Mystrana: "Just cos I love describing things. . . Really quickly so you
guys have an idea where everyone is during the party . . . the building the
party is in is the building I stay in with Kaiba and them."
Nanaki: "Yeah, there's the main room where everyone usually is, and when you enter the building the main room is the first room you see."
Mystrana: "Right. And off to the sides of the main room are two rooms on each left and right, and one in the back. The back room leads to the upstairs where there really isn't much."
Nanaki: "And the side rooms are the kitchen, sitting area and bathrooms."
Mystrana: "So hopefully that will help you guys understand when the party is going."
Nanaki: "If you didn't fall asleep during this, of course!" (Goes upstairs to her room to do whatever she does during these rambles)
Mystrana: "Of course they didn't! And don't mess up MY room!" (Goes into the main room)
~~~
Mystrana: (Holding a ton of stuff) "Ok, ok, now, everyone, let's get ready, ok?"
(Everyone, which includes Kaiba, Bakura, Ryou, Malik, Marik, Yugi, Yami and Joey blinks)
Joey: "Yo, what's going on?"
Mystrana: "We've got to get ready for the party, that's what's going on!"
Bakura: "This seems like something you'd like, Ryou." (Smirks) "Decorating, interior decorating, whatever."
Ryou: (Scowls)
Kaiba: "I think this is going to be. . . boring. Feh."
Yugi: "Yami, I'm not tall enough to put this stuff up!"
Yami: "It's ok, Yugi, I'll help you."
Joey: "Yeah, I'll help you too!"
Mystrana: (Starts handing out decorations to people) "Kaiba, you help Yami and Yugi put up streamers and Ryou - you and your yami will put up balloons . . ." (Continues handing out stuff)
Kaiba: "So how exactly is this party going to work?"
Mystrana: "Well, for one thing, you're going to have dates to go to this party, and there will be other people around. And you all better be nice to everyone!"
Kaiba: "Riiiiight."
Mystrana: "Oh, and Ryou, you have a date now, so go on and go on it while we set up!"
Ryou: "OK!" ^_^ (Runs off)
Bakura: (Grumbles) "How come HE gets off easy?"
Mystrana: "Cos he's special! And cos he has a date! Now start putting up those balloons or I'll kill you!"
Bakura: (Sweatdrops) "Did you forget to take your medicine or something?"
Mystrana: (Puzzled) "Why would I take medicine?"
Bakura: (Groans)
~~~
(And, far away from the insanity, Ryou is walking up to a house in a pair of black jeans and a white shirt. He rings the doorbell, and a girl with blonde hair and blue highlights and grey eyes opens the door)
Ryou: "Hello, I'm Ryou."
Lizzie: (Wearing a black shirt and black baggy pants) "I know that! How are you?"
Ryou: "Oh, I'm good, thanks. And you?"
Lizzie: (Hugs Ryou a bit) "You don't have to be so formal!"
Ryou: "Sorry . . . I do this all the time . . ."
Lizzie: "Awww! It's ok!"
Ryou: (Smiles softly) "So what would you like to do?"
Lizzie: "Ummm, do you mind vegetarian food?"
Ryou: "No, it's ok."
Lizzie: "Ok! Then I know the perfect place, and it's not THAT far from here, so we're good!"
(She grabs his hand and they start off in the direction of their destination. After a bit, they start talking and such, and in about ten minutes they've made it to the place, and go inside)
Lizzie: "See, I told you this place would be awesome." (They both go inside)
Ryou: (Looks around) "Yeah, it's nice."
Lizzie: "They have poetry readings and everything, even!"
Ryou: (Smiles a little) "No kidding? Sounds great."
(They sit down)
Ryou: "So have you ever been here before, then, or have you just heard about it?"
Lizzie: "I've been here a few times, but never on a date before . . . I thought it would be a fairly cool date place . . ."
Ryou: (Smiles) "I think it is."
Lizzie: (Smiles back)
(They continue to talk and in a little bit order their food. After getting it, they start to eat and just talk some more)
Lizzie: "Yup, I do indeed get pretty hyper sometimes . . ."
Ryou: "Well, as long as you're not as bad as my yami on a sugar high, then we're good."
Lizzie: (Laughs) "When and why would you ever let your yami get enough sugar for him to go on a sugar high?"
Ryou: (Groans) "It's not my fault. The first time, I didn't know better. The second time, I hid it, but he found it. The third time, there was a lock, but he picked it."
Lizzie: (Still laughing) "That's just too amusing. I could never picture Bakura jumping around and stuff, you know?"
Ryou: "Yeah."
(They stay quiet for a bit to listen to poetry and such, and then, after finishing their food, decide to go for a walk of sorts just around the streets)
Lizzie: "So we have to do that again, right?"
Ryou: "Yeah, that was very nice. I'm glad we went there."
Lizzie: (Laughs) "Yeah, but don't go all proper on me again, please! I'm your friend!"
Ryou: (Laughs) "Well, that time I was just kidding!"
Lizzie: (Smiles and then hugs Ryou) "Of course you were, but I love you anyway!"
Ryou: (Hugs Lizzie back) "Thank you."
Lizzie: (Puzzled) "You're welcome, but why?"
Ryou: "Because I had so much fun . . . so I thank you . . ."
Lizzie: (Mock threatening) "There you go getting all proper again!" (Bursts out laughing, and hugs Ryou again)
Ryou: (Is about to hug back before he pauses and then kisses her instead) (Quietly) "Thanks again."
Lizzie: (A bit surprised) "You're welcome again . . ."
(And Ryou leans in and kisses her again before he leaves)
~~~
Bakura: (Whispers loudly) "Mystrana would say 'kawaii', but she's too busy bossing Kaiba around."
Yami: "So I've noticed."
Yugi: "She's a bit crazy."
Joey: "I bet she's just excited about the party; I know I am!"
Mystrana: "Streamers . . . balloons . . . where to put them all?"
Kaiba: "On the ceiling? In the garbage?"
Mystrana: "Seto! That's mean!"
Kaiba: "Watch me care."
Mystrana: (Sigh) "Oh, well, what can I do?" (Pause) "Oh, Malik, could you come here a moment?"
Malik: (Slowly walks over) "If this is going to have anything to do with a dumpster full of flaming squirrels I'm out of here."
Kaiba: (Raises an eyebrow and looks at Mystrana)
Mystrana: (Sheepishly grins) "No comment. Anyhow, Malik, you have a date." (Pause) "And so does Bakura? Where is he?"
Kaiba: (Causally) "Standing behind you with a knife."
Mystrana: (Whirls around and blinks) "Ummm, hello Bakura."
Bakura: (Evil grin) "Hello Mystrana."
Mystrana: "Ummm, you have a date?"
Bakura: (Pause) "Oh, ok."
Malik: "Wait, is it like a double date?"
Mystrana: "Kind of. You'll be going out at the same time, but whether or not you stay together once you pick up your dates is totally up to you guys and stuff."
Bakura: "I can live with that."
Malik: "Yeah, so can I."
Mystrana: (Happily) "So then it's all good and you guys can go for now!"
(Malik and Bakura happily run as fast as they can out of there, and Mystrana turns back to Kaiba)
Mystrana: "Now, about the balloons . . ."
~~~
(Not really talking to each other, Bakura and Malik get up to the first house they see and decide that it is the right house. Well, at least Bakura does)
Bakura: "This has to be it."
Malik: "You're lying. The next house down is the right one!"
Bakura: "No way!"
Malik: "I'm not lying, unlike you!"
(A girl comes up behind them, and blinks. She's just as tall as Malik, and has brown hair and brown eyes)
Kaisa: (Dressed in a black shirt and pants) (Looks at Bakura first) "Ummm, scuze me, but you're right in front of my house and I need to go in to get my Yami to go on a date with Malik." (Noticed Malik) "Oh! You're here already! I guess that means that you're-" (Indicates Bakura) "Here to take Yami Reona on a date?"
Bakura: (Blinks) "Yeah." (Turns to Malik) "I told you I was right!"
Malik: "Whatever."
Kaisa: "Well, come on, you guys can come in while I get her. She's probably still getting ready." (Pauses) "She can take forever sometimes to get ready, but other times she's done in a flash. I guess it all really depends on her mood."
(So they go in and wait. Kaisa goes upstairs to get Yami Reona)
Bakura: "I was right. Admit I was right."
Malik: "I refuse to say anything."
Bakura: " . . . . . You just did."
Malik: " . . . . . Shut up."
(After a minute, Kaisa comes back downstairs. Behind her is another girl, with red-brown hair and hazel eyes)
Yami Reona: (Dressed in black pants and a white shirt) "Sorry if I kept you guys waiting long."
Kaisa: "Sure you are. You're just happy that Bakura's here now." (Grins and goes up to Malik and hugs him happily)
Yami Reona: (Shifty eyes) "So what if I am?" (Walks over to Bakura) "Hey there."
Bakura: "Hi."
Kaisa: "Yay! Now that we're all friends, why don't we go, ummm, get something to eat or something? We can take a vote! Who's hungry? Who's not hungry? Who came from Hungary?"
Malik: (Blinks) "Whoa, did you just consume unearthly amounts of sugar?"
Kaisa: (Happily) "Nuh uh!"
Yami Reona: (Whispers loudly) "She's almost ALWAYS like that. I suggest we just go now and get dinner."
(So the four of them get up and end up at a restaurant. Yay. It's a nice looking restaurant, but with a casual air, which is always a good thing)
Malik: (Glances over the menu) "Dead . . . meat . . . blood . . ."
Kaisa: "Right then." (Pause) "I think everything is good here! I've actually been here a few times."
Yami Reona: "Oh! You brought home your leftovers that one time and I tried the . . . whatever it was. . . and it was good. I think I'll order that."
Bakura: "I have no clue what to get . . ."
Yami Reona: "Just go ahead and get whatever you think will be good. I assure you, it's probably all good. Kaisa isn't kidding when she says everything here is good."
Bakura: "Oh, ok."
Malik: "Dead?"
Kaisa: (Smacks him, but not hard) "No, silly Malik! If you want something dead, we'll go set fire to the squirrels in the park later. For now, order some food."
Malik: (Sighs, but then grins) "Ok, works for me."
Kaisa: (Laughs)
(The waiter does indeed come after a minute, and everyone orders. The waiter leaves.)
Kaisa: "So then it's settled! After this we go get some sticks and set them on fire and chuck them at squirrels!?"
Malik: "Yeah!"
Bakura: "Sounds good to me."
Yami Reona: (Blinks) "Am I the only sane one here?"
(They receive their food, etc, and eat it)
Kaisa: "I heard there was going to be a party later some time . . ."
Malik: "Yeah, Mystrana is holding one . . ."
Kaisa: "Would you be my date for it?"
Malik: ". . . Sure."
Kaisa: (Smiles and hugs him)
Yami Reona: "Do I want to know?"
Kaisa: "Malik's gonna take me to the party!"
Malik: (Smile)
Yami Reona: "Oh."
Bakura: (To Malik) "Wait. Matte. Mystrana is having a party? She's going to force me to go with someone, isn't she?"
Malik: "Hai. Yup."
Kaisa: "What's with the random Japanese?"
Malik/Bakura: (Shrug)
Yami Reona: "That's just scary."
(There's a long pause and then . . .)
Kaisa: (Really loudly) "Let's go blow up squirrels!"
(She and Malik run off. Bakura follows, dragging Yami Reona)
Yami Reona: (To Herself) "Yup, I'm still the only sane one!"
(And finally, much later)
Kaisa: (Tired, and resting her head against Malik) "Was that fun or what?"
Malik: "That was great. I love setting stuff on fire."
Yami Reona: (Sighs from where she is leaning against Bakura) "You guys are insane."
Bakura: "But that's what you love about us!"
(Yami Reona goes to say something, and then she laughs)
Yami Reona: "Yeah, I guess you're right."
(And so, before Bakura and Malik leave, they each kiss their date good bye)
Malik: "See you at the party!"
~~~
(Bakura runs in)
Bakura: "Mystrana, who are you making me go to the party with!?"
Mystrana: (Blinks at the sudden outburst, but then looks at her ever- present list) "Jessica."
Bakura: "Oh, ok."
Mystrana: "What, did you think I'd say I'm going with you or something?"
Bakura: "Gah! The pain! The pain!"
Yugi: "Hey Mystrana, we've finished setting up . . ."
Yami: "So can we go?"
Mystrana: "You guys will have dates to the party as well!" (Pause) "Yeah!"
Kaiba: "Dare we ask, who?"
Mystrana: "Well, Bakura is going with Jessica, Yami is going with Samantha, Yugi is going with Anna, Lizzie is going with Joey, Malik is going with Kaisa, Marik is going with Kurai, Otogi (Duke Devlin) is going with Angel, Pegasus is going with Kiya, Ryou is going with Infiny, and Mako is going with Mariana. Plus, other people will be there and you can talk to them and stuff!"
Kaiba: "I noticed that even Pegasus seems to be going and I am not . . ."
Mystrana: (Blushes a little) "Oh, you are going. . . . ."
Kaiba: "I don't get a date?"
Mystrana: "You're going with me."
Kaiba: (Blinks)
Mystrana: ". . ." (looks away)
Kaiba: ". . . Ok."
Mystrana: (Smiles)
Yami: "So, then, can we go until the party?"
Mystrana: "Yeah, but Bakura . . . and Ryou, you two stay here, please."
Bakura: "Why?"
Mystrana: "Can you guys pick up food and stuff? I"ll give you money and everything."
Ryou: "Certainly."
Mystrana: (Hugs Ryou) "Thank you! Arigotou!!!" (Hands them money and they run off)
Kaiba: "Someone has had a bit too much sugar."
Mystrana: "Nah, I'm just really happy." (Looks at list) "By the way, it's time for the next date. Honda . . . where is he?"
Kaiba: "He doesn't come here very often. I think he thinks you hate him."
Mystrana: "Hmmm, well, he's defiantly not my favorite person, but he shouldn't be afraid or anything!" (Really loud) "HONDA!"
(Honda appears)
Honda: "Hmm, yes?"
Mystrana: "You have a date."
Honda: (Blinks)
Mystrana: "Here are directions." (Goes to the other room to get something to drink)
Kaiba: "Here are the BETTER directions. Hers won't make sense!"
Honda: (Blinks) "Right then." (Leaves)
~~~
(Honda walks down the street in his usual tan trenchcoat outfit. He quickly gets up to the house and rings the doorbell. A girl in jeans and a tank top opens the door0
Arana: "Hi!"
Honda: "You would be Arana, correct?"
Arana: (Nods) "I don't have much time because I have to go somewhere later, but we can have fun in a short amount of time, right?"
Honda: "Sure. What do you want to do?"
Arana: "I was thinking we could just go out for ice cream, maybe?"
Honda: "Works for me!"
(They do so, and sit down on a nearby bench to just talk and stuff)
Honda: "I . . . really don't get to go out with people much." (Sheepish) "So I hope I'm not making you feel weird or anything."
Arana: (Laughs) "Don't worry about it!"
(So they eat their ice cream happily, talking)
Honda: ". . . And then she said . . . cheeseballs!"
Arana: (Laughs) (Pause) "I don't get it, but it's amusing!"
Honda: "Exactly, that is what makes it so funny!"
Arana: "Heh, that's true!"
(They finish their ice cream, and then Arana realizes she has to go already)
Arana: "I'm so sorry! But hey, I'll see you later, ok?"
Honda: "Ok! I'm sorry we couldn't spend more time together!" (Hugs and kisses her)
~~~
Mystrana: (Sniff) "That was such a short date, but I'm sure they had fun!"
Kaiba: "What IS your problem?"
Mystrana: "Sugar high. Duh."
Kaiba: "You scare me. You scare me a lot."
Mystrana: "Yes, yes, of course."
Kaiba: "Where are Bakura and Ryou anyway?"
Mystrana: "Remember, they're out getting food and stuff!"
Kaiba: "Oh yeah. So no one is around for now?"
Mystrana: "Cept for us two, of course, and in a moment Yami Malik will be here to go on his date."
Kaiba: "Right then."
Mystrana: "Oh, and you have a date later too, so you'll have to be ready for that." (Loudly) "YAMI MALIK!"
Marik: (Walks in) "What is it this time? Didn't I already help you with the decorations? I mean, come on, how much stuff do I need to do?"
Mystrana: "Oh, please. You just need to go on a date! Get going already; you're late!"
Marik: (As he walks out) "It's all your fault!"
~~~
(Not wanting to be late, Marik runs down the street, jumps in front of a few passing cars and sets only one squirrel on fire as he continues on his way. He runs up to a door and knocks on it before collapsing in front of it, panting. A girl with amber brown hair and green eyes opens the door)
Black: (Wearing a black leather trench coat and a black sweater with a red skirt) "Marik! Are you ok?"
Marik: "Eh heh . . . I ran all the way here; I'm a bit worn out."
Black: "Well, here, I can get you a drink of water if you want . . . ."
Marik: "That would be nice."
(He follows Black inside, and collapse on a nice chair in the living room and Black gets him a cup of water, which he drinks happily)
Marik: "Thank you very much!"
Black: (Laughs as she sits down next to him) "Why did you run so much?"
Marik: "I was running late."
Black: "Oh, it's ok if you were a little late!"
Marik: (Grins) "Well, I'm not. So what do you want to do?"
Black: "I dunno . . . how about . . . let's go eat?"
Marik: "Sure."
(So they go to the restaurant and believe it or not, guess who the waitress is? Emily. Duh.)
Emily: "Hello, what would you like to order?"
Black: "How about a fajita special."
Marik: "Taco for me."
Emily: "And to drink?"
Black/Marik: (At the same time) "Pepsi!"
Emily: (Blinks)
Black: (Grins sheepishly)
Marik: (Shrugs)
Emily: "Ok then. Be right back."
Marik: (after Emily leaves) "I could have sworn she worked someplace else. I wonder why she got fired again."
Black: "Who knows."
(They get their food rather quickly, considering it's a restaurant and all, but they are like the only people in the restaurant)
Black: "I'm very glad that there's not too many people around . . . heh, crowds make me nervous."
Marik: "I guess I know the feeling; when I get into large crowds I feel like taking out a bomb or something like that, you know?"
Black: (Sweatdrops) "Not quite, but . . . yeah."
Marik: "What? Terror and fear are the best things to promote!" (Laughs insanely)
Black: "Now you're only slightly scaring me."
Marik: "Don't worry, I'm just kidding."
Black: "Heh, I should hope so."
Marik: (Grins)
Black: "Now, where's my pepsi?"
Marik: "Yeah, pepsi is great."
Black: "I'd kill for pepsi."
Marik: "Yeah!"
Black: "Ummm, should I be scared that you agree to that so willingly?"
Marik: "Of course not." (Shifty eyes)
Black: (Laughs)
(And so, later)
Marik: "Well, I hope you had fun tonight."
Black: "I don't know if the torturing people in cars part was completely needed, but it was rather amusing."
Marik: "That's the spirit!"
Black: (Laughs)
Marik: "Well, thanks."
Black: (Looks at Marik) "You're welcome."
(Marik leans forward, hesitating for once in his life before kissing Black)
Marik: "Thanks again."
Black: (Kisses him back) "You're still welcome."
~~~
Mystrana: "WAAI! KAWAII!"
Kaiba: "Will you be even just a little quieter, PLEASE?"
Mystrana: "Nuh uh, pointless. Besides, the party is soooo close now!!"
Kaiba: "You are obsessed."
Mystrana: "Indeed I am."
(Bakura and Ryou enter carrying bags of stuff)
Bakura: "Here we have the crapload of crap you wanted us to get."
Ryou: "And here's the leftover money." (Hands it to Mystrana)
Mystrana: "Aww! Thank you!"
Kaiba: "You are so scaring me."
Mystrana: "Whaaat? He's like an adorable puppy!"
Kaiba: "Riiiight."
Bakura: "Anyhow, we're going to go now, ok?"
Mystrana: "Oh, no you aren't. Get the food set out and make it snappy!"
Bakura: (Mutters under his breath as he unpacks the food)
Mystrana: (Smiles happily)
Kaiba: "Please tell me that I can go on my date now and get away from this insanity?"
Mystrana: "Yeah, yeah, sure, go now."
Kaiba: (Runs out)
~~~
(Kaiba has changed into his black pants and a black shirt. He is casually walking to a house. He knocks on the door, and waits patiently. Promptly, a girl with dark red hair, about 5'5" answers the door)
Stayce: (Wearing a pair of jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt) "Hiya!"
Kaiba: (Nods) "Hey."
Stayce: "Come in."
Kaiba: (Walks in)
Stayce: (Blinks) "So what do you want to do?"
Kaiba: "I don't care, really, as long as you'll have fun."
Stayce: "That's so nice . . . in a slightly screwed up way."
Kaiba: "Heh."
Stayce: "Well, I don't feel like eating out right now, because I don't feel like dressing up, so how about we just go to the Japanese Marketplace down the way?"
Kaiba: "Sure."
(So they start walking . . .)
Stayce: "So, what do you want to get? Let me buy you something, k?" (Looks around, and picks up a perfect replica of the Blue Eyes White Dragon. Made of chocolate) "How about . . . the Blue Eyes White Chocolate Dragon?" (Grins)
Kaiba: (Smiles) "In which case, I have to get you something too."
Stayce: (Frowns) "Don't sound too serious about it!"
Kaiba: (Smiles broadly) "Don't worry, I'm not! Sorry."
Stayce: "Hey, it's ok!" (Gives him the BEWCD)
Kaiba: "Thank you. And here. . . " (He gives her a necklace, silver chain with a charm on it. The charm is a large circle with a BEWD embedded in the middle)
Stayce: "Oh, oh, wow!" (Looks at it, amazed) "Wow! Could you help me put it on?"
Kaiba: "Certainly." (Does so)
Stayce: "Wahoo! This is great!" (Grins) "Thank you!" (Glomps happily onto Kaiba.)
Kaiba: (Smiles) "You're welcome."
(They walk around, pointing out stuff they like to each other and stuff like that)
Kaiba: "Card Captor Sakura playing cards? They come with free pocky."
Stayce: "Eh, why not? Pocky is good!"
(And so on and so forth)
Kaiba: "Hmmmm . . . do you like manga?"
Stayce: "Well, yeah, I guess."
Kaiba: "Here . . ." (Goes by a stall and looks at the manga) (Comes back with several mangas and gives them to Stayce)
Stayce: "Oh, wow . . . what can I do to repay you for these?"
Kaiba: "No, it's ok. I like giving gifts."
Stayce: (Happily glomps onto Kaiba again) "Thank you so much!"
Kaiba: (Hugs her back) "You're welcome." (Kisses her)
Stayce: (Smiles really happily)
(Finally, at the end of the date, Stayce and Kaiba walk back to Stayce's house. Stayce is holding a ton of stuff and Kaiba has the bag with the BEWCD in it)
Kaiba: "Thank you."
Stayce: (Grins) "No, thank you!"
(They both smile at each other and kiss before Kaiba leaves)
~~~
Mystrana: "Awwwwww, this is all so cute . . ."
Bakura: "Mystrana! Get out of your sugar-highs and tell us if we did a good job or not so we can get the hell out of here."
Mystrana: (Glances at the tables that have been set up with a ton of food and chips and candy and sugar and pop and punch and all that stuff you find at parties) "Hey! That looks great! Thanks guys!" (Hugs Ryou.)
Bakura: (Raises an eyebrow) "What ARE you doing to poor Ryou?"
Mystrana: "He's just like a puppy!"
Ryou: "Help . . .can't . . . breathe . . ."
Mystrana: "Ack! Sorry!"
(Kaiba enters)
Kaiba: "Hey, Mystrana, I have to take you to that stupid party of yours, don't I?"
Mystrana: "Yeah, why?"
Kaiba: "Ok. Fine. I'm going to get ready."
Mystrana: "Okidoki. So am I! People will start arriving really soon, I bet!"
Bakura: "I guess we should go pick up our dates, then?"
Mystrana: "Yup, that would be a good idea indeed."
(Bakura and Ryou leave, as does Kaiba)
Mystrana: "This is going to be great, I just know it is!" (Runs upstairs and comes down about five seconds late dressed in a long sleeved black shirt with a black miniskirt) "Now to wait for everyone to arrive!"
~~~
Nanaki: "Guess what everyone! Mystrana had to go on a car trip today and was unable to finish this chapter! Yes, everyone, kill her! Kill her!" (Pause) "Ahem. Anyhow, she offers many many many apologizes and says she will put the party up either tomorrow or the day after and she's sorry again. But kill her anyway!"
Mystrana: (Runs in) "Nanaki! Ack! Don't kill me though! I really am sorry! The car ride took waaaay longer than expected. Feh."
Nanaki: "Yeah, there's the main room where everyone usually is, and when you enter the building the main room is the first room you see."
Mystrana: "Right. And off to the sides of the main room are two rooms on each left and right, and one in the back. The back room leads to the upstairs where there really isn't much."
Nanaki: "And the side rooms are the kitchen, sitting area and bathrooms."
Mystrana: "So hopefully that will help you guys understand when the party is going."
Nanaki: "If you didn't fall asleep during this, of course!" (Goes upstairs to her room to do whatever she does during these rambles)
Mystrana: "Of course they didn't! And don't mess up MY room!" (Goes into the main room)
~~~
Mystrana: (Holding a ton of stuff) "Ok, ok, now, everyone, let's get ready, ok?"
(Everyone, which includes Kaiba, Bakura, Ryou, Malik, Marik, Yugi, Yami and Joey blinks)
Joey: "Yo, what's going on?"
Mystrana: "We've got to get ready for the party, that's what's going on!"
Bakura: "This seems like something you'd like, Ryou." (Smirks) "Decorating, interior decorating, whatever."
Ryou: (Scowls)
Kaiba: "I think this is going to be. . . boring. Feh."
Yugi: "Yami, I'm not tall enough to put this stuff up!"
Yami: "It's ok, Yugi, I'll help you."
Joey: "Yeah, I'll help you too!"
Mystrana: (Starts handing out decorations to people) "Kaiba, you help Yami and Yugi put up streamers and Ryou - you and your yami will put up balloons . . ." (Continues handing out stuff)
Kaiba: "So how exactly is this party going to work?"
Mystrana: "Well, for one thing, you're going to have dates to go to this party, and there will be other people around. And you all better be nice to everyone!"
Kaiba: "Riiiiight."
Mystrana: "Oh, and Ryou, you have a date now, so go on and go on it while we set up!"
Ryou: "OK!" ^_^ (Runs off)
Bakura: (Grumbles) "How come HE gets off easy?"
Mystrana: "Cos he's special! And cos he has a date! Now start putting up those balloons or I'll kill you!"
Bakura: (Sweatdrops) "Did you forget to take your medicine or something?"
Mystrana: (Puzzled) "Why would I take medicine?"
Bakura: (Groans)
~~~
(And, far away from the insanity, Ryou is walking up to a house in a pair of black jeans and a white shirt. He rings the doorbell, and a girl with blonde hair and blue highlights and grey eyes opens the door)
Ryou: "Hello, I'm Ryou."
Lizzie: (Wearing a black shirt and black baggy pants) "I know that! How are you?"
Ryou: "Oh, I'm good, thanks. And you?"
Lizzie: (Hugs Ryou a bit) "You don't have to be so formal!"
Ryou: "Sorry . . . I do this all the time . . ."
Lizzie: "Awww! It's ok!"
Ryou: (Smiles softly) "So what would you like to do?"
Lizzie: "Ummm, do you mind vegetarian food?"
Ryou: "No, it's ok."
Lizzie: "Ok! Then I know the perfect place, and it's not THAT far from here, so we're good!"
(She grabs his hand and they start off in the direction of their destination. After a bit, they start talking and such, and in about ten minutes they've made it to the place, and go inside)
Lizzie: "See, I told you this place would be awesome." (They both go inside)
Ryou: (Looks around) "Yeah, it's nice."
Lizzie: "They have poetry readings and everything, even!"
Ryou: (Smiles a little) "No kidding? Sounds great."
(They sit down)
Ryou: "So have you ever been here before, then, or have you just heard about it?"
Lizzie: "I've been here a few times, but never on a date before . . . I thought it would be a fairly cool date place . . ."
Ryou: (Smiles) "I think it is."
Lizzie: (Smiles back)
(They continue to talk and in a little bit order their food. After getting it, they start to eat and just talk some more)
Lizzie: "Yup, I do indeed get pretty hyper sometimes . . ."
Ryou: "Well, as long as you're not as bad as my yami on a sugar high, then we're good."
Lizzie: (Laughs) "When and why would you ever let your yami get enough sugar for him to go on a sugar high?"
Ryou: (Groans) "It's not my fault. The first time, I didn't know better. The second time, I hid it, but he found it. The third time, there was a lock, but he picked it."
Lizzie: (Still laughing) "That's just too amusing. I could never picture Bakura jumping around and stuff, you know?"
Ryou: "Yeah."
(They stay quiet for a bit to listen to poetry and such, and then, after finishing their food, decide to go for a walk of sorts just around the streets)
Lizzie: "So we have to do that again, right?"
Ryou: "Yeah, that was very nice. I'm glad we went there."
Lizzie: (Laughs) "Yeah, but don't go all proper on me again, please! I'm your friend!"
Ryou: (Laughs) "Well, that time I was just kidding!"
Lizzie: (Smiles and then hugs Ryou) "Of course you were, but I love you anyway!"
Ryou: (Hugs Lizzie back) "Thank you."
Lizzie: (Puzzled) "You're welcome, but why?"
Ryou: "Because I had so much fun . . . so I thank you . . ."
Lizzie: (Mock threatening) "There you go getting all proper again!" (Bursts out laughing, and hugs Ryou again)
Ryou: (Is about to hug back before he pauses and then kisses her instead) (Quietly) "Thanks again."
Lizzie: (A bit surprised) "You're welcome again . . ."
(And Ryou leans in and kisses her again before he leaves)
~~~
Bakura: (Whispers loudly) "Mystrana would say 'kawaii', but she's too busy bossing Kaiba around."
Yami: "So I've noticed."
Yugi: "She's a bit crazy."
Joey: "I bet she's just excited about the party; I know I am!"
Mystrana: "Streamers . . . balloons . . . where to put them all?"
Kaiba: "On the ceiling? In the garbage?"
Mystrana: "Seto! That's mean!"
Kaiba: "Watch me care."
Mystrana: (Sigh) "Oh, well, what can I do?" (Pause) "Oh, Malik, could you come here a moment?"
Malik: (Slowly walks over) "If this is going to have anything to do with a dumpster full of flaming squirrels I'm out of here."
Kaiba: (Raises an eyebrow and looks at Mystrana)
Mystrana: (Sheepishly grins) "No comment. Anyhow, Malik, you have a date." (Pause) "And so does Bakura? Where is he?"
Kaiba: (Causally) "Standing behind you with a knife."
Mystrana: (Whirls around and blinks) "Ummm, hello Bakura."
Bakura: (Evil grin) "Hello Mystrana."
Mystrana: "Ummm, you have a date?"
Bakura: (Pause) "Oh, ok."
Malik: "Wait, is it like a double date?"
Mystrana: "Kind of. You'll be going out at the same time, but whether or not you stay together once you pick up your dates is totally up to you guys and stuff."
Bakura: "I can live with that."
Malik: "Yeah, so can I."
Mystrana: (Happily) "So then it's all good and you guys can go for now!"
(Malik and Bakura happily run as fast as they can out of there, and Mystrana turns back to Kaiba)
Mystrana: "Now, about the balloons . . ."
~~~
(Not really talking to each other, Bakura and Malik get up to the first house they see and decide that it is the right house. Well, at least Bakura does)
Bakura: "This has to be it."
Malik: "You're lying. The next house down is the right one!"
Bakura: "No way!"
Malik: "I'm not lying, unlike you!"
(A girl comes up behind them, and blinks. She's just as tall as Malik, and has brown hair and brown eyes)
Kaisa: (Dressed in a black shirt and pants) (Looks at Bakura first) "Ummm, scuze me, but you're right in front of my house and I need to go in to get my Yami to go on a date with Malik." (Noticed Malik) "Oh! You're here already! I guess that means that you're-" (Indicates Bakura) "Here to take Yami Reona on a date?"
Bakura: (Blinks) "Yeah." (Turns to Malik) "I told you I was right!"
Malik: "Whatever."
Kaisa: "Well, come on, you guys can come in while I get her. She's probably still getting ready." (Pauses) "She can take forever sometimes to get ready, but other times she's done in a flash. I guess it all really depends on her mood."
(So they go in and wait. Kaisa goes upstairs to get Yami Reona)
Bakura: "I was right. Admit I was right."
Malik: "I refuse to say anything."
Bakura: " . . . . . You just did."
Malik: " . . . . . Shut up."
(After a minute, Kaisa comes back downstairs. Behind her is another girl, with red-brown hair and hazel eyes)
Yami Reona: (Dressed in black pants and a white shirt) "Sorry if I kept you guys waiting long."
Kaisa: "Sure you are. You're just happy that Bakura's here now." (Grins and goes up to Malik and hugs him happily)
Yami Reona: (Shifty eyes) "So what if I am?" (Walks over to Bakura) "Hey there."
Bakura: "Hi."
Kaisa: "Yay! Now that we're all friends, why don't we go, ummm, get something to eat or something? We can take a vote! Who's hungry? Who's not hungry? Who came from Hungary?"
Malik: (Blinks) "Whoa, did you just consume unearthly amounts of sugar?"
Kaisa: (Happily) "Nuh uh!"
Yami Reona: (Whispers loudly) "She's almost ALWAYS like that. I suggest we just go now and get dinner."
(So the four of them get up and end up at a restaurant. Yay. It's a nice looking restaurant, but with a casual air, which is always a good thing)
Malik: (Glances over the menu) "Dead . . . meat . . . blood . . ."
Kaisa: "Right then." (Pause) "I think everything is good here! I've actually been here a few times."
Yami Reona: "Oh! You brought home your leftovers that one time and I tried the . . . whatever it was. . . and it was good. I think I'll order that."
Bakura: "I have no clue what to get . . ."
Yami Reona: "Just go ahead and get whatever you think will be good. I assure you, it's probably all good. Kaisa isn't kidding when she says everything here is good."
Bakura: "Oh, ok."
Malik: "Dead?"
Kaisa: (Smacks him, but not hard) "No, silly Malik! If you want something dead, we'll go set fire to the squirrels in the park later. For now, order some food."
Malik: (Sighs, but then grins) "Ok, works for me."
Kaisa: (Laughs)
(The waiter does indeed come after a minute, and everyone orders. The waiter leaves.)
Kaisa: "So then it's settled! After this we go get some sticks and set them on fire and chuck them at squirrels!?"
Malik: "Yeah!"
Bakura: "Sounds good to me."
Yami Reona: (Blinks) "Am I the only sane one here?"
(They receive their food, etc, and eat it)
Kaisa: "I heard there was going to be a party later some time . . ."
Malik: "Yeah, Mystrana is holding one . . ."
Kaisa: "Would you be my date for it?"
Malik: ". . . Sure."
Kaisa: (Smiles and hugs him)
Yami Reona: "Do I want to know?"
Kaisa: "Malik's gonna take me to the party!"
Malik: (Smile)
Yami Reona: "Oh."
Bakura: (To Malik) "Wait. Matte. Mystrana is having a party? She's going to force me to go with someone, isn't she?"
Malik: "Hai. Yup."
Kaisa: "What's with the random Japanese?"
Malik/Bakura: (Shrug)
Yami Reona: "That's just scary."
(There's a long pause and then . . .)
Kaisa: (Really loudly) "Let's go blow up squirrels!"
(She and Malik run off. Bakura follows, dragging Yami Reona)
Yami Reona: (To Herself) "Yup, I'm still the only sane one!"
(And finally, much later)
Kaisa: (Tired, and resting her head against Malik) "Was that fun or what?"
Malik: "That was great. I love setting stuff on fire."
Yami Reona: (Sighs from where she is leaning against Bakura) "You guys are insane."
Bakura: "But that's what you love about us!"
(Yami Reona goes to say something, and then she laughs)
Yami Reona: "Yeah, I guess you're right."
(And so, before Bakura and Malik leave, they each kiss their date good bye)
Malik: "See you at the party!"
~~~
(Bakura runs in)
Bakura: "Mystrana, who are you making me go to the party with!?"
Mystrana: (Blinks at the sudden outburst, but then looks at her ever- present list) "Jessica."
Bakura: "Oh, ok."
Mystrana: "What, did you think I'd say I'm going with you or something?"
Bakura: "Gah! The pain! The pain!"
Yugi: "Hey Mystrana, we've finished setting up . . ."
Yami: "So can we go?"
Mystrana: "You guys will have dates to the party as well!" (Pause) "Yeah!"
Kaiba: "Dare we ask, who?"
Mystrana: "Well, Bakura is going with Jessica, Yami is going with Samantha, Yugi is going with Anna, Lizzie is going with Joey, Malik is going with Kaisa, Marik is going with Kurai, Otogi (Duke Devlin) is going with Angel, Pegasus is going with Kiya, Ryou is going with Infiny, and Mako is going with Mariana. Plus, other people will be there and you can talk to them and stuff!"
Kaiba: "I noticed that even Pegasus seems to be going and I am not . . ."
Mystrana: (Blushes a little) "Oh, you are going. . . . ."
Kaiba: "I don't get a date?"
Mystrana: "You're going with me."
Kaiba: (Blinks)
Mystrana: ". . ." (looks away)
Kaiba: ". . . Ok."
Mystrana: (Smiles)
Yami: "So, then, can we go until the party?"
Mystrana: "Yeah, but Bakura . . . and Ryou, you two stay here, please."
Bakura: "Why?"
Mystrana: "Can you guys pick up food and stuff? I"ll give you money and everything."
Ryou: "Certainly."
Mystrana: (Hugs Ryou) "Thank you! Arigotou!!!" (Hands them money and they run off)
Kaiba: "Someone has had a bit too much sugar."
Mystrana: "Nah, I'm just really happy." (Looks at list) "By the way, it's time for the next date. Honda . . . where is he?"
Kaiba: "He doesn't come here very often. I think he thinks you hate him."
Mystrana: "Hmmm, well, he's defiantly not my favorite person, but he shouldn't be afraid or anything!" (Really loud) "HONDA!"
(Honda appears)
Honda: "Hmm, yes?"
Mystrana: "You have a date."
Honda: (Blinks)
Mystrana: "Here are directions." (Goes to the other room to get something to drink)
Kaiba: "Here are the BETTER directions. Hers won't make sense!"
Honda: (Blinks) "Right then." (Leaves)
~~~
(Honda walks down the street in his usual tan trenchcoat outfit. He quickly gets up to the house and rings the doorbell. A girl in jeans and a tank top opens the door0
Arana: "Hi!"
Honda: "You would be Arana, correct?"
Arana: (Nods) "I don't have much time because I have to go somewhere later, but we can have fun in a short amount of time, right?"
Honda: "Sure. What do you want to do?"
Arana: "I was thinking we could just go out for ice cream, maybe?"
Honda: "Works for me!"
(They do so, and sit down on a nearby bench to just talk and stuff)
Honda: "I . . . really don't get to go out with people much." (Sheepish) "So I hope I'm not making you feel weird or anything."
Arana: (Laughs) "Don't worry about it!"
(So they eat their ice cream happily, talking)
Honda: ". . . And then she said . . . cheeseballs!"
Arana: (Laughs) (Pause) "I don't get it, but it's amusing!"
Honda: "Exactly, that is what makes it so funny!"
Arana: "Heh, that's true!"
(They finish their ice cream, and then Arana realizes she has to go already)
Arana: "I'm so sorry! But hey, I'll see you later, ok?"
Honda: "Ok! I'm sorry we couldn't spend more time together!" (Hugs and kisses her)
~~~
Mystrana: (Sniff) "That was such a short date, but I'm sure they had fun!"
Kaiba: "What IS your problem?"
Mystrana: "Sugar high. Duh."
Kaiba: "You scare me. You scare me a lot."
Mystrana: "Yes, yes, of course."
Kaiba: "Where are Bakura and Ryou anyway?"
Mystrana: "Remember, they're out getting food and stuff!"
Kaiba: "Oh yeah. So no one is around for now?"
Mystrana: "Cept for us two, of course, and in a moment Yami Malik will be here to go on his date."
Kaiba: "Right then."
Mystrana: "Oh, and you have a date later too, so you'll have to be ready for that." (Loudly) "YAMI MALIK!"
Marik: (Walks in) "What is it this time? Didn't I already help you with the decorations? I mean, come on, how much stuff do I need to do?"
Mystrana: "Oh, please. You just need to go on a date! Get going already; you're late!"
Marik: (As he walks out) "It's all your fault!"
~~~
(Not wanting to be late, Marik runs down the street, jumps in front of a few passing cars and sets only one squirrel on fire as he continues on his way. He runs up to a door and knocks on it before collapsing in front of it, panting. A girl with amber brown hair and green eyes opens the door)
Black: (Wearing a black leather trench coat and a black sweater with a red skirt) "Marik! Are you ok?"
Marik: "Eh heh . . . I ran all the way here; I'm a bit worn out."
Black: "Well, here, I can get you a drink of water if you want . . . ."
Marik: "That would be nice."
(He follows Black inside, and collapse on a nice chair in the living room and Black gets him a cup of water, which he drinks happily)
Marik: "Thank you very much!"
Black: (Laughs as she sits down next to him) "Why did you run so much?"
Marik: "I was running late."
Black: "Oh, it's ok if you were a little late!"
Marik: (Grins) "Well, I'm not. So what do you want to do?"
Black: "I dunno . . . how about . . . let's go eat?"
Marik: "Sure."
(So they go to the restaurant and believe it or not, guess who the waitress is? Emily. Duh.)
Emily: "Hello, what would you like to order?"
Black: "How about a fajita special."
Marik: "Taco for me."
Emily: "And to drink?"
Black/Marik: (At the same time) "Pepsi!"
Emily: (Blinks)
Black: (Grins sheepishly)
Marik: (Shrugs)
Emily: "Ok then. Be right back."
Marik: (after Emily leaves) "I could have sworn she worked someplace else. I wonder why she got fired again."
Black: "Who knows."
(They get their food rather quickly, considering it's a restaurant and all, but they are like the only people in the restaurant)
Black: "I'm very glad that there's not too many people around . . . heh, crowds make me nervous."
Marik: "I guess I know the feeling; when I get into large crowds I feel like taking out a bomb or something like that, you know?"
Black: (Sweatdrops) "Not quite, but . . . yeah."
Marik: "What? Terror and fear are the best things to promote!" (Laughs insanely)
Black: "Now you're only slightly scaring me."
Marik: "Don't worry, I'm just kidding."
Black: "Heh, I should hope so."
Marik: (Grins)
Black: "Now, where's my pepsi?"
Marik: "Yeah, pepsi is great."
Black: "I'd kill for pepsi."
Marik: "Yeah!"
Black: "Ummm, should I be scared that you agree to that so willingly?"
Marik: "Of course not." (Shifty eyes)
Black: (Laughs)
(And so, later)
Marik: "Well, I hope you had fun tonight."
Black: "I don't know if the torturing people in cars part was completely needed, but it was rather amusing."
Marik: "That's the spirit!"
Black: (Laughs)
Marik: "Well, thanks."
Black: (Looks at Marik) "You're welcome."
(Marik leans forward, hesitating for once in his life before kissing Black)
Marik: "Thanks again."
Black: (Kisses him back) "You're still welcome."
~~~
Mystrana: "WAAI! KAWAII!"
Kaiba: "Will you be even just a little quieter, PLEASE?"
Mystrana: "Nuh uh, pointless. Besides, the party is soooo close now!!"
Kaiba: "You are obsessed."
Mystrana: "Indeed I am."
(Bakura and Ryou enter carrying bags of stuff)
Bakura: "Here we have the crapload of crap you wanted us to get."
Ryou: "And here's the leftover money." (Hands it to Mystrana)
Mystrana: "Aww! Thank you!"
Kaiba: "You are so scaring me."
Mystrana: "Whaaat? He's like an adorable puppy!"
Kaiba: "Riiiight."
Bakura: "Anyhow, we're going to go now, ok?"
Mystrana: "Oh, no you aren't. Get the food set out and make it snappy!"
Bakura: (Mutters under his breath as he unpacks the food)
Mystrana: (Smiles happily)
Kaiba: "Please tell me that I can go on my date now and get away from this insanity?"
Mystrana: "Yeah, yeah, sure, go now."
Kaiba: (Runs out)
~~~
(Kaiba has changed into his black pants and a black shirt. He is casually walking to a house. He knocks on the door, and waits patiently. Promptly, a girl with dark red hair, about 5'5" answers the door)
Stayce: (Wearing a pair of jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt) "Hiya!"
Kaiba: (Nods) "Hey."
Stayce: "Come in."
Kaiba: (Walks in)
Stayce: (Blinks) "So what do you want to do?"
Kaiba: "I don't care, really, as long as you'll have fun."
Stayce: "That's so nice . . . in a slightly screwed up way."
Kaiba: "Heh."
Stayce: "Well, I don't feel like eating out right now, because I don't feel like dressing up, so how about we just go to the Japanese Marketplace down the way?"
Kaiba: "Sure."
(So they start walking . . .)
Stayce: "So, what do you want to get? Let me buy you something, k?" (Looks around, and picks up a perfect replica of the Blue Eyes White Dragon. Made of chocolate) "How about . . . the Blue Eyes White Chocolate Dragon?" (Grins)
Kaiba: (Smiles) "In which case, I have to get you something too."
Stayce: (Frowns) "Don't sound too serious about it!"
Kaiba: (Smiles broadly) "Don't worry, I'm not! Sorry."
Stayce: "Hey, it's ok!" (Gives him the BEWCD)
Kaiba: "Thank you. And here. . . " (He gives her a necklace, silver chain with a charm on it. The charm is a large circle with a BEWD embedded in the middle)
Stayce: "Oh, oh, wow!" (Looks at it, amazed) "Wow! Could you help me put it on?"
Kaiba: "Certainly." (Does so)
Stayce: "Wahoo! This is great!" (Grins) "Thank you!" (Glomps happily onto Kaiba.)
Kaiba: (Smiles) "You're welcome."
(They walk around, pointing out stuff they like to each other and stuff like that)
Kaiba: "Card Captor Sakura playing cards? They come with free pocky."
Stayce: "Eh, why not? Pocky is good!"
(And so on and so forth)
Kaiba: "Hmmmm . . . do you like manga?"
Stayce: "Well, yeah, I guess."
Kaiba: "Here . . ." (Goes by a stall and looks at the manga) (Comes back with several mangas and gives them to Stayce)
Stayce: "Oh, wow . . . what can I do to repay you for these?"
Kaiba: "No, it's ok. I like giving gifts."
Stayce: (Happily glomps onto Kaiba again) "Thank you so much!"
Kaiba: (Hugs her back) "You're welcome." (Kisses her)
Stayce: (Smiles really happily)
(Finally, at the end of the date, Stayce and Kaiba walk back to Stayce's house. Stayce is holding a ton of stuff and Kaiba has the bag with the BEWCD in it)
Kaiba: "Thank you."
Stayce: (Grins) "No, thank you!"
(They both smile at each other and kiss before Kaiba leaves)
~~~
Mystrana: "Awwwwww, this is all so cute . . ."
Bakura: "Mystrana! Get out of your sugar-highs and tell us if we did a good job or not so we can get the hell out of here."
Mystrana: (Glances at the tables that have been set up with a ton of food and chips and candy and sugar and pop and punch and all that stuff you find at parties) "Hey! That looks great! Thanks guys!" (Hugs Ryou.)
Bakura: (Raises an eyebrow) "What ARE you doing to poor Ryou?"
Mystrana: "He's just like a puppy!"
Ryou: "Help . . .can't . . . breathe . . ."
Mystrana: "Ack! Sorry!"
(Kaiba enters)
Kaiba: "Hey, Mystrana, I have to take you to that stupid party of yours, don't I?"
Mystrana: "Yeah, why?"
Kaiba: "Ok. Fine. I'm going to get ready."
Mystrana: "Okidoki. So am I! People will start arriving really soon, I bet!"
Bakura: "I guess we should go pick up our dates, then?"
Mystrana: "Yup, that would be a good idea indeed."
(Bakura and Ryou leave, as does Kaiba)
Mystrana: "This is going to be great, I just know it is!" (Runs upstairs and comes down about five seconds late dressed in a long sleeved black shirt with a black miniskirt) "Now to wait for everyone to arrive!"
~~~
Nanaki: "Guess what everyone! Mystrana had to go on a car trip today and was unable to finish this chapter! Yes, everyone, kill her! Kill her!" (Pause) "Ahem. Anyhow, she offers many many many apologizes and says she will put the party up either tomorrow or the day after and she's sorry again. But kill her anyway!"
Mystrana: (Runs in) "Nanaki! Ack! Don't kill me though! I really am sorry! The car ride took waaaay longer than expected. Feh."