Thanks to all my reviewers & Happy New Year! This is a rather long chappie - hopefully you'll like it. Enjoy! ^__^

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Ookami-Arashi: Sorry, more squirrels in the next chappie. Here's something to tide you over. *hands you squirrel plushie* Enjoy!

XxAnimeSwtnZzxX: Yes, Mokuba needs his ho! ^^ Thanks for reviewin', homeslice!

PsychoSisters: Sorry, squirleelies next chappie. Here's something to tide you over. *hands you squirrel plushie* (-^^-)

Ala: Sorry about that! Hee hee! *hands you a new Coke* Don't worry, there won't be any more bunny-costumed men (except Duke ^^) or adult diapers.

Darkness Princess: Yay! Thanks for the mallet! You'd better start dancing for us, Dice boy! Oh, about Tea, Yami, & Yugi I'll do the honors! But I won't shoot them I'll hit them with my shiny new mallet! Hee hee! ^__^

Kelly Noel: Are you okies? ^^ Thank you very much!

Daisy-chan*Mistress of Evil: I wonder if there are really any Tristan/Duke fics or pics out there ha ha! The Apocalypser' thing is hilarious!!! Would you mind if I put it in the story? ^^ Thanks for reviewing! ^_^

Bakura no Touzoku: A long review deserves a long response, so here goes as a fellow Marik fan, you are entitled to know that he is in this chappie. By the way, I love the explanation of your insanity!!! (I might have to borrow it for Bakura heh heh.) I, too, subconsciously integrate animeish behavior in my everyday movements! not to mention the attraction to shiny and or valuable objects! There will probably be more of that gay-bashing kinda stuff. About Yami I was asking myself the same question. I haven't really decided, so you can! He shouldn't have his own body, but he should be more than that semi-tangible I'll-go-possess-my-hikari thing. I guess he's somewhere in-between. I'll try to have Bakura cause some chaos & destruction for ya! I read your bio & it was funny! It sounded like me, though freaky. Congrats on your Kurama/Bakura fangirl-ness! I'll read & review some of your fics soon! Happy new year & thanks for reviewing! ^_^

Mattitude: Version 2: Ahhh! Die, Cena! Thanks, Red Eyes! ^^ No, Seto's not very handy & I don't know why Mokuba wants a Barbie. Thanks for reviewing!

Liviania: Yeah, their deaths would have been a major plot problem. ^^

GraveRobbers Aman: Thank you. I really enjoyed writing about Seto & the doll. Your name means graverobber's lover', hmm? *points at Bakura* Hee hee! Cute! ^^

Chaos and Yami Chaos77: Thanks yes, death to doll & diapers!

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After the little incident' between Tristan and Duke, everyone else wanted to forget about it as soon as possible. No one could blame them. After all, it was a rather queer sight. Queer meaning both strange and well, you know. Bakura, being the individual who wanted to forget the fastest, was also the first to see a peculiar poster neatly taped onto a street light. (He was also the first to start counting sparkles in the sidewalk but back to the poster.)

Now, you must understand that this was no ordinary poster. It was a stunning piece of work, a beautiful curiosity. The color of this glamorous poster was what one may call red violet - but not violet red. However, the exceptional color did not even compare to the marvelous texture of the poster. For this was no plain glossy paper. No, this was glossy paper covered with a divine velvety substance. To sum up this remarkable poster: If there was a contest for the most unique and attractive posters around the world, this particular poster would win the blue ribbon.

Then again, it was just a simple poster, which meant it had something to announce. The words were written in very neat print

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RAP TOURNAMENT!

There will be a rap tournament held tonight. All participants & spectators are to meet in the parking lot of the Apollo Theater. Beginners & Duel Monsters duelists are welcome. See you there!

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Yugi: Ooh, let's go!

Yami: But Yugi, this may be a trap!

Yugi: ¬_¬

Yami: Alright, alright, we'll go. -_-'

Yugi: ^^

Joey: We're gonna kick some duelist butt, Yug!

Tristan: Hold on a minute! Do you guys even know what this is?

Bakura: Of course. I participate in this tournament almost every year.

Joey: Hey, Ryou. You never told us about this.

Ryou: ^^; I didn't know. We didn't go last year and I didn't have the ring before that.

Bakura: Oh, that's right. I was possessing 50 Cent' back in the day.

Tristan: So that's how he survived all those gunshots

Tea: Half of those shots were yours. -_-;

Tristan: only three.

Tea:

Duke: Oh, don't listen to her.

Tristan: Don't worry - I never do.

Tea: ¬_¬

Bakura: -_-' back then, I was the only duelist in the hood'. That tournament was– Wait that was a thieving contest, not a rapping tournament.

Duke: Rap dueling? -_-'

Yugi: I remember reading about that! There were these little kids that couldn't afford cards, so they–

Joey: Why didn't they just buy some?

Yami: Joey, afford' means they were too poor to buy something.

Joey: right. Heh heh.

Yugi: Anyway, they couldn't afford cards, so they decided to duel' by rapping! It seemed pretty neat.

Yami: Interesting. So there's a rapping tournament here tonight.

Joey: And we're gonna sign up! All riiight!

Bakura: They must be deciding to match the opponents up at the dueling site.

Ryou: What if Yugi and Joey end up facing off against each other again?

Joey: I'll probably beat Yugi with a cheap shot about his height.

Yami: Not before we hit you with a cheap shot about your intelligen–

Yugi: ¬_¬ be nice.

Yami: *sigh*

Bakura: Ha ha! YOU'RE WHIPPED! Hahaha! By your *hikari*! HA HA! *rolls around on ground, laughing*

Yami: -_-U

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Meanwhile, Pegasus had made a deal with Kaiba. Why are these two always called by their last names, anyway? Are they in the army? No. Are they on a sports team? No. Is it too much trouble to say or ? Apparently so. Well, is a rather long name, but he could always go by . There's just no excuse for Seto, though. Oh well.

Anyway, Max-ette and Seti-weti had agreed to sponsor a new tournament

Seto: But why can't it be a Duel Monsters tournament?

Pegasus: Because, my old friend, Duel Monsters just aren't very popular here in the ghetto.' If we want to get a lot of business, it'll have to be a rapping tournament.

Seto: Very well. I'll still be participating, though.

Pegasus: I wouldn't have expected any less from you, Kaiba-boy.

Seto: _ I'll be there. And don't call me that!

Pegasus: As you wish, Kaiba-boy. I'll see you there!

Seto: -_-;

**On the way to the parking lot with Yug & Co**

Yugi: Well, we're almost there.

Tristan: Good. She's getting heavy.

Tea: *being dragged by Tristan, Joey, & Duke* *hits Joey*

Joey: OW! Jeez, can't we just let let er go?

Yami: No, Joey. Tea has to learn to face her fears.

Duke: What are you talking about?!?

Yugi: Tea sang at the Apollo Theater. She lost badly.

Bakura: It was pathetic! ^^

Yugi: ¬_¬

Yami: Now she doesn't want to go back to the Apollo parking lot.

Tea: YOU CAN'T MAKE ME GO! I'll I'll I'll talk about friendship for an hour!!!

Joey, Tristan, & Duke: *drop her immediately*

Tea: *dusts herself off* That's better. ^^

Yami: Tea, you have to walk back to the Apollo with confidence. If you don't–

Caped Mystery Person: There's no telling what would happen MWAHAHAHAHA!

After this unmistakably evil laugh, an awkward silence fell on Yugi and his friends

Yugi:

Silence: Sorry, kid. Hey, Yami! Well, gotta go. *gets up and runs away*

Ryou: O_O What was that?!?

Yami: That was Silence, an old friend of mine. ^^

Ryou: -_-; I meant the unpleasant laughter before that.

Bakura: There's only one evil laugh like that the only one comparable to mine!

Yami:

Marik: *throws off robe* It took you that long to figure that out? -_-'

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Marik was wearing black pants of the baggiest you can imagine' variety. And of course that off-white, slutty little cut-off half-shirt. To complete Marik's look, there was a golden millennium eye medallion hanging from a thick chain around his neck. Ooh, almost forgot - hidden under the bottoms of his extremely baggy pants, Marik was sporting a brand new pair of Nike Air Force One's.

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Joey: What are *you* doin' here?!?

Marik: I'm here for the rap tournament, you fool.

Yugi:

Marik: So I can finally win your puzzle, little Yugi.

Duke: Let me get this straight *you* rap?!?

Marik: Of course, Dicey Boy.

Bakura: That's all fine and dandy, but what in the bloody hell are you wearing?!?

Marik: Well, these pants are designed by OutKast, and my shirt is from the autumn line by Desert Sand', a popular Egyptian designer. ^^

Bakura: -_-; I wasn't really expecting an answer.

Marik: Well, you got one, you non-stylish dude.

Tristan: Why do you call everyone a name at the end of your sentences?

Marik: Because I want to, you you

Tristan: You can't think of a name for me! Ha ha! ^^

Marik:

Marik's insulting words were cut off by the sound of helicopter blades slashing the air. Three more duelists arrived while the copter was busy landing: Mai, the drug-dealer, Weevil, the bug expert, and Mako, the fish expert. Wait did I say copter? That's right, it's Seto!

Seto: Shall we get this tournament going, then?

Joey: We shoulda known you were behind this, Kaiba!

Seto: Not only me this time it was Max-ette's idea.

Yugi:

Seto: o_o Uh, I mean Pegasus!

Pegasus: *drives up* That's right! So, let's get this thing started!

Bakura: Yes, let's. *grin*

Pegasus: Let me explain the rules. You will each make up and recite a short rap, preferably insulting your opponent. Got it?

Everyone: Got it!

Seto: Good. Now we'll select our opponents, using my patented Blue Eyes Lotto'. Ready, DJ Moki?

Mokuba: *presses button on Blue Eyes Lotto'* And this time, Seto painted your names on the little balls, so we don't have to bother with those stupid number' things!

Seto: ¬_¬ anyway, Mako Tsunami will now face Marik Ishtar. Roland, begin the duel er, rap!

Roland:

Mako (to Marik):

~ I've spent my life at sea,
and I've seen a frightening fish or two.
But never have I seen
such a scary sight as you! ~

Spectators: that was just sad. -_-;

Marik: HA! You stand no chance against me and my Millennium Rod!

Spectators: Hee hee Rod hee–

Marik: Shut up! *points Millennium Rod at spectators*

Spectators: 0_0

Marik: Now then

Marik (to Mako):

~ Since you're an ocean duelist,
ya must enjoy swimmin' wit the fishies
but not nearly as much
as ya enjoy smoochin' other bishies! ~

Spectators: Hee hee hee!

Mako: _

Roland: Next up is Joey Wheeler versus Seto Kaiba!

Joey: Heh heh I'm gonna whip Kaiba!

Seto: What makes you think that, Chihuahua?

Joey:

Yugi: Good luck, Joey!

Roland:

Joey (to Kaiba):

~Ya think you're really cool
in that stupid white trenchcoat.
Ya need to face the truth -
that ya look like a a a French goat! ~

Spectators: HA HA HA!

Yugi: It's okay, Joey. That was good!

Yami: -_-;

Seto: Heh heh. Was that really the best you could do, Wheeler?

Joey: _ Just hurry up and rap!

Seto: Oh, the pup's in a rush, is he? Fine, I'll make it quick.

Kaiba (to Joey):

~ I've called you a dog before,
and although that may be so
I'm afraid I've never seen a mutt
with an I.Q. that low! ~

Spectators:

Joey: Now that was just pathetic, Kaiba!

Seto: o_o What are you talking about?!?

Joey: What the heck is an I.Q.?!? HA HA! You had to make up words just to compete with me! ^^

Seto: -_-U

Duke: Joey, an I.Q. is–

Yami: No, it's better that he doesn't know!

Roland: The next duel is between Mai Valentine and Yugi Moto!

Mai: Let's go, hon!

Yami: Do you want me to handle this, Yugi?

Yugi: No, Yami. I have to do this myself.

Yami: Very well. Just believe in the the heart of the uh the heart of the rap!

Bakura: More like heart of the crap'!

Yami: ¬_¬

Roland:

Mai (to Yugi):

~ You've got a winning attitude,
and your hairstyle's pretty neat.
But I've never seen a duelist
standing at a height of just three feet! ~

Yami:

Yugi: Let me handle this, Yami.

Yami: Are you sure?

Yugi: Oh yeah. I've taken a lot of short jokes, but that was the last straw.

Yugi (to Mai):

~ Ya act so independent,
and you keep insulting Jou.
Why can't ya tell the truth -
that you're a good-fo'-nothin' ho! ~

Spectators:

Roland: Alright. The final match is between Weevil Underwood and Bakura!

Joey: I thought you shot that little freak, Tristan.

Tristan: I did.

Weevil: I didn't die, you fool. My insect friends revived me by licking my face.

Tea: I think I'd rather die.

Bakura: You're a disgusting little maggot, Weevil.

Weevil: Thanks for the compliment. Now let's duel!

Bakura: Very well. Wish me luck, Ryou!

Ryou: No way!

Pegasus: You know, Ryou-boy, in a rap duel, if a person beats a spirit who usually possesses another person, the victorious person can then possess the second person.

Tristan: What's your point?

Pegasus: In other words, if Weevil wins, he could possess Ryou.

Tristan: o_o eww.

Ryou: O_O Eeep! GO, BAKURA!!!

Weevil (to Bakura):

~ Ya may look really scary,
hangin' out in da graveyard.
but ya shouldn't open ya mouth,
cuz ya sound like a retard! ~

Spectators:

Tea: No, I think he sounds more like a sexy British vampire.

Everyone: O_O

Tea: º-º I mean, doesn't everyone?

Ryou: ^^

Bakura (to Weevil):

~ You think you're a good duelist,
that you're really tough and mean.
But take a look in the mirror -
and you'll see the real Insect Queen! ~

Spectators: HEE HEE!!

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End of chappie 11. Whew, that was long! Please review & tell me who you think should win each rap duel'. I'd appreciate it & your reviews will definitely affect the outcome! Thanks for reading! ^__^