The doors of Umbra Palace's throne room opened during the monthly council meeting. Crimson orbs watched as the doors revealed the most beautiful creature of Earth. The King arose, throat tight as the other twenty members gazed at the entrance to see Priest Shadi and two Angels, the younger one similar to the king.

Then a huge gust of wind spread out through the room, papers flying everywhere, with a flash of white went straight to the King who gladly caught the source.

Yugi kissed Atem passionately and held on with all his life, Atem kept them from falling off the dais but failed. The two rolled down the stairs, Atem using the shadows to make the tumble softer and landed on the bottom. Throughout this, Yugi did not let go neither did Atem.

Gasps were heard all around the room and the older Angel vanished giggling.

"Erm…we will continue this next month. Meeting adjourned," said Seth.

The members remained seated awe struck.

"MEETING ADJOURNED!"

The throne room was empty.

The married couple was still on the floor and was nuzzling each other. Atem picked up Yugi and went to one of the cylinder tubes and had them transported to the former queen's private garden. In the garden were odd plant life, including living Venus flytraps and talking flowers. Atem set them down under the golden apple tree. Yugi looked up at him and smiled.

HW

In the morning, Sugoroku Motou found a note:

Dear Motou-sama,

Yugi has decided to remain our Princess, and until further notice will be under our care. This is not to spite you, but we do not wish for this to be seen as an insult. Yugi has come on his own consent, as for his future arrangements that will be discussed with you,

Peace be with you,

Priest Shadi

He crumpled up the note and threw it in the trash.

SR

"A conference will have to be done," said Mahad to Atem. They were still in the garden under the tree, but Mahad and Isis joined them after the incident at the meeting. They had brought a picnic and with the event in the throne room, the council members were demanding to know what creature had the King been lip locking.

"I understand. The people have heard rumors of my marriage and I must say some of them are outrageous."

"Like what?" asked the Half-Angel.

"Oh, let's see," Atem smirked and put his finger on his chin as if he was in deep thought. "There is the one where it is said that I wedded three brides from noble families, of course, that's just for start-"

Yugi nudged his husband's rib cage and pinched his cheek, "Well then, we're going to have to dispel those rumors, huh?"

Isis giggled ghosting her hand over Mahad who furrowed his brow.

"So, when should we set up this conference; it must be done soon because I believe the Kingdom will be at rest. You know some of the older members are huge gossips or their spouses are."

Mahad nodded, "Yes, I have talked to your assistant Persephone and she has informed that tomorrow afternoon would be the best time. Also, Atem, we need to tell the children and Ryou."

Both the King and Princess nodded. They left the garden to see their family.

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Yugi was nervous. His anxiety was shooting through him like mad. Outside of the lower part of the palace where the conference was being held, he peaked from the corner to see several dozen reporters and nobles or high ranked politicians waiting to witness the "King's Mysterious Bride" as one of the rumors dubbed him. Yugi gulped. He felt sweaty in his new eggshell colored dress with the gold trimming and the tiara he had worn back home was perched on his head again.

Ryou stood by him, prepping him for the questions that might be asked.

"Okay, so if they ask why did you return, you say?"

"Because I am the Queen-to-be and I know I can rule this country."

"And if they follow up with a question of what do you know about the Shadow Realm?"

"I tell them the knowledge I have gained during my studies with Seth."

"When they ask what you are," said Shadi who appeared, "you must tell them the truth."

"Why would I lie?"

"We have no enemies amongst Angels, but we are also not allies. Princess Yugi, you are the first of your kind; you possess heavenly power, but have no direct duty to God. You are in more ways one of us than an Angel. Tell them that," Shadi placed his hand on Yugi's shoulder and squeezed.

Yugi breathed. He was frightened. He walked up the platform to the podium. There crimson locked with amethyst. The two held hands.

FIN

Hello, sorry for the confusion, but this story is not over. This is the first installment of a trilogy and I am happy for all the readers who enjoyed the first part. See you soon in "Umbra's Angel."