Hey everyone. Well, tomorrow should be fun, seeing how I get to see my fiancé, thankfully. Only problem is, I have to get up at 5 and leave at 6 to make it there by 10… Then I have to leave at 6 tomorrow evening to make it home by 10… I hate the fact she's so far away… Sigh Oh well, at least I get to see her, so it's all good. Anyways, thanks for all the comments. Now, time to answer some of the reviews.

Isis the Sphinx: Yeah, things aren't looking that good at the moment. Things could change though, you never know. Tips your seat. That's why you sit in the back of it, lol.

Tomb Robber Vicky: Indeed it's high stakes now. He could be the first thrown out if he lets his ego get in the way. We'll see though, lol. True, those two are the ones that build up their life points. They're in a way the most dangerous of the group.

pink-kiss-candy: Lol, he's a close second at least. Although, my future villains do get worse, lol.

x-knight20: Don't worry, I figured that one out in that chapter. I thank you for your tear though. Shows it in a bottle. If only I had had beer in it, then I could sing "There's A Tear In My Beer." I'm silly, lol. But yeah, it'll be one of the coldest days in hell when Seto helps anyone other than himself.

Ultimate Legendary Master: Illidan listens sometimes… Not often, but sometimes, lol. And yeah, Joey was there in the past. I kind of wrote him in, so to say that's why he was able to resist Marik and other Shadow Power people. And thanks for the congrats.

Metal Overlord 2.0: Yes, they expect him to work with Joey, and more than likely, he won't, lol. But yeah, thanks for the idea. I think you'll like the idea I have for them in my final sequel though. I'd tell you, but it's still in the works, lol. Once I finish my 2 one-shots, I'll finally be able to get back on the last sequel. I have a feeling it'll take some time to write… Sigh Oh well, it's just something else for me to do, lol.

Well, that's all I have tonight everyone. I hope you all enjoy. Btw, if anyone likes Inuyasha stories, I'll soon have my one-shot called "Why is it" done and posted. I think it'll work out pretty good, so check it out if you're a fan or not of the show. Either way, you may like it. At any rate, till Sunday, enjoy.

Chapter 106

Illidan and Yami quickly went to Joey's room, hoping to find him at least dressed, unlike how Yami had found Illidan. Illidan still laughed at Yami over the fact that he'd thought Yami was Marie, which in turn wasn't, and Yami did not find the slightest bit funny.

"Ah, come on. I thought it was Marie and I'd tease her. If I'd known it was you instead, I'd have behaved myself." Illidan joked.

Yami only let out a "Feh." in response.

Finally, they arrived. Yami rang the door bell and the door opened. There stood Joey with an ice pack on his head.

"It better be important Yug…" muttered Joey.

He looked completely worn out, like he'd been run over by a train or something.

"Joey, what happened to you?" asked Illidan, who didn't truly know.

He knew Joey had survived thanks to the news Yami had heard from Marie, but he had no idea it had been this physical.

"Meh, let's just say I had a little chat with Gozaburo and his crown tried to turn me into a zombie. Unluckily for him, I had enough strength due to my friends to save myself and escape." bragged Joey.

"In other words, you managed to overpower his mind with your stubbornness and ran away as fast as possible?" replied Illidan.

Joey growled at this comment, making Yami laugh. "NO! It was pure strength, not luck or stubbornness!" retorted an angry Joey.

Illidan only chuckled, for he didn't mean to insult his friend, but he knew it seemed to in a way.

"Of course it was Joey. You know, you may have natural Shadow Powers like many of us did in ancient times. If not for the fact I never saw you in those times, I'd almost guess you were a reincarnation of a person who had Shadow Powers." Illidan said.

Joey stroked his chin in a joking manner, saying "Yeah, I could have been a high priest or someone wickedly powerful."

Illidan and Yami both burst out loud laughing, knowing that was impossible. "Yeah… uh, well… just keep thinking that. More than likely, you were a lower level than that, seeing how only eight of us were the strongest at that time, and I really don't remember anyone that strong." Illidan said.

Joey felt like doing an anime fall over scene but just shook it off. Shaking his head though did hurt it. "Gee, I have one heck of a headache. Anyways, what brings you fellows to see me?"

Illidan and Yami then decided to get right to the point. They told Joey everything that Yami had been told by Marie. Joey was heartbroken to learn Mai was capture by Gozaburo.

"I'm gonna go knock his block off right now!" yelled Joey as he stormed off towards the door.

Illidan quickly jumped in front of him to prevent his escapade.

"Illidan, move, now!" spat an angry Joey.

Illidan didn't move though. "Joey, I know you want to save Mai, but going in there while hurt isn't the answer. You'll only get yourself hurt, as well as possibly captured. Trust me, we have to think this thing out." replied Illidan with his calm voice.

In all actuality, Illidan wanted to storm into Gozaburo's office and free his friends as well, but as Yami had told him, in his slightly weakened condition, he couldn't afford to try to fight Gozaburo. Even at his peak condition he wouldn't stand a chance against the Millennium Crown's power. But that didn't mean he wouldn't find a way to beat him though.

Joey was still seething with anger, but saw that Illidan's eyes told the same thing. Slowly, he calmed down.

"So, he has Marie as well I take it?" Joey asked, still half angry.

Illidan slowly nodded, still angry that she was.

Sighing, Joey replied with "I see. Well, I guess we do need a plan then in order to get everyone back."

Yami agreed and added "We need your help most of all Joey. I think Gozaburo is setting this up for the final 10-way duel. He'll more than likely send the 6 he's captured up against Illidan, then me, then Seto, and more than likely you last. He'll try to eliminate Illidan and me quickly due that he knows the 2 of us are the only remaining Millennium Item duelists."

The vein on Joey's head kind of popped out again when he heard Seto was probably to be eliminated before him.

"What is that supposed to mean Yugi? Does it mean you think I'm weak or something?" Joey yelled.

Yami put up his hands defensively, replying with "No, no, I don't mean that. I'm just saying Seto has a few powerful monsters, like Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Obelisk the Tormentor. If either of those 2 hit the field, the duel would shift in his favor."

Joey thought for a moment and realized Yugi had a point. He nodded with the conclusion. Sighing, Illidan just shook his head. "Such a simpleton some days."

"Well, what now Illidan?" asked an inquisitive Joey.

Illidan looked at him and thought for a second. "We need to get in touch with Seto. We have to make sure he's alright and get him to help us. If the four of us unite against the six Gozaburo has now…"

Suddenly, Joey interrupted saying "We don't need that rich punk! He's nothing but a jerk and wouldn't ever help us."

Yami looked at his friend for a second, knowing that it was true, but knew also Illidan was right. "Joey, we have to have Kaiba's help against those six. If we don't get his help, we'll be at a disadvantage when the final 10-way duel starts." replied Yami calmly.

Joey grumbled at that thought. Finally, he said "Yeah, you're right Yug. It's just the thought of rich boy helping us that irritates me. You know he won't help."

Yami sighed, but knew Joey was probably right. Still, they had to try and convince Kaiba to help them.

Illidan then interjected into Yami's thoughts, saying "We should go now while we have a chance. Never know when Gozaburo may try and take any of us down now. That's why we need to keep moving."

With that, Illidan motioned for the door. The three then headed off towards Seto's room. Finally, they got to his room and knocked. There was no answer at first. Illidan knocked again, hoping they weren't too late. Again, there was no answer.

This time Joey banged on the door with both hands, screaming "KAIBA, YOU PUNK, GET YOUR RICH BUTT OUT HERE!"

Finally, they heard some motion inside. The door opened quickly, and there stood an irritated Seto Kaiba.

"Wheeler, I'm not in the mood, so you'd better leave now before I pound you into oblivion!" growled an angry Seto.

Joey of course took this as a challenge and wouldn't back down due to his stubborn pride.

Seeing this, Illidan knocked him out of the way. "Kaiba, we need to talk, now." he said calmly.

Illidan paid little attention to Joey, who was being held back by Yami now. Seto smiled and let off a laugh that sounded like he was annoyed.

"What do you want to talk about Illidan? I'm not in the mood to really talk, so make it fast." demanded Seto.

Illidan chuckled lightly and replied with "When are you ever?"

Seto mumbled something to the effect of "Why do I bother?" Slowly, Seto allowed them into the room. He slowly walked over to his chair and sat down. He was noticeably weak, something unusual to see within Seto Kaiba. Illidan, Yami, and Joey set down finally.

"Now, what is it that was so important to interrupt my resting up for the final 10-way duel?" Seto said grumpily.

Illidan couldn't help but chuckle at the comment, but tried his best to hide it. Finally, he replied with "I've come to ask you if you know what Gozaburo has done."

Seto sat there for a long second and finally said "He tried to take over my mind with that weird crown he wears. Unfortunately for him, my inner strength was too much for him to take, so I escaped being taken over."

Illidan nodded, knowing more than likely it was due to the fact he was Set reincarnated and had tapped into his Shadow Powers that had long been dormant. He then replied with "Well, it gets worse. Gozaburo has taken over all the other duelists' minds. Only me, you, Joey, and Yugi here are free still."

Seto looked at him with unbelieving eyes as usual and was about to angrily say something when he seemed to stop himself. "I see… It would explain why I have yet to see anyone other than Mokuba today. No one was in the halls really. Anyways, what does this have to do with me?"

Slowly, Yami cleared his throat and said "It has everything to do with you now. Gozaburo has the odds stacked against the four of us left now. He has control of all six duelists, meaning he'll try to eliminate the ones not under his control. He wants all four of us out of this tournament at all costs now."

Seto laughed uncontrollably now. Finally, he replied with "You know you almost had me believing this mumbo jumbo for once Yugi, but I'm not buying it. It's true, my step father does want to get rid of me due to my superior dueling skills, but to get rid of the rest of you losers, and I can't see that. Especially since that third rate duelist Joey Wheeler here is left."

Joey's vein popped out to it's normal anger point and he yelled "What do you mean by that rich boy? After all, it was I who defeated you in a duel, and I who is ranked fourth in the final rankings, while you are ranked eighth. So, how could I be third rate when you've lost so many duels and fell so far behind?"

Seto was angry now and spat back "You fool, you used luck to defeat me and barely defeated me at that! As for my ranking, it doesn't matter where I finish, due that I'll defeat everyone in the final 10-way duel!"

Illidan and Yami only looked at one another and gave each other a sigh.

Finally, Illidan interjected saying "Listen, it doesn't matter who is ranked where. The important thing now is we should unite to defeat these six in the final 10-way duel. If we don't, they'll pick us off one by one."

Seto went into another laughing fit. "You're kidding me! I would never join the likes of you geeks. Try asking someone else." he said while still laughing.

Yami looked at Seto in anger, replying "We need your help Kaiba! Can't you see this is bigger than your ego!"

Seto only laughed again, saying "Yugi, it doesn't matter who I crush along the way. Once I defeat everyone in that final 10-way duel, it'll all be over and I'll move on to face my step father's flunkies, then him himself."

Illidan growled at Kaiba's stupidity and interrupted with "YOU FOOL! YOU'RE GOING TO BE DESTROYED IF YOU GO IT ALONE IN THIS DUEL!"

Finally, Illidan calmed down, and continued. "Seto, if you duel alone this time, you'll lose. Gozaburo holds control on all six minds. That means he'll have a strategy to defeat us all. He knows each of our weaknesses, and our strengths. He knows how to take each of us down more than likely by now, and with the ability to use six people against us, he could actually succeed in defeating each of us. He'll pick us off one by one and then there'll only be the six remaining. We can't do that if we're going to save the others."

Kaiba again chuckled, saying "I care nothing for those losers."

Illidan was furious now and grabbed Seto by the collar. "YOU MAY NOT, BUT I DO! I WON'T LEAVE THEM IN THE HANDS OF A MADMAN!" he screamed angrily at Seto.

Seto peered into Illidan's enraged eyes. They told the story to Seto. He could tell now that he was angry and sad at the same time, for the fact he'd lost his friends and the one person that made him truly happy.

Sighing, Seto replied with "Let go now before you regret it."

Illidan turned loose and moved back to his seat.

"Why should I help? What's in it for me?" said a calm Seto.

Yami and Joey both growled. Joey blurted out "It's always about you, isn't it! No matter how important something is…"

Illidan quickly interrupted with "I'll give you a rematch first thing when we get off this wacky island. How does that sound?"

Joey's jaw dropped at those words. He began to say something when Kaiba said "I accept that as decent compensation for this. You'd better not be egging me on though Illidan."

"I'm not. Here, I'll even sign some kind of contract if you like." retorted Illidan.

Seto nodded and replied with "I'll hold you at your word. We have enough witnesses to make that acceptable. Now, what's the plan?"

Illidan, Yami, Joey, and Seto began discussing strategy. In the end, they came up with a suitable plan.

"There is a combo that should be more than enough to take them all down." started Illidan.

"First, I need to draw a card known as Raigeki. Once I play it, it will wipe one duelist's field clear of monsters. That's where Yami comes in. Yami, you need to somehow use my magic card yourself. Wipe out yet another field with it. Joey, I understand you have Graverobber, so you could use it to use my Raigeki as well. Now, Seto, you need to build up your monster arsenal. Use your Deck Master's special ability to draw and special summon more light monsters. Once you get five, you should be prepared in case you draw Obelisk the Tormentor. I know, this plan may not be full proof, but it's worth a shot."

The others all nodded in agreement.

"Also, we must defend one another if possible. At all costs, we can't lose any of the four of us. As well, once we've gotten rid of the six, we'll duel one another fairly then. Agreed?" continued Illidan.

All three nodded in agreement with his statement.

"Well, if it's agreed then, that's all I have. Also, if we can free the others, do try. Try and reach out to them. Maybe we can help them break away like Yami did for Marie. If we can free them, don't concentrate your attacks on them anymore."

Everyone nodded again with Illidan's statement. Then they rose to go their separate ways. Each shook one another hands and said "Good luck." to one another. Finally, the left and went to their separate rooms.

Meanwhile in his office, Gozaburo was building a plan to wipe out his enemies. He had drilled it into the six mind slaves to wipe out each of the four remaining. They were to show no mercy at all in this duel. Each nodded due that they were forced to and the laughter of Gozaburo was heard echoing through out the tower.