A Whisper of Time || Yu-Gi-Oh Book 1 ||

Chapter 27

Four months later

After their weekend was over, Atem and Téa returned to the game shop to let Yugi and grandpa know of the change of circumstances and that Atem's stay would have to turn to a permanent one. The younger boy was so happy, Yugi jumped over his new brother causing them both to fall on the ground. When grandpa learnt his other grandson was interested in archaeology and history, Mr Muto was on seventh heaven. Grandpa used every occasion to brag about his grandsons and that they both have taken his two main interests. Overall, the Muto family was more than happy.

After everything was settled, Atem started intensive courses to get a degree. His records contained information he was coming from Egypt after living there so he had a local qualification. Atem successfully passed all of the Japanese exams to be able to apply for Archaeology in the Domino University. In addition to his course, Ishizu decided to include Atem in the finding of the Great Library of Alexandria as he was present in the discovery anyway. That was a big career boost, opening a lot of opportunities in his way. The Domino Museum was pleased to offer Atem an internship. The former pharaoh was finding his way in his new life. Sometimes, Atem thought about all of his friends and family in the afterlife. Probably, they would guess he was in the present to stay. Isis had a feeling about this, she had been somehow aware of what would happen. Probably, Isis would tell them what had happened and that their king had found their queen.

While Atem was pursuing his dream, Téa had found a new one. The brunette researched the possibilities of being a dancing instructor. Finding an appropriate course, Téa decided to combine her studies with a part-time job as it gave her valuable experience. For the first time, Téa's life had taken a positive turn into a brand new direction.

Their professional lives were going steadily up, their relationship was doing equally well. A month ago, Téa decided to introduce Atem to her parents when they came back from their latest business trip. It was quite a funny experience making Téa giggle every time she recalled the meeting.

"Atem had been nervous about the meeting with Téa's parents. As a prince then pharaoh Atem was familiar with diplomacy having met with many foreign representatives. However, meeting with his girlfriend's parents made the all-mighty pharaoh anxious of this particular encounter.

"Téa, I'm not sure, will they like me?" Atem asked in concern.

"Atem, my parents will love you. You're a wonderful and charming man, they'll be happy their daughter is in such good hands." Her words didn't lessen his worry.

Atem and Téa finally arrived at her house. Téa opened the door followed by Atem. It was a bit funny how anxious the great pharaoh was of meeting with his potential in-laws. Téa had to stop her giggle before making him even more uncomfortable than Atem already was. Her parents met them halfway on their way to the living room. Téa's mother had a big resemblance to her daughter. She noticed immediately the resemblance between Téa's childhood friend and her boyfriend.

"Oh my, is this Yugi?" Mrs Gardner exclaimed in surprise.

"No, this is Yugi's older brother Atem, he lived in Egypt, but we met once when he was visiting his family." It was a lie, but her parents wouldn't understand all of the crazy stuff that had happened to them. They had all agreed that it was best to use this story about Atem; he was a Muto in every way.

"Oh really, well aren't you a charming young man! I'm Téa's mother, I'm pleased to meet you." She extended her hand in Atem's way. Atem took it hiding his nervousness as best as he could.

"I'm pleased to meet you, Ma'am." Mrs Gardner was pleased with her protentional son-in-law.

Mr Gardner looked at the boy sternly, not really pleased to meet with his daughter's boyfriend. In his eyes, Téa was his little girl and no boy was good enough for her. Shaking Atem's hand, he did his best to shake him up good.