Disclaimer: The jury has come back and they have agreed…I don't own YGO! But I do own vengeful Ryou!

Long time no update! Sorry peeps!

Thanks to:

Kahtiihma- Sorry girls, but Ryou-kun's mine, mine, mine! Just joking! I suppose…you can have him…and Bakura-kun too…though I'll miss them…

Yami Kyuuketsuki- That's a good idea! I might use that idea next chapter, if you don't mind…

Penny: Angel of Darkest Dreams- I know, I've corrupted Ryou into a revenge seeking imitation of his yami. As for them being reunited…have you been nitpicking through my mind recently? Lol…yes, they'll be reunited…eventually. And yes, I'm evil.

Dreigon- Seems Anzu's 'death' is quite popular. Makes me think I should keep her dead…

Ryou's Kitty- You've convinced me! I'm updating! Go me!

Thank you to Penny for beta-ing this, and just putting up with me at some of my dense and stupid moments. And last but not least, thanks to Kurayami Ryuu, who this chapter is dedicated to because I'm using her idea.

When The Light Goes Out

Chapter 4

Yuugi looked at the clock for the five hundred seventeenth time, as he, Yami, Jounouchi, and Honda awaited Anzu's arrival to the game shop. "Where do you suppose she is? The movie started an hour ago! Anzu should be here by now!"

Honda and the others shrugged. "Maybe she and Mai got carried away with their shopping. You know how girls are," the brunette said.

Everyone nodded. "Let's call them up!" Jou suggested, pulling out his cellphone and dialing Mai's phone number. "Hey Mai! Where are you? Okay. Is Anzu there? She left two hours ago? Are you sure? No, that's okay, maybe she went home instead. Was she feeling all right when she left? Really? Oh…okay. Thanks Mai. Bye." The blonde looked up at the others as he put his cellphone away. "Mai has no idea where Anzu is. She was feeling fine when she left the mall and was headed here, but obviously she never made it. What do we do?"

"Let's form search parties and look for her. As far as we know, Anzu could be in serious trouble. Let's split up. We'll cover more ground that way." Yami suggested.

"Should we ask for Ryou to help us?" Yuugi asked.

Yami shook his head. "Not enough time to do that. If you see him, though, you can ask for his help. Now, let's get searching!"

Honda had been searching the docks on his motorcycle when he spotted the white-haired teen standing on one of the piers. Honda went over to him and hopped off his Harley. "Say Ryou, have you seen Anzu anywhere?"

Ryou turned and faced the brunette, shaking his head. "No I haven't. I'll help you look though, if you like. Where did she go missing?"

"Somewhere between the mall and the game shop. Let's head over there." Honda jumped back on his motorbike and offered the helmet to Ryou.

Ryou declined. "You better wear it. It is you who will need protection."

Honda suddenly found himself in a no man's land. The wharf, the ocean, and his bike, had all disappeared. Turning, Honda found himself standing at the head of a table, upon which sat a large wooden game board with numerous little squares drawn all over it. Honda at first thought it was a Go board, but on closer inspection, found it to be a Scrabble board.

Ryou chuckled. "I hope you can spell, Honda."

Honda looked up at the teenager who stood at the other end of the table. The Millenium Ring was glowing brightly and Ryou's left hand was closed around another glowing orb. "What is going on, Ryou?" he asked.

Ryou shrugged. "I'm trying to collect souls for my Millenium Eye. If you lose this game, then you will be added to my collection. If I lose, you and Anzu will be freed." Ryou held up Anzu's soul card.

Honda gasped. "You!" he said. "You took Anzu's soul?! What kind of monster are you?"

Ryou glared at the brunette. "'Monster'? Me, a monster? What happened to the innocent hikari who was getting beaten by his monster of a yami, eh? Well, here he is! And he wants revenge for what you all did to Bakura!"

Honda looked down sadly. "But he was mistreating you…"

"You dare tell me what Bakura did?! You dare?! Well, I will listen to your talk no longer! We shall begin this game at once!"

Honda looked at the Scrabble board. "What are the rules?" he asked.

Ryou laughed. "Oh, the rules. They are very simple, actually. We spell words and gain points for them. Person with the most points at the end wins."

"Well, let's get going then."

Ryou held up his hand to stop Honda from beginning. "There's just one last thing you need to know. Be careful what words you use, for they will become real."

Honda frowned in confusion. "What do you mean?" he asked.

Ryou smirked wickedly. "An example. If you spell the word 'cat', a cat will appear beside you. Then, if I spell the word 'scratch' and connect it to your 'cat', the cat will scratch you. Do you understand now?"

Honda nodded and gulped. "Let's go then."

Halfway across town, Yami felt the presence of Shadow Magic in use. "What is this?" he thought. "The magic I am feeling is full of vengeance and malice. Who could possibly…?" Yami gasped. "Malik!"

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Wow, Yami thinks it's Malik! Hehehe!! Wait'll he finds out it isn't…actually, that won't be for a while! Tell me what you think, please! I can't wait to hear from everyone!