To say it was strange to be sitting in Valhalla again was an understatement, Yugi thought. It was incredibly strange. Especially since he was no longer there alone with the other Kings. Now there were four extra people.

Four extra people, and only two of which he'd ever thought he missed the presence of. But, as it was turning out, he'd missed Bakura and Marik just as much. Missed the sarcastic roll of Bakura's eyes when Marik said something stupid, and the constant flow of innuendos and inappropriate humor that Marik provided. Somehow he'd missed them just as much as he missed Atem and Yami. As much as he'd missed the string of curses when Atem realized he'd made a mistake, and the soft Arabic in his ear while Yami talked just for the sake of talking.

He was sitting in his throne, right now, but of course he was on Yami's lap while Atem leaned against the side of it. Ryou and Bakura were sprawled out on his nest of cushions and pillows, murmuring to each other, and Malik had chosen to recreate the time Yugi'd walked in on he and Ryou cuddling on his chaise, but this time around he was Ryou. Marik didn't seem to mind nearly as much as he had, an arm wound around his waist and a half smile on his lips.

It was all well and good, of course, but he suddenly had the uncomfortable urge to be by himself for a little bit. He wasn't sure what to do about it. He didn't really want to tell Yami he wanted to be left alone. How would that sound, really? "Oh, I know I just got you back and spent three years pretty much all by myself, but I really need to be left alone. No offense!"

Yeah.

No.

He squirmed slightly, though, and had an idea that would work fairly well. And, sure, it wouldn't get him alone for long, but he'd still get a little bit of time to himself.

"Hey, lemme up, baby. I gotta go."

Yami snickered, "Gang leader, but you still can't just say you gotta piss." He muttered, but obeyed.

"I can say it," He argued as he got up, "But I'd really rather not. I'm trying to be myself right now."

"Fair enough."

He disappeared into the hallway and sighed, sagging against the wall. He felt a little less uncomfortable now…

Maybe he was just overstimulated? After all, he'd been getting a lot more attention than he was accustomed to ever since Yami got back - and not just from Yami, either. He'd actually gotten his wish when he'd hoped he could have both of his men.

He wasn't sure what god to thank for that.

He sighed again, shoved off the wall, and wandered off down the hallway. The further away from the room he got, the better he felt. Yep. Overstimulated. He'd just need to hang out by himself for a little while and then he could go back and he'd be fine. It had been too much to hope for that he could just return to his old routine. He had too many things that were different now to honestly think it would work out like that. But he'd dared to dream and now he was getting bitten in the ass for it.

Oh, well. He'd survive working himself back into being social.

He paused in the middle of a hallway. Something told him taking another step was a bad idea… And suddenly everything around him melted away into white. He gulped.

"Do not fear." A soft voice said. It lulled him, pushed away his panic with ease. "You are in no danger, little Pharaoh."

"Who are you?"

"I am Horakhty, the Creator of Light."

"So… You're like the antithesis of Zorc?"

A figure appeared in front of him. A giggle. "Yes. I suppose I am 'like' the antithesis of him."

Horakhty was definitely a girl, Yugi decided. That was cool. She seemed sweet. "No offence, but… Why are you here?"

"Because you and your associates are my champions. You have done the world a great service by thwarting Zorc… But he will return. He always does. I came to warn you. You must be prepared for his return."

"Oh." Dread. "Well, thanks." He wanted to throw some sort of honorific on the end, but he couldn't decide on one that fit.

"You are welcome," She giggled. "Additionally… As reward for your selfless defense of Malik Ishtar, I will grant you a single wish, now."

He thought. And thought. "I only want one thing." He said after a long moment. "I think you know what it is."

She nodded. "Of course. And so it shall be done. You will adjust much easier."

"Thank you."

"It is nothing, my child. Remember - be prepared."

She was gone. He waited for a moment for everything to return to normal before he turned and walked back to the throne room, plopping happily back into Yami's lap and snuggling into his chest. "I'm back!"

He could get used to this.

A/N: Welp. That's the end. Hope you enjoyed. Let me know what you thought!