It's been many years since a hobbit came back from Erebor and planted a fine Oak tree, and hobbits, dwarves, and elves alike no longer walk the earth, just Man. Though the years pass by the shire remains as untouched as it has ever been, a single tree growing steadily on. A source of comfort to a man who's dreams are plagued by a war he's never been in. Or has he?

Inspired by Hikari-and-Yami's fan fic "Run This Town" Yugi never let anyone in. He couldn't afford to. Not where he lived anyways. It had always been him and the cloths on his back. So what happens when a stranger appears with a story of his own and no experience in the cruel side of life? Why it changes everything, and Yugi will learn that sometimes all you need is love.

AU Yugi was enjoying a beautiful day when he accepts an offer that changes his life. he meets many wonderful people and even finds himself torn between the person who gave him the offer and a mysterious man that joins their crusade. eventual puzzleshipping has some blindshipping.