A/N: Hello everyone. I just have one thing that I want to say before I get to my traditional thank you's and I want make this clear: Terrorism is something that won't go away easily. It's not a fashion trend or some alternative lifestyle that people get bored with after a few years. To these people, be they Christian, Musilm, Jewish, Hindu, or whatever, this is a way of life. We have to fight them with the same passion with which they fight us. Period.I don't agree with some of the things that my country (USA)has done to fight it, but I would much rather see us at least try to find a solution than sitting idle and doing nothing. My thoughts and best wishes go out to the victims of the London attacks earlier this week. You're a pretty strong bunch, you'll make it through this. Back to less politcally-charged subjects, I would like to thank those of you who reviewed last time:
Linkin-Phoenix: Thanks for the card tip...do you play the game often? Teaching my little brothers has been difficult (especially since my own knowledge is limited), but we're making strides. Thanks for reading.
Cherry-Star-Aus: I'll check that out as soon as I'm done here..thanks for reading.
Lady Phoenix 99: I wanted to get a good one-liner in there, I hope that will suffice. Thanks for reading.
Anime Ruthless: It's comming back this week, man. HOTH. Did you get it? Thanks for reviewing, and I hope you like what I have in store not only for this fic but my other one as well.
Chaos Magician Girl::thinking of some random beer commercial: BRILLIANT! (spill check on aisle four...) Thanks for reading...you jumped on board at just the right time, hehe.
Shy and LeighC: Oh...I got your e-mail shy...I'll reply as soon as I get a chance.
Guess what kids...that's right! Crappy rappy returns (briefly, trust me...) for this chapter and it's basically a parody of the parody itself (see chapter six). That being said, I hope that doesn't kill the chapter. Enjoy!
Test of Friendship
Chapter 13
Mokuba was in a mad dash up to his bedroom. He knew what he had to do now, but didn't know necessarily how to do it. He knew that his brother had been up to something of late, but couldn't connect all of the dots. He figured that if he went to Yugi and everyone else, he could sort this all out before it really got out of hand.
He had put on the clothes he had worn during the day and was looking to make a break out of the window when a tall, ominous figure appeared behind him.
Mokuba gulped audibly as he realized whom it was. "Going somewhere, kid?"
Mai was driving as fast as she could, trying to figure out where she should go. She wasn't sure if she could handle facing Yugi and Tea yet, and DEFINITELY didn't want to go over to Joey's apartment yet, especially after the incident with Kaiba and Serenity. She cut on her radio to try and concentrate, but unfortunately wasn't happy to hear what she heard. Great! Just lovely! That annoying little prick at the radio station is on...
Hello, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the MC of the DC live here on Late Nite. Interesting story developing in the US this evening...Mason Knight, US Duel Monsters National Tourney Champ, is FURIOUS after hearing a local radio station's broadcast of a parody of his hit single "Be a Man, Kaiba." Well...here's a listen:
They call you "Shining Knight", don't make me laugh!
Cause your dueling and your rapping skills are both crap!
Your movie's straight to video, the box office couldn't stand!
WhileI got myself a feature role in Ultraman!
Ya hidin' man, and when he finds you its on!
And when he slams you down he'll show you were always a con!
I smell a coward! Is that you, Mason?
Kaiba gonna beat you down with with the Dragon!
Ya trying to ignore me thinkin' I'll go away
But I'm'a keep on messing with you through day after day
And once you've stepped to Kaiba, your through!
The joke's on you, sokid, whacha gonna do?
Maybe nothin', cause you're a real big punk!
You call my sis up on the phone, boy, you're a chump!
And if you really got beef, take it up with me...
And I'll punk your a-- out for the world to see!
We don't know who released this song, but I'm hearing sources say that it's probably one of Mason's US rivals blasting back after Mason had some rather unpleasant remarks about his competitors in the latest US tourney. Hehe..I've even heard Domino's own Joseph Wheeler could be behind this tape after that whole "mutt" crack-back in Mason's song...Anyway, join me in four days time as I do my thing just about as live as I can do it from the-
Mai turned off her radio,partly in annoyance,partly because she knew the name he was about to mention all to well. She frowned as she thought about how he presented her with a front-row ticket...how he went on about how he wanted his love to be at his side...how could she have been so foolish? She knew exactly how men like him operated; she had dealt with them by the dozen! Why? Why was she so weak for him? Was it because she was so angry with Joey that she was blinded when he propositioned her? Or was it because, deep inside, she had always been curious about Seto Kaiba? Did she think that deep down in his Heart of Hearts that he acutally had a good soul? She put these questions on hold as she parked in front of the Kame Game Shop. (If that is the incorrect name, I apologize in advance)
She walked up to the door, and knocked furiously. She hoped that Yugi would answer the door, but was sadly disappointed when the door opened. Instead of the young boy she was hoping to see, she found an old man with his pajamas on, eyes weary and ready for bed.
"Miss Mai, how can I help you?"
"Mr. Mutou...is Yugi home? I need to speak with him urgently!"
"I'm sorry, but he went out with Tea tonight...I knew I should have given him a curfew..."
Ignoring the fact that Yugi and Tea were together, Mai continued. "Do you have any idea where they could be?"
"I hear that Malik's having a party for his older sister tonight...that's probably where they are. He called me earlier and said that he would be in late."
Mai gave old Solomon a quick hug. "Thank you, sir!"
Mai ran as quickly as she could back to her car as Solomon stood on his porch, his face flushed with red.
Malik, Ishizu, and Ryou were standing by the door, greeting all the guests as they came in.
"DAMN! I didn't expect so many people to show up on such short notice..." Malik said as he looked around at all of the young people had arrived.
"Do you have enough food for everyone? I'll go shopping real quick if you want." Ryou said as he noticed someone standing in a corner, by herself.
"Why not just go and speak with her?"
Ryou blinked as he realized that Ishizu was speaking to him.
"Excuse me?"
"I said why not just go and speak with her?"
Ryou blushed as he looked away from Ishizu, focusing on the floor instead.
"You make it seem so easy..."
"It is. Are you afraid of her rejecting you?"
"Yes." Ryou shuffled his feet again as he looked over at his crush again. "She seems so different lately, like she has some great weight on her shoulders."
Ishizu stood behind him and gave him a gentle shove. "Why not go and lighten the load a little?"
Ishizu gave him a slight smile as he walked over to the young woman he had secretly loved for so long. Slowly, but surely he made his way over to her.
"Hello, Serenity"
Malik stood beside Ishizu as she admired her handiwork.
"Maybe you should be so forthright in your own lovelife, sister."
"Maybe I should...how is he?" Lavender eyes met royal blue, and Malik breathed a heavy sigh.
"He's been a pain to be around lately, even by his standards...So much that-DEAR RA! WHO INVITED THEM?"
Ishizu looked at her brother with a look of concern and confusion as she saw two familiar figures walking up the path to Malik's expensive home.
Under normal circumstances, Malik would have been happy to see Yugi and or Tea coming up his doorstep. Unfortunately, with one Joey Wheeler lurking somewhere around his house, these weren't normal circumstances. What was becomming a bad situation already got worse as Malik saw a red convertable coming into view. The driver, was a woman he recognized immediately.
I know for a fact that she wasn't invited. I saw to that myself. What the hell is she doing here? This party has become a powder keg...I gotta keep it from going off somehow!
Next chapter, no more waiting. Joey, Mai, Serenity, Yugi, Tea...all in one room at one time. If Mai spills the beans, will anyone believe her? FIND OUT NEXT TIME!
OK, so I didnt get my 100 reviews, big deal! This time, the goal remains the same, 100. I don't know, I'm just obsessed with that number. Please take the time to review on your way out, and constructive criticism is appreciated. Sorry about the little rap, it was meant to be a little bit of comic relief, I hope it didn't kill the vibe of the chapter. Well, that's it and that's all (I'm gonna copywrite that)...Later!
BDB...out