Chapter 2-
13 years later-
"Jaden, are you ok?" Mana entered the room, a tray of snacks in hand which she placed on the table before taking a seat beside her boyfriend on the couch. She's worried, Jaden hasn't been acting his normal self lately and to say she's worried about him is an understatement. She's finding it hard to get him to talk about what is bothering him. She isn't oblivious to the change in mood since she had noticed the change straight away. The change was sudden and she still doesn't know what caused that change. She's been quiet about it recently, leaving him to work everything out on his own and when he's ready, hopefully, he'll tell her in his own time. She still cannot help but worry though.
"I'm fine." He grabbed a sandwich off the tray, picking off small pieces and popping them into his mouth.
"That's a lie and you know it. We've been together for over twelve years, I can tell when you lie."
That made Jaden feel guilty. Yes, he's been with Mana for over twelve years. Just as he's been her mate for approximately eleven. The day both met at the Ice cream parlor, they stayed in contact, always using their phones as a way of communication. A couple of weeks of constant phone calls, Mana insisted they meet up again and have a day out with just the two of them. Jaden at the time seemed reluctant, knowing if he left, he'd leave Heba out. Thankfully his amazing parents saved the day, ushering him out of the door with grins, promising Jaden the three of them will do something fun together. He didn't question it, instead thanked them and left. They met at the park down the road, finding the calm atmosphere soothing and serene. They sat there for hours, getting acquainted with each other and telling stories about their past and so on.
He remembers enjoying the peaceful moment between them, feeling at ease when talking to Mana like they've known each other for years. He recalled the time they would share shy glances at the other, blushing before averting their eyes elsewhere. He remembers the adorable tint forming on her cheeks, however, he had been dense, his eyes shining with worry and concern. Obviously he had jumped to the conclusion that she was coming down with something, he had been completely off the mark.
Every day they would call each other, arranging to meet up someplace just to talk. Yugi and Yami would often joke to each other about how, 'he has a massive crush on Mana'. He would blush and run out of the room, cursing under his breath because his parents are 'embarrassing'. At first, he ignored his parents, but after a while, feelings started to emerge beyond the surface that he thought were nonexistent. He lived on in wonderment, constantly questioning himself about his feelings towards the girl. He had eventually come to terms with his feelings and gained the courage to ask Mana out, hoping they could try a relationship out which she obviously agreed to, confirming her own surfaced feelings.
They fell in love after a year, their relationship quickly moving to another level. They soon brought up the subject of mating, Mana showing some of her own concerns in case they were one day ripped apart. Jaden -since he's always been for turning into a vampire- didn't even hesitate when Mana questioned him on what he wants to happen in the future. He eventually told her about how he's always had the fear that he would stay forever a mortal and eventually abandon his family who means the absolute world to him. And, even despite his parents agreement to one day turn him, he knew deep down they were worried about the outcome especially when there's a huge chance the turn could go horribly wrong. The percentage doesn't look promising at all, and his parents had been through enough suffering as it is without adding to the pile. The only thing Jaden could do was weigh out his options. But then Mana came along and the thought of being turned by the one he loved made him beyond happy. That way he can stay young with his girlfriend and family without the fear of leaving everyone behind..
So, on his eighteenth birthday, Mana had moved into the mansion with Jaden and that night, they decided it was the right time to mate especially since he was of age. Yugi and Yami stayed close by, holding each other close, hoping the mating ritual was successful and more importantly, wondering If Mana was treating their son well.
The mating had unmistakably been a success, to Yami and Yugi's relief. Jaden, even though thoroughly exhausted, assured his parents, knowing that if he didn't, they wouldn't sleep at night and instead worry themselves to their own grave. Years had eventually passed by and Jaden couldn't be happier with the direction his life's going. There's just something on his mind that he can't seem to shake.
He gave a sigh, throwing his arms around his mates shoulder to bring her close "I'm sorry. I'm worried about my brother, he's finally eighteen tomorrow so he will be turning into a full vampire. He's aware of everything, but what if the turn hurts?"
Mana listened carefully, understanding why Jaden would be so upset over his brothers turn "He's technically a vampire anyway so his body has been slowly adjusting over the years. There isn't going to be a massive change apart from the obvious need of blood weekly. I thought you knew that."
Jaden bowed his head, finding his jeans interesting "I'm still worried.."
"That's not just it, there's more."
Jaden sighed. Raising his head, he locked eyes with emerald "I think mum is cheating on dad.."
Mana's eyes widened, not expecting that at all. Her eyes flickered towards the closed door, making sure no one was there -even though she couldn't see beyond it- before she spoke "What makes you think that?"
"Me and Heba had spoken about it for a couple of weeks now. Often one of us would hear mum shouting out some guys name that I've never heard before. It's happened more than once now and I'm starting to worry. I didn't think she was the type, especially how attached mother and father act. They're so possessive of each other it's unbelievable. Imagining her cheating seems so silly, but Heba and I didn't make up the name. I'm just so confused.."
"Maybe you should speak to Yami, see what he knows?"
"How am I to approach such a subject though?" He groaned, a hand raised towards his head, feeling an oncoming headache rising "I might as well get them together and question it. I cannot get the thought out of my head until everything is resolved. Heba nearly went into hysterics!"
Mana gave her lover a peck on the cheek "Everything will turn out fine, I promise."
He nodded, burying his face in her chest "I hope so."
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"This is your fucking fault!"
"How is it my fault!" Yami hissed, ushering his wife away from the door and towards their room. The two had just arrived home from a date, hoping to watch some TV only to overhear Jaden and Mana having a peculiar conversation. At first, the lovers were going to leave and head towards their room, but once their name was suddenly brought up on the subject, they halted in their tracks, ears flat against the door to eavesdrop.
"You named your pole Ate!" She flopped on the bed, exasperated. Trust their luck. They're the object of their sons frustration, mainly because Yami had inserted Ate' into her God damn mind. It's not her fault she accidentally shouts it out in euphoria.
"Maybe if you're more silent th-"
"Hey! Since when did you gain a split personality? One minute you want me to scream, the next you're asking me to be quiet. Make up your mind Mr or you'll be doing your hand for a year instead of me. Suck on that you contradicting potato."
Yami smirked "Potato?"
"I've been having potato fantasies for weeks.." She bowed her head before snapping her head up, glaring "That's not the point, we're talking about your 'Dora the explorer' rod here. They're apprehensive and-"
Yami raised an eyebrow in amusement, sitting beside his wife "-Since when did Ate' have a nickname?"
Yugi glared, her finger in Yami's face "Are you kidding me right now? Jaden and Heba are worried sick thinking I'm cheating on you! How can you be jesting at such a time like this? Maybe we should tell them the truth about that.. uh-"
"Rocket in my pants?"
Yugi's eyes narrowed "Whatever you want to call it.. Yes, we need to tell them that it's just a misunderstanding."
"But, that signifies everyone will know!" He whined "Yugiiiiiiii" He clung to her, trying and failing to pout.
She groaned, pushing Yami away from her "I forgot Ate' is such a big secret of yours.."
Yami winked, smirking "Oh yes, 'big' indeed."
Yugi spluttered incoherent sentences, not believing she fell for that. "You asshole!"
"Clearly." He littered his wife's face in kisses before pulling away, admiring her scrunched up face from the unexpected attack "I agree we should tell them, shall we?" He raised out his hand for his lover to take, smiling when she didn't hesitate.
"Please."
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Yugi and Yami took a seat contiguous to each other on the couch, opposite from Heba, Jaden and Mana. They smiled nervously, fidgeting in their seat from nerves. After their little chat, Yugi and Yami instantly sought out their sons, thankful Jaden and Mana didn't move an inch from the living room and Heba was in his room so they didn't need to look far. Yugi noticed the looks she was receiving and couldn't help but feel more guilty than she did before, knowing she is the reason they haven't been acting like themselves lately. She's quite surprised they would come to the conclusion that she was currently cheating on her husband, but she really couldn't blame them. She did call out a name that didn't belong to her husband, after all. Well, not that they know of.
Heba bowed his head, occasionally sending glances towards his brother in a silent question. Jaden seemed to understand and shrugged in replication, his fingers absentmindedly twiddling with the hem of his shirt while he waited for his parents to speak up and tell them why they're here and what's so important. He knew his brother sat with unease, scared their parents have gathered them all together to shock them with bad news, probably announcing their divorce. The thought gave him shivers, fear creeping into the pit of his stomach. At feeling a squeeze on his hand, he turned towards Mana, thanking her with a smile for the comfort.
"There is something we need to discuss with you Jaden, Heba.."
"About what father?" Heba shuffled on the couch, hoping to get more comfortable in case it happens to be a lengthy chat.
"Me and your father overheard your conversation with Mana, Jaden. At first, it was accidental, but when our names came into the mix, we couldn't help but eavesdrop."
/Way to put it little one./ Yami mumbled into their shared link, surprised Yugi would throw them into a deeper hole.
\Hey! I was being honest, we did eavesdrop\
/He didn't need to know that/
Yugi scowled "Shut up, remember my warning earlier?"
Jaden sat shocked "Y-You overheard me and Mana talking? What part?"
Yami turned his gaze away from his scowling wife, his expression guilty "About your mother cheating.."
Heba's gaze flickered between his brother and his father "Dad, me and Jaden are not making it up! Sometimes we would walk past your bedroom and hear some other guys name! At first we ignored it, but it continued! We didn't want to believe mum is cheating on you, but why else would she mention someone called Ate?"
/Stop the sound from escaping by biting a pillow next time../
\Carry on and there won't be a damn next time you fucking potato.\
"Dad?"
Yami ignored his lover's scowl, his cheeks turning a tomato red "When you reach a certain age, there's things you do.. Things you name. At the time you think it's a great idea, you know? But I guess that great idea has consequences, such as your boys overhearing that 'name' in a negative way when it's supposed to be a name full of positive things /A name that is pleasure worthy/
"What? I don't understand and I'm sure Heba doesn't either. Everything you just said is a load of gibberish to us." Jaden tilted his head, wondering why his father is blushing when he thought it wasn't a situation to be flustered. Angry maybe, but not overwhelmed with embarrassment? Kinda twisted..
"For the love of Ra. I have not cheated on your father nor will I ever dream of doing so. Yes, I do often call out Ate', but because I use a different name, doesn't mean I'm with another guy. And how exactly am I to sneak around when your father is home at that time? I apologize for the confusion, but I'm innocent so where's the judge?"
"I find the defendant not guilty and clear of all charges, we're dismissed!"
"What the hell is wrong with you?" Yugi snarled, pinning her husband to the couch "This isn't funny!"
"That's my hair!"
Jaden eyed his lover and brother, his mouth hanging open in shock. He is so confused! "I don't understand."
Yugi released her husband, satisfied that he will shut up from now on. Turning back towards the other three, she smiled "Your 'oh so cool' father decided it was a good idea to name his you know what 'Ate'."
Heba's head shot up "Dad, is that true? Did you really name-"
"Yes!" Yami whined, feeling awfully exposed as his biggest secret no longer remains a secret "But your mother loved it! She never complained about-"
"STOP.. We don't want to hear anymore." Jaden shook his head, hoping to get the mental images out of his head that are more than likely filtering through his lover's mind. He sent her a mental apology, sending a wave of love through the link that would hopefully cloud out the images.
/Hey, little one?/
\What is it?\ She stared at her husband, watching the sparkle in his eyes grow.
/I think we should make more babies, make an army of them.. What do you think?/
Yugi raised an eyebrow, ignoring the stares from the three opposite them \I think you're delusional. Why would you want an army?\
He shrugged, reaching out to pull his lover closer to his chest, snuggling his head in the crook of her neck /Heba is eighteen tomorrow and I miss having a baby wobbling around the mansion. I could get you pregnant every year, let's make an army called the Sennen's. We won't need to worry about getting old either, forever young, do you catch my drift?/
\No, but I'm certainly catching something. I think it's 'IgnoreYami Syndrome'.\ Without waiting for a reply, she hopped off the couch, dragging Yami with her "Sorry, but our time is cut short, your dad is losing his mind." With a sheepish grin towards the three gawking from the sofa, they left, Yami mumbling under his breath how Yugi won't give him an army of babies that he truly deserves.
"What in the name of Ra was that?" Heba stared at the door where his parents exited moments ago. He was happy that he and Jaden were wrong with their accusation, but now he knows the reason he was paranoid and he can't stop thinking about his parents doing it, especially now. And what was up with his father? His behaviour seems strange..
"I don't know brother." He stared at his girlfriend, then Heba, his eyes full of confusion "Have you noticed how outlandish they've been acting lately?"
Mana watched the brothers converse "The two of you keep jumping to conclusions, Yugi and Yami always act like that when the both of them are together."
"Maybe mum drugged him and made him keep quiet.."
"They think I drugged you? This is ridiculous."
"Quiet or they will hear you! We left the room, remember.."
"But they think I drugged you, you know what, fuck it. Where's my other man Ate? at?"
"You have another man?"
What?..No! Since when were you so brainless?"
"Since you drugged me to keep quiet."
"I didn't drug you, you asshole! You know what, you're sleeping on the couch for a month."
The three on the couch furrowed their eyebrows, wondering why the couple had suddenly turned silent. Heba, being the most curious, cautiously walked towards the door and peeked his head out. He turned his head in both directions before lowering his head to the floor "Mum, dad?" He bit his lip, wondering where they had got to. Shrugging, he went back inside, deciding to speak to them later.
"They've gone?"
"Looks like it. Maybe dad got angry from being denied and stormed off."
"Well I'm going to bed, I'm exhausted." Mana stood up from the couch, leaving the room without another word. She knew Jaden would follow her soon, so she didn't need to ask if he will later accompany her.
"Heba?" Jaden watched his girlfriend leave before turning towards his brother who began texting on his phone.
"What's up big bro?" He removed his gaze from his mobile, regarding his brother "Are you ok?"
"I'm fine, are you?"
Heba smiled, pulling himself up from the couch to give his brother a hug "I feel great. We were worrying for no reason. Who would have thought that dad named his most private area?" He shook his head, finding the thought hilarious "Mum and dad always seem to surprise us."
"I agree." Jaden smiled, but then frowned when a thought occurred "It's your eighteenth tomorrow, what are you doing?"
"You haven't been told? Mum and dad decided to throw a party. Apparently they have something to tell us too."
Jaden tilted his head to the side "Like what?"
"I don't know big brother, we'll soon find out tomorrow though, that's for sure." He squeezed his shoulder "I'm going to get some rest, there's a big day ahead of us tomorrow. Night Jaden, sweet dreams." With one more squeeze, he made his departure out of the living room and towards his bedroom, only stopping short to bid his parents a good night before retiring to his room.
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This was just supposed to be a short and humorous chapter, introducing Ate' to the kids. The next chapter is basically the start xD
Review? :S