Otogi rubbed his temples, "Are you sure, Shizuka?"
Shizuka smiled knowingly and nodded. She excused herself and left Otogi to figure out the rest.
I don't have much to go on, he thought, but it's better than nothing. Hmm. A human child, this could be interesting.
HW
At school Yugi packed to go home. It was Halloween and he was actually excited. He had not had a good Halloween since childhood and now Kaiba-Mokuba actually- invited him over to watch scary movies and hang out. He smiled. Yugi had thought the limo ride would be the end of Kaiba's company, but the teen had sat near him at lunch and even said greetings to him. Mokuba approached him more often than not and Yugi could not be happier; although the second Kaiba was younger than Yugi it was still nice to have a friend nearby and Kaiba seemed to be…not more friendly but less cold.
Walking home Yugi observed the world around him. He could not shake the feeling of a force pulling him. He had felt it since last night and it got stronger as the day progressed. He ignored it but now that he had time he decided to listen to the force. Yugi found himself walking down streets and corners he had avoided for six years when he started living with his grandfather.
He walked until he felt the force lessen. He was in the park that was near his old home and kept going until he saw a bench to rest on. Yugi sat and enjoyed the weather. He had worn two shirts to avoid the chilly breeze under his uniform jacket and that helped because the sun went down sooner. Yugi watched as a few people passed by. He did not notice the quickening darkness around him or the forest green eyes staring intently at him.
SR
Otogi and Donovan used the information Otogi had gained from Shizuka about this "Little One" that the king was enthralled with; Shizuka told him that the scent of magic would still be on the boy and that he lived in a small city called Domino in Japan. Both he and Donovan had found the scent and kept using all their strength to lure the human to the park. It took a whole day, but they had finally got him there.
Now Otogi looked at the boy with scrutiny. The boy certainly was pretty especially with those big amethyst eyes and he did seem to have a good heart.
"Sir."
"Quiet, Donovan, I'm observing."
"I know but sir-"
"Quiet, I need to make sure about this kid."
Donovan sighed and looked at the meter on the cauldron. It was steaming and the red covered the whole stick. Only once did that happen before. Donovan breathed and took all his might to get his boss's attention.
"Sir you should look at thi-"
"Donovan!"
Donovan grabbed the meter and held it up, in hopes Otogi would see it and not hit him. Otogi saw the red and almost fainted.
One hundred percent match! This boy, this human, this creature was the King of the Shadow Realm's soulmate. One hundred percent! Otogi got out of his faint and looked at the next Queen of the Shadow Realm. He would make a wonderful addition to the palace.
"Come, Donovan, we need to get the portal ready."
Donovan smiled with relief and nodded
HW
Yugi got up from the bench as the force disappeared. He supposed it to be nostalgia, even though he doubted it.
The park had not changed all his life; it still held the same beige benches and grey fountain. The lights flickered in patterns that Yugi could count and he still sighed as he left.
Eight years had passed since that Halloween when his parents let him go out. Yugi remembered Yami, the Grim Reaper, who had helped him get candy and go to his first faire. Yugi shook his head, at fifteen he should forget about Yami and his dark wish. At least he wanted to forget. Yugi has hoped the Grim Reaper would take him away from his parents and when he saw those sheets he could not help but love Yami. He showed him kindness and spent time with him. Yami even sung him to sleep. Yugi thought that he would get his wish. His wish to sleep forever.
It did not happen. He woke the next morning to find the sheets but his life still going. As he grew he kept questioning that night, but the sheets had to be proof. Yami existed and left him. Maybe the Grim Reaper decided he was too young, who knows?
Yugi chuckled bitterly. He needed to stop thinking of Yami. He was happy now, despite his troubles, and wanted to live his life. He had dreams of the world outside of Japan and there were always tournaments to win and Kaiba to challenge. Life was worth living and Yami would never return.
SR
Atem's jaw dropped at the picture of his Little One all grown up. Otogi stood in the corner with a smug smirk at this success. Teana and Mahad were thin lipped waiting for Atem to speak. Jono was there with Shizuka, Hiroto, and Queen Mai, waiting for a reaction. Seth and Kisara were out in the gardens and in the door way of the throne room stood Isis,her daughter Mana, Ishizu with her brother Marik, and a grinning Akefia and worried Ryou. The whole of Atem's close friends and family wanted to see what action he would take, what was the plan.
Silently, Atem put the photo down.
I can't believe it, eight years and he's still there,Atem thought. My Little One is alive and he IS my soul mate, by the Lord in Heaven, he has become a beauty.
Otogi coughed gaining the king's attention.
"Your Majesty, what do you think? Is he the right boy?"
"Yes," Atem sighed. "This is my Little One. The hair, the eyes, and the face it is all my Little One. What is his name?"
Otogi leafed through the paper he had. "Yugi, Your Majesty, the boy's name is Yugi Motou."
"Yugi," Atem said swooning. At the door way, Akefia snickered a bit before Ryou shushed him.
"I will remind you, Aky, that you were the same when we started," Ryou whispered. Akefia snorted but held his little kitten close to his chest. He was happy for the king, but it was strange to see Atem in such awe.
The others at the doorway joined in on Ryou's point. The king was going to act strange for a bit with having a future bride on the way and Mana, with her adopted siblings, Ishizu and Marik would see parts of their ruler that were unfathomable before. Mana was mentally cheering along with Ishizu and Marik was tight lipped. Isis smiled and stood stoically waiting for any more information about this boy she only knew from the story of the Hobgoblin human.
"I understand, Fae Mien that you have started on a portal."
Otogi had enough humility to look sheepish and scratch the back of his head.
"Yes, My King, I was so excited to see that we had found a match that I and my employee went ahead to work on the transportation of the boy."
"Good," Atem rose from his dais and spoke, "I believe having him come straight here would work tonight. I have much to talk over with him and we need to find out what creature he actually is."
"Pardon?" Otogi asked confused.
"Fae Mien, no human could survive here and we can't stay up in their world for long. I do not believe God is cruel enought to give me a mate who can never come here. It is only fitting to presume that Littl- I mean Yugi, has to be one of us. It has happened in the past and still happens quite a bit that some of our magic leaks and enters a human's womb making her child one of us."
Otogi nodded, agreeing with his king but had some doubts. He looked around the room but everyone did not seem fazed by this fact. Otogi nodded and left with Teana. They had to finish the portal and put the end point inside the palace. Even if Yugi was not human, he would still have difficulty sustaining his life in the Shadow Realm.
HW
The force came back with a vengeance. Yugi felt the pull tearing at him, telling him to leave and go out. Unlike the one earlier, this force had no definite destination, just telling him to walk out and wait. He was relieved to see that they were out of milk. Kaiba did not come to get him yet, so Yugi took some money and left for the convenience store. The pull lessened, knowing its target was outside.
Yugi bought the milk. Walking out of the store he felt lightheaded, the night around him became surreal and the next thing he knew, he fell.
SR
Atem and Mahad used their magic along with Otogi and Donovan to gently land Yugi onto the floor. The boy had passed out on his journey, which was normal for first timers. Atem made sure to close the portal shut before kneeling down to his Yugi. The boy's skin was flawless and pale, his lips full, and his eye lashes had grown. Atem wanted to squeal if his pride and Yugi's sleeping state allowed him. He placed his hand on Yugi's head and used his third eye to see inside the boy's soul. He found kindness, determination, devotion, and deep love. Atem smiled. He picked up Yugi and carried the boy to his chambers, not even thinking of telling his friends to leave.
Jono spoke up first, "I believe," he drawled lightly, "that it's normal to have all the royals come over for a party or something."
Everyone, especially Seth who had returned, gave Jono an uncertain glance until Akefia with Queen Mai stepped in.
"I agree with the lizard-"
"Dragon."
"we should have a little party, you know get all the greetings out of the way."
"We are overdue for a spontaneous get together, hun," Mai said daring anyone in the room to question her.
Mahad groaned but nodded and everyone else followed suit.
Tonight, they would have a party for Atem's soul mate and future Queen, Yugi Motou.