Me: Okay, Aki wasn't too happy with me after last chapter, but it'll be okay. Right Aki?
Aki: …
Yusei: This is going to take awhile.
Me: Fine. Jack, do the disclaimer.
Jack: Don't tell Jack Atlus what to do!... Kemmeyz doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.
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Yusei put on his newest black jacket and looked out the window for the hundredth time. Honestly, Yusei hated the new clothes Divine had lent him after he'd first arrived at Arcadia. It was too dark and depressing for Yusei's taste. He missed his usual blue clothes. The only black Yusei ever wore was his shirt. And that was more than enough. But this? The only two colors he wore was Black and Red! He grumbled to himself as he walked out into the hall where Divine was waiting. Once the man was in view, Yusei threw away his frown and looks of disdain, and waved at the auburn haired man.
"You're late," Yusei pointed out sarcastically. Divine shrugged at the thought.
"Yeah, I had some business to take care of." Divine said flatly. Yusei looked down the hall, thinking of Jack. He'd left earlier that morning after Yusei had woken up. Jack had been pretty upset about falling asleep, but Yusei had the blond go home.
As the two walked out to the street, Yusei spotted a black van with tinted windows. Divine climbed into it, and Yusei blinked.
"What up with the van?" Yusei asked, climbing into the passenger seat. Divine smirked.
"Some people don't like me very much. Let's just leave it at that." Divine replied. The drive was mostly quiet. Divine would ask trivial questions every now and then, but nothing of great importance. It was just things about how Yusei was feeling, if he felt alright. He was surprised by Divine's questions. Yusei never thought of the man to actually worry about someone's well being. Unless he had another reason.
Finally, they arrived at Arcadia, and the two climbed out of the car.
"Yusei, I want you to come with me." Divine said, walking to a building next to Arcadia. Yusei knew it to be an old garage. But very few people actually used it anymore. Mostly due to the Arcadia Movement next door. Also with it in shambles, who knew how safe it was? Except for the people still living inside the building.
Yusei followed Divine into the garage, and the two went down a few flights. Eventually, Divine stopped and pointed at a D-Wheel in the center of the garage. Yusei blinked.
It was a black D-Wheel. There were red and gold streaks running across the vehicle. At the end of the runner, were three flaps. The first two went out to the sides, increasing acceleration. The third was pointing slightly upward, half of the meaning was for design purposes, the other half, was to help with speed. The wind shield was tinted black, and had a gold rim. The front of the D-Wheel was narrow, only meaning the engine inside was light and easy to handle. Who knew how fast it could go?
"That's your new D-Wheel." Divine said calmly, looking at Yusei for a reply. Yusei gaped at the sight. It was a really nice runner, there was no doubt about it. But, why? Before Yusei said anything, he suddenly remembered he had to keep up the amnesia act.
"Can I even drive a D-Wheel?" Yusei asked, feeling like kicking himself at the stupid question. Divine smiled somewhat darkly.
"I have a feeling you can do it. Try it out." The man said, folding his arms over his chest.
Yusei walked over to the D-Wheel and climbed on it. The interior was great as well. The Duel Disk was a crimson red, and the card slots were black. The seat was crimson as well. Yusei grabbed the handle, and revved the engine, making it roar with life. Yusei couldn't help but smile. He took off the quick-stand and drove.
He could've gone anywhere. But Yusei decided to practice on the new D-Wheel in the garage. The speed and Accel was great, and the ride was smooth. But he missed his old D-Wheel. Yusei had made it with his old friends from Satellite. All of their friendship and care went into every piece. There was no way any D-Wheel could compare. But until Yusei could go home, he had to deal with what he had. After the practice, Yusei went back to where Divine was waiting.
"What do you think?" Divine asked simply.
"It's amazing," Yusei replied, who couldn't help but smile, seeming to please the man.
"But why are you doing this?" Yusei asked. It was a double meaning, for sure. Yusei wanted to know why Divine kidnapped him, why he brainwashed him. But he also wanted to know why he just received a new D-Wheel from his mortal enemy.
"Because I have a plan for you and Aki. But I'll tell you tonight. I don't want you worrying about it all day, letting it get in the way of our business." By business, he meant finding new psychic duelists. Yusei frowned inwardly. He would most definitely go out of Arcadia, but there was no way Yusei would actually bring anyone back with him. Why would he let innocent people be taken advantage of by Divine.
After Yusei parked the D-Wheel, the two went into the Arcadia building.
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"Something's DEFINITELY wrong," Crow grumbled, closing his cell and walking back to the kitchen. The twins were eating happily, obviously enjoying his cooking. (Who didn't?) Crow didn't want to tell them that Aki wasn't answering, but they looked too happy.
"Did Big Sis Aki pick up?" Rua asked in between bitefulls. Crow nodded, hoping they wouldn't see through his lie as he placed a smile on his face.
"Yeah, everything's doing okay. It must have been somethin' else." Ruka nodded without a second thought, and quickly resumed eating. Crow looked at the boy's twin, and she was staring at him with those sad like eyes. It made him shiver slightly for lying, but what other choice did he have?
Suddenly, the front door opened, and a rather angry Jack stormed inside, slamming the door shut behind him.
"What's up?" Crow asked curiously, wondering what had riled him up so much.
"Are you upset about cancelling your date with Carly last night?" The teen asked cautiously. Jack growled and glared at his friend darkly, falling onto the sofa with a humph.
"That's not the ONLY reason I'm ticked." Jack grumbled.
"Then what?" It was around then that Ruka was interested enough to peek around the corner and listen in on the conversation.
"Yusei is the problem. He told me, that he and Aki, are not only going back to that crap hole, but he lied to me about nothing happening last night!"
Crow's jaw dropped.
"WHY?" He exclaimed in shock.
"That's what I asked. He said they were going to find out why Divine kidnapped him." Jack said, standing up again to pace.
"And what were you saying about nothing happening last night?" Crow asked.
"Well, last night I passed out while guarding the guy. But before I did, I thought I smelled something funny. I asked Yusei if Divine ever showed up. This is why he's a horrible liar. Because Yusei said no one came by last night!" Jack stopped pacing and stared straight at Crow, who was deep in thought.
"How do you know he was lying?" Jack rolled his eyes like he was speaking to a second grader.
"Yusei can never look you in the eyes when he lies. He always looks down. And how often does he do that when he's talking to someone?" Crow nodded, knowing the blond was right. He wasn't going to admit that aloud though. Crow would rather die sooner.
"Well, what can we do?" Crow asked.
"We only planned to get Yusei's memory back. We didn't plan on them STAYING." Jack folded his arms across his chest.
"You know what?" He said seriously.
"Yusei and Aki decided to stay there. They didn't even talk to us about it. I figure, if they don't want our help, then we should just let them make their own decisions from now on." Jack said, turning to head back to the door.
"Jack! You don't really plan to let them stay there? Do you?" Crow asked, tailing Jack to the door.
"I do! I'm going to let Yusei deal with this. If he can't tell me what's going on or what he's thinking, I'm not going to try." With that, Jack left.
Crow slapped his forehead and groaned loudly. This wasn't happening… this wasn't happening… and yet it was. Crow and the twins were left to help the two inside Arcadia. Only two signers who actually cared at this point. Crow made a quick and silent prayer that things weren't going to get any worse than it was already.
Ruka, who was leaning against the wall, and had heard everything, did the same. She looked at her arm hesitantly. It didn't throb, there were no warnings that something bad was happening.
"Ruka…" She heard suddenly. It was Ancient Fairy Dragon!
"Wha- We can communicate normally again!" Ruka thought excitedly.
"Is everything okay?" She thought quickly. The green haired girl could sense the dragon shaking her magnificent head slowly and sadly.
"No. I don't think so. There's a growing darkness. And it's coming quickly."
"How long do we have?" Ruka asked the dragon in thought. There was a silence for a moment.
"Tonight."
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Me: DUH DUH DUUUUH! (Scary music plays)
Aki:….
Me: While Aki continues to pout over there, please review. Sorry, it took longer than I thought to update.
Jack: If you'd taken any longer, I might have flamed you.
Me: (Sweatdrop) That's so mean!
Yusei: I have no comment about that, but please Review.
Crow: And let me know if you think I really am a good cook! XD
