So in the last chapter when Akiyuki mentioned the Queen of Duelling, ignore that. I was planning on connecting this story with a Yu-Gi-Oh AU of Kickin it, but no one seems interested in it and it seems kinda bad making you guys go through it but I will try to do something different for when I do the movie. Yes, I am going to do the movie, I just have to finish watching the WRGP Arc and finish the last one and I'm good. I hope you enjoy this, here we go.
Chapter 4-From Satellite to New Domino
Under the city of Satellite sat old subway stations. The tunnels lead all through the city, giving quick access points back to the surface. On one of the old tracks, a red Duel Runner ran down the broken tracks. The Duel Runner had a curved back, making it look almost like a crescent moon with white accents on the front of the bike. If anyone had been looking, they would have seen rainbow circles in the wheels that glowed brighter as the bike got faster. The rider revved the engine once more to try and speed it up, but then the engine blew up, causing the rider to skid to a stop.
Putting the stand on, the driver got off the bike and pulled their helmet off. The moonlight came through the cracks of the ceiling shone on the driver, Yusai Fudo. It had been three years since Akiyuki came to Satellite and things had changed. Her Team Satisfaction uniform was gone and changed for a blue jacket with a high collar and amber gems on different points of it, brown gloves with the same amber gems on them. Her shirt, shorts and boots stayed the same, but another thing that didn't was her expression. She no longer seemed to hold anything but happiness, but she looked like she carried a weight on her shoulders. She rested her helmet on the seat and pushed the kickstand up. She began to push the Duel Runner down the tracks.
Yusai eventually reached, what use to be, an old subway station. The place was redecorated as a place to live. A fridge and rusty sink took up half of one wall, another was home to tables that held computers, a TV and other electronic parts. Farther in front of the tables was a dining table with one chair. A familiar jacket hung on the back of it. And the other side parts where sectioned off for rooms and a couch sat near. Three men were standing by one of the computers watching a duel happen. Yusai ignored them as she pushed her bike up a ramp and parked it by the dining table. She went looking for her tool box when she heard a familiar name.
"Jack Atlas, I have to ask; did you feel at all concerned when Hunter's Trap Cards almost got you?"
"Listen here," the familiar Aussie accent poured through the speakers, causing Yusai's hands to tighten into fists, "I could have defeated Hunter on the first 3 turns, if I wanted to, but then there'd be no entertainment for my fans. I can take on anyone, anywhere and at any time. Who's the Master of Faster? That right, me! Jack Atlas! And, if anyone is brave enough to challenge me, I say-"
Whatever Jack was going to saw was drowned out by a sudden engine revving up before dying. The men jumped before turning around to look at the girl. A large man hit the power button on the TV before turning to Yusai.
"Uh, sorry about that, Yusai," Tank, the man who spoke, had brown hair and was dressed in green and brown. "The TV down by us still wasn't working and we wanted to see the duel."
"Tank, I really don't think Yusai wants to hear about this," Blitz, who was obviously the older one, said. He spared a glance at the girl, who didn't show any reaction as she pulled wires out and connected them to her duel runner and a laptop that sat on a small table next to the Duel Runner.
Before Tank could say anything, steps were heard on the ramp. Everyone looked up to see Akiyuki. His usual red shirt was covered by a white dress shirt that was buttoned up halfway. His cargo pants were replaced by burgundy slacks that where tucked into his black boots.
"Hey Akiyuki, how were rounds?" Nervin, a man with purple dreadlocks that were pulled into a ponytail.
"Mrs. Yamato's ankle is fine, but Chikiro almost had a miscarriage." During the years of living in the Satellite and seeing the people suffering, Akiyuki asked Dr. Schmidt to train him to be a doctor. As Akiyuki pulled off his messenger bag, he noticed Yusai was silent. "What's with you?"
"Nothing. My new acceleration chip just caused my engine to fail." Yusai said.
"That's too bad, but your other Duel Runner looked good on TV…"
"Tank!" the boys yelled.
"Hey, I'm just trying to make her feel better. You know they would have had her giving that interview, if Jack didn't double cross her and steal her Duel Runner. Now, Jack's the one with fame and glory with Yusai's duel runner!"
"Tank, for the love of dueling, I'll have to deal with the sulking female, if you don't shut your mouth," Akiyuki ignored the glare Yusai shot him.
Suddenly, the sound of running footsteps filled the room and a kid, about the age of 1,1 ran up ramp. "Yusai, look what I found! You're going to love it!" The young boy, Rally, was dressed in a long yellow shirt, a blue jacket and his curly red hair was covered in a yellow beanie. A yellow triangle was under his left eye. He dug into his pocket and pulled out a silver computer chip. "It's a Skylon-30 accelerator chip!"
"Rally," Blitz started. "that's one of the newest chips out. No way that got here that quick. Where did you steal it from?"
"I didn't steal it! It was lying on the floor. Someone must have dropped it!"
Akiyuki started to empty his bag, but as he heard where Rally found the new chip he stopped, "did it occur to you that maybe someone wanted you to find it to track you back here?"
"I agree with Akiyuki. Rally, you need to take it back," Nervin said.
"Rally, let me see that," Yusai asked. She took it and smiled. "This is exactly what I need." She began to open the headboard when Nervin started yelling.
"Yusai! You can't keep that! Akiyuki, tell her."
Akiyuki had pulled out a thick textbook and a damaged notebook, a pencil in his mouth. He pulled it out and looked at Nervin in disbelief, "when has she ever listened to me? You know her. Once she gets an idea in her head, she goes with it."
With the chip in place, Yusai revved the engine once again. The loud sound vibrated throughout the whole tunnel.
"I knew you'd like it!" Rally said.
"Wow, you know, maybe she shouldn't return it," Tank said.
"Tank!" Blitz and Nervin shouted.
"Rally, get my helmet and get my spare too."
"Spare? Yusai, you can't be serious. Maybe it's time you forgot about this revenge mission," Nervin said.
"What do you think I've been telling her?" Akiyuki said as he took a seat on the only chair.
"But Jack stole Yusai's card, plus her ride. Akiyuki, you got her that card and he just took it and ran off!" Tank cried.
"Yeah, but are you forgetting that Jack is in New Domino, a place that doesn't like those from Satellite and a place I've been trying to avoid?"
"And, you're forgetting that there are times where you have to stand up for yourself," Rally said handing Yusai her helmet.
"Yes," Blitz started. "You shouldn't risk your freedom for a card and some wheels. Us Satellites have to stay where we are."
"Jack didn't, so why should I!?" Yusai snapped back as she put her helmet back on, the visor up. Just then, the sound of sirens and a helicopter echoed through the tunnel. From the cracks in the ceiling, the occupants could see the floodlight.
"Identification number AWX86007! You are in possession of stolen property! Escape is not an option, we have you surrounded!"
"Rally!" Nervin, Blitz and Tank cried.
"It wasn't me, I swear! The chip was just lying on the floor with no one around. I didn't steal it!"
"Rooftop Runner," the officer continued, gaining Akiyuki's full attention. "We know you're in there! Both you and number AWX86007 will come out and surrender!"
"Rally, remember what I said about someone wanting you to find that chip? No one really knows that I hang with you guys, the chip was the bait needed to find us."
Yusai began typing something on her laptop, "Don't worry. It'll be ok."
"How will it be ok? Thanks to the mark on Rally's face, Security can find out where we are. The thing's like a tracking device." Blitz yelled.
"Got that covered!" She hit a few more keys and started a jamming signal that came from her Duel Runner. She took the other helmet from Rally and threw it to Akiyuki. He got it and looked at the black haired girl in confusion. "You coming? It's not like you can go by the rooftops. They'll be surrounded plus you donated the shoes you used to the orphanage, remember?" turning to the others, she said, "I bought you a few minutes. Take the east tunnel, while Akiyuki and I take this chip for a test drive."
Holding on to Yusai's waist, Akiyuki watched as Yusai speed up the stairs before pulling off, leading sector security on a speed chase. The helicopter, police car and Law Runner quickly caught up to the red Duel Runner.
'Didn't think they would have caught up this quickly. Akiyuki was right, this was a trap. Question is for who, him or us?'
"Rider, stop! There's no escape!"
Yusai lead them to an abandoned factory, her front wheel breaking the gate down before she skid to a stop. All the officers stopped and the rider of the Law Runner gets off the Runner and approached the riders. He lifted his visor revealing a face with dark skin, thick eyebrows and a scar on the left side of his face, Officer Trudge.
"Well, well, well. Look who it is. Remember me, Yusai? It's been a while since the Detention Center. And, who's your partner, little Mr. Rooftop Runner?"
"Shouldn't you be on mall patrol Trudge?" Yusai asked.
"I thought it was desk duty," Akiyuki jabbed.
"I'm not some regular lackey, Trash! Though, I have to say, even just hearing you run your mouth is a fine price to pay for the reunion Jack set up for us," Yusai didn't have any reaction but Akiyuki's glare intensified. "Mr. Big-Shot knew Rally wouldn't be able to resist the bait. Now, I got you. So, why don't you come quietly and I might allow you and Rally to sleep in the same cell together. I'll even allow you to say goodbye to your little boyfriend before we ship him back to New Domino."
"Oh, I'll come quietly," Yusai said before giving a small smirk. "if you can beat me in a duel."
"Ha, still think you can duel Sector Security? Rules state that you Satellites can't have cards and I seem to remember taking your deck right before you left the detention center."
"True, but rules are meant to be broken. I win, I and the others get to go free, no questions asked," Yusai said as she pulled out a deck and put in the card holder of her Duel Headboard
"What? Where did you get those cards?"
"Yeah," Akiyuki said nonchalantly. "remember that outbreak of lice at the Security Warehouse and all officers were advised to stay away from the building? No lice, but it did allow me to steal Yusai's deck back along with a few other peoples'. I'm just glad you guys were too worried about your hair to even set up one car or you of seen me pretty easily. I was pretty sloppy."
"Why you! Alright fine, I'll play your game. What do I get, if I win?"
"I'll tell them I stole the chip and, when I tried to flee, you stopped me. Plus, I'll tell them that Rooftop Runner wanted to go back to New Domino, but I wouldn't let him. With a story like that, with you as hero, you'll no doubt get a promotion to Sargent."
"The Law doesn't negotiate with criminals!" one of the officers yelled.
"Head back to headquarters!" Trudge demanded.
"What!? But sir, this is highly inappropriate."
"Allow me to make this a little bit clearer for you, get moving or you'll be on trash detail."
Fearing for his job, the officer ordered everyone back, leaving the three alone.
"So, do we have a deal? Just know that none of your men can interfere and neither will Rooftop Runner."
"Fine, Fool!" Getting back onto his Runner, Trudge turned it forward. "I'll engage the Speed World Field Spell." He pressed a button on his Duel Headboard and both Runners' duel disks activated as an automated voice spoke
DUEL MODE ENGAGED; AUTO PILOT ACTIVATED
Both of the Runner's let out a transparent blue glow around the area, making the scene look purple. Both Duelists revved up their Runners just as the Auto Pilots gave the OK.
"Let's ride!" Yelled both Yusai and Trudge as their Runners sped off, their Duel beginning.
Yusai: 4000 (SPC: 0)
Trudge: 4000 (SPC: 0)
"I'll go first, kid!" Yelled Trudge as he drew a card. "First, I summon Assault Dog (LV:4/ ATK: 1200/ DEF: 800) and set one card face down. That end my turn. Your move!" said the police officer as his monster and card materialized on the field.
Yusai: 4000 (SPC: 1)
Trudge: 4000 (SPC: 1)
Yusai took a look at the four cards in her hands before nodding and drawing one of them.
"I summon my Speed Warrior (LV: 2/ ATK: 900/ DEF: 400) and he now attacks your Assault Dog and, because I normal summoned him, his attack points are doubled (ATK: 1800)" said Yusai as her Armor covered warrior struck at the canine, obliterating it with Trudge losing Life Points.
Yusai: 4000 (SPC:1)
Trudge: 3400 (SPC: 1)
"Lucky shot, Yusai, but that little move didn't stop Assault Dog's special ability. Because you destroyed him, I'm allowed to special summon another Assault Dog!" Yelled the officer as another dog ran beside him.
"Then, I guess I'll just set one card and end my turn," said Yusai as said face-down card appeared in her Spell and Trap Card Zone. The two racers rode past streets and suburban areas, gaining speed as they went.
Yusai: 4000 (SPC: 2)
Trudge: 3400 (SPC: 2)
"Hmph, if you think that's gonna help ya, you're dead wrong, satellite scum! For my turn, I tribute summon my Assault Dog, so that I can summon my Handcuffs Dragon, (LV: 5/ ATK: 1800/ DEF: 1800) and I can get rid of your Speed Warrior (ATK: 900)," said Trudge as his wired dragon charged.
"I use my Trap card, Scrap-Iron Scarecrow, in order to protect Speed Warrior!"
"But now, I use my card, Wiretap, to make your trap card turn back to your deck. Nice try, street punk," said the dark-skinned man mockingly as his infamous escapist's warrior was destroyed.
Yusai: 3100 (SPC: 3)
Trudge: 3400 (SPC: 3)
"My turn. For my move, I summon my Sonic Chick, (LV:1/ ATK: 300/ DEF: 300) and I set two cards, too, ending my turn," said Yusai as her pink roadrunner and two cards appeared, the chick being in the shade of dull blue in defense mode.
Yusai: 3100 (SPC: 4)
Trudge: 3400 (SPC: 4)
Trudge let out a laugh at Yusai's monster. "So, some chicken is saving you, Yusai! That's pathetic, even for you! I guess you want to get this over with quick, huh?" he asked as he slotted three cards in his hand. "Well then, I guess I'll make this fast! With discarding these three cards here, I can special summon my Montage Dragon, (LV: 8) It's attack points increasing because of the cards I used.( ATK: 3000/ DEF: 0) So now, my Handcuffs Dragon attacks your chicken and my Montage Dragon attacks you!" yelled Trudge as the two monsters charged at Yusai, the latter giving a grunt of pain as she lost some Life Points and Speed Counters.
Yusai: 100 (SPC: 2)
Trudge: 3400 (SPC: 5)
"HA! You see, Yusai! You can't beat me! It just goes to show the satellites are nothing but waste and trash that should just stay where they are! Just give it up already!" laughed Trudge.
'He's right. I've never had this much of a problem before. I might not make it out of it this time.' Yusai felt Akiyuki squeeze her waist. She turned her head slightly and saw the encouraging look he gave her. She smiled back and focused back on the duel. She pulled out her next card and gave an even bigger smile when she saw it.
"Sorry to say, Trudge, but there's no way I'm losing this Duel! You seemed to of forgotten something about us Satellites, as long as a Duelist believes in their cards, they will have all the power they need, regardless of where they come from. Now, I summon my Junk Synchron (LV: 3/ ATK/ 300? DEF: 500) And, I also play my Graceful Revival, which allows me to special summon my Speed Warrior from the Graveyard. But, that's not all, I'm now allowed to synchro summon my Junk Warrior, which, because of Speed Warrior, gets a boost in attack points, (ATK: 3200)" said Yusai as her monsters and cards preformed the combinations she played. "And now, Junk Warrior attacks Handcuffs Dragon!" said Yusai as her monster attacked Trudge's and the damage took place.
Yusai: 100 (SPC: 0)
Trudge: 2000 (SPC: 4)
Trudge grind his teeth, but kept his head in play. "That's doesn't matter! 'Cause now, you just activated Handcuffs Dragon's ability. It's now an equip card and it goes to your Junk Warrior, making it lose those extra attack points! (ATK:1400)"
"Well, that means I gotta play my Equip Shot, which makes your Handcuffs Dragon equip to Montage Dragon!" yelled Yusai as the ability played (ATK: 1200) "And now, my Junk Warrior attacks Montage Dragon!" yelled the raven-haired girl as her monster faced off against the dragon, ending the game.
Yusai: 100 (SPC: 0)
Trudge: 0 (SPC: 4)
Trudge's Runner came to a halting stop with steam rising off it. "I can't believe I lost to a damn satellite scum like you, kid. There goes my promotion," he muttered angrily. Yusai tilted her head and gave a knowing look.
"By the way, tell Jack 'Thanks for the chip!'" With that, she raced away, leaving behind a fuming Trudge.
Yusai drove her and Akiyuki to one of the roads that looked over Satellite. The rising sun began to paint the sea that separated New Domino and Satellite a bright pink. When the red Duel Runner stopped, the two riders got off, looking at the sunset. Akiyuki pulled his helmet off and turned to lean on the banister as Yusai focused on the sunrise.
"So, Jack was behind all of this huh? He hasn't bothered us in a good while," Akiyuki said.
"Doesn't matter. As far as I'm concerned, it's his way of telling me to come. I'm going to get my card back and Akiyuki, I want-"
"No," the boy cut her off. "I know what you want and you know my answer." He pushed himself off the banister. "I'm not going back to the place where I was betrayed and used. I don't know why you'd want me to go back there and don't say it's because of my parents. My parents left me when I needed them most, when I was scared and felt alone. Yusai, I get you're going to want help over in New Domino, but I can't be that person. I'm sorry." Putting the helmet on the seat of the Runner, Akiyuki walked the way they came, Yusai staring after him. She sighed and faced the city again.
'I want him to come with me, but can I really force my wants over his wishes?'
New Domino
Another person stood in front of a glass wall, looking at the island of Satellite. He lifted a card that shimmered in the early sunlight. The picture was a dragon with tattered wings and a long muzzle. With a scoff and a smirk, the person turned his attention back to the island.
"I know you won't refuse my invitation Yusai. Come and prove to me you've gotten stronger. I'm waiting."
Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next chapter, we get a deeper look into why Akiyuki doesn't want anything to do with New Domino and why Yusai wants him to come with her. Please review!