I sincerly apologize for how long it took me to update. I'm also sorry for the short chapters; I've never been very good at writing action but I'm trying to get better. Unfortunatly at the moment my action seqeunces are a little on the short side. Anyway enjoy!

Captured

"You hurt us?" Joey taunted "I thought you still had a hope of reforming us or whatever it is you wanted to do."

"Yeah so?"

"So" Solomon continued "would you really hurt an old man whose heart isn't in the best shape."

"Uh, I'm sure I'll think of something because I fully intend to save you and myself."

"I'll get him Gramps!" Joey threw a punch that the Doctor barely dodged.

"Nice one!" He punched Joey expertly in the gut and the youth fell to his knees gasping "but I've been in my share of fights. Once I even had a Christmas day sword duel for the fate of Planet Earth."

Joey had already recovered and brought his knuckles up to meet the Doctor's chin. "Ouch! Be careful, I really like this particular set of teeth."

This street brawl continued in a flurry of punches and kicks; "Joey please don't make me do this. I really don't like fighting."

"Well too bad because I love it!"

"I've seen you really are, Joey Wheeler; you are so much more than this. You are a kind and loyal soul with a deep love of life."

"Oh come on; you only knew the old me for one day!"

"I'm a pretty good judge of character and your friend Yugi speaks highly of you."

Joey hesitated in mid punch and the Doctor smiled. The victims of a Shadow King never had any willpower left but Joey Wheeler was still fighting for freedom. This day just might end well after all.

The youth pulled himself together and finished his attack but the Doctor was already using his momentary pause. He sidestepped his assailant and delivered a perfectly calculated blow to the back of the neck which rendered Joey unconscious.

"Okay Solomon, now it's our turn."

"You think you're so clever Doctor but this is far from over." He pulled a gun from his pocket and aimed it right between the Timelord's eyes "I know how you feel about these things but I find them rather useful."

"Solomon Mutou, this really breaks my hearts. I hate seeing you like this. My one consolation is that you won't pull that trigger."

"You really are a sentimental fool! Old friendships are not going to save you."

"No they won't although that would really make my day. What's going to save me is the fact that your boss wants me alive. Kill me and I take all of my knowledge with me."

"Oh I won't kill you but I will pull the trigger." And pull it he did.

Meanwhile, Yugi and Donna had been dealing with Tristen and Tea. "Come on guys, you know me. We're friends."

"Not anymore" Tea sneered "I used to think that you were so great but you are nothing."

"Don't bother Yugi" Donna said "Our top priority is winning this game."

"A goal you will never reach" Tristen laughed "Take this Yugi!"

He threw a punch but Donna shoved Yugi out of the way and brought her foot up between his legs. He collapsed in pain and she said "Possessed or not, men are men."

"Yes and you're an idiot!" Tea taunted as she pulled an aerosol can out of her pocket and sprayed the contents directly into Donna's face. The fiery woman instantly lost consciousness, leaving Yugi to deal with his evil friends.

"Give it up Yugi; even with that pendant you're still the sniveling kid that you always were."

He was tempted to run but he couldn't abandon Donna. He glanced around for a weapon but could find nothing. The one who had toppled dozens of dangerous threats with his mind was finally out of ideas. In a fit of desperation, he ran forward swinging his fists but Tristen knocked him out cold with a single powerful blow.

"The master will be most pleased."

"Let's get them out of here."