"Everything seems to be clear, It's safe...AHHHHHH" Crow fell out of the fridge. Lily and I cracked up at him. I walked out of the fridge and looked down at him smirking. "You okay?" He growled at me. He then smirked and got up. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me in towards him, well as far as he could with my big belly. "You got a lot of nerve laughing at me like that" I smile and he kisses me directly again. I moaned into the kiss. I heard Lily giggling to the side. That made me smile into the kiss. We broke apart. "Come on let's go check on our nest" I smiled and nodded. Crow lifted his duel runner and lifted me onto his duel runner. Lily sat on my shoulder and I told her to hand on. Crow drove as fast as he could. "COME ONE FASTER!!" When we got there Crow lifted me off and we went searching for them. "ANYBODY IN HERE? TALK TO ME, COME ON YOU GUYS, ITS US, Stop messing around and come out, no more hide and seek" Crow looked around as if too see something.
"You okay Hun?" He ignored me and said.
"There you are?" Lily and I cocked and eyebrow. He then leaned down and held his arms out. "Man I was..." I whispered to Lily.
"Lily, do you think he's daydreaming?"
"Probably, Maybe he's daydreaming about those kids" I nodded. We watched. He had his mouth open.
"They've all disappeared. They're all gone. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" Crow's outburst scared Lily and I. Wait! THE KIDS ARE MISSING!!!! OMG I'm gonna cry...and indeed I did. Tears were flowing from my eyes.
"Wendy? Oh my little flower, if I could hug you I would but you know I can't" She flew over and sat on my shoulder. "Wendy, don't cry. It will be okay" I held my head in my hands and sobbed. Two familiar hands rested around me.
"We'll get our little chicks back my graceful swan" I lifted my hands off my face and hugged him. I heard Lily sob too. I whispered.
"I know we will. Well more like, you will" Crow snickered in my ear.
"Darling, we better start searching" I wipe away my tears and nod. Crow lifts me up bridal-style and placed me on his duel runner. Lily 'awed'. Crow got on and we rod to the Daedalus Bridge. Wait we were riding ON the Daedalus Bridge.
"Uh...Hun? Why have we driven on the Daedalus Bridge?" Crow didn't answer me. We stopped at the top of the unfinished bridge. Crow just stood there looking out into the sea. There was a storm coming and lightning was forcibly striking down. Crow looked behind him. Lily got startled and hid behind me.
"Dark Signer's....are gonna pay for this" Crow lifted me up and placed me on the back of his duel runner behind him. I didn't like the look on his face or his tone of voice. He drove off down the Daedalus Bridge. We headed straight for the next Dark Signer light. Before we got there Crow stopped. "Darling, this is where I want you to stay, while I kick Dark Signer butt" He got off his duel runner and helped me get off.
"But Hun, I don't want you to do this alone" I had my hands on his chest.
"No 'buts' Wendy, I'm not risking the life of my wife and unborn child" He placed his hands on my stomach. I sighed.
"Alright hunny, if that is what you wish. I'll stay up here." I smiled and he smiled back. He put his hands on my cheeks and kissed me directly.
"Stay here and be careful okay?" I nodded smiling. Crow got back on his duel runner and took off.
"He does know that nothing can happen to you while I'm around right?" Lily asked me. I sighed and shook my head.
"I need to stay here. It will be easier for Crow to not get distracted while duelling." I sighed. "But, however, I am still worried. I really want to help Crow and the Signers to stop the Dark Signers. I mean I'm not invalid, I can do things" I got a bit angry. I gasped. This isn't me.
"Wendy?" I looked at her. "Maybe you should tell Crow how you feel about this. He has a right to know that his wife is upset and angry" I nodded and sighed.
(Crow's POV)
I didn't want to leave Wendy there. I knew that she wants to help the Signers out like I do. But I just couldn't risk it. I drove further until I saw the reason for the Dark Signer mark in the sky. This Dark Signer is gonna get what's coming to him. I drove over a pile of trash and in front of him: which made him stop.
"GET OUTTA MY WAY" I smirked.
"Sorry pal, but you're not goin' anywhere. Hey wait, I know who you are. You're Grieger. Hang on...you're a Dark Signer? What do you want?"
"I'm looking' for Yusei"
"Yeah, well ya found Crow and you're not going anywhere until we turbo duel."
"You're challenging me? Get real, you're not a Signer"
"Listen Grieger, the only thing that matters is that you're a Dark Signer and that means your gonna pay for what you did and the only currency I accept is bitter defeat"
"What are you talking about? I didn't do anything"
"Don't try to play dumb with me. You're giant monster and your freaky dark fog has taken everyone from Satellite, including the orphan's I was taking care of" I got angry. "They were just innocent kids man; they didn't do anything to you. But I guess that's how you guys operate. Well not anymore pal, I'm gonna stop you"
"You speak to me of vengeance. I am on my own path to revenge and it does no involve you. My fight is with Goodwin, but before I deal with him, I'm going to deal with that little puppet of his Yusei Fudo"
"Well I'm afraid I've got some bad news for ya chump, If you wanna get to Yusei, you're gonna have to go through me"
"You don't get it, you're not a signer, you're not worthy of a battle with me" I smirked. He doesn't know what I'm planning to do.
"You know, I had a feeling you jerks wouldn't accept my challenge, so I got a little insurance." I held out my alarm clock, posing to be a bomb. "It's an electromagnetic post charge, when that alarm goes off, that duel runner of yours is history" I lied smirking to myself. "And if you think you can get away in time, you haven't seen me ride"
"Ha, that's a bold move. Since you're so determined to destroy yourself I guess I'll oblige you. Perhaps by duelling you, I can lure Yusei right into my hands." We drove to place with more space. "This is a real shadow duel Crow, once we start there's no going back, and when the final card is played only one of us is walking away" We stoped and I said.
"Well, you dark signers took them away. I'm already at a point of no return."
"Very well"
"Oh and one little thing: let's do this for real, no auto pilot, no restrictions." I've gotta protect myself, if he manages to summon one of those Earthbound Immortals, I need to be able to out mauver his attacks, so I don't end up eating dirt like Yusei did. "YOU READY?"
"I'll let my speed world field spell answer that for me." 'Duel mode engaged. Auto pilot deactivated.' Our runners got ready for the duel. The dark signers purple wall was around us now.
(Wendy's POV)
"Whoa, is that a whale?"
"It appears so Wendy. I'm guessing Crow has started his duel with the Dark Signer" I nodded in approval and continued to watch. The dark signer wall was near here so I could see how Crow was doing.
(Crow's POV)
"Since we're free styling this turbo duel, the duellist who gets to the first corner first, decides who makes the first move, YOU READY?" (Second time he's asked that)
"I was born ready. How should we count down?" I grabbed my alarm clock again and threw it on the ground.
"Here ya go. Don't worry, that's just my alarm clock for my bed room. How about we kick off when that counter gets to zero?"
"Hmm, you had me going there." I smirked.
"I'll have you going second when I get to the first turn first" I smirked (Seems more like a smile but pfft lol) you're going down. 3 - 2 – 1 – 0. I started off as the timer got to 0. "LET'S DUEL" Wendy, be safe, I will come for you when I'm done. I drove as fast as I could to the edge. Grieger was keeping the same speed, maybe more. I have to keep up. Going first might give me an advantage. His runner has a lot more horse power then mine. But I gotta remember that it's not how fast you drive, but how skilfully you arrive. I pushed the pedal harder and I drove faster to the corner.
"What are you doing? Do you seriously think you can beat me around the first corner? Let me show you what real speed looks like" He drove faster but not fast enough.
"You call that fast?" We got closer to the end.
"I've got you beat Crow"
"Think again" I drove faster and reached the corner first. "WHOO HOO!"
"You wanted me to take the curve as fast as I could, didn't you?"
"Of course I did. With a big thing like that taking a curve at that speed, I knew you'd slide out to the edge and leave an opening for me. My runners smaller which lets me zig when you zag" Yes I beat him. I knew it! "Looks like I get the first move Grieger, I draw and from my hand I summon Blackwing Shura the Blue Flame. Next I place, one card face down and end my turn"
"It's my move. First I'm summoning Trap Reactor Wi-Fi from my hand, next I active Diving Exploder's special ability. So it looks like that bird of yours is about to be grounded Crow. I guess going up first isn't all that it's cracked up to be is it?"
"So wait, are you telling me that going first got me nothing?"
"HA, I warned you Crow. You can't possibly defeat a Dark Signer. Go diving exploder" That monster was about to attack me.
"AHHHHHH!!!"
"And now Trap Reactor Wi-Fi attack. Treat Crow to a round of double R cannon." I growled. Trap Reactor attacked my monster and I lost 600 points.
"Ahh, off to a wobbly start" Literally. My Duel Runner was about to crash. I was now basically trying to balance in the air. I've always wanted to fly, but not like this. I struggled to balance my duel runner. I groaned. I then thought of the kids. Jasmine's little voice yelling to me: 'Hey' 'Did you say Crow?' 'You're back'. Having them run into my arms. I want that back. I want to see Wendy again. My unborn child, I want to be there when Wendy goes into labour. Her first cries of pain and her calling out for me to help her. I want to help her. I want to hold her hand as she screams in labour pains. I want to be there when she pushes the last push and she delivers our first child. I want to be there when a doctor or Martha hands me my child. "If I lose here, I'll let everyone down. Come on! Come on! AHHHH!!!"
(Wendy's POV)
I heard screaming....and it sounds like Crow? Oh God I hope not.
"Wendy? Are you okay?" Lily asked me.
"Yeah I'm okay" I placed my hand on my stomach and felt the baby kicking and moving. I giggled. Lily giggled too.
"What's so funny?" I giggled.
"The babies' kicks and movement tickle me" I giggled again. Lily smiled and giggled too.
"I wish I could feel it. What does it feel like?"
"It just feels like the baby is trying to get use to using its new muscle's. The movement feels like bubbles popping on my skin inside me" I giggle again as the movement continued.
"Does Crow know?" She asked. I nodded.
"The baby would always kick for him. I think the baby is excited to see him as much as Crow is to seeing the baby" I giggled and she did too.
"Sounds to me like you're excited too" I giggled and nodded.
"Who wouldn't be?" Suddenly I heard what it appears to be a Duel Runner heading towards us. I turned around quickly to see Yusei about to ride into the Dark Signer barrier. "YUSEI!" I yelled. He looked towards me and I waved. He quickly changed his path and headed towards me.
"Who's Yusei?"
"Shhh, you'll find out" Yusei stopped in front of me. "Hey, how are you?" He got off his duel runner and frantically ran over and held my shoulders.
"Wendy, why are you up here alone? Where's Crow?" I sighed and pointed towards the duel. Yusei gasped.
"He's duelling a Dark Signer?" I nodded. "Are you okay?" I nodded again.
"Yep" Yusei looked down and gasped. He then smiled.
"Well look at you! You're getting bigger" I giggled and nodded. Yusei put his hands on my stomach.
"Felt any kicking yet?" The baby answered his question. I giggled and nodded.
"I think that baby just answered for me" I giggled again. Yusei snickered. First time I've heard him snicker, or laugh. Yusei sighed.
"Are you okay?"
"Wendy, stay here. I'm going to go and help Crow. Maybe duel for him?"
"Uh, I don't think that's a good idea Yusei"
"Why not?"
"Crow, is...well...he's a bit...um...how should I say this...um...he's out for revenge against this Dark Signer"
"Why revenge? That's not like Crow" I nodded.
"I know, but the Dark Signer's took everyone from the Satellite, including the kids so yea..." Tears start to form in my eyes. Yusei saw that and hugged me tight as I cried. "I miss them"
"I know Wendy, I know" I sobbed and cried. I heard Lily sob too. I didn't know if Yusei could see duel monster spirits, so I kept it too myself. No doubt Crow will say something about it. "Shhh, it's alright. We'll get them back. Crow and I will fight for them. Now, I think I better get going" He let go of me and I asked.
"Can I come?" Yusei stared at me.
"Not in your condition you're not" I pouted.
"But...I want to help. I maybe pregnant but my duel spirits will protect me and the baby. They won't let anything happen. My Dark Magician always protects me and Injection Fairy Lily too. Please let me go. I can't stand to be on the sidelines waiting to see if the man I love is alive or not. So, please let me go Yusei....please?" Yusei thought for a moment then shook his head.
"I'm sorry Wendy, I can't risk it. What would Crow say if I brought his pregnant girl friend...?"
"...Wife" I interrupted. He gasped and continued.
"...his pregnant wife, inside Dark Signer duels?"
"Then I'll tell him it was my idea. Crow wouldn't get angry at me. He knows I hate it when he's angry. So please, can I come?" I begged again looking into his eyes. Yusei sighed.
"Alright, alright you can come but you have too hang on to me and tell me if something goes wrong and I'll stop okay?" I smiled and nodded.
"Yep, I'll do that" Yusei then leaded me to his duel runner and I carefully got on. Yusei helped me a little. I was now carefully sitting behind him on his duel runner. It's different to Crow duel runner, obviously. I wrapped my arms around Yusei's waist, he tensed up a bit and I giggled.
"Alright, hang on Wendy" I hung onto his as he drove off and over the cliff into the shadow duel. "ARE YOU ALRIGHT WENDY?" he shouted.
"I'M FINE" I shouted back. Lily was floating behind us. She didn't say a word. Although: I could hear her thoughts.
"Are you sure you should be on that runner Wendy? He's going quite fast" I thought back to her.
"It's fine Lily. The baby is kicking every few seconds, so I'll sense if anything is wrong"
"Where could he be?" Yusei asked.
"Just keep going. He's bound to be here somewhere" Yusei glanced back at me and I smiled. He smiled back.
"Are they turbo duelling Wendy?"
"Yep" We kept looking up front. "Wait I see something? Is it them?"
"Why don't I finish your turn so you can end in misery?" We heard. That was definitely not Crow. We got closer to the duel and we saw them. Crow and...Wait...is that Grieger? Oh man...
"Yusei's here" I heard Crow say. Should I lean to the side and see what happens? Well here I go... I saw Crow and smiled. "WENDY!!! I thought I told you to stay safe" I frowned and replied.
"You did, I just couldn't take it. I needed to see if you were okay."
"But Wendy...you needed to stay safe. Yusei, HOW COULD YOU?? Letting a pregnant woman be inside the walls of a shadow duel?"
"Crow stop! It was my idea. I wouldn't let him leave without me." Crow put his head down and didn't say a word.
"I'm so glad you're alright Crow" He looked over at Grieger and gasped. "Grieger? Why are...wait...are you the..."
"Dark Signer: yes. This was the only way to get revenge on Goodwin for what he did to me. HE DESTROYED MY FAMILY YUSEI! AND IF JOINING THE DARK SIGNERS IS WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE SURE THAT MAN PAYS THEN SO BE IT!" Yusei drove his runner next to Grieger. Yusei drove further up to Crow.
"Crow, you remember what happens in these shadow duels, so please let me take your place, this is my battle to fight." Crow was getting angry. He growled.
"Forget it! Not with Wendy on your runner. It was the Dark Signers who stole part of my family from me."
"Huh?"
"I told you before Yusei: the kids remember?"
"They trusted me to look out for them and when the dark signers mist covered Satellite, I couldn't do anything. THEY'RE ALL GONE AND IT'S MY FAULT" Crow...hunny...
"Darling, it's not your fault."
"It IS my fault. Now do you see why I gotta do this? I started this duel and I'm ending it"
"Listen..."
"To what? You're not talking me out of this Yusei. Apart from Wendy, those kids were all I had. I owe them this much...and so much more. You see...you don't know the truth about me..." Oh...my amazing man... "I never had a family, I never had to do chores, or go to sleep early. Now I know that living without rules might sound like fun but around here, it was dangerous. I learnt that the only person I could depend on was me...and the world could be a lonely place when your only company is your shadow. A warm meal...a soft bed...these are the things I dreamed about. But becoming a professional duellist was what I hoped for the most and so I tried to make my dream a reality. I figured if I could build a deck I might win a few duel and score my way out of Satellite. So I hit the dump. It was the only place where a kid from the streets could hope to find a card or two." I just listened as Crow told the story of when he was a child. Tears began to well up in my eyes. Lily was sobbing too. "They weren't just cards you see; they were my ticket outta here and right away I realized that it wasn't gonna be an easy trip."
I kept listening as Crow told us about how just by gathering a few cards, made him have friends. I started to sob. I couldn't believe what Crow went through. I wanted to get off Yusei's runner, fly over and hug him to pieces. "I thought they'd take away my cards but that's when I learnt that deck is like your soul and no one would even steal that." His new friends named him? Wow awesome! "The name stuck and so did everything else I learnt from them about duelling. The next thing I knew, I had friends. I had a family. I met you Yusei...and Jack. You weren't just my buddies, you were my brothers. Everything was taken from me but duelling gave me a new beginning and I wasn't about to let anyone else have to face their shadow as their only friend." I was now crying. "I learnt to fly, and it was up to me to teach others the same. I found kids who were like me: ones that had no family, or didn't have anywhere to go but the streets of Satellite. I looked out for them, made sure they were safe. Taught them how to duel and together we learnt the most important lesson, when you have friends, you're never alone. They were my family Yusei and as much as you think that I saved them, it was them who saved me." I was crying fully now. I couldn't control it.
"Wendy? What's wrong?" Yusei yelled in front of me. I stopped crying and smiled.
"I'm fine" Yusei looked back at Crow.
"But Crow? Why risk everything?"
"Because: they took them all away. The Dark Signers attacked us. Using that cloud to steal the spirits of everyone...and what does Grieger do? He goes and joins them. AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED HE'S RESPONSIBLE AND NOW IT'S TIME FOR HIS PUNISHMENT!"
"Are you done taking us on this trip down memory lane? Because now it's my turn to send you on a trip to the Netherworld"
"Stop it! Don't you get it; you're on the same side. You both lost your families and that's why you're duelling. You should be working together to get back what matters most, not tearing each other apart in a Shadow Duel. Look you told me what happened Grieger, Goodwin's the one you want to make pay for this. You told me how he was the one who destroyed your village. So now what? You get your revenge by joining the Dark Signers and taking out Goodwin with the rest of humanity?" I just kept listening. I didn't know what to say or do.
"That's why I need to win this duel Yusei, Grieger has to be stopped."
"Not like this. Crow this duel is all about revenge. That makes you as bad as him"
"YOU DON'T WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT" He growled. "THIS IS SOMETHING THAT I JUST HAVE TO DO!"
"NO IT'S NOT!"
"THIS IS MY BATTLE YOU GOT THAT? If hate is what it takes to win it then so be it...and anyway friend, we're talking about a Shadow Duel here, there's no stopping it" Crow growled and I wiped his arm back and drops of tears fell on Yusei's and my face. Oh...my man...
"Oh...my man...my wonderful, wonderful, man..." I sobbed.
"Then good luck. But remember this; hate won't bring your friends back."
"We'll see and Wendy, we need to talk after this duel." I gasped and got a little scared.
"Let's end this once and for all"
"BRING IT ON!"
To be continued....