The Pharaoh and the Wayfarer (Atem/Yami Yugi x Spirit! Reader)

Chapter 40: A New Evil

And now, we are at the arc tailor made for writer's like me to insert rival factions and try to tie the events to the main story. I have not been subtle about what's going down. Also, a bit of a timeskip so Rain and (Y/N) can be out of a cast and because everyone needed a rest after Battle City, because oh my god, these kids jumped into this mess a literal day after their last brush with death. I own nothing.
Chapter 40: The Immortal Enemy

It was a bright day out on the open sea as a cargo ship cruised along calmly.
"This is home base to Poseidon 3, do you copy?" The communications officer asked as the radio answered back.
"This is Poseidon 3. Proceed."
Beneath the waves, the submarine was gradually descending further and further down.
"Our sensors indicate you're approaching a depth of 35,000 ft. You are strongly advised to pull back. Repeat, stop your descent."
"Absolutely not!" The scientist aboard said. "We may be on the verge of the greatest discovery man has ever known! We must continue."
"But, Professor Hawkins, with all due respect, the water pressure at that depth is too dangerous."
The professor held his ground, glancing at the ruins that sub cruised based. "This is my life's work, not to mention it could be the key to my people's origins! I've come too far to turn back now! Over and out."
Hanging up the radio, the sub entered what looked to be an ancient temple on the seabed. Miraculously, the temple's main interior was not underwater, allow the sub to surface. The professor pursed his lips as the sub's lights went on.
"This is strange. The ocean waters have barely penetrated this region. I must have a closer look!"
Against the insistence of others, the older gentleman exited the vehicle, taking only a flashlight. Flicking it on, he saw depictions of ancient monsters that looked remarkably similar to Duel Monsters he was familiar with. However, what shocked him the most was a mural showing a human wielding a staff as two monsters, a forest spirit and a great owl, circled them. Above them was a familiar symbol, a spiral surrounding a star, encircled by wings. Dr Hawkins held up his hand.
That very sigil was tattooed on his hand.

(Domino City)

"Yugi, move! You're gonna burn down the kitchen!" Rain yelled, though she was laughing as she pushed her friend to the side to take over the absolute train wreck on her grandfather's very expensive stove.
Yugi was also laughing as Rain managed to salvage the burger that was starting to smoke. "Sorry, sorry! I got distracted!"
"You two almost done in there!?" Joey called from the living room. "One of you better tag in for Tristan, cause Tea and I are makin' mincemeat outta him!"
"Shut up, Joey!" The mentioned brunette could be heard snarling.
Time had passed since the end of the Battle City tournament and things had gone back to as normal as could be expected. The whole group had agreed to take up Ishizu's suggestion about resting for the coming trials ahead, so they all agreed that until Rain's arm was healed, they were off the clock. During that time, (Y/N) and Yami had gone on a few more dates at the insistence of their vessels and their friends, and they were in a blistering romance to say the least. There had even been an incident where Yugi and Rain had to interfere because the two were...well, getting very close to doing what young married couples usually do and gently reminded them that they were in fact inhabiting their bodies.
It had been a very awkward conversation to say the least.
Unfortunately, the good times had to end. Rain had gotten her cast and sling off that afternoon, and as tomorrow was a day off, they all agreed to head back to the museum tomorrow and start investigating the Tablet of Memories. For tonight, however, they were having a sleepover at Rain's as one final hurray of their much deserved break, complete with homemade burgers on the stove, a ton of video games and junk food, a movie marathon, and Carter generously spending the night at Solomon's (Soren was upstairs for security).
"Okay, I think it's good." Rain said as Yugi got the plate for him to load his burger onto.
The two grabbed their plates and ran back into the living room, which was littered with blankets, sleeping bags, a coffee table full of snacks, and the TV hooked up with the latest racing game. Joey, Tristan, and Tea were all on the coach in some casual sweat clothes, all focused on the game. The boys pushed at each other as their avatar's race, only for Tea's at the last second to pass them and cross the finish line first. Joey and Tristan cried in despair as the blue eyed girl cheered.
"WOOH! Sorry, boys, but this is my track!"
"Go, Tea!" Rain cheered, high fiving her friend. "You show those boys how to tear up a track!"
"Yeah, that was a fluke." Joey retorted as Yugi sat beside Rain.
"Weak!" The Wayfarer shot back as Tea stuck out her tongue. "All right, folks. Now that we have proper food in our stomachs and a pile of goodies begging to be devoured, I say we end this sleepover with a movie marathon. More specifically, a Classic Monster Movie Marathon, courtesy of Carter (L/N). We got Nosferatu, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Dracula, the Wolf Man, and, in honor of our favorite couple, 1939, the Mummy!"
Yami and (Y/N) were in fact there in spirit form, curled up together in the corner nook of the couch Rain deemed 'the danger zone' as it was impossible not to fall asleep there.
"Really, Rain?" (Y/N) asked as everyone else chuckled at that last movie.
"Let it go, shagngu." Yami chuckled, pulling her closer. "You know she's just trying to get a rise out of you. I am excited though. I am rather interested in the classics."
"You're in for a treat then, Yami." Yugi said.
"I can think of no better way to end our vacation before we plunge back into what is more than likely the end of the world." Rain joked. "I'm gonna stick a bag of popcorn in the microwave and hit the lights."
"Wait, Rain!" Yugi interrupted as he jumped up and ran to her.
"Yugi?"
"Listen. Things are probably gonna get crazy again, and...I probably should've said something sooner."
Rain tilted her head as Yami sat up and watched. "What's up?" 
The boy's face turned red and he started to stutter. "W-well, you see...I-I know we haven't actually known each other for that long, and maybe it's a bit sudden, b-but I really feel like I've known you my whole life!"
"Yeah?"
"A-And when you feel that way about someone, s-sometimes you just gotta come out a-and say it!"
"Say what?" Rain asked as (Y/N) was clued in to what the boy was trying to do.
Despite his back being towards the couch, Yami was motioning to Yugi to spit it out, but the star haired boy froze as he looked at Rain's expectant face. His emotions shutdown and unsurprisingly he said the wrong thing.
"...thanks, for everything. You're a great...friend."
Yami facepalmed, groaning as Rain smiled, none the wiser.
"Aw, thanks, Yugi! You're a great friend too!"
She punched his shoulder and went back to her task. When she was out of sight, Yugi marched back to the couch, plopped face down, and screamed into the pillows.
"There, there." Yami consoled. "You'll get it, eventually."
"Don't patronize, Yami."
"Uh, Yuge?" Joey asked, confused. "What was that about?"
"I was..." Yugi murmured into the pillows.
"Uh, dude?" Tristan said. "Wanna repeat that?"
"I was trying to..."
Tea leaned in. "Yugi, we can't hear you."
"I was trying to ask Rain out on a date, okay!?" He blurted out, immediately covering his mouth and checking to make sure the girl hadn't heard him.
The rest of the friend group beamed in excitement.
"Woah, woah!" Joey said. "Yuge! That's great! About time!"
"Shush!" The boy said, covering his mouth. "Do you want her to hear you!?"
"Dude, if she didn't hear you shout, I think we're good." Tristan pointed out. "Anyways, this is awesome, man! Good for you."
"Yeah, super awesome! I can't even ask the girl I like out on a date!"
He flopped back on to the pillows as Tea patted his head.
"It's normal to be nervous, it just proves how much you like Rain. We just need to figure out a way to boost your confidence. Maybe writing it down would be better?"
Yugi lifted his head. "We?"
Joey grinned at him. "What? You think we weren't gonna lend a hand? I've been rooting for you two since that girl fished me out of the ocean!"
"Whether it's duels to decide the fate of the world, or making sure you get with the girl you like, we'll be here for you." Tea assured him, making him smile.
"Thanks guys, but I don't think it's gonna happen tonight."
Tristan rubbed his head. "Yeah, you did kinda put a nail in it. Maybe the pharaoh could do it for you?"
"Absolutely not!" Yugi said as Yami shook his head.
"That is a terrible idea."
"All right! Let's get this marathon started!" Rain announced, immediately shutting down the conversation. "Lots in, folks, what are we gonna watch first?"
Eventually, they settled on Creature from the Black Lagoon, and for several hours, they watched and made fun of the old school campiness. Eventually, everyone drifted off, and Yami and (Y/N) decided to take over while their vessel rested. Funnily enough, they were on the Mummy by the time this happened.
"When will people learn to leave cursed objects well enough alone?" (Y/N) joked, making her husband laugh.
"Curiosity is a curse as much as a blessing, but we did benefit from it." Yami said, pulling her closer as they watched the film. "I can't say I don't understand his motive."
(Y/N) gave him a look. "What?"
"I'm just saying, if I had woken up with even an inkling of a memory of you, I don't exactly want to think about what I would've done to find you."
The former queen smiled, tucking her head under his chin. "I suppose I could admit to the same thing. Though Rain was a little girl when I woke up, so I'd probably be a lot more limited."
Yami laughed, pulling back so he could look her in the eyes. "I think you are vastly underestimating what you are capable of, especially when motivated."
"Shameless flatterer."
The two shared a deep kiss, breaking it off when it started getting a little too deep and Yami's jacket somehow nearly landed on Joey, nearly waking him up. The former pharaoh simply brought his queen to his chest and wrapped the two of them in a blanket, both drifting off as the film ended.