((Author's note: Well, I've actually had this one written out before I sent the last chapter to the dart board. Ha ha. Well, I hope you enjoy everyone. Thank you guys so much for your REVIEWS!))

Ryou-:::comes in dancing to music:::

Bakura-:::obviously disgusted::: What the hell are you listening to?

Ryou-:::keeps dancing and doesn't miss a beat::: I'm listening to Funker Vogt!

Bakura- Fucker what?

Ryou- Watch your mouth Bakura, it's FUNKER VOGT! Very awesome industrial band. ((Truthfully))

Bakura- Ah. :::turns on Urban Tragedies:::

Black Sabre- What the hell?! I can't think! :::Walks down the stairs to find some very aggressive dancers in the room.::: This is like Battle of the Bands in my own living room! SHUT UP!!!

:::silence.. cricket chirps:::

Black Sabre- That's better. Bakura be a dear and say the disclaimer and thank you's.

Bakura- :::waits until she leaves, then gives her the double barrel...Then is slapped smartly on the hands by Ryou:::

Ryou- That's not nice.

Bakura- Fine, fine. Black Sabre owns nothing. Oh yeah, and thank you's go to... Um.. thehikariwholovesbishis.

Ryou- That's Bishi Girl! Yeah! You REVIEWED! :::huggles bishi girl:::

Bakura- Yeah, whatever. Also thanks go to darkangal322 oh and ... Nikou Kaiba. whoa. WHAT THE HELL?! You want that good for nothing Pharaoh in this story?! I don't mind Kaiba or Joey that much... but that... that... stupid baka? :::slams head on desk and mutters Egyptian curses::::

Ryou- Bakura that's not nice. Yami is very cool and you know it. Besides... I think it might be fun to have Yami in our story. What do you think Black Sabre?

Black Sabre- We'll see, I need a few more reviews so I can know for sure who all is going to be in this.

Bakura- :::gets on the ground and grovels before REVIEWERS::: Please.. anyone but that Pharaoh! Please!?

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"So Bakura, are you willing to hear the terms?" Malik sneered.

"As ready as I'll be you son of a bitch."

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"Glad to hear," Malik retorted in jest.

"First hear mine. I want you to let Ryou go. Don't involve him in any of our plot," Bakura demanded.

"Why is this? Could it be the most notorious tomb robber of Ancient Egypt is growing soft?" With that he broke into his evil laugh.

"No! It's just that I don't want to have a worthless and weak boy in our presence while we get rid of that damn Pharaoh. I'm assuming that is what you want from me? To get rid of the destined Pharaoh, so you can put your own ass on the throne?"

"Well, that is part of it; but I do have a job for this.. worthless and weak boy... In fact, I mean to use him for a very good reason."

"What is it?" Bakura snapped.

"I can't have this boy ruining our plans by warning the Pharaoh now can I? Therefore, I will control his weak mind and make him do my dirty work for me. Got it tomb robber?"

"Malik! I will have none of this!"

"Oh, but Bakura, you have no say in this. Strings!"

A mindless Rare Hunter moved out of the shadows and promptly knocked Bakura out. Malik chuckled to himself then faced the small boy who stood in shock.

"I never needed Bakura. It's you, who I am interested in," his voice somehow softened with an evil twist to it. With that he claimed Ryou's mouth with his own. The young boy resisted and bit Malik's tongue hard, partially biting his own in the process. Malik jumped back with a growl and swiftly slapped his cheek.

"Bastard! You will learn respect for me! I am your Master now!" Another painful slap followed his words.

Ryou collapsed fully into the arms that held him up. He cautiously looked up into the face who now glared at him. His bloody cheeks again began their burning. Malik's eyes seemed to singe his pale skin. Ryou hated him. Hated him for breaking the joyful moment with Bakura; hated him for hurting Bakura.

Malik grabbed Ryou by the hair and dragged him down the wet streets towards his lair. He would have fun with this boy tonight. He motioned for his followers to chain Bakura up and haul him along. Again he laughed cruelly. The lightning still flashed and the thunder still shook the earth. Under perfect disguise of darkness, Malik made his escape without a trace.

"I will help you Ryou. Don't lose your heart!"

With that the cloaked figure vanished into the night.

((Author's note: Sorry it's so short. But I really have to get this story some more chapters to appease you guys! You are like a pack of ravenous wolves. Please REVIEW! Oh yeah, and by the way, do you want longer or more chapters? Let me know in your REVIEW'S!))