Weren't You the Queen, And I Your King (Mythship × Yuugi AU)

[puzzleshounen]

CW: Incest

[The Ceremonial Duel...

The day Yuugi and the Pharaoh were to part. Atem returned home to the Afterlife, and Yuugi... was left to continue living.

He was a stronger person now, really! Losing a part of him that was always there for three straight years? It was fine. It was what Atem wanted, so it was fine.

He said forever.

But he just wanted to go home.

It was fine.

It was fine.

Yuugi couldn't bring himself to return home with the others... and so here he was, sitting in the Ishtars' guest room, trying not to let them see him crying in bed with his face buried in the pillow.

It was fine.

It was fine.

Everything was fine.

The Ishtars were so good to him: Marik was a ball of life and energy, and Ishizu... she made him feel safe. Comforted.

That was why he couldn't let them see him cry. They couldn't let them see just how much the Pharaoh's passing had affected him.

He promised.

He promised him...a lot of things. Atem spoke kindly and told Yuugi he was all he needed. He talked about what they'd do together when he got his memories back: where they'd go, what they'd do...

How he loved him.

How he never wanted to be without him...

Was...

Was that a lie...?]

Comments

[itisdestiny]

[There's a thoughtful hum. Atem is... not eloquent with his words. But it needed to happen. He was a part of a soul that needed to move on so he could be reborn. So that Yuugi could become whole.]

Because you lost part of your soul. You lost your best friend and partner.

It will hurt... for quite some time, I am sorry to say.

[puzzleshounen]

Best friend...huh...?

[Do bffs make out in their soul rooms? Asking for a friend.]

I...we were a bit, ah...more... than that.

[itisdestiny]

But a partner must also be your best friend. Or else there is nothing but failure to a relationship.

[She doesn't seem phased by the fact that Yuugi and Atem were involved.]

[puzzleshounen]

That's... that's true...

[Ishizu was so wise.]

You... probably know that from experience, huh?

[itisdestiny]

In a sense.

[Her heart has only belonged to one person prior to meeting Yuugi...]

I am sorry you are hurting from this though.

[puzzleshounen]

S-sorry...

[He smiles, sheepish. The first real smile he's made all day.]

That was rude of me. I just thought, since you're so pretty, that you've... you know.

[Osiris, swallow him.]

A-and don't worry about me! As you said, it'll...hurt for a while. But I'll get better.

[itisdestiny]

[Seeing him smile makes her smile in return. Even if it's just a bit, he's on the road to recovery...

But his compliment makes her blush slightly. Yuugi himself is incredibly charming and a brave one boy...]

Ah, thank you, Yuugi... It is flattering to hear you say that...

[A pause and a sheepish smile.]

I am glad to see you smiling again.

1/2

[puzzleshounen]

[Oh, that's...

Welp, that's a blush.]

F-flattering...? R-really...? It's not...weird?

2/3 oops Yuugi is really awkward help

[puzzleshounen]

Well, you make it really easy to smile--

[Give him a second.]

3/3

[puzzleshounen]

[Yeeeeeep, there's the blush and the awkward flail as his brain finally keeps up with his mouth.]

W-wait, that was...!! I...!!

[itisdestiny]

[Ishizu blinks.]

Why would it be weird?

[Oh... She makes it easy to smile...

Ishizu's cheeks flush darker and she moves his hands to rest on Yuugi's shoulders rather than a full embrace.]

Yuugi...

[puzzleshounen]

[Words.

He was going to say those. But then Ishizu put her hands on his shoulders, his mind freezes.

His face is warm, his heart is racing...]

I...shizu...?

[He speaks in a soft, hushed whisper.]

[itisdestiny]

[... Does she do something? He was just mourning over the loss of Atem moments ago. Doing something now feels... in poor taste.

The Egyptian woman leans over and places a soft kiss to Yuugi's cheek. That should be simply enough to convey her message and allow him to decide for himself what he wants.]

... We should do something today. Perhaps Marik can take us out on his bike?

[puzzleshounen]

[Ah...

That was...a kiss. She kissed him. On the cheek.

Yuugi's fingers brush the spot...

And he shyly, so shyly, kiss her cheek right back.]

Going out with you two... sounds nice.

I haven't really gone out much since I've been here, have I...?

[itisdestiny]

[The returned kiss surprises her and she lets out a soft giggle.

He really is quite precious...]

You have not... but that is fine. This time is meant for you. We go at your pace.

[puzzleshounen]

I'm... so grateful. For everything you've done for me.

[That giggle. It's... so cute.]

I... if there's anything...I can do for you... and Marik...

[itisdestiny]

Think nothing of it, Yuugi. We are simply being good friends.

The only thing I ask... is that you smile.

[A pause.]

Which you have already done.

[puzzleshounen]

[Friends...

The Ishtars were his friends...

His heart flutters, though he isn't quite sure why. Maybe it's just nice to hear. Maybe it's...

Just nice.

He smiles, soft and warm.]

Mmmm. Then maybe I should be a good friend and wake Marik up. He's probably still asleep, isn't he?

[itisdestiny]

He is.

[She slowly removes her hands from Yuugi's shoulders.]

You know how crabby he is when he first wakes up though.

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi grins.

For a moment, that sweet friendly boy is back... his pain seems to be forgotten for now.]

I think I know how to get him up.

[Cheerfully, he motions for her to follow, and creeps into Marik's room.

...

And slowly, slowly crawls into his bed, positioninylg himself behind him.]

[itisdestiny]

[Good. It warms her heart to see him feeling somewhat normal again. He deserves to be free of such a burden.

Ishizu follows him into her brother's room and for a split second, her gaze changes slightly. There's something more than happiness there, seeing the two of them lying there together.

She swallows and pushes the thought aside, instead just watching silently from next to the bed.

Marik just makes a grumbling noise and rolls over to face Yuugi, still fast asleep.]

[puzzleshounen]

[Marik was always so pretty, especially when he was asleep. His features were so delicate...

Like a prince.

The expression on Yuugi's face...changes to something more adoring, though only Ishizu would be able to see it.]

Maaa~rik.

[He whispers, sweet and gentle.]

Time to get uuuuup...

[And he's still looking at him with that face.]

[thetombkeeper]

[That isn't sister's or Odion's voice.

Marik grumbles again, his eyes slowly fluttering open at the unfamiliar(?) voice.

...

He yelps and sits up, scooting away from Yuugi with wide eyes, and his cheeks slightly pink. Ishizu stifles a laugh.]

W-W-What are you doing in here...?!

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi sits up with a little laugh. His pajamas are a bit disheveled, and...oops, one of his buttons is popped open.

In the sunlight, his eyes are sparkling.

Marik was really cute when he was embarrassed.]

I came to wake you up. Surprised?

[thetombkeeper]

Y-Yes!

[Both Ishizu and Yuugi... His gaze darts between the two and his blush deepens.

Oh. But... Yuugi's smiling again.]

... Er... You feeling a bit better...?