Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh, nor do I own Final Destination. All the scenarios were all thought up purely by me. Shadow of Shadows, Shadow, and Sha-kun all belong to me.

SS: So, everyone, how did you like chapter one? A bit too graphic? Well, I did warn you after all. I'd like to thank all the kids at school for giving me support in this. And I'd also like to thank my sis for keeping me awake during class after staying up most of the night doing this. Be prepared for another chapter of The Dark One. And, realizing my own harshness, this one is a bit…watered down. –snicker-

Chapter 2: Lights, Camera, Splash!!

Atem proceeded inside the house, um, the Kame Game Shop which they inherited from Grandpa after he died. (Yes, he died. But don't worry people, it happened naturally. And as a parting gift, they told him Atem's story while he died. He was overjoyed.) Yugi was about to follow his inside, but he hesitated and faced Kaiba who raised a curious eyebrow.

"What, brat?"

"Take care on your way back…Seto."

"Yugi, hurry up!"

"Okay Atem!!"

The small boy rushed inside, leaving Kaiba bewildered. He shook it off and ordered the driver to take him home. 'He called me 'Seto'.'

"Atem, what are we to do?"

"For the time being: nothing. We must first gather together; then, using Kaiba's information network, we find out who this bastard is."

This made Yugi look up. Atem very rarely cursed, and in English, too. Sighing, he walked into the kitchen and gasped out loud, causing the pharaoh to enter the room quickly.

"What is it…!? Holy…priestess monkey zorc!"

The kitchen looked like it'd been raided by wolves. Well, very intelligent wolves anyway. It made no to them. The door was still locked when they returned. Usually, the first person to suspect is Bakura. But even they knew Bakura wouldn't stoop so low.

"Huh? Look Yami…someone, whoever did this, seems to have drawn a picture using the spaghetti sauce on the floor."

"Say what?"

Yugi was right. There, upon the floor, the spaghetti sauce illustrated a bathtub, a hair dryer, and as for the final image…the tarot card, DEATH, had been left. Fear and worry went through their minds seeing as there was only one person they could think of who might fall to that.

"ANZU!!" Both of them shouted and left the house in a rush. But not after grabbing their emergency bags, designed for incidents like the one now. Ever since they started having wild adventures, everyone decided it'd be a good idea to have such a thing prepared in case they'd end up embarking on one suddenly.

Meanwhile, Rebecca just arrived in the Narita-Tokyo Airport. She'd been gone all summer and now the school term was starting again, she decided to start attending the academy with Yugi.

"Oh, Yu-chan, aren't you happy!? We get to see Yu-kun again."

Cue girlish giggle. As old as she was, she still acted like a child. Like Mr. Moto, her gramps had passed away as well, so she'd been taking care of herself for a year and a half now. By the way, her original teddy got destroyed when she got dragged into one of the gang's escapades. She was so torn over it; Yugi bought her a new one. As seen in the comment above, she named it Yu-chan.

The only luggage she had with her was the backpack on her. Since she had a…home to stay in whenever she was in Japan, she found no sense in bringing more stuff. She found the chauffeur with her name on it. It was a guy her grandpa hired named Roland. He was a good man, very loyal, and a bit funny to her. She also noticed that a much, younger boy stood next to him. He appeared to be in college, with very handsome features to boot.

"Roland, who is your friend?"

"Ah, this is Anei. He'll be assisting me today. With all the strange happenings here, I thought it best to have a little help."

"Oh, okay."

They got the car, Roland and Anei sitting in the front. Rebecca was sitting in the back ranting about all the things she and Yugi would do together. Suddenly, the vehicle swerved dangerously. It righted itself a few minutes later.

"Hey! What's going on?"

"I-It's Roland, Young Miss! He suddenly fainted!!"

"What? Pull over!!"

With great precision, he safely guided them to the side of the road. The both of them got out and looked at Roland. His skin was pale, lips purple, and he was sweating profusely. Rebecca was shocked, and Anei was pacing back and forth like a chicken with its head cut off.

"Anei, calm down!"

"Yes, Miss Rebecca."

"This is an ancient Egyptian poison affecting him."

"Huh? How can you tell?"

"My grandpa was an archeologist! He used to tell me stories about this stuff all the time!! Either way, we need to get him to a hospital fast!"

"R-Right away!!"

They managed to make it on time and get Roland treated. At the moment though, they were being forced to wait in the hall. Anei didn't know the way, and Rebecca didn't quite trust him either. Though, she had to admit, for a Japanese person, he was extremely handsome.

"I'm not Japanese."

"I beg your pardon?"

"This nurse, she's addressing me as if I'm Japanese and I'm not."

"Y-You're not!?"

"No, I'm only half Japanese…and half Egyptian."

"You are? Wow, I couldn't tell!"

"Yeah, I look like my mother."

"Where is your mother?"

"She's…up there somewhere."

"Oh, how horrible!"

"No, I mean, oh god, no. She's a flight attendant."

"Oh, I'm sorry!"

"Yeah, I get that a lot."

A long moment of silence passed between them as they sat there. Nurses and doctors would constantly run by. A handful of emergency patients here and there. Rebecca counted at least 7 pregnant mothers. When and why she started counting, she knew not. All this time, Anei sat there, staring out into space. Rebecca frowned as she noticed that several of the non-working nurses had gathered behind a counter to gaze at him. Anei sighed and brushed bangs out of his eyes.

"Is something wrong, Rebecca?"

"Um, no."

"… …"

"What is it?"

"Nothing. Just thinking."

"Thinking what? Tell me!"

"Well…I was thinking that, for a girl of your age and nature, you're…nice."

Not knowing the reason, she blushed. She turned away so he couldn't see, but he continued to stare at her.

"Now that I think about it, we shouldn't stay here long. You need to get home. You have school tomorrow."

"But Roland…"

"I'll deal with that while you're at school. C'mon."

Not knowing why, but when he gazed into her eyes, everything he said seemed so right. She felt she could completely trust him. She even forgot about Roland and Yugi. Anei smirked, satisfied that the girl fell under the spell easily. Once they were back at her house, he fed her dinner. Due to the spell, she flirted with him the whole time.

"Really, Young Miss. Don't you think you're acting a bit…odd?"

"Oh…stuff it, Anei and kiss me!"

"Ah…I beg your pardon!"

"Well if you won't, I will!!"

Rebecca kissed him full on the lips, his eyes darkened instantly. But not out of lust, not at all. When Rebecca slumped to the ground like a lifeless doll, his smirk became more menacing.

"Soul capture, successful."

A doll was now in his arms, it was a replica of Rebecca. He moved the doll so it was standing, Rebecca's body stood at the same time. Anei laughed, ripped his face off, and revealed himself to be…the Shadow of Shadows!!

"Hahahahahaha!! She was too easy. So easy, it was pitiful. As for Roland, that Egyptian poison shall claim his life soon. As long as they feed him blood and fluids through those infernal machines. How stupid humans are, thinking they can cure anything form the past. They are nothing but cow fodder. Hm?"

An internal clock was going off in his head, signaling the next part of his job was starting.

"How fortunate. Well, my puppet, shall we come and watch the show?"

"Yes, I would like to, Anei."

"Hurry along them, we don't want to be late!"

Meanwhile, Anzu was in the kitchen eating a tub of ice cream. She wanted to get the taste of Mako sushi out of her mouth. She leapt into the air when there was a knock at the door. She was thinking that it might be that chef. But it turned out only to me Yugi and Atem.

"Oh, thank goodness, I thought you guys were the crazy chef."

"Anzu, you're okay!"

"Huh? What's going on?"

They told her about what happened at the house. She became worried instantly, but on the inside, she was touched that they both worried for her safety.

"Everything's fine, guys. Like I could take a bath. I was too afraid he'd show up and drown me."

The mortified look on Yugi's face made her regret her words instantly. Atem was walking about the apartment checking for any potential dangers. (Anzu lives in an apartment. Kinda like the one Seinfeld lives in on the show.) He returned by the time Yugi had calmed his nerves.

"Okay, but if the next victim isn't you, who is?"

"Well, it's definitely not Joey. In case you haven't noticed, Yugi, the man barely washes himself. He's like a stray dog."

"Atem!"

"What?"

"Well, Atem is right, Yugi. Joey is…less sanitary than us. But at least he makes sure he doesn't smell."

They all went silence as they separately wondered how he went about it, resulting in all of them cringing in disgust.

"I'm sorry I said that. Anyway, what about Kaiba?"

"With the way he lives, his mansion is most likely equipped with security against stuff like that, Anzu. And besides…"

"Besides?" Tea and Yugi asked in unison.

"The man doesn't look the type for baths."

Anzu and Yugi raised high eyebrows. "How do you figure that?"

"Well, for starters, look at him. He's the CEO of his own company, he's also a student of Domino High, AND…he smells like Lavadera." (I'm making this word up for lack of idea. It's nearly midnight dammit! I started typing this at 10:33!!)

"Lavadera?" Anzu was perplexed now.

"Isn't that the brand dedicated to people who'd rather shower than bathe?"

"Yep."

Atem nodded uncharacteristically making Yugi smack himself in the head while sighing. Anzu looked between them.

"Um, I'm a bit lost here."

"Atem uses Lavadera. He's real sensitive about it too. Won't use any other brand."

"I am not!"

"You are so! You threatened to take away my Kuriboh if I ever touched it."

"Humph, as a highly bred Egyptian, I'm very particular to what I let touch my body."

"Admit it; you're as much a narcissist as Kaiba is an ego maniac!"

"Oh, shove it Yugi!"

"Not unless you go first!!"

Watching the two, 'brothers', fight was highly amusing for Anzu. But the content of their conversation/fight made her mind go else where to places in which usually fan girls only dared venture. So, secretly, she took a picture of Yugi and Atem with her phone and put it away. Later, she would edit it to her liking.

"Okay you two, break it up! It's midnight now, and to be frank, my ice cream's getting cold."

Tristan woke up early in the morning, his insomnia fueled by nightmares of Mako's death, and the possible scenarios of the others' deaths.

"What can I do? I can't sleep. I'm nervous, but I don't want to wake any of the others… I know; maybe a bath will help calm my nerves."

So he drew himself a bath. It helped him relax a lot. The lights flickered causing him to glance up briefly. "Hm, someone must be having a party."

Looking down, he saw his reflection in the mirror. He appeared worn out, at his rope's end. He sighed and blinked. The reflection changed suddenly so that it showed the homicidal chef standing behind him with a sushi knife and Mako's head.

"Are you ready to join Mako, Mr. Taylor?"

Tristan whipped around only to discover that he was alone. He slumped against the wall/mirror relieved. "I really need this bath." In that instant, the lights died. "Damn party addicts."

So he ended up taking a bath in the dark. Stupid, no? About 10 minutes later, a light came on. He didn't find it strange at the time since his eyes were closed, and that he'd fallen asleep.

"You know, sleeping while taking a bath is bad for the mortal body."

"W-what!?"

Sitting up, he saw a young boy with striking features holding a lantern.

"W-who…are you?"

"Me? My name is Anei. Ms. Rebecca and Yugi asked me to come and check up on you."

"R-Really!?"

"Yes. You see, Ms. Rebecca and I were on our way to the Young Miss' manor when…"

15 Minutes Ago

"Ms. Rebecca, are you feeling okay? You look a bit…pale."

"Oh, no. It's just…I never thought such a thing could happen. I wonder if it was my fault? What if it was meant for me!?"

"Calm down, Miss. Maybe there' someone you wish to talk to?"

"Hm? Like who?"

"How about Yugi? You speak of him as if he's very trust-worthy."

"Hey, you're right!"

She had Yugi on speed-dial. She squealed with delight when he finally answered.

"Yu-kun!!"

"R-Rebecca?"

"Aibou, who is that?"

"Did you say Rebecca!? What's that-" Atem cut her off knowing what she was about to say. Let's just say, Rebecca and Anzu have a dark and violent history.

"Hey, who's that Yu-chan?"

"It's Atem and Anzu."

"What are you doing?"

"Panicking."

"Why?"

"We'll explain if you come over to Anzu's."

"O-okay. We're not far."

"What street are you on?"

"Avendale and Chipinsmunts."

"That's where Tristan lives! Quickly!! He might be the next to die!!"

"WHAT!?"

Back to the Present

"And that's what happened," Anei finished with a smile.

"Oh. Well, I guess I should say thanks," said Tristan as he got out. Anei had walked out already, calling back a reply as he shut the door.

"Unfortunately, that won't be necessary."

"Why?"

"Because, you're on the hit list. I'm not permitted to help unless released from my contract."

"Contract?"

"Hm…" Anei glanced at the watch on his wrist. "Well, my schedule gives me 30 minutes to kill you. So I might as well amuse myself. I am Anei, I am Darkness, and I am the Shadow of Shadows. I was once human. But I committed suicide and became a shinigami. It was okay. For such a profession. I dreaded killing others though, especially children. Which is why I use any means to delay killing them. So as to let their last moment be one of joy. My freedom was stolen from me when I found a particular person I was sent to kill. They…tricked me and the next thing I know, I'm under their contract. Being sent out to kill you children. You're my first targets as a contract spirit. Dammit, for a human, they have a demon's heart!!"

"A human?"

"I dare not say the Master's name, it's part of the contract."

"How do you break it?"

A long silence proceeded a ridiculous period of time. Then wicked laughter startled him.

"May I take a speculation…Tristan-kun?"

"W-what?" Tristan stuttered, a strong shudder jarred him as Anei's voice went from friendly to menacing.

"You're still wet from your bath, aren't you?" (I know this line doesn't sound right! Shut up!! )

"Uh, w-why are you concerned about that?"

"Had you taken the opportunity to dry off during my monologue, you would've survived this attack and forced me to move on to the next person on my list. But since you have not… Torque, say sorry to Tristan."

"T-Torque!?"

Torque was the name brand of the hairdryer Tristan used that gave his hair such a unique…point. Anei had furtively plugged it in during his exit and distracted Tristan by way of conversation. Now, it was teetering-tottering on the edge of the counter and there was a trail of water on the floor leading straight to him.

"But the electricity's lost!"

"Says the human."

"Aw fuck!!"

Anei had been using his powers to with-hold the current for that one shock. Like a shaken bottle…or anything else with a powerful current for that fact. The result of all this meant the block got it's electricity, and Tristan was but a mere burnt corpse. Sighing, he took a deep breath to reset his voice to human and gave a shout.

"MS. REBECCA!!"

Deep inside though, Anei really wanted to shout, was a curse to the skies and cry of the anguish he felt to the goddess twins fate and destiny. He had a job to do, however, and there was no deterring it. So the little boy grew up once more to become a cunning, sadistic Death God.

SS: Woo boy! I really outdid myself. It took one all-nighter and a half-day, but chapter two is finished!! This here is 11 sweet pages of cruel terror with a pinch of suspense. I noticed that Tristan is a…neglected character. So I decided to let him go out with a bit of style.

Anei: Style? You had him die…naked. And those crude comments you made throughout the entire chapter. Are you advertising me!? Am I just a product to you!?

SS: I'm a writer. It's what we do. We take characters, bishies, chibis, etc. and make them into the things we crave for. Or the things other people wish existed.

Anei: I feel like my birth was meaningless.

SS: Not necessarily. If you work diligently and efficiently in the next chapter, I just might give you…a boyfriend!!

Anei: YES!! Whoa, wait a minute! I'm gay!? –shocked-

SS: Not at the moment. But you're getting there.

Anei: Y-You can't do that!!

SS: I hold the pen and I wield the keyboard! cheerful

Anei: Ugh! I soo hate you right now!! –stomps off-

SS: Tch, what a girl. Anyway, next up, it's a double-death in the next chapter: Sirens Don't Exist, But Devils Do. –cue end of episode music-