Joy: Sorry, readers, for a few days of delay, but I was holding out for reviews… And you guys came through for me!

kurama'sdarkangel: (giggles) XD

Yugi-anngel: As you wish! XD

Pika C./Yugi's girl: I'm glad you like it!

Anyway, when I left off last, Joy hurt her knee when she shoved it into James Smith's personal area ahem Anyway, Seto was carrying her to the house where Yugi was supposedly being held. Will they save him? Let's find out! Ready, set, go!

The Rescue

Seto saw the house about ten yards away. "There it is."

"Okay, put me down, and we'll bust in there and save Yugi."

"You sure you're up to it?" he asked as he released his hold on the girl's legs. She took a minute to steady herself. Then she let go of Kaiba completely. She took a step away from him and closed her eyes for a moment. She sighed. Her hair grew a bit longer, and she seemed to change into someone different yet still familiar. "Katilli?" Seto asked.

Katilli opened her eyes. "Yes, it is I." She held out her hand and her staff immediately appeared in it. She clinched it tightly. "Let's go in there and save Yugi." She and Kaiba crept up to the house, careful not to make a single sound.

Seto carefully opened the front door and they both peered inside. Katilli gasped at the sight before her. "Oh my Ra."

Yugi hung limply from the chains on the wall. He looked like he had been beaten severely. His shirt was bloody, and there was bruises and cuts on his arms. His head hung low, his blonde bangs covering his face. He must be unconscious, Katilli thought to herself. She heard Seto curse in whispers beside her.

"Let's get him out of here," Seto said. "He needs medical attention." Katilli went over to him. She cupped his chin in her hand and gently lifted his head up. His left eye was black and blue and a deep gash encircled it. Blood was still running down his face. "…Yugi."

The boy slowly opened his right eye. "W-W-Who's th-there?" he stammered, his voice barely audible and very raspy.

"It is me, Yugi. It is Katilli."

"I-I won't g-give you a-anything…" Yugi muttered, his voice sounding even weaker and slower.

Katilli tilted her head in confusion. "I want nothing more than your safety, Yugi," she assured him. By this time, Seto had managed to free Yugi from his chains. The boy winced in pain, and then slipped into unconsciousness, falling against Katilli's shoulder.

"Let's go," Seto said, picking the boy up and turning to leave.

"I don't think so." Katilli and Seto froze in their tracks at the voice. James Smith stood before them. "You aren't going anywhere with that boy."

"Come back for more, Smith. I thought that 'kick' to your pride would have been sufficient enough damage to send you running under a rock," Seto said with a smirk. "Maybe Joy could give you another one for a reminder."

Yes! Let me out, Katilli! Or at least ask that guy if he still wants a kiss! Katilli could hear Joy laugh in her soul room. She smirked at Smith. "I would like that very much, Kaiba."

"Humph, we'll see if you can get that close to me, bitch!" Katilli lost her smirk real fast and it was replaced by a look of sheer anger.

That asshole just called me a bitch! Joy cursed angrily. Katilli sent Smith the best death glare she could, and that was a pretty good one. No one, but no one, called her aibou a bitch and lived to take another breath! Smith took a step forward, and was immediately blasted against the wall by the sorceress.

"Smith, you imbecile! Must I do everything myself!" A blast came from nowhere, hitting Katilli in the chest and sending her flying across the room. She sank to the floor, unconscious.

A man materialized, wearing navy robes and carrying a brown staff. His black hair looked like it hadn't been combed yet that day. "Who are you?" Seto asked.

"I am Vargon, master magician and future ruler of the world." (AN: That was so lame. (sigh))

Like hell you are, jackass, Seto though.

"Now, you have two options: Give me the Millenium Puzzle around the girl's neck, or die."

Seto didn't say a word as he went over to Katilli. There is no fucking way I am going to let this guy win. I hate doing this but I have no choice. There's not enough time for me to call on my staff before that guy gets a hit off. He sat Yugi down beside Katilli and took the Puzzle from around her neck. He held it in his hands and concentrated on contacting Yami. He wasn't sure if he was listening, but he had to hope for the best.

Yami, it's Kaiba. I hate doing this, but I need some help here…

"Give me the Puzzle," Vargon repeated, greed showing in his eyes.

Seto turned to Vargon and and closed his eyes. The Puzzle glowed brilliantly. He opened his eyes, a smirk showing on his face. Vargon saw it and realized that something was different…something out of place.

"You shall NEVER have the power of my Puzzle, Vargon! MIND CRUSH!" He threw his hand up, fingers spread out as he yelled out the words. Vargon screamed as his body was sent on a first class ticket to the Shadow Realm.

The Puzzle glowed again and Seto opened his eyes.

Thanks…I guess.

Don't mention it. How are Yugi and Katilli?

Seto checked on the unconscious duo. Katilli's all right. But we need to get Yugi some medical attention right away.

Just then, Katilli stirred. At least, Seto thought it was Katilli until he got a closer look at her. "You okay, Houyoku?"

"Yeah, Katilli's okay, too. It's Yugi we're worried about."

"Here," Seto said, holding out the Puzzle. "You take the Puzzle. I'll take Yugi. My copter is waiting."

Joy: WTF! Seto did a Mind Crush?! XD Boy, oh boy. I know that whole scene may have come as a shock, but I thought it was pretty cool for Seto to ask his long-time rival for help, and also for Yami to take over Seto's body for once. Let me know if you hated that part or not. I don't think there are many stories that have Yami taking over Seto's body, so I don't know if that part worked well or not. I know this chapter is short, but it felt right ending it here. I'll post the next chapter real soon, and it will be much longer.

Just so you all know, the next chapter deals with Yugi's recovery from him being kidnapped. It's called 'Yugi's Fear.' It's more interesting than it sounds when a new problem arises concerning Yugi. I don't want to give too much away, so you'll have to wait and don't forget to review. I love reading your thoughts on my story. Plus, reviews make me motivated to write the chapters faster. XD