Okay, here's my story! I can't give you a very big summary, cuz it'll ruin the suspense and fun of the story if I do, so all I can tell ya is that someone dies!! -

Dishclaimer: I do not own Yugioh. Short, simple, and to the point.

Now, enjoy!! -----------

The phone rang. This sudden sharp tone surprised the blonde, making him jump slightly in surprise. Nonetheless, he grabbed the phone, pressed the 'on' button, and held it up to his ear. "Hello?" Came a low, grumbled noise from the blonde teen's throat. "Hi Joey, it's Yugi!" Came a small, perky voice from the phone. "Oh, it's you, Yug." Replied Joey, his voice sleepy and almost in-audible. He lay back in his bed, staring up at the ceiling. "Do you want to come over today, Joey?" Yugi asked. "Gimme a few more minutes of sleep, and we'll talk about it, Yug." Replied Joey, yawning shortly after his extended reply. "It's almost noon, Joey!" Exclaimed Yugi, his voice a little down, but still just as perky as before. Joey sighed, a long sigh. "Okay... I'm getting up. I'll be over in few, 'kay?" Joey said, rubbing the sleepiness from his eyes. "Okay!" Replied the other teen, very quickly, I may add.

Joey moved the phone, away from his ear, to in front of his face. He pressed the 'off' button and placed the phone down next to him. He sighed and then fell back against the pillow behind him and closed his eyes. Okay... have to get up... He thought. He sat up and swung his feet to the side of his bed. As he stood, he sort of wobbled, and he used his desk near his bed for support. He slowly walked towards the bathroom and used the door as support. He went in and walked up to the sink. He yawned, then turned on the sink. Man... I'm tired... He thought. He put his hands under the water and held them together, allowing water to collect in his hands. When the water was overflowing, he brought his head closer and splashed it on his face. He took the towel next to him and wiped his face. Well... at least that slightly woke me up... He thought.

He grabbed his tooth brush and applied toothpaste to the brush. He held the brush up to his teeth and started brushing. When he was finished, he spat in the sink, washed off his toothbrush, put the toothbrush away, and left. He walked over to his bedroom door, and cautiously opened the door. He, as quietly as possible, walked over to the kitchen and looked in. His father was passed out on the table and he sighed, a long, relieving sigh. He slowly walked over to the sink, turned it on, got a clean glass, filled it up, and drank. When he was done he turned off the water and walked towards the door.

He looked around right before he went out the door. Where are... He thought. He then found what he was looking for on the coat hanger. His keys. He quickly grabbed them and soon he was out the door. As he walked out, the sun greeted him warmly. He smiled, gratefully. It had been the first day in a while that there was no rain. He started walking towards the game shop, his mind completely clear. He took in a deep breath. The fresh air was wonderful. He then brought his hands up to his hair. He forgot to brush it. He sighed. Oh well... He thought. It wasn't that bad anyway. He turned a corner and stopped for a second. He looked around. A few men in black suits walked by and one had a cell phone in his hand. For some reason, Joey felt that he needed to take note of that.

A black cloud started to appear in the sky as Joey continued his journey to the game shop. I knew it was too good to be true... Thought Joey, while the black cloud started to block the sun. He turned another corner and looked up at the sky. More black clouds had started to form together, starting to put the town into a dark cloud, it seemed. He turned another corner, yet again, and he saw the colorful, dome-shaped shop across the street that read 'game' on the sign. A drop of water greeted his face and he looked up. A few more drops fell on his face, and he made a dash for the door to the shop. By the time he got to the door, it was pouring rain.

He opened the door to the shop and stepped in. Sugoroku sat at the counter, and a few kids seemed to be looking at the duel monster cards in the glass counter. Sugoroku smiled happily at Joey. "Hello, Joey." He said. A small boy with spiky hair ran out into the room. "Joey!" he exclaimed. "Hey, Yug." Replied Joey. The two boys at the counter didn't pay attention to the going-ons. "Come on, Joey, let's go into the living room." Yugi ran back to where he originally came from and Joey followed. When he was walking into the living room, he noticed the kids watch him. For some reason he felt that he had to take note of that too. Hmm... Weird things have been happening today... He thought.

He followed Yugi into the living room. As he entered he noticed a brunette with what seemed to be a mohawk for hair in the arm chair next to the couch. "Well, well, look who it is, sleeping beauty." Said Tristen with a smirk. Joey looked at Tristen with squinted eyes. "Yeah... sleeping beauty." Replied Joey. "So, why did you want me to come over here so early?" Asked Joey to Yugi. "Well, number one, it's noon." Said Tristen. "And number two, there is no reason! I just wanted to hang out." Said Yugi. "Oh..." Replied Joey. "Well, in that case, why don't we go out into the shop?" He asked, gesturing towards the door. Tristen and Yugi looked at each other. "Okay." They both replied.

The three teens walked out into the shop. Joey took note that the two boys were now gone. Joey walked over to the counter and looked through the glass. He eyed a card that looked kind of good. "Hey, gramps, lemme see that Dark Mirror Force!" Exclaimed Joey, pointing at the card. "Hmm... you have good taste Joey." Said Sugoroku, grabbing the card out of the counter. He held it in front of Joey. "It says... 'You can only activate this card when your opponent's monster declares an attack. Remove all monsters in Defense Position on your opponent's side of the field from play.'" Said Joey. He looked up to Sugoroku. "How much is it?" He asked Sugoroku chuckled. "Two thousand yen. And I'm not changing the price. It's first edition!" Said Sugoroku. (A/N: About twenty dollars US.) Joey's jaw dropped. "Two thousand yen??!!" He exclaimed. Tristen chuckled. "Yeah, man, cards don't come cheap." Tristen said.

The four suddenly heard the sound of the bell on the door jingle. They looked to the door. A young boy, about the age of ten stood there, black hair soaking wet. The others could tell it to be Mokuba Kaiba. The young Kaiba looked at the four, his sight mainly on Yugi, his young face red, and stained with tears. He ran forward, and opened his mouth to say something, but before his words came out, he collapsed in a heap. Yugi kneeled down next to Mokuba, with a worried expression. "Come on, guys!" He exclaimed. He started to lift Mokuba up, and Joey and Tristen began to help.

They took Mokuba into the living room and set him on the couch. A few minutes later, Sugoroku came out with a cup of hot chocolate and a towel for the soaking-wet Kaiba. Mokuba's eyes started to lift and he started to come to his senses. "You okay, Mokuba?" Asked Joey. The young Kaiba sat up and looked at Joey. Yugi put the towel around Mokuba's back, and Tristen handed him the hot chocolate. "You took quite a fall there, bud, you okay?" Asked Tristen. Mokuba nodded. Tears were in his eyes and his face still seemed tear-streaked. "So, what's wrong?" Asked Joey. Mokuba looked up at Yugi, and tears descended from his cheeks. "Seto's dead!" He exclaimed.

Whattaya think?! Weren't expecting it, were you?! Yeah, I didn't think so! Well, review, please. Flames can be issued after you read the next few chapters if you still don't like the story! -