0713MM: Hai guys! Here comes another chapter for my revised version of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds fanfiction! Now I understand it's been almost a month since chapter 24's release. Reason why I haven't finish and posted chapter 25 is because of how my life has been going. Not only that, but the Bitch, aka, Writers Block, got in the way too. But that's gone now! I do not own Aura Guardian Flood Fudo, nor do I own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds. Both belong to their respective owners. Now then, chapter start!
Chapter 25
"Father! Father!" Hideo winced while opening his eyes to see Akiza and Setsuko. Both looking down at him with worried expressions before giving relieved smiles.
"You're awake; thank goodness." Setsuko breathed.
"Setsuko, Akiza." Hideo spoke before sitting up with a wince.
"Careful Father." Akiza told him in a worried tone.
"What happened in here?" Hideo wondered as he observed the damage in the computer room of their house. Both Setsuko and Akiza glanced at each other, then back at Hideo.
"You mean you don't remember?" Akiza asked, slightly surprised.
"Remember what?" Hideo inquired in confusion.
Did whoever controlled dad made him forget everything he did up till now? Akiza thought with a frown.
"The last thing I can remember is going to a conference meeting for my work." Hideo began to explain. "After I got to the conference room, everything went black. But, I do remember talking to some white cloaked guy with a red eye before I blacked out completely."
Then whoever that was controlled Dad. Akiza thought with a frown.
"Dear you were being controlled. Most likely by the man you spoke about. But Akiza managed to bring you back." Setsuko explained to her husband.
"Really?" Hideo asked, still slightly confused. "How'd she manage that?".
"Me and Mom dueled you Dad." Akiza told her Father, then slightly smiled. "And Mom I have to say you're an awesome duelist." Setsuko rubbed the back of her head in a slightly awkward mannerism.
"Eh heh...I've been out of practice regarding dueling for at least 15 years Akiza." Setsuko told her daughter sheepishly.
"You still were great Mom." Akiza smiled.
"Well let's get ourselves patched up now shall we?" Setsuko asked.
"Yes, you can explain to me what happened while we do." Hideo nodded.
"While telling me of Mom's time as a duelist." Akiza smiled.
"Sure thing Akiza." Hideo told his daughter. Setsuko waved her hands in the air slightly wildly as if to say "No need for that!".
"Sorry Mom, but you're not getting out of this one." Akiza grinned as the three all stood up. At this, Setsuko sighed in defeat.
"Oh alright." Setsuko spoke in finality. "But only one story." However, when Setsuko looked at Akiza with her brown eyes, Akiza's facial expression into that of a begging pout. Meaning she wanted more than one story. "Oh fine; more than one story." She sighed in defeat. Akiza grinned in happiness as her and her parents left the computer room to go find the first aid kit to attend to their injuries, if any.
A few days later…
Yusei walked to the door of Aura's and Klaus's apartment, hoping to speak with his sister when he heard voices.
"Blackjack!"
"Dammit!" Yusei blinked before he knocked on the door there was grumbling and laughing when Klaus opened the door.
"Oh Yusei; it's you." Klaus remarked.
"Um I was hoping to talk with Aura." Yusei began with a blink. "Am I interrupting anything?"
"No; come on in." Klaus sighed, moving the door to let Yusei in. Yusei walked in the room, seeing Aura collecting what looked to be playing cards from the coffee table. But he couldn't help that his eyes grew wide. Aura wore a tank top that allowed him to see a scar on her neck and few on her collarbone she looked up and grinned.
"Hey brother. What's up?" She asked with a smile. Yusei wanted to ask Aura about the scars so badly at that given moment. But he dismissed the thought; remembering why he came here in the first place.
"I was hoping to ask your advice on something." He admitted.
"Oh sure. Take a seat." She smiled. "I was just beating Grandpa in Blackjack."
"And I quit. I'm going to work." Klaus sighed, getting his coat.
"Have fun." Aura grinned. Klaus released an exasperated sigh as he left while Yusei took his seat. "So what advice do you need?" She asked.
"Do you remember the deal I made with Misty about a few weeks ago?" Yusei inquired. "You know, the whole I go on a date with Akiza in exchange for me having Misty go help Akiza out against Sayer and Arcadia?"
"Yeah I remember. I've been wondering when you were gonna ask Akiza." Aura grinned. Yusei rolled his eyes at Aura's comment about his asking Akiza on a date.
"Haha; very funny." Yusei retorted with a drip of sarcasm in his voice.
"So let me guess, you need help on where to take Akiza on a date. Right?" She asked with a knowing smile. Yusei pinched the bridge of his nose, then nodded.
"Yes." Yusei replied.
"And you need my help to find a good place." She stated. Once again, Yusei nodded in response.
"That's right." Yusei admitted. She nodded leaning back with a hum.
"Well if we had to list here, you would need a place that would be nice, gives a good atmosphere, and good for your pocket."
"Huh. That about sums it up." Yusei remarked.
"Which is why I suggest a picnic in the park." Aura told her brother. "There is a rose garden in a secluded area in the park, Akiza's favorite flower is there mind you, a place where the both of you can relax and enjoy each other's company, the scenery, and some nice food."
"That sounds...quite nice." Yusei replied after Aura described it. His response was slightly hesitant. As if he wasn't sure of himself about this whole date situation with Akiza. Aura noticed this before she sat up straight in her chair.
"Talk to me brother. Something is obviously bothering you. So please, tell me." She spoke calmly, yet with concern within her own voice. Yusei's eyes drifted away from Aura's eyes/her gaze, but his voice spoke towards her nonetheless.
"...I dunno. I guess you could say I'm extremely nervous about this whole dating thing." Yusei admitted.
"Because you never dated before." She stated with a nod.
"Yeah." Yusei spoke. "I mean, I've heard and read about it. I got most of my info from Jack, as strangely as that sounds. Cause you know, he's dating Carly and all that." Yusei took a breath before continuing. "But the one important thing that he mentioned to me was to just be myself. And not to pretend to be something I'm not. It sounds easy like it's easier said than done though."
"I can understand that. Most would feel that way when being with someone they have genuine feelings for. But as much as I hate saying it, Jack is right. You just have to be yourself Yusei. The guy who risked everything for Akiza to be where she is today. The kind, stubborn, and loyal man she loves." Aura smiled. Yusei at first wanted to gape and deny any and all of what Aura just said right then and there. Instead, he just chuckled and his lips formed a small smile.
"I suppose that sounds about right." Yusei decided to go with in a way to "agree" with his sister on the matter of what she spoke regarding his and Akiza's date at the park.
"Just don't be too stiff. Relax and enjoy yourself." Aura smiled. "And I'll even cook up the food for the picnic too for you guys." When Aura suggested that, Yusei raised one of his eyebrows. But not out of suspicion, but slight concern.
"Are you sure sis?" Yusei asked her.
"Of course. Ask her out for Saturday at noon. The weather during that day is perfect for a picnic. Oh, and come here for the basket and food before you pick her up. Got it?" She asked with a smile. Yusei nodded in response.
"Saturday at noon. I'll ask Akiza about that." Yusei remarked. Then he added, "Although, it all depends on what Mr. and Mrs. Izinski say. They may not want Akiza going anywhere for the next week or os after the whole mess with Sayer, Arcadia, and their daughter nearly dying twice."
"Oh please. If it's you that's asking her out, they'll be fine with it. After all, it is you Yusei." She smirked.
"Just because I'm the one asking Akiza out doesn't mean her parents will still be okay with it; considering everything Akiza's been through." Yusei shot back stubbornly. He then put a hand to his chin. "Then again, you do have a point. I've save Akiza from herself and have helped her become a better person. Plus, Sayer's now in prison, and with no right eye thanks to you. So I guess that means Sayer should be the least of our problems, if at all."
"Duh." She rolled her eyes while standing up from her chair. She then pulled her brother off his seat. "Now that thats been settled, go ask Akiza out." Aura added, while pushing him towards the door.
"Ok ok, I'm going." Yusei laughed. Aura grinned, hearing her brother laugh as she opened the door and pushed him out.
"Good luck brother." He smiled and nodded as he left. Once she made sure he was gone, she closed the door and grabbed her phone; dialing as she called.
"It's me. I got the info on the date. I repeat, I got the info for the date." She spoke.
"Excellent." Came the voice of the supermodel for New Domino City, Misty Tredwell, on the other end of the line. "That makes Phase 1 of Operation: Yusei and Akiza Date complete. Now onto Phase 2. I'm quite sure you know what that is Aura."
"But of course Misty. Don't take me lightly." Aura grinned. "Oh this will be fun. I gotta make sure to get a good camera from Carly before spying on them."
"You plan to hold this over their heads until Yusei proposes to Akiza or something?" Misty inquired.
"Of course! It's one of the joys of being his sister." Aura laughed. Aura could hear Misty chuckle a bit before her voice became slight serious.
"Don't do it forever." Misty warned. "I'm helping you out with this for the laughs. I do not want my relationship with those 2 to be comprised because of our antics and refusal to let this one plan go. We're just doing this for the lolz. Nothing else."
"Of course. Don't worry. Anyway, the date should be on Saturday at noon at the Rose Garden Park." Aura told Misty. "See ya." Aura hung up, then had her expression turned into a thoughtful look. "Though I wonder if I'll live long enough to see Yusei propose to Akiza." She remarked softly; looking at her scars. She then smiled and shrugged. "Oh well. Better figure out what to make." She told herself as she headed towards her kitchen.
Yusei stopped his D-Wheel in front of Akiza's home; still feeling slightly nervous as he got off walking to the door and knocking it. After a few moments of waiting, the front door to the Izinski house opened. Yusei was not surprised to see Akiza's Mother standing in the now open doorway, but regardless, he was nervous on what Mrs. Izinski would say/ask him. What did surprise Yusei however, was the smile Setsuko was giving him. It looked quite happy.
"Oh Yusei! How nice to see you." Setsuko told the black spiky haired teen.
"Hello . I was hoping to talk with Akiza." He spoke. Setsuko beamed with excitement.
"Oh but of course!" Setsuko grinned. "Please, come on in Yusei!" Yusei gave a small smile and nodded his thanks as he walked inside; following Setsuko. Once Yusei was completely inside, Setsuko shut the door behind him. After that, Setsuko lead Yusei into the kitchen, where Hideo sat at the table while drinking coffee and eating what could described as brunch.
"Hello Mr. Izinski." Yusei greeted the Senator politely. Hideo almost dropped his coffee cup on his shirt, but he regained his composure pretty quick, then turned to face Yusei. A smile present on his face.
"Hello Yusei." Hideo greeted back. "So what brings you here?"
"I was hoping to talk with Akiza." Yusei answered.
"Oh!" Hideo put the newspaper down on the table before continuing. "Akiza is up in her room I believe. Not really sure what she's doing up there. Then again, it's not really my business considering Akiza is almost 18. Once she hits 18, she'll be considered a legalized adult." Yusei nodded and began to head towards the stairwell to the 2nd floor. However, Yusei stopped when Hideo spoke up again. "And no funny business up there Yusei. She may be a legal adult soon, but she's still my baby girl." Yusei chuckled a bit awkwardly, then proceeded up the stairwell. Once his footsteps were out of earshot, Setsuko gave Hideo a playful glare/pout.
"Really Hideo?" Setsuko scolded her husband playfully.
"What?" Hideo asked. I'm just be cautious Setsuko." Setsuko rolled her eyes playfully.
"Perhaps a little too cautious." Setsuko teased. "Besides, it was you that trusted Yusei to save our Akiza." Hideo sighed. His wife had a very good point there. He inwardly waved his white flag of surrender.
"Alright fine Setsuko." Hideo sighed. "You win."
Yusei reached the top of the steps going to the door of Akiza's room giving it a knock.
"Akiza? It's me Yusei. May I come in?" He asked.
"Yes, you can." Yusei heard Akiza's voice on the other end of the door. Yusei opened the door as he walked in. Upon entering Akiza's room, Yusei awed at what Akiza was wearing. Despite it not being much, Yusei noticed Akiza was wearing a pink t-shirt and a blue shorts. Akiza turned around to face Yusei. Her red hair down, but her clip/pin prevented her bangs from going over her eyes.
"Whoa…" Yusei awed. "You look beautiful Akiza." Akiza gave him a sly smile. Then Yusei continued, stammering. "N-Not that you're not always beautiful. I-I mean." Akiza chuckles a bit at Yusei's antics.
"Yusei." Akiza smiled. "You know you don't have to be nervous around me." Yusei gave her a small smile, then his lips formed a frown.
Yeah well, I'm especially nervous around because I have to ask you out on a date… Yusei took a breath.
"I…" Yusei began. Akiza watched him curiously, waiting patiently for him to continue.
"Go ahead Yusei." Akiza told the raven-haired male. "It's okay. You can tell me."
Easier said than done unfortunately Akiza…. Yusei thought. Once again, Yusei takes a deep breath and tries to ask again.
"*takes a deep breath again* A-Akiza…" Yusei began. "Will you...uhh… W-Will you go out with me?..." The moment Yusei finished, his face turned dark red and he looked away in hopes to hide his embarrassment from Akiza. Unfortunately for Yusei, Akiza saw a bit of red on his cheeks, and she too felt her cheeks rise up in temperature.
"Yusei, I…" Akiza began, she too was embarrassed from the question that Yusei asked her not even a few seconds ago. Yusei slowly turned back around to face Akiza.
"It's okay if you say no Akiza." Yusei reassured the red-haired female Signer. "I'll understand if you don't-"
"Of course I do!" Akiza blurted out of her mouth. Yusei looked at her surprised while Akiza blushed in embarrassment by her outburst. Regardless, Akiza continued. "I'd love to go out with you Yusei." Yusei blinked surprised by her answer before giving a small relieved smile. The blush still on his face.
"G-Great! I was thinking of us having a picnic in the park. If that's ok with you." He told her.
"Oh that sounds great actually." She smiled.
"Alright then. Does Saturday at noon sound good to you?" He asked.
"Perfect." She nodded.
"Ok then. I'll come here to pick you up." He smiled. "See you then". And with that, Yusei left her room; closing the door behind him.
"Here you go brother."
"Thanks again sis." Yusei stood at Aura's apartment door as Aura handed him a basket.
"The food is simple with sandwiches, rice balls, along with some fruit. Fresh strawberries are the best." She listed. "I also put in a picnic blanket too for you guys with a canteen of tea for a drink for the two of you." Yusei gave his sister a smile.
"Thanks again." Yusei told Aura. He glances at his watch tha rested on his right wrist, then back up at Aura. "Well, I better go and pick Akiza up."
"Have a good time. And remember, just relax and be yourself." Aura smiled, patting his shoulder. Yusei's lips formed a small smile of there own.
"I will." Yusei nodded.
"Now get a move on. Can't keep your date waiting." She grinned in a teasing manner.
"Yeah I know." Yusei told her. "I'm going." Aura's lips formed a smirk.
"Have fun now!" Aura teased. Yusei rolled his eyes in a playful mannerism, then left Aura's place with the basket in his hand. Aura watched him go with a smile. "And he's gone. Better get to work." She smiled.
Yusei reached the Inzinski house, walking up to the door before knocking. After a few moments, the door opened. Yusei smiled when he saw Akiza standing in the now open doorway.
"Hello Akiza." Yusei greeted the red-haired female Signer. "You ready?" Akiza nodded in agreement. She was wearing casual clothing. A pink t-shirt and a medium length skirt, along with her her sneakers.
"Yes Yusei." Akiza replied with a smile on her lips.
"Since the park is not too far from here, I thought we could walk hope that's alright." He said.
"Sounds good to me Yusei." Akiza smiled.
"Shall we then?" He smiled, putting out his hand to her. Akiza nodded and took his hand.
"Yes we shall." Akiza replied.
The 2 of them walked off the Izinski's property and in the direction of the park.. Unbeknownst to them, Setsuko was watched them walk away from the house via one of the windows of the house with a smile on her lips.
Yusei and Akiza reached the park within about 15 minutes tops. Upon entering the park, Akiza looked in awe by the beautiful roses within the park and surrounding it. Yusei smiling at her reaction.
"I take it you like it?" He asked. Akiza gazed between the beautiful flower beds, along with other things among the park. After a few minutes, Akiza turned to face the raven-haired Signer. Her smile remained on her face.
"Yusei…" Akiza breathed. "Of course I like it!" She glanced down at the basket in his other hand. "What's that?"
"Ah it's a picnic Aura packed for us when I asked her for advice. She pretty much decided to make this for us." Yusei told Akiza with a smile.
"Well that was certainly nice of your sister to do Yusei." Akiza told him.
"Yeah. I told her she didn't have to, but she insisted." He chuckled as they found a spot within the park. Upon reaching a spot within the park, Yusei then reached into the basket, getting out a simple red picnic blanket and laid it out.
"Care to sit?" He smiled, taking a seat on the blanket.
"Sure thing." Akiza replied as she sat on the blanket next to Yusei. Yusei then got out the food from the basket as they began to eat and talk.
"Ok so far so good with those two."
"That's good to hear." Misty, Setsuko, and Aura watched Yusei and Akiza on their date; making sure to be well hidden so the two wouldn't notice them.
"Glad Yusei isn't being too stiff he's looking to be having a good time." Aura smiled.
"That is good." Misty agreed. "Otherwise Mrs. Izinski here would have to do something to get Yusei to open more to Akiza."
"Like what?" Aura asked, looking at the woman curiously. Setsuko just chuckled at the question from Aura.
"Let's just say that your brother would be getting "the talk" from me." Setsuko smirked. "More or less, just telling him that it's okay to open your feelings up to someone. Especially someone you care about. Glad he's doing that himself."
"Akiza brings that out of him I bet." Aura grinned as she watched the two laughing.
"Well I'll take that as very good thing." Setsuko retorted.
"The important thing right now is that things are going good for them." Misty said.
"Agreed there Misty." Setsuko added.
"Oh, Oh! I see something happening!" Aura hissed excitedly. Both Setsuko and Misty turned to face the direction of Yusei and Akiza, aka, the 2 lovebirds.
"I'm really glad you asked me out Yusei." Akiza told Yusei with a soft smile on her lips.
"So am I. To be honest, I was really nervous about today thinking I might mess up or something." He admitted sheepishly.
"Really? You were nervous?" She asked in a surprised tone.
"I've never really been on a date before so I wasn't sure how to act." He admitted.
"W-Well…" Akiza started. "I've never been on a date before either."
"Really?" He asked. Akiza nodded.
"Yeah." Akiza replied, a bit nervousness within her voice. "I too was also nervous about screwing up." He blinked surprised before gently smiling and placed his hand on hers.
"We'll at least we're not nervous anymore." He told her. Akiza smiled brightly.
"Yeah. I suppose that's true Yusei." Akiza told him. Yusei smiled back at Akiza, taking it all in as he gently cupped her cheek.
"I'm not making you uncomfortable am I?" He asked gently. Akiza averted her eyes to see Yusei's hand cupping her cheek. She shook her head no.
"No Yusei." Akiza replied within a whispering tone. "You're not making me uncomfortable. If I was uncomfortable, I believe of you would know." She releases a light laugh after she finished her sentence. He chuckled as well.
"Yeah I suppose I would." He remarked, stroking her cheek. He then laid his forehead on hers. "I'm truly grateful I got to meet you Akiza." He added softly. Akiza raised her head up ever so slightly. Upon doing so, her eyes widened slightly, then reverted back to normal. Yusei's face was mere inches from hers. Luckily, her widening of her eyes went unseen by Yusei. After a minute or so, Akiza replied.
"I'm glad I met you too Yusei." Akiza whispered. "I'm glad you saved me from Sayer's influence. I'm glad was able to help you take down Roman. And I'm really glad we're friends. It's like you said. Our Signer Marks have forged a way for us to meet. And I'm glad that is has happened."
"Same here Akiza." He said as a light flush appeared on his face. "And I also hope we can be more than friends." With that, Yusei gently kissed Akiza on the lips. Akiza's eyes widened in shock at what Yusei was doing.
H-He's kissing me? Akiza thought, still in shock at the thought. Despite her shock, Akiza ignored it and closed her eyes; thus kissing Yusei back. Soon he moved back as he looked at her. Akiza then opened her eyes.
"Sorry. I didn't make you uneasy or anything did I?" He asked Akiza in a worried tone. Akiza chuckled a bit at his question. Which had Yusei's face form a confused look.
"You don't have to worry about me being uneasy Yusei." Akiza replied. "I'm comfortable." And quite happy too. Akiza added in her mind.
"I see. Well that's good. I was worried I was being too forward." He told her, relieved.
"You don't have to worry Yusei." Akiza told him with a smile. She glanced at the basket again. "Well let's eat. It's not a true pincic without the food."
"Heh yeah." He chuckled with a smile. The two then began getting the food out from the basket and began to eat.
"Way to go bro." Aura spoke with pride. "I've never been more proud." Both Aura and Yusei were within Zora's place sitting one of the couches. Yusei rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
"You sure Sis?" Yusei asked his sister.
"Of course! If I die tomorrow, I can say my brother found a real keeper so I wouldn't worry." She grinned. Yusei's cheeks turn a bright red.
"If you say so Aura." Yusei replied. Aura smiled patting Yusei's back.
"Hey I mean it brother. I'm really happy for you. I know Akiza makes you very happy and vice versa. I just know you two will be happy together for a long time." She told her brother happily. At this, Yusei's lips formed a small smile.
"Perhaps you're right Sis." Yusei told Aura. Yusei looked at his sister, then continued. "I certainly hope Akiza feels the same as I do. About this whole us being in a relationship and all that."
"Oh I just know she will. You 2 bring out the best out of one another." Aura smiled.
0713MM: Yuppers! The hyped very first date between Yusei Fudo and Akiza Izinski has finally happened! So for those of you kept asking when this date scene would be happening... Well here's your answer! Hope you readers enjoy this chapter!^^ :D