Me: Hello everyone. This is a very special story I wrote for fi13ns for her birthday-
Yami: Except it's been months since her birthday
Bakura: And you said you'd have it ready for her birthday
Marik: And you're so late she probably thought you forgot you were writing it for her
Me: ...T-T I'm sorry. Anyway, it was originally going to be a one shot but since it's taking me so long-
Yami: You know since it's been months since her birthday
Bakura: And you kept telling her you'd have it done soon
Marik: And you still don't have it finished
Me: (twitch) Yes well, I decide to break it into chapters so I could at least give her something before the end of the year and -
Yami: Even though you- (get's hit with a giant hammer)
Bakura and Marik: O-O;
Me: Anyone else?
Bakura and Marik: (shakes heads)
Me: I hope you like it fi13ns (you too Lexi!) and again I'm sorry for how late it is. Ryou will you do the disclaimer please?
Ryou: Panda doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or any of it's characters.
Chapter 1: To the Mall!
It was an average day in Dommino. The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing gently and the birds were chirping their happy song-
" Shut the hell up you feathered rats!" Bakura shook his fist angrily at the scattering birds that flew away.
" Yami please don't yell at the sky like that" Ryou asked timidly, trying his best to stop the spirit from attracting more attention from the people passing by. Yugi gave a sympathetic smile as Yami looked to Ryou in confusion.
"But I didn't say anything" Yugi sweat dropped at the pharaoh's misunderstanding.
"He was talking to me you pineapple headed pharaoh" A vein throbbed on Yami's forehead
"What did you call me you freaky albino tomb robber?!" Yugi grabbed onto his Yami's arm to stop him from pouncing on Bakura.
"Guys please don't fight" Yugi whined "You're going to get us in trouble!" Yes. It was an average day in Dommino and the Yu-Gi-Oh gang were currently standing outside the mall. It had all started with Anzu asking Mai and Serenity if they wanted to go shopping. The two had agreed and Mai suggested they invite Ishizu as well which they did. Unfortunately that's where the trouble began...
30 minutes previous~~~
"... so we'd love to have you along if you're interested" Anzu's chirpy voice said over the phone Ishizu was holding. The Egyptian woman smiled, flattered that the pharaoh's friends would consider inviting her on their outing. She of course wanted to say yes but... she glanced into the sitting room where her younger brother Malik and his yami, Marik, sat watching Barney the Dinosaur.
"Damn it I know he's hiding a mind control device somewhere, how else could he get those children to follow his every command?" Malik mumbled eyeing the purple dinosaur intently.
Marik wasn't listening, instead he was thinking of every possible way he could kill Barney 'Chainsaw to the head, chainsaw to the stomach, chainsaw to the tail...would that actually kill him or would he just re-grow it like a lizard? Are dinosaurs lizards? Ra I hope not those things are a pain to kill. Unless I use fire...yeah flamethrower to the head would work or maybe to the chest...'
Ishizu frowned. Rishid was at work and there was no way she could leave those two by themselves, not after what happened last time. She never did find out where Marik hid the heads to those poor bunnies. No, leaving them by themselves was not an option but she also didn't want to deny Anzu's offer. She thought for a moment, could she bring them with her maybe?
"Ishizu? You still there?" Anzu's voice asked un-surely.
"Oh yes I'm still here. Um...Anzu? Would it be too much to ask if I brought Malik and Marik with me?" there was a pause before Ishizu continued "It's just that after what happened last time..." she trailed off. Anzu made a noise of understanding
"Yeah I remember; those poor bunnies" Ishizu nodded, casting a suspicious glance at the boys in the other room. "Well so long as they don't try to kill anyone I don't see a problem" Ishizu sighed in relief
"Thank you Anzu, we'll see you later"
"Okay see you soon" Ishizu hung up. Now all she had to do was convince her mentally unstable brother and his out-right insane yami to come with her. Easy as pie right?
The elegant Egyptian woman stepped into the sitting room just as Barney began to sing the 'I love you' song as he did at the end of every episode.
"It must be the song" Malik mumbled "It's manipulating children to worship him"
Ishizu sweat dropped at her brother's strange words. 'Here goes nothing' she thought stepping in front of the TV, gaining the boys attentions. She smiled sweetly,
"What do you want sister?" Malik asked eyeing her suspiciously.
"Malik, how would you and your yami like to come to shopping with me?"
"I'd rather give the pharaoh a sponge bath" Marik eyed his hikari strangely
"Are you gay for the pharaoh or something?" he asked. Malik glared daggers at his yami
"No you psychotic imaginary friend from hell, I just meant I didn't want to go" Malik answered.
Marik looked unconvinced.
"There's nothing wrong with being gay hikari, even if it is for a midget pharaoh with ridiculous hair"
"I'M NOT GAY" Malik bellowed "And who are you to talk about ridiculous hair?!"
A vein throbbed on Marik's forehead
"WHAT THE FUCK'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?!"
"IT MEANS YOU LOOK LIKE A FREAKEN PALM TREE!"
"FAIRY!"
"PHSYCO!"
"BITCH!"
"ASSHOLE!"
" CROSSDRESSER!"
O-O! "You said there was no film in that camera!"
Ishizu looked on at the verbal battle, ignoring her brother's hobbies for the moment, as she shook her head; she knew this wasn't going to be easy. Then a thought came to her and a light bulb lit up above her head.
'That might work' she thought.
"Are you sure you don't want to come brother?" Ishizu asked in an innocent voice, breaking the two boys from their insult battle.
"Positive" Malik stated, crossing his arms as he leaned deeper into the couch in a sulk.
Ishizu's eyes flicked to Marik who was staring at the light bulb above Ishizu's head, wondering where the hell it came from and how it was just floating there.
She sighed dramatically "Oh well that's a shame. I'll just have to tell Anzu you two won't be joining us"
Suddenly Malik shot up from the couch, his eyes wide
"Anzu?! As in Anzu Mazaki?!"
Ishizu gave a sly nod
"Well why didn't you say that sooner?" Malik and Ishizu turned in shock to see Marik already at the door.
'How in the name of Ra did he do that?' Ishizu wondered as Malik jumped the couch to join his yami
"Come on sister!"
Ishizu shook her head in disbelieve, easy as pie right?
Meanwhile on the other side of town, Anzu was explaining the addition of the Ishtar boys to their shopping group to Serenity. "...that's not a problem with you is it?" Anzu asked through Serenity's Hello Kitty cell phone.
The auburn haired girl thought a moment "Well, I don't really mind so long as you guys are there as well but are you sure it's a good idea to bring them to the mall? What if they find the pet shop?" she asked
"Don't worry, Ishizu will make sure they don't kill anyone" Anzu replied reassuringly
"Bunnies aren't people Anzu" Serenity said nervously.
"...Good point. We'll just have to avoid going near it"
Serenity hummed in agreement.
"So every things cool?"
"Yep! See you in a bit" Serenity giggled excitedly, hanging up after Anzu said bye. She hoped off her bed and began looking for an outfit to wear. "Too childish, too adult, too odd, ah this might work!" Serenity quickly changed and took a look at herself in her wardrobe mirror. She was wearing the same outfit from Battle City "Perfect!" Humming to herself she headed downstairs to grab her purse.
Jounouchi lay sprawled across the couch in the living room. Though Serenity lived with their mother and Jou with their father, he often visited.
Or more precisely lazed on the couch watching TV. Hearing his sister humming as she practically skipped down the stairs, Jou sat up "Hey sis, why so happy?"
Serenity smiled at him "Just going shopping"
"By yourself?" he asked going into 'protective older brother mode'.
The auburn haired girl rolled her eyes, she loved her brother for caring so much but at the same time she wished he wouldn't treat her like such a child.
"No. I'm going with Anzu, Mai, Ishizu and her brothers"
Jou nodded "Oh okay then" a moment passed before something clicked in his head
O-O "SAY WHAT?!"
"You don't have to yell" Serenity winced as she quickly pulled on her shoes and headed for the door. In the blink of an eye Jou was standing in front of the door.
Serenity's eyebrows shot up 'How in the name of Kami did he do that?'
Jou stood up straight and held his arms out like a barricade, stopping her from getting around him
"There is no way in hell I'm letting you anywhere near that crazy pretty boy and his even crazier yami!"
Serenity scowled "Jou! I know you're just trying look out for my well being but you can't stop me from seeing my friends"
"Since when are you friends with those psycho's?!"
Serenity huffed "They're not that bad" Jou looked at her horrified
"Not that bad?! You saw what they did to those bunnies!" The young teen sweat dropped, he had her there.
'This is bad. At this rate big brother won't let me go' she thought worriedly. Suddenly a light bulb lit above her head.
Jou stared at the light bulb confused 'Where the heck did that come from?'
His thoughts were broken when he heard Serenity sniffling. When the blonde looked down at his little sister she was using the biggest puppy eyes look he'd ever seen.
'Oh hell, not the puppy eyes of doom!' Jou sweated as he stared into the watery abyss of cuteness.
'Must. Not. Give. In!'
However when her bottom lip began to quiver, Jou knew this was a battle he wouldn't win.
"Alright fine, you can go" Jou said in defeat. Serenity beamed "but I'm coming with ya"
"Wha? What for?" she asked flabbergasted at the suggestion
"To protect ya of course" Jou proclaimed proudly, pounding his chest with his fist.
Serenity glanced at her watch, she was going to be late if she wasted anymore time arguing with her brother. She sighed
"Okay, okay let's just go already"
Jou gave a big goofy smile as he ran upstairs
"Alright! Gimme a sec to find my jacket."
Serenity stared at the jacket hanging on the coat rack beside where Jou was standing moments ago. She sighed again.
'This is going to be a very long day'
Meanwhile Anzu was trying to get in contact with Mai to let her know Ishizu would be bringing Malik and Marik but the sultry blonde duellist wasn't picking up.
After the third failed attempt the blue eyed brunet sighed and decided to wait a bit before trying again. Walking down the streets of Dommino, she couldn't help but notice how peaceful it was. Battle City was long since over and people had returned to their daily lives.
'It's nice but it's also kind of boring' she thought as she looked over the mundane activities of the shoppers and business workers. Suddenly her phone beeped. Anzu beamed hoping it was Mai, only to be slightly disappointed the text was from Serenity.
{Sorry Anz. Big brother wouldn't let me go without him :}
Anzu rolled her eyes 'Typical Jou; he's such a worry wart'.
Suddenly a worrying thought hit her. If Jou, Malik and Marik were stuck hanging out together then no doubt all hell would break loose without someone to keep them in check.
Anzu thought for a moment before a light bulb lit up above her head, earning a few confused glances from those passing by.
'Well since Jou's coming I'm sure Yugi would like to join us and if Yami comes he can stop Marik if he loses it'.
Smiling she sent a quick reply to Serenity to let her know it was cool and a text to Yugi inviting him and Yami to tag along, making sure to mention Marik and Malik's company. Moments later she got a reply from Yugi.
{Sure! :) We'll be there soon!}
Anzu tried Mai's phone once more, overjoyed when she picked up.
"What's up hun?" Mai answered sounding a bit worn out. Anzu noticed
"Hey, I've been trying to reach you all day, is something wrong?" Mai hesitated before sighing into the speaker
"Look behind you" Anzu twirled to see Mai walking towards her. The blond gave a weary wave and Anzu smiled welcomingly until she saw two very familiar faces a few steps behind Mai.
O-O "Honda! Duke! What are you guys doing here?"
Duke flicked his hair out his face in a very girly manner, the sound of swooning fan girls filling the streets.
"We happened to run into Mai and she mentioned you guys were going shopping so..." he indicated himself and Honda "We thought we'd tag along"
Mai sent Anzu an apologetic look before sighing in frustration
"I accidently let it slip Serenity would be with us and well " she glanced at the boys in annoyance "I couldn't shake them"
Anzu sweat dropped. 'Jeez this is turning into one big shopping trip'.
"It's not a problem is it?" Honda asked scratching the back of his head. Mai shrugged
"Four girls and two guys shopping, doesn't seem too bad"
Anzu coughed nervously
"Actually..." she began " It looks like we're going to have most of the gang now" Mai raised an eyebrow, urging her to elaborate "Ishizu couldn't leave Marik and Malik alone because of, well, you guy's remember the bunny incident right?" The group shuddered in unison and nodded
"So they're coming too?" Honda asked nervously. Anzu nodded
"Yes but it doesn't end there. When I told Serenity about it Jou demanded to come as well and then I decided to invite Yami and Yugi to help keep the peace".
When Anzu finished she glanced at the group for their reactions. Both Duke and Honda looked crestfallen at the fact Jou would be chaperoning his sister while Mai seemed to enjoy the idea of having so many extra people around. Anzu checked her watch
"Everyone should be arriving pretty soo-"
"HEY GUYS WE'RE OVER HERE!"
The group turned to see Jounouchi running toward them waving his hand in the air with an embarrassed looking Serenity trailing behind. Before he reached them Jou noticed Honda and Duke. Immediately he halted, eyes narrowing as he glared at the two in suspicion. The two males sweated under his gaze while Serenity brushed passed her brother and greeted Mai and Anzu.
"Sorry we're late, big brother kept beating up random guys that looked at me" Mai rolled her eyes and Anzu managed a giggle at how Jou took being over protective to the extreme.
"Anzu" a soft voice called from behind them.
"Ishizu!" the girls squealed, trapping the Egyptian woman in a group hug.
Malik looked over the other males curiously while Marik glared at every potential victim/ innocent bystander that passed the group.
Jou, upon seeing the tanned youth and his yami, re-directed his glare, much to Duke's and Honda's relief and Malik's annoyance.
"Something you want to say?" Malik asked matching Jou's stare. Jou huffed and crossed his arms over his chest, trying to intimidate the other male.
" You creeps better not try any funny stuff today" Marik and Malik exchanged a look before turning back to the blonde
"Exactly what 'funny stuff' are you talking about mutt" Marik asked flatly. Jou growled at being called a mutt and Ishizu decided now would be a good time to intervene
"What he means Marik is you two are to stay away from any small, furry or cute animals during this outing" The two male Egyptians exchanged a glance and shrugged
"Whatever" they spoke in unison. Ishizu gave a curt nod and turned back to Anzu
"Shall we begin?"
"Not yet. We're still waiting on Yami and Yugi"
No sooner had the pharaohs name escaped Anzu's lip had Marik un-sheeted the Millennium Rod, which had been hidden beneath his cape and pointed the tip of the blade at Ishizu's forehead, his eye's flaring with hate and insanity
"You never said the pharaoh would be here!" Ishizu eyed the blade nervously as the others trembled in fear
"Damn it yami stop shoving your rod in my sister's face!" Malik roared at his darker counterpart.
Duke tapped Honda on the shoulder
"Is it just me or did that sound kind of kinky" Honda eyed him disgustedly
"Dude that's just gross" Duke shrugged.
Anzu stepped forward in front of Marik, her body shaking
"I'm sorry Marik. I called Yami, Ishizu didn't know about it"
Marik looked down at her with a scowl.
Anzu frowned and lowered her gaze "I know you two don't like each other but I thought maybe..." she trailed off, looking deeply saddened.
Marik's expression softened slightly, unable to tear his eyes from her downcast face. Slowly he lowered the blade from Ishizu who sighed in relief.
Marik studied Anzu's face carefully. He couldn't help but think how pretty sadness looked on her but he knew she was divine when she was happy. It was a shame he was a being of hate and anger, maybe if he wasn't, he could bring her the joy that she loved.
Malik eyed his yami as he stared down at the brunet's downcast face. 'Damn. I knew he liked her like I do, but could he actually...' However Malik's thoughts were cut short by an angry yell
"Shut the hell up you feathered rats!"
The group looked across the street to see a very pissed Yami trying to strangle a taunting Bakura. Malik turned to Anzu
"Did you invite the tomb robber and his hikari as well?" Anzu shook her head. The group watched as Yugi restrained the ancient pharaoh while Ryou shook his head at his yami's childish insults.
"Tell me something pharaoh, did you need a step ladder to get onto your throne or did they just put in a high chair especially for you, or better yet they probably appointed you a royal nanny to help you up and tell you when it was burping time"
Bakura cackled as Yami took a swipe at him, roaring random curses in Egyptian. Yugi was barely restraining the ancient spirit when he heard his name being called.
"Yugi, we're over here!" Anzu called out again.
Seeing the group, Yugi beamed and let go of Yami, running over to them.
The second Yugi released him; Yami stumbled forward and fell flat on his face. Yugi stopped and sweat dropped
"Oops".
Bakura and Marik laughed their asses off at the sight of the mighty pharaoh splayed face down across the pavement, Malik bit back a smirk.
Yugi helped a rather dizzy eyed Yami up as Ryou greeted the others and Bakura made his way towards Marik and Malik.
"So what are you guys up to?" Ryou asked in his polite soft accent
"Shopping!" Serenity chirped enthusiastically
"Sounds fun" Ryou smiled "Would you mind if we joined you?"
"Not at all" Anzu assured "Now the whole groups here"
"Except Kaiba" Honda pointed out.
As if on cue, a large KC helicopter flew over the street, stopping to hover high in the sky above the group. The door of the copter opened to reveal Seto Kaiba with a BEWD jet pack attached to his back.
Cheers of excitement and aw rose throughout the street, as well as numerous screams of ecstasy from swooning fan girls.
Kaiba jumped from the copter, his coat tails defying gravity; remaining in the same angle even as he fell. The jets of the BEWD jet pack set alight, flaring white flares like a sparkler, slowing the CEO's descent till he hovered a few inches from the ground. The jets switched off and Kaiba crossed his arms as he gracefully dropped, standing in front of the gang with his trademark scowl in place.
"What are you dweebs doing here?" he asked coolly, as though his entrance had been completely normal. The gang stared at him dumbstruck. A crowd had gathered at the spectacle, watching the teens expecting some kind of show to begin.
Ishizu was the first to recover.
"Good day Mr. Kaiba. That was quite an entrance" The rest of the group seemed to snap from their stupor at Ishizu's voice
"Yeah, could ya make it any flashier?" Jou asked, watching as Kaiba slid the jetpack off smoothly and carefully placed it by his feet, completely ignoring the question as he looked over the group disinterestedly.
"Hey! Wait for me bro!"
The group looked up to see Mokuba slowly parachuting down towards them. Mokuba waved excitedly "Hey guys what's up?"
"You mean apart from you?" Mai yelled up.
Suddenly a gust of wind blew, sending the young Kaiba flying towards the side of a building
O-O "WAAAAAAAAH!"
Mokuba screamed while the group and the spectators stared wide eyed and gasping in horror below.
Calmly Kaiba pulled out what looked like a modified joystick. The jet pack fired off the ground. As Kaiba moved the joystick the jetpack followed the path, catching the top of the parachute and slowing its speed as it turned and brought Mokuba safely to the ground.
The crowd cheered loudly in excitement at the rescue. Mokuba pulled a microphone from his jacket.
"Thank you, thank you! Don't forget that the new BEWD roller coaster is opening today at Kaiba Land! We hope to see you there!" The crowd gave another cheer and Mokuba tucked the microphone back inside his jacket, turning to the group
"What did you guys think?" Mokuba asked excitedly. Duke hummed in approval
"Nice. So you guys are here to promote Kaiba Land huh?" Mokuba nodded
"Yep! And now big bro's going to hang out with me for the day. Right Seto?" Kaiba sent a quick smile to his brother with a nod before looking back to the group scowling once more.
"If you're all done staring like fishes, answer my question" Anzu frowned
"You don't have to be so rude Kaiba. We're going to go shopping" Kaiba raised an eyebrow as he looked over Marik, Malik and Bakura.
"All of you?" he asked.
Anzu nodded and a light bulb lit above Mokuba's head. Kaiba eyed the light strangely 'Where..?'
"Hey can we hang out with you then?" Mokuba asked hopefully. Kaiba frowned, about to protest when Anzu cut him off
"I don't see why not" Mokuba cheered and Kaiba grit his teeth. This was going to be a long day.
More to come! I promise