Schedule be darned. Life is too busy. But I'm not giving up on this fic! Next chapter should be longer, I just wanted to keep this fic alive haha

Wednesday - Yusei

Yusei sat in the science and engineering library of New Domino City University. The afternoon was turning to evening, and the grey skies wept at the day's passing. Now that his money troubles were temporarily alleviated, it was time to catch up on some work. Yusei had headed up his groupmates and they had gotten on top of their mechatronics project early. All that was left now was the reflective logbook. Easy, required no thinking, but tedious. He was about 70% done when none other than Jack Atlas sat down opposite him.

Yusei briefly glanced up. Jack's face was mottled with blue-purple bruises. "What happened to you?" said Yusei.

"I got jumped by Hunter of all people. I take it you spoke to him recently," said Jack.

"I have," Yusei said neutrally, eyes focused on his laptop.

Jack sighed. "He beat me up to find out where you live. He's probably ransacked the shop by now."

Yusei slowly closed his laptop. "You told him?" he said, his voice dangerously low.

Jack raised his hands defensively. "Hey, I didn't have a choice. I'm just giving you a heads up. For old time's sake."

"Old time's sake, huh? I didn't realize you cared so much," Yusei said dryly.

"Oh, come on, Yusei. Don't be like that."

"Be like what? You left me high and dry, old friend," Yusei growled.

"If you'd simply had more guts, you'd be where I am now," Jack retorted.

"And where's that?"

"The Hillside sector."

"You're a middle class citizen now? Things must be going well for you."

Jack laughed. "They are. And they'll only get better."

"Then I'm sure you can spare some cash for your ol' pal Yusei."

Jack scoffed. "Not likely. I earned it myself. Get your own dough."

"Earned by stealing from me. It's time you paid your dues. I want every cent of what you stole."

"Or what?"

"Or your new friends will learn what you really are, you Satellite scum."

Jack narrowed his eyes. "Bold move, Yusei, but you don't even know who my friends are."

Yusei leaned back into his chair. "I don't need to. I just need to drop a rumour into the well. Law and business students do love to talk, don't they?"

"You don't have any proof. Who's going to believe you?"

"Please. Gossip doesn't need proof, just spice. And for Jack Atlas' rising star in New Domino City University, it's going to be on everyone's menu. So what'll it be?"

Jack was silent.

Yusei raised an eyebrow. "Well? Want to lose some money, or your reputation?"

Jack slumped as the fight left him. "Fine. You win - this time," he growled. "I'll send it to you tonight."

"Now."

"As if- "

Yusei slammed his fist on the table. "Now!"

Jack glanced around uncomfortably at the attention Yusei had drawn. "Alright, alright. Calm down." He pulled out his phone and transferred the money. "There."

"Show me."

Jack showed Yusei his phone.

"Now leave."

Jack glared daggers and pointed at Yusei. "I will get you for this," he hissed, then turned and stormed off.

A smug grin broke out on Yusei's face as he watched Jack go. "I'm sure you will," he muttered.

Then his phone vibrated on the table. Yusei picked it up. Akiza was calling. He answered it. "Hey, Aki. What's up?"

Wednesday - Akiza

Jack Atlas' eyes shot open when he heard his bedroom door slam open. He sat up and eyed the girl in the doorway

Half-lit by moonlight, Jack saw her face. She was beautiful, in a terrifying way. Her eyes were hard and angry, and Jack knew she wasn't here for fun. He leapt out of bed on the opposite side her.

"Who are you, and why are you here?" he said.

The girl, with hair red like dark rose petals, chuckled. "You know Yusei Fudo, correct?"

Who was this girl? Must be a new girlfriend of Yusei's. He did attract the crazies. He was too nice for his own good. "Only in passing. Now leave, please. Before I make you."

The girl pretended to think. "Really? He said you were his best friend."

Jack huffed. This girl was not listening. "Last warning. Leave."

"Or what?" the girl replied innocently.

"That's it," Jack muttered. He suddenly vaulted over the bed towards the girl. She yelped and backed away, but was too slow. Jack grabbed her by the arm and yanked her out of his bedroom.

The girl struggled, trying to pry his hand open. Then she started trying to punch him. She wasn't very strong. "Let go, or you'll regret it! Look at me!"

Jack glanced over his shoulder at her. She was livid, red in the face, and her eyes were honey amber. She was completely harmless to him. Jack threw her out of his apartment and shut the door. He didn't even stay long enough to hear her cry.