Hey people! This is my first story! I hope there aren't too many mistakes in there, but please excuse any if there are. I hope you enjoy reading it and as you may already know in the summary, this story is dedicated to my sister and friend who was actually the first person to show me Yugioh you both! :D I do not own Yugioh 5ds or the song "The Call." P.S. I know Akira is a boy's name in Japan, but keep reading. There will be an explanation.
Chapter 1
Where We Stand Now
14 years later
In New Domino City, thirteen year old Akira Fudo leaned against a railing to her balcony. The light from her room inside showed through the door. It was a clear night with a full moon. I love these kinds of nights she thought to herself.
"Akira, where are you?" Yusei called.
"Over here Dad," she replied. She then saw her father join her out on the balcony, and the two just stood there looking up at the stars, forward at the lights of New Domino City, or down below where the rose garden was. Akira remembered when her mother had planted those roses. She had been about five years old. Again, a voice penetrated her thoughts.
"Yusei, Akira where did you go?" Akiza asked.
"Outside, Mom," was her reply. Then her mom joined them and the three of them stood there for a few moments, just enjoying the night and each other's company. Akiza soon broke the silence though," Akira, you should get ready for bed. After all, it is a new year at Duel Academy tomorrow."
"Okay," she sighed. As Akira kissed her mother goodnight, Yusei was lost in thought, thinking about what had transpired the last fourteen years since they had beaten Yliaster. He was not even aware that his daughter was saying goodnight to him.
"Dad, what's wrong?" His daughter's arms were around his waist and her head was tilted up so he could see her eyes.
"Nothing is wrong," he said gently. "Go on and get inside."
"Goodnight."
"What were you thinking about?" questioned Akiza as soon as they were soon sure Akira was out of range.
"Nothing," he said again as he pulled her close and kissed the top of her head. Then he left, leaving Akiza alone with her thoughts. She sat on the bench thinking about the night Yusei had first kissed her. They had gone to Goodwyn's house because Jack had insisted on a vacation and Crow had insisted on a free one. Yusei had found the compromise. She had always loved that about him. The way he always found a way to make everybody happy. He was also the one to ask Sherry to come with them which left Akiza feeling a little down. When they had arrived at the mansion, everybody had split up and went to wherever they wanted to go. She herself had gone to the rose garden. Surprisingly, it started raining, but it was more shocking when they had heard Sherry scream. They had walked in to find Sherry in Yusei's arms and them staring deeply into each other's eyes. Akiza had never felt that much anger and hurt at the same time in her life. She knew Yusei could see that with his soul reading blue eyes, but she didn't give him time to say anything. She ran away to the only place she knew, the rose garden. She ran out into the pouring rain, knelt by a fountain, and cried her heart out. It wasn't long though, before she heard Yusei's voice calling her name. She ended up in his arms and learned that what she had thought about Yusei and Sherry wasn't true. In a surge of happiness, she had told Yusei that she loved him. She got another bigger surge of happiness when he had crashed his lips into hers. Akiza sighed with content when she thought of the memory. Then she laughed when she remembered how mad Jack and Crow had been when they learned that Leo had burned his ramen and Luna's delicious ramen was eaten by Leo. Jack was upset because of the ramen and Crow was upset because off all the money wasted. With a smile, she went inside and up the stairs where she saw Yusei on the bed reading a book. Noticing her smile, he asked," What's made you so happy?"
"Just remembering that night," she said as she got in the bed. He quickly caught on and smiled.
"I remember to. Wasn't that the night when you told me you loved me and I kissed you and then we got a really bad cold from being out in the rain?"
"That's the one." He smiled and gently pressed his lips to hers. "Best night of my life," she whispered as she snuggled against Yusei's chest and fell asleep.
The next morning, Akira rolled out of bed. Ugh another year at Duel Academy she thought. She stretched and slipped into her uniform. She then brushed her black gold-streaked hair and pulled it into a loose, low ponytail that reached her mid-back. She studied herself in the mirror for a little bit. She had blue eyes like her father, but they were cat shaped like her mother. Her skin was also like her mother as well as the rest of her features. With a satisfied smile, she headed down the stairs. On the way down, she paused to look at some pictures that covered the wall. There was a picture of her mom and dad. Her mother was drinking something she was sure her father had bought her and her dad was giving off one of his rare smiles. Going down the stairs, the pictures seemed to come closer and closer to the present. There was a picture of her parent's wedding. Wow! Uncle Crow looks weird in a tuxedo. She continued going down, until she came to a picture of herself and her father. It was taken a year ago. They had been at a party when she needed some serious fresh air. Her father followed her and soon they were playing in the rain. The media had been shocked when they saw the Dueling King and Princess come inside looking as if they had swum from the Satellite and back. Of course the Queen had also said a few things, but in the picture, she just looked happy. With drenched hair, a sopping dress, and her father's blue, amber studded jacket on her shoulders. Akira started giggling, remembering the night.
"Akira, time to get up," Akiza's voice called.
She sighed, "Coming." Downstairs, she saw her mother making breakfast. She knew that her father was down in the garage working on a new Duel Runner engine. "Mom, have you seen my deck?" asked Akira.
"On the table, as always," answered Akiza.
"Thanks. I got to run. By the way, I'm heading over to Daniel's house after school so could you and dad-"
"Pick you up from there? Got it, have a good day."
"Thanks Mom. Bye Dad," cried Akira as she ran out the door.
"Was that Akira just running off?" asked Yusei as he came up from the garage.
"Yup," said Akiza.
"I bet she has more energy than Luna and Leo did combine at her age." Laughing, Akiza set Yusei's breakfast on the table, and headed upstairs.
Back at Duel Academy, Akira had finally reached the gates. "Hooray! Another year at Duel Academy," she muttered sarcastically.
"A little early for sarcasm isn't?" a voice behind her said. Turning around, she saw a blue haired boy leaning against a wall. Behind him, she could see his mother and younger sister coming towards them.
"Hey Timothy," Akira said. Wow! He really does look like Uncle Bruno. Timothy looked like a younger Bruno, but had green eyes like his mother. He was very quiet and, like his father, great with Duel Runners. Soon Eva LeBlanc and her mother reached them. "Hello Aunt Sherry, hey Eva."
"Hi Akira," Eva practically yelled. Eva looked like a miniature version of Sherry. With thick, golden hair and sparkling green eyes. She was only eleven years old and as bright and happy as anybody could be. "Geez Eva," replied her fourteen year old brother," You didn't have to yell." Eva merely stuck a tongue out at him.
"So Aunt Sherry, what brings you here?" questioned Akira.
"I came to enroll Eva," she explained. Akira nodded her head. That would explain Eva's happiness.
"C'mon then, we better go catch up with the others," she said to Timothy as Eva and Sherry left in the direction of the headmaster's office. Soon they were joined by Juliet Atlas and Daniel Hogan. Juliet had hair as long as her mother Carly, but it was the famous blonde color of Jack Atlas. She had piercing amethyst eyes and basically, the same attitude of Jack, although it was a bit softened thanks to her sweet, nice mother.
Daniel Hogan was exactly like his father in all ways except for his eyes. His eyes were black like his mother Raven. Besides for that, he was all Crow, except for the marks of course. Even his deck, hair color, and mischievous attitude were exactly like Crow.
"What took you guys so long? I was beginning to think you weren't coming," Daniel said grinning.
"Sorry. I was held back by Eva." Timothy said. Soon, Eva and Sherry joined them again.
"Well I must go now," said Sherry. "Akira."
"Yes?"
"Watch over Eva for me please."
"Sure," Akira said while Eva said something along the lines of "I don't need babysitting at school Mom!" In the distance, a bell rang signaling another day at Duel Academy.
A couple hours later, Eva caught up with her older friends in time for lunch. On their way though, a girl, with two other girls standing behind her, began to critique them. Her voice rang loud over the yard. She could not have been older than Eva. She first looked at Akira," Girl with hideous hair, ugh." Continuing in her thick French accent, this time looking at Daniel," Boy with orange hair makes me want to vomit." Then the girl looked at Juliet," Girl with strange colored eyes makes me shudder." She smirked at the sight of Juliet fuming silently. Then she turned her gaze to Timothy. Her attitude turned completely around. She smiled sweetly and walked towards them, her stilettos clicking. Stopping in front of Timothy she leaned towards him and batted her mascara covered eyelashes. Timothy quickly glances around, his green eyes filled with confusion. Then, rage filled inside Akira. Before she could do anything though, tiny, little Eva marched forward, her green eyes flashing with anger unlike Timothy's.
"Back off Claire!" she exclaimed, her voice was menacing. Everyone was thoroughly shocked. Eva was usually a happy carefree girl that NEVER got mad at anything or anyone. She was the kind of person that you could never have an argument with or get mad at no matter how hard you tried. To see her the way she was then was unbelievable. Affronted, the French girl stepped back, gave them a hard glare, and then left. "Ugh I hate that girl!" cried Eva.
"Um, who was that girl?" asked Daniel.
"Yeah, I want to know the name of the girl I'm later going to pulverize in a duel. I mean my eyes are NOT ugly!" said Juliet.
Eva answered them in an irritated tone," Her name is Claire. She just came from France because her parents are the French ambassadors. She thinks she is so cool and beautiful but she is SO not. She even thinks that she duels so well but she does NOT. All of her monsters have on a dress and a pink bow somewhere. She flirts with every guy here and have you seen her eyelashes? Not to mention those stilettos! I mean, who wears stilettos to school?" At this, Akira looked down at her own shoes; she was wearing some black converse. Eva continued in the same harsh tone," She has fake blonde hair and eyes she thinks are a beautiful chocolate brown when they are really just the color of mud. Apparently she hasn't met Aunt Akiza yet. She has pretty brown eyes." At the sound of her mother's name, Akira's cheeks turned a little pink.
"Well all I know is that she makes me uncomfortable," Timothy said. "But you don't make me uncomfortable, Akira." Now Akira's face was a bright red. Juliet raised an eyebrow at Eva and she smiled in response. Daniel still didn't have a clue of what was going on and it was evident on his face. Juliet and Eva rolled their eyes and then giggled. Laughing at Daniel's stupidity and how red Timothy's face was becoming.
"This is all fun watching Timothy become red and all, but I'm hungry." Daniel complained.
"All right then, we have a good twenty minutes before the next class. C'mon." replied Juliet.
Hours later, the group was walking through the gates of Duel Academy. Akira walked in the front, her half black half gold hair swishing over her back. Juliet, Eva, and Daniel were having a conversation next to Timothy. He felt no need to join them though. He was content just watching Akira walking in front of him. He admired the way her hair turned just a little up at the ends and how she walked, but he had the strangest feeling someone was watching him. He turned around and almost fainted. Nose to nose with him was none other than Claire.
Akira turned around when she heard Timothy's gasp, her dark hair whipping around with her. She could see a flash of gold when Eva also turned around. Standing right in front of Timothy was that stupid French girl. Jealousy and rage erupted inside her. She could imagine her blue eyes glistening with hate. Eva's green eyes looked angry and hardened to look like emeralds. Fleur just smiled at Timothy and said," So what is your name?" In response, Timothy moved away and went to stand by Akira, their sides and hands brushing against each other. Akira couldn't help but smirk when as Fleur's perfect face turned green with envy and red with embarrassment. She could practically see her dripping with jealousy.
"Yeah, that's right Claire. He does NOT like you so BACK OFF!" Eva exclaimed. Even though they had heard it before, they were still shocked. Akira was the first to recover and waved bye. Fleur focused her eyes on her and laughed.
"No need to tell me your name, Akira," she said mockingly. "Isn't Akira a boy's name though?" Akira's face flushed red with embarrassment. That was true. Akira was an unpopular boy's name in New Domino City.
"Don't listen to her Akira," Daniel said.
"Yeah, Daniel's right," agreed Juliet who looked like she was going to murder Fleur. She took a step towards her. Fleur screamed and covered her face with her fake nails. "Look at the coward run."
"You guys are right as always," said Akira as she turned around and continued walking. They walked the rest of the way in silence. During the walk, Akira remembered the day her mom told her about her name.
*Flashback*
A six year old Akira is running into the house crying where Akiza is reading on the sofa. "Akira? What's wrong, honey?" Akiza asked while putting down the book and hugging her daughter.
Akiza looked worriedly at her young daughter's blue eyes as they filled with tears. "Some mean boys made called my hair weird and my name stupid," sobbed Akira as her mother quietly stroked her hair.
"You don't believe them do you?"
"No, but it still felt bad."
"Well would you like to know the real meaning of your name?"
"Yes," replied Akira, her tears drying up instantly.
"Well, it is true that your name is an uncommon boy's name in New Domino City, but your name is also a Scottish name. It means anchor, and you are definitely the anchor for me and your daddy's life."
"I don't get it Mommy."
"It means that you are the one thing that grounds Daddy's and my life. You are our root, our reason for living." The young girl's eyes widened at this explanation. She always knew that her parents loved her, but not to this point.
"I love my name Mommy. I love you and Daddy too."
"Well I love you more than you can imagine." Akiza smiled at the girl as she leapt off her lap.
*End Flashback*
Akira smiled slightly at the memory. Then, the sound of an engine brought her back to the present day. "Hello Uncle Crow," she said as the orange haired man parked his Duel Runner. Everyone else said the same except for Daniel who said Dad instead.
"I thought you were home from all the noise that was coming," said Raven as she came outside with seven year old Takumi in her hands. Raven was Crow's wife. She had black hair and black eyes Daniel and Takumi had inherited, but her eyes weren't at all like those of a Dark Signer. They were lively and had a nice glint in them. Takumi was just like any other seven year old and black hair unlike that of his older brother.
Crow got off the Duel Runner and took Takumi into his arms as he turned to face the group. "Hey, what's up?"
"Nothing," replied Akira. "Just came to say hello."
"All right, come inside," said Raven.
A few hours later, Yusei parked his red Duel Runner next to Raven's. It was white with the picture of a black bird in flight. Behind him, Akiza had already put her Duel Runner to a stop and took off her helmet, her bangs falling down to their original places. In front of them was Crow and Raven's house. He got off the runner and entwined his hand with Akiza's. Together, they entered the house.
As soon as they walked in, they could hear a piano playing. Accompanying it was a soft, melodic voice. They entered the living room where they saw Timothy on the piano bench with Akira next to him, singing. Everybody else, including Crow, Raven, Jack, and Carly, were on the sofas or lying on the floor, just listening to the two. Yusei stopped at the doorway, Akiza behind him. He then simply leaned against the wall and listened. He glanced at Akiza; her eyes were full of peace and happiness.
Soon, Sherry and Bruno also arrived. They stopped next to Yusei and Akiza and listened quietly along with them. When the song ended, Yusei clapped and said," That was great Akira, Timothy."
"It sure was," agreed Sherry. The four entered the room and sat in different places.
"Mom, Dad? I didn't even know you were here," said Akira in a surprised tone. She quickly stood up. Timothy also followed. They both started blushing. Akiza smiled at the pair. The silence was finally broken by Takumi.
"Again, again!" he cried from Raven's lap. Everybody laughed and Timothy complied by hitting a few notes on the piano. Akira recognized the song immediately; it was one of her favorites.
It started out with a feeling
Which then grew into a hope
Which then turned into a quiet thought
Which then turned into a quiet word
Then that word grew louder and louder until it was battle cry
I'll come back when you call me no need to say goodbye
Just because everything changing doesn't mean it's never been this way before
All you can do is try to know who your friends are
As you head off to the war
Pick a star on the dark horizon and follow the light
You'll come back when it's over no need to say goodbye
You'll come back when it's over no need to say goodbye
Now we're back to beginning
It's just a feeling and no one know yet
But just because they can't feel it too doesn't mean that you have to forget
Let your memories grow stronger and stronger until they're before your eyes
You'll come back when they call you no need to say goodbye
You'll come back when they call you no need to say goodbye
Akira finished the song in almost a whisper. At the end, she heard a soft yawn. Takumi had fallen asleep to the music like it was a lullaby. "I think we should all get going," said Bruno while gently picking up an unconscious Eva. Akira herself was becoming drowsy. She leaned her head against Timothy's shoulder. Yusei didn't miss the small but significant action. He looked at Akiza with a humorous glint in his eyes. Akiza met his gaze with worried eyes. Confused, he turned his attention back to the others. Akira got up and headed to wear Yusei and Akiza sat.
"Ready?" asked Yusei in an amused tone.
"Yup," she replied sleepily. He and Akiza got up and headed outside. After all the goodbyes were exchanged, Akira hopped on her father's Duel Runner. She sat in the same position her mother had sat in her first time on a Duel Runner.
Once they arrived at the house, Akira went straight up to bed. With a smile, she fell into restful sleep.
Thanks again for reading and review are great, actually they are encouraged. I'll try to update as soon as possible. For now, bye! ;D
Akira Fudo