A/N: In the original event of things, Rex Goodwin brought the other four Signers into a supposed 'prophecy' where they saw the destruction of the Satellite. Yusei and Jack dueled, which (obviously) ended with Yusei winning. I didn't write that so I thought I'd mention it.

Light suddenly flooded the room as the Momentum came back online.

Dark clouds over the stadium began to dissipate as Yusei and Jack appeared again in the stadium. Jack's duel runner crashed onto the ground, Yusei's red runner stopped several feet away just past the finish line. The duel was over, its result obvious. The MC stuttered and announced something noncommittal while struggling to find Goodwin. Uproar filled the still-half-full stadium as spectators saw the results and the obvious winner.

Carly hovered around the paramedics are they took Jack away, Yusei motioned to Akiza before rushing up the tower to find Goodwin. Akiza summoned monsters that parted the crowds and held Sector Security back as she followed him.'

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes against the sudden brightness, resting my forehead against the cool glass walls. I've done everything I can. By now, either Crow had suceeded or he had failed, but that's out of my control. All I can do is wait.

I hate waiting.

The door suddenly banged open. I turned but didn't bother opening my eyes, there's only two people who would rush in here like this right now.

"You weren't there!" Goodwin accused as he stepped into the room. The shock and dismay of only confirming three of the four Signers had temporarily loosenly his tongue.

"Hm?"

"The Signer prophecy," Yusei followed behind immediately, pushing open the door to enter the penthouse. Akiza stayed closely behind him, entertaining herself by toying with the growing number of Sector Security agents. "I was surprise you weren't there."

"How did you know?" I opened my eyes to greet Yusei but directed my question at Goodwin instead, capitalized on his slip of tongue. Goodwin looked on darkly, obviously having realized his mistake. By the way Yusei looked at Goodwin, it seems like he realized it as well."I didn't even know there was a prophecy for the Signers, how did you know I wasn't there?" I pressed. Goodwin stuttered, looking lost for once before regaining his composure.

"That is none of your concern Yuki. You have other things to worry about, like yourself." Goodwin said, a thinly veiled threat.

But my plan had worked.

It was a simple plan really. First summon the Crimson Dragon by having Luna in the stadium, then bringing her out so she wouldn't show up in Goodwin's prophecy. Since the Crimson Dragon could only borrow the Signer's powers while they were inside the stadium, I predicted a similar distance restriction on Goodwin's prophecy. It seems like I was right. That way, I maintain the temporary safety granted to a presumed Signer.

"I only know four of the five Signers, it seems to me like you know all five." I accused. Always good to be on the offensive. "And I think it's about time you shared that information with the rest of us."

"You forget yourself, you're not in a position to ask questions," Goodwin glowered. I looked back defiantly, demanding an answer.

"I have my sources," He replied finally. "I have been preparing for this for the last seventeen years, I assure you that I have no intentions of letting this world go to ruins. If only out of self-interest."

"What do you mean the last seventeen years?" Yusei interrupted, "How did you know to start preparing since Zero Reverse?"

"Oh? Have you not told him?" Goodwin casually tried to turn Yusei against me, I think for the second time now, "I assume you have known for a while."

Yusei kept his eyes trained on Rex while the latter man related his version of the events, being surprisingly truthful other than painting himself in a more sympathetic light.

"My father? My father was the one who caused Zero Reverse?" Yusei repeated, as difficult as it was, it didn't come as a complete surprise. His own research on the Momentum had uncovered Dr. Fudo's work, and it's hard to think that it was a mere coincidence that he shared the same name as the particle that powered the Momentum.

"Dr Fudo had dedicated his life to supplying the world with unlimited energy, he did not intended his work to have such devastating effects. When he discovered its dangers, as had many others, and he had been powerless to stop it." Goodwin continued. "So now it's up to you, as one of the Signers and as his son, to prevent the calamity that is upon us."

Yusei nodded, taken in by the story. I don't really blame him, honest. It was probably a lot to take in and he was probably overwhelmed, and sometimes I do have to use suspension of belief when watching the anime. On a more serious note, it's like finding out your father's Oppenheimer, if Oppenheimer had been the only person involved in the Manhattan Project.

"Yuki though, would have to stay with me." Goodwin continued without a hitch, "Her Signer mark has not been activated, I would like her to stay here for some training until she could tap into this power.

I nodded. That's nothing unexpected.

"Are you sure?" Akiza had backed into the room, the beak of her Blue Rose Dragon hovered dangerously close to Goodwin's neck. "I can bring you out, just say the word."

"I'm sure." I replied.

Akiza was about to say something else, but Yusei pulled her out of the room before she could ask any more questions. Akiza could certainly bring them out of the city, but she can only protect so many people, while Goodwin could take the entire Satellite hostage. Magical monsters or not, one person could only do so much. The two of them could only do what they could do, and leave the rest to fate.

"You trust me enough to stay here?" Goodwin asked rhetorically. I snickered.

"You don't believe a word I said." Rex must have noticed the sarcasm radiating out of every pore of my body.

"The holes in your backstory are bigger than the holes in mine," I commented brazenly, smirking as my words registered, "Honestly, you told us everything except what happened in the past 17 years that made you, the man who helped to bring about the greatest disaster in this city, to the Director of that same city" *

"You don't expect to leave, I see." Rex Goodwin noted. Both of us understood that he wouldn't let a Signer run wild unless he was confident he had them under control.

"Would it have made a difference?" I replied. I never thought he'd let me go back to the Satellite. I had far more influence over Yusei and by extension, the rest of the Signers, than he did. My presence in Domino City would also (supposedly) deter my gang from any undesirable activities in the Satellite. "But with Zephyrs in the Satellite, their influence on Yusei should be enough to keep you on your toes."

"You're not concerned I would imprison the others as well?" Goodwin seems to have accepted my explanation.

"Somebody has to do the heavy-lifting, unless you think Jack could defeat the Dark Signers by himself." I laughed again at the thought. Goodwin conceded with a laugh of his own.

"'Director Goodwin!" The MC's face suddenly popped up on one of the any screens in the room. "What happened? What do I do?"

"Let our audience know Yusei Fudo won the duel," Goodwin took one long look at me before turning away, "It was a technical malfunction, that's all."

"Really? Just like that?" Even the MC didn't sound convinced, "I mean, yes sir! I'll do that!"

"See that you do." Goodwin turned off the monitor, looking slightly annoyed even his own employees didn't believe in his lies.

"Sorry about the technical difficulties ladies and gentlemen, though it looks like a resounding victory for our Satellite upstart Yusei Fudo!"

Crow had met Chaos after he escaped from the Momentum Research Facility. Amidst the confusion during the power outage and the giant monster appearance, they didn't have too much trouble riding to the pier. Chaos screeched to a stop beside the shipment Mina dictated for the Satellite. It didn't take too much work to switch the Core of the Momentum into the box for the similar-sized microwave and sneak it into the regular shipment. Most guards were responding to the commotion the streets.

"Thank you, Crow. Good job, and welcome to the Zephyrs." Chaos smiled, extending a hand to the ex-Enforcer.

"Yeah, thanks." Crow replied awkwardly, carrying his helmet under his left arm, he shook Chaos' hand with his right. A lot of people in the Satellite still resented the Enforcers for the damage they caused, and it only took stealing the most powerful weapon in the world for him to be accepted.

"I'll message Felice and let her know we're ready. As soon as she catches Sayer, this shipment can go through. It's official Domino government business and they already inspected everything once, so the Sector wouldn't look too hard at what's inside."

"So, you let Sayer go on purpose just so you would have an excuse to delay this shipment?" Crow asked, "Isn't that, a little excessive? You guys couldn't find an easier excuse?"

"Domino shipments are guarded by their own people, so we'll have to find another way back into the Satellite, shouldn't be too long." Chaos ignored the question. It is easy to find excuses, but they must find one that's completely above suspicion, no matter how elaborate or expensive. The Momentum is too important to place at even the slightest risk. It was safe to say that most people didn't suspect the Zephyrs released a homicidal maniac with superpowers who just tried to kill them in order to delay shipment to Satellite by less than a day.

"Fine," Crow grumbled. "But what about the others?"

"Yuki said she'd make sure Fudo and Akiza gets back to Satellite." Chaos assured him.

Crow nodded. He had missed Yusei's duel with Jack, and he can't wait to watch it as soon as he got back!

"Blister would hide out a couple of days with Luna, but he knows his way around, he'll get to the Satellite eventually." If Crow was going to be part of their team, he should know what's going on, "It'll probably take a couple of weeks to get the Momentum up and running, so we'll discuss what to do in the meantime."

"Wait, what about Yuki?" Crow suddenly realized. Yuki rarely discusses anything, and Chaos didn't mention her coming back.

Chaos shrugged.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Crow's eyes widened.

"We need a couple of weeks to get the Momentum up and running," Chaos replied, "We're not going to get that time if we don't have some sort of hostage in Domino to keep Goodwins' suspicions at bay."

"But after we finish the Momentum, after Domino realizes that we finished the Momentum, what's going to happen to her?"

Chaos shrugged again.

Crow felt a chill going down his spine. Yuki was bait, her job is to keep Domino City hooked for long enough while the rest of the Zephyrs finish what needs to be done. But nobody cares what happens to the bait after the fish is caught. On the other hand, Rex Goodwin is known for his enemies disappearing and never being seen again, dead or alive.

"You're just going to let her die?" He demanded.

"Look, it's her own plan. It's not perfect but it's the best we got." Chaos said impatiently, not wanting to discuss the topic any more than he had to. "We all have priorities kid, and the Momentum comes first. It's the only shot we have to defend ourselves and the Satellite's independence. So I'm going to make sure it gets fixed up in the Satellite whatever it takes. Even if it means my life. Or Hers."

"I won't give up like this!" Crow shook his head. "I won't assume something's hopeless and just give up on people. You go run back to the Satellite if you want, I'm going to stay here and get her out!"

Chaos sighed, kids and their idealism. "Don't be stupid, Yuki knows how to take care of herself. When we're ready in the Satellite, she'll be ready to come back."

She has to be.

A/N: Come on, research and development of the Momentum was lead by a man named Dr Fudo and involved something called Yusei Particles, like that wasn't enough of a clue?

* Almost made a Steve Mnuchin joke here, resisted because I wasn't sure how relevant it is for most people reading this.

I've been really busy lately. I love it, but I really don't have as much time for a time-consuming fanfic that I want to use to discuss the intricacies of productivity, political systems and economic trade-off. So updates will be slower. Frankly, I don't like what I've done a good job with the Fortune Cup arc, it feels too scattered.

But I do plan on finishing this. I have already written the end of the Dark Signer arc . I know exactly how it's going to end and I really like it so I hope to get to post it. I also want to post the porn I wrote, except it wouldn't make sense until the end of the Dark Signer arc, so I have to get there first. In summary, updates will come, eventually.