Sorry this took so long, guys! I couldn't decide what to make this chapter about, plus I had to write it! ^^; Also, before I start my next chappie, I'd like to thank my great reviewers!

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Searching for the Light
Chapter Two: A Night Adventure

Anzu groaned, waking up to find herself bloodied up on her bed. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes and glanced over at the digital clock on her bed stand. 3:04...Anzu was about to fall back asleep when a thought ran across her mind. What if her mom came in to wake her up for school and found her like this?! Ohh...She'd surely be in trouble!! Anzu grabbed the knife that she had been clutching in her hand and made her way into the bathroom. She proceeded to clean the blade off, washing her arms in the process. Then, she took a tissue, dampened it a little, and went back into her room to dab at the mess she had created on the carpet. Anzu then noticed the blood smears on her bed sheets. Sighing, she tossed the tissue away and gathered the sheets. She carried them into the bathroom, where she began scrubbing away at the blood-stained blankets...

It was 4:18 when Anzu climbed back into bed--this time with dry, clean sheets--and went to sleep again, exhausted.

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"Anzu!! Wake up, it's time to go to school!" Anzu's mother called from downstairs. Anzu yawned and sat up, blinking a few times to get the sleep out of her eyes. She walked into her bathroom, brushed her teeth, and combed her hair. She then put on her school uniform back in her room. 'Thank God our school has long-sleeved jackets as part of the uniform...' Anzu winced slightly, looking down at her arms. Her wounds had almost healed, leaving many scars.

Once downstairs, Anzu grabbed a piece of toast, hoisted her backpack onto her shoulder, and started walking to Yu-Gi's house. She munched on her toast on the way. Finally, Yu-Gi's house came into view. Yu-Gi was already outside, waiting for her. He waved and called out when he saw her. "Good morning, Anzu!"

"Hi, Yu-Gi. Ready to go?" Anzu replied, putting on a cheerful, fake smile. She didn't want Yu-Gi worrying over her...

"Yep! Let's go!" The two began walking to school.

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"Class, before you leave, there is one more thing to be done!!" Anzu's math teacher, Ms. Murasaki, shouted above all the noise of the classroom. People were lined up at the door, shuffling their things and chatting. There were two minutes before the final bell of the day would ring. Then the students of Domino High would finally be released to a long-awaited spring break.

Silence fell upon the class as heads turned towards the teacher, curious to hear what she would say. Ms. Murasaki was standing in front of the line, holding a stack of papers.

"I wonder what she has to say," Yu-Gi whispered eagerly to Anzu. Anzu merely smiled and shrugged lightly at him.

"Class, I have graded your math tests from Wednesday. Please get them signed and corrected for two extra points," Ms. Murasaki said, passing out the exams.

Anzu smiled when Yu-Gi showed her his 94. However, her smile immediately turned upside down as she received her test. '87! I am so dead...' She forced a smile, showing Yu-Gi her test.

"Good job, Anzu!" Yu-Gi grinned innocently. Anzu accepted his compliment with another false smile.

Just then, the bell rang, and students poured out into the hallways from all directions. The gang also made their way out, eager to embark on a well-deserved spring vacation.

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"Um, Mom?" Anzu asked timidly, stepping into her mother's bedroom, where she was intently scribbling replies to bills and other such letters.

"Yes?" Mrs. Mazaki replied shortly.

"Um...Can you...sign this?" Anzu asked hesitantly, holding out her math test.

Mrs. Mazaki sighed irritably and took the test. Her face immediately hardened when she saw the B.

"What did I say about getting a B...?!" Mrs. Mazaki spoke in a deadly tone.

Anzu rolled her eyes as her mother began lecturing/shouting at her about how schoolwork was her first priority, blah, blah, blah...

Anzu was really tired of her mom's stupid speeches about schoolwork. "Yeah, sure, whatever," she said coldly, uninterested, when her mother had finished babbling.

Mrs. Mazaki slapped her harshly on her arm and shoved the now signed test to her. Anzu flinched as pain shot up through her arm from where her mother had struck her on her wounded arm. She was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, though, so her mother was unaware of the real pain she had caused.

"Next time, I'm going to shut down the computer," Mrs. Mazaki threatened.

Anzu rolled her eyes again. 'Bitch...' she thought, stalking out with narrowed eyes. 'Whenever she doesn't get her way, she threatens people. Te, like she could shut down the fucking internet...Her stupid threats are getting old...and pathetic.'

After Anzu had stuffed her math test back into her backpack, she decided to go out and take a walk to cool off her mind. She slipped on some shoes and stepped outside. The cool night air calmed her raging spirit. A light breeze blew past her, ruffling her chocolate brown hair. Anzu took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh air, and began to walk towards the park.

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Anzu strolled around, enjoying her peaceful walk in the park. Everything was still and silent. Anzu found a bench and sat down, tilting her head upwards slightly to observe the night sky. Stars twinkled down on her. It was a very beautiful sight.

Suddenly, an arm found its way around Anzu's neck. She tried to scream out, but another hand clapped itself over her mouth. Her attacker dragged her towards a tree and slammed her against the trunk. Her mouth was roughly claimed, and Anzu felt large hands running up and down her figure. Her eyes widened and she tried to kick the disgusting thug off of her, but his weight kept her pinned against the tree. The man smirked and chuckled slightly before he started to unbutton her skirt and slide it down her legs.

Tears started to stream down Anzu's face. She cried out hoarsely, choking on her own tears. "Help...! Somebody, please help!!"

"Heh, stupid girl. Nobody's gonna hear you." Her attacker struck her on the cheek, leaving a huge, red bruise. He then proceeded in ripping her shirt apart and began unclasping her bra when he was suddenly sent sprawling on the ground, out cold. Anzu slid down the tree and collapsed in a sobbing, torn heap on the ground.

"Anzu! Are you all right?!" Anzu heard a soft, gentle voice call out to her. She lifted her head, staring dumbly. Her vision was going blurry. She finally gave in and went unconscious...

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Okie...Terribly sorry if it got...er...ehe...rowdy...near the end...;;; Well, please review and tell me what you think! Thanks!