Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's: Power of the Dragon

IX

Yuri and Crow rode down the street towards the gate to the Tops. Yuri looked up at the skyscrapers ahead. "Uh, Yuri, any idea how we're gonna get in there. We're not allowed up in the Tops," Crow said.

"I already took care of it," Yuri said. "I asked Mina for a note letting you, me, Jack, and Yusei up there in case of emergency," Yuri said. "She wrote it up then and there." They pulled up to the security booth.

"Sorry guys, but I can't let you up," the security guard said. Yuri reached into his jacket and pulled out the note.

"Section Chief Mina says otherwise," Yuri said. He handed the guard the note, who read it.

"Everything looks to be in order. I'll keep this on file for you," the guard said. He opened the gate, letting Yuri and Crow inside.

"You make sure Leo and Luna are safe. I'll check on Akiza," Yuri said.

"Right," Crow said. He rode away to the left. Yuri kept going straight towards the center. He kept going up ramp after ramp. He finally pulled up to Akiza's house. He jumped off his runner and ran to the door. He rang the doorbell. A minute later, Akiza's father, Senator Izinski answered the door.

"Young man, do you have any idea what time it is?" Mr. Izinski demanded.

"I'm sorry, but it's important. Is it alright if I come in?" Yuri asked. Mr. Izinski looked Yuri down, then let him in. "Thank you."

"Are you one of Akiza's friends?" Mr. Izinski asked.

"Yes sir I am," Yuri said. "My name is Yuri. Yuri Fukua. I don't think I said that," Yuri said.

"No, I don't think you did," Mr. Izinski said, grinning. "Akiza is in the other room," Mr. Izinski said. He led Yuri into the living room. Akiza was sitting on the couch sipping a cup of tea.

"Yuri? What are you doing here?" Akiza asked.

"There was a duel. Jack, Yusei, and Crow's marked started glowing. We figured there was some trouble, we wanted to make sure you were okay," Yuri said.

"What kind of trouble did you think there was?" Mrs. Izinski asked.

"Well, between the fake Sayer, these Cosmic Gods, and whoever Vlad is and what his deal is, there's kind of a lot of trouble right now, so I'm not entirely sure," Yuri said. "May I sit?"

"Yes, please," Akiza said, moving over and letting Yuri sit on the couch next to her. "Tea?" Akiza asked.

"Only if it's chamomile. Martha used to make some for me when I couldn't sleep when I was kid," Yuri said. Mrs. Izinski poured him a cup and offered it to Yuri. "Thank you," Yuri said, sipping from the cup. He set it down and rubbed his knees. 

"So, you mentioned Cosmic Gods, right? What are those?" Akiza asked.

"Oh boy," Yuri said. He rubbed the bridge of his nose, then launched into speech. He starting telling them about Vlad and Kari, and the Order of the Dragon, and the Cosmic Gods and where they came from. He felt his voice starting to get hoarse, so he would sip his tea, and then continued talking. Finally, he had finished his story and Akiza and her parents were staring at him. Yuri drained his teacup. 

"How sure are you that this is all true?" Akiza asked.

"If I'm being honest, I'm only like 90 percent convinced, but that's because of that book Vlad showed us. Not to mention the fake Sayer," Yuri said.

"What does he have to do with all this?" Mr. Izinski asked. Yuri tapped his mark, lost in thought.

"I don't know yet. Maybe everything, or maybe nothing at all. But him showing up a few hours after I duel with one of these guys that are trying to reawaken these Cosmic God? Lets just say I'm not a big believer in coincidence," Yuri said. 

"Well, it's not worth dwelling on it now," Mr. Izinski said. 

"Dad, I think we should worry about it. What if that fake Sayer comes back?" Akiza asked.

"Yeah. We need to stay on our guard," Yuri said. He got up and looked out the window. "I just hope Jack and Yusei can find out what their deal is before someone gets hurt." Yuri sat back down and put his head in his hands. "And who is this Looker guy. I've never heard of his monsters before. Walker and Striker have some cards that I've seen before, but not Looker." 

"What do you mean?" Akiza asked. 

"He had these cards, like Howler in the Dark and Sand Bat. I've never heard of them. I didn't know they existed," Yuri said. "Then again, I've never heard of the Cosmic Gods before today either. And I still don't know how the fake Sayer fits into it all."

"Well, when I get back to the senate, I can push funding for a manhunt for this false Sayer. Anyone who uses that name can't be good," Mr. Izinski said. 

"You can do that?" Yuri asked.

"I'm one of the most powerful senators in the city, and I lead the majority. On top of that, with no director, I'll be able to push this bill through with ease. People are still scared and Lazar is only in an acting position," Mr. Izinski said. 

"Cool," Yuri said, standing up. "I guess I'd better go."

"Please stay the night. It's late as it is. Also I wouldn't mind a duelist of your caliber hanging around," Mr. Izinski said. 

"My caliber?" Yuri asked.

"Yes. Akiza told me about you, and I requested your dueling record. It's a very impressive win to lose ratio," Mr. Izinski said. 

"Thank you," Yuri said. "I guess I do have a natural talent for the game of Duel Monsters," Yuri boasted. Akiza and her parents left Yuri alone in the living room, bidding him goodnight and turning off the lights. He kicked his boots off and hung his jacket over the back of the couch he and Akiza had been sitting. He stared up at the darkened ceiling, trying to make sense of everything that happened the past few days until finally drifting off to sleep.