"The Christmas Puppy"

Chapter 8

By Petit Angel Girl, RPed with Silver Star

Rated G

Yugi starts to follow and head on to class, but then he sees - out of the corner of his eye - Yami trying to stand, watching closely and quietly but also in hope and awe.

"Yami! This is so great!"

He manages to take a few more steps before falling and Yugi rushes over, hugging him as he laughs. "Oh, Yami, I'm so proud of you!"

Hearing this praise, Yami smiles, his tail wagging happily.

The months pass and over time, Yami grows bigger and stronger, ever changing. Eventually, he is fully human or nearly still branding his ears and tail. Christmas night, as the two settle down to sleep, Yugi cuddles closer to his best friend, his arm around Yami's waist. The next morning, when Yugi heads downstairs to open his presents…

"Yugi!"

"Hm?" He looks up at hearing his friend's voice and gasps. Yami was fully human! Just like him! "Yami!" He runs up and hugs Yami, making him laugh.

"Now you're just like me!"

"Mm-hmm!"

"I always wanted a brother…"

Yami smiles warmly at these words. "Merry Christmas, Yugi."

"Merry Christmas…big brother."

THE END!

Authoress' Note: Whew! Finished it! Finally, huh? I'm sorry it took so long to update. I've had writer's block for months. Then suddenly, this ending just popped into my head. A bit rushed, I know, but the sweet ending makes up for that, don't you think? Thank you all for being so patient with me and for all your wonderful reviews on this story! It really means a lot to me. Oh, and in case you don't recognize Yugi's last line, it's from Brother Bear Which I do not own, of course. Disney does.

Anyway, thank you! It's because of you that I'm inspired to keep on going no matter what. I love you all! More stories and updated chapters on the way!