Yugi

Just as soon as we made it through the Gate, Grandpa and Dr. Frasier insisted that I head to the infirmary. I really didn't want to go, but Yami took over and took us there anyways. He gave control back as soon as we were seated on an empty bed. He materialized shortly after. "I want to check your wrist and lower the dosage that I gave you," Dr. Frasier said.

I said nothing, but nodded. She took the brace off of my wrist to examine it. "It seems that your wrist is healing nicely. I still want you to continue wearing a brace for about a week."

I nodded and left after being released. I went to look for the others so that we could call Ryou and make plans to hang out tomorrow.

"Yami?"

"Yes, Yugi?"

"How are you handling this whole thing? I mean, you were upset about the idea of these people having the Stargate when we found out about it."

"I'm fine, Yugi. I was able to travel to a place that I missed for so long. As long as it helps to protect our home, I'll accept the fact that they have the Stargate."

"That's good. Since I can't find the others, do you want to call Ryou and find out when we can meet up with him?"

"You know that I still don't know how to use the phone yet."

I nodded and went to our room to call Ryou. I was surprised to see our friends waiting inside. "How long were you guys here," I asked, surprised that they were likely here for a while.

Tea answered, "Just a few minutes. We were waiting for you since you're the only one with Ryou's number and Grandpa told us that Ryou called his cell when he couldn't reach you."

I smiled and pulled out my cell phone to call our friend.

"Hello."

"Hey Ryou, it's me, Yugi. Grandpa said you called."

"Um, yeah. I was wondering where you were and found out that you were here. I was wondering if you were doing anything tomorrow."

"Nope. No plans yet. What did you have in mind?"

"Bakura wants to give us more lessons in picking locks, and wanted to know how you were going to talk the Pharaoh into giving you lessons on summoning Shadow Creatures."

"I don't know about that, I'll have to talk to him about that." I was grateful that Yami was allowing me to talk in private.

"Oh, ok."

We were interrupted by Joey shouting out hi.

"Was that Joey?"

"Yeah. Tristan and Tea are here too. You know how we are when it comes to long trips and our predisposition for unplanned adventures."

"Yeah. I can't wait to see you guys again." I heard a small explosion in the background. "I'd better go find the fire extinguisher before Bakura burns down the house."

"We'll see you tomorrow around noon."

"See you then, bye."

I hung up, trying not to laugh.

"You have a grin on your face, Yug. What's funny," Joey asked.

"I think Bakura's gone and blown up another appliance when Ryou was talking to me," I said. "At least Yami's learning by watching us use appliances before trying to use them with someone to help."

Everyone laughed at this. Just as we were trying to catch our breath, Jack came in to tell us that we were needed in the cafeteria. "So what was so funny," he asked while leading us.

"Ryou has a problem with Bakura blowing up appliances when he's not looking," I said, trying not to laugh again. "Ryou swears that Bakura loves to blow stuff up to see what he'll do. He and Yami have weekly comparisons to see who's in the lead with not blowing stuff up."

"Sounds interesting. So who's in the lead," Jack asked me.

I grinned, "So far Yami is. He prefers to watch and learn before trying to use an appliance with supervision."

"We're here," he announced, opening the doors to a pitch-black room.

Joey looked confused, "Where is everyone? You said that we were needed in here, but the lights are off."

Suddenly all the lights turned on, with a huge banner saying "Welcome to the Team" hanging behind everyone. Tea and I yelped in surprise and Joey almost screamed. Jack smiled at our reactions, "We thought that we'd officially welcome you four, I mean five, as members of SG-1."

"Thank you," I said, stunned that we were accepted despite the fact that most people would have either stolen my Puzzle or thought that I was crazy.

"You're not crazy, aibou. If anyone ever said that, they would be wrong."

"Thank you, Yami."

Sam and Daniel came over to lead us over to a table that was situated in the middle of the room. Teal'c came over and sat with us. I decided to try and talk to him this time, "Hi, um, how are you?"

"I am well. How are you, young one," he replied.

I smiled, "I'm ok. I was wondering if you wanted to hang out with us later. Joey and I were going to Duel each other later and thought that everyone would like watch."

Sam had a better idea, "Why don't you play your game in here and we can all watch."

I grinned, "I'll be right back."

I raced to our room and grabbed the two Duel-Discs and our decks. Once I made it back, Joey accepted my spare Disc and his deck. We cut each other's decks and took the opposite sides of the room. "So who do you want to Duel Joey," I asked to be fair. He wanted to try his luck against Yami since it was his turn after all. I let Yami take over then.

"Let's Duel!"

We let Joey go first. He played a monster in defense and a card facedown. Yami played Mystical Elf in defense and two cards facedown. Joey played another monster in defense mode and activated Spirit Barrier, "As long as I have a monster on my side of the field, my life points are safe from any battle damage."

It was an interesting move. "I sacrifice Mystical Elf to bring out Dark Magician Girl," Yami said, "and I activate Sage's Stone, bring out Dark Magician. I next activate Thousand Knives, eliminating your monsters. I now attack with my Magicians for a total of 4500."

Joey grinned, "You shouldn't have done that, Yami. I discard this to activate Lightning Vortex to destroy your Magicians, and play Monster Reborn to summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon. Red-Eyes attack."

I felt Yami smile, "Well played my friend. But, I activate Waboku. My life points are protected from your attack."

The game lasted for about thirty minutes. It was about then that Joey lost the last of his life points, but had whittled Yami's down to 500. "That was a great game, Joey," Yami said. "You're improving your strategies and timing."

Joey grinned, "I have you and Yugi to thank for that. And Grandpa too."

Sam was interested in the technology that Seto had created, "I hope that you can reach your friend to get permission for me to look at that soon."

"I thought that you're supposed to be enjoying the party, not trying to examine part of a game," Jack said.

We laughed at this. "I'll try to see if Mokuba will answer his phone tomorrow," I promised Sam after the party was over.

Grandpa suggested that all of us get some rest if we were planning on catching up with Ryou tomorrow. We said our thanks and headed to our rooms for the night. I couldn't wait to see our friend, but was still a bit on edge at the thought of what Bakura was planning on teaching me and Ryou.

The Next Day…

Jack

The whole team had some time off, so we were invited to join Yugi and his friends for the day. "Ryou loves to meet people, but I suggest watching any and all valuables around his version of Yami," Yugi said as we pulled up to a large house.

I couldn't figure out what to make of this at first, but the next five minutes were proof enough. As we neared the front door, we heard an explosion. "Bakura! That was the last toaster-oven that was in the house," I heard an exasperated voice cry out. "Now what am I to use for preparing meals?"

Another voice responded, "Order take-out, hikari."

"I think not, Bakura," the first voice said, "That stuff's expensive."

Yugi knocked on the door. "Just go answer the door, and when you get back you're cleaning the kitchen this time!"

The door was opened by a teen with silvery-white hair, "If you're selling, we ain't buyin. But I'd gladly relieve you of any…." He spotted Yami's glare… "valu...ables? Aww, crud." The door slams shut on us and we hear the teen yelling, "Ryou, you baka, why didn't you tell me that the Pharaoh, the pipsqueak, and their friends were coming? We don't have anymore room in here with the others staying."

The door reopened, this time it was by a younger version of the first boy. "Sorry about Bakura. He likes to razz the solicitors. I'm Ryou. Please come in, though I suggest avoiding the kitchen."

We entered the house and I caught a glimpse of a small figure just before it tackled Yugi. The figure turned out to be a small boy. "Mokuba," Yugi squealed after realizing who it was.

I glanced at Teal'c, who seemed to be on edge at the assumed threat, "You ok, T?"

He nodded, relaxing a bit.

After getting up from the floor, Yugi asked the boy were his brother was. "I'm right here," a voice said, "though I prefer to be elsewhere and not here for this get-together."

"Aww, Seto, big brother, I really wanted to see everyone," Mokuba said. "Plus, you wanted to check on your American company while we were here."

"Give the kiddo a break, Kaiba," a familiar voice said.

"Mai," I asked hoping it was her.

"Uncle Jack," Mai said looking in my direction, "long time, no see."

Joey paled, "You mean that you're related to Mr. Serious over here, Mai? I can't believe it."

"You'd better believe it, Wheeler," Mai stated. "He's my favorite uncle."

"So who else is here," Yugi asked. "We heard Bakura saying that there's no more room."

Ryou smiled, "Just the Ishtars; Ishizu, Malik, Odion, and Shadi. They heard that you were here and wanted to catch up with everyone."

Daniel perked up when he heard Ishizu's name, "Is she the part of a family that supposedly disappeared while guarding a tomb?"

"The very same family, Dr. Daniel Jackson," a woman stated walking into the room. "The Ishtar family didn't vanish, we were just in hiding while protecting the Tomb of the Nameless Pharaoh. Now that Atem has reclaimed his name, we can now live in the light."

"Sister, what happened to the toaster-oven that I just replaced," a teen called out from the doorway.

"If I'm not mistaken, Bakura is the cause if the problem," Ishizu replied. "Do not start a Shadow Game over this, Malik. Appliances can be replaced."

Malik didn't look happy, "I really hate it when you do that. Now how am I to repay Bakura for his carelessness?"

"I'm sure you'll find him cleaning the kitchen," Ishizu said smiling.

"How did," I began to ask.

"I know what was going on though I wasn't in the same area of the house, know Daniel's name, and what you were going to ask," she finished for me. I nodded. "I am the wielder of the Millennium Necklace. I am quite sure that the Pharaoh or Yugi has told you about the Items by now."

"They did, but we didn't expect to meet any other Item holders so soon," Sam said.

"You have in a sense met us all," she replied. "Malik, my brother, holds the Millennium Rod. Our Grandfather, Shadi, bears the Scales and Key. I, the necklace. Ryou, the Ring and the soul of the Thief King, Bakura. And as you already know, Yugi bears the Puzzle and the Pharaoh's soul. We know not what has become of the Eye. I assume that it is either in the possession of Bakura or returned to Pegasus of its own accord."

"How is that possible," Sam asked.

"The items are of ancient magic, and when Yugi expressed a desire to return them after Atem won the Ceremonial Duel; they returned to their rightful owners," she replied, though looking at Seto, "for the most part."