SK:I kinda lost inspiration for my other fic, Crimson Destiny, but if I get reviews I may regain it. This fic is a crossover with Sandman and Yugioh, both series I love. I was in a sadistic mood, and this is the result. Enjoy!

Chapter One: Dream

The darkness. And the pain. It tears at my soul. But I began to ignore it long ago. Instead I dream. Dream of home: the endless seas of sand, and of revenge, How I would love to rip the flesh from that pharaoh-child. Crush his fragile bones and relish in the cracking noises as I grind him into powder. And then I would laugh. Laugh as I exact my revenge on the elder pharaoh. Hack his friends to pieces. And watch his hopes and dreams die. The hope of belonging somewhere. How I dream of bloodstained carpets, their eyes vacant with death. Death. The kind of freedom I can never have, as I was never truly alive. Death, the release from the pain of life, the suffering of which millions have. But I will never be free. I am trapped between the two, life and death. Forever cursed to wander the empty landscape of this endless accursed hell. This hatred is powerful. And it feeds me. With every passing moment I can feel myself grow stronger, feel the pain begin to subside. I can feel the restraints of this world weaken. The mortal realm is close, this one shall not hold me for long. This valley of suffering annoys me. And I want out.

Yuugi giggled as he saw the crestfallen expression on his friend's face." Best out of three?" he said, hoping to raise his spirits a little.

"Naaah. That's okay. I know I'm never gonna win. That's why you're the king of games, right?"

An extremely smug Kaiba turned his seat toward the duelists. " So, Jounochi. Have you finally accepted the fact that you'll never amount to anything? Or do you still have a little bit of hope left? I can get rid of it for you. Just give me a minute to get out my deck, mutt.

A growl tore itself from Jou's throat as he jumped up." Mutt? I'll show you mutt, you mother fu-"

Yuugi and Honda leapt from their seats while Anzu put a hand over his mouth. Honda fought to hold him down as Jou struggled to stand. "Come on man. Some rich bastard isn't worth it. He's just a pompous ass. Ignore him, and he'll probably go away. People like him thrive off of attention."

Seto laughed as he stood to leave." I'd put a leash and muzzle on that dog if I were you. You wouldn't want him to start biting people, because he would inevitably end up losing teeth. Maybe you should have him neutered. I hear that helps to calm dogs down."

As he turned his back and began to walk of the room, Jou slid a pair of very sharp scissors out of his book bag and took aim. Thankfully, Yuugi noticed and knocked them out of his hand.

"Do you really want to end up on death row?"he hissed.

Jou clenched his fists." It would be worth it to see that bastard dead."

The few students left in the classroom began to slowly edge out of the room, hoping that he wouldn't go into a rage and kill them all. One coughed "tranquilizer gun" and ran out of the room when Jou's glare fell upon him. Yuugi-tachi stood and escorted Jou out of the building. Anzu laughed nervously and whispered to Yuugi.

"It's a good thing he doesn't have cleaning duty today. Seto does, and it's a bad idea to leave those two practically alone in the building."

" Yeah." He raised his voice so that everyone could hear." Hey, since we don't have much homework today, what do you think of us all go to the arcade. Games are good for relaxing."

Everyone agreed, and they headed out to the arcade.

A laugh echoed throughout the shadow realm.

"Free at last"

A few hours later, the group left the arcade and went their separate ways. Anzu finally reached her house and realizing no one was there, went upstairs to collapse on her bed.

" I'm so tired. Maybe I should take a break from Dance Dance Revolution for a while. It would do me well. I won't be able to dance properly in class tomorrow if my feet are sore."

She began to remove her shirt to change, when she noticed a sudden movement from the corner of her eye. She turned, and Jou was standing in the corner of her room.

"Dammit Jou. What the hell is wrong with you, you peeping tom. And how did you get in? I thought the door was locked."

Traces of a psychotic smile played across his lips." Hello Anzu. It's been a while."

Anzu's heart began to pound. Something didn't feel right." Why are you acting like that? I just saw you like twenty minutes ago."

"Oh, don't stop getting undressed just because I'm here. Continue."

Anzu backed away as she began to button her shirt back up." Jou, what is it? What's wrong with you?"

He stepped out of the shadows, and began to laugh. And that's when she noticed. His eyes were violet. She began to scream.

Hmmm. I do believe I like this new...power of mine. It's quite fitting. I, the true owner of the millennium rod, have the same power it does. The power to manipulate minds. I can take control of a person without them even realizing it. But it's not enough. I want my own body. And I want them all dead.

The next day, Yuugi sat on the sofa in his living room.

Hmmm. Mou hitori no boku, why do you think Anzu isn't here yet? She's never late

Maybe she got out of dance class late. She might've had a bit of extra work to do after class, or-

But it's been an hour and a half

All you can do is wait.

Yuugi sighed and stretched out. He picked up the remote and turned the TV on. Some stupid children's anime with a yellow mouse was on. Suddenly, the screen turned black and a news report came on. The news anchor began to speak, a somber look on his face.

" Breaking news. The body of a teenage girl now identified as Anzu Mizaki has been found beaten and bloody in her bedroom. Authorities say she was killed last night, and it is suspected that she was raped. An autopsy is needed to confirm this. There are no witnesses and no suspects, but we know that someone broke in about seven o clock. If anyone has any information at all, we beg you to call at-"

But Yuugi wasn't listening anymore. Tears were rolling down his cheeks and he grasped the cushions of the sofa. He began to rock back and forth, unwilling to believe that Anzu was dead. It just wasn't possible. He had seen her just last night, dancing her heart out and annoying everyone with her endless friendship speeches. Now he would give anything to hear one. Because that would mean that she wasn't gone.

Must you always take them?

It is a part of the way of things.

Can I have him soon? Can I?

Yes. But not yet.

You already have the dark one.

But that's no fair. I have to share him with destruction and death.

That is no concern of mine.

He is a complicated individual. He belongs to no one of us, but many.. Although I created him he is still not mine alone.

We will wait

Sogroku walked into the living room, only to find Yuugi curled into a ball in the corner of the couch." What's wrong, Yuugi?"

Yuugi looked up at him with red eyes, his face tearstained." Anzu is dead."

SK: Hides behind Malik Sorry. But I had to end the chappie there. Cliffies are good things. They give people incentive to review. Ducks as she is showered by thrown tomatoes

Malik: Damn. Now I'm dirty. I've gotta go take a bath. Come on, S.K. I need help.

SK: Eyes lit up Yes master!

Yami: I thought it was the other way around.

Collar appears around SK's neck

Yuugi:wide eyed OO My poor virgin eyes! And why did you kill Anzu? I liked her!

Everyone else is patting SK on the back for killing Anzu.

Bakura: You deserve a reward hentai grin

SK: I gotta go, but remember people! Read and review! Please. Or You won't find out what happens to everyone else. Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention that although these chapters are short, I will update about twice a month. See ya later!runs into dark corner & drags Bakura & Malik with her.