Joy: Okay! Here comes Chapter 24! Yeah! This chapter skips ahead to the actual party. Just to speed things up a bit. Before you wonder, Joy stopped by her grandma's house and got her car and chatted with her grandma for a bit before meeting up with the others and starting up the party.

Midnights: Yeah, I couldn't stand it if Yugi lost. Glad you liked the duels, though I don't have anymore planned for this story. I saw the YGO movie and I loved it!

DMoS13: Torru is right – the trouble is about to begin!

Silver Moon Phoenix: Me too, but for Yugi to lose? I just could not think of that happening.

Sapphire: Here it comes! The next chapter! =D

Dark Kuriboh Empire: Heh. Yep! I think the Shadow Realm suits him ever so nicely. And yeah, Jessie is on the bad side and she pops up – kind of – in this chapter.

Now enjoy the chapter!

Jessie Reveals the Plot

Joy looked over at Seto as she took another slice of pizza. They were all in the living room of Kaiba Manor, celebrating the end of the tournament and basically enjoying themselves. Sure, they all knew they still have Vargon to contend with, but right now, they wanted to take some time and just relax. Then they could handle finishing off that evil being once and for all.

Joy frowned over at the CEO of Kaiba Corporations. He was sitting in an easy chair, clicking away at his laptop…again… She sighed in frustration, her frown deepening. He works too hard. Then her face lit up as an idea popped into her head. She slowly smiled and walked over to the stand beside him. He didn't seem to notice her presence. That was when she snatched up his laptop right out of his lap.

"Hey! What the hell…?" Seto looked up. "Joy, give me back my computer!" he ordered.

"No way, Kaiba. You need to stop working so hard and start having a little fun."

Seto was getting frustrated now. "Houyouku..." he said in a warning tone.

Joy smirked. "If you want it, come and get it, Kaiba," she challenged. Seto stood quickly and reached for the computer in her hands, but she evaded him and rushed off, the machine tucked neatly under her arm. As the two of them raced through the living room, the phone rang. Mokuba answered.

"Moshi moshi."

"I want to speak with Yugi Moto at once."

"Um…okay. Hold on a second." Mokuba turned to Yugi, who was talking to Moon Shadow. "Yugi! You have a phone call!" Yugi took the phone and thanked the boy, who went off to get something to drink from the kitchen.

"Moshi moshi. Yugi speaking."

"Ah, hello again, runt," a female voice greeted him on the other line. "Remember me?"

Yugi blinked, trying to remember where he heard that voice before. Then he remembered. "You're Jessie Smith!" Everyone stopped what they were doing at the mention of the woman's name. All eyes turned to Yugi, not wanting to miss the conversation.

"That's right, little Yugi. And I have some very important news for you and your little friends. It concerns Vargon's plan to rule the world by collecting the Millennium Items."

"He won't win. We'll stop him," Yugi vowed with confidence.

"Don't be so sure, boy. You see, two more Items are already here in Domino City, and Vargon will soon gain possession of them."

"What Items are here?" Yugi asked.

"I'm not telling. It would spoil the surprise. You'll have to figure it out on your own. Oh, and one more thing. I am currently en route to pay a little visit to some very important people. Perhaps it will be a visit to a relative. Someone very deal. Which one…hmm…such a tough decision, I must say. But I can also tell you that when I do decide, the unfortunate person will not enjoy my arrival." Yugi heard a laugh.

His eyes narrowed. "You leave everyone else out of this, Smith. It's just between you and us."

"Then try and make me, runt!" Yugi heard a click, signaling Jessie had hung up on him.

"What's up, Yugi?" Joy asked.

Yugi quickly explained to everyone what was said. "Now Jessie is threatening out families!" His eyes shown with worry over his grandfather.

"As I see it," Moon Shadow began, "there are two concerns. The Items and your loved ones. We are going to have to split up to handle both at once. I suggest that Sakura goes to Yugi's house to protect his grandfather. I shall go to look over Joy's grandmother. That way they will be well guarded from danger."

"But obaasan doesn't know you, Moon Shadow…I know! I'll call her up and tell her you are a new friend who needs a place to stay while your roof is getting fixed. Deal?" Moon Shadow nodded and Joy pulled out her cell phone to make the call. Her grandma answered and Joy quickly told her about Moon Shadow. "She is a very nice person, obaasan, and I hate for her to be wandering the streets where something could happen to her. Could she please stay there? Just for a day or two until her roof gets repaired?" There was a pause as Joy listened.

"If she doesn't agree Joy will have to go herself," Sakura said, voicing everyone's thoughts. Kaiba's eyes narrowed. He wouldn't say it out loud, but the thought of Joy being so far away when Vargon is out there was a little unnerving for him. Still, if there was no other choice…

"Oh, arigatou, obaasan! Thank you so much. She's be right over. I'll call again later on. Sayonara!" Joy hung up and turned to the others. "She said it was fine and that Moon Shadow can stay as long as she likes."

"Very good. I will go at once using my powers. Keep me informed as to Vargon's plans. Do not worry, Joy. I will take care of your grandmother."

"Wait. Before you go, I am going to give these out. They will allow us to communicate. They work like a two-way radio." Seto passed out the pins with the Kaiba Corp. logo. Everyone pinned them on their clothing. Joy turned to Moon Shadow afterward.

"Thank you, Moon Shadow." With a quick nod, the girl vanished into thin air. Sakura left shortly afterwards, telling Yugi that everything will be okay at the Game Shop and not to worry.

"I want to help, too," Merina said. "I know what I can do! I can stay here and look after Mokuba. That way, Kaiba can join in the search for the Items without worrying about his little brother. Deal?" Kaiba agreed. "Great. Keep in touch everyone!"

As they left the manor, Joy turned to her friends. "Okay, everyone. Let's get this done. Do we have any hints as to which Items we are looking for? There are four unaccounted four, since Bakura already told Katilli he has the Eye. There is the Rod, the Necklace, the Key and the Scales."

"It could be the Necklace and the Rod. Shadi would have shown himself if it were the Key and the Scales."

"Ishizu and Marik are probably close by. She has a job that connects her to the museum. She might be there. Marik…I am not so sure about."

"He might be anywhere," Yugi said.

"Okay, I'll go check out the museum, the rest of you can search for Marik. You might have a better time finding him than me," Joy said.

"Want me to come along?" Kaiba said.

"Not necessary. I got this one covered. Now…Ishizu doesn't have an evil spirit or anything living in her Item, does she?"

"No," Yugi said. "But her Item can see the future, so don't be surprised if she's waiting for you or anything."

"Gotcha. All right. Keep in touch." Joy got into her car and drove off, heading toward the museum for a hopefully smooth visit with a certain Item holder named Ishizu Ishtaar.

Joy: OK! That was Ch. 24! I hope to have the first one typed up and ready to go tonight or tomorrow. It is mostly about Joy's little trip to the Domino Museum.

I am calling the next chapter – Mayhem at the Museum. Till then, review and see ya soon!