Me: …

Yusei: Something wrong?

Me: … This is an awkward chapter….

Jack: So? Weren't the others awkward too?

Aki: Jack, you're not helping.

Crow: Let's just quiet down and read the chapter already.

Rua and Ruka: Kemmeyz doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.

Me: Happy New Years Eve everybody!

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All that night, Aki couldn't sleep. The plan had been decided on, and Aki would do the unthinkable. But saving Yusei meant more to her than her worst fears. After a night of long tossing and turning, the sun finally rose in the east, and Aki knew it was time. She took a shower, dressed, and went to the kitchen. Jack was already there, sipping tea at the table. He looked up at her nervously. Maybe because Aki had knocked Crow off the couch with her powers; when he told her their idea. She didn't hurt him, but it was enough to creep the boys out; apparently.

"Are you ready?" He asked softly. Aki nodded sharply.

"So you'll be watching the kids?" She asked curiously, beginning to head for the door. Jack nodded.

"Yeah, Crow said he watched them last time," he grumbled.

"Well… sorry, I guess?" Aki opened the front door and walked to her duel runner. She climbed on and put on her helmet. Jack walked out to see her off and said, "Be careful." Aki stared at him. Jack didn't say that often. The only times he did, was if he had a bad feeling.

"If Yusei remembers everything, he's going to kill me if anything happens to you." Jack explained. Aki nodded.

"Thanks," She said, revving up her runner.

"I'll get him back," Aki said. Jack watched her as she drove away. He didn't have a doubt that she could save Yusei. She was probably the only one who could. Jack knew Yusei cared about Aki more than them, meaning only she could reach him. Jack shrugged it off and went back in the house. The hardest part was about to begin. If they were lucky, Divine would still have a little soft spot for her…

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It may have been the longest drive of Aki's life. At least it felt that way. In about ten minutes, she had arrived. Aki parked her runner and climbed off. She looked up at the enormous building before her, and took a deep breath. It'll be over soon, she reassured herself. With that, she stepped inside the Arcadia Movement Headquarters.

Aki wasn't surprised to see no one around. But she wondered if there were more people there than she realized. She walked down the halls, knowing exactly where to go this time. She found the big red door with no problem, and took another breath. Her heart was pounding violently inside her chest; as she slowly, hesitantly, pushed the door open, and walked inside.

Divine was sitting at his desk casually, when he looked up at the girl.

"I saw you coming, but I must say… I wasn't expecting this," He said, standing up. Aki slowly stepped into the room carefully, somewhat holding herself reassuringly. Aki didn't look in his eyes. She was afraid if she did, he'd take her again. He stood and began to walk towards her painfully slow.

"What do you need, Aki?" He said softly. She was surprised.

"I thought you thought of me as the Black Rose Witch; was I mistaken?" Aki said quickly, looking up, but not at his eyes. Divine stopped moving. There was an awkward silence, when he finally replied, "I, didn't want people to think I still cared." Aki's fear was depleting for a few moments, and instead of returning, anger grew. He was lying, and she knew it. But in order for this to work, she'd have to play along. Aki finally decided to look at his eyes, and almost lost her breath. She'd forgotten what his eyes really looked like. They looked like emeralds, shining and beautiful, but she knew behind that mask, he was evil and devious.

"Now, what do you need Aki?" He asked, taking another step forward. Aki flinched before replying,

"You… I mean, Yusei; seems to trust you." Aki said, choosing her words carefully.

"Yes," Divine said, his eyes coaxing her to continue.

"I… um," she was losing herself, but her will refused to be taken down. "I thought about it last night… and well, if Yusei trusts you… that means; maybe…" Aki swallowed, forcing the words to come out; one after the other. "Maybe I can trust you." Divine smiled at her, making her gasp again.

Divine, now close enough put his hands on her shoulders.

"You can trust me. I took care of you when no one else would, remember?" Divine said it so soothingly; it almost made her forget he had only been using her. Almost.

"Divine, I want to come back," Aki said. It hurt to say; so much so that it started to make her cry. Divine smiled coolly and pulled her into an embrace.

"It's okay, Aki," He chided, "no one can hurt you ever again." Aki forced herself not to push him away, and smiled to herself. The plan was officially in motion.

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Yusei walked down the halls. That girl was still in his mind. No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't remember her. Maybe if he saw her one more time… But he didn't know where to look. Yusei sighed as he turned around the corner, and almost gasped. The magenta haired girl was talking with Divine! They were standing in front of a room, both of them smiling. The girl looked his way, and he suddenly thought, Aki. He almost jumped at the thought. Was that her name? He didn't know. The girl tore her eyes away from Yusei almost reluctantly and thanked Divine before disappearing into the bedroom.

Divine walked over to Yusei and asked, "What is it?" Yusei snapped out of his trance and asked, "Did you find anything?" He was referring to his past. All he could remember was waking up at the Arcadia Movement. Divine had told Yusei he'd been in an accident, and lost his memory. Divine said he'd find out more about Yusei's past for him. Divine studied Yusei's face for a moment before replying,

"No, I'm sorry." Yusei frowned, only drawing a small sigh from the man's lips.

"Look, Yusei, these things aren't easy to do. You'll just have to trust me," Divine said, patting Yusei's shoulder. Yusei looked away as the man walked down the halls. Yusei in turn, also walked away.

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Jack looked at his watch. It was lunchtime, and the twins had forced him to buy food. He hated those crappy restaurants. They sold greasy fatty foods that didn't make you full, and didn't do anything for you're nutrition. Not that Jack cared all that much. But it was irritating to drive around the city, buying food you wouldn't even eat. Rua was eating like he'd never eaten in his life. Ruka was silent, eating slowly. They had been surprised to see Jack that morning. But he still hadn't briefed them on the situation. It would all depend on whenever Aki called.

They had decided that Aki should infiltrate The Arcadia Movement, get close to Yusei, and find a way to snap him out of it. But the hard part was making Divine believe Aki was the real deal. She would call them as soon as she was in the clear. But if it didn't work… they had no idea what would happen. The best part was, Aki's powers were strong enough to keep Divine from reading them. So their plan was able to remain secret. Jack checked his cell again. No missed calls. He silently prayed that this would work. If Aki couldn't save Yusei, there was no telling how long it would be before Yusei snapped himself out of it. If he even did at all.

"When are you going to tell us where Aki is?" Ruka asked again.

"I told you before, I'm waiting for her to call me," Jack grumbled.

"Why?"

"Because we made a plan yesterday while you were sleeping. Aki is checking to see if there's a chance it will work."

"Why Aki?" Jack gave her a glare that made her pipe down quickly. Don't get Jack wrong, he cared about the kids. But he only had so much patience to deal with them. He didn't even want to be here. He and Carly were supposed to go out that day, but their plans had to change because of Yusei. Darned him, Jack grumbled to himself. Always having to get himself into trouble…

Finally, the phone rang, relieving some of the stress.

"Jack," He said into the cell.

"It worked," Aki said on the other line. "Divine doesn't suspect a thing, and I overheard Yusei and Divine talking about something." She was talking quickly, as if she was afraid someone might hear.

"What were they saying?" He asked.

"Yusei asked if Divine had found anything; but Divine said it wouldn't be easy. What do you think it means?" Aki asked.

"I don't know," Jack sighed. "But good job, I'll tell the others." He closed the phone and looked at the twins.

"Okay guys, the plan's in motion." And he briefed them on the situation. Rua grinned excitedly.

"She's like a secret agent! Like in James Bond and stuff!" Rua could hardly sit still as he spoke.

"Aren't you a little young to be watching James Bond?" Jack asked.

"Not the oldies," Rua shrugged. Ruka thought quietly to herself.

"What do you think?" Jack asked.

"Well," Ruka said slowly, "It sounds dangerous. Isn't Divine dangerous? What if it doesn't work? What will happen to Aki?" Jack leaned back.

"I don't know. But we just have to trust that she'll make the right decisions." He mumbled just loud enough for them to hear. He re-opened his cell and called Crow.

"Crow Hogan," He replied.

"It's Jack," he told Crow what happened.

"That's odd. Wonder what he's looking for?" Crow asked.

"Who knows? We should do some digging around," Jack said.

"You mean I should do some digging around. You're watching the kids," Jack could've sworn Crow was smiling. Jack growled in his throat. He didn't want to be confined to these kids for the whole day! He swore he'd get Crow back for this… in one way or another.

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Me: Wow, that was actually pretty good!

Aki: Of course it was, now take a deserved break.

Jack: What about the next chapter? Does Divine discover the plan?

Ruka: OMG Kemmeyz, you really DID get Jack hooked. That's impressive!

Me: It's nothing… really.

Yusei: Please review.

Crow and Rua: WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DID YOU DO WITH THE REAL JACK?