Hey! I'm back from the Shadow Realm! Postcards for everyone! Thanks to SuperNova23 alerting Jack, Jaden, and Dartz, I was able to…somehow escape.
Jack: BY PLAYING CARD GAMES ON MOTORCYCLES!
Jaden: Of course we made it out. Remember, I'm absolutely flawless.
Dartz: I bewieve I was the suppewior one while pwaying these here cawd games with my powerful d-
No, no, no!
Thedarkpokemaster: Are you referring to the ending? In that case, since Joey had to deal with that a lot in the anime, I'd feel sorrier for Tea.
CorinnetheAnime: Oh believe me, there were soooooooo many references I wanted to put in that chapter (in their reactions, not the actual video). The Holy Grail is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I wish I was able to put more references in the chapter, including the bunny…wait, the bunny! RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!
SuperNova23: That's actually episode 26, and I can't wait either! I'll add JoJo to my anime bucket list.
Skylinemaster: Thank you, sorry for the wait. Had a little writer's block with that chapter. ^^'
Mari: Burn the witch!
Bunnychu15: Thank you, I knew he'd be more laid back than some other people that have seen the videos.
S Danyal Allen: Oh man, it's almost time for Marik to start watching! I did get the links, but I haven't had the time to look at them yet. ^^' But I still got them.
Above the Winter Moonlight: The Holy Grail is one of my favorite movies! I just had to make more MP references!
Reydrago: Technically you're right. I guess Tristan wanted to stay true to the source material. I felt like Duke's reactions were on par with the others, he at least took his abridged self better than how other characters took theirs.
Saffira Artemis: Thank you and I feel the same, in fact sometimes I'll just go ahead and play Sexy Back anyway while watching the show. Bakura will be in this chapter, and everything will be coming soon. It's really hard to wait!
Zekeram12: Duke's theme with lyrics! I love it! Technically for me it's Author-girl. Hehehe, can't have him learn his name just yet. Burn the witch!
FANactic Writer: Oh you'll find out, I'm about to summon it…I mean, you'll see when he reappears.
NightThief200: I don't mind, all my readers are awesome, whether they review or not! I'm glad you like it!
Rittie: Well, I'm not going to get rid of the ship entirely, because I do get reviews from people telling me they like those moments. Even though I don't ship the two, I still like writing those moments when they come up. Maybe there was a little overkill in previous chapters, sometimes it just kind of happens. I could tone it down, but if there's a golden opportunity for a joke with the shipping, I'm taking it. …Does that clarify anything, because I can be terrible at explaining myself sometimes? ^^'
Official Light Warrior: Oh no! I'll revive you! Quick, activate Monster Reborn! I'm glad you like it.
Guest: Enjoy the chapter!
TTY7: I loved writing for Duke, and I can't wait till he appears again. We'll have to see next chapter, and yeah, abridged Kaiba has a lot of good moments, it all started with "screw the rules I have money" and it's gone on from there.
Itachiforever342: I'll take your word for it. Wow, lots of traveling, and jet-lag apparently. And I'll answer to all three of your reviews. That episode is my least favorite also due to some of the dialogue, overall it's just 'meh.' Looking back at the chapter, I felt like I made Mokuba a little too serious in some cases, but I'm probably just overthinking it. Lol, and that's not end of the blushing. I actually haven't seen Life of Brian yet, and Holy Grail is one of my favorite movies. Duke was fun to write! Whew, now that that's all answered, enjoy the chapter!
Dragon Goddess: Unfortunately, Marik isn't here just yet…but it won't be much longer until he is, and Ishizu will be in the chapter after this one. I still hope you like the chapter.
TurboDuel: Marik will be coming in soon, we'll have to see what he thinks. ;)
Zombyra: I seem to have a reputation of making sides hurt. I have reactions planned for the Egyptian God's name from not only Yugi, but even the Gods themselves.
Louisa: Never fear, the Kaiba brothers will be in the next chapter after this one. RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!
Ronin Warriors Fanatic: I've seen the blooper video, and all the changes to Duke's theme, it'll be in another fanfic.
Bakura Ishtar Allonsy: I'd comment, but I don't want to start a war… *flies off with RD*
I take no ownership in anything presented! Enjoy!
-Abridged series.-
"Mind speaking."
Normal dialogue.
The next day after school, the gang made their way to the rooftop to watch the next video. Before heading up, Yugi went to find someone.
"Hey Bakura, want to watch another video with us?"
"Sure, but I can't stay for too long."
Yugi nodded and the two headed up to join the others, and just in time as Joey was loading up the next video.
-Yami: Don't you wish your card games were fun like mine?-
-Yugi: This chain should help keep my Millennium Puzzle safe from the various villains who are always challenging me to children's card games.-
-Yami: Hey, give me some time with that mirror. I need to apply my makeup. – "Heh, I don't think I'd like seeing the pharaoh wear makeup," Yugi said.
"Well, they did wear eyeliner back in Ancient Egypt," Bakura said.
"Oh yeah, but I was referring to other types of makeup," Yugi replied.
-Yugi: God, you are such a slut. – Yami appeared next to Yugi, hearing what was just said. "I'm a what Yugi?"
"Not that, that's for sure," Yugi replied quickly.
-Yami: Yeah well, you're really small. Look at you down there. You're like Smally McSmall…That's your name. – "Oh come on! I'm not that small, not anymore at least," Yugi said.
"Well you kind of are, standing next to the pharaoh and all," Tristan said.
"That's still interesting, seeing you stand next to him like that since we only see him when he takes over," Tea said.
Yugi smiled a little. "Hey Pharaoh, you don't think I'm that short, do you?"
"No, I don't think you're that short little one."
"Thank yo-Hey!"
-Tea: Hey Yugi.-
-Yugi: Hey Tea, what do you think of my new chain? Pretty pimp huh?-
-Tea: Tehehehehe, it makes you look ridiculous. – "This chain is not ridiculous, it's important," Yugi said gripping the chain and pouting somewhat.
-Yugi: Well I think it looks sexy.-
-Tea: You look about as sexy as Mr. T. – "No need to compare me to him," Yugi said smiling nervously. "I pity the fool who compares me to him if they do."
-Yugi: Oh shut up! Let's just go to school, okay?-
-Solomon: Hmm, I wonder who they were. – "Uh, Grandpa…It's your grandson and his friend," Yugi said in a monotone voice, causing the others to laugh.
The gang then noticed the new title sequence. "So if there's a new sequence, then does that mean this is a new season, like they do for TV shows?" Joey said.
"That's what it looks like," Bakura said.
-Tea: And then this one time, at Duel Camp, I put my deck in my…-
-Yugi: Hey, what's that? – "Th-Thank you," Tea said not wanting the last line to continue.
-Keith: Step right up and I will reveal you future, in America. – "Oh no! Bandit Keith is back!" Tristan said.
"Then it's time to get ready for more of his jokes, in America," Yugi said, followed by everyone else laughing.
-Tea: What a crock!-
-Yugi: Maybe he can tell me when I'll finally hit puberty. – Yugi stared at the screen. "Uh…little TMI there."
-Keith: In order to tell your future, I'll need you to give me your necklace.-
-Yugi: My puzzle? No way! Without it, I can't pretend to be good at card games.-
-Keith: Look, do you want your damn fortune told or not? – "Don't make the same mistake I did! Don't give him the puzzle!" Yugi said to the screen.
-Yugi: Well, okay then. – Yugi sighed. "And you gave him the puzzle," he said defeated.
"Uh Yug, you realize you're talking to yourself, don't you?" Joey said.
"I know, I just get really upset when I think of that day. Why did I give him the puzzle? Why did I do that? That was stupid of me."
"Well, that's all behind us now," Tristan said. "We know you won't make that mistake again."
-Keith: I predict that you are a gullible idiot, in America. Mwahaha, in America. – "Wow, two 'in America's in a row. Must be a new record," Bakura said.
-Tea: Yugi, I hate to break this to you, but you totally deserved that. – "I know, I know. I wasn't thinking straight," Yugi said.
-Yugi: Hey come back! You didn't even tell me my fortune! – "I think you have more important things to worry about," Yugi said.
-Yugi: Hm, he must be hiding inside this abandoned warehouse.-
Keith: Welcome Yugi. I see you've fallen right into my trap, in America. Now let's have a children's card game to decide who gets to keep your Millennium item. – "So you had to duel Bandit Keith?" Tristan asked. "That would explain why he was in the warehouse that day."
-Yugi: But, you've already stolen it from me. If anything, I should be challenging you. – "You know, he's got a point," Joey said.
-Keith: Look can we just play the card game?-
-Yugi: You're new to this whole stealing thing aren't you? – "Actually, Bandit Keith isn't new to stealing. He stole my card back in Duelist Kingdom," Joey said.
"Yeah, but this is a different circumstance." Tristan said.
-Tea: Running!-
-Bakura: Yo Tea! How's it hanging dude?-
-Tea: What the hell did you just say to me?-
-Bakura: I'm trying to sound more American, so people won't pick on me as much. – "You need some improvement," Tea said.
"Oh I don't think so dude," Bakura said. Everyone turned towards him, and started laughing.
-Tea: Well stop it. You sound like you're from the 1970's.-
-Bakura: Oh come on baby, cut me some slack. Let's hang out together. It'll be totally cool. – "Okay, now that's a little too much," Bakura said chuckling.
-Tea: Somebody help! Bakura's gone insane! – Everyone started laughing, even Bakura who was also shaking his head.
-Yami Bakura: Now that she's out of the way, I can concentrate on finding gay people! Come on little gaydar, work your magic. – Bakura couldn't help but sense something. Something that felt angry.
-Keith: It's time to duel, in America. – "Why don't we make that our new catchphrase Pharaoh," Yugi said.
Yami chuckled. "I think I'll stick with mine."
-Yugi: I don't know who you are, but I won't let you keep my puzzle. I summon the Frustrated Celtic Guardian! – "Wait, I thought it was disgruntled last time," Yugi said.
"I guess the name changed," Tea said.
-CG: I am so frustrated. – "And now apparently he talks too, without moving his mouth," Joey said.
-Keith: Your frustrated elf is no match for my machine monsters, in America.-
Everyone jokingly did the robot dance as the music played.
-Yugi: Wait a minute, those monsters look kind of familiar. Who are you? Show yourself!-
-Yugi: Oh my God it's Bandit Keith! I had no idea! Super special awesome plot twist! – "In real life, yeah that was a twist. But in the videos…it kind of makes me look like an idiot for not realizing it was despite his hints…" Yugi then realized what he just called himself and ducked down a little.
-Keith: Yes it's me, Bandit Keith. But I'm being controlled by somebody who isn't American.-
-Yugi: You mean you're being manipulated?-
-Keith: That's right little Yugi.-
-Marik: With my Millennium Rod, I can take control of whoever I want. – Everyone gasped and smiled. "Is it already time for Marik to show up?" Tristan asked.
"Oh man, I can't wait to see how he's portrayed in these videos," Joey said. "The possibilities are endless."
-Yugi: And you chose Bandit Keith? Why the hell would you choose Bandit Keith? He sucks! – Everyone burst out laughing. "Well Marik, do you have an answer to that?" Joey said.
-Marik: It's simple. Americans are very easy to brainwash. Isn't that right mind slave?-
-Keith: Whatever you say Mr. President. – "Great, more implications," Tea said.
-Joey: We gotta save Yugi, so let's just skip school for the 50th time.-
-Tristan: You'd think they would've expelled us by now. – "I never recalled us skipping school 50 times," Tristan said. "And that's good because then we really would've been expelled.
-Teacher: What is the meaning of this? You kids should be wearing your extremely tight gym shorts. – Everyone winced at that statement.
-Joey: Nyeh, sorry coach but there's been an emergency.-
-Tristan: Somebody spoiled the new Harry Potter book for Tea, and she's very upset.-
-Tea: All my fanfics are worthless now. Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo-hoo-hoo! – "Heh, I can imagine that happening to a lot of people," Tea said.
"So Tea, what fanfic were you working on that's ruined now?" Tristan asked jokingly.
"None, because I haven't read the books yet."
-Teacher: My pink sweater is moved by your story. By all means, take the day off school. – Joey and Tristan started laughing. "Okay, if we could do that all the time," Joey started.
"Then you would be the one expelled," Tea said.
-Tea: Why didn't we just tell him the truth?-
-Tristan: Because lying is fun! – "And you'd be joining Joey also," Tea added.
-Yami Bakura: It looks like my Millennium Ring has led me to this warehouse. I haven't seen gay readings this strong since that screening of Showgirls. Hmm, that looks like Bandit Keith and Yugi. Someone must be manipulating this duel, someone with a Millennium item. – "So it was the ring spirit that led Bakura to the warehouse," Yugi said to himself.
-Keith: The Millennium Puzzle belongs to me! Wait a minute, this thing wasn't made in America! It must be destroyed! – Yugi quickly turned away from the screen and covered his eyes.
"Are you okay Yugi?" Bakura asked.
"Sorry, but that's really hard to watch," Yugi said touching the puzzle.
-Yugi: No! My chick magnet!-
-Bakura: This looks like a job for Limey-Man! – Bakura laughed. "See Yugi, if anyone tries to mess with your puzzle, Limey-man will save you." Yugi laughed as well.
-Keith: Whoaaawhoaaawhoaa in America. – "Ha, just like last time he fell," Joey said.
-Yugi: Bakura! You saved me!-
-Bakura: I'm here to kick ass and drink cups of tea, and I'm all out of tea. – Bakura looked at the screen. "Ooooh" he said realizing what that line meant and started laughing.
-Yugi: I can't believe he broke my puzzle. I guess I'd better start putting it back together.-
-Yami Bakura: Yes Yugi, and when you do, there'll be a part of my soul inside it. Then in about 500 episodes I'll put my evil plan into motion. I'm so diabolical it hurts. They don't call me Florence for nothing. – "What!?" Everyone shouted, even Bakura.
"Are you saying that ring spirit has been inside the puzzle this whole time?" Tristan asked.
"No way, how did he manage to do that behind my back?" Yugi said.
Bakura was trying to process what happened, but in his mind it was a different story. Yami Bakura saw the video and was starting to freak out. "No! This video is going to ruin my plan! I can't have Yugi know!"
"Wait, when Marik dueled Bakura at the Battle City finals, Bakura was sent to the Shadow Realm," Tea realized.
"What's your point?" Joey asked.
"If Bakura went to the Shadow Realm, then doesn't that mean the part of his soul in the puzzle was also sent to the Shadow Realm?"
Yugi thought for a moment. "That is possible…"
"And when Bakura came back, the spirit also came back, but that one part of his soul shouldn't have returned inside the puzzle. Instead, it should be back with the spirit…right?" Tea asked finishing her explanation.
"That does sound reasonable, but I think we should be more careful now. I don't know what that means for the puzzle or the pharaoh," Yugi said.
Everyone nodded in agreement. In Bakura's mind, Yami Bakura was breathing heavily, trying to calm down. "Great, now I have to rethink this a little. Curse those videos!"
-Bakura: Here Yugi, you forgot this piece.-
-Yugi: Hey thanks. Wow, you're being really helpful today. It's kind of weird. – "No, it would be weird if it was the ring spirit that was helping me instead of Bakura," Yugi said.
"Well I'm still glad I was able to help you that day, except when I messed with that puzzle piece. I didn't even remember doing that," Bakura said.
-Bakura: My mummy says I'm a good boy.-
-Yugi: You know Bakura, I think I might be starting to respect you.-
-Bakura: Thanks Yugi…Oh Bugger! Oh my sensitive little bottom. – Bakura blushed and chuckled a little.
-Yugi: Yeah forget what I just said. – "Well, it was nice to have your respect while it lasted," Bakura said.
"You still have my respect," Yugi said patting Bakura's back.
-Bakura: Catch you later dude. – "That being said, lose the slang," Yugi said, followed by Bakura laughing.
-Yugi: Bye Bakura. Try not to get beat up on the way to school. – "If I lose the slang, will you protect me on our way to school?" Bakura asked.
"Of course," Yugi said smiling.
-Yami Bakura: Heh-heh…Sucker!-
-Marik: You have failed me Bandit Keith, and for that you will suffer my wrath.-
Everyone laughed as the French National Anthem played. "Oh no, it's not American," Tristan said.
"That's hilarious!" Joey added.
-Keith: There's a voice in my head, and it's French, the exact opposite of American! No, stop torturing me! Okay I admit it, I'm not really American! I'm Canadian! Is that what you wanted to hear you bastard? – Everyone stared at the screen. "You mean this whole time, you've been lying to us!?" Joey asked.
"Does this mean all his sentences will end with 'in Canada' now?" Yugi asked.
-Tea: Look. That building's on fire! Somebody must be in big trouble.-
-Tristan: Let's forget about Yugi and help these guys instead. – "But it's me who needs the saving in that fire," Yugi said.
-Yugi: God what was I thinking getting that chain? I must be the dumbest anime character ever. – Yugi grabbed the chain. "Once again, this chain is not dumb."
-Tristan: We're coming in! Ahaha! The door hurt me Joey.-
-Joey: Here, let me do it. Nyeh…Nyeh…Nyeh.-
-Yugi: Getting so hot…I don't know if I'll make it.-
-Joey: Nyeh, nyeh, nyeh, nyeh, nyeh. – Everyone started softly giggling.
-Yugi: It sure would be nice if my friends showed up to help.-
-Joey: Nyehnyehnyehnyehnyehnyehnyehnyehnyehnyehnyehnyeh. – Everyone burst out laughing, including Joey. "Sooner or later, you'll need another round of shots," Tristan said.
"Nah, I'll keep at it for hours," Joey said.
-Yugi: Okay seriously, where the hell are those guys?-
-Joey and Tristan: Nyeh!-
-Tristan: Boo-yah!-
-Keith: Help! This building's haunted…by French people! – "Wow, that has to be one of strangest things I've heard in these videos," Bakura said.
"But it's funny," Tea said.
-Joey: Yug! What are you doing? We gotta get out of here.-
-Yugi: I can't leave yet. Without my puzzle, I can't be a main character. – "I think you forgot another important reason," Yugi said, still holding his chain.
-Tea: We didn't start the fire. It was always burning since the world's been turning. – "Eh, it sounds better sung than it is said," Tea said. Everyone nodded in agreement.
-Tea: Zoh my God it's my Yugi-muffin. – Yugi smiled at his nickname.
-Joey: Don't worry Tea, aside from some third degree burns and severe mental scarring, he should be just fine. – "Th-That's not fine at all," Yugi said.
-Tristan: I'm a fireman! – "Congratulations," Joey said sarcastically. Tristan rolled his eyes.
-Marik: It seems Bandit Keith was a waste of time. It looks like we'll just have to try again tomorrow night.-
-Odion: Gee Brain, what are we going to do tomorrow night?-
-Marik: The same thing we do every night binky-boy, try to take over the world.-
"Saw that coming," Tristan said as the Pinky and the Brain theme played.
-[fyi, tea ships harry and hedwig] - Tea started at the screen. "But…he's…owl…and…n-no, I don't ship them," Tea said.
-Yami Marik: Alright you primitive screwheads listen up. This…is my boomstick! – "The Millennium Boomstick…" Yugi said letting that sink in.
-Keith: It sure is good to be back home, in Canada! – "Called it!" Yugi said snapping out of his thoughts.
"Hey, his bandana changed to the Canadian flag," Tea said. "Guess we won't be hearing 'in America' from him anymore."
"I guess not. Anyways, I have to get going. That was a funny video, see you guys tomorrow," Bakura said getting up and leaving.
"See ya. I better get going too. I have some things I need to get done," Tea said getting up.
"Same here," Tristan said. The two teens got up and waved at Yugi and Joey before leaving.
"Want to head back to my place?" Yugi asked.
"Sure thing Yug," Joey said as the teens headed to the game shop.
I'm going to answer one question right now before it's even asked. Yes, Ishizu and Kaiba will watch the next episode.
Now I know everyone is excited since Marik is now in the videos. I also want to thank everyone for being patient with Marik, since everyone wants to see him watch the series. Now that being said, Marik won't be here just yet, even though Ishizu will be in the next chapter.
Marik: What? I demand to see the next episode!
If you want specifics, I decided episode 28 will be Marik's debut.
Mark: Splendid! Come Bakura, let us prepare for that chapter!
Yami Bakura: Idgaf
Yeah…well, while you guys do that, I'm going to play more PokemonGO…I mean, write the next chapter…that's what I meant.
Next time – episode 24: Egyptian Exhibition Expo 2007. Duel Standby!
