Chapter Four: The Time Has Come

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NORMAL P.O.V.

TURTLE GAME SHOP

9:30 AM

Saturday morning. A restful day for everyone to just sit back, relax, and sleep in. However, this was not the case for the ever-so-popular King of Games. Not only was he woken up by his annoying alarm, but to make matters worse, he was almost deafened from his Yami screaming in his ear to get up.

Yugi! WAKE UP!

"Huh?" Yugi moaned sitting up, gently rubbing his sleep-filled eyes. "YAMI! Why do you always insist on getting me up earlier than what I tell you!"

Sorry aibou. But didn't you tell me to wake you up early today?

"NOT THIS EARLY!" Yugi then fell back down onto his bed in complete and utter exhaustion.

"YUGI! TIME TO GET UP!" Mr. Motou yelled from downstairs.

"See Yami? I could of had five more minutes!" Yugi exclaimed, his gaze shifted toward the ceiling and arms held high above his head.

Yami remained silent while Yugi rushed over to his walk-in closet. He pulled out a white tank top, black leather pants, and a leather jacket. Once he slipped his clothes on, applied gel to his hair, and did his usual morning routine, he ran down the stairs to grab a quick bite to eat. After rummaging through the fridge and cupboards he finally found a box of strawberry pop tarts. He quickly grabbed a package, rushed back upstairs, grabbed his suitcase and carry-on bag, sped down the stairs once more and into the front hallway, slipped his shoes on, and hurried out to his Trans Am. (A/N: In this story, Yugi can drive! He is 16 after all! He may be a little short... Yugi: Hey! I'M VERTICALLY CHALLENGED! Me: Okay, okay. Vertically challenged. Now back to the story! Just thought I'd let y'all know that lil' detail!)

By now it was 10:00 and Yugi knew that he had time to spare before he had to pick up his friends so he decided to make a quick coffee run at the local Tim Horton's. (A/N: Mmm...Timmy's sounds good right about now!)

'Hm...I wonder if the gang would want anything...' Yugi thought pulling out his cell phone that had a Dark Magician key chain on it. First, he dialed Tea's number.

Bring! Bring!

"Hello?"

"Uh...hey Tea. It's...Yugi," he stuttered, trying to find the right words.

"Oh hi Yugi! What's up? I was just getting ready for the trip," she replied with a cheerful tone to her voice, as always.

"Well...I'm at Tim Horton's and was...wondering if...you would...like anything..." Again Yugi

began to fumble with his words.

"Sure! I mean, if it's no trouble. I'll have a medium French Vanilla and an apple fritter please," she replied.

"That's no prob. I'll see ya in a hour! Bye!"

"Bye!" Both Tea and Yugi then hung up at the same time.

After about fifteen minutes, Yugi had called all his friends, except Seto. The one who was the most thrilled was Joey. He ordered...well...let's not say, shall we? Yugi then got out of the car and walked into the coffee shop.

KAIBA MANSION

10:15 AM

Seto Kaiba was busily hacking away at his laptop when Mokuba came bursting through the door. Seto presumed that he was bearing good news since he had interrupted his work.

"SETO! SETO! SETO!" Mokuba yelled, jumping up and down.

"What is it Mokie? And calm down," Seto replied.

"IT'S THE DAY!"

"What day?"

"Your trip to Hong Kong with Yugi and his friends!"

"I know, I know. I really didn't plan on going but some Egyptian woman named Kisara didn't really give me a choice in the matter," Seto complained, crossing his arms.

"Who's Kisara?" Mokuba asked, cocking his head to the side. Suddenly, a bright flash of light blinded both the Kaiba brothers and Kisara appeared.

"Hello once again, my priest..." Kisara greeted, her fingers entertwined.

"What are you doing here?" Seto asked, ushering her to make to snappy.

"Don't tell me that you have forgotten already. I am here to accompany you on your journey to Hong Kong."

"But how can you - ?" Before Seto could complete his statement, Kisara held out her Sennen Charm in the palms of her hands. Seto just stared at it wide-eyed.

"I still do not understand. How can this help you?" Seto questioned, almost demanding for an answer.

"You shall see...when the time is right..." With that, Kisara disappeared.

"Woah! How does she do that?" Mokuba asked, tugging on his older brother's trenchcoat.

"Never mind Mokuba," Seto replied in a stern voice and went back to working on his computer.

WHEELER RESIDENCE

10:30 AM

"Joey! You've been in there for twenty minutes!" Serenity exclaimed, banging on the bathroom door. "Other people need to use the bathroom too ya know!"

"I'll be out in a minute sis!" Joey replied while gelling his hair.

"Hurry up!" With that said, the door finally opened. "Finally..." Serenity said as she breathed a sigh of relief and scurried into the bathroom.

Joey, on the other hand, went into the kitchen to make himself some breakfast. He made himself some toast and peanut butter, had a bowl of Cap'n Crunch, and some pop tarts (A/N: What an appetite, eh?). While he was "chowing down" on his food, Serenity came out of the bathroom all ready for the trip.

"Hey sis. You look good," Joey complimented, with a mouth full of food.

"Gross! Joey! Don't talk with your mouth full!" Serenity scolded.

Joey only lifted his head up and mumbled a, "What?"

"Never mind. Just hurry up so that we don't keep Yugi waiting when he comes to pick us up."

"Done!" Joey exclaimed, shooting up from the table.

"I didn't mean right away," Serenity added, shaking her head.

"Dat's just da way I am!"

Serenity just let out a heavy sigh.

RYOU'S HOUSE

10:45 AM

The white-haired, British teen, sat on the couch, staring out the window into complete nothingness when he suddenly felt a hand touch his shoulder. It was Bakura.

What's wrong light? Bakura's voice sounding much more caring and gentle than usual.

"Huh? Oh...it's...nothing. Just waiting for Yugi and his friends," Ryou replied without lifting his gaze from the window.

It doesn't seem like nothing. Please, tell me. You can trust me aibou. To Ryou, he knew it was true. Ever since Yami Marik had vanished, Bakura seemed...different. Fortunately for Ryou, he had changed for the better and not for the worst. But for some reason, he felt as though he still could not tell his Yami everything that was occuring in his life.

"I know I can spirit. But it's just that...I don't know...something's bothering me and I sense that if I tell you, things will only worsen," Ryou replied, looking down at his shoes.

That is all right. I'm sure there is a logical explanation for why you do not want to tell me. But if you ever need help or support, remember, I will always be here for you. Always. With that,

Bakura disappeared inside his soul room.

Meanwhile with Yugi, at 10:50 am...

"I guess I should go pick up Joey and Serenity first since they live the closet," Yugi thought aloud, turning out Marie Avenue. As he looked on both sides of the street to find Joey and Serenity's house, he finally found it. 2074 Marie Ave. He honked the horn a couple of times before his friends finally came into view.

"Hey Joey! Hi Serenity! What's up?" was Yugi's greeting.

"Hey Yug! Nuttin' much. How bout' you?"

"I'm doing good. Well, I'm going to go pick up Tea now since she lives not far from here. Is that all right with you guys?" Yugi questioned, looking over his shoulder.

"Sounds good ta me!" Joey responded.

"Same here," Serenity added.

"All right. Let's go then," Yugi said and drove off towards London Rd.

About fifteen minutes later, Yugi had picked up everyone, except Seto Kaiba who decided that for his benefit, he would take the limo to the airport. While Yugi was lost in his own thoughts, everyone, especially Joey, was eating the snacks that he had bought for them earlier.

"This is great. Thanks Yugi," Tea said with gratitude.

"You're...welcome Tea..." Yugi replied, blushing a deep shade of scarlet.

"Yah! Danks Yug!" Joey added with a mouthful of food.

"Joey!" Tea exclaimed making a disgusted face.

"Wha?"

"Uh...never mind," Tea moaned. 'Boys...their more trouble than they're worth...' she thought mentally, "...with the exception of Yugi..." she added.

DOMINO AIRPORT

11:30 AM

"So, I see that you geeks have finally decided to show up."

"KAIBA!" Joey yelled in a fit of pure anger and hate.

"Joey, calm down! He's not worth it!" Serenity pleaded. She then noticed a teenage girl standing beside Seto. "Huh? Who's that?" she asked, pointing to the mysterious girl.

"Not that it's any of your business Wheeler, but this happens to be Kisara and she'll be joining us on the little trip," Seto replied.

"Wait a minute!" Yugi exclaimed as Yami appeared beside him, slightly tranparent.

"Yami! Is that the girl who - ?"

Yes Yugi. That's her. I thought she would be here. But why is she with Kaiba?

"I don't know but - " Before Yugi could finish his statement, he felt two fingers slide under his chin.

"I sense great power within you. You are indeed the chosen one, destined to save this world from destruction."

"What are you talking about? I'm not..." Kisara then grasped the Sennen Puzzle in her hands.

"I was correct. The Pharaoh that lived 5000 years ago resides in this puzzle and has chosen you, Yugi, as his host for the time being."

"That's true but...how do you know my name?" Yugi asked.

"That is a mystery that cannot be revealed just yet." Kisara then turned away and walked towards Seto, but before saying, "Farewell my pharaoh."

"Well, dat was odd. Oh well, I'm hungry! Let's go get some grub before our flight is announced!" Joey exclaimed in excitement.

"Count me in!" everyone, except Seto and Kisara, shouted, raising their arms in mid-air.

Later...at 12:55 am...

"Would all passengers boarding the flight to Hong Kong please come to gate seven immediately. That's all passengers boarding the flight to Hong Kong please go to gate seven ASAP! Thank you."

"Well, I guess that's us!" Yugi exclaimed.

"Aw right! So what are we waitin' fer? Let's go!" Joey added, running ahead of the others.

"Slow down Joey! Don't be in such a hurry!" Tea shouted.

"Sorry. But I just can't wait! Hong Kong! Yah!" Joey's excitement was now starting to wear off on everyone, excluding Seto and Kisara.

"Let's go!" Yugi yelled, quickening his pace in order to catch up to Joey as all the other just followed behind them.

ON THE PLANE

1:05 PM

The seating arrangements were as follows:

Yugi and Tea

Seto and Kisara

Joey and Mai

Serenity and Ryou

"Excuse the interruption but please take your seats and fasten your seatbelts as we will be taking off in approximately five minutes. Repeat: we will be taking off in five minutes so please fasten your seatbelts. Thank you."

"This is so exciting!" Tea whispered as she laid her head down on Yugi's shoulder. Yugi

just began blushing fiercely. The same thing happened with all the other couples.

Seto yawned as he threw his arm around Kisara, embracing her. Kisara just seemed a little stunned at first and then closed her eyes, resting her head on Seto.

Joey and Mai were brushing up on their dueling skills while Serenity and Ryou sat reading quietly together.

"Attention! We are now taking flight. Please make sure your seatbelts are fastened and seats are in the upright postion. I repeat: we are now taking flight!"

As the plane lifted into the air, everyone, at least the people who had the window seat, looked down upon the city, growing tinier and tinier as they were getting farther away.

"Goodbye Domino City. Hello Hong Kong," Joey commented before he and Mai drifted into dreamland, as did the others. Serenity and Ryou placed their books down before leaning up against each other and fallng fast asleep. They had a long flight ahead of them, and much in store!

END OF CHAPTER FOUR

A/N: Done chapter four! Finally! So, how'd ya like it? Was it good? Hey! I didn't leave a cliffy! That must be good! Now I know I say this a lot but please review and tell me what you thought!