Epilogue: Reunited

It's been two years since Yugi's death and it was still hard on Atem and the others. Solomon still kept the game shop going though it was getting harder on him. He was growing weaker and sicker.

Atem took over running the shop immediately after school. He did what it took to keep the shop open. He knew Yugi was watching down on them and he was determined to do it for him. No matter what.

"Atem you can take the day off. Honestly it's just not a day for the shop to be open." Solomon said coming to the shop.

"I understand." Atem said. Solomon was right. It wasn't a day for the shop to be open. It was the 2 year anniversary of Yugi's death. "I was thinking about going to visit him. If you want to come I can drive there."

"Perhaps later. I'm very tired. You go on ahead." Solomon said.

"OK Grandpa. I'll be back in a bit." Atem said as he switched the open sign to closed.

"Of course." Solomon said before heading into the house part of the building.

Atem grabbed his keys before heading out making sure to lock the door behind him.

It didn't take long for him to get to the cemetery. He went there almost everyday after the shop closed. Usually by walking as he wasn't a fan of driving the car. He was getting ready to graduate and it hurt that Yugi couldn't graduate with the rest of them.

Once there he sat in front of the gravestone. Solomon picked out what it said on it.

Yugi Muto

Born June, 17, 1996

Died May, 19, 2014

Loved by more than he knew.

Atem sighed. "Hey. It's been two years. We all still miss you. Ryou is doing great with Bakura. They both got in Tokyo University. Marik and Malik decided to go traveling the world. It's always been their dream after all. As for me. I don't know. Grandpa says it's OK for me to go but I can't just leave him. Not now."

Yugi walked to where he'd always stood watching and listening whenever Atem came to visit. He sat and listened to him.

"Some days he has the strength he did when you were here. Others he can't even get out of bed. I'm doing the best I can Yugi. But it's not looking good. Honestly I have no idea how much longer Grandpa has." Atem sighed. "At least you would have Grandpa back."

"But then you would be alone." Yugi said even though he knew Atem couldn't hear him.

"You shouldn't worry about me." Atem put on a smile. "I'll find something to do and I'm sure I'll get new friends. Somewhere. The point is even if I'm alone I'll be OK."

Yugi gave a half smile. Even when he was gone Atem was still trying to put on a brave face for him.

"I miss you. I haven't changed our room at all. I've kept it just the same. I still sleep in there but it's rare. I guess no matter how long it goes after a death it never really gets easier." Atem said. "It does hurt all the time."

"I'm sorry." Yugi said.

"Please don't blame yourself OK? It's not your fault nor has it ever been your fault. I still love you. I've met other guys and I tried to move on like you wanted. But I couldn't do it. I just couldn't. So I'll continue waiting for you. Then we can spend eternity together. If you want that it." Atem said.

"I do. I love you Atem." Yugi said.

"Um there's really nothing else. I guess I should head back to Grandpa." Atem stood up. He had just turned when he found a man standing there with a gun to him.

Yugi stood up in shock.

"Give your money kid." The man growled.

"I don't have any money." Atem said not the least bit fazed by the gun. "Why would I have money in a cemetery?"

"Just give it or I'll shoot." The man said pointing it to Atem's chest.

Atem raised an eyebrow. "Well as much as I want to be with Yugi I can't leave Grandpa alone so if you'll excuse me." He walked past him. The man was so shocked at how unfazed Atem was he dropped the gun.

Atem put his hands in his pockets as he walked home. "I'm not sure if Yugi saw or heard any of that but I hope he's not mad." He unlocked the door and walked in. He noticed it was freezing cold. "Why didn't Grandpa turn off the AC? He always turns it off when it gets too cold."

Feeling something turn in his stomach he immediately went to Solomon's room. There he found Solomon in bed. He went to him and tried to wake him.

"Grandpa. Grandpa wake up." Atem shook him. When he didn't wake he looked for a pulse. After two minutes he sighed. "Well that's it. I'm alone."

Another week passed and Ryou, Bakura, Malik, Marik and Atem stood at Solomon's funeral. By the end of it Atem felt completely empty. Ryou and Bakura left along with Marik and Malik. Atem stood there.

"Well Grandpa. You're with Yugi now. I really hope you two are happy. I will miss you both. I know what I want to do with my life." Atem said.

Yugi stood in his usual spot with Solomon by his side. They listened to Atem.

"Since Grandpa left me the game shop I'm going to keep it open. But if you don't mind I'm going to change the name. It's going to be called Yugi's Game Shop. And i'll do what it takes to keep it going." Atem said.

Yugi and Solomon smiled. "You can call it whatever you want." They said.

"Well I guess I'll see you soon." Atem walked away from the two graves.

Yugi Muto

Born June 17, 1996

Died May 19, 2014

Loved by more than he knew.

Solomon Muto

Born January 23, 1944

Died May 19, 2016

Amazing Grandpa to two boys.

Atem looked back one last time before walking away.

Yep. I'm crying again. There's the epilogue. I know many are probably thinking I would kill off Atem and put him with Yugi but the truth is I wanted to go a different route. I wanted Atem to keep his promise to keep the game shop and Solomon going as long as he could. Sorry if you don't like it but this is how it's staying.

Also since I finished this story I started a new one called An Innocent Heart. Please check it out.

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