0713MM: Hey guys! Here comes chapter 26 for my Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds fanfic! These next few chapters are a Crash Town Arc. This Crash Town Arc happens after Yusei's side arc in being at Crash Town. This little side arc is mostly pertaining to a bit for Aura's backstory and what town she lived in before moving to New Domino City. I do not own Aura Guardian Flood Fudo, my co-writer, guardian of the aura Aurasoul owns her. Also, this side plot/arc was her idea. Anyways, hope you guys enjoy the chapter!^^
Chapter 26
"So this is Crash Town." Misty stood at the entrance to the town looking around the area. Behind her, Aura who was sweat-dropping. How the hell did I let myself get wrapped up into this? She thought.
Flashback…
Aura was working on her D-Wheel. Along with Toru and Misaki working on theirs and Sect helping them if needed.
"Hello? I hope I'm not intruding." They looked up surprised to see Misty walking in the garage.
"Oh hey Misty. No we're just doing some tune ups on our D-Wheels." Toru grinned.
"... Did you need something?" Misaki asked.
"In a way yes. I was hoping to ask Aura a favor." Misty said.
"A favor?" Aura questioned, looking up.
"Yes. Now I remember Akiza telling me that you were raised in a town in the west called Crash Town right?" Misty asked.
"Yeah I was me and Toru." Aura nodded. "Why you ask?"
"Well a charity ball is going to be held there and I was invited. My manager was telling me about it." Misty replied.
"Hold on, a charity ball?" Toru began shocked.
"In Crash Town?" Aura finished, stunned. The two blinked before downright laughing their sides out; landing on the floor from how hard they were laughing.
"Hahahahahaha! Oh man that's just hahahaha!" Toru laughed.
"Hahahaha! I had no idea you were a jokester Misty gotta say that was a good one! Hahahahaha!" Aura laughed.
"Uh Bro, Sis. I don't think she's joking." Sect spoke. The two stopped laughing for a moment to look up at Misty, who still had a serious look making them blink.
"Hold on, you were serious?" Toru questioned in a shocked tone.
"Very much so." Misty nodded.
"What in Crimson's name?! Why would city folk plan something like that in Crash Town of all places?" Aura demanded, shocked.
"Is it that strange?" Misty asked curiously. Aura and Toru looked at one another before they sighed.
"What's the favor you need?" Aura asked. Misty looked at them before answering.
"Well I'm not familiar with Crash Town or it's customs, if they have any. So I was hoping if you would be my guide along as my guest for the ball." She explained to them. Aura blinked, shocked.
"Uh I'm not one for those kinds of things Misty." She admitted with a grimace.
"You don't have to worry. It's nothing majorly fancy. I assure you." Misty said with a light smile. Aura looked at Misty before she sighed rubbing her temple.
"Well I guess I can then." She said.
End of flashback…
The only main reason I agreed to come was to make sure Misty doesn't get into any trouble and to figure out this crazy charity ball. But I didn't think I come back here. Aura thought with a sigh.
"Aura." Aura jumped and looked up to face Misty, who was looking at her. "Are you alright?"
"Oh yeah! I'm fine!" Aura quickly told the supermodel. Misty raised one of her eyebrows slightly at that reply, but did not say anything. "So um since the ball isn't for a few days. Why not we stay at my old house till then. If that's ok with you that is." Misty gave Aura a light smile.
"I don't have any issue with that." Misty retorted. "In fact, I'm quite intrigued."
"Intrigued?" Aura said confused. "About what?"
"Oh just how your life was like here in Crash Town and all that." Misty replied with an interested tone. At that Aura twitched and gave a faint smile.
"There's not really much to know or tell to be honest." She said lighty. "Come on. My house is actually this one in front of the entrance of the town."
Aura walked to the simple, yet well cared for house on the left side of the street. She got out a key; unlocking the door and opening it.
"Come on in." She told Misty. Misty nodded, walking in the house it had white walls and gray floor a small kitchen to the side, along with two beds one next to stairs going down, another door that must be the bathroom, a bookshelf that some books, and a drawer that had pictures on it.
"It's not much or grand or anything. Sorry." Aura said with an apologetic smile. Misty brushed the apology aside.
"No no; it's fine." Misty told Aura. "I'm okay with this."
"Ok. Well when it comes to sleeping you can have my old bed and I'll sleep on Grandpa's. Oh and the stairs lead to the basement if you're wondering." Aura explained, motioning to said stairs. Misty nodded.
"Alright." Misty nodded.
"Now when it comes to things here in Crash Town, it's pretty simple really. Nothing too major or anything. The only thing you need to know is once it's sunset you go inside." Aura told the supermodel. At this, Misty's facial expression changed to that of a questioning look.
"Oh? And why is that?" Misty asked curiously, slightly intrigued.
"Look Misty, I rather not go too far on details. Just know that it's dangerous at sunset. And for your best interest and my sanity, it's best that you head straight here once you see sunset coming." Aura frowned. Misty put her hands up in slight defeat.
"Oi oi, sorry." Misty told her. "I was just intrigued by what goes on around here is all. Different place, and most likely different rules. That's what I was curious about Aura." Aura winced slightly.
"Yeah I know. Sorry if I was sounding too harsh." She apologized. "Look, give me a moment in the bathroom and then I'll give you a tour around the town." Misty nodded.
:Alright Aura." Aura nodded getting her bag and going to the bathroom and closing the door behind her. Once she did, Misty looked around the inside of the house. Upon doing so, she had yet another reason for asking Aura to come with her besides being her guide. And that was to learn more about her. She walked to the drawer to see the pictures. One was of a handsome black haired man with ice blue eyes. At first glance he would seem cold but had a warm smile holding a pretty golden-brown haired woman with teal eyes.
Could these be Aura's foster parents? She thought. She then saw the other picture of the woman holding what looked to be a young Aura. Both laughing and smiling with the man next to them looking to be lightly chuckling.
"That picture was taken a week before they died." Misty turned to face Aura and was surprised to see her wearing what looked to be more western like clothes with an indigo vest and boots. She gave a light smile.
"So then these two?" Misty began.
"Yeah my foster parents. Landon and Sarah Flood." Aura nodded, looking at the pictures. "I was really young when they died, yet I can still remember them. Mom singing me lullabies and Dad always making me smile." Aura sighed softly before smiling at Misty. "Sorry didn't mean to sound depressed."
"It's okay Aura." Misty told Yusei's sister. "Though if I can say that's a nice outfit."
"Oh this? It's what I use to wear when I lived here. I decided on a new attire when I moved to the City." Aura shrugged.
"And the reason for wearing it now?" Misty asked.
"Felt natural I guess." Aura shrugged. "Now come on, time for that tour."
"Sure Aura." Misty retorted. "Lead the way."
They walked out the house; Aura leading to the main square.
"Over there is the card shop opened two years ago and gets good cards. While over there is the flower shop, but don't bother going there unless you want to deal with that bitch Barbara." She explained to Misty while her teeth gnashed in slight anger.. Aura saw Misty's shocked face and shrugged. "She is one. Just saying." She added.
"I guess you saying something vulgar like that surprised me you're usually well mannered on your words." Misty retorted. Aura laughed.
"Hahaha! Oh you haven't known me long enough Misty." She grinned.
"Aura!" Aura looked up before she yelped; having someone tackle her to the ground, and thus surprising Misty. Aura looked and laughed.
"West, it's been awhile." She smiled, patting the head of the young boy.
"Yeah! I didn't know you'd be coming back Aura!" West grinned.
"I wouldn't say coming back." Aura began.
"West what do you think you're doing?" A young girl walked over with a scowl before she gasped seeing Aura. "Aura you're back!" She said surprised.
"Hey Nico, good to see you too." Aura smiled, as she and West stood up. Misty observed both West and Nico out of interest/intrigument.
"Hey Aura, who are these 2?" Misty asked Aura. "Friends of yours?"
"Oh yeah! Misty these are Nico and West; siblings who moved here with their dad years ago. Me and Toru became friends with them in an instant when they moved here." Aura smiled, patting their heads. "Nico, West meet Misty Tredwell, a friend of mine from the City."
"Misty Tredwell the supermodel?" Nico gaped, surprised. Misty glanced at Nico and nodded, confirming her question.
"That's correct Nico." Misty told her, a smile present on her face.
"How did you became friends with a supermodel Aura?!" West gaped, surprised.
"Long story West. The point is that I'm here as a guide for Misty." Aura answered.
"There's going to be a charity ball here." Misty added.
"Charity Ball?!" West gaped.
"So that's what the building is for." Nico remarked.
"What building?" Aura questioned.
"Some people outside of the town came here a few months ago building what looked to be some hall down that way." Nico explained, pointing downward.
"Must be where the charity ball is." Aura muttered.
"Can you two take us there?"
"Sure!" West grinned.
"No problem." Nico nodded.
West and Nico led Aura and Misty down the road, passing some buildings before reaching a somewhat grand hall as Aura gaped.
"Crimson it's worse than I thought." She muttered.
"Who the hell is doing all this?"
"We heard it was Damion who was in charge." Nico spoke.
"What?!" Aura gaped.
"Who?" Misty asked.
"He's an acquaintance of mine who runs a casino here." Aura scowled. "What the hell is he thinking doing something like this? Especially with those bloody groups and their turf war." Aura than sighed. "I'll have to talk to him later about it." She muttered, facing Misty. "We should continue with the tour Misty." Misty glanced at Aura and nodded.
"I agree with your there Aura." Misty told Aura.
"Can we come then?" West asked excitedly.
"Sure I don't mind. You Misty?" Aura asked.
"It's perfectly fine with me." Misty replied.
"Great." Aura nodded.
"You're going to go see Thorn then right Aura?" Nico asked as they began walking.
"Yeah she's next up on the tour guidance list." Aura nodded.
"Who is Thorn, if you don't mind me asking." Misty spoke up as they continued to walk down the road/street. "Someone close to you guys I'd guess?"
"She's my godmother. She helped Klaus raised me when my parents-I mean, foster parents died." Aura explained with a strained smile.
"She runs an apothecary shop here." Nico told Misty. Misty nodded and put a hand to her, going into deep thought. As if she was mentally analyzing what Aura and Nico spoke just now, along with the other things West, Nco and Aura had said earlier.
"Hey Aura why did you say foster parents?" West asked, confused.
"Oh right you guys don't know. I'll explain once we see Thorn." Aura replied.
They soon reached a small apothecary shop walking to the door.
"Hold up a sec." Aura said to Misty. Nico and West giggled while Misty watched curiously as Aura carefully opened the door. "People in the shop!" She suddenly yelled. There was a loud rustling and shifting inside; making Aura smirk. "Every time you'd think they learn." She chuckled, as Nico and West laughed.
Misty blinked in surprise as they walked into the shop. Inside was a woman in her 30s having long pale blue hair, green eyes, wearing a dark green dress that reached her ankle with a white collar, black boots, and a brown holster with her a well dressed man with stark silver hair and gray eyes both looking flustered.
"Hey Thorn, Miles." Aura grinned.
"Aura!" The woman, Thorn, gasped as she looked up.
"Why am I not surprised it was you Aura?" The man, Miles, sighed.
"Not like you make it hard." Aura smirked.
"You're asking for it young lady." Miles scowled.
"I'm 18 Miles; that look aint gonna work." Aura laughed, walking to her old seat.
"Doesn't stop me from trying." Miles sighed. Thorn then saw Misty and grew wide eyed in surprise.
"Aren't you Misty Tredwell?" She asked, surprised. Misty glanced at Thorn, then smiled along with doing a nod.
"That's correct." Misty replied.
"Yeah she's a friend of mine. Misty meet my godmother Thorn and her fiance Miles." Aura introduced with a smile.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Tredwell." Miles spoke formerly.
"Likewise." Thorn agreed with a smile.
"Nice to meet you both." Misty spoke towards both Thorn and Miles.
"Misty here was invited to the charity ball and asked me to be her guide here while also being her guest to the ball." Aura explained.
"Oh so you found out about the ball." Thorn said.
"Yeah. Have any idea what the hell Damion was thinking?" Aura questioned.
"It's his way of helping this town Aura. I agreed with the idea, so I became a sponsor for the ball." Thorn explained.
"Even so, this could be dangerous." Aura muttered before she sighed. "Anyway, there's another good reason I came as well to specifically to tell you."
"Oh? And what is it?" Thorn asked curiously, picking up a jar of dried herbs.
"Well for starters, I know I'm adopted Thorn." Aura spoke. Thorn nearly dropped the jar quickly holding it as she looked at Aura, shocked while Nico and West gaped at Aura.
"H-How?" She began.
"Well to make a long story short, a madman told me and I found out it was true." Aura sighed. Thorn looked at her shocked before grimacing.
"Aura.. I..." She began.
"Relax Thorn; I'm not mad. I already had the breakdown at the hospital." Aura told her with a strained smile. "Though on the bright side I found out my birth family."
"You did?" Thorn asked in surprise.
"Who?" Miles asked.
"Heh well to tell you the truth it's actually the Fudo with Yusei Fudo being my twin brother." Aura admitted with a light chuckle.
"Yusei Fudo is your twin brother?!" West gaped.
"Yeah and I have someone here to vouch for me." Aura said, motioning to Misty.
"Yusei Fudo the Fortune Cup Champion right?" Miles questioned.
"Yup that's him." Aura nodded.
"This is so cool! My friend is related to Yusei Fudo!" West said excitedly.
"It must've been a big shock for you Aura." Nico added.
"It was believe me. I mean don't get me wrong, I really like Yusei. He's kind, reliable, and very easy to talk with. He's a good brother." Aura told them.
"Yet I can't help but think there's a but coming along." Miles remarked.
"No but just…" Aura began with a sigh.
"Still taking time to adjust to it." Aura stiffened, remembering Misty as she stood up.
"Well we should continue with the tour Misty. There's not much left anyway." She said with a light smile.
"Alright Aura." Misty retorted.
"Nico, West, you don't mind if I take Misty to that place right?" Aura asked the two siblings.
"Oh no not at all." Nico smiled.
"She's your friend so we don't mind." West grinned.
"Alright then. I'll see you all later. Come on Misty." Aura said. Misty nodded and began to follow Aura out of the shop.
Aura led Misty to the back of the town toward the mountain range at a striding pace.
"It's a little far. Sorry in advance." Aura spoke towards Misty in an apologetic manner. Misty dismissed the apologeticism from Aura.
"It's alright Aura." Misty told her. Aura gave a small smile as they reached what looked to be a closed off part of the mountain range.
"Well here we are." She said. Misty looked and was surprised to see what looked to be a hideout of sorts. She followed Aura inside. Seeing it was lightly furnished with a carpet, few posters, a crate that had a vase and flower on it, and even a few sleeping bags. "Me, Nico, and West found this place years back it was abandoned so we made this place our own little hideout." Aura smiled. She paused for a moment, then continued. "The only other people who know about it are Toru, Grandpa, Thorn, and Miles. No one else in the town knows about it." Misty glances around the hideout with curiosity and intrigument upon her face.
"Quite the interesting hideout here Aura." Misty noted.
"Thanks. It's a nice space away from the town when needed." Aura spoke with a light smile on her face. Then Aura saw it; was almost sundown and she stiffened. "Come on. We should head back home now; it's getting late." Misty glances outside and noticed the sun beginning to set.
"Oh right. You said that when we first started the tour around the town." Misty remembered.
"Yeah. Let's get a move on." Aura nodded, heading out of the hideout. Misty nodded in agreement, then proceeded to follow behind Aura.
0713MM: So, what do you guys think of the 1st part for this Crash Town Arc/Aura's backstory Arc? Good start? Bad start? In between start?
Wait, how does an in between start even work? LMAO I dunno. We just hope you guys liked this 1st part to the Crash Town Arc. Which will probably last at least 3 chapters. Maybe 4 depending on circumstances.