Yikes! Very sorry for the late update. These last few weeks have been crazy for me, and a bunch of essays robbed my free time, along with my computer acting up. But I'm back now!
Somebody: Thank you :)
Treacy-101: Lol glad you're liking the story, thanks for reading.
Above the Winter Moonlight: Yea, that part was fun to write. Glad you like the story.
Guest: Here's the chapter, hope you like it!
JMWylde6758: I'm glad you like it that much Lol ^_^
Arcticdesertjoy: *bows* Thank you, thank you very much.
James95: Yea, poor guys. Wait until they see the videos later on.
Guest #2: Mai will be in this chapter. As for Kaiba, he'll be coming around soon, within the next few chapters. Keep on the lookout for him.
AnimaniAshley: I know right. I give 4Kids credit for having good voice actors, like Dan Green and Eric Stuart, but sometimes they EFF up, and Weevil was one of those times. Thank God I'm more use to his Japanese voice, which sounds a lot better.
FANactic Writer: They will, but I want to get through the actual series first so it will be a while, but it will happen.
Clarawaterbrooke: Thank you, yes I'll continue this. I ran a little behind this week, but I'm back now. :)
I still don't own anything. Enjoy!
-Quote from abridged series.-
"Yami or Yugi mind speaking."
Normal dialogue.
"Don't worry, this time I've made sure it's fully charged," Joey said as everyone sat down at a table in a nearby library.
"Do we really need to be here? This is a library you know," Tea whispered. "Considering what we're about to watch, I have to agree with Tea," Yugi added.
"You guys are worrying too much. Look around. There's almost no one here," Joey said.
"Plus we're sitting in the corner, and the people who are here are all the way over there," Tristian said pointing over by the door. "I think we'll be fine."
"Ok, but we should still try to keep the noise down," Tea answered. Joey nodded as he turned down the volume a little.
"Alright then, let's watch the next video." Joey pulled it up and clicked 'play'.
-Yami: Yu-Gi-Oh is sponsored by Yugios, they're Yugi-licious. - "Wait what? They took a Cheerios box and called it 'Yugios'?" Tea asked with a smile.
"And it looks like you're the sponsor Yug," Joey said. Yugi chuckled. "That would be cool to be a sponsor."
"Dude, you kind of already are. If you think about it, you're the sponsor for Duel Monsters, being the King of Games and all," Tristian said.
"Good point."
-Yami: Wait a minute 'Yugi-licious'? Is that even a word?-
-Voice: It lets the kids know that they're tasty.-
-Yami: Yes but 'Yugi-licious'? Are they supposed to taste like Yugi or something? - "What?" Yugi asked with a chuckle.
-Voice: Yami…-
-Yami: How exactly do you go about testing something like that? Beside I mean, the obvious method.-
-Voice: Just say the line you amateur! – Everyone tried not to laugh too loudly, and found it very difficult to do.
-Yami: Fine. Yugios, apparently they're Yugi-licious. Ok now where's my f*cking paycheck? - This time, the gang couldn't keep their laughter as quiet as the last time, but luckily it didn't attract attention.
"Looks like Kaiba isn't the only one who loves money so much," Joey said while still laughing.
"This is just great. The episode hasn't even technically started, and I've already lost it," Tea said. Yugi and Tristian laughed and nodded in agreement.
*Title sequence* "That's a cool song, wonder what it's from?" Tristian said. "I think it's a song from the late 90's or something, as far as I can remember," Yugi said.
-Joey: Even though I'm the clear underdog in this tournament, the fact that I'm a main character pretty much assures me a place in the finals. - "I thought we were done with the whole 'underdog' business," Joey said annoyed.
-Tea: Yes, but the fact that you're a comic relief character means you can't possibly win. - "Wait, why would they call me 'comic relief'?" Joey asked.
-Joey: Nyeheheh… - The others giggled. "Does that answer your question?" Tristian asked. Joey couldn't help but smile too. "Ok fine, but calling me a 'comic relief' doesn't mean I can't win."
-Yugi: He's just overly excited because this is the first episode that actually revolves around his character. - "Oh yeah!" Joey suddenly stood up. "A video all about the one and only Joey Wheeler!" Suddenly, Tea pulled him back down.
"May I remind you we're in a library?" Joey turned a little red and smiled.
-Tristian: I can't wait until I get my own episode. *crickets* It's never gonna happen is it? - "Very funny," Tristian said sarcastically.
-Tea: Do the words "robot monkey" mean anything to you? - "Oh you had to bring that up," Tristian sighed.
-Joey: It's at times like this that I actually miss hanging out with my sister.-
*flashback*
-Serenity: Where are we Joey? Where are you taking me big brother? - "Whoa, this guy was able to get footage from when we were kids? Man that's weird," Joey said.
"Whatever happened to just rolling with it?" Yugi asked.
"Well, there is a limit to that."
-Joey: To the beach. That's what you said you wanted, right?-
-Serenity: Actually, I'd much rather be at home playing video games.-
-Joey: We're going to the beach.-
-Serenity: Joey, you're the world's best brother. Maybe one day, you'll win a card game tournament to help fix my eyesight.-
-Joey: Sorry I didn't hear that. Your voice is just too high-pitched.-
-Serenity: I love you Joey.-
-Joey: Nope, I didn't catch that either. - "Ha ha, funny," Joey said sarcastically.
-Serenity: Can we go home now?-
-Joey: Seriously, stop talking ya dumb broad. - Joey sighed. "I'm just glad Serenity still hasn't seen this. Not sure how she would take it."
-Joey: I promise ya sis. I promise I'll win this tournament and get the prize money. Then you'll be able to afford speaking lessons, and you'll learn to talk good, like what I do.-
-Mai: You lost crybaby, now give me your star chips.-
-Tea: Since there's only one other female character on this island, that has to be Mai. - "Hang on a minute, I never noticed that."
"What Tea?"
"Mai and I were the only two females on the island." Tea paused. "Well that just made things more interesting."
-Loser: It's not fair, I thought disguising myself as a bee would help me to win. - "What good is that going to do?" Yugi asked laughing along with the others.
-Joey: Ain't it a little unfair for a grown woman to go around challenging children at card games? - "Nope, considering you do it yourself Joey," Tristian said. Joey paused. "Hold on, you're right…wait, you're right?"
"Score one for me," Tristian said.
-Mai: Wow Yugi, you have such small hands. I like that in a man.-
-Tea: Back off bitch, he's mine! - Tea turned red. "Whoa Tea, getting a little possessive huh?" Tristian asked.
"Excuse me?"
Joey laughed while Yugi smiled and turned a little red also. It looked as if Tea was ready to knock some sense into Tristian, when the gang then heard knocking. Looking up, everyone paused what they were doing. Mai was smiling and waving at them through a window from the outside.
The gang smiled and waved back. Yugi pointed towards the front. Mai nodded and ran towards the door. Within a couple seconds, she was inside and with the group.
"Well, didn't expect to see all of you here."
"Neither did us Mai. What are you doing here?" Joey asked.
"I was just walking around town and then I saw you guys. Thought I drop by and say hi." Mai then grabbed her duel disk and deck. "Anyone up for a duel? Yugi? Joey?"
"Sure, but first we need to finish this video," Yugi said.
"Fine by me…" Mai then looked at the computer screen. "Wait, is that me?"
"Heh, yep. This video has footage of our duels, and this one is about your duel with Joey from Duelist Kingdom," Yugi explained.
"With a few changes," Tea added.
"Changes? Like what?"
"Watch." Tea resumed the video.
-Mai: My breasts challenge you to a duel. - There was silence as the gang looked at Mai, who was staring at the screen. Joey turned red and hid his head. Suddenly, laughing was heard. Mai was trying to keep it quiet, but she was without a doubt laughing.
"Well that's one way to ask for a challenge," she said. Mai then noticed Joey. "What's up with you?"
"Wait, you're not offended by, well yourself, in this video?"
"I can't help it that I have charming good looks."
"What about your voice?"
"Well, ok the voice is a bit weird since that's obviously a guy, but still."
-Joey: Samurai Warrior Guy, attack her Winged Aerobics Instructor! - "She's called Harpy Lady Joey," Mai laughed as she nudged Joey's head. Joey embarrassingly smiled and laughed.
-Yugi: Wait Joey, in this episode flying monsters have an advantage over land-based monsters for no adequately explored reason. - "Huh, there really wasn't a reason was there?" Yugi said thinking about it.
-Joey: How did ya summon that monster without even looking at your card?-
-Mai: I have ESP.-
-Joey: Whoa, too much information lady.-
-Mai: ESP! Not PMS! - This time Mai turned red. "Yea, uh…how do I put this? These videos are apparently a parody or our duels and lives," Joey tried explaining.
"I get that. But there is a word I'm looking for, and that word is 'personal'," Mai answered.
-Joey: Oh, so you're psychic.-
-Mai: Bingo, and it's not a trick so don't even bother trying to figure it out.-
-Joey: Wait a minute, you just sprayed all your cards with perfume.-
-Mai: No way! How could an amateur punk like you see through my aroma strategy?-
-Joey: It sure is lucky I don't still have that cold from the previous episode, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to notice something like that.-
-Tea: Joey needs help Yugi. Transform into your sexy alter-ego! - Tea blushed as the others started snickering. Yugi smiled and shook his head.
-Yugi: Ta-dada-da-dadaa! Puberty Power! - Everyone started laughing, and tried keeping it quiet. "Pharaoh, you missed it," Yugi said.
"I missed something?"
Yugi calmed down. "Next time you take over, I'm calling it 'Puberty Power'."
"P-Puberty Power? What are you talking about? Does it have something to do with the video?"
"I'm talking about this. Ta-dada-da-dadaa! Puberty Power!" Suddenly, Yami found himself in control. The others giggling to his confusion.
"Ok? But why is this called Puberty…" Yami paused for a moment. "Oh, that's why," he realized.
-Yami: Don't let her boobies distract you Joey. - Mai rolled her eyes and smirked. -You can defeat her. Her cards share one very distinct weakness.-
-Joey: What's that?-
-Yami: They've all been censored by 4Kids. *screenshot*- "Wait, censored? Does that mean all these cards we've been using are not the original design? And who's 4Kids?" Mai asked.
"I don't know, but that message is pretty clear," Tristian said pointing to the text on the bottom.
"Yea, it's clear all right," Tea added. She then took out her phone and started searching. "I'm not getting anything about this '4Kids' that they mentioned."
"Huh, wonder who they are then," Tristian said.
-Joey: That's right. With the power of 4Kids and sexism, I can win this duel! - Everyone quietly laughed. Joey turned red. "Great, this is how I win my first duel," he sighed. –Time Roulette GO!-
As Time Warp played, everyone except Yami jived along, even Yugi in his mind. Yami smiled. "Catchy," he thought.
-Joey: Thousand Dragon, destroy all three of her harpies at once!-
-Tristian: Doesn't anyone in this tournament know the rules to this game? - "Good question, care to answer Tristian?" Joey asked.
"Uh…well…" Tristian stuttered. Joey chuckled. "Yea, thought so."
-Mai: How could I lose to such an amateur?-
-Joey: That's just what you get for being a woman, with girly parts. - "Wait, are they saying I lost because I'm a girl?" Mai asked.
"Get use to that Mai," Tea sighed.
"Oh boy. Well, you guys finish your video. I think I need a breather. Meet you outside for our duel," Mai said as she walked towards the door. "There's only a little bit left," Joey pointed out.
-Yami: Well done Joey. You won your first real duel. Just remember that you're nothing without me, nothing! - "Geez Yug, you could be a little more supportive," Joey said elbowing Yami. "
-Joey: Hurray for censorship! - "Someone remember that, 4Kids. I have a weird feeling about them," Tea said.
"Why?" Tristian asked.
"Well, according to this they changed the design of the cards, and those designs are on the cards we use apparently."
"Do you think Pegasus knows about them? He's the one who designed the cards after all," Joey asked.
"Not sure. It's interesting though," Yami added. After a moment, Joey resumed the video.
-Yami: Your overconfidence is your weakness.-
-Kaiba: Your faith in your friends is yours. - "Whoa, that's a good match for the audio, at least for yours Yug," Joey said.
"Yes, but faith in friends isn't a weakness," Yami said. "Of course Kaiba wouldn't understand that, but whoever said that should know better."
"Uh, I'll explain it to you later," Yugi said as he took control.
"Hey guys look, speaking of Kaiba."
Everyone looked at the screen. "Looks like he's coming back. Wonder if he'll 'screw any rules'?" Joey asked as the other laughed.
"We'll have to wait and see, but for now, Mai's waiting for us," Yugi said.
"Oh yeah," Joey stood up. "It time for Joey Wheeler to get in the dueling mood! I'm ready for whatever's coming!"
"Joey!"
Joey looked around and saw the others pointing over by the door. The people over there were looking angrily at him, and so was a nearby librarian. Joey smiled and waved embarrassingly. "And that's my cue to leave."
Joey grabbed his computer and ran outside, followed by the other. "You ready Mai, because here I come! Let's duel!"
Well, the gang has found out about 4Kids. We'll see how this turns out later.
Now I know after the Waking the Dragons arc, Mai is on her own and doesn't interact with the others, but that isn't any fun. So in this story, she's back on good terms with the gang.
In DSoD news, we have an official release date! April 23, 2016. Which means I can now set up a countdown! We have about 167 days until the release. Not sure how long it will take to get subbed though.
Once again, sorry for not updating anything last week. I'm back on schedule now, but if something like this happens again, I'll be sure to leave a note or something so I don't leave all of you hanging.
Next time: Episode 6 – Everybody Hates Mako. Duel Standby!
