Hey guys, sorry this took a while, you know how school is. So I both failed and passed my math test, how you ask? Because I'm just that awesome and somehow I can do that lol nah, I failed it but my teacher gave me points so it upped my grade. Then I took the Module 8 placement test but I didn't finish it so naturally I failed. But I was FLYING through that shit today! I have 2 sections done; tomorrow I'm working on 2 more. If I keep this up, I'll have my math done in no time. I have this amazing calculator that's my best friend. Fuck a graphing calculator! That thing can't do the radical things I need!

Haha anyways, I have a paper to write for psych after I finish the movie, so I'm trying to free up my schedule so I'm working really hard to pass all of my classes, I'm really worried but I know I can do it! I'm basically done with WR just 4 more questions left on my Islam study guide which I'll do Tuesday and then I'll be done! Then if all goes planned in math, I'll only have my 2 papers to write so wish me luck!

So we have come to the last chapter. I want to dedicate this to all of my loyal fans who have stuck by this story and encouraged me to write it, I'm not going to lie, when I first started it, I was nervous that it wasn't going to get any reviews, but this is my most popular story and I really appreciate you guys supporting me. It means the world to me. I hope y'all enjoy the last chapter.

OHHHH one more thing! I made up a duel monster card for the duel between Yami and Bakura I don't write duels but it fit and y'all will see how it goes...gods I'm glad I caught that before someone read this lol.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yugioh, trust me sexy fans, you'd know, I know you would

Warnings: My usual "blah" applies so if you don't know what that means then it means there are lemons and other things that aren't suitable for 12 year olds :D

Chapter Forty-four: Completed

[Yami's POV]:

"I'm leaving," I said.

Bakura gave me a look of confusion, "What do you mean?" he asked.

"I mean, I want to leave with you." I replied.

Bakura's eyes widened, he knew what I was talking about. I wanted to go with him into the afterlife. After talking to Yugi, I realized that Yugi and the others would miss me, yes, but they didn't need me to stay with them. If I chose to stay I would have to stay for eternity while Bakura and I would be stuck on earth. We'd watch everyone in many lifetimes grow up, have their own lives and die. It would never end for us because we'd be stuck here for the rest of our lives.

I wanted to stay, I thought I needed to because I could be there to support my friends, I wanted to live a normal life with my friends, but that was impossible. I far out lived my life, my friends and family missed me and it was time for me to go.

"Are you sure?" Bakura asked.

"I'm sure," I said.

"Then let's tell the others." He said.

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After getting dressed, we headed back upstairs to where the party was. I noticed that Raphael, Valon, Allister and Duke were here.

"Yami," Duke said walking up to us.

"Hey Duke," I said. "What have you been up to?"

"Oh the usual, running my company, with the ladies, that sorta thing," Duke said twirling his hair. "And you? I heard that you got in a pretty big mess, are you alright?"

"I'm fine," I said. "Thanks for asking. When did you get here?"

"A little over an hour ago," Duke replied. "Joey called me, said I should come on up."

"Well, I'm glad that you decided to come," I said.

"Yeah, me too," Duke said. "I-I'm really happy for you and Yami."

"Thanks," I said.

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Everyone gathered in the living room. Silenced filled the room, even Raphael, Valon and Allister were here. After what happened in America, Dartz had apologized to them, at first, they were a bit reluctant to accept, but after seeing that Dartz truly meant it, they decided they would work for his company, after Dartz spilled the beans on everything. Dartz had signed a contract saying that they would be the owners of Paridus and they could do as they wished to it, because he would be gone anyways.

The party had went well, I wasn't much of the party type these days, but Joey and Tristan sure were, dueling, throwing things at each other. It was assuming to watch. Yami and I held each other, watching a movie with Tea, Ryou and Yugi. Around twelve Yami and I decided it was time to tell the others.

"Guys-I-" Yami began. "What I'm trying to say is-"

Yami was nervous, anyone could tell that. All eyes were on him. He sat beside of me, our fingers interlocked together. We had told everyone about our relationship, those who didn't know were a bit shocked by it, but they accepted it nonetheless and were grateful that we were happy together.

"It's okay, love," I said softly rubbing my thumb on top of his hand slowly.

"Yeah, Yams, whatever you have to say, ya know we got your back." Joey said encouragingly.

I shot Joey a small smile, which he returned. Yugi sat beside Joey, who gave me one as well.

"Yami, whatever it is you know you can tell us right?" Tea said. "We're your friend and friends help each other."

Yami nodded. She was right, he knew she was. I knew she was though it had been so hard to admit it while Zorc had been in control of me. Pity things like friendship meant nothing to me, I wanted everything destroyed, but now, I couldn't bear to see these people hurt.

"C'mon Yami, it can't be that bad, I mean I'm sure if you knocked someone up-" Duke said but he cut himself off after everyone but Yami gave him a glare.

Yami took a deep breath, his grip on my hand tightening. I didn't mind, I was there to comfort him. I knew this was hard for him, he was about to tell his best friends, not to mention his past lover that he was living tomorrow. We had agreed that tomorrow would be the best time to leave because tomorrow was a special day for us:

The day we meant in the past.

"I've decided to leave," Yami finally said.

Silence…

No one spoke, silenced filled the room. If the crickets had been chirping they weren't now. Only the hum of the house and the heartbeats could be heard. Tea was the first to speak.

"Y-You're leaving?" she managed to say. I knew this would be difficult for her, she loved her friends, they were her family, she didn't love Yami not in a romantic way but she felt as though a piece of her was being ripped from her because Yami was a part of her, a part of her heart and soul.

"Yes," Yami said.

"Are you sure about this bud?" Tristan said.

"I am," Yami said.

"When do you have to leave?" Tea asked.

"Tomorrow," Dartz said.

"Tomorrow?!" Joey cried. "Why so early?"

"I thought you were the one that wanted him to go," Dartz said.

"I do but-"

"He doesn't want Yami or Bakura to leave," Mai said. "Isn't that right?" she asked looking over at Joey who was fiddling with the hem of his shirt. Yugi placed his hand on Joey's shoulder, comforting him.

"Whatever you guys decide, it's fine by me, I just want you to be happy." Duke said.

"Thanks," Yami said.

Yugi had been unusually quiet as did Ryou. I knew why too: they were upset. We were their yami's and we were leaving tomorrow. If all went to plan that is.

"Yami," Yugi said getting up. "Can I speak with you for a moment?"

"Sure," Yami said. Ryou asked the same of me. Ryou and I went in one room, Yami and Yugi in another.

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[Yami's POV]:

The look in his eyes, I couldn't bare it. It hurt too much. Yugi's eyes: they were mixed between happy and sad, anger and loneliness. He had Joey, but he and I; we were light and darkness of each other, a yami and a Hikari, brought together by the hands of fate. It was much easier to tell the others, it was hard though, seeing them like this. Tea held our friendship close, but I knew she understood it had to be done.

Yugi lead me upstairs. We went in one of the guest bedrooms. Yugi and I took a seat on the large bed. We didn't say anything for a while.

"Yugi-" I began but he cut me off.

"I don't know how to feel about this." Yugi admitted, he stared down at the mattress as he spoke, "I mean I want you and Bakura to be happy, he loves you and I know you love him. The two of you far outlived your lives. I want Bakura to meet up with his family again. I know he misses them, and I know you miss yours as well. But a part of me, wishes you could stay."

"Yugi-"

"Dartz told me about what I have to do tomorrow. What you and Bakura have to do and what he and Ryou have to do. I'm not sure if I can beat you, Yami…."

"Yugi, you're a great duelist, if it's meant to be then you'll beat me. Whatever happens tomorrow happens. I'm not going to lie; I hope I do lose to you and Bakura tomorrow. But if I don't, then that means fate has other plans for me. But I feel in my heart that destiny well be on my side tomorrow." I said.

"You're much better than I am." Yugi mumbled. "I mean you're the one that always duels."

"Yes," I agreed, "but you're the one always helping me, if it weren't for that, then I wouldn't be this far."

Yugi smiled a bit. I was going to miss him….

"I want you to go." Yugi said.

"But you want me to stay." I finished.

"Yeah…" Yugi sighed. "But you can't be there and here at the same time. It's just-I thought I'd never see you again. It hurt when you were captured by the Great Leviathan. You mean so much to me Yami and after Bakura destroyed Zorc and you still weren't back, I thought I had done something. I thought I was the one that caused you not to awaken. I forced myself to stay up all night and day, hoping you'd wake up." Yugi's voice started to break. His small body trembled with each word he spoke. He let out a heavy, shaky sigh before continuing. "I know I have Joey and I'm happy with him. But I can't help but feel like I'm losing a piece of myself, now that you're leaving."

"We have a bond, Aibou." I said taking his hand. Yugi's eyes were lined with tears, he looked up at me when I took his hand. "Nothing can break that."

"I know," Yugi said.

"I love you," I said.

"I love you, too." Yugi said.

"I'll always be with you," I said. I took my other hand, placing it over his heart. "Right in here."

Yugi took his free hand, placing it over my hand that was on his chest. "Right in here," he whispered.

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Ryou and I decided to go out to where the pool was. We sat at a table. I knew Ryou was having a difficult time with this he and Yugi had been silent the whole time Yami talked about him leaving. Ryou and I were never close like Yugi and Yami had been, but we had started to form some sort of understanding with one another.

I was about to sit down at the table, when Ryou threw himself around me, burying his face into my chest. I wrapped my arms around him, rubbing his back. I knew he was on the verge of crying, but there'd be more tears tomorrow.

"I-"

"It's okay, Ryou." I said.

"I'm sorry, Kura," he said pulling away, his tears already staining his face. "I know you think it's weak to cry but-"

"It's not weak to cry," I said my hands gripping his shoulders. "It's weak not to show your emotions."

"R-Really?" he asked.

I nodded. "I know you're upset," I said. "And Yugi is too. But-"

"I know, you need to leave," Ryou finished. "You miss your family and I'm sure they miss you too. I want you to be happy, Bakura. I love you, I've always loved you, but you belong with Yami. It hurts that you're leaving. I wish that you could stay, but I know you can't."

"I'm not going anywhere, Ryou." I said.

Ryou's eyes widened. "You're not?" he asked dumbfounded.

I laughed, "No, I'm staying right here." I said pointing to his chest. Ryou smiled.

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[The next day…]:

Kaiba had arranged a flight for us to go back to Egypt since that's where the ceremony had to be taken place at. Emotions ringed high in the air, emotions of sadness yet happiness. I felt it too. Yami and I sat together on the plane as did the other couples.

"Where is my drink?" Joey asked after he reached out to take a sip only to realize it wasn't in the cup holder. Yugi had dozed off; he must have been tired after last night. Things were busy, we had been at Dartz's for two days and all that partying and emotions one would be a machine if they weren't worn out.

Tristan, Mai, and Tea sat closer to the front they were talking amongst each other. Raphael, Allister and Valon sat with each other. Suddenly, a loud burp was heard through the plane.

"Ahhh," Tristan sighed contently. "That was delicious."

"You stole my drink!" Joey cried getting out of his seat when Tristan passed by with two cups in his hand.

"yeah so what?" Tristan said.

"So what? So what! You stole my drink!" Joey shouted.

"Hey man, you weren't drinking it and I've already drunken mine."

"That still doesn't give you an excuse to drink mine!" Joey shouted. "And how the hell did you get away with drinking it without me noticing?"

"Well…" Tristan trailed off.

"Well yourself Taylor," Joey snapped. "tell me or else." Joey grabbed Tristan's shirt collar.

Tristan laughed, Joey's grip tightening.

"I stole it while you were smothering Yugi." Tristan replied.

Joey blushed. I laughed. I was going to miss this.

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We arrived where the Tablet of the Pharaoh was located. We got off the plane, shocked to see: Yugi's grandpa, Serenity, Ishizu, Marik and Odion standing there, waiting for us.

"Big brother!" Serenity cried when Joey stepped off the plane.

"Hey Serenity," Joey said hugging her back.

"My king," Ishizu said as Yami got off the plane. She, Marik and Odion bowed before him.

"Ishizu, Odion, Marik," Yami said. "How are you?"

"We're fine," Ishizu said. "Are you ready for the ceremony?"

Yami and I gave each other looks then we looked behind us. Everyone was silent.

"Yeah," I said. "We are."

We walked down the stairs; it felt strange to be here again. We got to the area where the doors were, the Millennium Stone was no longer there; instead it was a large door with ancient writing.

"Originally, the chosen Pharaoh was supposed to have a duel with his lighter half, but since destiny has changed, we must change the ceremony of this." Ishizu said. "There will be three total battles. One is the called the Memory Battle. The rules are simple, in order for the Pharaoh to remember all of his past, he must lost to Bakura, his soul mate and the son of Horakhty. If not, then he won't get to move on to the next battle, which is the battle between he and Yugi." Ishizu turned to Yami and me. "Are you ready?"

We nodded.

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We were close. I was down to 200 life points, Yami down to 1200. Yami had Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl on the field. I had Diabound Kernel, Dark Door in play, two face downs and Headless Knight in defense mode. I decided to mix up my deck some. I wanted Yami to know that I wasn't going easy on him. I knew Yami wasn't going to back down from this, but he knew the consequences if he won.

It was strange, standing here, dueling Yami not to kill him but to save him. To free him, to help him get his memories back. I never would have thought I was the key to unlocking his memories. He stood there, thinking, trying to figure out my secret. Yami figured out rather quickly what Diabound could do and with him having the power of several monsters in his graveyard, it was a difficult thing for Yami.

Yami only had one attack per turn. But he could always get around that. He knew how to bend the rules to meet his needs. No, I needed to up this more. I needed to show Yami my true strength. Everyone cheered, both for me and Yami. It was an amazing feeling, being cheered by people. I thought I was king before, that was nothing compared to the feeling that swelled within me.

Yami destroyed Headless Knight. I only had Diabound left. Soon, she could be gone as well. I had two Dark Magicians up a bat. I needed to get rid of them. 1200 life points versus 200 didn't seem fair, but what did I expect? I was dueling against the King of Games.

Spirit Illusion was out on the field as well. But that still wasn't enough to get past Yami…I needed something more, but what? I could summon Dark Necrofer, Yami sent more than enough of my fiend type monsters to the graveyard, but I had used her already and I didn't have Monster Reborn in my hand. I needed something big. Something that would shock them all, I grinned. I knew exactly what I had to do.

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[Yami's POV]:

"It's my turn." Bakura said drawing a card. "First, I activate Monster Reborn."

Monster Reborn, who is he trying to bring back? None of his monsters are going to do anything to Dark Magician. What is his plan?

"I bring back Dark Necrofer," Bakura said.

The monster I had to battle in Battle City appeared once again. Her deformed baby lying in her arms; I shuddered see this monster. Then I play Polymerization."

My eyes widened. What was he doing? Was he-no he- he can't…

"I summon Dark Diabound, in attack mode." He said as the monster appeared.

Everyone gasped, as did I. Bakura's new beast was nothing short of amazing. It looked almost identical to his original monster, yet it was much bigger.

"Bakura what is that thing?" I asked.

"Technically or in card form?" Bakura asked.

"Both," I said.

"Technically it's my Ka, just in a different form. Card form, it's Dark Diabound." Bakura replied.

"I've never seen a card like that." Yugi said.

"Me neither Yug," Joey said. "It must be really powerful."

"You have an impressive monster, Bakura, but it's no match for Dark Magician attack!" I shouted.

The attack failed.

"Why didn't it work?" Tristan asked.

"Yeah, Dark Magician is stronger than Dark Diabound." Joey said.

"Bakura, why didn't my attack work?" I asked.

"Because of my monster's special ability," he replied. "It gains 200 attack points for every fiend type monster in the graveyard and right now I have six. So that means Dark Diabound has 3600 attack points, which is more than enough to take out both of your monsters."

3600 attack points. This would pose a problem. Dark Magician only has 2500 and Dark Magician Girl only has 2000. There has to be a way to defeat that monster, but how?

Bakura attacked, I was ready. I played my trap card, Bakura just smiled. He was having fun. I'd never seen him so happy before.

"Yami, you've lost." Bakura said.

"What?" I asked.

"You heard me." He said.

"But how?" I asked. "I blocked your attack, you can't attack anymore with that monster this turn."

"Oh but I can." Bakura said. "I activate another special ability of Dark Diabound's, when two or more of the same type monster is on the field, Dark Diabound can attack twice, but his attack points are halved and after he attacks he must switch into defense."

"But Bakura, if that happens then your monster will be destroyed, your monster is stronger now, but if you half its attack points then it'll only have 1800 which isn't enough." I pointed out.

"Who said I was attacking your monsters?" Bakura asked.

"You-"

"Dark Diabound, attack Yami directly!" Bakura shouted.

1200 life points left against an 1800 attack point monster. This was it. I was going to get my memories. There was nothing left for me to do. I let him attack me.

200

0

I had lost.

Suddenly, Bakura picked me up. I squeaked in alarm. He laughed putting me down.

"Great duel, love." He said kissing me on the cheek. I smiled. He seemed different. He seemed…happy.

"The first ceremony is now complete," Ishizu said to me. "Now you must read the ancient scripture on the wall," she pointed to the wall in beside of her. "It will reveal your true name."

I did this. Bakura and the others watching, waiting.

"I know what my name is." I said turning around. "It's Atem."

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Yami or I should say, Atem finally figured out his name. I was worried that I was going to lose, but when I was dueling Yami, something called out to me. Something told me to fuse Dark Necrofer and Diabound Kernel together. I wasn't sure what it was. When I did, a monster I had never seen before appeared. The creature looked almost like Diabound in the past, but something was different about it. Like her power was more than a card.

I had won, Yami got his memories back. We both were in the middle of our duels. Ryou had watched my duel with Yami, he knew I had Dark Diabound and due to her special ability, Ryou couldn't have more than the same type monster on the field. That posed a problem for him.

Neck and neck, all four of us were. Silence, gasps and hushed whispers were heard throughout the sanctuary. Yami had gained all of his memories. Yugi was up against the three Egyptian Gods. Ryou was up against Dark Diabound.

Me: 1800

Ryou: 1400

Yami: 4000

Yugi: 2000

Time passed by, the duels were more and more intense. No matter what Yugi and Ryou did, they couldn't get rid of our monsters that was until Yugi played at combo that destroyed the Gods using Slifer's special ability. I had to admit I was impressed. I had turned around to see this event, but when I turned around, Ryou had a wide grin on his face. What was he up to?

Change of Heart.

He activated it, I completely forgot he had that. In fact, I had one in my deck too. I should have known he'd play that. It was over, and I was thankful.

0

600

0

200

We'd lost our duels.

Yami comforted Yugi who was on his knees, sobbing. Ryou fell to his as well.

"Ryou, get up." I said. "You didn't lose today."

"I know yami but…"

"What did I tell you back at Dartz's house?" I asked kneeling beside him.

"That-that you'll always be with me." Ryou said shakily.

"Exactly, so why the tears?" I asked gently wiping them away.

"I-because-oh Bakura!" he sobbed throwing himself into me. I sighed, rubbing his back.

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"It's time," Ishizu said.

Yami and I nodded. We were ready. We took each other's hands, walking up to the door. We called out our names, the door slowly opening.

"Wait!" Tea cried.

We turned around.

"Please, don't go." She begged.

"Tea-"

"I know you have to go, and I know it's for the best, but-why does it hurt so badly? I don't want to lose my two best friends." She said tears falling down her face.

"Tea, they-" Joey began but even he couldn't finish. I knew this was going to be difficult. It hurt, to see them like this. I hadn't felt this way in a long time. Yami bit his lip, seeing the pain in everyone's eyes. I knew what he was thinking: he was second guessing himself. I gave his hand a gently squeeze, letting him know that he was doing the right thing.

We turned around, the door opening more and more.

"Please," Tea pleaded.

"Tea, I know it hurts but we have to let them go." Joey said.

"But why?" she sobbed.

"Because they need to be happy," Marik said.

Marik, I was going to miss him. He hasn't said a word since we arrived; I knew he was hurt by this. But he knew that I loved Yami and I needed to leave. Sniffs and coughs rang through the room. Yami's grip tightened. We needed to get out of here before he changed his mind.

"I love you," I whispered.

"I love you too," he said.

"Are you sure about this?" I asked.

"Yes," he said.

Everyone called their good-byes; we didn't look back, only straight ahead, as we walked into the doors of the Afterlife.

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Me: THE END!

FINALLY this is DONE! FORTY_FIVE CHAPTERS LATER! Okay so next story is The Dragon's Dance, which is a Faithshipping story. I've decided that I'm going to put everything else on hold for now, I mean I MIGHT be able to update Stuck with You, Corruption and In the Palm of Your Hand when I get out of school but the likelihood is no. Maybe one of them but we'll just have to see. But other than that, I'm taking a break from Yugioh because I want to work on my 5D's story: The Dragon's Dance, so here's a sneak peek at the super special awesome story!

Was it just a dream? My friends, they weren't real? I had imagined them somehow? How could I have done this? How could I have let my desire to have a friend cloud my judgment? My mind played tricks on me this whole time. Jack, Crow, Luna, Leo. They weren't real. He wasn't real. Tears fell from my eyes, rolling down my cheeks. I pulled the covers tighter around me, I was alone once again. A monster in my own form, and I don't have Yusei to help me this time.

So that's the preview to Dragon's Dance. I have around 3 chapters written already. Though I think chapter one needs more revising, but I plan to post ASAP! So anyways, thank you all who have read this story. Your praise and encouragement mean the world to me. Thank y'all so much!