"So we're coming full circle?" Crow asked. "To be honest this place means a lot for all of us."
"You can say that again Crow." Jack said. "Back then I was still the arrogant jerk who considered himself to be the greatest duelist in the world."
"You still think that sometimes Jack, but then again you also know that our teamwork is the most important thing." Yusei said. "Of course this is where it started."
"Where what started Yusei?" Leo asked.
"This was where Akiza and I had our first duel, and it's where I started to fall for her." Yusei admitted. "I wasn't lying when I said she was beautiful."
"Wow, I never imagined that you would be such a Casanova Yusei." Crow said with a smirk.
"Are you surprised, Yusei's always had a big heart. He was always the one to help out a friend and make new ones." Jack said. "I'm not surprised he'd be the romantic type."
"I think love at first sight is a wonderful thing." Luna said with a smile.
"Well whatever the reason, I'm glad that Yusei and I did meet for that duel." Akiza said with a smile.
Suddenly a green glow began to fill the sky.
"What the, what's going on around here?" Jack asked.
"This is, alright what do you want?" Yusei asked. "You helped us so what do you need us to do?"
"You misunderstand Yusei Fudo." the Emerald Eagle said calmly. "As I promised I prevented the destruction of this world at the hands of the Crimson Dragon and the Azure Tiger."
"Wait, what's he talking about Yusei?" Jack asked. "Why would the Crimson Dragon destroy the world?"
"It wouldn't intentionally, the difference is that this battle would have caused the world to end due to the massive amount of energy that would have to be released in order for either side to emerge victorious." the Emerald Eagle said calmly. "I was able to reclaim the power of both of them and prevent this battle. Now then, as for the price for this assistance, you remember what I asked you Yusei Fudo?"
"I do, you wanted to know who the last person I wanted to see was." Yusei said.
"Yes, and do you remember what your answer was?" the Emerald Eagle asked calmly.
"Yes, I said my fiancé Akiza." Yusei said. "Still, what does that mean for us?"
"The price for this world's salvation, is the life of the one who requested it." the Emerald Eagle said coldly. "Yusei Fudo, you must die here and now."
The moment the Emerald Eagle said that the former signers felt their hearts sink.
"Are you insane, there's no way we're going to let you kill Yusei." Crow said.
"Crow's right, he's our friend." Jack said. "I don't care who you think you are you're not going to hurt him."
"Yeah, so just get going." Leo said angrily.
"You don't understand, I ask for one life in exchange for the entire world." the Emerald Eagle said calmly. "If you insist on defending him I will use any means necessary to ensure his demise."
"That's enough, you aren't going to lay a finger on Yusei." Akiza said as wind began circling the signers. "I summon the Black Rose Dragon, now attack."
"Very well, you have made you choice, and while I respect your mutual compassion for each other, the fact remains that Yusei Fudo is going die." the Emerald Eagle said quietly before slowly disappearing.
"Yusei, what's the big deal?" Jack asked. "Why didn't you tell us about this?"
"I didn't know, I was warned about the threat of the Crimson Dragon fighting the Azure Tiger but I didn't know what it would take to end it." Yusei said. "I just couldn't watch our wedding be ruined Akiza. We've been through so much already."
"I understand, and don't worry." Crow said. "Crimson Dragon or not we'll handle this just like everything else."
"Crow's right Yusei, we'll stop this guy and then you and Akiza can have the wedding of your dreams." Leo said confidently.
"Thanks guys." Yusei said. "Sorry Akiza, I should have told you from the beginning."
"No, I understand and I probably would have done the same thing." Akiza said. "I love you Yusei, and we'll get through whatever it is that happens together."
"Come on you guys, we should head back and warn the others." Jack said. "I'll tell Lazar."
"Right, in that case I'll let Misty and the others know what's going on." Crow said.
"Good idea, we'll try and get in touch with people too." Luna said.
"Alright, in that case I'll go and warn Martha and the others in the satellite, you know she'll find out eventually." Yusei said.
"Right, I'll head over with you Yusei." Akiza said.
"Right, we'll meet up here once we've let everyone know what's going on." Jack said. "Make sure you're careful Yusei, we have no idea what this guy's going to try."
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye out for him." Akiza said.
"Alright, let's go." Yusei said calmly.
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"Wait, what do you mean a death threat?" Kalin asked angrily.
"Just what I said, this giant green bird claims that it stopped the Crimson Dragon and this Azure Tiger from fighting in order to save the world, but now it says Yusei needs to die." Crow said.
"No way, Yusei can't die." Carly said. "Is there anyway to stop him?"
"Who knows, but the important thing is that we work together to come up with a solution." Crow said.
"In that case we should check in with Grieger, he might know something." Misty suggested.
"That could work, are you telling the others?" Mina asked calmly.
"Yeah, we split up to tell people." Crow said.
"Right, we'll help spread the word." Kalin said. "Nothing's going to happen to my friends."
"Thanks Kalin, I'll see you around." Crow said. "Oh and make sure you guys stay safe."
"You do the same Crow, after all I couldn't live with myself if something happened." Sherry said.
"Don't worry, we'll all be fine and once everything settles down we can talk to Lazar about getting a house for ourselves." Crow said with a grin walking out of the room.
(The price has been revealed, Yusei Fudo must die since the world was spared. Next chapter the first repercussions of this price will occur. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)
