The most evil psychopath the world has ever seen is about to make your worst nightmare come true: he's trying out for American Idol! This is written by me and Dynamite and Soup. It uses the abridged personalities. If you hate it, don't tell us.

We don't own Yu-Gi-Oh. Yu-Gi-Oh is owned by Kazuki Takahashi and the abridged series was created by LittleKuriboh. We also don't own American Idol.

Melvin's POV

You're weak. You can barely suppress me at this point. Just get a little angrier. You know you need to. Give into the anger. Let me take over. Let me out, Marik. LET. ME. OUT.

3rd person POV

Melvin had done it again. Marik ended up a little too angry and got pushed over the edge, unwillingly allowing his imaginary friend to take control of his body.

The spirit of the Millenium Ring hadn't thought poking a little fun at Marik would make him this riled up, but it did, and now he had to take care of his alternate personality.

"So... um.. Melvin.." Bakura stammered. "Now that you've successfully taken control of whiny little Marik, what are you going to do now?"

Melvin thought for a minute. He wasn't entirely sure what he should do. He looked at the tv. Then he got (in his mind) an amazing idea. "Florence, I shall become the next American Idol!"

Melvin and Bakura were then in a limo, headed for the Las Vegas auditions.

"So, how again did you get this limo, Melvin?" Bakura inquired.

Melvin gave his trademark evil laugh. "AHAHAHA! Silly Florence, the driver is a Steve! I need to make an entrance, and what better way to do so than pull up in a limousine!"

"Aah, yes... of course. But why are you bringing me along?"

"Obviously I need someone to watch and document my progress, so the world will know of my greatness!"

"I see..." The limousine pulled into the designated parking lot for auditioners.

The line for getting your number was at least 3 miles long, and needless to say, Melvin wasn't going to wait that long. It took him about 20 minutes to give all of those in line a hug, which ultimately destroyed their entire beings. The carnage lasted for hours, leaving the Las Vegas police stunned as to how it got there. Eventually Melvin and Bakura had signed him in and they were waiting outside the door to the audition room.

A fellow named Ryan Seacrest tried to be friendly to them, but when he saw Melvin's face, he headed for the hills. This made Melvin excited, causing his face to become veiny and twisted.

"Ha! That binky-boy never saw it coming!"

"Yes, quite," Bakura lazily replied.

"Oh, come on, Florence! I'm about to come face to face with one of the greatest evils known to man, Simon Cowell!"

"Uh, Melvin, Simon Cowell isn't on the show anymore."

"...WHAT!" Melvin was livid.

"Yes, he was replaced by some rockstar named Steven Tyler."

"Well what do you know. Looks like this audition will be easier than expected, what with a Steve I can control on the judging panel."

Just as he said that, a teenage girl ran out of the audition room crying and screaming about how idiotic the judges were. Then on the loudspeaker, Melvin and Bakura heard:

"Next up, Melvin Ishtar."

"We'll knock em dead Melvin. Metaphorically, of course!"

"We shall see Florence. We shall see... AHAHAHAHA!" Melvin yelled as he entered the room with purple shadows billowing around him, as Bakura followed behind at a safe distance.

As soon as Bakura stepped into the room, purple and black smoke swirled around him. Melvin had taken this audition to the Shadow Realm.

"Florence,keep the camera rolling. I think the cameraman just died from asphyxiation." Melvin said. Bakura rolled his eyes, but did as he was told because he didn't feel like getting in a fight with Melvin. Especially while they were in the shadow realm.

Melvin started to sing 'Villain'(It's on cardgamesftw's channel on youtube, go listen to it if you haven't heard it!)

When Melvin finished, the judges had mixed reactions. J. Lo looked absolutely terrified. Randy didnt seem to know what to think. Steven Tyler had a vacant look in his eyes due to Melvin controlling him.

J. Lo tried to speak but, no words came out.

"I think we should let him on the show," Melvin spoke through Steven.

Randy shook his head and came to his senses. "Yeah, I agree with Steven. This guy may have the talent we're looking for this season."

J. Lo remained petrified as Randy handed Melvin his ticket to Hollywood.

"Yes!" Melvin cackled. "Now, Florence, sing!"

"What, why?"

"Because you're going to Hollywood, too!" Melvin laughed evilly.

"No way."

"Sing," Steven Tyler commanded.

Randy and Steven chanted for him to sing.

Bakura muttered something unintelligible and began to sing. When he was done, Bakura walked up to the judges, took a pass to Hollywood, and stalked out of the room without hearing what the judges had to say.

Melvin laughed and swept out of the room, the darkness of the Shadow Realm following him.