DISCLAIMER: If I own Yu-Gi-Oh, then you're a fruit. A grape, to be precise, so you can be squished underfoot.

A/N: Did you miss me? (You know you did) I know it's been a while, and to be perfectly honest, it was because I needed a break – not to mention I've had awful writers block for like three weeks. I know, lame, believe me I know. This is my first attempt at writing in those three weeks, so give me a break here – constructive criticism wanted!

Ally: That's my Anevay, starting things off with a lengthy and unimportant explanation aspiring to her absence.

Anevay: Don't even start with me, Ally.

Ally: Shall I explain for you? After all, we wouldn't want you to bore our readers to death, would we?

Tsuki: Guess who's baaaaack!

Ally: Ah, my old friend Tsuki. What a surprise.

Hikari: Don't forget me!

Ally: Oh no.

Hikari: Oh, yes.

Tsuki: Good to see you too, Ally.

Anevay: ANYway… we'll leave the troublesome trio to catch up (and hopefully tie Ally up in a closet… kidding, mostly), and allow me to explain in the shortest way possible.

Ally: Too late.

*Anevay: If you haven't read Boredom Games, I suggest you do so before reading this story because a) I've been told it's quite comical, b) it's awesome and c) just cause you can. Honestly, you don't have to read it to understand this story. It's basically just a story about the Pharaoh and Yugi's games that they play when they're bored. It takes place somewhere before the Memory World arc and somewhere after the KC Grand Championship arc. I dunno, or anywhere in between; it doesn't really matter. Use your imagination.

Ally: And just to explain Tsuki, Hikari and I to those of you who are new: I'm Anevay's novel character, bored in her head, so I get around and have some fun on her FFnet stories. Tsuki and Hikari are OC's from previous stories.

Tsuki: Good wrap up, Al.

Ally: Why thank you, Kiki. Kari, would you like to do the honors?

Hikari: So off we go on our Boredom Games sequel! Anevay, if you'll do the honors from here.

Mind Shuffle

Yugi was strolling home from school when it happened.

There he was, minding his own business: hands in his pockets, eyes distant on thoughts of homework and his friends. He didn't know how long it was until he noticed.

Looking around, Yugi realized that he was no long in control of his own body. He glanced down at his transparent form, fidgeted in annoyance for a moment and stopped walking, glaring at the one who was in control of him. The Pharaoh was sauntering casually, hands in his pockets and pretending as though nothing had happened.

The Pharaoh stopped several feet away and turned to look at him, cocking his head. "Something wrong, Yugi? Why did you stop?"he raised an eyebrow at him when Yugi folded his arms.

Sighing in an exasperated sort of way, Yugi marched forward and seized his own wrist to yank the chuckling Pharaoh free from his body. For a moment, Yugi's body held no one, limp, until Yugi stepped in and regained control, dusting his hands together in satisfaction. He turned a glare on the Pharaoh, "Real mature, Pharaoh."

The Pharaoh only laughed. There was a sort of richness to it that was rare. The Pharaoh was enjoying himself, and from the gleam in his eyes, he wasn't done with this newfound game just yet.

After all, everyone knew how much the Pharaoh enjoyed his games.

Yugi kept his guard up the rest of the way home, but the Pharaoh either floated or walked at his side the entire time. He didn't say a word; just smiled from time to time or stared off into space like he was thinking. This wasn't unusual for him. By the time they arrived, Yugi had shaken off the incident.

Grandpa greeted him as he entered the kitchen: "Ah, Yugi, there you are."

"Hey, Gramps," he smiled, "Did you need me for something?"

"Yes, actually," Grandpa said with a secret smile, "Can you get the rest of your friends over here?"

Yugi scratched his head, "Uh, yeah, sure, Grandpa. What's up?"

"Ah, ah, ah," he said, wagging a finger, "It's a surprise."

Yugi and the Pharaoh shrugged and Yugi did as Grandpa asked, calling the others over.

The Pharaoh didn't try his little game again until Yugi was planted in front of the television, waiting for the rest of the gang.

Again, Yugi wasn't sure how long it took for him to notice the switch. It was only when he looked around to see the Pharaoh with his eyes closed, in physical form, that Yugi became aware of the exchange.

He made an annoyed noise in his throat and tackled his own body, shoving the Pharaoh free. "How do you do that?" Yugi exclaimed.

"Do what?" he asked innocently as Yugi regained control, but there was a smile playing around his mouth. He resituated himself beside Yugi, legs crossed and arms folded.

"You know, 'what,'" Yugi said, folding his arms in a huffier manner than the transparent form of his friend, and that was all that was said on the matter, leaving the Pharaoh laughing softly to himself.

He was still sitting like that, ignoring the Pharaoh, when the gang walked in.

They exchanged glances. "What's up, Yug?" Joey asked, plopping down beside him.

Yugi put on a smile, "Hey guys! Nothing, just thinking." So they shrugged it off. However, several minutes later, waiting for Grandpa by watching a duel monsters game between Joey and Tristan, Yugi made a comment that, he noticed, when unheard. "Guys?" he said. His suspicions grew when he waved a hand in front of Tea's face, only to get no reaction. Steaming, he turned to the Pharaoh, who was smiling quietly, watching the game and ignoring Yugi.

"Watch yourself, Joey," he warned the overconfident underdog, who just grinned.

"Yeah, yeah," Joey replied airily.

Yugi continued to glare at the Pharaoh, and that was when he turned to him with an eyebrow raised. "Yes, Yugi?" he asked mentally, "Something wrong?"

"How do you do that?" Yugi cried, once again pushing the Pharaoh from his body. Then, mentally: "I never notice when you do it. How do you do it?"

He shrugged. "It's easy. I do it when you're distracted."

Yugi glared partially at him. When the Pharaoh put it that way, it gave him an idea. If the Pharaoh was going to play Mind Shuffle with him, then he was going to play back, and win he would.

It was just as Tristan was kicking Joey's butt on his turn that Grandpa walked in. "Hello, kids."

"Hey, Grandpa," they said collectively, turning to watch him.

He wore that little smile – a secret, excited smile that no one really understood. They looked at each other and back to Grandpa. It was Joey that spoke up first: "What's goin' on, Gramps?"

Solomon Muto plopped down beside Yugi, making the Pharaoh disappear and reappear behind the sofa. Yugi grinned at that. That was only one of the downsides to being transparent and only being seen by one other person.

Yugi gave the Pharaoh a questioning look, asking internally, "Do you know what this is about?"

The Pharaoh shook his head. "I don't know. Let's see."

So Yugi prompted his Grandpa with a nudge. "Come on, Grandpa, what is it?"

Grandpa broke into a grin. "Who wants to go on a camping trip this weekend?"

That surprised everyone. Tristan and Joey immediately jumped at the opportunity, looking at one another with those big grins. "Camping?" Tristan asked.

"Where?" Tea wondered.

"Oh, just off in a little meadow I used to go to as a boy," he said, "It'll be a drive to get there."

"Road trip!" Joey yelled, pushing Tristan out of his way so that he could jump onto the couch from the floor, where he had been sitting across from Tristan – effectively crossing both table and Tristan to reach Yugi's other side. Now he only had one more obstacle: Tea. He leaned over her lap to push his palms into Yugi's knee, looking directly into his face.

Yugi blinked while Tea gave an indignant sound, trying to push him away, "Joey!"

"Uh, hey, Joey," Yugi greeted, "I'm guessing you want to go?"

"Heck yeah!" Joey bellowed, "A road trip and a camping trip! Let's get packing!"

"I'm in," Tristan agreed enthusiastically, joining Joey in getting right into Yugi's face.

"Joey!" Tea cried again, "Get off Yugi and out of my way! What is wrong with you?"

Joey pretended to think, "Well, that's a good question, Tea. Honestly, all I can say is that I'm Joey, King of the Rock!"and then he gave his weird 'I'm cool' face, fist up, in Yugi's, Tristan's and Grandpa's faces. All Yugi could do was scratch his neck and endure the moment. It would pass.

Tristan pulled Joey into a headlock, but Tristan was right up against the couch, and Joey was still leaning right over Tea, so all it did was complicate things. "I can answer that question, Tea," he said, grinning mischievously, "He's a –"

What exactly, Joey was, Tristan never said, because at that moment, Joey yelled: "Trist-tan! Get offa me!" and then he elbowed Tristan in the stomach, making them both fall backwards over the table.

Tea just shook her head, turning to Yugi as Tristan and Joey untangled themselves. "I'm in," she grinned, "Sounds fun. I'll ask my parents and let you know."

"Okay," Yugi smiled.

"I'd better go," she said, eyeing Joey and Tristan.

Yugi laughed, "See you later, Tea."

She hurried off, which left Yugi to deal with Joey and Tristan. "Come on, guys," he said, rounding the table to pull them up, "I thought you were in the middle of a game?"

They both popped up, glared at each other, and attacked the table for their cards – only to end up on the wrong sides. They swapped, making Yugi have to dive for cover, and the battle continued. Yugi sat back down beside Grandpa, "What made you want to go camping, Gramps?" he wondered.

He shrugged, smiling an almost child-like grin. "Oh, I just thought it would be fun! You might want to ask Joey if he could get his sister to come. I don't want Tea to be the only girl."

Yugi scratched his chin, "I think Serenity is with their mom, but we know a few girls that might be able to come."

Grandpa patted Yugi on the shoulder and left them to it. Looking around, Yugi noticed the Pharaoh seated beside him, studying Joey and Tristan's game intently like he liked to do. He smiled to himself, and concentrating carefully, switched spots with the Pharaoh.

He peeked out of the corner of his eye to see if the Pharaoh had noticed. It didn't appear that he had. He sat there, nearly stiff as a statue, arms folded and legs crossed, studying the game. Joey and Tristan had gotten very quiet during their game and were now exchanging poker faces – but the Pharaoh had his on too.

Yugi waited for the longest time for him to notice – it was only when Joey cried out in despair as one of his monsters was destroyed that the Pharaoh chuckled and, finally, noticed the switch. He turned to Yugi in surprise, but he only grinned, "That's the spirit."

Hah, well, I hope you enjoyed that. I figured it'd be best to bring up the plot first off – I've made the mistake of not doing that before, so I'm experimenting.

Ally: Hm. I like it.

Tsuki: Me tooo!

Hikari: Do we get to come in? Do we, do we?

Anevay: Be patient, guys! Now, since we don't have any T&R the first chapter, I say thank you to all who have reviewed my past stories and hope you'll continued to read and review this one!

Ally: I'll do the honors. You know what to do, reader! You did the reading part, so review! Let us know if there are any games you want the Pharaoh and Yugi to play, or you know, whatever. Next update date will be posted on the top of Anevay's profile!

-Anevay, Ally, Tsuki and Hikari