Yugi came back to school when Sugoroku let him. He did not like skipping class unless he was sick, despite being a social pariah at school he enjoyed his classes and felt welcomed by the adults if not his peers. His day was normal, which led to no surprises from the usual. Ushio gave him death glares, he was ignored in gym, and he was praised by the teachers for his work. Nothing odd, until the end of the day, as Yugi left his final class prepared to dodge the bullies and saw Kaiba waiting outside the door. Yugi did not know if Mokuba told Kaiba about what happened, but he hoped the tall teen would not berate him or challenge him. The bruises still stung and he had to use make-up to hide the one on his face.

Kaiba said nothing but gestured for Yugi to follow him. Yugi did, hoping it lead to something good. The up side was being close to Kaiba none of the bullies would come near him.

Kaiba let them out of the school to the gates where a black limo was parked. Yugi stopped for a second until he saw Kaiba motion him to continue. Yugi did and followed the older boy to the limo; as the door was opened by the driver a blur of black and grey hit Yugi.

"Yugi, how my God, you're okay. I thought that guy murdered you after I ran. I'm so sorry…"

Mokuba continued like that when Yugi brought them up from the pavement.

"Enough, Mokuba," said Kaiba. "Yugi get in."

The three left in the limo. Yugi did not feel right in the leather seats or the freezing air, although Mokuba clinging to him added body heat. Yugi saw that Kaiba was not saying anything and Mokuba decided to be quiet as well, so he observed the brothers. He wondered how they could be related with Mokuba having raven hair and grey eyes. Kaiba looked plain with his blue eyes and light brown hair, but his height set him out. There was also the personality difference. Mokuba the kind and friendly, if albeit hyper, boy and his brother a sadistic, cold, teen CEO; the mysteries of life Yugi concluded.

The limo stopped in front of the game shop. Yugi must have had a perplexed look on his face for Mokuba to speak.

"It's a thank you, you know for saving me the other day."

Yugi still had perplexity on his face, because Kaiba spoke next.

"Yugi, don't think too much on this. Mokuba wanted to apologize for leaving you, and to him, this was better than a thank you. I don't give out free rides, so don't come looking."

With each word, Yugi knew his contempt for the cold teen grew. He got out, thanked Mokuba and left. He could not stand Kaiba's superiority complex, but the man had his saving qualities, like the love for his brother and he was a good business man. But Yugi could not stand the let downs and when Kaiba opened his mouth. It was not bad, but he hated it anyway.

Later in the evening, Yugi started reading a book to help him sleep. He looked at the clock and read it to be nine. One chapter would not hurt. He started on the third chapter in The Wizard of Oz and found himself drifting halfway through Dorothy's adventures.

Yugi never understood why, but classics that told of worlds possible or were allegories to life in general attracted him. His historical fiction was even filled with events that historians found sketchy in real life. Children's books, like Grimm's Fairy Tales, also gave him a sense of familiarity, like those stories were possible in some way.

Yugi closed the book and went to bed. He would find out about Dorothy's journey on the yellow brick road the next day.

SR

Are you sure about this?

Yes. I know it's odd, but I have to start somewhere, Mahad.

Mahad, part of King Atem's court, and head mage at the palace gave said king an unsure look.

I know, but wouldn't it be wiser to just meet a few suitors.

It would. But I think after my last experience I prefer a more…cautious route.

Atem, we're at a dating service.

True to Mahad's word, the pair were currently waiting in the office of Otogi Mien, the most well renowned match maker in the Shadow Realm. The fae were known for finding love for others and being mischievous, but when given a challenge they took their duty seriously. Otogi was one of those. His business had come up a few years ago and he was able to have several thousands of couples made, most getting married or having good relationships. Atem did not want to go through the usual way of finding a spouse: balls, meetings, social calls, and othter trivialities. He decided to try this idea of a match maker to find him someone who he was compatible with, even if he did not the support of his friends.

"I just hope you know what you are doing," said Mahad defeated.

The doors opened, revealing a slender man with ebony hair, forest green eyes, and shimmering skin. Two translucent dragon fly wings stuck out his back. The man was dressed casually in tight black jeans and a red vest over a black shirt. He fluttered to the desk and smiled at the two men. If this deal went off well, then his business would not have any competitors to match.

"Your Majesty, I am happy to see tha-"

"Please, Fae Mien, let's just get to business."

Caught off guard by the abruptness, Otogi nodded. "Alright. The process is quite simple. You have to fill out a form of your personality and give an ounce of magic or blood for us to compare with the other candidates. I use math and process of elimination to find the candidates closest to you. Our aim is to get a percentage of ninety or higher."

"Not one hundred?" Atem asked.

Otogi looked down and bit his lip. "My King, getting one hundred means that we have found your soul mate. That is…possible for the younger generation, but we…lost so many during those years, and most of our generation," he gestured to Atem and himself, "lost whoever that might have been our soul mate. We strive here to find the person who could make you content, a friend more of would be the blunt truth."

Otogi frowned. He was lucky to have found his soulmate, Teana Saturn, but many had lost their chance. He pitied those and now he was brought to find his king a person for him. He leaned down and got Atem's attention.

"My King, I swear, on my honor and wife, Teana, I will find you a companion by Halloween."

Atem grinned and knew he made the right choice.