Days until DSoD: 42

This chapter was a tough one. I'm not sure if I'll be able to top Joey from the last chapter any time soon, but hopefully this will still be funny. So with that said, let's get on with the chapter.

Yugi: Wow, she didn't say anything about the new movie trailer. *eyes widen and quickly covers mouth*

Oh yeah, that's right. Thanks Yugi. Listen, new trailer…YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE ME CRY AT 5:30 IN THE MORNING! THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE!

Yugi: *slaps forehead* What have I done?

Thedarkpokemaster: Don't worry, it'll get better for Joey. :)

ShadowPoisonCrystal: Glad you liked his reactions, and there will be more to come!

Above the Winter Moonlight: Joey's reaction was fun to write! And I already have good reactions planned for both thief and puzzleshipping, even if it will be a while.

FANactic Writer: Hahahaha! You probably guessed right! XD

Reydrago: I can see that, and that's probably why 4kids censored her and the harpy ladies and made them less revealing.

Mari: Hey, I made you laugh! Mission accomplished!

Rittie: Maybe 4K will actually show respect and leave everything in, but we'll have to see. I remember I worded that reaction carefully, since Joey was reacting to the actual shipping, not the shippers themselves. If Joey reacted like that to the shippers, then that would be rude. Most of the time when I see a summary that says "Tea bashing," the pairs are usually the YamisxHikaris (puzzle, tender, and bronze), and some people bash her because they think she's annoying (which IMO, I don't think is a valid excuse).

Sonicxjones: I take it you enjoyed the chapter.

Kurora: I know of one more puppyshipping moment in a later episode, and Kaiba will see it! :) We'll have to see what he thinks! It looks like the others were a little scarred from Bandit Keith's fanservice, which was fun to write. If Joey did find out about Silentshipping, he would probably never go near Kaiba again, and make sure Serenity never finds out, which is very hard to do with the internet around all the time.

TTY7: And that's why people must be very careful on this website, at least we have filters so something like that doesn't happen. Ha, that was a fun part to write! Enjoy the chapter!

Itachiforever342: I'm glad you liked Joey's reaction. The movie comes out next month and I'm so excited! Actually, I better stop now before I get out of control. (Yugi: Yes please, let's not have another fangirl moment!)

S Danyal Allen: I got your PM. How do I put this, while I know about Star Wars and Marvel, and I'm familiar with the characters, I wouldn't really call myself a 'fan' of either one. ^^' So I'm not sure how Disney changed both franchises, if they did at all (meaning I haven't seen movies like The Force Awakens or pretty much any Marvel movie). But some of my family members are fans, and they like the movies made after Disney bought the rights, but as for me, I still like Disney regardless. I'm glad you liked Joey's reaction.

Bunnychu15: Not sure he'll be pleased with the implications of his eye being pulled out by Yami Bakura…even that sentence already gives me a bad image. _ But we'll see how he feels about the Cecelia story.

Louisa: Unfortunately, since her duel goes by really quickly, she will not be in this chapter. But don't worry, she'll come up in Battle City a couple times.

MindWorlds: Oh yes he did! XD

Guest: Thank you!

Ronin warriors fanatic: I already have plans for those parts, and if I were to send an email explaining everything it would kind of ruin the fic, since the point of this is for them to blindly react to the series without any background knowledge to it. Besides, I don't want to break the fourth wall too much in this story.

I don't own anything. Enjoy!

-Quote from abridged series.-

"Mind speaking"

Normal dialogue.

After Yugi called to make sure he was ok, Joey made his way to the Game Shop to join the others for the next video.

"Thanks for the support Yug," he said.

"Don't mention it."

Joey sat down with the others as Yugi started the video.

-Yami: Last time on Yu-Gi-Oh.-

-Commercial: Black & Decker's automatic shut-off iron, because even those with the best memories can forget to turn their irons off. – "Wait, what's going on?" Tea asked.

"This doesn't have anything to do with us," Joey mentioned.

-Alan Partridge: In America. – "We already have to deal with Bandit Keith, let's not add another one," Bakura said.

-Victor Kiam: I was so impressed I bought the company.-

"I still have no idea what's going on. Did we click another video by accident?" Tristian asked.

"No, it says this is part of the series," Yugi said.

-Announcer: You're watching the Card Game Channel, where we bring you all the hottest dueling action from across the globe. Tonight, were bringing you live coverage of the Duelist Kingdom semi-finals. I can barely contain my excitement! – "Oh I get it. It's a different style," Yugi said.

"A channel devoted to Duel Monsters, that's actually pretty cool," Joey added.

-Announcer: Who will be the next king of games? We'll find out, right after this commercial. Don't you go anywhere now.-

-Commercial: Have you been injured in an accident during a card game that wasn't your fault? Suffered damages at the hands of your opponent? Do you like to blame other people for your clumsiness? If so, give us a call at 1-800-DUELINSURANCE, and we'll fix the problem by throwing lots of money around. Duel Insurance, because nothing heals pain quite like money. – "I know someone who would use that catchphrase," Tristian said.

"Tristian, ietquay on aibakay," Tea whispered.

"Huh? What are you…" Tristian then glanced at Joey, who was starting to look a little antsy. "Oh, I get it."

-Announcer: We're back, and the Duelist Kingdom semi-finals are already underway. It looks like Yugi Moto is struggling to defeat Mai Valentine, and who could blame him. Mai Valentine is a season competitor with a long list of victories. – "Well, that wasn't the real reason I was struggling," Yugi said. "The pharaoh and I had, different viewpoints on who should be dueling. Speaking of which…"

The Puzzle flashed and Yami found himself in control. "And my viewpoint is that it's time you started watching," Yugi added. Yami smiled and chuckled.

-Announcer: Let's take a look at her dueling history. First she faced Joey Wheeler…and lost. Then she went up against Panik…and lost. Her last match before entering the finals was against Tea Gardner, which of course she must have won. Oh my mistake, she surrendered. I think I speak for everyone when I ask, what's wrong with this picture? – "What makes it worse is that my duel with her wasn't even an official duel," Tea said.

"Eh this is garbage. Mai's a great duelist. Case in point, Battle City," Joey said.

-Mai: I summon Harpy's Pet Dragon.-

-Yami: You wanna play rough? Ok! Say hello to my little friend.-

-Announcer: This could be a critical misjudgment on the part of the young up-and-comer with the ridiculous hairdo. – Yami glanced at his hair for a second. -Mai's dragon could destroy that Kuriboh with ease. I wonder what her next move will be.-

-Mai: I surrender. – Nobody bothered holding in their laughter, even Joey couldn't help but chuckle a little. "Man, you should do that every time you duel her Yugi," Tristian said.

Yami chuckled. "Well, I can't deny that Kuriboh can be powerful, if used the right way."

-Announcer: Yeah, that Mai Valentine. She's a great duelist alright. We take you now to a prerecorded interview with one of the top players in the Duelist Kingdom Tournament. Mako Tsunami.-

-Reporter: Mr. Tsunami Mr. Tsunami! Is there any truth to the rumor that Yugi Moto refused to duel with you because you're a freaky fish guy?-

-Mako: I am not a freaky fish guy! – "Yes you are!" Tristian laughed.

-Mako: And for your information, I fed his Dark Magician to my Fiend Kraken! It was just like the ending to Pirates of the Caribbean 2, except this was actually satisfying.-

-Reporter: In that case, why is he entered into the finals while you're out here on the beach talking to yourself?-

-Mako: I'm not talking to myself. I'm talking to the ocean. – "Do I need to repeat myself?" Tristian said again.

-Reporter: Oh, ok.-

-Mako: The Ocean and I are getting married. – Everyone stared at the screen. "Well…that takes the 'freaky fish guy' label to a whole new level," Bakura said.

"If he really feels that way, he might as well go along with it," Tea laughed.

-Mako: Isn't that right ocean? … The ocean says yes. – Everyone chuckled.

-Announcer: We're back to live action, and Bandit Keith's Barrel Dragon is causing Joey Wheeler big problems.-

-Joey: I summon Copycat. It gives me the power to copy your catchphrase, in America! – "Oh yeah! Time for a taste of your own medicine!" Joey said.

-Keith: Hey! That's my joke! It only works when I say 'in America.' It loses all meaning when you say it!-

-Joey: Nyeh? What's that? I couldn't hear you. I was too busy being American.-

-Keith: You're not American! You're not even wearing a flag on your head!-

-Joey: You're right. I must have left it back home, in America. – Joey started laughing loudly. "Man, he walked right into that one!" he said.

-Announcer: Uh-oh, it looks like Bandit Keith has snapped and he's being forced to abandon the duel. – "…Is he singing the national anthem as he's being pulled away?" Tea asked. Everyone else nodded.

"Yep, he's American alright," she added.

-Bakura: Hooray! Joey won! Lashings of ginger beer for everyone! I'm British you know. – Bakura gave a small smile.

-Keith: I won't go down without a fight! Pegasus, I pledge allegiance to your death! You sorry excuse for an American! – "And pointing at him will help you how?" Tristian asked.

-Pegasus: I learned this trick by watching Excel Saga.-

-Keith: AAAAAHHHHH! – Joey perked up."Wait, let me guess…in America."

-Keith: …In America. – "Called it!"

-Announcer: And on that note, let's go to a commercial.-

-Commercial: Next week, on a very special episode of Zorc and Pals. – Bakura suddenly heard a groan in his head. "Oh not that again!" Yami Bakura said.

-Yami Bakura: Zorc! What's wrong? Why haven't you destroyed the world?-

-Zorc: Because I have a terminal disease. – Yami Bakura slowly shook his head with a confused face. "He…he can't even…"

-Yami Bakura: But you can't die. What about our adopted daughter? Who's going to take care of her when you're gone? – "D-Daughter!?" Yami Bakura threw his hands in the air in anger while saying that.

-Zorc: She also has a terminal disease.-

-Commercial: Don't miss this very special award-winning episode of Zorc and Pals, because we really need the ratings. – "Oh you need the ratings alright," Yami Bakura added before retreating deep in Bakura's mind.

"I still have no clue what that was. Bakura…er…the Millennium Ring spirit seemed like he was doing something with that dark…thing," Joey said turning to the others. "Something wrong Yug?"

Yami glared at the screen. "I have a bad feeling about this 'Zorc' creature."

-Announcer: You're watching the Card Game Channel, we show card games, and that's about it. This match will decide everything. One of these men will return home with either three million dollars in prize money, of the prestige of being the new king of card games. But no matter who wins this duel, in the end they're both losers. – "Hey! You're talking about the king of games and his best friend here!" Joey yelled. Yami just shook his head. -I mean winners, yeah winners. – "That's better," Joey added as Yami started chuckling.

-Joey: This is it Yug, only one of us can win this tournament. And even though you're my best friend, I'm not gonna hold back. I'm going to give it my all. And once more, I'm gonna beat you!-

-Yami: Like hell! – Yami was a little taken back. Joey too was surprised.

-Joey: Nyeh?-

-Yami: Face it Joey, you're a terrible duelist. – Joey and Yami looked at each other. "Well that's a little harsh, don't you think Yug?"

"It wasn't me who said it. It was…well, me. But not…you get the idea," Yami tried to explain.

-Yami: You only got this far because I've been telling you how to win all the time. I mean come on, you've got Baby Dragon in your deck. Baby freaking Dragon! – "Which combined with Time Wizard can make an excellent combo," Joey pointed out. "It was enough to beat Mai."

-Yami: You probably don't even remember why you entered the tournament in the first place.-

-Joey: Sure I do! I entered because…eh…you told me to? – Joey slapped his forehead.

-Yami: It was your sister you silly little man! She needs an operation!-

-Joey: Why? Is she sick?-

-Yami: No, but you will be. Mind Crush!-

-Joey: Nyeh! – "What?!" Joey and Yami both yelled. Joey slowly took a step back.

"Uh...I…" Suddenly, Yami retreated back into the puzzle. Yugi blushed in embarrassment.

"Oh come on Pharaoh! No fair!"

"Well Yug, got an explanation?" Joey asked with a sly smile on his face. Yugi didn't know what to say and just smiled embarrassingly.

-Announcer: And now for a word from our sponsors.-

-Kaiba: Your own personal deck, ten dollars. A brand-spanking new duel disk system, 30 dollars. Bribing the school bully so he won't beat you up for playing card games, 50 dollars. Activating Swords of Revealing Light so your opponent is unable to attack your life points directly, leaving him wide open for a frontal assault on all his monsters, priceless. There are some things money can't buy, for everything else, there's Kaiba Corp. – "Seems like this 'channel' has something for everybody," Tristian said. "Even…him," he added, careful of his wording.

-Announcer: We now return to our live feed from the Duelist Kingdom, and it looks as though the finalists have something to say to each other.-

-Joey: Here Yug, since I lost the match, it's only right that you get the prize money.-

-Yugi: No Joey, you take it. How else are you going to afford professional therapy after suffering such a humiliating defeat at my hands? – "Well no need for the details Yug," Joey said chuckling.

-Joey: *sniff* Ny-Nyeh. This is the happiest moment of my life. If only my sister were alive to see me now. – "That's it, I'm not letting Serenity watch this any time soon," Joey said.

"You sure? I feel like this would be something fun for me and Serenity to do," Tristian said blushing a little. Joey shot him a glare.

-Announcer: The semi-finals are over, but the final round of the tournament is just around the corner. Don't touch that remote. We'll be right back with more card game action, right after this commercial.-

"Oh, I guess that's it for the Card Games Channel," Bakura said as the scene ended with static.

-[mai valentine…worst duelist ever] – "I ought to have a word with this guy," Joey said.

Suddenly, everyone was creeped out form Yami Marik and his…eyes. "What the…? Ok…that's weird," Yugi said.

-Preacher: Do you, Mako Tsunami, take the Ocean to be your lawfully wedded wife, till death do you part? – "Wait, I was joking earlier!" Tea yelled.

-Mako: I do!-

-Preacher: And do you, Ocean, take Mako Tsunami to be your lawfully wedded husband, till death do you part?-

Everyone started giggling which slowly turned to laughing at the long pause. "Looks like the Ocean needs some time to think about it," Yugi said.

-Mako: The Ocean says yes. – "Hang on. First, shouldn't it be, 'The Ocean says I do?' Second, I don't think the groom is allowed to make the vows for the wife…and third…did I just make corrections to a marriage involving the Ocean and a freaky fish guy?" Tea asked.

"Yep," everyone answered. Tea hid a little in embarrassment.

"Wow, this video went through a lot of events, all three semi-final duels," Bakura said.

"The whole 'channel' style was pretty cool," Yugi said. "I wonder if there will be more styles in the other videos."

"Only one way to find out," Joey said smiling.

Yami: Uh, why is PD…?

Yugi: Oh she's just excited about the new trailer. Not as wild as the last trailer, but it was enough to make her really excited.

That, and the fact that it's finally Spring Break! Which means doing nothing but checking Tumblr for more movie info.

Yugi: Please tell me you're not really going to do that.

You're right, I'm not. I won't check just Tumblr.

Next time: Episode 18 – Turn Around, Bright Eyes. Duel Standby!