Chapter 1
Alright, this is my second AlexisxZane coupling, but different. Strange name, I know. But just read it. I'm going to say nothing more except if Yu Gi Oh GX was mine, he'd be all mine! Muahahahaha!
Zane: -.-'
Alexis's P.O.V.
Dr. Crowler had just lost again Camula, the vampress. I was afraid of who might be next to lose their soul, Chazz, Bastion, Jaden, Dr. Banner, or Zane? It could even be me, but still, I was more afraid for my other friends.
Or weirded out that Crowler had actually smiled at Jaden before his soul was taken away.
I was at the lighthouse, alone. The dark storm clouds were gathering overhead again, like a vampire bat, poising its fangs to strike the victim. I don't understand why this Camula scared me so much, there's really no reason why she should. And yet, she did, and over the lake, there was her castle, waiting, luring us in. Like fishes. I sighed, "Being scared will get me no where." I said to my self, forcing confidence into my voice.
I fiddled with the holder at my hip, and I pulled out my deck of female cyber monsters. Shifting through them, the familiar feel was comforting, and it calmed my heart down. I sighed and murmured to my cards, "This is it guys. If we are going to duel Camula, then we should be ready. If it has to come to this, then I'll duel with all the strength I've got."
With each word, I felt my heart lifting, as if self-confidence alone could shine away through the darkness of Camula's evil.
"Alexis?" I heard. Turning around, I saw Zane there, arms crossed in their normal position. "Zane." I whispered his name, calming my racing heart once more. "Something wrong?" He asked, concern obvious in his voice. Upon hearing the concern, I smiled and put my cards away, "I'm just, a little afraid. I don't know why, how Crowler was taken away. She said that she was going to come after you next. I'm...worried." I admitted.
Still, I felt guilty about worrying about Zane, he was the best duelist I knew, other than Jaden.
But something in my heart told me that this was different, Camula was more dangerous, and she really would take Zane's soul. From out of the corner of my eye I saw a light smile cover Zane's face, "You don't need to worry about me Alexis." He tried to assure me, but I wouldn't be swayed.
I turned to him, biting my lip, I said quietly, "I know but... this time it feels different, these Shadow Riders are far more dangerous than anything any of us have ever seen before. You saw what, Atti - Nightshroude did to Jaden." I nearly said my brother's name, but I knew that it wasn't his fault. He was forced into this, and therefore it wasn't his choice. I felt Zane's presence come closer and closer to me, until he was standing at my side.
"Lexi, we can defend ourselves. You know that, that's the reason Sheppard intrusted us with the Spirit Keys." I could tell that he was trying his best to comfort me, and it was working. Slowly, but surely.
A smile was placed upon my lips, "Thanks Zane. I appreciate that, I'm going to go check on Atticus again. Do you wanna come?" I passed him and began walking down towards the infirmary, hearing Zane's footsteps behind me reassured me.
Soon, we arrived at the hospital, and there was Atticus, and Jaden too. Lying on their beds, one asleep and snoring, the other unconsious and in a coma.
I settled myself on a seat next to Atticus, I placed a hand on his head, and felt beads of sweat. Gently, I took out a handkercheif and wiped the sweat away from his face with loving care. Zane watched me tend to my brother, and his best friend.
Jaden was asleep still, and snoring. A couple times Jaden would abruptly mutter out, "Get your...game on...suh-weeeeet." Then fall fast asleep again. Each time that was done, Zane and I would look at each other and roll our eyes. Soon, the other Key Keepers as well as Syrus and Chumley entered through the doors. At that moment, Jaden bolted awake, "Duel!" He shouted.
Looking around, he seemed confused. "Uh, wasn't I just in a duel?" He asked in a completely oblivious voice.
Zane and I sighed, while Syrus asked, "Against who Jaden?" Jaden put a finger to his chin for a moment, "Uh, I think it was Chazz." That interested the Princeton, "And?" He asked, expectant for Jaden to tell him that he had been the victor, "And I won." Jaden said cheerfully.
Chazz fell down with an angry look on his face.
"Anyway, what are we gonna do about Camula?" I asked, trying to stray the conversation away from Chazz's loss, and another fight between the boys. Jaden's grin vanished from his face, "First I'll play a trap, then I'll play a spell, and then I'll attack!" The determination and enthusiasm in his voice was heart-wrenching. He sighed, and put his arms above his head, "Well, just as soon as I get better I will." He said apparently trying to keep the exhaustion out of his voice.
"Camula's gonna get it sooner or later." He stated.
Jaden sat up halfway, "I mean, taking that Spirit Key is one thing, but Crowler's soul too?" His normally happy voice was etched with anger. The youger Truesdale was sitting on his bed, "Jay,you really outtarest."
Professer Banner agreed, "Yes, Sy is right. After all, if we are not at our best, it is our souls that will be sealed in those dolls, and our bodies will be, catotonic!" Pharoah meowed and leapt from Banner's arms. He crawled under the bed, and Banner followed, saying, "No Pharoah, just because the word has cat in it doesn't mean it applies to you! Though, I'm not sure 9 lives makes a difference with vampires."
Syrus groaned. Bastion pointed out, "The worst part of it is, since Camula has defeated Crowler, she needs only six more keys to unlock those Spirit Beasts.
I turned to my brother, my hands in tight fists in my lap, "And then it won't just be out souls at stake. But everyone's in the worlds." I only barely managed to keep the fear out of my voice.
Jaden plopped back onto his bed, "That's it! I'm duelin' her, tonight!" Jaden had his white covers in his hands. Chazz leaned over him, "You duel? Think again. You can't even win against a sheet. This duel is for the Chazz." He said, and took the blanket and shoved it over Jaden's head. The young Slifer sat up, the cover still tangled with his head, "Hold on, hold on! There!" He exclaimed triumphantly, "I won!"
Chazz rolled his eyes, "You did not, it's two out of three." And shoved the sheet back over Jaden's head and pushed him down again.
Oh well, at least some things never changed.
I thought to myself as Jaden continued to fight with the sheet. They continued their fight, Chazz saying that he should duel, and then Bastion saying he should. Meanwhile, Jaden still fought, I heard him say, "Almost...got it, man! What thread count is this!"
The Princeton snapped at him, "Shut it!" Jaden obeyed instantly under the sheets, "Sure, I need the break." He said tiredly. I had heard enough from the quarreling men, "And what he need is a plan." I stood up. Finally Jaden got free of the sheet, "Protecting the keys and getting Crowler's soul back are all that matters." Everyone agreed. By now, Jaden had given up, and he pulled the covers up over his head again.
From out of the corner of my eye I saw Zane stand up and leave.
Carefully, I too stood, and followed the older Truesdale sibling out the sliding doors. He was walking down the hallways rapidly, and I rushed out. "Zane, wait up! Didn't we just decide to work together?" I inquired him.
Zane started walking again, "If protecting those keys and getting Crowler is all that matters, then you know where I'm going." I was worried, and that feeling of impending doom in my heart, continued to grow larger and larger. Still, I didn't notice something hanging upside down outside, its red eyes transfixed on me and Zane.
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I went back inside, I had a feeling that we would definitely need to go with Zane.
"Guys, lets go. Zane's already left." I began, but stopped when I saw Jaden on Chumley's back, with his red blazer on. "Why are you riding on Chumley?" I asked, putting my hands on my hips.
Syrus corrected me, "Piggybacking actually." I sighed, exasperated, "Well whatever it is, let's get a move on. Cause I have a feeling that vampire is about to bite again."
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At last, when Jaden was secure, we joined Zane outside, and began walking down the red carpet leading to the castle.
Chumley began to complain, but automatically everyone tuned him out, except Jaden and Syrus. We entered the frightening place, and climbed up a bunch of stairs that greeted us. We walked through a large hall, Chumley still complaining, quite loudly too, until Zane silenced him. "Quiet." He said, and with one swift word, the fat Slifer was silent. "We're close." Zane warned.
Finally, we saw a room at the end of the tunnel we were walking through.
Everyone entered, and I saw Zane looking around. We heard an accented voice speaking, "Looking for me?" The voice asked, 'r's rolling. Jaden snapped at the vampire, "We want Crowler's soul back!" Chazz agreed.
Camula sighed, "I have no interest in little schoolboys." Bastion faced Chazz, "She must mean you." Chazz snapped back, "No, you!" Camula ignored both boys and pointed to Zane. "Are you ready darling?" She asked seductive voice. Zane faced her completely, "Let's duel." He uttered. I heard Syrus whimper next to me, "Good luck bro." Zane climbed to the top of a cut-off balcony.
We all went in between on the sidelines.
Camula began saying the stakes that they were playing by. Both duelists slid their decks into the slot, and their disks activated. "Duel!" They both declared.
Alright, this story isn't very long, I hope. It'll only be like, 3-4 chapters, 5 at the most. Hopefully that isn't too much. Go me, I'm on a roll here!
-PurificationArrow
