Joy: Here I am with Chapter Six! Things are going to heat up, now! At least, I hope you think so. I'm glad everyone liked how Joy told Akujin off. DMoS13 has a good point – Akujin is a bit like Voldemort...sort of. Does anyone else think so? Anyway, hope everyone enjoys this chapter! Read on!

Foiled Rescue

The group reappeared in the Castle of Dragons, Seto's castle, and were greeted by Seto's monsters, including of course, the Blue Eyes White Dragons. They gave their master a slight bow before speaking.

"Master Seto, what is going on? We sense an evil force nearby."

"Joy and the Pharaoh have been taken," Seto said, "but we are here to get them back."

"But first," Katilli spoke up, "we must get to the castle. Anata, can the Ring sense the Puzzle from here?"

Bakura held the Ring. It glowed. The points on the Ring pointed to the north. "There," Bakura said, pointing himself to the direction.

"Okay, Seto, you and Yugi wait here while -"

"No fucking way am I staying here when Joy is in danger. I have every intention of rescuing her myself," Seto countered.

"Very well, but Yugi, you must stay here. Yami cannot shield you from the Realm's affects and you will be in danger."

"Blue Eyes White Dragons, stay here and look after Moto. Make sure he doesn't get killed or anything," Seto ordered. The dragons nodded in acknowledgement. He pulled Ryou aside. "Listen, Ryou. I want you to hold on to Joy's bag for me till we rescue her."

"Why me?" Ryou asked, tilting his head a bit in confusion.

"Because I have a feeling that things are going to get rough at that castle and you could use what's in that bag more than I could. Just hang onto it."

Okay, Kaiba. I will." Ryou took the drawstring bag from Kaiba and tied it around his belt tightly. "It'll be safe with me. I promise."

Seto nodded, and then he and Ryou went back to the others. Katilli gave Yugi a reassuring hug before she and the others vanished. Yugi let out a sigh. The Lord of D. let him to a room where he could get some sleep or just hang out till everyone got back. Yugi went to bed and was soon fast asleep, only to have a very rude awakening.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Yugi leaped up, looking around wildly. Then he saw the person responsible. A very familiar woman. "Reila! You...how did you get in here without the duel monsters seeing you?"

"I'm afraid the duel monsters are a bit preoccupied right now."

Yugi looked at her angrily. "What have you done with the Millennium Puzzle?" he demanded to know.

"Akujin has it. And now I have come to collect you as well."

"And if I refuse to go with you?" Yugi asked, getting slight nervous.

Reila took a step forward. "There is no refusal acceptable to me."

Yugi took a step back as Reila advanced, staff aimed right at him.

…Meanwhile…

Sorcerer, Bakura, and Katilli stood in front of the Castle of Evil, Akujin's Shadow Castle. "The décor leaves much to be desired," Bakura commented.

"In we go," Katilli said, walking up to the enormous gate. She tried to push it open. "Uh! It won't budge!"

"Didn't you ever learn how to knock?" They looked up to see Reila floating above them. In her arms was an unconscious Yugi Moto.

"Yugi!" Katilli shouted in alarm.

"Yugi's fine, Your Highness. Just unconscious. I hope to see you inside. That is, if you can even get inside." She let out a little laugh before vanishing along with Yugi.

"Damn! This is not good. We still must get inside, but how?" Sorcerer asked.

Bakura smirked. "You didn't bring me along for my outrageous good looks. I'll get us in. Just wait here." Bakura jumped up into a window. As soon as he was inside, however, he was forced into separating with Ryou.

Ryou blinked. "Bakura…what…?"

"Silence, landlord!" Bakura hissed. Ryou fell silent. "I suppose I shall have to bring you along. Stay close and stay quiet, got it?" Ryou nodded. "Good. Now come."

Ryou followed Bakura as he silently made his way to the front gates. They had to slip past half a dozen guards and a few sleeping duel monsters before they reached them. Bakura slowly and carefully lowered the gates so Katilli and Sorcerer could enter. As soon as Sorcerer was inside, he was separated from Seto.

"Damn. We got separated," Seto said.

"It must be a defensive spell around the interior of the castle that prevents us from joining as one body," Sorcerer stated.

"All right, then. You two lights stay close. We don't need anymore kidnappings," Katilli ordered. They started off.

Seto nudged Ryou. "You still have the bag I gave you?" Ryou nodded. "Good. Keep it close. Don't let it out of your sight till we find Joy." Ryou agreed.

Then, just as the group had reached a two-way fork in the hallway, the floor where Ryou and Seto stood gave way, causing the two lights to start pummeling through the gap!

Bakura managed to grab onto Ryou's arm as he fell, but Sorcerer and Katilli were unable to grab Seto before he was out of their reach. "Kaiba!" Sorcerer cried on in alarm.

………

Seto fell through the air several dozen feet before his fall was stopped. And he hadn't even gotten to the floor yet. "What the – " he began. Then he spotted a familiar face, one that made his eyes narrow in anger.

"Ah, Seto Kaiba. How nice of you to join us."

"Reila," Seto hissed through gritted teeth.

"It is so relieving to know that you remember me. Saves time that way." With a wave of her hand, Seto was thrown against the wall and chains appeared on his wrists. That's when he noticed Yugi. The teen duelists was still unconscious, and was also chained to the wall

"Do entertain yourself while I am gone, Seto Kaiba. I won't be long. She vanished with a smirk.

"That woman is seriously starting to piss me off!" Seto growled.

………

Bakura pulled Ryou to his feet. "Are you all right, Ryou?" Katilli asked anxiously. Ryou nodded, unable to find his voice at the moment. He was a bit pale, but otherwise unharmed. "Come. We have to keep going, but first, I suggest we find Ryou a suitable hiding place, preferably one that has a steady ground."

Joy: There you are. Now Yugi and Seto are captive along with Joy. What will happen to them? What does Akujin plan on doing now that he has three captives? And will the darks save their hikaris? And what about Yami? Is he going to get rescued? Just have to wait and see. ;o) Next chapter is called 'No Choice'