Chapter 7
After Leo had finished Kia thanked him and asked for Luna to come up next. Although Akiza was concerned for the two she felt a great sense of pride that they were here defending her against all these accusing faces, "You couldn't get more of a true friend she thought". "Okay Luna don't be scared she thought to herself, you're doing this for Akiza so that you can put this whole situation to rest"...she glanced at Yusei who was glaring back at her, "you and Akiza were so good together Luna thought, why Yusei do you want to destroy it so much?"
Luna took a deep breath and after answering some questions from Kia began her tale...(Flashback)
Akiza had grown very close to the twins since their time at duel academy together, every Tuesday they would meet up for a coffee or a milkshake and since they had been dating, Yusei would often join them, although it was just the three on this occasion. Akiza smiled as she watched the twins bickering about exactly how much cream should go into a macchiato. Jack had once said that they both counted as one person and it was true, Leo was loud and could be annoying while Luna was quiet and was sometimes quiet controlling, but both complemented each other perfectly..."I wish I had a brother or sister like that" Akiza thought.
"So Akiza...said Leo taking a bite from his waffle ice cream, where's Yusei today didn't he feel like coming"? "Leo! Luna hissed at him Akiza won't want to talk about this with you"..."It's okay Luna said Akiza, I called Yusei and he said he had to leave for work early to catch up on something", she frowned as she said this. "Oh dear said Luna looking concerned, did you two have another row"? "no not this time Akiza admitted, but he used to spend all his free time with me and now all he seems to do is work"...there were other unsavoury things Yusei was doing but she didn't want to upset the twins.
"Well don't worry" said Leo taking Akiza's hand, were all here for you"..."yes said Luna joining her hands with Akiza and Leo to make a circle, you and Yusei love each other and no matter what problems you have they will always be solved in the end". Akiza beamed at them, "thank you guys that means so much to me"...
The three continued to chat happily until they had finished their drinks. "Anyone want another?" Leo said standing up, "yes please said Akiza can you get me a hot chocolate Leo?" and "get me another macchiato said Luna and this time don't put blooming mount Everest on top of it!" "Yeah yeah yeah"... Leo said glaring at his sister. Leo walked to the front and put down his order, but then noticed a strange man sitting next to him. He was wearing a big leather jack and hat which hid all of his features, apart from one strand of hair which came out the back with yellow hair dye on it..."wow that sort of looks like"...his thoughts trailed off when he realised who it was.
Leo tried to signal Luna from across the room mouthing her name, "what's your brother doing Akiza asked?" "Oh he's probably forgotten out order or something, I'll go and see what's up" and she made her way other to him. "Luna, Leo whispered I think that guy in the old hat over there is Yusei"..."don't be silly said Luna why would Yusei be here?" "but look at his hair" Leo remarked. Luna then noticed that strand of hair...there was only one person she knew with hair like that...
"What are we gonna do? Said Leo panicking should we go and tell Akiza?" "No Luna said, he obviously didn't want her to see him...for whatever reason...er Yusei is that you? It's me Luna"...The man was about to get up and leave but then thought better of it and turned to face the twins...it was indeed Yusei but his usually bright eyes were now bloodshot and unfocused..."hey guys" he said silently trying to focus on their faces. "Yusei...said Leo shocked, what happened to you man?"..."it's none of your concern said Yusei, look I've got to get out of here can you make sure Akiza doesn't see me?" "Err sure"...said Luna who looked at him questionably, "Akiza would get really upset anyway if she saw him like this Luna thought".
"Er Leo she said nudging him could you go and bring the drinks over to Akiza?" giving him a knowing look. "Oh, yeah sure!" Said Leo and he grabbed the tray and made his way back to the table, "you've been a long time said Akiza who was that person you were talking to?" "Oh it's no one...just a friend of our parents Leo lied". He tried to get Akiza's attention as Luna walked Yusei over to the doorway, he could barely stand and kept slouching against the walls like he needed some support..."thanks Luna he said as they made it outside I owe you one".
"Look Yusei"...said Luna as looked up at the man she respected so much, "I may be just a kid but I know when something is wrong and seeing you hiding from Akiza like this is very wrong...we may not be here to get your back next time". Yusei hadn't expected this and starred at her wondering what to say..."like you said Yusei remarked, you're just a kid you wouldn't understand", and he turned around and walked away...
(The present)
Luna finished speak and all the while she like Leo had tried to look at anyone except Yusei who still wore that expression of disgust he seemed to hold for everyone..."Thank you very much Ms Luna" said Kia kindly after which she stepped down and went to join her brother..."Don't worry Luna Leo said taking her hand everything gonna be okay"..."I know she said giving his hand a squeeze I just wish this whole thing would vanish"...
"I hope you have all been taking note here said Kia standing up, our witnesses have not only spoken the truth but clearly hold a great amount of respect for MR Fudo, what may I ask could have brought on such a dramatic change in character"...after being told to hurry up by the judge Kia called her last witness whose name was James Allston and after his name was mentioned the whole of Yusei's side began to murmur, even Jack and Crow seemed a little overcome..."What is she doing bringing him in here? Jack said he's not going to leave this place alive, just look at him"...the two turned to look at Yusei who had his fists clenched and a look of pure anger on his face, never before seen in the man...
