I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. This is a sequel to the story, 'Mating Attraction.' If you had not read the first one, you may want to but since this is a sequel prequel, it is not necessary to go back. I would recommend it, though.

Chapter One- The Dare

Yusei sank his fist into his opponent's face and heard the sound of the nose breaking. He grinned at the sound as his fist struck the guy in the gut. Ah, nothing like a good street fight, he thought as he dodged, ducked, and weaved about the scene. His best buddies, Crow and Kalin, also dealt out blows but took some themselves. Yusei had a knack for fights and could gracefully avoid the attacks. His lean, muscular frame lent itself to his strength and speed and most street gangs avoided him. The last guy hit the ground, courtesy of Yusei's right hook. He smirked at the unconscious guy.

Crow thumped him on the back. "Nice delivery there."

"Thanks. You weren't so bad yourself."

"Yeah until that roundhouse punch." Crow gingerly touched his cheek.

"We should head inside," Kalin said. "It's almost dark."

"What? Afraid the vampires will get you?" Crow teased.

"Some do prefer to attack people instead of going to the blood bank. We're lucky the werewolves don't attack us and actually stay in their area at night."

"That's because they're scared of the vampires," Crow countered. "Everyone knows that."

Yusei was silent as his friends headed to their homes and he went to seek out a spot on the streets. They don't see what I see, he thought. Werewolves do roam at night, but always in groups or pairs. That's likely for protection. They're probably not afraid of vampires; more wary of them, I would think. The werewolves don't bother me, but when one looks at me, I can see sympathy in its eyes. Yes, I live on the streets, but it's not so bad though I would like to have a home, a family like my friends do.

"Well, well. If it isn't Yusei Fudo," said a jeering voice.

The fifteen-year-old turned to see a trio of boys a little older than him and a lot bigger. The one who had spoken was the leader and he leered at Yusei. "You're gonna regret fighting me."

Yusei raised an eyebrow. "Really? You still seemed a bit banged up from our fight last week."

The leader growled. "Think you're funny, do you?"

"I can be on occasion. Your buddies looking to get beat up too?" He eyed the ones who had hung back.

"Nah, actually we came to issue you a dare of manly pride."

"A dare? What kind of dare?"

The leader grinned as he draped on arm over Yusei's shoulder. "Let me show you."

Yusei allowed himself to be steered through the dark streets, but stayed alert for a possible ambush. He soon found himself close to a section of the city he had never see before but heard of it: The entrance to the werewolves' domain.

"All right, Yusei. Prove you're a man by crossing the border."

"What? If I do that, I'll get bitten and become a werewolf."

"Only if you're not fast enough to get back over the line." His voice turned mocking. "You scared, punk?"

Yusei bristled at this. He was no scaredy-cat! "Of course not. I'll take your dare." Yusei took a deep breath. It was well-known that humans should not intrude into the vampire or werewolf domains. Those that did ended up being turned into a vampire or a werewolf. Yusei would normally not tempt fate by trespassing but as this was a dare of pride, he would tempt it. Besides, I don't have to go far. A quick two steps in and back out again.

"Oh, one more stipulation. You have to go further than just a few steps."

"All right. I'll do it." Yusei's heart pounded as he poised on the edge. He would have to rely on his speed to avoid the werewolves who likely defended the turf, like a type of guard. He took another deep breath before he stepped over the line.

The first two steps yielded no results. The streets appeared to be deserted. Were the stories of people becoming vampires or werewolves just that? Stories? If so, maybe I could explore this area. He took a few more steps, his eyes taking in his surroundings. This is a really nice place. The houses all look well-kept and equal in size. So different from my part of the city.

A loud klaxon suddenly went off and Yusei froze upon hearing the alarm. He stared as a quartet of wolves in gold armor charged toward him. He then went into motion, turning and racing back toward the border. I've proven myself worthy of my manly pride. Time to go. He saw the border coming into view when a gold and gray blur passed him and stood in his way of leaving, growling and baring his teeth. Yusei came to a halt and the other wolves boxed him in on the left, right, and behind him. He couldn't get past without one of them biting him. He glared at them and his hands clenched into fists.

The one in front of him, wearing a red-plumed gold helmet said, "Human, you are guilty of trespassing and your punishment is to be one of us." He lunged forward far faster than Yusei would have believed and sank his teeth into Yusei's arm before releasing.

Yusei screamed and then howled as yellow-tipped black fur grew all over his body. His limbs became legs that grew muscular and his hands and feet became paws, his nails lengthening, hardening, and hooking into extended claws. A full tail sprouted as he fell onto all fours as he grew a muzzle and his ears became wolf ones. His body's muscles enlarged but he still retained a lean look. He growled angrily as his change ended and he saw the ones who dared him flee into the darkness.

He then saw the wolf in front of him fall to his belly and his tail tucked between his legs. He looked around to see the other three had done the same. "Beta," he heard them murmur over and over. Beta? he wondered. What's a beta?

"Welcome Yusei Fudo," spoke a new voice. Yusei turned to see a gray wolf with pale blue eyes who exuded such confidence that he felt submissive to him, but fought it.

"Who are you?" he snapped. "How do you know me?"

His lack of respect elicited gasps from the guards, but the gray one seemed amused. "I am Rex Goodwin, the alpha of the pack. I know you as it is my job to know the names of humans as they may end up bitten. I have also been told by my pack that you sleep on the streets. My dear Yusei, I had hoped you would become a vampire or a werewolf as both would provide you with a comfortable lifestyle."

"I doubt it," Yusei growled. "I would rather be human again."

"Yes, I imagine you would but that is not possible. You are now a werewolf and I promise you will end up happy here. Now, come with me. You will stay with me for a day or two before I set you up with a house and some members to be your unit." He looked at the guards. "Resume your posts."

"Yes, alpha," the red-plumed one said before leaving with the other three behind him.

Yusei reluctantly followed Goodwin down the street. He was angry and resentful at being bitten. Why couldn't they have just let him go? Why did they have to bite him? He hadn't wanted to be a werewolf, but now he was being forced to be one. He would rather go back to the human side of the city than live here.

Goodwin glanced back at his new member and beta. He had heard much about Yusei from those who roamed at night. They spoke of his fighting skills, his strength, and his speed. They also said he lived on the streets and slept on them too. It broke his heart to hear of a homeless human and knew that he and his brother could provide Yusei with a better life as a vampire or a werewolf. It was only a matter of whether Yusei would cross one of their borders. Well, he crossed mine and he will be an excellent beta once his anger and resentment has abated.