Hello, everyone! Welcome to another chapter! If you haven't noticed, this story has a bit of a pattern going on with the POVs so this chapter will be Crow's! I couldn't help but die laughing a couple times throughout this creation, so please forgive the tardiness! I don't own rights to Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds! Without further ado, I bid you good reading!


Fruit-ful Encounter

Crow POV

"I can't believe this," I grumbled, shaking the tin in hopes of finding at least something left of the mini waffle cereal I had been looking forwards to munching on. "Guess those are gone too." It was the next morning after Martha had forced us all to take care of ourselves and I was now starving after my two day nap. Yusei and Jack were still asleep, so it was up to me to fill the cupboards. A smile tugged on my lips as I stepped out into the morning sunlight. When was the last time I had gone out? Shaking my head, I slipped my helmet on as the engine roared to life. "Nothing like the sound of a duel runner in the morning." My thoughts were flooded with the images of food as I wove my way through the streets toward our local Hyve. It was our favorite place to stop for a bite as well as to check out the duel runner parts shop that was across the street. Pulling into a parking spot, I noticed a figure standing next to a black Bentley limo that was parked near the door.

"I'll be fine, okay? You don't have to watch me every second of the day." they said before darting inside and the window was rolled up.

Shrugging my shoulders, I grabbed a cart and began making my way through the aisles. Thankfully it was too early for most people so it was quiet for the most part. I was grabbing thing left and right, things that I usually get as well as the things that I have seen in Yusei's cupboards. My hands paused as I came to the beverages and snack aisle. None of us were big on sweets but it was natural to grab something sweet and have it on hand in case she ever did return. She had always liked sweets, including those that contained fruits. Then again, it's been so long that she might have grown out of it... "C'mon, just grab something and move on!" I growled, reaching for a little box of dried apricots.

"Is that the last one?" a small voice came from my right. I turned and found the person from before standing next to me. Now that they were closer I could tell they were a girl. her hair was hidden inside a black schoolboy styled hat, her eyes hidden behind a pair of slanted brown hued glasses, and dressed in a black-red plaid patterned dress that reached her knees. She was about my height thanks to the red 1-inch heels she was wearing and she wore wine red lipstick- or was it gloss? It didn't matter, she still looked incredibly- "Hello?" she waved her hand in front of my face and it instantly caused it to flush.

"Oh, uh, sorry about that, guess I'm still half asleep," I chuckled, scratching the back of my head as she hid a smile behind her hand. "Yeah, this is the last one. Oh! But you can have it!"

Her eyes widened behind her glasses. "Oh, no, it's alright!"

"No, please take them!" In the blink of an eye, I had slipped the little bag into the basket that was hanging from her arm. "No tag backs."

She sighed and showed a small smile. "If you insist. Thank you, I appreciate you giving them to me."

I waved as I turned and continued down the aisle. "No problem." My blush was finally beginning to fade when something gently grabbed my arm and turned me to face her. She asked if we had met before and I pulled out my Black-Winged Dragon. When she raised an eyebrow in a questioning way, I explained that she might have seen me during the duel tournaments. She nodded hesitantly. "Don't tell me you haven't heard of turbo dueling."

Her eyes narrowed as she let go of my arm. "Turbo dueling isn't everything, and it's very dangerous."

"Yeah, if an amateur is behind the wheel," I rolled my eyes. "It's not for everyone who has ever picked up a deck."

"Is that so? Then does the same go for anyone who picks up a game controller thinks they can handle Rainbow Road?" My mouth opened then closed as she suddenly held her head. She excused herself then darted down the aisle and out of sight. What was all that about?

My hand shot into my pocket as my phone began to vibrate and found it to be Yusei. "Morning, Sleeping Beauty," I teased, turning towards the pop. "How do you feel?" Mumbling came from the other line, telling me all I needed to know. I explained that I was out shopping and asked if there was anything he would like me to bring back and I swore that he said her name but his voice was so cracked it was hard to tell. My eyebrows shot upwards as Martha's voice came through the phone; she must have snuck in when I left. There was the sound of rustling and then Martha's voice rang crystal clear as she gave me a whole list of ingredients to get and that "we couldn't survive off fast food and snacks forever". "Yes, ma'am, I'll get right on that." I smiled, then hung up. "First the beverages though."

...

I sweat dropped as the lady at the check-out lanes gave me an incredulous look as I wheel my two carts into her lane. "Sorry, uh, would you believe me if I told you that this isn't just for me?" She hesitantly smiled as she began ringing everything up. A movement from one of the other lanes caught my attention and I noticed the girl from before shrinking before a furious cashier and hurriedly made my way over. "Is there a problem?"

"She doesn't have enough for this," the stocky man held up a crisp twenty. "This was what she handed me when her total is this!" He pointed a finger at the display and I blanched. He was right, there was no way the $20 was going to cover it! "Miss, I must insist that you either discard some items or leave our store immediately."

"Whoa, hold on there, I think you're mistaken." I held up a hand as my other grabbed her arm before she slipped away towards the exit. Taking out my wallet, I threw two one-hundred dollar bills onto the register. "I think you owe this pretty girl an apology for insulting her math skills. She clearly has enough for everything and yet you humiliate her in front of your customers. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that in turn make you look bad by causing the scene?" He sputtered, his eyes darting towards the surveillance before locking on my own. "Now, my math says that she should be getting $2.14 back in change." I sent her a wink as he hastily rang up her change and held out her hand for him to place it in. "Thank you."

"You didn't have to-" Her words stalled as I handed her the bags then turned and walked back to my own lane as the cashier waved me over. "Wait!"

"Your total comes to $612.54," the cashier smiled. It wavered as I swiped my card without so much as a blink then placed the gold card back in my wallet. "Will that be credit or debit?"

"Doesn't matter," I shrugged then face palmed. "Crap, how am I supposed to get these home?! There's no way I can get these to fit on my runner!"

"Leave that to me," the mystery girl winked, gesturing for me to follow once I had been given the receipt. By the time I had managed to get the carts outside, the limo was waiting behind her and a young man-her driver, I guess- was standing near the open trunk. "You lead the way and we'll follow. How does that sound?" My brain froze. If Martha saw her pull into Yusei's driveway, I was so going to get it! I opened my mouth to say that I could just have the groceries delivered, but the words never left my lips due to the slim finger that pressed against them and the look she was giving me from over the rims of her glasses. "Let me do it as a thank you."

I nodded, unable to form words. The groceries were loaded as I started my duel runner and I thought I saw her nod in approval as I mounted it. "Are you sure that you can keep up?" I called as I pulled up next to her as she rolled down the window. "It's not Rainbow Road, but it's pretty confusing." She shook her head and told me to lead the way.

...

"This is your place?" she raised an eyebrow as I began to collect the bags. "Somehow I can't imagine you to be the mansion type."

I shook my head. "Nah, this is Yusei's place. Mine's actually a few blocks east and Jack's a few more blocks beyond me."

Her hands flew to her head as her knees began to wobble and her glasses fell to the concrete, shattering. Without them, her eyes seemed glazed and unfocused, almost giving her a haunting look. They were slanted in the corners and were the color or caramel...just like... The bags fell from my hands as her wide eyes met mine before she was swept back into the car by her chauffeur. "Hey, hold on a second!" I shouted, banging against her window. "Wait! Are you who I think you are? Answer me, Akiza!"

The window rolled down and my head shot to the left as her palm connected with my face. "My name is Autumn, since you never asked," she cradled the hand she had used to slap me with but a look of shame came across her face. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that. Please forgive me."

"No," I hung my head, unable to look her in the eye. "It's my fault, I should have asked your name sooner instead of mistaking you for someone-"

"It would be best if you forgot about her," she cut in, her hat shadowing her eyes. My own widened as I asked her to explain. "I'm guessing this 'Akiza' meant a lot to you and I don't mean to sound rude, but I'm sure she would want you to move on." Her hand suddenly grabbed mine and I found myself staring into crystal clear caramel orbs before the limo began moving. "I'm sorry, Crow, but none of you can save her..." I heard her whisper before her window rolled up and the limo disappeared out of sight.

I fell to my knees as her words rang in my ears as my eyes fell onto my clenched fist. Opening it, I found the bag of dried apricots that I had given her. It felt as if I was in a fog as voices called out to me and hazy figures appeared in my vision, but it wasn't until hands landed on my shoulders. Yusei's and Jack's faces swam into view as their voices finally reached my ears. My hands clutched theirs as they pulled me to my feet, but I held onto them to gain their attention. "You won't believe what just happened."


Oooooh, a new twist in the story! How will the boys handle this one? See you all next time! Leave a comment/review and let me know your thoughts! Xoxxxoxox!