Why is our love illegal?

Chapter 1: The past catches up – Sacrificing freedom for love!

Sirens wailed on this dark, gloomy night. Two young people roughly eighteen were running through the heavy downpour, trying to get further and further away from the sirens as much as possible.

Yusei and Aki couldn't believe that they were being chased by the law, what had been so wrong now and why were they involved with it? Either which way they looked at it, it seemed illogical or at least that would have been true, a few days ago.

*A few days ago*

Everything was so peaceful around Yusei's place, Jack and Crow were out whilst Yusei was with Aki. They had only recently become a couple, after a lot of confusion and a fair bit of embarrassment between the two of them. They had arranged to meet one another today, knowing that Jack and Crow would be out. So that meant that their secret was safe, considering the fact that no one knew they were dating one another.

"You know it's strange." Aki suddenly spoke as they sat together, she had her head on his shoulder enjoying the time she had with him.

"What is?"

"Well the fact that after all this confusion, how two very different people get so attracted to one another." Aki looked up at him, smiling at the realisation of their situation. Things were golden now, she had left her past behind, she could control her power and now she had the love of the person she cared for the most.

Yusei smiled back. "It isn't that odd, plus we aren't as different as you think. We share similar views, we have both had our ups and downs and not to mention all the hardships we faced. We aren't that different, besides there have been times where I thought that things like this wouldn't happen. I must admit I was worried, that I wouldn't be able to confess to you. Still I'm glad I did." The raven haired Signer laughed, as he wrapped one of Aki's bangs around his finger.

"You and me both!" The beautiful violet haired girl laughed back, before gently kissing him on the lips. Nothing could destroy this perfect moment, or at least that is what they had thought. As they broke away a siren was heard from outside, at first it was believed that the security were searching for someone else. After all there were numerous gangs and thieves still around, regardless of the connection of the city and Satellite.

The sound of the sirens stopped fairly close to where they were, not much was known about why the security was around. Even the locals in the area, were confused to why they were here. Yusei and Aki remained silent; all that could be heard was the sound of footsteps. The tension was so high even a knife could cut it, the footsteps stopped all of a sudden to be replaced by the sound of Yusei's door being kicked in.

"What the hell, what is the meaning of this?" Yusei asked as four security members swarmed the room.

The one who appeared to be the leader spoke. "Don't worry about it; it has nothing to do with you. We just need the little bitch behind you."

Yusei eyes widened in shock. Why would Aki be in trouble with the law? It wasn't like she had done anything wrong, so why on earth would the security need her?
"Hold on a minute, why do you need Aki? I won't let you take her on any circumstance, she hasn't done anything wrong. In fact she has been with me most of the time, so I know she hasn't done anything wrong."

The security members laughed. "Then you have been living with your eyes closed. She is wanted for her crimes as the Black Rose Witch; just because things have changed doesn't mean a criminal can still get away with past crimes. So Mr Fudo if you please move out of our way, we will take her away and leave you in peace."

The leader moved forwards towards them, but he didn't get that far. As Yusei blocked him off. "I'm afraid that I can't do that, you won't listen to me I know so I must do this. Forgive me." Yusei said before swinging his leg, so it met with the security's chest winding the man.

Without another moments thought, Yusei grabbed Aki and ran for the back entrance. They had to escape from them, regardless of what happened now they had to run. It was now official as they left the security behind, they were now fugitives.

*Back to the present*

The two young Signers ran down an alley, making sure that no lights could be seen on them. Knowing that they were always going to be pursuit like this, was beginning to take its toll. Aki's clothes were torn and dirty plus she could feel blisters on her feet. Yusei had been used to this kind of situation, but even he was feeling more and more tired each day.

Yusei pushed her against a wall, so that they were less visible. "Hopefully they won't see us here."

Aki's expression showed a deep sense of sadness. "Yusei...Please, please don't do this. They want me not you, you don't need to do this. I'll turn myself in, you can be safe. I'm so sorry it would have been better, if we never met." Her hazel eyes swelled up and although it was nearly impossible to tell, she was crying heavily.

The raven haired duelist looked down into her hazel eyes, it was one thing he hated seeing her in so much pain. "Aki I can't do that. I know it is hard but you don't deserve to be chased down, like some animal. Your past is buried and you aren't a witch. So there is no way, I'm letting these people have you. Even if it means I lose my life, I will protect you."

Aki was about to reply but then they heard a voice. It was one of a security member claiming that they would head down the alley, where Yusei and Aki were. Yusei grabbed Aki's hand and ran further down the alley; they could hear the shouts and the footsteps of the security behind them. They reached the end of the alley noticing that it was a dead end. Apart from a fire escape to a building, it seemed the only way to escape.

Yusei made sure Aki would climb first, after all if the security was after her. They would be more focused on her, when Aki was pretty much up the escape. Yusei followed but before he could truly start to climb, he could feel himself being pulled down and it wasn't long before he hit the floor.

"Well it looks like we got the male, so tell me Mr Fudo was it really worth it? You have more than enough reasons, to take you down for a long time." The man who pinned Yusei to the floor smirked. He then turned to the others. "Find the girl she must be around here somewhere."

Yusei could feel the cold steel wrap around his wrist, he gasped in shock by the next order. "Wait, wait I have a confession."

The security looked confused, though the leader looked happy. "Oh and do tell what is that?"

"It was all my doing!" The raven haired Signer shouted. "I made Aki do all those crimes; I was simply using her to cause destruction. Aki was just following my orders; I was responsible for it all."

"I see," The leader said. "Well in that case, forget it boys we will just take him in." Yusei could feel many arms on him; he was being pushed towards the van that leads to the facility. He knew it well, considering he had seen Kiryu being sent there once in his younger years. Plus of the fact, which he himself had been in it before. He flew quickly through the air, before hitting the metal floor of the truck hard. He didn't try to get up; he knew there was no point. He lay there as the truck started to move, if anything he would be happy to know Aki was ok.

As the van left, Aki looked down from the roof. It felt like part of her soul had died inside her; Yusei had convinced them that it was his entire fault for what happened to her in the past. Despite the fact he hadn't met her during most of those times. Her heart was heavy, it was hard to breath. She screamed his name; all she thought of was simply how it was her fault.

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Many days had passed since Yusei's arrest; the weird thing was it hadn't been over the news. The whole incident with the security seemed to be very hushed up. This in turn seemed odd to Aki, why would they keep quiet when they were chasing down a 'dangerous criminal', like her.

Aki hadn't eaten that much since that day, she hadn't slept. She couldn't help but think about Yusei, right about now he was in the facility. Properly being tortured and beaten each and every waking moment of the day, and why because he had sacrificed his freedom for hers. She was now in her class at Duel Academy, but she wasn't focused at all on her work. All she could think about was Yusei, the one person who she trusted, the one she loved. Was there going to be any way, they could be reunited? That was something she was unsure on.

Class ended fairly quickly, but it felt like many years to Aki. She was tired, ill and it was now showing she got up from her desk. Her vision was blurry, her head spinning she couldn't walk straight. Her heart was heavy, pain flowed through her body. She wanted to scream but no sound came, it was like she couldn't even breathe.

Her world went dark all that she knew at that moment, was the fact that she was heading towards the floor. Then she didn't know anymore.

A/N: Well guys here is chapter one, for this new fic. For all that are worried about Summer Loving, don't worry those chapters will come out I just needed a break from it. This fic will only be a few chapters long 3 or 4 max. I just wanted to make an Aki/Yusei fic with some Angst in it. I hope you guys like it, all feedback is welcomed. Anyway see you on the next chapter.