Mark: Hello, well this is a new story and a new pen name, I think I'll just go ahead and get things started right off. Author's note will be at the end. Oh, and I don't write in script, that's just for authors notes.

Title: Why does the weird stuff always happen to us?

Rated: PG-13

Summary: Darkner & Darkner Inc. have found out about the power of the Pharaoh. And, of course, they just have to go after it. This sends everybody's favorite multi-colored hair duel and his friends hurling headlong into a struggle to save the world, again.

Chapter 1, First Impressions

Yugi Moto was sitting in his 7th hour class. He was only paying mild attention to the teacher, as he was daydreaming. About what nobody is certain, however his friends in the back row have their own ideas.

"I bet he's dreaming about saving some small helpless bug and being it's friend or something like that." Said the not-so-logical but ever-so-lovable Tristan Taylor.

"Naw, Yug is a nice guy I ain't gonna lie to ya. But he is a guy, I'm bettin' he dreamin' about dat Rebecca chick over in da States." Replied another of Yugi's friends Joey Wheeler.

"No, I bet he's dreaming about dueling. I mean come on, that's what Yugi does." This time the comment had come from a rather attractive young lady named Tea Gardner, another of Yugi's friends. If you hadn't noticed, Yugi was a popular guy. Despite being 4' 0'' and have spiky tri-colored hair. Oh yea, and that whole having an ancient pharaoh sharing his body thing. But then again, you already knew that.

"No, I bet he and Yami are have some kind of kinky gay love ritual."

The three glared at Seto Kaiba, definitely not one of Yugi's friends. Though, at least he wasn't an enemy anymore.

"NAW MAN! IF HE'S DREAMIN BOUT ANYBODY IT'S REBECCA! I CAN SEE IT NOW," Joey put on a face that was meant to copy Rebecca's, "Oh screw me Yugi! YEA, AND HOW COULD YOU SAY DAT ABOUT YUG AND YAMI! DEY SAVED YA BUTT DOUSANDS A TIMES!"

"Mr. Wheeler." The rest of the class giggled as the teacher addressed the blonde hair student, "I do not know what your fantasies are but I'd like to remind you not to pursue them in school."

Joey sat down, shut up, and wished he could crawl into a hole and disappear. Thankfully the bell soon rang.

The four went out for pizza, not always a usual experience when you have an ancient Egyptian pharaoh living inside you. Then they went over to Yugi's house, like always, I mean, it's a friggin game shop, who wouldn't? Eventually though they all went back to their respective houses, leaving the body mates Yugi and Yami alone in the house, Grandpa was on a free vacation in Jamaica. He won it off the Old Persons Television Network. Go figure.

"Bye Joey. See you tomorrow."

"See ya lata Yug." He replied and closed the door behind him. Yugi yawned and headed up to bed.

'So Yugi, we're you surprised to find Joey knew exactly what you were day dreaming about?' the spirit mocked through their mind link.

'Yami, I promise I'll call over to Egypt and tell Isis you masturbate furiously to her picture in you soulroom every night.'

'I'll be good.' The pharaoh pleaded in mock terror.

Yugi brushed his teeth, put on pajamas, and hopped into bed, setting the puzzle to the side.

'Night Yami.'

'Night Yugi.' And with that, the two focused on sleep. And while they found it, Yugi did not rest, for someone did not want him too, for he found himself, in a nightmare.

He was standing in a long corridor, no, Yami was standing in a long corridor, Yami was in control of the body. Joey, Tristan, Tea, and someone in the shadows that he couldn't see were standing behind him. He tried to ask the man's name but he wasn't in control of his own body. Soon he found himself in a duel. His opponent was shrouded in darkness as well. It soon became apparent that he was winning the duel, but then something went terribly wrong. Suddenly he was being sucked into a swirling vortex of teal light. He tried to resist but couldn't. Neither he nor Yami had the strength to resist the power of the vortex, soon, he screamed in frightened resistance, but it was futile.

"NO!" Yugi shot out of bed, drenched in a cold sweat.

'Yugi! What's wrong?'

'Nothing, I just had a bad dream.' Yugi reassured his other half whilst catching his breath.

'No, I was awoken by a great dark power. I came out in my ethereal form and noticed you tossing and turning right before you shot up. The darkness was affecting you Yugi. Are you sure you're alright?'

'Yes, I feel fine now. I say we should both get back to sleep.'

'If you really are well, then there is no reason not to.'

'Goodnight'

'hn'

In a dark business room, two men in suits sat in chairs watching a large screen.

"And now I play, RAGNAROK!"

"NO! THIS CAN'T BE!"

"He is a very skilled duelist, isn't he my brother?"

"The Pharaoh is the one with skill, if we can take his power out, then we rule both worlds."

"I wouldn't underestimate the boy either John. He may not have spiritual powers but he is a skilled duelist in his own right."

"That may be George, but they still share the same body. And the power of our new cards will be too much for them to bear. Even with the help of Wheeler and the rest of his friends."

"That's what our Egyptian friend up there on the screen thought, look what happened to him."

"True, but the Pharaoh was meant to use that power that Marik had."

"Well then, how about Dartz, that was a power even more ancient that the nameless Pharaoh."

"True, but that's what lets us win!"

"I don't quite follow you brother."

"You never could plan for the long run George."

"And you never could see what was happening at the moment John."

Yugi awoke to the sound of the alarm clock. He got up and got ready to go to school. He met Joey, Tristan, and Tea on the way.

"So, did you boys study for the history test today?" Tea asked, cheerful as usual.

"No." Joey and Tristan said in unison. Yugi just chuckled under his breath.

'Yugi!'

'What is it Yami?'

'That dark power from last night, it's source is coming close now.'

The trio had noticed their shorter member lagging behind.

"Hey Yug, everything alright?"

"No, someone is coming, someone with power." The deeper voice and intense body language, not to mention the boost in height, let everyone know that Yami had taken control of the body.

"Really? Where?" Tristan said frantically searching around for a sign of biker thugs, rare hunters, or some kind of personal body guard strike force.

"How very omniscient of you, Nameless Pharaoh." The four turned around and were faced with a casually dressed man.

"Hey, you don't look like a henchman." Tristan said, ogling the guys, unspectacular looks.

"He doesn't look like hes gonna be too much trouble, you sure dis is da guy Yug?"

"Yes, Joey, I am. Who are you and what business do you have here?" Yami inquired to the man. He was a tall man, athletic build, he looked like a runner. He wore gray sweats and a white sweatshirt. His blonde hair slicked back and his icy blue eyes focused on Yami.

"My name is Dustin Dawes. I am a hired duelist for Darkner & Darkner Incorporated. I am here to give a message and issue a challenge."

Yami was starting to become vexed, "Your message?"

"You certainly do get straight to business don't you? Well, you are being invited to a private tournament being held by Darkner & Darkner. Along with several other 'special' duelists you will battle until you gain enough puzzle pieces to figure out the puzzle. It will show you a map to the building where you will await further instructions."

"You speak as though we have no choice."

"Well, you don't, not really. We know exactly were your Grandpa is, and if you don't comply I'm afraid he may never return from his island vacation."

Yami's eyes narrowed with disgust, "I accept your challenge."

"Good, and you too Wheeler?"

Joey looked shocked, "Me?" he said pointing to himself, "Well, ya sure! I'll help Yugs anytime!"

"Good, good. Then here are your puzzle pieces." Dustin tossed 5 pieces to each duelist, "Unfortunately you will have to bring your two friends along because we can't have any witnesses.

Yami was just a few seconds away from Mind Crushing this cocky bastard into submission. "So, when does this tournament start?"

Dustin laughed the laugh that an adult might use when a child asked a silly question. "Right now Yugi." He pulled a small green and sliver pod about the size of a baseball and pressed a button.

"What do you think you are doing Dustin?"

"Why, taking you and your friends to the Dark Tournament of course." The pod gave a green light that consumed Dustin, Yami, Joey, Tea, and Tristan. After a few seconds the green light failed, and the five were nowhere to be found.

Author's notes:

Mark: Well, what do you think so far? Good, bad, cheesy? It will speed up next chapter, and definitely get more serious. Anyway, if you have ideas for a duelist and some deck strategy, I'd be glad to hear about it. Though keep in mind I'm not an actual duelist, so any key combos or special effects, you might wanna point out. Also just any tips on writing would be nice! Please R&R, thanks!