Joy: Well, I know that there was another delay. No real excuse, just a bit of a block. But here comes chapter 4. Thank you to all my loyal readers and reviewers who have loyally sent in reviews! This is the intro to the villain of the story, btw. Here it comes!

The Prophecy

Seto leaped to his feet. Sorcerer, they took her!

I saw. That woman was more than what she seemed.

What do you mean? Just then Seto heard someone call out to Joy. Great. Now how am I going to explain things to Houyoku-san?

You must tell him everything, and then explain that you are going to personally ensure Joy's safe return. That way he will be out of danger's way. We do not want him to go to the Shadow Realm.

The Shadow Realm? That is where she was taken?

I know that is where, though the exact location reminds unknown to me. We will need a Millennium Item to be sure of the location in the realm.

All right. We'll go see Moto like Joy wanted, but I will rescue her myself.

Seto walked into the ballroom. The place was rather trashed. Tables were overturned and dishes and food were everywhere. Steven came over to Seto and asked about Joy. Seto sighed deeply, and then began to tell Steven what had happened.

Needless to say, the senior CEO was not pleased. "Don't worry, Houyoku-san. I am going to find her."

"Very well, Mister Kaiba. I will leave this to you for now, mostly because my daughter thinks highly of you. But I want my daughter back quickly or I will involve myself further. Are we in understanding?" Seto nodded.

Seto left and got into his limo, his destination was the Game Shop.

…Meanwhile…

Joy reappeared changed to a wall. "What the - ?" She pulled at the chains.

"Relax. Those are magical bongs, girl. Not even your dark side can help you out of them. Only I know how, and I don't plan on telling anytime soon." Joy looked up to see the female who had forced her to come with her, only this time her hood was down, revealing her face and hair.

She had shoulder length black hair and dark purple eyes. "Who are you?" Joy asked, raising an eyebrow.

The young woman smirked. "You may call me Kira."

Joy gave the woman a hard stare. "But it isn't your real name is it?"

"It is not the name my soul uses, though it is the name of my charge. You see, like you and your friends, this body contains two souls, two minds that inhabit one body."

"So who are you? You say your light is named Kira, but who are you?"

"My real name is not of importance. What you need to worry about is Akujin."

"Akujin? Who is Akujin?"

Kira smirked again.

"That is something you will have to find out later."

"Bull shit! If this person is responsible for all this, then I want to know now!"

"Calm down. All will be revealed soon. But first…I am sure you have questions concerning the reason you have been abducted, yes?" Kira asked.

"I didn't think you would tell me even if I asked," Joy commented.

"Oh, now why would I not tell you? It is only fair since you cooperated so nicely. Never mind the fact you had no choice. Now then, have you ever heard of the Path of Light?" Joy shook her head. "It is a wondrous and mysterious place, Miss Houyoku. But not one that is easily accessible. In fact, no one has ever been there."

"Go on," Joy prompted.

The only way to find it is to complete the four requirements. One of those requirements is to gather the three Items of Legend."

"Items of Legend?" Joy asked curiously. Katilli?

Mmm…no, I have not heard of them.

"Indeed. They are the Dagger of Shou, the Sword of Kai and the Shield of Chii. Each of the items has a part of an inscription needed to take the traveler to the Path of Light."

"You said they were one of the requirements? There are others?"

"Yes. There are four requirements altogether."

"So what are they?" Joy asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.

"That is something you will have to hear from Lord Akujin, when he arrives that is."

"Why not tell me now? And where do I fit into this grand scheme of his?" Joy asked.

"Akujin will tell you himself. I must go for now, but I'll be back. I trust you'll still be here when I return." Joy glared at after her until she was out of the room and the door was closed.

Joy, are you all right? Katilli asked through their link.

I'm fine, just a bit confused and extremely annoyed.

Katilli sighed in what Joy though of as relief. I am concerned about you being there alone. Perhaps I should be with you.

No, it's better for you to be out there where you can do more. Has Kaiba shown up yet?

Yes. We are going to use the Puzzle to – OH! Joy heard Katilli gasp out mentally, then…silence.

Katilli…? Katilli! Joy frantically reached out to her dark through the link. She felt that Katilli was all right. Katilli! Answer me!

Joy sighed. Then the door to her cell opened and in strolled a man wearing a black cloak that covered his body completely except for his head. The man stood about six feet tall and was of a stout build. He had green eyes and dark brown hair.

"You must be Akujin."

"Good guess, Miss Houyoku. I am he. And you are no doubt curious as to why I have brought you here. My purpose has been partially explained to you already."

"The Path of Light...," Joy murmured. Akujin nodded snidely.

"Yes. I want what is at the end of the path. You see there is a reward of unimaginable importance beyond the Path and I mean to acquire it."

"But you can't until you complete the requirements. But what does that have to do with me?"

"As we speak, my servant is doing my bidding and getting what I need. You see, my dear, there are four things that must be done before the Path is revealed. One of them is the acquisition of the three Items of Legend. The second and third are about to be accomplished. They are getting the Millennium Puzzle and the three Egyptian God Cards."

"NO!" Just then there was a small light and Kira stood next to Akujin.

And she was holding the Millennium Puzzle and the three God Cards.

Joy was stunned at the sight, then angered. She knew she couldn't get them back unless she was freed from the chains. Then she grew concerned. This isn't good. What happened to the others? Gods, I hope they are okay.

"Now that I have the Millennium Puzzle and all three Egyptian God Cards, it's only a matter of time before the Path of Light will be opened, and I shall reign supreme. There is just one more requirement to fulfill. I must marry a keeper of light." He turned to Joy, who stood defiantly even when she was chained to the wall. He went over to her with a sneer on his face.

"What do you want?" she asked with a hate-filled stare. "Why are you staring at me like that?"

"Of course. You did not know that you are a keeper of light, did you?"

"Nani?"

"Joy Houyoku, I wish to marry you. I want to ask your hand in marriage."

Joy's eyes widened to the maximum extent. "NANI?!?!"

Joy: There it is. Chapter 4. Wanted it to be longer, but…(sigh) oh well. Next chapter is called… The Cold Shoulder. Till then, review and see you next time!