Hello, everyone! ^^ Last chapter got six reviews, most of which were guest reviews, and I think Onigiri Chibi accidentally reviewed twice. Still, six reviews is much better than what I was expecting for that screwup! XD
Anyway, I'm back on track, now! This drabble is completely different to the others. I've used a completely different AU, messed around with the shippings a little, it's in first person POV, and it's written in present tense. I decided to write this for a shipping I've never seen before... Mobiumshipping, Ancient Egypt Au with ancient egyptian names. So... EgyptianMobiumshipping? It's Atem x Kwwy x Heba, if you're wondering.
Although the EgyptianMobiumshipping is more future-implied... Remember when I decided not to add Monarchshipping to the shipping list for this fic? I still haven't, but this has implied Monarchsipping.
Thanks to all my reviewers, and everybod who favorited/followd, or just reads silently! You all help motivate me to see this through to the end!
#20 - Smile
Words - 600
Yu-Gi-Oh doesn't belong to me, but to Kazuki Takahashi.
Warning/s - Slight incest. But incest was apparently more acceptable in Ancient Egypt, so... It's not too bad.
Being the crown Prince of Khemet has its disadvantages, you know. There are more responsibilities then that of a prince second-in-line, but I follow my duty, just as I should. However...
One thing I have always wished for... Is more time with you, dearest brother.
Kwwy... As children, we would often play in the palace, fooling around and causing havoc with Mana, and being... Well, children. I always feared that I would not have enough time to spend with you as we grew up, and I am gladly mistaken. I shall always make time for you, because you are the most important person in the world to me, you know that.
But recently... You have become withdrawn. You smile a lot less. I see you frowning, or staring into space when we are alone together, or when Mahad is giving us our lessons. I see you sighing, looking like you would rather be anywhere else. Why? Have I done something that has hurt you?
Is it because of our secret?
I wish we did not have to pretend. Just thinking about it hurts my heart. But... While I know that it is acceptable for siblings to be together, that is, of course, only for the purpose of producing an heir to carry on the bloodline. I doubt that our love could be accepted; after all, neither of us can have children.
I have decided. I will confront you about this. Standing up and ending my musings, I walk out of the room, entering your chambers and finding you sitting on your bed, that frown once again plastered on your face. Your beautiful ruby eyes, usually shining with joy and mischief seem dull, empty.
"Kwwy..." I speak softly. You look up, and our eyes meet.
"Atem..." You seem surprised to see me. "Does Father wish to speak to us?"
"No."
"Then why are you here?"
I sigh and shake my head sadly. "Please... Tell me what is wrong, love. You never smile any more, and when you do, it never reaches your eyes. Why are you so detached? I want to help. You never smile any more. And your happiness is all that matters to me."
You look out towards your balcony, sighing as you gaze at the stars. "I have you, Atem, and that should be good enough for me. But... My heart aches. I feel... As if a part of me is missing..."
"You desire another?" I had desperately hoped this would not be the case. I swallow, and continue to speak. "If you would like to end what we have-"
"No." I blink in surprise, and you elaborate. "I feel something is missing. Surely you feel it, too, brother? As if you are incomplete. As if you are waiting for someone, or for something to happen."
I take a moment to consider. This is true, but I have ignored the feeling. You notice my expression, and a small smile finally forms on your face. There, it suits you better. Do I ever tell you how beautiful you look when you smile?
"We need to wait, Atem. Wait for the right moment. Only then will we feel like our souls are whole, instead of like a puzzle with a missing piece."
I think I finally understand.
It has been several months since that day, now. I think we have found our missing puzzle piece.
That boy... Heba...With eyes that resemble gleaming amethyst gems, and a heart of gold. The moment I saw him, I truly understood what you had been trying to say that day.
And the moment you saw him, something amazing happened.
You smiled. A truly genuine smile.
And I could not help but smile with you.
Gah... It was hard to write while not using contractions. NEVER AGAIN. . _ .
See? It was still EgyptianMobiumshipping-centric. I really love this pairing, and as I said, I think I'm the first to write anything for it, which surprises me. We need more fics with Kwwy in them out there! XD
Again, thanks to all my reviewers, as usual, I can't thank you enough. I hope you guys, old and new reviewers, let me know what you thought of this one! I love to hear what you have to say! ^.^
The next one's in progress. Hopefully I should start getting these prewritten a lot faster, now.
Next drabble - #21 - Rain