Well, here's the last chap people. Next big fic should – and I mark the should here – be a Naruto fic I'm planning to write for NaNoWriMo. If I do manage to write a decent one it'll be put up end of November, beginning of December. Summary's on my profile for those who wanna know. Anyway, back to this fic ne? I seriously had no idea what the hell I was doing while writing this so forgive me if I did stuff wrong. Other than that, I hope you all have fun with the last chap! R&R!

--: Epilogue :--
Forever

"Big Brother!" Yami turned just in time to catch the girl that was running at him in his arms. The once more soulful demon smiled softly as the girl started sobbing out of relief and happiness just like Yuugi had been doing not too long ago, apologizing over and over again that she hadn't believed him. Yami simply let her rant, knowing it would be pointless to try and interrupt her now. He'd simply wait until she'd calm down.

Bakura's eyes narrowed in annoyance at the amount of crying there was all of a sudden. "Oh please, why is everyone crying if everything's back to normal?" He wrapped an arm lazily around Ryou's waist, the angel look-alike blushing but not pulling away, a shy smile appearing on his face.

Yami glanced up at him and raised an eyebrow at the sight, "When did you two get together? Don't tell me you actually decided to make your move while I was in mortal peril?" All he got was a cocky smirk in return from the other soulful demon, and a deep blush from his angel look-alike. Yami couldn't help but feel the normality returning. Especially when the bickering of Malik and Mariku entered his ears as the two walked into the throne room they were currently waiting in.

God had told them to wait there for him, saying he had certain things to take care of first. Yami grimaced slightly at the thought, knowing that his demonic side was still struggling to gain control, but the simple presence of his friends seemed to make it easier to keep him suppressed. Yami suspected the emotions he allowed himself to feel when around them was scaring the demon off, not wanting to get near such feelings.

"Mi-chan?" Yami looked down at the now calmed down girl still in his arms and smiled at her.

"Don't worry, I'm not angry. Although I must say you can hit quite hard." Kumiko smiled at the slight joke. She hugged her brother more tightly, thankful that she had gotten him back and that he was seemingly back to normal as well.

"So are you sure you're okay?" Yami glanced next to him to see Yuugi's worried look aimed at him. The other was of course referring to the fact that he was still suppressing his demonic self, knowing it hadn't been sealed away completely yet.

"I don't think he likes me feeling so many emotions. He's keeping to himself quite a bit." Yuugi let out a sigh of relief. Yami leaned over to kiss the other briefly before straightening again as the large doors to the room were opened and God walked in, a tired look on his face.

"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting but there's quite a mess outside and… well... I think you get it." With a sigh the ruler sat in his throne and gave the group a small smile. "Now then, I believe I still have some things to settle here."

Yuugi's look turned somewhat cold as he stepped forward, "You still have to seal Yami's soul in the body again so his demonic side can't suddenly take over."

God gave Yuugi a sad look, one aimed at the coldness the other was using, but stood up nonetheless to oblige to the request. It was the least he could do at the moment.

"Alright then. Yami, if you'll come over." Yami stepped forward until he stood right in front of God, Kumiko left behind with the rest of the group. God closed his eyes as blue magic sparked around the two, The puzzle around Yami's neck glowed brightly, golden magic that seemed to emanate from the pendant fusing with the blue already there. As both magics dissipated Yami felt his soul detaching itself from the influence the puzzle had had on him, as the control over his body came back fully. He could no longer hear or sense his demonic self, the demon once more gone or suppressed.

"There, that should do it. If you would give that puzzle to me? I think two certain guardians will want it back." Yami removed the puzzle from his neck, feeling no change as it left his chest and was handed it back to the angelic ruler. With another flash of blue light the puzzle was gone, most likely back in the limbo where it had come from.

"Thank you, we're leaving now." All eyes turned to Yuugi who had already turned around and was leaving. God let out a sigh, running a hand through his hair as he considered what to say to the angel.

"I think I have something else to say to you, Yuugi." The younger turned his head, stopping but not turning completely. His eyes still held coldness though a flicker of curiosity was also to be seen.

"What is it?" Once more a tone that held no respect to it, but God paid no heed to it.

"I believe I owe you an apology." The ruler stepped forward until he was only a few feet from Yuugi. "I am sorry for saying what I said. I think that after what we've seen today, even I can't deny that his heart is good, and he should never be killed."

All gazes that rested on the pair turned questioning, none knowing what the ruler was speaking of. Yami raised an eyebrow at the strange conversation.

"What's this about, exactly?" God turned back to the group, throwing a glance at Yuugi to see if his apology had been accepted before focusing on the friends as a whole. Yuugi still had a sceptical look to his eyes, obviously unsure of what to think. Maybe if he explained to them all, the others would know he meant what he said.

After all, he did.

"After you had left and Yuugi was left with me so I could send him to Limbo, he asked me why I had done nothing to stop Tsumi from taking Yami's soul. I could've most likely prevented it if I'd tried and a lot of this mess wouldn't have happened. The reason why I choose not to help was because, no matter what, I feared Yami." He could see the demon raising his eyebrow higher in surprise. After all, it had been God who had given him a soul instead of killing him when he had been defeated for the first time.

"You see, when I gave Yami a soul instead of killing him, I thought he would never regain his powers. When he did, I feared him growing even more powerful than he had already been and attacking me out of vengeance for the life I'd condemned him to. That fear stayed and grew when he was growing towards the point where he'd go into Bloodlust. When Tsumi used the attack and I thought Yami would merely turn into a soulless doll…" God sighed and closed his eyes, "I mistook it for a chance to get rid of something I'd feared for so long."

There was silence for a brief period before the least likely person to explode with anger started yelling. Kumiko, someone who was mostly a timid and cheerful person stepped forward, anger in her eyes.

"So you decided to sacrifice my brother instead of trying to deal with your problems? You… you… coward!" More silence, though a shocked one this time. Kumiko didn't back down, her glare staying in place as he looked the ruler of Heaven. God himself stared, momentarily as shocked as the others at the outburst coming from the girl, before gathering himself again.

"I know now that what I thought was wrong. Even though he could've abandoned Heaven when he returned from Limbo, he didn't. He fought and won." He turned his gaze to Yami who was staring with an unreadable look, "I am sorry."

The two rulers stared at each other for a while before Yami spoke. "I admit that in the beginning revenge crossed my mind, but I realized that in that case I'd be no better than the demon I was trying so hard not to become. Besides," He smiled as he walked over to Yuugi and wrapped his arms around him, "I could never harm anyone who was of importance to Yuugi."

God smiled as Yuugi's face instantly cleared of all anger and a brilliant smile spread across his face. He heard a brief squeal coming from Kumiko before the girl covered her mouth and blushed slightly. The ruler's smile widened and he shook his head. He had never truly looked into the relationship between Yuugi and Yami, and he had to admit that if he had, he would've seen what he knew now. Yami had grown tremendously and would never do anything to harm Heaven in any way.

"Well, I might have one thing I can do for you. I know apologizing won't really do much so let me try this another way. Yuugi, do you have any idea how long you were in Limbo?" Yuugi glanced away from Yami and gave God a hesitant questioning look.

"I don't know, time had a strange way of passing in that place. I really couldn't make heads or tails of it but I think no longer than a day." He frowned, "Right?"

God simply smiled as the rest of the group gave him a disbelieving look, "Actually, you were there for an entire week." Yuugi's eyes widened as Yami cocked his head. He really had no idea how long he'd been in that place since his senses had been clouded by nothing but pain and misery, so he just decided to stay quiet.

"A… whole week? But…" The confusion was clearly readable on Yuugi's face and God chuckled.

"Well you didn't think that war took only a day to start up like that? That Limbo has a strange way of messing with your sense of time. Now, do you remember anything special that was supposed to have happened in that week you were gone?" More confused stares, not only coming from Yuugi this time. A few moments passed as God patiently waited for the pieces to click in everyone's minds. Yuugi's eyes were the first to widen in realization.

"Yami and I… we were supposed to get..." Yami's eyes widened as well as he caught on to what God was hinting at.

"Married." Yami cursed himself inwardly for managing to skip the day they'd been planning for so long now. His Bloodlust sure had great timing, and Tsumi obviously knew how to ruin something as well.

God smiled as the rest of the group came to the same conclusion. "Indeed. Since I was keeping an eye on you," he looked at Yami, "I know what day you two were planning on. It was the day before yesterday." Yuugi's aura dropped as he turned his gaze to the ground. Yami continued to beat himself up on the inside even though it hadn't really been his fault.

"We… missed it?" God chuckled at the disbelieving and depressed tone and Yuugi's eyes shot up to him. The angel glared mildly at the ruler, unsure of where this conversation was going.

"Don't worry. I told you I might be able to help with that. What if I marry you two?" Yuugi's eyes widened as well as Yami's. Being married by God himself? That had to be one of the greatest honours there were.

Seto, who had so far been silent, hesitantly stepped forward, "But sir, even though that's a great honour, it wouldn't help any back on Earth, would it?"

"Well that I can arrange as well. I've got enough paperwork so a bit more won't matter." God looked back at Yuugi, the angel still staring with disbelieving eyes. Yami's expression was mostly blank, though small bits of relief and respect could still be seen if one looked carefully enough. "What do you two say?"

After finally processing that this wasn't a joke of any kind, Yuugi's face split into a huge smile. His eyes once more showing the respect they had lost with that one remark as the angel's tone displayed the same amount of respect as he spoke, "We'd be honoured, right Yami?"

The taller nodded with a smile on his face, "Yes, we would."

"Good, well since I've never actually done this we'll have to improvise somewhat." The angelic ruler gave a quick look around before letting magic course through the room. A table appeared in front of him with two chairs in front of it. More chair appeared further to the back so the rest of the group could take their place.

A bouquet of flowers appeared in Yuugi's hands as both his and Yami's clothes changed. Yuugi's normal angelic robes changed into ones with far more intricate golden designs, small amethysts encrusted in some places. Yami's outfit changed into similar robes though black of colour, the golden designs replaced by silver ones and rubies the jewels encrusted into it all.

More flowers seemed to sprout out of nowhere to decorate the spot, as the blue magic continued to spark around them, hanging in the air and staying in the exact same spot as if taunting the law of gravity.

As Yuugi and Yami looked aroundthey saw that no one else's clotheshad changedwith the help of the magic but one. Kumiko was wearing a beautiful white dress that seemed to change to gold and silver when the light hit it just right. In her hands appeared the small box that both Yuugi and Yami instantly recognized as the place they'd put the rings they'd bought.

Yuugi looked back at his ruler, his eyes shimmering in happiness. God could clearly see that, although improvised, both Yuugi and Yami approved of what he'd come up with in the short time he'd had.

"Alright then, if everyone will take a seat. I have to start coming up with a speech now." The group chuckled at the light tone God spoke with, though the ruler had meant what he said. He really had never done such a thing and he didn't want to make this any normal wedding anyway.

As everyone sat down, Kumiko next to Yami so she'd be close when had to give the rings securely clutched in her hands, God went to stand behind the table and faced Yuugi and Yami.

"Well, we have not officially gathered here today to see these two get married, but I'm sure that everyone they really wanted here is present. These two are going to do what seemed unthinkable not too long ago, and that is get married. This is the first angel and demon couple that are attempting this I think I've ever seen." A snort could be heard from Bakura and both Yuugi and Yami smiled, translating the sound into the demon being insulted he wasn't being the first with Ryou. Everyone else simply ignored the noise.

"Well, I believe I'm supposed to give a very long speech about how these two fit so well together, but I think we all know that they do. In eight years time they've broken more rules to be together than I ever thought possible an angel could during an entire human lifetime. Despite of all the problems, they're still together." Both Yuugi and Yami looked sheepish as they were reminded of all the rules they'd broken, but it did nothing to disturb the happy aura that was surrounding them both.

"Is anyone in this room insane enough to object to this marriage?" Mariku was oh-so tempted to stand up and object, but Bakura stepping harshly on his foot and glaring at him made him stop and pout.

God's gaze momentarily lingered on the pouting demon with a raised eyebrow, before he continued, "Alright then. The rings, if you please?" God's gaze turned to Kumiko and the girl quickly got up, opening the small box and standing a little behind her brother and Yuugi. Both angel and demon took the other's ring as they locked gazes. The girl quickly sat down again so they could continue.

"I, Yuugi Mutou, take you, Yami Atemu, to be my lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part." Without looking away Yuugi slipped the ring around Yami's finger, smiling brightly as it slid on without any trouble.

"I, Yami Atemu, take you, Yuugi Mutou, to be my lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part." Yami's gaze didn't drift away either as he slipped the ring around Yuugi's finger without any problems, returning the smile the other was giving him.

"Forever."

"Then, by my own power, I hereby pronounce you husband and, well husband. The grooms may now kiss." Everyone around chuckled as Yami and Yuugi drew closer and kissed. Whistles and catcalls were heard – Joey abruptly being hit on the head by Seto for doing so while Bakura and Mariku remained unchecked – before the two newlyweds drew back, Yuugi blushing and Yami smirking.

Joey, though still pouting somewhat from being the only one to get hit once more, grinned at his long-time friend, "Yuug! Throw da bouquet!" Yuugi glanced down at the flowers that had been lying in his lap before smiling and standing up. He turned his back completely to his friends before throwing the bouquet into the air.

As Yuugi turned around, he grinned at the surprised face of Malik holding the flowers in his arms, a bewildered look in his eyes. Joey had burst into full-out laughter at the mere sight.

"Guess you're da one ta get married." Malik's face filled with more bewilderment before his eyes widened with realization. He spluttered a little, obviously trying to deny what Joey had said, before arms wrapped around him from behind and he was hugged by a happily grinning Mariku.

"We're going to get married?!" Malik once more tried to deny everything, the entire group, including God, laughing at the sight of Malik actually stuttering, before the angel sighed in frustration and stopped his usual struggling to get free.

"You know what, I give up." The blonde turned around and kissed his demonic look-alike full on the lips. Mariku was momentarily shocked by the action, having expected to be hit or something but was happy to kiss back not even a second later. For a moment longer the group was silenced in stupor at Malik finally giving into his feelings, before they simply shook their heads.

"Well, it was about time. Maybe now he'll stop that infernal humming of his because he has someone besides me to torment." Mariku drew away from the kiss momentarily, immediately starting to hum his usual happy tune just to spite Bakura, before Malik drew him back. Bakura scowled in annoyance. "Or maybe not."

Both Yuugi and Yami laughed, Yami wrapping his arms around his new husband as the other leaned into him.

"So where are you two off to for your honeymoon eh?" Joey threw the two a suggestive look. Yuugi blushed but Yami merely rolled his eyes. It wasn't like this would be their first time after all, and Joey knew that all too well.

"Egypt. It's where I was born but I haven't actually been there since I was little. We thought it would be nice to go back there." Yuugi nodded, a huge grin now on his face.

"Yeah, and I've always loved the pyramids and I've wanted to see them up-close for a while now. We figured it would be a great place to go."

Joey shook his head, a smile spreading across his face as he gave his friend a quick noogie, "You're hopeless Yuug, y'know dat?" Yuugi gave the blonde a confused look before he was swept back into Yami's arms with a slight yelp. The other grinned at him before quickly looking back up at his friends,

'You guys will take good care of Kumiko until we're back, right?" He got a quick swat on the head by the girl who pouted at him.

"I can take care of myself you know!" Yami smiled at her, before looking back at his friends questioningly.

"Don't worry; she'll be fine as long as she stays out of Mariku and Malik's room. I doubt any of us will want to go there for a while." Bakura received a glare from Malik but Mariku gave an innocent look that simply screamed that Bakura was right. All around sweat dropped and decided to take Bakura's words to heart.

"Well, then we'll be going. We'll see you guys in two weeks and," Yami gave the two other soulful demons a pleading look, "try not to completely kill my company. I think one week of absence was already bad enough."

Now both Mariku and Bakura gave an innocent look that had Yami reconsidering his decision to leave, but Yuugi simply shook his head.

"Come on, they won't put you out of business." 'I hope.' Yuugi decided against adding the latter part for obvious reasons.

With a sigh Yami nodded, "Fine, we're going." He spread the wings that had been drawn into his back by spells, surprised that the strange robe he was still wearing simply let the wings pass through them. He didn't bother to ask how this was possible, and just went with it.

They took off, Yuugi not bothering to get out of Yami's hold and fly himself as he just snuggled closer to the other. Yami's hold tightened as he headed towards Egypt. For a minute there was silence before Yuugi's eyes widened and he shot up in Yami's embrace.

Yami's looked at the other in a slight panic, afraid the other had forgotten something or such, "What is it? Did we forget something?"

Yuugi stared at the other in disbelief for a moment for not noticing before crossing his arms and pointing in the direction of their house.

"Yes, we're not going to Egypt dressed like this!"

Credit to be given to S2Teennovelist cuz she suggested Kumiko yelling at God when we were talking. S2's the best °grins°

Thank you all for reading and for those who worked up the energy to review – because yeah, that takes so much out of someone – uber thanks to you! See you all in a next fic hopefully!

Moony