Authors note: Sorry for the lateness, I was visiting family for the past two days. Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday.

All right I can officially introduce Marik, Isizue, Mai, and Odion to the fic. Also, there will be a special guest appearance by two other characters from the series. If you don't like them, they won't be in the fic for very long. If you do, however, sorry I just couldn't think of anywhere else in the story they would fit.

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Evil Furby Queen: You know your probably going to end up giving me a big head. Hope your Christmas went well!

MartysSoul: I hope I finish by New Year's too, I should have at least two chapters written up by tomorrow but most likely I'll only update once a day.

Warnings: slight language.

Disclaimer: I'm still keeping a look out and I have yet to see a pig fly, therefore I cannot and will not clam ownership of anything in this fic. I own just the idea.

All I Want for Christmas

Chapter 10: The Night Before II

Game Shop

Yugi lay awake in bed. Although it was still early Mr. Mutou had yet to figure out how to turn the power back on. 'Only one more day.' He thought. One more day and he would be able to buy a Christmas present for Yami, then the whole ordeal would be over.

Yugi silently told him self never to procrastinate again. "I just hope everything works out." The violet-eyed teen prayed.

Ishtar Residence

"Odion." Isizue called to her older brother by adoption. "Odion." The Egyptian woman stopped at the kitchen, blue eyes resting upon the man in question.

The older man was currently busy over the stove preparing the evening meal. The dark skinned man turned to face the raven-haired woman. "Yes Isizue?" he asked.

"Have you seen Malik? He should have been back from Ryou's by now." The younger of the two fretted.

"Have you tried calling?" Odion asked going back to stirring the contents of the pot he was fussing over.

"Yes, but the line is dead."

"That is strange." Odion agreed, "If Malik is not home in ten minuets I'll go look for him." The tall man promised.

It was then that the pair heard a scratching sound coming from the room down the hall.

Odions face darkened. "The demon is up to something." He declared.

Isizue sighed. Marik could be a handful. 'At least he doesn't attempt to kill people as often.'

'There's not much we can do' She thought. 'With a being born out of hate and jealousy, it's only natural he'd have violent tendencies.' She tried to reassure her self. 'Perhaps with a little guidance he will settle down a little.'

Crash

'Who I'm I kidding?'

"Little Spawn of Seth!" Odion growled. "What is he up to now?"

"Probably nothing good." Malik stated entering the kitchen with Duke close behind.

"Malik, your home!" Isizue said with relief. "Hello Duke, nice to see you again."

The raven-haired teen was gazing around the apartment as if he had never heard her.

"Umm Duke?" Isizue repeated.

Finally catching the emerald eyed boy's attention he turned around, "You talking to me lady?"

The two elder Ishtars looked on in confusion while Malik cleared his throat, "I need your help, as you can see we have a slight problem."

"What happened?" Isizue asked, a hint of annoyance in her voice.

"He has amnesia."

"What! How did that happen?" Odion asked, his golden eyes growing wide.

"Hey, who has amnesia?" Duke asked.

"You do!" Malik yelled losing his temper yet again. The day had been very trying for him.

"Tell us everything Malik." Isizue told her younger brother, "I can't afford another bill at the moment."

Malik was about to explain when his darker half strutted into the room. "What's this? There's yelling, and I'm not causing it?"

"Get back to your room Demon!" Odion ordered to the dark soul.

"I'd rather not Chrome-dome, this is getting interesting." Marik said walking up to his hikari.

"Wow you're a twin too Mike?" Duke said looking at Marik.

"My name is Malik." The Egyptian said clenching a fist.

Marik gave Duke a sideways glance before turning back to Malik, "What the hell is wrong with him?"

"My fruitcake landed on him."

"See! I told you that this foreign holiday would bring nothing but chaos and misery." Marik began, "It's about time you people started listening to me!" at that he cackled insanely.

"Quite now." Isizue told the yami.

"I think I can restore Duke's mind with the Millennium Rod." Malik said

"Why would you want to fix him?" Marik asked in shock. "I like him this way. Hey Duke, you want to play a game?"

Duke was about to respond when Isizue cut in, "No, he would not. At least not the types of games you play. Now get the rod."

Marik huffed, but did as he was told, mumbling curses under his breath all the way.

"Do you think this will work?" Odion asked.

"I'm not sure Odion, but it's worth a try." Malik told his older brother.

Marik returned with the rod but walked past his hikari's outstretched hand. "Let me handle this, you've already caused enough trouble Malik." The darker side said stepping in front of Duke, who now wore an uneasy expression on his face.

"Hey man, what's that thing?"

Marik's face distorted as he raised the Millennium item high above his head. What happened next surprised everyone in the room, excluding Marik. Marik brought the rod crashing down on Duke's head, and began a laughing hysterically at the teen's pain. Odion, quick to act, pounced, and wrestled Marik to the floor.

"Get off me now you over grown gorilla, and I'll make your death less painful." Marik threatened.

While this was going on, Isizue went to check on Duke and Malik retrieved the rod.

"Oww," The teen moaned and gazed around him.

"Duke?"

"Isizue? When did I get here?" All three Ishtars let out a sigh of relief.

"Duke, do you remember anything?" Malik asked.

"Last thing I remember I was walking home when something hit me." Duke replied.

'Just as well he doesn't know.' Malik thought.

"Congratulations Marik, you did something good." Odion said smugly letting the dark half to his feet.

"Uggh! I feel so pure!" Marik yelled in disgust.

Malik only rolled his eyes at his dark's antics.

"Look I'd love to stay and chat, but I was suppose to be home three hours ago, according to your clock." Duke said edging away from Marik as the dark soul glared at the teen.

"Hey wait! We promised Tristan we'd meet him at the park tomorrow with the others, don't…forget." Malik said as Duke was at the door.

'When'd I say that?' Duke thought, but shrugged it off. "Don't worry, my memory is tough as nails. Usually." He said with a grin. "See you tomorrow Malik." 'Then you can fill me in on what happened.'

Moments after the teen left, there was a loud explosion within the Ishtar home. "The laundry room!" Odion yelled sprinting to a door down the hall. Isizue and Malik were left to glare at Marik, who failed miserably at giving them an innocent look. "What?" he asked. "I didn't do anything." Marik said defiantly crossing his arms and thrusting his nose in the air.

Domino Square

A short boy with long brown hair reached the clock in the center of the town square. He shifted the parcel in his arm and glanced around the area.Another boy, slightly smaller then the first walked over. He had blue hair and glasses. These two were none other then Rex Raptor and Weevil Underwood.

The two nodded towards one another in acknowledgment and began to walk towards the busy streets of Domino.

"So, how's your vacation going?" Rex asked the bug duelist, starting a conversation.

"It's been alright I guess." Weevil replied adjusting his glasses. "Here." He said hading the other boy a pack of Duel Monster's cards, "Merry Christmas." He said off-handedly.

"Wow thanks." Rex said not really expecting anything. "Umm… Here take this." Rex said handing the parcel under his arms to the blue-haired boy.

"What is it?" Weevil asked.

"Just open it." Rex said not entirely sure what was in the parcel either.

Suddenly Weevil stopped, "Rex, this is a half eaten fruitcake,"

"Uhh… you see, I got hungry on the way over here."

Weevil glared at his brown haired companion and tossed the fruitcake into the street. "Thanks a lot you…"

Squeal, Crash!

"Oh man, we're in trouble." Rex commented as people began to gather.

"It's all his fault!" Weevil yelled pointing to Rex and taking off.

"What!" Rex yelled, running after Weevil.

Main Street

Mai Valentine just reached Domino city. Joey had called her, giving her a brief description of the situation. She still thought it a little strange that she was here to help find a Christmas present for an ancient spirit, but hey, things had quieted down after Battle City and Mai thought it would be fun to see everyone again.

Joey had offered her a place to stay at his apartment since it was such short notice. Mai was busy pondering how Christmas with the Wheelers would be like when she caught sight of the car in front of her that had just slammed on its breaks.

She narrowly missed ramming into the car, and with a sigh of relief, went to inspect the damage.

A car had crashed into a telephone pole. The car had swerved and hit on the passenger side. Thankfully, the driver was the only one in the vehicle and was talking to a police officer, which was positioned at the corner at the time of the crash.

"So let me get this straight." Mai over heard the cop repeat the man's story, "You say you swerved when a fruitcake hit your wind-shield."

"That's right." The man confirmed.

"Ok buddy, then where is this fruitcake?"

"Well I guess it rolled away officer."

"I'm going to have to ask you to come with me for drunk driving, you're clearly intoxicated."

Mai sighed, and watched the man start to protest. "Wait, I can walk a straight line!"

'What is it with Christmas that brings out all the nut-cases?' Mai asked herself getting back in her car.

There's chapter ten, now please read and review.

I just thought of something, why do most authors put read and review at the bottom of their stories? I mean obviously you've already read the story if your down here, right? So just review please.

Next chapter: The Pharaoh royally screws up while everyone else meets up at the park.