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Episode 16: Dark Malik's Choices!
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Dark Malik was staring blankly at Pegasus's body as it was lowered into the lava of death. Dark Malik was waiting to see Pegasus's body burnt to a crisp. However, Croquet managed to revert the system to prevent this from happening. Dark Malik was astonished as to how far Pegasus can go in matches, even death. But he was slightly glad the Millennium Eye was not burnt, or else nothing in his plan would work. Once Pegasus was well rested, Dark Malik confronted him. Dark Malik took his Millennium Rod and turned it into a dagger, pointing it straight at Pegasus. Dark Malik began his list of choices for his prize...

"Malik, what do you want?" asked Pegasus.
"Simple, I want your Millennium Eye!" exclaimed Dark Malik.
"What?! No!" Pegasus said.
"But you said I can have anything I want! I also want you to release the soul of Solomon Mutou. I also want to take over the island of Duelist Kingdom... you can keep Industrial Illusions Company!" demanded Dark Malik.
"Fine... you will get everything by tomorrow." Pegasus said sadly.
"Pegasus, I will have your head if these are not met!" Dark Malik threatened.

Dark Malik walked out of the castle, and a helicopter was waiting for his outside, with one of his GHOUL officers waiting for him. Dark Malik enraptured himself in a cape, and then entered the helicoper. They were headed for Domino City. About 3 hours later, they have arrived. They entered the GHOUL HQ there, and waiting for Dark Malik was Yugi Mutou's body, as well as Joey Wheeler and Mai Valentine. Their bodies have been struck down to hard stone with a strong barrier, strong enough to crush their bones. The barrier was set so that it was right above their bodies. Dark Malik seemed to enjoy it. Then, he ordered for Risheed to bring the Book of the Dead to him. Risheed had taken a plane back to Egypt searching for it. Dark Malik, in the meantime, explored the city, looking for something to do. That's when his second confrontation with Ryou Bakura had happened. Ryou Bakura had stopped him in his tracks.

"Malik... I have been waiting for you..." Dark Bakura had said.
"Ryou Bakura... what do you want?" Dark Malik asked.
"I want what is yours, your Millennium Rod!" said Dark Bakura.
"I have no time for this... get out of my way!" shouted Dark Malik.

Dark Bakura was ready to bring him to the Shadow Realm with him for a little duel, but Dark Malik had stopped his intentions, and he had escaped. Dark Bakura was left in the middle of the street cursing at himself. Dark Malik went back to GHOUL HQ, and had been reported soemthing by his henchmen. His officer had told him that someone infiltrated their vault, and had stolen The Living Dead God - Death Bringer Hades, as well as The Immense Soldier of Obelisk. However, they left the Divine Dragon of Ra - The Sun of God Dragon. This seemed suspicious, and at the same time, he had heard that Seto Kaiba was back in town from America. He had jumped to the conclusion that Seto Kaiba had planned this. He sent his henchmen to the Kaiba Corporation laboratory, and he went himself as well. Once the place was cleared, two people shadowed by light had appeared near the huge vent in the ceiling. They murmured at each other, looking at Yugi, Joey, and Mai's bodies.

"We must protect them at all costs!" said the long-haired one.
"I have the Book of the Dead, let's do this..." said the other.

In time, the shorter-haired figure walked over to the bodies, and started to chant an ancient spell. While the other was watching over them. He had broken the password for the barrier about to crush their bodies to smithereens, and three sous had made their way to the bodies. Yugi, Joey, and Mai were then revived by the Book of the Dead. They were back, and ready! Yugi was shocked however, and asked for their identities. The long-haired one introduced himself first.

"I am Rain, the protector of the pharaoh." said the longer-haired one.
"My name is Kadamo, it is a pleasure to meet you Yugi Mutou." said the other.
"Are you friends? Or enemies?" asked Yugi.
"Do not worry, we are not your enemies." said Kadamo.
"He is right, we do not mean any harm to you." said Rain.

Together, they escaped from the GHOUL HQ, and headed for a safe spot. Yugi questioned them still however, not being able to trust them. They were attacked by GHOUL officers just then, but they were not interested in dueling. They used their fists. Rain said he would take care of it, and pulled a rose from his pockets, and no damage was shown by the rose. The GHOUL officers were sarcastic, and made fun of his weapon. However, Rain then created a storm with it, and summoned the Beast of Acantara. Yugi was amazed, Rain had no cards with her, but she was still able to summon. Rain ordered the Beast to attack the GHOUL officers, but they dodged, and used a laser-like shooter and shot Beast of Acantara. The Beast then disappeared. Rain was in trouble, she then started to be filled with rage. How will she defeat the group of GHOUL officers? Find out on Episode 17: Rain's Deadly Weapon!