A/N: Yay, it seems I got a few more reviews and comments! *_* That really means a lot, thanks! Yes, I did forget to mention that this is an alternate universe in which a lot of things mix together, as in the old an new...Those elements will eventually come up. I figured there were some wording and possibly tense errors…But I will try my best not to make those errors….no ones perfect…but I'm the type of person that just tries to fix those errors.*smiles*

And to answer exleader75's question, yes, of course Crow and the twins will appear in this story. *smiles* I can't have a story without them you know! They will also play an important role, and Rua as well. And I don't really plan to have Rua to just sit in the background. ^_^

And the faithshiping stuff will be coming up in the following chapters as well….because I did categorize this as Yusei x Aki. *smiles*

Anyways enough of me talking, lets get on with the chapter.

Chapter Four: Preparing for the Mission

Yusei sat still looking at the breakfast that Bruno prepared. Even though he drank coffee last night, Bruno woke up early to fix breakfast. He prepared two sunny side ups for both of them, along with toast.

"Is something wrong Yusei?" Bruno asked as he was pouring himself a cup of orange juice.

"No…Nothing is wrong at all," Yusei replied as he poured himself a glass of milk. "It's just that I'm amazed that you woke up quite earl, especially after drinking coffee last night." He turn to look at the clock on his laptop, which read 6:45 a.m.

Bruno laughed at his remark. "Aww come on Yusei, don't make me sound as if I'm some sort of coffee addict."

Yusei just smiled to himself as he drank his glass of milk.

Bruno stood silent for a moment before he gave Yusei a serious look "Hey, Yusei."

"What is it Bruno?" Yusei avoided his stare as he was working on his laptop. He was hacking into the Public Security Maintenance Bureau's database, in order to find a detailed map of the whole building as well as any password that he may need.

"Are you really going to look for Jack tonight?"

"Yeah." Yusei stopped typing for a moment and closed his eyes while crossed his arms. "I'm going to find him tonight, before his scheduled duel."

Bruno stared at Yusei, "Why do you want to get Stardust Dragon back so badly?"

"That card is important to me. My parents gave me that card before they died…Well at least that's what both Martha and Rex Godwin told me." Yusei replied "They have always told me numerous times that I should never lose that card because… it's important."

"I see." Bruno started to much on his toast. "So that card is important to you. It's the only thing that your parents left you with."

"I remember always asking them as a child as to why is the card important," He looked at Bruno who had already finished eating his breakfast. Yusei then looked at his plate before he then continued to speak, "They never answered my question. Martha for example, would just pat my head and tell me to trust her.

'It's important.' She would tell Jack the same thing as well"

"Jack?"

"Yeah. Jack has a card similar to mine. I believe it's called Red Demons Dragon," Yusei took a small bit from the toast before he continued.

"He has always cherished that card…I guess it was because Martha and Godwin told him that the card is related to the red wing-shaped birthmark that he was born with." Yusei smirked a bit, "I think it was because of that birthmark, he thought he was destined to be a king. No wonder he took that offer from that man, he gave him the opportunity to live as King of Neo Domino."

"You mean he's not really an actual king?" Bruno gasped.

"Well, I don't know anything about that, as in being an actual descendent of a royal family. A man just came to Jack one day telling him that his birthmark was proof that he was a descendent of a royal family. The man convinced him by telling him that a king shouldn't live in a dump like Satellite…I don't know all the details, but he stole my first D-wheel that I made and Stardust Dragon from me about two years ago."

"Are you sure you are not doing this just to get back at him?" Bruno looked at Yusei with a concern look.

Yusei lightly smiled at Bruno, "No, I'm not…Besides revenge is a terrible thing." He sighed before he continued, " I'm only doing this for Martha and Godwin. I made a promise to them as a child that I will protect the card…even if I do not know why I must protect it."

Jack walked with Rudger and Mikage down a long corridor that led to Rudger 's office on the highest level of the security bureau's headquarters. As soon as they entered the room, Rudger sat down on his office chair with his elbows on the table while clasping his hands together. Mikage followed Jack from behind as they entered Rudger's office.

"Why did you bring me out here?" Jack questioned as soon as he entered the office. Although his tone was calm, Rudger could tell that he was aggravated.

"Well, King. I just wanted to inform you that I have made a change to your duel that was schedule for tonight."

"What are you talking about Rudger!" Jack yelled. "You know a King must always take up any challenge! It is though my duels, that the people bare witness to my power!"

Rudger ignored his statement as he continued to explain, "Well, you see, your duel was scheduled for tonight at 9 p.m. However, certain…circumstances have came up. Therefore, I already decided to schedule your duel at 7 p.m."

"That's it! You brought me all the way here to tell me something that you could have simply told me in my palace!"

"Well, with all do respect your highness, I felt that it was… necessary to discuss this here." Rudger looked at Jack with his light blue-silver colored eyes. "I have been informed that two suspicious looking men, one in a scooter and the other in a red D-wheel were seen yesterday not too far from this area...I believe they are looking for you."

"So what does the change in schedule have to do with them?" Jack question, his eyes this time reflected with concern.

"Well, King, allow me to explain" replied the Vice President of the Neo Domino Public Security Maintenance Bureau, Yeager. He was a sort silver-haired man with green eyes. Jack hated the guy because he looked like a freaky clown with the so-called make-up that decorated his face. It all looked wrong to Jack, truly wrong.

Jack glared down at Yeager, "I appreciate you explaining the situation, but you did not bow at me!" He gave Yeager a cold, angry look.

His green eyes widen with embarrassment as he quickly bowed at Jack, "Please forgive my rudeness Your Highness!"

Jack ignored him as he turned to look at Rudger.

"Ah, Yeager" Rudger smiled, "You came in at the right time. Please explain the situation to our King."

"Right." Yeager nodded as he turn towards Jack and continued to speak. "King, the reason we changed your schedule for tonight's duel was because of those two suspicious men. The public doesn't know that we changed your duel to an earlier time. Therefore we will inform the public officially thirty minutes before the duel."

Jack stood in pure silence. His violet eyes focusing on the floor.

"We don't want anything to happen to our King." Rudger spoke. He gave a light smirk as he finished.

"I don't need to be treated like I'm a delicate princess, Rudger!" Jack retorted at him as he glared at him with a pissed look.

Rudger did not answer. He just turned his gaze over to Yeager.

Yeager pretended that he did not hear Jack's comment and continued to speak. "The reason we will inform the public at the last minute, is to confuse the two of them."

Mikage looked down at Yeager. "Confuse them? How so?"

"Well Sagiri-San, based on the information I received, they already know that the King has a duel scheduled at 9 p.m. Therefore I believe they will be waiting for him near the building before the he leaves."

"But that's crazy!" Mikage yelled "Neo Domino has the best security officers and they help keep the city secured. Besides they are wiling to lay their life on the line for our King!" She then quickly turned to Rudger, "With all do respect Director, I think it's ridiculous for two people with criminal intentions to get near the building, why they couldn't get near the Star Palace of they tried."

"I wouldn't be too sure Mikage-San," Rudger answered as he gazed at her coldly.

"I beg your pardon Director?" Mikage clasped her hands against her. She was worried that she had offended him.

Jack closed his eyes as he turned his back on all three of them, "I believe I will be leaving. After all I need to prepare myself for tonight's duel." He quickly left Rudger's office in an instance.

The director looked at the direction in which Jack left. He then quickly returned his cold gaze at Mikage,

"You can never be too careful Mikage-San. But-," Rudger got up from his office chair and walked towards her until he was looking down at her. Her scared honey-colored eyes meet his cold stormy gaze.

"I'm somewhat shocked at your remark Mikage-San." Rudger continued speaking, ignoring Mikage's frighten look, "You are a top ranked officer and yet you are talking like an amateur. Should I dismiss you?"

Mikage eyes widen. She quickly bowed at him and replied with her voice shaking, "N-No sir. I apologize for my ignorant remark."

"Good." Rudger smirked as he returned towards his seat. "Now, Mikage-San, I have a special mission for you.

She gave the director a perplexed look, "A special mission?"

Night quickly fell across Neo Domino. It was a cool and clear night and the city was filled with life, expect for the area in which both Yusei and Bruno lived. It was silent like a ghost town.

Inside the apartment the two men were preparing for their mission.

"So Yusei, are you ready?" Bruno asked as he finished changing.

Yusei nodded his head in response to Bruno's question. He was wearing a navy blue working uniform along with a cap. Yusei planed to sneak in to the security bureau as en electrician. He wore a fake identification card with a valid number around his neck, so no one will question him.

"Bruno?" Yusei turned his gaze away from him. He had a sad look in his eyes.

"Yeah, what is it Yusei?"

"Do you mind if you stay here?" He quickly turned to look at him. "I don't want to get you involved in this…we can end up in prison if we are caught."

"What? Yusei, I can't let you do that. I have your back. I want to-"

"Please!" Yusei yelled so loud that it echoed across the large room. "I don't want to get you involved in this.

I don't want you to get caught by security, if I fail." He lowed his voice as he looked down.

Bruno looked at Yusei for a moment. He knew what he was trying to tell him. Yusei did not want him to go because he saw him as a nuisance, he was only concern about his safety. Even though they have been good friends for some months now, Bruno knew Yusei was the type of person who did not like to get his friends involved in his problems. It was already a part of Yusei's personality, he preferred to do things on his own.

"Fine." Bruno closed his eyes. "You can go. But," he put both his hands on Yusei's shoulders. "Promise me that you will make it out safe and sound."

"I will" Yusei gave a light smile. "Thank you for understanding, Bruno." He quickly picked up his bag and left the apartment.

A/N:

Ayu-San: Anyways that wraps this chapter up! So what did you think Yusei!

Yusei:….

Ayu-San: …

Yusei: Why do you make me so emotional near the end?

Ayu-San: What! I did not make you sound emotional, besides you do like to do things on your own!

Yusei:…..*stares*

Ayu-San: Don't look at me like that. Besides you did not even finish your breakfast in the beginning. What's

up with that ?

Yusei: That has nothing to do with the subject.

Ayu-San : *Ahem* Anyways Please continue to review and leave comments !

Yusei: Yeah please do. *lightly smiles*

Ayu-San: *looks at Yusei* Why thank you Yusei-San! …Anyways I always look forward to your comments, questions and reviews! They mean so much to me ! So I'll see you guys in the next chapter. *bows*