As Days Pass, So Do Years


Summery: Sequal to My Dear Son Atem and Yugi's lives are going to swell now that the court case and threat of Mark has dispersed.. But what happens when a new enemy arises?


Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!
BE Dragon: Hello there! I'm back everyone! And with the sequel you all have been patiently waiting for! I'm very happy to announce also, that with your wonderful reviews, I recieved 144 reviews for My Dear Son! .:huggles every single reader and reviewer:. .:sniff sniff:. You guys made me soo happy! TwT. Well, here it is, the sequel to My Dear Son!
Fact: When I first wrote My Dear Son, it was called A Father You Are and
Atem smiled to himself as he finished up his latest painting. A lovely little painted picture of Yugi, kneeling in their garden, watching a colorful butterfly as it rested on a rose.

Yugi, now six years old, laughed joyfully as the butterfly took off and watched it as it soared upwards. He looked over to Atem, amethyst eyes bright with happiness. "Daddy! Did you see dat?" he giggled. "A budderfly!"

Atem nodded, returning his son's cheery smile. "Yes Yugi. Wasn't is pretty?" He closed up his paint jars and walked over to Yugi and picked him up. "You ready for lunch?"

Yugi nodded eagerly, smile widening. "'es! 'Es!" he chanted, clapping his hands.

Atem, smiling, walked them back into the house and set him down on his chair and went into the kitchen. "Lets see..." he mused. "What to eat?" He shrugged as he decided a sandwich and pudding cup would do. After taking out the bread, ham, cheese, and other ingredients, he put together two sandwiches, cutting one of the into four squares. He went back into the dining room and set down the plates and went back and got two glasses of juice and a pudding cup.

"Yay!" Yugi grinned as he picked up his sandwich and stared munching.

Atem smiled at him.

Suddenly, a crash that sounded like breaking glass echoed.

Atem stood up and calmly walked over to the front door and opened it, two men–apparently moving men–cursed as they stared down at the long and big box they had been carrying.

A woman came running out the front door a second later. "Shit!" she shrieked.

Atem raised an eyebrow at the distressed woman. "Hey, are you okay?" he called over the fence, where the woman was.

The woman looked up, eyes purpleish–crimson, hair a golden rod color was curly, long and tied into a loose pony tail. "Oh yes, sorry." she said, as she started to help the moving men pick up the box.

Atem looked back at Yugi who was completely oblivious to what was happening and was focusing on his sandwich and pudding cup.

"Here, let me help." Atem offered, walking over and helping them lift the box.

"Oh thank you." the woman said gratefully.

He helped them get the box inside the house, standing outside the doorway as the woman came up to him. "Thank you very much, sir. I appreciate the help." she said, bowing slightly.

"It is no problem, I promise," he said. "Just moving in?"

The woman nodded. "Yes. Me and my son," she smiled warmly. "Do you have children?"

"A son, six year old."

"Oh how delightful! My son is six also." she said cheerfully.

Atem nodded, and chuckled. "Forgive me, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Atem Muoto."

"Oh yes. My name is Annie Utema." she said, holding out her hand. "Please to meet you, Atem-san."

"And ncie to meet you as well," he shook her hand. "May I ask about your husband?"

"Oh, my husband passed actually," she said sadly, eyes dimming. "About two years ago."

"I'm sorry to hear."

"It is okay. He died quickly... a stroke," she shook her head. "And your wife? You must have one, yes?"

"No, I'm afraid not. I'm not married, never have been."

"Oh really?" she looked surprised. "Who carried your son?"

"Adopted," he chuckled. "But you'd be surprised at the similarities."

Annie nodded, smiling. "Ahh. I see."

Atem smiled. "Maybe later you and your son would like to join my son and I for dinner? I'm sure you'll be busy unpacking and won't have time for a dinner." he offered.

"Oh that would be delightful. Thank you." Annie smiled.

Atem smiled back. "Seven sound fine?"

"Yes, yes. Thank you Atem-san."

"It is nothing." he said calmly. "Well, I'll let you get back to unpacking."

"Yes, I must be getting back to that!" she laughed. "Bye Atem-san!"

Atem nodded and walked back home.


—(7 o' clock)—

Yugi giggled as he broke spaghetti string in half and placed it inside a large pot filled with warm water.

Atem opened a can of spaghetti sauce and poured it into a different pot, but a much smaller one. "Don't touch the pot, Yugi. You wouldn't want to burn yourself." he said, keeping a watchful eye on the smaller.

"I 'on't burn myself!"

"Lets hope not," Atem smiled warmly at Yugi, stirring the sauce. "I think that is enough spaghetti string."

"Aww, okay." Yugi said, pouting cutely.

Atem chuckled and picked Yugi up off the counter and set him on the floor. "Why don't you go watch some cartoons while I finish up here."

Yugi nodded and dashed off into the living room. "Yaay!"

Atem chuckled as he continued making the sauce and quickly set the table.


—Ten minutes later—

The doorbell chimed and Yugi sild himself off the couch and ran over to it, smiling widely. "Someone here!" he squealed in delight.

Atem smiled and turned off the stove. Dinner was ready anyway. He chuckled to himself as Yugi opened the door and tipy-toed backwards since the door knob was still a little to high for him.

He smiled as he saw Annie smiling at him, both hands on the tiny shoulders of a younger boy. He looked about a few months older then Yugi. And maybe a couple of inches taller to. His eyes were squarish, but kind of narrowed, giving his childish looks. His eyes were ruby, a little lighter then Atem's own crimson. The boy was a ivory pale, which made his eyes stand out more. His hair was like Atem's but a bit shorter. He was dress in jeans, sneakers, and a blue t-shirt.

Yugi smiled shyly at the boy and Annie, running behind Atem's jeans and peaking out from his right.

The boy smiled slightly, apparently nervous also.

"Hello Atem. This is my son, Yami." Annie introduced.

Atem smiled warmly. "Hello Yami, I'm Atem. This is my son Yugi," he said calmly before looking down at Yugi. "Yugi, say hello to Yami."

Yugi waved a little. "Moshi moshi."

Yami waved a little and quietly replied, "Moshi moshi."

Atem chuckled. "Shy?"

Annie nodded. "Shy." the two adults laughed for a short moment.

"Please, come in. Dinner is just about ready." Atem said. "I just needed to set out the plates."

"Oh let me help you." Annie said as she and Yami entered the house.

Atem smiled. "Thank you," he looked at Yugi. "Yugi, why don't you show Yami your room and play till dinner?"

Yugi nodded and Yami and himself watched the adults chatting as they set up for dinner.

Yugi turned to Yami and smiled. "Com 'n, I'll show you my 'oom."

Nodding, Yami smiled. "Okay."

The two six-year olds took off to the stairs and clambered up.

"Ooh, you have such a big house, 'ugi!"

"I know, huh?" Yugi giggled. "But, as daddy says: 'Its home'!"

Yami chuckled and smiled.

"Here it is. Dis is my 'oom." Yugi said, opening one of the four doors.

Yami 'ooh'-ed and 'aw'-ed at the sight of the baby-blue walls and sea inspired carpet. The bed was a twin bed with a blue and white comforter and matching pillows. Toys scattered across the floor, including the three famous plushies: Dark Magician Girl, Dark Magician, and Kuribo.

Yami gently picked up the plushy Dark Magician. "Ooh. You love dueling too?"

Yugi nodded. "Yup! It is like... the-the best game ever!"

Yami smiled widely and put a hand on Yugi's shoulder. "'ugi, I think dis is the start of a beautiful fendie-ship!"


BE Dragon: So yes, Yami meets Yugi, Yugi meets Yami. Yay! Lol. Anyway! No there will be no thing with Atem and Yami's mom. That would be... odd... lol. Anyway. Guys, you have to tell me... should I hook Atem up with someone? You guys tell me if it should be an OC or one of the YGO characters.

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