The Trouble Begins

"Joey, how did you get that bruise on your arm?"

"Hm? Oh this, well I'm not really sure. I literally bumped into a friend named Hanasaki, maybe he made me hit something without me realizing it."

"That could be. Does it hurt?"

"A little now that I'm thinking about it but I don't mind a little pain. So when are we going to eat?"

Solomon answered "In just a few minutes. Why don't you run upstairs and tell the others."

"Okay"

He went upstairs and found Yugi and Donna still talking in Mrs. Mutou's room. "I am telling you, this wasp was simply enormous! So I…Oh hello Joey."

"Hello Donna. We're just about ready to eat so you two might want to come down soon."

"Yay! Joey, Donna has actually met Agatha Christie!"

"Who?"

"She wrote a lot of super famous mystery novels. Anyway, let's go eat."

Downstairs, the table was set with store bought rice, chicken, and chips. The Doctor had already piled a plate high with food and was tucking in. "Hi Donna. Did you and Yugi have a nice chat?"

"Yep, he loves hearing about our adventures. Maybe he and Joey could have a quick trip?"

The table went silent as the Doctor looked rather serious; "I'll think about it."

The two boys grinned at each other and began to shovel down the food. Solomon grinned as well because he knew the Doctor wouldn't be able to resist.

"So Donna, you were telling me about a giant wasp?"

"Oh yes, well not only was that thing running amok but people were dying left and right just like one of Agatha's books."

"Wow! Did she figure out who the culprit was?"

"Of course and it was the wasp in human form. But then things got really exciting…"

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Yugi and Joey were in the bathroom brushing there teeth. They were ready for bed; Yugi in his star patterned pajamas and Joey in a tee shirt and sweatpants. They spun as the door opened and in stepped Donna who was also in pajamas.

"Oops, I'll wait my turn out here. Nice PJs Yugi."

He blushed slightly and said "Thanks."

She left and Yugi quickly turned back to the sink. His reflection, which looked slightly older and tougher than he did, said "I think somebody might have a crush on Miss Noble."

"Shut up! You should know that I don't"

"Of course I know that but you did blush."

Yugi rolled his eyes and Joey asked "Talking to your other self?"

"Yeah and he's a little too happy at the moment."

"Why don't you introduce him to the Doctor and Donna?"

"He's claims he's not ready." In the mirror Yugi's other self nodded. He was actually a little nervous and confused about meeting a time traveler. The Doctor might could take him to Egypt and discover the secret of the puzzle but he wasn't sure he wanted to know.

Joey rinsed the toothpaste from his mouth and then grimaced. "What's wrong Joey?"

"I just felt weird for a second. It's passed now; maybe a bit of my chicken was bad."

Yugi glanced at the mark on his friend's arm but didn't say anything. He rinsed as well and they left the bathroom. "All yours Donna."

"Thank you."

They entered Yugi's room and got into bed; well Yugi was in bed and Joey was on an air mattress. Solomon stuck his head in too wish the boys good night and the Doctor followed suit. "Now Joey you're absolutely certain that you're alright."

"Why's everyone getting so worked up over a bruise? Yes I'm alright!"

"Fine, I was merely trying to be a good friend. Good night!"

"Good night Doctor!" the chorused and they settled in for a good night's sleep.

"You don't have to sleep down there every time you come over, I could give you my bed."

"Nah I wouldn't feel right."

"Oh okay. Oh I just remembered that I told Donna to ask you about Duelist Kingdom. I guess she also forgot. She'd like to hear about how bravely you fought for your sister."

"Yeah, I was pretty brave. I'll tell her tomorrow but now let's get some sleep."

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Yugi woke with a start in the middle of the night with Joey standing over him. There was something unusual about his breathing.

"Joey, what's wrong?"

"Nothing at all."

There was something very wrong; "Joey your scarring me."

"Don't be afraid it will all be over soon!"

He lunged and Yugi rolled to the side. He instinctively grabbed the Puzzle from his bedside table and, when Joey attacked again, he swung it at his possessed friend. The golden pyramid hit the side of his head causing him to reel back.

"Oh Joey I'm really sorry!" But Joey was attacking again so the boy jumped off of the bed and ran for the door.

As soon as he was in the corridor he ran smack into the Doctor. "What's wrong Yugi, I heard a commotion."

"Joey's gone insane! He's repeatedly tried to attack me."

"Not attack" Joey's voice spoke from the door "I was trying to assimilate you into greatness. Doctor we want you most of all!"

The Timelord had no time to react as the deranged teen tackled him. Yugi was at a complete loss as to how to help.