A/N: Thank you all for reviewing. I was actually planning on updating Crashing the Lemonade Stand first, but Teddy wouldn't quit bugging me. And before people are going to ask and say that Teddy wouldn't be able to communicate in Japanese, he is undercover. The whole group is under a spell so they would be able to understand each other and communicate with the people around them. Teddy, since he is a Metamorphmagus, is under a complex glamour. I know I should have just incorporated it in the story, but I couldn't find the space without it sounding wrong. Gomen!

I understand that the Duel Monster cards mentioned in this chapter might not have existed in the timeline of Battle City, but let's pretend shall we! ;)

Chapter 5
Of Injuries and Cards

Harry woke from laughter in his hospital room. He groaned softly, successfully getting the laughing voices to quiet. His head felt heavy and when he tried to move his body, pain shot from his foot up through every muscle. "Uncle Harry," a voice whispered next to him. The raven head turned his head and cracked open one eye to look at the owner of the voice. Concerned brown eyes stared back at him. Harry frowned. "Teddy? What are you doing here kiddo?"

He was quite sure that his Godson wasn't supposed to arrive until this weekend. "We wanted to surprise you," he whispered with a pout. "The lady at your house said that you were in the hospital. Again!"

Harry chuckled at the disappointment in his Godson's voice before grimacing. Damn, his head really hurt. "Sorry cub," the Wizard whispered back and he fought with his aching muscles to lift his arm. The raven head stroked his Godson's cheek, earning a small smile. "I'll do it better next time. But how is it you are already here? Don't tell me you skipped school to get here earlier."

"That would be my idea Harry," a female voice spoke from his left and Harry turned his head slowly to see Ron and Hermione sitting on the hospital chairs with their back's to the window. It was growing dark outside, so it must be quite late already. Or was it early? Harry raised an eyebrow at his best female friend. "Who are you and what have you done to Hermione Granger?" he asked with a smile, causing Ron to chuckle next to his wife.

She rolled her eyes and swatted her husband on the knee. "What was that for?" Ron asked with a pout.

"You can't hit patients in hospital," Hermione said dismissively. "At least you got your humour back Harry. What were you thinking standing in the middle of the road, staring off into space? Really, I thought Luna might be possessing you or something."

Teddy hesitantly pulled at Harry's hospital gown, causing Harry to turn back to look at his Godson. "What's wrong kiddo?"

The Metamorphmagus chewed a little on his lower lip and Harry reached out to tug the lip from between his Godson's teeth. "Not good to eat lips cub," Harry said with a wink. "If you're hungry then grab a sandwich." The seven-year-old giggled, a spark returning back in the now brown eyes of his Godson. Harry sighed softly in relief, not liking that Teddy had that concerned look in his eyes. Teddy shouldn't be worried about him, it should be the other way around!

"How can Auntie Luna possess you?" Teddy asked cutely with a childlike innocence. His interest suddenly drifted to the remote for the bed. Harry reached and pointed to the 'up' button. "Press that," he whispered. Brown eyes looked up at him for confirmation and when Harry nodded, he pressed it curiously. The Metamorphmagus dropped the remote in shock when the bed suddenly started to move up, raising Harry slightly.

Teddy looked up in shock, probably thinking that he had hurt his Godfather in some way or form. Harry smiled gently at his Godson, biting back a wince when he raised his arm to pat Teddy's head. "It's okay," the raven head said softly. "Just don't get too excited with it. Press it gently again."

The seven-year-old picked up the remote again and with one last glance he pressed the button again. The bed was raised quite gently, stopping suddenly when Teddy stopped pressing it before he pressed it again. Harry grimaced at the bumpy ride and Hermione quickly told Teddy to stop when the bed was high enough for Harry to sit comfortably. She had a large smile on her face though, seemingly enjoying Harry's discomfort at the raising of the bed. Ron didn't seem to mind the sight either.

Harry shook his head, feeling his eyes wonder a little away from his Godson's face. Andromeda was sitting on another hospital chair, half hidden by her grandson because Teddy was hanging on the hospital bed. She was sporting a kind smile and a twinkle in her eyes. Her hair was short and greying and her features still reminded Harry of her insane, but dead, sister. Andromeda was different though and a great grandmother to Teddy.

The room was otherwise unoccupied, much to Harry's relief. "It's was a joke Teddy child," Andromeda said softly, placing her hand on his shoulder before sitting back again. "Your aunt Luna is very good at letting other people know about certain things without talking. We asked for a private room," she answered Harry's unspoken question. "Once you are well enough to move, we'll get you discharged and your foot healed fully."

A soft knock startled almost everyone in the room and Harry slowly turned his head again to stare. It opened slowly and curious amethyst eyes stared into the room. The young child blushed and stepped a little further in the room, his eccentric hair swaying when he bowed. Harry tried to control his breathing as he watched a much younger, and paler, version of his Pharaoh stand uncertainly in the doorway. He even had a completed Golden Puzzle resting against his belly, hanging from a metal chain which hummed magic. It was subtle and Harry was sure that the others probably wouldn't be able to sense it.

Before the child could say anything, Teddy bounced over to him. Big brown eyes stared up at Amethyst coloured eyes and Harry could see his Godson's nose twitch. "It's rude to stare Teddy," he said softly and a big grin spread across the seven-year-old's face. "You're the boy from before," the Metamorphmagus said cheerfully. "Look, my uncle is awake now." And Teddy turned to point at Harry.

Harry, taking the opportunity to level out his breathing and schooling his expression in only cheerfulness, waved at the child. "It is good to meet you," he said cheerfully, before gesturing to Teddy to return to his side. The Metamorphmagus hopped over enthusiastically and leaned onto his side. Harry reached out and, minding his injuries, raised Teddy to sit on his lap. "It seems you've met my Godson."

Eccentric hair bobbed again when the child nodded, blushing slightly when he realised he had been staring openly at the raven head. "Hai," he spoke uncertainly, clearly embarrassed by the whole ordeal. "My name is Mutou Yugi. It is nice to meet you. We- uhm, I was there when you got hit by the car and wanted to make sure that you were alright."

"That is very kind of you Mutou-san," Harry said with a kind smile. "I hope I haven't traumatised you with my reckless behaviour."

Hermione huffed and they both looked in her direction. "What?" she said, raising an eyebrow. "You could have traumatised everyone with your reckless behaviour, especially Ron and me, but you never apologised to us."

"Come now Hermione," Harry said, whining a little as he looked at his best friend with a hurt expression. "That's not a very nice thing to say. I'm in hospital Hermione, you're supposed to be kind to me."

Ron snorted. "We gave up after third year."

"Ouch Ron," the raven head replied. "I'll remember that for next time."

"Who said there was going to be a next time?" Andromeda said sternly.

"With him there always is," the red head said with a cheeky smile and Hermione chuckled next to her husband. Harry pouted at his two best friends and Teddy patted his cheek. "I'll come visit you uncle."

Harry smiled and ruffled through his Godson's hair. "I know Teddy," he said. "And I will come visit you too, but I expect that not to be necessary. I may be a little reckless, but I expect better from my Godson."

Yugi chuckled softly, earning everyone's attention again. "Ah, you must find us incredibly rude," Harry said suddenly. "Please let me introduce everyone. These two one my right side are my good friends Weasley Ron and his wife Hermione. On my left side we have Black Andromeda. This little rascal is my Godson and Andromeda's grandchild Lupin Theodore, but we call him Teddy. My name is Harakhty, but my friends call me Harry." Harry was sure he could see recognition flicker in those Amethyst eyes.

Only Teddy seemed troubled that he had introduced himself as Harakhty and tugged at his hospital gown. Harry smiled at his Godson and bends a little so the seven-year-old could whisper into his ear. "Why did you say Haraty?"

"Harakhty is what they call me in Egypt," he whispered back, pressing a kiss on the side of Teddy's head.

"Would you like some tea Mutou-san?" Andromeda asked. "And please sit. All your standing around is making me feel tired."

Yugi blushed again and shook his head. "Thank you for the offer Black-san. I only came to check if Harakhty-san was awake. My friends will be waiting for me. It was nice meeting you all and I hope you get well soon Harakhty-san."

"Thank you Mutou-san," Harry said. "Have a good day." The same thing was echoed by his friends and Teddy waved as Yugi exited the room. Before the door could be closed fully a voice came drifting through. "Yugi! There you are mate. When Anzu and grandpa said you'd gone to the hospital, I was afraid that-" But the door closed so they couldn't hear anymore.

Disappointment filled Harry as he watched the young version of the Pharaoh go. He wanted to keep the child with him, see if Yugi knew who he was carrying with him and if he could talk to the man he loved. The resemblance was to close for comfort and Harry had to restrain himself from not leaping out of bed and going after Yugi. To beg for one last look, a touch and even a stolen kiss. He couldn't though, not when the child was still so young. "How old do you recon he was anyway?" Ron asked, breaking Harry out of his thoughts. "The kid was pretty short, but so was Harry for his age."

Harry pouted. "I still am."

"I can ask," Teddy cried out and before anyone could stop the seven-year-old he wormed himself out of Harry's seat and out the door. Andromeda half raised herself but Harry stopped her, shaking his head. "It's too late now anyways."

Before anyone else could move or speak the nurse entered. Asking for some privacy, she did a quick check-up. She helped him to the bathroom where he could use the facilities to his hearts content before returning him to the bed. By the time Harry returned to his hospital bed and was told he could be discharged once the doctor had checked him over. Teddy returned shortly after, excited and trying to tell everything that happened all in one go.

"Theodore, slow done," Andromeda said sternly, making the hyper seven-year-old shrink a little and crawl into Harry's lap. A second later he was smiling brightly again. "Yugi has some really funny friends," Teddy chatted excitedly. "They all go to the same high school. There are two boys who are as tall as Uncle Ron and a pretty lady like auntie Hermione. Yugi said he had just turned sixteen so I said happy late Birthday to him and his friend said that they should celebrate again. Then I said that it was nearly your birthday as well and that we are going to have a big party, but I wasn't supposed to say that," he quickly said, clapping his hands over his mouth and looking up at Harry with big brown eyes.

The raven head was already trying to keep up with the conversation, but when he heard that Yugi was sixteen he felt dread settling into his stomach. He was going straight to Hell for wanting a sixteen-year-old. "It's okay Teddy," Ron said quickly. "And it's very nice of you to invite Yugi's friends. I'm sure they will be doing other things though, so let's not get our hopes up."

Teddy shook his head stubbornly. "No, Yugi's friend promised. He said they would come if I told them the address. So I said we lived at the House of the Rising Sun!"

The four adults in the room laughed. Indeed they did.

That same morning Harry was discharged from hospital and healed fully by Andromeda at his house. Ishizu hadn't been to happy with him, scolding him for being so irresponsible, but Harry knew it was all concern. She had accompanied them when they toured the city that Saturday, discussing softly where the city would be cleared for duels and which safety measures had been taken. The tournament announcements had already been made, so Ishizu's business with Kaiba was at an end. It also meant that the town was swarming with Duelist, doing last minute card shopping and getting their Duel Disks. Teddy had shown a great interest in the card game and Harry promised to explain what he knew of the game.

"Well, first we'll need to get you some cards," Harry decided and he could hear Hermione and Ron smother their laughter. Ishizu and Andromeda had wondered off, waving Harry away when he planned to follow. He was still the Egyptian's bodyguard. Not that Andromeda couldn't look after Ishizu of course. "Where shall we…"

"This way Uncle Harry," Teddy said and he was already tugging on his Godfather's hand towards the end of the street. Harry chuckled while being pulled along by his Godson and laughing Ron and Hermione following close behind them.

Why Teddy had dragged him to this specific shop when they had passed about three heading down here, Harry didn't know but he felt like fate was having a laugh. Kame Game Shop's owner turned out to be owned by Shimon, or this time's version of Shimon. The man watched with amused violet eyes as Teddy explored every corner of the shop before focusing fully on the Duel Monsters section. "He seems a nice lad," Sugoroku said as Harry stood by the counter watching his Godson skim over the cards with Ron.

Harry smiled and watched Teddy excitedly chatting with Ron, holding up a few cards. "He is indeed," the raven head said, turning to look at the old shopkeeper. "It's just a shame that his parents can't be here to share into his beautiful character."

Violet eyes stared at him quizzically before understanding flooded them. Harry smiled sadly back at his Godson who was listening to Ron as the red head was explaining something. "It is strange and sad that my Godson would have the same fate as me, but I guess that happens. I just wish that he could have known his parents for a little bit longer then just a few months."

Sugoroku made a noise in the back of this throat and continued to watch Teddy interact with Ron. "I couldn't tell you how it is to live without parents while growing up, but I can tell by the way he interacts with your friends and you that he has found his family. My Yugi's -" Harry went slightly ridged but the older man didn't seem to notice "- father is never around either. The man is always away on business trips and such. Fortunately his mother is still here but she too has a busy life. I try my best with him of course, but still you always think that, where his father here, he would be much happier."

"I'm sure he's doing fine," Harry said, thinking back at the shy child he had met at the hospital. Sugoroku smiled warmly at him. "Well there you go," the older man said, chuckling at Harry's confused expression. "You just answered your own question. It isn't about who isn't here, but who is. Sure there will be moment where they will miss their parents, or parent in my case, but they will always turn to those who are left behind for comfort and guidance."

"Hmm," Harry hummed, but before he could say anything else he was interrupted by Teddy who had run over with a card in his hands. "Can I get this one Uncle Harry, please? It looks just like you." It wasn't like Harry could ever refuse those big brown eyes of his Godson and he took the card, ignoring a snickering Ron in the background. Harry couldn't really see the resemblance between this picture and his Animagus form, but he guessed if you removed the big horns sticking out of its head then the beast indeed looked like a lion. "I'm not sure if I should be flattered or insulted by this Bicorn Re'em creature."

Teddy pouted, his big brown eyes turning even bigger when Harry didn't give his consent to the buy. "You can have it of course kiddo," Harry said quickly, already seeing the tears pooling in his Godson's eyes. "Tell you what, pick out any five cards on display and we'll get you a booster pack. Only this will mean that you can have one more present while we are here during your entire stay. Deal?"

The Metamorphmagus narrowed his eyes slightly in concentration as he thought it over, clearly not wanting to miss out on anything cool he might find on his stay here. "Deal," he said after a while, sticking out his hand to shake Harry's. The raven head shook his Godson's little hand before ruffling his hair and watching him sprint back to Ron who was openly laughing now. Hermione was watching the whole affair with her arms crossed. With this deal she at least couldn't accuse him of spoiling his Godson. She nodded approvingly before turning back to scanning the other merchandise.

Harry sighed dramatically when he turned back to the old shopkeeper, who was chuckling at Teddy's ability to make Harry do what he wanted. "That is quite an interesting skill he has," Sugoroku said amusement clear in his voice and Harry fought the urge to roll his eyes. "What would you call that?"

"The puppy-dog eyes of doom," Harry muttered, placing the card on the counter when the shop bell rang. "Tadaima Jii-chan." The raven head fought the urge to groan. Fate, destiny, whatever it was, it was definitely screwing with him at this moment. "O-kaerinasai Yugi," Sugoroku replied smiling gently at his grandson. Harry turned to watch amethyst eyes widen in recognition as they took in the costumer within their small shop. Teddy looked up from where he was picking out his cards, looked at Yugi and quickly jumped up. "Look its Yugi-san," he cried in excitement, bouncing over to the teenager with renewed enthusiasm. "Look Yugi-san, I'm picking out my own cards. Uncle Harry said I could have five and a booster pack. What do you think?"

Yugi seemed a little startled by the question and blinked a couple of times, seemingly frozen on the spot. "Teddy, I don't think…" Harry started but Yugi interrupted him with a kind smile and a wave of the hand. "Its fine Harakhty-san," the teenager said cheerfully and he took the cards Teddy was showing him. "Those look really good Lupin-chan. Their very loyal cards if you treat them well. Tell you what, after the tournament come and find me so we can duel."

Teddy was positively beaming at the sixteen-year-old and he smiled widely when he took his cards back. "There is going to be a tournament?" the Metamorphmagus asked and when Yugi nodded, those big brown eyes focussed on his Godfather again. Harry tried not to flinch at the intensity of the stare. "Can I join the tournament Uncle Harry? Please?"

Before Harry could answer though, Hermione stepped forward. "Teddy, you haven't even started yet," she said kindly but sternly. "You should learn how everything works before you can start playing any duels. Your uncle Ron certainly didn't start in major competition the moment he won his first chess game."

Her husband nodded. "You first have to understand all the pieces before you can make a move and even then it will take a while before you can win a game. Tell you what, if you practice really hard with me, I will personally enter you in the next tournament when I think you're ready."

Teddy looked from Ron, to Hermione, to Harry and finally to Yugi, who gave an encouraging nod. Teddy's smile lit up the whole room. "As long as I can play against Yugi as well," he said, looking at the sixteen-year-old with hopeful eyes. Harry chuckled softly. The kid sure knew what he wants. "If you promise to practice hard and hold your cards dear, then we have a deal," Yugi said and he took the hand Teddy offered to seal their pact.

"That's two deals in one day kiddo, maybe I should bring you to the bank some time," Harry said when the Metamorphmagus hopped towards him again, his cards firmly in hand. "Dealing with those pesky employers of mine might be easier if I let you loose on them." Teddy grinned up at him, clearly relishing in the praise and giggled when Harry ruffled his hair. "Go on then, let's see those cards of yours." And Harry tapped on the counter.

Besides the already picked Bicorn Re'em Teddy placed a wolf card next to it called Silver Fang. Then he placed a funny looking ape with a large sledgehammer next to it which read Beast Striker and next came a dog held up in chains called Chain Dog. It is probably the most logically called monster card out there, Harry thought with a chuckle. The chuckle died on his lips when the last card was placed carefully on the counter top. Of all the cards in this shop his own Godson had to pick out the card closest to Harry personally. Ghost Knight of Jackal depicted Harry's very own Ka beast, the Mystical Knight of Jackal, a stride on a steed. Really life was just messing with him now!

He could hear Yahya laughing inside his head and Harry did his best not to grid his teeth. That blasted Ka was laughing at him! Someone coughed politely close by and Harry looked up to see Hermione staring at him, clearly expecting some kind of response from him. She gestured with her head and when Harry looked down he noticed his Godson staring at him… again! "They uh…, look good kiddo," Harry said uncertainly, feeling slightly flustered when Yugi came to stand next to him to look at the cards.

The sixteen-year-old was so close they were almost touching without even trying. Harry's heart rate sped up and he fought not to sigh softly. All his senses sharpened for a while before dulling slightly. Yugi's body heat brushed against Harry's skin causing it to tingle and a set of butterflies started to flutter around madly in his stomach. Why was this boy causing him to react like this when he was in love with the Pharaoh? Why did he want to feel this child's skin against his own and kiss those soft looking lips? Why did he want to see lust and love in those beautiful amethyst eyes?

Maybe it wasn't fair to call Yugi a child, but he had to remain a child in Harry's eyes if he wanted to keep himself from ravaging this sixteen-year-old. He let out a tense breath when Yugi moved away and he felt the blood rush back into the rest of his body again. "These are really good cards Lupin-chan," the sixteen-year-old said with an encouraging smile. Harry could have sworn he saw crimson melt into those amethyst eyes for a moment as they looked up at his own green ones for conformation.

Harry gave a small shrug and the sixteen-year-old picked up a starter pack and rummaged a little through the loose cards selection before placing them on the counter with the other cards. "These will definitely help you to build your deck," Yugi said confidently.

"Thank you Yugi-san!" Teddy said enthusiastically and the seven-year-old beamed up at the older boy who was blushing again.

"It was nothing," Yugi said, waving it away. "Now if you don't mind, I have some -" The shop bell chimed again and an irritated voice floated to the front of the store. "Oy Yug! Are you coming or what?" A tall blonde was standing in the doorway, first looking annoyed before turning apologetic. "Ah sorry, sorry, I didn't know you had costumers."

"That's quite alright," Harry said with a smile, finally over the feelings which had kept him occupied and able to form normal speech patterns again. "We're sorry for delaying your friend."

"T-that's quite alright," the tall blonde said. "I'll wait for you outside Yug. It was nice meeting you sir." And with that he promptly shut the door again.

"You'll have to excuse Jonouchi, Harakhty-san," Yugi said, clearly embarrassed about his friend's behaviour. "He's a little tense. We're getting our Duel Disks today."

Harry smiled back kindly. "That's quite alright. We won't detain you any longer Mutou-san. Thank you for your help."

Yugi stared a second longer before he bowed and retreated to the back, out of sight. "You have a fine boy there Sugoroku-san," Harry said, nodding towards the exit Yugi had taken.

Sugoroku smiled and nodded as well. "That he is, Harakhty-kun, that he is." He took the merchandise and placed the cards into a special card holder, before piling them up neatly. "Will that be all?" Before Harry could say anything someone slapped him on the arm.

"We'll take these as well," Hermione said, daring him to contradict her as her brown eyes drilled into his own green ones. He swallowed a little and rubbed his arm as he nodded. She had collected a Shogi board and pieces and two Japanese puzzle boxes. The Shogi board was clearly Ron's idea, but he couldn't understand why she would want those Japanese puzzle boxes. The raven head sighed in defeat. "I guess it can't be helped," he said. Ron and Hermione snickered behind him.

Monday

The day was finally here. Harry dressed himself in a Shendyt in his Pharaoh's royal colours, a matching linen shirt to cover his chest and back but keeping his arms exposed. A knife was hidden under his Shendyt, strapped to his left leg and kept out of sight but easily accessible the moment he would need it. His wand was strapped to his right leg. Harry didn't think he would need it, because this was different magic and he would be surrounded by Muggles. It would be stupid of him to leave it behind though. Ishizu had asked him not to wear any jewellery, not that he would have done, but his red tunic was decorated with golden thread. The hood kept his face mostly in shadows and the simple mask he wore was also decorated with gold. His sandals were really comfortable, making Harry wish he could feel the hot desert sand under his feet.

Someone giggle behind him and Harry turned to watch Ishizu walk towards him in her usual attire. The only difference was that she was now wearing a waist length veil to cover her hair and most of her face. She was still wearing an extensive amount of jewellery though. Her Duel Disk looked slightly out of place. "Why Mr Potter, I hadn't realised you looked so good in Egyptian clothing," she said teasingly.

"Oh stop Ishizu, you're making me blush," Harry replied, playing along. She giggled again and a comfortable silence fell between them as they watched the sun rise in the east. "This really is the House of the Rising Sun," Ishizu suddenly muttered.

Harry turned to her, blinking questioningly at her. "What makes you say that?"

"Since coming here I believe we've seen the sun rise five times in this house," she commented.

The raven head blinked and thought back. "Oh yeah," he said softly, his voice thoughtful. "Well who would have thought? Then again this house is standing on the best place to watch the sun rise." He stared at it for a little while longer before turning away to look at his employer. "Shall we go then?" he asked with a smile.

Ishizu started walking. "We want to scan the area for any Ghouls before your family hits the town right? Since they are going to wander around before Teddy joins us, we would have until about noon before your Godson will get bored of watching others."

Harry nodded and took his place beside her, always one step behind. He wondered what chaos lay await for him and the others, but for now he would watch Battle City from under his mask.

A/N: And another chapter done! Don't forget to review! The button is just here and it's calling you! :P