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Yu-gi-oh! 5Ds after hours
Chapter ten: I now pronounce you an appeasement to the 5Ds fandom
It was around noon or so one day in New Domino City, a suburb of San Francisco, California. Yusei Fudo, along with his friends Jack Atlas, Crow Hogan and Kalin Kessler, were walking through a hallway in the top floor of a business tower. All four of the guys wore formal suits, as if they were trying to look presentable.
"Why do I have to wear this monkey suit?" Crow asked as he tugged at the collar of his shirt, clearly uncomfortable with having to wear the outfit he was in.
"Aside from the fact that you're a monkey?" Jack replied rhetorically.
"Guys, not now," Yusei said sternly, "We're about to meet with Akiza's father, so it's important that we act like civilized people."
"I can understand why you'd have to meet with Mr. Izinski," Kalin remarked, "But why do Jack, Crow and I have to come along as well?"
"Aside from the fact that you all technically live with Akiza," Yusei began, "You, me, Jack and Crow each cover one-fourth of the monthly expenses for the penthouse. As such, that means that Akiza is a dependent that you're supporting."
"Like the wonder twins?" Crow asked.
"Exactly," Yusei replied, pointing to Crow in a commending manner.
…
About a minute later, Yusei and the guys were sitting in an office. They sat in front of a large and stately-looking desk, behind which sat Mr. Izinski, Akiza's father. "So, Yusei," Mr. Izinski began, "You wish to take my daughter's hand in marriage, do you?" Standing up, Mr. Izinski said, "Tell me, young man, what do you plan to do to support my daughter?"
"I work in a laboratory as a scientist," Yusei replied, "I work with computers mostly, although I am considering branching out into medicine." (1)
"Ah, that sounds promising," Mr. Izinski replied, "But what about your friends here? Since my daughter is living in a place where these men cover the expenses, I'd very much like to know what they do to earn an income."
"I work in advertising," Jack said, "Mostly for businesses. I'm practically the mascot for the new Japanese-style ramen stand that just opened up last week."
"I work with small kids," Kalin began, "I mostly read to groups of preschool-age children. I often bring my dog Dukey along to help me read to the kids."
"Ah, I know what you're talking about," Mr. Izinski said as he pointed to Kalin in a commending manner, "That's one of the most noble things I've ever heard of anyone doing." Turning to face Crow, Mr. Izinski said, "Now what do you do, Mr. Hogan?"
"I'm something of an odd-jobs man, if I'm to be honest," Crow replied.
"Does that…pay well?" Mr. Izinski asked, his expression three parts suspicious and seven parts confused.
In response, Crow reached into the right side of his suit top, then pulled his hand back out, pulling a fat stack of cash out from his suit top as a result. (2) "I don't know," Crow said as he waved the stack of bills in front of his face as if it were a handheld folding fan, "You tell me."
"Umm…okay, then," Mr. Izinski replied, "I'm glad to see that you're financially secure."
"We're all financially secure, sir," Jack said, "But Yusei especially." Standing up from his seat for dramatic effect, Jack continued, "Not only that, but Yusei is intelligent, mature, kind-hearted and understanding. I cannot think of anyone more suited for marrying your daughter than my good friend Yusei here."
"Not to mention Yusei's one hell of a dad," Kalin remarked, and the instant he finished talking, Kalin realized he made a massive mistake.
"Wait, what?" Mr. Izinski said in a mildly alarmed tone, "Yusei is a what?"
Panicking due to Kalin's slip of the tongue, Yusei hastily added, "Oh, Kalin's just referencing the fact that he, Jack, Crow and I are the current legal guardians of two foster kids named Leo and Luna. They're twins."
"Oh," Mr. Izinski replied, his tone showing that he's calmed down significantly, "Well that's a relief. Not to mention it's rather sweet of you to give two kids a home." Both Yusei and Kalin relaxed, slightly but visibly.
"Wait a minute, Mr. Izinski," Crow said, "You don't yet know that Yusei got Akiza pregnant?"
…
A few minutes later, a large crowd had gathered on the ground in front of the business tower Yusei and his friends were visiting. Everyone in the crowd of spectators, which included Yusei and the guys, watched as Mr. Izinski, who was struggling while screaming angrily, was loaded into the back of a police cruiser. Over to where the guys stood, Yusei, who sported heavy bruising over his left eye, turned to face Crow. "Why did you tell him that?!" Yusei asked, "We were supposed to keep that a secret!"
"One, no one ever told me that it was supposed to be kept secret, and don't you or any of the other dudes dare try to pull any of that 'it's implied' funny business on me," Crow began, "Two, Mr. Izinski is Akiza's father, and with all due respect, I think that the man has a right to know if his daughter is carrying his grandchild. Three, Akiza is enough into her pregnancy so that most passersby can tell from a quick look that she has a bun in the oven, so Mr. Izinski was going to find out about Akiza's pregnancy pretty much the instant he met up with Akiza. I figured that it was best to break the news to him sooner rather than later."
Facepalming, Jack said, "In light of this mess, I'm glad that Carly's dad is dead."
Over at the Atlas penthouse, Yusei and the guys were in the living room with the other penthouse residents; Akiza Izinski, Carly Carmine, Brianna Stone, Dukey, and the wonder twins Leo and Luna. Akiza's belly had grown just a bit more noticeable. "Yeah, you should have told Crow from the get-go that you wanted it to be kept a secret," Brianna remarked after taking a sip from her mug of whatever drink she was drinking, "I mean, how would anyone know otherwise?"
"Well silver lining," Yusei said in a mildly bemused tone, "Now Mr. Izinski more or less expects me to marry Akiza.
"Well at least my father will be bailed out before the wedding this Friday," Akiza remarked. Taking a sip of her drink, Akiza then continued in an accusing tone as she turned to face Crow, "Although it would have been nice if my father didn't have to get a criminal record before walking me down the aisle on my wedding day."
"And it also would have been nice if someone gave me some heads up before I spilled a secret I did not know was supposed to kept as a secret," Crow replied to Akiza in a tone similar to the one that she was using with him.
"Look everyone," Carly said, "The point is that Yusei pretty much has the go ahead to marry Akiza. That's all that we really wanted out of this, right?"
"She's got a point," Leo remarked to everyone while pointing to Carly, "I think this is as much of a victory as we're going to get at this point."
"Besides, we need to get ready to receive guests," Dukey remarked.
"Guests?" Jack began in a mildly apprehensive tone, "What guests? No one ever told me there were ever going to be any guests."
"Jack, there's going to be a wedding this Friday," Yusei said, "Weddings always have guests, invited or otherwise."
"Besides, they're going to be staying in hotels across the New Domino City area," Kalin pointed out, "So the penthouse isn't going to be overcrowded."
"And while the issue of wedding guests is on the table," Crow began, "There's something else we have to cover before the wedding." Standing up for dramatic effect, Crow said, "We've got to take care of Yusei's bachelor party!"
With something of a smile, Yusei said, "Oh yeah, how could I forget that?"
"Ooh, ooh," Carly said excitedly, "And while you guys are doing that, the girls and I can throw Akiza's bachelorette party!"
"I wanna see how much booze Akiza can down in a single sitting!" Brianna cheered, pumping a fist into the air.
"Brianna, babe," Crow said in a gentle reminding tone, "Akiza can't have any alcohol of any kind because she's carrying a baby." (3)
Slumping back into her seat, Brianna remarked, "Damn."
The next morning, the penthouse residents were having breakfast when there was a knock at the door. "I'll get it," Crow said as he got up from the dining table and ran over to the door. A few seconds later, Crow could be heard exclaiming over by the front door, "Dude! Glad you and your family can make it!"
"We wouldn't miss this for the world, brah," a young female voice replied; it was a voice that Yusei, Jack and Kalin were all familiar with. The guys, along with Dukey, got up from the table and all ran out into the living room. There, they saw Crow talking to the Loud siblings, along with an older blonde-haired woman.
"So, your dad couldn't come because of something huge at work?" Crow said as he shot the breeze with his friend Luna Loud.
"That's the case, I'm afraid," the musical Loud sibling replied with a nod in the affirmative.
"Hey Birdbrain, why are they here?" Jack asked.
"Wait a minute," Lori said as she pointed to Jack, "How are you-"
"Magic," Crow answered to Lori's question, interrupting her in the process. Turning to face Jack, Crow said, "Yusei gave me the go-ahead to invite the Loud family, since Luna and her siblings made Music-palooza awesome for us." Gesturing to the older blonde woman, Crow continued, "Oh dudes, this is Rita. She's their mother."
"Nice to meet you boys," Rita greeted as she waved at Yusei, Jack and Kalin, "So, which one of you is this Yusei friend of Crow's?"
"That would be me," Yusei replied as he held up a hand.
"Congratulations on getting married," Rita said, "This all must be so exciting for you."
"I've never been more nervous about anything in my life, if I'm to be honest," Yusei admitted, rubbing the back of his head in an embarrassed manner.
"Oh, that's completely understandable, young man," Rita remarked, "Why, I myself had butterflies in my stomach before my wedding day."
"You ate butterflies before you got married, mom?" Leni asked in a confused tone.
"No, Leni," Crow explained in a kind and understanding tone, "Butterflies in your stomach is a common metaphor meaning that someone is very nervous."
"Luna's friend from California is correct, Leni," Lisa said as she turned to face her airheaded older sister, "No one actually ate any butterflies."
"Well that's a relief," Leni replied, "I mean, why would anyone, like, want to eat butterflies? They're really pretty, not to mention harmless."
"Well I think that-" Jack said, but was cut off when someone rang the doorbell.
"Allow me," Kalin said as he walked over to answer the front door.
While Kalin was answering the door, Luan pointed to Dukey and said, "So how is this dog you guys got standing like a human? Our dog at home can't do that."
"I was genetically modified in the laboratory at my previous home," Dukey explained, "Which, in addition to letting me walk like this, also granted me the ability to talk. After my previous family was killed, Kalin took me in. I've been living here ever since."
"I've got to study this at once!" Lisa exclaimed, but was kept from running towards Dukey by Lincoln.
"I'm pretty sure Mr. Kessler wouldn't like it if you studied and experimented on his dog," Lincoln said to his younger sister, "I mean, remember the talking-to that Lori gave you when you tried the same on-"
"Dude! Long time, no see!" Kalin could be heard exclaiming from the front door; a few seconds later, Kalin escorted the Teen Titans, plus Control Freak and Kitten, into the living room.
"'Sup, bros?" Cyborg greeted when he saw Yusei, Jack and Crow, "When's the wedding feast? I'm starving!"
"The wedding isn't until this Friday, Cyborg," Yusei explained, "Until then, Akiza, my friends and I are expecting to receive guests who will be attending."
"I was informed by Robin and Raven that on Earth, it is a tradition for friends of the newlyweds to present the newlywedded couple with a gift," Starfire said, "Tell me, when would you like for me to give you and your wife-to-be my gift to you?"
"You'll have to discuss that with the wedding planner that Akiza got," Yusei replied, "Although it was very kind of you to go through the trouble of-" Yusei was cut off when a tear appeared in the space of the living room between the guys and the guests. Coming out of the tear was Marco Diaz and Star Butterfly; Marco could be seen putting away a pair of Dimensional Scissors.
"I brought a bag of the good stuff!" Star said in a sing-song voice as she held up a gallon-sized plastic bag full of Mewni Mulch.
"Aww hells yeah!" Crow cheered as he pumped a fist into the air, "This wedding is going to be off the chain!"
"Sorry about not using the front door," Marco said to the guys in an apologetic tone, "But Star here thought that using my Dimensional Scissors to travel from Echo Creek to Mewni to New Domino City would save time. She also wanted to go straight into the penthouse, instead of appearing outside the front door to knock like a normal person." Holding up a box that was wrapped in wrapping paper, Marco continued, "I brought a wedding gift, though."
"How in the name of science did you guys appear through a tear in the fabric of space?!" Lisa exclaimed, her expression clearly alarmed.
"They used magic, not science," Crow said to the brainy Loud sibling.
"I knew it," Lucy remarked in her usual monotone, "Magic does exist. I knew it this whole time." Turing to face her siblings, Lucy continued, "Maybe next time you guys will listen to me when I say Great Grandma Harriet isn't happy with one of you."
"I say I was sorry about giving the brooch to Bobby's mom!" Lori exclaimed, a mildly alarmed look on her face.
"Well this is all well and good," Kalin said, "But maybe we should-" Kalin was cut off by a knock at the front door. "Crow, get that for us, please?" Kalin asked.
"'Kay," Crow replied as he walked over to answer the front door. A few seconds later, Crow could be heard exclaiming, "No fucking way! I didn't know you'd be able to make it!"
"Oh, I'd never turn down an invitation to a wedding, my nigga," the familiar voice of a woman replied. Soon, Crow led Amanda B. Waller into the living room. The principal of Super Hero High School was accompanied by Barbara, Harley, Diana, Karen, Tatsu, Pamela and Kara. "The girls here need to see the world beyond the school," Amanda said, "So I figured that I'd Oh no fucking way is that a bag of Mewni Mulch?"
"You know it!" Star replied as she gave the bag a slight jingle.
"Well son of a bitch, what are you waiting for?" Amanda continued, "Light me up!"
"Hey Raven," Robin said to his teammate as he handed her some money, "Take Starfire with you to go get some snacks and not come back until the good stuff is all smoked up."
"I'm on it," Raven replied as she took the money from Robin, then made Starfire follow her out the front door of the penthouse. When Raven opened the front door, she called out, "Hey guys, some more guests just showed up."
"Who are you?" the familiar voice of an older Chinese man could be heard saying, "You are not one of the nice young men who got Uncle's register back for him!"
"Ah dudes, Uncle made it!" Crow said as he dashed over to the front door. A few seconds later, Crow came back while escorting Uncle, Tohru and Jade, the last of those three wearing a cast on her left leg and using crutches to get around.
"Why you have girl in swimsuit answer door for Uncle?" Uncle said to Yusei and the other guys in an annoyed tone.
"She was actually going to take care of a quick grocery run for us," Yusei explained, "We weren't counting on you and your group coming up to the door when she and Starfire were leaving."
"Congratulations on getting married, Yusei," Tohru said, "You and your wife-to-be to be must be very excited."
"Never been more excited in my life, if I'm being honest here," Yusei replied, "Oh, and thanks again for that loose-leaf tea blend you told me about. Akiza loves it."
Smiling, Tohru said, "Well I'm glad to see that-" The well-fed Japanese man was cut off when there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it," Jack replied, making a quick dash to the front door. A few seconds later, the familiar voice of a young boy said, "Hey, you're that most foul-mouthed yellow-haired fellow who killed Jack Spicer!"
"Hey Yusei, it's the magic monk kids!" Jack called back into the living room, and a few seconds later, saw seen leading Omi, Kimiko, Raimundo and Clay into the living room. Dojo was laying across Omi's shoulders.
"Thanks again for giving us a way to get home from China," Yusei said to the monks.
"Well we wouldn't feel right if you guys were stranded," Dojo replied.
"What is that creature and how can it talk?!" Lisa exclaimed while pointing at Dojo.
"I'm a dragon," Dojo said to the genius four-year-old, "What, you've never seen a dragon before, young lady?"
"Dragons are real too?!" the brainy Loud sibling remarked in a socked tone before fainting and falling backwards; Lincoln quickly catching his litter sister was what kept her from hitting the floor.
"Wow, this is getting to be quite the guest list," Rita remarked in a tone that was equal parts shocked and amazed, "I wonder if anyone else is going to show up." Rita got her answer two seconds later when there was a knock at the door. As he was the closest, Jack went to answer the door again, and a few seconds later, Jack led Dipper and Mable Pines, their granduncle Stan, Soos and Wendy into the living room.
"So, where's the free grub?" Stan asked as he rubbed his hands together.
"It's not until this Friday, dude," Cyborg pointed out to Stan in a mildly disappointed tone.
"Is this everyone?" Jack said to Yusei, Crow, Kalin and Dukey, "Because I don't think we'll have enough room if more guests show up."
Pulling out a guest list, Dukey gave it a quick scan before he said, "No, I'm certain this is everyone."
"Well what are we waiting for?" Crow said, "The wedding ain't till this Friday, but who's to say we have to wait until then to have a party?"
"PARTY!" Star exclaimed as she raised her wand into the air; using her magic, Star summoned tables loaded with sodas and party snacks.
"I'm glad Lisa wasn't awake to see this," Lincoln remarked as he looked around the living room.
The partying then proceeded to happen. Guests talked amongst themselves, grindage was consumed, soda was drunk, and Control Freak and Kitten were playing a dancing game on the game console, flawlessly hitting every step. There was even a crowd cheering Control Freak and Kitten on as they racked up the points.
Over in another area of the penthouse, Yusei, Jack, Crow, Kalin and Dukey were talking with Luna (Loud), Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Marco, Star, and Soos. "Wow dudes, this is an awesome party," Soos commented to the others.
"And this Mewni Mulch is the best stuff I ever smoked," Luna remarked as she held a rolled-up joint, half-smoked.
"Nothing but the best!" Star said with a hint of pride in her tone.
"Anywho guys," Crow said, "We've got some serious business to discuss." Laying a hand on Yusei's shoulder, Crow explained, "We've got to throw Yusei the most epic bachelor party in the history of bachelor parties."
"Shouldn't the girls take off, then?" Jack remarked, "Because bachelor parties are supposed to be boys-only affairs."
"Dude, don't be a wet blanket," Crow replied, "I think it's safe to say that Luna and Star can be considered as honorary dudes."
Scoffing, Jack crossed his arms as he said, "Whatever."
"So, Crow," Yusei began, "As you're apparently the one leading the charge in managing my bachelor party, what do you have planned?"
"Oh, Yusei," Crow replied, "I have in mind for you a bachelor party the likes of which has never been seen before, and will not be seen for years to come."
"Why does that statement fill me with dread?" Jack asked rhetorically. (4)
Patting Yusei on the back, Crow said, "Yusei, my good man, we're going to be exploring all that San Francisco has to offer us! I hope you're ready for the wildest time of your life!"
…
Yusei, Jack, Crow, Kalin, Dukey, Luna (Loud), Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Marco, Star, and Soos were all standing outside at nighttime, looking lost and, in the case of Crow, Luna, Star and Soos, mildly dazed and confused. Additionally, the guys wore nothing but underpants, and the girls wore nothing but bras and panties. This does not apply to Dukey or Cyborg, neither of which normally wear clothes.
"I'm sorry, Yusei," Crow said as he turned to face his friend, "The bachelor party was supposed to stay local, but I think we're in Mexico."
In response, Yusei, who wore a look of bemusement, pointed to something behind Crow. Turning around, Crow saw a sign that said 'Welcome to Canada'.
"…Wanna get some pancakes with maple syrup?" Crow remarked when he turned around to face Yusei again.
"HOW DID WE ALL LOSE OUR FUCKING CLOTHES?!" Jack exclaimed angrily at the top of his lungs.
The following morning, after everyone had returned to the penthouse, Amanda was sitting in the living room, with all of the small children sitting on the floor in front of her, as if waiting for Amanda to begin reading a book to them. "Okay, kids," Amanda said as she opened up what clearly looked like a children's book, "Now I'll begin." Clearing her throat, Amanda read aloud from the book, "Nigga, that's a circle, nigga that's a square. Nigga that's a triangle, do you even care?"
"Excuse me, ma'am," Lisa said in her usual dry tone as she held up a hand, "But what kind of children's book is this?"
Closing the book, Amanda held it up so that the kids can see the cover. In bright, friendly letters was written the title 'NIGGA WE GON LEARN SHAPES!'. "…Really?" Lisa said, an eyebrow arched in bemusement.
…
Over in the kitchen area of the penthouse, Crow and Luna (Loud) were talking to Raven, Harley, Pamela and Omi. "…And that's when Jack apparently made Luna's sister Leni run away crying," Crow said as he was wrapping up a story, "Granted, the other guys didn't know it was Leni who Jack had made run away crying, and it wasn't until the guys and I relaxed with Luna that she told them that Leni has a learning disability."
"My goodness, I am so sorry to hear about that," Pamela remarked to Luna, "Your younger sister isn't still upset over it, is she?"
"Leni's actually one of my older sisters," Luna corrected, "And no, Leni's longer upset over it. In fact, she pretty much forgot that it happened."
"What your most foul-mouthed friend did was most dishonorable," Omi said to Crow, "Surely, he was disciplined for his cruelty, was he not?"
"Yeah, Luna and her siblings got back at Jack," Crow replied.
"Well I for one am glad that he got what he had coming," Raven began, "Why, if I heard that he got away scot free with the stunt that he-" Raven was cut off when everyone heard a knock at the door.
"Sorry, I'll go get that," Crow replied as he left to go answer the front door. When he did, Crow came face to face with Mr. Izinski.
"I would like to see my…soon to be son-in-law," Mr. Izinski said in a very mildly strained tone, "If you would be so kind as to get him for me."
"Sorry, but he's not here at the moment," Crow replied, "But if you would like, feel free to come in and wait for Yusei to get back."
"Yusei isn't even here to look after Akiza?!" Mr. Izinski remarked, clearly upset.
"Dude, Yusei and the guys had to do a soda run," Crow explained, "Besides, Yusei and Akiza can't spend every waking moment together." As Crow and Mr. Izinski were talking, Lincoln came walking over.
"Hey Mr. Hogan," Lincoln began, getting the attention of both Crow and Mr. Izinski in the process, "I'm sorry to interrupt, but do you keep a first aid kit in the penthouse? My little sister Lana scrapped her knee, and I'd really like to get it taken care of."
"Young man, now is not the best time," Mr. Izinski said, "I'm trying to have a serious discussion with this irresponsible charlatan."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Crow retorted, "Dude, the kid just wants to take care of his little sister's scraped knee. Don't be a douchebag."
"I'm certain that the matter can wait," Mr. Izinski replied, "We have more-"
Mr. Izinski was cut off when Crow turned around and shouted into the penthouse, "HEY, LOUD SISTERS! THERE'S SOME DUDE AT THE FRONT DOOR SAYING THAT HE WANTS TO BEAT THE EVERLOVING SHIT OUT OF LINCOLN!"
A few minutes later, Yusei, Jack and Kalin were heading back to the penthouse in Yusei's Volkswagen van; there were a good few dozen shopping bags in the back, each loaded with two-liter bottles of soda. "Bloody hell, guys," Jack remarked as he turned back from looking to the back of the van, "Even with so much soda, I'm pretty sure we're going to run out at some point during the wedding!"
"That's why this was only the first-" Yusei said, but was interrupted when his smartphone went off in his pocket. Taking it out, Yusei looked at the screen. "It's Crow," Yusei remarked. Handing the phone to Jack, Yusei continued, "Can you answer it for me and put it on speaker?"
"Sure thing, Yusei," Jack replied as he took the phone, answered the call and put it on speaker. "What is it, Birdbrain?" Jack said.
"Jack?" Crow replied in a confused tone, "Where the fuck is Yusei?"
"He's driving, moron," Jack replied, "I got the phone on speaker, though."
"Okay, cool," Crow said on the other end of the call, "Anywho, promise you guys won't get mad or anything, but I got a question for you."
"Goddamn it, Crow," Yusei began, "What the fuck did you do this time?"
"I didn't do jack shit!" Crow replied from the phone, "I just have a question for you guys."
"What is it?" Kalin asked.
"What do four police cars, one ambulance, and two firetrucks have in common?" Crow's voice said.
"I don't know, Crow," Yusei replied in an angry and knowing tone, "What do all of those things have in common?"
"Uhh, Yusei?" Kalin said as he saw something out the window, "I think the answer to Crow's question is 'our driveway'."
Turning their heads to see, Yusei and Jack both saw four police cars, one ambulance and two fire trucks parked outside the Atlas Penthouse. The three guys also saw Crow waving to them from the front lawn with his free hand. "Now before you guys say anything," Crow's voice began from Yusei's phone, "I had nothing to do with any of this. These are all here because of Akiza's dad losing his shit, and just after making bail, too."
"What did Mr. Izinski do?" Yusei asked as he parked on the other side of the street, turned off his van, and climbed out with Jack and Kalin.
When the other guys made it over to him, Crow said, "You guys know my friend from Michigan, right? You know, Luna Loud? Well, Mr. Izinski tried to beat up Luna's little brother Lincoln, but Luna and her sisters stopped him."
Over at one of the police cars, two officers were loading Mr. Izinski, whose face was heavily bruised, into the back of the car. Struggling the entire time, Mr. Izinski screamed, "I didn't do a fucking thing, officers! That broom-headed fellow is lying to all of you!"
With the guys looking back to each other, Crow said, "What a shame. Lincoln is such a sweet kid, too, so he doesn't deserve any of Mr. Izinski's wrath. In fact, Akiza asked Mrs. Loud if she can use Lincoln and the ring bearer during the wedding."
"Isn't Akiza already using some of Rita's daughters as flower girls?" Yusei asked.
"Hey wait," Jack said as he got a good look at Mr. Izinski's face, "Why does Akiza's father look like he's been put through the wringer?"
"When Luna and her sisters stopped Mr. Izinski from beating up Lincoln," Crow replied, "They stopped him HARD."
Over in another area of the front lawn, two other officers were talking to Rita and her kids. Leni was even hugging Lincoln while crying.
"Oh, you've got to be kidding me," Jack said as he shook his head. Walking over to the officers who were talking to the Louds, Jack said, "Excuse me officers, but I'd like to-"
"A hostile is approaching us!" one of the officers exclaimed, prompting both himself and his partner to draw their guns and fire at Jack repeatedly. Riddled with bullets, Jack fell over onto the front lawn. Yusei, Crow and Kalin rushed over to where Jack fell, with Yusei bending down to check for a pulse.
"Damn it, Jack's dead," Yusei swore under his breath. Looking up at the officers, Yusei said, "Why did you shoot my friend to death?! He was going to be my best man!"
"Oh, you're the guy who's getting married?" one of the officers said as he and his partner holstered their weapons, "Yeah, sorry about that, but we thought that he was a hostile when he approached us."
"Well this is just great," Yusei said in an annoyed tone, "Not only is my future father-in-law being arrested, but my best man is dead! Now I need to find someone to be my best man!"
"Your wife-to-be will also need to find someone to walk her down the aisle," the other officer remarked, "Because no way in hell will her daddy be available to do so. The man was already out on bail, and he had the nerve to try and beat up an innocent eleven-year-old boy."
"That man better not get anywhere close to my son ever again," Rita stated firmly, "In fact, I'm going to put a restraining order on that man!"
Yusei and Kalin both face-palmed, with Yusei muttering, "Great. Jack's dead and Akiza's dad is getting a restraining order filed against him. This is so going to be the best wedding ever."
That Friday, the wedding ceremony took place at the local synagogue. Yusei stood at the altar, with Kalin standing there with him as his best man. "Yusei, dude, relax," Kalin whispered to the soon-to-be married Yusei, "You're sweating bullets."
"I can't help but be nervous, you know?" Yusei replied, "I mean, I'm getting married."
"Just relax and take a deep breath," Kalin whispered back, "You're doing fine." As Yusei breathed in and out, Kalin whispered, "So Yusei, do you know who Akiza got to replace her dad as the person to walk her down the aisle?"
Kalin got his answer when he started hearing complaining coming from a clearly older gentleman. "The light in the room is too bright!" Uncle complained as he walked Akiza down the aisle, "This room is too large! The music is too loud!" The band that was playing 'here comes the bride' was actually Luna Loud and a few other teenagers, one of which was a girl Luna's age with blonde hair that had a blue streak in it. (5) They were playing music their way. The music playing and Uncle's complaining continued all the way until Uncle got Akiza up to the altar, where Yusei stood waiting.
When Akiza got up to the altar, Yusei said, "You look amazing."
"Damn straight I do," Akiza replied.
"This really is happening, isn't it?" Yusei asked. Akiza only nodded in response as a single tear raced down the side of her face.
Later, after Yusei and Akiza were wedded, the after-wedding party took place. After that, Yusei and Akiza left for their honeymoon. As the limo that Yusei and Akiza were riding in took off, Crow said to Kalin and Dukey, "Ah, they grow up so fast." Clapping his hands together, Crow said, "So dudes, did either of you two see who caught the bouquet?"
"Carly caught it, Crow," Kalin said in a knowing tone, drawing a disappointed nod out of Dukey.
Crow had a look of mild shock on his face before he managed to shake it off. "Meh, she'll get over it by the next chapter," Crow said in a dismissive tone as he gave a dismissive wave of his hand. (6)
END, CHAPTER TEN
Author's Notes:
1. Aside from the part about medicine, everything Yusei says here more or less happens in the series proper.
2. One of the leftover wads of hundred-dollar bills left over from the previous chapter. But Mr. Izinski doesn't have to know that.
3. Due to his appreciation of all things booze, Crow has a strong working knowledge of when and where it's okay and not okay to drink alcohol.
4. Because it was Crow who said it.
5. The girl with blonde hair that has a blue streak in it is named Sam. She is very much familiar with Luna Loud.
6. Tis true.
Well there's chapter ten for you. Yusei and Akiza are married, Mr. Izinski is in prison, and Jack is dead. The next chapter will see the return of the much-beloved 'Yusei and friends do' formula, as well as explore themes such as racial discrimination, grief, and helping others live their lives.
Anywho, seeing as though I got this chapter out on 12-25-17, it would never do if I didn't wish you all happy holidays. So...happy holidays. Try not to fill up on too much figgy pudding!