Title: Secrets of the Ship

Pairing: Atemu/Anzu, Atemu/Seto, Yuugi/Anzu, Yuugi/Seto

Rating: M for sex (Yaoi/Straight) and Language

Summary: Secrets unravel in mysterious ways.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or the characters.

Information before you read: The actually story goes through 10 years (not that I'll write that much, just the parts that count). I'm going under the theory that the Yug Gi Oh series starts when they are 16, and ending when they are 18, or some where close there of. With that said this part of the FanFic takes place during the 5th to the last episode of the end (Anime). This does make reference to the who wins the final duel. Also, as nice as three somes sound... That's not how they operate. I've put it as Yuugi, and Atemu are on a tag team system. When Yuugi closes his door, he has no memory or account of what Atemu is doing or has done. And vis versa. With that said they can by choice do joint occupation, but one of them has to lead. I do make reference to them standing in the hall (that is where their doors meet). In that hall no one except them can hear what they are thinking.

I've thought about fixing those first two sex scenes but at the moment I'm more interested in the plot than the sex (although there is still those other two sex scenes).

Enjoy! Comments, Opinions (-+) are welcome and encouraged.

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Anzu knocked on the door, and entered the room. She peeked around the corner with water filled eyes and clinched fists. "Yuugi is Atemu around…"

Yuugi shook his head. "Come to think of it he left when I started sorting my deck." He looked at Ansu who looked fit to bark at any moment.

"He'll be gone by tomorrow." Anzu released her fists. "And, he doesn't even know."

Yuugi sat down the deck giving her a questing look. "Know what?"

Anzu clinched her fists again, bursting into tears she ran out of the room.

Yuugi put the last card into the case. "Done."

It was at that word as if he'd triggered Atemu to check on him. Closing his eyes. "Your back."

"I want this to be a fare duel so I decided to give you privacy." Atemu smiled, his voice calm.

Yuugi nodded his head. "Your turn then."

Yuugi then slipped into his mind room leaving Atemu to sort his deck.

"Yuugi you there?" Atemu called out as he put his deck into a case.

"I'm here now." Yuugi smiled to Atemu. "All set then for tomorrow."

"Yes, and you know I won't go easy on you." Atemu said.

"Anzu was in here earlier looking for." Yuugi said it almost as an after thought.

"Really, did she say what for…" Atemu was showing concern on his face.

"She just mentioned you'd be gone tomorrow, and that you didn't even know." Yuugi paused.

"Know what Yuugi?" Atemu questioned.

"She never said, but she run out crying." Yuugi sighed. "Perhaps we should go after her, she'll have had to calm down by now. I'll leave you to lead then, and just stay in the back."

Atemu nodded, and stood up quickly almost knocking the chair down. He checked her room, and various other rooms before ending up in the kitchen. When he opened the door he saw Jounouchi holding some one, and Honda sitting down with an angry expression. He could also hear a woman crying. Almost afraid to ask, but knowing he had to find Anzu he called out towards them. "Either of you seen Anzu?"

Honda shot a look. "Sure we've seen her… Who else would be crying like a river?"

Jounouchi held onto Anzu tighter making shh'ing sounds before he looked behind him to see Atemu. "Your leaving important people behind. It is only natural for them to have strong feelings."

Atemu looked shocked. He knew he was leaving, he knew they were his friends. They had come along way, and supported each other all the way. With smiles, with tears, but what he couldn't understand was why he was being in the thick of it. Why they treated him like an outsider. Most of all he felt jealousy as he watched his woman cry in the arms of another man. But, he couldn't say anything for they had hid their secret well, and not one of them knew.

"Yuugi…" Atemu's looked self struggling. "What in the hell is going on?"

"I've got no part in this even if I'm just as sad to see you go." Yuugi sighed.

Anzu sniffled, and ran a hand across her face. She stopped from leaning into Jounouchi, and crying into his shoulder to look at Atemu. She was red eyed with puffing cheeks, but she did manage a smile. "You did come before the end."

Honda shook his head. "And you were worried…"

Jounouchi let her go, and wiped a tear from her cheek. "Now that is the pretty girl we like to see."

Anzu smiled again a little livelier, and went to Atemu. Standing on her tiptoes she leaned in. Her lips close to his ear. She didn't know Yuugi was present, and she didn't care about the others. This was the moment; she couldn't risk waiting any further. She took Atemu's hand, and placed it on her stomach. She was crying again, but with a smile. "2 months. We will miss…" The smile was gone, and the tears came fast. She again turned and ran out of the room.

Jounouchi and Honda gave an oh my gosh look with mouths gapping open. They hadn't heard the words, but they'd seen the actions. Without a word they went chasing after Anzu.

"Is there something you want to tell me about Atemu?" Yuugi almost felt betrayed. His best friend, the person who shared his body was keeping secrets. Not only that Anzu, who he crushed on, was also keeping secrets from him. After a pause he stuttered. "So, this is what you do with my body while I'm just lazing in my mind room…" It was a little on the harsh side, but it was better than screaming accusations.

Atemu had a firm look, but a waver in his voice. "It just happened." Words were trying to roll out, as if he needed to explain himself. "We were going to tell you." He paused. He was feeling a grip on his heart. Why had Anzu hid such a thing? "She never even told me that she was expecting."

Yuugi shook his head, miming Atemu's words of, "It just happened." Yuugi was frustrated, and a little teary eyed. "Couldn't you have at least dropped a hint." He was now stern in the face, and had his arms crossed. "We do share this body, and you are my best and closet friend."

Atemu bite his lip, and clenched his fists. He knew that he deserved harsh words, and sighed. "I'm sorry." It was all he could muster to say.

Yuugi lightened up a bit, and looked at Atemu. "I'll be there for Anzu and the baby when you are gone." He paused. "That is if you agree and she agrees."

Atemu was shocked. This was a mess he had created; yet Yuugi who had, had no prior warning was there to help mop it up. The storm was blow over, just as quickly as it had come in. "Thank You." He was again at a loss for words, and settled from something direct.

"You'd better go after her. Just knock when it's over." Yuugi cringed just picturing what door that offer had opened. But smiled, as he turned to enter his mind room. "Good Luck." He vanished.

Atemu smiled as the door closed. Five minutes or more had passed, and again he found his feet quickly moving in search of Anzu. Jounouchi and Honda where sitting outside her room, and looked up when Atemu approached.

"That's really something to keep from us." Jounouchi wasn't in the happiest of tones, yet it wasn't the sternest either.

Honda shook his head, and sighed. "She's pretty shook up over this. Won't even say a word or let us get one in edge wise for her tears."

Atemu pushed pass them, hand on the handle, he looked them both in the eyes. "Forgive me for keeping secrets." He opened her door, and slipped inside. Shutting it, he locked it.

Jounouchi looked to Honda, and the two got up and left. Explanations could come later; they knew what matter most was Anzu.

Anzu looked up, through watered eyes she saw Atemu. As Atemu went to her, she stood up. She couldn't run this time. Arms quickly wrapped around one another, both fell to tears.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Atemu had a loving almost regretful voice.

Anzu a bit choked from crying. "The moment never presented itself. I'd run out of time, so I had no choice but to tell you now in such a fassion."

Atemu looked her in the eyes. "Any moment would have been good enough."

Anzu started to speak, but Atemu pressed a finger to her lips. Soon his lips met hers. She kissed him eagerly back. Atemu unbuttoned her top, and unsnapped her bra. He ran his hands over her shoulders, back, and chest while kissing her. Her body lifted to his touch, she gasped. Her lips left his to play along his neck. He rubbed his check against hers, and then kissed each cheek. She unzipped her skirt, and wrapped her arms around him. He looked into her eyes; she looked into his with a nod of her head. He lifted her up placing her on the bed.

Couple hours later they were tangled in sheets they slept, close together in one of the last moments they'd spend together. In early morning hours he kissed her cheek, and left the room. On the way back to his room his mind wondered.

He sat on the bed, and laid back. Just about to knock on Yuugi's door, when he heard a knock on the bedroom door. The door opened to reveal Seto standing in the doorway. "Where you going to go without saying good bye?" He closed the door, and locked it.

Atemu stretched, and smiled to Seto. "You play your part so well I didn't know if you wanted to risk it."

Seto sat down on the bed. "Hence the purpose of me waiting till everyone should be sleeping."

Atemu looked to the clock, and it showed 2 am. He smiled. "Sly as always."

Seto gave a cocky smile, and laughed. "I'm going to miss you." He laid back next to Atemu.

Seto was about to continue speaking as Atemu rolled onto his side and pulled Seto to him, kissing him. "Never good with words were we."

Seto had a tinge of pink. "Better with actions."

Seto leaned into Atemu, and kissed him deeply. It was a small hot war between their lips. Each competing on who would lead, which quickly lead to undressing harshly quick with little passion. Although in their own way they knew what it meant to one another. Lead and follow, tumble and roll. Wild, and strong ten minutes, and another would take over. Each muffling what could have proved to be a loud struggle of two domineering lovers.

Several hours later, tangled in sheets they held hands in a deep sleep. After about an hour Seto woke, kissing Atemu's lips slipping from the room. He hated to leave, but had to keep their secret while others still slept.

Around 6 am at his usual time Yuugi awoke, still in his mind room, Atemu had never knocked for the all clear. Restless, he left anyways, leaving Atemu sleeping in his own mind room. A little scared to open his eyes he was relieved to find an empty room. He struggled from the sheets, and sat up. He headed for the bathroom to take a shower. He was a little sore, and a little wore out despite the time he'd spent sleeping. He stood under the hot water for some time before even washing up. Drying off, he wrapped a towel around his waist.

Yuugi was surprised to see Anzu sitting on the bed. She was in somewhat better spirits. "Yuugi." Anzu's voice was relaxed.

Yuugi started to go red realizing he was in nothing but a towel around his waist. "I can get Atemu if you like."

Anzu nodded her head. "If you wouldn't mind." She didn't blush for this was the body she'd seen many times before when Atemu was in control.

Yuugi touched the chain on his neck, knocking on Atemu's door. "You've got company."

Atemu shook the sleep with him, and nodded. "Your closing your door again then?"

Yuugi already had his hand on the handle. "By the way your in a towel…" The door shut.

Atemu stood there in the hall of their minds where they met wondering why exactly Yuugi would leave them standing some where in nothing but a towel, for that matter who had come to call. Atemu blinked his eyes a few times feeling as he took control. He could feel the heat of another body, a pair of arms holding him, and hot tears on his chest. When he looked down he saw Anzu, he raised a hand and ran a hand through her hair.

Anzu looked up smiling. Her breathing was heavy, almost excited. "Is Yuugi giving me presents?" She giggled softly. Seeing him in nothing but a towel had caused her mind to stray from her reasons of coming.

Anzu mentioning Yuugi made him feel uneasy. He blushed placing both hands on her shoulders pushing Anzu to stand up. He looked her in the eyes. "In making you forget to cry, and saying good bye last night I forgot to even talk to you."

"Your actions were enough for me to understand what your feeling." Anzu smiled, tugging at the towel. "How can you be so serious standing there hard as rock." She giggled.

Atemu sighed deeply, holding her hand, trying to keep the towel attached. "If you approached Yuugi then you've come with another reason in mind. I, myself, have a suggestion to share with you that slipped my mind last night as we slipped between the sheets."

As Anzu's hand was held in place by Atemu's hand her smile faded. "I came to wish you luck."

Atemu kissed Anzu's lips. "Smile again for me… Don't let it fade till I'm gone. Or else I might not have the strength to leave." The hand that held hers was shaking. "So much to say, and so little time. If only I'd started sooner." He was looking down and away from her gaze. He was crying softly without a sound.

Anzu placed a finger to his lips. "We can hold enough other till it is time to go if it will settle your heart because I know your soul is restless till you loose." Her voice wavered in her pause. "Loose everything…" Her eyes had come gaze in the direction his where. She was also soflty crying without a sound, but she continued to smile.

Seto felt reckless as he wondered the halls of the ship. His feet had carried him to Yuugi/Atemu room. He stood there hand at the ready to knock, his heart skipping a beat. What if he was caught, the illusion would be over.

Atemu took her suggestion, and pulled her close to him. "Yuugi said he would take care of you and the baby when I'm gone." Saying gone made him shiver.

Their words were not whispers; they could be herd in the hall. Seto's eyes were large, his fists clenched. Secrets, betrayal. Did Anzu know about him, even though he never knew about her? Or, was he keeping secrets from the both of them. A tear ran down his cheek, and he quickly walked off. He couldn't face his lover while he was in the arms of another.

Anzu pulled him even closer as he shivered. "He is a sweet boy, with an honest offer. If it is your wish, then I'll not refuse it."

Atemu looked into her eyes. "Give him a chance."

Anzu looked into his eyes. "You cannot duel in a towel." She was laughing trying to hide the seriousness of the topic.

Atemu had forgotten about the towel. Her laughed caused her body to press against him. He could feel himself growing hot inside, hard in the regions below. "Then shall I duel without one?" He smiled, looking her in the eye, all seriousness set aside.

"Only if you put on a pair of pants." Anzu laughed again. She knew that pressing made him want her more.

"What if I don't want pants." Atemu had, had enough of his towel, and her skirt that were between them. He pulled at her hand the held the towel. The towel fell to the ground. With his free hand he ran it down her back, over her ass cheeks, squeezing them pulling her closer, he leaned in kissing her.

Anzu's eyes were large as he squeezed her ass cheeks, and pulled her closer. She melted into tears as his lips met hers, but never lost her smiled. With one hand held in hers, it looked almost a dance between the two. Their lips never broke, using their bodies in what seemed like an endless grind, ever closer to the other. Her free hand caressed his chest, and ran a trail to his inner thigh. Teasing him with his balls in her hand, but never touching the shaft.

Atemu groaned under the pressure, breaking the kiss, panting for breath. He wanted more, he wanted all of her. But, tease she did, in return he moved his hand to her inner thigh, and quickly his fingers found warm, wet flesh, that he teased. Just as quickly as he started to tease, he stopped; he used his body to push her to the bed in a gentle yet stern manor.

Anzu gasped as he teased. Her body gave into his command, and she found herself lying on the bed. Her eyes were large, full of love and of lust.

Atemu pushed her skirt up, and removed her panties. As he pulled them from her ankles he looked into her eyes. Leaning forward, he was on top of her. "Tell me this is what you want." His heart was beating fast, his arousal high.

Anzu nodded her head ever softly, and held his shaft. Lifting her hips for it slide easily into her.

Atemu's hands balled fist into the sheets as her wet warmth inclosed around him. He arched his back, and started to push it into her. Slow, and easy at first ever watching her eyes. Within seconds fast and fierce the way they had done it many times before.

Anzu found her hips rocking with motion, she screamed for more. Her body begged. She reached her arms around under his, pulling them closer together.

Atemu opened his eyes pleasure racing through him. He breathed hard slowly down as she pulled him closer. She was tightening around him. Her warmth, her wet. He broke the hold as he arched his back, thrusting hard into her. He was holding his seed back. His head rolled back, thrusting ever harder.

Anzu lifted, and grounded her hips with every thrust he made. Louder her voice lifted; to at last she couldn't contain herself any more. Her form collapsed under the weight of the pleasure they'd made together.

Atemu smiled softly, he thrust again after a few seconds rest. His back arched, he head again rolled back. He was on the verge when he closed his eyes.

"Yuugi." Atemu was out of breath even in the hall where their minds connected.

Yuugi looked at Atemu with concern of why he was so worn out.

"We've shared just about every typical feeling together, but now I'll share a more personal one." Atemu went into his room. "Perhaps it will give you courage enough to tell her how you feel. That way neither of you will be alone when I'm gone." He shut his door.

Yuugi stood in the hall, and then as his body was touched his eyes jerked open. His head rolled forward, and he saw Anzu. Breathing hard, he didn't know what he was feeling or why till he looked over the situation. His body was begging to continue something he hadn't started, he wanted to release. "An…zu." He stuttered. He pushed aside the want to continue as he crawled off the bed.

Anzu blinked a few times. Why had Atemu done this? Seeing Yuugi's confusion, and longing on one face, made her reach out and grab his hand.

More than anything Yuugi had wanted a moment similar to this one to happen, except for it to be of his choice. He'd crushed so long Anzu that he had always hoped his first time would be with her. Now, though, could it be considered he would even have a first time? He looked down when she grabbed his hand, and smiled softly. " My feelings for you run deeper than pleasure." He pulled away opening the bathroom door. "If something is going to happen I want it to happen for love, not just because."

Anzu smiled softly, it was comforting to know how he felt, even if now was the only time he'd ever said it. "Yuu…gi"

"It will soon be time." He sighed heavily. "And, I need another shower." Yuugi smiled towards Anzu, and entered the bathroom closing the door.

Anzu straightened herself up, and sat there for a few moments. Once she heard the shower turn on she knew he wasn't coming back. She left the room when she was sure the hall was clear.

Yuugi in the shower placed one hand on the wall leaning forward. He watched the water hit the floor. The other hand was already on his shaft, working a motion. Between his labored breathing, and the running water he didn't hear the bathroom door open. Almost there, again, he thought to himself.

Seto stood in the middle of the doorway leaning on the door framing. "When were you going to tell me?"

Yuugi's eyes rolled, groaning under the pressure of wanting to get off. He was starting to want to smack himself for turning down Anzu even if was the proper thing to do. He decided to ignore the voice.

"I'm not leaving till you tell me." Seto crossed his arms.

Yuugi hearing the voice again dropped his hand from his shaft. So close, yet so far, he groaned out load. He could tell that they were not going to leave him alone. He grabbed the shower curtain, and pulled it open rather violently. Panting heavily, he growled. "Tell you…" It was Seto standing in his doorway, but why he thought to himself. "…what"

Seto was a bit shocked, as the curtain was pulled open to reveal a very hard Yuugi. "I'm sorry I thought you were Atemu."

"He's in his room at the moment." Yuugi snapped the curtain shut. "I'm not calling him out of it either." He was getting short tempered. "When Anzu came to call, and I was nice enough to fetch him… I end up with this." He waved a hand in front of his groin, not that Seto could see it. His hand went back to his shaft.

"So, is it true then that she is expecting…" Seto had taken off his jacket, and hung it on the back of the door.

"Yes, why should it mater to you." Yuugi was working hard to keep his voice steady as he worked his shaft.

Seto had undone his shirt, and his pants. "I'll show you in a just a moment why it maters." He folded them neatly, sat them on the sinks counter. He shut the bathroom quietly, and locked it.

"Show me?" Yuugi's voice faltered, he was almost there.

Seto pulled the curtain back, and stepped into the shower. His naked form stood behind Yuugi. He slid his hands around his waist, and grabbed Yuugi's hand replacing it with his own. "If your anything like him I know just how you like it…" He started a motion over his cock.

Yuugi's hips gave a slight thrust. It was a different feeling from his own hand. It felt wrong, but it felt good. "Like him…"

With Yuugi not resisting Seto didn't stop. He moved his body even closer, and rested his head on Yuugi's shoulder. He whispered into his ear. "I'm his lover."

Yuugi's mind was racing in pleasure, and secrets. Anzu was Atemu's lover, but Seto was Atemu's lover. What else was Atemu keeping from me? He was snapped from his thoughts had a firm grip was put on his shaft, he was moaning widely. "More." He was breathless.

Seto stepped back, and took a hold Yuugi's shoulder and spun him around. He kissed his lips.

Yuugi's eyes held a surprising look, which softened quickly. It was a flash of Atemu, and Seto kissing. He was melting, again he was left longing to release. Then he felt it, Seto's lips on his lips. His tongue begging to be let in, and he was willing to let it. His breathing wave labored further from the excitement, the rush of being touched.

Seto's tongue pushed pashed Yuugi's with the willingness to let him. He pulled him closer, their two hard cocks rubbing against each other. He ran a hand down his back, and towards his ass. Using two fingers he slowly caressed his insides.

Yuugi's legs shook. He broke the kiss in an expatriated moan for air and pleasure. Is this wrong that I want more? Is this wrong that I've found myself not in the arms of Anzu, but in Seto's? His expression was soft, and his cheeks were red. "More." He again moaned.

Seto took pleasure in watching Yuugi's form melt in submission to the pleasure. It excited him that he was wanting more. Two fingers became three fingers, quicker this time. "Touch me Yuugi." Seto took his free hand, and placed Yuugi's hand on his shaft.

Yuugi's legs shook again, every inch of him was begging for more. His eyes rolled into the back of his head, as he moaned loudly. He felt Seto in his hands; it was hard. Yuugi worked a motion on Seto's shaft, every couple of strokes rubbed the underside of his balls. Not something done before he gave Seto what he did for himself. "Like that…" He whispered.

Seto moaned to Yuugi's touch. With every ounce of pleasure he was receiving Seto returned it. He worked his fingers quicker still. "I bet your body is begging for me."

Yuugi went red in the face it was true that he wanted more of Seto. A bit embarrassed he nodded. He never wavered in pattern as his hands ran over Seto's hard cock.

Seto pulled out his fingers, and again placed them on Yuugi's shoulders turning him around. Yuugi's hand let go of Seto. Seto then reached outside the shower, and pulled some latex based lubricant from his pants pocket. Seto pressed Yuugi firmly against the shower wall. Putting lubricant on his fingers he again put three fingers into Yuugi. While with the other hand, he coated his cock. When well lubricated, he pushed his hard cock slowly into Yuugi. "Then I'll give you what you've been begging for."

Yuugi's eyes gave a surprised, yet quickly softening look as Seto lubricated him, and then pressed his cock inside of him. His first time, was this wrong. It felt so good. "More." He whimpered.

Seto went into easy press rocking motion. He wasn't sure how much Yuugi could take, even if the fact being he'd entered this body many times before when Atemu was present. He slid a hand around Yuugi's front and worked much the same motion of his rocking. His mouth nipped at his neck.

Yuugi gasped. More was all he could think of. Every problem, every thought was melting away.

"Your warm Yuugi. It feels nice…" Seto let out a couple of relaxed sighs, and started to pick up the pace in both actions.

Yuugi blushed. As Seto picked up the pace he started to breath even heavier. Again he was almost there. "I want…" He lost his words in pleasure.

Seto nipped at his ear. It wasn't as wild as he'd normally of done it, but the act itself was just as wonderful. Almost there he pulled out of Yuugi, and again turned him around with the use of placing hands on his shoulders. However, this time he pushed him to his knees.

Yuugi was present with a cock. The cock that had just entered him. At first it almost made him shiver, but this was also the cock that had given him pleasure. Pleasure that he'd want again if given. He ran a hand across Seto's staff, letting the water and his hand rinse it off, before placing it in his mouth. Deep long strokes.

Seto watched Yuugi smiling mischievously. He placed a hand behind his head, helping him find the motion. He started to shake a bit, and his head tossed back. Without warning, his hips thrust forward. He released his seed into Yuugi's mouth, with load groans escaping his lips.

Yuugi blinked a couple times, pausing as he felt the thrust. Then followed behind it was something warm, something that he liked. Something he wanted, swallowing it slowly savoring it. He pulled away from Seto's cock, licking his lips.

Again a mischievious grin crossed Seto's lips, as he helped Yuugi up he went down.

Yuugi gasped, was he finally going to be able to release, or was this a tease again. It wasn't Seto's hands on his cock it was his mouth. Warm, and hot. It felt so good. He shivered, and moaned loudly. He could no longer hold it; he thrust his hips hard releasing.

Seto pouted a bit wishing it could have a last a little longer, but realized Yuugi had been begging for it since before they started. He swallowed what he could hold a little running from the corner of his mouth.

Yuugi helped him stand, looking him in the eyes. "The waters getting cold…" It was a rather lame thing to say, but it was true. He didn't like to be cold.

Seto reached behind him, and turned off the water. He grabbed them both a towel.

Yuugi smiled, but then went straight faced. He looked at his toes. "I told Atemu that I would take care of Anzu and the baby. Does that mean we cannot be together?"

Seto used a couple fingers under Yuugi's chin to lift it up. He smiled. "As long as you or her don't keep secrets (any larger than the present) from me…" He paused. "Then I think I'm willing to share you."

Yuugi blushed as he looked into Seto's eyes. "I've never hid anything from you."

"No you haven't, but it appears Atemu kept a lot from us, and Anzu as well." Seto sighed, leaning in to kiss Yuugi who was now his.

Yuugi returned the softer kiss.

"Don't disappoint me by proving me wrong that you're not the King of Games." He wrapped and tucked his towel ear so that it would stay put around his waist. Then he collected his things, lubricant included, and went to the door that led to the hall. "Once this is all over, I'll send you both a chopper to pick you. We'll have you two settled at my place within the month." He opened the door to exit the room.

What Seto had said, sunk in quick, but only his towel he felt deserved a comment. "Your going down the hall in a towel?"

Seto nodded with a wink, and closed the door behind him.

Yuugi felt better, lighter in the heart despite what he'd learned in 24 hours. He dried himself off, and got dressed in some fresh clothes. He packed everything up, including both decks to be used. He sat the bag on the table.

Yuugi knocked on Atemu's door. Atemu opened it carefully afraid he'd get an earful. Yet, to his surprise Yuugi actually looked stress free. "I take it everything worked out with Anzu."

Yuugi shook his head. "I told her how I felt, but I refused to make love to her since it was by my choice."

Atemu smiled softly. "I'm sorry about putting you into that situation."

Yuugi shrugged. "Is there anything else you want to tell me about?" He was casual in tone.

Atemu looked into Yuugi's eyes. Did he know about Seto? How did he find out? He had a look of worry.

"Seems all your secrets come into light before your departure." Yuugi smiled triumphant.

Atemu went straight faced. "I haven't lost yet."

"Joint occupation down the final stretch. Or will you stay in your room till it is time to go." Yuugi smiled honestly.

"Joint occupation, but I'll let you lead." Atemu was interested in finding out what Yuugi was up to.

"Alright then." Yuugi opened his eyes, the room coming back into view. He grabbed the bag, and exited the room.

Everyone was waiting for them as they walked off the ships ramp. Anzu was struggling to smile, much like the rest, but she'd promised.

Seto balled his fists; he couldn't let Atemu go without knowing personally from his own words that he too was in love with Anzu. As Yuugi lead them forward, Seto grabbed his wrist, and pulled him off away from the crowd.

Those of Atemu's court that were standing their present day gave a shocked look as Seto took Yuugi's wrist and dragged him off. Anzu was about to chase after them when Jounouchi caught her hand.

"Seto I'm fine, thank you, but I don't need another go." Yugi looked to Seto's hand once they'd stopped. He brushed a bang back into place.

Yuugi had forgotten that they were in joint occupation, but the expression of puzzlement Atemu gave sent Yuugi into a deepening blush.

Seto released Yuugi's had, a smile crossed his lips. "Close your door Yuugi."

Yuugi closed his eyes, touched his chain. "Atemu." He was still deep red in the cheeks, feeling almost bad for keeping a secret from Atemu, but this wasn't the time he wanted to divulge details. Yuugi went behind his door, leaving it cracked.

When the eyes were opened, Atemu was in control. "What is up between you and Yuugi? He didn't even stop in the hall to talk to me just a second ago, and earlier he was asking me if I had anything else to tell him other than about Anzu." The worlds had just rolled out. Seto didn't know about Anzu, but he would certainly know now.

One person at a time, Yuugi could wait, Anzu came first. Seto smirked, and crossed his arms. It stung deeper than hearing it through a door, or from Yuugi, but he had to keep up the tough act so he didn't appear vulnerable. "By accident you let your secret slip from your lips." He paused, hung up on what he wanted to ask.

Atemu couldn't meet the eyes of Seto. He was a rabbit caught in a foxhole, and the fox had just come home. "It just happened."

Seto's face didn't change, as he dropped his arms, clinched fists. He was starting to show emotion, to loose the act of being tough. "It just happened?" Seto had a raised voice, but not that anyone else than them could hear. "Happened, as you put it, is once." He had tears in his eyes. "Twice, or more is by choice."

Seto's words cut Atemu like a knife. Hearing him say it just happened sounded much to his dismay like Yuugi had put it earlier. "Did I ever once change my passions or obsessions towards you?" He was defenseless, guilty, so instead tried a different approach.

"No, you never changed either. Why couldn't you have just told me…" Seto ran a hand across his face hiding some of his tears. "I trusted you. You know had I found out after you were gone I'd probably have formed an undying hatred for you."

"Tell you, tell Anzu. I didn't need some internal affairs war starting in the midst of the Shadow Games." Atemu's hand flew up in the air as if pointing out something that existed.

"We shared you well enough without knowing about the other, I am sure we could of shared well enough with knowing." Seto sighed heavily, and turned his back on Atemu. "Always faithful was I to you, even on business trips when temptation present itself." He paused. "Until this morning." He had a guilty note to his voice.

Atemu shivered at the cold shoulder Seto was giving. He wanted more than anything to just go into his room, shut the door, and hide. To let the storm blow over, and then pick up the pieces. Then after Seto's pause, and the guilty note in his voice he placed a hand on his shoulder. "This morning?" He knew his court that had come to lead them through the final stretch would have never approached Seto in such a fashion, or Seto to them. "Jounouchi?" He paused. "Honda?" He paused again.

Seto wanted to shrug the hand off of him. But the cards were being laid, all of them. After each paused Seto shook his head.

Atemu firmed his grip. He'd left Yuugi with Anzu. But Yuugi, himself, had said that he hadn't done anything with Anzu. He used his free hand to rub his temple, he was frustrated and was getting a head ache to prove it.

"Yuugi." Seto paused. "In the shower this morning. I suppose at first I did it so I could later use it against you since you had done Anzu behind my back." He paused; admitting wasn't something he liked to do. "But, he captivates me much the same as you do." He felt shameful to say such a thing.

Atemu's hand released Seto's shoulder. Yuugi his best friend and Seto his lover together in the shower. Was destiny toying with him, taking his lovers from him? Or was destiny simply making it so that neither lover was left alone when I'm gone. The last thought better than the first. He actually, selfishly liked the thought that neither of his lovers would be left alone. That actually both his lovers would be in the arms of Yuugi.

Seto spun around quickly when his shoulder was released. He heard no words from Atemu, but when their eyes met he could almost feel what he was feeling. Much like their first time, Seto was melting. He took Atemu's hand. "Secrets hurt people in the end." He leaned in and started to kiss Atemu.

Was this forgiveness Atemu thought to himself. His time to think was over as Seto kissed him. More than ever he wanted him. "Right here, I'd risk everything."

Anzu had broken the hold of Jounouchi's hand, and was running towards where Seto had taken Yuugi. She found her Atemu in the arms of Seto.

Seto saw her coming, saw her stopping, and saw her expression. As much as he didn't want any more secrets to be kept between any of them, and as much as he knew how much it hurt him when he found out… He didn't want her image of Atemu tarnished. He was willing to sacrifice his moment of happiness, and give it up to Anzu the one who carried Atemu's child. He took a step back, and smacked him. "Go to her dammit."

Atemu felt his cheek looking into the eyes of Seto. It was as if, per moment, he could read Seto's mind. Still slightly shocked he turned around, and saw Anzu.

"Momentary loss of sanity." Lamest excuse, but it was all Seto could say. He puffed up, crossed his arms, and stood tall. Inside, however, he was deflating fast and crumpling up like a piece of paper. He turned to walk off.

Atemu gripped Seto's wrist. "No, it is about time to lay EVERY secret to rest before I depart." With his free hand he took Anzu's wrist, a little less rougher.

Despite the sacrifice Seto was willing to make, Atemu wasn't willing to except it. Secreatly it excited him. Anzu, however, was expressionless.

Atemu knew that unless this was put to rest his soul couldn't rest. Everything was unraveling quickly years of lies, undone in moments. "Anzu you aren't the only one I love, I'm also in love with…" He took a deep breath, followed by a pause.

Anzu pressed a figure to Atemu's lips. "Play your secret no more, my love." She had a twinkle in her eye, and a smirk on her lips. "It is hard enough to say good bye."

Anzu took Seto's hand, and pulled him back to the group. "Forgive me for sharing your lover."

Seto taken back by her hand, and being pulled away from Atemu hardly had time to react before her apologies came. "You don't have to apologize for your heart, or else I'd have to offer the same."

It seemed both were on a page of understanding as they looked to one another. Atemu was left standing alone; he stood in the hall knuckle ready to knock on Yuugi's door, when it easy opened to his touch. He saw Yuugi with his back turned, and not in an open greeting. Yuugi had heard it all; Atemu truly had nothing left to hide.

"As long as passions burn for you between those two, then your time here isn't done. Rest you may, but I'll find a way..." Yuugi's words were soft spoken, far from harsh.

"Yuugi..." Atemu started, but Yuugi stopped him.

"Let's go then..." Yuugi turned and smiled.

Together they walked to the hall, neither door was shut. Joint occupation, the final stretch, through judgment. Standing face to face, now they could finally be free.