[Next chapter will be the last one for my first fanfic written in English. I hope someone who has had read this fanfic enjoyed it despite some misspelling or bad use of grammar]

Chapter 4: Departure.

The sun was setting over Neo Domino city creating a wonderful array of orange tones in Fountain plaza. The place was being engulfed by the silence,interrupted only by the tranquil sound of falling water coming from the fountain located in the middle.

Toru and Team 5ds rushed toward a wounded and unconscious Alex who was lying on the floor next to a cracked wall.

Is he all right ? - Asked Rua with a worried face

He's still breathing, yet his wounds are severe - Replied toru placing the index and middle fingers on Alex´s neck.

He needs urgent medical treatment - Said Aki looking at Alex.

Aki is right, but the hospital is far away. Besides, the highway might be blocked due to the previous earthquake - muttered Yusei biting his thumb finger.

But, there must be something we can do to help him - said Ruka grabbing Yusei´s jacket.

Quickly! , bring that young man inside home - shouted an elderly woman coming out of a building next to Yusei´s garage.

Toru and Jack slowly grabbed Alex and carried him inside the except Aki followed Toru and Jack. The red haired woman spotted a shiny object lying on the distracted by the shiny object, Aki approached to the source of the light and saw a beautiful heart shaped took the pendant and rushed inside the building.

Once inside the building and before Jack and Toru could laid Alex body on a couch, Zora, the elderly woman, placed a fluffy cushion on the top. Several minutes later, Ruka appeared carrying a first aid kit which leaves on a wooden stool next to the couch. Then, Aki rip off Alex's T-shirt with a pair of scissors revealing his wounded torso. While Zora was applying an ointment on the burns, Alex groaned gritting his teeth in pain.. After Zora finish with the ointment, Aki applied a bandage across his torso covering his wounds.

I think this should be enough - Sighed Aki.

At the same moment, the three women left the room.

Later that night, Alex awakes and finds himself in an unfamiliar place, wounds still hurt, and he felt slightly dizzy. A tiny bit of light from outside streetlights filtered through the window, Alex saw Ruka, who fell asleep in a chair next to him. suddenly, He stood up slowly trying not to wake her up.

Several minutes later, he managed to find the exit. Alex soon realized that he was in Fountain Plaza. The atmosphere was oddly silent and nothing can be heard, not even the sound of falling water coming from the fountain or the vicious howls of dogs can be heard. The young lad approached the fountain and sat down on the edge of the fountain. He kept silent looking at the bottom and dipping her hand into the cold water while the memories from the previous event flooded his mind. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice that made his heart race.

Nice to see you're still kicking.

Alex turned his head and saw Misaki´s alter ego standing a few feet from him.

I have a message for you - Added Misaki´s alter ego.

Tell me, Where is Misaki? What did you do to her? - Alex interrupted.

Ignoring his word, the woman told him that In the next 6 coming days, Naberus had plans to do a cleansing ritual to purify the human race and if they wanted to stop him, they could find a way to enter the Sacred Sanctum by activating a secret panel located in Old Ener-D reactor.

As she finished speaking,she turned on her heel and walked away. Alex chased after her seeking for answers from her but a a thick mist seeped up from the ground and enveloped the place shutting off all view. When the mist vanished, Alex couldn't find her anywhere.

Meanwhile, inside Yusei´s garage Toru and the rest of Team 5ds was around the table watching the TV which was broadcasting the News. A blonde reporter was interviewing director of Sector Security Yeager about the recent wave of riots caused by the earthquake and the appearance of the floating fortress over Neo Domino. Suddenly the sound of various Knocks broke the tense atmosphere.

Who might be at this hour? - Said Yusei while he was heading toward the door.

When Yusei opened the door, saw Alex wearing a serious expression on his face.

What are you doing here? It's suppose you should be resting - exclaimed Yusei

There is no time for that - Replied Alex

Everyone focused their sight on Alex, as soon as Alex entered in the garage ignoring Yusei, he explained every single word that Misaki´s alter ego told him moments ago.

Man, this is crazy. - muttered Crow.

It seems that we need to teach a lesson to that guy with that silly name. - bawled Jack.

Agree, but we must be cautious. - Warned Yusei

Anyhow, we have 6 days to prepare. Meanwhile, Alex, you should focus on rest and heal your wounds. Let's call it a day - Exclaimed Aki.

5 days have passed since then. The night before the promised day Alex was staring off at the the flying fortress from the rooftop of Zora´s house thinking about Misaki. Suddenly, Aki approached Alex.

Unable to sleep, Uh? - asked Aki with a faint smile

Alex remained silent.

Actually. I forgot to give you something. Said Aki getting Alex attention

At the same moment Aki showed to Alex the heart shaped pendant.

This is... - Said Alex while his face darkened.

Aki explained him where she found the pendant and told him about Misaki.

I´m such an Idiot. If only i´d caught her feelings, sooner. That´s my only regret - whimpered Alex while he was knocking the banister.

Now she´s gone, I can tell how much I miss her and how much i love her. - Added Alex.

Anyone can make mistakes. Besides, she still alive, so Im pretty sure that tomorrow you´ll have your chance to fix thing with her. - Said Aki trying to cheer Alex.

You´re right. Thanks Aki, I should do my best.

After that, the two of them left the rooftop.

The next day, Everyone departed toward the Old Ener-D reactor located in a barren place near Satellite. Once there,Sherry Leblanc was waiting alongside Mizoguchi

Sherry, What are you doing here? - Asked Aki intrigued

Is it that obvious? Yusei asked me for help - Replied Sherry.

Well, The more the merrier. Besides, I have the hunch that Sherry´s help will come in handy - Exclaimed Alex

Teehee. I am pleased that you see it this way. - Grinned Sherry

Back to business, the panel which you are looking for is just right there - Said Mizoguchi pointing at it.

Everyone moved in the direction of Mizoguchi´s extended they arrived to the panel they could notice that the panel had 1 slot to introduce one card.

At the same moment, Sherry picked a card from one of her pocket and introduced it inside the , The reactor a very loud noise making all of them slapping his hand over their ears. When the noise finally stopped, a big pillar of light rose from the earth toward the fortress. Hesitantly, they removed their hands from their ears.

I suppose this is the entrance that Misaki told about - Said Alex after picking up a small stone and throwing it to the white pillar.

Let's not waste any more time - Shouted Rua.

Misaki and Bruno are waiting for us - Exclaimed Ruka trying to show some courage

At the same moment, Jack took Rua and Ruka from the back and told them that this might be too dangerous to them and they should wait for them.

It´s not fair, we want to help - Argued Rua.

Jack is right, We have no idea where this will lead us. It would be a point of no return - Explained Yusei glancing at the twins.

Rua, don´t make things worse. - Said Ruka trying to calm Rua´s rant.

Just promise us you'll be back safe and sound. - Added Ruka

Everyone nodded vigorously

Yusei,Jack,Crow,Aki,Sherry,Alex and Toru jumped into the white pillar of light. As soon as Mizoguchi removed the card which Sherry placed inside the slot, the big pillar vanished

End of the chapter.