Yugioh: The Hope of Six

Chapter 58: Arcadia Arc - Part 13

"Alright then. Yugo and Rin are probably on their way to their locations right now while Rua and Ruka are waiting back at their home for their Elite. Kiryu and Sherry are with Aki's parents at the mansion to protect them." Yusei said while glancing over at his still worried girlfriend.

"Once we all take down our respective Elites, we will meet up to go after Divine and end this." Aki added with conviction. She really wanted this whole nightmare to be over. She had had enough of her past coming back to haunt her. The former Arcadia Elite spent the previous month worrying about Divine, his plans, and ultimately how she and her friends were going to stop him. Now was the time to start fighting back, and she intended to win that fight.

"Everyone... Good luck." Yusei said before putting on his helmet and revved up his vehicle. After everyone else did the same, they sped off toward their destinations. He and Aki went one way, while Jack and Crow took the other. While riding, Yusei glanced at Aki with concern. "How are you feeling?" He asked. His girlfriend narrowed her eyes, still facing forward.

"Ready to put an end to all this." She replied in a steely tone. Yusei couldn't argue with that.

"So am I." He replied. He could tell Aki had had enough of Divine causing pain and suffering to others. His return had cost them Mizoguchi, whose death put Sherry through hell. And now Aki's own family was threatened. He knew Aki would not stand for another loss of innocent life. She would fight to prevent that loss. And he intended to be right there with her to insure that they won that fight.

Aki herself had her own concerns. Although she had chosen to defend Neo Domino Academy from one of Divine's Elites, a part of her really wanted to stay behind to protect her parents. They were her family. Moreover, she felt certain that Divine himself would go after them. The thought made her stomach churn. Still, she had to remember that Kiryu and Sherry were there with them. She had to put her faith in them to keep her mother and father safe. Like she had to put her faith in her other friends to stop the Elites. And right now, Aki needed faith in herself to stop the Elite Psychic she was about to face. She had no clue which Elite would target the school. Whoever it was, she knew it would be a tough battle. She was extremely grateful that Yusei was with her now.

"Yusei..." Aki looked over at her boyfriend as they rode together. "Thanks for being with me." Yusei smiled back at her.

"Always."

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The track at Neo Domino Academy was currently dark and deserted. Or rather, it used to be. Shortly before midnight, a lone rider drove onto the middle of the track. The rider then removed their helmet, revealing a hooded woman wearing a mask of a small girl. She sighed as she gazed around.

"This place, so full of energy... full of hopes and dreams of those that wish to claim them." The woman giggled. "Boy, those people sure are stupid. Having to follow the rules and all that. What a major drag." She followed with a sigh. "It will feel so exhilarating to see this whole thing crumble away into nothing. Of course, I've already seen it happen in one of my visions. But still, it will be so much better to see it happen in the present than in the future." The woman looked her watch. "Just a few more seconds, and then... bye bye stupid school! Hehehe!"

"Dorothy!" The woman swung her head around and saw something that truly surprised her. Behind her were two more riders... one of whom she knew all too well.

"Aki?! What in the freaking heck?! You're not supposed to be here! And neither are you!" The Elite shouted annoyingly as she pointed a finger at the young man next to her old ally. 'When I saw this place burning to the ground, Aki was nowhere to be seen. How could she be here now? Man, I hate not being seeing the whole picture when seeing the future.'