Well, there you have it! The winner is Marik/Tea with a touch of Yami. ^_^ Serenity/Ryou (Surprise, surprise!) and Mai/Jou

Now I must say that this story isn't all about romance and fluff; In my opinion it's about girls fighting to be strong like the boys, and that they are not the weak, shopaholic whiners when they crack nails. I'm writing this out to those who want to read something like this. ^_^ But if you don't like then flame me!! (Holds a hose.) IM WAITING!! :P

I DO NOT OWN YGO!!! ^_______^

"Bakura wait right this moment!" A female voice yelled from the distance. The white haired tomb robber stopped in his tracks he turned around to see a small teen run after him. Shizuka stopped in front of him panting. "Why'd you save me?"

Bakura shrugged, while Shizuka crossed her arms, "You must have a reason. Even though I didn't need your help-"

"Oh please Katsuya! You were practically a newborn kitten about to be attacked by a full grown pit-bull."

"No."

"Yes."

"Listen here, you may think you're strong, but you have a lot to learn."

"...."

"So don't go into anymore fights, because trust me. The way you look, Shizuka, you are weak."

Shizuka growled, "Weak!? Well, listen here Mr.Oh-Im-So-Evil. I more stronger then you'll ever be and I'm smarter then you'll ever be either!!!"

Bakura was opened jawed, this one girl had just insulted him and he had no come back! The tomb robber huffed while turning around. Shizuka sighed, what have she done this time? She may had joined Marik but she was still the sweet one inside. Once again she felt her legs run after him. The chestnut hair girl ran in front of Bakura blocking him. She hid her emotions inside and had her stern face on. Bakura glanced down at the teen. His right eyebrow raised.

"What do you wish to insult me again?"

"No."

"Then what is it?"

"I would just like to say that I am sorry that I said that. And yes it's true! I am weak!" Her eyes began to water, "Only because everyone else hated the old Shizuka so I thought that joining Marik would make them see how strong I can be! But I guess I'm wrong..."

Bakura reluctantly placed a hand on Shizuka's shoulder, "I must say...If you lasted this long with Marik, then you aren't that pathetic after all. But still, you are a fool."

Shizuka nodded, a small smile formed on her lips. Yet a small pink blush flew across her cheeks.

~~

Anzu was speeding down the street, to the say the truth; the brunette had no idea where she wanted to go. She wanted to go to the arcade/club but suddenly changed her mind. She stepped on the peddles taking a quick turn. She had nearly gave an old lady a heart attack. And scared a dog stiff. Sweat dropping Anzu decided to slow down. She thought she noticed Bakura and Shizuka walking down the street together, she blinked a few times realizing that it was them! Anzu stopped the car and opened the window. She smirked to herself, "Well, there you are Shizuka! I was looking all over for you."

"What for?"

"I was bored at the ship. I've decided that I wanted to hang out with you guys...Where's Mai?"

"Oh she's in the arcade dancing."

Anzu's soft blue eyes turned to Bakura, "Your not planning to get laid on my friend are you, Bakura?"

The tomb robber blinked, but for once blushed, "No!" Shizuka too, turned red.

Anzu giggled, and teased, "Awwww! You're both blushing!"

"Stop it!" Both Shizuka and Bakura exclaimed in unison. They both looked at each other then to look away. Anzu at the time was chuckling. "I guess I'll see you two love birds at the festival tomorrow night." Anzu said with a wink. She closed the window continuing to drive off leaving a dumbfounded Shizuka and Bakura...

~*~at the game shop~*~

Yugi rushed in, there she found Yami, Jou, Honda, (They finally let him in the plan) and Sugoroko sitting around reading books and dueling.

"Guess what guys!!" Yugi exclaimed, Yami lifted his head to look at his aibou, "What is it?"

"Malik and Ryou arrived early! They are heading down here right this moment in Isis' limo"

"Really..?" Jou asked, he stood up. "That's great news!"

"But what will Malik and Ryou do?"

"Well...um..."

"We have to think of something. It's not like Malik can pretend to be Marik....Wait a minute..." Yami's voice lowered, "That's it! Malik can pretend to be Marik. So he can be rude to the girls and act like 'Marik' doesn't care about them."

"That could work." Honda said with his arms crossed.

"What do you mean could work?" Yugi asked, how anyone can not agree with that plan. It was fool proof!

"Well, what if the girls instantly know that it's not him? But Malik."

"Remember Halloween, Jou was dressed as your 'cousin' Honda and they fell for it? That was Joey in a dress, now imaging two look-a-likes. That is going to fool them for sure!"

"You know. I forgot about that dress thing, "Honda chuckled, "But I guess your right. They will be easy to fool."

"Great so we can get Malik?"

"Yep!"

"Get me for what?" A voice spoke behind Jou, Yami, Honda and Yugi. They all turned around to see a blonde Egyptian wearing beige loose pants and black tight sleeveless shirt. Next to his black boots was a luggage. Next to him was Ryou. He was darker and was wearing a white tank top underneath a baby blue button up. His white loose pants had low pockets on the sides.

"Well, we need you to be Marik. So you can get our girls back." Yami simply answered.

"Is that really Malik? Or Marik?" Jou asked, disgusted at even mentioning Marik's name, the blonde Egyptian nodded, it was really Malik, Next to him was our loveable character Ryou. He had dropped the bags next to him wondering why he had even bothered to come along with Malik.

After an hour of explaining more things Malik was unsure about acting like his Yami. He had promised to not get himself involved with the dark side, after everything that had happens months ago. He didn't want to bring the horrible memories back.

"Please Malik! For my sister Shizuka!" Jou pleaded, "I really want her back!"

"But..."

Yami interrupted him, "Malik you are the only one that looks like him! Maybe you can show the girls on what a fake he is!" His violet eyes showed worry.

Ryou glanced over to Malik. "I think that you should do this...I mean the girls really need to know on how a big faker he is."

Malik sighed, "Very well. But If I end up going to the dark side then I will have no choice but to destroy you all.

Everyone's face faulted, Malik smirked, and "I'm only joking!"

"Well, coming from you it sounded serious!" Jou exclaimed, which caused Malik to sweat drop.

"So what am I to do first?"

"You are to go to the night Festival today and give the girls the best act you can give. Be Marik, think like him and act like him!"

"Alright...But how do you know if he is even going to that night festival?"

"Everyone is going, so of course he and the girls have to go too." Yugi replied, "Good luck Malik."

"Thanks Yugi...I'm gonna need it..."

~

after Anzu had returned to the boat, Mai and Shizuka entered their room. Both were talking and chattering. Anzu eyed Shizuka strangely. Not in a cold way but in an I-wonder-what-happen-with-you-and-Bakura look. Shizuka noticed this and decided to not answer.Anzu sighed and fell back on the bed.

"So anyone of you going to that festival tonight?"

"Maybe..." Shizuka answered

"What do you mean maybe?!" Mai exclaimed,

"My brother and I use to go there every year. I'm a bit worried to even see him again. After everything I had put him through."

'So??"

"So?? What do you mean so??"

"You guys..." Anzu broke their conversation, "Can you NOT argue? I have a slight headache,"

"You ok, girl?"

"Yea I'll be fine. I'm gonna have to miss that festival tonight."

"Are you sure?!"

"Yeah..." Anzu replied, while sitting up on the bed. "You girls get ready to leave. I'll be fine here all by myself."

"Isn't Marik going?" Shizuka asked, looking at Mai.

"I don't know." The blonde shrugged. "But hey! Let's get ready. He might go; so we don't have to worry about that.

Shizuka sighed, "Alright."

Anzu fell back on her bed. She watched Mai and Shizuka walk around the room, opening drawers and pulling out clothes and trying them on. Anzu's friends wished that their brunette friend could join them. They had given up on forcing Anzu to go. Since they decided to let her stay for the night.

It was now 9:00 and the 2 girls were all ready. They waved goodbye to Anzu as they walked out the door. Anzu waved goodbye and quickly fell asleep on the bed.

Half an hour later, Anzu door open and in walked the villain himself. Marik's lavender eyes roamed to Anzu's body. Anzu's ear perked as she heard foot steps. From the end of her bed she felt the mat lower a bit. She turned over to see Marik underneath the darkness of the room. "What are you doing here?" Marik asked noticing that Anzu wasn't at the festival, "You should be at the festival."

"I didn't feel like going."

"Care to tell me why?"

Anzu sat up, "I have a headache and those backstabbers might be there."

"You don't have to worry about them. Not when I'm here." Marik smirked, which caused Anzu to smile, "Your right!" She exclaimed while poking Marik's arm, "You're the big bad guy." Anzu said in a teasing tone.

"I'm YOUR bad guy." Malik teased back, which caused Anzu to blush madly. She smiled to herself and leaned back on the bed. She looked up at Marik.

"You know earlier when you started nuzzling me, I just wanted to apologize for knocking you off the bed." Anzu slightly giggled at remembering that. Marik sighed and laid down next to Anzu. "You're lucky I'm so forgiving of you."

"Yeah, I know." He said while placing his head on her chest. It was weird that he felt like this around Yugi's old crone. He HAD planned to use her, but suddenly plans changed as he started to develop a liking for her. He didn't really care about Shizuka or even Mai! He just wanted Anzu all to himself.

Anzu sighed while placing her arms around Marik's shoulders. She closed her eyes enjoying this little moment.

(A.N: Sorry If you expected a lemon. (Ducks a brick) WHOS THROWING THOSE!!?!)

~

Music pumped at the festival as people walked around with their lovers. Around them were booths with games such as wheel-of-prizes, kissing booth and etc. Jou, Yami, and Yugi were hidden behind the large tent as Malik (Who is acting like Marik) walked around looking for Mai, Seren or Anzu. (He didn't know that she didn't go.)

Just as he spotted them he put on the 'Marik' grin.

"Marik!" Mai exclaimed as she ran to him. "You came?"

"Yes." Malik said in a Marik tone. Which wasn't that hard to do?

Shizuka rushed up to Mai, "So what are we going to do here?"

"Well, today just relax and enjoy yourselves. Tomorrow you are going to work VERY hard at winning a duel against Yami."

"Were not THAT strong to beat him!" Shizuka exclaimed.

"Well, you WILL try... Whether you like it or not? Got it?!" He snapped. This caused both girls to wince.

"Alright...." Mai said, as she backed away.

Malik sighed, "Now leave me alone!"

"Yes." Both Shizuka and Mai said in unison. They both walked away. They still didn't know that, that was Malik. Marik's hikari.

Malik turned around to his male companions. "Did I do well?"

"You did great!" Jou grinned, "You scared my sis! Now it won't be long until she comes back."

"Wait!!!' Someone called out from the distance.

The 4 turned around to see a tired Ryou stop in front of them. In his right hand was some sort of tape. "Here." He said while handing the tape. "Bakura got this for me. It's a tape of Marik."

"What is it about?"

"This tells us on how Marik got the girls to hate us even more.''

"HOW DID BAKURA GET IT?!" Both Yami and Malik both yelled in unison. People turned there attention to them as they gave large sweat drops on their heads.

(Thanks Maxi for that mistake! You have good eyes lol ^_^)

Yugi coughed. Ignoring the stares from the people. He broke the silence and asked, "How did Bakura do it?"

"Bakura had to go undercover. It seemed that Marik was dumb enough to reveal his plan on how he did it. He made some tape about 'you' He said while making bunny ears with his index finger and middle finger, while bending them every 1 second. "It seems that he made 'you' say bad things about them. "

"That JERKS!"

"Wait..."Malik said with little worry in his voice. "Anzu wasn't here...With them... What if..."

"Don't think it." Yami continued, "Let's show those two the truth and they will show Anzu that Marik is a fake."

"Alright...." Yugi voice faded. 'Hopefully it will work...'

"I'll give it to them." Ryou raised his hand up. "If it comes from Malik then hey will wonder why HE gave it to them."

"K." Said Malik.

Ryou nodded and ran off after the two girls.

~

"Something is wrong with Marik." Shizuka said as she sat on a bench. "I know. What rudeness..."

"Girls!" Someone called out. It was none other then Ryou."

"Ryou???" Shizuka question while standing up. It had been a while since she saw her white haired friend.

"There something you need to know!" He exclaimed, while giving one of his best acts ever.

"What is it?" Questioned Mai.

"Here." He instantly handed the tape. Both girls were dumfounded, "A tape...?"

"It's not any tape. It's about Marik."

Shizuka took the tape from his hands. She looked over to Mai.

"You should really check it out before more trouble come."

Shizuka gulped, "Trouble?"

"Yes. Please check that out now! You must know the truth." he led them into an empty tape. Coincidently there was a small TV and an old VCR. He popped in the tape and pressed play.

There on the TV showed a moving camera. It seemed that Bakura volunteered to go undercover and unleash the truth.

(A.N: I didn't write this part is the past chapters. So don't bother searching for it, :P)

~in the tape~

"Hello Marik,"

Marik turned his attention to Bakura. "How'd you find this place??"

"Oh please, you can't hide from me." Bakura smirked, "I see that the girls are now your slaves."

"Not really slaves."

"Hmm...More like pimping them, huh?"

"Shut up. What do you want?"

"I wanna know how you got the girls to hate those assholes even more."

"Why should I trust you?"

"I am the only one you can trust."

"If this gets out I WILL kill you. Got it?"

"Yeah, yeah."

"I got some of my mind slaves to make a fake tape. Hard to believe that those girls foolishly fell for it. I mean can anyone get so dumb?"

"I'm impressed."

"You should be."

Instantly Ryou shut off the tape. Both Shizuka and Mai were furious! Their knuckles where into tight fists.

"That...That...THAT FUCKING ASSHOLE!!!!" Shizuka bursted out into a yell. "He makes me betray my brother!!! And now he's only using us?!?!?!?!!?"

"I can't believe this!!!!!" Mai too, fell into a fit.

"When I give him a piece of my friggin mind, he won't live for another day!!!!!!!"

Ryou stepped back, scared at the two fuming girls. Shizuka's eyes watered. "I can't believe this...He. He...betrayed us..? Used us..?"

Ryou hugged Shizuka in a friendly way. "Don't worry. You still have a chance to leave him..."

Shizuka smiled slightly. Her eyes suddenly widened. "Anzu!"

Ryou blinked, "huh?"

"Anzu's not here! But Marik's here!" Mai exclaimed,

"Your right!" Shizuka punched her other fist. "I'm sooo gonna give him a piece of my mind."

Ryou gulped, Malik had better run FAST before these girls attack him. "First go get Anzu! I'll find Marik for you, ok?"

"...Are you sure?"

"Yes!" Ryou continued, "GO!"

Both Shizuka and Mai nodded, as they both ran out of the tent. Ryou had to find Malik fast.

~

Anzu's eyes fluttered open. She had forgotten that Marik was still sleeping right next to her. She glanced down at him and saw how adorable he looked when sleeping. Even if he was evil, he still looked innocent.

~

Shizuka and Mai bursted out of the tent with a following Ryou. He had to find Malik quick before the girls too. He at least had to give a warning. Ryou knew where Malik, Yami, Yugi, and Joey were hidden. He ran past people and dodged the booths. He took a right turn. It wasn't hard to see Yugi's multicolored hair and Joey's blonde head. Just as he reached them Ryou took a flip to the floor. The 4 looked down at Ryou blinking at his clumsiness,

"Guys...Girls...Going...To...Kill...Malik..." He paused between breaths. Maliks eyes widened as he heard this. "Why me?!"

"They...Think. Your...Marik...RUN!"

Joey, Yami and Yugi glanced over to Malik, who by the way was starting to get weird feeling up his spine. How he wished that he never did get himself into this. Yugi got an idea and pushed him in a tent. He told him to stay there until the girls left.

It wasn't long until Shizuka and Mai came around from the corner. They both stopped angrily at Yami and the 3 male companions with him. "Where is Marik!?" Shizuka demanded while looking at Jou with anger. Her blonde brother shrugged. "How should I know, sis? You're the one who left us for HIM!"

"Look were both sorry for that! But seriously! Anzu is gonna get hurt! We have to find him now."

"He's not here."

"Oh please we saw him."

"Come on Mai. They aren't any help."

Both Shizuka and Mai were unaware that Marik was at his boat the whole time with Anzu.

TBC!!!