Hey, everyone! I have a brand new crossover for you! Hot off the typer! In this story, the 5Ds gang are in the world of Pokémon! I came up with this while I was bored at work and the more I thought about it the more likely and doable it sounded. What the heck? Why not? So here you are! I don't own rights to YuGiOh! 5Ds! or Pokémon! Enjoy!
Dragons of Destiny:
The Road Ahead
A red customized motorcycle zipped over the landscape and slipped onto the main bridge, its destination: the city that floated in the ocean not too far from the coast. The man with pitch black hair couldn't help the smile that played across his lips as he entered city limits. His son was going to be so surprised with what he had planned. The people of New Domino raised a hand and called out in greeting as he went by, earning one in return. He turned at one of the many exits and entered the nearly mile long driveway that lead to his laboratory. "Perfect," his lips lifted into a wider smile as he spotted his son in one of the pastures with the one of the pokémon they had been taking care of. "Yusei, can you come to the lab when you're finished?"
"Be there in a second," he called back, his sapphire orbs never leaving the pokémon in front of him. His father had received a new pokémon from the professor in the Alola region as a means of thank you for allowing him permission to use the laboratory during his most recent stay in New Domino. The dog pokemon was a rock type and could evolve one of two ways in its homeland. They were working together to see if there were any other special cases that the Rockruff might evolve under. Yusei had been impressed with how well the rock pokémon had gotten along with his Froakie, being as they were polar opposite in attributes. Froakie was his own personal pokémon, a gift from his father. The frog-like pokémon gestured for the Rockruff to follow them as Yusei turned and headed back to the house. Rockruff, still fairly young due to it hatching just a few days ago, was getting used to the new surroundings and was deeply immersed with its exploration that it paid little to no mind. Yusei instructed Froakie to stay with Rockruff until he returned and quickened his pace as his father appeared on the back porch that overlooked the surrounding area. "Father, it's good to see you home. How was your meeting?"
Professor Fudo waved his hand, saying that the meeting with the city had gone extremely well. "Enough about that, I have some news for you." He pulled out a chair and gestured for his son to take a seat across from him. "Yusei, you are now seventeen and I have been granted permission to assist you in opening your very own gym here in New Domino. I know that staying here with your old man is not what you want to do for the rest of your life, you are too much like your mother in that way."
Yusei's eyes fell to the wood underneath their feet. It was true, he had been questioning what he wanted to do with his life for the past two years. A part of him wanted to stay home, close to his father's side, and yet there was a part of him that felt that he wasn't accomplishing anything. "Ever since mother's passing, I've been content with staying here and helping you in your research. I'm not sure what it is but there has been something inside me that is wanting more."
"Then perhaps opening a gym might help you." Professor Fudo felt a slight twinge in his chest at the look of conflict that crossed his son's face. He had been relieved to hear that Yusei wanted to stay with him instead of leaving on a journey like all of children that he had played with when he was a child, but he had suspected that his stoic son had put his own desires aside. He has been aware of the boy's habit ever since he had been small and it never ceased to amaze him with how selfless Yusei could be. The smile he had on the way here became tainted with the smallest hint of sadness as he recalled his deceased wife. She had passed away shortly after Yusei had turned eight from an accident during one of her breeding research projects. "She would want you to do what makes you most happy."
Yusei's eyes rose as Froakie appeared on his left and Rockruff on his right. "I can't leave you alone to take care of the pokémon."
"My boy, do I have to spell it out for you?" Professor Fudo chuckled, a hand rising to ruffle his son's midnight black hair. "I will be alright, as will the pokémon. There will be a new program starting at the Pokémon Academy that requires students to spend time among unfamiliar pokémon so as to better prepare them for their journeys, so I will have plenty of help. If you are staying for my sake then there is no need for you to." He turned his attention to Froakie as the pokémon's head briefly nudged Yusei's hand. "If it helps, think of Froakie. He has helped you in every way he could ever since he hatched. You two were only hours old when you met one another but not once were you two ever able to be apart for more than a day."
At his father's words, Yusei's eyes met his partner's. It was true, they spent nearly every waking moment with one another and rarely, if ever, left the other's side. The more he recalled their time together the more he noticed the similarities between him and Froakie. If that were true, that his companion pokémon must have quenched the same desires he had. "You have your own dreams, and I don't want to prevent you from accomplishing them." The only response he received from the frog pokémon was the slightest hint of a nod before it pointed at him.
"He doesn't want to leave unless you're with him," Professor Fudo explained, resting a hand on Froakie's head. "no other trainer will understand him like you do, Yusei, you're the perfect person to raise and train him."
"Is that true?" he asked. Froakie gave a croak and hoped up into Yusei's lap, resting its front legs on his chest. His sapphire orbs met his father's cobalt, as if searching for permission. Professor Fudo raised an eyebrow at the hesitancy Yusei was showing and made the comment that if his son didn't pick up the hint, he would change the locks without giving him a replacement key. The message rang loud and clear. "I understand." His hand rose in time to catch an object that his father tossed his way. Surprise filled him when he discovered the keys to the motorcycle that his father had named Runner. "I can't!"
"Yusei, go!" Professor Fudo stood, his expression serious and stern. "You can't hope to become strong unless you venture from here. It saddens me to see you go, but you can't let that stop you from accomplishing your dreams. I know you want more than what my laboratory can offer."
"Father-"
His expression softened slightly. "You have skills, Yusei, skills that need to be honed and perfected. We, your mother and myself, knew that life would have better things for you than what is here. She would want you to go."
Yusei stood, moving Froakie to sit atop of his right shoulder as he faced his father fully. "I will go then."
The relief and pride that filled Professor Fudo was almost too much as he stepped forward and embraced his son. He knew that his son had never been known to show his emotions, so he was genuinely surprised when he felt arms wrap around his shoulders. "You'll always have a home to come back to, my son, so go forth and pursue your innermost dreams." When they separated, he was pleased to see that his son's eyes held the smallest hint of happiness. He only saw that subtle sparkle when Yusei was working on Runner or taking care of the pokémon. Hopefully he would see that light much stronger the next time he saw his son. "Why don't you take Rockruff with you? It would help with my research and he could come in handy."
Yusei glanced down at the puppy pokémon as it began to dance around his feet. He fully knew how his father preferred to conduct research and agreed that having the Rockruff along for the journey would accomplish more than if it remained at the laboratory. "Does that sound alright with you?" His lips lifted into a small smile as Rockruff jumped up and landed on his other shoulder. "I'm going to take that as a yes."
"Phew, that was far too serious for my liking but it had to be done." Professor Fudo shifted his shoulder, earning a few cracks as he craned his neck. "Anyone else hungry?" He was preparing to head inside when a thought crossed his mind. "Which reminds me, your friend Jack's become a gym leader a few towns over. Fortune Gale, I think. I don't know what happened between the two of you, but this would be the perfect opportunity for you two to patch things up."
It wasn't until the professor was inside that Yusei descended from the porch and made his way towards the garage where the Runner sat. Froakie and Rockruff jumped down from his shoulders as he picked up the helmet that rested on the seat. It's been six years since Jack had left. There had been no warning and he had no idea why his friend would have left. He absentmindedly ran his hand over the glossy finish as he thought back to the night his mother had last spoken to him. She had told him to keep his friends close and to always be true to his heart no matter how difficult things were. One of his closest friends up and disappeared while the other moved to the other side of the country. "I'm sorry, mother, I wasn't able to do anything that you hoped I would." Yusei was about to put the helmet away when he spotted a few objects within it: six pokéballs and a brand new pokédex. He turned as he heard the door open and managed to catch the duffel bag that was tossed to him.
"I packed most of your clothing and a couple lunches to help you get started. You have your wallet on you, right? If you run into any trouble, I want you to call me right away."
Yusei's lips lifted into a smile as his father continued with a worrisome tone. "Father, I'll be alright. I have them with me." The two pokémon voiced their agreement as they received pats on their heads from the professor. He told them to take care of Yusei, which earned him another vocal assertion. "We will watch out for each other." His father ruffled his hair, earning the softest of scoffs, before moving back a few paces as Rockruff was returned to its pokéball. Froakie shook its head as Yusei picked up its own and settled itself beneath the dash, well out of the way of the display and buttons/dials. With a swing of his leg, he mounted and slipped the helmet onto his head as he mounted the Runner. He cast one last smile over his shoulder at his father as the engine roared to life and they began making their way down the driveway. Froakie peeked from under the dashboard and seemed to beam with joy as their speed increased. "Let's rev it up!"
Wow, what a start. Let me know what you think so far!