It was a damp and humid day as Seto walked towards Miperg Ave. He had found it on a map; a tiny street seemingly in the middle of nowhere. He was growing suspicious by the minute. Why would Yugi want to meet him on such a street in front of a bar? It didn't seem right, but why would Yugi lead him into a trap? He checked the street signs; he was still on Zamia Dr. Three blocks later, he found himself standing below a dusty, worn-away street sign that read "Miperg. Ave."

Seto glanced down the street. It appeared deserted. There were a few buildings by the sidewalk that looked like they hadn't been used for decades. Swilly, Seto thought. Where is it? Soon enough, he spotted a building with "S illy" painted in bright red letters. The "w" had been worn away and some of the other letters had small chunks missing. Seto walked cautiously up to the building. It did not even have an "open" or "closed" sign. From the looks of it, this "bar" had not been in use for years. The windows were strewn with dust and there was no light on inside. Seto peered into it, trying to avoid his reflection. He spotted a few overturned chairs and glass scattered all around.

Seto's heart began to thump loudly. This was not like Yugi. Some was awry. Seto backed against the wall of Swilly, peering around in all directions. He was nervous. This was not right… Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a tall figure walking down the street. He recognized the figure's hair. It was Yugi's spirit. Seto's anger flared. He hated Yugi, hated Yami. Why had they led him to such a despicable, creepy place?

"Yami! Why the hell did you ask to meet me here? This is…" he shouted furiously, struggling to find the right words.

Yami did not respond. Instead, he continued walking toward Seto. As he drew nearer, Seto realized there was a look of confusion on his face.

"Oh, come on, this place is scary. And Swilly, it's deserted. This whole street is deserted!" Seto continued shouting.

"What are you talking about?" asked Yami, obviously perplexed. "You…asked me to meet you here. I'm the one who should be saying that!"

Seto squinted his eyes. He wasn't even sure that this was Yami.

"Who are you?" he whispered, shaking his head. "If…if you're really Yami, then over the phone, you told me to meet me in front of Swilly on Miperg Ave. So don't – "

"Wait a minute, Kaiba. I did not. You called me, told me about your problem, and asked me to meet you here. Listen, this is serious. If you're joking, please don't. I'm getting worried…"

A sudden realization came to Seto. He was growing more nervous by the second. It was like a jolt of electricity had hit him. He stood rooted to the ground and stared nervously at Yami. He knew that this spirit was not kidding. He also had a look of nervousness on his face.

"I swear, you told me. Unless…someone… set… us… up…"

As if an answer to his Seto's question, a jet of golden light struck the ground next to Yami. Yami jumped. Seto screamed, "Ruuuuuun!!" and both took off. Seto heard a cackling laugh behind him but did not dare to look back.

But as Yami was about to veer onto Zamia St., a group of hooded men suddenly stepped into the way. Yami was forced to stop. He nearly skidded into one of the men. Seto jogged next to him, panting.

"Rare hunters," said Yami, calmly.

"What?" asked Seto, staring between the relaxed face of Yami and the expressionless faces of the hooded men.

"These are Rare Hunters. We were set up."

One of the Rare Hunters spoke. His voice was eerie.

"Correct, Yugi."

Then, another voice spoke. Seto realized it was the voice of man who had caused all this trouble. He whipped around, his anger boiling, causing his fingers to ball into fists.

"Thank you…I'll take it from here," muttered Marik. "So, my friends, how do you do?" Marik glanced between Seto and Yami.

"Marik," hissed Yami. Seto could tell that his anger was also on the verge of exploding. "So you set us up. What do you want?"

"Hmmm…" Marik answered with a smirk. "From you, Yugi, I want the Millennium Puzzle. And from you, Kaiba, well, I have your brother. His soul has strengthened my Rod so much. I will now use it to get the Millennium Puzzle…" Marik spun around and yanked out his Millennium Rod from under his robes. He thrust it in front of Yami, and again, a jet of red light spewed out. Yami's face suddenly went blank. His eyes oddly resembled Marik's. When Marik spoke, so did Yami, but in a contorted voice.

"This is the just the beginning," Marik cried out. Yami's voice followed in an echo. "I will soon rule the world. I have successfully controlled Yugi's mind, and my Rare hunters will challenge him to a duel, in which he will lose, because I control him."

But then, Yami's face began to show signs of struggle. His Millennium Puzzle emitted a bright light. Marik noticed this and began shouting crazily.

"No! No one can defy the ultimate power of my Rod! Strengthen, strengthen…" Marik was grasping his Rod and his eyes were closed.

Seto panted as his eyes went from Marik to Yami, and back. He lunged, as he did the Ardent Skull, and struck out blindly, punching Marik's head. Marik, taken aback, struggled for air and kicked Seto wildly. The two fell to the ground in a heap, Marik on top of Seto.

"Kaiba…" cried out Yami as he tried to fight off the Rod's power. "His Rod…"

Seto looked up at the golden Rod that Marik was grasping, struggling to push down toward his body. He saw with horror that it had become a dagger, and was inches away from his chest. He made a grasp for its handle as he tried to keep it away.

"Kaiba!! NO!!!!!" Yami screamed, diving at Seto. But it was too late. Seto had curled his hand around the dagger's handle. Spurts of golden light filled the air around him, striking his body in a million different places. He yelped in agony and his eyes brimmed with tears of pain. He looked up into the shocked face of Yami.

"Kaiba…" whispered Yami.

Then everything went black. Seto's face rolled to one side. His mouth hung open.

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DxDevlin: Ok…that was kind of weird. BUT Seto isn't dead, ok? That would be really stupid. Next chapter…Seto and Isis together, and Isis changes her mind about not helping Seto because she has a good heart. YAY!!!!

Marik: Why couldn't you let me kill Kaiba once and for all??

DxDevlin: Oh god, please don't hurt me!!

Marik: *takes out his Rod/dagger*

DxDevlin: NOOOOO!!!!!

Marik: What a wuss you are… I'm never going to kill you cause I have to see Seto die….duh!

DxDevlin: *pants* Oh, well, in that case, remember to review……