed in silence, admiring each other before Yugi spoke up.
"We should head to the dining room. It wouldn't be very polite for us to be late."
Joey nodded. "Should we wait for Yami?"
Yugi shook his head. "I don't think we're supposed to. I think the king is supposed to make his own entrance."
Joey smiled, arched his back and locked arms with Yugi. "Well, let's get going, Sir Yugi…" He said in a manly-like voice.
Yugi giggled. "Whatever you say, Sir Joseph."
XXX
Shimon sat the boys down next to the head of the table, where Yami of course would be sitting. Members of his court, as well as his most beloved servants were seated at the table. Shimon took his seat at the opposite side of Yugi and Joey.
There was some quiet talking among the guests when Shimon suddenly stood up.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may we have quiet, please. Our king had arrived."
Yami strode into the room, he was wearing a long, dark violet robe that went beautifully with his eyes. It dragged behind him on the stone floor.
He adjusted his crown slightly before daintily taking his seat, smiling at Yugi and Joey who were already smiling back.
He cleared his throat. "It feels wonderful to be home, everyone. Thank you for this wonderful ceremony. I would like to take the time to acknowledge my two amazing best friends, Yugi Moto, and Joey Wheeler. They will be staying here in the palace with me. I know you will all love them. They are two incredible young men."
The group clapped and the boys looked around at them, smiling and nodding their thanks.
Various servants lay multiple plates of food out on the table, the latter making Joey's mouth water and his eyes bug out.
A neatly dressed man, apparently the head chef, set a bowl of soup and a small salad in front of Yami.
"Shimon told me your request for a light meal tonight, sir, as he said you have had a rough week."
Yami shifted his stare to Joey, who nodded and smiled. "Yes, thank you."
The man smiled, bowing curtly before taking his own seat at the table.
Yami then tapped his glass and spoke up.
"If it's alright, I'd like to take in a little tradition I learned from Yugi before we eat our meal."
Yugi cocked his head, then understood when Yami asked everyone to hold hands.
Yami gripped Yugi and Shimon's hands, Yugi gripping Joey's and Joey gratefully taking the hand of the pretty girl sitting next to him.
Yami began to speak as everyone closed their eyes and bowed their heads.
"Dear Lord," Yami spoke "Thank you for this wonderful food, this amazing day, and all these amazing people. Please continue to give love and support to those who cannot have a meal like this everyday. I would like to send you my thanks for helping me get well. I would also like you to acknowledge my friend Joey for playing a huge role in my well-being. On that note, thank you for allowing Yugi and Joey to be here with me. Thank you for allowing me to be the well-loved person I am. Please continue to watch over me, my people, and my country. Amen."
"Amen." The crowd repeated back.
Joey sighed through the silence. "Can we eat now?"
The group laughed and smiled. Yami chuckled.
"Yes, Joey."
"Yay!"
Various plates were passed around the table as everyone began to blissfully enjoy their meal.
XXX
The three boys stopped in the hall in front of their bedrooms.
Yugi yawned and stretched. "Thank you, Yami. This is the best thing that could've ever happened to me." He reached up to hug the king.
Yami rubbed Yugi's back gently. "Oh, Yugi. A life without you is no life at all."
Joey scratched the back of his head. "Thanks, man. Seriously. This is incredible, I really feel like I'm dreamin'."
Yami and Joey embraced, Yami beginning to tear up as Yugi snickered to himself.
Yami sniffled lightly. "I owe you my life, Joey."
Joey rocked the king back and forth. "I told you before, man. You're already thanking me. You don't ever need to give me anything; because what you've given me now is what I've always wanted. Great friends, and a great life. Thanks, Yam."
Yami broke the hug and smiled. "Goodnight, boys."
"Goodnight." Yugi and Joey replied simultaneously before retreating to their rooms.
XXX
Yami slept soundly in his bed, a smile played on his face.
Yugi was already asleep as well, also smiling and still taking in the wonderful life he was now exposed to.
Joey, however, was sitting on his bed with his green satin pajamas, flicking through the channels on his beautiful new TV!
He sang lightly to himself. "Oh, Mr. Tivo…how I love you soooo much! You make Joey so happppy! Yes you dooooo!!"
And they all lived happily ever after…
THE END!
(Throws confetti) YAY! WOOHOO!
Can't believe it's over. But…it ended on a good note!
Now I'm off to prepare another fic! A dramatic Yami/Joey one!
Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers! You guys all make my day when I read those!
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GK09