Joy: Hey you readers! How ya doing? I got some reviews!

JadedKatrina: Thanks for the review! Glad you liked my story! I'm gonna read yours ASAP!

kurama'sdarkangel1: Hey dark angel! Don't worry about the delay; I'm just glad you reviewed! (smiles at dark angel and gives her a Kurama and Yugi plushie) Those are for you, for all your reviews! Keep it up! Yeah, I thought Seto and Yami joining up was a good twist, too. Hope you like this chappie!

Now, I left ya in a good place last time, with Yugi finally trusting Yami again and the gang in high spirits. How long will it last? Not long enough! Read and find out what I mean. Ready, set, go!

What Goes Around, Comes Around

"Ha! I win again! Sweet!" Joy cried out, leaping out of her seat and twirling around happily. Seto simply shook his head and rolled his eyes at the sight.

That's the fifth time she's beaten me at chess. I just can't seem to concentrate on the game. He looked at the overly-happy girl as she put her hands on her hips and held her head high. Seto sighed. He couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. He couldn't figure out what, but he kept thinking that something bad was in the air.

Joy, however, seemed oblivious to anything wrong. She stopped posing and looked down at her watch. "I'm gonna go visit Yugi at the hospital. See ya later, Kaiba." She turned to go, but stopped when Seto grabbed her arm.

"I don't want you to go alone," he said simply. She gave him a confused look.

"Why not?" she asked.

"I can't explain it, but I have a bad feeling that something is not right."

Joy smirked. "So why don't you come along, then." She leaned in really close to Seto, her eyes gazing deeply into his. "You could protect me, Seto Kaiba." Seto blinked, feeling beads of sweat roll down his face. He took a step back, quickly trying to regain his composure.

"Fine. Let's go, Houyoku."

Joy hid a laugh behind her hand as she followed the CEO out the door. They got into the limo and drove off. Joy stared out the window for a few minutes before turning to Seto. "Why did you not want me to go alone?" she asked. "All the bad guys are taken care of."

"Mmm… Can't really say, but I have a suspicion something is up." They made it to the hospital and went up to Yugi's room. Yugi was sitting up in bed, looking through his deck, a small smile on his face. He looked up when the two came into the room.

"Hey, guys!" he greeted cheerfully.

"Hey, Yugi. How you feeling?" Joy asked.

"Great! The doctors say I'll probably get to leave in the morning."

"Nice! Now, where's Yami?" Joy looked around for the pharaoh.

"Oh, he's in his soul room, fast asleep. He was really tired, and I told him to take a rest and not worry about me so much." Joy smiled. Yami did have a tendency to worry for the boy and become over-protective.

"Well, when you get out of the hospital, we can –" Joy's statement was cut off when the power suddenly went out.

"ACK!"

"HEY!"

"What the hell is going on?!"

Then they heard it – an all too familiar sound of laughter. In the darkness, Yugi recognized the voice almost instantly.

"Vargon!"

"That's right, little Yugi."

YAMI!

Yugi's frantic call immediately woke the pharaoh.

Yugi? What –

Vargon – he's back, Yami!

The Puzzle glowed as Yami took over. The room lit up for a second. Yami stood, and then touched the Puzzle, illuminating a small portion of the room. It become the only source of light.

Seto already had the Sorcerer's Staff in his hand. He knew that Joy was right next to him, a little to his left. He didn't know if Katilli had taken over as well, but he had to be prepared to strike in case he needed to protect Joy himself. He suddenly felt the need to look after the teenager.

"Ah, the pharaoh. I see the boy has regained his trust in you. I suppose you know me," came the voice, the monster still unseen.

"I know you are a coward, Vargon. Why not come out and face me so I can send you to oblivion."

"It is quite lonely here in the Shadow Realm, Pharaoh Yami. Perhaps I should find some company. Ah, I know just who to ask over to visit."

"You cannot harm Yugi when Yami is in control, Vargon," came Joy's voice in the darkness.

"Yes, you are correct, young one, but the Chosen One is not my target."

Joy had been trying to contact Katilli during Vargon's conversation with Yami, but she couldn't get through to her. It felt like she was being blocked, like someone had erected a wall between the two of them. Great. The one time I WANT Katilli to take over, and I can't get through to her. Joy thought dismally.

Just then, Joy felt something she had never felt before. It was like something was pulling at her body, like she was being dragged somewhere. She gasped out sharply, trying so desperately to stay where she was and fight whatever was pulling her, but she couldn't.

Seto heard Joy gasp beside him, and he was immediately alert. "Joy? What's going on?" No answer. Just then, the lights went back on. Seto and Yami looked around with wide eyes. Joy was gone! She had completely vanished from the room!

"Damn it!" Seto cursed, tightening his grip on his staff. His eyes flashed with anger. "Vargon! What did you do to her, you filthy son of a bitch!"

More laughter. "If you want her back, come to the Shadow Realm and get her. I'll be waiting in the Castle of Night." Then the only thing they heard was more laughing, and then…silence.

"God damn him! I'll send his ass to fucking hell!" Seto cursed.

Yami flashed a determined look as he turned to Seto. "I will go to the Shadow Realm at once and bring her back."

"You're not going alone," Seto said, glaring over at him.

"Mortals don't survive long in the Shadow Realm, Kaiba," Yami said carefully, not wanting to piss Seto off even more.

"You sure as hell aren't going alone on this rescue mission, Yami. I'm no ordinary mortal. I know how to work this thing," Seto lifted his staff, "so I can survive in the Shadow Realm. So, let's move it."

"Very well, but if you can't then I will send you back. Come on."

The Puzzle glowed very brightly, and the two vanished, appearing in an instant in the Shadow Realm. It was pitch black, and very foreboding. Seto looked around, cautious of his surroundings but feeling very healthy.

I suppose he was right. He is immune to the Realm's effects…for now. Yami said mentally. Yugi agreed. "Now, we must move quickly, Kaiba. We have to get to the Castle of Night and save our friend. I sense that it is this way." They started off.

Seto was silently cursing himself for letting Joy down. She got captured. I was right next to her and the asshole took her just like that! I can't believe I didn't stop him! I couldn't stop him. Why the hell did he take her? He could've taken anyone else in the damn room, but he took her. Damn it! He had a sudden sinking feeling in his stomach. "Yami, you said that mortals can't survive well in the Shadow Realm…"

"Don't worry. I'm sure Katilli has already taken over to protect Joy from this Realm's effects."

Seto nodded in understanding. "Right." At least the Shadow Realm isn't going to hurt her. Thank God for Katilli.

Joy: Yes…thank God for Katilli…but is Joy really as safe as Yami and Seto hope? I'm afraid you're going to have to find out in the next chapter, folks. I know…just when the chapter gets interesting, I cut you off. I'm so evil (laughs maniacally) –ahem- Sorry about that. And I'm sorry about all the cursing, too, guys. I just felt that I had to show just how pissed Kaiba was. :o)

Anyways, the next chapter is called…let me think…I think I'll call it 'The Castle of Night.' I'll have it center around Joy, too, and what's she's doing during all this mess. Till then, review and relax, readers.