Authors Note: This is my first ever fanfic, and i know it's probably riddled with mistakes - spelling and grammar - if any of you happen to spot a mistake please let me know and i will fix it/them ( i did look through it but im not the best at spelling or grammar). Also any pointers on how to improve are VERY welcome. If - by some random stroke of luck - you like my story, you may have to wait for a while for the next chapter, as my exams are starting next week so i won't be able to write as much. :( I would also like to say that both the title and the chapter names have come from Yu-Gi-Oh cards.
Disclaimer: In no way does Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's belong to me, it all belongs to it's creators (of which i'm not one) Also i do not own anything to do with the card names, except a copy of some of the cards.
EDIT: I have decided that want to continue this story, but as i have not updated in nearly 3 years I am going to be going through the story and changing it in the places that I am not pleased with how it came across, and fixing any spelling/grammar mistakes i happen to come across while doing this. So I would suggest going back and re-reading the first few chapters.
Prologue – Against The Wind
Jack looked up, when the door bell rang cutting through the silence of his house. It was close to midnight, not really the time for social calls. The walk to the door was not nearly long enough for Jack to work out who would be calling at such an unfavorable hour. As he opened the door he was struck by the thought, that opening the door to god knows who, might not be the smartest thing he could do. The door bell rang again, impatiently this time, signaling that whoever Jack's unwelcome guest was, they were fed up of waiting for the nineteen year old, to get a grip and open the door. Upon opening the door a strange sight met his eyes, two of his security guards and one cute teenage boy, with spiky black hair interspersed with gold highlights, who was scowling up at him.
Yusei Fudo was fed up of standing on his ex-best friend's front porch, waiting for the asshole to get a move on and open the door. After having been caught by security loitering outside Jack Atlas's mansion, they had to waltz him up to Jack's front door forcing him to see the one person he never wanted to see ever again. The door was violently thrown open, and there stood Jack, usual bad mood and all, if his mood was anything to go by, it seemed Jack hadn't changed a bit in the last few years.
"Ah gentlemen, an honor as always, but may I ask for what reason are you bothering me at such an unseasonable hour?" Yusei shuffled back and forth under the cold gaze of his once best friend.
"We caught this scumbag trying to sneak onto the grounds of your house. He pleads innocent but we caught him red handed, he should not be allowed to go unpunished." The taller of the two security guards, yanked him forward, and into the light streaming out the front door.
"I did no such..." Yusei tried to defend himself, but was silenced when the officer grabbed hold of his arm. Yusei hated that he was at Jack's mercy, that he was forced to plead to the bastard who destroyed his life.
With a cute, angry (which only made him look even cuter) boy on his door step, Jack couldn't help but smirk, his bad mood almost instantly dissipating. What an exciting turn of events in his presently boring life, being Neo Domino's most prominent duelists led to his having everything handed to him on a silver platter, turning his life into a boring monotonous routine. Inwardly chuckling Jack decided he'd have some fun with this, thinking carefully over his options before answering.
"I believe that there has been some sort of mix up, I invited my old friend here for a little catch up. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but you can let him go now" Inwardly smirking the only thoughts that Jack was thinking were: 'now you have no choice: agree with me or be done for trespassing'.
Gritting his teeth, Yusei stepped out of range of the guards and into the den of the traitorous Jack Atlas. Knowing he had no other option but to join Jack in the house, while looking willing, or risk being sentenced to who knows how long in jail. He couldn't believe he had to suffer through the humiliation of owing Jack-I'm-An-Asshole-Atlas a favour. Yusei was becoming more and more nervous, wondering if Jack might recognise him after all these years and changes he had been through, he knew that, if he did Yusei wouldn't be able to run back to Satellite this time. Stepping into the hallway of the lavish but welcoming house. Yusei turned around to see that Jack had bid the officers farewell, and had shut the door behind them, leaving the two of them alone together in the house.
"Well, this is a surprise Yusei. Can I ask for what reason do I have the pleasure of your visit? At such a ridiculous time as well."
Flushing in both anger and embaressment, the first thing out of Yusei's mouth, was probably not the smartest thing he's ever said.
"How do you know my name?" he demanded, eyeing Jack accusingly. It wasn't long before Jack began to speak.
"You have become one of the most well known duelists in all of Neo Domino. Everyone has heard of the boy who came from the slums of satellite and who has become a dueling champion. So much so, it would have been almost crazy for me to not recognise you." Gesturing to the living room Jack continued speaking.
"With all that you have done as a duelist, it's surprising we haven't come across each other sooner."
All the while Jack continued speaking, he never once noticed just how angry his wordswas making Yusei, he never realised that Yusei was a grenade just waiting to go off, until it was already too late.
