New chappie! (took a while, I know -_-U blame my school in fact, you can write them angry e-mails! ;}) Anyway, thanks to all my reviewers! You peeps are great! ^^

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Insane Penguin: ' probably is a good response here. XD Yami is a fairy Thank you very much for calling this the funniest fanfic you've ever read! Your opinion means a lot to me! ^_^ I think the chipmunk is scared of that weird head bobbing thing. XD

Seren147: Thank you! Hehe, those parts were amusing to write. ^^

Daisy-chan*Mistress of Evil: ^-^ The squirrels thank you - they're off to go rescue that hamster. ¬.¬; Oh no, what is the Apocalypser doing now?!? Thanks for reviewing!

Red-Eyes-Black-Gem: Thank you very much! I'm afraid you were right about Pegasus Anyway, thanks for putting me on your faves!

Star-chan-chan: It's ok! Thankies! Hey, the story even creeps me out. O_o; Don't worry, I'm pretty sure your insaneness won't bother anyone around here. ^_~

Mattitude: Version2: Thanks. ^_~ Now I've got some ass-kicking to do! *runs off with sword* :D

Black Mistress: Thankies! ^^ -– O.o Um are you ok? *hands Bakura water*

thiefetc: Hee hee! Thanks!

GraveRobbers Aman: Hehe! You have to eat the sugar! Lots of sugar! ^_~
Marik: Are you gonna hug me every chappie? ^^
GoD: *steals Bakura's little black book*
Bakura: Hey!
GoD: *tosses book to you* Thanks for reviewing! ^_^

legolas: Thank you very much! ^-^ Sorry, I didn't know my story was capable of causing such trouble! XD I have a bit of a pirate thing myself *pictures pirate Seto shaking it like a polaroid pic-ta* Interesting O.O Maybe I can work that in somewhere. ^^;

XxAnimeSwtnZzxX: Thankies! Milkshake would be strange heh heh.

Choco-san: Ahh! Puppy-eyes! Ok, the rap-contest semifinals will happen soon!

PsychoSisters: Hehehe! Thankies! ^_^

makaro: Thanks! I like Metallica & gum! ^^; I have a sword too - it looks like a dragon. ^_^ Any name suggestions? Hee hee! *hands you a new Cherry Coke*

Jujubie: Hiya! Awesome review - thank you very much! I could get used to the title of genius.' ^_~ It's ok, I'm crazy everyday! ^_^ Peace out! v^_^v

Bunny Meatball/Odango Usagi: Thanks! Don't worry, Yugi will always break the hugging rule. -_-; Hehe!

Ani-Coolgirl: You are not a loser! You should be proud - it's rather difficult to creep me out. ^_^ Thanks for reviewing!

Darkness Princess: Thankies! Yesh, I am a nut. Ooh, squirrels like nuts! ^^; Hey, why is Duke in a bunnysuit? XD Blackmail is fun! Can I have some Kweed? Pwease? *grins maniacally* Hee hee!

Ookami-Arashi: The squirrels appreciate your luff!' ^_^ Hopefully this chappie has enough loony stuff' for ya! ^_~

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Enjoy chappie 14 ^_^

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The three agile squirrels slunk down the gutter and into the parking lot, where they stopped to take a break. Chiriki sipped on some genetically-modified Kool-Aid. PCU nibbled a few bite-size pretzels. These were no ordinary pretzels, however. Instead of salt, they were sprinkled with sugar. PCU claimed that this gave her an energy boost.' Fred, a longtime fan of Kweed' bars, crunched down on some crumbs found in his tiny backpack. As the squirrels enjoyed their little snack, they watched Seto Kaiba discuss business' with Mr. Pegasus.

Seto: I'm not giving you one cent for THAT!

Pegasus: But, Kaiba-boy!

Seto: I refuse to give up my fortune for prize money!

Pegasus: Kaiba, how can we have a tournament without any prize money?!

Seto: I don't know, it's not my problem! Besides, what if I win? Then I'd just get my own money back!

Pegasus: What's your point?

Seto: -_-; My point is, you're the one that has to come up with the prize money!

Pegasus: o.o Oh dear well, I can provide consolation prizes but for the grand prize what if we charged each participant a fee to continue in the semifinals?

Seto:

With this ingenious plan in mind, Maximillion Pegasus gracefully stepped up to the podium. (It was actually an upside-down trash can with a clipboard on it, but his elegant presence made it seem glittery and glamourous.) The duelists ceased chatting, eager to hear Pegasus explain the delay of the semifinals.

Joey: When are we gonna get to see the next duel?

Pegasus: Patience, Joey. Now, as you all know, tournaments cost money.

Joey: I don't like the sound of this

Pegasus: In order to qualify for the next round, each semifinalist must donate a small fee.

Marik: What?! Do you have any idea how much it costs to buy robes for all my rare hunters!?

Pegasus: Calm down, rod-boy. The fee is only fifty dollars.

Marik: __

Pegasus: Tee hee! ^^

Seto: Pegasus! You're only charging us fifty dollars?!

Duke: That does seem a little low

Tristan: Especially compared to the three million from Duelists' Kingdom!

Joey: Yeah, four duelists times fifty bucks equals uh, let's see well, not a lot!

Seto: -_-U Two hundred dollars.

Joey: ¬.¬

Pegasus: you boys want me to raise the price, then?

All:

Pegasus: Good! Then go get your money!

With that, the graceful Pegasus stepped off the curb, and commanded Croquet, his faithful man-servant, to escort him down the street. The semifinalists watched as Pegasus sauntered down an alley, and then disappeared behind a building the color of Bakura's shoelaces.

Tea: We'd better find a way to get fifty dollars pretty soon!

Yami: Yes, we'll find a way. We just have to believe in the heart of the uh, the heart of the the wallet, that's all!

Seto: Hmpf! I see you're still relying on magic tricks to help you out, hmm, Yugi?

Joey: Oh, like you're just gonna reach into your pocket and whip fifty bucks outta nowhere, huh, Kaiba?

Seto: *smirks, reaches into trenchcoat pocket, and takes out a crisp new fifty dollar bill*

Joey: ¬_¬ Shut up!

Yugi: Hey, Joey! I bet you could do the same thing Kaiba just did!

Duke: o_o How do you figure that, Yugi?

Yugi: Well, after I beat Pegasus in Duelists' Kingdom, I gave the three million dollars to Joey, so he could pay for Serenity's eye operation. It was an expensive procedure, but he should still have quite a bit left. What do you say, Joey? Can you spare fifty bucks for a friend? ^^

Joey: ^^U Well, ya see, Yug uh, the operation was reeeally expensive heh heh!

Tristan: He spent the rest on rare cheeses and imported soda. -_-;

Yugi: -_-U Oh, I see.

Ryou: Looks like you'll have to collect the fee elsewhere. ^^;

Tea: hey, where are you going to get the money, Bakura?

Bakura: I'm going to steal it, of course.

Tea: Ooh, can I be your

Bakura: ¬_¬ *walks off to find a victim*

Ryou: Don't worry, I'll help you guys!

Joey:

Ryou: o.o let's see

Suddenly, a familiar voice interrupted the clever' thoughts of our little English muffin. The voice belonged to a man in a dark purple robe

Robed man: Are you kids lookin' for cash?

Tristan: As a matter of fact, we are.

Robed man: Good. Then you might want to take this little survey.

Joey: Oh yeah? Why should we?

Robed man: Because if you do, then you get ten bucks!

Yugi: I recognize that voice. Show yourself Bandit Keith!

Robed man: Alright, alright, ya got me. *takes off robe, revealing the fishnet shirt and pink spandex pants*

Joey: o_o Uh, Yug?

Yugi: On second thought, don't show yourself.

Bandit Keith: Make up your mind, kid! -_-' *puts robe back on, but leaves hood off*

Marik: Ooh, do you think I would look good in tights like that, Odion?

Odion: Do I have to answer that, Master Marik?

Marik: - Yes, as a matter of fact, you do.

Odion: Oh. Well in that case, I think you'd look better in black tights, master.

Marik:

Bandit Keith: So, you kids gonna take the survey, or what?

Tristan: What's it about?

Bandit Keith: Some lame question. Lemme see *takes out clipboard*

Yami: Yugi, do you think we should take this survey' he speaks of?

Yugi: I'm not sure, Yami. I've never trusted Bandit Keith, you know.

Yami: Right, let's keep our guard up, then.

Duke: o_o Um, it's just a little question, guys.

Yami: -_-' You never know, Duke.

Bandit Keith: The question is boxers or briefs?

Tea: As in, which do you prefer on guys?

Bandit Keith: No, as in, which do you wear?

Tea: guess I can't take it then.

Bandit Keith: Actually, you could add your own category, you know. So, you kids wanna make ten easy bucks, or not?

Joey: Sure, I'm game. Then I can give my ten bucks to Yug, to help pay his fee.

Yami: Be careful, Joey! It could be a trap!

Everyone else: -_-U

Joey: Where do I sign?

Bandit Keith: Right here. *hands Joey the clipboard*

Joey: *puts a check in the boxers' column*

Tristan: I'll take it, too. *checks off boxers'*

Bandit Keith: *hands Joey and Tristan ten dollars each* Good, anybody else?

Tea: Okay, gimme the clipboard.

Joey handed the survey to Tea, and watched as she scribbled furiously. Apparently Tea had decided to make her own column

Tea: I'm done.

Duke: Here, I'll take it.

As Duke took the clipboard, his sharp green eyes darted over the three check marks his friends had made. Two checks under boxers' and one under frilly lace panties.' After coming to the conclusion that the third check mark was Tea's, Duke looked over the categories and sighed. He, too, would have to bravely make his own column.

Bandit Keith: *hands Tea and Duke ten dollars each* You gonna take it, Yugi?

Yugi: Um, I guess so.

Yugi checked off briefs,' and was about to hand the clipboard back to Bandit Keith, but his innocent curiosity got the better of him. He saw the two checks under boxers,' and the check in Tea's personal category. Then he saw the column Duke had added - miscellaneous leather speedo-type thingies.'

Yugi: O.O

Duke: ^^; Well, now we've got enough money for Yugi's fee, right?

Joey: Let's see ten bucks times five people is uh

Tea: -_-; Fifty dollars. That's enough money!

Yugi: Mm-hmm. Hey, it's a good thing Grandpa's not here - he'd have to check off adult diapers'! ^^;

Yami: o_o Don't speak of such things!

Yugi: -_-; Okay, let's go.

Yami: Wait! I, too, will take this survey.

Yugi: Uh, we already have enough money, Yami.

Yami: I must take this undergarment survey the fate of the world depends on it! *poses*

Yugi: -_-U

Yami put a check under briefs.' He was about to recap the pen, but then he had a second thought, and added something in parentheses:

(the gold briefs with the little Millennium eye symbols all over them)

Now pleased with himself, Yami smiled and put the cap back on the pen.

Joey: Alright, now we're definitely done here.

Ryou: But I didn't get to take the survey!

Yugi: o_o You want to take it?!?

Ryou: ^^ Yea, it looks kind of fun.

Yugi: Well, here you go. *hands survey to Ryou*

Ryou: let me see I don't wear boxers

Joey and Tristan:

Ryou: and no briefs for me

Yugi and Yami: o.O

Ryou: I don't wear frilly lace panties

Tea: darn it!

Joey: Good, I was gettin' a little worried there. -_-;

Ryou: and I don't have any miscellaneous leather speedo-type thingies

Tristan:

Joey: Who put that down?

Duke: ^^U Heh heh!

Ryou: Guess I'll have to make my own category then!

Everyone watched in suspense as Ryou Bakura slowly scrawled out a new column - Victoria's Secret French-cut seamless silk underwear.'

Everyone: @.@

At this moment, Bakura returned from his money hunt and saw the wide-eyed expressions on the faces of his hikari's friends

Bakura: What's the hell's going on, Ryou?

Ryou: All I did was fill out this survey *shows Bakura the survey and his personal column*

Bakura: __ You could've written down, other,' you know!

Ryou: But I wanted to let everyone know how great my underwear is! ^^U

Bakura: -_-'

Ryou: ^^; they're really soft.

Tea: Are they as soft as your hair?

Ryou: I don't know

Tea: Can I find out?

Ryou: O___o

The screeching tires of a shiny black car saved poor Ryou from certain humiliation. Maximillion Pegasus stepped out of this dignity-saving car, and ambled towards the uninspired trash can.

Bakura, seeing this, suddenly remembered how unsuccessful his little stealing adventure had been. There were plenty of people around, but they were all broke. All Bakura managed to get was two dollars and a dime he found in a crack on the sidewalk. Desperate to continue in the semifinals, Bakura reached into the pocket of the still-stunned Bandit Keith, and pulled out five ten-dollar bills - just as Pegasus reached the trash can podium.'

Pegasus: I hope all four semifinalists have their fees covered.

Bakura: Here, you eccentric tart! *throws money to Pegasus*

Yugi: Here's my money, Pegasus. *hands Pegasus fifty dollars*

Pegasus: Thank you, Yugi-boy. And your donation, Kaiba-boy?

Seto: *tosses money on podium*

Pegasus: A fifty-dollar bill, huh? I'm guessing you didn't take Bandit Keith's little survey then, hmm? Didja, Kaiba-boy?

Seto: No, I didn't feel like being stripped of my dignity.

Pegasus: No matter. I can always look into the subject, you know.

Seto: ¬_¬ What do you mean?

Pegasus: Heh heh *Millennium Eye flashes*

Yami: o.o

Pegasus: Tell me something, my old friend. Did you like wearing cartoon character briefs in your youth?

Seto: O_O

Pegasus: Is that a no? Kaiba, you're even more cold-hearted than I thought! For me, they were the absolute best! As a matter of fact, they still are - I just love my Funny Bunny briefs! ^_^ But enough about me, Kaiba-boy. What kind of underwear do you wear? Hmm?

Seto: I am not going to tell you what kind of underwear I wear! That is ridiculous!

Pegasus: Very well, have it your way. Then I'll just have to see for myself! *Millennium Eye flashes again*

Yami: . Oh no!

Pegasus: I see blue I see white could it be?! The Blue-Eyes White Brief!?

Seto: O_____o

Pegasus: I was right, right? Please tell me I was right. I so hope I was right!

Seto: O_____o

Pegasus: -_-; Oh dear looks like he's in shock. Croquet, get the doctor. In the meantime, may I collect your fee, Rod-boy?

Marik: My name is Marik, you fool! Now don't try any funny Millennium Eye business with me, or you'll feel the wrath of my Millennium Rod!

Pegasus: Don't tempt me, Rod-boy now where's your money?

Marik: *hands Pegasus a large jar of pennies*

Pegasus: What's this? You're paying in pennies? -_-'

Marik: Yes, that's what the money-changing people gave me in exchange for my Egyptian coins.

Odion: Here's the rest, Master Marik. *places several smaller jars of pennies on the trash can*

Pegasus: -_-U I'd like to thank each semifinalist for paying his fee on such short notice. We'll begin the semifinals soon after Kaiba-boy wakes up. ^^;

Odion: Not that I minded carrying the pennies, master, but why didn't you just take that survey? Then we could've made an extra twenty dollars.

Marik: You fool! I'm not about to tell the world that I wear gold underwear with little Millennium eye symbols on them!

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End of chappie 14 hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading & please review! ^_^