Tag Force: Duel Academia
Summary: A new semester is about to start in the most prestigious school for dueling, but with the entrance of some promising students, this year seems to be different from the rest. Mix of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Anime, the Tag Force games and the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX manga.
As said in the summary, this story will be about the YGO GX (anime and manga) and the TGF series. Some things and events from the anime will change, because I think the anime could have been better this way (with the changes that I will implement). Another think to take into account is that the Player from the Tag Force series will be present in this story, but fear not, he will not be a Gary Sue. In fact, I intend to make Juudai the principal character in this story (like the anime) with the Red Hat Guy (the player from TGF) and the other guys from the series, as supporting characters (or if you want, to conform sort of a main cast).
You may have noticed that I used 'Juudai' instead of 'Jaden', well, that is my intention. To use the original name of the characters, that is, their Japanese names. Why? because they sound better than the names that the dub uses. Also, I use 'Juudai' instead of 'Judai' to indicate the double vowel, also called long vowel. This is for readers to know that the name pronunciation is like that. For example, in Dragon Ball, Goku's name is originally Son Gokuu, sometimes romanised as Son Gokuh. Or if you prefer, in the name of this anime, the "Oh!" part, is from the "Ou" (王) word from Japanese, which means "King", as in King of Games. It is written as "Oh", because the sound produced by the two vowels sounds like the "Oh" in English.
A little guide for the names:
Jaden/Juudai Yuuki
Alexis Rhodes/Asuka Tenjouin
Syrus Truesdale/Shou Marafuji
Zane Truesdale/Ryou Marafuji
Chazz Princeton/Jun Manjoume
Vellian Crowler/Cronos De Medici
Chancellor Sheppard/Principal Samejima
Bastion Misawa/Daichi Misawa
More names will be added later as new characters appear.
Let's start with the story!
Chapter 1:
Duel Academia is established on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. In preparation for the new semester, which begins in autumn (1), the students who have passed through the narrow admission tests have been assembled together for the opening day event, hosted by all the teacher staff and Principal Samejima himself.
"Welcome, dueling elites. You all used your superb skills to overcome the difficulties presented by the admission tests. Being here is the proof that you need to show the world that you can be the next King of Games! Please have fun studying in hopes of reaching that dream!" Samejima said, with such emotion that every student clapped for his kind welcoming words.
After the round of applause, the principal started to speak again.
"Duel Academia is divided into three important dorms. Osiris Red, Ra Yellow and Obelisk Blue (2). As you may know, your performance in the entrance tests have determined your dorm, so every student must pick up their respective uniforms and duel disks at the Store." Samejima explained.
"Finally, remember that classes start tomorrow in the morning, so make sure you check your PDA to know to which class you belong. You may now go and find your dorm, or if you want, you can explore the island and meet new friends! There are endless possibilities on this island, just like in a duel!" and with that Principal Samejima ended the opening ceremony.
"Aniki, don't you think that the principal is…
"Aniki! (3)"
"Eh-h? Oh, it's you, Shou. What's with scaring me like that? I was meditating you know?" Juudai said calmly.
"Meditating?! Aniki, you were sleeping while Samejima was doing the opening speech!" Shou said, clearly amazed by Juudai's behaviour.
"Samejima? I don't know who even that guy is." Juudai answered, confused.
"You don't know the Principal's name? You're hopeless Aniki!." Shou said, incredulous of what he was hearing.
"The Principal? Ahh you mean the old bald man, right?" Juudai asked, with a cheeky grin.
"You sure are full of surprises, eh Number 1?"
"Hey, Number 2! You are in Osiris too? (4)!" Juudai exclaimed to the newcomer.
The aforementioned man was no other than Daichi Misawa. A man known for his superb intellect and analysing duel tactics.
"Of course not. You can tell by looking at my jacket. Being yellow as it is, it proves that I belong to Ra Yellow." Misawa explained methodically.
"Oh, so that's what your uniform colour means?" Juudai asked, quite puzzled.
"You are quite the one Aniki." Shou expressed, with a deep sigh.
"I have to ask. Why are you in Osiris? It is quite peculiar." Misawa wondered frankly.
"What do you mean with 'peculiar'? Are you trying to imply to something?" Juudai exclaimed, sceptically.
"Ah, my apologies. That was not my intention. I just was... wondering. Do not let it bother you. Well, I will be on my way now, Number 1". Misawa explained, indifferently.
"Try to do your best Number 2! I will expect you at the top. Don't let things get you down!" Juudai cheered, confidently.
Principal Samejima's Office:
"I trust that you are adapting well to Duel Academia" Principal Samejima asked from behind his desk, to the young man in front of him.
"Yes, the island is highly welcoming. I think that I will fit in the Academia with no problem at all". The man replied, peacefully.
Said man was dressed in the common Osiris Red uniform, a red jacket and red boots. He also wore black pants and a red hat with the Duel Academia logo emblazoned in it, on top of his head. Said hat, obscured the principal from seeing the young man eyes.
"That's good to hear. It is a honour for us to have such a guest in our dear Academia. Though, I must ask, why choose Osiris Red when you could be in a better dorm like Obelisk Blue? I find that intriguing." Samejima wondered, sincerely.
"It is not so difficult to understand Samejima-san. In fact, it is simple. I want to start from the bottom like a common student would do. That is for me to show that I am not special, that I am like everyone else. That I have no privileges. I am just another student in this island, a simply Osiris Red student". The capped man explained, calmly.
"I see. You're quite the interesting man, Konami-san. I'm sure that we will be hearing about your progress here in no time." Samejima expressed with a smile.
"I will try to live up to your expectations, Samejima-san. If you allow me, I will go to my dorm, I need to settle my belongings". The man clad in red answered respectfully.
"Yes, yes. You may go now."
With a nod, the young man left the Principal's office, in pursue of locating his new dorm.
It will be an interesting year; we have such skilled duelists this time. I'm sure that we will be able to host the necessary events this time. Also, if I am right, we could have interesting visitors in the future. Yes, it is finally time to make the contacts. I need to make a few calls.
Osiris Red's Dorm:
"Why is the Osiris Red dorm the only dorm that sucks? Ra Yellow and Obelisk Blue looked way better." Shou wondered, feeling disappointed.
"What are you talking about Shou? This place has a great view, and it's got something that makes it really cool." Juudai said while looking at the sea from the second floor of the dorm.
"You sure are positive Aniki. By the way, what's your room number?" Shou asked curiously.
"Let me see, I have the paper in my back pocket. It is... room 201" Juudai answered.
"Really? Mine too! It is a signal that destiny want us to be together, it is predestined. Just like Pharaoh Atem and Priest Seto! A duo linked by fate! Can I call you Pharaoh from now on?" Shou said hopefully and quite excited.
"Um, I don't think it would be the best Shou. If a 'Pharaoh' is between the students, wouldn't that be weird?" Juudai said while sweatdropping.
"Oh-h, right" Shou manifested, shyly.
"Let's go and see our room, Shou!"
Room 201:
"It is smaller than I thought, but I can live with it. Though, it is a huge change from the last dorm I was." The young man with the red hat said, while lying in the top bed of the room (5).
"Now the best thing to do is-
"Here it is! Room 201" Shou anounced.
"It is smaller than I thought, but I can live with it." Juudai said contented.
Heh, copycat.
"So I have roommates after all"
"Oh, there was someone here already?" Juudai exclaimed while looking at his new companion. "You seem pretty relaxed New Guy!" Juudai said, noticing the posture of the capped man.
New Guy?!
"Heh, I have a name you know. But I think it would be better if you and your friend over there were first in doing the introducing stuff" The man with the hat answered, in a relaxed way.
"Sure. I'm Juudai Yuuki, nice to meet ya!"
"And I am Shou Marafuji, a pleasure to meet you"
"So, what's your name Hat Guy? You seem to like being mysterious, don't get me hanging!" Juudai said enthusiastically.
Hat Guy? This guy... He sure is ... interesting. I think my time here would be better than I thought.
And with a smile he said:
"I am Fran Konami" (6)
Notes:
(1) Fall
(2) Slifer in the original version is known as Osiris.
(3) In the original version Shou calls Juudai 'Aniki' which means 'Big bro'. A person you look up to. In Shou's case, he was surprised by Juudai's way of dueling and his always 'I believe in myself and my cards and that's what it matters' demeanour, so he started calling him like that, because of how much he respected him.
(4) Misawa calls Juudai 'Number 1' because in the first episode of the original version, Juudai said to Misawa that he was the 'Number 2' student to apply for the year and when Misawa wondered why he was 'Number 2', Juudai simply answered that he will be the 'Number 1' student this year. This, of course, shows greatly the confidence that Juudai has within.
(5) Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Konami-kun will substitute Hayato Maeda (Chumley) as Juudai's and Shou's roommate. I didn't seem necessary to include him, since he is only for 1 season and he is irrelevant to the story. Also, it was better for me to show the new bonding between the Osiris trio.
(6) Yes, I decided to name the Player as Fran Konami. Konami because it is the default name that the character in the game has, and Fran because it is a short name and also the meaning of this name will be more important when the story reaches a certain Arc.
In next chapter, Asuka, Manjoume and other familiar faces will be making their debut.
Updated 22/11/16