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Chapter 11: Reunion

It's been three long years and pretty much all hope Tea has had for the return of her love has vanished. Just as he, too, has done. There have been times when guys asked her out, and each time they as received the same answer. That she was already seeing a guy. No one believed her. They all just though she was just stuck up. After the first two years people stopped asking her out. Even her closest friends stopped trying communicating with her.

One day after spending her routine two hours at the gym after work. Tea heads to Domino Museum and the field behind it. The last place she saw him. This is something she has forbidden herself from doing. But for some reason, today she needs to go there. Like something is calling her. Every fiber in her very being is telling her to go, as if he'll be there. Knowing it's not true, but holding onto that small speck of hope, Tea heads to the place where everything for her ended.

Upon arriving she finds nothing. No idea why she came here in the first place. Tea falls to the ground her head in her knees with her arms wrapped around them. She actually had hope of seeing him again. It was a mistake to come back here. Just reopening wounds. Standing up she prepares to leave. Suddenly a bright golden light shined blinding her for a moment.

Opening her eyes again she sees him again. "Y-Yami?" Her voice shacking. Tea takes a hesitant step forward. Not believing her eyes.

"Yes, my love it's me." He moves forward as well until they are standing right in front of each other. Now taller he has to look down slightly to look Tea in the eye.

Now able to see him clearer Tea realizes that it is Yami, but he looks different. Not only in height. For starters he's got a tan and gold rings cover his arms. His face looks older and more mature. Wisdom now shows in his red-violet eyes.

Reaching up she cups his cheek in her hand. "Is it really you?" Tears roll down her face. Obscuring her view

Yami covers her hand with both of his, rubbing his face to her hand before turning to kiss her palm. "Yes, it's me."

Now crying freely Tea put both hands on his chest and weeps.

"Shh, don't cry. Everything is okay. I'm back and this time I don't plan on leaving again." Yami rubs circles on her back while still holding her to him.

It takes a few trys but finally she is able to speak. "How?"

"Later, my love. Right now I think it best we put the past behind us." He holds her at arms length away. "I'm back and this time it's for good. No side affects. Just you and me."

She nods and Yami pulls her into another embrace, her arms circle around him as well. "Thank goodness your back, Yami."

"Atem, darling. My real name is Atem." He unwraps one arm from around her and she leans into his sholder as they make their way back to the museum.

"Atem." A smile graces her features. "My pharaoh, my lord, my prince, my king. But most of all, my love. Now and forever more."

"Yes. With my queen forever by my side. Standing by me trough thick and thin. I love you." He puts his forehead to hers.

"And I love you." They kiss. Yeah, life is good.

Goddess Of Destruction Ara is signing out.