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Disclaimer. I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V CHAPTER SIX: YUYA EXPLAINS WHAT HAPPENED AND THREE BOYS HAVE A FLASHBACK

Yuya opened his eyes, blinking. His head was pounding and he hurt all over. He glanced beside him to see Yuto. The black and purple spiky haired teen was lying next to him, eyes closed and breathing evenly. Lifting his head, Yuya saw Yugo beside his bed, shoulders slumped and head lowered. He was snoring. Yuya gave a tiny smile and looked around, seeing Yuri in the corner. He was awake, his eyes bloodshot and exhausted. Yuya tried to sit up, but a weight pulled him back down. Glancing at Yuto he saw that Yuto was firmly clutching Yuya’s arm. Smiling, Yuya gently tried to wrestle his arm away, his movements catching Yuri’s eyes. He stood up, nodding at Yuya and walking over, gently prying Yuto’s hand away from Yuya. Yuto muttered in his sleep, curling up into a ball. Yuya stood up, and glanced at his clothes. He was wearing his gray pyjamas. Yuya stood there, a slight blush creeping on his face. ‘Oh gosh. I was unconscious last night. Did they undress me? I’m so embarrassed. Or maybe mom did. Yeah, that’s less embarrassing....Yuri’s staring at me....’ Yuya turned towards the purple eyed teen. Yuri didn’t say anything but he gestured over to the door. Yuya understood his silent meaning. Yugo and Yuto were still asleep, so they should chat downstairs. Quietly, Yuya and Yuri left the room, going downstairs. Yoko was in the kitchen, standing beside the sink with her arms crossed. She looked up as the two boys slid down the pole, walking to the living room and sitting on the couch. Yoko joined them, sitting in a chair beside them. Both Yuri and Yoko waited for Yuya to speak. Yuya stared at the floor, biting his lip. The room was silent, the only sounds being En’s nails clicking on the floor and Core’s quiet meowing. Yuya took a deep breath looking at his mom before turning to Yuri. “The first thing I want to say is I’m very sorry for running off. And I will explain my actions last night.” Yoko clasped her hands together, nodding in approval. Yuri was sitting stiffly, his silence showing he wasn’t ignoring Yuya, just listening. Yuya spoke again. “Yesterday as I ran away, a man started chasing me. I couldn’t tell what he was, he was just a shadow. I ran away from him into an alley, and I brought out my duel disk. I had intended to scare him away with my monsters, but then I realized I left my deck at home. I didn’t know what to do but suddenly Odd Eyes Pendulum Dragon appeared, and protected me from the man as he summoned his own monster. We started fighting. At first it was a tie, but then I managed to rattle the man. I rode on Odd Eyes as I ran down the street, and it started raining. Around this point I started feeling sick. Then the attacker had his monster ram into my dragon, and I flew off onto the road. I was hurting all over, my skin was torn and bleeding. Then a car almost ran me over but Odd Eyes jumped in front of me, and the car was blown away. Luckily the driver was unhurt. The last thing I remember while on that road was the face of Odd Eyes staring at me.” He paused, hearing Yuri take a sharp intake of breath. Yoko lowered her eyes, tears glistening in the corners. Yuri reaches into his sweater pocket and took out a card, holding it up so Yuya could see it. It was Starve Venom Fusion Dragon. Yuri spoke. “Around the same time your dragon appeared, my dragon card started glowing, as well as Yuto and Yugo’s cards. They must’ve sensed you were in danger and brought Odd Eyes to your side.” Yuya nodded, putting a thumb and a finger to his chin. “I guess that makes sense. But how could’ve that happened?” Yuri shrugged, putting the card back into his pocket. Yoko cleared her throat. “Please. Yuya. Continue. What happened last night? Yuto came in carrying you, and brought you to your room. Half an hour later you started screaming and thrashing in your bed.” Yuya opened his mouth to answer her before he grabbed his head, wincing. Yuri stood up. “Yuya? What’s wrong?” Yuya shook his head. “I’m trying to remember and my brain doesn’t want to.” Yuri sat down. “Just try to let it flow, don’t force it.” Yuya dropped his arms, emptying his mind and breathing slowly. Then he started talking, his voice low and soft. “I saw an image of Yuzu. I tried to reach her but then she faded away. Then I saw a huge burning city, with blue clad soldiers turning people into cards. Some people died. It was horrible. I started screaming and I tried to move but I couldn’t. It felt like someone was restricting me. Then I saw a city that was bright and prosperous. But below that city was a poor and broken one. People were dying in the streets and people were going hungry. It was disgusting how the people in the city ignored those suffering below them. Some were arrested in the broken city while some were chased away. Then I saw a huge futuristic island with a giant building on it. I think it was the home base for those soldiers from the first city I saw. I called them names and tried to get to them but I couldn’t. I felt so horrified and angry all at once. I wanted to scream and cry at the same time. I wanted to scratch my eyes out and I wanted to fight and save the suffering people of those cities. I was so heartbroken. Then I woke up, and I didn’t want any of you to leave me.” Then Yuya fell silent, shaking and trying to hold back his tears. Yuri was stoic, but his eyes showed he was unsettled._’That last place Yuya talked about, the home base, why does it seem so similar to me? Why do I feel an impulse to punch something?’_ Yuto cringed in his sleep as screams echoed in his ears and smoke filled his nose. ‘Stop it. Stop turning people into cards. Stop destroying the city. Wait. Whose that guy with the raidraptor? He looks familiar.’ Yuto snapped awake, grasping the empty spot next to him. “Where’s Yuya? He better still be in this house. Yuri’s missing too. I need to find them.” Yuto looked down at Yugo who was fidgeting._ Stale air stung his eyes as the smell of sickness filled his senses. Yugo growled, glaring up at the glittering city above him. “Come down here and help us! You can’t ignore us forever. We’ll start a rebellion! You’ll see!” Then he blinked. ‘Wait. Us? We? Have I been here before?’ He blacked out as he felt someone shaking him._ Yuto shook Yugo roughly. “Come on buddy. Wake up. Wake up.” Yugo yelled and punched outwards, causing Yuto to leap back as Yugo swung his fist foward. Then Yugo jumped up, glaring around wildly. “Come fight me.....oh. Hi Yuto. Where’s Yuya?” Yuto blinked at him. “I assume Yuya’s downstairs. Let’s go.” He started walking but Yugo called him back. “Um. Yuto. I had a dream. It was...pretty vivid.” Yuto looked back at him over his shoulder. “I also had a dream. It feels like we’re a part of something much bigger than this city.” Yugo made a sound of agreement. They both slid downstairs to find Yuya and Yuri sitting on the couch, a mood of nervousness hanging over them. Yuya turned around, his mouth smiling but his eyes not as Yuto and Yugo walked up to them. Yuto leaned on the couch, ruffling Yuya’s hair. “Are you feeling better?” Yuya grunted and Yuto took that as a yes. Yoko left the living room and motioned for Yugo and Yuto to follow. They sat down and Yoko recounted Yuya’s story. The red eyed teen slumped in the couch, pulling his goggles over his eyes. Then he sat there, brooding in silence with Yuri.


END OF CHAPTER SIX