DISCLAIMER: Even though it's against my will to admit it, ANY of the Yugioh bishies does not belong to me.

EXPLANATION (for those who do not know Taming of the Shrew): The Taming of the Shrew is really nice. It's similar to the movie 10 things I hate about you. Kate is the shrew and her father would not allow her sweet sister Bianca to get married unless she is married first. Bianca's suitors, which are Lucentio, Hortensio and Grumio decided to find a husband for Kate and luckily, they found the obnoxious Petruccio. Petruccio in a way started taming Kate and was successful after being starved and sleep deprived to be able to do it. However, who did Bianca choose? I hope that you read the book or at least this story to at least get a glimpse of it in traditional or yugioh style. Enjoy!

Chapter III: The Taming of the Shrew

"What the fuck did you just say you lowly mortal! Are you mocking me! Find some other whore who can play that part and for your safety, I suggest that you stay away from me!" Bakura huffed and bellowed for five whole minutes and I was starting to think that he has supernatural powers… My mind went blank as I ACTUALLY noticed that he HAS supernatural powers. Day after day, my common sense is lessening. I sighed deeply as I continued to watch the drama unfolding in front of my eyes as Anzu started giving all of us the puppy eyes.

"Oh please Bakura, you are perfect for that job!" Anzu pleaded and started to give Bakura the puppy dog eyes… I felt sorry for Anzu because I was so sure that Bakura would not give in, but he did and it surprised me… actually, all of us.

"Fine! As long as Malik would be my lady." He smirked as Anzu squealed with happiness. Again, jealousy started to overcome my senses, but I kept my cool. I don't want to create an issue between the three of us and maybe would become the cause of my early death.

"Okay then. I would give all of you some part for this play…"

"Why only us? Why aren't you included?" Joey asked and I silently rolled my eyes. Of course, he doesn't know anything about plays and I kept my mouth shut as a sign of forgiveness for him. How can someone live without art? Again, I sighed deeply.

" Well Joey, it's because we are going to do the TRADITIONAL Taming of the Shrew, which we all know is created by William Shakespeare." Anzu started to explain while everyone was listening hard except me. Wow! I'm actually starting to become rebellious and somehow it fascinates me… Wait, I shouldn't be like this! I should listen like the good old Ryou, but daydreaming sounds so good right now… I was already lost in Lulalei land when I heard someone shout and I was back again in the game shop. Damn Jonouchi! I was about to ride the beautiful unicorn…

"What do you mean Anzu? It's an all male cast! I refuse to do this humiliating act!" Jonouchi suddenly exclaimed. Again, I kept to myself and watched with amuse eyes as I saw that Anzu and Kaiba were starting to become impatient. This would be interesting.

"Listen Jonouchi, I already said before that we are going to do the traditional Taming of the Shrew and when I said that it is traditional, it means that all actors are male just like during the Elizabethan period! Now, I f you don't want to join the production then fine! Go away and realize that you've let your friends down because of being selfish." I knew it. It's going to be dramatic and it was actually very entertaining. I silently smiled as I saw Jonouchi slump his shoulders meaning that he gave up. Wow, Anzu really is good with persuading people… She should become an advertising agent.

"Okay, now I'm going to announce the roles. Kaiba, you'll be Lucentio. Marik, you are going to be Hortensio. As we all know, Bakura, you will be Petruccio, the star of the play." With this, I saw my Yami grinning broadly as he flashed Yami Yugi a boastful smirk, which as I can see, really agitated him. " Yami, you will be Vicentio."

"Why am I going to play a small part!" Yami Yugi suddenly exclaimed.

"But Yami, you really fit the part of Vicentio. You look royal and rich and that's exactly what Vicentio is." Anzu was really good at persuading people right? She was even able to fool Yami! Yami seemed satisfied with Anzu's answer and kept quiet replacing his frown earlier with his always-evident smirk.

"Jonouchi, you are Grumio. Otogi you are Gremio and Honda, you will be Baptista. Lastly, for the male's part, Mokuba, you will be Tranio." Did Anzu just say Lastly for the male's part? Suddenly, my heart began to beat faster and my breath came in short gasps. Why am I so nervous?

"Now, I'm going to start with the female roles. Malik, you will be Kate, the shrew." I huffed silently, but as always, I gave everyone a smile. I would suit that role better if I weren't so nice and I would fit better in Bakura's arms! I am sure of it! My eyes widened as I realized what I just said. That wasn't what I meant right! I am starting to become a hopeless romantic and I would never accept it! I was stopped from brooding when everyone started staring at me. I looked back at them, but they were still staring at me. What's wrong with them?

"Ryou, did you hear what I just said? Is that role fine for you?" Anzu sounded worried, but what was she talking about? I didn't hear her speak. Oh yeah, I was lost in my own world that I did not hear her speak. I glanced at all of them and they were trying hard not to smile. This is so frustrating!

"Gomen Anzu, but I did not hear what you just said. I was thinking about something….." Gods, please don't say anything! I'd gladly take the role of a slave or anything just not THAT role please! I don't want to practice with Kaiba and Marik or someone! I just want to be with my yami!

"Oh. I said that you are Bianca…… Is that okay with you Ryou?"

She did not say that did she? Suddenly, the air seemed colder and the room turned red as I saw everyone waiting for my answer. I. Will. Be. Revenged! But, as fate would have it, polite little Ryou accepted the role silently and did not even complain one bit. Oh I am so mad I am about to explode! Who knows what would happen when I have Kaiba, Otogi and Marik as my suitors? Oh, this is going to be a long, long day.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Gee, I hope that that wasn't so bad. It was boring I have to admit, but please wait for the next chapter! I just hoe that I would not become lazy and this story would somehow turn out okay…..