I'm back! I'm really, really sorry for the wait on the next chapter to my story. I'm really busy with playing soccer and school because 8th graders are working on a huge project. So ya that's one reason, the other is that I am having writer's block with this story. So that sucks a lot. Anyways on with the story, please read and review.

Last time, Atem asked Serenity to meet him in the gardens after lunch, and Serenity forgot. When she arrived at the gardens, Atem proposed and Sere accepted.

Chapter 8: 2 surprises and the wedding

The walk back to the dining hall was silent between Serenity and Atem. Sure they were happy and all, but they were nervous about the announcement of their engagement. When the dining hall door came into view, Serenity and Atem stopped to think about when they should announce the engagement.

"I don't think we should announce it now, Sere."

"I was thinking the same thing, Yami." (A/N Yami is Sere's pet name for Atem.)

"When do think we should announce our engagement, tonight at dinner or tomorrow?"

"I think it would be better at dinner."

"That sounds good."

Once the decision was made, they went into the dining room to a HUGE surprise.

"CONGRATULATIONS!" Everyone said

Atem and Serenity were soooooooooooooo surprised by this they didn't know what to say. The two of the just stood at the entrance of the dining hall, eyes wide with shock about how everyone found out so fast.

"How did you find out, minna?" Serenity questioned.

"Well, let's just say that we have our ways about finding out things like this." Roxi said

"You won't tell us how, huh?" Atem asked.

"Maybe we will, maybe we won't." Amara said with a bored tone.

"Please, please, please tell us." Sere begged her friends,

"Ummmm… alright we'll tell you." Seto said.

"Let's just say to make it a long story short, Mana and Renee were walking past the gardens when they saw Atem on one knee proposing to Serenity. So the two came running through the dining hall doors screaming at the top of their lungs. They told us the news and that's how we found out so fast." Isis explained.

"Okay that's how you found out." Atem said.

"Yep." Amy said with a huge smile on her face.

So everyone enjoyed the little party that was put together. There was dancing, food, drinks, and a bunch of fun. When dinner came around, Atem's father into the hall and had his dinner, also asking Atem to come to his chambers after dinner.

Atem and Serenity finished their dinner early and went to Atem's chambers. Once at his chambers, Sere laid her head on Atem's lap and asked "What does your father want to talk to you about?"

"I'm not so sure love."

"I'm really worried that…" Serenity stopped herself.

"Sere, what are you worried about?" Atem asked with worry in his voice.

"I'm worried that your father won't accept me to be queen of Egypt."

"Don't worry about it Sere, I'll talk to my father about this, speaking of that I have to go."

Atem and Serenity had a kiss good bye and then Atem went to his father's chambers. Once there he knocked and awaited the enter.

"Enter."

"You wanted to see me father?" Atem asked.

Yes, I did," Atem's Father said, "I have a few questions to ask you."

"Okay."

"Question #1, why do you love that girl?"

"I love her because she stands up for herself and her personality."

"Question #2; is she fit to run a country?"

"Yes she is. I've been teaching her everything there is to know about running the country."

"Question #3, would she help you in any situation, or just runaway?'

"What type of question is that father?" Atem asked.

"Just answer it."

"Fine, Serenity would help me in any situation."

"Very well, you're dismissed Atem."

"Good night, Father."

Atem left and went back to his chambers. Once he reached his chambers, he saw Serenity curled up in a ball asleep. Atem smiled and instead of disrupting her sleep, he decided to leave her there. Atem crawled into bed next to her and fell asleep with his arms protectively around Serenity.

The next morning, Serenity awoke and noticed that there was a ring on her left ring finger. Her mind reflected on yesterday's events. As yesterday's event came back into her mind, a smile appeared on her face.

"I'm engaged." Serenity whispered.

"We're engaged." Someone said behind her, which made her jump.

Atem gave a small chuckle at what just happened. Serenity gave a cute pout and he laughed again. Sere ended up tackling him to the ground, but she was pinned and Atem gave her a passionate kiss. They got up, dressed and went to the dining hall, hand-in-hand.

Six Months after Proposal

There was only one day until their marriage, and Serenity was getting nervous. Sure she was getting married to the one she loves, but that wasn't the only thing she was nervous about. The one thing Serenity was nervous about was running the country with Atem. She shrugged it off and looked at her dress and bouquet that was ready for her. After that she went to breakfast.

As she made her way to the dining hall, Atem's father came past and pushed her into the wall. Serenity's shoulder hit the wall with a powerful force and she heard a crack. Her scream could be heard from the dining hall. Everyone came rushing to where Sere was slouching gripping her shoulder.

Atem went over to comfort her, while Atem's father was smirking.

"What happened, Sere?" Hotaru asked her princess.

"Atem's father pushed me into the wall and I heard a crack in my shoulder." She said

"Is this true, father?" Atem asked.

"I take full guilt for it and yes it true."

"Why did you do this? Why do you hate her so much?"

"I'll tell you later my son. Come to my chambers at midnight and I will tell you why."

Atem's father left and went back to his chambers. Everyone else helped Serenity up and took her to her chambers to get healed. Thanks to Seto, Isis, and Mahad working together, Sere was as good as new.

Midnight

Once midnight came, Atem went to his father chambers. He softly knocked on the door and waited to enter.

"Enter." Came a voice from the other side.

Atem slowly entered the room and was greeted by a dim lighted room. He made his way to the other side of the room where his father stood. The silence between the two was thick, full of hatred and not the best place to be rite at the time.

"Why is it you hate Serenity so much that you pushed her into the wall, father?" Atem asked breaking the thick silence.

"She was a peasant girl Atemu! And you fell in live with her!" Atem's father heaved.

"So waht! Just because she was a peasant in the market, doesn't mean a thing father?"

"It does mean something and it's a disgrace to royality and our family line!"

"Tell me what it means then father ir can you not?"

"She is not fit to run the country, son, that's what it means!"

"Yes she is father! Serenity is soething different!"

"I'll believe that when i see it, Atemu! Your dismissed!"

Atem left his father's chamber's fucking angry. He went back to his chambers to get some sleep before the big day tomorrow and he too was nervous.

8:00 am Wedding day

Serenity's P.O.V

I can't believe it's today. I'm getting sooooooooooo nervous. The girls came in and helped me get ready for the wedding.

"Sere, what's wrong?" Amy and Lita asked me.

"I'm nervous as hell."

"Why are you nervous, hime?" Trista asked.

"Hmmmm... lets see, I'm getting nervous because I'm gettting married and about to run a country."

"Okay, okay, we get it. We're sorry, Princess." Michelle said.

"It's okay girls."

Atem's P.O.V

There are only 120 minutes until I marry my Princess and soon-to-be-queen. I wonder if she is just as i am.

Yugi, Jounouchi, Bakura, and Honda came in and helped me get me ready, but my mind was in what my father said last night about Serenity. My guardians saw my unusal behavior, and wondered why i was like this.

"Atem are you okay?" Jounouchi asked.

"Ya I'm okay. Just thinking."

It was a lie and they knew it. they really know me all to well.

"Atem don't lie to us. Something is on your mind. What is it? You know you can tell us." Yugi said

"It's my father. He said that Serenity isn't fit to run a country. It really made me pissed off last night."

"Don't worry about it Pharaoh. Sere is going to make a queen be your side." Bakura said cheerfully.

"Your right"

Regular P.O.V

The next 2 passed by quick and and the wedding came. Atem and Serenity were fucking nervous and felt like they were going to pass out or worse. After today, all of Egypt would see a crowning of a new queen. Queen Serenity.

Atem, Seto, Mahad, Yugi, Jounouchi, Bakura, and Honda took their places at the alter and the ceremony started.

The first ones to come down the isle were Amy, Mina,Yama, Raye, Amara, Michelle,Trista and finally Hotaru, being the flower girl/ring bearer. Each girl wore a dress the same color to their planets. Finally, the time came for Serenity to walk down the isle. The whole church stood up and look in awe as Sere floated down the isle. Atem was in soooooo much awe at his bride.

/She's sooooooo beautiful/ Atem thought/I'm super nervous./

Sere made it tto the alter and took Atem's extended hand.

"You look beautiful, Sere." Atem commented.

"And you look very handsome,�My Pharaoh."

The Preacher started the cermony with the blessings and vows. After the two said there vows, Hotaru and Yugi gave Atem and Serenity the rings.

"Pharaoh, please repeat after me," said the Preacher, " I, Pharaoh Atem, through sickness and health, life and death, and love and hate, take Serenity as my wife and queen. To treasure through everything, with this ring claim ou as my own."

"I, Pharaoh Atem, through sickness and health, life and death, and love and hate, take Serenity as my wife and queen. To treasure through everything, claim you as my own." Atem said while placing the ring on Serenity's left hand.

"Serenity your turn."

"I, Serenity, through sickness and health, life and death, and love and hate, take Pharaoh Atem as my husband and pharaoh. To treasure through everything, claim ou as my own." Serenity said while placeing the ring on Atem's left hand as well.

"Through the power invested in me by me, i now pronounce you man and wife. Pharaoh Atem, you may kiss the bride." The Preacher said.

Atem and Sere had a passionate kiss and walked up the isle.

Finally I'm done with that chapter. I'm very� very very sorry it took me sooooooooo long to type it and put it up. But right now I'm injuryed on my ribs and it sux really bad. The only reason why is because i cant slouch and find a good spot to sit without hurting my self. Well�please review this chapter and I'll get the nex chapter up soon.�