Twilight: Yay! A new story!

Yugi: You sure like writing about Yu-Gi-Oh.

Twilight: It's my favorite. And you're one of my favorite protagonists, Yugi!

Yugi: ^_^ Thanks!

Atem: What about me? ;_;

Twilight: You too, Pharaoh! *hugs*

Atem: O_O

Twilight: *clears throat* Anyway, today I'm presenting a fun fanfiction that pretty much everyone should enjoy. As the summary says, Yugi's friends get kidnapped and Yugi is forced into a game of wits in order to save them. So, instead of being the King of Games, now he's the King of Detectives, I guess you could say. *wink*

Yugi: *cough cough* That's the title *cough cough*

Atem: Sounds, er, fun.

Twilight: Yup! And I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!, so please don't sue me! Not that you can, really, because I just admitted I didn't own it, but moving on - enjoy!

(Also, for those who don't like Tea, she is featured a tiny bit in this chapter, but after that it's pretty much just Yugi and Atem. I don't know why people don't like her, I love Tea... :c )

It was a normal, sunny day in Domino City for Tea Gardner.

She was currently on her way to her dance lessons and couldn't be happier with how the day was going. Later that day, she was going on a date with Yugi, currently she was headed to dance class, and after she got home from those two things she'd practice piano a bit.

"It's almost too good of a day," Tea said to herself, eyes shifting back and forth. "Usually there'd be at least some trouble, but right now everything seems perfect."

"I can change that," a mysterious voice said suddenly, followed by a bone chilling chuckle.

"What the...?!" Tea whipped around to see a strange, robed figure that reminded her of a Rare Hunter. But Marik Ishtar was on their side now, so it couldn't be one of them. And besides, even if he did become evil again, his Rare Hunters didn't look like this. "Who are you?!"

"That, I cannot tell you," the robed figure replied. His voice suggested he was grinning. "I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually."

"Wait, what do you mean..." Tea trailed off as she was knocked unconscious by a glowing red light.

"That is what I mean," the figure smirked.

"Stop pacing, aibou. You're only making things harder for yourself," Atem said as he watched his partner dig a hole into the floor via pacing. "Maybe her dance lessons lasted a little longer than usual. Or maybe she got sick."

"People don't just get sick like that, Pharaoh! Why can't you understand?!" Yugi snapped, immediately regretting his words when he saw the look of hurt on the Spirit's face. "I'm sorry, I'm just really worried about Tea, and..."

"It's alright, Yugi," Atem said softly, placing a hand on his friend's shoulder. He offered a reassuring smile. "I'm worried as well. But we aren't helping Tea by getting angry and making a hole in your Grandpa's rug."

Yugi laughed slightly. "True enough. I'm sorry I snapped at you, though."

"It's fine, Yugi," Atem said firmly, smiling when his friend nodded. "Now how about we go find Tea?"

Yugi nodded again and walked towards the door, dragging Atem (who now had his own body thanks to Ishizu's magic) with him. The Spirit didn't mind; his aibou's enthusiasm was something that made him smile, especially after seeing him so downcast and upset when he'd thought the Pharaoh was gone forever.

"What's this?" Yugi suddenly exclaimed, picking up an odd-looking note from the porch. His large eyes quickly ran over the words.

Atem's eyes widened when Yugi clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, a sign that whatever was on that note wasn't something good, nor was it a note from Tea.

Atem picked it up himself and examined it, his own anger levels rising.

It read,

"Dear Yugi Moto,

Unfortunately for you, your friends currently aren't available. Perhaps finding them would help? I'm sure it would. After all, they are missing.

Now, now. I know what you're thinking. Do I want a duel? Do I want money?

Why, not at all!

All I want, is for you to use your wits. The only reason you're famous is because you're the best at some Children's Card game. How is that an achievement? I suppose you are a child - let's not even delve into your height - but still! It is unfair a genius such as I goes so unnoticed.

So, Yugi, let's see who's the real King.

Have fun!

Signed,

A friend

"So whoever is doing this is doing it as a matter of pride and fame," Atem muttered to himself, now that he'd finally calmed down. Yugi nodded his head in agreement.

"But it can't be Kaiba. One, he doesn't word things like that. Two, he's already famous! Even more so for dueling you, Pharaoh - and though he's taken a jab at my height many times, he usually just calls me 'midget'. The only part that sounds like him is the last paragraph."

By this time, they were back indoors, sitting on the couch with thoughtful looks on their faces. Yugi suddenly spoke up, "Wait. In the letter, he said "my friends", as in all of them. Does that include Bakura? Even Marik, now that his yami is gone? And dare I say Kaiba?"

Atem chuckled slightly at the last one, but replied seriously, "That's a good point Yugi. Hopefully he doesn't know they're your friends."

"Bakura hangs out with Marik a lot, so we should see if they're both alright," the young duelist suggested. Atem smiled.

"I'm sure they will be."

"I hope so, Pharaoh... I hope so," Yugi sighed.

Twilight: And yes, Bakura (I know his first name is Ryou, but they refer to him as Bakura in the anime) and Marik are in this too! Yay! *squeals and hugs them*

Bakura: o_O Oh my...

Marik: ._.

Twilight: *ahem* Sorry, crazed fangirl over here. Anyway, let's review what we know so far!

Yugi: Well, we know whoever did this is doing it to become famous from this. But all they're going to gain is notoriety in the end.

Atem: We also know that it's an act of jealousy due to the fact that whoever it is isn't famous. And, it isn't Kaiba. I doubt it's Pegasus, considering the person in the letter sounded as if they didn't know Yugi very well.

Bakura: ...so, wait, did Marik and I get kidnapped too?

Marik: I wouldn't be surprised. :P

Twilight: All shall be revealed in the next chapter! *creepy laughter*

Everyone: O_O

Twilight: Oops. Anyway, if you'd like me to continue this whatsoever, please review! All types of reviews are accepted! Well, except for the rude ones that don't help at all. But other than that, please review!