For the next week and a half, Yami and Atem were extremely busy. With the wedding coming up in a few days, miss Clara had to do final details on their wedding attires. She had taken a shining to Yugi as she was making a set of attire for him as well to wear to the wedding. The court was busy with making sure everything was ready, the council was under strict rules not to bug Atem until after the wedding was over. Seto had planned for a ball to be held after the ceremony, the villagers from the village would attend as would people from other kingdoms.

Yugi had been with Heba when Yami couldn't be with him. The two had grown close and formed a sort of brotherly bond with each other. Yami and Atem were doing cake sampling for the chef to make the cake. Bakura and Marik were making sure that guards would be posted during the ceremony. Speaking of which, over the time Yugi had been here, the three had gotten past what happened. Bakura and Marik treated him as they would with Yami.

Yami sighed as he got changed into his wedding attire. The attire consisted of white pants, a white blouse with a red vest, a white blazer with a gold cloak that wrapped around his collar, and gold jewelry. He wore white shoes to match. Around his neck was a small golden ankh instead of the usual leather collar he wore. It had been an engagement gift from Atem as recognition of Yami joining the royal family upon his marriage to Atem.

The door opened and in popped Mahad, one of the royal court members Yami had grown close to. "We're ready for you."

Yami nodded. "I'll be there in a few minutes." Mahad nodded and left the room. Yami straightened the cloak with a final sigh.

"You look wonderful sweetheart," a voice called out. Yami turned and found his mother and father standing by the dressed. Estelle was dressed in a light green dress with off the shoulder sleeves, a silver belt around her waist. Her hair flowed down, a white pearl necklace around her neck and gold hoop earrings in her ears. His father, Thomas, was dressed in a pair of black pants, a white blouse, and a black vest with a black tie.

"Mother? Father?"

Estelle smiled. "You didn't think we'd miss our son's wedding day now did you?" She chided with a teasing tone in her voice. "Even in the afterlife we'd never miss it."

Yami shook his head. "Of course not."

Estelle smiled. "Look at you, you look like a real prince." Estelle said as she turned to her husband. "Don't you think Thomas?"

Thomas smiled and nodded. "You really do son. Though soon you'll be king consort." Estelle smiled and tears fell down her cheeks, Thomas rolled his eyes with a smile. "You should go, you don't want to be late for your own wedding. And before anyone hears your mother's haunting tears."

A few minutes later, Yami was walking down the aisle towards Atem. The council sat in the first row on the right side. On the left sat all their friends as well as the royal court. Yugi was sat next to Heba. Atem grasped his hand as he reached the end where Seto stood. Atem was dressed in a pair of black pants, a red blouse, and a black blazer with gold trimming. He wore a dark purple cloak held with gold jewelry. Around his neck was a golden ankh similar to Yami's, and he wore his usual gold earrings. On top of his hair sat his crown.

Mahad's apprentice and Atem's childhood friend Mana stood off to side, dressed in a white dress with a golden belt around her waist and a white headband in her hair. She held a white pillow which held two golden rings. Mana had been like a little sister to Atem, hence why Atem asked her to be the one to carry the rings in the ceremony.

"We are gathered here to celebrate the mating of emperor Atem Sennen, and Yami Motou." Yami could see the angry faces of the council. It was a known fact that the council hated humans. Which is why they were against Otogi and Honda mating, and now his and Atem mating. Yami shook those thoughts out of his head and tuned back into the speech.

Seto turned and nodded to Mana who stepped forwards the pillow in her hands. "Atem, do you take Yami to be your husband for all of the eternity you'll share together?"

"I do," Atem said with a nod, taking one of the rings and sliding it onto Yami's finger.

Seto turned to Yami. "Yami, do you take Atem to be your husband for all of the eternity you'll share together?"

Yami nodded with a smile. "I do," Yami said as he gently took one the rings and slid it onto Atem's finger.

Seto nodded. "Then with these rings you have created a vow that cannot be broken, one that is eternal and will live forever with you." A servant then stepped forward with a white pillow with gold trimming. On top sat a golden crown much like Atem's but a touch smaller. Atem let go of Yami's hands and gently picked the crown up off the pillow.

Atem turned back to Yami with a smile "By marrying me you now have the tittle of king consort, you now have the responsibility of being my husband as faithful ruler of the kingdom alongside me," Atem said as he gently placed the crown on top of Yami's head, it was surprisingly light. Probably lighter than Atem's was. The crowd clapped as the two shared a kiss and enjoyed each other's presence.

After the ceremony, everyone headed to the ballroom for a party. Music was playing and people were dancing and congratulating the couple. Yugi bounced up and hugged Yami around the waist.

"I'm happy for you," Yugi whispered with a smile.

Yami smiled and hugged his brother. "Thank you little one."

Yugi groaned. "I'm not so little anymore." It was true Yugi was a few inches shorter than Yami, compared to how much taller Yami used to be than Yugi growing up.

Yami chuckled. "Of course you aren't." Yugi then hopped off to find Heba and the others.

A new song started and Yami found himself dragged onto the dance floor by Atem. "So, how does it feel to be finally mated?"

Yami smiled. "Well, it certainly is different, I mean the ring and the crown make me feel different. Definitely a little heavier."

Atem chuckled. "You'll get used to it eventually." Yami nodded but Atem could see his mind was somewhere else. "What is it? You seem tense."

Yami gave a small smile. "I guess I'm just nervous about tonight."

Atem nodded. "I did say there were two parts to the ceremony."

Yami nodded and sighed. "I know, just go gentle on me."

Atem could hear the teasing in his voice and chuckled. "No promises," he whispered in Yami's ear.

The party soon ended a few hours later and Atem and Yami left to their chambers.

When Yami entered he found the room was dark. Except for the fact that candles were placed around the room, the candles were scented giving the room a nice cinnamon vanilla scent.

"When did you..."

"During the ball I had a couple servants decorated the room." Yami walked around and found the bed sheets had been changed to be crimson red. On the dresser sat a clear bottle with clear liquid inside. Yami's cheeks flushed when he realized what the bottle was. Yami turned and was immediately engaged in a kiss from Atem, he opened his mouth when he felt a tongue run across his bottom lip.

The two separated and Atem took off both of their crowns, necklaces and earrings. He placed them on the dresser and pulled Yami into another kiss pinning him against the wall. Atem's hands travelled up and took off Yami's cloak along with the jewelry that was attached. He dropped the cloak to the floor and proceeded to take off his own cloak. The two separated and Atem pulled Yami towards the bed and pushed him down onto it.

Atem crawled on top of him and started to unbutton his vest underneath his open blazer. Soon Yami's blazer, vest, and blouse were off and tossed onto the floor. Atem chuckled as Yami's shivered at the cold air. He kissed Yami's neck and moved down towards Yami's nipples. Taking one into his mouth Atem licked and nibbled the bud gently. Yami moaned and arched into his touch. Atem smirked and moved onto the other one while tweaking the other. Once satisfied, Atem moved further down and started to undo Yami's pants belt and unbutton them.

Sliding the pants down Yami's legs Atem noticed the bulge in Yami's boxers. Atem chuckled and tossed Yami's pants to the floor. "I see someone's excited."

Yami whimpered when Atem pulled back. Atem took his blazer and blouse tossing them to the floor. Next he slid off his own pants and boxers. Yami blushed seeing Atem's aroused cock. Atem chuckled and slid off Yami's boxers tossing them over his shoulder. Yami shivered as cold air hit his heated member. Atem smirked and locked his lips with Yami, his hand travelled down and grasped Yami's cock. Yami gasped but it soon turned into a moan when Atem started to move his hand pumping his cock. Yami squirmed and bucked his hips up in a moan.

Atem pulled his hand back gaining a growl from Yami. His hands pinned Yami's hips down and not a moment later took Yami's cock into his mouth. Yami gasped at the heat of Atem's mouth and tried to buck up but Atem's hands kept his hips pinned down to the bed. Atem gave a hard suck and Yami's moaned leaning his head back and shutting his eyes. Atem alternated between licking and sucking on his lover.

Yami's eyes opened when he felt a coil build in his stomach. As Atem continued his pleasure, the coil grew tighter.

"A-Ate I'm gonna..." before he could finish the coil inside him snapped when Atem gave a hard and long suck and a moment later, his orgasm hit him and his seed filled Atem's mouth as Yami moaned and his body trembled through the waves of pleasure. Atem milked Yami's seed and swallowed before pulling back and letting Yami rest.

"Ready to move on?" Atem asked grabbing the bottle of lube from the dresser. Yami nodded with a small smile. "Alright then, now this may hurt at first but I want you to relax." Yami nodded.

Atem smiled and spread Yami's legs settling between them. He poured the bottles content onto three of his fingers and put it to the side. Atem inserted one slicked finger into Yami's hole, Yami squirmed the new feeling weird to him. Atem inserted another finger and started to scissor the two stretching Yami. Said man, winced at the small pain.

Atem frowned softly. "Relax Yami," he cooed gently, Yami nodded and forced his body to relax.

When Atem was sure Yami was ready he added a third finger. This one drew a soft cry of pain from Yami as he stretched him. Atem shushed him and Yami relaxed enough for Atem to stretch him. Atem's fingers brushed upon a certain spot making Yami moan and relax. Atem smirked and continued to hit that spot. Atem pulled out his fingers gaining a groan of disappointment from Yami. Atem chuckled and poured lube onto himself.

"Don't worry Yami, you'll get what you want," Atem cooed as he lined himself up with Yami's entrance. Atem locked eyes with Yami. "Ready?"

Yami nodded and Atem started to push in. Yami cried out in pain and shock, Atem frowned but continued to push in despite the tears in Yami's eyes. Once he was fully inside Atem paused to let Yami adjust. Yami whimpered at the pain in his lower back, but with Atem massaging his back gently and waiting until he was ready. With his husband's help and patience, the pain was starting to dull into nothing more than a dull ache.

Yami rolled his hips which sent a signal to Atem he was ready. Atem pulled out until the tip of his cock was still inside, then slowly plunged back in. He was going slow as Yami was still in slight pain, Atem shifted and thrusted in hitting the sweet spot inside of his husband. Yami moaned and bucked his hips.

"Ate!" he moaned out, his back arching as the pleasure washed over him, like a warm wave. Yami could feel the coil tightening again, he wrapped his legs around Atem's waist and wrapped his arms his neck. Their lips met in a kiss as Atem continued to thrust into Yami. Despite how much he craved his husband, Atem knew he had to take it carefully since it was Yami's first time. He didn't want to cause his husband pain. The two separated from their kiss and Atem's hand wrapped around Yami's member. His thumb ran over the tip and Yami cried out in pleasure.

"Ate!" Yami moaned as the coil tightened and then snapped and he spilled his seed onto Atem's hand and on his stomach. Atem moaned as Yami's walls tightened around him drawing his own orgasm out. Atem came with a moan of Yami's name, spilling into his husband.

The two stayed like that panting as they rode the waves of their orgasms. Suddenly a weird feeling of warmth filled Yami, like he was complete. Like someone had draped a warm blanket over top of him.

"What was that?" Yami asked in a hushed tone, Atem smiled.

"That means that the mating ritual has been complete," Atem explained gently. Yami smiled, wincing as Atem pulled out, Yami winced but soon relaxed feeling tired. "Tired?" Atem asked covering them up with the sheets.

Yami nodded and curled up next to Atem. "Very."

"Go to sleep love, you need it." Yami smiled as Atem kissed his cheek. "I love you," he whispered in Yami's ear.

"I love you to," Yami whispered back as his eyes closed and he fell asleep.

The next morning Yami woke up to Atem watching him.

"How long have you been awake?" Yami asked rubbing his eyes.

"Half an hour," Atem replied gently, brushing Yami's bangs out of his eyes.

Yami rolled his eyes. "And you didn't bother to wake me up?"

Atem chuckled. "You looked so peaceful, and I'd hate to have woken you up." Yami chuckled and their lips met in a kiss, Atem then pulled Yami on top of him in a make out session. Yami moaned and ran his fingers through Atem's hair their tongues meeting in a battle of dominance.

A knock at the door interrupted them.

"Who is it?" Atem yelled breaking the kiss with Yami, Yami climbing off and both husbands pulling on their nearby robes.

"Otogi, your majesty," came the answer. Atem opened the door as Yami slipped into the bathroom to take a bath.

"What is it?" Atem asked leaning against the door.

"The council has ordered an "emergency meeting" and requests your presence," Otogi replied, an annoyed look on his face.

Atem rolled his eyes with a sigh. "Of course they have, tell them I'll be there in five minutes." Otogi nodded and left. Atem closed the door and got changed into his clothing he wore for meetings. Which consisted of black pants, a white blouse with a black vest, his cloak and jewelry. Sure he was needed but he decided he was going to take his sweet time getting ready.

Yami exited the bathroom, already dressed in a pair of black pants, a dark purple blouse and a black jacket. "Where are you going?" he asked sitting on the bed.

Atem smiled gently. "The council called an emergency meeting, and they request my presence there."

Yami sighed with a roll of his eyes. "Of course they do, I thought it was your day off? We did get married yesterday after all."

Atem nodded. "So did I," Atem said with a sigh giving Yami a kiss before heading towards the door. "I'll be back later." Yami nodded and Atem left the room heading for the council room. Yami sighed before grabbing his book and slipping on a pair of black shoes and heading for the lounge.

Atem entered the council room and found all ten council members sitting in their chairs. Also in the room was Otogi, Marik, and Bakura, and a few select guards.

"Your majesty, please take a seat," James said motioning to Atem's chair.

Atem sat down with a sigh. "Alright, I would like to know why my council has called me to a meeting on my day off. Let alone the dayaftermywedding."

"W-well, your majesty, now that you are mated we want to discuss the matters of an heir," James explained, trying to stay on Atem's good side.

Atem growled and stood up. "If that is all that you wish to talk about, then I must decline this meeting and be on my way."

Another council member stood up. "But your majesty."

Atem turned and glared. "It would be wise not to test my patience Cassius or someone might be hurt." The councilmen nodded and Atem left the room. Otogi, Bakura, and Marik following.

Yami entered the lounge and found Heba and Yugi sitting on the couch playing chess. He also found Honda sketching in his book. Honda was two weeks pregnant, him and Otogi were overjoyed when they found out. Yami smiled and sat behind Yugi watching over his shoulder. Yugi was currently winning the game, though Heba wasn't about to give up now.

Yugi made another move and smiled. "Checkmate."

Heba groaned and frowned. "How do you keep beating me!?"

Yugi laughed. "I used to play chess a lot as a kid, I can never beat Yami though."

"He's right," Yami said with a soft chuckle as he walked further into the lounge.

Yugi jumped and turned to face Yami. "Yami!" he called out jumping into his arms.

A few moments later Bakura, Marik, and Otogi entered. Otogi went to sit by Honda's side rubbing his stomach gently. Marik and Bakura found it would be fun to tease Yami.

"So Yami, how was it last night?" Bakura said with a smile. Yami blushed slightly.

"Must you two always tease my mate?" came Atem's voice. Yami smiled and was greeted with a kiss when Atem leaned down. Bakura and Marik made gagging noises but sat down and found something to do. Which was apparently rock, paper, scissors.

"That didn't take long." Yami commented as Atem sat down.

"It was a waste of my time," Atem said with an annoyed growl.

"What happened this time?" Yami asked gently.

Atem sighed. "The council wanted to discuss the topic of an heir, now that we're mated." Yami's eyes widened and went to say something but Atem waved a hand with a smirk. "Don't worry I left before they could press the topic, we will discuss the topic of an heir when we're ready." Yami nodded with a smile.

A servant entered the lounge and bowed. "Your majesty, a horse is ready for Mr. Motou when he's ready to leave." Atem nodded and dismissed the servant.

A moment later, everyone was gathered in the courtyard.

Yami hugged his brother with a sad smile. "I'll miss you."

Yugi smiled. "As will I."

Yami pulled back from the hug. "Tell Joey, Ryou, and Malik I said hi?"

Yugi nodded. "Of course." Yami smiled and Yugi climbed onto the horse's back.

"Yugi!" Atem called out grabbing Yugi's attention. "Be sure to talk to the others about coming to an agreement. I think it's time we brought this war to an end," Atem said as he pulled Yami close with a smile.

Yugi nodded. "I will." Yugi then waved to the others and took off his cape flying behind him as he flew into the forest. Yami smiled knowing that everyone would listen to Yugi and he hoped they would come to an agreement.

An hour or two later, Yugi finally arrived back at the hideout rode into the hideout taking his hood off. Joey, Ryou, and Malik were the ones to greet him.

"Yugi, oh thank god," Ryou said relief washing over him. "We were worried when you didn't return like everyone else did."

Yugi frowned. "I apologize for that, but I have reason for my absence."

"It better be a damn good reason," Joey said with a frown. "We were all worried sick Yug'."

Yugi nodded. "It it, but I'd like to tell you in private." The three nodded and followed Yugi in his tent.

"So why were you gone so long?" Malik asked sitting down on a chair.

"Well, I was captured by the emperor." Yugi could see their worried faces immediately upon hearing where he had been. "Relax I'm fine, Yami stepped in before they could hurt me."

Joey's eyes widened. "Yams was there?"

Yugi nodded. "He was, but there's another thing." Yugi was hesitant to tell the three.

Ryou could see and put a hand on Yugi's shoulder. "You can tell us Yugi."

Yugi nodded and took a breath "Yami is fine, but he's turned into a vampire and is mated to emperor Atem.

Everyone's eyes widened. "WHAT!?" they all shouted making Yugi jump in surprise.

"But why would Yami become a vampire? Much less the emperor's mate?" Malik asked sitting up. Yugi then went ahead and explained the story Yami had told him, word for word.

The three took a minute after Yugi was finished, taking in the information.

"So Yami had no choice to become one, he would have died had he not," Ryou said with a frown.

Yugi nodded. "Now I need to discuss something else with you." The three nodded and Yugi continued. "Because of Yami and Atem being mated, they wish for a truce between us and them." Yugi could already see the defiance in their eyes.

"A truce?" Ryou asked to which Yugi nodded.

"They want to make this fair on either ends, they'll listen to our demands and in turn we'll listen to theirs, then we'll all work them out so each side is fair."

Ryou was the first to speak. "You'll have to give us time to think, this is such short notice for us."

Yugi nodded. "Take all the time you need, when you're ready I'll send word to the emperor." The three nodded and left the tent.

Notes:

First of all, this is my first time writing a smut scene. So I hope I didn't do too bad of a job on it. I'm sure as I write more I'll grow more used to writing them.

Second of all, I'd like to give the names of the ten council members for future reference. Because they will come up in later chapters. And they will play a role in what happens in the story. So here are the names of the council members:

James (Head)

Cassius

Raoul

Vincent

Killian

Julien

Maxius

Damon

Darius

Mathias