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Chapter 9- the Arrivals

It was now Friday. Atem and the others, except Yugi, Ryou, Malik, and Joey, were in the throne room getting ready to greet the princesses.

"Man this sucks" Bakura said.

"I really don't want to greet them" Marik said.

"We have to" Atem said.

Then the doors opened to reveal Anzu and Tea, and their parents King and Queen Mazaki. Then Rebecca, and her father King Hawkins walked in. They were followed by Vivian and King and Queen Wong. Then they bowed to Atem.

"Hello my pharoah" king Mazaki said.

"Ah it is good to see you all again" Atem greeted.

"Thank you for coming to celebrate with us" Bakura grumbled.

When the girls looked up they smiled seducively at the four boys. They held an inner look of disgust on the inside. Suddenly the doors opened. Everyone turned around shocked, except for Atem and the others. There in the doorway were the four Hikaris.

Joey was wearing a blue tunic, with a white cape. He had a blue choker on his neck, a golden armband on both arms and golden sandles. His outfit was also outlined with gold at the bottom of the tunic and cape.

Malik was wearing a maroon tunic, with a white cape as well. He had on a lilac choker, and a golden armband on his left arm, along with golden sandels. The tunic and cape were also outlined with gold.

Ryou was wearing a white tunic, with a white cape he had on a white choker, a golden armband on his right arm, and golden sandels. The tunic and cape were also outlined with gold.

Yugi wore a brown tunic, with a crimson cape this time. He had on a silver choker, two golden armbands on each arm, a silver wristband on each wrist, a golden band on each of his ankles, and golden sandles. His tunic and cape were outlined with gold as well. He wore golden earings and a golden chest plate. On his head he wore a golden crown that had an amethyst gem in the center that was circled by diamonds. He also wore two golden rings on his middle finger on his right hand, and two silver rings on his middle finger on his left hand.

When the four princesses' parents saw the four boys, they automatically got on their knees and bowed to the boys.

"King Yugi, what are you doing here" King Wong asked.

"Well we came here to celebrate Atem's mother of course" Yugi said.

When Tea heard Yugi speak Atem's first name, she fumed. Not even she was allowed to call Atem by his first name. Only people who get permission from Atem may speak his real name.

Yugi smirked at Tea's face.

"You may rise" Yugi said.

The parents all stood up. Then Atem and the others walked to the other royals. When Tea saw Atem approach them, she instantly ran to hug him.

"ATEM" Tea squeezed as she squeezed his arm.

"Princess Tea, would you please get off me. And you are to address me as my title or you will receive severe punishments" Atem said annoyed.

"Aw don't be silly Atem. After all we are going to get married" Tea said.

"Actually Tea we are not going to get married" Atem said.

"But why have you called the arrangements off" Queen Mazaki asked.

"With all do respect, I do not want to marry your daughter, because I don't love her" Atem stated.

"I am sorry but, you still have to marry my daughter" King Mazaki said "if you want to stay in peace with us".

"Actually he doesn't have to" Yugi sated.

Everyone turned to Yugi.

"What do you mean he doesn't have to. He does if he wants to keep the peace" King Mazaki said.

"Do you not remember that Atem is my Yami. In other words if your daughter wants to marry Atem she must defeat me in a battle, or kill me" Yugi said.

"Yes but don't forget that you also made a peace treaty with us" Joey said.

The King froze in shock.

"So if you were to battle us, then you would be breaking the treaty, allowing us to unleash our wrath against your kingdom" Yugi smirked "but I'd don't think you really want that, since you have already seen a little of out power before".

"Very well the wedding is cancelled" King Mazaki sighed in defeat.

"NO" Tea yelled.

Then she jumped to where Yugi was and tried to hit him but lightning zapped her away from him. Then there was a bright light that appeared in front of Yugi. When the light vanished it revealed two figures. They were Ra and Ma'at. The gods seemed kind of angry. Everyone but the Hikaris bowed. When they rose they were still met with an angry gaze from the gods.

"WHY DID YOU TRY TO HIT MY SON" Ma'at asked angrily.

Everyone backed up a little.

"Mother, Father please relax. Tea tried to hit me because she was angry that I put a stop to her wedding" Yugi said.

"THAT STILL GIVES HER NO REASON TO HURT YOU" Ra exclaimed madly.

"Father please calm down, before I lose my patience" Yugi warned.

At that the gods calmed down.

"Alright Yugi, but why did you put a stop to her wedding" Ma'at asked curiously.

"Simple, the one she is marrying doesn't love her. And the one she is marrying also happens to be my Yami. And as his Hikari and friend I don't want him to be miserable with someone he doesn't love" Yugi finished.

"Alright Yugi, and as for the Mazaki family, I want the pharoah to deal with them" Ra said.

Atem nodded and looked at the Mazaki family.

"You four will be staying in your rooms for dinner, and will stay there for the rest of the night until tomorrow" Atem said.

Then guards came and escorted them to their rooms.

"As for the Wong and Hawkins family, you will also be in your rooms until further notice" Atem said.

And soon enough they were escorted to their rooms. This left the council, Hikaris, and the two gods.

"Well that was exciting" Ryou comented.

"Yeah, did you see Tea's face" Malik laughed.

Soon everyone was laughing.

"So how are my sons" Ra asked.

"We are doing great" Yugi said.

"Oh and did you find that host that hurt Yugi" Ma'at asked.

"Yes, but we will have to deal with him on Sunday" Joey said.

"Good" Ra said.

After talking for a while longer it was time for dinner. When they ate dinner they all went to bed. Yugi and Atem however were still awake on the balcony. They were standing right next to each other and looking at the stars.

"Than you for freeing me from that awful wedding" Atem said gratefully.

"Don't worry. Besides I didn't want you to suffer for the rest of your life" Yugi said while smiling.

"Hey Yugi" Atem called.

"Yes Atem" Yugi answered.

Suddenly Yugi was pulled to Atem's chest in a tight embrace. Yugi started blushing. Them he hugged Atem back. They stayed like that for a couple more minutes. Then they went inside to sleep. When they were on the bed Atem held Yugi close. After a few minutes Atem had fallen asleep, but Yugi was still awake.

'How could this have happened? How could I let myself fall in love with my Yami? But them again I am glad I did. I love you Atem, now and forever' Yugi thought to himself as he smiled and fell asleep.