Disclaimer: No, I don't own Yugioh. If I did, the sequel would actually be related to the previous characters instead of wannabe hot-shots. Feel free to shoot me now.

Summary: In this story, Yami and Yugi are twin half-cat demons, Joey a half-dog demon, and Seto is…a dragon. (Laugh it up, there'll be later.) The others (Anzu, Malik, Rou, Marik, and Bakura) are themselves.

Note: /Yugi/ /Yami/

Chapter 1: Keep that…THING away!!

"Bakura, when I catch you, I'll skin you alive!! I thought I told you never bring that abomination near me!" Yami raged, hanging from a branch in a tree.

"My cat is not an abomination, it's a 'she', and 'you're' the cause!!" Bakura raged right back.

Freeze! I bet you're wondering what's going on. Well, let's go back to the beginning.

"Rrrrrring!!"

"Aibou, I'm going to destroy that cursed contraption."

"Yami, it's just an alarm clock. See? You press this to turn it off-"

Whoa, okay, wrong beginning. I'm talking about when normal would be eating breakfast. Maybe, around 8:00 a.m…

Yugi was sitting down in front of the counter eating his usual morning breakfast. Yami was sitting on the couch flipping the channels on the tv. Once Yugi finished, they were going to follow the usual schedule. Yugi and Yami would go to school, which happened to be an inter-species school, hang with everyone during breaks between classes. Then after school, everyone would gather at Seto's and play games. Well, those who didn't have homework. The others would play.

So, anyway, everyone was sitting down at lunch when Anzu had one of her 'ideas'.

"Hey, how about we have a picnic today?"

"A picnic?" Yami stopped poking at the questionable cafeteria food to raise an elegant eyebrow.

"Anzu, in case you haven't notice, we're guys. We don't have-"

"That's a wonderful idea. I'm sure we all could use some fresh air once every odd afternoon." Ryou cut Joey off with a smile. Joey shut up immediately. Everyone learned not too long ago that Ryou was not as kind as he appeared to be. Let's just say, he's been around Bakura too much.

"Okay then, a picnic it is…today at 5!"

"Today!?" Everyone exclaimed.

So afterschool, everyone went home to change clothes and do whatever. Then when 5 rolled around, everyone was in the park. Except, two people were missing.

"'That's a wonderful idea' he says. And then he's late!!" Joey growls.

"Cool it mutt!" Seto said while casually flicking bangs out of his face.

"What did you call me!?"

"A mutt. An unruly dog with no manners and a serious lack of composure. Basically, you."

"Grr. When I get my claws around your neck-"

"If, mutt, if. My scales are harder than diamonds. Your claws won't leave a scratch."

"Wanna bet?"

"Uh…um…" Yugi looked back and forth between them worriedly.

"Just leave 'em, Aibou. That's about all we can do." Yami put a hand on his shoulder.

"'Ello, sorry for the wait. Bakura wanted to bring Shredder."

"Who's…Shredder?" Yugi inquired.

"Oh, didn't I tell you? To help with Bakura's anger management, we went to the pet store and bought him a pet cat. Ever since, he hasn't caused much trouble." Ryou indicated the currently quiet Bakura.

Curled up in Bakura's arms was a white Persian cat. He was calmly rubbing her down. Everyone stared with wide eyes. Bakura was never this tame, as I'm sure you all know. So this was prêt-ty darn scary.

"So, we meet again you terrorizing ball of fur." Yami hissed at Shredder, who was eyeing him with a devious glare. Bakura noticed and called him out.

"What, midget pharaoh!?" Okay, maybe Bakura wasn't so tame. This resulted in a vein pulsing above Yami's eye to show his irritation at the nickname, as well as other things. Y'see, he happened to have met this particular cat once before, when he visited the pet shop with Anzu to help her decide what kind of pet she should get. Let's just say, those two (Yami and Shredder) took cat-fight to a whole 'nother level. Anzu left that day with a pet turtle, Yami with a store ban, and Shredder smarting a couple of war scars.

/Calm down, Yami. /

/He called me a midget pharaoh…and then that thing has the nerve to show up in my life-/

/Um, Yami. /

/What!?/

/Say hi. /

Yami blinked and saw that Shredder was looking right at him. Or, to be a bit more precise, was being held in his face by Ryou.

"Gah! Keep that…thing away from me!!"

"Yami, do stop yelling. She's easily scared."

"J-just…keep it away from me!"

"But Yami, are you not a cat yourself?" Anzu asked while stifling a snicker.

"I am but…I don't like other certain cats."

"What about me?" Yugi raised an eyebrow.

"We're related, so it's easier to stick around you than other certain cats. Plus, they hate me."

"Cats hate another cat. Prejudiced, yet gratifying." Marik added in with a grin.

"Shut it, psycho."

"Only if you shut yours first."

"Grr."

Yugi sighed as he watched another fight unleash for the umpteenth time. But he had a bad feeling that this wasn't the end of this one. No, just as Anzu was walking over to tell everyone the picnic was ready, Yami shrieked. Yes, shrieked. Why? Because Shredder was assaulting him, and by assault, I mean, claws, fangs, the whole enchilada. Yami hissed, showing off his fangs and claws. Next thing you know –trumpet blows- CHARGE!!

Now, we are back to where we started.

"Bakura, when I catch you, I'll skin you alive!! I thought I told you never bring that abomination near me!" Yami raged, hanging from a branch in a tree.

"My cat is not an abomination, it's a 'she', and 'you're' the cause!!" Bakura raged right back.

"How am I the cause? She attacked first!!"

"Yeah, but you gotta admit, pharaoh, seeing you 'hang' is mighty funny. Kyahahaha!!"

"Grr!!"

Cue Anzu who just walked up to tell everyone that the picnic preparations were finished. She saw the current situation and frowned. "BAKURA!!"

Everyone winched at Anzu's loud voice. She stomped over to Bakura and grabbed him by his shirt. "Call off your cat now, if you know what's good for you. I just finished setting up this 'FRIENDLY' picnic, and I'm not gonna let you destroy my efforts!!" It was like hearing one's mother yell at the father for interrupting her tea party. Or worse… -shudder-

"Shredder, cease and desist."

With a slight huff, Shredder returned to Bakura's side, but before giving Yami an 'it's not over' look. Yami jumped down out of the tree and stood behind Yugi. "That…that… Keep that…THING away!!

SS: Well, that sums up the re-write of this first chapter. Shadow's a side character in this one because he'll be…can't tell you. I know, but you won't.

Shadow: Why do I even have to show up at all?

SS: Because it was either this, or put you in 'Prince and I' based story where you're Yami's 'slave'.

Shadow: You are out of your damned-

SS: That is why I did this instead. Either ways, be cheerful, be merry. 'Cause if I get another 'Mary Sue' flam-mail, I'll become very scary and post my dark fics in which ALL the charries die. –innocent smile-

Shadow: … -cough- You're psycho! –cough- Anyway, what he…she…they said-

SS : I'll kill you for that.

Shadow: They mean it. And I don't feel like dying, again. To date, my death count is 50. No, wait. –checks script- Make that 500. Please people, don't make her do it. I'll become 'Chibi Sha-chan' FOR A WEEK!! Just don't let me die!!