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Chapter 5

Living Room Misty's Apartment, Two Days after Ben's Duel

"So how do I look?" Ben asked facing Misty and Tetsu while wearing his new Sector Security uniform

"You look like you're about to crash your Runner." Tetsu said causing Ben to stare blankly at him

"Don't listen to Officer Tetsu, I for one think you look quite handsome in your uniform. Officer Ben." Misty said while smiling

"Officer Ben? Got a nice ring to it." Ben said returning her smile

"Still aren't you going to get a haircut? Like your hair is literally blocking your right eye." Tetsu said

"Hasn't been a problem for me." Ben said while shrugging

"Anyway, let's start moving. Today's your first assignment with me." Tetsu said heading for the door

"Alright then, wish me luck." Ben said to Misty as he started heading for the door

"Good Luck, also be careful out there." Misty said causing Ben to nod and wave goodbye

"So, what's on the timetable?" Ben asked Tetsu as both officers approached their Duel Runners

"We're heading to the Facility to gather info on some inmate that escaped." Tetsu said

"Okay." Ben said starting his engine.

The Facility

Stepping into the Facility, Tetsu and Ben are walking in silence, observing all that is going on between officers and Inmates. As they enter the office of the Warden, a Sector Security officer salutes Tetsu.

"At ease. Where is Officer Armstrong?" Tetsu asked looking around the room

"He was dismissed after losing a Duel to a particular inmate" The Officer said

"Which inmate?" Tetsu asked

"Yusei Fudo sir." He said causing Tetsu to growl

"Just my luck." Tetsu said clearly not liking the news

"You know the inmate?" Ben asked

"He's a criminal from Satellite." Tetsu said

"Did he have any accomplice?" Ben asked the Officer

"Not one I'm aware of." The Officer said

"It's no use, I'll just have to find him again." Tetsu said about to walk out before Ben spoke

"If only there was some special inmate that could give us the dirt on this Yusei figure." Ben said

"Well, there's this one inmate that's isolated from the rest. He was the former leader of that Enforcers gang." The Officer said

"So Kiryu is still alive. Thank goodness, I was beginning to worry that he was already dead since I took his place as a Signer." Ben thought

"Wait I think I remember Yusei being part of that gang before. The thing is, will he talk?" Tetsu said

"From what I heard, he doesn't talk or eat anymore since Armstrong confiscated his Deck." The Officer said

"That's not good." Ben said

"He's a criminal." Tetsu said

"And? What do you think will happen to Sector Security image if an inmate dies due to malnutrition? The public would think otherwise." Ben said

Fine, bring his Deck. We're going to talk with him." Tetsu said to the Officer after a while

"Yes Sir." He said going to the next room to retrieve Kiryu's Deck.

"I hope this doesn't bite us later kid." Tetsu said

"To be on the safe side, why don't you let me talk to him alone." Ben said causing Tetsu to stare at him

"And why would I do that?" Tetsu asked

"Well, for one there's probably enough bad blood between you and satellite inmates, so even if he talks he won't tell you what you need. Also I'm a new face so he could probably let his guard down around me." Ben said

"How old her you again?" Tetsu asked

"18." Ben said casually

"And you came up with a plan like this on the blue?" Tetsu said slightly impressed

"I've be watching a lot of Sci Fi movies." Ben said with a shugg

"Okay kid, I'll let you interrogate him, just don't try anything stupid." Tetsu said

"You got it Boss." Ben said as the other Officer came in with Kiryu's Deck and Duel Disk

Kiryu Cell

Stepping into the cell with a tray of food alongside Kiryu's Deck and Duel Disk Ben sees Kiryu sitting on the floor of his cell, malnourished from lack of food.

"Leave us." Ben said turning to the Officer that was present

"You don't have authorization to be here." The Officer said

"Why don't you take that up with Officer Tetsu." Ben said causing the Man to tense as he rushed out of the room.

"Kiryu Kyosuke." Ben said stepping into the cell but he didn't receive any form of reaction from the Man

"I brought you food…and your Deck." At the mention of his Deck Kiryu finally looked at Ben who dropped his food and Deck on his bed while taking off his Helmet

Slowly walking over his Deck to see if it was really his, Kiryu started scrambling through the Deck as his eyes seem to gain more life after noticing it was really his Deck.

"What's going on?" Kiryu asked

"I just wanted to talk to you." This caused Kiryu to scoff

"Yeah right, Sector Security doesn't just talk, especially when they can just take something. So tell me, why did you give me back my Deck?" Kiryu asked

"Well for one I'm actually kinda new to the force. Though it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know Sector Security is bias towards people from Satellite." Ben said

"So someone finally admits that you're all assholes." Kiryu said

"Ouch, you don't hold back." Ben joked

"You have no idea." Kiryu said as he seem to remember something

"Anyway, I met some kids from Satellite who talked about you, so I was kinda curious on what happened to Satellite's Death god that's why I used interrogating you for info about Yusei to meet you." Ben said as Kiryu got slightly angry at the mention of Yusei

"What makes them think I know anything about that traitor? I've been locked in here for a long time now and haven't seen him." Kiryu said

" That's why I said I used that as an excuse to talk to you and also give you your deck. Besides word is that Yusei was brought to this Facility and managed to escape. If I had to guess, he was looking for you.". Ben said

"That can't be true. He's the reason I'm here in the first place." Kiryu said in a low tune

"Do you really believe that?" Ben asked causing Kiryu to stay silent

"So what now." Kiryu asked after a while

"Well for one try not to die in here. Also trying eating, you look like a mess." Ben said

"Why are you helping me?" Kiryu asked

"Call it a gut feeling." Ben said simply

"So you just decide to help criminals, because your gut tells you to?" Kiryu asked

"Pretty much yeah." Ben shrugged

"You're definitely a weird one kid. What's your name?" Kiryu asked

"Ben Strega, but you can call me Ben."

"I'll remember that, Ben." Kiryu said

"In the meantime, I'll see if I can get you out of here." Ben said placing his Helmet on

"Look, I appreciate you getting my Deck back but no offense, I'm kinda like a major criminal to Sector Security. It would take one of the higher-ups to release me." Kiryu said

"Wanna bet?" Ben asked causing Kiryu to look at him shocked

"How…you know what, I'm not even going to ask. You gave me my Deck back which I feel wasn't easy." Kiryu said

"See you later Kiryu." Ben said leaving the cell

"He seems like a nice guy." Resonator said

"So how do you plan on getting him out? Please tell me we're having a jail break." Fader said grinning

"Nope, but the option is still on the table. I'll figure something out later though." Ben said as he approached Tetsu

"So how did it go? Did you get any info from him?" Tetsu asked

"Well we've got Good news and Bad news, which one do you want to hear first?" Ben asked

"Hit me with the Good news first." Tetsu said

"Well the good news is that he's finally eating." Ben said

"That's it's? What's the bad then?"

"Apparently he didn't know Yusei was here so doesn't have any info." Ben said

"So this was a waste of time." Tetsu said rubbing his head

"Not entirely, he did manage to brief me on Yusei's deck and the cards he has." Ben said

"That isn't useful information considering I've dueled him twice now." Tetsu said

"Maybe for you, but it's actually useful to me." Ben said

"Whatever." Tetsu said as he received a text on his phone. Reading the content of the message, Tetsu widened his eyes as he started rushing out of the Facility. Ben noticing this started tailing him.

"What's with the rush?" Ben asked Tetsu

"Yusei was just spotted at TOPS." Tetsu said

"Well things are about to get interesting." Ben thought

TOPS Resident

Stepping off their Duel Runners, Tetsu and Ben are observing the TOPS estate.

"So are we going in or we're just going to stand here?" Ben asked

"As much as I would love to get in there and arrest Yusei, I'm afraid I don't have authorization to be here." Tetsu said

"So, what now?" Ben asked

"We wait. There's no way he can stay in there forever." Tetsu said

"Well that sounds boring." Ben said going through his phone

"Well you can always go back home for more snuggle time with Misty." Tetsu joked wearing a large grin

"What the hell do you mean by that." Ben glared at the older Officer

"I'm joking kid, sheesh we both know you got like a zero percent chance of going out with her." Tetsu said

"Say Tetsu, how's Mikage? She still going after Jack?" Ben asked now wearing an evil grin

"Real smooth kid." Tetsu groaned

Few Hours Later

It was beginning to get Dark as both officers chose to rest on their Duel Runners. Tetsu was beginning to drift into Dreamland while Ben had his headphone over his ear killing time with some music. Just then he noticed a figure sneaking out of TOPS with a Duel Runner. Electing not to wake Tetsu, Ben steps off his Runner as he started approaching the figure who was about starting his Runner.

"Yusei Fudo?" Ben asked causing Yusei to turn towards him

"Sector Security." Yusei growled about to make a run for it with his Runner

"Easy there, this place is surrounded by cops, if you want to leave you'll have to beat me in a Duel, or you'd rather Duel Officer Tetsu." Ben said as they both notice Tetsu rushing towards them

"Fine then." Yusei said activating his Duel Disk causing Ben to smile.

"What the heck do you think you're doing kid? You're suppose to be arresting him." Tetsu said standing besides Ben

"I'm kinda in the middle of it. Made a deal to let him go if he wins." Ben said activating his Duel Disk

"That's why you didn't wake me?" Tetsu asked

"Yes." Was Ben's simple answer

"Are you going to just keep talking, or are we going to actually Duel?" Yusei asked

"Sorry about that. Now then let's Duel." Ben said

Yusei:4000

Ben:4000

Turn:1

"I'll draw. I'll summon Quillbolt Hedgehog in defense position." Yusei said

Quillbolt Hedgehog (800Atk/800Def/Lvl2/Earth/Machine)

"I'll then place two cards facedown and end my turn." Yusei said

Turn:2

"I'll draw. I'll play Resonator call to add Dark Resonator from my Deck to my hand. I'll now summon Dark Resonator in defense position." Ben said

Dark R. (1300Atk/300Def/Lvl3/Dark /Fiend)

"I'll place two face down cards and end my turn."

Turn:3

"My turn, I'll draw. I'll special summon QuickDraw Synchron by sending Level Eater to my graveyard."

QuickDraw Synchron (700Atk/1400Def/Lvl5/Wind/Machine)

"I'll now tune QuickDraw with Quillbolt Hedgehog to Synchro Summon Junk Archer." Yusei said summoning his warrior

Junk Archer (2300Atk/2000Def/Lvl7/Earth/Warrior)

"Now I'll summon the Tuner monster Junk Synchron in attack position. Now with Junk Synchron on the field I can special summon Quillbolt Hedgehog from my graveyard." Yusei said

"This doesn't look good." Tetsu said as he looked at Ben whose expression hadn't changed

"How is this Kid even calm." Tetsu thought

"I'll now reduce Junk Archer level by one to special summon Level Eater from my graveyard in attack position." Yusei said

Level Eater (600Atk/0Def/Lvl1/Dark/Insect)

"Let's Rev it up. I'll tune Junk Synchron and Quillbolt to summon Junk Warrior." Yusei said

Junk Warrior (2300Atk/1300Def/Lvl5/Dark/Warrior)

"Now when Junk Warrior is summoned, he gains the combined attack of all level two or lower monsters I control and since level Eater is a level one monster he's gaining an extra 600 attack."

Junk Warrior (2300-2900Atk)

"He's good." Resonator commented

"That's the power of the protagonist right there." Ben said

"I'll now activate Junk Archer effect and remove your Resonator from play until the end phase." Yusei said banishing Resonator

"Now then, Junk Archer attack his life points directly."

"I'll activate Battle Fader effect to end your battle phase." Ben said summoning Fader in defense mode

Battle Fader (0Atk/0Def/Lvl1/Dark/Fiend)

"I'll end my turn." Yusei said as Resonator returned to the field

Turn:4

"I'll draw. I'll play the card Allure of Darkness, which let's me draw two cards but I'll have to banish one Dark monster which is going to be Broww Huntsman of Dark World." Ben said drawing two cards

"Now I'll summon Snoww Unlight of Dark World in attack position."

Snoww D.W (1700Atk/0Def/Lvl4/Dark/Fiend)

"Now then, let me show you the ultimate terror of all Synchro Monsters. I'll tune Snoww and Resonator to Synchro Summon Dark Highlander." Ben said as a monster that resembled the Grimm Reaper appeared

Dark Highlander (2800Atk/2300Def/Lvl7/Dark/Fiend)

Just then Rua and Ruka rushed out of TOPS estate to witness the Duel

"Woah, that thing looks scary." Rua said

At her brothers statement Ruka looked over Ben and noticed Resonator and Fader floating above his shoulder

"Are those-" Ruka gasped as she saw Ben look at her Kuriboh floating next to her and smiled

"I'll then active the field spell The Gate of Dark World increasing the attack and defense of all Fiend monsters by 300." Ben said activating his field spell

Dark Highlander (3100Atk/2600Def/Lvl7/Dark/Fiend)

"Now I'll activate my field spell effect and banish Dark Resonator from my graveyard to discard Grapha, letting me draw one card and since I discarded Grapha I can destroy one card on your side of the field." Ben said

"No." Yusei gasped

"Oh don't worry, I'm not destroying your monsters rather I'm going after your facedown." Ben said destroying Scrap Metal Scarecrow

"I'll now activate my trap card, Call of Haunted to bring back Snoww, but she won't be out for long cause I'm returning her to my hand to special summon Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World." Ben said summoning Grapha

Grapha D.W (3000Atk/2100Def/Lvl8/Dark/Fiend)

"This doesn't look good." Yusei said

"Dark Highlander, destroy Level Eater." Ben said causing his monster to attack

Yusei:1500

Yusei grit his teeth at the loss of his life points.

"Now Grapha, destroy Junk Archer."

Yusei:800

"I'll place one face down and end my turn." Ben said

Turn:5

"I'll draw. I'll activate my own Call of Haunted to summon Junk Synchron from my graveyard. Now I'll tune him with Junk Warrior to summon Stardust Dragon." Yusei stretched his hand hoping for his Dragon to appear but nothing happened.

"Why isn't Stardust Dragon appearing?" He asked

"Here's the thing, as long as Dark Highlander is on the field, neither of us can Synchro Summon." Ben said

"What?" Yusei gasped

"I did say he was a Synchro Monster terror." Ben said

"I'll reduce Junk Warrior level to special summon Level Eater in defense mode and also special summon Quillbolt Hedgehog in defense mode as well since I control a Synchro Monster. Now Junk Warrior attack Battle Fader." Yusei grit his teeth as he destroyed Battle Fader.

"I'll place two face downs and end my turn." Yusei said

Turn:6

"It doesn't matter as your Junk Synchron is in attack position, I'll draw. Now then I think I'll end this Duel, Highlander attack Junk Synchron." Ben said as his monster raised his Scythe ready to end the Duel.

Yusei, Rua and Ruka could only look up in horror, until…

"Officer Ben, stand down."

All eyes turned to Yeager as he started approaching the field.

"But why? he's about to win." Tetsu said

"This is a direct order from Director Goodwin." Yeager said, causing Ben to sign as he deactivated his Duel Disk.

"That was a fun duel. Though I'm curious about what facedowns you had there." Ben said facing Yusei

Yusei looked skeptical at Ben as Rua and Ruka rushed towards him

"Yusei, are you all right?" Rua asked

"I'm fine." Yusei reassured him

"Now with that out of the way, Director Goodwin has instructed me to invite you to the Fortune Tournament." Yeager said handing an invitation to Yusei

"And what if I refuse?" Yusei asked

"Well, you're not in any position to refuse, especially with your friends on the line." Yeager said showing him a picture of his friends from Satellite.

"As for Officer Ben and Tetsu, I believe Director Goodwin would like to see you." Yeager said leaving

"Come on Kid, let's not keep the Director waiting." Tetsu growled

Goodwin's Office

Stepping into the office, Ben and Tetsu noticed Yeager had just finished talking with Rex. Turning to the left Ben sees Jack and Mikage as well

"Explain yourself. Is it true you almost beat Yusei?" Jack said getting up from his seat

"Easy Jack. Officer Ben, I have just been informed of your Duel with Mister Fudo and I must say I'm quite impressed." Rex said

"Thank you Sir." Ben said ignoring Jack

"So I have an offer for you. Why don't you join the Fortune Cup as a representative for Sector Security." Rex said causing most present to gasp

"Thank you for the offer Sir but I think I'm going to have to refuse it." Ben said

"Why, I believe you should think about it. I'll be willing to grant you any request within my power if you join." Rex said causing Ben to think

"If that is the case I would like for the release of Kiryu Kyosuke." Ben said causing Jack to stare at him

"How do you know him?" Jack asked but Goodwin stopped him

"If that is what you want then I'll release him into your custody. You may now leave." Rex said as Ben Left the building.

Misty's Apartment

Walking into the Living Room, Ben sees Misty reading a book.

"So how was your first day at work?" She asked looking up from her book

"Honestly, it was fun. I think I did good work today." Ben said

"That's good to hear. Come on, I made you something to eat." Misty said as Ben followed her.