Hoshistar: Well at long last, I've finally completed the first Chapter of my 1st Fanfic!
Yusei: Um, that was mostly due to your laziness you know?
Hoshistar: I've been busy with other things ok? Let's just get on with it.
Yusei: Yeah you're right. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's characters, locations, & the Card game don't belong to Hoshistar17.
Satellite, Neo Domino city, Japan: 20:00
How many years has it been since they left?
A man was sitting by himself in a garage occupied only with one vehicle; a red D-Wheel, the motorcycles used by duellists of the card game, Duel Monsters.
Eight years? How time flies.
He was looking at an old picture; it showed him holding up a trophy with six others standing with him, all smiling.
"Well," he said out loud, "I'd better think about going."
He picked up his phone, dialled a number, and soon a response came through.
"Hello, my name is Fudo Yusei. I'd like to rent transport big enough for six, to and from the airport."
A few hours earlier: New York, America
"The arrangements have been made Mr Atlas. Your Wheel of Fortune will arrive at your destination two weeks after your arrival," said the man on screen.
The man he was talking to was wearing a large white trench coat and dark blue trousers.
"Thank you. I'll transfer the payment to your account in a few hours."
The screen blinked off, and he went over to recline on his lush sofa, looking around at his penthouse, taking in its splendour one last time.
Soon, I'll be back home. And I'll finally settle the score with him once and for all!
Venice, Italy
The ginger-haired man was packing his suitcase, preoccupied with where his life had taken him these past eight years.
"So, this it then?" said a man behind him.
"This is really goodbye, Crow?" a third said.
Crow stood up and faced them, "Listen, I don't mean to make it seem like I haven't appreciated the time I've spent with you guys. But you know the saying; 'Home is where the heart is'? I always intended to return, but only after I had progressed as far as I could."
"Crow…"
"Anyway, I'll look forward to facing you guys in the near future as rivals."
The other two smiled.
"Alright then, we'll see you off tomorrow."
"Thanks."
Berlin, Germany
A man and a woman were outside, the woman about to enter a taxi.
"You will be missed Dr. Izayoi. You have been one of our most dedicated members of staff."
"Thank you for that, sir, but this is something I always intended to do. Someone back home helped me in a way I didn't think was possible at the time, and I've loved him ever since," said the woman with the striking magenta hair. "I've also managed to get a work placement at the hospital back home, so I'll still be able to continue my work."
"Well, I wish you the best of luck. And this is from the rest of the staff," he said as he handed her an envelope.
"This is very kind. Please thank them for me. I'll open it after I've boarded my flight."
London, England
A woman with long teal coloured hair was busy checking the room, making sure she had packed everything that was needed.
"Rua, have you made sure you've packed your half of the stuff?"
"Yes Ruka," the reply came from outside, "I have become a bit more mature you know."
"That is true."
A man walked into the room, he looked completely identical to Ruka, but he wore his hair in a ponytail.
"Wow, it's really been eight years," he said.
"I know. I'm actually kind of nervous."
"Yeah. We were just kids when we parted ways, and now we're adults."
They heard a knock at the door.
"That will be our ride to the airport," Rua said.
"Okay, let's go."
Neo Domino city airport: 21:00
Yusei was standing amongst a crowd who, like him, were waiting for their friends, family and loved ones. The five people he was waiting for had managed to board flights that got into Neo Domino at roughly the same time, but he was beginning to wonder if one, or all of them had gone through the exit without him noticing.
There're so many people moving about here that it's difficult for me to see.
He continued to look amongst the crowd, trying to catch a glimpse of any one of them, when he suddenly spotted a flash of magenta hair.
Was that…? Yusei started to well up inside, as he pushed his way through the crowd. Then he spotted her; Izayoi Aki, there was no mistaking her, "Aki!"
She turned around and her eyes went wide; she looked like she was about to burst into tears, "Yusei!"
He ran over to her and hugged her tight, and she hugged him back. They broke apart and looked at each other both smiling widely.
"It's been so long, I'm so glad to be home."
"So am I."
From the right they heard someone call their names; both turned to see a ginger haired man run up to them and a blonde man following, "Jack! Crow!" Yusei called out.
The three of them greeted each other with their special handshake.
"Well, Yusei, I'm back to settle things with you once and for all!" Jack declared.
"Yeah, well, you'll have to wait for your Wheel of Fortune to arrive before that," said Crow.
"I know that! I was just getting him into the right frame of mind."
Yusei couldn't help but chuckle; eight years and they're still the same.
"Jack, Crow. It's so good to see you both again," said Aki.
"You too, Aki, you definitely seem to have been keeping well, and your hair's really grown!" said Crow.
"So, it looks like we're just waiting for the twins then?" said Jack.
"That's right," said Yusei.
After a few minutes they heard a call from off to the right, and when they looked, they had to blink. All four knew the twins were going to be much taller now than eight years ago, but it still took them by surprise to see the pair as adults. The twins came running up to greet their friends, and for the first time in eight years, all six of them were happier than ever.
"Ruka, you look much more beautiful than I remember," said Aki.
"Really," she blushed slightly, "I still think you outdo me in that department."
Aki giggled at that.
"Wow, Rua you're practically my height!" said Yusei.
"Yeah, now I don't need to look up to talk to you guys."
"Come on. You guys can stay over at my place for the night."
The six friends all walked to the van that Yusei had rented for the night, and after they all climbed in, they were heading towards Yusei's home.
"Thanks for allowing us to stay at yours Yusei," said Crow.
"It's the least I could do for you guys."
The group arrived, Yusei parked the van. As the group disembarked, they realized where they were: Poppo Time clock shop.
"You're still living here?" said Jack. "I thought with the kind of work you do, you could afford a better place."
"Well, Zora and Leo moved out ages ago when they bought a new place in the City. I bought this place since it holds quite a few memories for me."
No one questioned him after that; the little house did have a special place in all their hearts, when they were preparing for the 1st WRGP eight years ago.
"Now then let's all get inside," said Yusei.
The group got their luggage out of the van and went inside. Yusei flipped a switch and the lights came on, Aki smiled at the sight of the Yusei Go, Yusei's red D-Wheel, parked in its usual spot.
"Here's to our reunion!" said Yusei raising a glass.
The other five raised theirs in unison and they all said "Cheers!" The next few minutes were spent exchanging events from the past eight years, but before long the jetlag was beginning to set in. Jack and Crow went to sleep in the rooms they used to own, Yusei allowed Rua to share his, while Ruka and Aki shared a room Yusei had prepared.
Aki woke up, she checked the time; 2:00 am.
Really? I'll just get a drink.
Aki made sure not to wake Ruka as she crept out of the room, and then headed downstairs to the kitchen. After pouring herself a glass of water she headed back up to her room, but she paused outside the living area when she noticed that the light was on. She peeked inside and saw Yusei working on his laptop. She tapped the door causing him to look up.
"Aki, how long have you been up?"
"I was going to ask the same question. I just got up to get myself a drink. Do you often work at this sort of hour?"
"Sometimes, but not always. I don't do a lot nowadays; I've gotten back into the mechanic profession after my work involving the Momentum finished."
"I remember, we talked about that a year ago. So what are you working on? A new D-Wheel program?"
"Kind of. Listen Aki, I would like to take our relationship to the next step, once you've settled back in."
Aki smiled as she sat down next to him, "Sure, but for now, you should look forward to your Rematch with Jack."
"I am looking forward to it, but I'm also excited about being able to live my life with you."
Aki blushed slightly, "Me too."
Neither said anything as they looked into each other's eyes. They moved their heads closer and their lips met in a sweet and tender kiss.
Next Chapter Preview: After eight years Team 5D's has reunited. The group gather to watch the fateful clash between Jack and Yusei. Who will be Victorious now that Jack truly is the One True King?
Hoshistar: Well I'll be raising the bar for myself as I'll be attempting a Duel summary.
Yusei: Just don't fall behind.
Hoshistar: I won't. See you all next time!