Hey all! Thanks for reading and leaving your great thoughts and ideas. Well, you're probably anxious to get to the story, so here goes chapter 4 of "It's All Business".

Disclaimer: All characters and figures used in this story belong to their rightful owner, Kazuki Takahashi.

Bakura: Aw hell! It's you!

Standing in the doorway was a familiar young man. His blonde hair was wind-blown and swept over his shoulders. His eyes were narrowed and bright. His tan skin stood out the most. He certainly wasn't a native.

Malik Ishtar stood expectantly in that very doorway looking royally pissed off.

Yami stood up so fast you could have sworn he'd been electrocuted. Although he'd promised Yugi he'd try to forgive and forget, it was difficult.

Yami: You!!

Malik: Yes me.

Bakura: (Just staring unpleasantly up at the Egyptian boy)

Kaiba: Ah…so I see you managed to find the correct building.

Malik: No damn thanks to you! You accidentally gave me the wrong directions you idiot!

Yami: Accidentally? I seriously doubt it.

Malik: (Staring evilly down at Kaiba) So…you thought you could trick me did you?

Seto: Yes. And not "thought", I knew I could fool you. How did you get here anyway?

Malik: I got directions from the place you sent me to!

Yami: Where did he send you to?

Malik: I'd rather not say.

Bakura: What's wrong Malik? Were you scared? (He smirked)

Malik: Not on your damn life.

Yami: Then where were you?

Seto: I'll answer that. I sent him to farm on the outskirts of town.

Everyone: (Bursts out laughing)

Yami: (Wiping a tear from his eye) You couldn't tell the difference between a FARM, and a multi-million dollar corporation?!!!! Ha ha!

Ryou: (Trying to hide a smile) Poor Malik.

Malik: (Glaring daggers down at him)

Ryou: (O__O) (Shutting up)

Joey, Duke, Tristan: (Cracking up)

Malik: STOP LAUGHING!! I'LL KILL YOU ALL! (He quickly took out his Millennium Rod and switched it to the knife end)

Everyone: (O__O) (Stopping their laughter immediately)

Yami: Okay. Sit down, you rabid animal. Kaiba was just about to tell us about why he called us here today.

Seto: Yes. Calm down; all of you geeks just find a seat.

Malik: (Still glaring but putting the Millennium Rod away. He chose a seat next to Bakura and just stared aimlessly at the table, muttering threats under his breath)

Seto: Right. Anyways. As I have been TRYING to say for the past three times, the reason I called you all today is to offer you all a free trip.

Everyone: (Silent)

Seto: Ahem. I mean a FREE trip.

Everyone: (Still silent)

Seto: (-__-) What?

Yami: (Looking suspicious) What's the catch Kaiba? You never do anything for anybody else without getting something in return.

Everyone: Yeah! What's the deal Kaiba!

Seto: (-__-;) Fine. If you want it on technical terms, I'll tell you.

Kaiba pressed a button on the side of the wall and a projector screen slid smoothly down. The lights dimmed automatically and everything was silent.

Tea's POV

(O__O) OMG! He actually has a SLIDE SHOW prepared for us!? What is this? Some sort of takeover? Well, I see everyone else looks bored too. If this is like the school slide shows I'm just going to curl up and die. Well, looks like Tristan and Joey are having fun playing tic-tac-toe on the table. (O__O) Wait…what? Oh boy. That's NOT going to come out. Looks like they'll be paying for a new table in the future!

Yugi and Ryou are talking about something. Wonder what? Hmm…well, Yami's just staring at Kaiba like he's crazy, and Bakura's looking like he'd rather be somewhere else. Malik's just been staring at the table for quite some times now. I AM SOOO BORED!!

Yami's POV

What am I doing here? And what is that thingamagigger that Kaiba's is using? I need to learn some new technical terms. How am I supposed to control myself when the tomb robber and Malik are here? I know that there is some forgiveness deep in my heart for Malik. VERY deep in my heart. But for the tomb robber…nada. Hmmm. Wonder what Yugi and Ryou are talking about.

Bakura's POV

What the hell? Why does Kaiba have a stupid show for us? It's not like we're stupid invalids! Well everyone else is, but I'm not! Friendship girl looks bored out of her mind. Can't really say I blame her. First chance I get, I'm going to slit Kaiba's throat and then…

Malik's POV

This is utter bull. I don't need a damn slide show to tell me what I'm going to be doing in my future! I need to get away from it all. This world is too…stupid. Perhaps I shall go back to Egypt with Isis. What is that? Stupid bird. I feel the need to kill something. Hmmm. Pharaoh's not too far away…

Seto's POV

Okay. They are completely oblivious to what I'm about to show them. This could change their measly lives! Pathetic fools. I should have known. Maybe a little lesson is in order. I'll concentrate on that later. I have to get their attention first. Wait. Is the mutt and point head playing tic-tac-toe on my TABLE?!!!

Normal POV

Seto: You two idiots!

Everyone looked up at him.

Seto: Not you two! You two!

Kaiba pointed at Joey and Tristan who gaped at him. They had been too engrossed in their game of tic-tac-toe to pay much attention to anyone else.

Tristan: What?

Seto: Why are you writing on my table? (He asked, his voice getting dangerously low)

Joey: Dude, chill! It'll come out! (Tries erasing it) Uh…actually, no it won't…oops.

Bakura: (-__-) Idiot.

Duke: Nice one guys.

Tea: Uh oh.

Seto: You better save up every single penny you have left, because you're going to need it to buy me a brand new table. Understand?

Joey, Tristan: (Nodding, fearful for their lives)

Seto: I'll deal with you lowlifes later. But for now, all of you! Pay attention! This could change your pathetic summer.

He started the slide show.

Seto: Look. Now. What is that building?

Everyone: Uh…

Seto: (-__-) Fine!! I'll explain. (He said, shutting the slide show off impatiently)

Seto: I received a call a couple of days ago. This company needs a favor and it just so happens that they knew of me.

(-__-) Typical. Anyway. They are just opening, and they want a complete account of their employees' work habits. They asked me if I could go down and scrutinize their work patterns, and told me to bring help along. You're my "help" and if you would like to go, then pack and then meet me at the airport in a week.

Everyone except Joey: What?!

Joey: *Snore*

Everyone: (-__-;)

Seto: Need I make myself plainer? You will go down to the company and observe the workers. You will write, type, memorize, do whatever you need to do to make sure that the company gets a clear idea of what their lazy workers are like. I don't know how long we're staying, but I should be receiving that information in due time. Do you understand, or will I have to resort to drawing you cartoon pictures?

Tea: We get it Kaiba. We're mature adults. Not morons.

Seto: Not all of you. (He shot at Joey, Tristan, and Duke)

Joey, Tristan, and Duke: What?

Yugi: Could I ask you a question, Kaiba?

Seto: You just did.

Yugi: (-__-) Okay. Well, what company is this? What do they make?

Seto: From their description—which was absolutely messy and extremely vague—I only have my idea, and my suspicions are that they build automobiles.

Yugi: Oh. (Thinking—what does this have to do with us at all? Kaiba builds technological games!)

Seto: But I'm not sure, so be prepared for anything.

Yugi: Great.

Malik: This is all great and wonderful. So can we get the hell out of here now?

Seto: (Sigh) Yes you may. Mutt! You're paying for that table got it?

Joey: (Gulp)

Seto: I'll be calling all of you, so don't pack yet.

Malik: (Making a beeline for the door and almost knocking it down)

Yami: (O__O) Wow. Somebody's sure in a hurry there.

Joey: Probably needs to go to the jon. Speaking of that. Hey Kaiba! Where's your bathroom?

Seto: I'd rather not tell you.

Joey: (O__o) What? Tell me man! I gotta go!

Seto: It's at the nearest grocery store. Well then. If you will excuse me, I have a meeting to attend to. I'm sure you're all not that stupid to find your way out of the building unaccompanied? (He exited the room)

Everyone else: (Beginning to go out the doors)

Joey: Stupid Kaiba! What a jerk! Gotta go! Gotta go! Gotta go!

Tristan: Dude. I told you not to drink that many sodas!

Duke: Joey will never learn. (-__-)

The trio went out of the door following a running Joey out of the building.

Tristan: See ya guys!

Duke: Sorry guys! See you later.

Joey: Gotta go!!!!!

Everyone left: (O__O)

Yugi: Hey Tea! Ryou! You guys wanna come over to the game shop? We could watch a video or something!

Tea: Sure! Sounds great Yugi!

Ryou: Thanks chap!

Bakura: I'll come too.

Everyone: What?!

Bakura: What? I'm bored.

Yami: Tomb Robber, you will not step a foot inside my home.

Bakura: (Sneering) Is that so?

Yami: Yes.

Yugi: Stop! Yami, it's fine if Bakura comes. The more the merrier right?

Yami: But Yugi!

Yugi: Come on you guys. It's summer, we should be having fun! Let's go!

So the rest of the gang stepped out into the glorious sunshine and awaited the call that would indeed change their "pathetic summer" into an unforgettable and rather odd experience.

Not much excitement I know, but in the next chapter, we'll be seeing some action. Hopefully. Well, I hope so. Well, as always, I hope you enjoyed! Feel free to give me any suggestions, comments, or cries of outrage! It's much appreciated. Go check out my other fic if you want to. It's called "Which Way To Sanity." But this story is my priority right now. Thanks a bunch!

~K.L. Kat